anaheim-gazette 1917-10-18

BURGLARS AGAIN ARE ACTIVE IN ANAHEIM HERB HOGAN, THE AVIATOR, IS HELD UP AT THE POINT OF A BEVOLVER ADELHEID BATH HOUSE ALSO ENTERED AND MANY ARTICLES OF VALUE TAKEN The industrious burglar and sneak thief is again exceedingly busy in these parts. A couple of pretty good hauls were made between Saturday night and Sunday morning, one at the Mann apartments and the other at the Adelheid bath house. Herb Hogan, chief instructor at the Anaheim aviation school, was the victim at the Mann house. Herb awoke shortly after three o'clock and was surprised to find an overgrown gun pointed at his head and a determined looking burglar behind it. The intruder commanded him to die still and say nothing as he only wanted his jewelry. Herb concluded that the better part of valor is discretion, consequently he obeyed. Besides he is engaged in teaching pupils how to fly in Uncle Sam's aviation corps, and he didn't want to be cut off in his young career. The burglar carried off his watch and all his jewelry. At the Adelhied bath house the thief was not compelled to use a gun to pursue the proprietor of the place to keep quiet. Neither Mr. Johnson nor any member of the family was CONGRESS OF MOTHERS AND P. T. A. MEETING Ladies Hospitally Entertained by the Newport Association The Fourth District California Congress of Mothers and Parent Teachers' associations met at Newport Beach last week, and the Anaheim delegates report an exceptionally pleasant session. They were hospitally entertained by the Newport association at the high school building, situated between Newport and Balboa. From the opening of the meeting, which was presided over by the president, Mrs. G. H. Goodale, and the devotionals, conducted by Rev. Morgan, to the adjournment promptly at 4 p.m., the day was one full of good things. The ordinary routine of business occupied a good part of the morning, reports of the standing committees proving very interesting. Mrs. Reed reported for the playground work, urging more playgrounds, more apparatus and better apparatus even though the cost might seem large, for it is small in comparison to the good derived by our children; Mrs. Huff reported on child hygiene, urging members to keep their minds fixed on the medical examination law so that it might be possible to have a law that would be just for all no matter what the school medicine, that we interest our local physicians in the matter to eliminate the dangers of having outside and unknown doctors. A great deal of interest was manifested and many questions asked. Mrs. Osborn, of the emergency committee said the Fullerton people were organizing a Junior Red Cross in that city whose membership fees were 25 cents, the money to be used by the girls to buy their own materials, teachers to be furnished them for instruction in knitting. Mrs. Stanley gave one of the best parliamentary skills I have Gonfederate who was siege of Vicksburg, was transportation and envisioned by the government the fields over which enemies, they will friends, full of the spirit of '61. The men from San Francisco making the trip are: D. Campbell, G. T. Cottett, F. M. Gragsbury, George P. Lawrence, C. Hutchins. ORANGE HOMES As an outgrowth shown by loyal citizens few weeks ago when D. Works of Los Angeles fist followers were members of the patriarchage, together with Santa Ana, Attorney General retary of the Chamber and other leading clerics have re-organized that city and are preparing quarters for 75 men who have enlisted. A. S. Ralph, who able military experience officer at press that the work of organ on nicely. The men own uniforms, but made by the Chambre Orange to get arms will drill at least twice a week. NITRATE OF SODA Department to Secure Sell it to Farmers Secretary Houston statement that the Herb concluded that the better part of valor is discretion, consequently he obeyed. Besides he is engaged in teaching pupils how to fly in Uncle Sam's aviation corps, and he didn't want to be cut off in his young career. The burglar carried off his watch and all his jewelry. At the Adelhied bath house the thief was not compelled to use a gun to pursue the proprietor of the place to keep quiet. Neither Mr. Johnson nor any member of the family was awakened, and the robbery was not discovered until the next morning. Mr. Johnson's trousers had been rifled and all his money taken, also a watch, pair of Elk cuff buttons, opera glasses, and an Elk watch charm containing a diamond. This thief was presumably the same man who disposed Mr. Hogan. Early Saturday morning Officer Baxter arrested Ramon Ontveras and J. Naro for fighting on Center street. The officer was marching the men to jail when suddenly Ontveras broke away and started to run. He turned south on Los Angeles. Officer Dorn came on and took charge of Naro, while Baxter started after the runaway. The Mexican turned into the alley, going east, with Baxter right after him, running in fine form. He called to the fleeing man to halt, but the Mexican kept going. Throwing on his flashlight and drawing his gun, Baxter again called to the man to stop. Failing to do so the officer fired over the head of the culprit. He then ran all the faster. Again the officer fired and then again, the bullets being aimed closer to the man. He dropped to one side, in the rear of a building, thinking the officer did not see him. But Baxter is keen eyed and coming upon the man crouching low made him get up and go to jail. None of the bullets took effect, but they came close. The man had an extra good quality overcoat and was otherwise well dressed. He is being held on suspicion. It was learned he tried to sell the coat for $1.50 early in the evening, and the police believe he is wanted elsewhere and are looking up his record. A few nights ago a thief went into the yard at John Kellenberger's residence on Olive street and espying a bicycle upon the porch made away with it. John, while he deplores the theft of the wheel feels the loss more keenly because he had just put on two new tires. He admires the thief's sense but would like to lay his hands to eliminate the dangers of having outside and unknown doctors. A great deal of interest was manifested and many questions asked. Mrs. Osborn, of the emergency committee said the Fullerton people were organizing a Junior Red Cross in that city whose membership fees were 25 cents, the money to be used by the girls to buy their own materials, teachers to be furnished them for instruction in knitting. Mrs. Stanley gave one of the best parliamentary drills I have ever heard, the work being very clear, concise and given in a brisk, snappy manner that it was very much enjoyed and considerable knowledge gained by all. At noon after the usual splendid lunch the Balboa chamber of commerce entertained the ladies with a most enjoyable boat ride through wonderful Balboa bay and those who have not taken the ride do not realize how interesting it is. The afternoon session was opened by an entertainment by the school children which proved a pleasure, and then Prof. Wm. J. Snyder gave a very able talk on conservation, saying in part that we needed to conserve all our assets, the most valuable of which are our children, and so he wished to speak on the school side of the question. The papers tell us that boys from 19 up are soon to be called and so it behooves us to establish military training in our schools so that when our boys go they will be in a position to be used as petty officers and not sent to the rank and file. But we should have real military training with all the strict discipline one finds in the camps and not an imitation affair, also have health instructions with the training. Prof. Snyder advocates utility training in the schools, that is, hour periods which require no outside preparation, in the use of machinery, and the study of speaking French, for the boys, and the teaching of efficient sewing and cooking for the girls. Mrs. Lush, our delegate to the national convention in Washington this summer gave a very interesting report, as did also Mrs. Goodale who attended the state convention in Sacramento. It was reported that the new school laws for this year are: trustee elections the last Friday in March instead of the first Friday in April, regular printed ballots as in any other election nominations to be closed five days before elections. Secretary Houston statement that the culture has for so long careful consideration of securing nitrilizer use. Under utilization of congressional appropriation of used, at the discreet dent, to secure nitrile supply it to farmers. It is proposed to government purchase chasing committee tries board, under its envision of Mr. Barnard will be no competition material. This should clarify the problem as to secure the best price of Chilean nitrile in Chile has greatly recent months with Shipping rates also. The increase in prices to unfounded statutes demand for Chilean tions purposes and pecially in connection with 000,000 recently approved purchases of matter of fact, that country for nitrate smaller than here already has placed material to satisfy next 12 months. The announces that premium nitrate which need to procure for ing up of the war been contracted which may be purified use under the special congress will not be quantity normally purchased by sold to farmers where place in part of quiesced to them encies. As a major satisfactory price is probable that sell the coat for $1.50 early in the evening, and the police believe he is wanted elsewhere and are looking up his record. A few nights ago a thief went into the yard at John Kellenberger's residence on Olive street and espying a bicycle upon the porch made away with it. John, while he deplores the theft of the wheel feels the loss more keenly because he had just put on two new tires. He admires the thief's nerve, but would like to lay his hands upon him, and let Judge Howard do the rest. No more Saturday games for Fallerton high school this season is the edict of Coach Culp, announced Friday. Culp states that there is such a demand for the students in the fields helping with the harvests on Saturday that the school will arrange to play all of its games on Fridays. Friday the Fullerton eleven deefated the Inglewood squad at Inglewood, 33 to 0. The winners outweighed their opponents, five pounds to the man H. Smith and Wetzel were the stars of the game. This is the third game Fullerton has played, running up 110 points with nothing scored against them. The game was refereed by Jock Wells and umpired by Coach Foley of Hollywood high. A game is scheduled for tomorrow with Redlands. The Liberty bonds are as good as cash at any time and afford the best possible security for loans for carrying on farm operations. Farmers may serve the nation as well as themselves by buying bonds. Will you help win the war? Fred Dyckman went down to the coast Tuesday morning expecting to get a nice mess of ducks. Mrs. Bush, our delegate to the national convention in Washington this summer gave a very interesting report, as did also Mrs. Goodale who attended the state convention in Sacramento. It was reported that the new school laws for this year are: trustee elections the last Friday in March instead of the first Friday in April, regular printed ballots as in any other election nominations to be closed five days before elections. After resolutions of courtesy had been read the meeting adjourned, all voting the day very helpful and interesting. VETERANS OF VICKSBURG ATTEND THE JUBILEE Nine Santa Ana Men Who Fought in The Famous Siege Leave By Special Nine veterans of the Civil war from Santa Ana left Los Angeles on a special train Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock over the Southern Pacific Sunset Route to attend the National Memorial and Peace Jubilee to be held at Vicksburg, Miss., Oct. 16 to 20. One of the most interesting celebrations recognizing the history of the famous days of '60-'65 is expected at this great event. The United States government recently passed an appropriation of $150,000 to cover the expenses of the men who are to attend this gathering from all over the country. The state of California also appropriated $15,000 to pay the traveling expenses of the veterans from this state. This made it possible for the "boys" from Santa Ana to visit the famous battle-lead. Every soldier, whether Federal or Anaheim Gazette Confederate who was present at the siege of Vicksburg, was entitled to the transportation and entertainment provided by the government. There on the fields over which they fought as enemies, they will grasp hands as friends, full of the spirit of '17 as well as of the spirit of '61. The men from Santa Ana who are making the trip are: J. C. Lang, G. D. Campbell, G. T. Clapp, D. F. Bartlett, F. M. Gragsby, S. W. Sutton, George P. Lawrence, W. M. Reid and C. Hutchins. ORANGE HOME GUARDS As an outgrowth of patriotic spirit shown by loyal citizens of Orange a few weeks ago when ex-Senator John D. Works of Los Angeles and his pacifist followers were holding forth, members of the patriotic league of Orange, together with A. S. Ralph of Santa Ana, Attorney W. R. Garret, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, and other leading citizens of Orange, have re-organized the Home Guard of that city and are preparing to secure permanent quarters and arms for the 75 men who have enrolled. A. S. Ralph, who has had considerable military experience, is commanding officer at present, and reports that the work of organization is going on nicely. The men will secure their own uniforms, but efforts are being made by the Chamber of Commerce at Orange to get arms for them. They will drill at least once, and perhaps twice a week. NITRATE OF SODA FOR FERTILIZERS Department to Secure A Supply and Sell it to Farmers at Cost for Cash Secretary Houston has issued a statement that the department of agriculture in its activities in this direction the services of Mell R. Wilkinson, of Atlanta, Ga., have been secured. He will be given such assistants as may be needed and will have available the services of the experts of the bureau of soils and the bureau of plant industry. Authority has been given the president, if necessary, to license the importation, manufacture, storage and distribution of fertilizers, to require the licensees to submit reports, and to permit entry and inspection of their places of business. The president is further authorized, if he shall find that any storage charge, commission, profit, or practice of any licensee is unjust, or unreasonable, or discriminatory and unfair, to cause such charge, commission, profit or practice to be discontinued, and in lieu of such charge may determine what is just and reasonable and his finding shall be prima facie evidence in any court in which proceedings may be brought. It is also provided that licenses may be revoked for cause. If it becomes necessary to exercise the licensing power, the department of agriculture, through a special agency, will utilize the services of the licensing division of the food administration. There have been available no thoroughly satisfactory data as to the yields of crops due solely to the application of nitrate of soda, and therefore, as to the price at which farmers can afford to use it. Realizing this fact, the secretary of agriculture directed the bureau of plant industry last spring to make 100 experiments. These experiments are being made with corn in five southern states. It is hoped that the results of the investigation will be available within the next six weeks. When information is secured it will promptly be given publicity. NEED MORE POULTRY which eventually leads to France, and now we appreciate the seriousness of this war. Those of us who remain behind should do everything in our power to back up the government and the boys at the front. The best expression of our patriotism and our support at this time is to buy one of Uncle Sam's Liberty bonds." SUBSTITUTES FOR WOOD Twenty five years ago lumber was regarded as almost as much a necessity as wheat, while today it is steadily being replaced by various substitutes, says a reporter by the forest service on "the substitution of other materials for wood," just off the press. Disregarding the temporary effect of the war, with its sudden demand for lumber and its great enhancement of prices of many substitute materials, the report points out the tendence in the lang run. Each year more steel, concrete, brick or tile is being used in places where lumber was formerly employed. This is particularly true in cities where enactment of building codes and the development of new forms of construction have created a demand for more durable building material. Shingles have given way largely to composition and tile roofings, wooden sidewalks have been almost entirely replaced by cement, while the modern skyscraper with its steel framework, and stone, brick or tile walls occupies the site of some former frame structure. Railroad crossties and mine props are about the only form of wood which are not affected. How hard this substitution has hit the lumber business is shown by the government estimate that the total replacement of lumber in all forms of use is 8,090,000 board feet, or 21 per cent of the lumber consumption of the United States in 1915. The rate of substitution seems to be increasing. SCHOOL The following gestions must partake of well balanced and active box: Sandwiches for filling; few lumps; Slices o' bread and fruit; small Crisp roast with choppe; and seasoned dressing; sliced fruit; Lettuce custard; Jelly; Cottage pepper sausage cheese wiches; wiches; cake. Hard berder biscuits sugar or butter; drizzle cheese; or baked apple sausages. POINT Meat a combination than breast department time when toes make wheat wheat NITRATE OF SODA FOR FERTILIZERS Department to Secure A Supply and Sell it to Farmers at Cost for Cash Secretary Houston has issued a statement that the department of agriculture has for some time been giving careful consideration to the problem of securing nitrate of soda for fertilizer use. Under a recent authorization of congress there is available an appropriation of $10,000,000 to be used, at the discretion of the president, to secure nitrate of soda and to supply it to farmers at cost for cash. It is proposed to coordinate all the government purchases of Chilean nitrate for this country through the purchasing committee of the war industries board, under the immediate supervision of Mr. Baruch, so that there will be no competitive bidding for this material. This should very much simplify the problem and make it feasible to secure the best possible terms. The price of Chilean nitrate on board ship in Chile has greatly increased within recent months without justification. Shipping rates also have increased. The increase in price is due in part to unfounded statements regarding the demand for Chilean nitrate for muni-tions purposes and for fertilizers, especially in connection with the $10,000,000 recently appropriated by congress to purchase nitrate of soda. As a matter of fact, the demands of this country for nitrate of soda will be smaller than heretofore. The navy already has placed contracts for this material to satisfy its needs for the next 12 months. The war department announces that practically all the sodium nitrate which it has been planned to procure for the gradual building up of the war reserve already has been contracted for. The quantity which may be purchased for fertilizer use under the special appropriation of congress will not be an addition to the quantity normally used. Any quantity purchased by the government and sold to farmers will simply take the place in part of quantities heretofore supplied to them through private agencies. As a matter of fact, unless satisfactory prices can be secured, it is probable that the farmers will not have large quantities of this mater- NEED MORE POULTRY The secretary of agriculture points out the importance of increasing poultry on the farms in the following letter transmitted to the American Poultry association through Harry M. La-mon: I hope that the coming meeting of the American Poultry association, which you will attend as a representative of the department, will be highly successful and productive of good results. I need not point out that an adequate supply of foodstuffs is essential to the effective prosecution of the struggle in which we are engaged. We must not only supply our own needs but we must endeavor to meet in part the needs of the nations with which we are cooperating. The poultry industry can render very great service to the nation in this emergency. The production of poultry is one of the best means of bringing about a quick increase in the meat supply of the country. In many sections, particularly in the south, the number of fowls on individual farms can and should be very largely increased. If the improved methods which have been worked out by the experts of the state agricultural colleges, the experiment stations, and the department of agriculture, were generally adopted, many of the problems confronting poultrymen would be solved or minimized. The department is cooperating with the industry in many directions and stands ready, of course, to render any assistance it can. URGING EMPLOYEES TO PURCHASE BONDS Southern Counties Gas Company Helping With Liberty Loan Secretary W. S. McFarland and Superintendent of Operations F. S. Wade of the Southern Counties Gas company addressed the Santa Ana employees of the company at the gas plant at noon Monday on the matter of purchasing brick or tile walls occupies the site of some former frame structure. Railroad crossties and mine props are about the only form of wood which are not affected. How hard this substitution has hit the lumber business is shown by the government estimate that the total replacement of lumber in all forms of use is 8,090,000 board feet, or 21 per cent of the lumber consumption of the United States in 1915. The rate of substitution seems to be increasing and is now in excess of 500,000,000 board feet a year. Approximately 70 per cent of the lumber cut goes into forms of use whose demands appear to be decreasing. Twenty per cent more goes into strongly competitiv fields. In the remaining 10 per cent of wood uses, there seems to be a much better opportunity for a larger consumption. Increasing substitution has not, however, lowered lumber prices to the consumer, the report points out. On the contrary they have steadily advanced, while the cost of many substitutes has decreased. Exhaustion of the stands of local timber and discovery of new sources for the manufacture of other building materials are given as some of the reasons for these changes. More than 75 per cent of the replacement of wood, however, is made in spite of higher initial cost of the substitute. The effect of the growing use of other materials has been to accentuate competition and decrease profits in the lumber business. As a result of this and other reasons, alternate periods of curtailment and overproduction have made the lumber market unstable. This in turn has resulted to the disadvantage not only of the persons whose money is invested in timber and sawmills, but to the many hundred thousands who are dependent upon the lumber industry for their living. Lumbermen have felt, it is said, the effect of the replacement of their product by other materials, but have not realized the extent to which it has taken place. They have failed to adopt aggressive selling methods and have been unable to supply the consumer with reliable information regarding lumber, because they did not have it. A complicated system of grades is in use which is not intelligible to the average consumer and is even the subject of considerable dispute among the lumbermen. Saving countries greater outbreak mean? There ple are comes greater huger war, because o been iss. In ask the Up not ask offers y save an. The ection off th first cessitat our all been contracted for. The quantity which may be purchased for fertilizer use under the special appropriation of congress will not be an addition to the quantity normally used. Any quantity purchased by the government and sold to farmers will simply take the place in part of quantities heretofore supplied to them through private agencies. As a matter of fact, unless satisfactory prices can be secured, it is probable that the farmers will not seek as large a quantity of this material as has been used in the last year or two. Some contracts already have been made by farmers for nitrate of soda. In view of all these facts, it is probable that the aggregate demand for the next five or six months will be below the normal. It is certain that unless the market prices, which are now in the neighborhood of $100 a ton, fall, the farmers' demand for nitrate will decrease. As has been stated, the purchasing will be handled directly through the war industries board. The department of agriculture will cooperate with the purchasing committee in the effort to procure nitrate of soda. It is authorized by law to secure facts as to the demand for fertilizers, including nitrate of soda, their supply, consumption, costs, and prices, and the basic facts relating to their ownership, production, transportation, manufacture, storage, and distribution. This inquiry is now being prosecuted through the bureau of markets. In connection with this the needs of farmers will be ascertained and all amounts purchased for their use, after the shipments reach the ports, will be taken charge of by the department and will be distributed through the department to farmers at cost for cash. The collections will be made by the department and will be turned into the treasury. To assist URGING EMPLOYEES TO PURCHASE BONDS Southern Counties Gas Company Helping With Liberty Loan Secretary W. S. McFarland and Superintendent of Operations F. S. Wade of the Southern Counties Gas company addressed the Santa Ana employees of the company at the gas plant at noon Monday, on the matter of purchasing Liberty bonds. Cooperating with the government in its drive on the second Liberty loan, the gas company officials are giving their employees an opportunity of purchasing Liberty bonds with small payments down. Fifty dollar bonds may be bought at $5 down and $5 per month, and $100 bonds may be bought at $10 down and $10 per month. "Realizing the danger of falling short of the proposed mark," said Secretary McFarland Monday, "we feel that it is only right that all those in a position to buy a Liberty bond should do so. Liberty bonds offer the most substantial form of security, namely, the entire wealth of the United States. Bonds pay 4 per cent interest and are altogether a very attractive form of investment. Uncle Sam accordingly is giving us the opportunity of a good investment at a time when that investment is an act of patriotism." Superintendent Wade stated that for Southern California to make good its quota it would become necessary for every man and woman financially situated to take up bonds. "When the first Liberty bonds were offered," said Superintendent Wade, "we did not realize the seriousness of this war, but since that time many of us have seen our friends and relatives march away on the long journey effect of the replacement of their product by other materials, but have not realized the extent to which it has taken place. They have failed to adopt aggressive selling methods and have been unable to supply the consumer with reliable information regarding lumber, because they did not have it. A complicated system of grades is in use which is not intelligible to the average consumer and is even the subject of considerable dispute among the lumbermen. Manufacturers of other building material have spent large sums of money to obtain reliable information about their products. They have had to advertise extensively to make a "place in the sun" for themselves. Substitutes for lumber are guaranteed to meet specifications which are easily understood by the consumer. These facts, the report states, have combined to make the substitutes increasingly popular. For lumbermen to hold their markets against competing materials, it will be necessary for them to learn more about the fundamental properties of wood, the author of the report says. They can do this either by scientific research for themselves or by cooperating with agencies already established. Better manufacturing and selling methods and the development of by products should enable them to make a profit in spite of the limitations on the prices of lumber which may be imposed by competing substitutes. Even with the increasing substitution for wood, the report points out, there will be need for all the wood in the United States, and more. The total consumption of the country for many years has been far in excess of the growth. Already in many regions timber shortage and high prices have to France, and usuriousness of who remain anything in our government ent. The best potism and our to buy one of lands." SCHOOL CHILDREN'S LUNCHES The following are some of the suggestions made by experts of the department of agriculture in the way of well balanced lunches for the growing and active school children's lunch box: Sandwiches with sliced tender meats for filling, baked apple, cookies, or a few lumps of sugar. Slices of meat loaf or bean loaf; bread and butter sandwiches; stewed fruit; small frosted cake. Crisp rolls, hollowed out and filled with chopped meat or fish, moistened and seasoned, or mixed with salad dressing; orange, apple, a mixture of sliced fruits, or berries; cake. Lettuce or celery sandwiches; cup custard; jelly sandwiches. Cottage cheese and chopped greenpepper sandwiches, or a pot of cream cheese with bread and butter sandwiches; peanut sandwiches; fruit; cake. Hard boiled eggs; crisp baking powder biscuits; celery or radishes; brown sugar or maple sugar sandwiches. Bottle of milk; thin corn bread and butter; dates; apple. Raisin or nut bread with butter; cheese; orange; maple sugar. Baked bean and lettuce sandwishes; apple sauce; sweet chocolate. POTATOES WITH MEAT Meat and potatoes are a good food combination, and may be a better diet than bread and meat, according to the department of agriculture. At this time when a plentiful supply of potatoes makes them cheap, and when wheat and flour are high, the average conference hour for men who wish to apply will be held from 11 to 12 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings throughout October, in 114 California Hall on the campus at Berkeley. Men who win these commissions will receive a month's preliminary training and then be assigned the nation's fleets, to serve as electrical officers o nvarious ships. Candidates must be between the ages of 25 and 35. For these positions the salary will be from $2200 to 2480 a year, with an additional allowance of $150 for equipment and with various perquisites. SOME WASTE PLACES Is there uncultivated but available land in the United States. Some statisticians may rise to catalog that as foolish question No. 41144, but we will register the forecast that he will be surprised at our answer to our own inquiry. For there are 14,000,000 acres of untilled farm lands in the state of Alabama alone! The amazing figures are brought out in an investigation—and better farming movement—heralded and largely financed by the International Harvester company, which three years ago started something in the southern states. The crusade was designed to induce the southerner to abound the one crop system, by means of which many fields had been planted to cotton continuously for from 30 to 50 years, and while raising perhaps less cotton by the change, the southern farmer will raise enough grain and vegetables for his own use, and thus save his cotton money. For according to the figures, some of the states had seemingly been doing the impossible by buying more food products abroad than the total value of their cotton crop at home. As a result of this movement, farmers' meeting by the thousands have POTATOES WITH MEAT Meat and potatoes are a good food combination, and may be a better diet than bread and meat, according to the department of agriculture. At this time when a plentiful supply of potatoes makes them cheap, and when wheat and flour are high, the average family, may find it wise to eat less wheat foods and to use potatoes instead. Potatoes at $1 a bushel give more energy and good mineral bases than bread at 5 cents a half pound loaf. Most persons like potatoes with meat, and they furnish valuable starch but it is pointed out that mere starch is not all that is needed, and that the mineral content of potatoes is of value in counteracting the acid forming substances in meat. These acids are present also in cereals, while vegetables, fruit and milk have an excess of neutralizing alkalis. Therefore potatoes are better foods with meats than rice, bread and macaroni. Furthermore potatoes assist in regulating the digestive tract to a greater extent than white flour, macaroni, and polished rice. Potatoes may be added to the diet in bread itself by mixing a portion of finely mashed potatoes in the flour. LIBERTY LOAN FACTS Savings accounts in the belligerent countries of Europe have increased in greater proportion than ever since the outbreak of the war. What does that mean? There is but one answer—the people are saving from their current incomes. Their current incomes are greater than ever before because of the huge purchases necessitated by the war, because of the government activity in all lines of industry, and because of the war loans which have been issued. In asking you to buy a Liberty bond, the United States government does not ask you to spend your money. It offers you a splendid opportunity to save and to invest. The effect of the successful subscription of this second Liberty loan (as of the first) and the huge purchases necessitated by our government, and our allies in this country, have and years, and while raising perhaps less cotton by the change, the southern farmer will raise enough grain and vegetables for his own use, and thus save his cotton money. For according to the figures, some of the states had seemingly been doing the impossible by buying more food products abroad than the total value of their cotton crop at home. As a result of this movement, farmers' meeting by the thousands have been held in southern states in the last three years, with marvelous results in the way of diversified crops, and resulting prosperity. In a typical state, Argansas, it is estimated that the farmers are $50,000,000 better off than in 1914, although they produced more cotton in 1914 than in 1916. But they are this year harvesting corn and wheat, oats and barley and even beets, sugar, potatoes and other vegetables. It was a part of this movement that brought the investigators' attention to Alabama, rich in agricultural possibilities and potentially a farmer's paradise, yet with 14,000,000 acres not under the plow. Some 20th century Horace Greely is likely to rise up and make himself famous in the crowded and thronging east by saying: "Go south, young man, go south!" MUST DESTROY OLD BALLOT PAPER Due to the high cost of paper the county registrar of Los Angeles figured he could make a little side money for the state by selling two tons of old ballot paper stored in the basement of the Los Angeles court house. But he will have to call the sale off. Attorney General Webb has sent an opinion to Governor Stephens to the effect that the state law requiring destruction of all old ballot paper must be complied with. Webb suggested, however, that the paper be saved until the next session of the legislature at which time provision could be made for its sale by ammending the state law. "Over there" we have our boys in khaki. They are in camp and cantonment. They have responded to the call. "Over here" what are you going to do? Buy a Liberty bond. Dr. M. M. Henderson, Dentist, Suite 1, Mullinix Bldg., Anaheim. In asking you to buy a Liberty bond, the United States government does not ask you to spend your money. It offers you a splendid opportunity to save and to invest. The effect of the successful subscription of this second Liberty loan (as of the first) and the huge purchases necessitated by our government, and our allies in this country, have and will create a situation where every man and every woman who is capable of working may have more work than ever before in their lives, and at good pay. The great selling campaign now being carried on to dispose of Liberty bonds of the second Liberty loan of 1917 will stimulate more thrift and more saving by the American people. The result will be that you, who now buy Liberty Bonds from your current savings, will find you are acquiring the saving habit, and you need have no fear that your income will be curtailed during this period. MORE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS WANTED FOR NAVY The University of California has been asked to recommend 85 electrical engineers who are university graduates and have had at least a year of experience in designing, testing or manufacturing, in the field of electrical engineering, for reserve officer commissions, as lieutenants of the junior grade in the U.S. navy to serve for the duration of the war. Any college trained electrical engineers who can meet the requirements are invited to communicate with the military intelligence office of the university. A