Medina County cows run costs and profits analyzed
Ohio State university dairy economists review five years of records from twenty Medina county dairymen with 183 cows. Net cost per cow averages 208.35 dollars, with feed totaling 107.92 and labor 43.36. To break even at milk prices, each cow must yield 7,000 pounds annually. the average cow produced 7,380 pounds worth 197.21 dollars, yielding a small profit of about 5 dollars, while profitable herds reduced production by nine to ten thousand pounds per year.
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Ohio State University
Medina County
Reduce Cost Production and Other Dairy Losses
Dr. A F Woods of USDA notes three keys to dairies efficiency fertility from manure, partly bought feeds add fertility, monthly milk check offers some pay, and year round farm labor. He says the dairy farm and family gradually grow richer overall, even with paper losses shown by modern accounting, and ignores nothing.
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A. F. Woods
United States Department of Agriculture
Doctor Woods
Ohio
Off-Flavored Milk From Lack of Air and Sun
R G Connelly of the New Jersey State Agricultural College warns that milk can absorb odors from nearby gases and foods in closed barns during cold weather. Defects usually come from faulty ventilation, certain feeds like turnips and cabbages, and storage near strong odors. Proper ventilation and sunlight help, but removing the odor source is best.
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R. G. Connelly
New Jersey State Agricultural College
Daily notes on cream handling and feed timing
Guidance on dairy and farm practices stresses cooling warm cream before mixing and washing separators after use. It notes that dirty separators hinder skimming, and warns that irregular feeding times harm production while some variety in ration can be beneficial. It emphasizes profitable yields from small production units.
Record Harvest Yields Near Eleven Ton Average in Lompoc Valley
Lompoc Valley farmers report an unusually large beet crop with an estimated average near 11 16 tons per acre. Notable yields include 29 tons per acre at Skaarup Ranch 25 tons at Sudden Ranch and 25 tons at Guy Canfield place.
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Lompoc Valley
Skaarup Ranch
Sudden Ranch
Guy Canfield Place
Citrus Acreage Expands in Imperial Valley Carried by Plantings
The Imperial Valley citrus area shows rapid growth with 32,760 trees planted in 1920 rising to 406,604 by 1928. This year records an increase of 5,800 acres, reflecting a significant expansion in citrus cultivation.
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Imperial Valley
California Leads in Standardizing Canned Fruits
California pushes state supervision and inspection for canned fruits to ensure proper sugar levels and high quality. The state accounts for 98 percent of cling peaches and 99 percent of apricots canned in the United States.
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California
United States
Hay Grading Effort Gains Broad Support in Imperial Valley
The Imperial Valley Hay Growers Association seeks official hay grading under United States standards. Director Hecke of the state department of agriculture reports backing from the Farm Bureau and the Southern Regional Council of the California Development Association, along with hundreds of hay producers.
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Imperial Valley Hay Growers’ Association
Hecke
State Department of Agriculture
United States
Farm Bureau
Southern Regional Council
The
California Development Association
Prune Production Estimates Reduced in California
Production estimates for California prunes fall to about 185000 tons from 203000 last year. Despite smaller sizes in some districts, prices are firm due to light carry-over from last year and generally smaller crops elsewhere, per Wells Fargo Bank Union Trust Co of San Francisco.
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California
Wells Fargo Bank & Union Trust Company of
San Francisco
California Wool and Sheep Production Compared with Texas
The value of California fruit crops is high yet California ranks second to Texas in sheep numbers. California's higher value per head boosts the total value of its sheep and lambs to nearly one million dollars more than Texas.
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California
Texas
California peach growers sue Canners League in federal restraint case
California cling peach growers filed accusations with U S District Attorney George Hatfield charging the Canners League as a combination in restraint of trade in violation of federal law. Resolutions were sent to the FTC and Hatfield sent the complaint to William J Donovan, special assistant to the attorney general.
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California
Canners’ League
U. S
George Hatfield
Federal Trade Commission
Hatfield
William J. Donovan
United States Attorney General
Sheep and goats show diverging value trends
An analysis by Dixwell L. Pierce, secretary of the State Board of Equalization, finds sheep increasing in assessment value by 2 percent over two years while milk goats drop 19 percent. Tehama leads with $692,600 in sheep value, followed by Glenn and Yolo counties. Los Angeles reports $4,640, while San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara have no sheep.
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Dixwell L. Pierce
State Board of Equalization
Tehama County
Glenn
Yolo
Los Angeles County
San Francisco
San Mateo
Santa Clara
Bear River Peach Growers Association Forms
In a charter meeting, the Bear River Canning Peach Growers Association brings together Sutter Placer and Yuba growers with near universal cooperative membership. A by law requiring a two thirds vote for legislative action aims to keep the body non factional and unified among rival groups.
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Bear River Canning Peach Growers’ Association
Sutter, Placer
Yuba
Farmers conventions fill November schedule statewide
The State Department of Agriculture reports a busy November with several events. The international livestock show runs in Portland from November 3 to 10, the California Farm Bureau convention from November 12 to 14, the sixty first Farmers and Fruit Growers meeting in Riverside from November 19 to 21, and the Pacific daily show in Oakland from November 19 to 24.
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State Department of Agriculture
Portland
California Farm Bureau
Farmers’ and Fruit Growers
Riverside
Oakland
Florida citrus canker movie to inform growers at Riverside
Wilmon Newell Florida plant commissioner brings a film to California for the Fruitgrowers and Farmers Convention at Riverside on November 8. The motion picture explains how citrus canker would affect Florida's industry and details drastic quarantine measures taken to eradicate the disease.
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Florida
California
Wilmon Newell
Riverside
Riverside hosts sixty first Fruit Growers Convention
Needs of California agriculture are to be considered from every stand point in Riverside November 8 and 9 at the Sixty first Fruit Growers and Farmers Convention. It will be preceded on November 7 by the annual meeting of county horticultural commissioners. The program should include reports on requirements for more profitable marketing of grapes and other perishable commodities.
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California
Riverside
Ninth annual Yucaipa Apple Show planned for November
Organizers fine tune preparations for the ninth annual Yucaipa Apple Show to be held November 9 to 12. Apples will be the feature with other valley products like poultry and rabbits on display. The harvest is among the largest in years and October’s cold weather has produced highly colored fruit suitable for exhibit.
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Yucaipa
Tulare County Cotton Harvest Value Passes Three Million
About one third of Tulare County’s cotton harvest is gathered and the season’s value is estimated at over 3 million dollars. The county’s yield may reach 32,000 bales, roughly a bale per acre, with first picking largely finished by mid October and second picking underway in many fields. Harvesting is slower than normal due to increased acreage and heavier yield.
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Tulare County
Radio market news service to be shown at Riverside convention
California growers and shippers will see a demonstration of the new radio market news service for fruit and vegetable markets. The state department of agriculture will install transmitting and receiving gear in the Mission Inn during the Fruit growers and Farmers convention on November 8 and 9, with an operator on duty to illustrate how the service functions.
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California
Riverside
California to Host Nation-Wide Exposition Next Fall
R A Condee president of the State Agricultural Society outlines plans for a grand live stock horticultural and educational exhibition to be held in California in conjunction with the Sacramento state fair. The event aims to unite Pacific Slope states and marks the Diamond Jubilee concept in celebration of the state fair's seventy fifth anniversary.
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America
Pacific Slope
California
Sacramento
Riverside
R. A. Condee
State Agricultural Society
Poultry growth in California surges past two years
California poultry has expanded sharply over the last two years, per figures from the State Board of Equalization based on county tax rolls. This year 1,256,615 dozen fowls were assessed, up from 712,311 in 1926, with assessed value rising to 4,388,172 from 2,954,429. Sonoma leads with 1,500,005 in poultry valuation, followed by Los Angeles 466,015, Orange 201,600, and Glenn 200,000.
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California
Sacramento
State Board of Equalization
Sonoma County
Los Angeles County
Orange County
Glenn County
Spray Peach Leaf Curl With Fall Sprays
Fruit growers should spray peach trees in fall after leaf fall and before freezing, using seven gallons lime sulfur to 93 gallons water, with extra lime sulfur if San Jose scale is present. Apply as a fine mist to cover all buds from two sides, avoiding spraying when buds are swelling and cold nights require midday application for fast drying.
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State College of Agriculture
Ithaca
N. Y
San Jose
Mulching Boosts Strawberry Crop Yields and Health
A Ohio experiment station horticulturist reports that mulching strawberry beds after freezing improves plant stability, moisture retention, weed suppression, and fruit color. Wheat straw is preferred. other clean materials like rye, oats, hay, or pine needles can work but may be inferior. Proper depth is two to four inches and material must be seed-free, not compacting, and not too light or coarse.
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J. S. Shoemaker
Ohio Experiment Station
Shoemaker
Pear Blight Curable by Zinc Chloride Says Researcher
L H Day of the College of Agriculture at Davis California reports a zinc chloride solution can control pear blight without mandatory tree cutting in all cases. Success depends on understanding the disease and orchard management. Circular No. 20 of the California Agricultural Extension Service explains the recommendations and is available at the Los Angeles farm adviser’s office.
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L. H. Day
College of Agriculture
Davis
Calif
California
California Agricultural Extension Service
Farm Adviser
Los Angeles
Dig Hole Big Enough to Take All Roots of Tree
Planting guidance on root depth and soil packing. Dig a hole deep enough to accommodate all roots, cover with fine soil, and pack firmly. Tilt trees toward two o'clock sun to reduce sunscald, allowing natural straightening as roots settle.
Arrested on Charge Cruelty to Calves headline
Little Willy asks who Diogenes was and his father says he was a posse. The tabloid humor riffs on cruelty charges to calves and a whimsical note on stamps sticking together in hot weather.
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Little Willy
Diogenes
Father
Cautious Woman Politician Chooses Familiar Hat in Race
When a woman candidate enters a political contest she often favors a well known brand of approach. The remark suggests she sticks with proven tactics and avoids flashy new trends, signaling caution and reliance on established strategy.
New York Educator Patrons Old Wives Adage
A New York educator claims primary grade teachers make the best wives. Critics note the thirteen month year would shorten intervals between monthly payments. The speaker counters with confidence the sun is not cooling, asserting knowledge on the subject.
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New York
If we had a whipping post for motorists
A provocative remark argues that a whipping post for certain offenders would be attacked by drivers who would tow or wreck it, highlighting resistance to harsh punishment as a deterrent.
Weather as barrier to women removing clothing
A terse weather remark suggests the heat cannot compel women to undress, noting that cooler conditions would help but the speaker believes it will not be possible. The line conveys a stubborn stance on temperature and attire in a dated, informal voice.
Eyebrow Arches Over Slipshod Ketchup Incident
A household moment features an eyebrow arched by a girl when Junior spills or is careless with ketchup. The brief reflects a small domestic episode emphasizing reaction and playful tension within a family setting.
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Junior
No Sensible Man Rails at Feminine Attire Prices
No sensible man will rail at the firminess of feminine attire. Clothes for women were never before so inex pensive.
Luxuries of travel leave candidate unfazed by long speaking tours
A remark suggests travel comforts have not driven a candidate to plan an extended speaking schedule. The statement notes travel ease does not yet compel prioritizing a lengthy itinerary.
Statesman longs for microphone monopoly
A Washington columnist quips that ambitious leaders crave exclusive access to the public’s ear, imagining how a single broadcast platform could magnify their influence and shape national discourse.
Phrase Sparks Debate Over Highway Safety and Youth
A provocative remark contrasts traffic risk with a young person in a rain slicker, underscoring concerns about driver behavior and road safety. The comment reflects public sentiment on urban mobility and youth presence in wet weather conditions.
Ordinary disasters strike ships and trains alike
Ordinary seagoing vessels and railway trains still face disasters. Calamity is not limited to aviation, as this century sees losses across multiple transport modes.
City Bride Remembers Farm Life With Love and Resolve
A country bride living in the city reflects on missing pigs and cows but emphasizes that love and companionship sustain her. The brief note captures a quiet, personal refrain about adjusting to urban life while cherishing family ties and mutual support. The tone is nostalgic and hopeful.
Great horned owl loves skunk meat says expert
A noted nature authority notes the great horned owl shows a particular fondness for skunk meat, a surprising dietary preference observed by researchers. The remark highlights unusual predator behavior and the owl’s adaptable hunting habits.
You Cannot Catch Fish From a Rocking Chair
A porch campaign is seldom effective despite persistent guidance that progress requires action not idle comfort. The saying "You cannot catch fish from a rocking chair" emphasizes practical effort over passive waiting.
Analysis of liberty and elections in constitutional patriotism
A concise assertion that American liberties remain secure while each election prompts a patriotic examination of the Constitution. The remark frames voters and leaders as guardians of constitutional principles through electoral reflection.
Radio politics spare no second chances after misstatements
Radio offers political reach with broad impact yet regretful remarks cannot be corrected by claiming garbled audio. The piece notes the clarity and permanence of broadcast statements and the need for careful phrasing in public discourse.
College boy fashion arbiter over hats price concern
The article notes a waning influence of the college boy as fashion arbiter and cautions against using that shift to justify another hat price hike. It reflects on evolving style authority and potential retail reactions without overstatement.
Inaugural Ball Sparks Debate on Modern Dance Etiquette
A strong push for an inaugural ball raises questions about how far contemporary dancing should be encouraged while preserving traditional dignities. The discussion weighs social proprieties against festive pageantry in a changing ceremonial landscape.
New Orleans Man Pushes Rotary Window Openers on Street Cars
A New Orleans man launches an agitation for rotary handled window openers on street cars, seeking a feature similar to those on automobiles to address passenger comfort and ventilation.
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New Orleans
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