Ground Squirrels Under Study by State and Federal Agencies
California officials and the U S Bureau of Biological Survey cooperate with county horticultural commissioners on ground squirrel control. In 1924 about 298000 was spent, and 1500000 saved for producers that year. Losses in 1917-18 reached about 6000000, now modern control has reduced infestation and crop losses to under 10000000 annually. Materials for control are available from county horticultural commissioners at actual cost.
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State Department of Agriculture
U. S. Bureau of Biological Survey
California
First Valencia shipment from Southern California in 1925
California Valencia oranges moved about thirty days earlier than 1924 with Southern California claiming the first shipment from Corona by Stewart Fruit to San Francisco. The car arrived March 43 destined for export and the south point price was $4.75.
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California
Tulare
Corona
Stewart Fruit Company
Sanrancisco
Special election dissolves Happy Valley irrigation district
In Happy Valley irrigation district a special election produced 70 votes all in favor of dissolving the district under a bondholder plan. The superior court must issue a binding decree. This is the first dissolution of a state irrigation district of about 18,000 acres. The district could not meet obligations, but the plan offers a way out. The Sacramento valley district advisory council of the California Development association has been or remains involved.
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Happy Valley
Superior Court
Sacramento Valley District Advisory Council
The
California Development Association
Sacramento Valley Committee Organized in Session
Sixty representatives from twenty counties formed a Sacramento valley committee with Fred W Kiessel as chairman and Dudley V Sealtzer as vice chairman. The group will advise the development association and pave the way for several sectional committees.
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Sacramento
Fred W. Kiessel
Dudley V
Sealtzer
Redding
Sacramento Valley
Development Association
San Francisco Wool Trade Association Formed
Twenty one representative wool dealers, wool scourers and wool pullers of the bay area formed the San Francisco Wool Trade association on March 5. The goal is to boost the industry through cooperative efforts. L. H. Tryon of E. H. Tryon was elected president and Arthur Corder of T. W. Corder was named secretary.
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San Francisco
First 435-Pound Cotton Bale Grown in San Joaquin County
A 435 pound bale of high grade cotton was grown near Collegeville under Berkeley Securities Co. direction, marking the first bale produced in San Joaquin county. It was presented to the Stockton Chamber of Commerce.
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San Joaquin County
Collegeville
Berkeley Securities Company
Stockton Chamber of Commerce
Canners League backs short course at Berkeley
The California Canners League at its Del Monte convention endorsed creating a short course school of instruction linked to the state university at Berkeley. It would train students and factory workers in modern factory methods in two to three weeks.
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California Canners League
del Monte
State University At
Berkeley
Supreme Court grants acreage to three Indian squatters
The state supreme court ruled in a recent decision that three Indian squatters, George Wall, Maggis Wall, and Ellen Ruff, receive 400 acres in Siskiyou. The land originally belonged to the Central Pacific railroad grant by the government to build the first transcontinental railroad, linking to the Union Pacific.
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State Supreme Court
George and
Maggis Wall
Ellen Ruff
Siskiyou
Central Pacific Railroad
Union Pacific
California Gains House Seat and Foreign Commerce Seat
John D. Fredericks of Los Angeles was drawn for an additional California seat on the House of Representatives and the Foreign Commerce Committee. Clarence F. Lea of Latta Rosa is the other California member named for the committee.
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California
House of Representatives and Foreign Commerce
John D. Fredericks
Los Angeles
Clarence F. Lea
Exeter grape growers approve amendment to Senate Bill 422
About 200 grape growers meeting at Exeter by call of the state department of agriculture approved the proposed amendment to Senate Bill 422 by Jones of Santa Clara. The amendment would regulate standardization and inspection of Emperor grapes packed in sawdust.
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Exeter
State Department of Agriculture
Senate
Jones
Santa Clara
For Sale Household Goods and Items
FOR SALE Electric Sewing Machine Dresser Refrigerator Baby Buggy Beds Chairs Tables Rugs Stoves Dishes Cooking Urencies and other household necessities Inquire any day after 4 pm McFATE first house west of Dillingham Bros store tip tedy fingers Maraschino Jello with whipped cream and tea FOR SALE B flat Cornet with notes music stand worth 25 00 for 10 00 Also 5 ton screw jack worth 18 00 for 6 00 Some new 11-2 gale Pipe and new 2 inch gate valve Make offer BARSTOW CAFE 2mp HAND LAUNDRY First class work guaranteed Our long exerience qualifies us to give you the best workmanship Leave orders For Mrs K E Ratliff at Dillingham Bros store ltp
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McFate
Dillingham Bros
Barstow
K.e.ratliff
Market declines in wheat and grains shock Chicago trading
Chicago markets show one of the sharpest declines for wheat under normal conditions with May futures tumbling from 275 over July to 18% cc and settling 18c lower week. July off 9%c and September 4144c. Corn down 54% to 6% and oats 1% to 4%e and rye 7 to 18%c lower. Early news favorable to holders but liquidation dominated closing days. Maycats hit 49% on the low, stop loss orders surfaced as shorts covered, cash demand remained slow.
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Chicago
American Southwest
Shorts
Liquidareife
Livestock Market Report San Francisco March 7 1920s
In San Francisco the livestock and meat trade showed fair activity with hogs and pork prices rising, while cattle unloads for the week reached about 2,800 across 35 California, 35 Nevada, 7 Oregon and 5 Utah cars. Prices ranged with central California steers at 8.25 per hundredweight and Oregon cattle around 8.25, Utah stock at 7.90 to 8.50, cows near 6.25, and calves 190-225 lb sold firm up to 10.00.
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San Francisco
California
Oregon
Utah
Oregons
Arizona
High School Notes Highlights Weekend Activities And Sports
Mr. Farrington reported his son improving in El Monte as exams mark semi quarterly reports with fourteen weeks left. Student Body plays rehearsals commence with three shows before spring break April 4 coached by Mr Urain. Miss Helseth visited Los Angeles. a group attended Hinkley and Harper Lake Woman's Club event. The Sewing Club met at Mrs Fredericks home. gas boiler project underway and a small balopticon to aid science and other departments. The Annual staff, led by Herbert Gouldin, aims for April 4 press. The Carr family plans move to Sunny California, minus Betty who stays with her sister. Saint Patrick dance honors upcoming Juniors. Athletics: Boys and girls basketball undefeated with Needles and Victorville wins. first teams listed for boys and girls. commendations for coaches Mr Crain and Miss Kelly.
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Farrington
el Monte
Urain
Helseth
Los Angeles
Tinkley
Hinkley
Harper Lake Woman's Lab
Fredericks
Herbert Gouldin
Warrah
B.u.hls
Needles
Victorville
Myron Fisher
Jack Wetenhall
Manuel Martinez
Jackie Melton
George Trenkle
Frank McDonald
Joe Chambers
Morence Topning
Barstow Grammar School Hosts Thief of Bagdad
Barstow Grammar School plans a Barstow Auditorium matinee of The Thief of Bagdad on March 25 8th. The school reports 278 pupils enrolled, the largest total in its history, with ten new students joining in the last two weeks.
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Barstow Auditorium
Barstow Grammar School
Barstow Grammar Plans Double Sessions for Third Grade
Starting Monday March 16 the Third Grade will run double sessions at Barstow Grammar. First section 8 to 11 20 and second 9 40 to 1 00, overlapping one hour forty minutes. 46 pupils in grade 38 will be divided into smaller groups for improved teaching. Principal Clarence Pearce seeks parent cooperation.
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Mionday
Barstow Grammar School
Clarence Pearce
Miss Marie Drumm Works at Dr de Lautour Dental Office
Miss Marie Drumm, a high school student, is employed in the dental office of Dr. de Lautour, gaining early work experience in a professional setting.
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Dentalffice
de Lautour
Hotel Melrose
Marie Drumm
Dr. de Lautour
Notice For Publication of Homestead Proof
Department of the Interior announces Newton H. Henderson of Newberry California filed intent to make final three year proof to establish land claim for S1 2 SE14 8 2 Sw14 See72 Tp ONG Ric Bb S.2 Mi. Before U S Land Office in Los Angeles on April 1 1925 at 9 A M. Witnesses Eliza J. Kewish Nolan Allen Mortimer A Webber and Etta Fanella Henderson.
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Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Los Angeles
California
Newton H. Henderson
Newberry
U S. Land Office
Eliza J. Kewish
Huntington Park
Calif
Nolan Allen
Mortimer A Webber
Daggett, Cal
Etta Fanella Henderson
Cal
Dudley
Valentine
Summons Issued By Atolia Township Justice Court
The Justice Court of Atolia Township San Bernardino County California issues a summons to Nell Griffett defendant in a civil action filed by G A Wansbrough justice. The defendant must appear and answer within five to twenty days depending on service location or risk default and judgment for damages claimed. Dated September 19 1924.
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Justice Court
Atolia Township
County of
San Bernardino
State of California
G. A. Wansbrough
O. S. Rinaldi
Nell Griffett
Nel Griffett
Justice’s Court
Atolla Township
San Bernardino County
Atola
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