anaheim-gazette 1918-02-21

RECOMMEND FIELD PEAS FOR WINTER FORAGE CROP Makes Excellent Feed for all Classes Of Stock Field peas are adapted to moderate temperatures and will withstand frost, but not severe freezing weather. They will also grow at high altitudes. Where the winters are cold they must be sown in spring under irrigation or on land that has previously been prepared so as to conserve the moisture. On the coast and in the interior valleys, fall sowing on well-drained land is recommended. The crop may be grown for hay, solling, silage, pasture or seed. It is palatable to all classes of stock in any of its forms. The soil should contain an abundance of lime and where this is not present naturally 1000 to 2000 pounds of burned lime or double this quantity of ground limestone per acre should be applied. There are about 100 varieties of field peas, differing in earliness, amount of herbage and the size and color of the flowers and pods. hTe seeds of some varieties are round and smooth while others are wrinkled and angular. In color they vary from light yellow to green, brown, black of speckled. Some of the best varieties are Colorado White, Black-eye Marrowfat, Arthur, Golden Vine, Prussian Blue. The weight of a bushel of peas varies from fifty-two to sixty-eight pounds, depending upon the variety and the quality of the seed. The seed will germinate well, even when several years old. In some regions the pea weevil is a serious pest. The larvae eat out a hole in the seed, reducing its food value and interfering with germination. To seed is hard in the pod to lessen the loss from shattering. The seed may be flailed or thrasher with an ordinary grain thrasher, or by a pea huller, of which there are several on the market. Trampling the seed out with horses or passing a concrete roller back and forward over the vines has also proved satisfactory. One ton of seed per acre would be considered a good yield. The straw has considerable food value and will be readily eaten by stock, particularly sheep. It should never be burned, as it will add considerable humus to the soil if ployed under. A ton to a ton and a half of straw per acre may be expected. SPINACH GROWING PAYS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Large Quantities Now Being Canned For Shipment Up to a few years ago the cultivation of spinach in California was confined to growing the crop for fresh vegetable market; it was planted for this purpose in only small areas, as the demand was easily satisfied. Within the past three years, spinach production has increased very rapidly and from present indications it would seem that its cultivation will be carried on much more extensively in the future. This condition is largely due to the demand for this crop for canning purposes. Spinach is well adapted to a large area in California and may be grown wherever the conditions are favorable for the production of vegetables. At present the largest spinach-producing areas are confined to teh districts near Los Angeles and San Francisco, and in certain sections of Sacramento and Santa Clara counties. 1 to 1½ inches, or quantity of soil of the soil, and year. It is generally plant from 10 to 20 to the acre, the extent with the germination and the distance between seeding in rows 15 to 15 pounds per acre. When planting on son, provided that weeds and of a saffron it will not pack wi may require no cure are, however, given from to three times spaced not closer in the rows, it will thin. The customary ing is by the using one row at the plants just before the soil. They create or lug bows hauled as soon as nery or market. Cut early in the winter as badly harvested during the crop is ready six weeks to threening, the exact time the season of the soil, and the plants received. The leading Prickly Winter, Savoy. The first is best adapted planting up to Ja. There has recently into California prickly Winter, grown in Japan. Good satisfaction grown Prickly Winter of those two years. Field peas may be broadcasted or drilled alone, or sown with a cereal crop, preferably oats or rye. Drilling insures more even and certain germination. On heavy soils sow to a depth of from two inches to as much as four inches on the lighter soils. A disk drill having a revolving cup type of food is to be preferred as less of the seed is crushed. Stop up the holes so as to plant in double rows, sixteen inches apart. Where cultivation is necessary for the conservation of moisture the rows should be placed at a greater distance. Fair success can be obtained by broadcasting on fallowed land or on land that has been previously in a hoed crop and disking or plowing under the seed lightly. The rate of seeding varies according to the method and locality where the crop is to be grown and whether it is to be sown alone or with a cereal. If alone, one and a half bushels is required for the small-seeded varieties to three bushels for the large-seeded ones. In humid regions one bushels of peas and two bushels of oats is the most satisfactory for the production of hay, while in dry regions two bushels of peas and one of oats have proved the most successful. For seed purposes the amount should be considerably less, namely one bushel of peas to twenty pounds of oats which are mixed before seeding. The best time to cut for hay is when the plants have the first pods well grown but not matured and the vines this will result in of speckled. Some of the best varieties are Colorado White, Black-eye Marrowfat, Arthur, Golden Vine, Prussian Blue. The weight of a bushel of peas varies from fifty-two to sixty-eight pounds, depending upon the variety and the quality of the seed. The seed will germinate well, even when several years old. In some regions the pea-weevil is a serious pest. The larvae eat out a hole in the seed, reducing its food value and interfering with germination. To destroy the weevil, place the seeds in an air-tight receptable (garbage can will do for small amounts) and treat with carbon bisulphide. Allow about three pounds of the bisulphide for 1000 cubic feet of space. Place the liquid in pans on the top of the seed and it will volatilize, the gas penetrating downward as it is heavier than air. Leave for about twenty-four hours and spread the seed out or admit plenty of fresh aid. Be careful with fire. Spinach is well adapted to a large area in California and may be grown wherever the conditions are favorable for the production of vegetables. At present the largest spinach-producing areas are confined to ten districts near Los Angeles and San Francisco, and in certain sections of Sacramento and Santa Clara counties. The cost of production varies considerably and is largely dependent upon the area planted, the character of the soil, and the season of the year. Under normal conditions, when growing spinach in large tracts, the cost varies from $25.00 to $35.00 per acre, exclusive of land values or fertilizers. The yield per acre varies from three to five tons, with an average production of four tons. When growing this crop under intensive methods, it is possible to get as high as six tons per acre. When selling to the cannery the customary price is $25 per ton delivered to the cannery. On the fresh market, the grower will usually receive from three cents to five cents per pound, unless the demand is over-supplied, which condition commonly exists. Soil—Spinach is best adapted to a rich light loam and is not a satisfactory crop to grow on soils of poor quality or those which will not retain moisture well. As this is a shallow-rooted crop, the ideal soil need not be as deep as would be desired for such vegetables as melons, tomatoes, etc. Moisture—Spinach requires a large amount of soil and atmospheric moisture in order that maximum yields may be obtained. The soil should be continually moist to one inch from the surface. The plants will stand, without serious injury, an over-supply of moisture better than an insufficient amount. Climate—The climatic requirements of this crop are very exacting. The plants will stand, without injury, a relatively low degree of temperature, but are seriously injured by heat. At Davis during the winter of 1916 the plants stood, with apparently no injury, a temperature of 20 degrees Fahrenheit. It is very important that before it is seeded the soil be in as fine a condition as possible; many of the best growers spend considerable time and effort in the preparation of the soil. The soil should be moist within its current condition will be carried out much more extensively in the future. This condition is largely due to the demand for this crop for canning purposes. Spinach is well adapted to a large area in California and may be grown wherever the conditions are favorable for the production of vegetables. At present the largest spinach-producing areas are confined to ten districts near Los Angeles and San Francisco, and in certain sections of Sacramento and Santa Clara counties. The cost of production varies considerably and is largely dependent upon the area planted, the character of the soil, and the season of the year. Under normal conditions, when growing spinach in large tracts, the cost varies from $25.00 to $35.00 per acre, exclusive of land values or fertilizers. The yield per acre varies from three to five tons, with an average production of four tons. When growing this crop under intensive methods, it is possible to get as high as six tons per acre. When selling to the cannery the customary price is $25 per ton delivered to the cannery. On the fresh market, the grower will usually receive from three cents to five cents per pound, unless the demand is over-supplied, which condition commonly exists. Soil—Spinach is best adapted to a rich light loam and is not a satisfactory crop to grow on soils of poor quality or those which will not retain moisture well. As this is a shallow-rooted crop, the ideal soil need not be as deep as would be desired for such vegetables as melons, tomatoes, etc. Moisture—Spinach requires a large amount of soil and atmospheric moisture in order that maximum yields may be obtained. The soil should be continually moist to one inch from the surface. The plants will stand, without serious injury, an over-supply of moisture better than an insufficient amount. Climate—The climatic requirements of this crop are very exacting. The plants will stand, without injury, a relatively low degree of temperature, but are seriously injured by heat. At Davis during the winter of 1916 the plants stood, with apparently no injury, a temperature of 20 degrees Fahrenheit. It is very important that before it is seeded the soil be in as fine a condition as possible; many of the best growers spend considerable time and effort in the preparation of the soil. The soil should be moist within its current condition will be carried out much more extensively in the future. This condition is largely due to the demand for this crop for canning purposes. Spinach is well adapted to a large area in California and may be grown wherever the conditions are favorable for the production of vegetables. At present the largest spinach-producing areas are confined to ten districts near Los Angeles and San Francisco, and in certain sections of Sacramento and Santa Clara counties. The cost of production varies considerably and is largely dependent upon the area planted, the character of the soil, and the season of the year. Under normal conditions, when growing spinach in large tracts, the cost varies from $25.00 to $35.00 per acre, exclusive of land values or fertilizers. The yield per acre varies from three to five tons, with an average production of four tons. When growing this crop under intensive methods, it is possible to get as high as six tons per acre. News from this shows that counters ful prosperous Everywhere there gratitude to them Other countries dependencies indeed it prudely European garris ing situation in permitted the wail call practically troops from these elsewhere. The Filipinos their desire to sell While the P last spring passes the governor gen entire male popup on the call of th no such action it is easily pored dots of thousands soldiers to serve world. As if beginning a full division ficcered by Amend have put th organized through during the last to authorize recently passed congress. It is believed vision in our make for ever The best time to cut for hay is when the plants have the first pods well grown but not matured and the vines still blossoming. This will result in the largest amount of protein and the highest yield. When grown for hay it is nearly always advantageous to sow the peas with oats or rye. This has a tendency to maintain the vines erect and will make mowing and curing easier. A distinct advantage is to have an attachment to the mower known as a pea harvester which consists of guards which lift up the peas and permits the cutter bar free passage. It costs from $12 to $15. Ten tons or more of green fodder or about three tons of hay per acre may be expected on good land. Sheep, particularly lambs, will increase in weight rapidly if allowed to pasture the crop when mature. A good crop of peas will fatten from ten to fifteen lambs per acre, the lambs gaining about eight pounds per month. From seventy to ninety days will place them in excellent market condition. On small farms movable fences are a distinct advantage and reduce waste in feeding. The crop may also be "hogged off" in a similar manner and an excellent quality of bacon produced. Wherever corn is desirable in the animal economy, peas will be found an excellent substitute. Silage may also be made from the green vines by stacking them or putting them into the silo. It may be fed all classes of stock. The mature crop should be harvested before the plants will stand, without injury, a relatively low degree of temperature, but are seriously injured by heat. At Davis during the winter of 1916 the plants stood, with apparently no injury, a temperature of 20 degrees Fahrenheit. It is very important that before it is seeded the soil be in as fine a condition as possible; many of the best growers spend considerable time and effort in the preparation of the soil. The soil should be moist within one-half inch of the surface at the time of seeding. The planting season continues from September to March, inclusive, in the interior of the state, but in many of the coast sections, planting may be done throughout the year. Planting early in the fall and late in the spring should be avoided, since the plants will not make a satisfactory growth during the weather. Occasionally seed which is planted in September in teh interior will not grow satisfactory and should hot weather appear when the plants are young they are likely to be killed. In the vicinity of Sacramento, spinach during the winter. When seeding may be safely planted at all times fore the rains have started, the field should be thoroughly irrigated just previous to planting. There are several methods for planting, the choice of which depends largely upon the area. The seeding may be done on raised beds or drilled in rows, 12 to 18 inches apart, spacing the seed two inches apart. In planting large areas, and especially when it is difficult to secure hand labor, the four-row sugar beet drill may be used. This will space the rows from 16 to 18 inches apart, and cultivation may be done with horse-drawn implements. The depth of planting varies from ANAHEIM GAZETTE 1 to 1½ inches, depending upon the quantity of soil moisture, character of the soil, and the season of the year. It is generally customery to plant from 10 to 15 pounds of seed to the acre, the exact amount varying with the germination test of the seed and the distance between rows. When seeding in rows 15 inches apart, plant 15 pounds per acre. When planting during the rainy season, provided the soil is free from weeds and of a sandy nature, so that it will not pack when wet, this crop may require no cultivation. The fields are, however, generally cultivated from to three times; if the plants are spaced not closer than two inches in the rows, it will not be necessary to thin. The customary method of harvesting is by the use of push hoes, cutting one row at a time and cutting the plants just below the surface of the soil. They are then put into crates or lug boxes and should be hauled as soon as possible to the cannery or market. The plants which are cut early in the morning will not wither as badly as those which are harvested during the midday. The crop is ready to harvest within six weeks to three months after planting, the exact time depending upon the season of the year, the character of the soil, and the water which the plants received. The leading varieties are the Prickly Winter, Bloomsdale, and Savoy. The first variety mentioned is best adapted to fall and winter planting up to January. There has recently been introduced into California a variety known as Prickly Winter, which was formerly grown in Japan. This not giving as good satisfaction as the American-grown Prickly Winter. As the seeds of these two varieties are apparently assistant officer in charge of the aviation field at Dallas, Texas, and has the rank of first lieutenant. Lieut. Wotton has already had war service as an ambulance driver in France. He returned with a cross of honor for special, distinctive service. After the United States entered the war, he decided to go into the aviation service. He graduated from the aviation school at San Diego, and was sent to Dallas, Texas, where there was a field and filers, but no flying for the reason that there were no machines ready for the work. Lieut. Wotton jumped into the job and within a week had five machines assembled and up in the air. For his efficiency, he received high commendation. Since he arrived at Dallas in November, Lieut. Wotton has had at times as many as 150 cadets under his instruction. His services have been recognized as particularly valuable for the reason that he has a natural sense of balance that his superior officers have found to be particularly valuable in trying out new machines. Lieut. Wotton could take a machine into the air and when he came back with it he knew whether or not it was perfectly balanced and he knew what ought to be done to it to make it true. His letter received a few days ago by his parents states that he is preparing to take examinations soon for his captaincy. ALL IS READY FOR BIG ORANGE SHOW Golden Opening of Famous Exposition Wednesday Night Citrus fruit growers of California are rapidly finishing the construction of their golden spectacle, the National Orange Show to be held at San Paso meeting at the city council chambers Tuesday afternoon, voted unanimously to build a modern packing house before the opening of the next campaign. A quorum was not present and the action was not official. A committee of two growers, E. C. Martin of Santa Ana and W. J. Saunby of Tustin, were appointed to act with the directors in investigations and to report with recommendations at a meeting to be held two weeks from Tuesday at 1:30 at the same place. The character, size and location of the plant will be in the hands of the committee for selection, with approval of the growers. Every effort will be made to have a quorum present at the next meeting so that official action may be taken. The Santa Fe has offered to lease a site adjoining the Taylor warehouse on East Fourth for the period of ten years at $75 per year, the company paying the tax on the land. WANTS $1000 AN INCH FOR RAIN Five thousand dollars for three inches of rain every 15 days. This is the offer that was made to Charles Hatfield, the "rainmaker," by ranchers of the Chino district. The ranchers telegraphed to Hatfield, who is in Taft, Cal., stating that they would pay him $5000 if he would come to Chino and produce three inches of rain between February 15 and March 1, another three inches between March 1 and March 15 and another three inches in April. Hatfield replied that he would contract to product two inches free of cost, provided the ranchers agreed to pay him $1000 for every inch produced after that. Rain is needed in the Chino district to soften the ground for the The leading varieties are the Prickly Winter, Bloomsdale, and Savoy. The first variety mentioned is best adapted to fall and winter planting up to January. There has recently been introduced into California a variety known as Prickly Winter, which was formerly grown in Japan. This not giving as good satisfaction as the American-grown Prickly Winter. As the seeds of these two varieties are apparently identical, one should be very careful that American Prickly is secured. The Bloomsdale and Savoy varieties are used for spring planting, as they do not stand the cold as well as the Prickly Winter, but will make a much better growth during the warm weather. PEACE AND PROSPERITY IN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Little Brown Brothers Want to Fight For Their Uncle Samuel News from the Philippine Islands shows that country to be in a peaceful, prosperous and contented state. Everywhere there is loyalty and gratitude to the United States. Other countries with possessions and dependencies in the Orient have not deemed it prudent to reduce their European garrisons, but the gratifying situation in the Philippines has permitted the war department to recall practically all the American troops from the islands for service elsewhere. The Filipinos are enthusiastic in their desire to serve the country. While the Philippine legislature last spring passed a law empowering the governor general to muster in the entire male population of the islands on the call of the president for troops no such action is at all necessary, as it is easily possible to obtain hundreds of thousands of volunteers as soldiers to serve anywhere in the world. As beginning, the islands offered a full division of Filipino troops, officered by Americans and Filipinos, and have put the provisional division organized through intensive training during the last six months. A bill to authorize the acceptance was recently passed by both houses of congress. It is believed that the Filipino division in our national army will make for everlasting friendship and ing to take examinations soon for his captaincy. ALL IS READY FOR BIG ORANGE SHOW Golden Opening of Famous Exposition Wednesday Night Citrus fruit growers of California are rapidly finishing the construction of their golden spectacle, the National Orange Show to be held at San Bernardino February 20 to 28. The exposition will equal in splendor any of the previous Orange Shows, and information from many cities to the officials indicates that equally as large throngs will attend the show. Preparations have been made to handle 100,000 people, many of them easterners, for the Orange Show has been given wide publicity throughout the east during the past eight weeks. Citrus fruits have been assembled from most of the important districts from Imperial county to Tulare county. Many fanciful and unique designs have been constructed from citrus fruits to add to the attractiveness of the show. The interest of Southern California women centers in the National Food Administration's demonstration of the making of war-time foods. This big department will continue throughout the Exposition, and a corps of lecturers will be here representing the state and federal food controllers. NEW PACKING HOUSE Growers identified with the Santa Ana Valley Walnut Growers' association, and in attendance at the annual NOTICE OF TAKING UP ESTRAY ANIMAL Notice is hereby given that I, the undersigned, Chas. Luther, of Buena Park, Orange County, California, on the 20th day of January, 1918, took up a certain estray Jersey cow, of the age of about twelve years, brindle in color, dehorned, and having tag in right ear marked, "Dr. O. J. Osborne No. 61." That said cow has no marks or brands other than hereinbefore specified. That said cow is probably worth the sum of $25.00. That said cow was found by me, and is now confined by me, on my ranch located about two and one half miles South-west of Buena Park, Orange County, California. That my Post Office address is Buena Park, California, R. F. D. No. 1, Box 113. That on the 16th of March, 1918, I will deliver said cow to the Constable of Buena Park Township, Orange County, California to be sold. Dated February 11, 1918. (2-14-4t) CHAS. LUTHER As at beginning, the islands offered a full division of Filipino troops, officered by Americans and Filipinos, and have put the provisional division organized through intensive training during the last six months. A bill to authorize the acceptance was recently passed by both houses of congress. It is believed that the Filipino division in our national army will make for everlasting friendship and mutual support between the two peoples. CHIEF WHITECLOUD Joseph W. Whitecloud, a Sioux chief, has been to Washington getting government consent to recruit soldiers from his Montana reservation. Joseph fought under Custer, Miles and Hooker, and is said to be the only Indian survivor of the famous Little Big Horn fight. He wants to go to France himself, and is sore because the war department won't let him. To be sure, he's 79 years old, and is burdened a bit by several bullets that he carries in various parts of his anatomy, and only has one eye left and can't see much out of that. But still he wants to fight. "My blood gets up," he says, "when I think of how the kaiser planned this awful war, and of the barbarous way the Germans have fought." The old chief, you see, is civilized. So are his people. There's culture, but no kultur, on his reservation. CAPTAIN OF AVIATORS Tom Wotton, graduate of Santa Ana high school, son of Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Wotton of South Pasadena, has been recommended for a captaincy in aviation. At the present time he is NATIONAL Orange Show California's Biggest Mid-Winter Event At San Bernardino February 20 to 28 GATES OPEN 7:30 P.M. 20th A GORGEOUS SPECTACLE PORTRAYING THE SPLENDOR AND RICHES OF THE CITRUS FRUIT INDUSTRY. MILLION ORANGES IN A BEAUTIFUL WONDERLAND GARDEN OF TREES AND FLOWERS UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT'S FOOD CONSERVATION DEMONSTRATION AUTOMOBILE SHOW INDUSTRIAL SHOW MIDWAY OF ROLLICKING FUN SEVEN BANDS LAVISH ENTERTAINMENT EXCURSION RATE ON RAILROADS UNIFLOW PUMPS Will Increase Your Profits HEED YOUR COUNTRY'S CALL for LARGER and BETTER CROPS. Insure your crop against drought. Have plenty of irrigating water independent of the rains. Don't delay—write or call now for information on the WILSON UNIFLOW DEEP WELL PUMPS. Submit your pumping problems to us. Smith-Booth-Usher Co. The Pump and Engine House of the Pacific Coast Los Angeles DEALERS: Write for Unoccupied Territory The Best Meats of All Kinds always in stock City Cash Market Schneider Bros., Props. 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GANAHL LUMBER COMPANY Anaheim, Cal CERTIFICATE OF COPARTNERSHIP DOING BUSINESS UNDER A FICTITIOUS NAME KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: THAT the undersigned, Germanicus McClellan Simpson and George Arnold Waterman are coportners transacting business in the State of California, under a fictitious name, or a designation not showing the names of the persons interested as partners in such business; that the name under which said persons are transacting such business is Simpson and Waterman, and that their place of business is No. 116 West Center Street in the City of Anaheim, Orange County, California. That the full names and places of residence of all members of such partnership are respectively as follows: Germanicus McClellan Simpson, whose place of residence is No. 431 NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF HIGHWAY Notice is hereby given to all freeholders in Fullerton road district that the hearing of the petition of H. P. Tobin et al, filed on the 6th day of February, 1918, to vacate, discontinue, abandon and abolish a certain highway (or certain highway), as the case may be) in Fullerton Road District, In Orange County, California, has been set for Wednesday, the 6th day of March, 1918, at 10 o'clock a.m., at the room of the Board of Supervisors in the Court House at Santa Ana, California. Said road (or roads, as the case may be) is described as follows: A portion of certain public streets in the town of Richfield located in said Fullerton Road District, County of Orange, State of California, described as follows, to wit: All that portion of Depot Street lying north of the north line of Cherry Street, also all that portion of Spruce Street lying east of the east line of a 20 foot alley adjacent to Lot 93; also all that portion of Lincoln Street lying north of the north line of Cherry Street; also all that certain 52½ foot street shown on "marginal maps," all of which is shown on Tract 67 as per map recorded in Miscellaneous Maps, Book 10, page 9, Records Of Or- acting business in the State of California, under a fictitious name, or a designation not showing the names of the persons interested as partners in such business; that the name under which said persons are transacting such business is Simpson and Waterman, and that their place of business is No. 116 West Center Street in the City of Anaheim, Orange County, California. That the full names and places of residence of all members of such partnership are respectively as follows: Germanicus McClellan Simpson, whose place of residence is No. 431 South East Street in the City of Anaheim, Orange County, California; and George Arnold Waterman, whose place of residence is No. 949 South Los Angeles Street in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California. IN WITNESS WHEREOF we have hereunto set our hands this 8th day of January, 1918. GERMANICUS M. SIMPSON, GEORGE ARNOLD WATERMAN, STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) County of Orange ) On this 8th day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eighteen, before me, Homer G. Ames, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, residing therein, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared Germanicus McClellan Simpson and George Arnold Waterman, known to me to be the persons described in, and whose names are subscribed to the annexed instrument, and they acknowledged to me that they executed the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, the day and year in this certificate first above written. (Notarial Seal) HOMER G. AMES, Notary Public in and for said Orange County, California. Fumigators of citrus orchards are closing the season feeling that most satisfactory results have been seen because of favorable weather conditions. The Riverside Mutual Fire Insurance company expects to increase its insurance amongst farmers this year at least 300 per cent. A. E. Cox is president and C. P. Carl, secretary and manager. J. M. Davidson of Arlington has been made president of the Poultry Producers' association of Southern California. This association is now capitalized at $100,000.