anaheim-gazette 1921-03-10

IN THE DAYS OF LONG AGO Items of Local Interest Culled from the Files of Former Issues of This Paper 50 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK It is almost impossible to keep track of the various buildings being erected in and around Anaheim, in consequence of one scheme following another in such rapid succession. Among the buildings lately erected are the magnificent buildings of P. Richards and the hardware store of J. Benner-scheldt, and several others, the objects of which or owners of which, we are unable to obtain information concerning. There are also in process of construction a new livery stable connecting with the Planters Hotel, a long and fine front on the Downey building, a house north of the city on the premises of Mr. Dyer, and to the southeast a house on the premises of Mr. Boyle. We understand that several other fine buildings are in contemplation. Mr. Kroeger proposes to construct a two story brick near the brewery. Mr. Hill proposes to erect a residence on Los Angeles street, Ashcraft & Pryor propose to construct a meat market near the livery stables of Mitchell & Gibson, Mr. Werder contemplates building several tenement houses, and John Nipe proposes to erect a palatial residence in the suburbs. These plans being carried out will germinate and generate others, and the increase will increase until we enjoy the fulness of the greatness in store for our young city. 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK Frank Porter was in from his ranch on Orangethorpe avenue one day last week for the first time in quite a while, and made this office a pleasant call. Frank takes a good deal of interest in the struggle of the patriotic Cubans for independence, and thinks that following their example the natives of the earth at present dependent upon the powers of Europe for existence will in the next few years cut loose and set themselves up as free and independent republics. Our friend Peter Weisel sends word form Milhelm on the Rhine, not to forward the Gazette to him any more, as he leaves on the 16th for California. We knew that he could not stay away when he left, and shall be glad to have him among us again. A renewal of the discussion as to the propriety of purchasing ground for a city park has directed attention to the tract lying west of the Santa Fe depot, and running from Center street to Broadway, which it is said can be acquired at a reasonable price. That a city park and a pavilion for holding celebrations surrounded by winding walks, lawns and beds of beautiful flowers, would add to the attractiveness of our city, and we hope to hear... H. D. Polhemus and Ed Polhemus have dissolved partnership in the hardware business. The business will hereafter be conducted by H. D. Polhemus. We have received the following notice relative to certain stray animals. Our readers will please heed the same. "Notls—Strad or stoland won Blue rone Filey ruther on the mouse culer short Main Brand thus A L and Won Dun pony Baul fase Main short tail Blackish gray short thick hevy set with a Spanish Bran. Both work anemeles I will give $10 for them on good information that I can get them. I liv in Los Netos won mile East of Colag.—J. B. S. The familiar face of Jeff Davis, once so common, is seen no more upon our streets. In days of no yore he was a leading feature of the place, and persons returning after an absence abroad complain that, without him, its identity seems imperfect. The anxiety as to his strange disappearance is heightened by the near approach of the city election as a large constituency desire to run him for councilman—and possibly mayor. Where is Jeff? Ansheim is the home of a poet who bids fair to become famous some day. One of our fair daughters received a bouquet from him a day or two accompanied by the following beautiful and touching lines: "Accept this bokey from a feller, Who oft has herd the kannon beiler; Has listened to the files a totoen And helped to do a lot of shooten; Has seen the war-cloud dark arise, Like fifty buzzards when they files; Who is much bigger than his dad, And wants to marry mighty bad." Speaking of the coming city election the editor suggests that the original vinegardists should take the lead in making nominations for the city officers, and that they should be A renewal of the discussion as to the propriety of purchasing ground for a city park has directed attention to the tract lying west of the Santa Fe depot, and running from Center street to Broadway, which it is said can be acquired at a reasonable price. That a city park and a pavilion for holding celebrations surrounded by winding walks, lawns and beds of beautiful flowers, would add to the attractiveness of our city, and we hope to hear that the project will meet with the endorsement of men of means throughout the community. The purpose is to solicit subscriptions to the extent of about $3000, purchase the property and deed it to the city. The matter has the earnest support of several representative citizens, who will endeavor to push it to successful consummation. It took a jury in Judge Pierce's court on Tuesday afternoon, just two minutes to find Prof. Franz not guilty of the charge of cruelty to animals, in the alleged beating of the pair of ostriches which he has had for some time past in training to drive in single harness and tandem. The professor is training the birds to drive, and on attaining his purpose may take them on a traveling tour, and may enter them in the floral pageant at the Flesta. He informs us he is making good progress, and promises to give us a ride in his tandem rig shortly. Mrs. Shanley has arrived from the East and joined her husband at their comfortable residence on Lemon street Yesterday a large consignment of furniture arrived, and Mr. and Mrs. Shanley are busy in arranging it in their dwelling. Mr. Shanley is to be congratulated on being joined by his better half, but we are afraid that his office at the Pastime Club will have to be declared vacant. The foundations for the brick block building at the corner of Center and Hermine streets by Stephen Kistler are being put in and/work on the cellar is well advanced. The building will be a substantial one-story structure, 24 feet by 75 feet, and will be occupied by the Boston Bakery. Mr. Kistler will also erect a frame residence in the rear of the building. It is reported that the headquarters of the Orange County Fruit Exchange, now located at Orange will port sea-power of the county will be Each member owe have a number under his jurisdiction have five, and four each. Data and compiled by use at later head road commission questions. THE REWARD "Apparently owe the 'supreme saxon Wilson administers other nations' Wilson's word," Italian Publicity President, Hon. "They are not able to accept the surrender stance, finding mood to surreptitiously any other nation Britain has established American cables only reading these exporters, but, it eating the information in to British similar business to gain an unfair petition for trade report, when a State Depa fact that some plants had been practice, there press the information that if the America British practice to the recent government. "To some extent of the State but perhaps it does real fears. Undecreased resentment Britain, but therer resentment administration, are likely, the State likes. It is difficult Britain for take a weak and position as the preset to be. While would not act if conditions were understand them ambitious govern practices which on ethical grounds may be comm Who oft has hard the kannon beller; Has listened to the fifes a tooten And helped to do a lot of shooten; Has seen the war-cloud dark arise, Like fifty buzzards when they files; Who is much bigger than his dad, And wants to marry mighty bad." Speaking of the coming city election the editor suggests that the original vinegardists should take the lead in making nominations for the city officers, and that they should be willing to accept and hold any of the offices tendered them. They are the most economical. It is a startling fact that while these owners of the city repose at night in quietude at their vinegards, scenes of rowdyism, knavery, blackguardism and immorality hold high revel at the business center. It does not become a city to continue in this state of affairs. Insist upon it that your city be quiet, orderly, honest and a well-governed There is a project on foot to have the Board of Supervisors establish a county road to Anaheim Landing. We respectfully suggest that the route of said road out of Anaheim be laid along the line between Sections 9 and 16 to the Greely tract, and from thence along the highest ground, on either the north or east lines of Section 17 and thence on the most available route to the Landing. The route would pass the thickest part of the environs, and while it would benefit a large settlement of inhabitants would in every way be as near and practicable as another. The following shipments were made to San Francisco this week: 42 pipes wine, 3 puncheons wine, 2 barrels of wine, 1 keg wine, 1 1-2 bbl eggs 22 dry hides, 2 bundles skins, 5 beans. It is reported that the headquarters of the Orange County Fruit Exchange, now located at Orange will next season be moved to this city. There had been a purpose to move it over this week, four of the six associations in the county being in this neighborhood, but we are informed it has been decided that inasmuch as the Exchange has all its circulars out dated at Orange, and that the season is two-thirds over, the change will not be made until next year. Lloyd Bailey tried to carve a soup-bone out of his leg at the meat market Tuesday afternoon by accidently bringing his leg in violent contact with a sharp knife. He was able to be about yesterday, and will think twice before getting in close proximity to a butcher knife again. Philip Davis arrived from San Francisco on Monday and will remain with us for a period of two months buying wool. Fred Lewis has given up the job of driving our street car and has gone to Los Angeles to take a course in business college. August Menzel takes his place as driver of the street car. Henry Oelkers, Victor Schumacher and Jack Frel took in the Turner excursion to San Diego on Saturday, and returned on Monday. They report having a way-up time. Likely, the State likes it. It is difficult Britain for taking a weak and pus-tion as the press to be. While would not act if conditions were understand the ambitious govern practices which may be common 'easy mark' go opportunity to cannot feel very against the man. When Mr. Wilson sinking of the United States we later demanded tory, and finally States to make who can find it Great Britain within reach and ed States to cash dollars of credit. "If the United leadership of displayed the ship must be b must be founded. The United Statement from Green international prospect, and not WORKING FOR PHONE BILL H. B. Woodrough has gone to Sacramento in the interests of the mutual telephone bill, it was announced following a meeting of the county telephone committee of the Farm Bureau at the Chamber of Commerce rooms Thursday night. This telephone bill, introduced by Assemblyman W. C. Hart of Orange would make legal a mutual non-profit telephone system, which is not permissible under the present state telephone law. Woodrough will go to Sacramento to campaign on behalf of the bill. Subscriptions are to be solicited from business firms and individuals who may be interested. The public utilities committee of the Farm Bureau also met at the Chamber of Commerce rooms at Santa Ana in joint session with the mutual telephone committee. It was decided by this committee, which consists of Sidney Saunby, Tustin, chairman; E. E. Campbell, Orange and F. L. Drake, Fullerton to carry out the campaign along lines as suggested by W. L. Walker, president of the State Farm Bureau federation in his recent visit to Santa Ana. This plan consisted of securing finances from interested power users at the rate of one dollar per horse power. The thirteen Farm Centers of the county will be enlisted in the work Each member of the committee will have a number of the Farm Centers under his jurisdiction. Saunby will have five, and Campbell and Drake four each. Data is to be collected and compiled by the committee for use at later hearings before the railroad commission on public utilities suggestions. NO SHORTAGE NOW OF FARM LABORERS Employment Bureau States That Plenty of Men Can Be Furnished The information that the major portion of one of the big problems facing Southern California ranchers had been solved was contained in a statement issued in Los Angeles by E. H. Hancock, district superintendent of the public employment bureau, who said that the ranchers are in better condition as to availability of labor than they have been for the past five years. According to Hancock, the people during the war turned away from the ranches are now coming back to that work as their natural pursuit. He states that more applications for places on ranches have been had this spring than any time since 1915. "We are going to be able to take care of the ranchers in good shape this year," said Hancock. Labor has been the big problem in agriculture since the war started, but this year ranchers do not need to worry on that score." Asked as to the cause of the general influx of laborers to the farms, he said: "It is just the natural turn of many men to the line of work that they like best and to which they are best suited. Many of them have tried other lines of work in the cities and have tired of them. If the ranchers will simply notify us of their needs, at the public employment bureau, we can be of good service to them." Orange county ranchers in common with other agriculturists of the Southern part of the state are feeling the effect of the ample supply of farm laborers. RIDEOUT RETIRES W. L. Rideout has sold the Placeia Courler to Leslie R Moorehouse, and in his valedictory, after throwing two columns of hot slugs of advice to his readers, he winds up with the following postscript: P. S. Just another thought to leave with you. As long as the struggle for commercial supremacy goes on, just that long will the war continue. P. S. No. 2—Another "shortage" of gasoline is being prepared and the price is going up again. What will you do about it Nothing? I thot so. P. S. No. 3—The competitive system is about due for the junk heap. Are you thinking about a system to take its place? P. S. No. 4—I hav three cats, and they are almost human. When I throw down bread to them, more than they can eat, they jostle and grab and growl. The biggest and the strongest, which I call Rockefeller, seizes a piece in his mouth, puts a paw down on another and growsls like a royal Bengal tiger. In the world where there is enuf for all, men jostle and grab and growl. G-r-r-r-r—keep off! Property rights must be respected. G-r-r-r—get out of my way! Enterprize must be encouraged! G-r-r-r—come thru with the coin! Ability must be rewarded. Pretty much alike—men and cats—aren't they? P. S. No. 5—The man who objects to the incorporation because his street is already paved is a great-grandson of the man who objected to the public school because he had no children. P. S. No. 6—I almost forgot to remark that a man's best friend is a bank account. HOMES FOR SOLDIERS THE REWARD OF SACRIFICE "Apparently one of the results of the 'supreme sacrifice' policy of the Wilson administration has been that other nations take us at President Wilson's word," declares the Republican Publicity Association through its President, Hon. Jonathan Bourne, Jr. "They are not only willing but eager to accept the sacrifices—all of them they can induce us to make. For instance, finding the United States in a mood to surrender almost anything any other nation might desire, Great Britain has established a censorship of American cablegrams, the censor not only reading the messages of American exporters, but, it is charged, communicating the information contained therein to British concerns engaged in similar business, thus enabling them to gain an unfair advantage in competition for trade. According to press report, when a subordinate official of the State Department disclosed the fact that some three thousand complaints had been made against this practice, there was an effort to suppress the information on the ground that if the American people knew of the British practice it would only add to the resentment against the British government. "To some extent the line of reasoning of the State Department is sound, but perhaps it did not fully express its real fears. Undoubtedly there will be increased resentment against Great Britain, but there will be even greater resentment against the Wilson administration, and this is what, very likely, the State Department most dislikes. It is difficult to blame Great Britain for taking advantage of such a weak and pusillanimous administration as the present regime has proven to be. While the United States would not act in the same manner if conditions were reversed, yet we can understand the ease with which an ambitious government would drop into practices which are scarcely defensible on ethical grounds, however clever they may be commercially. When some men to the line of work that they like best and to which they are best suited. Many of them have tried other lines of work in the cities and have tired of them. If the ranchers will simply notify us of their needs, at the public employment bureau, we can be of good service to them." Orange county ranchers in common with other agriculturists of the Southern part of the state are feeling the effect of the ample supply of farm labor. The farm bureau which will act as the local branch of the public employment of the state, in Los Angeles, will be able to furnish men in small or large lots, up to a trainload if necessary, according to H. E. Wahlberg, Orange county farm advisor. Frank Musselman, of the Palace Employment agency, states that he anticipates no labor shortage this year. There is thirty-five times as much labor available at the present time as there was two or three months ago, according to Mussleman, who also states that wages have stabilized to a greater extent than for some time. Farm teamsters are getting from $2 to $2.25 a day and board now in Orange county and that is more than these men can make in the city, he says. Another reason given by Mussleman for the increase in the labor supply here was the influx of men from the East. These men claim that conditions are as good or better here than in the East, and that there is a bigger percentage of men working here than in the East. These men, according to supply up to demand in the country during the coming season. CHANGING MOVIES It seems that one of the most noted picture producers, Lasky, is not going to wait for the blue laws to catch him. Whether it is the press agent story or a genuine policy announcement, its good reading either way, for he says that suggestiveness is to be trimmed out of his pictures, along with some other eliminations that will exclude anything objectionable on the score of disrespect for religion, and also anything that features crime to the extent of possibly influencing weak-minded patrons to "go and do likewise." We are much inclined to believe that this is the only sort of censoring the movies require. There have been some that might be considerably prettier much alike—men and cats—aren't they? P. S. No. 5—The man who objects to the incorporation because his street is already paved is a great-grandson of the man who objected to the public school because he had no children. P. S. No. 6—I almost forgot to remark that a man's best friend is a bank account. HOMES FOR SOLDIERS To properly care for more than four thousand men who were permanently disabled in the World War, and who have come to California in the belief that the climate would benefit them and prolong their lives, the City of Los Angeles is going to provide a home for them, and the hundreds more who will doubtless come. The Council of Community Service of California, an institution that is unique in its operation, has now undertaken to carry on a campaign to raise a fund of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars to be applied to the establishment of a permanent home for those heroes of the war, who, have given up their all for the cause of humanity, and who now find they are unable to maintain themselves because of physical or mental disabilities that are permanent. A board of directors consisting of Motley H. Flint, banker; George E. Feagans, Sr., prominent merchant and Col Andrew J. Copp, Jr., will be the trustees of the fund and will disburse the money. It is their intention to create a permanent relief fund for the disabled veterans. Mrs. J. T. Anderson, of Los Angeles, noted welfare worker, associated with Mrs. E. E. Brainford, Gold Star Mother, who was head of the Woman's Liberty Loan work in California, are in charge of the campaign. This campaign will be started in Los Angeles on March 1, and hundreds of women, many of them overseas war workers, will assist these two noted leaders in the work. FIGURES THAT TELL THE TALE The cost of a dozen eggs is merely the cost of the feed the hen consumes. It is the cost of the feed plus what is called overhead; that is interest on investment, labor and other expenses. On this chart there are seven items of overhead: Interest (seven per cent on investment of $3 per hen, including value The cost of a dozen eggs is merely the cost of the feed the hen consumes. It is the cost of the feed plus what is called overhead; that is interest on investment, labor and other expenses. On this chart there are seven items of overhead: Interest (seven per cent on investment of $3 per hen, including value of hen as $1, $0.21) Taxes and insurance, $0.03 Death loss, five per cent, $0.05 Replacement cost (cost of producing a pullet in excess of meat value of hen), $0.25 Repairs (depreciation, etc.), $0.20 Labor (in excess of proprietor's spare time), $0.35 Incidentals (express, stationery, etc), $0.11 Total per year per hen, $1.20; per month, $0.10 The feed cost of a hen in 1916 averaged 21.74 cents per month. Adding the ten cents overhead, we have 31.74 cents as the cost of keeping a hen a month, regardless of how many eggs she lays. The cost of a hen for a whole year is therefore around $3.84. How many eggs must she lay to be worth her keep? In these calculations it is assumed that a hen will lay 120 eggs per year. Ten dozen eggs at last year's average of 51.6 cents are worth $5.16, a profit of $1.56 per hen. At the average of 35 cents, which was received in 1917, when the feed cost was only 72 hundredths of a cent less than last year, the income per hen would amount to $3.50, and the net profit be turned to a net loss. It appears, therefore, that until feed prices drop considerably the price of eggs should be maintained at the present level. FIGURES THAT TELL THE TALE It is difficult to blame Great Britain for taking advantage of such a weak and pusillanimous administration as the present regime has proven to be. While the United States would not act in the same manner if conditions were reversed, yet we can understand the ease with which an ambitious government would drop into practices which are scarcely defensible on ethical grounds, however clever they may be commercially. When some 'easy mark' goes about seeking an opportunity to buy a gold brick, we cannot feel very great resentment against the man who takes him in. When Mr. Wilson proclaimed after the sinking of the Lusitania that the United States was too proud to fight, later demanded a peace without victory, and finally pledged the United States to make the 'supreme sacrifice' who can find it in his heart to blame Great Britain for taking everything within reach and then asking the United States to cancel a few billions of dollars of credits? "If the United States, under the leadership of upstanding men had displayed the spirit befitting a nation entitled to maintain an 'equal station' among the nations of the earth, we would now enjoy the respect of Great Britain instead of being the subject of very evident contempt. There has been no need to nag Great Britain of quibble over trifles. There is every reason why the closest friendship should prevail. But true friendship must be between equals and it must be founded upon mutual respect. The United States will get fair treatment from Great Britain when its international policies command respect...and not before." In olden times the topaz was worn to keep the wearer from sleep walking. The fishhook cactus is the compass of the desert for they always point to the south. J.C.Osher, D.D.S., M.D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT—ORAL SURGERY—GLASSES FITTED SUITE 1 CENTRAL BLDG. PHONE SUNSET 337 OFFICE PHONES HOME 753-1 SUNSET 341-J. Res. 125 E. Broadway, Cor. Claudina RESIDENCE PHONES PACIFIC 341-M HOME 753-2 J. W. TRUXAW, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON HOURS 11-12; 2-4; 7-8 GOLDEN STATE BANK BLDG. Cor. Center and Los Angeles Sta. ANAHEIM, CAL. Eva Lyons Smith TEACHER OF PIANO Popular Original Christensen Method Classical Thilo Becker Method. 505 W. Commonwealth Avenue FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA PHONES: Studio, 403 W.; Res. 452 M. 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