anaheim-gazette 1922-12-28

CO. OPERATIVE MARKETING A DECIDED SUCCESS C. P. Earley Tells of Its Advantages to the Grower "A careful analysis and consideration of the status of the industry can not help but convince the most critical that the success and continuing effectiveness of our citrus business depends on the retention of competitive co-operation." That is how C. P. Earley, general manager of the Mutual Orange Distributors, concluded his address be fore the fifty-fifth annual fruit growers' convention held at Sacramento. During the course of his talk Earley considered many questions of interest to Orange county citrus growers. Part of his address follows: n "In considering the ultimate success of a co-operative organization, one must take into account the effect of the same on the public mind, as well as the direct benefits to be derived by the grower." Earley said. "The old, time-worn adage, 'competition is the life of trade,' is as true today as ever, an the best competition, we believe, is co-operative competition. Our observation and experience has shown that results obtained under co-operative competition have been far better for all parties involved than could possibly accrue from a monopolistic control of the citrus industry. "The elimination of competition has its reflection in not only the public mind but in the attitude of the trade and the producer or grower. The public resents being told that it must either sell to or through, or buy from, a central source and be denied its right of bartering. Those who have had experience, know that in all the markets, competition is keen and that every man will not do his best if he feels that he is obliged to buy all his world, is the biggest problem on the times. What has the United States done already to help Europe Incurred a debt of some $24,000,000,000; sent two million armed soldiers to France; spent billions in a merchant marine to transport troops and munitions of war to Europe; purchased on private account between seven and nine billion dollars worth of European securities, before and since the armistice, thus investing more American capital in European enterprises than in American enterprises; sent many millions of dollars' worth of food and clothing to alleviate hunger and suffering. America's generosity has transcended anything of a similar nature in all the world's hostility. Yet some talk about America's selfishness and aloofness! America has performed her duty and fulfilled her responsibility, in so far as world brotherhood and Christian help are concerned. But some want more than this; they want all the debts wiped out or largely reduced, including the debts due the United States. The American people are divided into two camps—one favoring wiping out the war debts, including the $12,000,000,000 owing the United States, the other strenuously opposing any cancellation or reduction of the debt. The one faction argues that the nations of Europe (with the exception of Great Britain), cannot pay the debts; that the gold standard never can be restored to Europe; that any attempt to collect the debts will not only injure American industry, but force the crippled nations still further into bankruptcy. The other faction argues that the war was Europe's war; that we have done our own part, and that we can not bear the burden of colossal war debt unless relieved by what European world, is the biggest problem on the times. SUPERVISION Franchise office company was on sale and noticed the regular men 1923, at 10 a.m. Community free library waft at Hewes Park. Bids were open station at the Carey being bid on on the contract was a $13,300. John Minging the lowest rate the plumbing was awarded to Map of tract received by them to the city en Newport Beach. Application of Salt Lake Rail mission to maintain a spur street in La Hire. The board on file be prohibited nue from Capitals. Bonds of the district in the ordered to be subjected to publication Santa Ana Daily Bids to be received January 9, 1923. Bonds of the trict in the surered to be so rected to publication Santa Ana Daily Bids to be received January 9, 1923. Map of tract received by them submitted to the city of Fullerton. "The elimination of competition has its reflection in not only the public mind but in the attitude of the trade and the producer or grower. The public resents being told that it must either sell to or through, or buy from, a central source and be denied its right of bartering. Those who have had experience, know that in all the markets, competition is keen and that every man will not do his best if he feels that he is obliged to buy all his product through one organization or buy from the man who sells his competitor. "On the other hand, the grower may feel that he is not getting a fair deal, if he is obliged to ship all his fruit through any one channel. Here again is the psychological effect upon the human mind. The grower may, or may not, be getting as much as he should, but he wants to know, and he must have something by which he can make his comparisons. Eliminate this possibility, and he immediately wonder whether or not he is being deprived of a legitimate return on his crop." AMERICA'S DUTY AND WORD RESPONSIBILITY Recently the American Bankers' association met in New York city and discussed world economics and America's duty and responsibility. Resolutions touching these important matters were adopted. Briefly, the essential recommendations were: 1. That the administration consider the advisability of promptly making its representative on the reparation commission an official of that body; 2. That congress extend the powers of the deft refunding commission, so that it can negotiate more effectively with the foreign nations owing money to the United States; 3. That the administration formulate the principles on which it can cooperate in rehabilitating Europe. What is America's duty and responsibility in world economic affairs? Can economic problems be segregated from political problems, in view of the present temper of Europe? The aggregate debts of the nations of Europe engaged in the recent world war reach gigantic proportions. They are counted in billions of dollars on a pre-war basis; yet how few stop to consider what a billion dollars mean! These debts were incurred in a desperate struggle between the central government and the oil to gain the revenues of Europe (with the exception of Great Britain), cannot pay the debts; that the gold standard never can be restored to Europe; that any attempt to collect the debts will not only injure American industry, but force the crippled nations still further into bankruptcy. The other faction argues that the war was Europe's war; that we have done our own part, and that we can not bear the burden of colossal war debt unless relieved by what European nations owe us. Involved in the tremendous question is the willingness of many private American creditors to undertake the collection of their debts from Europe by admitting foreign competitive products, with no import duty at all, or with a nominal duty. These people join with certain British newspapers, in denouncing a protective tariff for the United States, on the ground, forsooth, that they may not be able to collect what is owing them from Europe. Congress and the president have created a debt funding commission with power to exchange I. O. U.'s for long-time bonds; but the obligation of one country cannot be exchanged for the abligation of another; and no part of the debt can be cancelled. This last restriction would seem to settle the question of cancellation so far as the United States is concerned, unless the powers of the debt funding commission are enlarged by congress. Obviously, the greatest peril connected with the entire problem of international debt adjustment is international political complications. To avoid these snares the United States kept out of the league of nations, out of official activity in reparations and out of all European politics. Until the international atmosphere clears and European nations devote more time to production and less to politics and political jealousy, it will be wise for the United States to stand pat and attend to its own pressing problems. This is America's duty and responsibility. PRESIDENT'S BONUS ATTITUDE Of great interest to the country in general and to ex-service men of the world war in particular, is the assurance from President Harding, given through Col. C. R. Forbes, director of the veterans' bureau at Washington, that the president would approve a share of his pension benefits. The aggregate debts of the nations of Europe engaged in the recent world war reach gigantic proportions. They are counted in billions of dollars on a pre-war basis; yet how few stop to consider what a billion dollars mean! These debts were incurred in a desperate struggle between the central powers and the allies to gain the ascendancy in economic power, political authority and world trade. Whenever any one of these nations found itself short of funds to pay war expenditures, resort was had to the printing press and irredeemable paper money. Today it is estimated that the volume of paper money in Europe exceeds three hundred billion dollars (on a pre-war gold basis), not counting the thousands of billions of Russian rubles, worth nothing, in gold. A German paper mark, and an Austrian paper kronen have shrunk to almost nothing in gold value, while a French or Belgian franc and an Italian lire are badly discounted. Obviously, this state of affairs disturbs the credit and trade of the world, and makes international exchange worse than a gamble. Business cannot be conducted between men or nations while the unit of monetary measure is varying daily or dropping to little or nothing in exchange gold value. What is America's duty and responsibility? The various European allies owe each other vast sums of money, while their combined debt to the United States is something like $12,000,000,000. How to handle this debt and at the same time serve the interests of the United States as well as the This is America's duty and responsibility. PRESIDENT'S BONUS ATTITUDE Of great interest to the country in general and to ex-service men of the world war in particular, is the assurance from President Harding, given through Col. C. R. Forbes, director of the veterans' bureau at Washington, that the president would approve a bonus if practicable means of financing the measure could be devised. A joint conference of national and state executives of the veterans of Foreign wars, after listening to this assurance from Washington, unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing a national sales tax, with foodstuffs exempted, as a means of raising revenue necessary to finance the bonus. The American Legion, however, was not represented at this meeting. The bonus proposal undoubtedly will be pushed with vigor before the sixty-eighth congress. The struggle as to ways and means of financing it will be waged around the sales tax proposal. This suggested form of taxation is strongly favored by some of the members of congress, and just as strongly opposed by other members. Should the fate of the bonus hang upon decision as to a sales tax, the result of the contest in congress would be awaited with feverish interest. Meantime, the country has time in which to study the question and to consider ways and means of financing a bonus measure. There is every probability that a bonus of some nature will be voted by the sixty-eighth congress. There isn't any part of Germany's debt to France that Lloyd George isn't willing to forgive. SUPERVISORS' PROCEEDINGS Franchise of the Associated Oil company was ordered advertised for sale and notice of said sale be prepared and submitted to said board at the regular meeting on January 30, 1923, at 10 a.m. Community branch of the county free library was ordered established at Hewes Park. Bids were opened for the comfort station at the county park. R. B. Carey being the lowest responsible bidder on the general contract, said contract was awarded to him. Price, $13,300. John McFadden company being the lowest responsible bidders on the plumbing, the plumbing contract was awarded to them. Price, $2164. Map of tract No. 371 was ordered received by the board and submitted to the city engineer of the city of Newport Beach. Application of the Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad company for permission to construct, operate and maintain a spur track across Cypress street in La Habra was granted. The board ordered that heavy traffic be prohibited upon McKinley avenue from Capistrano to Serra. Bonds of the Santa Ana high school district in the sum of $250,000 were ordered to be sold. The clerk was directed to publish notice of sale in the Santa Ana Daily Evening Register. Bids to be received up to 11 a.m. January 9, 1923. Bonds of the Santa Ana school district in the sum of $150,000 were ordered to be sold. The clerk was directed to publish notice of sale in the Santa Ana Daily Evening Register. Bids to be received up to 11 a.m., January 9, 1923. Map of tract No. 358 was ordered by the board and ordered submitted to the city engineer of the city of Fullerton. as presented by J. A. Smiley and Alvin E. Brock. Flaherty plans to open an accountant's office in Santa Ana. He will retain his position as editor of the farm bureau monthly under contract. The resolution, after expressing apreciation of "the whole-hearted way in which he has thrown himself, body and soul into the task which has been assigned him," extends to Flaherty the bureau's "deepest thanks for his faithful work in its behalf, and for his tireless efforts to promote its progress at all times." It voices the bureau's regret at losing his services and extends good wishes for success in his new field. STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF THE WRIGHT LAW District Attorney Nelson Serves Warning to Bootleggers "We will begin enforcing the Wright act at once." District Attorney A. P. Nelson said in commenting upon the fact that the state prohibition law became effective Thursday. "As soon as we get evidence of violation, we will make arrests. The law will be enforced to the letter in Orange county, and I have planned an extensive campaign against the liquor traffic." Responsibility for the enforcement of the national prohibition law becomes a duty of county and city officers in California. The Wright act gives the local peace officers the authority—and the responsibility—to punish violators of the eighteenth amendment. The cases handled by the local officials will be tried in the superior courts. First offenses are punishable by a fine of not more than $1000 or imprisonment in the county jails not to exceed six months, or both. WHEDON SUCCEEDS FLAHERTY Edwin F. Whédon, of Berkeley, was unanimously elected to the position of secretary-manager of the Orange county farm bureau, succeeding R. D. Flaherty, it was announced to the membership of the bureau. His duties will begin officially January 1, 1923. His selection from three applicants was a tribute, according to a member of the board of directors of the bureau, to the college man. Though Whedon conceded that he had had no business experience of a farm bureau nature, he convinced the board that he was thoroughly prepared for the work. Whedon majored in agriculture at the Kansas state college from which institution he was graduated in 1919. He then proved up on a Wyoming homestead, serving during one of his leaves of absence as principal of the schools at Lambert, Montana. Since September he has been attending the University of California, studying for a master's degree in science, with chief attention to agrilulture, the agricultural extension service and a course lately introduced at the state university, farm marketing. Whedon is married and has a little daughter. He stated his intention of settling in Santa Ana, permanently if possible. Flaherty, retiring secretary-manager, was complimented on his services in a resolution which the board passed WOOD BROS. SELLING OUT Wood Bros., of Los Angeles, old reliable clothiers, now located at 317-319 West Sixth street, are selling out their entire stock of 25 and 33 1.3 per cent reduction, opening Thursday, January 4th. Elsewhere in this paper appears an advertisement of Wood Bros., who are re-organizing their business preparatory to taking into their firm, old employees who have served them and the public for the past sixteen years. To effect this re-organization it becomes necessary to convert their high grade stock, consisting of thousands of dollars worth of Adler-Rochester, Goodman & Suss. Sincerity and other nationally known makes of fine suits and overcoats into cash. To accomplish this, drastic price reductions of 25 to 33 1.3 per cent have been put on the entire stock. We request our patrons to read their advertisement on another page of this paper and take advantage of this rare opportunity. The postoffice department has adopted a new policy to enforce the installation of mail receptacles at every house. Postmasters throughout the country have been instructed to refuse carrier service to any house that does not install a mail box. The installation of boxes has long been urged by the department in order to expedite the delivery of the mail as well as for the safety and convenience of the patron. The new rules are expected to result in the appearance of many new boxes. California Theatre Thursday, Dec. 28 CONWAY TEARLE IN "The Wide Open Town" Vaudeville Friday and Saturday, Dec. 29 and 30 BERT LYTELL in "KICK IN" "Felix Finds the Way." Topics Sunday, Dec. 31, Monday, Jan. 1 NORMA TALMADGE IN "East is West" Chats Buffalo Bill The Anaheim National Bank ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA EXTENDS GREETINGS AND BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR The Anaheim National Bank ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA The Anaheim National Bank ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA OFFICERS A. Dolan, President A. B. McCord, Cashier H. Wents, Vice-President R. L. Phegley, Assistant Cashier DIRECTORS A. Dolan D. Jessurun P. C. Rimpau Dwyer B. Fisher A. B. McCord Simpson J. H. Wents ANAHEIM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WISHES A Happy New Year A Happy New Year To All We thank you for your warm support and co-operation in 1922, and shall endeavor to merit a continuance of these favors. Board of Directors Anaheim Chamber of Commerce.