Peach Growers Await 30 to 32 50 a Ton for 1927 Crop
Sutter pool peach growers in Yuba City district foresee returns of 30 to 32.50 dollars per ton for the 1927 crop. The estimate follows a settlement between the California Canning Peach Growers and the Canners League, with pack expected at 8,000,000 cases or less. Colusa County rice harvests look to be early though planted late, with fields headed and water shut off by September 1, harvesting likely around September 15, and yields about 20 percent above last year amid favorable prices.
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Sutter
Yuba City
Clifornia Canning
Canners’ League of California
California Canning
Colusa
California Rice Crop Forecast 1927 Totals and State Variations
State and Federal statisticians estimate California's 1927 rice production at about 4.1 million bags, averaging 25 bags per acre, with a forecast of 9.104 million bushels, up from 7.986 million last year. Slight declines expected in Louisiana Texas and Arkansas.
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California
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
California potato crop seen at 85 percent of normal
The State department of agriculture estimates this year's potato yield at about 7,602,000 bushels, from 52,000 acres. This compares with 43,000 acres last year and covers early, mid-summer and late varieties.
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California
State Department of Agriculture
Fresno Producers Co operative plans announced by organizer
Melvin A. Anderson of Kerman, chairman of the organizing committee, announced plans for a Fresno Producers Co operative Association. The county group aims to market farm crops directly to consumers and promote a free market in Fresno exclusively for producers.
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Fresno Producers Co-operative Association
Fresno
Melvin A. Anderson
Kerman Farmer
Red spider pest worries Colusa prune growers
Farm Adviser W. C. Bryant reports red spider pests reappearing on Colusa County prune trees. Growers show concern as some trees are largely defoliated. Pests are being fought by spraying and watering, with Bryant attributing the outbreak to dry soil conditions.
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Colusa County
W. C. Bryant
Bryant
Goucher To Direct Modoc County Beef Marketing
George S. Goucher, longtime representative of the California Cattlemen's Association in Modoc County, again directs the county beef crop marketing in preparation for early Fall shipments. Many steers are prime now, but the bulk will be marketed in several months.
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Georges. Goucher
California Cattlemen’s Association
Modoc County
Tehama County Cotton Plans Involve Valley Cotton Gin President
Harry von Tagen of the Valley Cotton Gin Company of Chico visited Red Bluff last week to arrange leasing of land for outside growers and to persuade Tehama County ranchers to plant cotton next year.
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Tehama County
Harry von Tagen
Valley Cotton Gin Company of
Chico
Red Bluff
Modoc County Fair Set for Cedarville September 9 and 10
The Modoc County Fair will be held in Cedarville on September 9 and 10 with top agricultural exhibits. Premiums will be offered for stock poultry and agricultural products under the general supervision of Modoc County granges.
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Modoc County
Cedarville
California grape growers form price pool for Muscat sale
In Kingsburg about 600 muscat growers from Fresno Kern Tulare and Kings counties voted unanimously to create a pool and sell their grapes at a minimum of 25 dollars per ton. The schedule raises the minimum to 27.50 on September 10 and to 30 after September 20.
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California
Kingsburg
Fresno
Kern
Tulare
Kings Counties
Oakdale fig growers plan simultaneous harvest in 1927
Oakdale Kadota fig growers decide to begin picking the 1927 crop this week. Some may pick a few figs early to gain advantage, but since the entire crop will go to Plantation Canneries Company in Stockton, growers will start together to save shipping costs. Spraying for red spider is underway.
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Oakdale
Kadota
Plantation Canneries Company
Stockton
Fresno District Fair Focuses On Youth Livestock Clubs
Youthful livestock owners and San Joaquin valley students in agriculture livestock and poultry are being given special attention by the junior livestock department of the twenty first annual Fresno District Fair to be held September 26 to October 1.
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San Joaquin Valley
Fresno
Harvest Rush at EH Clemons Horst Mills in Tehama
Hop harvest runs strong at Gerber Tehama County with three EH Clemons Horst Company mills handling a bumper crop. Estimated 2,250 bales weighing 500 pounds each come from 260 acres, reflecting excellent yields and active fruiting season across the region.
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Gerber
Tehama County
EH. Clemons Horst Company
Milo crop planting progresses in Imperial Valley
The East side section of Imperial Valley continues milo maize planting amid strong interest due to high prices. Belief grows that elevated prices may persist as conditions elsewhere influence markets. Early milo is already in head.
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Imperial Valley
Milo
Rice crop prospers on 3000 acres near Brawley
Rice in the Imperial Valley north of Brawley covers about 3000 acres and shows strong growth despite late plantings. Growers feared scorching but plants appear resilient. harvest is planned for October and November with expected favorable weather for picking.
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Brawley
Imperial Valley
Melon shipments from Imperial Valley total 20076 cars in 1927
Total melon classes grown and shipped in 1927 from Imperial Valley reached 20,076 cars. Additional truckloads of all varieties went out, often dumped on near Coast markets, creating price pressure and a market problem.
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Imperial Valley
Lindsay district declares war on birds bounty plan
The Lindsay Farm Bureau offers a two cent bounty for each bird and one cent for each egg or bird in the nest as protest letters pour in. Growers cite heavy losses from pests last year and warn the situation could worsen if they cannot rid pests next season.
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Lindsay
Lindsay Farm Bureau
Livestock Entries Rise For Orange County Fair 1927
The Orange County Fair expects double last year’s livestock entries at the fairgrounds north of Santa Ana September 5 to 10. Entries pour in from Vancouver B C and the San Joaquin Valley with Poland Chinas Duroc Jersey and Berkshire hogs, plus cattle from various points. Livestock awards total over $6000.
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Fairgrounds
Santa Ana
Vancouver
B. C
San Joaquin Valley
Hog Sales in Visalia District Bring Near 27000 Dollars
Three recent sales in Visalia district by the California Farm Bureau Marketing Association netted nearly $27,000 for Tulare Visalia and Hanford hog raisers. Fifteen cars held 130 hogs from 104 producers, plus twelve cows one steer and six calves from sixteen consignors. Hog revenue totaled $26,937.90. cows and calves brought $626.50.
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Visalia
California Farm Bureau Marketing Association
Tulare
Hanford
Sheep Scab Detected Near Kings City In 2300 Sheep
Veterinarians from the California Department of Agriculture found a sheep scab infestation in about 2300 sheep near Kings City. The Bank of Italy of Kings City requested the exam, a vat was prepared, and the entire band dipped. This marks the first scabby flock reported in California for months.
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Kings City
California Department of Agriculture
Bank of Italy of
California
Ducks Gain Weight With Proper Feed Practices
The State College of Agriculture at Ithaca advises ducks reach six to seven pounds by twelve weeks using four feedings daily for the first two weeks, then three daily. Night feeding should be large enough to remain for the night but not so large as to be wasted by morning.
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State College of Agriculture
Ithaca
N. Y
Pick Breeders in Late Summer From Yearlings
Breeders should be chosen from the yearling flock with vigor as a key trait. Identify productive layers by bright yellow shanks and beaks in August, avoid early molters, and select for wide pelvic bones and ample pelvic to breast distance to indicate capacity.
Poultry care tips for healthier hens and chicks
Advice on parasite control for young stock, sun and green feed for chicks, keeping fertile eggs, and early culling of surplus males. Selecting larger feed efficient hens, avoiding small dumpy birds, fresh land for runs to cut parasitic losses, adjusting ration if many birds fail to lay, and noting torn back injuries from excess males.
Prisoner’s Timely Quip Delays Carpenter’s Break
A boss carpenter at a state prison in Charleston, D C, left for lunch saying the job needed finishing later. His helper inmate replied with a dry warning that he would still be there when he returned, if he came back within 20 years.
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Charleston
D. C
Nighttime Exchange Speaks To Boys Silence
A fragment shows a parent admonishing a boy that little boys should be seen and not heard while a boy asks how he can be seen when the adults sit in the dark. The dialogue implies a domestic scene focused on behavior and visibility.
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Sis
Mr. Jones
Bobbie
Strikes The Clock And Fans File Out
The clock struck five and the crowd left as the last man up had just struck out.
The Grocer Divides Peck Of Peas In Quirky Trade
A London Tit-Bits anecdote recounts a grocer boasting a peck of peas, a customer ordering half, and the grocer dividing the peck. The exchange continues with the customer requesting the remaining half, highlighting a playful bargaining moment from a past era.
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London
Iron bar plot angered warden in April case
The lawyer argues for clemency by citing an April 7 incident at the prison machine shop when the defendant could have stolen an iron bar and struck the warden but did not. The line suggests a defense based on missed opportunity rather than action.
Flying Wrong Plane Sparks Senate Quip on Aviation Rise
Senator Sorghum quips against rapid aviation growth saying the field makes heroes too suddenly, while a colleague asks what the objection is. The Washington Star notes a sharp wit about public oratory versus big technological strides.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Leopard-skin rug draws jokes about spots
In a playful exchange, a dealer asks if the rug is good only in spots, and the customer Noa agrees, turning the remark into a lighthearted pun about the leopard-skin decor.
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Noa
When a Feller Needs a Friend Of all sad words
A terse line evokes a somber moment as a man contemplates friendship and duty. The phrase hints at financial pressure or a reminder note left on a vehicle, implying tension between needs and obligations.
Close Harmony Musicians Wake Up Call
A hotel manager hails an awake saxophonist but discovers the sleeper creates better music in slumber than when awake, prompting the orchestra leader to hush him for quiet rehearsal.
A Little Foolish Between Engagement and Satire
A quip about engagement reveals irony and sentiment in a light dialogue scene. A witty exchange contrasts perception and affection as characters discuss the idea of marriage. The tone blends humor with affectionate banter in a short scripted moment.
Women Can Now Do More Then and Now
Fifty years ago women had few jobs. Now they work in factories with many others and hold roles as architects, lawyers, dentists, executives, and legislators. Elizabeth Chamberlain of Trenton credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for health while working in a Unionall factory. She invites inquiries from other women.
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Elizabeth Chamberlain
Unionall
Lydia E. Pinkham
Differences Between Butterflies And Moths
A Nature Magazine excerpt by William Atherton Du Puy explains that butterflies mainly active by day and moths by night differ in wing posture with butterflies holding wings like shutters and moths folding them. Neither group feeds much as adults. nourishment occurs mainly in the caterpillar stage as they mostly eat leaves.
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William Atherton du Puy
Nature Magazine
Truth No Help Clerk Leaving Reference
A manager tells a departing clerk that they will secure a better job without the recommendation the clerk sought. The exchange reflects workplace tensions and decision to part ways with implied support or lack thereof.
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