anaheim-gazette 1919-07-31

SANTA ANA FACTORY MAKES TOY AIRPLANES Twelve Hundred a Day Being Turned Out by California Crate Company. Hitting a production pace of 1200 a day, the California Crate Company of Santa Ana is turning out toy airplanes, called California Fliers, faster than at any time since the company took over the making of the toy. There is every reason to believe that the popularity of the toy will keep the factory busy for several months. Invented in Santa Ana, manufactured in Santa Ana, and its sale managed through the office of F. P. Jayne, manager of the California Crate Company, the toy is essentially a Santa Ana product. "Orders are coming in right along," said Jayne. "We are going after the business and we are succeeding. When J. S. Smart was in Detroit he secured a good order for us. A Michigan house has given us an order recently. A Denver firm with twelve traveling men has become our representative and expects to order between 100,000 and 200,000 fliers. The demand in Los Angeles continues strong." Jayne said that it is not the intention of the crate company to go permanently into the toy business. Of course, if a good thing like the California Flier comes the company's way, it will be taken up, but it is not the desire of the firm to go into a general toy-making business.. Since it became known that the company was making a toy, no less than twenty different toys have been submitted to the company for manufacture. A few of the toys were presented by Santa Anans, HOW THEY ADVERTISED A HUNDRED YEARS AGO Sample of Announcement by a Merchant in Paper Published in 1813. The Huntington Beach News man has been looking over a copy of the Boston Centinel, printed in September, 1813, and copies the following as a fair sample of the ads printed in its columns: "Jonas Tyler is of necessity again compelled to trouble his friends and the public with another advertisement. He informs them that he has removed from Main street to the store formerly improved by Mr. John Harris, south of the square, a few steps from the tavern formerly kept by Mrs. Thomas Robbins. With sincere pleasure he acknowledges with unaffected gratitude all former and later favors, and humbly and earnestly solicits a continuance of their patronage. His friends in town and country, who for several years have been pleased to honor him with orders to purchase their goods at his store, and who, in fact, have confessedly placed more confidence in the quality of his goods than he ever deigned to do in his own judgment—all such he particularly requests to notice his removal, as he will not have any concern whatever in business transacted at his late stand after this date. "N. B.-J. T. asks all indebted to him whose notes or accounts have been standing from one to five years (particularly those who are able to pay) not to trouble him with a settlement at present, unless they are fully conscious of having had sufficient indulgence, as he does not wish to unrea- Jayne said that it is not the intention of the crate company to go permanently into the toy business. Of course, if a good thing like the California Flier comes the company's way, it will be taken up, but it is not the desire of the firm to go into a general toy-making business. Since it became known that the company was making a toy, no less than twenty different toys have been submitted to the company for manufacture. A few of the toys were presented by Santa Anans, but most of them came from various Southern California cities. None of them seemed to have the popular appeal of the toy aeroplane and none of them has been accepted for manufacture by the crate company. PRECIOUS STONES IN 1918 Report by the United States Geological Survey. The value of the precious stones annually produced in the United States from the beginning of this century to 1914 has been about one-third of a million dollars. In 1914 and in every year since, the annual value of the output has dropped considerably, and in 1918 it dropped to $106,523, the lowest reported since the United States Geological Survey began to collect statistics of gem production, in 1883, with the single exception of 1896, when it was $97,850. The report on the production of precious stones in 1918, just published by the United States Geological Survey, Department of the Interior, describes the decrease in the value of the precious stones produced to the military enlistment of many gem miners, the general scarcity of labor, and the poor market. The output consisted chiefly of the sapphire variety of carborundum, which is nearly all used as mechanical bearings in watches and other instruments that require practically non-wearing frictionless bearings. Other less valuable and softer minerals used for this purpose are garnet and some forms of hard, compact silica, known as agate and chalcedony. The annual value of the output of the four gem minerals, corundum, quartz, tourmaline, and turquoise, amounts to over four-fifths of the total value of all the precious stones produced in the United States. COST OF RELIEF WORK Orange county spent a total of $19,980.48 for relief work during the past year ending June 30, according to the annual report of the aid commissioner just forwarded to the state board of charities and corrections. This is an increase of approximately $400 over the previous year, due to the "flu" epidemic. Wages are now better, there is less sickness as a whole, less booze and more money pent for eatables, and the general condition is much improved, according to the observations of Commissioner Gregg. The figures of expenditures of the aid department, as submitted to the state board, are as follows: for groceries, $10,833.10; cash, $4340.39; rentals, $1588.40; salary (county physician) $1200; drugs and medical attention, $759.19; transportation to another county or state, $157.43; burials, $3990; soldiers, $300; miscellaneous, $193; total $23,312.26; administrative expense; salaries, $1839; office supplies, $55.14; field and other expenses, $194.12; total, $2088.26; gross expenditures, $25,400.52; refund from state orphan aid, $5,420.04; actual cost to county, $19,980.48. PEARS IN CALIFORNIA More than half the pears in the United States are grown in California. The present year's crop of the United States is now estimated by the bureau of crop estimates to aggregate 7,691,000 bushels. Of this California will produce 4,000,000 bushels. The next largest pear growing state, which is far below this state in total production is Washington with 1,560; 000 bushels. Oregon follows with only a little over a half million bushels. New York is the largest Eastern pear growing state, with 540,000 bushels. ments that require practically non-wearing frictionless bearings. Other less valuable and softer minerals used for this purpose are garnet and some forms of hard, compact silica, known as agate and chalcedony. The annual value of the ouput of the four gem minerals, corundum, quartz, tourmaline, and turquoise, amounts to over four-fifths of the total value of all the precious stones produced in the United States. Montana, Nevada, California, Colorado, Maine, and Arizona are the chief gem-producing States, but from 20 to 30 States annually report some production. Several relatively large diamonds were found in Arkansas in 1918, notably a canary-colored octahedron weighing nearly 18 carats and a number of smaller stones weighing several carats each. The value of all the diamonds produced in the United States, however, in no year exceeds a few thousand dollars. The report also records the finding of two large diamonds in South Africa weighing about three ounces each. It is estimated that about half the diamonds in the world are owned in the United States and that their value is over a billion dollars. With the elimination of competition from German Southwest Africa 95 per cent of the world's production of diamonds will be under the control of the DeBeers Consolidated Mines Co. and its selling agents. The report gives a short list of the industrial uses of precious stones of gem quality and full descriptions of the Iceland spar variety of calcite and of optical fluorite, states the special uses and necessary qualifications of the material, and includes lists of buyers. The report on the production of precious stones in 1917 copies of which may still be obtained free by addressing the Director, United States Geological Survey, Washington, D. C., contains a full list of gem names, each followed by the name of the mineral species to which the gem belongs. A second list gives names of the mineral species, each followed by all the names of the corresponding gems. INVEST to aid the Upbuilding of Southern California In the Common Stock of Southern California Edison Company now offered OUR CONSUMERS AND THE PEOPLE on an attractive plan whereby A MODERN APPIAN WAY The State of Colorado is building what the state highways commission hopes will prove to be the most wonderful road in the modern world. It is to be of solid granite and is costing $25,000 a mile. The road will run through the Rocky Mountains. The thousands of persons who will travel over its smooth stretches in years to come will look out upon some of the truly grand scenery of the world. On one side the road overlooks a sheer drop of nearly 3,000 feet. Travelers will be protected from any dangerous skidding by great concrete posts and strong cables. Like the famous Roman roads, this highway is expected to endure for centuries. Perhaps it is a sign of the times, too., in road-making. More highways and better ones are demanded in every section. They should be constructed to last. A good road is not only a convenience to the traveler. It is also a monument to the foresight, public spirit and substantial citizenship of the community that constructs it. Erwin Weaver, who performed several stunts in this county which got him into difficulties, will have his trial in superior court August 5. One of his deals was with an Anaheim bank. THE FOREIGN CHILD IN SCHOOL The marked improvement in the children of Mexican parentage in the Grammar school during the past year is an uplifting example of what can been accomplished with such pupils when they are in charge of teachers who have a real interest in them. These children are the helpless char- Southern California Edison Company now offered OUR CONSUMERS AND THE PEOPLE on an attractive plan whereby THEY BECOME PARTNERS In One of the Greatest Hydro Electric Systems and Best Established Industries in America PRICE $90.00 PER SHARE CASH OR $91.00 PER SHARE ON THE INSTALLMENT PLAN OF $6.00 DOWN AND $5.00 PER MONTH. YIELD TO INVESTORS AT THESE PRICES ABOUT 7¾ PER CENT PER ANNUM, PAYABLE QUARTERLY. Development of electricity by water power is a development for all time. Utilizing the natural resources creates a fuel supply that would otherwise be lost to the Pacific Coast region. California's industrial and agricultural future is limited only by its fuel supply, our hydro-electric power is perpetual, while the coal and oil resources are constantly depleting. We are now constructing another hydro-electric plant of 40,000 Horsepower capacity on Kern River, and installing 22,000 Horsepower additional capacity on Big Creek at an expenditure of $8,000,000. Send for our circular, or ask that a representative call and see you. SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA PHONE 46 THE FOREIGN CHILD IN SCHOOL The marked improvement in the children of Mexican parentage in the Grammar school during the past year is an uplifting example of what can be accomplished with such pupils when they are in charge of teachers who have a real interest in them. Those children are the helpless charges in our midst and every American citizen should be interested in their welfare and look upon them as being worthy subjects, and omit outcasts. It makes no difference whether the parents of these children have but little or no influence in the civic affairs of the communities in which they reside, the innocent little ones are entitled to the same care and assistance that is given other children in the public schools; and if this assistance is rendered as it should be these so-called ignorant little foreigners will become useful American citizens. The teachers who make honest efforts to help these children are rendering a vast service to humanity, as the homes from which they come are cleansed and purified by the educational advancement of the younger generations.—Huntington Beach News. FOR RETURN OF PARCELS Bill Would Permit Return of All Unclaimed Packages by P. O. Chairman Steenerson, of the House Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads, has introduced a bill to permit the Post Office Department to return all unclaimed parcel post packages containing perishable goods to the sender, or to a forwarding address, without waiting for the receipt of additional postage. To enjoy this privilege, which will protect shippers of foodstuffs, the sender must attach to his packages a pledge that the additional postage will be paid by him or by the addressee. RANCHERS ORGANIZE IRRIGATION DISTRICT Twenty-Five Hundred Acres of Mesa Land Taken In. Property owners on the Huntington Beach mesa are enthusiastic over the prospect for the organization of an irrigation district to develop water for about 2500 acres of ground for which ROAD WORK IN THIRD SUPERVISOR DISTRICT Schumacher Tells What Was Accomplished During Year. Permanent road improvements costing approximately $100,000 were carried out in the third supervisorial district, comprising Anaheim, Fullerton, and the entire north end of the county, during the past year, according to a report just issued by Supervisor William Schumacher of Buena Park. The report shows that, in spite of the war, appreciable extensions of the county good roads system were made at Anaheim, Cypress, Brea, Olinda, Fullerton, La Habra and Yorba Linda. The figures refer only to work done under contract and do not include a vast amount of improvements of dirt roads under the supervision of the road foreman. A part of the work included in the list is not quite completed, but the money is in hand to pay for the same as soon as the contracts are finished. Mr. Schumacher says that the high and increasing cost of material will prevent much of the work contemplated for the coming year, but that new Road work done in supervisorial district No. 3 for the year ending June 30, 1919, is as follows: Brea-Olinda, 18-foot concrete pavement. Total cost, $19,525.24. La Miranda avenue, 18-foot concrete pavement. Total cost, $8,216.16. Main street, La Habra, 18-foot concrete pavement. Total cost, $1,995.52. Yorba Linda, bringing dirt roads to grade. Total cost, $28,723.40. Cypress, about 1-2 mile 18-foot concrete pavement. Approximate cost, $7,419.83. West Broadway, about 1-2 mile 18-foot concrete pavement. Approximate cost $7,032.35. To Road Improvement District No. 3 (now being formed) for paving about 2¼ miles on Orangethorpe avenue, $17,000.00. Material for guard rails, $1,900.00. One 5-ton Moreland truck and trailer, purchased for use in supervisorial district, $5,944.00. Total, $97,736.50. Balance on hand at close of fiscal year, June 30, 1919, approximating $5,-000. APPIAN WAY Colorado is building highways commission to be the most modern world. It is unite and is costing through the Rocky thousands of persons over its smooth to come will look of the truly grand old. On one side the cheer drop of nearly will be protected skidding by great strong cables. Roman roads, this to endure for cen is a sign of the making. More highones are demanded They should be sented by Attorney A. W. Rutan, a committee was appointed to investigate and file at once upon the water source from which the district hopes to obtain its water supply. Geo. F. Fowler, Joe Zavra and A. G. Thornton were appointed on the committee. County Surveyor J. L. McBride presented a map, data and estimate of the cost of the work. He also showed the boundaries of the proposed district, which will include about 2,500 acres. It is estimated that the cost for instituting the system will be about $100 per acre, or $250,000. Fred Stanley, irrigation engineer, estimated the survey from the source that seems available to the district to be 430 inches. Talbert expressed the belief that by securing irrigation water the value of the lands under the district would increase 200 per cent. THE EAGLE'S FLIGHT A shadow fell on the water, and I looked up to watch the great eagle, breasting, balancing, playing with the mighty air currents above, as the fishes played in the swift rush of water below. He set his square wings to the wind at first and slanted swiftly up, like a well-hung kite. But that was too fast for leisure hours. He had only dropped down to the pool in curiosity to see what was doing. Then, watching his wing tips keenly through my glass, I saw the quills turn ever so slightly, so as to spill the wind from their underside, as a skipper slacks sheets to deaden his boat's headway, and the wonderful upward spiral flight began. Over me sweeps my eagle in slow, majestic circles; ever turning upon wide-set wing quills, so slight that my eye can no longer notice it—he swings upward; while the earth spreads wider and wider below him, and rivers flash in the sun across the green forest carpet that spreads away over mountain and valley to the farthest horizon. Smaller and smaller grow the circles now, till the vast spiral reaches its apex, and he hangs there in the air like a tiny humming bird poised over the earth's great flower cup. So high is he that one must think he glances over the brim of things and sees our earth as a great bubble floating in the blue ether with nothing whatever below it and only himself above. And there he stays, floating, balancing, swaying in the purring currents of air that hold him fast in their soft arms and brush his wings tenderly with a caress that never grows weary.—William J. Long. John D. Rockefeller says that when he was a boy he wanted to be a musician and only disappointment drove him to oil. If he had kept on the track we would have had every orchestra played on one instrument no doubt. The London Standard now claims that it was Lord Balfour who got the United States into the world war. We knew who it was kept us out of war, but we didn't know it was Balfour who got us in. NOTICE Application of Charles T. Boynton, owner and operator of the Boulevard Express having been filed with the City of Anaheim, for the permit to use the streets and highways of said City for the transportation of freight and express, public hearing of said application is fixed for 10:00 a.m. on the 14th day of August, 1910 at the office of the GOOD NEWS OUR President’s prolonged visit to the United States in our National Capital has returned to Congress its normal functions, and eventually will place our manifold and varied business interests on a peace basis. OUR VOLUME OF BUSINESS DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE WAS GREATER THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER MONTH DURING THE SEVENTEEN YEARS THAT WE HAVE OPERATED IN FULLERTON—AN INCREASE OF 367% OVER JUNE 1918. ALTHOUGH ALL OUR MANUFACTURERS ARE FAR BEHIND ORDERS, WE CAN MAKE IMMEDIATE DELIVERIES ON BALE TIES, BABY BEET PULLERS, BEAN CUTTERS, BEAN THRESHERS, IRON AGE POTATO PLANTERS, DISC HARROWS, SPRING TOOTH HARROWS, FORKNER LIGHT DRAFT CULTIVATORS, PLOWS AND DRAG HARROWS AND MOLINE UNIVERSAL TRACTORS. FULL LINE OF TRACTOR AS WELL AS HORSE TOOLS. BUY NOW, AND THUS AVOID THE RUSH LATER. WE CAN ALSO MAKE IMMEDIATE DELIVERIES ON USED AUTOMOBILES, AND ARE STOCKING NEW AND USED FORDS AS FAST AS WE CAN GET HOLD OF THEM. WE EXPECT TO DELIVER 400 NEW FORD PLEASURE CARS, SPEEDSTERS AND TRUCKS AND 250 USED FORDS AND AUTOMOBILES THIS COMING FORD YEAR, BEGINNING AUGUST 1ST. PLACE YOUR ORDERS TODAY, AND GET A DELIVERY WHEN YOUR TURN ARRIVES. BUY TODAY CULTIVATORS, PLOWS AND DRAG HARROWS AND MOLINE UNIVERSAL TRACTORS. FULL LINE OF TRACTOR AS WELL AS HORSE TOOLS. BUY NOW, AND THUS AVOID THE RUSH LATER. WE CAN ALSO MAKE IMMEDIATE DELIVERIES ON USED AUTOMOBILES, AND ARE STOCKING NEW AND USED FORDS AS FAST AS WE CAN GET HOLD OF THEM. WE EXPECT TO DELIVER 400 NEW FORD PLEASURE CARS, SPEEDSTERS AND TRUCKS AND 250 USED FORDS AND AUTOMOBILES THIS COMING FORD YEAR, BEGINNING AUGUST 1ST. PLACE YOUR ORDERS TODAY, AND GET A DELIVERY WHEN YOUR TURN ARRIVES. WICKERSHEIM Implement Co. FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA SEVENTEEN YEARS IN BUSINESS AND HERE TO STAY VICTORY OIL MOTORS SIZES 12 TO 75 H.P. OPERATE ON LOW GRADE FUELS The Bosch High Tension Magneto Insures Starting and Operation. Let us tell you of its Low Cost and demonstrate its Economy in Operation Made and used in California for 5 years MITH BOOTH USHER CO. ESTABLISHED 1890 THE PUMP AND ENGINE HOUSE OF THE PACIFIC COAST, LOS ANGELES