anaheim-gazette 1928-01-26

Value of Output On Nation's Farms Every year has its good and bad effects in agriculture but, on the whole, 1927 was apparently more good than bad. It brought a measure of recovery, following the slump of 1926, to the cotton belt and was a fairly good year in the other chief producing sections, with one exception. The exception was the central and eastern section of the corn belt. Much of this important region had a poor crop of corn, which fact, coupled with a slump in hog prices, left the past season a disappointing one. The crop season was somewhat like the previous one—very backward weather delaying the spring work, then later on heavy rains which hindered haying and harvest and furthered insect damage. However, a remarkably warm, dry September and October pleased out the growing season so that total production of the principal crops was slightly greater than the 10-year average. The value of the principal crops, crops, based upon prices December 1, was $8,428,626,000 compared with $7,793,480,000 a year ago an increase of more than $635,000,000. The swine industry was hit last spring by a slump in the market, especially the European market, and continued through the season on a level of prices somewhat below the two previous years. The other livestock industries, however, have fared relatively well. Dairymen have operated with a favorable margin between milk and feed prices. Beef cattle prices have climbed steadily and cattlemen are beginning to see daylight once more. Sheep ralers have now rounded out a half dozen year periods of prosperity. The reports of December 1 indicated a marked reduction in the number of cattle on feed this fall, though the tendency finally was to take on cattle as improvement developed in the corn crop and in fat cattle prices. All told, 1927 was a year of well-balanced production. It brought the price level of farm products this fall back up near that of two years ago, which was the highest since 1920. FOR SALE— $500 PER ACRE Down payment will handle 10 acres; beautiful building knoll; 1-3 Valencias; 2-3 lemons. Located on Telegraph road, about 3.2 miles west of La Habra. Full price, only $1500 per acre, for 10 days. Fine water right. Brokers please list. O. T. GREGG, Owner 411 Security Bldg., Long Beach, Cal. Other Special Helps Curtains cleaned and stretched to mathematically rectangular New Blankets for Old this way making blankets look new is one of the specialties in this department store of cleanliness. The LAUNDRY does it best! Anaheim Laundry 400 South Lemon Street Telephone 18 Anaheim California LAUNDERERS DRY CLEANERS Butterick Patterns Foremost in Fashion - Far Most in Value Shown for the First Time Saturday— An Entire New Line of Spring Millinery Patterns Foremost in Fashion - Far Most in Value Shown for the First Time Saturday— An Entire New Line of Spring Millinery INDIVIDUAL MODES THAT TAKE FIRST PLACE WITH ALL THE NONCHALANCE OF THIS GAY AND SPRIGHTLY SEASON —The uneven outline is outstanding. —Crowns are snug and round. —Brims attain all sorts of irregularity. —Pastel felts appear. —Many new novelty straws also. $4.95, $6.95, Up to $12.50 A Great Value-Demonstrating Event In SPRING DRAPERIE 30 and 36-inch New Crash Cretonnes ... 49c Other New Finer Weave Cretonnes at 79c and ... 29c Reg. 75c quality 45-inch Rayon Gauge, yard ... 59c Scroll and Floral Design 47-inch Gold Rayon Nets ... 59c Colored and Self Dot Fine Quality Marquisettes ... 39c Rich Stripe and Brocaded Drapery Fabrics ... 36-inch Plain Color Drapery Taffetas ... Color-fast, Tub-fast Printed Draperies ... Various Weaves in 45-inch Golden Nets—Special ... Rich, Heavy 50-inch Striped Drapery Damasks... LOCAL BREVITIES Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Mitchell came over from Redlands the first of the week, being accompanied by their daughter, Mrs. Blanche Little, who is visiting them from Indiana. A slight frost was noticeable several mornings this week, but he temperature was not low enough to cause any damage. A chill wind from the snow-capped mountains made an overcoat an acceptable article of apparel. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Goodale have returned from a motor trip of two weeks in the northern section of the state. They were guests of Professor and Mrs. E. W. Hauck of Reedly, the professor being principal of the schools there. They also visited friends at other points. F. A. Engler, who left here some weeks ago on a visit to his old home at Allentown, Pa., died in that city on January 15, according to word received here. He was a painter and well known in Anaheim, having made his home here for the past six years. The case of Charles Gillis of Cypress, charged with selling liquor, which was carried up to the court of appeals, was argued before that body Monday, but the court ordered briefs submitted, and it will be several weeks before a decision is rendered. Gillis has been in court on previous occasions, charged with a like offense. North Dakotans will hold a plenic at Sycamore Grove, Los Angeles, on Saturday, February 4. All persons who have lived in that state are invited to attend. It is expected that the report of the grand jury, which has been in session for nearly three months, will be made to Superior Judge Amnes tomorrow. The report will be a lengthy one, and is expected to cover a variety of subjects. It is awaited with interest. Stockholders of the Anaheim Union Farmers to Discuss Proposed Water Bill Amendment on Ballot Nullifying Riparian Measure The first gun of a state-wide campaign to carry amendment No. 7, the riparian water rights measure, to victory at the polls next November will be fired Thursday, when farmers from all parts of the southern San Joaquin valley section will gather at Lindsey, under the auspices of the California Water Resources Association to head features of the amendment discussed and to learn what the state's gigantic irrigation scheme would mean to their districts. The meeting will be the first of a week's series of gatherings in all parts of the San Joaquin valley, and its principal speaker will be Van Bernard, assemblyman of Butte City and a member of the joint legislative committee now investigating water problems, while Frank Mixer of Exeter, another member, also probably will speak. Bernard will speak from the standpoint of the Sacramento valley, especially as to whether it can spare a share of its generous water supply to turn millions of lower San Joaquin valleys acres now acid and unfarmed into a new productive inland empire. Amendment No. 7, acknowledged as one of the greatest issues before California legislators and voters this year, if voted affirmatively, will establish a new state policy nullifying the old riparian doctrine that landowners along stream banks are entitled to the full flow from those streams regardless of necessity of other owners who might be served by the waters. During the legislative fight which resulted in placing the issue squarely before the people, Assemblyman Bradford S. Crittenden of Tracy, chairman of the state investigating committee and other proponents called this a "dog in the mud" policy, stressing that less than 10 per cent of irrigationists are actual riparian owners. The amendment, if adopted, will overhaul the effects of the famous Hermanns farmers to discuss proposed water bill Amendment on Ballot Nullifying Riparian Measure The first gun of a state-wide campaign to carry amendment No. 7, the riparian water rights measure, to victory at the polls next November will be fired Thursday, when farmers from all parts of the southern San Joaquin valley section will gather at Lindsey, under the auspices of the California Water Resources Association to head features of the amendment discussed and to learn what the state's gigantic irrigation scheme would mean to their districts. The meeting will be the first of a week's series of gatherings in all parts of the San Joaquin valley, and its principal speaker will be Van Bernard, assemblyman of Butte City and a member of the joint legislative committee now investigating water problems, while Frank Mixer of Exeter, another member, also probably will speak. Bernard will speak from the standpoint of the Sacramento valley, especially as to whether it can spare a share of its generous water supply to turn millions of lower San Joaquin valleys acres now acid and unfarmed into a new productive inland empire. Amendment No. 7, acknowledged as one of the greatest issues before California legislators and voters this year, if voted affirmatively, will establish a new state policy nullifying the old riparian doctrine that landowners along stream banks are entitled to the full flow from those streams regardless of necessity of other owners who might be served by the waters. During the legislative fight which resulted in placing the issue squarely before the people, Assemblyman Bradford S. Crittenden of Tracy, chairman of the state investigating committee and other proponents called this a "dog in the mud" policy, stressing that less than 10 per cent of irrigationists are actual riparian owners. The amendment, if adopted, will overhaul the effects of the famous Hermanns farmers to discuss proposed water bill Amendment on Ballot Nullifying Riparian Measure Autoobile Camps Generally High Type Transcontinental Trails Afford Fine Camping Facilities Auto camps and camp grounds along the transcontinental trails are of a generally high type, with comfortable conditions, pleasant surroundings and modern sanitary conveniences. From these advises the outing bureau of the motoring organization has just published a booklet naming and describing the auto camps and grounds along all of the major cross-country routes. These booklets are to be distributed without charge to motorists in the East requesting such information for their contemplated trips, visiting motorists in this section going back to their home states or elsewhere in the East, and member applicants planning transcontinental trips. This is believed to be the only publication of its kind giving complete information on the auto camps for transcontinental travel. It will prove to be one more service that Southern California offers eastern motorists to aid them in visiting this section on their motor tours or to come here to reside permanently.. It is expected that many motor travelers bound for the West will avail themselves of the new booklet, which contains invaluable information on the important question of "Where shall we spend the night?" The new book takes up one of the many cross-country routes at a time; names the cities and states wherein the road ends and begins; gives mileage tables between the principal cities; then names the camps, the nearest towns or cities, its capacity, the charge per day, seasons in which it is open, the kind of shade, and the various conveniences available. Stoves, chairs, tables, beds, and sanitary conveniences are universal in the camps and many of them are very up-to-date with substantial cabins, laundry, showers, stores, gasoline stations, electric lights and irons, dining-rooms, community houses, gas plates, running water, and 1927 Income Taxes Now Being Collected George A. Anderson, 1651 Sargent place, Los Angeles, was the first Southern California to pay his income tax for the calendar year 1927. He leads a host of over 200,000 taxpayers who must make their payments before March 15, 1928. "Mr. Anderson could have waited until the last few days of the filing time to make his return and pay his tax," said Internal Revenue Collector Galen H. Welch, "but he has shown his wisdom and loyalty by being first to discharge his obligation to Uncle Sam." "Mr. Anderson will not be one of those who will have to stand in line for hours for a turn at the cashier's window at the close of the filing period in March." In this connection Mr. Welch called attention to the fact that it is unnecessary for taxpayers to make payments in person, but personal checks or money orders may be remitted by mail. Checks should be firmly attached to returns, which must be properly signed and sworn to, thus saving time and much inconvenience. He cautioned, however, against sending cash by mail. Changing of Driving Conditions Has Its Effect on Tire Wear There has been a tremendous change in driving conditions since 1926, mainly changes of car design that make motorizing more enjoyable than ever before. One of the most important is more powerful motors that make high speed driving natural and common. The American public has become so accustomed to the performance of these new power plants that the average speed on the open road is at least 10 to 15 miles an hour faster than it was three years ago. When a car is driven at high speed, there is a great deal more tire slippage, due to swerving from side to side of the road and to the continual axle bounce resulting from inequalities in the road. Another close-up of the situation is the condition resulting from the powerful four-wheel brakes, which stop a car very quickly. The cars can do it all right, but these stops grind off the rubber at an appalling rate. Poorly adjusted brakes of any type are big factors in tire wear. Much needs to be said to impress the car owners of the necessity for watching your brakes and alignment of wheels, if tire mileage is to be what can be reasonably expected. It is estimated that nearly 90 per cent of all cars on the roads have misaligned wheels—with consequent loss of tire mileage. Along with the leaps and changes in car improvements, comes an improved new state policy detailing the oil patent doctrine that landowners along stream banks are entitled to the full flow from those streams regardless of necessity of other owners who might be served by the waters. During the legislative fight which resulted in placing the issue squarely before the people, Assemblyman Bradford S. Crittenden of Tracy, chairman of the state investigating committee and other proponents called this a "dog in the manger" policy, stressing that less than 10 per cent of irrigationists are actual riparian owners. The amendment, if adopted, will overcome the effects of the famous Herminghaus decision by the state supreme court, upholding the rights of riparian owners to the entire flow of streams by their properties. Proponents of the amendment hold that California can never go ahead with its co-ordinated water program entailing an expenditure of $317,000,000 until the riparian doctrine is blasted, and that is an issue in which the state is vitally interested as the irrigationists. Under the general plan on which the state legislative water committee is working, excess water from the Sacramento river, reported by engineers to far exceed irrigation needs of the territory that stream serves, would be boosted up 'San Joaquin river by a series of locks and then distributed over a vast area in the southern part of the San Joaquin river country by a system of irrigation canals. Winter Irrigation Of Walnut Groves The walnut tree is normally a deep rooted tree, if given the soil conditions suited to its maximum growth and development. Soil moisture plays a very important part in the production of quality walnuts. Because of its deep root system, the distribution of soil moisture for the walnut tree becomes an important factor in the management of the grove. A greater amount of water is required to reach the depths that the roots go to than is necessary in our shallower rooted trees. A good irrigation should reach to a depth of eight feet on the average walnut soil in order to effect the maximum root activity. The native elements of fertility are not made available to the roots unless there is a reasonable amount of moisture present. Experience has definitely shown that moisture applied to the required depth during the winter or dormant season prevents the so-called die-back in many districts and encourages a better condition for the fruit buds when they open in the spring. If only half of the roots Atlantic Telephone Calls Dwindling It was thrilling when telephone service across the Atlantic opened a year ago. Aany American with access to a telephone was enabled to talk to anybody in Great Britain with access to a telephone. Millions thought how fine that would be. There really was some telephoning across the sea for a while, just for the novelty of it. About four calls a day. The last few months, according to reports from London, the calls have dwindled to less than three a day. As a consequence, the British treasury, which sponsored the venture, is in the hole to the extent of several hundred thousand dollars. If patronage doesn't increase, the service may discontinued. The rate of $75 for three minutes' talk is said to be prohibitive. But the men in charge are afraid to lower the rate for fear of increasing the losses. They are probably wrong about that. Rate reduction usually works the other way in this country. are getting the required moisture, the tree is only 50 per cent efficient. That is the condition some walnut orchards are in now. Rainfall alone has been depended upon for the winter moisture. This has penetrated to a depth of three to four feet only. The lower half of the root zone is still dry. Unless moisture gets to the lower depth soon, the 1928 crop will be weakened in quantity and quality. The use of the soil auger is recommended to examine the actual condition of the moisture and handle the moisture problem according to findings. A British celebrity advises the English to film Homer's "Iliad," and he declares that Hollywood can't do it. Is that so? Well, if nobody in pictures at Hollywood can read Greek, all they have to do is call in a couple of restaurant men. Prof. Irving Fisher predicts that by 1999 the average span of human life will be 80 years. Not if the present increase in traffic continues. One kind of flood relief we all need is rescue from the flood of bills which comes in on the day after New Year's. The S.Q.R. 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