anaheim-gazette 1925-09-24

FARM BUREAU NOTES Points of Interest in Spider Conference The red spider conference, attended by fruit growers, Department of Agriculture and University of California officials, county horticultural commissioners and farm advisors, held at the state fair September 9, 1925, brought out many points of interest, both to those endeavoring to control this serious insect pest of orchards and to officials having enforcement measures in charge. The importance of red spider control to the growers of California and the need for aid in the nature of experimental work to determine better methods of control was pointed out. It was pointed out that the work of the California Department of Agriculture is essentially regulatory in nature, but that the members of the force should render every possible assistance to the entomologists of the University of California in order to expedite experimental work. F. A. Dixon, director of experimental horticulture of the Canners' League of California, drew attention to the fact that materials used in spraying fruit trees frequently have a direct bearing upon the quality of the product for canning purposes. This interesting point has not been greatly stressed up to the present time. He further stated that certain oils, when used upon fruit trees, had a tendency to dwarf the fruit and that this should be taken into consideration when control measures for red spider are being studied. Dean Merrill of the College of Agriculture and other members of the university staff stated that investigational work for red spider control has been carried on at the university for over twenty-five years and that considerable work had been done on these problems, both on deciduous and citrus trees. Control measures for red spider are still quite indefinite, and it seems apparent that results can only be secured by careful co-operation of growers, field men and experiment station workers. Interior valleys when used in equal concentrations. Manufacturers of spraying equipment were urged to develop special types of nozzles more adapted to this particular type of spray material. Appreciation of the meeting was expressed by the growers and a motion was made to hold a similar meeting at the state fair in 1926, at which time it is hoped that further progress in red spider control will be presented. Fruit Growers' and Farmers' Convention The fifty-eighth fruit growers' and farmers' convention will be held in Sacramento on November 5, 1923. The subject of this year's convention will be the regulatory work of the state and federal governments, including both plant and animal industry. It has been felt for some time that the regulatory activities of the departments should be thoroughly discussed and their full significance understood by all parties concerned. A program of the convention will be announced at a later date. Farm Advisor Makes Extensive Display A series of nine booths depicting various activities of the Agricultural Extensive Service of the University of California, represented in Orange county by the farm advisor, is one of the educational attractions at the Orange County Fair this week. A special effort has been made by the farm advisor's office to clearly outline to the public some of the fundamental factors in relation to good fruit and animal husbandry. Among the phases of orchard management that are featured are root stock selection, citrus irrigation, orchard heating, citrus fertilization, disease control, biological control, poultry management and dairy management. Each of these booths have been arranged in such a way so as to give a clear and concise overview of city government. Auto Stage Business Is Gigantic Industry Thirty Million Passengers Carried During Past Year Auto stage and truck lines operating over the highways of California under the jurisdiction of the railroad commission transported 30,000,000 passenger and 1,000,000 tons of freight during the calendar year 1924, according to the annual report of the auto stage and truck department of the railroad commission. The exact figures, as compiled from the reports of the stage and truck lines, whose financial statements are filed with the commission, are as follows: Passengers, 29,662,908; feright, 659,834 tons. The figures showing freight tonnage transported are not as accurate as those covering passenger traffic, as many of the companies reporting do not maintain a close check on their freight movements. An estimate of 1,000,000 tons is believed to be conservative. There has been a steady increase in the number of persons using the public automobile to satisfy their travel needs and desires. In 1922, the reports of the auto stage lines filed with the railroad commission showed 21,221,928 passengers carried. In 1923, this number was increased by 8,440,980. In 1924, there was an increase of nearly half a million (460,835) in the number of passengers carried over the travel reported for 1923. The profit for the year of all "A" companies after deducting all charges such as taxes, interest and other miscellaneous items, was $374,662.51. The profit of the "B" companies was $343,447.67, a total of all companies of $718,110.78. Among the principal items of expense reported by the auto stage and truck operators is gasoline. In 1924, the larger companies paid gasoline bills totaling $1,295,816.02. The fuel bills of the smaller companies totaled $365,-053.06. Taxes are another important item. "A" companies paid federal income taxes of $79,629.22. All other taxes amounted to $528,995.32, a grand total of $698,624.54. "B" companies paid taxes amounting to $76,980.67. All told, the tax and license collections from the auto stages and trucks, whose activities are subject to the jurisdiction of the railroad commission, amounted to $685,-605.21. The plant and equipment investment of the auto stage and truck lines engaged in transporting persons and property over the highways of California for compensation in 1924, reached a total of $15,952,011.22, all but $2,206,-046.49, of this sum being reported by the Class "A" companies. Plant and investment figures for 1923 showed a total for all companies of $13,557,975.82 or $2,394,036.08, less than the amount shown in the same column in 1924. The equipment reports of the Class "A" companies show 1188 passenger cars, 1117 trucks and 520 other vehicles, the latter being principally trailers. The Class "B" companies in 1924 used 537 passenger cars, 544 trucks and 24 other vehicles, a total of 2930 pieces of equipment regularly devoted to the... There has been a steady increase in the number of persons using the public automobile to satisfy their travel needs and desires. In 1922, the reports of the auto stage lines filed with the railroad commission showed 21,221,928 passengers carried. In 1923, this number was increased by 8,440,980. In 1924, there was an increase of nearly half a million (460,835) in the number of passengers carried over the travel reported for 1923. The growth of public highway transportation in California is graphically shown by the figures compiled by the commission in its annual report of the activities of the auto stage and truck department. This report shows that there are 682 stage and truck lines operating over the highways under the jurisdiction of the railroad commission. Of these, 102 carry passengers and baggage. Passengers and express are transported by 137 and 43 carry passengers, baggage, freight and express. Auto carriers transporting both freight and passengers total 121, and there are 20 authorized to carry freight and express. There are 232 lines carrying freight alone. Included in the freight carriers are 70 lines whose service is limited to the transportation of special commodities such as milk, fruit and produce, furniture, household goods, lumber, films, cement, livestock, oil well supplies and other commodities. The records for 1924 show that of the auto stage companies filling annual reports, 164 are classed as "A" companies, that is, companies whose gross income is in excess of $20,000. The 1924 gross operating revenue of all the companies reporting reached a total of $19,042,161.57, as against a total of $17,554,981.86, in 1923. This gain of $1,487,179.71, in gross income was more than offset by the increase in operating expense, the difference between the gross operating expense of 1924 and that of 1923 being $1,994,365.50. The total for 1924 was $15,231,526.11. Net revenues for all companies in 1924 were $810,635.49, or $507,184.79, less than the 1923 figure of $1,317,820.25. FARM CONDITIONS BETTER No section of this nation is so completely devoted to agriculture as the region west of the Missouri and north of San Francisco. Reports from banks that make a specialty of loaning on farming lands show that farming industry is more stabilized and on a better business basis than since the war. There is more inquiry for land and that is surely a healthful sign, and agriculture is coming back with a mighty swing of the pendulum in favor of the farmer. Improved conditions are due to improved prices of farm products and that is helping business on all lines, but farmers like other classes have been living up to if not beyond their incomes in too many cases. With ready money in their pockets ANAHEIM GAZETTE Orange County Gets Numerous Prizes Carries Off Many Honors at California State Fair Orange county's exhibit at the state fair in Sacramento carried away a lion's share of prizes, including the sweepstakes award for citrus fruit display, according to word brought home by Harry Welch of Newport Beach, one-of-those in charge of the exhibit. Eleven first prizes, three second awards, with a handsome silver cup and about $130 in prize money, formed the winning of this county at the big fair. It was the first time Orange county had placed an exhibit at the state fair. In addition to the success of its exhibit, Orange county was further honored by the election of J. R. Hunt of Brea as vice-president of the State Exhibitors' Association. Hunt was associated with Harry Welch in the management of the county's exhibit. Murray Horne of Yorba Linda assisted him. Horne of Yorba Linda assisted them. First prizes at the fair were won with exhibits of kumquats, walnuts, valencia oranges, lina beans, black-eye beans, avocados, pimentos, bell peppers, Anaheim chilis, and lemons, together with the sweepstakes on citrus fruits. The county was awarded second prizes for oranges, lemons and variety of display. County officials expressed deep satisfaction with the success of the exhibit, which was all the more striking because of the limited time and expense allowed for its preparation. Dr. F. W. Slabaugh, county purchaser, has already started preparations for further conquests of this nature, with the announcement that he will save material used in the Sacramento exhibit as the foundation for future displays. City Trustees Now In Damage Suit (Continued from Page One) nt city government. The promoters of the movement certainly have no Cliff Herd, Trojan Coach, Picks Team Out of the mad scramble of the Southern California varsity-freshman encounter last Saturday, Coach Cliff Herd was able to pick eleven men who will represent the 1929 Trojan class on the gridiron this fall. With over fifty of the greatest prep men who have ever matriculated at the Los Angeles institutions to select from, Coach Herd has decided on a team that he expects to be the most successful fresh squad since the undefeated team of 1924. Stars who sone on some of the greatest prep teams in the country will land berths on this year's Southern California Peagreen team. Three of the Tro-Janes hall from east of the Rockies. Fallor of Hollywood and Taylor of San Pedro landed the two first string end positions. Hobbs, an all-Illinois tackle from Lake Forest, Ill., and Rex from Alhambra will be the tackles. Morrison from the Southern California championship Glendale high team and Bell, another Alhambra man, are the guards. Fox of San Diego is a cinch for the center position. McCaslin, who played at Whittier high last fall, is leading the chase for the quarterback position. Dick Ryan of Glendale and Lloyd Thomas from South Dakota looked well in the half-back positions. A great fullback was uncovered in the person of Porter, also from South Dakota, Thomas, a younger brother of the famous Chicago fullback, John Thomas, and Porter played on the same high school eleven back east and were the nucleus of a championship team. Milton Redfern from Manual Arts high, Los Angeles, where he played end, and Bradbury of Glendale, tackle, are expected to make the first fresh team, but both are out of the game at present with injuries. Bradbury has an injured shoulder that will keep him on the bench for at least a week. To supplement the first string team, Coach Herd has selected two additional teams. As the men on these elevens show their merit they will be moved up, and meanwhile, a separate schedule of practice games will be arranged for the second team. Second team: Kriger, San Diego, and Lavelle, Glendale; ends; Black, Hemet, Trade a Cet Your Fa AT McClosk "Better Men's Wea 219 West Center THE season's newest and Domestic Fabri tailored to your individual and guaranteed to fit per entirely to your satisfac it leaves our store. The Final Indorseme McCloskey Suit STYLE, QUALITY, $45.00 to $85.00 City Trustees Now In Damage Suit (Continued from Page One) int city government. The promoters of the movement certainly have no expectation of collecting $10,000 from the five men sued by Harbison. In all probability the object of this suit is merely to keep alive the dissentions that split the city into two factions some months ago. The former suit brought against the trustees by Harbison, without justification or reason, cost the individual members of the board considerable money, and in the case now pending they will probably be compelled to put up the costs of defending themselves against these new asinine charges. One of these days the twenty-three hundred men and women, loyal citizens of Anaheim, who elected these men to office, and hundreds who opposed them, but who advocate peace and harmony, will grow tired of this senseless persecution if faithful officials and rise up in their grth and put a stop to it in a manner that may be unpleasant to the promoters. Halverson & Price of Los Angeles are attorneys for Harbison. Women have appropriated men's lothes, trousers, hair cuts—just what next, goodness knows. they are one of the shining marks for the "get rich quick" operator. It is important if they wish to protect their profits this year, that before they invest in questionable undertakings they investigate thoroughly through their bank or other reliable agency. NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT Anaheim Union Water Company, location of principal place of business, 308 E. Center Street, Anaheim, California. Notice is hereby given that at a meeting of the Board of Directors, held on the 21st day of September, 1925, assessment No. 65 of $5.00 per share was levied on the capital stock of the corporation, payable at once to the Secretary of the Company, at Anaheim, Orange County, California. Any stock upon which this assessment shall remain unpaid on the 14th day of November, 1925, will be delinquent and advertised for sale at public auction and unless payment is made before, will be sold on the 21st day of December, 1925, at one o'clock p.m., to pay for delinquent assessments, together with cost of advertising and expense of sale. ANAHEIM UNION WATER CO., L. J. 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