anaheim-gazette 1921-06-09

CONGRESS WILL HEAR CALIFORNIA GROWERS Representatives Will Go to Washington to Present Grievances There promises to be an exodus from California and the west coast of representatives of farmers and orchardists of all kinds to Washington the next few weeks. An invitation will be sent to the growers of lemons, oranges, olives, prunes, raisins, pears, almonds and walnuts of California, as well as the apple and cherry growers of Oregon and Washington to appear before a joint commission of congress to tell the troubles of the food producers and to suggest remedies for the increased cost of production, freight transportation and cost of marketing. This commission will consist of five senate members and five house members. Its function is to determine what is preaunting prosperity among the food producers of the country and how it can be restored. The bill for the selection of this commission has passed the senate and will soon pass the house. It is now before the house committee on agriculture and will be reported favorably in a few days. Upon the signing of this bill by the president and the naming of the members, the commission will open hearings and the western men will be among the first to be heard. Senator McNary, of Oregon, or Senator Gooding, of Idaho, will represent the west on the commission, which will cover the whole country in its investigations of the food production problem. Either Congressman Freer or Congressman Lea, both of California, will likely be the coast representative on the house side of this commission. For many months producers of farm products have been desirous of having a study made to ascertain why and how they breed for breeding purposes, bring higher prices than market quotations. Standardbred fowl can be exhibited and thus compete for prizes. Eggs and stock from mongrel fowls are not sold for breeding purposes. Mongrel fowls are not exhibited in poultry shows or expositions. General-purpose breeds are best suited to most farms where the production of both eggs and meat is desired. The four most popular representatives of this class are the Plymouth Rock, Wyandottes, Orpington and Rhode Island Red. All these breeds, with the exception of th Orpington, are of American origin. They are characterized by having yellow skin and legs, and lay brown-shelled eggs. The Orpington is of English origin, has a white skin, and also lays brown-shelled eggs. You can get a detailed description of all fowls of American origin in Farmers' Bulletin 806 on "Standard Varieties of Chickens. I. The American Class," which may be had upon application to the division of publications, United States department of agriculture. The Mediterranean or egg breeds are best suited for the production of white-shelled eggs. Representatives of this class are bred largely for eggs rather than for meat. Among the popular breeds are Leghorn, Minorca, Ancona, and Andalusian. An outstanding characteristic of the egg breeds is that they are classed as non-sitters; that is, as a rule they do not become broody and hatch their eggs. When fowls of this class are kept, artificial incubation and brooding usually are employed. Farmers' Bulletin 898, "Standard Varieties of Chickens. II. The Mediterranean Class," tells about this class. Langshans, Brahmas, Cochins, and Cornish fowls belong in the meat breeds, rather than for eggs, and although classed for meat are sometimes kept as general-purpose fowls. They permanently without the examination, place Presides order the effect: (1) to congress that effective term postal service civil service executive creature as far as vacancies of which congress enact. The rescindment 31, 1917, and under realize that ter General wfor recommend to the preside investigated became that which the old were not succeed in its member of th stood until months after were only two pieces of the till 1918 that held for the when the list Burleson he in some install longer. When the first sixty offices paying contained the publicans, it OF ORGAN, or Senator Gooding, of Idaho, will represent the west on the commission, which will cover the whole country in its investigations of the food production problem. Either Congressman Freer or Congressman Lea, both of California, will likely be the coast representative on the house side of this commission. For many months producers of farm products have been desirous of having a study made to ascertain why and how the men who produce food are penalized almost at every stage of the process and how in the readjustment producers of food seem to be hit the hardest. None of the present committees of congress seems to be equipped for such a heavy order and this joint commission was proposed as a way to make the inquiry effective and give all sides of the industry a chance for a hearing. At the present time it is expected that the inquiry in Washington will cover many weeks and will have a distinct bearing on the revision of freight rates on agricultural and horticultural products. Some of the railroad traffic men are there now to confer with government officials on the readjustment of some of the rates on these commodities, but this will be only a partial concession and will not cover the whole question. Following the hearings in Washington it is the expectation that the joint commission will visit some of the territories most affected by the abnormal conditions now prevailing among stock raisers, farmers and fruit growers and that when this times arrives the commission will visit the entire Pacific coast in order to check up on all the testimony offered at the sessions of the commission. This action on the part of congress is in part due to the showing made by the farmers in their fight to get an emergency tariff. Congress was much impressed by the condition then outlined and the joint commission's hearings and inquiries will do much to protest the farmers against the free-trade tendencies of New Elgland and the middle west manufacturing centers, which desire low-priced foods and a world market for manufactured products produced by them much more than they want the farmer protected and permitted to again enjoy reasonable prosperity. Langshans, Brahmas, Cochins, and Cornish fowls belong in the meat breeds, rather than for eggs, and although classed for meat are sometimes kept as general-purpose fowls. They are all heavier and larger than the egg breeds, or those of the general-purpose class, and lay brown-shelled eggs. Farmers' Bulletin 1052, "Standard Varieties of Chickens. III. Aslatic, English and French Class" describes the breeds in this class. Fowls for breeding purposes should be strong, healthy, vigorous birds. The comb, face, and wattles should be a bright red, eyes bright and fairly prominent, head comparatively broad, short, and not long or crow-shaped; legs set well apart and straight, plumage clean and smooth. The beginner in poultry will be careful to have a home ready for his flock before he gets it. Farmers' Bulletin 889 contains suggestions, plans and directions every poultry keeper should have. The division of publications will send it upon request. Having decided where the hens are to live, how many you are to buy, and what kind, you should next settle in your own mind another important fact: The poultry bulness calls for more than bulletins and houses and feeds. It requires patience and kindness in a large degree, what some persons call "mothering," which is why, the specialists declare women and girls so often succeed where men and boys fall. A small flock of laying hens on a town or village lot or a city back yard is an important branch of poultry keeping. Though the value of the product from each flock is small of itself, aggregate is large. The eggs and fowls from such a flock may be produced at a relatively low cost, because you can use table scraps and kitchen waste which otherwise would be thrown away. A small flock of hens, even so few as six or eight, should produce eggs enough, where used economically, for a family of four or five persons throughout the year, except during the molting period of the fall and early winter. By preserving surplus eggs during the spring and early summer this period of scarcity can be provided for at little expense of time, money or labor. CHOOSING BREED MUCH LIKE CHOOSING-WIFE Three Classes Specially Adapted to the Production of Eggs and Meat There is no best breed of poultry. That, at least, is the opinion of men in the United States department of agriculture who have been studying the business for years, and have had experience with all varieties of all breeds in America. To go among your friends and ask for advice about the kind of chicken to start with would be about as productive of conflicting views as if you asked for help in buying a motor car or a typewriter. Every man has his likings, and some have good reasons for them, but in the end the beginner will have to be judge; wherefore the opinion of the department specialists will be about the best guide: Keep only one variety of a breed, and select the breed that suits your purpose best. Be sure of one thing—have a standard-bred male at the head of the flock. Such a bird will improve the quality of the stock materially. A mongrel male will produce no improvement. These are the reasons: Standard-bred fowls produce uniform products which bring higher prices. Standardbred stock and eggs, sold you can use table scraps and kitchen waste which otherwise would be thrown away. A small flock of hens, even so few as six or eight, should produce eggs enough, where used economically, for a family of four or five persons throughout the year, except during the molting period of the fall and early winter. By preserving surplus eggs during the spring and early summer this period of scarcity can be provided for at little expense of time, money or labor. Objection is raised frequently to poultry in towns and cities because of the odor and because of the noise crowding roosters make, particularly in the early morning. Where there are ordinances against poultry keeping they should be obeyed, of course, but there is no reason for having either odor or noise. If dropping boards are cleaned daily and the yards attended to, the poultry will not be objectionable; and there need be no rooster. Unless it is intended to raise chickens the absence of the male bird will have absolutely no effect on the number of eggs laid by the hens. If it is desired to hatch chicks the male bird should be disposed of just as soon as the hatching season is over, or you may even buy fertile eggs and set them, and have no rooster on the place. Of course, the flock must be confined to your own yard, or they will stray into the neighbors' gardens and over the lawns, which certainly will cause trouble. THE NEW POSTAL ORDER The theory that four years of Harding is to be only four years more of Wilson, received a rude jolt, when the Wilson order which placed postmasters of the first, second and third class permanently under the civil service, without the formality of a competitive examination, was rescinded. In its place President Harding has issued an order the effect of which will be twofold: (1) to pave the way for an act of congress that will provide in legal and effective terms for the transfer of the postal service to the protection of the civil service law, and (2) will apply by executive order civil service procedure as far as is possible to the filling of vacancies as they arise; in advance of the necessary legislation which congress will be called upon to enact. The rescinding of the order of March 31, 1917, and the terms of the new order, realize the hope that the Postmaster General would take soundings before recommending a course of action to the president. The more Mr. Hays investigated, the more convinced he became that 'the circumstances under which the old order was drawn up were not such as would inspire confidence in its efficacy. The Republican member of the commission was excluded from the conference which the former postmaster general held with the Democratic members of the commission, after one of the latter, Mr. Chas. M. Galloway, had entered a vigorous protest against the exclusion. His protest was ignored, and the order as formulated in partisan conference has stood until now. The first examinations under it were not held until eight months after its issuance, and these were only to fill a few vacancies in offices of the third class. It was not until 1918 that any examinations were held for the higher grade offices, and when the lists were submitted to Mr. Burleson he held up the nominations in some instances for another year or longer. When it was discovered that the first sixty-seven nominations for offices paying above $2400 in salary contained the names of only eight Republicans, it began to dawn upon the country that instead of introducing permanently under the civil service, without the formality of a competitive examination, was rescinded. In its place President Harding has issued an order the effect of which will be twofold: (1) to pave the way for an act of congress that will provide in legal and effective terms for the transfer of the postal service to the protection of the civil service law, and (2) will apply by executive order civil service procedure as far as is possible to the filling of vacancies as they arise; in advance of the necessary legislation which congress will be called upon to enact. The rescinding of the order of March 31, 1917, and the terms of the new order, realize the hope that the Postmaster General would take soundings before recommending a course of action to the president. The more Mr. Hays investigated, the more convinced he became that 'the circumstances under which the old order was drawn up were not such as would inspire confidence in its efficacy. The Republican member of the commission was excluded from the conference which the former postmaster general held with the Democratic members of the commission, after one of the latter, Mr. Chas. M. Galloway, had entered a vigorous protest against the exclusion. His protest was ignored, and the order as formulated in partisan conference has stood until now. The first examinations under it were not held until eight months after its issuance, and these were only to fill a few vacancies in offices of the third class. It was not until 1918 that any examinations were held for the higher grade offices, and when the lists were submitted to Mr. Burleson he held up the nominations in some instances for another year or longer. When it was discovered that the first sixty-seven nominations for offices paying above $2400 in salary contained the names of only eight Republicans, it began to dawn upon the country that instead of introducing permanently under the civil service, without the formality of a competitive examination, wasrescinded. In its place President Harding has issued an order the effect of which will be twofold: (1) to pave the way for an act of congress that will provide in legal and effective terms for the transfer of the postal service to the protection of the civil service law, and (2) will apply by executive order civil service procedure as far as is possible to the filling of vacancies as they arise; in advance of the necessary legislation which congress will be called upon to enact. The rescinding of the order of March 31, 1917, and the terms of the new order, realize the hope that the Postmaster General would take soundings before recommending a course of action to the president. The more Mr. Hays investigated, the more convinced he became that 'the circumstances under which the old order was drawn up were not such as would inspire confidence in its efficacy. The Republican member of the commission was excluded from the conference which the former postmaster general held with the Democratic members of the commission, after one of the latter, Mr. Chas. M. Galloway, had entered a vigorous protest against the exclusion. His protest was ignored, and the order as formulated in partisan conference has stood until now. The first examinations under it were not held until eight months after its issuance, and these were only to fill a few vacancies in offices of the third class. It was not until 1918 that any examinations were held for the higher grade offices, and when the lists were submitted to Mr. Burleson he held up the nominations in some instances for another year or longer. When it was discovered that the first sixty-seven nominations for offices paying above $2400 in salary contained the names of only eight Republicans, it began to dawn upon the country that instead of introducing permanently under the civil service, without the formality of a competitive examination, wasrescinded. In its place President Harding has issued an order the effect of which will be twofold: (1) to pave the way for an act of congress that will provide in legal and effective terms for the transfer of the postal service to the protection of the civil service law, and (2) will apply by executive order civil service procedure as far as is possible to the filling of vacancies as they arise; in advance of the necessary legislation which congress will be called upon to enact. The rescinding of the order of March 31, 1917, and the terms of the new order, realize the hope that the Postmaster General would take soundings before recommending a course of action to the president. The more Mr. Hays investigated, the more convinced he became that 'the circumstances under which the old order was drawn up were not such as would inspire confidence in its efficacy. The Republican member of the commission was excluded from the conference which the former postmaster general held with the Democratic members of the commission, after one of the latter, Mr. Chas. M. Galloway, had entered a vigorous protest against the exclusion. His protest was ignored, and the order as formulated in partisan conference has stood until now. The first bill providing for welfare of California's world war veterans were signed by Gov. Stephens, Memorial Day. Enactment of measures, the governor declared, placed California in front rank of states which have provided reward and rehabilitation for their former service men. American Legion officials who were responsible for the introduction of bills into the recent legislature have praised Gov. Stephens for his aid in obtaining passage of measures. Both state and Legion officials declared measures provided a very liberal program for former service men. First of the bills, senate bill No. 594, is considered keystone of group it provides for creation of a veterans' welfare board and for aid to veterans' securing farms. The welfare board, named by the governor, will consist of five members, four of whom must be ex-service men. The sum of $1,000,000 is appropriated from state's general funds and from this $950,000 will be used as a revolving fund for land settlement of service men and will be returned to state within fifty years, with interest. The remaining $50,000 will be used as an administration fund. The benefits of this law are confined to veterans who have not taken advantage of the farm and home purchase acts. Senate bill No. 592, another signed by governor, provides for issuance of bonds by state, not to exceed $10,000,000, to be used in furtherance of operations ofthe Veterans' Welfare Board in carrying into effect provisions of Senate bill 594, relating to land settlement by veterans and assembly bill No. 822, providing permanent under CHARTING THE NATION Southern California is to gain great fame from a nation-wide charting trip undertaken by a crew representing the Automobile Club of Southern California. Leaving Los Angeles, this crew will represent as automobile club agents in the entire southern part of the state in securing data throughout America for strip maps indicating practically every road in this country. This is the first time in the history of the world that any single motoring organization has undertaken to individually may the roads of an entire nation. The data to be secured on this charting trip will be used by the club's drafting department in the preparation of detail maps on cardboard strips. Our appeal to the new administration last March was "If postmasters of the first, second and third classes are to be covered into the competitive classified civil service, let it be done legally and in good faith." A long step in this direction has been taken by the issuance of the new order. President Harding and Postmaster General Hayes have not only advanced the cause of postal reform, but they have lifted from the cause of civil service reform the curse of political hypocrisy placed upon it by the order they have revoked. It now remains for all citizens interested in civil service reform and postal reform to join hands and support the administration in its efforts to obtain from congress the legislation necessary to take the postal establishment completely out of the field of parishan politics and place it permanently under the classified civil service. The executive has gone as far as he can in this direction; the legislative branch must bridge the remaining distance. CHARTING THE NATION Senate bill No. 592, another signed by the governor, provides for issuance of bonds by the state, not to exceed $10,000,000, to be used in furtherance of the operations of the Veterans' Welfare Board in carrying into effect the provisions of senate bill 694, relating to land settlement by veterans and assembly bill No. 822, providing for aid of veterans in purchasing farms and homes. The bonds will be submitted to the people for approval at the general election in November, 1922. The measure creates a finance committee which will determine when and in what amount the bonds shall be issued and will fix the rate of interest. Senate bill No. 594 provides for sale of lands by the state to veterans in amounts not to exceed $15,000 and to be paid for with interest in forty years and for the loaning of up to $3,000 to each veteran for purchase of live stock and farm equipment, with twenty years to pay back the loan. Under assembly bill No. 822 a different method is used, as the board does not buy land, but it lists land that is for sale, and when an application of a veteran for aid in purchasing a home or farm has been approved by the welfare board, the board will enter into a contract with the veteran for the purchase of the property and its sale to the veteran on payment of 10 per cent of the purchase price of a farm and 5 per cent of the purchase price of a home or homesite. The purchaser is allowed forty years to pay the balance, with interest at 5 per cent. This bill was among those signed by the governor. Senate bill No. 593, another signed, provides extension of educational counsel to veterans and assistance in vocational training, with allowances to those taking vocational training of not to exceed $40 a month. Administration of the provisions of this law will be under the control of the welfare board. Gov. Stephens said he considered No. 593 one of the most important measures for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of disabled veterans as it will enable them to learn vocations that will make them self-supporting and return them to the ranks of industry. Under Senate bill No. 26, another signed, service men are given the same preferential rating in all state civil service tests now accorded civil services. 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 This is the first time in the history of the world that any single motoring organization has undertaken to individually may the roads of an entire nation. The data to be secured on this charting trip will be used by the club's drafting department in the preparation of detail maps on cardboard strips which will show every turn and twist of practically every important highway in America. Leaving the southern part of California the crew will travel eastward through the southern states to Florida, proceeding from there throughout the "old south" and through New England to the Canadian border. From the northeastern most corner of Maine, the club-crew will work along the Canadian border and throughout the Great Lakes region, proceeding into Canada as far as Winnipeg at one point and as far as Lake Louise at another. The return trip down the coast will include the states of Oregon and Washington. The importance of this expedition is realized when it is known that approximately four months' time will be consumed by O. W. Lewis and D. C. Rhodes, who are in charge of the charting car. All data gathered will be preserved and used for the information of local motorists who are members of the club and also all visitors who will wish to make a trip to any of the forty states covered on the long tour. So vast, however, is the amount of material to be segregated and analyzed that it will be more than a year before it is available for the general public; according to club officials. Gov. Stephens said he considered No. 593 one of the most important measures for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of disabled veterans as it will enable them to learn vocations that will make them self-supporting and return them to the ranks of industry. Under senate bill No. 26, another signed, service men are given the same preferential rating in all state civil service tests now accorded civil war veterans. This measure provides that where the marks of candidates in any civil service examination are equal, the ex-service men shall be given the preference. CONCRETE PIPE DEMONSTRATION Tests of Good and Poor Irrigation Pipe to be Shown June 21-22 Realizing the importance of pipe selection for pressure irrigation systems in Orange county, the Farm Bureau will hold two demonstration meetings on the afternoons of June 21st and 22nd in Fullerton and Orange respectively. Hydraulic tests will be given of properly made and improperly made irrigation pipe. Expert concrete men will explain the best formulas for concrete pipe mixtures and proper methods of curing pipe for permanency. These two factors are probably the most important in the making of good pipe for irrigation purposes. All farmers interested in irrigation pipe are invited to attend these Farm Bureau demonstrations; they will be located as follows: June 21, Fullerton, Edward Moore's pipe yard, 143 E. Union street, 2 p.m. June 22, Orange, Fred Baler's pipe yard, 200 N. Cypress street, 2 p.m. A Few Lines We Carry Hills Bros Coffee and Tea Heinz’s Goods National Biscuit Co. Goods Folger’s Extracts and Spices G. Washington Coffee Bulk Coffee Longhorn Cheese Edmiston's Grocery WE DELIVER GET OUR ESTIMATE Before you build. We can furnish all the material you want for your new house and will make you the lowest possible price. Adams - Bowers Lumber Co. Successors to Griffith Lumber Co. H. M. Adams A. C. Bowers E. L. Bowers KITCHEN GROCERY 161 W. 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