Nature Nook: Beetles and Ducks Describe Insect Life
The article explains why Burying Beetles cover a duck carcass leaving two feet visible. It notes scavenger behavior and eggs laid in the dead duck with larvae feeding on decayed meat. It also describes Dung Beetles rolling dung balls to feed their offspring. The piece mentions a field trip with times and a dragon grasshopper caught by Shirley Unruh and a note to be on time next Saturday.
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Shirley Unruh
Dragon
25 Percent Drop In County Cotton Output
Kern County Agricultural Committee staff report 180000 acres planted to cotton in the county this year, about 12 percent less than last season. Estimated yield per acre falls from 960 to a lower figure, projecting total production near 144 million pounds, down 27.7 percent from last season’s 398000 base.
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Kern County Agricultural Committee
Page Atwater
Research and Promotion Drive for Cotton Markets
The discussion urges wider research and promotional work to expand cotton demand in the United States and abroad. It notes postwar production gains and emphasizes new products, fiber modification, and utilization research to revive industrial markets, warning price cuts alone won’t solve the problem.
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San Joaquin Valley
California
National Council
Kern Fair Opens With Grand Parade At Bakersfield
Kern County fair launches seven days of exhibits and events at the new Bakersfield grounds running through October 2. Governor Knight and his wife lead a grand entry parade with state and county dignitaries. A-29 or B-29 display and live aviation acts, a wild life exhibit, cotton and potato displays, 4-H clubs and home economics areas, all free with 50 cent adult gate and 25 cent child admission.
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Edwards Air Force
Kern Fair
Tane Bozo
Clement City
Kern Fish and Game Protective Assoiation
Thal Center
Kern-O-Rama
Kern County
Shafter Annexation Ordinance For Deeter Tract Territory
City of Shafter approves annexation of uninhabited Deeter Tract area in Kern County. Ordinance sets boundaries from Richland Park southeast to Lot 6 and Lot 9 parcels, declaring integration with Shafter for municipal purposes after final filing and publication. Mayor ASCHENMANN and City officials authorize the act with required attestations and notices.
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Shafter
Be Wuaeence
Satur Ad Pass
Canada
Deeter
Wenry
Ereas
Kern
City of
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Eutheast
Richland Park
County Reco
Kern County
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Atest County
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Faganth Aschenmann
W. J. Johnston
Grundy
Thomas
Kirschenmann
Grdinenes
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Israel Town
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Pyrenees
Sumner Street
Lovia Trent
Curlsy Cakes
Safeway
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