anaheim-gazette 1926-06-17

FARM BUREAU NOTES Hold Field Meeting on Alkali Reclamation By RAYMOND ELLIS With the holding of the field meeting at the Segerstrom ranch, near Greenville, on Wednesday, June 9, the first phase of the reclamation of the plot of alkali ground was finished. This spot, according to its owner, had not produced anything for over twenty years, and at the time reclamation work was started it was absolutely bare of any vegetation. This condition may readily be understood when it is explained that there was present in the surface foot of soil 26,350 parts per million of soluble salts or white alkali. This would correspond to slightly more than 2½ per cent of alkali. When it was decided to experiment with this piece of land, a very careful survey of existing conditions was made. This survey consisted of a very complete soil analysis to determine the salt content of each foot of soil, as well as the nature of this salt, whether white or black alkali. In addition to this analysis, a soil examination to determine the texture of soil was made, and also a survey of the drainage conditions existing there. The whole survey showed that conditions were favorable for proper reclamation. There was no black alkali present, the drainage was fairly good, although not as deep as might be desirable, and the soil texture was such that the ready percolation of water through it was possible. In December, 1925, the land was plowed and subscribed, so as to loosen it up as much as possible. Borders around the entire spot were then thrown up and cross-checked, so as to make huge basins. The borders were about two feet high. These basins were filled with water the latter part of December and this water allowed to leach down through the soil until it was all gone. The operation was repeated until most as an authority on rest period problems in trees, and his participation in the program bids fair to draw large attendances from all counties of the South. This year's Field Day will be held on Saturday, June 26, at Tucker's Grove, near Goleta. The program will start at 10 a.m. and close at 3:30 p.m., the first portion of the day to be devoted to lectures, the last number to be a tour to neighboring walnut groves to study irrigation problems. Other speakers include R. G. La Rue of the citrus experiment station, Carlyle Thorpe, manager California Walnut Growers' Association, and W. B. Hooner, extension specialist in walnut culture from the college of agriculture. Those attending will bring lunches, cups and spoons, coffee and ice cream to be served by the Santa Barbara county farm bureau and local walnut associations. Initiative Measure For Constitution The Orange County Farm Bureau is co-operating with the state federation in an effort to put an initiative measure on the November ballot to change the state constitution so that apportionment of legislative representation shall be made along a plan that will be equitable to the rural sections. Petitions were mailed to all farm center presidents this week, and committees will be busy soliciting names in a few days. It will be necessary for the bureau to secure 120,000 names within the next thirty days. The support of all civic organizations will be enlisted in the campaign. The high lights of the farm bureau plan of reapportionment is concisely told in the following paragraphs: Federal Reapportionment Amendment Called the "Federal Plan" because it conforms to the principle embodied in the federal constitution with respect to black alkali present, the drainage was fairly good, although not as deep as might be desirable, and the soil texture was such that the ready percolation of water through it was possible. In December, 1925, the land was plowed and subscribed, so as to loosen it up as much as possible. Borders around the entire spot were then thrown up and cross-checked, so as to make huge basins. The borders were about two feet high. These basins were filled with water the latter part of December and this water allowed to leach down through the soil until it was all gone. The operation was repeated until approximately six acre feet per acre of water had been run through the soil. When this amount of water had run through, the plots were allowed to dry up and a final analysis made to determine the amount of salt still present. The results obtained in the way of reaching out of salts were most startling and satisfactory. The fondest dreams of those who were working on the problem were more than realized. Of the 8350 parts per million of chloride present in the first foot before leaching, only 200 parts remained. Likewise, the 18,000 parts of sulphate were leached down to 1500 parts, part of this latter being in combination with calcium to form gypsum, which is a beneficial rather than a harmful substance. The figures given also held true for other levels, except in the case of the fifth foot, where the ground water level stood. In that water was found a high percentage of salt, but at that depth it could not possibly harm the crops commonly grown there. These plots are now planted to lima beans, with a stand estimated at 75 to 80 per cent three weeks after planting. Whether or not this crop will grow and mature is not known, but it looks encouraging at the present time. Lima beans are very susceptible to alkali injury, consequently we are sure that any other crop such as alfalfa, barley or corn would do very well there. The operations described above took about one hundred days to carry out. Most of the cost was for man, horse and at a cost of $15.80 per acre to the owner, tractor labor, about half of the total being for the latter item. Noted Pomologist To Address Growers Announcement comes from the farm advisor's office that one of the featured numbers on the coming annual Field Day program to be held in Santa Barbara county by the walnut industry of the South is the lecture by Prof. W. H. Chandler of the college of agriculture. He will speak on "Cause and Effect of Delayed Follation in Deciduous Fruit and Nut Trees in Southern California." The unusual behavior of nuts and other fruits, notably peaches, in the South this season is causing considerable speculation of growers and substantial losses in certain sections. Professor Chandler's work in all parts of the United States has placed him foremost along a plan that will be equitable to the rural sections. Petitions were mailed to all farm center presidents this week, and committees will be busy soliciting names in a few days. It will be necessary for the bureau to secure 120,000 names within the next thirty days. The support of all civic organizations will be enlisted in the campaign. The high lights of the farm bureau plan of reapportionment is concisely told in the following paragraphs: Federal Reapportionment Amendment Called the "Federal Plan" because it conforms to the principle embodied in the federal constitution with respect to representation in congress from the states of the Union. Provisions (a) Same number of senatorial and assembly districts as now. (b) Assembly districts as nearly equal in proportion as may be. (c) Not more than one senatorial district in any county and not more than three counties in any senatorial district. (d) Re-apportionment commission created to act in re-apportioning assembly and senatorial districts in case legislature fails to act. Effect If Adopted (a) Makes a balanced legislature where neither centers of population nor rural territory can have complete control and legislation imminent to the interest of either cannot meet with favorable action. (b) Will write into California constitution and carry into effect in California a fundamental and well established principle of American representative government. Present Provisions of Constitution (a) Both houses of legislature representative of population as nearly as may be. Complete control of legislature rapidly passing to centers of population, the three counties of Los Angeles, San Francisco and Alameda, which comprise but 3 per cent of the area of the state, but in which, according to 1926 population estimates, are located 62 per cent of the people of the state. Need for Change (a) Rural California placed at serious disadvantage under present provisions. Agriculture, the fundamental industry of the state, would soon be under domination of groups not vitally interested in its welfare. Precedents for "Federal Plan" (a) Federal legislature (congress) composed of two houses, the House of Representatives, where members are elected from districts as nearly equal in population as may be; while the other house, the Senate, is made representative of territory by having two members from each state of the Union, regardless of population. (b) Some twenty-nine of the states of the Union have written into their constitutions or statutes some form of the "Federal Plan" whereby the centers of population are not permitted to completely control legislature. (There seems to be no instance where an American commonwealth has ever permitted complete control of its legislative body to pass to the centers of population.) 'Y' Summer Camp Officially Opened Twenty Men Now Preparing for Invasion of Boys Camp Osceola, the Orange county Y. M. C. A. boys' camp, was officially opened when an advance party of about 20 men and boys went to the San Bernardino mountains to prepare the camp for its first delegation of boy campers. Men from Fullerton, Orange, Anaheim and other parts of the county, as well as from Santa Ana, armed with all sorts of tools and working equipment, departed for the camp this morning. The local delegates included Norvin brothers and Ralph Lewis, together with Secretary R. C. Smedley. During the week, tent floors are to be built, the new camp range is to be set up, the kitchen put in working order, and the water supply completed. A spring has been discovered on the mountain side near the camp, and water from the spring is to be piped to camp. A sample of the water was tested in the county laboratory last week, and was pronounced absolutely safe and good for use. This spring insures a constant supply of pure water for the entire camp. The Lions lodge, erected last summer through the aid of the Lions clubs of Orange county, will be in use this season, adding much to the comfort and convenience of the campers. The kitchen is to be established in the lodge, together with the dining room and the big recreation hall. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Kenline have gone to the camp, where they will once more handle the commissary department. Mrs. Kenline proved her ability as a camp cook last season, and she will be warmly welcomed by the boys for this summer's camp. Knox Finley is to serve as camp manager, taking care of the business end of the camp affairs. The size of the commissary department is indicated by the fact that a truckload of approximately three tons of food supplies, purchased through a local firm, went up to the camp today. This shipment will last for about one month of camp. Boys' Secretary T. P. McKee reports that his allotment of places for the camp is being filled satisfactorily, and that he expects to take in a capacity crowd for his camp, starting July 20. The first camp will be for Fullerton boys, starting June 22. Fast Driving Cure For Nervousness Speeding 55 miles an hour around corners and over hill and dale is what a physician prescribed for Mrs. C. S. Smith, wife of a prominent Long Beach man, according to a story told to Motorcycle Officer "Pat" Hurd of the state traffic squad, when he arrested Mrs. C. A. Hickman, driver of the Smith machine, Sunday. Mrs. Hickman of 752 Coronado street, Long Beach, told Hurd that physicians had ordered a change for Mrs. Smith, who is said to be suffering from a nervous breakdown. Mrs. Hickman told the officer that she was giving Mrs. Smith the prescribed change by driving her over the highways at a high rate of speed. The plea failed to soften the heart of the officer, and Mrs. Hickman is scheduled to appear before Justice Jack Landell, San Juan Capistrano, Friday. Wesley E. Owen of 1515 West Eighth street, Los Angeles, was handed a ticket for speeding 56 miles an hour. ELKS OBSERVE BIRTHDAY OF THE FLAG ANNUAL CELEBRATION IS HELD IN HONOR OF OLD GLORY New Ritualistic Services Used for the First Time; Ceremony Beautiful and Impressive; Dr. Benjamin S. Haywood Delivers Eloquent Address, and Judge Homer G. Ames Tells of Elks Relationship to the Flag OBSEVANCE of Flag Day, June 14, the anniversary of the birth of Old Glory, is one of the red letter days in the calendar of the Elks lodge. Each year since the establishment of the lodge the Anaheim Elks have faithfully observed the day and carried out the ritualistic program in honor of the flag. This year the services differed considerably from those of former years, as the ritual had been altered, made more elaborate and more beautiful. Under the direction of Exalted Ruler Oscar W Heyling and the officers of the lodge, however, the new program was carried out to perfection, and the ceremony was a beautiful one. Judge Homer G. Ames, the first exalted ruler of Anaheim lodge, made a short address, explaining that the Elks lodge was organized as a patriotic body, and that all members pledged allegiance to the flag. Dr. Benjamin S. Haywood, pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, was the principal orator. Dr. Haywood is always eloquent, but he made a Carter. A schedule rate for rabbit hides has been prepared by the company, and all rabbit owners in the county are urged by the manager of the plant to visit the headquarters of the farm and get figures on hides which they are now throwing away. The fur farm imports from 500 to 800 fur bearing rabbits from England each week, according to Carter, and has plants at Arcadia, Azusa, Long Beach, San Fernando, Fullerton and Santa Ana. Work will be started within the next few days on a $60,000 rabbit meat canning plant in Los Angeles. The plant will be owned and operated by the Golden West Fur Farms. Felt hats are now made exclusively of rabbit fur, according to information received by Carter from the J. E. Clausen Hatters' Felt Company of Danbury, Conn. Approximately five rabbit pelts are used in making one hat. The output of hats in the United States each day is more than 7500, which requires 37,500 rabbit pelts per day. According to Carter, statistics during the past year show that during one year period a total of 105,505,506 rabbit pelts were imported into the United States, representing a total value of $22,165,732. More than 90 per cent of the pelts were used in the manufacture of felt hats. Carter also declares that more than 74 per cent of the fur sold is rabbit fur and that, 75 per cent of the alleged seal skin contours are made from dyed rabbit fur. Since starting the plant near Santa Ana, the Golden West farm has started a number of new rabbit raisers in business, according to Carter, and the future of the industry looks promising. FOR SALE—3 h. p. electric motor, one F. B. Morris jack, one 1500-gallon galvanized tank; all or any part. Call evenings. 610-W. Anaheim. Announcing the Opening elaborate and more beautiful. Under the direction of Exalted Ruler Oscar W Heyling and the officers of the lodge, however, the new program was carried out to perfection, and the ceremony was a beautiful one. Judge Homer G. Ames, the first exalted ruler of Anaheim lodge, made a short address, explaining that the Elks lodge was organized as a patriotic body, and that all members pledged allegiance to the flag. Dr. Benjamin S. Haywood, pastor of the White Temple Methodist church, was the principal orator. Dr. Haywood is always eloquent, but he made a masterly address on this occasion. He related some of the scenes he witnessed on the desolate battlefields of France at the close of the war, and paid a fitting tribute to the Star Spangled Banner. The orchestra of the American Legion band, under the direction of Carl Eklund, furnished the music. Following is the complete program: Overture Orchestra (American Legion Band) "Star Spangled Banner" Audience and Orchestra Introductory Exercises Exalted Ruler and Officers Prayer Chaplain Vocal Selection— "America My Home Land" Mrs. Mildred Carter Wilson Accompanist—Miss Geraldine Dolan History of the Flag Louis Kroeger Altar Services Exalted Ruler and Officers Selection—"American Patrol". Orchestra (a) Violin Selection, "Sousir-de-Wienlawski" Halfche (b) "La Refrain" Kriesler Mr. Allen Raines Accompanist—Prof. H. E. Walberg Vocal Selection, "The Story of Old Glory" Ball Mrs. Walter Ross Accompanist—Mrs. Schwentker Remarks by Judge Homer G. Ames Address by Rev. Benjamin S. Haywood Guitar Selection Hulan Nedley Mrs. Orville E. Biglow Mr. W. McTire Mr. Fred Westone Selection, "Bridal Rose" Orchestra "America" Audience and Orchestra FOR SALE—10 shares of Anaheim Union Water Company stock. Call at Southern County Bank, Anaheim, ff. Announcing the Opening OF Viva Jane Wash Dress Shop 107 S. Los Angeles St., Anaheim Saturday, June 19th With a complete showing of women's and children's wash dresses, priced from—49c to $11.95 Also Boys' Wash Suits to 12 Years Old The Vincent Furniture Co. NEW AND USED FURNITURE Special 8-piece Dining Room Set, 42x54-in. Table, 60-in. Buffet, walnut tops; 6 Chairs, with Host Chair, tapestry seats; a real value. Pieces sold separately. COMPLETE, ONLY 136 E. Center St.-Phone 240 Sale! of Women's Fine Footwear SALE! of Women's Fine Footwear NEW NOVELTY STYLE Footwear that will delight the eye, fit the foot and a real saving, as the real values run from $4. All sizes in the lot. Oxford and Strap Styles. All Leathers. Every Height Heel LIGHT TAN LOW SHOES FOR MEN AND BOYS Goodyear Welted Of Fine Light Tan Leather. Sold Usually at $5.00. Our price to you at A substantial saving. Sale of Strap Slippers For Children Of patent kid, broad toes Formerly selling at $2.00 All sizes to 2 On sale.... $1.00 CLEAN UP Children's and Misses' Button Shoes—patent leather with colored tops. Sizes up to 2...89c WHITE OR BLACK TENNIS OXFORDS All Sizes Up to 8...85c OPEN SATURDAY TO 9:00 P.M. 109 W. CENTER "We Appreciate Your Friendship as We Do Your NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT Pacific Mausoleum Company, principal place of business, 211 West Chartress Street, Anaheim, California. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at a meeting of the directors of this corporation, held on the 10th day of June, 1926, an assessment of ten cents (10c) per share was levied upon the capital stock of this corporation, payable immediately to R. E. 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