anaheim-gazette 1920-05-13

POSSIBILITIES OF BIG PROFIT IN PEANUTS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WELL ADAPTED FOR GROWING THE SUCCULENT GOOBERS Peanut Hay Recommended as Excellent Stock Feed, and Hogs Fatten on the Nuts—Fullerton Grower Tells of His Success with the Crop California in the past has not been considered a peanut growing state. Texas, Georgia and Virginia growers and dealers would prefer we remained consumers rather than growers. California is said to consume more peanuts, hot roasted, in confectionery, shelled, salted and in the form of peanut butter, per capita, than any other state, says Orchard and Farm. May is the time to plant. If one has had no experience with the crop he should not "plunge" the first year or two. Prifits are good if the proper care is given and if the soil is suited to growing the "Goobers," as they are called in the south. Some very profitable crops of peanuts are grown each year in California. Many have failed also, mostly from lack of experience or alfalfa to study the requirements of the crop. Certainly, California should add much to the nation's peanut acreage. The peanut is in its infancy as a na- Plant in rows of 3 to 4 feet apart with 16 to 20 inches between hills. Do not cover too deep; 3 to 4 inches is sufficient. Peanuts planted in the middle of May ripen evenly and are of uniform size. Very early peanuts ripen unevenly, and the first nuts become so ripe before harvest they turn to a pink color. If the land is a little sandy the stems become soft, lose their strength and will not lift the nuts from the ground.* It takes about 30 pounds of the California or White Virginia and 50 pounds of the Tennessee Reds to plant an acre. Tennessee peanuts can be planted much closer in the rows. The California peanut is the best to plant, as it yields 3 to 4 times as much as the Tennessee Red and is in greater demand. The "Jumbo" is said to produce big yields under local conditions. For planting a large acreage, growers frequently use special planters which are sold by farm machinery concerns, but a good home-made planter consists of a sled with a shoe attachment, from which a pipe extends upward to a funeral top, where boys may drop the peanuts at the proper intervals as the sled is driven along the rows. Peanuts require a rich, sandy soil loam that is known as upland. Damp land gives the nuts a straw color, and they are not as good, probably, as those raised on higher land. They require careful irrigation in most localities. Great care must be exercised that the soil is not permitted to harden after water is applied. Avoid irrigation if possible after the nuts are well started to form. Give the last heavy watering when blossoming is well started. Never let the soil get hard or crusted after irrigating! PLACENTIA From the Wm. Schumacher J. A. Cannon, assistant, were in Placentia over the streets and They intend to oil portions of Walnut, but will not get around time. Help is scarce to get and high in mackerays that whi oil at 60 cents, and nothing, it now costs. Some eight or nineteen men of the Hebrew vassed Placentia, taken of Roger Bros. silver payable $1 a week stated that "for advice one set would be a week, and this was While the contract canvassers led pros to believe that forty would be given away probably every woman to receive a set afterwards had been ma-ably all, were told be lucky and would verware in a very few. As far as can be sets were given out the others, for all are have been given to Western Distributing name of the firm go of the women in Placentalia. Now the contract and the ladies are goods, and they are or two. Prifits are good if the proper care is given and if the soil is suited to growing the "Goobers," as they are called in the south. Some very profitable crops of peanuts are grown each year in California. Many have failed also, mostly from lack of experience or alfalfa to study the requirements of the crop. Certainly, California should add much to the nation's peanut acreage. The peanut is in its infancy as a national crop. But a few more years and we shall be independent of importations. We are now growing about two million acres and prices have been steadily mounting. Growers look for a good future market. There have been great improvements in special machinery for handling peanuts in recent years, although we see little of the new devices here in California because our acreage is still small. Bean threshers are used quite successfully for peanuts. The ordinary machinery used in handling lima beans serves very well with some easily made changes. Peanut hay alone often pays the entire cost of production. A successful Fullerton grower, E. M. Brewer, states that he has had good success in feeding the cured vines, with cull peanuts attched, to hogs and cattle. He does not recommend feeding them to horses, however, as they are said to cause impaction through the formation of "hair balls." When cured for hay, he says, the vines should be hauled in the morning while still damp, so that the leaves will not fall off. Stacking under a roof to prevent rain damage is recommended. Cows make heavy milk yields when fed on the peanut straw; calves may be raised exclusively on it. Frequently hogs are turned into the fields after the harvest, to clean up the vines and small nuts remaining attached. They also make excellent poultry feed. Peanuts are sometimes raised especially for stock food, although they make the meat soft and the lard oily unless supplemented by corn or other concentrates—but how the hogs love them! One ought to be able to raise 400 pounds of pork per acre by using a movable fence in the field. American farmers grow about $20,000,000 worth of peanut hay annually. We ought to have at least twice that land gives the nuts a straw color, and they are not as good, probably, as those raised on higher land. They require careful irrigation in most localities. Great care must be exercised that the soil is not permitted to harden after water is applied. Avoid irrigation if possible after the nuts are well started to form. Give the last heavy watering when blossoming is well started. Never let the soil get hard or crusted after irrigating! some growers irrigate only once; about the middle of June, just as the blossoms appear, following with cultivation as soon as practicable. Peanuts should be cultivated about the same as corn; do not allow any weeds to grow in them and keep the ground loose and mellow. When the spikes begin to form they should not be disturbed. If they are the nuts are likely to blight or not fill up. The blooms do not need to be covered as was formerly supposed. It is the practice among careful growers to follow the horse cultivation with hoes, cutting out all large weeds carefully. It is suggested also that, where practicable, a harrow, with teeth turned, back at an angle of 45 degrees, be run over the ledge to kill weeds about 5 days after planting, just as the young plants are appearing. It is advisable not to disturb the vines after they begin to spread, as this will lessen the yield. A peduncle under each blossom enters the gorum and the nuts form on the end, 2 inches or more below the surface. Peanuts should be harvested when ripe, and not allowed to stand too long, in hopes that the last ones set will fill out and ripen. The little ones spoil the sale of the crop and many become over-ripe. Peanuts should be cut or plowed out and thrown into windrows, nuts down, and let lie a week or ten days, then sacked. The best nuts are cured in that way; they do not mold so badly and have a better color. For harvesting a large acreage a good tool is the sledge harvester; it is easily constructed by any farm handy man. It is simply a steel cutter mounted on a sled. Some growers mount the knife on a wheel cultivator, but it is necessary, of course, to have the wheels the right distance apart for the rows. When cutting the vines set the blade below the nuts so as to strike the tap-root. As far as can be seen were given out to the others, for all and have been given to Western Distributing name of the firm goof of the women in Placentia game. Now the contract and the ladies are goods, and they are to pay more than pretexts, and many have to take other silvers Rogers brand. As farain not one has rogers silverware for one woman was ing a cut glass water the silverware and peeved when she identified with hers in window marked $200 peeved, in fact, that few days ago and who is a member of police force, with her exchange, and it was entire satisfaction, words. Several women have ferried the matter to district attorney, but that they got out prior to $4'. It is certain, next Jewish relief slower in Placentia did. That piece of freak provides that there are school district within of a city of the sixth ring trouble and may tie to lose a large pear and about half its area. Placentia district long before Fullerton corporating, the west strict, it is said, has turbed for 35 years. A mile of Fullerton's must, if the new law given up. Fullerton territory but it seems to settle the boundaries the bonds recently vied. Placentia does need she is about to lose. Ed some expensive bus maintain them. We magnificent school ad Peanuts are sometimes raised especially for stock food, although they make the meat soft and the lard oily unless supplemented by corn or other concentrates—but show the hogs love them! One ought to be able to raise 400 pounds of pork per acre by using a movable fence in the field. American farmers grow about $20,000,000 worth of peanut hay annually. We ought to have at least twice that much, and as much attention should be given this wonderful crop as has been accorded alfaifa! Perhaps 25 per rent of the total crop is consumed for human food. Perhaps 10,000,000 pounds are made into peanut butter every year. Peanut butter is one of the most highly nutritious foods we have. We have been importing from Europe several million gallons of peanut oil every year, but war conditions showed us our own ability to make four or five million gallons more at home. If you want to make the finest confection ever devised, cook Saratoga potatoes in peanut oil instead of lard! The low grades of oil are used for soap. We make most of our peanut oil from the unshelled nuts. This gives it an earthy taste, which makes it a poor table oil. However, when the oil is made from shelled nuts, which are blanched, degermed and thoroughly cleaned before being pressed, most people prefer it to the kind of olive oil which we have been getting. One easily can make his own peanut butter with a small hand grinder. Oil may be made at home also by the aid of a press, equipped with a jack screw. The nuts are ground and placed in strong murlap sacks before being subjected to pressure. The best time to plant peanuts in California is about the middle of May. For harvesting a large acreage a good tool is the sledge harvester; it is easily constructed by any farm handy man. It is simply a steel cutter mounted on a sled. Some growers mount the knife on a wheel cultivator, but it is necessary, of course, to have the wheels the right distance apart for the rows. When cutting the vines set the blade below the nuts so as to strike the tap-root. The curved "fingers" at the rear of the knife raise the vines slightly, then two men, following the sled, lift the vines with forks and place them in windrows, about 5 rows of vines to each windrow. The nuts are placed down to prevent heat and sun damage. From 24 to 72 hours, according to the weather, is the time required for curing. Then the vines are placed in cocks, about the size of ordinary hay cocks. In cocking, the vines should be lifted carefully in order not to shake off the peanuts. It is advisable to cure for 8 to 12 days in the shock before picking, so that mold and discoloration in the sack will be avoided. Growers in the Fullerton district use 5-gallon square oil cans for the pickers. Four well-filled cans make a sackful of nuts. It is advisable not to allow the pickers to gather the small nuts. They are injurious to the sale of the crop and are more profitable when fed to animals. An average yield is about 25 to 30 sacks to the acre, 40 pounds to a sack, but many have raised 50 sacks with extra care and good land, well adapted to peanuts. The price for picking is from 30 to 35 cents per grain sack, holding from 40 to 45 pounds. The nuts are cleaned in revolving drums and followed with a grain fanning mill, which blows out the light ones. Placentia does need she is about to lose some expensive bush maintain them. We magnificent school are go back. Our attended 150 per cent in two little of it will be lost question is taken froston, in takink half our half our attendance not be so serious, but 20 children live in thitory. Last year the asses Placentia district was it will not be great year. When it was promise with Fullerton the area between Acacia Louis Jacobson went orders and found that tessed at $2,600,000 of Cypress, up to the probably equal this w The Placentia trustained attorneys to rights are protected, law is found defective the next legislature, cellent chance of loss district. Orangethorpe is in dicament—or worse. has voted bonds, and assurance that they has done considerabie the erection of a new the bonds cannot be ANAHEIM GAZETTE PLACENTIA NOTES From the Courier Wm. Schumacher, supervisor, and J. A. Cannon, assistant county engineer, were in Placentia Monday looking over the streets and adjacent roads. They intend to oil the newly graded portions of Walnut, Center and Olive, but will not get around to it for some time. Help is scarce and oil is hard to get and high in price. Mr. Schumacher says that while he used to get oil at 60 cents, and sometimes for nothing, it now costing $2.02. Some eight or nine months ago two men of the Hebrew persuasion canvassed Placentia, taking orders for sets of Roger Bros. silverware at $40 a set, payable $1 a week. Their contract stated that "for advertising purposes" one set would be given away each week, and this was the little joker. While the contract did not state, the canvassers led prospective customers to believe that forty sets, one a week, would be given away in Placentia, and probably every woman fully expected to receive a set after four or five payments had been made. Many, probably all, were told that they would be lucky and would receive their silverware in a very few weeks. As far as can be learned, only two sets were given out in Placentia, and the others, for all anyone knows, may have been given to members of the Western Distributing Co., which is the name of the firm goes by. And most of the women in Placentia went into the game. Now the contracts are maturing and the ladies are going after their goods, and they are being bluffed in HIGH SCHOOL NOTES By STUDENTS Wednesday the sophomore class motored away for a big picnic. From the smiles on their faces Thursday morning, we judge they had the time of their lives. But even sophomores must have their troubles for we hear of some ill motor luck on the way home. "Signals!" Oh! How good it sounds to the old football boys who are aching to get back on the line. Football practice is about to begin any time now, and the boys are waiting to step in and limber up to make a regular team this year. Owing to special work at the auto show last week Mr. Tosier, the leader of the Anaheim Union Band, was unable to be with the High Boys. The lost period, however, will be made up this week. So, boys, keep your horns in order! The student body was given a big surprise Tuesday afternoon when a special assembly was called. An interesting talk was given by a member of the Chautauqua. "The Value of An Education," was the subject, and it was a talk that came straight "home." The students are eager to hear the remainder as they were greatly impressed by such a subject. Thirty-six members of the history and civics classes of Mr. Malcolm ed to convey. "Are you going to stand by and wait for Europe's troubles to come to you, as come they will?" inquired Sir Auckland, "or are you going out to help Europe to win through to reasonable conditions?" In his reported remarks there is no reference to anything said about what the United States already has done to aid Europe, but the intimation plainly was there that America has stood by and watched the agonies of Europe without extending a helping hand, and that we should now take up a policy of substantial European aid to help the Old World "win through." Without reference to the ambassador's breach of diplomatic etiquette in referring to what is a paramount question in American politics, it must be admitted that his suggestions for further aid to Europe without giving credit for what we have already done is in bad taste. What form that help should take the ambassador did not indicate, but evidently it should exceed anything we have done in the past. The United States has loaned to the stricken countries of Europe, including Great Britain, about $10,000,000,000. It has consented to the postponement of interest payments on that loan, amounting to $500,000,000 a year. It has rationed its own people in food supplies in order that the unfortunate of Europe might not starve. It has sent Red Cross and other relief expeditions into the war areas to tide the people over the emergency. It brought back in its own ships the 2,000,000 soldiers who had been helping the allies to restore peace, while the ships of those countries were busily gathering world commerce to themselves. It has shipped meat and As far as can be learned, only two sets were given out in Placentia, and the others, for all anyone knows, may have been given to members of the Western Distributing Co., which is the name of the firm goes by. And most of the women in Placentia went into the game. Now the contracts are maturing and the ladies are going after their goods, and they are being bluffed into paying more than $40, on various pretexts, and many have been induced to take other silverware than the Rogers brand. As far as we can ascertain, not one has received a set of Rogers silverware for $40. One woman was talked into taking a cut glass water set in lieu of the silverware and was considerably peeved when she saw a set almost identical with hers in a local jeweler's window marked $20. She was so peeved, in fact, that she went back a few days ago and took her brother, who is a member of the Los Angeles police force, with her to negotiate an exchange, and it was effected to her entire satisfaction, and without many words. Several women have talked of referring the matter to the Los Angeles district attorney, but probably figure that they got out pretty lucky at $43 to $4'. It is certain, however, that the next Jewish relief drive will drag slower in Placentia than the last one did. That piece of freak legislation which provides that there shall be only one school district within the boundaries of a city of the sixth class is still making trouble and may cause Placentia to lose a large portion of its area and about half its assessed valuation. Placentia district was established long before Fullerton thought of incorporating, the west line of the district, it is said, having stood undisturbed for 35 years. It takes in about a mile of Fullerton's territory which must, if the new law be sustained, be given up. Fullerton does not need the territory but it seems to be necessary to settle the boundary question before the bonds recently voted can be sold. Placentia does need the area that she is about to lose. We have erected some expensive buildings and must maintain them. We have built up a magnificent school and cannot let it surprise Tuesday afternoon when a special assembly was called. An interesting talk was given by a member of the Chautauqua. "The Value of An Education," was the subject, and it was a talk that came straight "home." The students are eager to hear the remainder as they were greatly impressed by such a subject. Thirty-six members of the history and civics classes of Mr. Malcolm motored to San Gabriel to witness the Mission play. Leaving the school at 12:30, the party enjoyed a pleasant drive. Indeed, it was very pleasant for "Mucky" and his crowd. Tire trouble smiled at him and so did Mr. Malcolm and the others as they passed. The play interested the entire thirty-six, for it was historical—just along their line. The party left San Gabriel at 5:30 for home after a very pleasant afternoon. Anaheim High Baseball Boys met the Huntington Beach Team Thursday evening on the latter's grounds. The A. Boys exhibited their real disposition when they beat Huntington 16 to 10. CANNINF FRUIT WITHOUT SUGAR With the present price of sugar over 25 cents and prospects for a further advance as the fruit season progresses, great hardships will be felt by the housewives who usually prepare their own canned fruit for winter use. It may not be generally known that fruit may be canned without sugar, and that this necessary "sweetening" may be added later on serving. All fruits can be canned successfully for future use for jelly making, pie filling, salad purposes, etc., without the use of sugar by simply adding hot water instead of the hot sirups. It has been found practicable also with certain vegetables to substitute salt for sugar in the canning process, and then add other seasoning to taste when serving. In canning fruit without sugar, can the product the day it is picked. Cull, stew, seed and clean fruit by placing in strainer and pouring cold water over it. Pack the product carefully in hot glass jars or tin cans until full. Use tablespoon, wooden ladle or table knife for packing purposes. Pour has rationed its own people in food supplies in order that the unfortunates of Europe might not starve. It has sent Red Cross and other relief expeditions into the war areas to tide the people over the emergency. It brought back in its own ships the 2,000,000 soldiers who had been helping the allies to restore peace, while the ships of those countries were busily gathering world commerce to themselves. It has shipped meat and other products to England until the storehouses there are glutted, while the people in our big cities suffer from lack of nourishment. It prevented wholesale starvation in Belgium during the German occupation by an American relief organization that no other nation attempted to duplicate. It is now saving the lives of thousands of children in Armenia and the Near East by generous contributions of money and supplies. All these and other minor philanthropies, such as the free-milk-for-France crusade, have been gladly undertaken and carried through by the people of the United States. And in the face of such a record Ambassador Geddes inquires: "Are you going to stand by and wait for Europe's troubles to come to you, or are you going out to help Europe to win through." Presumably more American billions for Europe, more shiploads of wheat and meat, more curtailed menus for American tables, and still higher taxes and prices for the American public, would be parts of the program that Sir Auckland would map out for this country were he given the opportunity. The new ambassador came to our shores under very auspicious conditions. He was reported to have been highly recommended by Lady Astor, a former American. He had spent much time in Canada, and presumably had a thorough understanding of American institutions. He was welcomed generally by the press and the public. But if his influence with us is to be devoted to securing further concessions to Europe from an already sorely taxed America, in spite of the verdict of the American people that they purpose to withdraw from Old World affairs in the future, Sir Auckland's tenure of office will not be a happy one. NEW ZEALANDER AT CHAUTAQUA turbed for 35 years. It takes in about a mile of Fullerton's territory which must, if the new law be sustained, be given up. Fullerton does not need the territory but it seems to be necessary to settle the boundary question before the bonds recently voted can be sold. Placentia does need the area that she is about to lose. We have erected some expensive buildings and must maintain them. We have built up a magnificent school and cannot let it go back. Our attendance has increased 150 per cent in two years and very little of it will be lost if the land in question is taken from us. If Fullerton, in takink half our valuation, took half our attendance the matter would not be so serious, but not more than 20 children live in the disputed territory. Last year the assessed valuation of Placentia district was $6,900,000 and it will not be greatly increased this year. When it was proposed to compromise with Fullerton and surrender the area between Acacia and Cypress, Louis Jacobson went through the records and found that this area was assessed at $2,600,000. The land east of Cypress, up to the district line, will probably equal this valuation. The Placentia trustees have retained attorneys to see that their rights are protected, but unless the law is found defective, or repealed by the next legislature, we stand an excellent chance of losing half of our district. Orangethorpe is in the same predicament—or worse. That district has voted bonds, and with somebody's assurance that they would be valid, has done considerable work toward the erection of a new building. Now the bonds cannot be sold. Anaheim Gazette per year, $1.50. payable in advance. NEW ZEALANDER AT CHAUTAQUA New Zealand has been aptly called the "nation where strikes are unknown." Thinkers and writers the world over have pointed with pride to New Zealand. This little country is generally conceded to be far ahead of the times in modern legislation. Today New Zealand law structures are being used in many of the civilized countries of the world. As far back as 1890 this little country had inaugurated a government insurance plan which has proven highly effective. The compulsory arbitration plan of settling labor disputes found its first firm foothold in this isolated land of the South Sea; government schools and universities; government control of public utilities; advanced work in child labor legislation; rigid laws controlling health; old age pension statutes; modern legislation controlling the development of the agricultural and horticultural interests—these have all followed in the wonderful march of progress in New Zealand. Charles Henry Poole, member of parliament in New Zealand, who comes to speak before the Chautauqua audience on the last night, is one of the outstanding figures of the progressive little country across the Pacific. He has many things to tell regarding the success of their reform measures in his lecture, "Social Redemption." BUY Foreign Bonds and Currency They are showing a steady increase in value—about 20 per cent gain the past three weeks. Get in before the next advance. We offer the following (no commission) City of Berlin...4 % Bonds per 1000 marks ... $ 25.00 City of Hamburg...4½% Bonds per 1000 marks ... $ 25.00 City of Cologne...4 % Bonds per 1000 marks ... $ 28.50 City of Dresden...4½% Bonds per 1000 marks ... $ 29.00 City of Bremen...4½% Bonds per 1000 marks ... $ 29.00 City of Leipsic...4½% Bonds per 1000 marks ... $ 29.00 City of Mannheim 4 % Bonds per 1000 marks ... $ 29.00 French Vivory ...5 % Bonds per 1000 francs ... $ 62.50 British Nat. War Loan ...5% per 100 pounds ... $395.00 Pre-War Value ... 1000 marks ... $238.20 German Mark Currency...100 marks ... $ 2.50 French Franc Currency...100 francs ... $ 8.50 We deal and will quote you prices on all foreign Bonds and Currency. Send for our FREE Market Letter giving detailed information on Foreign Securities and Currency. FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT BURKE & COMPANY Lecensed Brokers 338 Citizens National Bank Building Los Angeles Telephone 62777 WHITE BUS LINE, INC. NEW SERVICE—EFFECTIVE MAY 10th Between Santa Ana and San Diego Cars will operate DAILY as follows: Leave SANTA ANA—9 a.m. Arrive SAN DIEGO—12:45 m. WHITE BUS LINE, INC. NEW SERVICE—EFFECTIVE MAY 10th Between Santa Ana and San Diego Cars will operate DAILY as follows: Leave SANTA ANA—9 a.m. Arrive SAN DIEGO—12:45 m. Leave SAN DIEGO—3 p.m. Arrive SANTA ANA—6:45 p.m. Thirty-minute service between Santa Ana, ANAHEIM and Los Angeles via Fullerton, Brea, La Habra and Whittier Leave ANAHEIM for LOS ANGELES—6:30 a.m. and half-hourly until 8:30 p.m. Then 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. Leave ANAHEIM for SANTA ANA—7:30 a.m. and half-hourly until 9:30 p.m. Then 10:30 and 11:30 p.m. and 1 a.m. Leave LOS ANGELES—6 a.m. and half-hourly until 8 p.m. Then 9, 10 and 11:30 p.m. ANAHEIM DEPOT—South Lemon Street, rear Valencia Hotel. Phone 520. LOS ANGELES DEPOT—Union Stage Depot, Fifth and Los Angeles Streets. Phone Pico 3850. LOST A HAND Fred C. Drake, 29, employed in the Orange county road maintenance department, lost his right hand late Monday afternoon, near the close of his third day's work as driver for a county steam roller, the member having been amputated at the wrist at the Whittier hospital, where Drake was taken after his hand had been frightfully mangled. Drake, alone, was starting with the heavy roller, which had been at work pulling a road grader in the La Habra district for Santa Ana. When a short distance south of the Valencia service station at La Habra he noticed the bearings were hot and started to investigate, when his glove was caught and the hand dragged into the gear. In spite of the intense pain, Drake stopped the engine and hailed a passing automobile, which took him to La Habra for first aid treatment. His uncle, Frank W. Bishop of La Habra, then took him on to Whittier, Drake walking from the machine to the hospital. Amputation was found necessary and 'e hand was taken off at the wrist. Drake lost quite a bit of blood and is weak, but was yesterday reported as getting along as well as can be expected. Drake is 29 years of age, and married. His home is at 212 South Milford. his opinion, indicates a higher gravity oil than has yet been found in any Orange county field. The well was down 3,122 feet Thursday, last week. The drill is in genuine oil sand, and it indicates the higher gravity produced. There are certain ingredients in the formation upon which the expert bases his deductions. He assures the stockholders that they need no longer worry as to whether they will find oil—it is there, in his opinion, and the only question is as to how much deeper the drill will have to go before uncovering the oil body. He believes it will be within the next 100 feet. The company is composed of men who are in good financial circumstances and who organized for the purpose of "chipping in" on a "wild-catting" proposition. The promoters secured the leases in the belief that the underground oil reservoir crossed the river. The location of the well is near the Sulphur Slide grade. CALIFORNIA RESOURCES The California development board is publishing reports of its 29th and 30th years of existence and in addition giving a fund of information as to California resources and possibilities. The board could not wait for complete returns from the 1920 census, but es- to La Habra for first aid treatment. His uncle, Frank W. Bishop of La Habra, then took him on to Whittier, Drake walking from the machine to the hospital. Amputation was found necessary and he hand was taken off at the wrist. Drake lost quite a bit of blood and is weak, but was yesterday reported as getting along as well as can be expected. Drake is 29 years of age, and married. His home is at 212 South Milton, avenue, Whittier. GOOD OIL PROSPECTS SOUTH OF RIVER Santa Ana Canyon Well Is Expected To Be a Big Producer The Santa Ana Canyon Oil company is on the verge of uncovering what is believed will be one of the best oil fields in the county and determining that the oil reservoirs extend across the Santa Ana river and to the south of what heretofore has been considered more or less as a dead line. The forty or fifty Santa Ana men who backed their faith in their belief that oil lies south of the river by putting up real cash for exploring lease holdings in the canyon are going to cash in on their faith and investment in the very near future, in the opinion of an eastern geologist who is on the coast representing big financial interests of the east. According to observations made by him in company with local men of the company, the well now drilling is going to strike a high gravity oil within the next 100 feet. He was particularly enthusiastic over the formations through which the drill has passed in the last few hundred feet and it is working now in a formation that, in CALIFORNIA RESOURCES The California development board is publishing reports of its 29th and 30th years of existence and in addition giving a fund of information as to California resources and possibilities. The board could not wait for complete returns from the 1920 census, but estimates the state's population at 3,537,217. The estimates made by the board give the state a population increase in the past ten years of 47.79 per cent. The county having greatest percentage of increase in population is Imperial with 219.82. Counties showing an increase greater than 50 per cent are: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Lassen, Los Angeles, Merced, Orange, San Diego, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tulare. Of greater interest, however, than the population increase is a series of tables having to do with commerce and production, especially that portion of the book having to do with farm products, and that is by far the greater portion of the book. For instance, alfalfa is the king of field crops in California. The 972,162 acres of alfalfa produces about 5,000,000 tons of hay. Alfalfa is grown in every county in the state, Tulare county leading with 102,300 acres, Imperial has 96,140, Merced 92,000, Kern 90,000, Fresno 68,-480. Imperial county was formerly leader in alfalfa production, but cotton has crowded out much of the alfalfa. The greatest increase is shown in California's fruit crops, but when we begin to talk of California fruit production a long story is before us, so only one instance is taken: "During 1919 California fruit growers produced fruit valued at $234,613,000, which is but $6,000,000 behind the valuation of field crops."