anaheim-gazette 1926-06-10

FARM BUREAU NOTES Examination Reveals Abundant Moisture By H. E. WAHLBERG, Farm Advisor During the three soil moisture tours conducted by the Agricultural Extension Service last week, embracing the citrus districts of Fullerton, Placentia, Stanton, Anaheim, Tustin and Orange, soil examinations were made in 27 different orchards on various soil types, varying from the heavy clays to sandy loams. In none of the 27 orchards closely examined by approximately 250 growers was there a need for additional moisture at this time. In the light sandy soils of the Anaheim district the moisture in the upper foot was somewhat less than in the heavier soils, but even in these groves there was ample moisture to take care of the needs of the trees for a week or ten days yet. A few groves were examined where water was being applied at the time of the tour, and in all of these groves examined showed that the application of irrigation was premature. Many of the growers participating in the tours testified to the benefits that they had received by more conservative use of water in their orchards during the past three or four years. The Agricultural Extension Service is emphasizing the better practice of allowing a fluctuation in the moisture content of citrus soils. A close study of the behavior of citrus trees under different irrigation schedules has conclusively demonstrated the advisability of allowing the root zone to partially dry out in order that bacterial activity might be increased to the fullest extent. It is a well known fact that the chemical changes taking place in the soil is largely dependent upon the bacterial flora, and in order to maintain the average net income per farm operator in this state is more than twice the average for the United States. There is also a need for better farm structures from the standpoint of convenience and efficient use of building materials. The agricultural engineering division of the college of agriculture is receiving an increased number of requests for men who have received professional training in agricultural engineering. Manufacturers of farm machinery have established training courses in their factories for graduate agricultural engineers. The Pacific coast is asked to supply several men each year. Other requests have come from electric utilities, educational institutions in the West, government agencies, manufacturers of farm building and machinery equipment, and large farming enterprises. A new $135,000 building is being erected for the division of agricultural engineering on the university farm at Davis. This will be the most complete agricultural engineering building in the western part of the United States and will provide splendid facilities for handling the instruction and investigational work of the division. Manufacturers of farm implements, tractors and engines, electrical apparatus and farm building materials co-operate with the agricultural engineering division in the loaning of large numbers of machines and exhibits. Agricultural engineering as a professional branch of engineering has been steadily growing in the United States. In 1907 the American Society of Agricultural Engineers was organized at Madison, Wis. It has accomplished much in the way of standardizing and increasing the efficiency of farm equipment and in improving the instruction and investigation in agricultural engineering in the state colleges and universities. The membership of the so-purpose. Represens-power companies, turkers, farmers' organizations government,ness men and farmers were in attendance. The program for marks from J. J. Law and utilities of Farm Bureau Food president Orange B. D. Moses, agrivision, University Fletcher, agricultural vision, University Sutherland, of the trie Company; W-president California formation; A. Emery Light and Power DeCoto, member Commission, and five representative Farmers' Union. The purpose of obtain facts concerning energy on these facts, and information for public brought out by th-Katella So-Hold Co-Following is that at Katella school Invocation...Class Greetings...Song—"Lassie o'...Severe"The House by th-Plano solo—"Ham-God's Forest"Reading—"Jane's Solo—"A Little PClass Will.Selections.HighAddress...Dr.Class Gift Class Presentation...K.Presentation of I The Agricultural Extension Service is emphasizing the better practice of allowing a fluctuation in the moisture content of citrus soils. A close study of the behavior of citrus trees under different irrigation schedules has conclusively demonstrated the advisability of allowing the root zone to partially dry out in order that bacterial activity might be increased to the fullest extent. It is a well known fact that the chemical changes taking place in the soil is largely dependent upon the bacterial flora, and in order to maintain the maximum activity of this agency it is necessary to provide the proper temperatures and soil air. If the ground is kept continually wet and saturated, the temperature is generally lowered and soil air is excluded. Fertilizer elements in the soil, therefore, will be made less available to the tree. Because of the close relationship between irrigation and fertilization practices in the grove, it is essential to provide the necessary fluctuation in soil moisture content in order to bring about the highest degree of efficiency from the use of fertilizer applications. The fact that many citrus groves apparently do not respond well to the heavy application of fertilizers may be attributed to the improper irrigation practices carried on in those groves. During the tours the growers were given an opportunity to note the effect of prolonged saturation on citrus trees. Several blocks of trees were visited where the trees showed a lack of vitality, were partially defoliated and yellow. Other blocks were shown which had recovered from the above condition by systematically drying the ground out at certain periods during the year. The most notable demonstration of recovery brought about by drying out was demonstrated at the C. C. Chapman ranch, Fullerton. The growers who participated in the above mentioned tours were convinced from the examinations made in the many groves visited that the tendency for early irrigation should be discouraged. On the lighter soils a very light and shallow irrigation might be justified, but in the clay loams and heavier soils the application of water would be more harmful than beneficial at this time. Most of the heavier soils examined would not need irrigation until after the middle of June, and in some cases the first of July. The soil auger should be used more widely. Too many are irrigating from surface indications. Course in Agricultural Engineering at U. of C. A four-year technical course in agricultural engineering has been established recently in the University of California. The course will be given in the college of mechanics, and under the present plan a student will spend three years at Berkeley and one at the branch of the college of agriculture at Davis. The work taken at Berkeley will be largely of an engineering nature, building materials co-operate with the agricultural engineering division in the loaning of large numbers of machines and exhibits. Agricultural engineering as a professional branch of engineering has been steadily growing in the United States. In 1907 the American Society of Agricultural Engineers was organized at Madison, Wis. It has accomplished much in the way of standardizing and increasing the efficiency of farm equipment and in improving the instruction and investigation in agricultural engineering in the state colleges and universities. The membership of the society is comprised of agricultural engineers employed by state colleges and universities and the federal government, manufacturers of farm equipment, farm buildings, irrigation and drainage specialists, and other men whose work is connected with the engineering problems of the farm. This society is holding its twentieth annual meeting in California in June. U. S. Will Enter World Poultry Meet That the world's greatest poultry industry—that of the United States—will be represented at the World Poultry Congress and Exhibition at Ottawa, Canada, in 1927, is now practically assured, says Dr. M. A. Jull, in charge of poultry investigations, United States department of agriculture. The passage of the bill last week by both the Senate and the House makes possible this country's participation. It remains only for the department to secure the necessary appropriation. It will be the first time the United States has participated in the world event, of which this is the third. The first congress was held at The Hague, in 1921, and the second at Barcelona, Spain, in 1924. Twenty-five countries have already made application for entrance in the Canadian show. The United States is the leading poultry country, having more than one-third of the world's poultry population. China comes second, with about 16 percent of the total. The poultry industry in the United States ranks sixth in value of products, being exceeded only by dairy products, corn, cotton, hay and forage, and swine. It is easily a billion dollar industry. Not only is it important from a monetary standpoint, but also in point of numbers of people directly and indirectly interested. More people are directly interested in raising poultry than in the proportion of any other class of livestock or crop. It is estimated that poultry is raised on 90 percent of the farms in this country, many of which report that it is one of the best paying crops. Indirectly, from 75 to 90 per cent of the people are interested in poultry from the consumption standpoint. The exhibit to be prepared under the direction of the United States department of agriculture will portray the fundamental features of the industry and its importance as an agricultural Course in Agricultural Engineering at U. of C. A four-year technical course in agricultural engineering has been established recently in the University of California. The course will be given in the college of mechanics, and under the present plan a student will spend three years at Berkeley and one at the branch of the college of agriculture at Davis. The work taken at Berkeley will be largely of an engineering nature, while at Davis the student will enroll in courses in agricultural engineering, irrigation practice, soil technology and general agriculture. The University of California is the first Pacific coast educational institution to offer a professional course in agricultural engineering, there being but eight other institutions in the United States offering similar courses. It is the purpose of the agricultural engineering course to provide training in engineering fundamentals, together with such agricultural subjects as will enable correct application of engineering principles to rural problems. The agricultural engineer largely concerns himself with those engineering problems which apply to the individual farm, such as mechanical equipment for the farm; the application of power to farm operations; the location, design and construction of buildings and other farm structures; water supply and sewage disposal on the farm; the sanitation, heating, lighting and ventilation of farm buildings; labor-saving equipment for the farm home; land clearing, and certain phases of the manufacture of agricultural products insofar as this process is conducted on farms. There is a definite need for the establishment of this course. The most significant feature of the progress of American agriculture during the past century has been the introduction of machine methods production. More than 80 per cent of the energy expended annually on California farms is furnished by electric motors, internal combustion engines, not including automobiles and windmills. There are more tractors used per acre of improved land in California than in any other state in the Union. While the California farmer annually utilizes about 100 horsepower hours of energy per acre of improved land in producing his crops, it is quite evident that this energy is used efficiently, since the directly interested in raising poultry than in the proportion of any other class of livestock or crop. It is estimated that poultry is raised on 90 percent of the farms in this country, many of which report that it is one of the best paying crops. Indirectly, from 75 to 90 per cent of the people are interested in poultry from the consumption standpoint. The exhibit to be prepared under the direction of the United States department of agriculture will portray the fundamental features of the industry and its importance as an agricultural crop in the United States. Scientific Ant Control Will Be Demonstrated A mass meeting of citrus growers of Orange county has been called by the Agricultural Extension Service, cooperating with the horticultural commission, for next Friday, June 11, at 10 a.m., at the place of W. J. Cadman, Fullerton. Go west on Commonwealth avenue about one-half mile to Richman avenue, thence north on Richman avenue about one-half mile to top of Golden Hill. It has long been conceded that proper ant control in the orchard is tied up closely with the control of mealy bug. As the Argentine ant problem is one of considerable importance in many sections of the county, the citrus department of the farm bureau has considered a field demonstration timely to outline the best method of control. Arrangements have been made for the assistance of entomologists from the citrus experiment station to outline the life-history of the pest and to show actual methods of control work under orchard conditions. Members of the horticultural staff will also discuss the relationship between the Argentine ant pest and the other pests of the citrus grove. All growers are invited to attend. Relation Electricity Bears to Agriculture In 1924 a committee was established to direct an investigation of the relation electricity bears to agriculture in California. Progress reports have been made from time to time, and the meeting held in the Ebell clubhouse, Santa Ana, Monday, June 7, was held for that purpose. Representatives of electric power companies, equipment manufacturers, farmers' organizations, the federal government, together with business men and farmers of Orange county were in attendance. The program for the day included remarks from J. J. Deuel, manager of the law and utilities department, California Farm Bureau Federation; Roy Bishop, president Orange County Farm Bureau; B. D. Moses, agricultural engineering division, University of California; L. J. Fletcher, agricultural engineering division, University of California; N. R. Sutherland, of the Pacific Gas and Electric Company; W. S. Rosecrans, vice-president California Farm Bureau Federation; A. Emery Wishon, San Joaquin Light and Power Corporation; Ezra W. DeCoto, member California Railroad Commission, and S. S. Knight, legislative representative of the Grange and Farmers' Union. The purpose of this committee is to obtain facts concerning uses of electrical energy on the farm, the study of these facts, and their careful preparation for publication of the truths brought out by these studies. Katella School Will Hold Commencement Following is the program of exercises at Katella school tomorrow night: Invocation... Rev. G. G. Schmid Class Greetings... Helen Hargrove Song—"Lassie o' Mine" Seventh and Eighth Grades "The House by the Side of the Road" Theodore Eaton Piano solo—"Hanging Garden" Bertha Reusch "God's Forest" Elgin Thompson Reading—"Jane's Graduation" Iris Hannah Solo—"A Little Pink Rose". Esther Zahl Class Will... Beryl McOsker Selections... High School Mixed Quartet Address... Dr. Benjamin S. Haywood Class Gift... Esther Zahl Class Presentation... K. E. Harpster, Principal Presentation of Diplomas. Thos. Haster Club Women Hold Convention Here Annual Meeting of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Tomorrow: Saturday and Sunday the Business and Professional Women's Clubs of Southern California, 41 4n number, will hold their seventh annual convention in this city. There will be 240 delegates present, besides a large number of visitors from the various clubs. The four clubs of the county, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange and Fullerton, will act as hosts to the visitors, and endeavor to make their sojourn here pleasant. Friday evening a reception will be given to the visitors at the Woman's clubhouse, on North Los Angeles street, and business sessions will be held at the high school auditorium Saturday. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected Saturday afternoon. Luncheon will be served in the high school cafeteria. A "get-together" breakfast will be enjoyed by the visitors and the local club at the city park Sunday morning, and Sunday evening a banquet at the Elks clubhouse is to wind up the convention. The four county clubs are to be hosts at this banquet. The visitors are to be taken on automobile trips throughout this section on Sunday. to the giant bowl in academic procession, wearing their caps and gowns. College of music commencement exercises were held Monday, night in Boyard auditorium, and Thursday evening saw the school of speech graduation recital. "The Tempest" presented in Boyard auditorium. MOUNT SAN JACINTO The long cherished dream of a wider road on easier grades to Mount San Jacinto seems likely to be realized in the near future. Surveys made show Seventh and Eighth Grades "The House by the Side of the Road" Theodore Eaton Piano solo—"Hanging Garden" Bertha Reusch "God's Forest" Elgin Thompson Reading—"Jane's Graduation" Iris Hannah Solo—"A Little Pink Rose". Esther Zahl Class Will Beryl McOsker Selections High School Mixed Quartet Address Dr. Benjamin S. Haywood Class Gift Esther Zahl Class Presentation K. E. Harpster, Principal Presentation of Diplomas. Thos. Haster President of the Board of Trustees Music Director Miss Cairns Three Anaheim Boys Graduate from U. S. C. Leroy Royer, Bernard Hoyt and Edward Hansladen of Anaheim were graduated from the University of Southern California on Saturday afternoon, June 5, when college degrees and diplomas were conferred on 1100 seniors by President R. B. von KleinSmid at commencement exercises in the Los Angeles coliseum and o'clock. The traditional senior chapel was held in Bovard auditorium on May 26, and Sunday afternoon the baccalaureate service took place in the stadium, the seniors and faculty members proceeding to the giant bowl in academic procession, wearing their caps and gowns. College of music commencement exercises were held Monday night in Bovard auditorium, and Thursday evening saw the school of speech graduation recital, "The Tempest" presented in Bovard auditorium. MOUNT SAN JACINTO The long cherished dream of a wider road on easier grades to Mount San Jacinto seems likely to be realized in the near future. Surveys made show that the improvement is entirely feasible; in fact, it is easily possible to construct a road to Idyllwild and other mountain resorts in the San Jacinto mountains that can be negotiated more easily and safely than the Arrowhead road to the San Bernardino mountains. The prison road camp will soon be transferred to the mountain road, and this move insures actual construction work in harmony with the plans for an easier and better road. Encouragement is moreover given that federal aid may be secured; and the coming session of the legislature will see an effort for state aid. The San Jacinto mountain is unique among the mountains of Southern California. Visitors find there beautiful trees, verdant meadows, and crystal streams. Those attractions it is true With Trumpet and Drum the Marchers say, ‘Come to Church on Children’s Day’ Children’s Day Program Next Sunday Morning, June 13, at 10:45, at White Temple Methodist Anaheim “PIERROT LIGHTS THE TORCH” White Temple Methodist Anaheim "PIERROT LIGHTS THE TORCH" Springtime and a New Gas Range! What could be finer than a handsome, enameled range in your newly arranged kitchen? You enjoy more leisure hours with an Oven Control range! The Automatic cook does your cooking while you spend your afternoon in your flower garden. Now is the time to trade in your old stove for an Automatic cook. It's the Down Payment! Southern Counties Gas Company District Manager the San Bernarrother resorts, but the San Jacinto is duplicated anyentry. This mountfrom the desert below sea level. The summit can on sea and on an that is unique and elevated mountainaid that the view San Jacinto is one able in the world. Organized movement highway to the and San Jacinto, the Coachella valanyon. That imrealized for some likely feasible and was soon as county that road is built, it will be possible to drive from the Hemet-San Jacinto valley over the mountain range and down into the Coachella valley through the wonderful Palm canyon. That trip would be one of the most remarkable and spectacular in the country. The improvement of the highways from this side of the mountain should however be given first consideration; and the county can do only a limited amount of work of this character in a year. Mount San Jacinto is one of the great assets of the county and the development of its possibilities has only begun. The attractions are there—unique, abundant and varied; but their proper use is dependent on good roads. That is the urgent problem that the county faces; and the Riverside Press, from which we quote, commends the supervisors for their appreciation of the situation. Paving operations have been started on that part of California's interstate connection crossing the sand hills of Imperial county, state reports reaching the club. Laying of an asphalt concrete pavement over the sandy stretch is considered one of the most spectacular projects in California highway history. Specifications of the state highway commission call for a paved thoroughfare 20 feet in width placed on a high embankment, the shoulders and slopes of which will be oiled to prevent erosion by winds which keep the sands in almost constant motion. Grading operations have been under way for some time on the project, which when completed will take the place of the present narrow plank road that has provided the only crossing over the dunes since 1916. FIFTH Anniversary Sale RE'S cool satisfaction in clothes with the proper fit when blazing hot days arrive. Have a fit at the same price as you pay for ordinary dresses. Make your selection from the largest and finest stock in Orange day. Selected for you. Please yourself now. Once our customer— oring Values That Justify Twice the Price Oring Values That Justify Twice the Price When you can buy an all wool tailored-to-your-measure suit at these sites, backed by an ironclad guarantee of complete satisfaction, why more? Think it over. 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