anaheim-gazette 1918-02-07

ESTIMATE GIVES SHORT CROPS THIS YEAR HOT WEATHER LAST JUNE DESTROYED THE NAVELS IN SOME SECTIONS OF THE STATE ANAHEIM IS CREDITED WITH SIX HUNDRED CARS DURING THE YEAR ENDING NOVEMBER FIRST The Riverside Press has for years made a careful estimate of the orange and lemon output early in each January. Many of the oranges of the state are already shipped so that it affords opportunity for fairly accurate estimate for the 12 months' output. The total for the state for the year ending on November 1 next is to be—estimates being correct—17,300 cars of oranges and 5,680 lemons. By districts according to the Press' figures: Cars Cars Oranges Lemons Orange district ... 2200 600 Azusa Glendora district ... 2000 225 Pomona district ... 1325 200 Covina ... 1000 ... Placentia ... 900 25 Redlands district ... 850 ... Ontario district ... 780 500 Riverside district ... 750 175 San Dimas district ... 700 450 Whittler district ... 700 650 Ventura county ... 600 1300 again the estimates gathered on the citrus crop have been proved very wide of the mark and invariably erring on the side of pessimism. "Teh hot wave of last summer wiped out a huge amount of fruit that was forming. I recently made a trip through Porterville and Lindsay They put the fruit through in short order this year, having but about 30 per cent of a normal crop. But last summer they said that they were going to find scarcely a mature orange when picking time came. "Los Angeles county has a very light crop of navel. The prevailing pessimism is to the effect that there will not be more than 15 to 20 per cent of a crop, but, without looking at a single tree or orchard, it is safe to say that there will be much more than this amount. Already some of the ranchers are beginning to brighten up and to say that they may have more fruit than they thought they had, which has a strangely familiar sound to me. "The citrus situation in Covina, Whittier, Azusa, Glendora and through the central Los Angeles county belt is very good, although the navel crop is very light. This is getting to be a 50-50 navel and Valencia country. The old navels are gradually being replaced with Valencias. There is every reason to believe that there will be a good Valencia crop next summer, although not such a huge crop as has been harvested in the last few years. The greatest amount of fruit and the largest cash return of any year in the history of the industry was the result of last year's citrus crop in Los Angeles county. "Because a horse can trot a mile in 2:04, it's no sign that he should be expected to trot two miles in 4:08. Two years in the citrus industry are never alike. The Irish hod carrier..." Cars Cars Oranges Lemons Orange district ...2200 600 Azusa Glendora district ...2000 225 Pomona district ...1325 200 Covina ...1000 ... Placentia ...900 25 Redlands district ...850 ... Ontario district ...780 500 Riverside district ...750 175 San Dimas district ...700 450 Whittler district ...700 650 Ventura county ...600 1300 Anaheim ...600 ... Fullerton ...600 ... Rialto Bloomington Colton 500 20 Duarte Monrovia ...400 ... Highland ...300 50 Corona ...275 400 Alhambra Pasadena ...250 ... San Diego county ...130 625 San Fernando ...90 10 Santa Barbara county ...350 Hemet ...40 ... Moreno ...20 ... Other localities ...90 ... Total for So. Cal. ...15,100 5580 Central California ...2,000 100 Northern California ...200 ... Total for state ...17,300 5680 For Riverside teh estimate is made by Manager Lynn of the A. H. Fruit company: "We estimate the crop of navels in the Riverside district, including Highgrove, Arlington Heights and West Riverside sections, to be ten per cent of a normal crop; Valencias and other varieties about 65 per cent and lemons about 40 per cent. Our estimate for the district is about 850 cars of oranges and 160 to 175 cars of lemons on the basis of 400 packed boxes to the car. Sizes on the navels will run quite heavy to 126s and larger; indications are that the other varieties will run heavy to medium sizes." Mr. Matthews of Covina Argus gives through the Press the following summary for the state: "The cheerful philosophy that 'a short horse is soon curried,' applies with gentle force to the Southern California Washington Navel crop this year, traced in cause to the heat wave last summr. "I have a very poor opinion of crop estimates, however, as many years of printing these estimates coming from the wisdom of others has left me with the knowledge that the human mind is frail in this respect. The citrus crop is almost invariable under-estimated. "The rancher is the reverse in procedure to the man who runs a mercan-good Valencia crop next summer, although not such a huge crop as has been harvested in the last few years. The greatest amount of fruit and the largest cash return of any year in the history of the industry was the result of last year's citrus crop in Los Angeles county. "Because a horse can trot a mile in 2:04, it's no sign that he should be expected to trot two miles in 4:08. Two years in the citrus industry are never alike. The Irish hod carrier said when he fell seven stories from the scaffolding that he had to come down for more bricks anyhow. And perhaps, on account of the great traffic congestion, it will be a blessing that we have fewer oranges this year." RESOLUTION The following was adopted by the Tr'-Counties Reforestation committee upon the death of Senator Francis G. Newlands: Resolved that the members of the Tri-Counties Reforestation committee learn with profound regret of the untimely death of Senator Francis G. Newlands of Nevada who has stood for years as the advocate in congress of the ideals of conservation which this committee has sought to emphasize. Senator Newlands was a western man with a true understanding of the irrigation and conservation problems of the arid west, but he took no narrow view of public affairs but showed himself a broad minded and capable statesman. His services to the entire country in the water control and conservation measure which bears his name are monumental; and future generations will understand better the tremendous importance to the development of the country of the principles embodied in this measure. Resolved that this expression of regret and appreciation be spread on the minutes of the committee as a permanent record of our conviction that in the death of Senator Newlands the country has lost a real patriot and the west an able and untiring champion. (Signed) KIRKE H. FIELD, E. P. CLARKE, A. S. BRADFORD, Special Committee. ILLINOIS BASKET PICNIC The Illinois State Society of South-California will have all day rewar against our surplus been shipped. fornia Washington Navel crop this year, traced in cause to the heat wave last summr. "I have a very poor opinion of crop estimates, however, as many years of printing these estimates coming from the wisdom of others has left me with the knowledge that the human mind is frail in this respect. The citrus crop is almost invariable under-estimated. "The rancher is the reverse in procedure to the man who runs a mercantile house. The merchant must at all times claim that business is good (at least in any public statement). It's food for business to claim that businesses is good. That's why we build up chamber of commerce propoganda and that's why merchants roll up a sentiment of cheerfulness and optimism in their advertising, if they are clever merchants. But the rancher's business is not directly injured by a little pessimism. In fact he has been taught to believe that if he represents his crop to be small the price will be higher, which is something that used to be a fact, but of late years has no effect on the market. Produce dealers no longer pay any attention to field estimates, except in cases of almost total crop failure or unprecedented surplus of crops. The market is not influenced until the cars are arriving within a few miles of market. The amount of fruit rolling at a particular time is the only estimate that the Eastern market cares much about. "But if a rancher has more fruit than he estimated, it does not hurt him. He can talk pessimism and get away with it, and do it again the next year. His pessimism hurts the general business of his community, has a tendency to stop new construction, and puts excessive caution into the country merchant. Time and time ILLINOIS BASKET PICNIC The Illinois State Society of Southern California will have an all day reunion and bask t picnic on Tuesday, February 12th, at Lincoln Park, (formerly Eastlake Park) Los Angeles. Hot coffee, cream and sugar will be served free to all. Every body is expected to bring a cup and spoon with his lunch. A live, pulling program has been arranged. From start to finish it will be full of pep and ginger. Hon. Geo. W. Prince will preside. Erwin Chapman, D.D., L.L. D., author of "Latest Light on Abraham Lincoln and War Memories" a close personal friend of Lincoln, who delivered "more than a hundred speeches for Lincoln's first election as president" will deliver the principal speech, telling us many interesting anecdotes and incidents about Lincoln. Wm. P. Powers will exhibit and read a letter which Lincoln wrote to his father. Every one will want to see it. Prof. Albert Sutphen will lead the multitude in singing some patriotic songs. There will be games, a tug of war, fat man's race and many things to enjoy. All tourists and former residents of Illinois and their friends are most certainly invited to attend. Look for your county register; come early and meet your friends of other days. WORLD'S CROPS A general idea of crop production ANAHEIM GAZETTE Food Will Win the War LARGE part of the world is coming to the position that Belgium is in; coming to the stage where the primary and important thing in life is enough food to keep alive. Food has now taken a dominant position in the war. The American people must prepare themselves to sacrifice far more than was at first thought necessary. The cold facts are: France, Italy and England have just enough food to keep them going ten or twelve weeks. When America's food shipments stop—the allied nations begin consuming into this slender store and begin a swift march into actual famine conditions—which would mean defeat in short order. Europe then must live on America's surplus. Your saving increases our available stocks just that much and actually feeds some person in the countries with which we are associated in our war against the Central Powers. Our surplus wheat has already been shipped to the allies. U. S. FOOD ADMINISTRATION Save for Victory Buy War Savings Certificates and Thrift Stamps issued by the Government. Thrift Stamps 25 cents. War Savings Stamps $4.12 These stamps are on sale here. We shall be glad to give you full information about them. Your bank, postoffice or grocers sell these Stamps. Ask about them. Ganahl Lumber Company Anaheim, Cal. W. S. S. Patriotism and Thrift It is not only a patriotic duty, but to your own financial interests as an American citizen to aid in the winning of this great war. Only with your help can our soldier boys preserve the safety of your home. The money paid for War-Savings Stamps is a loan to the United States Government; and will be paid in full plus 4 per cent interest, figured every three months. No amount is too small to be of material help. Every purchase, if only 25c, expedites our victory and freedom. War Savings Stamps for sale here. Your bank, postoffice or grocer sells these stamps. Wm H Houts Anaheim, California If You Were a Deadhead in this war, what right would you have to the blessings of the peace that will follow? Buy War-Savings Stamps of your Postman, Bank or Store. F. C. Edmiston, Anaheim, Cal. GOLD IN EUROPE When the moment comes for settling accounts, whatever trumps Germany hay hold, France is sure of holding the Ace of trumps—the greatest gold reserve of any country in Europe. The gold reserves, which every country has been busily accumulating, rank as follows: Millions of Francs. France ... 5,326 England ... 1,409 Italy ... 835 Russia ... 3,453 Rumania ... 493 Germany ... [3,005] Denmark ... 267 Spain ... 1,949 Holland ... 1,419 Sweden ... 286 Switzerland ... 349 Austria, Bulgaria and Turkey do not figure in the list, for the simple reason that since the war began these states have published no information regarding their financial status. VERBAL GLORY If the Turkish sultan has been at all subdued by the loss of political authority and overwhelming war reverses, an order recently issued to his troops in Mesopotamia shows 'no sign of it.' The order begins in this way: "The Finest Pearl of the Age and the esteemed Center of the Universe, at whose grand portals stand the camels of justice and mercy, and to whom the eyes of the kings and peoples in the West have been drawn, the rulers there finding an example had my way" is the evangelist's counsel regarding a group who embody the greatest menace to the country's progress in any direction. It is fortunate that Billy Sunday speaks at Washington within sight and sound of the capitol and it is to be hoped that his robust opinion may find lodgment beneath the dome—particularly in connection with legislation which may rise to deal with I. W. W. and its propaganda. INCREASE IN MARRIAGES California marriage rate for 1917 was 11.9 per 1000 population as against 11.5 for 1916, an increase of 1.4 according to figures compiled by Geo. D. L. sile, state registrar, and announc Saturday. The total number of marriages in the state was 36,283, a gain of 5,287, or 17.1 per cent over 1916 figures. This was the highest increase in the past 12 years and the 1917 record follows decreases in 1915 and 1916. The 36,287 marriages in 1917 represent a daily average of 94, or nearly four each hour or about one every 15 minutes. IRON ORE IN 1917 Superior district, which mined about 63,964,000 gross tons, and shipped 64,275,000 tons, these quantities representing a very slight increase and a decrease of 3.2 per cent, respectively, compared with 1916. The shipments of iron ore by water from the Lake Superior district, according to figures compiled by the Lake Superior Iron Ore association, amounted in 1917 to 62,498,901 gross tons. It thus appears that the iron mining industry in the Lake Superior district has been able to bear the strain of the war demand but not to duplicate the great record of ore shipments made by the district in 1916, which amounted to 64,734,198 gross tons. The slight falling off, it is understood, was due to less favorable weather for shipping early and late in the season of 1917 rather than to inability of the lake fleet to handle the ore mined. The South mined and shipped more than 8,100,000 tons of iron ore, the bulk of which was produced in the Birmingham district, Ala., but the iron mines of Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia contributed about 1,400,000 tons to the total. The Northeastern states—New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania—increased their production slightly as compared with 1916 and shipped to... At all subdued by the loss of political authority and overwhelming war reverses, an order recently issued to his troops in Mesopotamia shows no sign of it. The order begins in this way: "The Finest Pearl of the Age and the esteemed Center of the Universe, at whose grand portals stand the camels of justice and mercy, and to whom the eyes of the kings and peoples in the West have been drawn, the rulers there finding an example of political prowess and the classes a model of mercy and kindness; our Lord and Master the Sultan of the two Shores and the High King of the two Seas, the Crown of the Ages and the Pride of all countries, the greatest of all Khalifs, the Shadow of God on Earth, the successor of the Apostle, of the Lord of the Universe, the Victorious Conqueror Al-Ghari." After a lot more of this expansive language, the message starts. Think of sending such stuff over military wires. Well, East is East, and West is West. But in spite of Mr. Kipling, the twain may meet one of these days. The meeting will be in the approximate vicinity of Constantinople. And a lot of oriental nonsense will be swept back into some dim Asiatic hinterland, where it belongs. BILLY'S WAY Billy Sunday is attempting to evangelize Washington. The cynics will call it a hard job; and certainly some of the doctrines which he announced in his opening sermons at the capital will not be easy to carry into effect. For instance: "That eternal, infernal bunch of thugs, the I. W. W."—I would put them all before a firing squad if I The total number of marriages in the state was 36,283, a gain of 5,287, or 17.1 per cent over 1916 figures. This was the highest increase in the past 12 years and the 1917 record follows decreases in 1915 and 1916. The 36,287 marriages in 1917 represent a daily average of 94, or nearly four each hour or about every 15 minutes. IRON ORE IN 1917 The iron ore mined in the United States in 1917 amounted to about 75,324,000 gross tons, compared with 75,167,672 tons in 1916, an increase of 0.2 per cent. The figures for the two years are so nearly the same, however, that when the final returns are received from all the producers the actual quantity mined in 1917 may prove to have been less than that mined in 1916. The shipments from the mines in 1917 are estimated at 75,649,000 gross tons, valued at $236,178,000, compared with 77,870,553 tons, valued at $181,902,277 in 1916, a decrease in quantity of 2.9 per cent, but an increase in value of 29.8 per cent. The general average value of the ore per ton at the mines for the whole United States was therefore $3.12 in 1917, as compared with $2.34 in 1916. The stocks of iron ores at the mines apparently decreased from 10,876,352 gross tons in 1916 to 10,560,000 tons in 1917, or 2.9 per cent. To obtain these statistics preliminary figures received from producers of nearly 95 per cent of the normal output of iron ore were compiled under the direction of Ernest F. Burchard, and were supplemented by estimates covering the remainder of the output. About 85 per cent of the ore mined in 1917 came, as usual from the Lake The South mined and shipped more than 8,100,000 tons of iron ore, the bulk of which was produced in the Birmingham district, Ala., but the iron mines of Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia contributed about 1,400,000 tons to the total. The Northeastern states—New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, increased their production slightly as compared with 1916 and shipped to blast furnaces approximately 2,446,000 tons of ore. This quantity, however, represented a decrease of 4.1 per cent as compared with the shipments in 1916. Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming, the principal iron ore producing states in the west, are estimated to have mined and shipped approximately 666,000 tons of iron ore, compared with 717,660 tons in 1916, a decrease of 7.2 per cent. Other states, such as California, Connecticut, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Utah, and West Virginia, in which there are small iron mining operations, are estimated to have shipped about 144,000 tons of ore, compared with 134,002 tons in 1916, an increase of 7.5 per cent. The imports of iron ore for the 11 months ending Nov. 30, 1917 accorded to the department of commerce amounted to 913,500 gross tons, so that probably the imports for the whole year reached 988,500 tons, compared with 1,325,736 tons in 1916. MORE MANUFACTURERS UNDER U.S.LICENSE To prevent hoarding of concentrated and mixed feeding stuffs by speculators, the United States food administration has deemed it advisable 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 EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT— ORAL SURGERY—GLASSES FITTED SUITE 1 CENTRAL BLDG. PHONE SUNSET 337 Hours: Sunset Phones 10 to 12 Office 569-J 2 to 5 Res. 569-M Dr. John P. Brastad PHYSICIAN and SURGEON EYE, EAR, NOSE, THROAT, LUNGS SCIENTIFIC FITTING OF GLASSES Office Suites 3 and 4 ODD FELLOWS BLDG. Anaheim, Cal. to license manufacturers of, and dealers in commercial feeds for livestock, cattle and hogs, it was announced by the federal food commissioner for California. President Wilson has issued a proclamation placing the industry under license control and after February 15. The food administration declares that hoarding of stock feeds has been more or less prevalent since the beginning of the war, and has resulted in extraordinarily high prices during the period of scant production. It believes that licensing will also prevent the hoarding of hay, which has been practised in some sections of the country as a result of unHOTEL VALENCIA Modern in Every Respect Finest Hotel in Orange County. Accommodations Unsurpassed By any hotel in the Southland and prices reasonable. Corner Lemon and Center Sts - Anaheim, California Rates, $1.00 per night, up. Special Rates by the week or month. REDWOOD Green Houses AND DRY HOUSES Redwood does not have to be treated to give it durability in contact with the ground, neither does it swell or twist out of shape because the inside of the building is wet and the exterior dry—or vice versa. Redwood makes a "stay-tight joint therefore a leak proof glass roof. The most lasting and durable wood that can be used for benches, propagating baxes, lattice, cold you have that will stamps of heim, Cal. fict, which mined about less tons, and shipped these quantities represibly slight increase and a 22 per cent, respectively, in 1916. The shipments by water from the Lake district, according to figures of the Lake Superior Iron onion, amounted in 1917 to less tons. It thus appears mining industry in the district has been able to train of the war demand duplicate the great record made by the district, which amounted to 64,734,198. The slight falling off, it is was due to less favorable shipping early and late of 1917 rather than to the lake fleet to handle the mined and shipped more tons of iron ore, the which was produced in the district, Ala., but the iron georgia, Tennessee, North and Virginia contributed tens of thousands to the total. eastern states—New Jererk, and Pennsylvania, inproduction slightly as with 1916 and shipped to by the federal food commissioner, for California. President Wilson has issued a proclamation placing the industry under license control on and after February 15. The food administration declares that hoarding of stock feeds has been more or less prevalent since the beginning of the war, and has resulted in extraordinarily high prices during the period of scant production. It believes that licensing will also prevent the hoarding of hay, which has been practised in some sections of the country as a result of unusual demands for the army. The food administration hopes to stabilize the price of dairy and stock feeds. Without the license requirements it was powerless to prevent many evils which tended to encourage increased prices especially near the large centers of population, where dairymen depend almost entirely upon concentrated feeds for milk production. It was upon the advice of the leading men in the trade that the food administration asked for the authority granted by the president's proclamation, under power given him by the food control act of congress. Every importer, manufacturer, dealer, handler or storer of about 50 of the principal ingredients used extensively in making commercial mixed foods is included in the license requirements. This covers baled hay, shell and ear corn and many other important commodities which are only intended for use as feed or as ingredients in mixed feeds. The only exceptions are for millers manufacturing bran and dealers in coarse grains, who have already been placed under the food administration licenses. Failure to secure licenses by February 15 may be punished by a fine not in excess of $5,000—by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by both fine and imprisonment. Applications for license should be addressed to the United States Food Administration, License division, Washington, D. C., specifying the nature of the business to be licensed. Meetings of the associated chambers of commerce during this year promise to be well attended upon each and every occasion, because this is a political year and these public gatherings afford fine opportunity for glad handing. While candidates for county offices have not as yet made their formal announcements this early in the game, it is understood that many have their lightning rods up. AND DRY HOUSES Redwood does not have to be treated to give it durability in contact with the ground, neither does it swell or twist out of shape because the inside of the building is wet and the exterior dry—or vice versa. Redwood makes a "stay-tight joint therefore a leak proof glass roof. The most lasting and durable wood that can be used for benches, propagating baxes, lattice, cold frames and hot beds, etc. WE HAVE A COMPLETE STOCK GIBBS LUMBER Phone Pacific 201—Home 2664. East Broadway CATTLEMEN Your cattle brand must be registered with the Cattle Protection Board before February 20, 1918. Applications received after that date will be given only secondary consideration. Persons using unrecorded irons will be liable to arrest. State Cattle Protection Board UNDERWOOD BUILDING SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA In and for the County of Orange In the Matter of the Estate of Quirico Adot. Deceased. Order to Show Cause Why Order of Sale of Real Estate Should Not Be Made IT IS ORDERED BY THE COURT. That all persons interested in the estate of said deceased appear before the said Superior Court on Friday, the 8th day of February, 1918, at 10 o'clock A.M. of said day, at the Court Room of Department 1 of said Superior Court in the Court House in said County of Orange, State of California, to show cause why an order should not be granted to the Administrator of said estate to sell all of the real estate of said deceased as may be necessary. AND THAT a copy of this Order be published at least four successive weeks in the Anaheim Gazette, a newspaper printed and published in said County of Orange. That certain real property situate, lying, and being in the County of Orange, State of California, and described as follows: to-wit: Lots Fourteen (14) and Fifteen (15) of the Town of Richfield, according to a map thereof recorded in Book ANNOUNCEMENT We are now open in our new location at 111 East Center street, with a heavy line of new and second-hand furniture and household utilities, and solicit public patronage in buying and selling. We need more goods. So will absolutely pay the highest price for your used furniture. EXCHANGE New and Second Hand STORE F. G. MAUER & F. C. DYCKMAN Phone 568 111 East Center