anaheim-gazette 1919-08-07

VALUE OF SILOS TO THE STOCK RAISER METHOD OF PRESERVING FEED BECOMING MORE POPULAR WITH USE Economical in Food Saving and Increased Efficiency of Animals. —Provides Green Feed Entire Year. The silo is becoming more popular each year, and is strongly recommended by the government. A recent bulletin says: Materials are high. It may be a question with the individual farmer whether he can afford to build a silo this year. Realizing that possibility, the United States Department of Agriculture believes that many men may be inclined give too much weight to construction cost and not enough to silage value, and that therefore the advantages of the silo ought at least to be restated. Here are some of the outstanding points in what the department's dairy specialists think of silos: In general, more cow feed can be grown on an acre of ground in corn than in any other crop. When put in a silo it is more easily harvested and cared for than any other crop. Silage operations are absolutely independent of weather conditions. Corn farms are also increasingly dependent on weather conditions. OFFERS SOLUTION OF HIGHWAY PROBLEM County Surveyor McBride Advocates Strengthening the Roads. That the only satisfactory method of coping with the heavy traffic problem of Orange county's highways will be to strengthen those roads bearing the heaviest traffic, was the opinion expressed by J. L. McBride, county surveyor. "I believe that very little more can be accomplished in the way of legislation to limit loads and that about the only thing that remains to be done is for Orange county to study the situation, find out which highways are bearing the heaviest burdens and rebuild those roads, or at least re-surface them, according to the traffic demands put upon them," said McBride. "The money to take care of this work is available. With travel increasing on the county's roads at its present rate something ought to be done, and soon, or it will not be long before some of our best highways will be pounded to pieces. It is a case of a stitch in time. "I think that all sections of highway where heavily loaded trucks are in operation should be surfaced with an inch and a half of asphalt. At some points it might be advisable to lay a five-inch concrete base." "The work could be done in sections, without serious inconvenience to traffic, and with a tremendous saving. "Another thing I think would be advisable would be to build wider highways. At the present time an average of close to 3000 automobiles, including trucks, per day, are passing over the main highway through the county, and the volume of traffic is increasing rapidly. We must look toward To the total boon year ago should be in bonds recently highway system, cities have author considerable volume. In 1911 the Stainess was $5,677,500 to $39,367,500 in increased from $262,947,875.00 in cities increased from 1911 to $137,018,500. Of the total boon 1911 the State bonded indebtedness; the counties and the municipalities 95%. It will be amounts, the larger municipalities, wond and the State age increase was with the counties cipalities third. Attention has times to the fact ed indebtedness as to create an e future, but deeper into debt unchecked. If it to continue to vote at least shorten maturity so that made by the press enjoys the prime works constructi es. Not only w lical to do so, but justice to the o Here are some of the outstanding points in what the department's dairy specialists think of silos: In general, more cow feed can be grown on an acre of ground in corn than in any other crop. When put in a silo it is more easily harvested and cared for than any other crop. Silage operations are absolutely independent of weather conditions. Corn for silage can be harvested in the rain. The silo makes possible full utilization of corn that otherwise would be destroyed or damaged by frost. The silo makes itpossible to keep more animals on a given acreage; which means more manure and constantly increased soil fertility. Harvesting corn as silage clears the ground early so it can be prepared for other crops. With silage it is not necessary to put so many acres in hay. In any other form a considerable portion of the feeding value is lost. Corn cured as fodder loses about 40 per cent of its feeding value. Corn preserved as silage loses only about 10 per cent of its feeding value. About 35 per cent of corn fodder is wasted in feeding. Only about 5 per cent of corn silage is wasted in feeding.. In other silage crops, weedy growth that would not be eaten at all as hay is all eaten as silage. Saved in any other form, feeds become, in a measure, less palatable and less nourishing. Silage is all succulent, and all palatable. Statistics show that the percentage of profitable herds is almost three times as high among herds that are fed on silage as among herds that are not fed silage. While there may be some possible question as to the economy of putting up silos under extreme high prices, there can be no question about the economy of filling to capacity those that are already up. Every man who has a silo should aim not only to put up enough silage to carry his herd through the winter but to have some for summer feeding, at least in case of emergency. Even in the best of pasture regions, cows frequently drop 20 to 50 per cent in production—even more sometimes—in midsummer when drought cuts the pastures short. When the rains come later, these five-inch concrete base. "The work could be done in sections, without serious inconvenience to traffic, and with a tremendous saving." "Another thing I think would be advisable would be to build wider highways. At the present time an average of close to 3000 automobiles, including trucks, per day, are passing over the main highway through the county, and the volume of traffic is increasing rapidly. We must look toward the future. "In certain sections of the east they are trying the scheme of building separate roads for the use of trucks, but I don't believe that to be a feasible idea in this section. "Over in Wintersburg and other sections where there is heavy beet hauling, the argument of the farmer is embodied in the question he asks when the subject of heavy loads comes up: 'What is the use of having highways if I can't haul my loads on them?' "I do not believe that much more can be accomplished in the way of legislation limiting the size of loads. We must build stronger roads, or resurface those we have with thicker surfaces. "It is simply a business proposition. Given a good solid road on which he can haul a capacity load, rather than a highway so light in construction that he has to make two trips, the man who is paying the bills will save money." DANGER TO HEALTH LURKS IN CANNING COMPOUNDS Canning compounds sold under various trade names for use in home canning are often harmful to health, and should never be used by housewives, says the specialists of the Bureau of Chemistry, United States Department of Agriculture. These preparations, which are usually in powdered form and contain salicylic acid or boric acid, are unnecessary, since fruits and vegetables can be kept for long periods in perfect condition without any chemical preservatives whatever if proper methods of canning are followed. The Federal food and drugs act prohibits the use of harmful preservatives in foods which come within its jurisdiction. The food laws of nearly every State in the Union forbids the sale within the State of foods which have been preserved with harmful substan- Millions of feeding the time they and so strong were hardly relied on the lines at La Habra suffer homes resembled spray was carried a radius of some... Every man who has a silo should aim not only to put up enough silage to carry his herd through the winter but to have some for summer feeding, at least in case of emergency. Even in the best of pasture regions, cows frequently drop 20 to 50 per cent in production—even more sometimes—in midsummer when drought cuts the pastures short. When the rains come later, these cattle do not return to 100 per cent production. If there is some stuff in the silo when the dry weather comes, the cows can be kept up in production through the drought and carried on at maximum production through the season. Summer silage is, to the dairy farmer, insurance against loss from drought. If he has not sufficient capacity to carry over summer silage, more should be constructed as soon as it is at all feasible. The summer silo, to give the most service possible, should be of smaller diameter than the winter silo, for in order to keep it in perfect condition silage must be fed to a greater depth each day in summer than in winter... As compared with soiling crops, summer silage saves labor at a time when labor is urgently needed for other things. Dairy farmers are realizing more and more every year that they must have summer silos. Perhaps the reason Lloyd George does not select an ambassador to the United States is that he believes Great Britain does not need a representative in Washington in order to have her interests well looked after. The Federal food and drugs act prohibits the use of harmful preservatives in foods which come within its jurisdiction. The food laws of nearly every State in the Union forbids the sale within the State of foods which have been preserved with harmful substances. Although neither the Federal nor State laws apply to foods canned in the home and consumed there, it would seem that the housewife would not knowingly use, in the foods she preserves for her family, substances that are prohibited by law in foods for sale because the substances are injurious to health. The Department of Agriculture has issued bulletins that give specific directions for the canning and preserving of fruits and vegetables without the use of preserving powders or canning compounds. These bulletins may be obtained without cost upon application to the Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. BOND ISSUES IN CALIFORNIA That the State, county and municipal governments in California have been busy bonding themselves in recent years is indicated by the fact that whereas the total bonded indebtedness of these three branches of government amounted to $93,906,423.00 on June 30, 1911, it had increased to $239,333,968.00 at June 30, 1918. In the seven year period the increase was $145,427,545.00, or 154.86%. The figures here given are based upon a recent report by the State Controller. The oil spray part of the big being so literally on the lines at La Habra suffer homes resembles spray was carried a radius of some. The Standardably will be called damages sustained as the trees were damaging the frills spoil the marketed by orange ripe their trees were ruined. Some preea and La Haze the damage to $200,000. Hundreds of lost in the spray saved by being holes from where to pipe lines. This new wee of the column ducer. Hundreds from a distance ing the week sight, paying life which covered autos. ELKS That the twelve nine does, just t guna Recreation crease the uses lar public camp expressed here M.R.Tillotson. ANAHEIM GAZETTE To the total bonded indebtedness a year ago should be added $40,000,000.00 in bonds recently voted for the State highway system, while in recent years cities have authorized bond issues of considerable volume. In 1911 the State's bonded indebtedness was $5,677,500.00. This had risen to $39,367,500 in 1918. County bonds increased from $22,655,890.00 in 1911 to $62,947,875.00 in 1918. The municipalities increased from $65,573,033.00 in 1911 to $137,018,593.00 in 1918. Of the total bonded indebtedness in 1911 the State bore 6.05%; counties 24.13%; municipalities 69.82%. In 1918 the State bonded indebtedness represented 16.45% of the total; counties 26.30%; municipalities 57.25%. Over the seven year period the State bonded indebtedness increased 593.39%; the counties increased 177.84% and the municipalities increased 108.95%. It will be seen that while, in amounts, the largest increase was for municipalities, with the counties second and the State third, the percentage increase was largest for the State, with the counties second and the municipalities third. Attention has been called many times to the fact that our public bonded indebtedness is being so built up as to create an enormous mortgage on the future, but the tendency to rush deeper into debt seems as yet to be unchecked. If the people are going to continue to vote bonds, they should at least shorten the period of their maturity so that repayment will be made by the present generation, which enjoys the principal benefits of the works constructed out of bond money. Not only will it be more economical to do so, but also it will be only justice to the on-coming generation. WILD OIL WELL TAMED AFTER SIX DAYS' FIGHT "Situated at an elevation of 6000feet, and covered with an exceptionally fine growth of pines and oaks, the Laguna Mountains offer an ideal location for the elk," he continued. "There is ample forage for many times the number just turned loose. Snowfall, even in winter, is negligible, and the lakes afford abundance of water. The area, which has been set aside and developed by the Forest Service as a camp ground and summer resort, is within a Game Refuge and this fact, together with the added protection afforded by rangers who are permanently stationed there, will assure the herd against all molestation by hunters." The elk, previously located in Balboa Park, were turned over to the Forest Service by the San Diego Board of Park Commissioners. SEEKING TO BAR OUTLET TO THE OCEAN Los Alamitos People Trying to Block Sugar Factory Plan. Fearing that what is now intended for an innocent pipe line for the carrying of waste water from the Los Alamitos sugar factory into the ocean may some time become a sewer outfall line, a hard fight is being made against permitting such line to be run into the ocean at Alamitos bay. The proposed pipe line is being opposed by property owners along the bay and by Seal Beach and Long Beach. The sugar company has an application pending before the U.S. Engineering Department for permission to construct such pipe line and the hearing has been postponed for thirty days. A majority of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce authorized the writing of a letter asking for such postponement, which was grant- WILD OIL WELL TAMED AFTER SIX DAYS' FIGHT Miles of Territory Saturated Before Gusher Was Capped. "Taming a Wild Oil Well" would be a fitting title for a story regarding the escapades of Standard No. 61 of the Murphy-Coyote lease, which spotted and gushed wildly for six days and nights, when it was tamed sufficiently so that it could be capped and the gushing of oil, estimated at between 14,000 and 20,000 barrels of oil a day, stopped. During the several days and nights which the well gushed, at time roaring so loud that it could be heard for a distance of eight or ten miles, large crews of men were constantly at work trying to get the well under control and only succeeded after a trench had been dug to the "cellar," a pit some 15 feet square and 25 feet deep surrounding the well, which drained off the oil in the pit, giving the workers an opportunity of reaching the well proper and capping it. Millions of feet of gas escaped during the time the well was spouting and so strong was the pressure that the oil shot up over the derrick, some 60 feet in height. A guard line was established about the well 200 yards distant and no one but employees were allowed inside this dead line. This was done to guard against possible fire and to keep people from getting sprayed with oil, so anxious were sightseers to get close to the well that many of them had they clothes ruined before they realized where they were. The oil spray was carried to every part of the big oil field, the workers being so literally covered that they were hardly recognizable. Washing on the lines at homes in Brea and La Habra suffered considerably, and homes resembled speckled eggs. The spray was carried by the breeze over a radius of some three miles at times. The Standard Oil Company proposed pipe line is being opposed by property owners along the bay and by Seal Beach and Long Beach. The sugar company has an application pending before the U. S. Engineering Department for permission to construct such pipe line and the hearing has been postponed for thirty days. A majority of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce authorized the writing of a letter asking for such postponement, which was granted. It is alleged that once the pipe line is installed it can be used as a sewer outfall for the entire back country because the right of way into the ocean will have been secured. Some believe that this is a part of a scheme whereby Santa Ana, Anaheim and other inland Orange county cities hope to get an outfall sewer line into the ocean. The following is from the Long Beach Telegram: "The application of the Los Alamitos Sugar Company, to the United States Engineer for permission to construct a 28-inch pipe line from their factory at Los Alamitos to the ocean at Alamitos Bay, has resulted in vigorous protests being filed by residents of the latter place. Property owners at the bay claim their ocean bathing would be ruined and great damage result to their property should this pipe line be constructed, as it would carry offensive waste waters from the sugar factory as well as sewage. A Property Owners' League is being formed to fight the project, and annexation to Long Beach urged as a matter of safety. Several days ago notices were sent out by the United States district engineer that the pipe line was contemplated. All persons having objections were instructed to file statements with the engineer. A communication on the subject was received and filed Monday night by the Long Beach board of education." BIG INCREASE IN VALUATION OF CITIES Assessor's Figures Show How County Is Booming. Figures showing a gain of more than 2½ million dollars in 1919 in the assessed valuation of Orange county cities, as compared with 1918, were made public by the office of the county auditor. The figures given in the accompanying table show the valuation in the nine cities, exclusive of operative property: | Year | Amount | | :--- | :--- | | 1918 | $1,929,440 | | 1919 | $2,128,520 | | Brea | $417,600 | | Fullerton | $18,463,945 | Increases made in the nine incorporated cities. Following is the table showing the valuation in the nine cities, exclusive of operative property: BIG INCREASE IN VALUATION OF CITIES Assessor's Figures Show How County is Booming. Figures showing a gain of more than 2½ million dollars in 1919 in the assessed valuation of Orange county cities, as compared with 1918, were made public by the office of the county auditor. The figures given in the accompanying table show strikingly the tremendous strides being made in the development of the county. The assessments were made by County Assessor James Sleeper. The total valuation of the nine incorporated cities, exclusive of operative property, was $33,137,190 in 1918, as against $35,709,150 for the present year. The largest increase in valuation was made by Fullerton that city being assessed at more than a million and a half more than last year. This is due to the vast strides made in the oil industry, a newly developed oil property being located within the limits of the city. The city of Brea also shows a substantial gain, but one not so large in proportion to that made by Fullerton. While oil development operations have been going on as rapidly in the Brea section as at Fullerton most of the Brea wells are outside the corporate bounds of the latter city, this precluding any great increase in valuation. The assessed valuation of Orange county's school districts, exclusive of operative property, is $87,000,000, in round numbers, for the present year, as against $73,910,565 for 1918. This increase is due very largely to the increases made in the nine incorporated cities. Following is the table showing the valuation in the nine cities, exclusive of operative property: | | 1918. | 1919. | | :--- | :---: | :---: | | Anaheim | $1,929,440 | $2,128,520 | | Brea | 417,600 | 594,550 | | Fullerton | 18,463,945 | 20,014,695 | | Hunt. Beach | 977,965 | 999,650 | | Newport B'ch | 1,104,700 | 1,113,680 | | Orange | 2,077,350 | 2,311,380 | | Santa Ana | 7,180,675 | 7,443,765 | | Stanton | 353,470 | 472,640 | | Seal Beach | 632,045 | 630,270 | Total ... $33,137,190 $35,709,150 Make the SUMMER'S WORK Easier A Message to Women Our modern laundry plant, with all the latest and best machinery and large corps of skilled workers who make their home in Anaheim, is at your disposal and in a position to give the best work and the best service obtainable. Patronize a home concern. 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Center St. “Quality, Price and Service” Our Motto We handle nothing but the choicest of meats. We deliver. Phone your orders early. Pacific 20 ED. W. SCHNEIDER Proprietor HEAVY TOMATO CROP ON SAN JOAQUIN RANCH Three Thousand Acres of Big Ranch Will be Put in Vegetables Next Year about March 15. Some of the tenants thought that was too early, but Mitchell agreed to refund them the cost of planting if the plants did not live. No refund was necessary. The plants grew in fine shape and are loaded with HEAVY TOMATO CROP ON SAN JOAQUIN RANCH Three Thousand Acres of Big Ranch Will be Put in Vegetables Next Year. With early tomatoes shipped from the San Joaquin ranch bringing first $140 a ton and now $50, there is no doubt but what next year fully 3,000 acres of the big ranch will be devoted to vegetable growing. Early tomatoes from 700 acres are now being picked and shipped. Along the Culver road that runs from the state highway at Culver's corner down toward the bay, are hundreds of acres of fine land that W. G. Mitchell, superintendent of the Irvine ranch, found to be somewhat of a problem. The land is of a betwixt-and-between nature. It is not bean land, such as lies to the east and south, and it is not sugar beet land, such as lies along the drainage canals. And it was not barley land. Of course, it will grow any of those crops, but it is not just ideally fitted to any of them. Superintendent Mitchell decided that this land ought to make fine vegetable crops, and under his persuasion about ten tenants this year were secured to take up tomato growing. Believing that it as well worth while to try to ripen tomatoes for the early markets, Mitchell arranged with the tenants to put out their plants about March 15. Some of the tenants thought that was too early, but Mitchell agreed to refund them the cost of planting if the plants did not live. No refund was necessary. The plants grew in fine shape and are loaded with product. The first tomatoes shipped to market brought $140 a ton. The price now is $50. While many sales have been made locally, the growers are finding it profitable to ship in carload lots. Shipments are to Salt Lake and to Texas. Next week two carloads a day will be going to market. The product of the 700 acres is contracted to the California Olives cannery, just as soon as the rush production season is on. The cannery will not start until tomatoes are plentiful enough to handle in big quantities daily. That delay will give the growers the benefit of early market prices for a share of their crops. The tomato brushes are heavily laden with fruit coming on. Next fall between 200 and 300 acres of land along the Culver road will be planted to cabbages. Vegetables acreage will be enlarged until by this time next year it is expected by Superintendent Mitchell that no less than 3,000 acres will be growing vegetables. In addition to the 700 acres of tomatoes that are being grown for the markets and cannery, there are 100 acres set to tomatoes that are being grown by the Havens Seen Company for seed..