Desert garden yields early fruit at Weed Patch oasis
A Californians representative tours Jos. Smith's twelve mile southeast Weed Patch desert farm near Bakernfeld. Smith, three years at the site, farms fifty seven acres of grapes and twenty five acres of orchard. His two year and yearling vines produce large ripe Muscat grapes shipped weekly to New York and Chicago. He irrigates by wells and water carts, plans a new ditch, and has oranges lemons almonds and figs thriving. His grapes mature earlier than elsewhere in San Joaquin valley. A potential buyer offered two hundred dollars per acre for his vineyard, which he declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Smith
Bakernfeld
New York
Chicago
Porter Tos
Kert
California
San Joaquin Valley
Tventy
Jon Smith
Lls
Machnivyer
Providence
Tve
Grangeville
Visuila
George Magehmieyer
William Masohmeyer
Theucre
Nerea
Manohi
Oil Well Strike Near Tulare with Light Oil Prospects
A report from Monday, confirmed Tuesday by a traveler from the off claim of Tuneblus & Quercio, states a July 1 oil well on their property has reached ninety feet and hit light oil. Prospects are favorable, and drilling will continue to greater depth on the property within the Azure Claying and Buena Vista Oil Company territory. The Southern Pacific railroad reaches within eighteen miles, aiding work toward terminal status. A further report notes the latest strike in Nob ereen oil near Nahe, promising a valuable strike as kerosene potential grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuneblus & Quercio
Azure Clayiing Company
Buena Vista Oil Company
Southern Pacific
Tulare
George W. Wear Announces County Legislature Candidacy
The notice highlights George W. Wear as a candidate for the Legislature, noting his substantial Kern County support and strong public record. It emphasizes his experience, the high esteem in which he is held, and the importance of Kern County residents paying attention to the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wears
Wear
Leeds
Kern County
G A Mamp Cushing Elects Ventura Officers at Meeting
At a Thursday morning business meeting at their Ventura camp the G A R elected officers for the year. Capt Frank Holart Ventura was named Rt Commander while Bam Katz Los Angeles became Senior Vice Commander and Jani for Vice-Commander Frank Wakefield Pasadena was chosen. Council of Administration includes Capt A F Dill San Diego J D Cook Santa Ana Melvin Mudge Highland Park Mr Bennett Los Angeles Dr Sykes Ontario Gen William Vandever Ventura and W H Sallada Santa Barbara. W2C of the association elected officers led by President Mrs Frank Hobart Ventura Senior Vice President Mrs D C Kenyon Ventura Junior Vice President Mrs Shoup Santa Barbara Treasurer Mrs Ida Jarvis Pasadena Council of Administration includes Mrs M Thomas Pomona Mrs Bell Arnold West Latcor Mrs Custer San Diego Mira Carse Norwalk Mrs Cy Kenny Santa Pauls. The quartermaster militant singer and chaplain will be appointed by the commander. secretary to be appointed by the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ventura
G. A. Rt
Frank Holart
Bam Katz
Los Angeles
Janifor
Frank Wakefield
Pasadena
Council of Administration
A. F. Dill
San Diego
J. D Cook
Santa Ana
Melvin Mudge
Highland Park
Mr. Bennett
Dr. Sykes
Ontario
Willian. Vandever
M. Thomas
Pomona
Bell Arnold
West Latcor
Custer
Mira. Carse
Norwalk
Cy Kenny
Santa Pauls
Monte Carlo Opens New Elegant Restaurant in Bakersfield
The Monte Carlo on 19th Street near the Bank of Bakersfield announces the new, first class restaurant in a specially built building. Chatom and Consolation provide a luxurious ground floor dining area, private upstairs rooms, a banquet hall, and an electric bell system with an elevator, aiming for substantial local success.
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Pant Chatom
Napoleon Consotation
1Th Street
19Th Street
Bank of Bakersfield
Penani
Sireet
Palace Hotel
San Brangisco
18Th Street
10Th Street
Messrs. Chatom & Consolation
Monte Carlo
Bam Joaquin Valley
Sugar Truth: 5000 Pounds Sugar Sparks Theorem
A comical exchange from a CALIFORMAN retailer in Dinkelsple Brothers state prompts questions on sugar use. Investigations reveal that 1 pound of sugar yields 32 teaspoons, totaling 180000 sweetening units from 5000 pounds. The piece satirically notes abstainers and modest taste impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinkelsple Brothers
Sumner Standard debut reports bold venture and odd game tale
The Sumner Standard announces its first issue published Thursday by W D Young and editors proprietors. A note to Jamie Norman hints at hopeful prosperity. A quirky item says two New Yorkers played a horse game for $600. relng events and a small park project are mentioned with sparse details.
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Simogr
W. D. Young
Arnie, Editori and Proprietora
Lone
Jamieorman
Weed Patch Wheat Boom Converts 900 Acres to Prime Yield
W R Machmeyer plowed 900 acres in September at Weed Patch, converting land long deemed valueless into a thriving wheat field. The level soil produced a remarkable yield, with reports suggesting ten sacks per acre and total net income around 10350 yearly, supported by local Grangeville correspondence noting high returns and near-future expansion plans despite irrigation needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BR. Maschimeyer
Lnst
Lai
Cuilente Creek
Thie County
W. R. Maschneyer
Kern Guards Drill Under Bakersfield Colonel Leho
In Bakersfield Colonel Fugen Leho of Brockton led inspection of the Kern Guards drill on Friday evening. He praised their proficiency, encouraged future parades in Santa Cruz, and commended the strong physique and discipline of the members while avoiding speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fugen Leho
Brockton
Bakersfield
Kern Guards
Mln
Biaite Cruz
Tehnetipa Masonic Lodge Dispensation Granted
A dispensation is issued for a Masonic lodge at Tehnetipa. The first meeting under the dispensation will be held Wednesday evening. There is strong expectation that a fourteenth lodge will be formed. Mason Ly Knowles, aged 28, is the People’s party candidate for Attorney General of Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehnetipa
Uider
Praia
O “Fourleafing Lodge
Masonle Ly Knowles
People's Party
Montana
Bet Story In A Country Tavern Towering Egg Challenge
An English engineer supervising a Pennsylvania railroad project faces a boastful Yank in a tavern egg strength bet. The Yankee tests the claim by placing an egg on the floor with a heavy half bushel measure while the engineer declines to attempt the challenge, drinks follow, and the room reacts to the wager.
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Trond
Pennsylvania
Tie
Ile
Andder
Wiker
Cusdells
Debt and self-control in youth and family spending
A 19th century admonition from the Putudelptila Ledger stressing training children in frugality and debt avoidance from an early age. It argues that parental overindulgence teaches irresponsibility, and true independence comes from living within means rather than borrowing for pleasures. It condemns debt for table fare, clothing, vanity, or private indulgence.
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Ivery
Putudelptila Ledger
Death of Mrs. Julive Chester in Alameda California
Mrs. Julive Chester died Wednesday at her Alameda home 122 Regent Street after cancer and other illnesses. She was about 60 years old and widow of Julivg Cheater, a pioneer Alameda resident and former editor of the California Patron. His death occurred two years ago. she leaves many mourners and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Hi Chester
Regent Street
Alameda
Drapay
New York
Julivg Cheater
Kern County
California
Mra
Chester
Nee Tose
New Roads Sighted North Kern Route by County Surveyor
County Surveyor W. Mcmurdo reports favorable views on a northern Kern road extending from Pose to Lone Tree shop house, then west to B D Mortons corner, north to Ben Thorny place, west to Deine townsite. Also noted is a road north from town past N H T Dorsey and C A Weavers residences on Laure Street opening at the B 2 depot Delune Coutler.
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W. 2. Macmurdo
Kern
Pose
B.D. Mortons Corner
Ben Thorny Plage
Deine
Fron Town
N. HT. Dorsey
C. A. Weavers
Tuelaure Street
Dulane
Smashed Record In 24 Hour Bicycle Race At Herne Hill
The world 24 hour cycling record was broken by W F Shortland at Herne Hill London on Saturday after 14 hours he had covered 249 miles and 160 yards, surpassing the previous best by 1 hour 69 minutes and by 64 laps. Early this morning a man known as McGinty fell from a second story window at Ray’s hotel onto the sidewalk breaking several ribs and the backbone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herne Hill
London
W. F. Shortland
Shortland
Bumuer
McGinty
Ray'a Hotel
Alde
Important Strike Near Buena Vista Oil Fields
Reports from Buena Vista confirm a light oil strike via a well sunk in the Garibaldi Querelo Co claim, supervised by H C Rowe. The well, part of a series, is estimated to produce about 25 barrels daily with pumping, likely aided by a railroad route through the property, and may include a green oil find enhancing value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista
Garibaldi, Querelo & Co
H. C. Llowe
Stockton
Tulare Ol and Mining Co
Buena Viste Ol Co
H (. Ramey
Rowe
Rotavy
Native Sons Visit Tehachipa Parlor Plan Derailed
A Tehachina Day excursion by Bakersfield citizens bound for Tehachipa and a Native Sons group aimed to establish a parlor there. Led by FB BR Jameson and DD G. Py, twenty seven Latend rog members arrived but found the organization not ready. The visit yielded a pleasant day and the party returned on Sunday’s late train.
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Bakersfield
Cango Belug
Native Sons
Tehachipa
Native Song
BR. Jameson
DD. G. Py
Olevae
J. W. Ahern
A. Porachel
Bt. Clair
Dr. Wi H. Davidson
A. Heyman
George W. Price
A. J. Maulty
Lowla Keysing
Williams Jasper
T. A. Baker
Mesdames DL
Ve Cleess
Aliyses Mdina Davidson
Grace Carter
Lizzle Maulty
Mesers
8B Aruthie
A. Conklin
A. A. Jastro
C. L. Bulls
John Roody
J. R. Jameson
Reed
TL Packard
Hay stacks burn on Panama ranch destroying 400 tons
On Sunday five stacks of hay on the Panama ranch owned by Henry Miller burned, totaling about 400 tons. Fires likely started by accidental causes such as rusted gear or spontaneous heating. no arson suspected. Another hay stack on the McCloug ranch, roughly 50 tons, also caught fire and was totally destroyed.
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Panama
Henry Miler
McCloug Ranch
Narrow Escape Near Goshen Train Accident
A singular accident near Goshen left a man thrown from a train, landing on his back with legs on the track. The wheels did not roll over him. they pushed him clear, and he escaped uninjured despite a dire moment mere feet from disaster.
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Brakyuman
Goshen
Hs Trunk
Tehachipa Wheat Yield Forecast for Current Season
Report from Tehachipa notes an estimated eight yield of about twelve edcks per acre, totaling nearly 000,000 junks from the Tehachi area. Harvesting is incomplete, but berry is plump and conditions are promising for a splendid crop this season.
Serenade by Taylor's Military Band Delights Mingea Bertle and Lottie Condit
On Thursday evening Taylor's Military band gave a delightful serenade to Mingea Bertle and Lottie Condit who intend to leave for a visit in Sat Provellaca Friday evening. The music was delicious and the after entertainment well received. The live growers plan an oil exhibition at the Tulian American exposition in Genoa, opening in June and continuing to December.
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Taylor
Mingea Bertle
Lottie Condit
Deave
Sat Provelaca
Feilay
Genoa
Jone
Prune Crowds and Desert Roads Feature Odd Growth Story
A fragment describes Milo KeKee pruning a French prung tree with limited growth this year reaching seven feet ten inches and a third stem. Branches extend two feet one inch. A camera turned on the Arizona desert long ago is noted as a wild memory near Yunus Ahrenburg, Wickenburg, and the Colorado River area.
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Milo KeKee Fay
Wiieh
Arizona Desert
Yunus
Ahrenburg
Sid Keh
Old Wickenburg
Colorado River
Enab
Burglary Charge After Local Store Tie Up
George Dyer reported burglary at the 49 variety store after he was away from the depot on Tuesday evening. W H Tuthill faced a Wednesday morning examination before Judge Benson with Hugh Robb and Mrs W B Ridenoty testifying to seeing him at the theater during the owner's absence. Tuthill admitted entering by the rear door, taking tobacco, and placing money in a drawer. he denies taking any of Sta treasures. He waived examination and was held for Superior Court on $600 bond, later committed to county jail after bond default. New evidence emerged of money recovered from under a jack, Tuthill then confessed the jig was up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dyer
Bee
W.h.tuthil
Clays
Benson
Hugh Robb
W. Bd. Ridenoty
Tuthill
Uthill
Paper Flour Bags Move at Antioch Piper Mill
The Antioch piper milla shifts to heavy paper flour bags as substitutes for cotton sacks. Keaney notes extensive east use for years, praising cleanliness cost and durability. He plans inspections in Stockton this week to promote general adoption by flour manufacturers.
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Antioch
Piper
Lotr. Keaney
Fach
Keeney
Dtockton
Josh Ledger
Maine unions deny aiding mercenaries in killings
In a reply the Maine unions condemn claims that they hire gangs to shoot workers. They insist the Plukerton men are a scurvy crowd with no rightful role and defend workers attacked during Honestead unrest as intruded on by a rival faction. Ambrose Uror questions wartime virtues and confesses uncertainty about prophetic judgment.
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Armercenaries
Plukerton
Ambrose Uror
Mineral Wool Industry In Ruanolke Virginia
An industry grows in Ruanolke Virginia for making mineral wool near the works. The material comes from rock near the site. The wool is durable odorless noncombustible and forms a strong fibre that acts as a fire shield between building walls, reducing insurance rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruanolke
Walla
Plants from India fail to survive in transit
Snippets describe consignments from Noyal Gardens Bombay where tin tubes holding plants and shrubs arrived damaged or rotten. Regret is expressed as fears of lost life in many specimens and doubts linger over the survival of varieties after hermetic sealing for the long voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noyal Gardens
Bombay
Ines
Kern Lodge No 202 Installations Tonight
Kern Lodge No 202 held an installation service Saturday evening with officers named including George Daggett Dr.G Mat Hawking NJ George Pern V 3 KM Waller and others. The gathering featured wardens and officers with notes of local fraternal action and community presence.
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Cneera
Kern
George Daggett
G Mat
Hawking
George Pern V
Waller
Bestnehiges Lo
Gi JV Morey
L.A
Heann
Ye Ek Warden
Pater I
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George W. Wear
Sumner Standard
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iNet
Kor
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Lelio
New F
A. M. Lodge
Dot
Maine
Thode Plante
India
Kern Lodge
Ghildéen
Plicher
Caettla
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