State Fair Horse Show Attracts Belgian Drafts And Spectators
The annual State Fair horse show features Belgian Drafts from Cobenjeltety-West and Shaw Show teams, with six horse teams competing in driving events. Spectators enjoy a long tradition dating back over forty years as Harold Gellinden returns to oversee performances and music by Harold Gellinden’s orchestra during the afternoon session on September 2.
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Septeitibamn
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Atetin
Ersema
Organiat
Willy
California cotton growers herald acreage bill victory
Harold Pomeroy, president of the Western Cotton Growers Association, cabled Senators Clinton Anderson and Elmer Thomas and Rep. Stephen Pace and Harold D. Cooley praising Congress for passing cotton acreage legislation. California will receive a 1950 allotment larger than any planted acreage through 1948, a significant gain for California's cotton industry and Valley growers. The Western association notes broad support from the California Farm Bureau Federation, The California Grange, The California Cotton Cooperative Association, and The Central Valley group.
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California
Clinton Anderson
Elmer Thomas
Stephen Pace
Harold D. Cooley
Harold Pomeroy
Western Cotton Growers Association
Senate
House
Pomery
Valley
Farm Bureau Federation
California Grange
California Cotton Cooperative Association
Central Valley
California State Fair Planned for September 1 to 11
Sacramento prepares for the 90th California State Fair running September 1 through 11. Livestock entries total 4 459 from California and six other states, far above last year. Exhibits from counties showcase agricultural industry and transportation against scenic backdrops. The Golden Melody Parade of 1949 and notable performers highlight daily shows amid statewide farm group support and backing from Downey Knowland Werdel and Bramblett.
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Sacramento
California
Kern County July Crop Report Highlights Potatoes Lead Shipments
Kern County shipments for July show potatoes as the top commodity with 2 651 cars, followed by grapes 1 215, melons 872, corn 228, and other crops. Early potato harvest completed on 50 508 acres at 239 sacks per acre. total 36 342 cars shipped, with 29 835 by rail and 6 507 by truck. government buys 446 114 sacks under the support program, about five percent of total production. Fall potatoes move from Tehachapi and Rosamond. Rosamond expands with new sheds and 850 planted acres. alfalfa, cotton trials. Cotton looks good but weather slows maturity. 300 000 bales expected from 247 000 acres. Insects trouble growers, but controlled with insecticides. A4-42 Acala cotton dominates acreage. ~200 picking machines aid harvest, each replacing about 30 workers.
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Kern County
Ceres
Kern
Tehachapi
Rosamond
Early Harvest Timing For Kern County Cotton Crop
The year’s Acala 442 cotton is two weeks ahead of prior strains and irrigation should end about September 1. Heavier soils require little to no further watering while sandy frost free areas may allow a short post September irrigation. Stopping fertilization prevents late growth and delays boll opening.
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Kern County
Hare Named on Fair Veterans Day Committee
Jack Hare Adjutant of the Shafter American Legion post was named to the county veterans organizations committee to discuss and plan the Kern County Fair Veterans Day program on September 30.
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Jack Hare
Shafter American Legion
Country Veterans’ Organizations Committee
Kern County Fair
Nale Family Vacation Highlights Long Beach and Oakland
Mr and Mrs James Nale and children James Jr and Wanda are on their annual vacation visiting Long Beach and Oakland. Mr Nale works as a driver for Petrolane in this district.
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James Nale
James, Jr
Wanda
Long Beach
Oakland
Nale
From where I sit 4y Joe Marsh If They're Wild They Belong To Tik
A narrator recalls meeting Tik Anderson near River Road while seeking blackberries. The tale highlights Tik's self sufficiency and the town’s view on private rights including berry gathering and drinking, framing it in a democratic tone.
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Tik Anderson
River Road
America
Anderson
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