anaheim-gazette 1917-03-29

GROW POTATOES, UNIVERSITY ADVISES EXPERT OF EXPERIMENT STATION GIVES INFORMATION AS TO CULTIVATION OF TUBERS BULLETIN, JUST ISSUED, TELLS RESULTS OF YEARS OF HARD STUDY With potato prices higher than ever before in the whole history of California, and with multitudes of families planting potato patches in gardens and vacant lots, there is particular timeliness in the bulletin on "Potatoes in California" just issued by the University of California, and obtainable free by writing to the College of Agriculture at Berkeley. How to raise potatoes is told in this bulletin by J. W. Gilmore, Professor of Agronomy in the University. Here are some details of Prof. Gilmore's advice to potato growers (field demonstrations of these points will be given, also, at the University Farm picnic at Davis on Saturday, April 28): It is the cooler coast sections that are best adapted for potatoes, says Prof. Gilmore. Yields in various parts of the state vary from 4500 to 12,000 at intervals of fourteen to eighteen days, until the vines show signs of maturity. There should be a light cultivation after each irrigation. The water should be applied by furrows, rather than by flooding, usually with a furrow between every two rows. The best care for potato diseases is prevention. Prof. Gilmore sounds a warning against the Fusarium Wilt, for once this disease is established in the soil, six or seven years are required to eradicate it. Rotation of crops and the choice of disease-free seed are the great means of prevention. Other diseases against which he gives warning are Rhizoctonia and Oospora, or scab, the ravages of both of which can be lessened by treating the seed tubers in a solution of formalin, and Leaks, to prevent which care should be exercised in digging and handling potatoes not to bruise or break the skin. The worst insect pests are the flea beetle, which opens the way to fungus disease; the eel worm, which is combatted by planting clean seed sets or by rotation with plants not subject to this pest and the tuber moth. In the hot interior valleys, where the potatoes are apt not to grow to a desirable size, there is advantage in mulching the ground with partly decayed straw. Where fertilizers are needed, a mixture of 40 pounds of sulphate of ammonia, 120 pounds of acid phosphate and 80 pounds of sulphate of potash will be sufficient for all but very light soils. As to varieties, Prof. Gilmore says that for early potatoes the Chili h as shown some merit for the northern Sacramento valley and coast sections, ing field for experiment among the sand This is a small b 250 acres. Potash there, and pumps chinery were insisted long story short, shipping 1500 tonnes from Hoffland ple, that has grown works. This is o stances going to ed States will now on any other country vidited the home infected after the v SAN JOAQUIN More Than Million lars Worth That the bean ranch will total a conclusion drawn made by the grow Buyers have been tory in the vicinity tin for the past fers that have re per hundred poultry nearly twice ther which the grow last year's crop. The output of 1916 was in the 000 sacks of limi the blackeyes. coming year to crop, and all in effect that the history of the rathe total value, Here are some details of Prof. Gilmore's advice to potato growers (field demonstrations of these points will be given, also, at the University Farm picnic at Davis on Saturday, April 28): It is the cooler coast sections that are best adapted for potatoes, says Prof. Gilmore. Yields in various parts of the state vary from 4500 to 12,000 pounds to the acre. Potatoes need a soil superior in drainage, content of organic matter, and preparation—and of these, good drainage is the most important. The importance of early and thorough preparation cannot be over-emphasized. The land ought to be plowed as deeply as possible in the fall and then discarded and harrowed as early as possible in the spring. In cases where the land cannot be plowed until spring, it should be plowed deeply and worked frequently to give it compactness enough to facilitate the distribution and retention of moisture. The seed set, to produce the greatest returns in profit, should be between two and three ounces in size, for there is a limit in size above which the cost of the seed is greater than the value of the extra yield. To use cut sets from large tubers is the best practice, except when the whole tubers, though small, are from especially productive hills. The seed set should be so cut as to include one or two of the strong buds from near the bud end of the tuber, since these are the strongest buds. The tubers should be cut so as to expose as little cut surface as possible, and hand cutting is better than the use of mechanical cutters. The widespread practice of sprinkling some dry, dusty material over the tubers when cut is practically a waste of time except when the cut tubers are not to be planted for several days after they are cut. The utmost care should be taken to use seed potatoes which are not infected with disease. If, when a small portion or the stem end is cut off, a spot or ring of brown appears in the center or around the edge, the potato should be cast out, for this is likely to be the dangerous Fusarium wilt. It is a good practice to sprout seed potatoes before cutting and planting. Thus only tubers showing vigorous sprouts need be selected for planting, Where fertilizers are needed, a mixture of 40 pounds of sulphate of ammonia, 120 pounds of acid phosphate and 80 pounds of sulphate of potash will be sufficient for all but very light solids. As to varieties, Prof. Gilmore says that for early potatoes the Chili h as shown some merit for the northern Sacramento valley and coast sections, and the Early Rose for a wide range of conditions and for both first and second crops; for medium, the American Wonder or the British Queen; and for late planting, the Burbank, the potato most widely grown in California, which possesses, however, a tendency to grow too large and with eyes rather prominent and deep. Estimates of the cost of all the operations of potato growing and detailed advice as to all its aspects are given by Prof. Gilmore in this valuable free bulletin. SANTA FE RAILROAD SUED FOR DAMAGES Dr. Thomas of Olive, Claims It Caused River to Invade His Land The Santa Fe railroad company is named as the defendant in a suit filed by Dr. J. D. Thomas of Olive and his wife, Mrs. Elsie L. Thomas, for alleged damages to their Passmore ranch during the floods of 1910 and 1916 on account of the railroad embankment. Suit is for $28,810. The action was filed in the United States District Court at Los Angeles. The complaint alleges the Santa Fe road made a fill of rock and earth to protect the land from the Santa Ana river, but that damage was suffered in 1910 and that in 1916 the water overflowed the land and damaged the land and orange grove to the extent complained of. "The flood of last year washed away 20 acres of our land, and the river channel is now through the center of it," said Dr. Thomas, president of the Olive bank, "but the principal damage we complain of is the damage to our orange grove. We had 350 young orange trees and on account of the flooding of the ranch on account of the Santa Fe embankment, only 75 are left of that number. Our older orange trees were also considerably damaged. Tons of silt and sand were desirable size, there is advantage in mulching the ground with partly decayed straw. The output of 1916 was in the 1000 sacks of limestone blackeyes coming year to crop, and all in effect that the history of the rainy total value is $5.60 per sack, worth a quarter dollar. Many of the crops for the coarse five and one-half Others have hurried present offer on there are still sold, but are hardly any possible further. It is thought that to the ranchers be in the neighborhood per pound. MYSTERIOUS MILLS BELIEVED TO HAVE HOUSES Operatives for a Mexican have intimate knowledge of Inside Broke Out Mondays which house hands of the San Francisco employe of them. The fire broke Aroused by their crackling of these of the place, clausthed outside. Only slight head-whipped before it age. Joe Murillo, Santa Fe was surveyed. The most care should be taken to use seed potatoes which are not infected with disease. If, when a small portion or the stem end is cut off, a spot or ring of brown appears in the center or around the edge, the potato should be cast out, for this is likely to be the dangerous Fusarium wilt. It is a good practice to sprout seed potatoes before cutting and planting. Thus only tubers showing vigorous sprouts need be selected for planting, which assures a perfect stand and more uniform growth. Under usual soil conditions in California potatoes should be planted from twelve to fourteen inches apart, in a row, with rows 36 to 42 inches apart, though if the soil is unusually rich, deep, well drained and well prepared potatoes may be planted as close as twelve inches in a row with rows 20 inches apart. The wider distance between rows is needed for horse cultivation, and essential where the soil is poor and the moisture supply is inadequate. The best depth for planting potatoes is four or five inches. As to the best time for planting, in most regions the planting may begin in early March and continue until June, the prospects for largest yields diminishing as the season advances. For the second crop, the planting is usually begun late in July or early in August. The longer the growing season the greater the yield. Early potatoes require 70 to 90 days to bear a crop and late varieties from 130 to 150 day. Potatoes are good food at any stage of growth, but immature potatoes do not keep nor ship well. Three or four cultivations, to conserve moisture and destroy weeds, are usually as many as the crop will pay for. Where irrigation is needed, about 1-3-4 acre feet of water are necessary to produce a good yield. This should be put on in three or four applications, beginning when the plants are approaching full growth, and repeated "The flood of last year washed away 20 acres of our land, and the river channel is now through the center of it," said Dr. Thomas, president of the Olive bank, "but the principal damage we complain of is the damage to our orange grove. We had 350 young orange trees and on account of the flooding of the ranch on account of the Santa Fe embankment, only 75 are left of that number. Our older orange trees were also considerably damaged. Tons of silt and sand were dumped on our trees and the water was six feet deep until the embankment crumbled before the water, which then rushed off, washing away a goodly portion of our land." JUST SALT Not every one knows the number of uses to which salt may be put besides the ordinary one of seasoning food. Here are a few of them: Salt on the fingers when cleaning fowls, meat or fish will prevent slipping. Salt in the oven under the baking tins will prevent whatever is cooking in them scorching on the bottom. Salt puts out fire in the chimney. Salt and vinegar will remove stains from teacups. Salt thrown on the fire when boiling steak will prevent a blaze from the dripping fat. Salt and water used as a gargle will cure mild cases of sore throat. Salt and soda make an excellent remedy for bee stings. Salt thrown on soot spilled on the carpet will prevent stain. Salt in whitewash makes it stick. Salt thrown on a coal fire which is low will revive it. Salt used in sweeping carpets will prevent moths. While most people were discussing the shortage of potash, early in the war, some people in the United States were striving to meet the need. A pioneer company selected, as a promis- Anaheim Gazette ing field for experiment, Jesse Lake, among the sand hills of Nebraska. This is a small body, covering about 250 acres. Potash was found to abound there, and pumps and evaporating machinery were installed. To make a long story short, the company is now shipping 1500 tons of the salts monthly from Hoffland, a town of 300 people, that has grown up about the works. This is only one of many instances going to show that the United States will not again be dependent on any other country for potash, provided the home industry shall be protected after the war. SAN JOAQUIN RANCH YIELDED BIG CROP More Than Million and a Quarter Dollars Worth of Beans Sold That the bean crop of the Irvine ranch will total over $1,260,000 is the conclusion drawn from statements made by the growers in that district. Buyers have been scouring the territory in the vicinity of Irvine and Tustin for the past two weeks, with offers that have reached $9.00 to $9.30 per hundred pounds. This figure is nearly twice the average amount for which the growers disposed of their last year's crop. The output of the Irvine ranch in 1916 was in the neighborhood of 225,000 sacks of limas, to say nothing of the blackeyes. Figuring from the coming year to harvest as great a crop, and all indications are to the effect that the largest crop in the history of the ranch will be gathered, the total value, figured at the rate of SUPERVISORS ACCEPT CHAPMAN STREET BRIDGE Pacific Electric Given Permission to Excavate The board of supervisors at the last session accepted the West Chapman street bridge between this city and Orange, which was recently completed by H. Clay Kellogg, the contractor. Demands on the county of Orange on the hospital fund were allowed as read. The map of tract No. 72, Logsdon's addition to Yorba Linda, was accepted as the official plotting of said tract. Spraying licenses were ordered issued to Clate Stanfield, Frank E. Partridge and Wm. Vogle, on recommendation of the horticultural commissioner. The application of the Pacific Electric Railway company to excavate and fill on Ocean Avenue for their crossing, provided they erect a wig-wag signal, was granted. The petition of R. Mapson, et al., to vacete a portion of Esplanade avenue was granted. The application of Pacific Tel. & Tel. Co. to make excavation on Yorba Linda Blvd., was granted. The application of Fred H. Bixby to deepen gutter on the east side of Bolsa Chico road, was granted, provided that the applicant cross the road with a ditch not less than 100 feet from Westminster Drainage District boundary. A deed for right of way on Lemon St. was accepted and ordered recorded. Deeds were accepted for right of way on road as per petition of Charles A. Andres, et al., for Orange Road District. EVERYBODY WHO IS INTERESTED IN BUILDING NEW THINGS OR REPAIRING OLD ONES—IS INTERESTED IN THIS BUILDER'S EMPORIUM. WE CLAIM TO PUT OUT THE BEST MILL WORK, UNSURPASSED IN QUALITY OF MATERIAL AND OF BEAUTY OF FINISH JUST COME IN AND SEE AND TELL US WHAT YOU WANT YOUR VISIT WILL BE BOTH INTERESTING AND INSTRUCTIVE GIBBS LUMBER PACIFIC 201 HOME 2664 Broadway AND VINE STREETS, ANAHEIM Dr. H. A. Johnston Dr. J. L. Beebe Dr. G. C. Clark Dr. W. W. Davis Dr. W. H. Wickett Dr. J. A. Jackson Offices in Anaheim Sanitarium ANAHEIM, CAL. OFFICE PHONES HOME 753-1 SUNSET 341-J. Res. 125 E. Broadway, Cor. Claudina RESIDENCE PHONES MYSTERIOUS MEXICAN SUPPOSED INCENDIARY Believed to Have Made Effort to Burn Houses at Placentia Operatives for the Santa Fe are looking for a Mexican who is believed to have intimate knowledge of a fire, supposedly of incendiary origin, which broke out Monday night in the quarters which house Mexican section hands of the Santa Fe at Placentia, according to a report. Saying that he was a special agent for the Santa Fe and had been sent out to look for a man who it was believed was going to make an attempt to fire the quarters occupied by the section hands and their families, the mysterious Mexican made himself acquainted with the section employees at Placentia Monday, according to an employee of the railroad. The fire broke out Monday night. Aroused by the dense smoke and the crackling of the flames, the occupants of the place, clad in their night clothes dashed outside. The fire had gained only slight headway and was extinguished before it had done much damage. Joe Murillo, special officer for the Santa Fe, was sent to Placentia to investigate. CO. L. AWAITING ORDERS The application of Fred H. Bixby to deepen gutter on the east side of Bolsa Chico road, was granted, provided that the applicant cross the road with a ditch not less than 100 feet from Westminster Drainage District boundary. A deed for right of way on Lemon St. was accepted and ordered recorded. Deeds were accepted for right of way on road as per petition of Charles A. Andres, et al, for Orange Road District. The treasurer was directed to sign a contract for maintenance of locks for safes in the treasurer's office. MANY ARE FED BY SALVATION ARMY More Than 5000 Meals Given Away During Past Year An annual statement issued by Captain Carroll of the Salvation Army at Santa Ana for the year ending March 11, 1917, tells briefly the splendid work the local army is doing for the relief of the poor. The relief station maintained by the Army at 818 East Third street, at Santa Ana has supplied 5,046 meals and 2,562 beds during the year. Captain Carroll still needs more funds with which to carry on his work and make it as effective as he would like to. His recapituation of the year's work and appeal for more regular monthly contributions is as follows: From March 12, 1916, to March 11, 1917, the Salvation Army in Santa Ana has supplied to the needy, 5,046 meals and 2,562 beds. They have distributed 890 garments and 311 pairs of shoes. They have secured 225 jobs for the men and 36 jobs for women. Wood has been cut and distributed to poor families, as well as furniture, groceries, bedding, etc. The prison is visited weekly, where services are held and the prisoners are helped on release to find suitable employment. Street meetings are held as well as indoor meetings during the week, and numbers have been induced to live better lives. In addition to the regular meetings, a class has been started Saturday afternoons for the children. Our relief station located at 818 East Third street is fitted up to properly care for the transient men. Hot baths are supplied as well as facilities for washing and fumigating the men's clothes. This institution has a free Aroused by the dense smoke and the crackling of the flames, the occupants of the place, clad in their night clothes dashed outside. The fire had gained only slight headway and was extinguished before it had done much damage. Joe Murillo, special officer for the Santa Fe was sent to Placentia to investigate. CO. L. AWAITING ORDERS Orders from the United States government calling them into service for duty incident to the present acute international situation are expected shortly by members of Company L of Santa Ana. Some say the order will come within a week, others within a month, others give a longer period of grace, but with the receipt of news that Congress had been called in a special session for April 2, it was generally admitted that it will not be many moons before Company L will again bid Santa Ana goodbye. "How soon do you expect orders to get under arms?" Captain Holderman was asked. "About a month," was the laconic reply, as the captain began to dream of getting enough recruits to fill his company to maximum strength and make it the largest militia company in the nation. Of the present membership in Company L, some forty are new members, having joined since the return from the border. Although requisition was made several weeks ago for sufficient rifles, uniforms and equipment for the present membership, they have not arrived, and as yet the company is not fully equipped for field service. The American Sugar Beet company has contracted for 36,000 acres of sugar beets with growers of Ventura and Los Angeles counties this year, an increase of 6000 acres over last year. The Oxnard factory will handle the beets. Employment. Street meetings are held as well as indoor meetings during the week, and numbers have been induced to live better lives. In addition to the regular meetings, a class has been started Saturday afternoons for the children. Our relief station located at 818 East Third street is fitted up to properly care for the transient men. Hot baths are supplied as well as facilities for washing and fumigating the men's clothes. This institution has a free employment agency, also a wood yard in connection, and no one is turned away. Every man, irrespective of creed, color or nationality, is given a chance to make good, and many have done so. The need of adequate finances is great. Will you help in this very necessary work? Make all checks payable to the Salvation Army, addressed to Captain Carroll, 823 East First street, Santa Ana. MORE BURGLARIES The Placentia store, owned and managed by M. H. Peelor, was entered by Jimmying open the front door and demolishing considerable woodwork, a few nights ago. A strange thing occurred in this case, which is not yet explained. About three months ago the same store was opened, the safe unlocked and the key to the small cash drawer stolen, after the thief had locked the drawer. When the latest piece of storebreaking was accomplished, the thief left the same drawer unlocked but did not return the key. Maxwell has obtained sufficient evidence to incriminate the man who is guilty, if he is caught. The S. A. Salveson general store in Brea was broken into and the safe opened. Nothing was taken except some insurance papers, which are of no value to the thief. Dr. M. M. Henderson, Dentist, Suite 1, Mullinix Bldg., Anaheim. WHOLESALE HAY SPECIAL PRICES ON CAR LOTS LARGE AND SMALL QUANTITIES AT SMALL MARGIN OF PROFIT WAREHOUSE, S. P. TRACKS—CORNER SANTA ANA AND OLIVE STREETS COME IN AND SAVE MONEY CARL J. SWEETERS PROPRIETOR TEL. PACIFIC 94 ANAHEIM, CAL. ICE WOOD COAL Seeds, Poultry Supplies, Stock Feed, Flour, Grain, Hay. We are handling these and deliver promptly. R. W. McClellan 209 N. Los Angeles Street Home 294 Pacific 317 Forthousands of years the Oriental tals have been total abstraction. Forthousands of years the Orientals have been total abstainers. 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Everything in our market is absolutely first-class. If you are not one of our customers try us and convince yourself. Palace Meat Market Wm. Schumacher, Prop. Members of the Orange County Vegetable Growers' association at Villa Park are now signing up for their spring crops. Other growers may have their produce handled for a small commission. Preparations are being made to handle the spring crop, which will begin moving about the middle of April, and will consist of peas, beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, lima beans, summer squash, "honey dew" melons, deciduous fruits, etc. The association is in position to handle produce grown anywhere between Laguna Beach and Yorba Linda. The estate of Rev. Robert F. Coyle, who died recently at his ranch near Fullerton, has been appraised at $32,000.