anaheim-gazette 1907-08-22

WHITE FLY DREAD MENACE Florida Insect Demoralizes to Greater Extent Than Other Pest in Citrus Fruit Growing. Prof. Charles W. Woodworth of Berkeley, an entomologist of repute, in an interview said that if the Florida white fly becomes firmly established in the orange groves of Southern California, it will cost $1,000,000 or more a year to combat it. He says that the white fly is more to be dreaded than the black scale, to fumigate which he declares Southern California orchardists already are spending more than $500,-000 a year. He also says that the fly is more insidious and demoralizes conditions to a greater extent than any other pest in citrus fruit growing. Prof. Woodworth believes that two sets of experts should be hired to work at Marysville, where the fly is at its worst in California. One set should use measures calculated to destroy the pest and the other should work in other districts to guard against its coming. He says that the time to work for the total eradication of the fly is now. He advocates a fund of $1,-000,000 with which to handle the invasion of the insect. He thinks that there should be a corps of experts put into the field to guard the or- day is probably the most pessimistic and has the most prosperous state. Its growth, especially in the part, has been phenomenal. Argument is not necessary to the great majority of ours that one if not the main factor wonderful growth is the citrtry. It has brought directly or a large share of our popular wealth. It is the big plum for the railroads have been hurried way. Without it the Owens aqueduct would not be needed. Vast sums have been and are expended in the development servation of water, and in the tion and planting of thousands Beautiful towns, thousands of electric and steam roads, in so entire rural system depends on measure on this principle industry. We have all read of the whit disastrous work, and the extra difficulty, if not impossibility, of it effectually where it once been established. We also know of ence in Marysville, and of the factory progress made this summer the attempt to eradicate it. I will quote the first paragraph Circular No. 32. July 1907, Natural Experiment Station, U.S. of California, Berkeley: "Since the publication of 20, 'White Fly in California,' experiment station, the insect through another full generation strenuous though misdirected have been made towards its erad but the problem today is more difficult, and the possibility suppression much more doubt a month ago." Perusal of this circular strengthen one's optimism in destroy the pest and the other should work in other districts to guard against its coming. He says that the time to work for the total eradication of the fly is now. He advocates a fund of $1,000,000 with which to handle the invasion of the insect. He thinks that there should be a corps of experts put into the field to guard the orange groves of Southern California and watch for traces of the fly. The professor says that the Bakersfield district should be quarantined and that no fruit or vegetation should be sent into Southern California from that point, as the white fly lives and works upon other than citrus fruit trees. In a recent bulletin issued from the college of agriculture at the university of California, Prof. Woodworth said that delay toward the eradication of the insect might be a fatal error. He said that every day during the latter part of the summer, thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of the minute creatures will be in the air capable of living long enough to be carried, in a car, the length of the state, and that a single one reaching a citrus fruit district might make the eradication of the insect an impossibility. He said that it may be that already the pest may have gotten beyond control, but that the chance of eradication certainly is worth the effort. To accomplish this no half-way measures like spraying or fumigation are to be thought of, the professor said. He advocates a campaign to include the destruction of every leaf on infested tree of whatever kind, a thorough inspection of new foliage as it appears upon defoliated plants, an exhaustive search for every possible food-plants of the white fly, redefoliation and persistent inspection of any spots where the fly may not have been annihilated, careful inspection of every supposed case of white fly in the state and competent scientific staff. "Since the publication of this 20, 'White Fly in California,' experiment station, the insect through another full generation strenuous though misdirected have been made towards its eradition but the problem today is more difficult, and the possibility suppression much more doubtful a month ago." Perusal of this circular strengthen one's optimism in regard to its eradication. Recently been found nearer home, county. Surely it is time we were more such a vital matter. No time be lost. If this is not the work to best advantage, we should organize and complete preparation. The work may be taken up when the time comes and can intelligently and vigorously take successful termination. Then let vigilance be the programme. Funds can be raised by a voluntary contribution by growers of one cents per box on all citrus packed. Co-operation and assistance for state and general government doubt could be obtained and wield of great value. The orange belt should be fully searched that no infested sprays escape until beyond control. I have been hoping and exerted some prominent citrus growing association would issue for a meeting to set things in order. The apparent apathy and fear security (possibly on account of entrenched behind the Teal mountains) is beyond my understanding. Let us go to work in earnest before it is too late save this land from the worst pest that menaced it, remembering that helps those who help themselves. H. Gilman in Los Angeles Times IRRIGATION HISTORY IN DAZZLING National Irrigation Congress Marked by a Grand Parade Irrigation Floats and Electrical Illuminations The greatest allegorical spirit ever attempted in this country every leaf on infested tree of whatever kind, a thorough inspection of new foliage as it appears upon defoliated plants, an exhaustive search for every possible food-plants of the white fly, redefoliation and persistent inspection of any spots where the fly may not have been annihilated, careful inspection of every supposed case of white fly in the state and competent scientific supervision of the work. At the conclusion of the bulletin, after significantly saying that electric cars pass through the infested trees at Marysville going in the direction of the orange orchards of Butte county, Prof. Woodworth asks an important question: Will those most vitally interested see that the work of eradication is undertaken? MR. GILMAN'S VIEWS Fullerton, Aug. 15.—California to- The effect of Scott's Emulsion on thin, pale children is magical. It makes them plump, rosy, active, happy. It contains Cod Liver Oil, Hypophosphites and Glycerine, to make fat, blood and bone, and so put together that it is easily digested by little folk. ALL DRUGGISTS; 50c. AND $1.00. probably the most prosperous the most prosperous future of birth, especially in the southern been phenomenal. gent is not necessary to prove that majority of our citizens not the main factor in the growth is the citrus industry. rought directly or indirectly share of our population and it is the big plum for which lands have been hurrying this without it the Owens river would not be needed or built. have been and are being in the development and conof water, and in the preparation of thousands of acres. bowns, thousands of homes, and steam roads, in short, our total system depends in great in this principle industry. We all read of the white fly, its work, and the extreme difnot impossibility, of fighting only where it once becomes essential. We also know of its presrysville, and of the unsatisgress made this summer in it to eradicate it. note the first paragraph in No. 32. July 1907, Agriculment Station, University Berkley: the publication of Circular "Fly in California," by this station, the insect has gone other full generation. Very though misdirected efforts made towards its eradication oblem today is many fold ult, and the possibility of its much more doubtful than so." of this circular does not one's optimism in reference men will be in line. Every organization in Sacramento and vicinity will participate. The twenty floats form a consecutive allegorical history of the evolution of irrigation from the remotest antiquity. A gigantic dragon, hundreds of feet in length and of ferocious mein, representing the traditional genii of irrigation in the ancient kingdom of China., will be a feature of the demonstration. This monster will be attended by hundreds of prominent Chinese from all parts of California, arrayed in festal costumes of bright silks and cloth of gold. Under the glare of a deluge of living fire, the passing of the Mongol water god of unrecorded antiquity will be a spectacle never to be forgotten. The birth of irrigation in Egypt will be represented in a manner befitting the land of mystery and the cradle of the race. The figures on the float and the escort will be garbed in old Egyptian raiment. "The first power irrigation" will be shown by a float, the chief feature of which consists of a gigantic bull's head. To this will be fastened thongs and crude appliances for the lifting of water from primitive receptacles. Irrigation practices in vogue among the Aztecs, Zunis and other ancient races on the western continent will be symbolized by appropriate allegorical devices. Early California of Mission days will be the subject of another splendid float, showing the beginnings of civilized progress under the guiding hand of the Spanish padres. This float will be typical of the subject, and will be adorned with figures of Franciscan friars and escorted by Indians and Mexicans in picturesque native costume. A magnificent representation of modern "California" will consist of a huge float superbly embellished and depicting symbolically the enterprise and activities of the Golden State in every direction. Native Daughters will have a conspicuous part in the illustration of the idea. A series of these beautiful floats will depict subjects lending themselves no less readily to such picturesque treatment. As a whole and in detail this gorgeous spectacle will surpass in brilliance... Potato Crop Large The potato crop for this year grown around Anaheim, Monrovia and other points is about all dug and in the hands of Los Angeles produce dealers. There have been about two ears handled every day since the opening of the season in July. The leading potato is the Burbank, a firm, solid, white variety, the best grades of which have been selling for $2 to $2.25. The Early Rose and the Bliss Triumph are the cheapest varieties, and are red. All potatoes have been selling a trifle higher this year than last. The general quality is good. Northern shipments from Salinas valley, Lompoc and the Sacramento river sand beds are beginning to arrive in the southern metropolis. They are a trifle later than usual, due to floods and heavy rains late in spring, which prevented early planting. The finest potatoes on the market are grown at Hemet. For four months of the year the usual shipments to Los Angeles amount to about six or seven cars. During the remainder of the year two cars a day are handled. A car contains about 270 sacks of spuds and each sack weighs from 115 to ON HISTORY IN DAZZLING SHOW Migration Congress Will Be by a Grand Parade of Float and Electrical Illuminations The best allegorical spectacle noted in this country will be in Sacramento, Septemthe closing of the fifteenth Migration Congress. Twenty boats, expressly designed detected, will form the central the magnificent pageant. One thousand figures in restumes, the richest and most seen in California, will on the various floats. Are beautiful or striking received than this ornate dazzling pictures; their series scintillating with electric lights. Each drawn by four superbly steeds. At the head of charging charger will be a richly million. The floats will be military, civic and frales in uniform. It is esupwards of ten thousand spring, which prevented early plant-ing. The finest potatoes on the market are grown at Hemet. For four months of the year the usual shipments to Los Angeles amount to about six or seven cars. During the remainder of the year two cars a day are handled. A car contains about 270 sacks of spuds and each sack weighs from 115 to 120 pounds. During the four busy months 3,-823,200 pounds are handled, while 15,292,800 will cover the remainder of the year. If these were the only potatoes sold to the Los Angeles people the average consumption would be 76.40 pounds a year for every person. There are, however, a million pounds more brought in and sold by gardeners living in the outskirts of the town. Obedient. "Now, Tommy," said the mother of a small boy as she paused in the disciplinary slipper exercise, "what made you eat the whole of that pie?" "'C-cause,' sobbed Tommy, "you t-told me to n-never do t-things by h-halves."—Chicago News. She Got the Blessing. "That young groom," said the minister after the ceremony, "gave me a fifty dollar fee. What a blessing!" 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Cor. 3rd and Main, Los Angeles, Cal BACK EAST EXCURSIONS First Class Excursion Tickets good to come back within 90 days—good to stop over at the Grand Canyon enroute—good for passage either on the California Limited or either of our daily Overland trains, and with other advantages, will be soldas follows: On September 11, 12 and 13 Chicago and back ... $72 50 St. Louis, Mo... 67 50 Kansas City, Mo... 60 00 Omaha, Neb... 60 00 Memphis, Tenn... 67 50 New Orleans, La... 67 50 Atchison, Kan... 60 00 St. Joseph, Mo... 60 00 Leavenworth, Kan... 60 00 Council Bluffs, Ia... $60 00 Sloux City, Ia... 62 95 St. Paul, Minn... 70 00 Minneapolis, Minn... 70 00 Duluth, Minn... 72 50 Houston, Tex... 60 00 New York, N.Y... 108 50 Boston, Mass... 109 50 Baltimore, Md... 107 00 Washington, D.C....$107 00 Write, Phone or Call and We'll Plan it All H. CLABAUGH, Agent -- Anaheim, Cal. PHONE SUNSET MAIN 71 you are thinking of taking a trip east this sumnow is your time. Extremely low rates. Come and see me. We are going to have a few excursions selves. We run our trains over many different es and can give you your choice most any way you East and Return About Half Rates g. 19, 29, t. 11, 12, 13 Return limit 90 days, will be October 15. City.....$60 00 St. Paul.....$70 00 apolis.....$70 00 New Orleans.....$67 50 seph.....$60 00 Chicago.....$72 50 lis.....$67 50 Boston.....$109 50 .....$60 00 New York City.....$108 50 nis.....$67 50 Philadelphia.....$107 50 and many other eastern points Westown Exposition $97,75 July 9, 10, 31 and later Four Routes East Information as to stopovers, etc., may be obtained at City ticket office PICKERING, Agent, Southern Pacific, Anaheim, Cal. Southern Pacific