Shafter Farm Center gives pototo fertilization talk
At Richland school the Shafter Farm Center held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening. Center chairman Alar Ian Wilson pressed for timely potato fertilization and crop fumigation at harvest. Howard W. Bryant of Los Angeles discussed the blackeye situation and bean outlook. Jake C. Siemens noted soda and liquid ammonia shortages may limit fertilizers this year. Nat D. Hudson spoke on effects of war on agriculture. A report on toads was given by August Bender and Al Eckmant on membership drive progress. Refreshments followed. John De Vincenzo served as secretary.
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Shafter Farm Center
Richland School
Alar
Ian Wilson
Center
Howard W. Bryant
Los Angeles
Bryant
Jake C. Siemens
Nat D. “Hudsons
Farm Advisor's Office
August Bender
al Eck
Kern County Democratic club forms in first district
Mrs Julia Potter named officer in Kern County Democratic club formed last Sunday as a campaign group. Officers include Howard Hays as president Burrell Jesse as vice president Bertha Rankinnas as treasurer and Carroll Stalcup as secretary. The Chinese hospital in San Francisco accepts white patients.
Patriot Salute Etiquette Described for Genders
The text outlines the proper salute. It states men should raise the right hand and place it over the heart with the left shoulder supported. It notes women should salute by placing the right hand over the heart.
Ballet Ruse to Appear in County February 3
The Bal let Ruse de Monte Carlo will perform in Bakersfield on February 3 replacing the Littlefield Ballet due to military draft losses. The troupe brings famed glamour with a program ranging from classic to modern, including The Magic Swan and Lake Lebryinth with designs by Dali and Massine. Tickets and further details are available from the Kern County Musical Engagements committee.
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Littlefield Ballet
Ballet Ruse de Monte Carlo
Bakersfield
Atlantic
Sie de Monte Carlo
New York
Tchaikowsky
Lake
Mn Conwalt
Kern, County
Engeonans
Martha G
Pete the Deer Rules Barnegat as Local Celebrity
Pete the deer has made Barnegat New Jersey a national story for years. Thousands visit the Jersey shore town to see if Pete is a press agent gag and he proves popular in shops offices and streets. Local residents call him a friend and even dogs stop chasing him.
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America
Pete
Barnegat
N. J
Jersey
Barnegatter
Wool Recycling and Reuse Practices Described
An article explains a specification of wool as used wool sourced from renovated old garments and rags assembled by junk dealers and social agencies. The fabric is sterilized and remade at factories but retains short fibers that reduce warmth and durability.
Old Polarization Phenomenon Found in Common Crystals
The text notes that light polarization is not new, first observed over 300 years ago with Iceland spar. It explains crystals can retard all but one vibration type, but many such minerals were rare and costly.
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Iceland Spar
The Golden House of Nero Ravishing Roman Palace
The palace near Palatine Hill known as the Golden House earned its name from gold tiled roofing and interiors decked in gold. The banquet hall featured solid gold pipes that sprayed perfumes over guests.
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Emperor Nero
Palatine Hill
Ancient
Rome
Cat entertains with piano performance at home
A cat owned by Mrs. G. T. Harper of Dewey Rose Georgia sits on a stool and pounds piano keys with its front feet. Frustrated, it hops onto the keyboard and makes twice as much music with all four feet.
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G. T. Harper
Dewey Rose, Ga
Sugar in Blood Note on Normal Glucose Levels
A fragment discusses normal blood sugar levels around 90 milligrams per 100 cubic centimeters and reflects on chances of individuals committing mischief. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or entities.
One Pound Uranium Sparks Energy Debate
A description notes that one pound of uranium, described as the substance scientists worldwide strive to produce, could release enough energy when combined with water to replace millions of gallons of oil.
American Pilots Ferry Bombers Across the Atlantic
American pilots ferry bomber aircraft to Britain during the war effort. About 162 pilots are currently transporting American bombers across the Atlantic while receiving annual pay of 7800 dollars.
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Atlantic
Britain
The Fifty Fifty Pals and a Card Cut
A wartime friendship between Frankie and Freddie, two loyal pals who shared everything from youth to life in politics and family. After a fateful card cut over a wife named Mary, their bond endures as Frankie becomes a city councilman and Freddie a contractor while their families grow and Christmases are shared.
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Rankie
Freddie
Frankie
France
Damon
Fythias
Margaret
Mary
Poe
Marge
Freddie Jr
Olivia
Freddie Sr
Skea
Eye Doctors and Their Roles Distinguish Oculist from Optometrist
The article explains the difference between an oculist and an optometrist. It notes that an oculist is a physician who treats eye cases and prescribes glasses.
Week in War News and Allied Outlook
The report covers blame on Lt Gen Walter Short and Admiral Kimmel for Pearl Harbor, fresh Japanese troops in the Philippines, Stalin era predictions by Sir Stafford Cripps, Australia seeking allied help, Allied air raids in Rangoon and Singapore, Russia’s neutrality stance, U S forces in Northern Ireland, Axis shipping losses in the Mediterranean, Churchill’s parliament address, the Barham sinking, De Valera’s protest on American troops, mass Japanese losses in the Strait of Malacca, Singapore coastal evacuation, Churchill praising Philippine defense, women’s Army Auxiliary Corps service, Truman tax proposal on naval contracts, a German sub near Port Aransas, Knox on global U S naval activity, and Clark Gable defense bond campaign notes.
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Pearl Harbor
Walter C. Short
United “States
Eeforce
Northern Ireland
Mediterranean
Churchill
Britain
Barham
Eamon de Valera
Forc
United States
United Nations
Macasta
Singapore
Winston’ Churchill
Eecartulie
Philippines
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Harry S. Truman
Missouri
Port Aransas
Texas
Knox
Chicago
Clark
Gable
Carole Lombard
War Rationing and Production Cuts Reported
The Nation reports rationing cards expected next month and a halving of radio production. A bill to curb war profits to six percent is under review. An axis submarine raider sinks the American ore ship Venore off North Carolina with 22 missing. Congress approves a Navy appropriation of 17.72 billion dollars. Wickard warns cotton output may fall further. Nelson grants Henderson full authority to ration all retail goods. House military affairs panel approves a bill for a new wartime entity.
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North Carolina
Con
Navy
Secretary of Agriculture
Wickard
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
Leon Henderson
House Military Affairs Committee
California War Era Notes and Legislative Moves
Windy conditions sweep the California coast with storm warnings for vessels. A special legislative session adjourns after a state guard reorganization, $6 million allocated for the overhaul. San Francisco night clubs shut at 2 AM. racial tensions cited in guard removals. Meteor explosion near El Centro spurs air attack rumors. Daylight time begins February 8. Sacramento hosts language school closures and state guard resignations argued as hardship. Edward P. Murphy named to head a salvage program. a Sacramento hotel senator sues over pills lobbying. General Donovan says dependents will receive service within the year.
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California
State Guard
San Francisco
Pittsburg
el Centro
Sacramento County
Emer
Edward P. Murphy
Olson
Senator Hotel
Sacramento
San Francisco Board of Trade
State Capitol
Josep C. Donovan
California red ink may fade says state controller at Bakersfield
State Controller Harry B. Riley told a Bakersfield veterans group that California will soon be out of the red. Kern County news includes Mt. Abel and Greenhorn winter sports, Delano vegetable gardening class, lower West Side gas rates and a March of Dimes fund goal of 6000. Suspects in Frame murder case near Arvin were released, Daniel Harris exits Kern Labor Journal as officers of the Kern County Central Labor Council shift. Income tax filings show a year over year increase per Tom.
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Kern
Mt. Abel
Greenhorn
California
Harry B. Riley
Bakersfield
Veterans’ Club
Delano
West Side
Arvin
Kern County
Daniel Harris
Kern Labor Journal
Kern County Central Labor Council
Tom
Salvage for Victory drive starts in Kern County
Eveleth deputy district collector announces Civilian air patrol allowing licensed pilots to fly in noncombat army service. Cecil Meadows notes the program as part of the Salvage for Victory drive. Odd Fellows cemetery at Havilah may be dedicated as a historical monument.
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Eveleth
Civilian
Air Patrol
Cecil Meadows
Kern County
Odd Fellows Cemetery
Havilah
Basketball squa ds meet Maricopa Friday evening
Maricopa teams, long a scourge in the Sierra League, head into a key game Friday night as rivals hope to topple them on the trek toward the league title. Reports say Maricopa appears weaker this year, fueling expectation of an upset run.
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Maricopa
Local quintets tip off evening basketball on Maricopa floor
Three local teams prepare for a night of basketball with the Bucks starting at 6 o'clock on the Maricopa floor. The event highlights a stacked card as teams clash for common standings and local pride on a single court.
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Mighty
Indians
The
Bucks
Maricopa
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McClure Drug Store
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