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Editorial
May 29, 1938
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Folksy editorial by D. L. Zinn laments wind-blown pollen allergies from Bermuda grass, reports a 40% short but quality watermelon crop in the valley, and expresses frustration with modern taxes, laws, and sit-down strikes.
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By D. L. ZINN
Folks, we are sure having our share of the wind and no one notices every breeze like a guy suffering with hay fever. The wind fills the air with this damn Bermuda grass pollen, then the sneezing begins. I don't know who brought bermuda grass into this country, but whoever he or she was I know where they ought to be.
We shipped our first watermelons yesterday. A small batch, the price was very good. The watermelon crop over the valley is going to be about 40 per cent short, in my opinion. The melons are going to be extra good quality, good eating in other words. But the heavy winds have rolled the vines so much they rolled off most of the crown set.
I sometimes wonder if I ain't just a horse and buggy guy in a machine age. I just can't keep up with these new fangled taxes and laws. The idea of fellows going on a sit-down strike when they had to work a little for their grub away from the cool ocean breezes.
I'll be seein' you.
By D. L. ZINN
Folks, we are sure having our share of the wind and no one notices every breeze like a guy suffering with hay fever. The wind fills the air with this damn Bermuda grass pollen, then the sneezing begins. I don't know who brought bermuda grass into this country, but whoever he or she was I know where they ought to be.
We shipped our first watermelons yesterday. A small batch, the price was very good. The watermelon crop over the valley is going to be about 40 per cent short, in my opinion. The melons are going to be extra good quality, good eating in other words. But the heavy winds have rolled the vines so much they rolled off most of the crown set.
I sometimes wonder if I ain't just a horse and buggy guy in a machine age. I just can't keep up with these new fangled taxes and laws. The idea of fellows going on a sit-down strike when they had to work a little for their grub away from the cool ocean breezes.
I'll be seein' you.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
Labor
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Bermuda Grass
Pollen Allergy
Watermelon Crop
Wind Damage
Taxes Laws
Sit Down Strikes
What entities or persons were involved?
D. L. Zinn
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Rural Weather Woes, Watermelon Crop Update, And Modern Life Frustrations
Stance / Tone
Folksy Complaint With Humorous Nostalgia
Key Figures
D. L. Zinn
Key Arguments
Wind Spreads Bermuda Grass Pollen Causing Hay Fever
Bermuda Grass Introduction Blamed For Allergies
First Watermelons Shipped At Good Price, Crop 40% Short Due To Winds
Melons Will Be High Quality Despite Shortages
Struggles With New Taxes And Laws In Machine Age
Criticism Of Sit Down Strikes Versus Honest Work