anaheim-gazette 1923-08-09

OBSERVATIONS By Charles Kuchel. Thirty-eight years ago when the phylloxera killed off the grape vines, and when the boom burst in 1888, people went to work and began raising oranges. Now the groves in many instances are making way for the oil derrick. Of course, there are many acres that will not be disturbed, but where a man can own an orange grove and an oil well, besides all he has to do is to enjoy himself. This is the life! )o( There is one sure thing about the brand of hooch that is now being peddled. A fellow who stores up a good fill of the white mule, gets pretty sick, musses up things, but he wants no more—he goes off the trail for life. Sometimes the coroner calls. Just why a human being walls for the nec-tar is past finding out, unless he has a good carrying capacity. The ordinary guy comes around after a day or two and solemnly swears he's through. Rocking the boat. )o( One of the men who went out into the cactus jungle, that flourished east of town years ago, and took part in reclaiming what then was apparently worthless land, and made it blossom like the rose, was in town the other day telling of his experiences, in the earlier days twenty-five years back, when people called him a cactus rat for settling in that section. Now there is a transformation scene. Prolific orange orchards cover every acre there. The section is rated as being the best belt of orange land in the state. It has taken many hard days to yto sell the Olive bridge, but would no doubt have done so had he not flown off the nest too soon. The hocus-pocus artist even took a flyer at matrimony, and had the heart of a buxom widow beating fast before she got wise and fell in a faint. Just before his departure, the fellow passed a bale of no-fund checks, and told his whilpm friends that he had an urgent call to go elsewhere, but would return soon, and as he has not yet come back it is probable he is still going. That circus man was right! )o( Just why a man wants to go crooked, when it is just as easy to go straight, may be charged up to innate cussedness. He may get more money by the devious route, but his conscience will collect toll for his wrong-doing when he passes over the great divide. If he plays fair his bank roll may not bulge out as much, but he retains the confidence of his fellowmen, which is a valuable asset. All is not gold that glitters! CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Extracts From the Annual Address of President Riley This is the end of another year, and the fourth birthday in our chamber's life. Another year of service to our community and one with many accomplishments to our credit. I'm happy to report to you boys the high esteem in which our chamber of commerce is held by the other civic organizations and the public of communities outside. I was much gratified at hearing some expressions along this line recently, from one of the best representatives of a sister city; a man who has been honored by his fellow citizens with the highest position in their gift; one who is fulfilling his trust with five foot letters, having on the city water town cost of $9'5. We have commended them from our citizens on this improvise. Early this year at the city council, we managed for the extension of our north and west, taking area capable of housing easily. I wish to emphasize that our city is greatly territory and our trust by hampered in carrying improvements. This meant in our minds and annexed at every favorite city. We have about eight within our city, consideration of any in the co- The harmonious co-tween our board and they has done much for both the city generally. We them in five bond camp park site, city hall but water and street pavilion's completion by and are well pleased with the work of the ye River protection worked over to this board bluth, John Cook and our thanks that this great such fine condition. All been constructed on the dike. Rubbish can now there and dumped on out of view of the thousands passing. In this we can be avoided. There is over $2000 which can relieve Mr. Yungbluth with a considerable amount money. of town years ago, and took part in reclaiming what then was apparently worthless land, and made it blossom like the rose, was in town, the other day telling of his experiences, in the earlier days twenty-five years back, when people called him a cactus rat for settling in that section. Now there is a transformation scene. Prolific orange orchards cover every acre there. The section is rated as being the best belt of orange land in the state. It has taken many hard day's work, seven days a week, to bring about the change. The men who settled there a quarter of a century ago were determined and they succeeded. They are happy and contented and have bank accounces that look good. And now they may strike oil. The man who was in town the other day confided to a friend that in the event he gets oil he is going to charter a big launch and take all his old time friends on a cruise in southern waters; will see the world, as it were, and will have the best time of his life. He is a good entertainer, a jovial host, and his many friends are hoping that his wish comes true. The man realizes that should he come into sudden riches he would feel rewarded by showing his old pals that his heart is in the right place. Come on, fellows, let's go! —)o(— A family that recently came here from Massachusetts rented a house, paying $70 for the first month, and then a slight quiver came along. The next day they wanted their rent money returned, as they said the Pacific coast was a floating island and liable to drop out of sight any moment. They wanted to get right back to dear old Massachusetts, where the earth was safe, and within a short time the family was chugging back minus the rent, saying the fastest speed was none too slow for them, and they disappeared in a maze of mystery about this glorious southland. The bitter goes with the sweet. —)o(— It is a peculiar trait of human nature for some persons to confide in the glittering generalities, which in plain English means hot air, of fly-by-night strangers, who with honeyed words and impossible promises separate the unwary of their hard-earned money. Persons with funds to invest have many safe and sane ways of placing their money for legitimate profit, and there is no sense in falling into the snare laid by unsurprulous junko complishments to our credit. I'm happy to report to you boys the high esteem in which our chamber of commerce is held by the other civic organizations and the public of communities outside. I was much gratified at hearing some expressions along this line recently, from one of the best representatives of a sister city; a man who has been honored by his fellow citizens with the highest position in their gift; one who is fulfilling his trust with great fidelity. He said, before a large and representative gathering here a few days ago, that he was glad to be among the citizens of Anaheim, the city recognized by the people of Orange county and southern California generally, as a community of "go-getters"—a bunch of "live wires," with a reputation for doing things, and he said our chamber of commerce was the livest organization in southern California; that the statements he was making were only repetitions of what he had heard from other representative citizens many times. His remarks were voluntary; he was not on the program as a speaker, but only called upon to make some remarks in behalf of an organization he represented. Fellows, you'd be surprised to learn how well our city of Anaheim is known throughout the east, or anywhere you go for that matter. I just returned from a trip east, stopping at a dozen cities. Everywheer I went, and I always said I was from Anaheim, nearly all knew where Anaheim was located. It was a great surprise to me. They knew it was a city in southern California; that we raised Valencia oranges, and were in the center of enormous oil production and that the home of the California Valencia orange show was here. Outside of Shelby, Mont., I'll wager there is not another city in the country which is so well known. The people I met are nearly 100 per cent strong for visiting Anaheim some day; perhaps make their home here, who knows? This acquaintanceship can be credited to the chamber of commerce quite largely, on account of its untiring efforts in the promotion of the California Valencia orange show. My sincere wish is that Providence will assist and be with our chamber of commerce, that our body will be able to continue this good work and that we may all live to enjoy the rewards that come from the yearly carrying on of this educational and enlightening work. Last year, the board purchased 15 bluth, John Cook and others thanks that this great such fine condition. A been constructed on the dike. Rubbish can now there and dumped on out of view of the thousands passing. In this way can be avoided. There is over $2000 which can be relieve Mr. Yungblut with a considerable amount of money. THE BLUE SKY Edwin M. Daugherty among the several impressions made by the 1923 legislative corporate securities known as the California was an amendment proposed bond issues by individuals subject to the supervisory corporation department bonds issued by corporal. In the past, there were stances where investors sued by the individuals severe losses because such bonds were not state jurisdiction or court losses, in many cases, with the fact that the securities bonds were issued was also because adequate not made for the payment est when due or for sale to redeem the bonds. Proposed bond issues are subjected to tiny by the corporation make certain that the which the bonds are paid of ample value to secure holders against loss; the very necessary pre-payment of the of the if when due for adequate for the retirement of due. The amendment to that any instrument public by an individual representing any rights in bonds, debentures indebtedness must first on by the commissionations and permission same may be sold or invested as safe investments believe that bonds are quite security to safecashers against possiensure the interest payable It is a peculiar trait of human nature for some persons to confide in the glittering generalities, which in plain English means hot air, of fly-by-night strangers, who with honeyed words and impossible promises separate the unwary of their hard-earned money. Persons with funds to invest have many safe and sane ways of placing their money for legitimate profit, and there is no sense in falling into the snares laid by unscrupulous bunko artists. That mythical sack of gold dangling before their eyes usually gets the victim to open his war-chest and hand over his bank roll to the gibb-tongued schemer. Some persons should acquire the habit of saying "No!" When approached by these parlor-house hi-jackers. Seeking the end of the rainbow. A number of local men of finance are looking into the oil game and may have something interesting to tell soon. May cut a melon. It is whispered that a private detective is trailing a man here, for a purpose that is held secret. As the women folks are talking about the gum-shoeing, it may leak out. Spilling the beans. Several years ago a smooth operator blew into town nand immediately be gan to cut a wide swath. He was going to do wonders, having even assured a clergyman that his yearly salary would be doubled. He had some people eating out of his hand right off the bat, and could talk a bird off a bush. While he didn't say the moon was made out of green cheese, no doubt there were some guys here who would have believed it if the smoothy would have said so. The fellow bargained for a farming implement store, bought a lot of jewelry on time, and posed as a man of high finance. He did not acquaintanceship can be credited to the chamber of commerce quite largely, on account of its untiring efforts in the promotion of the California Valencia orange show. My sincere wish is that Providence will assist and be with our chamber of commerce, that our body will be able to continue this good work and that we may all live to enjoy the rewards that come from the yearly carrying on of this educational and enlightening work. Last year, the board purchased 15 acres on Palm street as a future home for the California Valencia orange show. Since that time, we discovered that G. M. Bartlett, owner of the V shaped parcel of ground reaching a point at Palm and the highway, had determined to lease us enough acreage to carry our show. This is a most attractive location, the best in Orange county for our purpose, and we immediately made overtures, which have now resulted in his signing a lease. Many hours of effort have been unselfishly given to this project by Directors Evans and Yungbluth and the lease comes up for your decision later in the evening. I fthis lease is signed, the board will undoubtedly decide to sell our grove at as good a profit as possible. We should make not less than $5000 on the transfer. Then we will have eight acres under lease, ample for show and parking purposes, good for ten years, at the end of which time, we and our successors, may know better how further to proceed. Grading and other work will be necessary before the time for the next show. There is a ditch to fill on the south side. Our office is now working on the nature of contractors who have earth for disposal so that this may be done with less expense. We must set out ornamental trees and shrubs and it might be a good scheme to sow grass, which would produce a turf on the surface. Recently an electric sign, two faced, public by an individual representing any rights in bonds, debentures and indebtedness must fire on by the commissionations and permission gamae may be sold or or Investors generally believe that investments bring life that bonds are quite security to safe chasers against possible insure the interest pay. The experience of that approximately 99 failures involving bond loss has been suffered public are chargeable sues put out by individuals not required to present the corporation departmenter state agency for proval. Commissioner Daunding attention to this act not declared that he prove to be one of the ant safeguards in the investing public and eliminate the hazard relations of dollars of the. The amendments effective on Aug. 17, 1926 no bond issued by a be valid unless and has been made to the department for said information given by the corporations for the e STILL GOING People may rest sudden drop in the little relation to valuation prosperity. Practical tries are working new is plenty of work for cares to accept empties wages as a whole tendency toward ever with five fobt letters, has been placed on the city water tower at a total cost of $95. We have received many commendations from outsiders and citizens of this improvement. Early this year at the request of the city council, we managed a campaign for the extension of our city limits, north and west, taking 234 acres, an area capable of housing 3000 people easily. I wish to emphasize the fact that our city is greatly cramped for territory and our trustees are thereby hampered in carrying on necessary improvements. This matter must be kept in our minds and new territory annexed at every favorable opportunity. We have about the smallest area within our city, considering our population of any in the country. The harmonious co-operation between our board and the city trustees, has done much for both bodies and the city generally. We have backed them in five bond campaigns, securing park site, city hall building, sewer, water and street paving, and city park's completion by big majorities and are well pleased with the results. Of the twelve planks on our program of work for the last year, six were completed and very good headway made on the other six. On the whole, I think we should feel pleased with the work of the year. River protection work must be carried over to this board. Frits Yungbluth, John Cook and others, deserve our thanks that this great work is in such fine condition. A roadway has been constructed on the top of the dike. Rubbish can now be carried out there and dumped on the river side out of view of the thousands of strangers passing. In this way a nuisance can be avoided. There is a shortage of over $2000 which can be collected to relieve Mr. Yungbluth who has put up a considerable amount of his own money. THE FARMER AND HIS MARKET "A larger home market for bread is the only thing that will enable the American farmer to maintain his present production of wheat. The European market is certain to decline as Europe recovers production and when Russia comes into the market with a normal surplus." The above is quoted from an editorial in a recent issue of Senator Arthur Capper's Topeka Capital. It is the utterance o fa paper located in the center of the wheat belt, owned and edited by a man who has intimate knowledge of agricultural economics and who is thoroughly in sympathy with the farming interests of the country. "The gradual recovery of the agricultural productivity of Europe is indicated by the steady decline in the export of American farm products, notably wheat and other cereals. The lesson of which is that American farmers should get away from the idea of raising crops for export, cut down the wheat acreage especially, and give their attention to products for which there is a sure home market." The above is quoted from the editorial column of the Iola (Kansas) Register, owned and edited by Chas F. Scott, former member of congress and one of the best posted men in the middle west, as well as an editor who is given to straight thinking, and whose location in the agricultural heart of America makes it necessary for him to treat agricultural problems from an economic, rather than from a political, standpoint. It is encouraging to note in these two editorial comments the absence of the drivel about the necessity of the American farmer capturing foreign markets in order to prosper, a drivel which has been filling the editorial columns of those papers whose sole being conquered. Vast acreages are being brought under irrigation. Streams which heretofore have flown wanton to the sea, their waters worse than wasted in swift-running floods, are being imprisoned and put under bond, as it were, to behave well and to serve their respective basins usefully by providing water for irrigation and for developing hydro-electric power. This immense development of natural resources and natural possibilities by artificial means will be of inestimable economic value to the west. FEDERAL ROAD WORK The federal aid road construction for the calendar year will be about the same as last calendar year, according to preliminary reports received by the bureau of public roads. The road building season is well under way and these reports indicate that federal aid work now under construction will cost about $258,000,000 as compared with $233,000,000 last year. The general outlook is better because a year ago the railroad and coal strike were very disturbing factors. Another reason for more road-building this year is the fact that the system of federal aid highways under the new law has now been completed in 33 states and O. K'd by the government, thus making it possible for the first time to proceed under a definite program. THE HEAVENLY MAP There is one map now nearing completion which was begun in 1887 and to the making of which experts from 18 nations have contributed their scientific skill and observation. This is a map of the heavens, including a compilation of the stars as THE BLUE SKY LAW Edwin M. Daugherty announces that among the several important changes made by the 1923 legislature in the corporate securities act, otherwise known as the California blue sky law, was an amendment providing that all bond issues by individuals would be subject to the supervision of the state corporation department the same as bonds issued by corporations. In the past, there have been instances where investors in bonds issued by the individuals have suffered severe losses because the issuance of such bonds were not subject to any state jurisdiction or control. These losses, in many cases, were caused by the fact that the security on which the bonds were issued was inadequate; also because adequate provisions were not made for the payment of the interest when due or for a sufficient fund to redeem the bonds. Proposed bond issues of corporations are subjected to the closest scrutiny by the corporation department to make certain that the properties upon which the bonds are predicated are of ample value to secure the bondholders against loss; also to require the very necessary provisions for the payment of the of the interest coupons when due for adequate sinking funds for the retirement of the bonds when due. The amendment to the act provides that any instrument offered to the public by an individual evidencing or representing any right to participate in bonds, debentures and evidence of indebtedness must first be passed upon by the commissioner of corporations and permission given before the same may be sold or offered for sale. Investors generally look upon bonds as safe investments because they believe that bonds are backed by adequate security to safeguard the purchasers against possible loss and to insure the interest payments. It is encouraging to note in these two editorial comments the absence of the drivel about the necessity of the American farmer capturing foreign markets in order to prosper, a drivel which has been filling the editorial columns of those papers whose sole interest in the farmer is to make him a cat's paw to pull international chestnuts out of the fire. There never was a greater absurdity than the proposition that the prosperity of the American farmer depends upon the foreign markets. If foreign markets spell prosperity to the American farmer, why is not the foreign agriculturist prosperous? If the American farmer can get rich selling to consumers in Europe and he cannot get rich unless he does, why are not the European agricultural producers affluent? Why are they not owners of homes equal to those of the American farmer, possessors of labor-saving machinery, investors in various enterprises, owners of motor vehicles and possessed of all the other material comforts which the average American farmer possesses? Secretary Wallace in a statement just given to the press points out that during the last three years the exports of American farmers have been greater than any previous period in the history of our country. Yet during those three years prices for farm products were lower than in any previous period in the history of our country. How do the internationalists who urge that the American farmer line up back of their campaign reconcile these two facts. It is known to all thinking men, and is proclaimed by all honest men, that the reason that the farmer got less for his crops in 1921 and 1922 than for any previous years was due to the lack of the home market caused by unemployment in this country of over 5,000,000 wage-earner as his customer. He can he had a perfect abundance of foreign markets and they only spelled poverty to him. It is fortunate that the American farmer is hard-headed and cannot be stamped by international propaganda which would have him sacrifice America on the altar of European greed and hatred in the delusion that by so doing he could enrich himself. THE HEAVENLY MAP There is one map now nearing completion which was begun in 1887 and to the making of which experts from 18 nations have contributed their scientific skill and observation. This is a map of the heavens, including a compilation of the stars as far as man's knowledge of them goes. Stars to the sixth magnitude may be seen with the naked eye. This may show stars to the fourteenth magnitude, of which there are some 20,000,000. Astronomers now estimate that there are 300,000,000 heavenly bodies visible through powerful telescopes. And with the construction of more powerful lenses more stars continue to appear. As human counting goes, the number appears to be infinite. Perhaps increasing knowledge of the vastness of the starry heavens makes the importance of our own small earth seem to dwindle to near nothing. Is it not, in reality, greatly enhanced? To be even a small part of such a wondrously great beautiful universe is thrilling and glorious. "OBSSESSION," INDEED. A prominent American internationalist says he has an "obsession" against the word "patriotism." Well, perhaps "obsession" is the right word to express his state of mind. Webster's New International Dictionary says, "Act of the devil or an evil spirit in impelling him to action from without." public by an individual evidencing or representing any right to participate in bonds, debentures and evidence of indebtedness must first be passed upon by the commissioner of corporations and permission given before the home may be sold or offered for sale. Investors generally look upon bonds as safe investments because they believe that bonds are backed by adequate security to safeguard the purchasers against possible loss and to insure the interest payments. The experience of the past indicates that, approximately 99 per cent of the failures involving bond issues where loss has been suffered by the investing public are chargeable to the bond issues put out by individuals who were not required to present their plans to the corporation department or any other state agency for scrutiny and approval. Commissioner Daugherty, in drawing attention to this amendment to the act, declared that he believes it will prove to be one of the most important safeguards in the interest of the investing public and it will greatly eliminate the hazard and loss of millions of dollars of the people's money. The amendments to the act become effective on Aug. 17, and thereafter, no bond issued by an individual will be valid unless and until application has been made to the corporation department for said issue and permission given by the commissioner of corporations for the sale of the bonds. STILL GOING STRONG People may rest assured that the sudden drop in the stock market had little relation to values. There has been no interruption to the country's prosperity. Practically all our industries are working near capacity, there is plenty of work for everybody who cares to accept employment, and the wages as a whole are high, with a tendency toward even better figures. IRRIGATION ON HUGE SCALE Reclamation works which would irrigate 5,000,000 acres of land now arid are pending before the department of the interior. There are twenty-six of these projects. It is not sure, of course, that all of them will be undertaken at this time or at any time. But many of them will be put through to consummation ere long. Several of these are in California. In the Colorado river basin there is a grand total of 2,597,000 acres of reclaimable land. Gradually, but surely, the desert is THE EVENING STAR Star that bringest home the bee, And sett'st the weary laborer free! If any star shed peace; 'tis thou, That send'st it from above, Appearing when heaven's breath and brow Are sweet as her we love. Come to the luxuriant skies, Whilst the landscape's odors rise, Whilst far-off lowling herds are heard; And sons when toll is done, From cottages whose smoke unstirred Curls yellow in the sun. Star of love's soft interviews, Parted lovers on thee muse; Their remembrances in heaven Of thrilling vows thou art, Too delicious to be riven By absence from the heart. MAGNUS MAGNIFIES The newly elected senator from Minnesota, Magnus Johnson, dons the robes of a prophet of gloom. He sees revolution if conditions are not changed. Magnus finds that "65 per cent of the wealth of the country is in the hands of 2 per cent of the population" and "unless there is a better distribution of this wealth the common people are going to revolt against it." What is wealth, Magnus? It is in homes, where people have more fun than elsewhere? In this country 11,000,000 families hold deeds to their houses. Is it in motor cars, joyous chariots of the modern Rome? Eleven million families own their own automobiles and eleven million more are saving up to buy a gas buggy. Is it in savings bank accounts? Thirteen million families have these and their footings run to nearly ten billions. In Magnus' own state three families is to elevate William E. Borah to the presidency. He is sending out printed postcards with the request that all the recipients write and send out five similar messages. "Do not break the chain," he urges, as if by some act of magic of numbers the end aimed at might be achieved. A more fruitless waste both of time and of postage stamps cannot be imagined. The lunatic asylums may be full to overflowing, but there will always be some folks at large who ought to be confined. And apparently this San Diego man is trying to qualify as a candidate for such an assignment. ENTITLED TO BOK PRIZE Speaking of the world war invalids at the army general hospital, Denver, Colorado, President Harding is reported to have said: "I want to tell you if ever there is another war we will do more than draft the boys. If I have anything to do with it we will draft every dollar and every other essential." Just let that idea sink in. It contains the germ of the greatest insurance of peace ever planted by any American president. SOME HISTORY RECALLED Reports that the Santa Fe may build down through the Temescal canyon from Corona to Alberhill, recall an interesting bit of history. In the early nineties an independent company was incorporated to build a railroad from Pomona to Elsinore known as the Pomona and Elsinore Railroad company. Richard Gird, of Chino, was interested in the project; and not only was the line surveyed for the entire dis- What is wealth, Magnus? It is in homes, where people have more fun than elsewhere? In this country 11,000,000 families hold deeds to their houses. Is it in motor cars, joyous charlots of the modern Rome? Eleven million families own their own automobiles and eleven million more are saving up to buy a gas buggy. Is it in savings bank accounts? Thirteen million families have these and their footings run to nearly ten billions. In Magnus' own state three families own their own homes to every two families that rent. Are these house owners, these motor car owners, these savings bank depositors going to join in a revolution whose object is the distribution of wealth? Is Farmer Magnus Johnson, owner of one of the largest and finest Gothic barns in Minnesota, going to make war in order that his barn be distributed among those who haven't barns? Two per cent of the population is not eating 65 per cent of the green corn and cherry pie these days. It is not catching 65 per cent of the bass or swimming 65 per cent of the swims. It is not seeing 65 per cent of the motion pictures or dancing 65 per cent of the jazz steps. If we should hazard a plunge into percentages we should say that 98 per cent of the people, including Magnus, have 100 per cent of the joy—and therefore the wealth—of the world. FRUITLESS WASTE The silly season for human being is never closed, desirable as that may be. An example in point is the case of a San Diego man who claims to be the SOME HISTORY RECALLED Reports that the Santa Fe may build down through the Temescal canyon from Corona to Alberhill, recall an interesting bit of history. In the early nineties an independent company was incorporated to build a railroad from Pomona to Elsinore known as the Pomona and Elsinore Railroad company. Richard Gird, of Chino, was interested in the project; and not only was the line surveyed for the entire distance, but it was partly graded. No doubt remnants of the old grade could still be found through what was then the great Chino ranch. The company was not adequately financed like oother boom enterprises. Not a single rail was laid along the graded track and the rights of way were soon lost. The line of the old survey from Corona through the canyon will be pretty closely followed by the Santa Fe, it is understood. This Pomona and Elsinore road was contemporary with the days when the Santa Fe line through the Temecula canyon to San Diego was in operation; and if the company builds this connection to Elsinore, it may be that this will pave the way to the rebuilding of the Temecula line. That would give Los Angeles a very direct route to San Diego by way of Corona and it would give Riverside a shorter line to that city. UNREPENTANT EUROPE Europe hasn't got down to asking "What shall I do to be saved?" She wants the United States to do it. Not "How much are you worth?" but "How much do you know?" To Contractors and Builders BRICK AND SAND At Citron and La Palma Streets. Inviting to our location within the city limits of Anaheim, are prepared to deliver Brickmason Sand, Plaster and Concrete Sand at $1.35 per yard. Anywhere In The City Quality and Measure Guaranteed We invite inspection of our products and are now ready to supply both Sand and Brick. Edge County Brick and Tile Co. INC. Phone Anaheim 995 d La Palma St. Anaheim, Calif. Phone Fullerton 314