anaheim-gazette 1929-06-06

THE TOWN DOCTOR (The Doctor of Towns) SAYS Motor Traffic vs Factory Pay Roll There is no denying the value of factories to any community. New industries and more industries should be constantly strived for BUT many cities overlook or fail to recognize the REAL value of automobile traffic. There are thousands of cities and towns with a population of 10,000 to 40,000 with an average of 25,000 tourist cars per week (cars more than 100 miles away from their home garage). The potential cash value of 25,000 such automobiles per week amount to an average of $26,000,000 per town, regardless of the size of that town. The business secured from this mode of traffic is GOOD business; the money is GOOD money. Merchants purchased by those comprising the motor traffic is always a cash transaction; goods once purchased are not sold if ever returned or exchanged, and there is less overhead per individual sale. But it is not only the amount of business or the amount of money that is to be considered when a comparison is made with a factory pay roll. Thirty per cent of a factory pay roll is spent outside of the town through purchases made by mail, going to the next nearest large town to purchase, and other known practices that keep the earned cash out of local circulation. It has been stated that a dollar of outside money is worth one dollar and ten cents of inside money. Therefore, a town located on a highway, or highways that carry an average weekly traffic of 25,000 cars, has in that traffic a cash asset equivalent to a factory in the town with a pey roll of approximately $2,000,000 annually. It is true that factories bring new people to a town, but so do highways; in fact, 20% of the motoring public is in the market for or can be sold a new location. The publicity value obtainable from the average factory that can be secured is nothing compared to the publicity and good will that can be obtained through the motorists. In the next city communities and some towns it is the purchase of stocks in others the furnishing of a free factory site, free light, water or power, but in practically all cases there is some inducement of a bonus nature that is offered. There is a town in one of the central states that recently raised $100,000 and donated it to a shoe manufacturer as a bonus for the locating in their town of a factory with a pay roll of $1,000,000.00 in ten years. Figure the percentage paid for the business, with no guarantee that the business of this particular concern would not slump, the factory thereby being closed, or that any of a dozen other things might and could happen. This same town had a motor traffic the value of which, on a comparative basis exceeded this ten-year pay roll every year. Yet, there never had been any attempt to capitalize on it—business which was at its very door—a virtual gold mine that required only initiative and exercise of the mind to be turned into a reality. Every city and town in the country has diligently worked, connived and maneuvered to get hard roads, but after getting them many are sitting back with their hands folded across their laps, apparently blind to the "acres of diamonds" that these roads have made possible. This may be likened to a merchant working overtime for weeks to prepare for a gigantic sale, expending thousands of dollars in advertising to induce the people to come to the store on a specified day, and then falling to open up on the morning of the day designated. If your town is not getting its share of this business, the reason lies within your town—it may lie with YOU. If your community is not getting more than its share, it is because YOU and YOU RTOWN are not going after it. Business from motor traffic is not hard to get. Apply the same principles that a modern merchandiser applies to is of little value in controlling weevil and may result in health infestation, owing to the kill Lady-bug beetles which now vour the aphids. However, pepper fields are heavily infested weevil later in the season. Arsenate applied at the rate to ten pounds per acre has led to check the weevil without increasing the damage from Therefore early dusting is not amended, and this year is not Late dusting will probably prove in heavily infected field. Two Divisions of Club Convenience The annual Club Convention at the University of California, two sections this year, instead as in 1928. In making this statement, Prof. B. H. Crocheron of agricultural extension, says tendance will be nearly as year as last, but that it has led as easy to handle the camp divisions as in three. No convention was held in an epidemic that year, and girls who were eligible were declared eligible for camp. As a result, the attendee three camps last year. This year it is expected to be mutely 1600. The first section of the club held October 10 to 12, the second will be October All boys and girls who lead in accomplishments are eligible tend the camp, it is announced. Last year 39 boys and ladies from Orange county. ing date of the agriculture is October 1st, and the winners eligible to attend determined until after that it probable that there may be imately 24 members eligible from Orange county. Held For Trial Or Intoxication C Greedy Fishermen Pay Heavy Fines Whipping Streams Before Opening Date Proved Costly Numerous arrests followed by fines varying in amounts from $25 to $100 resulted in over anxious and over greedy fishermen who whipped California streams at the start of the trout season, records of the Division of Fish and Game show. C. G. Harshner of Oakland fished on April 28th on Mark West creek in Sonoma county. It was two days ahead of the official opening, but it is likely that Harshner was an efficiency expert and figured that getting the jump on the other fellow brought home the "bacon." However, Captain Henry Lencloni and Victor VonArx of the patrol force of the division watched him carefully for seven hours, saw him catch the fish, and hide them with his stackle. He had forty trout, nice ones, too, and when he appeared before Judge Opfer at Windsor, he admitted he guill and was fined $100. Costly trout those. Deputy L. E. Mercer and volunteer Deputy J. J. Elliott grabbed H. S. Clark of Reno, Nevada, on Sierra creek in Sierra county. He had thirty-nine trout, just fourteen more than nine law allows, and when he went into the court of Judge Palmerton at Loyalton, it cost him the regular $25 fine for an over limit and $1 per fish for those in excess, so his assessment was $39. He paid. Judge Shannon fined Alvin Waddle of Auburn $25 for fishing without a license, after Captain of Patrol L. T. Ward of Sacramento had nailed him and found 17 fish in a basket belonging to Norman Andregg, sixteen-year-old boy and the fish have completed spawning. The Horschoe Group, June, Gull, Silver and Grant lakes will offer some very fine sport. All have been heavily stocked and owing to the enormous quantities of food, the fish have obtained splendid sizes. Mammoth Lake and even Mary and George will be open by May 30. Some very fine fishing is always to be had in these lakes. In Twin lakes, eastern brook and loch-leven are to be had and in Mary and George, rainbow and loch-leven. Convict lake has been heavily stocked, as has Dorothy and Mildred lakes. From Convict lake may be reached Hot creek Convict creek and the upper reaches of the Owens river in Long Valley. Any of these streams furnish as good or better fishing than any other spot in the district. The Owens river at Chalk Bluff has every appearance of being better than ever and already numerous early hatches of flies have been noted over these waters. South Lake and Bishop creek are both in excellent condition. Excellent Prospect For Pepper Crop The prospects for a bumper pepper crop this season appear better than the yhave for many years. The reasons for these excellent prospects can be read ydetermined. In the first place, with the possible exception of pimelos, there is apparently a larger acreage devoted to the crop this year than there was last year. The second factor favoring a good crop this year is the excellent condition of the plants themselves, despite the low winter rainfall and the cold, moist air which has prevailed over the area during most of the present season. Thirdly, and of greater importance, the clean-up campaign inaugurated last winter by the Pepper Department... Fishing is Good In Mountain Lakes From every indication, fishing conditions in Inyo and Mono counties will be the best enjoyed in many years on the opening date, May 30, according to the touring department of the National Automobile Club. There has been a much heavier snowfall than in recent years. This is melting gradually, making conditions for fishing on opening exceedingly good. The lower levels have already cleared of ice and snow. Judge Shannon fined Alvin Waddle of Auburn $25 for fishing without a license, after Captain of Patrol L. T. Ward of Sacramento had nalled him and found 17 fish in a basket belonging to Norman Andregg, sixteen-year-old boy. Deputy Blewett arrested C. B. Naylor of Los Angeles on Santa Rosa creek in San Luis Obispo county when he failed to show his license on demand. Judge Gay of Cambria fined him $25. Mrs. E. E. Timmons of Arcata was the only member of the fair sex to run foul of the law. She was nabbed fishing for trout on April 29th on Lindsey creek in Humboldt county by Deputy William J. Harp. Taken into the court of Judge Beer at Arcata, she posted $25 bail, which she forfeited. "Taken by and large, it looks like people are beginning to realize that it isn't the right thing to steal from them selves, which is what violating the fish and game laws amounts to. Our men are on the alert and the arrests made and fines imposed show that the boys in the field and the judges mean business," E. L. Macaulay, chief of patrol for the Division of Fish and Game, remarked after going over the reports that came in following the opening day. The second factor favoring a good crop this year is the excellent condition of the plants themselves, despite the low winter rainfall and the cold, moist air which has prevailed over the area during most of the present season. Thirdly, and of greater importance, the clean-up campaign inaugurated last winter by the Pepper Department of the Farm Bureau, Mr. J. A. Knapp, president, and which was carried on through the horticultural commissioner's office with the co-operation of the growers, practically eliminated the sources of weevil infestation. In consequence the weevil population at the present time is much less than last year, and is therefore unlikely to greatly interfere with this season's crop at any stage. The credit for the knowledge of how to proceed to clean up the pepper fields and the nightshade plant, which is an alternate host plant, belongs to the United States Department of Agriculture Pepper Weevil Laboratory at Garden Grove, Mr. J. C. Elmore in charge. The inspectors report that where the pepper plants were diskied and plowed under during the early winter, and the nightshade plants surrounding these fields were destroyed, the weevils are either not present, or are very scarce. Conversely, wherever nightshade has been permitted to grow abundantly, pepper weevil has been found to be present and pepper fields near such plants are in immediate danger of weevil damage. The Pepper Department of the Farm Bureau recommended that all nightshade plants within a distance of four miles from the pepper growing area should be destroyed, as the weevil had been known to travel that distance. The co-operation of other departments, such as the Citrus Growers' will probably be solicited this winter in order to still further reduce the sources of infestation by destroying nightshade plants. Last year's experience showed that early dusting with Calcium Arsenate of little value in controlling pepper weevil and may result in heavy aphids infestation, owing to the killing off of ladybug beetles which normally devour the aphils. However, where the pepper fields are heavily infected with weevil later in the season, Calcium persenate applied at the rate of seven ten pounds per acre has been found to check the weevil without greatly increasing the damage from aphis, therefore early dusting is not recommended, and this year is not needed. Rate dusting will probably prove profitable in heavily infected fields. Two Divisions of Club Convention The annual Club Convention held by the Agricultural Extension Service of the University of California, will be in two sections this year, instead of three in 1928. In making this announcement, Prof. B. H. Crocheron, director of agricultural extension, says the attendance will be nearly as large this year as last, but that it has been found easy to handle the camp in two divisions as in three. No convention was held in 1927 due to an epidemic that year, and all boys and girls who were eligible that fall were declared eligible for the 1928 camp. As a result, the attendance at the three camps last year was 1751. This year it is expected to be approximately 1600. The first section of the camp will be held October 10 to 12, inclusive; the second will be October 17 to 19. All boys and girls who lead their clubs accomplishments are eligible to attend the camp, it is announced. Last year 39 boys and leaders attended from Orange county. The closing date of the agricultural projects October 1st, and the number of winners eligible to attend can not be determined until after that date. It probable that there may be approximately 24 members eligible to attend from Orange county. Held For Trial On Intoxication Charge Ball of $500 was set by Judge Eldon Form Society To Study Flood Bonds Taxpayers Want More Light Before Voting On Question Possible opposition to the proposed $16,500,000 dam plan to be voted upon June 25, was seen this week in the organization of the Water Users Association of Orange County, with head quarters at 602 North Main street, Santa Ana. Several large property owners are back of the movement. It is understood, as they feel the 40-year bonds program to the extent of sixteen and a half million dollars should be thoroughly investigated by interested taxpayers other than those actively campaigning for the bond issue. The executive director of the Water Users Association is J. C. Metzgar, for many years secretary of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce and also the Associated Chambers of Commerce of Orange county, whose program has always been "Progress—with Sanity." "The only way anyone can vote intelligently on any bonds proposal is to study all sides before making their decision," stated Metzgar in commenting upon the new organization. "We are investigating througghly the merits of the dam proposal aggregating sixteen and a half million dollars, and intend to pass our findings on to the public for their consideration. It takes a co-operative association of interested parties to carry out such an investigation, and we solicit the memberships and support of taxpayers who think the public should be informed regarding BOTH sides of the question. "Any bond issue or public undertaking of this magnitude should be very thoroughly understood and considered. If the plan is sound and the financial outlay justified, then adopt it. If not, it should be defeated for the best interests of the public, and replaced wit ha better plan. "Everyone in Orange county recognizes the need for a wise program of water conservation and flood control. Every sane, progressive person recognizes our need, but we may disagree possible regarding the scheme for our own information and all the others who may be interested. "We feel it is due the citizens of the county to consider this question very seriously from all angles—without hysteria, and without letting our sound judgment be entirely influenced by our recognition of a need. Sixteen and a half millions of dollars is a lot of money, and we owe it to ourselves to know whether we're right or wrong before we go ahead." Govenor Signature After trimming from $25,000 to $11,000 signed Senator Swain for a study of flood Santa Ana river. The reduction was erroneous said, after Stacey and B. B. Meek, directs. Investigate Before Y The Water Users Association ordered to investigate the proposed sixteen to be voted on June 25. There are many angles which suggest vote any such large amount of money, water users and property owners in their welfare of every one of us. You can help by joining us and list to receive the results of our investigation along to your friends who may fill out the membership blank by mail or bring to 602 North Main Street. MEMBERSHIP Water Users Association of Orange County 602 North Main Street, Santa Ana Last year 39 boys and leaders attended from Orange county. The closing date of the agricultural projects October 1st, and the number of inmates eligible to attend cannot be determined until after that date. It is probable that there may be approximately 24 members eligible to attend from Orange county. Held For Trial On Intoxication Charge Ball of $500 was set by Judge Eldon Park yesterday for the appearance of Frank Higley in the Anaheim police court, June 11 at 9 a.m. Higley was looked the night before on charges of intoxication, possession and assault. Higley, who is the foreman in a local backing plant, furnished bail. Residents on North Sabina street immoned officers when Higley is said have engaged in an argument with Mrs. W. M. Webster, alos of Anaheim, a car in the 800 block on North Sabina street. Words led to blows, it was said, and Mrs. Webster was taken to the Anahelm clinic, where she was cated for bruises, remaining in the Anaheim sanitarium until yesterday morning. An international banker is a man who believes that Uncle Sam should cut all of his eggs in one basket and then send the basket to Europe. Santa Fe everywhere east Low summer excursion Round-Trip fares... Exclusive Santa Fe MEMBERSHIP Water Users Association of Orange 602 North Main Street, San We believe the projected $16 on June 25 should be investigated by than its active proponents, and that all possible information, so they must We wish therefore to affiliate purpose is to investigate the scheme people of Orange county. This membership does not o beyond the $1.00 membership fee expenses. 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Meek, director of the department of public works, estimated that the total of $30,000 provided by the measure and sums given to match its amended appropriation, would be sufficient to cover the proposed work. The measure provides that study of flood problems shall include the gathering of data on rainfall. We don't believe there will be any revolution in Germany soon, especially in view of the fact that the government has decided not to raise the tax on beer. Investigate the Bonds Before You Vote User Users Association of Orange County has just been formed with the proposed sixteen and a half million dollar bond issue, June 25. There many angles which should be studied carefully before we charge amount of money, and we want the co-operation of all property owners in this investigation, which concerns the only one of us. 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