anaheim-gazette 1918-03-28

A vote for the Citizen GUARANTEE Consideration of Regard for the p No alignment wi In short, a citizen WALT GROWER THINKS FRUIT PRICES TOO HIGH CUSTOMERS GIVE UP THE HABIT OF EATING ORANGES WHEN PRICE IS PROHIBITIVE MUST LOOK TO THE FUTURE AS WELL AS THE PRESENT YEAR'S MARKET It isn't often that you hear an orange grower or a beet grower or a wheat grower or any other kind of a grower complaining about the prices of his products being too high. But at least one citrus fruit grower, Robert M. Simon, thinks the fruit prices for oranges and lemons are too high—not only too high from the consumer's point of view, but also too high for and several million of dollars spent for advertising have been able to accomplish in the way of increasing the consumption of oranges and lemons. The general and ultimate result is that the grower doesn't profit in the long run from extraordinary high prices." Continuing, Mr. Simmon said that he was glad to see the prices high this season for one reason, and that was because in many of the fruit growing sections of Southern California the growers certainly need all they can get for their fruit, as they have had several mighty lean years. "And do you know that the longer I live here in Orange county the more firmly I am convinced that it is the very garden spot of the world. The very worst years for the citrus fruit industry, as a whole, in California are the very best years for Orange county, for we always escape the worst of the freeze or the worst of the wind or the worst of whatever it is that curtails the crop and lowers its quality, and of course in such years of damage prices are always high. Thus with our fruit crop larger in quantity and better in quality than the average by the federal government other streams to pay and conserve the ful purposes. The water condition is composed of Riverside, San Benito counties. Concrete Ships: C. F. Massey, F. Massey Company in Newport Beach over the ground stability of putting building yard the sandspit and to be very favorable situation, and a conference with tors of his company municate with t pany is the large cement products backed by West large capitalists. Kellogg Bills Re Wednesday af supervisors reject totaling over $11 Clay Kellogg for WELL AS THE PRESENT YEAR'S MARKET It isn't often that you hear an orange grower or a beet grower or a wheat grower or any other kind of a grower complaining about the prices of his products being too high. But at least one citrus fruit grower, Robert M. Simon, thinks the fruit prices for oranges and lemons are too high—not only too high from the consumer's point of view, but also too high for the grower's interest. "You see" said Mr. Simon, "we citrus fruit growers are not in the business for this year only, but for future years. We have been spending a great deal of money for advertising for the past several years creating a demand for our products and our advertising has been successful—we have got results. The consumption of citrus fruits has steadily increased. Now don't you see how largely the results of our careful work and large expenditure may be dissipated by extremely high prices for oranges and lemons? "Eating fruit is largely a habit with most people—although it ought to be regarded as an absolutely necessary article of diet—but it is actually a matter of habit and opportunity, regarded by most people in the light of a luxury. When fruit is plentiful and prices low and the advertisements are attractive people buy it and eat it—they 'get the habit,' as Huff used to say in his ads. But look what happens when prices go kiting skyward, as they have this season. We get an awful lot of money for our fruit, but in the retail markets fruit is scarce and prices are high and a single season of such conditions will do more to get people out of the habit of eating frout than several years firmly I am convinced that it is the very garden spot of the world. The very worst years for the citrus fruit industry, as a whole, in California are the very best years for Orange county; for we always escape the worst of the freeze or the worst of the wind or the worst of whatever it is that curtails the crop and lowers its quality, and of course in such years of damage prices are always high. Thus with our fruit crop larger in quantity and better in quality than the average and prices way above normal we make more money in lean years than in fat years. "My groves are just coming into bearing now, but while with me the fruit business so far has been all outgo and no income, I am thoroughly satisfied with my investments. I am sure they will in the future pay me good interest in money, as they have in the past paid me splendid dividends in health and pleasure." ORANGE COUNTY NOTES Conserving Storm Water: The water conservation association now has six men busily at work spreading storm water on the debris cone at the mouth of the Santa Ana river. The recent heavy rains washed out practically all of the temporary dams and these are being replaced as fast as possible. The fact that these dams wash out at every rain storm of any consequence shows the necessity for more permanent construction so that it would not be necessary to replace these dams following each rain storm. The construction of these dams is the kind of work that is provided for in the Newlands river regulation amendment and should be undertaken. P. E. Must Pay Judge Thomas a decision giving to Able Raphael Hanson station between Santa Raphael sued for he had been daunted storm waters in The rancher ANAHEIM GAZETTE The Citizen Ticket is like a vote This Ticket GARANTEES ABSOLUTION reion of your opinion. for the people's will. ent with special interest or facti citizen's rule for the Citizens of WALTER AMSTUTZ Propose WALTER AMSTUTZ Propose FRED A. BACKS, Jr. Indorse GEORGE E. DUTTON Propose by the federal government on this and other streams to prevent flood damage and conserve the storm water for useful purposes. The water conservation association is composed of representatives from Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties. Concrete Ships: C. F. Massey, representing the C. F. Massey Company of Chicago, was in Newport Beach Tuesday looking over the ground in regard to the feasibility of putting in a concrete ship building yard there. After going over the sandpit and the bay, he seemed to be very favorably impressed with the situation, and stated that after a conference with the board of directors of his company, he would communicate with that city. This company is the largest manufacturers of cement products in the world and is backed by Westinghouse and other large capitalists. Kellogg Bills Rejected: Wednesday afternoon the board of supervisors rejected payment of bills totaling over $1600 presented by H. Clay Kellogg for extra work done by roadbed of the P. E. shut off the natural drainage of the country, and caused the water to back up upon Raphael's land. He lost 1200 chickens, as well as his crops. The defense of the P. E. was that the damage done by the floods of January, 1916, was to be attributed to "an act of God," for which the P. E. could not be held accountable. The plaintiff, however, declared that the P. E. had recognized that there was a natural waterway in that place, but had put its culvert at such a place and in such a way that it failed to carry the water. Leonard Evans of Anaheim was attorney for the plaintiff and R. C. Goertner of Los Angeles and Scarborough & Forgy appeared for the defendant. NEW ORDER RELATIVE TO UNCLE SAM'S UNIFORM Severe Penalty Meted to Any Unauthorized Person Wearing It Editor Gazette:—There have been many discussions and inquiries regarding the wearing of uniform or parts thereof by civilians. Below are bluejacket white hats are very prominent by their numbers: These things are being more strictly investigated now, and all officers and men authorized to wear the uniforms are under orders to report all violation of this law. Many stores are also selling these goods and advising their customers that they can wear them. These stores are also violating this law, and reports are being made daily that will probably bring some unsuspecting offenders into the courts. I am sending this letter to all editors with the plea that they put this information into their columns, both as a protection to those who are authorized to wear the uniforms and to those who are violating the law. Respectfully, CHAS. H. HARRIS, Ensign, U. S. N., Retired. Recruiting Officer. SEWAGE WATER TABOOED ON VEGETABLES State Board of Health Sends Out a Letter of Caution Saturday morning the board of sup the situation, and stated that after a conference with the board of directors of his company, he would communicate with that city. This company is the largest manufacturers of cement products in the world and is backed by Westinghouse and other large capitalists. Kellogg Bills Rejected:— Wednesday afternoon the board of supervisors rejected payment of bills totaling over $1600 presented by H. Clay Kellogg for extra work done by him on the Sulphur Slide job, completed last September. These bills have been hanging fire for several months. The demands were filed, but were held up by the board. County Surveyor McBride refused to O. K. them. Not until Wednesday were they brought up for a final threshing out. After taking the statements of McBride and Kellogg, after examining the plans and specifications and the contract, District Attorney West advised the board that the charges did not come within the plans and specifications and contract, and accordingly the demands were rejected. Kellogg contended that in every instance the demand was a proper charge under his understanding of the agreements he had with the county officials. It is possible that the controversy will yet be taken to the courts. P. E. Must Pay Damages:— Judge Thomas Wednesday rendered a decision giving judgment of $1580 to Able Raphael, owner of a ranch at Hanson station on the Pacific Electric between Santa Ana and Los Angeles. Raphael sued for $1909, alleging that he had been damaged that amount by storm waters in January, 1916. The rancher declared that the high Angeles and Scarborough & Fargo up appeared for the defendant. Editor Gazette:—There have been many discussions and inquiries regarding the wearing of uniform or parts thereof by civilians. Below are some extracts from the laws governing that matter and it is requested that you give publicity to this in your columns. Section 125 of the National Defense Act, approved by Congress June 3, 1916, reads in part as follows: "Sec. 12. Protection of the uniform. It shall be unlawful for any person not an officer or enlisted man of the United States Army, Navy or Marine Corps, to wear the duly prescribed uniform of the United States Army, Navy or Marine Corps, or any distinctive part of such uniform, or a uniform any part of which is similar to a distinctive part of the duly prescribed uniform of the United States Army, Navy or Marine Corps. "Any person who offends against the provisions of this section shall, on conviction, be punished by a fine not exceeding $300, or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment." Any person violating this law comes under the jurisdiction of the Federal courts. Many people are wearing parts of regulation uniforms. Girls with regulation or very similar bluejacket jumpers and boys with regulation Saturday morning the board of supervisors received a letter sent by the state board of health to all cities and counties in the state. In that letter caution is given against allowing the use of sewage in the irrigation of any vegetables, berries, low growing fruits or green corn intended for human consumption. Sewage can be used to irrigate crops that are to be harvested dry, such as beans, grains and alfalfa, when intended for stock feed, provided that dairy cows not be fed upon alfalfa. It may also be used in irrigating fruit and nut trees. It is urged that all plans for construction work of any kind involving sewage disposal shall first be submitted to the state board of health before it is undertaken. In Orange county the problem is one that involves both city and county territory, much of the sewage originating in cities being disposed of upon county territory. SLATED FOR CAMP The exemption board of Orange county, District No. 2 has picked the 15 men to fill the quota called for by the Provost Marshal General's office to be entrained for Camp Lewis, American Lake, Washington, during the five day period beginning March 29. vote for yourself. LUTELY: or faction. ens of Anaheim. Proposed Proposed Indorsed Proposed Citizens of Anaheim The men are notified to appear at Fullerton on March 28, for instruction. Three alternates are called to be there and ready to go in case any of the 15 fail to put in an appearance. The men called are as follows: E. L. Chandler, Placentia. Roland Thompson, Placentia. P. N. Tryk, Fullerton. Morris W. Martinet, Jr., Anaheim. F. A. Wilke, Anaheim. W. N. Hambleton, Brea. J. S. King, Anaheim. Jesus Rodriguez, Newberry Park. L. M. Patterson, Seal Beach. Wm. F. Kennedy, Anaheim. T. H. DeWitt, Yorba Linda. O. J. Kutzner, Santa Ana, R. D. Wm. Glece, Lodi. Myers Sala, Fullerton. O. P. Healton, Anaheim. The alternates are as follows: Louis Lae, Fullerton. F. A. Collett, Los Alamitos. Robt. P. Graham, Huntington Beh. Hall to make a tour of the country in the interests of the Third liberty loan was introduced in the city council of Philadelphia last week. It was unanimously adopted by the council and referred to the finance committee to make arrangements for the grand tour of the bell. It is planned to have the bell keep pace with Secretary McAdoo in his Liberty loan tour and to be exhibited even if for only a few hours in every large city of the United States. FILM STARS TO SELL LIBERTY BONDS Secretary McAdoo, in a telegram received a few days ago, appointed Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin and William Hart, the big four in the movie world, as a special committee to sell the Third Liberty loan bonds. The three first named stars have been instructed to report in Washington April 1st where a reception is to be arranged in their honor, after which they will proceed to the South, Middle West and Eastern divisions, each of them taking charge of one of these large sections of the country. TRUSTEE COOK WINS IN A DAMAGE SUIT Mexican Falls to Collect $50,000 For Broken Leg In an action brought in superior court by Daniel Rios of Santa Ana against John Cook, city trustee of Anaheim Judge Thomas rendered a decision Thursday in favor of Cook. Rios was suing Cook for $50,000 damages for a broken leg received in an auto collision. Rios was riding in an automobile with Ellas Rios, on October 29, 1917, when his machine collided with a machine driven by John Cook. Daniel Rios had one leg broken above the angle. Rios and the three boys who were with him testified that their machine was on the right side of the street and that Cook's machine, approaching them, swerved over and struck them. Cook and William Price who was with Cook, testified that Cook was as far over to his right as he dared get. Elwell Hacklander and Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Miller, who came after the accident, said that the tracks showed that Cook was on his side of the highway. Earle & McLaughlin of Los Angeles were attorneys for Rios and H. C. Head appeared for Cook. LIBERTY BELL TO GO ON TOUR A resolution authorizing the removal of Liberty Bell from Independence Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin and William Hart, the big four in the movie world, as a special committee to sell the Third Liberty loan bonds. The three first named stars have been instructed to report in Washington April 1st where a reception is to be arranged in their honor, after which they will proceed to the South, Middle West and Eastern divisions, each of them taking charge of one of these large sections of the country and spending the entire time of the Liberty loan drive in selling bonds. Mr. Hart will have charge of the Pacific coast division. Secretary McAdoo plans for these stars to strike the anvil at the capitol and let the sparks fly all over the country. The big four have wired their approval and acceptance of the plan and will be at the capitol for the celebration. GUILTY OF TRIGONOMETRY According to the Riverside Press this happened in an Orange county court: "Officer," said the judge, "what is this here prisoner charged with?" "Bigotry, your honor," said the officer. "He's got three wives." The judge gave a sneering laugh. "Officer," he said, "what's the use of night school, business colleges, correspondence trainin,' and eddication in general? Please remember, in future cases of this kind, that a man what has married three wives ain't guilty of bigotry, but of trigonometry. Call the fust witness." Mrs. E. H. Adams and daughter, Pauline, visited in Los Angeles Saturday.