Pied Piper of Castro Valley Uses Nicotine to Control Ants
William Appleby of Castro Valley likens his ant control method to a modern Pied Piper tale using nicotine to lure worker ants for destruction. The tactic claims to cause a cascading ant exodus to feed the queen and trigger a larger collapse, though weather affected results at Judge Jacob Harder Jr.’s home. Appleby plans another attempt.
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William Appleby
Castro Valley
Hamelin
Appleby
Mr. Appleby
Jacob Harder Jr
Humorous Accidents From California Insurance Reports
Sacramento reports recount odd injuries from 1929 California insurance files. Incidents include a sardine can in the ear, a rooster scratch, a numb leg collapse on a piazza, a glass eye explosion, a dog bite after a car roll, a hip injury from a leaking glass flask, teeth broken by a milk bottle, choking on teeth, hogs rushing a gate, a police dog and roast chicken scuffle, a lifting party guest fracturing ribs, and a back strain from putting a horse on an operating table.
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Sacramento
U.P
Indemnity
California
Piazza
Auto
Alumni Seats Sold Out for 1930 Big Game at California
August 15 report from UC Berkeley notes the 1930 California–Stanford game is sold out with over 17 alumni seats spoken for in four days. California Memorial Stadium capacity is 79,403 with 51,612 to California applicants and about 18,500 seats remaining for alumni first call.
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Berkefley
Univercity of California
Jack F. MacKenzie
Associated Students of the University
A.S.U.C
California Memorial Stadium
California
Navy trains crews in use of lung device for sea escape
At New London Connecticut the navy advances submarine escape training with a tall flood tank 12 feet high holding 240000 gallons. Sailors enter a dry control room via a lock and follow wall tables showing breathing intervals as they ascend simulated depths.
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Navy
New London
Conn
U.P
Naval
Fae
Golfing Garden To Open Tonight At Green Lantern
Formal opening of the Green Lantern miniature golf course at 333 Castro Street Friday evening includes a concert by the American Legion band and a large crowd of golf enthusiasts. The $4000, 27 hole course promises pleasant play among trees and flowers in any weather. The American Legion plans a three way tournament on August 25 for men, women and children. Supervisor Charles W. Herer bought the first four tickets. The Legion band will meet at the Legion hall at 7 30 in uniform before moving to the course to play music and golf.
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Green Lantern
Castro Street
American Legion
Charles W. Herer
Legion
Posey Tube Supports Gasoline Conservation Trend
Oakland reports show the Posey tube reduced tows during a gasoline price war. Over 20,000 cars daily passed the subway, with only one tow out of many stalls, and July averaged 17,000 vehicles daily, 25 percent above the prior months. A three month total reached 1,428,000 vehicles.
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Oakland
George A. Posey
George A. Poser
Posty
Classified ad tease for Review newspaper
Advertise in the Review classifieds to reach local readers at low cost. This compact insert promises quick results for inexpensive placement and quick response from potential buyers or helpers.
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Hamilton
Central B
Watkins
Hayward
Henry Sanchez
Cash and Carry Grocery Store
Felenhone
SUN Sox
Campbell’s
Eagle Brand
Max-I-Mum
Campbell’s Vegetable Soup
Vienna
Ohio
Pew
Legion Band
Posey
Sherman Electric
Choice Young Lamb
Goldendale
del Monte
del Monte Melbas
GLOBE
Honolulu Lady
Sunsweet
Prunes
Carton
Elberts
Sack
Santa Clara
Kentucky
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