anaheim-gazette 1927-11-24

Prospects Good for 1927-28, Says Dezell California Citrus Occupies Preferred Position in Markets Indications of satisfactory buying power in the markets, as observed on his recent eastern trip, and a generally improved condition in American agriculture along with prospects of lighter Florida citrus and apple crops and a lighter orange crop here make him optimistic regarding the marketing of the 1927-28 California citrus crop, General Manager Dezell told the board of directors recently. Mr. Dezell reported that the exchange sales and distributing organization, which did yeoman service during the past season, had been strengthened at several points and is in excellent shape to undertake the new year's work. "California citrus growers are cashing in on their 20-year program of intelligent advertising," said Mr. Dezell. "We have had a number of large orange crops. The total supply of oranges and grapefruit this year was the largest in history and prices were good, yet the general buying condition of the country was not as good as during the previous year." "I believe the real reason for our good record is that our oranges are being established on a high plane of demand as compared with competing fruits, the result of advertising. "The apple, banana and Florida orange people are endeavoring to regain the place they have lost to us in the apportionment of the consumer's dollar. They are all attempting more advertising. We have a good head start and we are going to be hard to catch." The general manager explained that the fruit trade recognize that California citrus fruits are in a preferential position due to better organization at the producing end and superior marketing facilities. Among personnel changes for the new season, which have not already been announced, are the promotion of T. J. Hines from assistant at Seattle to LEGION NOTES Once again the American Legion will ask congress to pass a universal draft act which would include capital and labor, as well as soldiers, in time of war, according to word received by State Commander Phil Dodson of the California department of the Legion from national headquarters of his organization. "We believe that a universal draft law will favor rather than hinder the promotion of peace," State Commander Dodson declares. On behalf of the California veterans of the World War, Commander Dodson will dispatch a message to United States Senators Hiram W. Johnson and Samuel M. Shortridge, and to each of California's eleven members of congress, asking them to support the universal draft proposal when it comes up in Congress. Dodson declares: "The entire manpower of the country, without stint or limitation, must be subject to the call of country for military or industrial service without distinction as to wage for similar classes of effort. There must be no exception under the basic law. All the material resources of the nation must similarly be subject to the call of the nation without stint. Production must be continued as in peace-time and at peace prices. Prices must be so fixed that no one can make a profit by reason of the war; which profit would necessarily be at the expense of those who are giving their services and blood." "Those who will not work industrially must be made to fight. Those who cannot fight must do the highest class of industrial labor for which they are fitted. Interest rates must be maintained at their normal levels and neither capital nor labor should be permitted to turn by way of increment. Inflation must be prevented and the dollar not allowed to drop in its purge." The general manager explained that the fruit trade recognize that California citrus fruits are in a preferential position due to better organization at the producing end and superior marketing facilities. Among personnel changes for the new season, which have not already been announced, are the promotion of T. J. Hines from assistant at Seattle to district manager at Portland, Ore., to replace Mr. Burnett, resigned. Robert W. Ryan from the dealer service department is now assistant district manager at Seattle. The office established at Charlotte last season has been closed and District Manager T. A. Thomas returned to his former headquarters at Richmond. The markets in the Charlotte district have been divided between the Richmond and Atlanta offices. Chile Peppers at National Capital (Continued from Page One) of peppers in California has run close to $800 for several years, with the 1927 average slightly reduced, due largely to the 1926 pepper weevil infestation. This year's average is divided for the most part between four southern coast counties as follows: Orange, 3809; Ventura, 1600; Los Angeles, 500, and San Diego, 300 acres. Of this average, 1125 acres are devoted to pimientos and the remainder to chile for drying. Only one state has a large pimento acreage, while a large percentage of the dry chile of the United States is produced in this area. There are besides this, a few hundred acres devoted to bells and the little hot chiles. Production: Pimentos will normally produce approximately five tons per acre at average price of $40 per ton to the grower. The dry chile production will run about one ton per acre of the drydry pods, and the grower has averaged 15 cents per pound for his product. The average value of the crop in a normal year is about $1,500,000. Acreage affected: The pepper weevil is now present in all Southern California districts where peppers are grown commercially, except Ventura county. Since this is only the second year peppers have been grown in that county, it is probable that the weevil will be found there shortly. Probable spread of weevil: Pepper weevil was first found in two locations in Orange county, 20 miles apart, in December, 1923. In 1924, it was found in the main pepper section of Orange County. Urging Federa California ors Re Reiterated Federal Estates process it wif President brought home assemblyman twice called with Sons of Californi Association. Patterson r at the House mitten hearing and he attend council of star with Assembly Los Angeles presented at the tions to the white forty-fifth requeste abolished reasons: First, because primarily a r insasmuch as allows 80 per collecting th second, becafer ferces with federal levy states into a since tax laws of population natural wealth sources of all needs develop. It is Patter should attract new wealth and thus such increase than offset federal estate that California an inheritance. Arguing as Rowell, a me aux commission cording to I is the chief discrept mille money." State Commander Phil Dodson of South Pasadena and State Adjutant James K. Fisk of Berkeley will represent California at the annual national conference of the state adjutants and commanders of the American Legion, to be held at Indianapolis, December 12, 13, and 14. January 1, 1928, has been set as the day for veterans of the World War to apply for the adjusted compensation "bonus," according to an announcement sent broadcast from American Legion headquarters here. The issuance of adjusted compensation certificates by the United States government will cease after the first of the coming year, and there are a large number of California war veterans, according to State Adjutant James K. Fisk of the American Legion, who have failed to avail themselves of the adjusted compensation awarded by the federal congress. The state department of the American Legion will petition congress, through the California senators and representatives to oppose the sale of any of the land which is included in the veterans' home acreage at Sawtelle. The Legion is further interested, according to State Commander Phil Dodson, in the immediate erection of concrete, fireproof buildings to replace the frame barracks at the Sawtelle Home, "which are not only criminally fire hazards, but are also deplorably worn out." Dodson states. Acreage affected: The pepper weevil is now present in all Southern California districts where peppers are grown commercially, except Ventura county. Since this is only the second year peppers have been grown in that county, it is probable that the weevil will be found there shortly. Probable spread of weevil: Pepper weevil was first found in two locations in Orange county, 20 miles apart, in December, 1923. In 1924, it was found in the main pepper section of Orange county. Since then it has been found in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, and San Bernardino counties. It was first reported in the United States near San Anotio, Texas, in 1903, and has since been reported as a serious pest of peppers in the following Texas counties: Kendall, Bexar, La Salle, Cameron and Kerr. It has been reported from New Mexico. Reports received from Old Mexico indicate that it is well spread over that country, causing considerable damage yearly. Undoubtedly it originally came to both Texas and California from Mexico in shipments of green peppers. Inasmuch as the pepper weevil is a close relative of the cotton boll weevil and has similar habits, it is very likely to repeat the performance of the boll weevil, and gradually spread to all parts of the country where peppers are grown. Acreage and value of peppers of all varieties in other states susceptible to pepper weevil infestation: Georgia, 7000 acres; Florida, 3500; Louisiana, 2800; North Carolina, 650; New Mexico, 600; Texas, 500; Illinois, 400, and acreages of several hundred acres each in Arizona, Tennessee, Missouri and Ohio. New Jersey has over 7500 acres, but it is possibly too far north to be affected by the weevil. Value of equipment involved in handling California peppers: (1) Seven canneries whose only or main product is peppers, are valued at $700,000; (2) 100 drying sheds, $200,000; (3) three chile powder companies, $200,000 (the big majority of the dry chiles are shipped to various eastern cities, where several large and numerous factories produce chile powder and chile prod- It is Pattern should attract new wealth and such increases than offset federal estate that California an inheritance. Arguing as Rowell, a mere commission according to P is the chief decrepit million money." Law admitted, that was impossible ungible weak kik of millions. Superior Court Will Settle Fee Dispute Friendly Suit to Determine Where Money Should Go The second "friendly" suit between county officials, to test the new county government act's provision that all fees collected by county officials shall be turned into the county treasury, has been filed in superior court. Recorder Justine Whitney has applied for a writ of mandate to compel Auditor W. C. Jerome to pay her $743 as fees for registration of marriages during 1927. Previously Treasurer J. C. Joplin applied for a writ against the auditor, to compel payment of fees collected by the treasurer from inheritance taxes. Each of the actions instituted by the treasurer and recorder involves about $1000 annually in fees. The auditor has refused to issue warrants to the recorder and treasurer on the ground that the county government act, which increased the salaries of both officials, provided that all fees should be turned over to the county treasury. Previously the fees went to the officials as part of their remuneration. Both the recorder and treasurer contend that they are still legally entitled to the fees. Miss Whitney's suit recites that the state registrar has issued her a certificate entitling her to warrants for $236.80 for the first quarter of 1927, $206.60 for the second quarter, and $209.60 for the third quarter. During those periods she recorded a total of 1134 marriages. The petition for a writ of mandate was filed in the department of Judge James L. Allen, who has issued an alternative writ directing Jerome to issue he warrants or to appear November 25 at 2 p.m., and show cause why the warrants should not be issued. Joplin's petition, filed some time ago, is now under adjudication with Judge Honor G. Ames. Before taking his stand in the matter, early this year, Auditor Jerome requested an opinion from District Attorney Z. B. West, Jr., who ruled that the provision of the county govern- Urging Repeal of Federal Estate Tax Californian Says President Favors Repeal by Congress Reiterated assurances that if the Federal Estate Tax act is repealed by congress it will find favor at the hands of President Coolidge, was the news brought home from Washington by Assemblyman Robert L. Patterson, who twice called on the President in company with Secretary Marvin L. Arnold of the California Taxation Improvement Association. Patterson represented the association at the House ways and means committee hearing on proposed tax slashes, and he attended sessions of the national council of state legislatures in company with Assemblyman Claire Woolwine of Los Angeles. Only four states represented at the hearings voiced objections to the repeal. Patterson said, while forty-four states' delegates definitely requested that federal estate taxes be abolished. He gave the following reasons: First, because the present levy is not primarily a revenue producing measure, 'mass such as the federal government allows 80 per cent refunds in states collecting that much from heirs; second, because the present law interferes with states' rights in that the federal levy is an attempt to coerce the states into adopting uniform inheritance tax laws without considering types of population, economic conditions or natural wealth—particularly those resources of a state like California—that needs development. It is Patterson's belief that California should attract all people who will create new wealth in industries and agriculture and that the general taxes from such increasing valuations will more than offset any loss or refunds from federal estate levies. He pointed out that California will continue to collect an inheritance tax under present laws. Arguing against the repeal, Chester Rowell, a member of Governor Young's tax commission told the committee, according to Patterson, that "California is the chief competitor of Florida for income-tax millionaires" and "we need the money." Later in the hearing Rowell TRADE WITH THE BOYS Coopers Smart Hosiery Fine silk and wool mixtures. The gay colors are cleverly blended—smart checks—fancy stripes—many new stylish patterns. A wide selection in advance styles. 50c to $1.00 Men's Fancy New Shirts of the finest quality. Men who wear only the best shirts will like this white and colored assortment—with or without collar attached. All styles and sizes. $1.95 to $5.00 It is Patterson's belief that California should attract all people who will create new wealth in industries and agriculture and that the general taxes from such increasing valuations will more than offset any loss or refunds from federal estate levies. He pointed out that California will continue to collect an inheritance tax under present laws. Arguing against the repeal, Chester Rowell, a member of Governor Young's tax commission told the committee, according to Patterson, that "California is the chief competitor of Florida for leisure millionaires" and "we need the money." Later in the hearing Rowell admitted, the reports reveal, that it was impossible to collect taxes on intangible wealth such as comprise the bulk of millionaire's holdings. Uses; (4) special machinery and tools used for growing and handling the crop. Value impossible to estimate. Practically all of the above equipment would be worthless if peppers had to be abandoned in this section, as very little of it could be used for other purposes. Many trials have been made by canners and growers to grow peppers in other parts of California, but all were failures except in the cool sections near the coast. All other sections either produce a poor quality of pepper or the pods are subject to sunburn. This makes it necessary to raise peppers in the section now infested or in nearby places likely soon to be infested. Loss from pepper weevil: In 1924-25 damage was severe in spots, but not above an average of 10 per cent over the entire area. In 1926 the weevil spread over the entire section, damage varying from 20 to 90 per cent and averaging 50 per cent, a loss of over $700,000. In addition to the loss of 50 per cent of the crop of pimientos in the field, an additional 10 per cent was thrown out in the cannery through the necessity of culling or trimming infested and damaged spots. The 1927 crop is generally infested, but is not expected to be damaged quite as much as that of 1926. The 1927 increase in the infested area was considerably reduced, due to fear of pepper weevil damage. Broken for Bury Building Constructing Company's Big Plant Tremonies were held in ground was broken in construction of the county branch of the company, which is being constructure of Placentia state highway, adjoining county fair grounds. citizens of the county participate in the affair. Industry for Orange is announced a few ground-breaking exercises of a period of interest by the bakery offiello, president of the union, having recently on eastern trip, where selected the latest type tery for the new plant. Lung of Anaheim, who died the contract, will in the job immediately. plant will be a twoture with ornamental will be 85x150 feet. the new plant was purtee Schumacher, large of Anaheim, ground-breaking cereello was host to the only appointed chicken the dining-room of the sounds, adjoining the served under the suWoman's Auxiliary County American Legion. master at the dinner, presented as the first Costello, who outlined ideals of the Weber and told the reasons range county as the rations for the Weber for the new plant will be made in Orange county. All people employed in the erection and operation of the plant will be residents of the county. With orders for bakery machinery already placed and plant construction scheduled for speedy progress, the new Weber bakery should be completed and serving the Orange county trade about the first of the year. County Buys Site For Orphans' Home Dr. F. W. Slabaugh, county purchasing agent, announces that he has completed the purchase, from S. Darling of Garden Grove, of 1.88 acres of land, to be used as the site of a home for orphans of World war veterans. Although it was rumored that the deal was completed several weeks ago, it was consummated only Tuesday, the price being $3500. The American Legoin and the Forty and Eight will erect the home, while the auxillaries, of the Legion posts in the county will administer it. The first unit will care for 10 kiddies, and it was pointed out when the plan was announced, six weeks ago, that real home conditions will prevail at the institution. The property is located on Stanford avenue and is said to be an ideal location for the home. Dr. Slabaugh presented the proposition to the board of supervisors Tuesday, when the deal was confirmed. 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