anaheim-gazette 1925-07-30

Field and Orchard Products of County (Continued from Page One) The distribution of water and its usage are shown below: Use of Water Acres. Acre ft. Horticulture 64,000 128,000 Field crops 45,000 59,000 Vegetables 10,000 20,000 Domestic 15,000 Pasture, overflow, etc. 30,000 Total 119,000 252,000 A comparison of totals in these tables shows that the overdraft is about 20,000 acre-feet a year, and as the production table takes into consideration the holding of the entire run-off, which has not been done in the past, the real overdraft on the natural supply of water in Orange county is greater than the figures given indicate. Regarding this situation, the report continues: "These figures all tend to show that for many years there has been an overdraft upon the under ground reservoir underlying the county. This has shown itself in the noticeable lowering of the water table, especially in the higher parts of the county, where naturally the effect would be first felt. This lowering has not been steady. The water levels may even show an actual rise following certain seasons of above-normal rainfall, but measurements taken over a long period of time show a steady downward curve. Since there is not satisfactory way of measuring the total capacity of the underground reservoir, it is hard to predict how soon this overdraft will become serious, but the present use of water can hardly continue indefinitely without some further augmentation of the supply." The problem of increasing the available water supply of Orange county is a rather difficult one, as there seems to be no adequate supply available within a distance from which it might be brought at a practical cost. The possibilities for the future maintenance somewhat less than for oranges. Figures from approximately 1000 acres show an average valuation of $3000 per acre, and operating costs, including water, of approximately $200 per acre, with a return from the grove of about $350 per acre. Next to citrus fruits the walnut occupies the most important place in the horticultural industry of this county. Figures compiled from the records of leading growers show an estimated valuation of about $2750 per acre, with an operating cost, including cost of water, of about $90 per acre. The average returns for the past five years have been approximately $300 per acre. A few years ago there was comparatively little water used for the irrigation of walnuts, but recently this use has increased very rapidly until now the average throughout the county is nearly two and one-half acre feet annually. By far the most important field crop of the county is the lima bean. About two-thirds to three-fourths of the total bean acreage is devoted to limas, the rest to black-eyes. Most of the bean acreage receives at least one irrigation, and a considerable portion is irrigated several times, especially in seasons of short natural rainfall. The duty of water varies from 6 to 24 inches, experts declare, depending on the number of irrigations and type of application. A considerable portion of the bean crop is at present produced as an intercrop in walnut and citrus orchards, and for this reason it was difficult to get actual figures as to use of water, operating costs and returns per acre. The values of good bean land are often increased by its adaptability in many instances to orchard crops, but land values vary from $500 to $1000 per acre for the best bean land, and the operating cost where beans are grown exclusively have been found to be in the neighborhood of $50 to $55. At the present prices lima beans make a return of from $175 to $200 an acre. Some few years ago a very large acreage in the county was devoted to the production of sugar beets. In recent years, however, the acreage has been diminished gradually, until in 1924 only about 10,000 acres were planted to this crop. The prospects for 1925, however, point to an increase. The county has The problem of increasing the available water supply of Orange county is a rather difficult one, as there seems to be no adequate supply available within a distance from which it might be brought at a practical cost. The possibilities for the future maintenance of an adequate water supply for the present acreage and the developing of some additional irrigated acreage lie in three things: More economical and scientific use of water than is now being made, the adequate control of the Santa Ana river in such ways as to save all of the flood waters that may run off in seasons of heavy rainfall, and the eventual use of the reclaimed sewage waters from the cities of the county and from Los Angeles county for irrigation purposes. This latter source may eventually supplement the present water supply to such an extent that the entire irrigated acreage of the county may be maintained and possibly increased. In addition to this, it is of most vital importance that the brush and forest cover of the entire watershed be maintained and increased. The denuding of the watersheds has an apparent tendency to diminish the natural rainfall and renders very difficult, if not impossible, the control of the run-off in times of heavy precipitation. The survey discloses the fact that the acreage devoted to horticulture has shown the greatest increase since 1915, and that new plantings made each year are large. The principal crops bringing up the total of new acreage are Valencia oranges and walnuts, with some avocados. Field and truck crop acreage varies from year to year. In 1924, the report shows, there were in Orange County 45,000 acres of bearing and 3300 acres of non-bearing citrus fruits, from which 14,050 carloads, valued at $17,766,350 were harvested; 14,865 acres of bearing and 530 acres of non-bearing walnuts, producing 5408 tons of nuts, valued at $2,667,355; 24,000 acres of beans, from which 10,420 tons were threshed, bringing growers $3,142,090 and $950 acres of beets, yielding 69,375 tons, valued at $763,525. These are the principal crops of the county. About 10,000 acres are double-cropped in the county. The average acreage planted to other crops, with their value, are given below: Horticulture Product Acreage Value Apples 550 $25,000 Apricots 360 25,000 Avocados 510 70,000 Berries 300 75,000 Grapes 250 55,000 Lemons 2,800 1,115,000 Oranges 42,100 16,275,000 Persimmons 275 40,000 Walnuts 15,400 3,500,000 Nursery 170 12,000 Misc. fruits 350 35,000 Determined Lover Laughs at Obstacles A "picture bride" back in Italy is patiently awaiting for Frank Suttora, Newport Beach fish dealer, to claim her, now that the United States government has given consent. It was only after more than a year's argument with the matter-of-fact federal officers that permission was given for the "mail engagement." Suttora will sail from New York about August 1 for Trieste, and from there will go to his home town of Luzenapic... Horticulture Product Acreage Value Apples 550 $ 25,000 Apricots 360 25,000 Avocados 510 70,000 Berries 300 75,000 Grapes 250 55,000 Lemons 9,800 1,115,000 Oranges 42,100 16,275,000 Persimmons 275 40,000 Walnuts 15,400 3,500,000 Nursery 170 12,000 Misc. fruits 350 35,000 Total horticultural 70,065 $21,327,000 Truck and Field Crops Product Acreage Value Alfalfa 3,000 $ 400,000 Beans 35,000 2,700,000 Beets 12,500 750,000 Cabbage 400 110,000 Cauliflower 400 125,000 Celery 400 216,000 Corn 500 45,000 Cucumbers 200 45,000 Hay and grain 40,000 950,000 Lettuce 250 150,000 Melons 400 90,000 Peppers 7,200 1,200,000 Tomatoes 3,000 300,000 Misc. truck crops 300 60,000 Total truck and field crop 103,650 $7,141,000 Total cultivated area 173,715 $28,468,8ooo Livestock Product Acreage Value Dairy cattle 10,000 $1,350,Oooo Poultry 14O,OOO 57O.OOOO Beef cattle 9,5OOO 55O.OOOO Hogs 2,2OOO 45O.OOOO Total livestock production...$2,515,Oooo Total agricultural produce...3O,983,Oooo The Valencia orange is the principal crop in Orange county. A study of the costs of production made on several thousand acres of typical groves scattered throughout the county shows an average operating expense, exclusive of water, of about $212.5O per acre and an additional water cost of about $22.5O per acre. These groves show a production average of about 19O boxes per acre, yielding returns of approximately $6O per acre. The owners' valuation and operating costs of lemons seem to be Determined Lover Laughs at Obstacles A "picture bride" back in Italy is patiently awaiting for Frank Suttora. Newport Beach fish dealer, to claim her, now that the United States government has given consent. It was only after more than a year's argument with the matter-of-fact federal officers that permission was given for the "mail engagement." Suttora will sail from New York about August 1 for Trieste, and from there will go to his home town of Lusenapecalo for a visit. He will bring his bride back with him to Newport Beach in about three months. In his efforts to win the Sicilian maid, Suttora met a stone wall of opposition by the government. Even after the formalities of the engagement had been settled between parents of the couple, Uncle Sam held up a broad palm to halt the romance. Refusal was made by the government to allow the bride to enter this country. That was the first seemingly insurmountable obstacle. But Suttora could not allow the romance to wither simply because a government interfered. He asked if he could go back to Italy and return with the girl. "Send us her photograph and a history of her life," immigration authorities demanded. The request was compiled with permission given, but another obstacle arose. The quota from Italy had been exhausted. Another long wait was necessary. Frank had intended to go in May, but the trip had to be put off until August. A $75,OooO electrical parade, under the auspices of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben, an organization which has annually staged similar affairs for the past 3O years, is to be a feature of the National American Legion convention at Omaha, next October, according to State Adjutant James K. Fisk of the Legion here. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE OR RENT —5 to 2O acres frostless land, with water, at San Marcos; 8O acres, or any part frostless land in Vista Irrigation District; choice for avocados; $2O per acre. Terms. H. R. HANNA. San Marcos. California. Nearly 4OOOO thorpe Persons who mate the volume on Orange count something definite their guesses; for taken recently by engineer; and are More than 75 of South Main day. Most than 28O of the beaches. The whisked their wedge side, and 6 per trucks. In a 16-hour Orangethorpe between Anahelma were checked on day traffic waft More than 28O of the preceding counts were made of June and do creases. The Santa Anita be a favorite with 12 per cent of road was found When the county and no let-up p.m., when they retired. The report be embodied in the dations in the fore the board consideration. the reason for can be found in passing over the provements. sucing tending the high vised, with spraffic census. County Fair to Give Historical Pageant Gorgeous Presentation of Early Scenes to Be Depicted The gorgeous tapestry of early Orange county history, dramatized by local authors, will be presented by picked talent in the allegory, "The Birth of an Empire," at the Orange County Fair, September 22 to 25. Approval of the allegory was announced at the farm bureau office. Leaders in the various branches of dramatic art, music and dancing have consented to co-operate with the fair management to bring the performance to highest standards. The allegory was written by Miss Jennie B. Lasby, dramatic teacher in the Santa Ana Junior college, in collaboration with A. M. Stanley, manager of the fair. Group dancing will be a notable feature of the allegory, and will be under direction of Miss Clair Coutant, dancing and dramatic teacher of Fullerton. Miss Coutant, who has had charge of numerous productions in the East, will make her first western appearance as director of the county fair event. The story of Orange county, told in pantomime, music, singing and dancing promises something new in entertaining and educational features, and undoubtedly will be one of the most popular attractions of the fair this year," said Stanley. The allegory opens with Orange county depicted as a desert waste; shows the coming of the Spanish padres among the natives, the founding of the Spanish era into the American. Then will follow scenes describing the development of agriculture and education, the introduction of irrigation, the reign of the vineyard, the conquest by Valencia, king of oranges. Six episodes will be given each with a striking climax. The dancing features, in charge of Miss Coutant, will be supported by women prominent in club circles of the county. Girls selected to take part in the dancing will be rewarded with a political candidates are Being Groomed Although the next national political conventions of the Republican and Democratic parties are three years off, leaders of various factions within both ranks already have begun grooming their favorite candidates. Not in recent years has open agitation begun at such an early date and some Republicans are aroused over the situation, since intimations have been given that President Coolidge may himself seek a third term in the White House. The Washington Star, described by some as reflecting the official editorial views of the administration, recently took cognizance of the situation and publicly stated: "It would seem the part of wisdom to wait and see how successfully the administration of President Coolidge works out before discussing another man for the Republican nomination in 1928. "Unless he should declare himself out of the race or unless his popularity should wane in the meantime, the chances of the other Republican candidates three years hence appear to be about as valuable as the German mark two years ago." This sentiment was directed specifically at Vice-President Charles G. Dawes and former Governor Frank O. Lowden, both of Illinois. Dawes has been campaigning with such vehemence against the present rules of the Senate over which he preides, that observers see in the movement an effort to put himself in a prominent position among the candidates of 1928. The Lowden boom has been forecast by his Illinois friends. Lowden has been a candidate for the Republican nomination before the last two conventions. The Cleveland convention last year honored him with selection as vice-presidential running mate of Mr. Coolidge, but he declined. Besides Dawes and Lowden, the other most prominently mentioned Republicans include: Senator William Borah, close adviser of Mr. Coolidge, who has been called to the White House on every important MANY VIOLATORS OF MOTOR LAWS Nearly 38,000 Arrested in State In Past Five Months Speeding, reckless driving and other infractions of California's motor vehicle laws brought grief to a total of 37,721 motorists during the first six months of 1925, according to a report issued by Will H. Marsh, chief of the division of motor vehicles, which shows this number of persons convicted during the period and given either fines or jail sentences. Speeding was responsible for the conviction of 25,102, while 5855 paid the penalty for reckless driving. Violators convicted for the period show an increase of 3029 over the first six months of 1924. This is attributed by division officials to increased efficiency of the state's traffic forces which were recently reorganized. The report is based on abstracts received from various courts throughout the state by the division. Marsh believes the total would be swelled several thousand if complete returns were available. A number of courts notably some in San Francisco, do not comply with the law in making reports of convictions, he added. Licenses of 171 persons were revoked during the period. Seventy-three of these lost licenses for driving while intoxicated and 60 others lost them because of three convictions for speeding. Driving with bad lights caused the conviction of 3341; violation of registration provisions, 485; open mufflers, 1457, and lack of operator's cards, 413. Latin-American Trade Important to U.S. Writing in the July National Republic (Washington), Julius Klein, Head of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce, calls attention to the growing importance of our Latin-American Cookson Abduction Stumps Jernigan Sheriff Thinks Story of Farmerette Impossible Sheriff Sam Jernigan returned to Santa Ana, after spending two days on the Mexican border near Calexico and Mexicali, where he went to further investigate the story as told by Mrs. Virginia Lee Cookson. Orange county rancherette, that she was abducted and taken to the border. Jernigan said that he found nothing that would lead toward the arrest of the men who are alleged to have abducted the woman, but said that he learned two things: First, that it would be impossible for Mrs. Cookson, or anyone else, to be taken across the international boundary line in an ambulance with a bell on it; and second, that it would be equally impossible for a Chinese boy to bring her back across the border in a truck while she was hidden in a laundry basket. Jernigan declared that he was continuing his investigation in a quiet way and that the probe was not ended by any means. He scouted the story carried in Los Angeles newspapers, to the effect that he had found clews that would lead to "appalling" discoveries within a few days, and said that he did not give the story to newspapermen in Calexico. Jernigan was in consultation with District Attorney A. P. Nelson today. Nelson said that there were no new developments in the case. Automobile Traffic In Orange County Nearly 4000 Cars Pass Orange-thorpe in One Day The dancing features, in charge of Miss Coutant, will be supported by women prominent in club circles of the county. Girls selected to take part in the dancing will be rewarded with a 10 weeks' free course in dancing. The orchestration will be in charge of Prof. D. C. Clanfonf, who has offered his services to the fair management, directing the local symphony orchestra. Stage effects will be arranged by Maurice Enderle. The Lowden boom has been forecast by his Illinois friends. Lowden has been a candidate for the Republican nomination before the last two conventions. The Cleveland convention last year honored him with selection as vice-presidential running mate of Mr. Coolidge, but he declined. Besides Dawes and Lowden, the other most prominently mentioned Republicans include: Senator William Borah, close adviser of Mr. Coolidge, who has been called to the White House on every important problem the President has been called upon to decide. The President respects Borah's views, and it is not inconceivable that he might swing his support to Borah should he himself decide not to run for a third term. Borah was called into consultation before former Attorney General Daugherty was asked by Mr. Coolidge to resign; when foreign debt matters were discussed; when the Lauzanne treaty was the subject of conversation in the White House, and when the recent Mexican note was decided upon. Borah, it is pointed out, could command support even of the Progressive Republicans within the ranks, although he is not the man that many of the regulars would choose if the choice was left to them alone. Senator James W. Wadsworth, New York, now chairman of the military affairs committee in the Senate, whose strength had not yet been fully shown. General John J. Pershing, often mentioned as candidate in the last few years, Pershing has recently strengthened his position by his activities in diplomatic channels, and as head of the Tacna-Arica plebescite commission. Secretary of Commerce Hoover, whose views are well liked by Mr. Coolidge and whose administration of the commerce department has increased his political appeal. The Democratic candidates have been less active and their ballyhooing has been confined to those who fought an unsuccessful draw during the New York convention last year. From the Pacific coast comes word that Governor Al Smith of New York is receiving attention, and the mention of his name of course revived that of his former opponent, William G. McAdoo. It is understood that John W. Davis, the former candidate, would not accept the nomination again. Gibbs Tells Kiwanis Of Convention Trip Frank N. Gibbs, who was one of the local delegates to the Kiwanis international convention, gave the local club a most interesting story of the trip to and from St. Paul at the regular meeting on Tuesday, at the Elks Club. The wonders of the Grand Canyon, its immense size, and the beauties of the changing colors at sunset were told, the entertainment features provided for the California delegation en route and the many and wonderful sights offered by the convention cities. St. Paul and Automobile Traffic In Orange County Nearly 4000 Cars Pass Orange-thorpe in One Day Persons who frequently try to estimate the volume of automobile traffic on Orange county highways now have something definite on which to base their guesses, following a traffic census taken recently by J. L. McBride, county engineer, and announced Friday. More than 7500 cars passed the foot of South Main street on a recent Sunday. Most of them were headed for the beaches. The day before only 3307 whisked their way through the countryside, and 6 per cent of these were trucks. In a 16-hour count of the cars on Orangethorpe avenue, a busy road between Anaheim and Fullerton. 3863 were checked one Sunday. The weekday traffic was about 100 cars less. More than 280 trucks were on the road the preceding Saturday. Most of the counts were made during the latter part of June and do not include July 4 increases. The Santa Ana canyon road seems to be a favorite with truck drivers. Nearly 12 per cent of all the traffic on this road was found to be of freight type. When the count was started, at 6 a.m., and no let-up could be observed at 10 p.m., when the man making the count retired. The report bearing these traffic truths is embodied in the engineer’s recommendations in the budget, which is now before the board of supervisors for their consideration. According to McBride, the reason for high maintenance costs can be found in the amount of traffic passing over the roads, and several improvements, such as widening and extending the highways, have been advised, with special reference to the traffic census. Frank N. Gibbs, who was one of the local delegates to the Kiwanis international convention, gave the local club a most interesting story of the trip to and from St. Paul at the regular meeting on Tuesday, at the Elks Club. The wonders of the Grand Canyon, its immense size, and the beauties of the changing colors at sunset were told, the entertainment features provided for the California delegation en route and the many and wonderful sights offered by the convention cities, St. Paul and Minneapolis, were all entertainingly portrayed. The return journey, with the engineering marvels of the Royal Gorge and other points of interest were touched by the speaker. William Siemann made announcement of a golf match with the Lions Club, to be played this week. Warren Ashleigh carried off the attendance prize. LIONS HEAR INTERESTING TALK BY DR. JOHNSTON That now is the time to buy real estate and build in Southern California, was the statement of Dr. H. A. Johnston of Anaheim in an address to the Lions Club at Huntington Beach. Johnston spoke on "Money, How to Keep It and Make It Grow." "Buy from the pessimist and sell to the optimist," he said. Dr. Johnston also warned of the high-pressured salesman. "Take your profits when you can. Sell whenever you can make some money, and deal only in what you know about," were some of the other points of good advice given by Dr. Johnston. He also advised his listeners to consult their bankers when in doubt on any problem, as the banker was the best posted of the many professional men in the matter of investments. "Keep money moving and don’t borrow from money lenders, or for show, but only for construction." Johnston said. That Premier Painleve must be a lucky man. He has been deserted by the Socialist party. OLATORS MOTOR LAWS arrested in State Five Months is driving and other formula's motor vehicle to a total of 37,721 the first six months of a report issued by of the division of which shows this numnvicted during the either fines or jails responsible for the conwhile 5855 paid the driving: led for the period of 3029 over the first This is attributed to increased effitraction forces which organized. based on abstracts records throughout division. Marsh bewill be swelled several delete returns were or of courts, notably lisco, do not comply killing reports of conpersons were revoked Seventy-three of for driving while inners lost them belections for speeding. lights caused the violation of registration; open mufflers, operator's cards, 413. of the United States to Europe in 1924 would amount to $5.43, and taking the population of Latin America as 90,000,-000, we find that our per capita exports to that region in 1924 were $8.57. "So much for our exports. How about our imports? "Europe shipped to the United States an average during 1910-14 of some $865,032,000 worth of goods annually, which represented approximately 51 per cent of our total imports, whereas Latin America supplied some 25.8 per cent of our total importations, even then. In 1923, Europe's share had dropped to 32 per cent and, to 30 per cent in 1924, whereas Latin America in 1923 supplied 27.69 per cent of our total imports, and 29.3 in 1924. "And what do you say of all this? Latin America is just now on the eve of a tremendous industrial and economic development such as was witnessed by the United States between 1870 and 1914. Our trade with Latin America not only has increased in the past even more in the future; and so we come back to our original question. "Who is interested in our Latin-American trade? "Why you, Mr. Farmer; and you, Mr. Banker; and you, Mr. Manufacturer; and you, Mr. Retailer; and you, Miss Nurse—and everybody living in the United States." Forty members of a back-to-nature cult were arrested at Berne, Switzerland, for going without clothes. Doubtless some of the advanced European thinkers will blame this on to the clothing trust. YOUTHS RESCUED AT BAY ENTRANCE Four unnamed youths very narrowly escaped drowning Sunday, when a kicker boat, in which they were riding, capsized at the treacherous channel entrance to Newport bay. Members of the life saving corps rescued the boys in a motor boat. Antar Deraga, captain of life guards, and Gerald Twist, volunteer crew member from Santa Ana, manned the craft that went to the scene of the accident. With foolhardy recklessness, the four victims had driven the kicker boat to a point at the entrance where they could ride the breakers coming from the ocean. The tiny skiff was unable to stand the buffeting of the waves and was capsized, but righted itself. The youths were saved when they snatched hold of the half sunk kicker and held on until rescued. In broken words, they said that they had propelled their boat into the breakers for the excitement and thrill of the adventure. Even after they were safe, the youths did not realize the danger they had faced, Captain Deraga reported. The accident occurred about 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Prompt action by the life guards effected the rescue. The boys, with the recovered kicker, were taken within the bay to a safe landing, where they were given their liberty. 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