Kern County Potato Deal Recounted By H. B. In California Cultivator
The Kern county potato crop, centered in Shafter, faced a disappointing revenue despite large shipments. 1937 totals reached about 15 000 cars including rail and truck movements, with a shift to larger acreage but lower prices than 1936. Growers plan to expand plantings around Edison and Arvin despite prior losses in pre-season contracts.
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Kern County
Shafter
Seasor
Tehachapi
Kernville
Edison
H. B
California Cult
California
Drouth
Kern Sp
Arvin
Pirate jellyfish predator stalks the seas from Pearsons weekly
A Pearsons London Weekly writer describes a deadly sea predator the Ianthina shell fish. It drifts on a air bubble raft with sharp teeth and a rasping tongue. A tiny passenger shrimp guides its ship to jellyfish victims leaving the pirate to attack.
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Seven Seas
Pearson's
London Weekly
Reindeer introduced to Alaska for Eskimo cattle
Reindeer, unlike native caribou, were brought to Alaska years ago to replace whale and seal hides for Eskimos. The hardy herd was meant to serve as cattle for food, milk, and clothing, as Laplanders in Europe and Siberia do. After initial care, the reindeer were left to fend for themselves.
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Alaska
Europe
Siberia
Helpers for All
The text speaks of communal support and the healing power of sympathy to ease loneliness and bereavement. It emphasizes the comfort a helping hand offers and urges mutual aid to rekindle hope and life in others.
Choices and Their Consequences in a Nation's Life Lesson
A religious lesson outlines that nations reflect the moral condition of their people. It stresses choosing God's way brings blessing, God's gifts can be misused, and moral distinctions endure beyond time and place, urging personal renewal within the church and national responsibility.
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United States of America
Church of Christ
Jesus Christ
Will H. Houghton
Moses
God
Five-County Farm Bureau Roundup At Fresno Set
Five county Farm Bureaus Kern Tulare Kings Fresno and Madera plan a Fresno Roundup on September 25 to present the Farm Bureau story from Farm Center through state and national levels. M. W. Dula will preside and state officers and extension staff will speak. The event runs 9 30 a m to 4 p m with a noon address by President Blackburn and public attendance invited.
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Farm Bureau
Fresno
T. M. Martin
Kern
Tulare
Kings
Madera
Martin
California Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation
M. W. Dula
California Farm Bureau Federation
R. W. Blackburn
Ray B. Wiser
Alex Johnson
R. Lowall Miller
State Agricultural Extension Service
LeRoy Smith
Mayhew
Chester R
Freda E. Smith
Claribel Nye
County Farm Bureau
County Home Department
Black
Belleek Porcelain's Irish Thin, Iridescent Goods
Belleek porcelain is described as thin and light with a beautiful iridescent glaze. It is named after the Irish town where it has been produced for many years.
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Ireland
School Days Snapshots Offer Planning for Better Pictures
John van Guilder advises budding snapshooters to plan school photography. He suggests choosing a clean camera, shooting home views, the commute, buildings, grounds, classmates, sports, ceremonies, and a continuous album story to increase lasting value.
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John van Guilder
George III’s long reign marked by revolution and war
George III ascended the throne in 1760 and ruled for fifty nine years. His reign saw the American Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, ending with his death after periods of mental illness.
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George TI
George III
Origins of the Mausoleum Name Mausolus Tomb Tale
A note explains that the Mausoleum stems from Mausolus, ruler of Halicarnassus, who died around 370 B C. and whose wife built an extraordinary tomb, giving rise to the term mausoleum used today.
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Mausolus
Halicarnassus
B. C
Good Advice From Uncle Eben on Under Dogs
A quippy remark warns against underestimating a dog, as the canine may bite when humor is low. The speaker, Uncle Eben, notes the odds favor caution rather than bravado in tense moments.
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Uncle Eben
Nestorian Stone Record in China Dates to 781 A.D.
The only known record of the Nestorian movement in China is a monument stone dated 781 A D. It stands as the sole artifact from that era.
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China
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Western Newspaper Union
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Strom’s
Uae
Cihe
Pelee
Golden State
Golden Gate Bridge
Great Harbor
San Francisco
Bank of America
Golden State of California
Oregon Line
America
National Trust and Savings Association
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Sam Hayes
Ksfo-Knx
Herbert L. Comfort
Western Auto Supply Co
Central Avenue
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