anaheim-gazette 1919-01-02

THE GERMAN MENAGE Mr. A. Mitchell Palmer, Alien Property Custodian, operating under the Act of Congress approved October 6, 1917, and known as the "Trading With the Enemy Act" has seized large amounts of German property in the United States, and thus prevented Germany from securing assistance in her prosecution of the war just closed. Now that the war is over, Mr. Palmer has revealed to the public some of the reasons of the Act of Congress, and some of the dangers the United States was continually facing, industrially and economically. He defended the sequestration and sale of German property on the ground that it rendered Germany powerless to "continue the war after the war," and removed a grave menace to the future industrial growth of the United States. Mr. Palmer said among other things: "Whatever accounting is to be made when the war is over for enemy property taken here during the war, so far as that accounting affects investment in American industry, must be for the money value thereof and not for the thing itself. "Without attempting to prophesy what may be done with the proceeds, for this must remain to be settled by the treaty of peace, it is safe to say that the business which the Germans built up in America will be forever lost to them. No other course is compatible with the safety of American institutions." "No other course will make the American field of industry and commerce 'safe for democracy,' for the German autocracy was quite as apparent in its economic exploitation of the world as in its governmental and military to prosecute a war after the war." All this is a confession that Germany for at least five years before the war, took advantage of the low Tariff on the statute books, and dumped her products into the American markets; and that this seizure and sequestration of German property in the United States was necessary to protect the United States against the German industrial menace. Mr. Palmer says in so many words that the old conditions must not be allowed to prevail. In other words, some kind of Protection must be invoked. In this we agree with Mr. Palmer. PATH OF THE STARS AND STRIPES Following is a schedule of important "first appearances" of the American flag: 1777—June 14—Created by The Continental Congress, in these terms: "Resolved, That the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation." 1777—July 4—First thrown to the breeze on a vessel of war, "the Ranger," by John Paul Jones, at Portsmouth. 1777—Aug. 3—First fired upon, on land at Fort Schuyler. 1777—Sept. 4—First carried into action at sea by John Paul Jones. 1778—Feb. 14—First official salute received by a foreign country, France. 1783—First displayed in an English port, by the schooner Bedford, of Massachusetts. 1790—First carried around the world by American ship Columbia. 1824—First carried through the Straits many to prosecute a war after the war." for this must remain to be settled by the treaty of peace, it is safe to say that the business which the Germans built up in America will be forever lost to them. No other course is compatible with the safety of American institutions. "No other course will make the American field of industry and commerce 'safe for democracy,' for the German autocracy was quite as apparent in its economic exploitation of the world as in its governmental and military domination of Central Europe. "While we have been concerned with plans to prevent monopoly from gaining too great a hold upon American industry Germany has been going in the other direction. It has deliberately destroyed individual opportunity, fostered combinations and monopolies and by subsidizing its closely controlled industries has sent them out to the world with the powerful backing of the German Empire. The German plan was to bring into competition with the American producer not the individual German producer, but the German Empire itself. "The old time fear of the American manufacturer for the German producer, whose goods, 'made in Germany,' had begun to be sold everywhere, was based upon no lack of confidence in American genius and productive ability, but upon the knowledge that the German plan of State controlled industry made the competition grossly unequal. A subsidized German industry, enjoying a monopoly in its entire markets and obtaining a monopoly of American markets by the stifling process of patent control of processes and products was designed not to engage in trade with the world, but to dominate and control the markets of the world. It could meet competition in markets foreign to its place of production at any price offered and drive the home producer out of his own market. It could lay down its goods in South America with government aid at prices which drove the North American producer away from those markets. It could dump its surplus at or below cost of production wherever it would do the most harm to the local producer and entrench the German industrial invasion that much more firmly. "There is absolutely no hope, for instance, for the development of American chemical industries under the old conditions. The importance of this cannot be exaggerated. Chemistry more than any other science is the very foundation of a far-flung line of industry. You have but to look about Portsmouth. 1777—Aug. 3—First fired upon, on land at Fort Schuyler. 1777—Sept. 4—First carried into action at sea by John Paul Jones. 1778—Feb. 14—First official salute received by a foreign country, France. 1783—First displayed in an English port, by the schooner Bedford, of Massachusetts. 1790—First carried around the world by American ship Columbia. 1824—First carried through the Straits of Magellan by the merchant ship Endeavor, of Salem, Mass. 1829—First raised in California by Capt. James P. Arthur, a seafarer from Plymouth, Mass. 1839—First carried far beyond the Antarctic circle by the pilot boat Flying Fish, of the Wilkes expedition. 1844—First carried around the world by an American steamship. 1848—First displayed upon the Sea of Galilee, by the expedition of Lieutenant Lynch. 1853—First displayed in Japan at the landing of Perry's party in the Bay of Jeddo. 1861—First raised and kept flying on a public school by the high school of New Bedford, Mass. 1867—First raised in Alaska, on the transfer of that territory from Russia to the United States. 1868—Raised over the Midway Islands, in the Pacific ocean, the first acquisition ever made by our government in this way. 1868—Planted on the summit of Mount Baker, 10,613 feet above sea level, on the occasion of the first ascent of the peak by man. 1871—Carried into the interior of Africa by the Henry L. Stanley expedition. 1873—First raised on the summit of the Andes, by a party of American engineers engaged in railway surveying. 1877—Unfurled for the first time in the far interior of China. 1898—First carried to foreign soil by an "Army of Liberation" to Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines. 1917—Displayed on a European battlefield for the first time by the American Expeditionary Forces in France. 1918—Carried through liberated Belgium, Northern France, Alsace-Lorraine and Luxemburg, and planted on German soil, there to stay until Prussian military autocracy is not only dead but buried. HUMAN INTEREST STORIES carefully. Civilization and general all to be well then as a condition which gave effect was to A state-wide from all this to select from City of Anaheim While, fifty not the bloomthe basic requirement a proof of this ing expanse one of the richest prosperity, but make one com First, one endless stretch groves with good dotting the grove of walls spreading bush wealth for their unbelievable value Over the wards radiated beautiful flowers, which And then pli beautiful course of an ever conducive practically and you have district. In the very beauty and pana Anaheim, "The State." You will until you see bustle senses the matter the business No community can boast a date, fireproof rule, banks are a credit to a miles of pavilion cleanliness good in Anaheim business house mosphere of Anaheim in the city determine stop, for the could dump its surplus at or below cost of production wherever it would do the most harm to the local producer and entrench the German industrial invasion that much more firmly. "There is absolutely no hope, for instance, for the development of American chemical industries under the old conditions. The importance of this cannot be exaggerated. Chemistry more than any other science is the very foundation of a far-flung line of industry. You have but to look about you, for example, at the tremendous part which colors play in all the necessities, comforts and luxuries of life to realize the grip which the control of the dyestuff industry has upon the people. Its by-products touch alike the health, the well being, the very life of the people. "I cannot too forcefully repeat that the German industrial penetration of America has not been a mere friendly desire to trade and do business with the world, it has been a knife at the throat of America." "In the days before the war, and during the war, most of the great German owned industrial establishments were spy centers, filled with the agents of Germany, long plotting against the safety of the United States. They were depositories of secret information, gleaned by the ubiquitous spies in the German employ, and without them these spies would have been almost harmless. "I do not advocate any trade boycott out of a spirit of revenge or in retaliation for injuries done to the United States. I do not want to continue the war after the war. I am for peace. I believe that the great over-shadowing result which has come from this war is the assurance of peace almost everlasting among the peoples of the earth. I would help to make that an absolute certainty by refusing to permit Geran "Army of Liberation" to Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines. 1917—Displayed on a European battlefield for the first time by the American Expeditionary Forces in France. 1918—Carried through liberated Belgium, Northern France, Alsace-Lorraine and Luxemburg, and planted on German soil, there to stay until Prussian military autocracy is not only dead but buried. HUMAN INTEREST STORIES WANTED FOR HISTORY Gen. Crowder Asks Exemption Board for Anecdotes Incident to Draft In a letter received from Provost Marshal General Crowder the exemption board is asked to make reports of incidents pathetic, humorous, selfish or unselfish, which have occurred in connection with the operation of the selective service. Anecdotes of special sacrifice on the part of soldiers or their parents are also wanted to go into the files which will contain the history of the draft. While the board is not compelled to do this, the letter from General Crowder points out the desirability of having record not only of the more material elements which entered into the operation of the draft, but also of the human interest side of it. The authorities realize that facts and statistics alone make dry historical reading and it is to make the reports of the epochal events occurring in connection with the world war complete that the suggestions above noted are made. There is, of course, a wealth of material of the "human interest" variety which has come under the notice of every exemption board in the land. It is to collect and preserve these in tangible form for the benefit of future generations that this material is wanted. ANAHEIM IS BEST LITTLE CITY IN THE STATE ARROWHEAD MAGAZINE PRINTS INTERESTING DESCRIPTION OF OUR MANY ADVANTAGES TO THE EASTERN TOURIST OR HOMESEEKER VISIT TO ANAHEIM IS A REVELATION The Arrowhead, a magazine published for distribution on the Salt Lake trains as a guide book to tourists, recently contained a write-up of Orange county, from which we extract the following reference to Anaheim: Fifty years ago a number of thrifty citizens, then living in San Francisco, decided to form a co-operative colony, somewhere in California, where they could live under conditions which were the most ideal to be found in the state. Many factors were to be considered carefully. Climate, soil, water, location and general living conditions were all to be weighed, each by itself and then as a composite whole, and the location which graded the nearest to perfection was to be their future home. A state-wide search was made and from all this wondrous coast paradise to select from the present site of the City of Anaheim was chosen. While, fifty years ago, Anaheim was not the blooming paradise it is today, the basic requirements were there. As use, manufacturing purposes and for irrigation. There is an immense sugar factory in Anaheim which manufactures thousands of tons of sugar annually. Also a large beef and provision company, an ice and cold storage company, steam laundry, large cigar factory, a large brewery and Crawford's marmalade factory, which ships its product all over the nation. These industries alone employ over 1,000 people at good wages. Anaheim has several strong marketing associations. The Randolph Marketing Company, Anaheim Walnut Growers' Association, Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association, Anaheim Orange Growers' Association, Independent Packing Company and Stewart Fruit Company, employ about 400 people. There are eleven churches, two denominational schools and four public schools in the City of Anaheim. The churches are well attended and many of them own their own beautiful houses of worship. As for the schools, no city of its size in the state boasts better schools. The Anaheim Union High School alone cost in excess of $125,000. Constant sunshine and ocean breezes make a combination hard to beat. "Spring Eternal" is the slogan of Orange County, and it is literally a fact in Anaheim. Every day in the year is growing weather and practically every day is an "out-door" day. The average rainfall for the past ten years has been about 14 inches and the rainy season is confined to the winter months, coming principally in December, January and February. During the other nine months of the year the rainfall is practically negligible. At this time every city and town is interested in war activities and Anaheim has especial cause to be proud of its patriotic spirit which enabled her to over-subscribe every call and drive year will happy on carefully. Climate, soil, water, location and general living conditions were all to be weighed, each by itself and then as a composit whole, and the location which graded the nearest to perfection was to be their future home. A state-wide search was made and from all this wondrous coast paradise to select from the present site of the City of Anaheim was chosen. While, fifty years ago, Anaheim was not the blooming paradise it is today, the basic requirements were there. As a proof of this, what was then a waving expanse of wild mustard is today one of the richest, best improved and most prosperous districts in America. To the stranger who has never been in Anaheim, especially the stranger from the east, it will be impossible to convey an adequate picture of Anaheim and the rich surrounding district, in a descriptive article. It is possible to give facts and figures which will prove Anaheim's wonderful prosperity, but even such facts cannot make one conceive the real picture. First, one should try to imagine an endless stretch of ever green citrus groves with golden oranges and lemons dotting the green—here and there a grove of walnuts with their widespread branches—all producing wealth for their owners which seems unbelievable to the easterner. Over the whole district fine boulevards radiate in every direction with beautiful homes nestled among the flowers, which run riot the entire year. And then picture this wonderfully beautiful country bathed in the sheen of an ever constant California sunshine—practically every day of the year—and you have a picture of the Anaheim district. In the very mids' of this wealth of beauty and prosperity lies the City of Anaheim, "The Best Little City in the State." You will never know Anaheim until you see it. Anaheim has a snap and bustle and sparkle which one senses the moment he passes through the business section. No community of its size in America can boast a more modern city. Up-date, fireproof business blocks are the rule, banks and stores which would be a credit to a city of ten times its size, miles of paved streets and an air of cleanliness everywhere: Business is good in Anaheim—the very smallest business houses scintillate with an atmosphere of prosperity. Anaheim has a population of 6,000 in the city proper and it is hard to determine where the city confines stop, for the entire district is a city of $2,000,000 coming from this crop adds much to home life conditions and the automobile dealer smiles when the bean harvest begins. To the tourist or homeseeker., Anaheim will be a revelation. Low cost of living midst beautiful surroundings, splendid stores, pure water and modern living conditions, make Anaheim the Home City par-excellence. Modern hotels, apartment houses and homes ready for occupancy, together with fine roads for motoring and the ocean and other scenic attractions close by, make the city a mecca for the tourist. The Anaheim Board of Trade is a live organization and maintained for The average rainfall for the past ten years has been about 14 inches and the rainy season is confined to the winter months, coming principally in December, January and February. During the other nine months of the year'the rainfall is practically negligible. At this time every city and town is interested in war activities and Anaheim has especial cause to be proud of its patriotic spirit which enabled her to over-subscribe every call and drive that has been made. The Second Liberty Loan quota was $204,000, and Anaheim raised $408,750, a little over 200 per cent. The Third Liberty Loan quota was $188,000, and Anaheim subscribed $252,000. The city's quota for the Fourth Loan was $394,000 and it subscribed $496,000. Every Red Cross drive has been far over-subscribed in Anaheim, and every war call, of what ever nature, has been quickly met and exceeded by the ever-ready purse of the people. The Red Cross Society of Anaheim has a membership of over 1,000 and much valuable work is being done to win the war. The central location of Anaheim, her excellent railroad facilities, her network of highways to every portion of Southern California and an abundant supply of pure water and natural gas, together with a year'round climate, makes Anaheim the ideal location for new manufacturing enterprises. Every inducement will be held out to the manufacturer seeking an ideal location. There is no business in the world more healthful and interesting than the raising of oranges. Neither is there any business of similar investment more profitable than orange growing in that section of California where conditions are naturally and abundantly present for the successful and economical raising of a high grade of fruit. Not all orange groves are profitable and not all sections where you see orange trees growing are adapted to the successful production of fruit from a commercial standpoint. In some sections of the orange belt of California, in recent years, smudge pots were fired night after night to keep the fruit from freezing. This great handicap of expense cost them an average of a hundred and thirty-five dollars per acre. In the frostless section around Anaheim the orange growers did not fire any smudge pots; in fact, this is something they never find it necessary to do. You will find no smudge pots in can boast a more modern city. Up-to-date, fireproof business blocks are the rule, banks and stores which would be a credit to a city of ten times its size, miles of paved streets and an air of cleanliness everywhere. Business is good in Anaheim—the very smallest business houses scintillate with an atmosphere of prosperity. Anaheim has a population of 6,000 in the city proper and it is hard to determine where the city confines stop, for the entire district is a city of homes and small estates, the owners of which are, as far as business relations are concerned, a part of Anaheim, although not numbered to her credit in the census tabulation. Anaheim is located in the northern part of Orange county—"Nature's Prolific Wonderland"—27 miles from Los Angeles and but 15 miles from the blue Pacific, with its cooling and invigorating breezes. Anaheim is a transportation center, being served by the Santa Fe, Southern Pacific, Salt Lake and Pacific Electric railroads. The city is also on the State Highway, El Camino Real (The Kings Highway), which connects Anaheim with Los Angeles, San Diego and her nearby sister cities as well as all of the State of California. Anaheim has five strong banks with combined deposits of nearly $3,000,000. These banks mostly occupy their own substantial buildings. The city has three live newspapers, several theaters, over 10 miles of paved streets, over 20 miles of sewer system, an electric light and water plant costing $150,000, with a reinforced concrete tank 90 feet high and a capacity of 173,000 gallons. The city has an excellent street lighting system, with ornamental lights in the business district. Natural gas is cheap and plentiful and there is an abundance of pure water for domestic use. the successful production of fruit from a commercial standpoint. In some sections of the orange belt of California, in recent years, smudge pots were fired night after night to keep the fruit from freezing. This great handicap of expense cost them an average of a hundred and thirty-five dollars per acre. In the frostless section around Anaheim the orange growers did not fire any smudge pots; in fact, this is something they never find it necessary to do. You will find no smudge pots in the Anaheim district. The total cost per year for the care of the average orange grove in the Anaheim district is not more than $67.50 per acre—one-half what it costs for smudging alone in less favored sections of the state. The stability and prosperity of the citrus industry in the United States, especially in California and particularly in the Anaheim district is primarily due to the fact that the citrus fruit growers are better organized than other agricultural industries. Anaheim is particularly well equipped to take care of the harvesting and packing of the oranges raised here, having several co-operative associations, each with its packing plant. The English walnut has found such congenial conditions in the cool, moist climate of Orange County that over two million dollars' worth of the wholesome nuts are produced annually. Within the last few years the walnut industry has been enhanced nearly one hundred fold by the introduction of new varieties and new methods of cultivation. In the vicinity of Anaheim they are now planting almost exclusively new and tested varieties, with the assurance of a regular income, not only for the growers, but for their children and children's children. Forty thousand acres are devoted to bean culture in Orange County and the A Happy New Year The Valencia Hotel extends to its many friends and patrons the greetings of the season, and expresses the wish that the coming year will be a prosperous and happy one for all. HOTEL VALENCIA. year will be a prosperous and happy one for all. HOTEL VALENCIA. the purpose of locating the manufacturer, homeseeker or tourist. Anaheim is a good city to live in or to invest money in. In California, Anaheim is known as a "live one." Seeing is believing and Anaheim will welcome the new arrival. UNCLE SAM'S GREAT CANNON The story of the success of America's land battery of 14-inch naval guns, as told by members of the gun crews themselves, was given to the public when copies of The Big U, a newspaper printed aboard the battleship Utah, were circulated on shore. It was the Utah's picked gun crew, the newspaper said, that was sent ashore to "get" the German super-gun which was shelling Paris. The gun was removed, it was said, before the batteries could get into action, but the Navy men had the satisfaction of smashing at the German line for several months. 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