Oranges and citrus shipments in Orange County totals
The Santa Ana Blade reports Orange County ships about 2,500 carloads of fruit annually valued at 1,750,000 dollars. Fullerton leads with roughly 1,300 carloads. Valencia acreage is one fifth yielding about 2.25 dollars per box, Navels three fifths at about 1.00 per box, with other varieties and earnings per acre noted as around 400 dollars. Several growers report high on-tree values and losses due to low prices. last season 1954 carloads reached 1954 total, with Coachella and Yuma shipments adding about 100 cars.
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Orange County
Santa Ana Blade
Fullerton
St. Michaels
J. B. Pulver
D. F. Campbell
Orange
J. W. Wall
Tustin
Coachella
Yuma
California
Santa Clara
San Joaquin
Cover Crops and Phosphorus Needed
Ohio Indiana and Illinois experiment stations conclude many long tilled soils lack phosphorus and that growing legumes is the cheapest way to secure nitrogen.
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Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
New nawhide pulp box ships oranges at Redlands
A new orange packing box made of nawhide pulp board is manufactured in Redlands. It uses light sheet iron at corners and perforated holes for ventilation. The box is lighter and stronger than wooden boxes and will be trialed by the Orange Producers Association.
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Nawhide Pulp Board
Redlands
Orange Producers Association
Imperial Melons Bring Small Returns
The cantaloupe crop at Imperial has been vastly overdone this season and a strenuous effort will be made to lessen the surplus. Local growers report reduced yields with heavy supply in markets, urging careful handling and disposal of excess melons to stabilize prices.
Deciduous Fruit Shipments Soar in California
The California Culturator reports unprecedented shipments of fresh deciduous fruits from Northern California this year. Nearly equal to last year’s heavy volume already, shipments may exceed 10,000 carloads. Principal cargoes include cherries, apricots, peaches and plums with grapes rising as heavy crop develops.
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California
Florida grove produces high quality fruit without cultivation
A Florida grove in the text boasts 750 acres of orange and grapefruit trees that have never had a cultivator or fertilizer yet yield a high percentage of fancy fruit and brights. The grove relies on natural leaf litter and frequent grass cutting for fertilizer while many trees are budded on wild rootstock.
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Florida
Railroads Not to Raise Orange Rates
A Florida case decision shows the commission ordering some reductions and noting that even a low California rate remains 5 cents per hundred higher than the commission formerly found reasonable. The ruling says the rate benefits both California producers and eastern consumers. Earlier railroad sources hinted at changes.
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Florida
California
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Import Duties on Fruits and Oils Listed in Tariff Schedule
A summarized list of tariff rates for assorted fruits and olive products. Apples and berries priced per bushel or pound, citrus and stone fruits per unit, olives and olive oil by gallon or bottle, with green and dried varieties noted. Includes peaches prunes and pears with varied unit charges.
The Fruit World Review on Valencia orange market
The Fruit World Review reports overall strong orange market returns for shippers. Keeping quality is high and current Valencia shipments, about one car daily, sustain a balanced supply with no overstock risk.
Lemon prices rise as crop prospects seem to shrink
A stock market style report notes higher lemon prices with fancy fruit quoted at 4.00 to 4.65 f o b and good fruit at 3.50 f o b. It cites forecasts of a much shorter crop, possibly 30 000 cars, due to under fertilization of many groves, and discusses competition from a large foreign lemon harvest and low auction values for poor stock. The commentary highlights foreign suppliers’ transport and duty advantages versus California shippers.
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California
New York City
Cottage contract set on South Main near Ninth
Ralph Stanfield sets an $1800 cottage contract on South Main near Ninth for Charles Mc Millian. Foundation started last Monday morning with Francisco and Baldwin as mas on work contractors.
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Ralph Stanfield
South Main Street
Ninth
Charles McMillian
Francisco and
Baldwin
Grove sale on Garretson avenue transfers 8 acres
Herb C. Foster and T. P. Drinkwater sell the 8 acre lemon grove owned by Major Chas. Christensen on Garretson avenue to Raymond D. Frisbe of Los Angeles.
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Herb C. Foster
T. P. Drinkwater
Chas. Christensen
Garretson Avenue
Raymond D. Frisbe
Los Angeles
Hood River Apple Crop Size Estimates Reach New Peak
Estimates for Hood River apple shipments this year range from 225000 to 400000 boxes, with potential to exceed previous market volumes. The forecast suggests a substantial crop, possibly almost doubling past output.
Objection and Requests at Quiet Court Session
A sparse court record notes an objection and a judge addressing a request from a participant. The fragment hints at a discussion of attendance and seating in the pews and a consideration of trimming or adjusting sides.
Picnic on Banks of Santa Ana River Benefits Christian Church
Members of the Christian church enjoyed a day outing on the Santa Ana river below Rincon. A picnic lunch was served at noon and bathing was the main sport. W L Gray donated a tallyho and teams to transport the party, and ladies charged 50 cents per passenger for the round trip, raising 10.25 dollars for church funds.
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Santa Ana
The
Christian Church
Rincon
W. L. Gray
Elsinore Mail Route Discontinued Star Route Ends
The Corona rural free delivery Star route serving Temescar and Elsinore ends as Uncle Sam discontinued the service. Arthur A. Tin has served as mail carrier for over two years to the disappointment of area residents.
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Elsinore
Temescar
Uncle Sam
Corona
Arthur Aietin
Funeral of Wm F Lewis Held at First Methodist
The funeral for Wm. F. Lewis was conducted by Rev. George B. Cliff at the First Methodist church on Monday at 10 a.m. He was born in Ohio in 1837 and died at age 70. Surviving are his widow and two daughters Mrs Lemon Fuller and Mrs E Lawrence of Gorona.
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W. F. Lewis
Wm. F. Lewis
First Methodist Church
George B. Cliff
Mr. Lewis
Ohio
Lemon Fuller
Gorona
Pure Food Laws Being Obeyed Says Kahn Back Rep
Clarence R. Rayner of Kahn Back & Co Los Angeles visited town to discuss pure food laws. He said honest wholesalers comply with spirit and letter, that adulteration previously disadvantaged fair dealers, and that consumers may pay a bit more for healthier goods. He cited candies confections preserves meats sauces pastes macaroni spaghetti and breakfast foods as common adulterants now curbed. He noted increased demand for pure brands and that chemists analyze samples and firms issued warnings when adulteration was found.
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Clarence R. Rayner
Kahn, Back & Co
Los Angeles
Rayner
United States
Raytter
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