California News Briefs Highlights From Valley to Coast
California news briefs report river runoff risks and salinity threats, Oakland designated as a government office hub, and San Francisco hosting rail purchasing officials. Bullfrog farming grows in Paradise, a Phoenix scam investigation unfolds, and the Santa Clara Fiesta de las Rosas bets on a massive floral parade. Riverside citrus dominates National Orange show. 1928 motor vehicle fees return to state and counties for highway work. Neon grade crossing signals and PG&E growth data accompany bank transfer news, a fatal Angel Valley stabbing prompts a suspect arrest, and Alameda DA Donahue dies. Public notices cover shipboard storage push, Tulare water lobbying, capital punishment repeal hearings, and labor needs for San Joaquin Valley crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
American Railway Association
Department of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Paradise
Oroville
John Carrigan
New Orleans
Carrigan
Ernesto Luna
Firebaugh
Phoenix
Ariz
Manuel Elias
Ernesto
Santa Clara County
San Jose
California
Riverside County Citrus Fruit
San Bernardino
National Orange Co
Riverside
American Fruit Growers of
Lindsay
Mutual Orange Distributors
Corona
Circle City Company
Washington
Geo. C. Rolding
San Joaquin Valley
Ernest Mueller
Etiwanda
State Highway Commission
Highway Commission
B B. Meek
Public Works
Meek
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Crocker National Bank
Carbon Garrett
Angel Valley
Weed
Donald Stover
Yreka
Stover
Garrett
Fred L. Donahue
Alameda County
Oakland
Santa Clara Avenue
Donahue
Regina Donahue
Providence
Florence Donahue
C. C. Young
Watsonville Apple Growers’ Association
A. L. Cottrell
Aptos
Watsonville
Tulare County
Tulare
California State Irrigation Association
Terra Bella
Tipton
Delano
Pixley
Strathmore
Earlimart
Exeter
Visalia
Porterville
Poplar
Senate
Assembly
West
Alameda
Senate Judiciary Committee
Los Angeles Bar Association
F. J. Palomares
San Joaquin
Farm Bureaus
Chambers of Commerce
Early planting and careful depth key to strong strawberry crop
J H Clark from New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station stresses very early planting for best bloom and notes weather and soil depth affect survival. Recommend planting depth to keep crown above soil, choose vigorous one year beds, and discard weak plants. Varieties Howard 17 Premier Lupton Chesapeake Joe Aberdeen suit home or local plantings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Clark
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Clark
Cumberland County
Chesapeake
Joe
Aberdeen
Control San Jose Scale by Dormant Treatment
The most effective control for the San Jose scale on peach trees is to apply a lubricating oil emulsion during winter, when trees are dormant. Liquid lime sulphur is also used. lead arsenate is of no value. Spraying must reach every trunk, limb, and branch side. If heavy infestation killed limbs, prune before dormant spray. Fertilize with high nitrogen in spring to promote new wood. Details on mixing oil emulsion are provided on request.
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United States Department of Agriculture
San Jose
Bureau of Entomology
Two General Methods to Control Scale Attackers
The article outlines two methods for controlling scale insects. The first uses nature, effective mainly in early disease stages, by birds that eat scales. A Biological Survey found 58 bird species across 12 families feed on scales, including woodpeckers, jays, orioles, sparrows, waxwings, vireos, kinglets, gnatcatchers, thrushes, and bluebirds, with many stomachs showing scale insects as part or even all of their diet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Biological Survey
Best Position for Sleep
Public health guidance notes any comfortable sleeping position is acceptable. It favors sleeping on the right side to reduce heart strain while sleeping on the back may press the abdominal aorta and cause issues in some cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Health Service
Sure of It Letter with Black Border Quotation
A short dialogue imitates a letter scene with a somber border. A speaker insists a letter confirms a brother’s death, while another trusts handwriting as proof. The exchange hints at grief and certainty through fragmentary lines.
Village barber hosts checker tourneys in his shop
A village barber runs checker tournaments in his store. He believes players will want a shave and haircut after making a move. The setup blends local business with a playful gaming tradition.
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Sacramento
Harold Conklin
State Division of Water Rights
Orchard Gleanings
San Jose Scale
Russ Ball Blue
Adv
Wole
Livingston
Montana
Eye For Business
Bayer
Cuticura
Malden
Mass
Teller
W.h.forst
Msgr
Tn Scottdale
Penna
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