anaheim-gazette 1916-08-31

COVER CROP AREA INCREASING RAPIDLY EXPERIMENTAL PLANTINGS OF MELILOTUS INDICA SHOWS GREAT PROMISE DEARTH OF COMMON VARIETIES OWING TO EUROPEAN WAR CUTTING OFF SUPPLIES There is little question but that the area sown to cover crops has been increasing quite rapidly during the past three years. Very rough approximations would probably place the growers who actually planted cover crops in 1914 at 25 per cent. Since that time we have only to go by our observations in the larger of the citrus sections. From these observations we would estimate that the increase per season has probably been between 5 and 10 per cent, bringing it somewhere between 40 and 50 per cent for last season. This is not uniform, however, since some sections are almost devoid of cover crops while others have been planted almost solid, writes W. M. Mertz, Superintendent of Cultivations, Citrus Experiment Station, Riverside. Common vetch has not been giving good satisfaction for several years, due in part at least to the serious attacks of the green pea aphis. This aphis had even a greater effect on the acreage planted to Canadian peas, the other important crop, which by 1914 had dropped to a relatively small proportion of the total. there is any real reason to use. In such cases, a summer cover crop could probably be grown without drying out the trees. And even a leguminous plant removes considerable available plant food from the soil while it is growing, so a summer cover crop may enter serious competition with the trees in soils none too well supplied with plant food. There are growers who are very much in favor of summer cover crops but usually they are able through peculiar conditions to use very much larger quantities of water than the average grower can possibly get. Again, very few growers have followed the practice of using summer cover crops long enough to know definitely what the results have been. We have recently started experiments, but it will be some time before we can discuss this subject intelligently. At present, we would neither recommend nor discount this practice, except under conditions where the water supply is undoubtedly too little for two crops during the summer. LIKE A DRUNKEN SAILOR Congress has appropriated $20,000,000 for an armor plant that cannot be erected within four years. It has voted for a $20,000,000 nitrate plant which will not be in operation until after the war ends. It has now authorized a bond issue of $50,000,000 for owning or trading in ships by the government. Senator Townsend was not far wrong when he charged the party responsible for these and other enormous expenditures of an experimental nature was "spending money like a drunken sailor." Borrowing money for the shipping experiment is indefensible. By removing the features from the 1914 and the 1915 bills to which the republicans objected openly and to which get the payment year it is due, save two years' interest county will dig up. Under the state County Auditor state controller's $294,000.65 expenditure way in this county and $218,929.38 be June 15, 1916. The mile is low when the portion between Fullerton has as the cuts below S costly. NEW BLANKET FOOD New Industry to North California will mill for making wheat in the next four criticalists, learning woolen blankets ing up of many the growing demons the armies of both and Europe, have 000 woolen mill ville, which has been 17 years, and are pert woolen blank their families to to start a new which shall succeed trade of the world. Executive Secretary burn, of the Homeland California, states that op Brothers are bany which is to Marysville Woolen corporated, and that et department is the manufacture clothing will also of cover crops while others have been planted almost solid, writes W. M. Mertz, Superintendent of Cultivations, Citrus Experiment Station, Riverside. Common vetch has not been giving good satisfaction for several years, due in part at least to the serious attacks of the green pea aphis. This aphis has had even a greater effect on the acreage planted to Canadian peas, the other important crop, which by 1914 had dropped to a relatively small proportion of the total. With the European war cutting off the supply of German vetch seed, the year 1915 faced a dearth of the common varieties of cover crops. The experimental plantings of Melilotus Indica the year previous had shown great promise. The recommendations which we had made in regard to this clover undoubtedly har certain effect also. At any rate the seed firms gathered in large quantities of melilotus clover seed, which was furnished at very reasonable prices to growers. Something over 60,000 acres were planted to melilotus. In large measure these plantings were successful, although in most cases they represented the first attempt at growing a clover in the orchard. This year the vetch market is in much the same condition as last; and every indication is to the effect that melilotus will be the crop most largely planted. The fact that the rains of the past winter came during a relatively short period, with very little late rain, made many of the growers wait too late to turn their cover crops under. The very heavy rains washed out the furrows used in the fall, and many of the growers who were caught by the lack of late rains, were unable to irrigate their land before plowing and thus had great difficulty in getting the cover crop worked into the soil. For this reason, quite a number of growers are adverse to the use of cover crops this season. Those, however, who started plowing in February or early March are mostly satisfied. I do not know that the acreage planted this season will exceed the acreage of last year. In some sections a considerable increase may result, while in others the effect of the late plowing last season may reduce it. In general, however, I believe the feeling is that the cover crop is a good thing and that with knowledge of its proper handling there is little added risk in the growth thereof. Windsor Beans for Sand.—The very light sandy soils here unsucceeded bond issue of $300,000 for Diving or trading in ships by the government. Senator Townsend was not far wrong when he charged the party responsible for these and other enormous expenditures of an experimental nature was "spending money like a drunken sailor." Borrowing money for the shipping experiment is indefensible. By removing the features from the 1914 and the 1915 bills to which the republicans objected openly and to which many democrats objected privately, the administration admits the republicans were right. But there is nothing left in the dregs of the measure to justify its enactment. Its title pretenses are false. It does not create a merchant marine. It will provide for not to exceed 500,000 tonnage and perhaps not for more than 300,000. It meets no emergency, for no American ships still in foreign commerce and no foreign ships may be bought. Neither American nor foreign yards can fill any new orders within two years. The government must retire from business within five years after the war ends. It must have ships built or else buy American ships that are about to retire from foreign commerce. None will retire while it is still profitable. The board is given $50,000,000 to experiment with, after shipping becomes normal. As soon as it learns something about the business it must retire. The naval auxiliary feature is negligible, except in the title. The naval appropriation bill provides for the commandeering of vessels of American registry in the event of war and appropriates money for arming them. The regulatory power gives the shippingboard is questionable both as to validity and value. The bill opens the way for foreign-built vessels to invade our coastwise shipping, which would be a deadly blow to American shipbuilding. The power of the board to specify routes permits the favoring of ports and shippers. The republicans voted unanimously against the monstrosity and the country will applaud them for their attitude. OLIVE NATIONAL BANK OPENS FOR BUSINESS The newly organized First National bank of Olive opened its doors for business in temporary quarters at the Olive Mercantile store, last week. A permit to do business arrived for the bank from Washington late the week to start a new which shall succeed trade of the world. Executive Secretary burn, of the Home California, states that op Brothers are bain pany which is to Marysville Woolen corporated, and that et department is to manufacture clothing will also a large scale by mills. "Recent investment experts probed below the Mission Francisco and belleville subterranean taining chemical ideal in the manufactory says the secretary try league," and but a very short w woolen cloth and be the talk of the italists are now in ditions with a view and planning adventure international dimm. WALNUT CROWS That the walnut county will ripen in advance of the dicited by the good ready dropping usually begins in late August will success well on ther. The quality of be excellent, and curs within the n as a hot wave, have a larger c county of the state conversant with mates here are pl cent, while some only figuring on s. EDITORIAL There was a re democratic primate the nomination fo didates was less republican primary was over the n treasurer and in t republican vote per than 118,000. Th I do not know that the acreage planted this season will exceed the acreage of last year. In some sections a considerable increase may result, while in others the effect of the late plowing last season may reduce it. In general, however, I believe the feeling is that the cover crop is a good thing and that with knowledge of its proper handling there is little added risk in the growth thereof. Windsor Beans for Sand.—The very light sandy soils have not succeeded with mellilotus clover; and we are recommending a trial of the Windsor bean for such orchards. The seed of this bean being quite large, permits planting at greater depths than can be done with vetch or clover. It is possible to place the seed in permanently moist soil and get good germination under very sandy conditions. Objections are that the seed is so large that it requires 100 to 150 pounds of beans to sow an acre thick enough for cover cropping. This seed costs 4 to 5 cents per pound, which makes the cost of the seed two to three times that of mellilotus. When, however, it is a question of probable failure to get germination of mellilotus, or getting a reasonably certain stand with the Windsor bean, $2 or $3 per acre for seed is really not prohibitive. Purple vetch, which has been doing well wherever tried, is not on the market this year. The Oregon growers seem to be unsuccessful in developing the seed-growing industry to date. Summer cover crops are still experimental, there being a number of arguments both for and against their use. It seems certain that an orchard with a heavy summer cover crop will require considerably more water than would be necessary to keep the trees alone in good condition. Many growers are now using far more water than cans voted unanimously against the monstrosity and the country will applaud them for their attitude. OLIVE NATIONAL BANK OPENS FOR BUSINESS The newly organized First National bank of Olive opened its doors for business in temporary quarters at the Olive Mercantile store, last week. A permit to do business arrived for the bank from Washington late the week before. The First National bank of Olive has a fine field for its work. The community of Olive is known as one of the richest citrus districts of the county. Rapid development is fast bringing the town to the front as a business center. The demand for a bank has been felt for some time. The new institution starts out with sound and capable officers and directors. Dr. J. D. Thomas is president, J. D. Spennetta, vice president, and K. V. Wolff cashier. The directors are D. P. Crawford, H. T. Moennich, and A. M. Lorenzen. All are prominent business men of Olive. Mr. Wolff, cashier of the new bank, formerly was assistant cashier at the National Bank of Orange, and is well known as one of the rising young bankers of the county. COST OF STATE HIGHWAY The forty-five miles of state highway in Orange county cost $512,930.07 in the building. This total represents everything that was spent upon the portion of the state highway in the county up to June 15, 1916. The sum does not include maintenance. Under the state law, each county must pay the 4 per cent interest coming due for the money expended in that county. This year, in order to get the payment of interest into the year it is due, each county will have two years' interest to pay. This county will dig up about $27,500. Under the statements received by County Auditor Jerome from the state controller's office there was $294,000.65 expended on the state highway in this county up to June 30, 1915, and $218,929.38 between that date and June 15, 1916. The average cost per mile is low when it is considered that the portion between Santa Ana and Fullerton has asphalt covering, and the cuts below Serra were extremely costly. NEW BLANKET MILL FOR GOLDEN STATE New industry to be Started in the North Soon California will have a full-fledged mill for making woolen blankets within the next four weeks. Oregon capitalists, learning of the dearth of woolen blankets caused by the closing up of many European mills and the growing demand for blankets by the armies of both the United States and Europe, have purchased the $100,000 woolen mill building at Marysville, which has been closed for nearly 17 years, and are bringing some 20 expert woolen blanket operatives and their families to the state determined to start a new California industry which shall successfully bid for the trade of the world. Executive Secretary, Chas. R. Thorburn, of the Home Industry League of California, states that the famous Bishop Brothers are behind the new company which is to be known as The Marysville Woolen Mills company, incorporated, and that after their blanket department is successfully started, the manufacture of fabric for woolen clothing will also be entered upon on nominate Pidell of Peoria, as ambassador to Russia, with the understanding that he would resign and come home after he had enjoyed the distinction of having served as an ambassador. Russia made known her disapproval of that sort of use of first class diplomatic positions, and Pindell never went to his post. The American people have taken Senator Lewis's measure, and there is nothing he can say that will harm Hughes or help Wilson. For two years the farmers of the United States have had large yields of wheat, corn and oats and the war has given them an active demand at high prices. They have had a pressing demand, also, for every horse they could spare and beef has brought satisfactory returns. Consequently, the farmers are unusually prosperous. Indications are that crops will not be so good this year, but the prices will keep far above normal, notwithstanding a diminished demand from Europe. The market in the warring countries is still good enough to insure a large profit from the crops. It is one of the gratifying developments of the campaign that the Hughes acceptance speech is better liked as the people of the country become more familiar with it. It was dignified, thoughtful, and statesman-like. In February, 1915, Senator Shafroth, democrat, of Colorado made the assertion that "there was never so high a protective tariff as now exists by reason of the war, because imports are nearly prohibited by the fact that there is war, and consequently American factories are in a position to have no competitors whatever." That remark followed numerous quotations from newspapers showing the revival of the presence of these caterpillars apply poison spray as recommended below. In case of a general invasion, after the caterpillars have gone down into the ground in order to change to the next stage, which is the pupa, many of them can be killed by cultivating the ground wherever this is possible. When the caterpillars are on the march or are starting in on one corner of a field of grain they can be headed off by plowing a deep furrow directly in front of them. The larvae falling into this furrow can very readily be killed by dragging a log through it. Where the whole field is infested, plow a furrow around it so as to keep them out of the surrounding fields. Furrows should be kept free from rubbish so that the larvae will have no means of crossing to the farther side. Grass and other vegetation that has no value may be sprayed with a mixture of Paris green and water, 2 pounds to 50 gallons of water. However, this grass should not afterwards be used fororage. Growing grasses and other forage crops intended for use at a considerable later date should be sprayed with either one of the following mixtures. Arsenate of lead, powder form, 1 pound; water, 50 gallons. Arsenate of lead, paste form, 2 pounds; water, 50 gallons. An immense amount of good also can be accomplished in the way of destroying these worms by the use of poisoned bait which is scattered broadcast over the infested field. This mixture is made by taking 50 pounds of to start a new California industry which shall successfully bid for the trade of the world. Executive Secretary, Chas. R. Thorburn, of the Home Industry League of California, states that the famous Bishop Brothers are behind the new company which is to be known as The Marysville Woolen Mills company, incorporated, and that after their blanket department is successfully started, the manufacture of fabric for woolen clothing will also be entered upon, on a large scale by the newly re-opened mills. "Recent investigations of government experts prove that there exists below the Mission district of San Francisco and below the city of Marysville subterranean lakes of water containing chemical ingredients that are ideal in the manufacture of wool," says the secretary of the home industry league, "and it will be a matter of but a very short while when California woolen cloth and woolen blankets will be the talk of the world. Various capitalists are now investigating the conditions with a view of going in "big" and planning advertising campaigns of international dimensions." WALNUT CROP TO BE EARLY That the walnut crop in Orange county will ripen this year two weeks in advance of the usual season is indicated by the good nuts which are already dropping. The ripening season usually begins in early September, but late August will see the ripening process well on the way. The quality of the crop promises to be excellent, and unless something occurs within the next few weeks, such as a hot wave, Orange county will have a larger crop than any other county of the state, say those who are conversant with conditions. Estimates here are placed at 70 to 75 per cent, while some other counties are only figuring on a 50 per cent crop. EDITORIAL SQUIBS There was a red hot contest in the democratic primaries in Kansas for the nomination for governor. The total number of votes polled for all candidates was less than 22,000. In the republican primaries the chief contest was over the nomination for state treasurer and in that contest the total republican vote polled was a little less than 118,000. This indicates the like. In February, 1915, Senator Shafroth, democrat, of Colorado made the assertion that "there was never so high a protective tariff as now exists by reason of the war, because imports are nearly prohibited by the fact that there is war, and consequently American factories are in a position to have no competitors whatever." That remark followed numerous quotations from newspapers showing the revival of business, especially in war order lines. All of which was pretty good protection argument coming from a democrat. Recently the editor of a prominent democratic newspaper in the Pacific northwest returned from a trip to New York and told his readers that prosperity was general throughout the east and that "the revival will probably extend to the west soon." Evidently the revival was slow getting out to the country where they have no war order business, for one of the largest and oldest lumber companies of the Pacific coast has just gone into the hands of a receiver, with debts aggregating three quarters of a million. The apologists for the president's Mexican policy protest that his purposes were commendable. This is an open question, to say the least. But, even admitting it to be true, are we not familiar with that famous road to perdition which is said to be paved with good intentions? Hughes on the stump in 1916 is the same Hughes who did such good work for Taft on the stump in 1908—plus the advantage which the intervening years have given to him in an enrichment of his judgment and force of expression. His speeches have poise, yet are full of punch. It is no wonder that Mr. McCormick is now planning to open the democratic campaign immediately. FALL ARMY WORM Reports from Oklahoma and Kansas indicate the injurious abundance of the fall army worm. This insect is a hairless, striped caterpillar, about 1½ inches in length. It attacks a great variety of cultivated crops, but is especially injurious to grass, corn, sorghum, kafir, millet, and alfalfa. The crops intended for use at a considerable later date should be sprayed with either one of the following mixtures. Arsenate of lead, powder form, 1 pound; water, 50 gallons. Arsenate of lead, paste form, 2 pounds, water, 50 gallons. An immense amount of good also can be accomplished in the way of destroying these worms by the use of poisoned balt which is scattered broadcast over the infested field. This mixture is made by taking 50 pounds of bran and mixing with it either 1 lb. of Paris green or 2 pounds of powdered lead arsenate, to which is added 2 gallons of low grade molasses and 6 finely chopped lemons. This is especially recommended for fields containinig mixtures of grass and cowpeas, cowpeas and sorghum, or fields in which grass has been consumed by the caterpillars. Caution.—Do not pasture stock in fields where the grass or other crops have been sprayed with a poison mixture until after heavy rains have fallen and not before three weeks after the application of the isecticides. GROWTH OF EXTENSION WORK An increase since the beginning of the present calendar year from approximately 6,800 to 15,455 in the number of women in the south enrolled in home demonstration work, carried on under the auspices of the department of agriculture and state agricultural colleges, is shown in figures for enrollment, June 30, 1916, just announced by the office of extension work, South. In the same period, the number of girls enrolled in the canning, poultry, and other agricultural clubs carried on under the supervision of the same office increased from approximately 42,500 to 47,749. The extension work among girls and women was being carried on at the end of the fiscal year in 420 counties in all of the 15 Southern states, through 420 county agents and 50 specialists. In addition, North Carolina had 200 subagents and Alabama 16 assistant county agents, who devoted their time to the extension activities. The largest enrollment of the girl demonstrators was in the canning clubs, which had 32,965 members. In the poultry clubs 10,205 girls are learning through their local groups, under expert leadership, the details of raising domestic fowls. In the clubs devoted to bread making, 3,721 girls were en- EDITORIAL SQUIBS There was a red hot contest in the democratic primaries in Kansas for the nomination for governor. The total number of votes polled for all candidates was less than 22,000. In the republican primaries the chief contest was over the nomination for state treasurer and in that contest the total republican vote polled was a little less than 118,000. This indicates the relative strength of the two parties in Kansas. There is no third party movement this year, and practically all former progressives are back in the republican party. Probably Senator Lewis, of Illinois, does not know it, but his activity in trying to answer Judge Hughes is not doing President Wilson any good. It will be remembered that Lewis was the senator who induced Wilson to FALL ARMY WORM Reports from Oklahoma and Kansas indicate the injurious abundance of the fall army worm. This insect is a hairless, striped caterpillar, about 1½ inches in length. It attacks a great variety of cultivated crops, but is especially injurious to grass, corn, sorghum, kafir, millet, and alfalfa. The worms can be controlled when found attacking these crops by adopting the following measures: Provide yourself with a spraying apparatus and keep on hand several pounds of some standard insecticide, such as arsenate of lead, arsenate of zinc, or Paris green. Watch carefully the grass growing among the cultivated field crops in the bottom lands or in the low places of the field and upon the first indica- Motor Insurance Being made from Asphalt-base crude, Zerolene maintains its full lubricating value always. It insures your motor against excessive wear. ZEROLENE the Standard Oil for Motor Cars Sold by dealers everywhere and at all Service Stations of the Standard Oil Company (California) Anaheim ORANGE COUNTY RANCHER SPENDS NIGHT IN JAIL Tries to Flirt With Los Angeles Manicurist and Gets Pinched G. T. Packard, an Orange county rancher, was arrested in Los Angeles Friday for attempting to flirt with Miss Lydia Nickel, a manicurist young lady. Mr. Packard had his nails polished at the barber shop and was so struck by the pretty manicurist that he invited her to attend the theatre. When he appeared in the evening she refused to go with him. Early Friday morning he appeared at the barber shop again. He had another polish put on his nails. Miss Nickel made a joke about a farmer from Orange county liking to have the Orange stick used on his nails, and he again invited her to the theater. Again she refused. Friday night when she left the shop, she alleges, Packard was outside waiting for her and when she started homeward, he followed. So she walked to the police station and asked the police to arrest him. They did and Packard spent the night facing a charge of disturbing the peace. Saturday Miss Nickel failed to appear to prosecute him, so he was released. SAXON Strength Economy Service WHETHER judged by its refinement and finished perfection in construction or by the high standard of its road performance Saxon "Six" at $915.00 is essentially a class car. You'll find it the top place car of the times at anywhere near its price. We give service and terms. Orange County Service Station Home 151 PHONES Pacific 416 220 West Center St. ANAHEIM, Cal. 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At the meeting of the Southern California Veterans' association held at Huntington Beach last week, Dr. D. W. Hasson of Buena Park, was elected president, and Rev. A. B. Markle adjutant. Both of these gentlemen are veterans who saw strenuous service in the Civil war. Miss Johana Jessurun was visiting last week with friends in Los Angeles.