anaheim-gazette 1930-01-02

Fertilizer Use Is Obligatory County Farm Advisor Wahlberg Tells of Its Necessity The fertilization of citrus trees is no longer a question of "whethers" in the mind of the average grower. He learned long ago that fertilization is absolutely necessary to the economic production of marketable fruit. Statistics of the Citrus League of California show that the average expenditure for fertilizers over a large acreage is about $65 per acre. Probably no other producers apend as much for this commodity as do the citrus growers of California. Citrus growers in other parts of the world also are heavy users of fertilizers, an indication that they, too, have found the use of fertilizers necessary for profitable production. The question is as to the kinds of material to use and when to apply them. The fertilizer trials at the Citrus Experiment Station, Riverside, are the oldest in the world and are admitted in scientific circles to be classics. They indicate that nitrogen and organic matter only have produced beneficial results in citrus production. Twenty-three years of comparative treatments of phosphoric acid and potash, used stingly and in combination, have failed to give any measurable benefits. The plots show practically no difference between the phosphoric acid and the potash treatments and the check, or not treatment plots. Furthermore, the combination plots of nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash treatments have produced no better results than the plots where nitrogen alone was used. Of course, citrus trees, like other trees, require certain amounts of potassium, phosphorus and other elements in their make-up, but it appears from the data accumulated over a long period of years that California soils contain ample amounts of these materials. The importance of organic matter as a valuable source of fertility was early discovered. Its chief value, however, was not appreciated till more recently when it was recognized as a medium for important chemical reactions that release essential plant food elements. State's Wild Life Shown in Pictures Motion pictures of California's wild life were one of the outstanding features of the sixteenth American Game Conference, held in New York on December 2nd and 3rd, according to the report of Dr. Harold C. Bryant, in charge of the Bureau of Education and Research of the Division of Fish and Game. Sportsmen from all parts of the United States and Canada displayed their pleasure as the pictures were placed upon the screen." Bryant stated upon his return to San Francisco, "and the activities of the Division of Fish and Game in adopting this method of visual education along conservation lines were praised by the conservation leaders from other states." Three reels of film, depleted the wild life of California, were shown to the representatives at the Conference. One of these was a news reel of general subjects, including views of ducks, long-billed curlew, Canadian geese and blacktailed deer. Another reel presented in a general way the work of the Division of Fish and Game in furthering the interests of sportsmen. On the final night of the conference, the reel "Little Brown Cranes Wintering in the San Joaquin Valley," was shown. This reel, taken by E. S. Cheney near Los Banos, received the greatest praise from the 600 delegates attending the convention. The Division of Fish and Game of the Department of Natural Resources has been adding to the library of motion pictures films for the past several years and at the present time, has available for use 40,000 feet of material which can be used in its educational work. Sportsmen's clubs, farm advisers, schools, churches and organizations of many kinds make this source of supply available when needed. Supervisors Proceedings Demands on the County of Orange were allowed as read. It was ordered that Auditors Warrant No. 8131 payable out of the Advertising Fund to Southern Pacific. The importance of organic matter as a valuable source of fertility was early discovered. Its chief value, however, was not appreciated till more recently when it was recognized as a medium for important chemical reactions that release essential plant food elements indigenous to our soils. The addition of animal manures, green cover crops, or other bulky organic materials, to the citrus orchard not only provides a supply of nitrogen and other plant elements such as potash, phosphorus, sulphur, and so forth, but the decomposition of the organic matter therein unlocks an appreciable amount of these elements in the soil and makes them available to the delicate feeder root system permeating the soil mass. In the light of present experience, bulky organic fertilizers (manures, bean straw, alfalfa straw or hay) should be applied any time during the summer or fall months, say from June to December, inclusive. From two to six months are required for the decomposition of these materials. Decomposition is accelerated in the presence of moisture and so it is desirable to disc or plow the material under, shallow. The material should be turned under with the least disturbance or destruction of feeder roots. The application of concentrates or commercial nitrogen fertilizers should be timed so that they become available just prior to, and during the critical period of blooming and setting of fruit. The time of application may vary with the type of soil; for instance, a heavy clay soil being slower to warm up in the spring, should be fertilized earlier than a sandy soil. January application for the heavy soils, February for the medium soils and March for the lighter soils, have given good results. Weather conditions naturally influence the time of application. Here again, the movement and availability of the nitrogen applied depend upon moisture. Fertilizers left exposed on the surface of the ground are not useful to the tree unless a rain comes to dissolve and carry them down. If rains are uncertain, a shallow disclosing is desirable. Among the more common concentrate carriers for nitrogen are calcium nitrate, ammonium sulphate, dried blood and fish meal. Others such as cottonseed meal are used in more limited quantities. Valle's citrus survey covering 600 mature orchards in Southern California over a period of five years, revealed a progressive correlation between the amount of nitrogen applied and the yield per acre. It shows that yields increased with greater applications of nitrogen, up to 350 pounds per acre. A composite summary of Valle's survey, the Chaffey experiments and other accumulated evidence indicates rather definitely that 200 pounds per acre of nitrogen is the most profitable amount for young and medium-aged bearing plants. Supervisors Proceedings Demands on the County of Orange were allowed as read. It was ordered that Auditors Warrant No. 8131 payable out of the Advertising Fund to Southern Pacific Company for the amount of $8.00 be cancelled. Transfer of Funds was ordered made. The application of Herman Thorpe for renewal of pool hall license was granted. The application of J. Martinez for renewal of pool room license was granted. Cancellation of certain assessments was ordered made. An order was made for change of street lights in the Laguna Beach Lighting District. The Petition of R. C. Mize, et al to vacate and abandon a portion of that certain public road, Newport Avenue located in the Fifth Road District was continued to January 7, 1930 at 11:00 A.M. A resolution overruling protests in County Improvement No. 26 was regularly adopted. A deed of right of way for pipe line from Villa Park Mutual Water Co. was accepted. A resolution ordering work in County Improvement No. 26 was regularly adopted. The Western Construction Company, contractors for County Improvement No. 20 were granted a thirty day extension of time in which to complete their contract. Assessment on County Improvement No. 23 was ordered confirmed. Ordinance No. 284 providing for the creation of a Planning Commission etc. was passed. An order was made establishing the boundaries of Supervisorial Districts. Changes in Voting Precincts were ordered made. A resolution calling an election in Anaheim Union High School District was regularly adopted. A resolution calling an election in Brea-Ollinda Union High School District was regularly adopted. UNCLE SAM IN NICARAGUA Vigorous denial that there has been American aggression or any tendency toward imperialism in Nicaragua was made recently by President Monceda of that country in his address to the Nicaraguan parliament. The President called attention to the fact that banality is still existent in North Nicaragua and he declared that many of the bandits are not natives of the country and that their pretence to be fighting for Nicaraguan freedom was mere subterfuge. President Monceda sold VALLEY'S citrus survey covering 600 mature orchards in Southern California over a period of five years, revealed a progressive correlation between the amount of nitrogen applied and the yield per acre. It shows that yields increased with greater applications of nitrogen, up to 350 pounds per acre. A composite summary of Valle's survey, the Chaffey experiments and other accumulated evidence indicates rather definitely that 200 pounds per acre of nitrogen is the most profitable amount for young and medium-aged bearing trees, with about 300 pounds for older trees. The present cost of organic fertilizers would make it practically prohibitive to supply the entire nitrogen requirements from such sources except in young trees up to the time of bearing for mature orchards. It is within the range of economy to furnish half the nitrogen from animal manures or other bulky organic sources, and the other half from quickly available concentrates. If, for example, a total of 200 pounds of nitrogen per acre is to be used, 100 pounds should be derived from bulky materials and the other 100 pounds from concentrates. On this basis, ten tons of average barnyard manure that runs one-half of 1 per cent nitrogen will make a sufficient application to the acre. Other equivalents are three and one-third tons of lima bean straw, two and one-half tons of alfalfa straw, or two tons of alfalfa hay. Any of these may be applied during the summer and fall seasons. The other 100 pounds of nitrogen will come from the early spring applications of concentrates. If calcium nitrate analyzing 15 per cent is selected, the 670 pounds per acre is needed. Sulphate of ammonia running 20 per cent nitrogen will require 500 pounds an acre; dried blood with 12 per cent nitrogen will take an 880-pound application, and so on. The amount to apply per tree may be determined by dividing the amount per acre by the number of trees planted per acre. With long skirts coming back, within a few months feminine knees will be attracting attention again, which proves how quick we are to forget. UNCLE SAM IN NICARAGUA Vigorous denial that there has been American aggression or any tendency toward imperialism in Nicaragua was made recently by President Moncada of that country in his address to the Nicaraguan parliament. The President called attention to the fact that banality is still existent in North Nicaragua and he declared that many of the bandits are not natives of the country and that their pretence to be fighting for Nicaraguan freedom was mere subterfuge. Continuing, President Moncada said: "Had the United States wished to seize Nicaragua they would not have sponsored the Titipana peace, free elections and other such democratic institutions, but would have encouraged the fratricidal recolution of 1927 in order to conquer the country the more easily. 'If the marines are still here they are not here as enemies, but are laboring for peace and order and are desirous of seeing Nicaragua, which for the first time in its history is tranquil, become law-abiding, industrious and progressive. These are the marines who have been so bitterly attacked by Latin America. 'I consider my country independent and sovereign and I have perfect confidence that the United States government desires to and will withdraw its marines when peace is firmly established here." Here is something for our own liberals and our European critics to ponder over. If we wanted to swallow Nicaragua whole it could easily be done. The same has been true for the past fifty years so far as any Caribbean country is concerned, and the very fact that we have not acquired any territory here at the expense of any nation's liberty is the best answer to the charge of imperialism. SAINT MICHAEL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH E. Adele and Emily St. Rev. Charles E. Malmann, Rector. Second Sunday after Christmas. Holy Communion 8 a.m. Church School 9:30. Holy Communion and Sermon 11 a.m. Starting New Year In Right Spirit Associated Chambers of Commerce Sends Greetings To Everybody We are starting the New Year right, doing a good turn just as 1929 says "Adios" and 1930 "Buenas noches." We invite, and urge, you to attend the big Orange County all-together show at the Santa Ana Country Club Thursday, January 16. Golf in the afternoon, for luffers like ourselves as well as for real linksmen, and a dinner dance in the evening, starting at 7 p.m., with entertainment and good fellowship that you won't forget for many a day. But we've simply got to know how many to ask Mine Host McGillivray to prepare for. Every member of a chamber, farm bureau, etc., affiliated with the Associated is invited. Send in your card today. Five trophies up for golf—Gov. London, J.C. Bliss, the County Supervisors and the Santa Ana and Nowport Harbor chambers having put them up. We expect to have all past presidents play, all five of the County Supervisors, all presidents, all secretaries, most of the delegates—and some golfers. Think of that, and the fun we'll have at the tourney and particularly at the dinner dance in the evening. Get your wife or sweetheart dated up now for this affair, and get in right with her for the rest of the year. It's $2 a plate $5 worth of good fellowship alone out of it. The golf will be a hardcap affair. Players not members of the club will pay $1 green fee. Members of any club will have their club handicaps. Those not members or clubs but who have taken part in recent Coast handicaps will have the handicaps set in those tourneys. Others will be given their handicaps by the committee at the state of play. And we would like to get the first fourontoTop No. 1 at 12 noon. Any number from an affiliated chamber, farm bureau to, may play. Play will be in foursomes, two from one chamber and two from some other in- The golf will be a hardicap affair. Players not members of the club will pay $1 green fee. Members of any club will have their club handicaps. Those not members or clubs but who have taken part in recent Coast handcaps will have the handicaps set in those tourneys. Others will be given their handicaps by the committee at the state of play. And we would like to get the first foursonly off Top No. 1 at 12 noon. Any number from an affiliated chamber, farm bureaue, may play. Play will be in foursomes, two from one chamber and two from some other in each foursome. That can be arranged at the tourney, the thing to do now is to get as many golfers from your community lined up, and what is still more important, let us know how many will be taking in the big doilings at night. This is going to be a big year for Orange county, if we get together and make it so. Start naw by mailing that card. RECREATION COMMITTEE. Ross A. Shafer, Chairman. H.E.W. Barnes. Ted Craig. Norman Blaney. G.C.Macleod. Talking of Planes In Early Days Rufus Porter Has Visions of Flying From California to New York in 1849 In 1849 it cost less to fly by airplane from New York to San Francisco than it does today. Or a bit more accurately, it would cost less if a plane contemplated at that time had been built. Maybe you have never heard in your history of this ambitious plan to operate an airline between New York and California as an aid to gold miners in getting to the "digglass." It seems that a gentleman named Rufus Porter conceived the idea of a "patent aerial floater," which would have carried 75 passengers to California from the cast in four or five days. Sherwood's Pocket Guide to California, published for the information of gold crusaders who invaded this state in 1948, and later, tells all about the idea. The book is now on display in the state library here, one of the few copies known to be still existant. The fare was astonishingly low for an air ride across the continent as Porter estimated he could carry passengers for $100 each. The present railroad fare is $103 from New York to San Francisco. The description in Sherwood's Guide goes on to describe in glowing language the plane itself. It was to be 500 feet long, 40 feet in diameter, capable of traveling 100 miles an hour and driven b y 25 horsepower steam motor. Included in the prospectus is refer- Mystery House Near San Jose One of State's Greatest Curiosities Should be Exploited One of the strangest structures in the world, the famous "Winchester Mystery House," situated 3 miles west of San Jose, should be more generally exploited as a California curiosity, according to a recommendation before Governor Young's office today. This statement was made Monday widow of the late Oliver F. Winchester, firearms manufacturer, this unique building cost several millions of dollars. For 35 years it remained unfinished, Mrs. Winchester holding to the idea that if she erected a home on which work never ceased, she would never die. As the building stands today, it contains 160 rooms and thousands of doors and windows—and work of carpenters and painters who were kept at work continually for nearly half a century. Scores of stairways may be found all over the place. Many, like the hangman's gallows, have only 13 steps. Strange closets, hundreds of them, scores of dreplaces, blind chimneys and elevators are to be found. Mysterious trapdoors, queen sliding panels and doors opening into blank space remind one of a modern detective "thriller." Many of the rooms have 13 chandellers. These chandellers have 13 lights, the ceilings have 13 panels, and there are 13 bathrooms in all. FISH HATCHERIES Announcement is made by the Division of Fish and Game of the Department of Natural Resources that plans are being made for the construction of two new chains of rearing ponds for trout and one new hatchery for southern California. The proposed new hatchery and rearing ponds for Snow Creek an dite new rearing ponds on the San Gabriel River will be started as soon as final preparations can be made. There is already a hatchery on the San Gabriel River, in which at the present time there are some 240,000 fingerling rainbow trout which will be... The book is now on display in the state library here, one of the few copies known to be still existent. The fare was astonishingly low for an air ride across the continent as Porter estimated he could carry passengers for $100 each. The present railroad fare is $102 from New York to San Francisco. The description in Sherwood's Guide goes on to describe in glowing language the plane itself. It was to be 500 feet long, 40 feet in diameter, capable of traveling 100 miles an hour and driven by a 25 horsepower steam motor. Included in the prospectus is reference to a "commodoulous salon." A "sales talk" in the article reads as follows: "The practicability of traveling rapidly and safely through the air had been established as far as theory can establish a point without actual experiment; and at like essential principles on which success depends have been thus established." But some facetious printer undid all the high pressure argument presented to the 49ers when he hypenated one word in the last line of the article. It reads: "We advise our readers to lookout for the fast line." The word "lookout" is printed in italics. SURVEY OF BLIND A state-wide survey, by counties, to ascertain the number of blind who can be trained in an occupation, is being conducted by the state department of institutions. Those who are able, and willing, will be admitted to the Industrial home for the Adult Blind in Oakland for training. Four persons were admitted to the home in November, bringing the population to 124 with vacancies for 19 persons. Every day, or so we hear of another important bank merger but for some reason or other this doesn't seem to make money any easier to get. The French war debt question has been settled but it will take at least sixty-two years to settle the debt itself. Scores of stairways may be found all over the place. Many, like the hangman's gallows, have only 13 steps. Strange closets, hundreds of them, scores of dreplaces, blind chimneys and elevators are to be found. Mysterious trapdoors, queer sliding panels and doors opening into blank space remind one of a modern detective "thriller." Many of the rooms have 13 chandeliers. These chandeliers have 13 lights, the ceilings have 13 panels, and there are 13 bathrooms in all. No money apparently was spared in materials for construction. Beautifully designed art glass windows and doors, imported, have the glass inlaid with German silver and bronze, while many of the windows and front entrance doors cost from $1,000 to $2,000 each. In place of signs on the gates warning strangers to "Keep Out" when Mrs. Winchester was living, guides now escort many visitors through this strange structure daily. During the owner's life the various warerooms were filled with beautiful materials, dress goods, household linen, light fixtures, imported art glass, high grade finish woods including costly cedar, oak, ash, walnut, mahogany, maple, cherry and rosewood. There was a large quantity of hardware, shutters, screens, tile plumbing and ornamental fixtures—all designed to carry on the building program which Mrs. Winchester visioned would continue throughout eternity. Riley Charges Great Deficit Attacks Young's Administration in Public Expenditures California faces a $12,000,000 general fund deficit during the next two years, with the largest surplus in the state's history destroyed. If Governor Young's administration continues its "prodigal expenditure of public funds." This statement was made here today. Anaheim, Calif., Jan. 2, 1930 transferred to the rearing ponds as soon as they can completed. The rearing ponds at San Gabriel will be constructed at a cost of approximately $3,000. At Snow Creek, it will be necessary to construct a small ha chery as well as the rearing ponds, at an estimated cost of $3,000 to $4,000. Work will start on these two new projects as soon as sites are finally selected, funds are made available and materials can be placed on the ground. Shortmen of the southern part of the state will be greatly benefited by these efforts to the trout propagating out of the Division of Fish and Game. M. P. Thompson Co. Anaheim. 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