anaheim-gazette 1919-08-07

PRICES OF FOOD GOING TO BE LOWERED WAR DEPARTMENT THROWING VAST SURPLUS STOCKS ON THE MARKET Large Quantities of Canned Goods will be Sold and Delivered by Parcels Post—Prices Far Below Retail List. Market prices on foodstuffs are due for a tumble. All of the vast amount of surplus food supplies held by the War Department will be sold direct to the people through the medium of the parcel post, according to a plan announced this afternoon. Meanwhile, the sale of foodstuffs to the public, through municipalities has been begun by the department. Prices of the different commodities were announced. They differ so radically from what is now being asked in the market that they, too, are expected to lower present prices. The parcel post plan of food purchase and delivery will go into effect August 18. The government will have more than 58,000 agencies in every nook and corner of the country. They will be the postoffices, where orders may be booked and deliveries made. The entire responsibility for booking the orders and delivering the goods will be assumed by the Postoffice Department. In experiments with a new species—the human race. At the age of 70, the plant wizard has come to realize that he may not live to see all of his ideas become realities unless he gives a little attention to his own life. Therefore, he is studying himself as carefully as he studies new plants. He seeks to discover at what speed he may work to last the longest and accomplish the most for the world. But this is by no means absorbing all of his attention. Six thousand experiments with plant life, in all stages of development are also being carried on here. Heeding the hungry world's call for food, Burbank is giving plants of economic value his chief effort. His most recent success is two varieties of plums. Eastern cities are demanding several million boxes of these weekly. The plant wizard's attention is also turned to various species of nuts, improvement of wheat, rye and barley, and development for American use of grains new to this continent. Corn, apples, peaches, a new eastern blueberry and his newest huckleberry variety also are growing under his keen eye under conditions expected to improve them in many ways. ELEPHANT SLAUGHTER SOLVES FOOD PROBLEM Government Decrees South African Pachyderms Shall be Exterminated. The life of the famous African elephant seems to be in danger, for the South African Provincial Council proposes to exterminate those in the Addo Bush Forest, near Port Elizabeth. For generations past these animals have... The parcel post plan of food purchase and delivery will go into effect August 18. The government will have more than 58,000 agencies in every nook and corner of the country. They will be the postoffices, where orders may be booked and deliveries made. The entire responsibility for booking the orders and delivering the goods will be assumed by the Postoffice Department. The details were arranged at a conference between War and Post-office officials. Sale of the enormous supplies direct to the American people represents the largest transaction of its kind in the history of the world. It is a body blow at profiteering and is only the first. Others will come in rapid succession when recommendations to be made to President Wilson are in turn made to Congress, and the legislative machinery of the nation gets under way. In the sale of government food by parcel post or to municipalities the prices have been fixed on a scale which shows a substantial reduction from current market lists. Where purchase is by parcel post the buyer pays the postage. The price list follows: Meats: Corned beef, No. 1 can, 30 cents; No. 2 can, 58 cents six-pound can, $2. Roast beef, No. 1 can, 29 cents, one-pound can, 41 cents; two-pound can, 66 cents; six-pound can, $2.20. Corn beef hash, one-pound can, 23 cents; two-pound can, 40 cents. Bacon in crates, 34 cents per pound; in twelve-pound tins, 36 cents per pound. Vegetables: Baked beans, No. 1 can, 7 cents; No. 2 can, 13 cents; No. 3, 18 cents. Stringless beans, No. 2 can, 11 cents; No. 10 can, 48 cents. Corn, No. 2 can, 12 cents. Peas, No. 2 can, 11 cents. Tomatoes, No. 2 can, 11 cents; No. 2½ can, 13 cents; No. 3 can, 15 cents; No. 10 can, 45 cents. Pumpkin, No. 2 can, 6 cents; No. 3 can, 9 cents; No. 10 can, 24 cents. Squash, No. 2 can, 6 cents. The number of cans available for sale in each commodity range from 22,030,235 of the No. 3 cans of tomatoes to 1025 cans of No. 10 size, of pumpkins. The largest amounts otherwise are 15,000,000 No. 1 cans and 19,000,000 No. 2 cans of corned beef, 12,000,000 each of the one and two-pound cans of roast beef, 11,000,000 each of the one and two-pound cans of corned beef hash, 13... Government Decrees South African Pachyderms Shall be Exterminated. The life of the famous African elephant seems to be in danger, for the South African Provincial Council proposes to exterminate those in the Addo Bush Forest, near Port Elizabeth. For generations past these animals have been a great nuisance to the farmers. They have damaged crops and killed several persons. The African elephant is noted for its laziness—quite the reverse to its Indian relative, who, when called upon, cheerfully and easily shoulders a burden of a ton or so. However, an effort is to be made to train the young ones for log-hauling in the Cape forests. The rounding up of the animals has involved the erection of a number of lofty observation towers, and so large are the numbers to be killed that the shooting of the animals will take over six months. The natives enjoy elephant's meat and the prospect of an unlimited supply for several months is being eagerly looked forward to. The Provincial Council's announcement has caused keen regret among naturalists, some of whom say that should the threat be carried into effect, the elephant, like the mastadon and the ichthyosaurus, may become extinct. Anaheim Gazette per year, $1.50, payable in advance. STATE SCHOOL LANDS TO BE SOLD AT ANAHEIM Two Thousand Acres Offered at Los Angeles Aug. 22 Los Angeles has been selected as the place for holding the first sale of State school lands at public auction in accordance with the provisions of an act of the Legislature which has just become a law. This announcement has been made by State Surveyor General W. S. Kingsbury who also states that other sales will probably follow in different parts of the State at short intervals. The first sale, which will be for lands in Los Angeles county only, promises to be a lively one as it is adopted by members of the municipality in which they live. The war service expired medal will be awarded and present recompense of the United States Red Cross or any other service with these awards world war. Men and women in of the United States war and are sojourn county temporarily welcomed to the bay any community in order to honor the spirit of visiting will be being that he or provided for. The meeting at first gathering of thetee with the execuwhere the members celved first-hand into plans of the executior secured from Chail material for use in drive to be inaugurated and continue for thhe pretty county place for assemblage women who are to for putting each day during the week workers presages s palign and every when called upon ifthe chairman that would quickly and quota assigned. The business se barbecue, and where Duffy was the chefs is necessary is sale ter of the feed. Bisby felt the puants as to the advice the celebration to to plans to make them coming on September September 9.The being made at the North.to all plans for celebration by the Native Son that Orange county with its plan to hit on September 9. Questions brought o fthe plank for th resulted in the me are to supervise v No. 3 can, 9 cents; No. 10 can, 24 cents; Squash, No. 2 can, 6 cents. The number of cans available for sale in each commodity range from 22,030,235 of the No. 3 cans of tomatoes to 1025 cans of No. 10 size, of pumpkins. The largest amounts otherwise are 15,000,000 No. 1 cans and 19,000,000 No. 2 cans of corned beef, 12,000,000 each of the one and two-pound cans of roast beef, 11,000,000 each of the one and two-pound cans of corned beef hash, 13,000,000 cans of No. 3 size baked beans, 18,000,000 No. 2 cans of corn, 10,000,000 pounds of crated bacon, and 6,000,000 of bacon in twelve-pound tins. "The sale," the War Department said, "will be the largest direct sale to the American people ever attempted." The prices were stated to be "materially lower" than those prevailing in the commercial market and the food was described as having been in excellent condition. "All of the commodities," the statement continues, "were government inspected and prepared in accordance with army specifications." The department said surplus property officers at Boston, New York, Baltimore, Newport News, Atlanta, Chicago, St. Louis, New Orleans, Fort Sam Houston, El Paso, Omaha and San Francisco had been directed to make the sales. Presumably the regular zone rates for parcels post will apply from these cities in determining the cost to purchaser by the parcels post system. EXPERIMENTING ON SELF Luther Burbank, who has given to the world the best possible in nearly every plant species, is today engaged The sale will commence promptly at 10 o'clock a.m., on August 22, 1919, at the west entrance to the Court House, in the City of Los Angeles. The terms of sale will be cash or ten per cent on date of sale with interest on the unpaid balance at the rate of six per cent per annum. No time limit is set for the payment of the balance of the purchase price. Approximately 2000 acres will be offered for sale in Los Angeles county in tracts of from 40 to 640 acres. The Surveyor General reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The second sale will probably be held in the northern part of the State where there is much valuable grazing land as well as land rich in prospects for oil and minerals. A list of the vacant lands can be had on application to the Surveyor General at Sacramento, California. The proceeds from these sales are used for the support of the public schools of the State of California. Anaheim Gazette, per year, $1.50, payable in advance. The first sale, which will be for lands in Los Angeles county only, promises to be a lively one as it is already known that some of the land is most valuable for hunting preserves while other sections have good prospects for oil and minerals. Most of the land is grazing land. The sale will commence promptly at 10 o'clock a.m., on August 22, 1919, at the west entrance to the Court House, in the City of Los Angeles. The terms of sale will be cash or ten per cent on date of sale with interest on the unpaid balance at the rate of six per cent per annum. No time limit is set for the payment of the balance of the purchase price. Approximately 2000 acres will be offered for sale in Los Angeles county in tracts of from 40 to 640 acres. The Surveyor General reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The second sale will probably be held in the northern part of the State where there is much valuable grazing land as well as land rich in prospects for oil and minerals. A list of the vacant lands can be had on application to the Surveyor General at Sacramento, California. The proceeds from these sales are used for the support of the public schools of the State of California. Anaheim Gazette, per year, $1.50, payable in advance. The big spirit o'erely for the sold dents of each comm take into their fa men and women w here entirely domine The soldiers may forms or they may entirely with the i Reports from thent committees w pointed on detail ment and other that the chairmen and have their wor With reference floor space for da ceded that no form will please the sold Supervisor Howard that the county cation of a tennis and that in all pro court would be rea could be used as Mrs. A. J. Law pointment of com trict to secure list men who are at h abroad. A med al ARRANGING FOR CELEBRATION OCT. 9 MEMBERS OF VARIOUS COMMITTEES HOLD POW WOW FRIDAY EVENING Purpose Making It Biggest Demonstration Ever Held in County.—Each Community Promises to do Its Share. At a meeting at Orange County Park Friday evening, about 150 of the prominent and active men and women of various sections of the county voted unanimously to make each a committee of one to see that every returned service man and woman is provided for on the date of the big home welcoming to be held at the Orange County Park on September 9, under the auspices of the Orange County War Service Recognition Association. Boys who have no relatives here will be "adopted" by members of the community in which they reside. The war service recognition souvenir medal will be given to all former and present residents of Orange county who actually enlisted or were inducted into or voluntarily served with the military, naval or marine forces of the United States, and will Red Cross or army nurses who served with these branches in the world war. Men and women from other sections each and every man and woman who has left the county, and those who are still out of the county will receive the medal by mail upon their return. Those who enlisted at other points and are now residents of the county will be included. Medals for the boys who made the supreme sacrifice will be sent to the next of kin the day before the celebration avoiding presentation on the day and marring the pleasure of those who have suffered the loss of dear ones. Following the session, a couple of hours was passed in social intercourse and dancing, the party breaking up about 10:30. It proved one of the most delightful affairs that has taken place in the park, and Chairman Bisby was highly complimented on the success of the meeting and the appointments made for the pleasure of his guests. The Dysart orchestra provided the dance music. Those present from Anaheim were Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Ahlborn, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. McCord, Frank Mauer and Frank Tausch. DEER INCREASING IN ORANGE COUNTY Rigid Enforcement of Game Laws Responsible, says Ranger. Game protection measures are having effect in Orange county, in the opinion of observers. The twenty-one deer reported to have been killed in the El Toro section last season are pointed to as evidencing the gradual increase in the numbers of these animals. However, despite the encouraging features of the deer situation, hunters may expect less success in District No. 4 when they take to the hills on Au- to Newport harbor while fleet is in that vicinity," is the language of the telegram. A BUSY WEEK Farm Bureau committees had a very busy week last week, following up the various projects undertaken throughout the county. The executive committee of the proposed H. B. Irrigation District on the Huntington Beach mesa met with the attorneys to fill out applications for appropriation of water rights. A petition is being drawn up and maps outlining the boundaries of the district are being prepared by the county surveyor. The Garden Grove Drainage Committee met in the Farm Advisor's office to outline the district and arrange a conference with their attorney and directors of the Westminster Drainage District with whom arrangements for discharge of their system will be made. J. N. Anderson of the Buena Park project called his committee together at the county surveyor's office to map out tentative boundaries for the Buena Park-Cypress Drainage district. Considerable interest is being aroused in that part of the county for the reclamation of the alkali areas. The farmers and property owners are beginning to realize the necessity of this work to improve the land and make it receptive and capable of maximum crops. And They Say —A gent experiencing the exhilerating pastime of undergoing an attack of toothache journeyed forth in quest of a dentist. To three separate and dis- The war service recognition souvenir medal will be given to all former and present residents of Orange county who actually enlisted or were inducted into or voluntarily served with the military, naval or marine forces of the United States, and will Red Cross or army nurses who served with these branches in the world war. Men and women from other sections of the United States who served in the war and are sojourning in Orange county temporarily will be cordially welcomed to the big celebration, and any community in which one entitled to the honor of special attention may be visiting will be held responsible for seeing that he or she is invited and provided for. The meeting at the park was the first gathering of the advisory committee with the executive committee, where the members of the former received first-hand information as to the plans of the executive committee and secured from Chairman R. L. Bisby material for use in the membership drive to be inaugurated on August 11 and continue for the week. The pretty county park was an ideal place for assembling of the men and women who are to be held responsible for putting each district over the top during the week. The spirit of the workers presages success of the campaign and every district chairman when called upon individually assured the chairman that his or her district would quickly and easily raise the quota assigned. The business session followed a barbecue, and when it is said that Duffy was the chef in charge, all that is necessary is said about the character of the feed. Bisby felt the pulse of his assistants as to the advisability of changing the celebration to a date to conform to plans to make the state home welcoming on September 27 instead of September 9. The proposed change is being made at the request of interests of the North, to avoid conflict with plans for celebrating Admission day by the Native Sons. The verdict was that Orange county should proceed with its plan to have the local event on September 9. Questions brought out every phase o fthe plank for the celebration and resulted in the men and women who are to supervise work in their com- Game protection measures are having effect in Orange county, in the opinion of observers. The twenty-one deer reported to have been killed in the El Toro section last season are pointed to as evidencing the gradual increase in the numbers of these animals. However, despite the encouraging features of the deer situation, hunters may expect less success in District No. 4 when they take to the hills on August 15, when the season opens in this district, than they had last season. The reason for this, in the opinion of Forest Ranger Burt Stephenson, is that the crop of young deer two years ago was small as compared with that last year, and as a result there will be fewer bucks offering themselves as targets to Orange county's nimrods. Last year's crop was a good one and this should have a favorable effect next year. Stephenson declares that there is a greater willingness than ever before on the part of the hunting public to cooperate and to respect the law. This is one of the reasons why deer and other wild animals are multiplying, according to Stephenson. The Cleveland forest reserve, or the Four-C district, as it is now known, is responsible perhaps more than any other one thing for the gratifying increase in deer in Orange county, in the opinion of County Game Warden W. E. Adkinson. There are more deer in this refuge now than there were fifteen years ago, Adkinson believes. Adkinson is determined that there shall be no violations of the game laws in Orange county if he can help it. "During the next six weeks I am going to camp in the hills," said Adkinson. "Sooners will have a hard time of it if I run across any of them. If any does are killed, those who shoot them had better look out." Forest Ranger Stephenson believes that nowadays when a doe is killed it is generally as a result of ignorance on the part of some over-anxious nimrod, and not because of any deliberate violation of the statutes. WARSHIP WILL VISIT ORANGE COUNTY HARBOR Efforts Making to have Fleet Pass Close to Shore. Orange county's harbor is not going to be slighted in the distribution of boats of the Pacific fleet during its And They Say A gent experiencing the exhilerating pastime of undergoing an attack of toothache journeyed forth in quest of a dentist. To three separate and distinct offices his footsteps led him and upon each occasion the surgeon was "out." When at last he espied a fourth dental denizen coming up street the tooth stopped thumping and he retraced his footsteps homeward. Great is visibility. Some of the merchants who deal in fruits and vegetables look unkindly upon the Jap invasion—in the perishable goods market. Time was when the Jap was a rara avis in this country. The stockingless young lady has arrived. Oh, you kid! You can hear whisperings that there are several persons here who are just about willing to chance handing you over one containing the two-seventy-five dosage. With the shortened skirt along with the transparent variety the wimmen are surely economizing—in material. Ever notice the male species standing around late afternoons gazing A near-by town scribe has a dandy way of sounding his own siren. The speed cop is on the job and he will get you if you don't watch out! Seaside reports tell you that the inland boys go to the beaches to watch the curves (of the breakers.). A young woman of robust proportions breezed into a restaurant the other morning and laid down an order for two pieces of dry toast and a cup of coffee. What you would call a canary appetite; or maybe she's Hooverizing. The following remark was overheard in a local church the other evening: "Well, you should worry, my dear. Your intentions were good." Yes, of course but the road to Hell is paved Follow knowing is requested by W.H.R.Craemer Coleman Claybauer Carl Chandler Frank C Averill Robert Eliaro Davidson Cloyes Harvey H.H.Bert For William D.E.G.Crabe Goetz Gates forth Graser George Willis bert Ha Johannes bert Felson Honce B.Hassler Hill,Gastrom Johnson Jones.F.E.H.Lairker,Willett,Rob Victor Leapp,cas.J.P.lers,A.RichJ.Ma Lemuelson,Cawlano M.O.Deny Pen car C.C.PetrO.Peter LunoyWymmry ClymJames James WARSHIP WILL VISIT ORANGE COUNTY HARBOR Efforts Making to have Fleet Pass Close to Shore. Orange county's harbor is not going to be slighted in the distribution of boats of the Pacific fleet during its stay in Southern California waters, and plans are working out nicely for having the ships cruise close to the Orange county shore line on the journey from San Diego to San Pedro, on August 9, which is Saturday. R. L. Bisby is responsible for bringing about an order for a ship to anchor off Newport Harbor and Secretary Metzgar of the Chamber of Commerce is negotiating for the fleet to come close in shore. Holding to his principle "that no man is too big to come into Orange county," and therefore that Orange county should not be slighted in the distributions of the ships to Southern California harbors, Bisby got busy with the wires and shot messages across the continent that have brought results. Messages were fired to Congressman Osborne and Secretary of the Navy Daniels by Bisby, while George Edgar, Democratic warhorse, was enlisted in the service to telegraph Congressman Kettner, and Edgar's telegram was supplemented by correspondence from Bisby. Concrete results of the effort came today in a telegram from Osborne to Bisby. "Navy Department advises arrangements will be made for visit of ship A young woman of robust proportions breezed into a restaurant the other morning and laid down an order for two pieces of dry toast and a cup of coffee. What you would call a canary appetite; or maybe she's Hooverizing. The following remark was overheard in a local church the other evening: "Well, you should worry, my dear. Your intentions were good." Yes, of course, but the road to Hell is paved with good intentions! At least so said the Bard of Avon. Where there's so much smoke there must be some fire. This city may get a park if taxpayers will just place themselves in that receptive mood. Federal authorities have started putting the skids under Old H. C. L. Smite him hip and thigh, Uncle. While the people are talking about dangerous crossings, there are several that should be better safeguarded right away. May be the means of saving a life. WANTS P. O. ADDRESS OF SERVICE MEN County Committee Seeking Whereabouts of All the Boys. In accumulating a list of Orange county men who went to war from this county, chairman Bisby has secured the names of many men whose address is not given. He is compiling the list for the purpose of issuing a personal invitation to every man and woman who was in the service to attend the big home welcoming at Orange County ComfortinUnderwear The cornerstone of comfort is your Underwear! You can build up a most comfortable summer costume on the foundation of proper fitting underwear. Our athletic union suits, both of Nainsook and knit form a partnership of strength and coolness. Palm Beach Suits for Warm Days JACKSON'S MEN'S WEAR SHOP. YOUR MONEY'S WORTH ALWAYS ANAHEIM Park on September 9, to be given under the auspices of the Orange County War Service Recognition Association. It is the desire of the executive committee to extend each soldier a personal invitation and in order to do this it is necessary that the post office address of each should be known. Following is the list and anyone knowing the address of any of the men is requested to send it in to R. L. Bisby, W. H. Spurgeon building. R. R. Creed, Thomas E. Creed, Rene Craemer, Scott Coffman, Joseph E. Coleman, William A. Coyle, Ernest Claybaugh, G. Gurney Christensen, Carl Christensen, Glenn M. Callan Fos $1175.00 CONSTRUCTION— Making pipe at Yard (1512 sks. cement) ... 1110.75 Laying pipe at Palm St. (50 sks. cement) ... 195.50 Gate for W. L. Campbell ... 13.00 1319.25 REPAIRS— South Olive & Philadelphia Sts. (7 sks. cement) ... 6.50 Change Gate, Palm and Sycamore (5 sks. cement) ... 26.00 Repair crossing Raymond ave. (8 sks. cement) ... 17.00 Pit men ... 314.00 Work on pumps ... 177.00 Yorba Linda Zanjero ... 93.00 Water pumpers ... 338.50 Truck driver ... 94.00 Extra Zanjero ... 13.50 REPAIRS— South Olive & Philadelphia Sts. (7 sks. cement) 6.50 Change Gate, Palm and Sycamore (5 sks. cement) 26.00 Repair crossing Raymond ave. (8 sks. cement) 17.00 Pit men 314.00 Work on pumps 177.00 Yorba Linda Zanjero 93.00 Water pumpers 338.50 Truck driver 94.00 Extra Zanjero 13.50 CLEANING— Work on main canal, Section 1...441.00 Work on main canal, Section 2...593.00 Work at oil wells 392.50 $5000.25 CEMENT ACCOUNT— On hand July 1st 901 sks. Received in July 1624 " 2525 sks. Used on construction 1564 sks. Used on repairs 10 sks. Furnished with pipe 18 sks. 2525 sks. Mrs. J. W. Hollingworth died at her home in Portland, Oregon, Thursday evening, according to a wire received by Mrs. T. H. Hollingworth from her husband, who was with his mother at the time of her death. Mr. Hollingworth went to Portland some weeks ago to visit his mother, and owing to her illness decided to prolong his stay. Marcello Baiza, convicted of robbing his father's home at Placentia, was given probation by Judge West Monday. When in Need of Job Printing First Church of Christ, Scientist, corner Philadelphia and Chartres streets. Sunday service 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. A meeting Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. at which testimonials of healing are given. Free reading room at the Church, open daily except Sundays and legal holidays, from 2 to 5 p.m. The public is cordially welcome. A. U. WATER COMPANY Following is the report of Superintendent McFadden of the A. U. W. company for the month of July: Regular employees ... $985.00 Oil well employees ... 100.00 Short of June Pay Roll ... 90.00 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of William Porter Baker, Deceased. Notice is hereby given, by the undersigned, Marie B. DeLancey, administrator of the estate of William Porter Baker, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased to file them with the necessary vouchers in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, or to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers to the said Marie B. DeLancey at her place of business, at the office of H. G. Ames, in the city of Anaheim in the County of Orange, within four months after the first publication of this notice. Dated this 31st day of July, 1919. MARIE B. DELANCEY. Administratrix of the Estate of William Porter Baker, Deceased. L. A. Lewis, attorney for administratrix.