anaheim-gazette 1925-12-03

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LEADS PACIFIC COAST IN BUYING POWER One-third of State's Taxed Area Contains 69.6 Per Cent of Money and Credits SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA is the richest, most prosperous and has the greatest purchasing power of any similar area on the Pacific coast. It contains 56 per cent of the realty value of practically the whole state of California, though the proportion lying in the southern counties represents but 30.6 per cent of the total assessed acreage in the 48 northern counties. Of the real estate improvements taxed in the state, 49.8 per cent are found in the 10 southern counties, which also contain 60.5 per cent of the taxable personal property and where the tax collectors of the money and solvent credits according to figures compiled a few days ago by Merle N. Alderman, industrial engineer of Los Angeles, who for the past two years has been engaged in research work and has compiled his figures from the reports received from county auditors and assessors throughout California. Discussing the figures, he said yesterday that residential business, industrial and farm property technically known as "non-operative" and located in the 10 southern counties represents 55.6 per cent of the amount in this state. Relative to the position of Southern California in wealth and purchasing power, he said that while it leads in that respect, it has against it only 17.9 per cent of the total indebtedness of the state. Within the 10 southern counties lie 15,378,888 acres that are appraised at an average of $232 per acre. This land bears a county tax rate of $1.57, average inside, and $2.28 average outside, compared to an average inside of $1.91 and an average outside of $2.43 for the state as a whole. The average value of improvements yer acre in the 10 southern counties is $46 compared to the average value of improvements per acre of $25 for the state as a whole. Of the $821,807,486 worth of cooperative property, Mr. Alderman point out, is assessed at one-half its true value. Tomato Crop Sets New State Record Southern California comes closer than any other section in the country to being a year-round vegetable producer, one of the most striking proofs of this is the fall tomato crop. After New York and New Jersey have finished harvesting in the fall, New York has to depend on Southern California almost exclusively. For about six weeks, beginning the middle of October and lasting until the first of December, New York City draws most of its tomato supply from California. Competition is important at this time and fully 90 per cent of the receipts come from California. The present season, which is now in full swing, bears promise of being one amount taken from 1922 only 162 carats York from California total was more amounted to 365 carats it dropped off again 258 carloads. Whose predictions are that previous seasons. Prices up to high for good stock to arrive sold at $the best stock, but declined to all for the best. Poor tomatoes have been sold at cons. Shipments to California have be heavier than last been fully 25 per trial and northern. The heaviest Southern Californiaships to all York), last year lorton, 207 cars Santa Ana, 113, year's total for S exclusive of the Im carloads. This year detection that as nearly 1000 cveved by Novom Stockton, in the state, was the season, having 23 Morecd was first with 163 carloads and Orange most of the fall and central Calif fall tomato grow extensively. No tomatoes not a vegetable more ill than the California stock on the list and uniformly high with that of other used in California where, except in another package State growers, it the product. Anaheim has where several primes thrive. Within the 10 southern counties lie 15,378,888 acres that are appraised at an average of $232 per acre. This land bears a county tax rate of $1.57, average inside, and $2.28 average outside, compared to an average inside of $1.71 and an average outside of $2.43 for the state as a whole. The average value of improvement per acre in the 10 southern counties is $46 compared to the average value of improvements per acre of $25 for the state as a whole. Of the $21,807,486 worth of "operative property" assessed in the state in 1924 which showed a gain of 13 per cent, and which consists of public utilities, streets railways, banks and such, some $385,677,258 worth, or $4.8 per cent was assessed in the ten southern counties. The value of the railroad property in the 10 southern counties for assessment purposes was $130,925,741, or 46.7 per cent. The present season, which is now in full swing, bears promise of being one of the heaviest fall tomato seasons. Much New York ever has experienced. Exceptions for October were 166 carloads, the heaviest on record. Offerings November 4, amounting to 33 carloads of California tomatoes, were said to be the heaviest known for a single day. There is quite a variation in the HERE'S "STYLE" THAT'S "HIGH-HAT" AT A PRICE THAT'S NOT A SMART model tailored by Clothcraft favored by young men choose their clothing from the English fashion. Square seams—easy hanging back—wide notched lapels—medium wide trousers such are the touches that stamp The Cambridge as authentic for Fall... And wear? The guarantee is in the pocket. CLOTHCRAFT TAILORED CLOTHES $25 to $45 F.A. Yungblut amount taken fro myear to year. In 1922 only 162 carloads went to New York from California, but in 1923 the total was more than doubled and amounted to 365 carloads. Last season it dropped off again and registered but 258 carloads. While it is too early to make predictions about this season, the chances are that it will surpass any previous seasons. Prices up to date have been fairly high for good stock. The first few cars to arrive sold at $3 to $3.50 per lug for the best stock, but after this the market declined to a range of $2.50 to $3 for the best. Poorly colored and spotted tomatoes have been too plentiful and have sold at considerable discount. Shipments to date from Southern California have been about 20 per cent heavier than last year, but they have been fully 25 per cent less in the central and northern districts of the state. The heaviest shipping points in Southern California, together with their shipments to all points (including New York), last year were as follows: Fulleton, 307 cars; Los Angeles, 113; Santa Ana, 113, and Corona, 92. Last year's total for Southern California, exclusive of the Imperial valley, was 1105 carloads. This year there is every indication that the total will be heavier, as nearly 1000 carloads had been harvested by November 1. Stockton, in the northern part of the state, was the heaviest shipper last season, having 236 carloads to its credit. Merced was first in the central district, with 163 carloads. Formerly Los Angeles and Orange counties shipped most of the fall tomatoes, but northern and central California have gone into fall tomato growing for market quite extensively. No tomatoes are perfect, as there is not a vegetable grown which is heir to more lilies than the tomato, but Southern California stock stands fairly high up on the list and therefore commands uniformly high prices when compared with that of other sections. The lug used in California is little used elsewhere, except in Mexico. Like many another package evolved by the Golden State growers, it seems to be ideal for the product. Anaheim has an industrial district, where several manufacturing enterprises thrive. Through the medium of Have you ever thought of the ext its bit to the life of the building? We think of pedigreed livestock, an you ever considered— Buildings of buildings that the Owner and Contractor they were built to last, full-blooded in combined with good workmanship and ri den parts, the very bones of the buildin time? When you build, don't save the f S "HIGH-HAT" AT'S NOT favored by young men who h fashion. 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