anaheim-gazette 1921-10-06

CO-OPERATIVE CANNING Californians have learned quite effectively the lesson of co-operation. To a certain extent it is becoming common in almost every line of production. Co-operating in canning of our fruits is perhaps the slowest in full realization. We have co-operative canneries built with growers' money which have cost above a quarter million. To one of these organizations of growers the war finance corporation made offer of financial help in order that this season's pack might be completed, to the extent of $2,000,000. Therefore, with co-operative canning we are not novices. However, the greater portion of our canned fruits are put up by independent canneries, or a large organization of canneries which largely dominates the canning business of the state. The situation has been such that cling peach growers of the Sacramento valley have organized the California Canning Peach Growers. Manager M. D. McLeod, of that association, has been making a thorough study of the California canning situation. He writes: "The fruit canning business of California is a big proposition, too large in fact for any individual or for any small group of growers from any one section of the state to look at from a distance and say, 'Let's get in and improve the condition.' Co-operative canning is no doubt the necessary balance wheel between the grower and the packer, but it must be handled under the protection of a state organization of cling peach growers which will stabilize the price of fruit to 'all canners alike;' otherwise what assurance have we that there will not be a 'fight,' in which case we have only to ask, 'Where would the balance of power be without a state association behind the co-operative canners? The independent canneries of California run point. However, it is possible that the co-operative canners handling a hundred or more different fruits would be slow in coming under the direction of an organization growing only one variety. The position of the grower who "has helped pay for these institutions" is possibly unique, but we fail to see wherein there should be care to preserve that same institution which fails to treat him fairly. At least the grower will not consider that "the prosperity of California" is a sufficient inducement to justify him in building other canneries and supporting them to the end of time. This sounds too much like the refrain of the big interests which are ever singing: "Support us and we will see that the farmer is made prosperous." RUGS MAY BE MENDED AND CLEANED BY HOME METHODS Carpet Yarns Give Best Results—Use a Stout Needle and Curved Scissors. The deft, swift-moving fingers of the oriental rug mender can fill holes and reinforce worn out places so skillfully that they can scarcely be detected. Such repair work is expensive, however, and almost any person who has the time can do it at home with little or no outlay for materials. Housekeepers have repaired oriental rugs of intricate design as well as machine-made Brussels and Wilton. Several methods of home mending of rugs and carpets have been tested in the United States department of agriculture, which gives the following suggestions: Select wools for mending to match those of the rug in color and texture, if possible. These may be raveled from scraps of carpet, or bought from carpet dealers, or if necessary heavy SERIOUS WALNUT A foot rot, root rot, has been effecting war many years and has been names herein noted, albeit; but the latter nameable only to the condition owner when he suddenly is seriously injured by otherwise the name should be dropped for that not attack the tree, but California black stock oak. During the past few years the late three dry ones has spread at a truly in all parts of the state with R. W. Hodgson, for Los Angeles county, then the orchard of Robert I. Dent of the Los Angeles bureau, at Covina. In up to the close of the 26, nearly 30 trees had away from the trunks from feet deep and some parts chiseled away in Be it clearly understood slan or so-called English is not affected in the lee trees in this and other immune. It is the Cali black stock that is dis tissues above the union has been thought the d California Juglans Calif readily and more fatally the larger growing variable to more northerly this has not yet been cil. This is what is found pockets of small size up stump the wood is dead emitting a very disagreeable attracts flies as soon as color of the dead tissue the closely surrounding black. The texture of the mass of dead tissue may ance wheel between the grower and the packer, but it must be handled under the protection of a state organization of cling peach growers which will stabilize the price of fruit to 'all canners alike'; otherwise what assurance have we that there will not be a 'fight,' in which case we have only to ask, 'Where would the balance of power be without a state association behind the co-operative canners? The independent canneries of California run into the hundreds, and half a dozen growers canneries would obviously be lost.' "There seems to be only one way to control the situation with amity toward all, and that way is for the growers to can, under the protection of the California Canning Peach Growers, as much of their fruit as is necessary to save them from loss, thereby creating a healthy competition which is so necessary to the success of every line of commercial enterprise. "This condition will not interfere with the development of the present day packers nor should the growers wish to so interfere as it has taken years of advertising California fruits throughout the world and years of distribution to build the industry to its present state of efficiency. Of course, growers know that they have helped pay for these institutions, indirectly, it is true, but nevertheless they have helped, and therefore it must be considered that every grower has an investment, and probably a considerable investment, in the canning business, and if he goes out to destroy that industry by duplicating the entire canning capacity of the state with cooperative canneries, is he not doubling his invested money and absolutely destroying the first investment? "We must consider the prosperity of the state of California as a whole, for in doing so we prosper, every one in it. The solution of this thought lies in the belief that since many growers in the state are not financially able to take on the extra load of erecting or leasing canneries, there should be a state growers association controlling a majority of the fruit of any one variety, the greater the majority the better. This association can then place a price upon the fruit 'to take alike,' thereby eliminating greatly the possibility of speculation and assuring the grower a fair profit whether he can his own produce or not. Growers must see the necessity, however, of operating this co-operative canning move- Several methods of home mending of rugs and carpets have been tested in the United States department of agriculture, which gives the following suggestions: Select wools for mending to match those of the rug in color and texture, if possible. These may be raveled from scraps of carpet, or bought from carpet dealers, or if necessary heavy knitting yarns may be dyed to match. Carpet yarns are stiffer and more durable than ordinary wools and should be used if obtainable. A stout needle with a large eye will, of course, be needed, and curved scissors are particularly convenient for clipping the threads when mending a rug or carpet with velvety pile. Darn ingrain carpets with the over-and-under stitch used in mending stockings, and work in the design on this back-ground. In pile rugs, such as Brussels, Wilton and some kinds of oriental weaves replace the linen, jute or cotton backing first and then work in the pile with colored yarns. Just how to make the pile stitch depends on the texture of the rug, but a good method can quickly be developed by experimenting. It is generally made by knotting the yarn around the warp in such a way that it holds firmly and the ends stick up to form the velvety surface of the rug. These ends can be clipped off after each stitch is taken, or they can all be sheared at once after the entire hole is filled. Ragged edges make otherwise good rugs look shabby and are not difficult to repair. Sometimes they can be bound or blanket stitched or overcast with stitches run into the rug at least a half inch or, what is much better looking, an excellent selvage similar to that on oriental rugs can be made. Lay one two, or three cords along the edge and with black or neutral-colored wool darn them to the rug with over-and-under stitches set close tigether. Choose cords of such size that when covered with the wool a durable flat strip about the thickness of the rug is formed and use hard-twisted wool or regular carpet wool if it can be obtained. If the edge is very ragged reinforce it first with braid on the underside so as to give a firm material into which to weave. Rag and light-weight cotton rugs can be washed in the tub or the washing machine in lukewarm soapsuds like This is what is found pockets of small size upstump the wood is dead emitting a very disagreeable attracts flies as soon as color of the dead tissue closes surrounding black. The texture of the mass of dead tissue may to a mixture of shredder asphaltum, except it is likely has a strong sickenening sorts of conditions are a variance between free dead stumps. On some, and stumps are alive they are dead. The points are and progress of the disease and are baffling to the tr This is what being Neely trees by advice of The soil is dug away downest part of affected area mess will dry out. Do complete drying will kill it. tissue is chiseled away deaux paste is applied and replaced about the tree. Of this treatment will be served. The writer has seen in addition dry lime be scattered in the holes and close about the tree. More irrigating will be done will come and it is certain lime will then prove a valuable to the Bordeaux if proves efficacious. The Cultivator will touch with this orchard affected and report progress and effects of any treaty. One fact is beyond question most serious disease and kind of orchard trees in for a period of many years. Some practical growers this trouble is a virulent gall, or root knot. The liable to manifest itself form of decay forming chocolate or black decay around roots just underground. In bulletin 218 K Smith raises doubt, how whether these knots are real crown gall organisms tumefaciens, but in that gestion is made that the treatment is as suggested soon as trouble appears eased tissue, disinfect w take on the extra load of erecting or leasing canneries, there should be a state growers association controlling a majority of the fruit of any one variety, the greater the majority the better. This association can then place a price upon the fruit 'to take alike,' thereby eliminating greatly the possibility of speculation and assuring the grower a fair profit whether he can his own produce or not. Growers must see the necessity, however, of operating this co-operative canning movement as a branch or at least in conjunction with the state growers' association and not as a business venture which would place it in the light of an independent cannery. "There are two sides to every story, however, and the enormous present day investments of the independent canners deserve proper consideration. Growers should not hold the thought of destruction but should place themselves in a position that will command the respect and consideration due from one industry to another. The California Canning Peach Growers' will establish this condition for the cling peach men through a business like method of handling the fruit which will be appreciated by all branches of the industry, including the independent canners, the exponents of co-operative canning, and the grower who cannot afford to go into the canning business or who doesn't want to, due to other reasons." We do not think that any effort to evade a "fight" will be successful. There will always be independent packers of our fruits, and the independent has a way of manifesting his independence by buying for the shortest possible price and selling for the longest. The growers may be induced to co-operate in the way suggested by Mr. McLeod, but we do not think the packers ever can be brought to that A BIG JOB "Well, my son, is your father at home?" asked the Sabbath-day caller. "Yes, sir," was the boy's reply. "Is he busy?" "Is he? I'll say he is! He's upstairs wrestling with the Sunday paper!"—Yonkers Statesman. Choose cords of such size that when covered with the wool a durable flat strip about the thickness of the rug is formed and use hard-twisted wool or regular carpet wool if it can be obtained. If the edge is very ragged reinforce it first with braid on the underside so as to give a firm material into which to weave. Rag and light-weight cotton rugs can be washed in the tub or the washing machine in lukewarm soapsuds like any other heavy colored material, but they must be rinsed thoroughly to prevent them from looking grimy. Spreading the wet rug on the grass and turning the hose on it or dashing pails of water over it is sometimes the easiest and best way of rinsing. Woolen rugs may also be cleaned at home successfully if there are good facilities for drying. Spread the rug on a table or other flat surface of convenient height and scrub with a heavy lather of mild soap, using a soft brush or a sponge. As soon as a section is scrubbed clean rinse it with water, change as soon as it becomes discolored. This is a very thorough method of cleaning, but must be used with caution on rugs that are likely to shrink or change color, or which have a thick pile. If moisture remains at the bottom of the pile for any length of time the thread my be rotted. In the case of valuable rugs, it is safer to send them to a professional cleaner who has special apparatus for washing and drying them. Après pos of a coming wortorists are expected to obey caution and thus make minimizing accidents, caring on whose windshield gend: "Drive Careful; Meet a Fool." Yes, we know mar isn't 100 per cent, but dictate the passer—we need it. On a road at the foot o' is a sign that reads: "D Curve—You Might Meet A sign is calculated to sit up and take notice. sees at almost every shattice to proceed with cautious his horn, and comes to pressed by them. He he in his ability to avoid ruftother car. But if there is other car the efforts of t ful driver to escape a col futilie. There would be far bile mishaps if every drive constantly in mind the p there may be a fool ahead sharp curves, but on straight road. It is unwind that each car on the hi SERIOUS WALNUT DISEASE A foot rot, root rot, or crown gall has been effecting walnut trees for many years and has been given all the names herein noted, also "heart failure;" but the latter name is applicable only to the condition of the orchard owner when he suddenly discovers he is seriously injured by the disease, otherwise the name heart failure should be dropped for the disease does not attack the tree, but the root, or California black stock only. During the past few years, especially the late three dry ones, the disease has spread at a truly alarming rate in all parts of the state. In company with R. W. Hodgson, farm advisor of Los Angeles county, the writer visited the orchard of Robert H. Neely, president of the Los Angeles county farm bureau, at Covina. In this orchard, up to the close of the day, September 26, nearly 30 trees had the soil dug away from the trunks from one to two feet deep and some of the affected parts chiseled away in examinations. Be it clearly understood that the Persian or so-called English, walnut tree is not affected in the least. Seedling trees in this and other orchards are immune. It is the California native black stock that is diseased and all tissues above the union is immune. It has been thought the dwarf Southern California Juglans Californica is more readily and more fatally affected than the larger growing variety, Hindsii, native to more northerly counties. But this has not yet been clearly proven. This is what is found. From mere pockets of small size up to the entire stump the wood is dead and rotten, emitting a very disagreeable smell that attracts flies as soon as exposed. The color of the dead tissue is black and the closely surrounding soil is stained black. The texture of the nasty pulpy mass of dead tissue may be likened charge of an experienced driver who knows the traffic rules and will obey them. You may think that inasmuch as you are keeping on your side of the road there is no danger in running your car at high speed. But you might meet a fool who will not stick to his side of the road. The fool whom you might meet is not necessarily another driver. He may be a pedstrian. Bearing in mind at all times that there are slow-witted folk in the world, who may be found in all places, and that there is a possibility that you may encounter one, you will not be so likely to meet with mishaps as if you took it for granted that all persons are level-headed and know enough to keep out of harm's way. A WAVE OF CRIME WITH NO CONVICTIONS The murder of two very valuable men a few days ago in Riverside forcibly calls to attention that crime is becoming more and more prevalent every day. The increase in crime seems to be in exactly the same proportion as acquittals. The more criminals there are acquitted the more there are to be acquitted. It is a well demonstrated fact that there are a great many misshapen persons in the world who are only restrained from crime by fear of the law. Remove the fear of the law and the criminally inclined are unbridled. The high percentage of acquittals is bearing the only fruit that can be expected. If the criminals are all going to be turned loose, then we are going to have lots of criminals. That is self-evident. It will soon come to a pass where every man will have to protect his life and property with his own prowess. The very week that these good men lost their lives at the hands of a mur- ARMISTICE DAY THIS YEAR A holiday is to be proclaimed for Armistice Day, and it is the wish of the president, as of all thoughtful citizens, that it shall be observed everywhere in a fitting spirit. The day should never pass lightly, devoted merely to merrymaking. The war cost too dear, and peace means too much. This year, as the opening date for the great arms conference, it assumes new significance, and demands new respect. In Washington the arms conference will assemble on Armistice Day for the first time, but will adjourn immediately to attend as a body the burial of an unknown soldier at Arlington. At those services every effort will be made to recall the sacrifices of the war and the obligation which they put upon the great nations to lay the foundations for lasting peace. It has been whispered that America is apathetic about this conference. Nothing could be further from the truth. Nothing will refute the suspicion like a general Armistice Day observance, following in dignity of purpose and spirit of consecration the example to be set in the nation's capitol. RECLAMATION STATE'S NEED Utilization of thousands of acres of California's rich agricultural land by colonization is the state's most urgent need, according to Dr. Elwood Mead, of the University of California. In a talk before a large gathering at the university last week, Dr. Mead said as follows in reference to the state's agricultural outlook: "This state needs more farmers," said Dr. Mead, "great areas now growing grain should be in orchards or alfalfa. Tens of thousands of people in the east long to come to Call- really and more rattly affected than the larger growing variety, Hindsil, native to more northerly counties. But this has not yet been clearly proven. This is what is found. From mere pockets of small size up to the entire stump the wood is dead and rotten, emitting a very disagreeable smell that attracts flies as soon as exposed. The color of the dead tissue is black and the closely surrounding soil is stained black. The texture of the nasty pulpy mass of dead tissue may be likened to a mixture of shredded wood and asphaltum, except it is less sticky and has a strong sickening stench. All sorts of conditions are found in the variance between free stumps and dead stumps. On some, parts of roots and stumps are alive that in others are dead. The points of first attack and progress of the disease vary much and are baffling to the tree doctor. This is what is being done to the Neely trees by advice of Mr. Hodgson: The soil is dug away down to the lowest part of affected area so the nasty mess will dry out. Doubtless complete drying will kill it. All affected tissue is chiseled away. Then Bordeaux paste is applied and soil is not replaced about the tree. The effects of this treatment will be closely observed. The writer has suggested that in addition dry lime be sprinkled or scattered in the holes and on surface close about the tree. Of course no more irrigating will be done, but rains will come and it is certain that the lime will then prove a valuable amendment to the Bordeaux if this treatment proves efficacious. The Cultivator will keep in close touch with this orchard and others affected and report progress of disease and effects of any treatments given. One fact is beyond question; it is the most serious disease attacking any kind of orchard trees in this section for a period of many years. Some practical growers insist that this trouble is a virulent case of crown gall, or root knot. That trouble is liable to manifest itself now in the form of decay forming a mass of chocolate or black decaying material around roots just under surface of ground. In bulletin 218 Prof. Ralph E. Smith raises doubt, however, as to whether these knots are due to the real crown gall organism, bacterium tumefaciens, but in that book the suggestion is made that the only available treatment is as suggested above, "as soon as trouble appears cut out diseased tissue, disinfect with Bordeoux TINTING WILL TEMPORARILY IMPROVE SILKS AND LACES Sometimes, especially with light-colored silks and Georgette crepe, it is convenient to give delicate tints by some simple method. "Blueing" and "pinking" are most often resorted to. The United States department of agriculture finds that, as a rule, the color obtained by tinting is not so permanent as that from dyeing. There are soap dyes on the market which may be used for this purpose, or a tinting water may be made by soaking colored crepe or blotting paper, or by mixing a few drops of colored ink in clear wa- and the criminally inclined are unbridled. The high percentage of acquittals is bearing the only fruit that can be expected. If the criminals are all going to be turned loose, then we are going to have lots of criminals. That is self-evident. It will soon come to a pass where every man will have to protect his life and property with his own prowess. The very week that these good men lost their lives at the hands of a murderer there was acquitted in the same court house a thief who had stolen $1,205 from the telephone company. He stole the money. He knew he was going to steal the money. His own attorney admitted he was a liar and a thief, yet he was acquitted by the jury because he was not guilty of embezzlement. Can you beat that? Is it any wonder the law is in disrespect? Is there any reason why anyone should be law-abiding who is not so inclined? And is there any reason why anyone should "walk the straight and narrow way" when it is just as safe and much more profitable to do otherwise? We have too many technical laws that furnish loopholes for the criminals to get away. We have too many unscrupulous, hair splitting attorneys who must have an easy living. We have too many "sob-sister" jurors who are not so much intent on justice as they are slumming. And the courts themselves place every possible obstacle in the way of the state in getting its case before the jurors. After conviction is obtained, the jails are found to be places of ease and comfort instead of places of punishment. So long as these conditions obtain we may expect to see crime increase. REASON FOR ENTHUSIASM Great enthusiasm attended the impromptu reception accorded President Harding at Atlantic City by members of the fifth division who were holding a reunion there. It was striking evidence of the appreciation felt by former service men for the efforts of the administration in their behalf. In spite of the charges by certain partisan Democrats that the Republicans have not done their duty to the veterans, those men know that every form of relief for them has been provided that is within the proper sphere of federal aid. Hospitals, re-education and insurance have all been granted without stint, and legislation has been enacted greatly simplyfying the process by which the soldier is put in touch with the relief agencies. It is true that many of the miserable relief makeshifts set up by the Democratic administration still survive, but they are being done away with as rapidly as new and better facilities become available. Those facts are known by every man who has taken trouble to ascertain them. The league of nations suffers a lack "YOU MIGHT MEET A FOOL." Aprropos of a coming week when motorists are expected to observe unusual caution and thus make a record in minimizing accidents, cars are appearing on whose windshields are the legend: "Drive Careful; You Might Meet a Fool." Yes, we know the grammar isn't 100 per cent, but we did not dictate the passer—we merely copied it. On a road at the foot of the Rockies is a sign that reads: "Danger—Sharp Curve—You Might Meet a Fool." Such a sign is calculated to make a driver sit up and take notice. The latter sees at almost every sharp turn a notice to proceed with caution, or to blow his horn, and comes to be little impressed by them. He has confidence in his ability to avoid running into another car. But if there is a fool in the other car the efforts of the most skillful driver to escape a collision may be futile. There would be far less automobile mishaps if every driver would bear constantly in mind the possibility that there may be a fool ahead, not only on sharp curves, but on stretches of straight road. It is unwise to assume that each car on the highway is in A glass of tinted water held to the light will show about the same color that it will give to the material. A piece of red crepe wrapping paper will easily impart enough color to a basin of water to restore a faded pink crepe de chine waist to its original shade. Violet or green ink or ordinary blueing will act similarly. A small amount of regular dye can also be used without boiling to tint silks. The color of deep cream or ecru lace may be restored by tinting with tea. Coffee is sometimes used, but it is less desirable as it leaves an odor and does not give so clear a tint. A cheap grade of black tea is good for tinting, or left-over tea may be used. TRUTH WILL TRIUMPH A merchant had advertised for a boy. Late in the afternoon, a red-headed, freckled faced, blue-eyed, honest-looking boy applied for the job. "Do you like to work?" asked the merchant. "No sir!" replied the boy. "Then you can have the job," replied the merchant. "You are the first boy who's been here today who didn't lie about it and say yes."—Washington Post. Nearly every maxim is a fake. EAST SIDE GROCERY Staple and Fancy Groceries Center and Olive Sts., Anaheim, California Store Under New Management W. J. LARISSEY, PROP'R Our Motto: Price, Quality and Service WHITE LILY BAKERY 307 W. Center. B. J. Dresser, Prop Constantly on hand the best bread, pies and cakes, made with selected flour, by experienced and expert bakers. Delivered daily to all parts of the city. The patronage of the public is cordially solicited, and we are certain that we shall be able to please you. White Lily bread is the best in the market. Patronize home industry and do your part in supporting the community. ered daily to all parts of the city. 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