anaheim-gazette 1920-01-08

Anaheim Gazette ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY ESTABLISHED 1870 Henry Kuhel, Editor and Proprietor SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR ... $1.50 SIX MONTHS ... $1.00 THREE MONTHS ... $ .50 Entered at the Anaheim Postoffice as second-class matter CALL FOR DELEGATES Republican National Chairman Will H. Hays has issued a call for the appointment of delegates to the Republican National Convention at Chicago nominating the party's candidates for president and vice-president. The appointment of delegates from California gives the state twenty-six also the same number of alternates. Their selection is made under the primary election law at an election held on May 4, 1920. According to Republican State Chairman Raymond Benjamin, who announced the call of National Chairman Hays, the candidates for delegates are selected as follows: "They shall be elected in California in accordance with the primary election law of this state; which provides that these delegates are not elected by congressional districts, as in many states, but by voters at large. "Hence the entire twenty-six Republican delegates are to be elected by the Republican voters of the state and placed on the ballot by petition just as candidates for nomination this our home requirements are 700,000,000 bushels, leaving approximately 200,000,000 bushels for export, of which 110,000,000 bushels have already been shipped. The visible surplus, therefore, is but 90,000,000 bushels to meet the world's demand. Removal of the government price restriction becomes effective June 30, 1920. In other words, the profits to be derived from the 1920 crop will adjust themselves on the basis of world demand. Early predictions of the Agricultural Department of my company that prices would not drop precipitately upon release of wheat from government control, as was generally believed, have been amply verified thus far. Every farmer knows of the big premiums over the base price that not only No. 1 hard wheat, but all grades of wheat as well, have been commanding. This situation has emphasized anew the importance and timeliness of the "Plant More and Better Wheat" campaign among the farmers of California. There is now a triple purpose to achieve: The farmers will assuredly realize returns from their labors if they will only consider the value of wheat planting at this time; California can be placed upon a level justified by her natural advantages as a wheat state if they are developed; and the suffering of the world can in a great measure be alleviated by the product of our own soil. The "Plant More and Better Wheat" campaign has received a very gratifying response from the farmers, and the farmers who have responded have been more than gratified by the re-ments, achieved some superior such as the afternoons hold out the local farmers. A better grains lie ability to increase acre and consequent turns, but also mand a much better buyers, who are the highest man possessing the teristics. The farmers is, "Plant Wheat." AN EPOCHAL VIEW It is not an exegetic year 1919 having markable one in world has ever seen of gigantic volumous branches, and a For example, it was during the war of hostilities there drop in the prices in the cost of livestock has happened prices have contended in some lines this sight. It had been trades, most act would undergo when the fighting ever, have not on time activity, but the best previous Although this Hence the entire twenty-six Republican delegates are to be elected by the Republican voters of the state and placed on the ballot by petition just as candidates for nomination to a state office are selected. Under the present primary law, any Republican is entitled to circulate a petition to have his name put on the primary ballot, or a group of candidates may join together in a petition and be nominated and placed on the ballot as a group. When a group of candidates is placed on the ballot the law provides for their designation by congressional districts. Any individual or any group of candidates may file with the secretary of state his or their declaration as to the candidate for president they prefer, and above their names on the ballot will be printed the name of such presidential candidate so preferred, provided that candidates indorses the group or they have the endorsement of the state political organization created in support of such presidential candidate. Unless the candidates are thus indorsed they cannot appear on the ballot in a group, but must appear as individuals. After the delegates are elected they will meet before leaving California to attend the National Convention and select their alternates, who will accompany them to Chicago. Most important is the registration. Any Republican desiring to vote at the presidential primary election on May 4, 1920, must register between January 1 and April 3, 1920, as the registrations of 1918 and 1919 are worthless." WILL WHEAT AGAIN BE PROFITABLE? Writer Advocates Increasing the Acreage in State. In an emergency, when the whole world was at war and every nation value of wheat planting at this time; California can be placed upon a level justified by her natural advantages as a wheat state if they are developed; and the suffering of the world can in a great measure be alleviated by the product of our own soil. The "Plant More and Better Wheat" campaign has received a very gratifying response from the farmers, and the farmers who have responded have been more than gratified by the results they have obtained, but there are great strides yet to be taken before the purpose of the campaign has fore the purpose of the campaign has been achieved—before the farmers are sowing a maximum acreage of wheat that is true-to-type. And thus another angle of the campaign is gradually forcing itself into prominence—the fact that GOOD wheat is as vitally necessary as a large quantity of wheat Carefully recleaned, true-to-type Early Baart wheat is rapidly replacing throughout the state the common types of White Australian, Sonora and Club wheats, which have been allowed to "run out." More and more generally the grain farmers of California are coming to understand that wheat can be made a profitable crop on California soil. Due to carelessness and neglect, the wheats of California have not been kept true-to-type; consequently production has decreased year by year. It is because of this situation that the cry went forth that California soil was no longer suitable for wheat raising. Realizing the fallacy of this statement and fearing that California's pioneer industry would become extinct as a result of an erroneous impression, the Sperry Flour Company in 1915 purchased from the Australian exhibit at the Panama Pacific International Exposition about twenty varieties of wheats. This seed was planted on experimental farms established for the purpose of determining which types were best adapted to California conditions, which possessed the highest yielding and milling qualities. Four years of experiments have proved Early Baart and Bunyip to be the two most satisfactory varieties, and all future efforts of the Sperry investiga- sort has happened prices have continued in some lines this sight. It had been trades, most actors would undergo an event when the fighting ever, have not once time activity, but the best previous. Although this city is probably in the United States actistic of other early the neutral seriously affected are still in a bad industrially, and now is how best gain their economy derful gain in intents shown in the total trade for the $70,000,000,000, a thousand over 1918, and 000,000,000 over the war. Price course, much too figures. England trade, a New York estimating that one year will probably 000. The United with a total probation 000,000,000, as co 000,000 for the flies interesting to not mated $11,000,000, the United States $7,000,000,000 exports, indicating mand for almost sell. This condition that the Europeans have not yet in a position of needs as well as sections of the w increase in the e States is in management being chief facturing countries purchased similar Argentina, Australia food-producing gains in exports. that the trade of Russia, and Turkey tries of the world. WILL WHEAT AGAIN BE PROFITABLE? Writer Advocates Increasing the Acreage in State. In an emergency, when the whole world was at war and every nation clamoring for wheat, the American farmers rose to the occasion and averted famine. Almost every available acre was sown in wheat, the crops were harvested, and, under government protection as to price, the farmers realized gratifying returns. Now the war is at an end. Yet the demands upon the American farmer continue and it is safe to say that every bushel of surplus wheat grown in this country will find ready market in foreign lands. Russia, formerly the greatest wheat exporting country of the world, is torn by internal strife to such an extent that she cannot be an important factor in the trade; Australia, the disposal of whose surplus of wheat in recent years has been a serious problem, announces that she will do well to meet her own market's demands with the present crop; Argentina is suffering from labor troubles and lack of shipping facilities and will be unable to move a fair proportion of her past supply; India apparently will not be a substantial source of supply next year, and France and Italy anticipate a production below their normal consumption. This turns the face of the world again toward America; and America is not vastly better off than the Europeans. This year's crop was a little over 900,000,000 bushels. Of national Exposition about twenty varieties of wheats. This seed was planted on experimental farms established for the purpose of determining which types were best adapted to California conditions, which possessed the highest yielding and milling qualities. Four years of experiments have proved Early Baart and Bunyip to be the two most satisfactory varieties, and all future efforts of the Sperry investigators will be directed toward developing these two varieties and keeping them true-to-type. There are a number of conditions to substantiate the claims of those who predict great prosperity for wheat growers this year. Conservative estimates, based upon careful surveys, place the acreage at 22 per cent less than last year. This is due to doubt, on the part of farmers, as to the future market and also to the suggestion of the Department of Agriculture that for the general welfare of agriculture throughout the country the wheat acreage be reduced and diversification substituted in certain sections. The lateness of the season emphasizes the value of the new and improved varieties developed in the experiments of the past few years. These still may be planted with general assurance of success in most parts of California, although it now is too late for the varieties which formerly were regarded as "standard." The value of the pure-bred grains has been demonstrated in other States, where the experiment stations and individuals have "bred up" strains best suited to local conditions. But the most successful of these might not be suited to California conditions. Therefore the product of local exper- increase in the e States is in management being chiefly facturing countries purchased similar Argentina, Austria food-producing gains in exports. That the trade of Russia, and Turkey tries of the world's commerce amazing. The year has been ment, but the w midst of reconstru remains to be con- judge only fromances, the conclusion that little progress Strikes, Bolshevich clated exchange, in stocks and co penditures for n ing prices, and th ing indicate at g distorted state o economically. But the situation will from hopeless. I unrest, although chaotic, is indicat- for something be- of living higher t ed may soon be upheval. The num- experienced by al tions have had ad commerce. It is upon the recovery the United States cost labor this ye- 000, while capital loss of about $2,0 miners' strike. co ANAHEIM GAZETTE AN EPOCHAL YEAR IN BUSINESS It is not an exaggeration to say that the year 1919 has been the most remarkable one in business which the world has ever seen. It has been one of gigantic volume of trade, of tremendous activity in nearly all branches, and a year full of surprises. For example, it was generally predicted, during the war, that with the end of hostilities there would be a sudden drop in the prices of commodities and in the cost of living. Nothing of the sort has happened. On the contrary prices have continued to advance, and in some lines the top is not yet in sight. It had been expected that some trades, most active during the war, would undergo a sudden depression when the fighting ceased. These, however, have not only kept up their wartime activity, but some have exceeded the best previous year in their history. Although this great business activities, achieved by selection from some superior introduced variety such as the aforesaid Early Baart, holds out the greatest promise for local farmers. And the value of the better grains lies not alone in their ability to increase production per acre and consequently the sack returns, but also their ability to command a much better figure from the buyers, who are willing to pay the highest market price for grain possessing the finest milling characteristics. The slogan for California farmers is, "Plant More and Better Wheat." During the four an da half years of the war the world consumed and destroyed more than it produced, and until the loss is made up the high cost of living may be expected in some degree to continue. There has been, moreover, an orgy of extravagance and waste ever since the signing of the armistice. There still is wanton profiteering. Prices have been "sky-rocketed," in many cases, without reason or conscience. The cost of living, consequently, stubbornly refuses to come down, and the incessant demand for higher wages therefore has some reasonable excuse, while the enormously high wages now paid to labor are largely accountable for the high cost of living. The heavy indebtedness of the leading nations of the world and the urgent need for further credits by European peoples are conspicuous features of the world's financial condition. It has been estimated that the direct cost of the war was $186,000,000,000, and the indirect cost in the loss of production during the war period $151; 000,000,000, making the total $337,000,000,000. It is, therefore, not difficult to understand the great handicap of indebtedness under which the principal nations are laboring, and their need of financial assistance for recuperation. Monday night at a meeting of Garden Grove residents, the meeting having been called for further consideration of plans for installing an exchange in that town. The action puts a stop to action there, further than that a line will be run and a couple of phones installed merely to hold the franchise, pending decision of the case. Knowlton, designated as reltor, sets before the attorney general, all the facts connected with the institution of the county organization, dealing with its inception, creation of a board of directors and business actions leading up to the activities of the association to date. The document recites "that the articles of incorporation did not state the amount of its capital stock and the number of shares into which said capital stock was divided, and the par value thereof, or the kind of telegraph or telephone lines intended to be constructed, or the place from which and to which said corporation intended to run its telegraph or telephone lines, or the intermediate branches thereof, or the estimated length of its telephone or telegraph. NATIONAL CREDIT MEN PRESCRIBE H. C. L. REMEDY Secretary Tregoe of National Association Credit Men Advises Greater Production As a portion of its campaign against of the itself GOOD by as a fully re-Baart throughout White wheat, out." The grain being to made soil. Effect, the not been properly year, on that California wheat. State's one extreme company Australian interna-varie-planted hed for types a condi-highest Four proved the two and all investiga-port has happenned. On the contrary prices have continued to advance, and in some lines the top is not yet in sight. It had been expected that some trades, most active during the war, would undergo a sudden depreciation when the fighting ceased. These, however, have not only kept up their wartime activity, but some have exceeded the best previous year in their history. Although this great business activity is probably most pronounced in the United States, it is likewise characteristic of other countries, particularly the neutrals. The nations most seriously affected by the world war are still in a bad way, financially and industrially, and the great problem now is how best to help them to regain their economic footing. The wonderful gain in international commerce is shown in the fact that the estimated total trade for the world this year is $70,000,000,000, a gain of $10,000,000,000 over 1918, and an increase of $30,000,000,000 over the last year preceding the war. Price advances have, of course, much to do with the higher figures. England still leads in world trade, a New York banking authority estimating that her commerce this year will probably reach $12,000,000,000. The United States comes next, with a total probably in excess of $11,000,000,000, as compared with $4,259,000,000 for the fiscal year 1914. It is interesting to note that of the estimated $11,000,000,000 total trade of the United States this year, more than $7,000,000,000 constituted the nation's exports, indicating the great world demand for almost everything it has to sell. This condition also indicates that the Europeaan nations particularly have not yet put themselves fully in a position of provide for their own needs as well as for the needs of other sections of the world. The greatest increase in the exports o f the United States is in manufactures, the movement being chiefly to the non-manufacturing countries which formerly purchased similar goods from Europe. Argentina, Australia, Brazil, and other food-producing countries show large gains in exports. When it is realized that the trade of Germany, Austria, Russia, and Turkey with other countries of the world was comparatively pean peoples are conspicuous features of the world's financial condition. It has been estimated that the direct cost of the war was $186,000,000,000, and the indirect cost in the loss of production during the war period $151,000,000,000, making the total $337,000,000,000. It is, therefore, not difficult to understand the great handicap of indebtedness under which the principal nations are laboring, and their need of financial assistance for recuperation. It is estimated that the national debt of Great Britain is about 45 per cent of her national wealth; that of Russia, 63 per cent; of France, 55 per cent; of Italy, 50 per cent; of Germany, 57 per cent; of Austria-Hungary, 96 per cent; while that of the United States is little more than 10 per cent. Exchange among the European nations, has fallen to unprecedented levels because production in these countries during the war decreased, and they have had few goods to export. They have made heavy demands upon the United States for raw materials, manufactures, and foodstuffs, to the extent that the balance of trade in favor of the United States now runs well into the billions. This state of affairs is accountable for the depreciated currency of the European countries. At the present juncture, by reason of the adverse exchange rates, practically all of the European nations are obliged to pay what amounts to an enormous premium on everything they purchase in America.—Christian Science Monitor. CREATING HAVOC AMONG THE SQUIRRELS Wardwell Going After the Rodents With Gas. Deputy Horticultural Commissioner Wardwell, in charge of rodent control, is staging a clean-up campaign against ground squirrels that so far have escaped destruction. In less than a year hundreds of acres of valuable grain and bean land in Orange county have been freed from the devastations of squirrels. In the work so far, plosoned grain has been used almost entirely. In the clean-up campaign, Wardwell is going to resort to the use NATIONAL CREDIT MEN PRESCRIBE H. C. L. REMEDY Secretary Tregoe of National Association Credit Men Advises Greater Production As a portion of its campaign against high prices, the National Association of Credit Men has directed a letter to each member, declaring that the remedy necessary to change present conditions rests in increased production and stimulation of personal savings. The letter was sent through J. H. Tregoe, secretary and treasurer of the organization. Members of the association throughout the country have been extending hearty cooperation to the Savings Division of the Treasury Department in the effort to popularize thrift through the sale of government savings securities such as Thrift and War Savings Stamps and Treasury Savings Certificates. Mr. Tregoe in his letter urges the adoption of a national labor policy which will not only recognize but compel good faith and honor in the contractual relations of employed and employer. "The right to hire and discharge at will," said Mr. Tregoe, "implies the right to leave and strike at will. Both of these rights, at least up to the present, are under control of natural laws and, when misused, carry a moral injury." "Let us quit strong arm methods, the autocratic procedure, the breaking of contracts, the violation of good faith, the ignoring of public interests, and get down to a basis where men can and must live right in their relations, industrial and social, with one another." There would be a deal less unrest if every man owned a bank account or government securities. W. B. S. DISHWASHER SAVED FORTUNE ON $12 A WEEK Never Earned More than Two Dollars a Day But Saved $12,500 A dishwasher who died recently at Albany, New York, left an estate valued at $12,500. He never earned more than $12 a week. Now an income of $12 a week, if saved in its entirety would mean about $12,200 in twenty ON $12 A WEEK Never Earned More than Two Dollars a Day, But Saved $12,500 A dishwasher who died recently at Albany, New York, left an estate valued at $12,500. He never earned more than $12 a week. Now an income of $12 a week, if saved in its entirety would mean about $12,000 in twenty years. Out of $12 a week the dishwasher had to live. But out of that sum he succeeded in saving. He saved steadily, something out of every pay envelope. And the first savings, laid aside in the hard early days when his pay was frequently less than $12 a week, were well invested. Soon they began to earn something of themselves, in interest, for the patient, hard-working plodder. The dishwasher was no financier. He undoubtedly missed opportunities for investment that would have increased his savings vastly. But he was steady and sure, and he accumulated enough to insure himself against adversity. He had something solid and substantial to show for his years of patient effort. And he was forced to study the investment of his savings carefully to insure their safety. Today the government has provided the means for enabling every small saver to invest his savings, however small, and to put them at work earning money, at an attractive rate of interest. From the dishwasher up, in the scale of financial ratings, every individual can now place his savings in War Savings Stamps, guaranteed by the government, and earning interest at the rate of 4 per cent compounded quarterly. If the dishwasher had had this opportunity his $12,000 would undoubtedly have grown to a great deal more. Buy War Savings Stamps every pay day. W. S. 8. You can get even with Uncle Sam on the penny war taxes by purchasing War Savings Stamps. For the old boy will have to pay YOU something then—see?—Tyler County Messenger. meeting of Garden the meeting having an exchange in action puts a stop rather than that a couple of phones hold the franchise, of the case. animated as reltor, corney general, all with the institution organization, dealation, creation of a and business acto the activities of state. specites "that the corporation did not of its capital stock shares into which was divided, and roof, or the kind of one lines intended for the place from which said corporation telegraph or telethe intermediate or the estimated phone or telegraph lines, or that ten per cent of the capita stock of the said corporation had, at the time said articles of incorporation were filed, been subscribed and paid into the treasury of said corporation, or that there was actually subscribed $100 of its capital stock for each mile of telegraph or telephone lines to be constructed by it, nor was there filed in the office of the secretary of state, at the time a certified copy of the articles of incorporation were filed, or at any other time, an affidavit of the president, secretary, or treasurer of the association, or of any person, stating that any of its capital stock had been actually subscribed or that ten per cent of the amount subscribed had been actually paid into the treasury for the benefit of said corporation. "That the said corporation is without authority of law to own or hold the franchise, and to construct, maintain or operate any telephone system or telephone lines within the county or Orange, or elsewhere, or to use any of the public streets, highways or other public places of the county, for the purpose of erecting poles thereon or conduits therein, with telephone wires attached thereto or therein, and by so doing, said corporation is unlawfully usurping a public franchise, and unlawfully using the public streets of the county of Orange. The attorney general is asked to take all necessary proceedings and actions to deprive the association of the franchise which it now pretends to own and use, and to exclude it from unlawful use of the franchise The Heffern well is now being cemented, the drill being stopped at a depth of 4525 feet. At that depth it struck a sandy brown shale with a showing of gas and oil. It is the best showing since the drill passed through the twelve feet of oil sand at 3150 feet. Col. Beale and officers of Company 26, U. R. K. P., went to San Pedro Monday night to assist in the installation of officers of the San Pedro company. Fred Schneider and family came down from Glenn county a couple of week ago and will spend some weeks with friends here. The mid-winter climate of Anaheim has many advantages over that of Glenn county, consequently they will be in no hurry about returning. Anaheim Gazette per year, $1.50, payable in advance. Notice of Meeting of Stockholders of the American Savings Bank of Anaheim, a corporation unanimously adopted at a meeting of said board duly held at the offices and principal place of business of said corporation in the city of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California, on the 31st day of December, 1919, all members of said board being CREDIT DESCRIBE W. REMEDY of National Credit Men Adder Production campaign against national Association directed a letter to caring that the remchange present concreased production of personal savings. through J. H. Tretreasurer of the or- association throughhave been extending to the Savings Divity Department in the thrift through the savings securities and War Savings ury Savings Certifiis letter urges the national labor policy recognize but comhonor in the conof employed and eme and discharge at geoe, "implies the strike at will. Both least up to the presrol of natural laws, carry a moral ing arm methods, the rece, the breaking of ation of good faith. public interests, and where men can and their relations, in with one another." deal less unrest if a bank account or les. B.S. ER FORTUNE 12 A WEEK More than Two Day, But $12,500 no died recently at left an estate valnever earned more Now an income of lived in its entirety $12,000 in twenty with telephone wires attached there- to or therein, and by so doing, said corporation is unlawfully usurping a public franchise, and unlawfully using the public streets of the county of Orange. The attorney general is asked to take all necessary proceedings and actions to deprive the association of the franchise which it now pretends to own and use, and to exclude it from unlawful use of the franchise and from the unlawful use of the public streets of the county. A state law provides for and governs the organization of companies for the conduct of telegraph nd railroad lines and another provides for the organization of mutual companies of various characters. The latter law was used in the organization of the association. The attorneys for Knowlton quote authorities and decisions on the points involved in this case, laying particular stress on court decisions holding that a telephone line is a telegraph line. Anaheim Gazette, per year, $1.50, payable in advance. Notice of Meeting of Stockholders of the American Savings Bank of Anaheim, a corporation, to consider a proposition to increase the capital stock of said corporation. Notice is hereby given that, in pursuance of a resolution and order of the Board of Directors of the American Savings Bank of Anaheim, a corporation unanimously adopted at a meeting of said board duly held at the office and principal place of business of said corporation in the city of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California, on the 31st day of December, 1919, all members of said board being present a special meeting of the stock holders of said corporation will be held at the office of the corporation in the directors room of the First National Bank in the city of Anaheim, county of Orange, State of California, the same being the principal place of business of the said corporation and being the place where the Board of Directors of said corporation usually meet, on the 5th day of March A. D., 1920, at and acting upon a proposition to increase the capital stock of said corporation from $25,000.00 divided into 250 shares of the par value of $100.00 each, to $50,000.00 divided into 500 shares of the par value of $100.00 each. Dated the 31st day of December, A. D. 1919. By order of the Board of Directors. E. ZITZMANN Secretary of The American Savings Bank. (Corporate Seal) 1-8-19 Styles that are Correct —The young man who is particular about his wearing apparel will find much to interest him in this Store. New Winter Suits for young men are PARTICULARLY STYLISH and have the PARTICULAR CUT THAT YOUNG MEN LIKE, —New Overcoats in the stylish belt around model, that have the easy swinging lines, that appeals to the good dresser. JACKSON'S 12 A WEEK More than Two Day, But $12,500 no died recently at left an estate valnever earned more Now an income of saved in its entirety $12,000 in twenty a week the dish-But out of that saving. He saved out of every pay first savings, laid early days when his less than $12 a invested. Soon they thing of themselves, patient, hard-work- was no financier. missed opportunities that would have invastly. But he was and he accumulated himself against ad-mething solid and for his years of he was forced to ent of his savings their safety. ment has provided habling every small savings, however them at work earn-attractive rate of ind-dishwasher up, in al ratings, every in-place his savings in ups, guaranteed by and earning interest cent compounded dishwasher had had $12,000 would un-wn to a great deal savings Stamps every 3.8. with Uncle Sam on by purchasing War for the old boy will something then—Messenger. have the PARTICULAR CUT THAT YOUNG MEN LIKE, —New Overcoats in the stylish belt around model, that have the easy swinging lines, that appeals to the good dresser. JACKSON'S MEN'S WEAR SHOP. 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