anaheim-gazette 1920-03-25

DRAINAGE SYSTEM DISCUSSED BY EXPERTS County Farm Bureau Listens to Good Advice The accomplishments of the farm bureau in Orange County and the best methods for installing drainage systems were clearly outlined in addresses at the farm center meeting at Westminster schoolhouse Thursday evening. W. Dean Johnston, president of the farm bureau, and W. W. Wer, drainage engineer of the state university, were the speakers. Johnston told of what the farm bureau is doing through pig clubs, dairy associations, beet growers' associations and drainage. Speaking of the recent visit of Dean Hunt of the College of Agriculture he stated that Hunt was much more interested in the problem of drainage in this section than in the citrus groves of the eastern part of the county, as their problems had been solved and the drainage problem is now being solved. Johnston announced Farm Advisor Wahlberg's marriage in Bakorsfield yesterday and advised that Wahlberg had authorized him to state that if the local farm center would meet once a month he would endeavor to bring them something worth while at each meeting, securing speakers from the outside. Weir spoke on deeper drainage ditches and tilting to remove alkali by keeping the water table low. He declared that he had learned more about drainage in the past year than he had learned in twelve years previous and that there is yet much to learn on this question. According to his statement, 25 per cent more alkali is showing problems of breeding—selection and feeding of his animals for this experimental work has been done, and the records are now available. With this idea in mind the Nicholls-Loomis company invited the dairymen in the vicinity of Los Angeles to a picnic on Saturday, March 13, for a discussion of the problems which are confronting the dairymen at the present time. At 10 o'clock the dairymen began to arrive at the Nicholls-Loomis feed mill at 2505 Santa Fe avenue, Los Angeles, and by 11 o'clock there were close to 200 dairymen assembled in warehouse No. 7. Fred Scribner, of the United States department of agriculture, gave those present an interesting talk on "How Feeding Affects the Production of Milk and Butterfat." He stated that many a good cow has never reached its maximum production of milk and has gone to the butcher, not because it was naturally a poor animal, but because it had never been porperly fed. He cited several cases where men who thought they were good feeders had sold cows which were not heavy producers, which proved to be exceptionally heavier producers under scientific feeding methods. Mr. Scribner's talk was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone present. At 12 o'clock a picnic was served by the Nicholls-Loomis company, which, as one dairyman expressed it, was a "full feed." Following the lunch, Mr. Scribner gave an instructive address on "Judging Dairy Cows," and demonstrated the type and conformation most essential in a dairy cow with one of the cows from the Burr farm dairy. This cow, "Molley Creamella," is a received scant a day. In the Tampa be put down on sixty-five miles New development state of Tamaulipa is looked for in Leon and Coahuil along the Americas. Due to the invigards titles, pendation of Article can constitution, not be as general does not prevent "looking around," speculation as to discovered wealth Mexican sub-soil tomorrow, it is stillcluded the states peche, along the Gulf of Mexico millionaire opera faith in Mexico's states of Sonora Mexican oil? touched," declared ing that the comb in this region square miles. It is estimated will produce 135, and that 120,000,000 ported. Thus M 20 per cent of th menta. To achieve this, ly augment her oit. This undertak way. New pipe-l and other install structed, or is co value of $50,000,000 rency. When th Weir spoke on deeper drainage ditches and tiling to remove alkali by keeping the water table low. He declared that he had learned more about drainage in the past year than he had learned in twelve years previous and that there is yet much to learn on this question. According to his statement, 25 per cent more alkali is showing because of excessive irrigation for various crops. Deeper drainage is more necessary where there is alkali than in humid sections. He asserted that it is necessary to keep the water table so far below the surface that there will be no evaporation. He advocated placing drainage tile at a depth of not less than six feet, with four feet satisfactory in sandy soils. He advised that drainage ditches should be deepened every year until they reach a depth of not less than six feet, with seven and eight feet preferable, as the ditches become settled. He declared that much tile in this section had been put in too shallow, attributing the cause to the use of ditches capable of making trenches only four and a half feet deep. Tile placed at seven and eight feet give better service. With a tile system six feet deep the pipes can be placed from 300 to 400 feet apart, the distance being governed by the quality of the soil. If placed only three or four feet deep, the lines should not be more than 300 or 400 feet apart. The deeper the tile the further apart they may be laid. Many tile systems pay for themselves in two or three years. In answer to a question as to whether fertilizer is oist through drainage, he stated that some was lost, but that it could be replaced. In Fresno county 80,000 acres that were in orchards and vineyards had reverted to Bermuda grass pasture. The state university is experimenting with 8000 acres of this, putting the tile six feet deep and 315 feet apart. The problem of getting rid of black alkali is still to be solved. Gypsum so far has not proved a satisfactory remedy. An experiment of treating forty acres of black alkali soil with sulphuric acid also proved futile. The evening was opened with a fine program by the pupils of the school. At 12 o'clock a picnic was served by the Nicholl-Loomis company, which, as one dairyman expressed it, was a "full feed." Following the lunch, Mr. Scribner gave an instructive address on "Judging Dairy Cows," and demonstrated the type and conformation most essential in a dairy cow with one of the cows from the Burr farm dairy. This cow, "Molley Creamella," is a cow of exceptional type and productive ability. In one day it gave 94 pounds of milk. George Platt, president of the Los Angeles Creamery, spoke on "Choosing Cows for the Dairy Herd." He emphasised the importance of "vital force," in addition to dairy type. The vital force is indicated by the amount of blood pumped and the regularity of the pulsations of the heart. Mr. Platt also endorsed the cow-testing associations, and urged every dairyman to have his cows tested for milk production so as to know which cows are not "paying for their keep." Mr. Platt also said a few words in regard to the work being done by the California dairy council in improving the health of the children and in promoting the interests of the dairymen. H. S. Hoard, of the Nicholl-Loomis company, spoke on the subject, "Why Some Feeds Produce More Milk than Others." He explained the difference in the chemical analysis of protein, crabroydrates and fats, where these elements were found in grains and plants, and what functions these elements performed in the animal body. The entire assemblage was taken on a trip through the feed mill of the Nicholl-Loomis company, where the entire process of making mixed feeds was shown. The various ingredients, which make up a dairy feed, were shown separately. These were then taken to the mixer and mixed into a commercial mixed feed. It was the consensus of opinion that the picnic was instructive and an inspiration to all present, and it is hoped that another picnic will be held in the near future. TAMPICO SECTION PREPARING FOR ANOTHER GREAT BOOM Enjoyed by everyone present. At 12 o'clock a picnic was served by the Nicholl-Loomis company, which, as one dairyman expressed it, was a "full feed." Following the lunch, Mr. Scribner gave an instructive address on "Judging Dairy Cows," and demonstrated the type and conformation most essential in a dairy cow with one of the cows from the Burr farm dairy. This cow, "Molley Creamella," is a cow of exceptional type and productive ability. In one day it gave 94 pounds of milk. George Platt, president of the Los Angeles Creamery, spoke on "Choosing Cows for the Dairy Herd." He emphasised the importance of "vital force," in addition to dairy type. The vital force is indicated by the amount of blood pumped and the regularity of the pulsations of the heart. Mr. Platt also endorsed the cow-testing associations, and urged every dairyman to have his cows tested for milk production so as to know which cows are not "paying for their keep." Mr. Platt also said a few words in regard to the work being done by the California dairy council in improving the health of the children and in promoting the interests of the dairymen. H. S. Hoard, of the Nicholl-Loomis company, spoke on the subject, "Why Some Feeds Produce More Milk than Others." He explained the difference in the chemical analysis of protein, crabroydrates and fats, where these elements were found in grains and plants, and what functions these elements performed in the animal body. The entire assemblage was taken on a trip through the feed mill of the Nicholl-Loomis company, where the entire process of making mixed feeds was shown. The various ingredients, which make up a dairy feed, were shown separately. These were then taken to the mixer and mixed into a commercial mixed feed. It was the consensus of opinion that the picnic was instructive and an inspiration to all present, and it is hoped that another picnic will be held in the near future. TAMPICO SECTION PREPARING FOR ANOTHER GREAT BOOM By-PRINT The possibilities shown most graphically National Orange Sweetened Drink was given to each of the orange pomegranate There were marmalate sweetness and put up in most attractive times of orange lemon There were pies There were stick orange chocolates of all shades and orange puffed lemon sandwiches meat and still more sugar. This latter only of ordinary w flavored to add to Some of these priced as an exhil The state university is experimenting with 8000 acres of this, putting the tile six feet deep and 315 feet apart. The problem of getting rid of black alkali is still to be solved. Gypsum so far has not proved a satisfactory remedy. An experiment of treating forty acres of black alkali soil with sulphuric acid also proved futile. The evening was opened with a fine program by the pupils of the school. Folk songs and games and the Betsy Ross cantata had been prepared for an entertainment on Washington's birthday anniversary, but the flu vacation prevented its being given. The part of Betsy Ross was well executed by Miss Leonra Horner. The whole program reflected much credit on the teachers, Miss Myrtle Culver and Mrs. D. D. Campbell efficiently assisted by Mrs. Orel Hare, and upon all who took part. A very beautiful rendering of the Star Spangled Banner by a group of girls dressed in white who illustrated the song by appropriate gestures, closed the evening's very interesting program. DAIRYMEN'S PICNIC There is no doubt that the average dairyman has not been able to give as close a study to the scientific end of his business, as he ought. This is largely due to the fact that his time is so largely taken up with the practical work on the dairy that has to be done daily. The scientific end of the business is, however, just as productive of profit and just as essential for the successful conduct of the business as are the daily tasks. It is, however, no longer necessary for the dairyman to work out these TAMPICO SECTION PREPARING FOR ANOTHER GREAT BOOM When President Carranza issued his recent decree allowing the resumption of oil well drilling under the provisional permits, he did more than relieve the tension that had arisen over the Mexican-American oil controversy. He permitted a glimpse into Mexico's future as an oil producing nation, says a Tampico dispatch. Mexico's oil resources have barely been scratched, according to authorities in Tampico. Today Tampico is preparing for another boom. Taking advantage of the opportunity to resume operations, agents of the oil companies here and at Tuxpam are applying to the government for permits, new rigs are being erected in the fields and the influx of new men and materials from the states is under way. At this date it is estimated that at least fifty new wells will be started under the provisional permits. Half of these wells will be in wildcat or unproven territory. Here lies a phase of the Mexican oil situation that has commanded the attention of petroleum capital the world over. While most of these wildcat wells will be drilled within the rigion of Tampico, the prospect of discovering new vools, together with the world demand for oil and the ruination of many wells recently by salt water, has drawn the attention of producers to parts of Mexico which hitherto have or mixed into a commercial mixed feed. It was the consensus of opinion that the picnic was instructive and an inspiration to all present, and it is hoped that another picnic will be held in the near future. TREATMENT OF MAY RESULTS Oftentimes a citrus in his orchard thas and he is unable to care for wounds pruning, or top-water rather numerous prisingly large numbers do not sufficient portance of treatment most disheartening too many cases beyond repair before come even aware Fungi which may cay in citrus trees citrus growing sect certain to obtain a tain percentage of large wounds are run immediately. They are particularly pro- ANAHEIM GAZETTE An Evening in the Chautauqua Presents Native Maori Singers In the Tampico region, wells will be put down on locations as far as sixty-five miles from the coastline. New development is expected in the state of Tamaulipas; wildcatting also is looked for in the states of Neuva Leon and Coahuila, in some instances along the American border. Due to the involved situation as regards titles, pending the final interpretation of Article 27 of the new Mexican constitution, the new drilling will not be as general as it might, but that does not prevent the oil operators from "looking around," nor does it prevent speculation as to the extent of the undiscovered wealth which still lies in Mexican sub-soil. In the oil fields of tomorrow, it is stated here, may be included the states of Tabasco and Campeche, along the southwestern dip of the Gulf of Mexico, while at least one millionaire operator is known to have faith in Mexico's west coast, in the states of Sonora and Sinoloba. Mexican oil? "Why, it's just been touched," declares Tampico, remembering that the combined area of the fields in this region totals less than 150 square miles. It is estimated that in 1920 Mexico will produce 135,000,000 barrels of oil and that 120,000,000 barrels will be exported. Thus Mexico will fill about 20 per cent of the world's oil requirements. To achieve this, Tampico must greatly augment her facilities for handling oil. This undertaking already is under way. New pipe-lines, storage facilities and other installation is being constructed, or is contemplated, to the value of $50,000,000, United States currency. When the new pipe lines are received scant attention as oil territory. Five Maori singers have been brought directly from New Zealand, and the music of their New Zealand home. Headed by N. H. Papakura, famed throughout race that is essentially musical, they present a most interesting program. Leila M. Blomfield, New Zealand writer and traveler, will present an official ment has given Miss Blomfield a collection of curios and native costumes in addition which have at some time received a woman is willing to wear last year's prices and that 120,000,000 barrels will be exported. Thus Mexico will fill about 20 per cent of the world's oil requirements. To achieve this, Tampico must greatly augment her facilities for handling oil. This undertaking already is under way. New pipe-lines, storage facilities and other installation is being constructed, or is contemplated, to the value of $50,000,000, United States currency. When the new pipe lines are completed, Tampico will have a capacity for handling 520,500 barrels of oil daily from the fields to tidewater. On the first of the year, there were 523 steel or concrete storage tanks in the Tampico district, having a total capacity of 24,891,500 barrels. But there are being constructed today forty-six steel tanks, with a capacity of 2,495,000 barrels, and plans have been made for eighty-eight other tanks, with a capacity of 4,840,000 barrels. All of this is reflected in the present-day spirit of Tampico. It gives an insight moreover, into the Mexico of tomorrow. The industrial world is demanding oil in ever-increasing quantities. And in the words of a Tampico oil executive, "Mexico holds the balance of power." BY-PRODUCTS The possibilities in by-products were shown most graphically in the recent National Orange Show. One corner, almost two entire sides, of the large tent was given to display by-products of the orange, pomelo, lemon and lime. There were marmalades of all shades of sweetness and bitter-sweetness and put up in most attractive glasses and less attractive tins. There were cakes of orange, lemon and pomelo flavors. There were pies even more diverse. There were stick candies, creams and orange chocolates. There were jellies of all shades and consistencies. There were lemon and orange syrups and vinegar. There were both orange and lemon sweet pickles. There were lemon relishes and cordials of all kinds, nectars almost as diverse, orange-filled wafers, orange puddings, even orange and lemon sandwiches, lemon mincemeat and, still more far-fetched, orange sugar. This latter, however, consisted only of ordinary white sugar tinted and flavored to add to teas or other drinks. Some of these products were not intended as an exhibit of practical large which have at some time received a severe pruning or which have been top-worked, and may generally be expected to show up within two or three years after uch treatment was given. The dead heart-wood exposed, on drying and checking offers especially favorable opportunity for the lodgment of the spores of these wood-decay-producing fungi which once established work gradually down into the branches and occasion a gradual deterioration and final death. Tree surgery may and often does offer a possible means of remedy, but by far the best means of control lies in prevention through the use of wound dressing applied at the time the cuts are made. The requirements for a satisfactory dressing are several. It must be comparatively cheap. It must also be rather permanent, at least not losing its effectiveness within a few weeks or months. Such a dressing must remain on the surface and not penetrate to any marked extent, and under our particular climatic conditions must have considerable elasticity in order to take care of large fluctuations in atmospheric temperature. Such substances as whitewash, lead paints, and varnishes or shellacs do not satisfactorily meet these requirements, since they soon dry out and lose their protective qualities. Grafting wax while excellent in many respects, at present prices for beeswax comes rather expensive. Probably the most promising class of available materials are those of an asphaltum base. Asphaltum roof paint has been used by some with good results. Grade D asphaltum melted and applied hot gives fair satisfaction. Grade B asphaltum, which is a liquid form, is popular among growers. A liquid preparation made by dissolving asphaltum in gasoline or distillate, is recommended by certain authorities. Boiled coal tar has been used somewhat in the past and there are a number of commercial preparations on... TREATMENT OF TREE WOUND MAY RESULT IN SAVING LIFE Oftentimes a citrus grower sees a tree in his orchard that is not doing well, and he is unable to find the reason. Sometimes the tree's condition is due to wood decay, incurred through carelessness or negligence in properly caring for wounds made in cultivating, pruning, or top-working, have been rather numerous and indicate a surprisingly large number of citrus growers do not sufficiently realize the importance of treatment of wounds. The most disheartening feature is that in too many cases the injury has gone beyond repair before the owner has become even aware of its presence. Fungi which may occasion wood decay in citrus trees abound in all of our citrus growing sections and are almost certain to obtain a foothold in a certain percentage of the trees where large wounds are made and not sealed up immediately. Troubles of this sort are particularly prevalent in orchards. ASPHALTUM ROOF PAINT HAS BEEN USED BY SOME WITH GOOD RESULTS. Grade D asphaltum melted and applied hot gives fair satisfaction. Grade B asphaltum, which is a liquid form, is popular among growers. A liquid preparation made by dissolving asphaltum in gasoline or distillate, is recommended by certain authorities. Boiled coal tar has been used somewhat in the past and there are a number of commercial preparations on the market used to a certain extent. Probably the best dressing for the purpose is still to be worked out. There is much need of further study along this line. The important thing, however, is for citrus growers to recognize the importance of treating all wounds of an ich or more in diameter and to make certain that all such wounds are well coated with some dressing which is renewed occasionally as needed, as determined by frequent inspection. THIRTY-FIVE MILLION WOMEN WAGE WAR ON STYLES Consumers' Union Organizing to Battle Against High Cost of Living Consumer's Union, 35,000,000 members strong, will soon be in action, according to a Washington correspondent. It will call nation-wide strikes. One of the first will be against styles. Every one of the 35,000,000 women belonging to the union will pledge herself to wear last year's hats and last year's gowns. "Of course they will do it," said Miss Edith S. Strauss, appointed Attorney General Palmer as a marshal of the army of women to be mobilized by the government in a gigantic offensive against the high cost of living. "Every Chautauqua a big double program, "An Evening in the South Seas," an attraction entirely unique from New Zealand, and they will present for the first time in this country the bewitching native napakura, famed throughout New Zealand as the leading tenor of the islands, and coming from a resting program. Her, will present an officially illustrated lecture of her home country. The New Zealand governnative costumes in addition to the views. Chautauqua a big double program, "An Evening in the South Seas," an attraction entirely unique from New Zealand, and they will present for the first time in this country the bewitching native tapakura, famed throughout New Zealand as the leading tenor of the islands, and coming from a prestigious program. Herer, will present an officially illustrated lecture of her home country. The New Zealand govern- native costumes in addition to the views. To wear last year's every other woman already gone on a prices. I have tak- more clothes until can be no longer organizing in America or. Until the con- and solidly behind an intensive cam- prices we might as arms and watch cloth. It carry on about warfare against with 35,000,000 of working as a solid in six months we living back to nor- village there must summers who pledge without rather than when milk is beyond reason, like of New York, they take and on certain without milk until demand forces a nns for excessive prices is that the American public is drunk with money; people have more money than ever before and they are spending it recklessly. "One of the first things we must do is to cut out senseless luxuries, another is to increase production." Miss Strauss is a pretty, energetic, wholly confident young woman. Her official title is d'rector of woman's activities: High cost of living, department of justice. "Do you know that there are 16,000 men and women earning their living by traveling through the country telling people how enhappy they should be and how they should go out from under and overthrow existing conditions?" she concluded. A rainstorm that extended over the entire state of California began Saturday night, and Anaheim was thoroughly soaked before it ended. Tuesday morning Mr. Dickel's gauge registered a fall of 1.49 for the storm, making a total of 15.57 for the season against 10.57 on the same date last year. Mr. Dickel reports that the average season's fall for the past forty years was 12.90. The gauge on the roof of the sugar factory has measured 16.06 inches this season, being half an inch ahead of Mr. Dickel's apparatus. Many people having spare ground have set out vegetable gardens, which give the premises a neat appearance, besides taking a jolt at old High Cost. The finance committee of the Republican party in Orange county is the first county finance committee in Southern California to raise its quota for campaign purposes. Thursday, N. T. Edwards, of Orange, chairman of the special finance committee, reported to the Southern California headquarters of the Republican state committee that Republicans of this county had signed up for $3915. The county's quota is $3900. A few more reports are still to be made to Edwards. Half of the money pledged is to be used for national Republican campaign purposes, and half is to go to local purposes, to be used in furthering the candidacies of Republican nominees. Edwards said that he expects to turn over to the Republican County Central committee whatever has been collected over and above the fifty per cent that he has turned into the state committee. 73 ACRES Of First Class Orange nd, with ranch house ldings, pumping plant, e lines, etc. quire O. E. Steward y Hall Anaheim