anaheim-gazette 1913-12-11

PHONE, SUNSET 54 J SEE OUR WINDOWS THIS WEEK FOR SPECIALS SANTA CL TO ONE AND ALL, LARGE AND SMALL Toys, Dolls, Doll Buggies, Wagons, Etc. At Prices That Talk. Come In and See The American Boy, A school of its own See Our Vacuum Cleaner Work We make Picture Frames. We put in Window Glass GRAHAM TRADE AT HEADQUARTERS—IT IS SAFE F. A. ECONOMICAL USE "To operate and maintain an irrigation system with greatest efficiency and most satisfaction to the settler, which make provisionance of soil fertility; (3 and more people on the ECONOMICAL USE OF WATER IS DISCUSSED RECLAMATION CONFERENCE AT SALT LAKE GIVES CONSIDERATION TO SUBJECT VALUABLE PAPER PRESENTED BY PROF. D. A. ETCHEVERRY OF CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY Where there is more land to irrigate than water to irrigate with, how shall the water be made to do most? How shall an end be put to wasting half an irrigation supply through seepage?—a waste which means water-logged farms. How can mixed farming and co-operation be promoted and more and better homes be established on the land? How shall the government's huge irrigation projects be made truly successful, and of the greatest possible benefit to the average man? These were some of the irrigation and land matters of importance to everybody considered at the recent conference of the U. S. Reclamation Service, in Salt Lake City. Prof. B. A. Etcheverry, head of the Department of Irrigation of the University of California, attended as a delegate from the university this conference of the officials of the Reclamation Service, representatives of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, of agricultural colleges, etc. He has now reported to Acting President David P. Barrows as follows on the most important results of the discussions engaged in on the problems of operating, maintaining, and successfully developing American irrigation projects. "To operate and maintain an irrigation system with greatest efficiency and most satisfaction to the settler, the water should be delivered to the settler at the highest point on his farm and not at the nearest main lateral, which requires the construction of a private or partnership ditch. The waste of water on irrigation systems is due to seepage losses in porous canals and to wasteful methods of applying water to the soil. To decrease seepage losses in canals, which will amount on a new project from 40 to 60 per cent of the water diverted from the river, lining of canals is necessary. To decrease the waste resulting from poor irrigation practice, the most practical means is to force better methods by measuring the water delivered to each farmer and make a charge in proportion to the amount of water used instead of making a flat charge per acre. The farmer should also be educated into the better methods of irrigation. In nearly all irrigated districts the area of land that can be irrigated is limited by the available water supply, and the greatest benefit to the community will be obtained not by giving a large supply of water to a limited area of land, but by reducing within practicable limits the value of water delivered to each acre, so as to obtain maximum crop returns from the limited water supply. This must be based on a number of practical considerations such as value of water, value of land, cost of applying water, value of crops, etc. "The water-logging of land, and damages of alkali resulting from excessive irrigation and lack of drainage is a serious problem. It is estimated that at least 20 per cent of all irrigated lands are thus damaged. The reclamation of such lands requires the construction of drainage systems." "Success on irrigated farms is based on mixed farming, which provides for (1) a more economical division of labor throughout the year; (2) a rotation of crops and more livestock, which make provisionance of soil fertility; (3) and more people on the better homes, better schools, better social structures and problems. The problems of the passive construction have been by the difficult problem. The success of the wet clamation Service is due success of the settlers can be no discrimination permit the selection of tillers the development is likely difficult. "The cost of operationance on/the Reclamation projects is generally larger usually reported for other structures by companies, individuals; this is partly that the systems of the Service are usually conserved liver the water to ease which requires the operationance of the smaller well as main canals and while on other projects frequently operates and the larger canals and later system of delivery is less efficient. "The most desirable transferring the complete settlers will probably organization of irrigation formed in accordance with laws. This form of operation gives the district the need to raise by assessments eration and maintenance annual payments to refurbish the project to the Reclamation Service. The transference to the settlers is not ad hoc early period of setter the settler is too much or development of his land additional burdens of maintenance." GIFT SUGGESTIONS TRADE WITH -: WITMAN: - THE LEADING JEWELER - AND SAVE MONEY "IF IT'S FROM WITMAN'S IT'S GOOD" WITMAN LEADING JEWELER AND OPTICIAN ANAHEIM GAZETTE 4 J GRAHAM'S PHOTO CLAUS HEADQUARTER ALL ns, Etc. its own COME in and look over the largest and most complete line of FURNITURE, RUGS, and STOVES to select from in Orange County. We consider it a pleasure to show this large and beautiful stock. Ask to see the stove built especially for your fire-place. 15 PER CENT DISCOUNT ON TOYS A fine large Reading SEE WATCH M We can s in Window Glass. WE RENT Invalid Chairs, Baby Walkers, and Card Tables. All HAM FURNITURE COMPANY AFE Cor. Los Angeles and Chartres Street F. A. BACKS old stand, Established over a Quarter of a Century Ago which make provision for maintenance of soil fertility; (3) smaller farms and more people on the land, more and better an agricultural adviser or expert to have the required knowledge to give the best advice and that failure to which make provision for maintenance of soil fertility; (3) smaller farms and more people on the land, more and better homes, better roads, better schools, better social conditions; (4) more intensive and profitable cultivation of the soil. "From the initiation of the Reclamation Act in 1902 up to about 1910, the chief attention of the Reclamation Service was given to the construction of irrigation projects, including some of the most remarkable engineering structures and problems in the west. The problems of the period of intensive construction have been succeeded by the difficult problems of settlement. The success of the works of the Reclamation Service is dependent on the success of the settlers, and as there can be no discrimination which would permit the selection of desirable settlers the development is made specially difficult. "The cost of operation and maintenance on/the Reclamation Service projects is generally larger than the cost usually reported for other projects constructed by companies, districts, or individuals; this is partly due to the fact that the systems of the Reclamation Service are usually constructed to deliver the water to each farm unit, which requires the operation and maintenance of the smaller distributaries as well as main canals and main laterals; while on other projects the company frequently operates and maintains only the larger canals and laterals, and the system of delivery is more crude and less efficient. "The most desirable method of transferring the completed system to the settlers will probably be through the organization of irrigation districts formed in accordance with the state laws. This form of organization will give the district the necessary power to raise by assessments the cost of operation and maintenance and the annual payments to refund the cost of the project to the Reclamation Service. The transference of the system to the settlers is not advisable during the early period of settlement, when the settler is too much occupied in the development of his land to take up the additional burdens of operation and maintenance." an agricultural adviser or expert to have the required knowledge to give the best advice and that failure to realize this had resulted in much harm and the discrediting of advisers. Such experience shows that agricultural advisers can frequently best direct their efforts by teaching the inexperienced and poor farmers through the successes of the better farmers in the neighborhood. "The value of cattle and stock on the farm was shown to be not only in the cash returns but in the maintenance of soil fertility. In some localities co-operation with the state and federal veterinarians had been secured in the inspection and purchase of high grade cattle, in many cases the title remaining in the bankers or others advancing the money. Co-operation in the operation of the irrigation system, in the management of various industries and in the disposal of crops is of great value to the settler. "It was gratifying to learn that the graduates who have gone from the University of California during the past few years to a number of government projects are making good. Of seven managers of government irrigation projects present at the conference, three were former students of civil engineering and irrigation in the University of California. I believe that the demand for men specially trained in irrigation will continue to be greater than the supply." 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W The report given local credence in some circles was that the oil king was in the habit of giving a million dollars to every state campaign for prohibition. WORDS FROM HOME Statements That May Be Investigated — Testimony of Anaheim Citizens When an Anaheim citizen comes to the front, telling his friends and neighbors of his experience, you can rely on his sincerity. The statements of people residing in far away places do not command your confidence. Home endorsement is the kind that backs Doan's Kidney Pills. Such testimony is convincing. Investigation proves it true. Below is a statement of an Anaheim resident. No stronger proof of merit can be had. Mrs. R. Wilson, 114 West Center street, Anaheim, Cal., says: "We still consider Doan's Kidney Pills a good kidney medicine, and recommend them as highly as ever. It is a long time since I have used them, as I have had no need to. One in our home, however, has taken Doan's Kidney Pills several times since I last endorsed them and has always found quick and satisfactory relief. Some years ago I publicly held down Doan's Kidney Pills." This form of organization will give the district the necessary power to raise by assessments the cost of operation and maintenance and the annual payments to refund the cost of the project to the Reclamation Service. The transference of the system to the settlers is not advisable during the early period of settlement, when the settler is too much occupied in the development of his land to take up the additional burdens of operation and maintenance. "The hardships during the early period of settlement when there is no income and heavy expense are the cause of many failures, especially as it is a common mistake for the settler to take up more land than he can develop with his limited capital. To help the settler during the early period it is desirable that he be able to borrow at a reasonable rate of interest; this is difficult because three years' residence is required on government land before he acquires title and the government necessarily holds what is equivalent to a first mortgage for the payment for the water. The best solution is for the bankers to make loans on stock and improvements. This is being done in some localities with much success. "The settler should receive every encouragement to become educated in the better methods of farming. This is being done to some extent by the agricultural experiment stations, the Bureau of Plant Industry with its experimental farms on several of the projects, by county advisers, etc. Bulletins and printed material are only of limited use; the new settler is very busy and as a rule will not read them. 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The 1914 line of Indian Motorcycles consists of 4 H.P. Single Service Model.....$200.00 7 H.P. Twin Two-Twenty-Five, Regular Model.....225.00 7 H.P. Twin Two-Sixty, Standard Model.....260.00 7 H.P. Twin Light Roadster Model.....260.00 7 H.P. Twin Two Speed, Regular Model.....275.00 7 H.P. Twin Two Speed, Tourist Standard Model.....300.00 7 H.P. Twin Hendee Special Model (with Electric Starter).....325.00 Prices F. O. B. Factory WM. H. HOUTS 138 West Center Street ANAHEIM, CAL. Already 1,085 students have enrolled for the correspondence courses started eight weeks ago by the College of Agriculture of the University of California. Six such courses are now being given by the Division of Agricultural Education—alfalfa, poultry husbandry, walnut culture, citrus fruits, grape growing, and onion raising. Other courses are being prepared. All these agricultural courses are free to any one who will write to the College of Agriculture. The correspondence students express eagerness to go on with other courses. The instruction is exceedingly practical, for the courses are planned to meet the actual needs of farmers, or others expecting to live on the farm, who desire specific and detailed information regarding the raising of particular crops or animals. "Last night," said Mr. Henpeck, "I dreamed that I was in heaven." "And was I there with you?" his wife asked. "Didn't I say it was heaven," was his crushing reply. FOR SALE—Single wagon and horse. For sale cheap. Apply at Pacific Implement Company's store. 12-11-tf