anaheim-gazette 1923-08-23

WHAT DOES FARMER BUY "The protective magic has not worked. What has gone down. The price of everything the farmer has to buy has been put up by the blessed tariff." So the New York Times exclaims, editorially. This statement of the New York Times is almost as far from the truth and facts as the average editorial utterances of the New York World—which is an awful thing to say of any newspaper. The price of everything the farmer has to buy has not been put up by the tariff. The following is the proof: The farmer buys agricultural implements, all of which are on the free list under the Republican tariff. Not only agricultural implements in whole or part, but all repair parts of agricultural implements are on the free list. The farmer buys binding twine. All binding twine is on the free list under the Republican tariff. The farmer buys fertilizer. All bones, bone dust, bone meal, bone ash and animal carbon suitable only for fertilizer purposes; guano, ground or unground, manures and all other substances used chiefly for fertilizers; potash salts, and phosphates, all of which are used in fertilizers—all these are on the free list under the Republican tariff. The farmer buys building material. Building brick, cement, stone, shingles, pickets, palings, hoops, staves of wood of all kinds, logs and timber, either in the rough or hewn, sided, square, sawed or planed on one side, sawed boards, planks and other lumber used for building purposes are all on the free list under the Republican tariff. The farmer uses leather gloves; he wears boots and shoes; he buys harness and saddles and leather fly-nets. Gloves made wholly or in chief of leather, all leather used for harness or saddlery, leather shoe-laces, boots tion with its other statement, the inference is that that has come down because of the Republican tariff. It does not state, and therefore attempts to deceive by suppressing half the truth, that in Canada, which has no tariff, wheat is selling day by day for seven and eight cents a bushel less than in Chicago and Minneapolis. The latest wheat crop forecast issued by the department of agriculture is 821,00,000 bushels for the United States this year. A difference of seven cents a bushel in favor of the American farmer upon this basis would enrich him $57,470,000, which is a pretty fair estimate of what the tariff on wheat saves him on this year's crop. HYDRAULIC DEVELOPMENT Activities of the hydraulic division of the railroad commission showed a marked increase for the month ending July 16; 19 formal proceedings being filed during the month, as compared with 14 during the month of June, 40 informal complaints were filed, 45 informal complaints were acted upon and finally closed, and 6 schedules of rates, rules and regulations were checked and accepted for filing, and 15 decisions affecting water utilities were rendered by the commission. Developments during the month indicate that the work of the commission's hydraulic engineers will be very materially increased in the near future. In many of the smaller systems in the southern part of the state it has been found that the rapid increase of population served has greatly overtaxed the existing facilities, and that the companies are finding it extremely difficult to make the necessary improvements in their facilities. During the month ending July 15, plans for a proposed rock-filled dam at Florence lake for the Southern California Edison company were checked of all kinds, logs and timber, either in the rough or hewn, sided, square, sawed or planed on one side, sawed boards, planks and other lumber used for building purposes are all on the free list under the Republican tariff. The farmer uses leather gloves; he wears boots and shoes; he buys harness and saddles and leather fly-nets. Gloves made wholly or in chief of leather, all leather used for harness or saddlery, leather shoe-laces, boots and shoes made wholly or in chief of leather, hides of cattle from which leather is made—all are admitted free under the Republican tariff. The farmer uses whetstones and hones. They are admitted free under the Republican tariff. The farmer uses horsepads. They are admitted under the Fordney-McCumber tariff. The farmer uses barbed wire in fencing and for other purposes. It is admitted free under the Republican tariff. This free list eliminates a very large percentage of what the farmer buys. If prices of any of these articles have gone up, it is not due to the tariff. Coal, both hard and soft, slack, coke, and all compositions for fuel in which coal or coal dust is the principal material, are admitted free. Therefore, the tariff has not increased the farmer's fuel bill and is not responsible in any degree for the high price of coal. Obviously, if wood and lumber are on the free list, any change in the cost of household furniture and other articles made of wood which the farmer buys cannot be charged to the tariff. After eliminating the farmer's building material, his agricultural implements, his barbed wire, his binding twine, his fuel, his fertilizer, his leather goods of all kinds, his household furniture and whatever other commodities he purchases in wood enters, what is there left to charge up against the Republican tariff? Whatever is left comes under the classification of "manufactured articles ready for consumption" or "manufactured articles for further use in manufacturing." The theory of free trade, and the only virtue it has, is that it permits large imports of goods, which by entering into competition with homemade goods, keeps down the price. According to the free trader, the larger the imports the better for the consumer. The following is a table showcased materially increased in the near future. In many of the smaller systems in the southern part of the state it has been found that the rapid increase of population served has greatly over-taxed the existing facilities, and that the companies are finding it extremely difficult to make the necessary improvements in their facilities. During the month ending July 15, plans for a proposed rock-filled dam at Florence lake for the Southern California Edison company were checked and tentatively approved, and an inspection of the foundation was made. The engineers in the hydraulic division also checked and tentatively approved plans for a proposed hydraulic fill dam at Butte creek for the Great Western Power company, including an inspection of the foundations for the dam. An inspection was made of the work of construction of El Dorado Water company's concrete dam on Weber creek, near Placerville, which indicated that high-class standards of construction were being followed and that the dam would be completed some time before October first. HONOR LOCAL CHAMBER AT BIG EXPOSITION Whenever the cities and towns in southern California are showered with honor and praise, the name of Anaheim is not overlooked. Honor is again bestowed on the local chamber of commerce. This time the management of Caulifornia's first annual oil and land exposition, which will be held at Long Beach beginning August 26 and lasting ten days, has set aside August 26 in honor of the "Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Day," and hundreds of local people are expected to visit the grounds at that time. The exposition site is situated on the edge of Signal Hill, where giant rotaries are continually grinding away and the hill itself stands like a great sentinel watching over the exposition. The affair will not only be crammed full of realism, but is expected to be one of the greatest events of its kind ever attempted in southern California. Saint Millard, manager of the exposition, anticipates a record-breaking attendance. The exposition will be held both afternoon and evening. The Hollywood American Legion band and a mamoth fire-work display will be the features of the evening performance, NEW CROPS Avocado, chayote baye and telfaerie mean nothing to me. The United States ever, worth knowing become familiar place. They are no tables that have to the United States cultural explorers government to see for new farm and America. Among other acts by the United States one that somehow derses condition in which any plant where in the west this presents unwhich the governin in sending out ex- world, from South to darkest Africa they have introduced States more than fruits, forage crops other plants. Among the most durum wheat from angens from Brazil sorghum from tha from Egypt. The added much weak al resources,and provided a crop fo not otherwise be this little group plorers is quiet giving countless n of the United State of home and comm of their lives should at least be IT'S A PRETTY ONE Just about the conclusion that kindness has curtied and self-comes some fellow renews our faith act of unselfish de which compels th all, this is a prettie which to live. Fourteen years highwayman, sho wounded James contractor, in addo of $3200. Rece Whatever is left comes under the classification of "manufactured articles ready for consumption" or "manufactured articles for further use in manufacturing." The theory of free trade, and the only virtue it has, is that it permits large imports of goods, which by entering into competition with homemade goods, keeps down the price. According to the free trader, the larger the imports the better for the consumer. The following is a table showing imports of "manufactured goods ready for consumption" and "manufactured goods for further use in manufacturing." This table is copied from the reports of the department of commerce for the years indicated, the years being fiscal years ending June 30: 1910 ... $625,861,740 1911 ... 649,207,832 1912 ... 653,758,097 1913 ... 757,580,632 1914 ... 768,593,602 1921 ... 963,102,664 1922 ... 940,880,000 1923 (11 months) ... 1,304,722,000 In other words, our manufacturers have had greater competition in foreign-made goods since last October than during any previous period in the history of the United States. If there is any merit at all in the free trade argument that increased imports mean decreased prices to the consumer then there is absolutely no ground for the charge that the Republican tariff has been responsible for the increase in price of any article. If there is no truth in the argument, then there is no argument in favor of free trade whatever. The New York Times and other free traders can take whichever horn of the dilemma they like. The New York Times correctly says "wheat has come down." In connection with this issue, the affair will not only be crammed full of realism, but is expected to be one of the greatest events of its kind ever attempted in southern California. Saint Millard, manager of the exposition, anticipates a record-breaking attendance. The exposition will be held both afternoon and evening. The Hollywood American Legion band and a mamoth fire-work display will be the features of the evening performance, while a picturesque Indian rodeo will be the feature attraction on the afternoons of August 25, 26 and September 1, 2 and 3. Vandeville educational exhibits, lectures and other features, too numerous to mention, all of highly entertaining and educational value, will complete the program. THE NEW PRESIDENT President Coolidge has given solemn pledge to carry out the policies of his lamented chief, the late President Harding. Mr. Coolidge comes of stock which regards its word as good as its bond. He will do as he says. Asked specifically by newspaper correspondents if he would continue the negotiations with Mexico, he gave assurance that there is no reason why the negotiations should not proceed, as begun and as carried on near to consummation. It is fair to assume that Mr. Coolidge will have the same attitude toward recognition of Mexico as Mr. Harding had. This important development may be expected to come to head soon. Mr. Coolidge, as president, will not be an innovator, judging by his character and his record in the past. He will carry out Mr. Harding's policies on all things in process. But on new questions and issues, re- ANAHEIM GAZETTE WARNING TO INVESTORS The bureau of mines finds it necessary to warn the public against offers of stock in so-called platinum-producing companies. The United States produces only a few hundred ounces of platinum a year. Yet promoters have been very energetic in representing property claiming to contain platinum in commercial quantities. In one instances it is asserted that on a property near Yonkers, N. Y., there were 10,000,000 tons of rock bearing precious metals ranging from $200 to $600 a ton. A Seattle promoter reported the possibility of an old field containing platinum and gold in astonishing quantities. He would keep the location secret in order to forestall a mad rush. The bureau of mines has made a careful examination of all alleged platinum-bearing loams, with most of them being discarded as valueless. Practically all of American platinum is recovered from the black sands collected on dredges in California. There is an effort being made to check these swindlers by law. NEW CROPS FOR AMERICA Avocado, chayote, dasheen, pejibaye and telfaeria are words that mean nothing to most of the people of the United States. They are, however, worth knowing about and may become familiar ones in the marketplace. They are new fruits and vegetables that have been introduced into the United States by a group of agrifolios. bitterly. He can hardly have expected it to crystallize in his support and save those whose antipathies co-incide with his. The Ford declaration, indeed, is altogether characteristic and the blunt frankness of it, as compared with the "reserved judgments" of most men who seek preferment, is distinctly unusual. Another straw vote would seem to be in order now, and it should go far toward revealing just how many friends Mr. Ford's pet aversion have. CITRUS PRUNING BULLETIN California citrus growers have long felt the need of an authoritative treatise on the subject of pruning. In no phase of orchard culture has there been so little agreement among the growers as has been the situation with reference to this subject. The announcement of the publication of a forty-page bulletin outlining the general principles and discussing specific practices will therefore meet with general approval among growers. The college of agriculture has just issued bulletin 363, "The Pruning of Citrus Trees in California," prepared by Robert W. Hodgson, former instructor in citri-culture and for the past four years farm advisor of Los Angeles county. The bulletin is divided into two parts, a general discussion of the principles underlying pruning, with special reference to citrus trees, and a section dealing specifically with the pruning of citrus trees both of non-bearing and bearing age. The pruning of the different varieties is also discussed as well as special problems such as pruning neglected groves, rejuvenating decadent trees, pruning frost injured trees and pruning gopherized trees. Other subjects included are time of pruning, protecting the pruned tree, and types of pruning tools. NEW CROPS FOR AMERICA Avocado, chayote, dasheen, pejibaye and telfaeria are words that mean nothing to most of the people of the United States. They are, however, worth knowing about and may become familiar ones in the marketplace. They are new fruits and vegetables that have been introduced into the United States by a group of agricultural explorers employed by the government to search the world over for new farm and garden products for America. Among other advantages possessed by the United States is the remarkable one that somewhere within its borders are conditions of climate and soil in which any plant which grows anywhere in the world may be grown. This presents unlimited possibilities, which the government has recognized in sending out explorers all over the world, from South America and Asia to darkest Africa. In the last 25 years they have introduced into the United States more than 51,000 new grains, fruits, forage crops, vegetables and other plants. Among the most valuable have been durum wheat from Russia, navel oranges from Brazil, rice from Japan, sorghum from the Sudan, and cotton from Egypt. These and others have added much wealth to the agricultural resources, and in some cases have provided a crop for land which could not otherwise be used. This little group of agricultural explorers is quietly, unostentatiously giving countless riches to the people of the United States, at the sacrifice of home and comfort, and at the risk of their lives. The debt to them should at least be acknowledged. IT'S A PRETTY GOOD OLD WORLD Just about the time we reach the conclusion that the milk of human kindness has curdled in an unsympathetic and self-centered age, along comes some fellow and unexpectedly renews our faith in humanity by an act of unselfish devotion or generosity which compels the belief that, after all, this is a pretty good old world in which to live. Fourteen years ago Joseph Riordan, highwayman, shot and dangerously wounded James M. Thomson, bridge contractor, in addition to robbing him of $3200. Recently Riordan, cold hungry and repentant, surrendered to... theftic and self-centered age, along comes some fellow and unexpectedly renews our faith in humanity by an act of unselfish devotion or generosity which compels the belief that, after all, this is a pretty good old world in which to live. Fourteen years ago Joseph Riordan, highwayman, shot and dangerously wounded James M. Thomson, bridge contractor, in addition to robbing him of $3200. Recently, Riordan, cold hungry and repentant, surrendered to the police, saying he had reformed and was conscience stricken because of his crime in 1909. In a San Francisco police court, Riordan faced his erstwhile victim. Thomson asked the court not to punish the man who had robbed and attempted to kill him. Riordan was released. Thomson shook hands with him and slipped him a $5 bill. There are a lot of regular people in the world after all. THE FRANK MR. FORD Henry Ford has told where he stands—and you may draw your own conclusions in regard to whether or not his blunt declaration has improved his chances. He doesn't think much of political government, but he does not regard the use of industrial methods as practical at this time. He has very little use for the railroad brotherhoods, and he thinks the labor unions are chiefly successful in "speeding up loafing." He is against the soldiers' bonus, the ship subsidy, and the tariff. He is very strong for prohibition. And he is altogether frank. His statement of position seems deliberately designed to bring into the open every element in the electorate which may be inclined to oppose him. IN THE Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California. Clara M. Swan, Plaintiff, vs. Frank Hart, Defendant. Action brought in the Superior Court of Orange county, state of California, and the amended complaint filed in the office of the clerk of said county of Orange. William A. Alderson, Attorney for Plaintiff. The People of the State of California Send Greetings to Frank Hart, Defendant. You Are Hereby Directed to Appear and answer the amended complaint in an action entitled as above, brought against you in the Superior Court of the county of Orange, State of California, within ten days after the service on you of this summons, if served within this county, or within thirty days if served elsewhere. And you are hereby notified that unless you appear and answer as above required, the plaintiff will take judgment for any money or damages demanded in the amended complaint, as arising upon contract, or plaintiff will apply to the court for any relief demanded in the amended complaint. Given under my hand and the seal of the Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, this 26th day of June, A.D. 1923. J. M. BACKS, Clerk. 8:16-10t PUBLIC SALES We have purchased 122,000 pair U. S. Army Munson last shoes, sizes 5 1/2 to 12 which was the entire surplus stock of one of the largest U. S. Government shoe contractors. This snoe is guaranteed one hundred per cent solid leather, color dark tan, bellows tongue, dirt and water proof. The actual value of this shoe is $6.00. Owing to this tremendous buy we can offer same to the public at $2.95. Send correct size. Pay postman on delivery or send money order. If shoes are not as represented we will cheerfully refund your money promptly upon request. National Bay State Shoe Company 296 Broadway, New York JOHNSTON - WICKETT CLINIC ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA HOURS 8:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. DAYS=10 Gigantic Oil and Land EXPOSITION Aug. 25 to Sept. 3, Inclusive, AND G INDIAN RODEO Day and Night Aug. 25-26, and Sept. 1-2-3 Long Beach Cal Day and Night Aug. 25-26, and Sept. 1-2-3 Long Beach, Cal. Near Daugherty's Aviation Field LUDEVILLE--FIREWORKS--EXHIBITS Accommodation for 10,000 Autos Stroup’s Market 115 North Los Angeles St. We guarantee every article sold to be absolutely first class. Money back if not satisfactory. You can find anything in the meat line that you want at our market, and our low prices will surprise you. Call and ask us about it. OFFICE PHONES HOME 753-1 SUNSET 341-J. Residence, 887 S. Los Angeles St. RESIDENCE PHONES PACIFIC 341-M HOME 753-2 M.Eugene Durfee ARCHITECT Room 5, Cassou Bldg. Phone 692 Anaheim J. W. TRUXAW, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON HOURS 11:12; 2:4; 7-8 J. H. COLE, M. D. OFFICE PHONES HOME 753-1 SUNSET 341-J. Residence, 887 S. Los Angeles St. RESIDENCE PHONES PACIFIC 341-M HOME 753-2 J. W. TRUXAW, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON HOURS 11:12; 2:4; 7:8 GOLDEN STATE BANK BLDG. Cor. Center and Los Angeles Sta. ANAHEIM, CAL. WEST BROADWAY M. E. CHURCH Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Preaching, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Epworth League, 6:45 p.m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening Bible study, Friday eaening. Sunday evening and Friday evening services are in the English language. Pastor. H. C. JACOBY, Dr. W. W. Adams Pure Osteopathy Office: No. 220 N. Olive St. Telephone 731-W. J. E. SCHUMACHER' CO., Opp. S. P. Depot, W. Anaheim. Phone 794. HAY AND GRAIN From Farm to Consumer M. Eugene Durfee ARCHITECT Room 5, Cassou Bldg. Phone 692 Anaheim J. H. COLE, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Diseases of the Eye and Fitting of Glasses a Specialty 312-313 First National Bank Bldg. Tel. Office Home Phone 644-J 644-M Anaheim, California BUILDING AND LOAN Fire and Compensation Insurance FRANK TAUSCH U.N. 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