Milo Maize Shipments Rise From Shafter Yard
Seven carloads of Milo maize shipped from Shafter amid an estimated 20 car crop. First five carloads went to Los Angeles, this week shipments moved to Corcoran. Harvesting is general and Milo maize is becoming a significant crop. notable growers include Emanuel H. Mettler, J. J. Siemens, Bill Mettler, Bill Handel, and Dave Wittenberg.
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Shafter
Los Angeles
Corcoran
Emanuel H. Mettler
J. J. Siemens
Bill Mettler
Bill Handel
Dave Wittenberg
Shafter Well Depths and Difficult Drilling Scene
In a 10 310 foot bore without casing a Baash-Ross cutter on 1%-inch pipe cut above the drill collar. Drill collar and core barrel were recovered after a 30 minute hand turn. The bit stuck on withdrawal as it left the rat hole into a larger diameter section.
Oil well hits Vedder field after deep test
After a careful fishing operation, 6 5/8 inch casing was run and cemented for a deep test. Initial wet formation tests showed no paying quantities in an intermediate zone. A second test tapped an additional oil zone but proved noncommercial, then the crew deepened the bore further and struck Vedder field, prompting preparations for a test. The Shafter area had been the target and was now rewarded with a new discovery.
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Shafter
Predatory Control in California Costs and Efforts Rise
The Farm er s Corner notes California fights coyotes and other predators with state county and federal support. In 1936 37 predators cost 99657 55 with 29158 47 fed 21304 66 state and 49194 42 locals plus bounties. Co operation spans 31 counties agencies and associations. The effort shields livestock but losses stay heavy.
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Ralph H. Taylor
Agricultural Council of California
California
California Wool Grower
California Wool Growers’ Association
Chas. G. Poole
Division of Game Management
California Farm Bureau
State Fish and Game Commission
Poole
Associated Sportsmen of California
Winged Chariots in 900 B C From Ancient Text
Fragmentary notes discuss winged chariots in 900 B C and reference Michael Gamaae as part of the topic. The readable text appears to be a study or commentary on ancient chariot imagery and its historical context.
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Lake Geneva
St. Saphorin
Vevey
Switzerland
Lake
Geneva
Rhone Valley
Simplon
Gandria
Lugano
True Character Revealed by Small Daily Actions
A reflection on how daily deeds expose a person’s character beyond grand statements. Subtle choices in ordinary moments define integrity and virtue over time.
Fingernail half moons name confirmed
The white crescent areas at the base of nails are called lunulae. Medical sources note the lunulae as visible portions of the nail matrix beneath the cuticle.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Milo
Biological Survey
Cass Vasine
Painedeuace
Pei Isaac Terverniooesent
England
Eton
Rugby
Harrow
Wichester
West Point
Joseph G. Swift
Swift
Military Academy
Wi Roper
Gerber’s
del Monte
Pillsbury’s
Folger’s
Shafter Furniture Co
R. E. Zenk
Justesen
San Joaquin Valley
Libby
Westminster
Justesen’s
Kellogg's
Scottowell
Stores
Arden
Meat Department
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