anaheim-gazette 1917-04-05

PROPOSED ACT TO ASSIST HOME SEEKERS BILL NOW PENDING IN LEGISLATURE WOULD STIMULATE DEVELOPMENT WORK PROVIDES THAT STATE FINANCE SETTLERS AND HELP THEM IMPROVE LANDS The farm loan act is a purely banking measure. Its loans rest on the value of the land, which must be twice that of the loan. All irrigated regions in California need the opportunities under this act broadened so that men of character, ambition and industry can be helped to own the land they cultivate. To do this there is needed some law or social arrangement to supplement this act. If this can be secured it will largely augment its value to the state, writes Prof. Elwood Mead, of the University of California. Having this in mind, the state colonization commission has recommended that the state pass a land settlement act which will provide for a demonstration of the saving in time, money and effort, which can be effected by having the houses for settlers, the preparation of the land for irrigation and the selection and purification made by the board, not to exceed $3,000 on each farm. The board may sell these farms, or demonstration units, with a value not to exceed $15,000 to actual settlers qualified to succeed and between the ages of 21 and 35 years. All settlers must be citizens of the United States or have declared their intention to become such. It is provided further that such settlers may not own other agricultural lands valued at more than $15,000, and each applicant must satisfy the board as to his fitness to cultivate successfully the allotment applied for. To finance the operation of the board the bill provides that the state shall create a revolving fund of $250,000 in the hands of the state comptroller and state treasurer, which is calculated to be returned to the state within 50 years with interest at the rate weeks until they are ready to roost. To keep so many hens in such close quarters requires absolute cleanliness. Every water fountain is rinsed every day—this is one of Mrs. Hollway's tasks—dropping boards must be scraped and yards swept almost every day. Every minute Mr. Hollway can spare from attending to the wants of his customers and minding the incubators, every hour Mrs. Hollway can spare from housework and the care of the baby chicks, must be spent in cleaning. Lazy people would find this constant house cleaning irksome, but they enjoy it, for is not a clean, well-ordered poultry plant as much a thing of beauty in its way as a garden or a home in its way? Besides, the business gives them a good living. "We don't expect great things," said Mrs. Hollway, "but it gives the two of us a good comfortable living. Last year we cleared a thousand dollars." Questioning the valuation of Surveyor General Washington, D.C., year has been enduring the passage of a bidding provisions for dial legislation courts lands and largely to the bill passed the tatives last August; the senate, but was buster at the close However, since then ed in the desert caninated favorably to the way for prompt followed by the which, in view of supreme court decision probability, pass of congress. PRESERVE THE SYS Among the times retained in the first error Stephens wrote the legislature to city of the civil seattle now in vogue rather than weakthe Civil Service Several attacks ling this session of the civil service One of these has a bill designed to sion entirely and so cripple it by life isdiction and apply it innocuous. It was against the Governor Stephen peal, and foreshade It must be difficult for southerners to think of Alaska as an agricultural country. Nevertheless the farmers of that territory are flourishing. Wheat culture was first attempted seriously in Alaska five years ago. The grain has greatly improved in size and quality each year and last year's crop matured in shorter time than those preceding it. Experts say this was due to the introduction of Siberian wheat, by which a hybridization of varieties of spring wheat was effected, particularly suited to Alaskan conditions. This means that the hybrid wheat combines size and firmness of grain with rapid growth. Most Alaskan farmers devoted their chief efforts last year to raising potatoes, turnips, onions and other garden product. They have profited so largely that it is feared the grain crop will receive less attention than might be desired until the produce market is fully supplied. However, it is a safe prediction that a considerable acreage of wheat, barley, oats and Siberian alfalfa will be planted. The Siberian alfalfa flourishes as far north as the sixty-fifth parallel of latitude. The Alaskan spud—the finest flavored potato grown—has come into its own at last. A big transcontinental railroad, which has long featured baked potatoes in its dining cars, will supplant those previously used with potatoes grown in Alaska. Under the contract to supply the potatoes it is stipulated that each potato must not loss more than twenty spare from housework and the care of the baby chicks, must be spent in cleaning. Lazy people would find this constant house cleaning irksome, but they enjoy it, for is not a clean, well-ordered poultry plant as much a thing of beauty in its way as a garden or a home in its way? Besides, the business gives them a good living. "We don't expect great things," said Mrs. Hollway, "but it gives the two of us a good comfortable living. Last year we cleared a thousand dollars. This year we shall not do quite so well because of the price of feed, but we shall hold on and do the best we can." ALASKA BECOMING FAMOUS FOR ITS POTATOES Finest Spuds in the World Grown in Our Northern Territory It must be difficult for southerners to think of Alaska as an agricultural country. Nevertheless the farmers of that territory are flourishing. Wheat culture was first attempted seriously in Alaska five years ago. The grain has greatly improved in size and quality each year and last year's crop matured in shorter time than those preceding it. Experts say this was due to the introduction of Siberian wheat, by which a hybridization of varieties of spring wheat was effected, particularly suited to Alaskan conditions. This means that the hybrid wheat combines size and firmness of grain with rapid growth. Most Alaskan farmers devoted their chief efforts last year to raising potatoes, turnips, onions and other garden product. They have profited so largely that it is feared the grain crop will receive less attention than might be desired until the produce market is fully supplied. However, it is a safe prediction that a considerable acreage of wheat, barley, oats and Siberian alfalfa will be planted. The Siberian alfalfa flourishes as far north as the sixty-fifth parallel of latitude. The Alaskan spud—the finest flavored potato grown—has come into its own at last. A big transcontinental railroad, which has long featured baked potatoes in its dining cars, will supplant those previously used with potatoes grown in Alaska. Under the contract to supply the potatoes it is stipulated that each potato must not lose more than twenty spare from housework and the care of the baby chicks, must be spent in cleaning. Lazy people would find this constant house cleaning irksome, but they enjoy it, for is not a clean, well-ordered poultry plant as much a thing of beauty in its way as a garden or a home in its way? Besides, the business gives them a good living. "We don't expect great things," said Mrs. Hollway, "but it gives the two of us a good comfortable living. Last year we cleared a thousand dollars. This year we shall not do quite so well because of the price of feed, but we shall hold on and do the best we can." It was against the Governor Stephen Peal, and foreshadowed of his veto were his garded. Of the cottage quote his exact urge its extension striction." This it may well be relied upon in public service. Wit lithis state only general agriculture; no guesswork necessary to Cali individual opinion tion. California items and tried tence. This station of the civil society not be too warmly out the state. CORROLL Of Interest to For months Arsenic seen in these cities praise of Doan's heim residents. Inent people recite that had not provi they confirm the years had elapsed hence had not s worthy of endors ing statement she to the mind of even Mrs. Wm. Law heim says: "I g ing down pain in neys were out o secretions were highly colored ar day and night. "Section 2. With the object of promoting closer agricultural settlement, assisting deserving and qualified persons to acquire small improved farms, providing homes for farm laborers, increasing opportunities under the federal farm loan act, and demonstrating the value of adequate capital and organized direction in subdividing and preparing agricultural land for settlement, there is hereby created a state land settlement board to consist of five members appointed by the governor to hold office for a term of four years, and until their successors have been appointed and shall have qualified." After providing for the organization of the board and the appointment by it of a superintendent to be its general executive officer, its powers are defined. The demonstration by the state is to be accomplished by the acquisition, first, by the board, of suitable land, upon the approval of the governor, for colonization not to exceed in the aggregate 10,000 acres. Next the board is to prepare this land for intensive cultivation by subdivision into areas suitable for farms or farm laborer's allotments. Roads, ditches and drains are to be laid out and constructed, the land prepared for irrigation and cultivation. It may also be seeded, planted and fenced by the board. Dwelling houses and outbuildings may also be erected and other improvements made, so long as the total cost does not exceed $1,500 on each farm allotment. Cottages may be erected on the farm laborer's allotment, provided the cost, with the water supply, does not exceed $800. Authority is granted by the board, when desirable, to operate and maintain irrigation works to serve such land and to make loans to approved settlers on the security of stock and implements to an amount, including improvements. The decision of the United States supreme court in the action brought by the Desert Water, Oil and Irrigation company against the state of California is filed by the surveyor general office as the most important decision affecting the school land grant to the state that has been rendered in many years. It reverses the decision of the supreme court of California and sustains the contentions of the state in all particulars concerning lien lands that were involved in that case, thereby rewarding with victory the efforts made by Attorney General Webb and Surveyor General Kingsbury to protect the interests of 2100 holders of certificates of purchase for state lien lands aggregating about 320,000 acres. This decision is of great interest and advantage to the state and will enable those holding certificates of purchase for lien lands to obtain titles which have been unfortunately held up since 1914 because of the decision of the state supreme court. In addition to this decision will put at rest the status of the title to approximately 800,000 acres which had been exchanged by the federal government for state school lands prior to the decision or the state supreme court. The Alaskan spud—the finest flavored potato grown—has come into its own at last. A big transcontinental railroad, which has long featured baked potatoes in its dining cars, will supplant those previously used with potatoes grown in Alaska. Under the contract to supply the potatoes it is stipulated that each potato must weight not less than twenty-four unces and that they will be named on the menu "Alaska Great Big Baked Potatoes." IMPORTANT DECISION A candidate will nomination of his name as the candidate. This is aimed to of the conditions ley Benedict of for congress, des own party had t. A candidate convention of the p is registered. Tha a candidate to s of all the partici he has received. Congressionalators in holdover mitted to take pventions. Under egates are nominated represented by In its present Anaheim Gazette questioning the validity of such transfers. Surveyor General Kingsbury is in Washington, D.C., and for the past year has been endeavoring to secure the passage of a bill by congress making provisions for the necessary remedial legislation concerning these lien lands and largely through his efforts the bill passed the house of representatives last August. It then went to the senate, but was caught in the filibuster at the close of the session. However, since the litigation involved in the desert case has finally terminated favorably to the state, it clears the way for prompt adjustment when followed by the remedial legislation which, in view of the United States supreme court decision, will, in all probability, pass at the next session of congress. PRESERVE THE CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM Among the timely suggestions contained in the first message of Governor Stephens was one admonishing the legislature to maintain the integrity of the civil service system of the state now in vogue, and to strengthen, rather than weaken, the function of the Civil Service commission. Several attacks have been made during this session of the legislature upon the civil service commission itself. One of these has taken the form of a bill designed to abolish the commission entirely and another designed to so cripple it by limitations of its jurisdiction and application as to render it innocuous. It was against these assaults which Governor Stephens launched his appeal, and foreshadowed the possibility of mary law is still very much of a farce. Candidates are still permitted to seek and receive nominations of parties of which they are not members, the platforms of parties are still to be made up by the candidates, and candidates are still permitted to name the state central committees. While the act in its present form is still far from satisfactory to the real republicans in the assembly, it is the best primary act that has been proposed since 1911. Separate bills have been introduced to prevent a candidate from receiving more than one nomination. THE EGGLESS CAKE The prestige of the hen is being curtailed in a new and interesting way. She lays a billion eggs or so for the human race each year, and, under world war conditions, the price of eggs per dozen to consumers had approached a dollar in some parts of the United States, and has reached the prohibitive price of two dollars or more in the belligerent countries. Therefore when the high cost of living looms large in the public eyes, unusual importance is attached to the announcement of the best known baking powder company in the world that it has evolved a ready and practical way for the housewife to save, in the aggregate, many millions of dollars in household expenses through use of more Royal baking powder and less eggs. Months of experimenting have elicited a large number of recipes for the making of home baked receipes for the fewer eggs, and these recipes are being distributed gratis. It is claimed that they prove conclusively that the baking powder saves eggs—in some cakes about half the cost of the cake is saved. In recipes calling for the use of eggs, the number can be reduced and excellent results—healthful, appetizing cakes, muffins, corn bread, America's Best Flooring LANDLORDS OFFERING HOUSES FOR SALE OR FOR RENT RECOGNIZE THE INTRINSIC WORTH OF OAK FLOORING, AND THAT IS WHY THEY EMPHASIZE OAK FLOORING IN THEIR NEWSPAPER ADS. THEY KNOW THAT OAK FLOORING IS SURE TO ATTRACT THE BETTER CLASS OF TENANTS OR BUYERS ASK THE REALTY OR RENTAL AGENT YOU WILL WANT OAK FLOORS IN YOUR HOME GIBBS LUMBER PACIFIC 201 HOME 2664 Broadway AND VINE STREETS, ANAHEIM OFFICE PHONES HOME 753-1 SUNSET 341-J. Res. 125 E. Broadway, Cor. Claudina RESIDENCE PHONES PACIFIC 341-M HOME 753-2 J. W. TRUXAW, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON HOURS 11-12; 2-4; 7-8 GERMAN AMERICAN BANK BLDG. Cor. Center and Los Angeles Sts. ANAHEIM, CAL. J.C.Osher,D.D.S.,M.D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Several attacks have been made during this session of the legislature upon the civil service commission itself. One of these has taken the form of a bill designed to abolish the commission entirely and another designed to so cripple it by limitations of its jurisdiction and application as to render it inocuous. It was against these assaults which Governor Stephens launched his appeal, and foreshadowed the possibility of his veto were his admonition disregarded. Of the civil service he said, to quote his exact words: "I strongly urge its extension rather than its restriction." This statement, we take it, may well be received by the sponsors of the measures launched against civil service as notification of gubernatorial displeasure and warning of veto should their measures pass both houses. "The merit system," said Governor Stephens, "is the only effective ante-dote yet discovered for the spoils system in public service." Wit hithis statement there can be only general agreement. No conjecture, no guesswork, no theorizing is necessary to Californians in framing individual opinions upon this proposition. California has tried both systems and tried them out with persistence. This stand for the preservation of the civil service system in California, so appropriately taken by Governor Stephens at this time cannot be too warmly supported throughout the state. CORROBORATION Of Interest to Anaheim Readers For months Anaheim citizens have seen in these columns enthusiastic praise of Doan's Kidney Pills by Anaheim residents. Would these prominent people recommend a remedy that had not proven reliable? Would they confirm their statements after years had elapsed if personal experience had not shown the remedy worthy of endorsement? The following statement should carry conviction to the mind of every Anaheim reader. Mrs. Wm. Lawe, 428 Olive St., Anaheim, says: "I suffered from a bearing down pain in my back and my kidneys were out of order. The kidney secretions were scalding in passage, highly colored and too frequent both day and night. Doan's Kidney Pills put me in good shine taking away the aggregate, many millions of dollars in household expenses through the use of more Royal baking powder and less eggs. Months of experimenting have elicited a large number of recipes for the making of home baked recepies for the fewer eggs, and these recipes are being distributed gratis. It is claimed that they prove conclusively that the baking powder saves eggs—in some cakes about half the cost of the cake is saved. In recipes calling for the use of eggs, the number can be reduced and excellent results—healthful, appetizing cakes, muffins, corn bread, etc.—obtained by using a small additional quantity, about a teaspoon, of Royal baking powder in place of each egg omitted. The acme, or top notch achievement, in this connection is an eggless, milkless, butterless cake that is pronounced by all who have tasted it to be delicious and wholesome. Its appetizing quality, it is claimed, will be surprising to the housewife who tries it according to the recipe given. The idea of using more Royal baking powder and less eggs in baking is not entirely new, but the elaborate enlargement and perfecting of the idea just accomplished renders it a very present help, meeting the necessities of the housewife of moderate means in a time of soaring food prices. In the British Isles the news has been received with enthusiasm. The baking powder company, while not being accused of being and out and out philanthropist in the matter, is pointed out as having provided the means of effecting an enormous saving in household affairs in a way that benefits everybody and harms nobody—except it be the pride of the autocratic hen. VALUE OF ORGANIZATION All the advantages to an industry of being strongly organized are not always apparent. There are many unforeseen benefits coming to an industry that is in shape to take advantage of them. For instance, the United States department of agriculture has undoubtedly done more for the citrus industry of California than for any other agricultural industry twice its size and for the reason that the citrus industry was in a shape to take advantage of the results of any investigation. It is really of no use to discover remedies for certain ills if no advantage is taken of them. With the citrus industry, organized as it is in cooperative associations, the department knows that any information that is discovered will be used and it therefore feels free to spend money on citrus investigations. The department spent $250,000 on investigations into the causes and remedy of the decay of citrus fruits. years had elapsed if personal experience had not shown the remedy worthy of endorsement? The following statement should carry conviction to the mind of every Analyst reader. Mrs. Wm. Lawe, 428 Olive St., Anaheim, says: "I suffered from a bearing down pain in my back and my kidneys were out of order. The kidney secretions were scalding in passage, highly colored and too frequent both day and night. Doan's Kidney Pills put me in good shape, taking away the lameness in my back and correcting the action of my kidneys." (Statement given March 22, 1913. On February 15, 1916, Mrs. Lawe said: "Doan's Kidney Pills have never failed to give me prompt relief and I recommend them at every opportunity." Price 50c at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan's Kidney Pills—the same that Mrs. Lawe has twice publicly recommended. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N.Y. AMENDMENTS TO PRIMARY LAW A candidate who fails to secure the nomination of his own party cannot have his name printed on the ballot as the candidate of another party. This is aimed to prevent a repetition of the conditions which enabled Stanley Benedict of Los Angeles to run for congress, despite the fact that his own party had turned him down. A candidate can sit only in the convention of the party under which he is registered. The present law permits a candidate to sit in the conventions of all the parties whose nominations he has received. Congressional nominees and senators in holdover districts are to be permitted to take part in the party conventions. Under the present law delegates are nominated from districts represented by holdover senators. In its present form the direct pri- It is really of no use to discover remedies for certain illies if no advantage is taken of them. With the citrus industry, organized as it is in cooperative associations, the department knows that any information that is discovered will be used and it therefore feels free to spend money on citrus investigations. The department spent $250,000 on investigations into the causes and remedy of the decay of citrus fruits. This has resulted in a saving to the growers of a half million dollars a year. One hundred thousand dollars has been spent in citrus by-product investigations and a quarter of a million in transportation investigations; $75,000 in fruit improvement by bud selection, and approximately the same amount in investigations as to the cause and control of mottle leaf. The fruit handling investigations, some of the results of which have appeared in previous issues of this paper, were a direct result of the organization of the industry. No other fruit industry was in shape to turn over to the investigators a dozen or so cars of fruit in one train for study on its journey east. As a consequence, the citrus industry has gotten the benefit of the first work done. All the problems have been worked out with citrus and not until the citrus work is finished and all the principles established will the results be applied to the shipments of other fruits. The department of agriculture does not always get cooperation in its efforts to aid the farmer. In some parts of this enlightened country dipping vats were put in at a great expense to control the cattle tick and the farmers, instead of using them, blew them up with dynamite. It is uphill work, helping an industry that does not want to be helped and it is not strange that the industries that make the most of the help rendered are the ones that get the most assistance. 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. 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Sales Distributor Phone Pacific 314. 312 West Center St. Anaheim, Cal. The Palace Market Gives S. & H. Trading stamps with every cash purchase. Drop in and see the beautiful premiums which are to be given away free. We also carry the choicest line of meats. 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. Write now for circular giving full information regarding the famous "Campbell" and "Diamond" high grade Flume and Pressure Gates. They reduce the amount of water used for irrigating because construction permits of a finer adjustment than any gate made. Water tight when closed. Mrs. Mildred Dutton was granted an interlubectory decree of divorce from Earl Dutton Thursday. Attorney Clyde Bishop represented the plaintiff and Roger C. Dutton the defendant.