anaheim-gazette 1915-12-09

ANAHEIM CITRUS AND WALNUT INDUSTRIES ANAHEIM DISTRICT PARTICULARLY FAMED AS A FROSTLESS BELT CENTER OF GREAT VARIETY OF INDUSTRIES—ONE OF THE BUSIEST CITIES IN COUNTY In a review of any industry of Orange county of any considerable importance, the history would not be complete without some reference to the city and community of Anaheim. The Citrograph representatives found the people of Anaheim particularly cordial in assisting in the securing of information of value in a review of the citrus and walnut industry of Orange county, particularly as relating to the Anaheim district, which is particularly famed as a frostless belt, or at least as near frostless as any district where citrus fruits are grown, says the California Citrograph of Riverside, in the November issue of that creditable publication. Anaheim is one of the busiest cities of Orange county. Nor is it entirely dependent upon citrus culture. It is the center of as great a variety of industries as any city of its size in the United States. These include the growing of lemons, oranges, walnuts, alfalfa, berries, deciduous fruits, tomatoes, sugar beets, nursery stock, chills, potatoes and many other kinds association that makes the walnut profitable here." ROADSIDE WEEDS HARBOR INSECTS Insects Pass the Winter in Vegetation Along Roads, Fences, and Ditches And on Waste Land Getting rid of grass, weeds, and under growth about the farm during the fall and early winter is one of the best protective measures the farmer can use against crop damaging insects the following year. Weeds, matted grass, dead vegetation, and brambles along fences, roadsides, margins of fields, banks of little streams or ditches, especially in irrigated territories, are the natural hibernating and often breeding places of many destructive insects. This vegetation gives grasshoppers, chinch bugs, and other insects most favorable conditions for reappearance the following spring and summer. Similarly, voluntary growths of wheat harbor the Hessian fly; while stray alfalfa plants in the fields and around them may be the source of the incursion of grasshoppers. The Hessian fly in the absence of volunteer wheat at times lays its eggs on the young crab grass which may spring up in the fall after a tract has been burned over. At present, in some parts of the country, the late-sown wheat is being infested by Hessian flies that have developed in and spread from volunteer wheat. Late sowing cannot be expected to protect winter wheat from attack in the spring if volunteer wheat has been permitted to grow up either in nearby fields or among the late sown grain. Grasshoppers lay millions of eggs along the banks of canals and ditches in the western country. Chinch bugs hibernate in bunches of broom sedge, and many other destructive pests could affect the winter wheat it not for... Anaheim is one of the busiest cities of Orange county. Nor is it entirely dependent upon citrus culture. It is the center of as great a variety of industries as any city of its size in the United States. These include the growing of lemons, oranges, walnuts, alfalfa, berries, deciduous fruits, tomatoes, sugar beets, nursery stock, chilis, potatoes and many other kinds of vegetables. There are numerous industrial enterprises in the community, such as a sugar factory, meat packing house, oil wells, wineries, brewery, machine shops and numerous smaller establishments. It has many fine churches, an excellent sanitarium, remarkable schools, the Mother Colony irrigation system, powerful banking and other financial institutions. For seventeen years Anaheim has had a walnut packing house and walnut growers' association. The Fullerton packing house, which is the oldest in the county was started only about a year before this. During all that time the association idea has provailed and been a success in Anaheim, giving the largest returns to the local growers. Two years since a reorganization was effected. This is a splendid section for the walnut, and the growers are proud of their facilities for handling the crop. The packing house has the best and most modern machinery and equipment with a shipping capacity of a car a day. As you go through the house you are impressed with the excellence of the equipment at every turn. It takes nine men regularly to operate the house, with occasional extra help. Here the walnuts from the orchards of 75 growers, many of them prominent in large business enterprises, are prepared for market. Among them are many small growers and the largest producers in the county. From one grove come in 100 sacks of nuts each day during the harvest season. Each grower receives the same attention, and shares in the advantages of the handling. One of the growers has this to say about the success of the association idea as worked out here: "There is no denying the fact that this method of handling the local nuts has increased the price to the local grower and improved the quality of our walnuts. It is much better to be able to set the price for the nuts and get what we do than to take what others offer and filles that have developed in and spread from volunteer wheat. Late sowing can not be expected to protect winter wheat from attack in the spring if volunteer wheat has been permitted to grow up either in near-by fields or among the late sown grain. Grass-oops lay millions of eggs along the banks of canals and ditches in the western country. Chinch bugs hibernate in bunches of broom sedge, and many other destructive pests could nont endure the winter were it not for these natural nurseries. The entomologists therefore recommend to farmers that they fall plow sod lands intended for other than grass crops another year, and clear up road-sides, fence margins, and all waste lands, ditch banks, and similar places by burning over, pasturing, or in case of ditch banks by plowing or disking in the fall. This will tear up the roots and expose the eggs of grass-hoppers to the excessive moisture and cold of winter and will also turn those insects which hibernate in the ground. Burning vegetation where possible will destroy many insects, though in the case of grasshoppers it probably will not be as effective as cultural methods. In addition, cultural methods by turning humus into the soil benefits the land. Sheep, of course are the great enemies of weeds, and where sheep can be turned into a field or a flock herded along the roadside they will effectively clear up waste vegetation, and in addition the trampling of their feet will destroy many insects. The sheep at the same time turn waste material into mutton and all they require is a little grain for finishing. Frequently when sold they return a profit, but the entomologists hold that even if they merely pay for the extra grain they eat their function in destroying weeds and keeping down insects makes their use worth while. In many places community action in destroying weeds is necessary, as it may not be profitable for the farmer to clear his side of the road if the other side is allowed to remain a harboring place for pests. In such cases it might be well for the community to get sheep cooperatively and use them to clean up the weeds of the entire section. DIVERSITY OF FARM ENTERPRISE In most cases where studies on the profits in farming have been made, After November require no deposit for gas services (1) Who owns he desires service (2) Who furious guarantor for this (3) Who can all his bills to Southern County promptly during ending December scattered three close attention in order that born in California legal status are It is probable 90 per cent of tered with them of health in all While it is trended by mice it is probable births which in a large mans and neglect tclans. Foreign erally particul of their childs The distribution and many queues have rested so of a birth oo citizens are extending to this registration of first birthright Under the birth certificate 36 hours after health officer holders chart whom such bld filled. The clerical for reg grower receives the same attention, and shares in the advantages of the handling. One of the growers has this to say about the success of the association idea as worked out here: "There is no denying the fact that this method of handling the local nuts has increased the price to the local grower and improved the quality of our walnuts. It is much better to be able to set the price for the nuts and get what we do than to take what others offer and possibly fail to sell, as many a man used to do." This association has an enrollment of 75. It is handling this year about 250 tons of nuts. James A. Fay is the manager of the packing house and the secretary of the association. He has held this position of manager for four years, two of which were under the administration of the old association and two since the reorganization. "It is difficult to estimate what this packing house and association means to this section," says a grower. "There are many acres of splendid groves growing beside the highway whichever direction you travel. They are the result of years of effort and expense. Under right management they yield good returns. The association has done much to give the grower an adequate return for all his investment and labor, and stands as one of the bulwarks of the prosperity of the Anaheim section. "If it were not for the association the local growers would be getting five or six cents for their nuts." Another grower says: "It would not be worth while to raise nuts here were it not for the bulwark to the local industry furnished by the association. The distribution is so evenly done that no market is glutted and the demand is always there, and the keeping of the standard so high has been of great benefit. It is the work of the DIVERSITY OF FARM ENTERPRISE In most cases where studies on the profits in farming have been made, particularly in our oldest agricultural districts, such studies indicate that the most successful farms are those which have from two to four major sources; i.e., they have a well balanced and diversified business. In certain instances it may pay better to have only one enterprise, but usually when one crop pays much better than all others the production of it increases rapidly and soon the price falls to the point where other crops or products are equally unprofitable. Diversified farming is often confused with farming where there is a little of everything and not much of anything. Either extreme lessens the chances of success. When the price of certain crops is very low then live stock usually becomes desirable. However, if the returns per animal are poor, cash crops even at a low price are essential. A well-balanced business insures against losses and provides a much better utilization of the labor and equipment. JAPS CAREFUL TO REGISTER ALL BIRTHS The registration of births seems to be of more interest to Japanese in California than to the white population, for during the year 1914, in proportion to population, three Japanese births were registered with the California state board of health to every white birth. Japanese associations IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL GAS CONSUMERS On December 1st, 1915, the new Rules of the Railroad Commission of California governing the practices of gas companies throughout the State, go into effect. This Company intends to make every effort to comply with the Commission's Rules fully and without discrimination. We, therefore, publish below the important points which we shall observe. We particularly desire to impress our consumers with the idea that any inconvenience or annoyance which may result to them is due entirely to our desire to follow the Commission's Rules fully and without discrimination. We have copies of the complete rules on file in all our offices, and we shall be glad to show them to all who may inquire. After November 30th, 1915, we will require no deposit from an applicant for gas service: (1) Who owns the premises where he desires service. (2) Who furnishes a responsible guarantor for the payment of his bills. (3) Who can show that he has paid all his bills to any branch of the Southern Counties Gas Company promptly during the twelve months ending December 1st, 1915. III. Beginning December 1st, 1915, we will upon surrender of the proper receipt, return meter deposits in full to all consumers who qualify under Paragraph 1 hereof, and who have paid all indebtedness to the Company. From those consumers who do not own the premises, or do not furnish a guarantor or have not paid their gas bills promptly for twelve months, we will retain $2.50 of the deposit and issue a new receipt. IV. If any consumer fails to pay his bill on or before the 10th of the month, following that in which the gas was used, we shall send him a notice that unless he pays his bill within five days we will require a deposit to guarantee future bills. We shall at the same time serve notice that unless the bill is paid within five days or a deposit made within fifteen days the supply of gas will be discontinued. V. If a consumer disputes the correctness of a bill which we claim is correct, we will require him to deposit the amount of the disputed bill with the Railroad Commission. The Commission will investigate the facts of the disputed bill and their findings shall be binding upon both parties. If the deposit is not made within fifteen days from the date of our request, the After November 30th, 1915, we will require no deposit from an applicant for gas service: (1) Who owns the premises where he desires service. (2) Who furnishes a responsible guarantor for the payment of his bills. (3) Who can show that he has paid all his bills to any branch of the Southern Counties Gas Company promptly during the twelve months ending December 1st, 1915. II. Hereafter we will require a cash deposit from any applicant for service who does not comply with either of the three conditions in Paragraph I. The amount of this deposit shall be $2.50 from applicants for residence or domestic service. From other than applicants for domestic service, the deposit shall be twice the average estimated periodic bill. We will pay interest at 6 per cent a year on all guarantee deposits held for twelve months or longer. SOUTHERN COUNTIES GAS CO. scattered throughout California pay close attention to birth registration, in order that all Japanese children born in California may establish their legal status as American citizens. It is probable that not more than 90 per cent of white births are registered with the California state board of health in accordance with the law. While it is true that many births attended by midwives are not reported, it is probable that ten per cent of births which are unrecorded are due in a large measure to carelessness and neglect upon the part of physicians. Foreign born parents are generally particular to have the births of their children registered. The distribution of many fortunes and many question of property rights have rested solely upon the existence of a birth certificate, yet American citizens are exceedingly careless in attending to this important matter. The registration of a child's birth is its first birthright. Under the new registration law, a birth certificate must be filed within 36 hours after the date of birth. The health officer in cities having a freeholders charter is local registrar, with whom such birth certificates should be filed. The city clerk is the proper official for registration in other cities more than the usual amount of antimony to stiffen them. The oxides used in the paste are selected only after chemical, electrical and microscopic tests have been made. These oxides must be coarse grained so that they will grip each other firmly and hold together much in the same way as the coarse grains of sand increase the cohesive properties of concrete. Fine grained oxides disintegrate rapidly and shorten the life of a battery plate. Too little antimony leaves the plates soft and crumbly. But, according to Willard, there must be more than good batter construction to insure long life. A battery must be cared for properly, and in order to make it easier for the car owner to care for his battery the Willard company are giving free monthly inspections at all of their service stations throughout the country. The car owner who takes advantage of this free inspection, whether his battery is a Willard or not, is much more likely to get better results and a great deal longer life than the man who depends upon the battery to keep itself up. A YOUNG RECRUIT THE LIFETIME OF A STORAGE BATTERY What Determines It and How It May Be Lengthened It is a mooted question among motor car owners and dealers as to how long a starting and lighting battery should last in ordinary service. This question has been answered in what seems to be a very satisfactory manner by Mr. Bivellard, who represents the Willard Storage Battery company of Cleveland, who states that the conditions governing the life of a storage battery are such that it varies with almost every car owner. In the first place, the Willard company says that the battery plates are really what determines the life of the battery. A storage battery will perform its functions as long as the plates hold together. This is one reason for Willard claiming longer life. The plates used in Willard batteries are heavy and rigid and contain inspections at all of their service stations throughout the country. The car owner who takes advantage of this free inspection, whether his battery is a Willard or not, is much more likely to get better results and a great deal longer life than the man who depends upon the battery to keep itself up. A YOUNG RECRUIT Although his parents didn't raise him to be a soldier, Frederick C. Bradman, Jr., of Mare Island, age 7 years, has twice formally enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and is a corporal in his second "hitch," to use the sea soldier vernacular. Corporal Bradman wears a service stripe and a good conduct medal as a reward for excellent service during his first enlistment and also sports a sharpshooter's badge that was won by proxy. The youngest Marine has had two years' foreign service in Cuba which will count as four years toward the thirty years necessary for retirement. And Corporal Bradman says he will reenlist until he sahll have served thirty years. Major Frederic L. Bradman, U.S.M.C., father of the boy, is proud of the fact that the regularly enlisted Marines have accepted his son as a comrade and obey his orders as corporal. The value of the mineral production of the United States in 1914, according to the U.S. geological survey, was $2,114,945,024, being exceeded only by that of two years—1913 and 1912. The metallic products in 1914 were valued at $691,000,343 and the nonmetallic products at $1,423,395,681. A safe place for your valuable papers is in a safef deposit box in the Anaheim National Bank. MEASURES OF FARM EFFICIENCY There are certain factors on which the success of a farm business usually depends. From these it is usual possible to determine not only the good points in a system of farming but also its deficiencies. The later being known, the method of improving the system becomes evident. On a great majority of farms, success is primarily dependent on three important factors. These are (1) the size of the farm business; (2) the yields of the crops and the returns per animal, representing the quality of the farm business; and (3) the diversity of the business. Of course many other things have their influence, but the farmer whose business is efficient in these three respects is generally successful. Those farms that are excellent in none of these respects almost universally fall. Those deficient in one or two may succeed, but the chances of success are greatly less ed. Citrus Growers and Others—Attention! $3.20 PER TON F.O.B. Corona (sacked) A MINERAL FERTILIZER Containing the largest percentage of iron sulphides, free from arsenic, carrying 108 pounds of commercial sulphuric acid to 100 pounds of iron sulphides; a large percentage of gypsum, scientifically mixed by nature. Why add a few pounds of available plant food per acre, at from $30 to $60 a ton, when you have from forty to sixty thousand pounds per square foot per acre of unavailable plant food in your soil? And nothing will make it available and attack the undecomposed material but Acid. We are now shipping daily to some of the largest growers in Southern California, who, upon investigation, find that we have the largest percentage of sulphuric per ton to be found anywhere. It has no equal for gum disease or yellow mottle. A. FOLSOM, G. A. 170 S. Main St., Pomona, Cal. or G. H. Hadley, Corona Cal. Electric Power Is The Cheap Power Because: Cost of installation is less; labor for operating is saved; less floor space is required; friction and wear and tear are reduced to a minimum; repair bills are obviated; injury to building by vibration is eliminated; there is no loss in the shafting and pulleys; no energy lost in getting started; always ready; always reliable; service is always perfect. Southern California Edison Co. Electric Power Is The Cheap Power Because: Cost of installation is less; labor for operating is saved; less floor space is required; friction and wear and tear are reduced to a minimum; repair bills are obviated; injury to building by vibration is eliminated; there is no loss in the shafting and pulleys; no energy lost in getting started; always ready; always reliable; service is always perfect. Southern California Edison Co. There is nothing so refreshing as a glass of Anaheim Beer “Once Tried, Never Denied” Delivered to all parts of the city Home 1264——Phones:——Pacific 30 UNION BREWING CO. PALACE MARKET Best the market affords fresh meats, hams, etc. WM. SCHUMACHER, Prop. CLEAN UP! —LET THE— Anaheim Laundry Company do your laundry work and it will be done right and at RIGHT prices. South Lemon St. Both Phones CLEAN UP! —LET THE— Anaheim Laundry Company do your laundry work and it will be done right and at RIGHT prices. South Lemon St. Both Phones Hay, Grain, Wood Coal, Seeds and Poultry Supplies Halley & McClellan 290 N. Los Angeles St. Pac 317 Home 294 Sunset 20 and 362 Home 1053 City Meat Market Schneider Bros., Props. Leave an order now for your Holiday Poultry An order of Bismark Sauer Kraut just received Afresh supply of Dill Pickles and Mince Meat on hand.