anaheim-gazette 1921-03-17

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 Since the first organization of this county Los Angeles and the county officials seem to have acquired the same remarkable power of absorption as the soil. Like Oliver Twist they are constantly asking for more. Every dollar of taxes that has been squeezed from the people has disappeared in that insatiable quicksand, and in addition, a large debt has been created, for which there is not a dollar of county property to show. No court house, no jail worth a name, no bridges, not even a county road—all has vanished in its voracious and ever-craving maw. Fearful that with the increase of population the sceptre will pass from them, they want no increase except such as will strengthen themselves, they wisely dread the superior attractions of the country surrounding the towns of Comptonville, Callatin, El Monte, Anaheim, Santa Ana and others yet in embryo, lying in that moist fertile plain wich, with a length of 60 miles and a breadth of 10 to 20 miles, extends from the seacoast north of Point Pedro to the town of San Juan Capistrano, in the southeastern corner of this county. This belt comprises the great body of desirable agricultural lands of the county. There are, it is also true, several fertile valleys lying inland. Therefore I say to those who are looking for a home, give not the slightest credence to the dogs in the manger that howl. 25 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK When we wrote the item last week detailing the report that there were no apple trees to be had in the nurseries of the neighborhood, we did so in the firm conviction that amends would have to be made to Tim Carroll, whose Evergreen nurseries have made him a reputation as a grower of trees true to name and free from scale—far and wide. Tim informs us that the past season he had destroyed thousands upon thousands of apple trees that were slow of sale, but he tells us he has yet a yard full of them and would be pleased to have a call from those who desire to purchase. What do the outsiders say to increasing the city limits? Now that the trustees are discussing the lighting system, those who want light outside the limits may be given a chance to vote on the question of coming in. Max Nebelung began the circulation of his petition yesterday for signatures certifying to his candidacy for city clerk, which is one of the requirements of the new ballot system. All candidates must have their certificates in by the 23rd, when the ballots will be turned over to the printer. The effect of the late waterspout was to thoroughly irrigate the ranches of William McFadden and J. P. Pierce, benefitting both in the value of $1000. that moist fertile plain wich, with a length of 60 miles and a breadth of 10 to 20 miles, extends from the seacoast north of Point Pedro to the town of San Juan Capistrano, in the southeastern corner of this county. This belt comprises the great body of desirable agricultural lands of the county. There are, it is also true, several fertile valleys lying inland. Therefore I say to those who are looking for a home, give not the slightest credence to the dogs in the manger that howl the praises of Los Angeles and speak disparagingly of all other parts of the country, for Los Angeles is not only noted for her hungry soil, but also has a bad pre-eminence in these characteristics which make a town undesirable as a residence for quiet and peaceable people. Let all such, heedless of discouragement, look at the land themselves, and take no man's word for it. If they see Los Angeles first, so much the better—our land will be improved by comparison. St. Patrick's day and the usual ceremonies in honor of the extermination of the snakes and frogs of Ireland, for some cause unknown to us was not celebrated in Anaheim yesterday, except perhaps, in isolated cases on private account. About twenty people who came down on the last steamer, have settled in and around Anaheim. We acknowledge a pleasant call from the sheriff of Alameda county—Harry N. Morse/ Harry caught the rassal he was after at Los Angeles and continued on to Anaheim to visit his old-time friends, John Hanna and L. W. Kirby. Should anyone in Alameda county desire to know the quality of Anaheim wine, and its effect in 15 minutes upon the human system, we refer them to Harry Morse. Last Monday old Neptune succeeded in kicking up a pretty big muss in the Pacific. At least we should judge so, as several of our friends inform us that they gave up all they had eaten since last Christmas. Supper was started three times on the Taber before the gastronomic feat could be accomplished. Mr. Henry Kroeger, Mr. Henry Bremmerman and Mr. John P. Zeyn vineyardists, went to San Francisco by the last steamer. On Monday night last the house of Max Nebelung began the circulation of his petition yesterday for signatures certifying to his candidacy for city clerk, which is one of the requirements of the new ballot system. All candidates must have their certificates in by the 23rd, when the ballots will be turned over to the printer. The effect of the late waterspout was to thoroughly irrigate the ranches of William McFadden and J. P. Pierce, benefitting both to the value of $1000. Forbes Sandilands was in from his Placentia ranch on Monday in company of his brother, L. H. Sandilands who is just out from China, having passed four or five years in the banking business at Hong Kong. Mr. Sandilands reports his orchard as in prime condition, his crop large and prices firm. He contemplates taking a trip on the other side the coming year, to spend the profits of this year's crop. Mr. Duckworth of Liverpool, a young friend of Gus Langenberger, who attended school with him in Switzerland is here on a visit to him, and will remain some time. Neill Bailey returned Tuesday from Deming, New Mexico, on a short visit to his family here. Neill is employed as telegraph operator and coupon agent for the Southern Pacific at Deming, where the lines of that road cross those of the Santa Fe. Dening at one time bore the enviable reputation of being the toughest town in the country. Just to see how it worked himself, Neill threshed an obstreperous bully, several times his size, some time ago, who had been looking for a fight and terrorizing small men, women and children. Returns from the carload of oranges shipped by the Placentia association to Jacksonville, Florida, have been received, showing the fruit sold for fancy prices, as high as $2.80 for fancy being received. This is like shipping coals to Newcastle—and at good prices too. All the city officials were renominated at the caucus on Saturday even-except Trustee McWilliams, Messrs. Rust and C. E. Groat, were nominated for City Trustee, N. F. Steadman was named for marshal, Max Nebelung for clerk and Mons. Cahen for Treasurer. Miss Cora A. Knight, teacher of English in the Santa Ana High School disappeared from the school building Mr. Henry Kroeger, Mr. Henry Bremmerman and Mr. John P. Zeyn, vineyardists, went to San Francisco by the last steamer. On Monday night last the house of Manuel Marinquez near Santa Ana and between the houses of Mr. Cazad and Mr. Sepulveda, took fire and was completely destroyed. The family were asleep and did not waken until the flames were under way. Upon making the discovery they escaped precipitately out of a window, except a little blind boy who, unable to see his way, perished in the flames. The deputy marshal of Anaheim has raised a sum of money by subscription for the distressed family. The monthly school report shows an enrollment of 96 in the two schools with a daily attendance of 83 Mr. Guinn, who returned to Anaheim from the residence of Mr. W. M. McFadden, at 8 o'clock last night, reports there was a cloud burst north of the city. He says that the whole country thereabout is overflowed and a stream of water one hundred and sixty yards wide and forty feet deep is rushing down the canyon north of the city. It appears that the heavy clouds seen yesterday to the east, and which were full of thunder, burst in the Soquel mountains near the head of the canyon, and inundated a large area of country. Anaheim Gazette, fifty-two weeks for $1.50. REVIEW OF PRESENT DAIRYING SITUATION The principal influences which are at present affecting prices for dairy products are largely temporary. When it becomes impossible to export any more condensed milk on account of the European money situation, the canneries stopped buying. The English Government is still controlling the butter business in that country. It is buying only a little butter and rationing butter to the English people. Because it would not pay the world price for butter, New Zealand refused to sell her exportable surplus to the Mother country, and shipped considerable of it to the United States, through California, because she could get higher prices here. The readjustment that has been going on in great manufacturing cities of the East has reduced the buying ability of the people. Importation of Danish butter, on top of this condition, aided in the pressing effect on values. Probably this depressed condition will continue for a short time, but all indications point to an improvement soon. Condenseries are slowly working off their surplus stock, and will begin purchasing milk as soon as they get down to normal. It is believed the English Government will lift the restrictions on butter during the Spring. There is no more to come from New Zealand, and Danish importations will not be large after the English market open up. We are already hearing of the resumption of employment and business activity throughout the East. It would appear, therefore, that the market for dairy products in 1921 will be very satisfactory. The great opportunity before the dairy industry is to increase the bug in part of the orchard. The adjoining part of the orchard, separated from this section by a road only, is free from mealy-bug, though for the two preceding years mealy-bug was quite bad in it also. The reason for the difference in the condition of the two parts is quite simple and convincing. Last Spring the owner was persuaded to put out ant poison on the adjoining part for the control of the Argentine Ant, of which there was a heavy infestation on both sides. The results this Spring were a great reduction, almost eradication of the Ants and clean-up of the mealy-bug where the poison was put out, while on the other side both ants and mealy-bugs are abundant; so abundant is the mealy-bug that at present the fruit is unmarketable. This is very convincing demonstrations. Persons finding ants in great numbers on their trees should be suspicious of them. If Argentine steps for their control should be taken at once. This is the time of year in which to get the best results. Inquire of the Horticultural Commissioner or the Local Inspector. "Do it Now." CANAL BUSINESS IN 1920 The traffic through the Canal during the calendar year 1920 exceeded that during any previous period of 12 months. Prior to this the record period was the fiscal year from July 1, 1919 to June 30, 1920, and prior to that the record was in the calendar year 1919. Traffic in the calendar year 1920 was made up of 2,814 ships in commercial service paying tolls, and 221 vessels in the service of the United States Government, principally the and cargo respectively, 50,47.2, and 50.5 per cent greater in 1920 than in the preceding calendar year. As among areas between which cargo was shipped, the greatest traffic was from the west coast of South America to the east coast of the United States. It amounted to 1,417,-894 tons, and was one-fourth of all the cargo passing through the Canal from the Pacific to the Atlantic and one-eighth of all the cargo handled through the Canal during the year. The routing next in order in quantity of cargo was from the Atlantic Coast of the United States to the Far east (Japan, China, Philippines, Straits Settlements, etc.) It aggregated 1,350,273 tons or 6.7 per cent less than the cargo from the west coast of South America to the United States. It was slightly over one-fourth of the total cargo from Atlantic to Pacific and slightly less than one-eighth of all the cargo passing thru the Canal in both directions. Third in order was the route from the west coast of South America to Europe. Over this there passed one-sixth of all cargo from Pacific to Atlantic and over one-eleventh of all cargo handled through the Canal in the year. Over each of these three routings there were handled more than 1,000-000 tons of cargo in one direction. The fourth routing in amount of cargo was from the east coast of the United States to the west coast of South America, 893,393 tons. The 5th was from the west coast of the United States to Europe, 749,447 tons and the sixth was from the Atlantic Coast of Mexico to the west coast of South America, 659,777 tons, principally fuel oil. Government will lift the restrictions on butter during the Spring. There is no more to come from New Zealand, and Danish importations will not be large after the English market open up. We are already hearing of the resumption of employment and business activity throughout the East. It would appear, therefore, that the market for dairy products in 1921 will be very satisfactory. The great opportunity before the dairy industry is to increase the sale of milk, butter, cheese, and ice cream, in the cities of California and the United States. Americans drink about 42 gallons of milk per capita per year, while in Sweden they dring 70 gallons. Americans eat about 14 pounds of butter per capita, while the Canadians consume twice as much. Our people eat less than four pounds of cheese per person per year, compared with 26 pounds per capita in Switzerland. In California we consume about 25 gallons of milk per capita, 19 pounds of butter, and six pounds of cheese. There are no figures on ice cream, but we know that most people still look upon it as a luxury, instead of a highly nutritious and valuable food. FORD'S PARABLE Henry Ford explains that the only truth there is in the story of his wanting to borrow $75,000,000 is the fact that some Wall Street "loan sharks" tried to lend it to him. He says that the Ford Motor Company has nothing to complain about, and for evidence produces orders for 67,-600 automobiles received in the dull month of January. He argues moreover, that the whole automobile business is sound, because "the motor industry is the mainspring of practically all other industries, and its future is assured as long as the world keeps moving." The world will keep right on moving he things, because it is on wheels, and it is going to stay on wheels; and the motor industry is going to keep right on supplying those wheels. Furthermore, Henry tells a story. "Will conditions ever return to normal?" he was asked. Whereupon Henry repeated the parable of the city chap who had been in the village for three days, during which time it had rained continuously, and who asked the farmer anxiously whether it would ever stop. The fourth routing in amount of cargo, was from the east coast of the United States to the west coast of South America, 893,393 tons. The 5th was from the west coast of the United States to Europe, 749,447 tons and the sixth was from the Atlantic Coast of Mexico to the west coast of South America, 659,777 tons, principally fuel oil. Johnston-Wickett Clinic Clinic Building, Anaheim Dr. H. A. Johnston General Surgery DR. W. H. Wickett General Surgery Dr. J. A. Jackson X-ray and Radium Dr. W. M. Cole Internal Medicine Dr. H. D. Newkirk Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Dr. R. D. Alkman, Assistant Dr. H. van de Erve Pathology Dr. J. Robinson Diseases of Children Dr. A. H. Galvin Orthopedics J. S. Ward, Ph. G. Pharmacy H.P.NOLL Public Accountant and Auditor ORANGE COUNTY AUDIT & COLLECTION CO. Room 2, Central Bldg., Anaheim USED CAR BARGAINS 1919 Oakland Six, run only 11800 miles - $900.00 1917 Paige 7-passenger, new tires all around - 850.00 1920 Stephens Salient Six. Perfect. Five tires - 2200.00 Two Ford Speedsters, first-class - $400.00 to 475.00 Ford cars at rock bottom prices. "Service That Satisfies" Wickersheim Implement Co. FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA "Service That Satisfies" Wickersheim Implement Co. FULLERTON, CALIFORNIA ERADICATION OF MEALY BUG "Eat Them Alive" "Yes, Sir, I was out in the orchard the other day, looking for those bugs you and I put out there—those cannibals. And while I was watching, I saw one of those what-his-name go right up to a mealy bug, grab him and proceed to have a meal. I did not have any trouble in finding the bugs on the trees either. That is the second time I have seen that happen. They sure do eat 'em alive. Say, what is it you call 'em?" The speaker was the foreman of a large ranch near Fullerton. The bugs to which he referred were 1000 Cryptoloemus Montroussieri which had been recently introduced into his orchard. They were furnished by the State Insectary, a Branch of which is now being located at Whittier. These insects are furnished free by the State, whenever they can be supplied. They are distributed by the aid of the County Horticultural Commissioner. The favorite food of this ladybird beetle is mealybugs. They were put into this orchard to aid in cleaning up a very heavy infestation of mealy- GOOD BREAD IS WORLD'S GREATEST AND BEST FOOD There never has been a substitute for bread that could in the slightest way take its place—it is the one great food that stands alone in its class—there can be no substitute. But there is bread and BREAD—many kinds of bread, but only one Dresser's White Lily Bread, as regards price and quality. 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