anaheim-gazette 1923-07-12

OBSERVATIONS By Charles Kuchel. People who can look farther ahead than the apex of their nose are seriously talking about the conservation of water, more especially the flood waters that run to waste during excessive rainfall. This year there has been a scant precipitation, and there has been no run-off, but there have been years and they will come again when enough water empties into the sea to irrigate every available acre in Orange county. This water should be saved. A large orange grower of Placentia, in talking of this water conservation, said the other day, that had it not been for the fact that the local water companies had resorted to the spreading of water up in the plateau above the division gate, irrigation water would not now be so plentiful. But the real benefit derived from this foresight is the replenishment of the underground supply. And right here is where this city, and every other city in the county, it vitally concerned. Looking upon the reverse side, and supposing three dry seasons would successively occur, the people would have forcibly impressed upon them the absolute necessity of saving every drop of water available. Taking a broader view of the question, a dam in the river, in Bedrock canyon, would impound flood waters that would back up in a natural reservoir very near to Corona. This dam could be constructed not to exceed two million dollars. The county easily could finance the venture. Of course, the roadbed of the Santa Fe, at Horseshoe Bend, would have to be shoved over. This company has the right of way, to be sure but the increased demand made lem provided there would have been no set-backs and if the horseshoe had been hung right side up. There's no use crying over spilt milk, nor getting jealous because your wife speaks to another man or to become "jelled" if your mother-in-law decides to spend her vacation with you, because everything is done for the best, and there are as good fish in the sea as ever were caught. Keep on smiling. BERGER HALF ACRES OUR LATIN-AMERICAN TRADE It would be well if the United States could devise some means of circulating among Latin American countries the figures showing our purchases of commodities from them in order to offset much of the vicious propaganda which is being circulated there to the effect that we are ignoring Latin American producers. In his inaugural address President Harding said: "We must understand that tie soft trade bind nations in closest intimacy and none may receive except as he gives. We have not strengthened ours in accordance with our resources or our genius, notably on our own continent, where a galaxy of republics reflect the glory of new world democracy, but in the new order of finance and trade we mean to promote enlarged activities and seek expanded confidence." In his address at the unveiling of Bolivars' statue, Central Park, April 19, 1921, the president said: "We have developed more nearly a realization of interdependence, a conception of something like economic, political and spiritual solidarity, than ever before. We need to know each other better; to understand institutions and peoples and methods more accurately; to de- LOS A 'GELES C Leads A Countie Farm That Los Angeles all other counties in the value of a is shown in 1922 compilation of which completed by the ber of commerce tion. "Southern C The total 1922 ag was valued at $59 says. In spite of the January, 1922, wh 000 loss to the southern California other crops in the value of $17,841, second, the statist being valued at and alfalfa were the order named, $3,412,000 and $$ly. The county hadduction was valu million dollars each report. These were walnuts, grapes, tomatoes, lettuce, small grain hay, p cabbage. IRRIGATION OF In traveling over sections of Califor ed with the varied in orchard irrigation. While different necessary much o no doubt a question who are not acqui varied conditions who have made a When a fellow tries to hog it all, his inane cussness usually acts as a boomerang, and the missile always comes back and clouts him upon his bean—supposed to be his think tank. A person who puts both feet in the trough and shoves every body to one side, not only becomes disgusting, but besides contracts severe stomach troubles, necessitating the removal of his appendix, provided it's not in his wife's name. This hoggish instinct is to be encountered in many walks of life, but it seldom if ever avails a guy anything to grab the jack, if he happens to have a conscience. Some birds can stand hard knocks and while they assimilate them, it does not do for the other fellow to try to rub them in. Some things that are right are easily smashed and much damage can be done over night, so it behooves all to not try to shuffle cards from off the bottom, for they will have a hard time forgetting things when Gabriel blows his horn. Parting of the ways. Those who were fortunate enough to have the radio had a chance to get the fight flashes, on the Fourth, but of far more importance was the speech of course, the roadbed of the Santa Fe, at Horseshoe Bend, would have to be shoved over. This company has the right of way, to be sure, but the increased tonnage made available by the enlargement of the irrigated area, would amply repay the railway people for shifting their tracks. Of course, this is only a suggestion relative to the dam at this particular point. There is a site lower down the river that is available, but not as admirably adapted by natcre as the one above. Old-timers now see that it would have been beat for the irrigation companies to have had a submerged dam built there years ago. The interests of all the inhabitants of northern Orange county are common, so far as this water problem is concerned, and it might not be amiss to call the attention of progressive citizens to the fact that something should be done right now to conserve the life giving fluid. The mill will never grind with the water that has passed. O(——) In his address at the unveiling of Bolivars' statue, Central Park, April 19, 1921, the president said: "We have developed more nearly a realization of interdependence, a conception of something like economic, political and spiritual solidarity, than ever before. We need to know each other better; to understand institutions and peoples and methods more accurately; to develop the great producing and commercial possibilities of our own countries; to encourage the larger exchanges of our products,the most sympathetic appreciation of our varied relations to one another and to the rest of the world." From the statistics of the department of commerce we may learn how the "ties of trade" are binding us to the Latin Americas. In April, 1923, we imported from those countries goods valued at $111,550,000, almost double the value of such imports in April, 1922, and in the ten months ended with April, 1923, we took products of the Latin Americas to the value of $819,000,000, an increase of 55 per cent over the figures for the corresponding ten months ended April, 1922. On the export side our sales to them have increased over 40 per cent. "We are talkng," says the department, "increased quantities at higher prices of linseed, hides and skins, quebracho and wool from Argentina, hides, skins and wool from Uruguay, copper and nitrates from Chile, sugar from Cuba, and industrial metals from Mexico. Uncle Sam is proving himself a liberal customer of his cousins to the south, and with the funds they have been receiving from him for their goods they are ordering freely from him." TO REDUCE ACCIDENTS A four months' campaign to reduce accidents to motorists at grade crossings has just been inaugurated by the Southern Pacific company in co-operation with the American Railway association. Hundreds of thousands of posters and other advertising matter is being distributed and displayed in conspicuous places where it will come to the attention of drivers of automobiles and other vehicles. "The number of accidents to motorists at grade crossings is appalling," said R. J. Clancy, in charge of safety work for the Southern Pacific company. IRRIGATION OF WATER In traveling over sections of California ed with the varied in orchard irrigation. While different necessary much of no doubt a question who are not acquainted conditions who have made a lems often wont thrive at all un methods employed cepted theory is tha to flood the ground in any kind of soil done on the lighthight drainage is g does not stand ar any length of time time we see this n heavy clay soils al ing at least there results. Other t rushed through furutes on land that properly irrigated 24 hours, yet th e a fair growth and Is it any wonder th look upon our irr matters of little fcludes that any old results. It is true that will live under a v especially will cit untold hardships. Way both can an adverse conditions of time, but if cow bound to show det We have often results would have these orchards not dergo these improods. Is it not posiial results to ther been many times showed a hands they may now be their keep? Here in California such varied condition to texture and sl sometimes require of irrigation even ards and somet orchard, it is imp because one owner from the irrigation employs that his should practice t Very often the s near identical in for the other fellow to try to rub them in. Some things that are right are easily smashed and much damage can be done over night, so it behooves all to not try to shuffle cards from off the bottom, for they will have a hard time forgetting things when Gabriel blows his horn. Parting of the ways. Those who were fortunate enough to have the radio had a chance to get the fight flashes, on the Fourth, but of far more importance was the speech on "Patriotism," which really should have been heard by everybody who loves his country. The address was short, but it rang true. The speaker pointed out that the American people are, sad to relate, being weaned away from a patriotic observance of the glorious day of independence. In many instances the spirit of the day is lost in trivialities, whereas it should be observed more in keeping with 100 per cent American ideals. Strange to say, aliens and foreigners are said to be the cause of the non-observance of the natal day. This is a sad commentary upon the people's apparent thoughtlessness. Perhaps the persuit of the elusive dollar has something to do with the case, but it is not too late for the people to mend their ways, and unfurl the starry banner from their house-tops instead of from the hurrican deck of their fluvvers. Bucking the line. One old-timer came in the other day and said he remembers when the hunters used to have jack rabbit drives in the section between North street and Orangehorge avenue, and extending from the state highway east for three or four miles. He rubbed his head and wondered awhile, thinking what his bank balance would now be if his fore sight had been as good as his hind-sight. That would be a prob- Hundreds of thousands of posters and other advertising matter is being distributed and displayed in conspicuous places where it will come to the attention of drivers of automobiles and other vehicles. "The number of accidents to motorists at grade crossings is appalling," said R. J. Clancy, in charge of safety work for the Southern Pacific company. "This campaign is similar to the campaigns held in the past few years which resulted in a decrease of accidents at grade crossings. The Southern Pacific company is working energetically to reduce this deplorable toll of life and property caused chiefly by careless motorists trying to beat the trains to crossings." During the five years ending December 31, 1922, there were 3708 accidents to motorists at grade crossings on the Southern Pacific's Pacific system. During this period 261 people were killed and 1237 injured in grade crossing accidents. An idea of the carelessness of motorists is shown by the fact that in this five year period 1807 machines ran on the track in front of train, 906 ran into side of train, 448 stalled on track directly in front of trains, 119 skidded into side of trains, 283 ran into crossing gates, and 28 ran into crossing flagmen attempting to warn them of approaching trains. Two of the crossing flagmen were killed and 23 injured. During the same five year period throughout the whole country there were 9101 people killed and 24,208 injured at grade crossings, Clancy stated. He pointed out that a train running at usual speed reaches the crossing in 18 seconds from a point a quarter of a mile away. Here in California such varied conditions to texture and slopes sometimes require of irrigation even ards and sometimes orchard, it is important because one owner from the irrigation employs, that his should practice very often the sepear identical in but the subsoil more ferent, thus requiring or less water, shorter or possibly greater between irrigation nearly every grow problem of his own a study of his soil termine its require what his neighbor of course applies where known so within short distance our foothill section. It is an easy mat nature of the subsoil not it is being pro moisture, by the use and in my opinion materially add to our citrus orchard condition of our s. The question is is the best for irrigation gravity water?" The advantages and disadvantages former is usually weed seeds and cheaper and more in my opinion this ordinary importance location with regard only question or not the cost of hibitive. There ANAHEIM GAZETTE LOS A 'GELES COUNTY STILL STANDS FIRST Leads A Counties of U. S. in Value of Farm Products That Los Angeles county still leads all other counties in the United States in the value of agricultural products is shown in 1922 crop statistics, the compilation of which was recently completed by the Los Angeles chamber of commerce through its publication, "Southern California Business." The total 1922 agricultural production was valued at $59,680,183, the chamber says. In spite of the damaging frost of January, 1922, which caused a $9,000,000 loss to the citrus growers of southern California, oranges led all other crops in the county, with a farm value of $17,841,542. Lemons were second, the statistics show, the crop being valued at $3,748,000. Walnuts and alfalfa were third and fourth in the order named, and were valued at $3,412,000 and $$3,388,000, respectively. The county had 20 crops whose production was valued at more than a million dollars each, according to the report. These were: Oranges, lemons, walnuts, grapes, alfalfa, strawberries, tomatoes, lettuce, beans, sugar beets, small grain hay, potatoes peaches and cabbage. IRRIGATION OF CITRUS ORCHARD In traveling over the citrus growing sections of California, one is impressed with the varied methods employed in orchard irrigation. While different soil conditions make necessary much of this variation, it is no doubt a question that puzzles those who are not acquainted with these varied conditions. Indeed those of us who have made a study of these probabilities where well water has been known to carry mineral substances that were detrimental to plant life. If one does not object to the little extra work incurred due to weed seeds often carried by river water, and all other things being equal, such water is to be preferred especially where it carries more or less silt as this has some fertilizing value when distributed on the land. This is so slight, however, that it would never be the means of reducing the amount of fertilizer necessary for producing profitable crop. The main thing to my mind is for the grower to study his soil and its moisture requirements and supply that moisture in a regular and uniform manner so that the trees will at all times have the proper amount and not be water logged part of the time and too dry to function properly at others. JULY VEGETABLE GARDEN Summer squash, cucumbers, musk melons may be planted any time during this month, while winter squash, watermelons and field corn may be put in the early part of the month with equal safety. During July late tomatoes are planted for October and November picking. Of the hardier vegetables these should be planted the latter part of the month. Beets, carrots, radishes, lettuce and Long Standing spinach, all to be planted where you wish them to grow to maturity. Sow the seed of cabbage, canniflower, Brussels sprouts, Swiss chard and kale in seed beds or rows, later to be transplanted to the places you wish them. The planting of the fall and winter crop of Irish potatoes is also started during the latter part of July. Of the crops that were put in a month or so ago these must be watched closely to see that they do MR. HARDING FOR SECOND TERM That Warren G. Harding will be a candidate to succeed himself in the presidency seems to be assured. From present indications, the Republican party will follow precedent and renominate Mr. Harding with little opposition. That Mr. Harding is a receptive candidate for renomination there is no reason to doubt. It is revealed, in the news dispatches, that Mrs. Harding has told friends that her husband is to be a candidate. This has been assumed at all times by those conversant with political affairs. Mr. Harding was represented as being ruffled because some of his ardent political friends launched his boom so early. But there has been no indication from any source, that Mr. Harding would decline to become a candidate for re- IRRIGATION OF CITRUS ORCHARD In traveling over the citrus growing sections of California, one is impressed with the varied methods employed in orchard irrigation. While different soil conditions make necessary much of this variation, it is no doubt a question that puzzles those who are not acquainted with these varied conditions. Indeed those of us who have made a study of these problems often wonder that the trees thrive at all under some of the methods employed. The generally accepted theory is that it is bad practice to flood the ground around citrus trees in any kind of soil, but that it may be done on the light sand loams where the drainage is good and the water does not stand around the trees for any length of time. Yet from time to time we see this method practiced on heavy clay soils and, for the time being at least, there seem to be no bad results. Other times we see water rushed through furrows in a few minutes on land that we know can not be properly irrigated under from five to 24 hours, yet the trees seem to make a fair growth and produce some fruit. Is it any wonder then that the novice looks upon our irrigation practices as matters of little importance and concludes that any old method will bring results. It is true that trees, like animals, will live under a variety of conditions, especially will citrus trees withstand untold hardships. Putting it in another way, both can and will thrive under adverse conditions for short periods of time, but if continued the effect is bound to show detrimental results. We have often wondered what the results would have been had some of these orchards not been forced to undergo these improper irrigation methods. Is it not possible that the financial results to the owners would have been many times greater or perhaps showed a handsome profit whereas they may now be just barely paying their keep? Here in California where there are such varied conditions of soil, both as to texture and slope, and where it sometimes requires different methods of irrigation even on adjoining orchards and sometimes on the same orchard, it is impossible to say that because one owner gets ideal results from the irrigation method that he employs, that his adjoining neighbor should practice the same method. Very often the surface soil may appear identical in texture and alone rots, radishes, lettuce and Long Standing spinash, all to be planted where you wish them to grow to maturity. Sow the seed of cabbage, canniflower, Brussels sprouts, Swiss chard and kale in seed beds or rows, later to be transplanted to the places you wish them. The planting of the fall and winter crop of Irish potatoes is also started during the latter part of July. Of the crops that were put in a month or so ago these must be watched closely to see that they do not want for water, as the evaporation in these warm days is tremendous and your plants will suffer and your crop be materially reduced unless the water is in good supply. Also watch your plants for aphis and thrips and for other insects as well as mildew and rust. For the aphis and thrips sprap with nicotine sulphate; for chewing insects use arsenate of lead and for the mildew and rust use Bordeaux or powdered sulphur. These may be applied either in the dry state with a powder gun or dust machine, or they may be applied in the liquid form with spraying machine. CALIFORNIA DAIRIES SWEEP ALL AWARDS In competition against dairies of ten states, three California certified dairies swept all awards in the annual scoring contest of the American Association of Medical Milk Commissioners at the convention in San Francisco. The Adohr stock farm, of Los Angeles, won first, with a score of 99.3; the Arden dairy, of El Monte, won second, with a score of 98.8; the Cold Springs farm, of Pasadena, won third, with a score of 98.6. All of these dairies operate under the supervision of the Los Angeles medical milk commission. The score is evidence of the best quality product in respect to both food value and sanitation. These dairies won the awards in competition against samples of milk from the best certified dairies of ten states, including New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Texas, Wisconsin and Indiana. The judges were S. J. Pease, market milk specialist, United States department of agriculture, Salt Lake City, and C. J. Hoyt, dairy service, state department of agriculture, Sacramento. The Adohr stock farm won the silver loving cup offered by the American Association of Medical Milk Commissioners, and the blue ribbon offered by the National Dairy association. Here in California where there are such varied conditions of soil, both as to texture and slope, and where it sometimes requires different methods of irrigation even on adjoining orchards and sometimes on the same orchard, it is impossible to say that because one owner gets ideal results from the irrigation method that he employs, that his adjoining neighbor should practice the same method. Very often the surface soil may appear identical in texture and slope, but the subsoil may be entirely different, thus requiring the use of more or less water, shorter or longer runs, or possibly greater or less interval between irrigations. In other words, nearly every grower has an irrigation problem of his own and should make a study of his soil conditions and determine its requirements regardless of what his neighbor may be doing. This, of course, applies to those locations where known soil variations exist within short distances as in some of our foothill sections. It is an easy matter to determine the nature of the subsolil and whether or not it is being properly supplied with moisture, by the use of the soil auger, and in my opinion we could very materially add to the life and vigor of our citrus orchards by watching the condition of our subsolil more closely. The question is often asked: "Which is the best for irrigation, pumped or gravity water?" Both have their advantages and disadvantages. The former is usually clean and free from weed seeds and the latter generally cheaper and more available. However, in my opinion this question is of secondary importance. If the soil and location with regard to frost are ideal the only question would be whether or not the cost of the water was prohibitive. There are, of course, in The judges were S. J. Pease, market milk specialist, United States department of agriculture, Salt Lake City, and C. J. Hoyt, dairy service, state department of agriculture, Sacramento. The Adohr stock farm won the silver loving cup offered by the American Association of Medical Milk Commissioners, and the blue ribbon offered by the National Dairy association. National Dairy association ribbons also were awarded to the Arden dairy and Cold Springs farm. UNCLE SAM ON THE JOB Uncle Sam this fiscal year will collect 360 million dollars of back taxes covering 1919, 1920 and 1921. Some of this involved honest disputes. Much of it represents uncovered fraud. The crooked dodgers are learning that when they get into an argument with the national government they are up against the real thing. Uncle Sam isn't bunked and bluffed as easily as states and municipalities. The federal governments' principal fault in the operation of its income tax work is that it is so far behind in its audits. Every effort should be put forth, and results secured, by which all income tax reports are examined within a year after they are made. The man who makes an honest return is entitled to an early adjustment, and the man who makes a dishonest return is much more likely to be caught in his dishonesty if the audit is made soon after the return is in. EVILS OF THE TARIFF Our well known new tariff didn't raise the price of sugar, but it did make talk cheaper. The Greatest Power in Finance Every depositor in our Bank enjoys a feeling of confidence and security, because we are members of the Federal-Reserve System. This powerful financial chain was built by the best brains in finance and industry in the land. 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