College of Agriculture grants degrees at UC Berkeley
Twelve students earned bachelor of science degrees at UC Berkeley commencement last Wednesday. Thirty nondegree students also received diplomas after two years’ study at the Davis farm. Names include Richard G. Baines Oakland George H. Bath Santa Rosa Wil liam J. Beard Upland Eliot E. Brown Oakland Charles J. Burr Glendale Earle D. Davis Caruthers Maurice O. Doyle Dixon Miss Caro Godley Napa Herbert Livers Escondido Ralph H. Moss Dixon and Thomas Whitaker Monrovia. Sanger Chamber of Commerce maps dairying and diverse crop development for Kings River bottoms near Fresno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College of Agriculture
University of California
Berkeley
Davis Farm
Richard G. Baines
Oakland
George H. Bath
Santa Rosa
William J. Beard
Upland
Eliot E. Brown
Charles J. Burr
Glendale
Earle D. Davis
Caruthers
Maurice O. Doyle
Dixon
Miss Caro Godley
Napa
Herbert Livers
Escondido
Ralph H. Moss
Thomas Whitaker
Monrovia
Cantaloupe Growers Agree to 20 Cent Per Acre Inspection Fee
Imperial Valley growers representing two thirds of 37 000 acres plant melons have agreed to a voluntary 20 cent per acre inspection assessment with county Supervisors contributing an equal amount. With 15 000 to 19 000 cars expected, strict inspections aim to prevent shipments of green or poorly flavored fruit. drainage pumps have lowered water levels in Turlock irrigation district since 1918, now operating 65 pumps, though farmers near four pumps seek discontinuation to sub irrigate their land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Valley
Turlock
Vine Eradication Appeal Amid Contra Costa Infestations
The Diablo Valley Chamber of Commerce urges six local towns and farming districts to fight puncture vine after 1926 saw 51 infestations in eastern Contra Costa. An exhibit at Brentwood showcases the vine’s growth stages to aid farmers in identification. Meanwhile Valencia orange shipments from Lindsay total about 1500 carloads worth $2,000,000 this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contra Costa County
Diablo Valley Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Brentwood
Lindsay
Sour sap and gummosis afflict Napa County orchards
Napa County orchardists report heavy tree mortality from sour sap and gummosis. Farm bureau checks across six plantings show old vine yards hit hardest, while trees on new ground stay healthy. Explanation attributes soil toxins from vines weakening young trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napa County
Farm Bureau
Dixon District Egg Supply Draws Hatchery Inquiry
A Petaluma hatchery giant interviewed Dixon district chicken men to buy eggs for hatching at its Petaluma plant. They note Dixon peaks earlier in production and pay up to 12 cents above market price for fertilized eggs from well culled flocks.
California Farmers Urged to Burn Wild Growth This Spring
California farmers are advised to burn all wild growth around fields this spring to kill off millions of aphis families feeding there. The plan aims to reduce the pest before they migrate to cultivated crops, protecting yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Kings County Fruit Crops Expected Mixed This Season
County horticultural official L. O. Haupt of Kings County says apricots and peaches look to be about half a crop, prunes normal, and it is too early to estimate the grape crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Haupt
Kings County
Imperial Valley Watermelons May Ship 4380 Carloads
The Imperial Valley plans to ship about 4380 carloads of watermelons this year if estimates hold. The Calexico district has 1150 acres, El Centro 1490, and Brawley 3200. Last year 4519 cars were shipped, with shipping starting around May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Valley
Calexico
el Centro
Brawley
Grain prospects bright in Tulare Lake area crops
Grain prospects are excellent in the Tulare Lake section with irrigated and early sown grain thriving. Late sown and high land crops suffer from late April heat, but overall the harvest outlook remains strong with a big grain yield anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulare Lake
Kadota fig growers mull pool plan in Terra Bella area
The Kadota fig growers of Terra Bella plan to pool their product after several meetings. A packing company offers 7 cents a pound delivered, the same price as last year. Growers consider affiliating with the State Fig Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kadota
Terra Bella
State
Citrus acreage climbs in Tulare County overall
Tulare County expands citrus plantings to 39 966 acres as growers push new orchards in Lindsay and Ivanhoe districts. County horticultural commissioner Frank R Brann cites good market prices driving the expansion across northern and southern Tulare areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulare County
Frank R Brann
Lindsay
Ivanhoe
San Francisco pair announce Merced hotel project
P C Denson and F S Gardner of San Francisco announce immediate construction of a seven story class A hotel in Merced. The 150 by 100 foot lot will house 250 rooms, with a total expenditure of $550000. Completion is expected within four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merced
P. C. Denson
F. S. Gardner
San Francisco
Kern County Mice Die Off Threatens Local Cats
United States Biological Survey official Joseph Keyes reports an undiagnosed disease has decimated mice in Kern County. The ensuing scarcity plus local control efforts has produced near total elimination of mice, affecting the food supply for cats in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern County
Joseph Keyes
United States Biological Survey
Modoc County Sheepmen See Bright Prospects This Spring
Modoc County sheepmen report the lamb crop is large despite a cold Spring and most lambs are contracted for late Summer to early Fall delivery at 10 to 10 1/2 cents per pound, averaging about $8 per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modoc County
Buckskin Disease Hits Solano County Cherries
A new disease affecting cherry trees in Solano County causes a leathery texture and yellow color as they ripen. Trees typically die within two to three years. The condition, investigated by UC College of Agriculture, has identified a cause but will undergo further study this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solano County
College of Agriculture
University of California
University Farm Davis Plants 3000-Tree Rootstock Orchard
The largest experimental orchard for root stock testing at University Farm Davis has 3000 trees budded with common varieties. Data on breakage unions growth and disease resistance will be collected for California fruit growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Farm
Davis
The Kitchen Cabinet quotes on money growth from Franklin
A 1927 Western Newspaper Union piece features Franklin’s adage on money’s growth illustrated by a progression from five shillings to a hundred pounds, highlighting the prolific nature of capital and compounding ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Salesman Demands Car Then Europe Trip in Quip
A salesman sneaks into old man Black’s office and says, I hear you want a new car. Black retorts he does not want one, noting his wife desires a Europe trip, a million dollars, and forty pounds off her weight, and has as much chance as she has of getting a new car. He orders the exit and quick departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Man Black
Europe
Savory Veal Hearts and Sauerkraut Advice
Veal hearts are best when well cooked with bacon and a seasoned pan sauce, then baked with vegetables and cream. Sauerkraut is praised as a versatile tonic, preservative juice valuable, and uncooked form sometimes preferred. cabbage, rhubarb pairings, and fruit extenders like cranberry juice are discussed for cost and flavor.
How a Turkish marriage is chosen unseen faces the same
A reader asks how a man can pick a wife in Turkey without seeing her face before marriage. The response suggests the process mirrors how men choose wives elsewhere, implying similar criteria and social mechanisms at play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
All Right Says Mrs Jones to Mrs Rand
In a cordial exchange two neighbors discuss the situation, with Mrs Rand declaring she will tell the world. The dialogue stays nonchalant, reflecting a calm, confident stance amid the social friction implied by their conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Rand
Too Hot-Headed Critic and Budding Author Exchange
A stage dialogue exposes a hot headed critic and a fledgling writer. The critic complains while the author defends his hero whose lantern jaw and blazing temper spark a dramatic rebuke. The exchange centers on how a character’s facial features and rage drive actions.
The Flirt on the Phone
A playful exchange unfolds as Peggy answers the phone and a caller pretends to be multiple suitors. He spells names to guide her guess, listing Ferdie, Robert, Arthur, Nat, and Kenneth, while she seeks to identify which one she is speaking to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Ferdie
Robert
Arthur
Nat
Kenneth
Casus Belli Avoided in Neighborly Exchange
In a terse exchange a boastful remark about fighting prowess is met with a sly counter from the neighbor. The dialogue hints at a test of courage and social tension without explicit violence or consequence.
Baseball Riddle Explains Out at Home Confusion
A playful exchange centers on a baserunning misread with lines about being at home versus out. The dialogue features ambiguity around a player's status and location, using home plate as the point of contention. The humor hinges on baseball terminology and mistaken calls in a concise, witty exchange.
That Means Up or Down Money Line by Dan DeWitt
A wry remark from Dan DeWitt about money’s reach, noting it can take you anywhere except to certain places. The saying contrasts travel with limits, highlighting money’s power and its boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan DeWitt
Memory Loss Joke Turns On Advancing Payment
Wise Ted and Jerry trade a short quip about memory and medical bills. Ted recalls paying in advance after visiting his doctor, prompting Jerry to ask what the doctor did. The exchange centers on a pun about memory and upfront payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Jerry
Name Confusion Note From Paris Interview
In Paris a young man is asked for his name. He responds with a phonetic spelling and a playful mispronunciation, citing Pele Mele as a nickname or joke in the exchange. The snippet captures a light, informal moment amid a larger conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Auszeichmmugencugtekl
Pele Mele
Paris
The Skirts Look Like It Humorous Retail Exchange
A witty exchange between a customer and a dry goods clerk highlights a humorous retail moment as they joke about measurement tools and dress goods sold by the inch. The dialog suggests a lighthearted scene in a dry goods department.
Moone's Emerald Oil Claims Bunion Pain Relief
An ad touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a simple inexpensive remedy for inflamed bunion joints and swollen toe joints. It promises relief with twice daily application and a money back guarantee, noting veins and varicose concerns as an added benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moone
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scaensia
Kings River
Sanger
Fresno
Sanger Chamber of Commerce
Western Newspaper Union
Wit Zeands
Humo
Peggy
Toledo
Ohio
Haarlem
Gop
Pocahayo Company
Dodge St
Omaha
Nebr
Bellans
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!