anaheim-gazette 1930-03-20

Labor Shortage In Orchards Restriction of Mexican Immigration Opposed by Horticulturists California agriculture would face a serious situation if plans to restrict Mexican immigration into this country are adopted. Alexander Legge, chairman of the Federal Farm Board appeared before the house immigration committee in Washington recently, protesting against a bill setting quotas on American countries, according to word received here. The bill restricts Mexican immigration to 50,000 a year, which Legge declared would create a labor shortage, forcing many California fruit and truck growers out of this line of agriculture. American labor is not suited for the type of work involving bending and working on the knees as required in weeding and thinning crops in many districts, Legge said. Extreme heat in the southern portion of the state is a further handicap on American labor, he explained, and added: "The Farm Board is naturally interested in this problem, and in much of the California territory we feel that if growers cannot obtain labor which will enable them to continue raising the vegetables and small crops the land will probably be devoted to cereals, of which the country now produces a great excess, and on which we are putting forth our best efforts to try to curtail acreage. "As to how to deal with the situation, I have no suggestions to offer, except that I believe it to be sufficiently serious to justify very careful study and investigation of the whole subject before a program of action in restricting immigration is worked out." The other side of the picture was presented before the committee by cotton interests of the southeastern United States. Overproduction of cotton in the southwestern United States, due to Adult Education Becomes Popular Large Registration in Orange County's Night Schools No longer are the public schools of California limited to the education of little Mary and Johnny. Today they expect to educate Mother and Father, Aunt Sarah and Uncle Ned. Growing by leaps and bounds, adult education in this state has reached a point where the grownups attending evening schools outnumber the boys and girls enrolled in high schools. Every county in California is showing the result of this increased interest in education by adults. In Orange county, a total enrollment of 1,537 is reported in its evening high school classes, including 725 men and 812 women. "The department of education, under direction of its superintendent, is dedicated to education in terms of purpose, rather than in terms of age," explains Mrs. Ethel R. Allen, chief of the division of Adult Education. "This makes it entirely consistent for an evening school to find among its students grown-ups of every conceivable educational experience from those lacking all formal education to the university graduate." Every two years the state legislature is asked to enact laws making it possible further to expand this phase of education. "In many instances adults are prepared and glad to pay for their education, and it is desirable that they should do so," continued Mrs. Allen. "In any case, adults should be willing to pay for their books. For this reason the school law was changed to make this possible. "It is probable that still further legislation will have to be enacted until all adult schools become independent units of the school system." It has been observed that the ordinary school days which eliminated Saturday and Sunday are not applicable to adult classes, since Saturday is often one of the best days for adults to go to the country now produces a great excess, and on which we are putting forth our best efforts to try to curtail acreage. "As to how to deal with the situation, I have no suggestions to offer, except that I believe it to be sufficiently serious to justify very careful study and investigation of the whole subject before a program of action in restricting immigration is worked out." The other side of the picture was presented before the committee by cotton interests of the southeastern United States. Overproduction of cotton in the southwestern United States, due to cheap Mexican labor, is ruining cotton growers in the southeast, it was said. An analogy was drawn between Negro slavery in the old days and the situation today. Many small planters who could not afford to buy slaves were ruined and if Mexican peon labor is not restricted the same situation will arise again, advocates of restriction asserted. Thousands of American laborers in South Carolina an dother cotton growing states of this region could be employed if overproduction in the southwest regions, due to cheap Mexican labor, could be checked these proponents declared. Infant Mortality Shows Low Rate State Retains Reputation as Paradise for Babies California maintained its position as a paradise for babies in 1929, by showing the usual low infant mortality rate which consistently characterizes this state. There were 12 deaths in Anaheim during the year, a rate of 72.3 per 1000 of total births, with 5,139 deaths reported for the entire state. The infant death rate for the state as a whole rose slightly in 1929 to 63.1, compared with 62.4 in 1928, according to the state department of public health, which supplied the data. Probing into the cause of the increase in mortality, the department stated that the rise is due to the reduced total number of births that occurred last year, because the rate is based on the ratio of deaths to births of infants. Indian babies led all other races in a high rate of mortality, registering 140.1 per 1000. Close behind was the rate of Mexican infant deaths, at 135.1. White babies were lowest on the scale, with a rate of but 46.3. Diseases of early infancy caused a large percentage of total deaths among babies, the survey showed. "Congenital conditions which cannot be changed are responsible for a large proportion of infant deaths, but it is believed that fully half the infant deaths, that occur are preventable," the department reported. "As a meter of public health progress, contributed to from various channels, the infant mortality rate has been decreasing." Prepared and glad to pay for their education, and it is desirable that they should do so," continued Mrs. Allen. "In any case, adults should be willing to pay for their books. For this reason the school law was changed to make this possible. "It is probable that still further legislation will have to be enacted until all adult schools become independent units of the school system. "It has been observed that the ordinary school days which eliminated Saturday and Sunday are not applicable to adult classes, since Saturday is often one of the best days for adults to go to school. The present method of financing adult classes by use of high school funds may also need to be modified in the future." "Health" cannot be Bought as Commodity "Health" cannot be sold in bottle, box, or bag, as food or drug preparations for animals, says Dr. H. E.Moskey, veterinarian of the Food, Drug and Insecticide Administration. "Any preparations found in the interstate commerce with the word 'health' used in the name or on the label in such a way as to indicate that the preparation has curative properties for ailments of animals is in violation of the Federal food and drugs act." In December the courts rendered a judgment in favor of the department in a case against a preparation called "Liquid hog health," in which the department alleged that the article was misbranded. The producer of this preparation claimed that oats treated with it would cure sick hogs and stimulate the growth of backward pigs and shoats. The Food, Drug and Insecticide Administration proved to the satisfaction of the court that the preparation contained ingredients capable of producing the effects claimed. Other preparations using the word "health" in the name are being investigated by the administration. Many so-called tonics, regulators, and conditioners carry claims to the effect that they are "health-restoring." A durg preparation which has value as a remedial agent for a certain disease is not entitled to bear on the label the word "health" in such a way as to imply that the preparation is good for any and all diseases. Words other than "health" and "health-giving" "health" and "health-giving" on which the administration takes exception, when they are used in names to imply far-reach curative powers, are: "vital," "life," "vigor," and "vilm." in any form or spelling. To put reliance in preparations which are claimed to have curative and health-giving properties but which do not have them, is not only a direct waste of money, but the purchaser may be inviting serious loss by substitution of such preparations for scientific medical treatment, proper feeding, proper housing, proper ventilation, and proper sanitation, says Doctor Moskey. Diseases of early infancy caused a large percentage of total deaths among babies, the survey showed. "Congenital conditions which cannot be changed are responsible for a large proportion of infant deaths, but it is believed that fully half the infant deaths, that occur are preventable," the department reported. "As a meter of public health progress, contributed to from various channels, the infant mortality rate serves as a reliable index of general public health conditions. Family customs and characteristics peculiar to different races undoubtedly play important parts in production of high infant mortality rates." "Lack of knowledge concerning the best methods of infant care also constitutes a prime factor in production of this high rate." Those counties on the honor list with low infant death rates were as follows: Glenn, Sacramento, El Dorado, Marin, Plumas, Santa Cruz, Siskiyou, Colusa, Sierra, Inyo, San Mateo, Placer, Stanislaus, Nevada, Solano, Los Angeles, Monterey, and Butte. Regulating Mattresses State government performs a number of services for the private citizen, including careful regulation of materials in mattresses upon which we sleep. The state department of agriculture has reported that several hundred mattresses containing material from old pillows and feather beds were sized during the past month. Ten persons charged with sale of these products were brought into court. Inaccurate description of coverings and materials of upholstered furniture has also been cause during the month for action by the department. Those implicated have been warned that materials must be accurately designed. Kansas woman lost a lot of diamonds through having them in a chamois bag and pinned to a petticoat she sent to the laundry. If she had kept up with modern styles she would not have had a petticoat to pin them to. Aeration of Milk Reduces Flavor Proper aeration of warm milk reduces the off flavors and odors in milk to a considerable extent, according to the investigation of Prof. B. D. Moses of the Agricultural Engineering Division of the University of California College of Agriculture. Consulting Dr. C. L. Roadhouse, head of the Dairy Industry Division of the College, Professor Moses has been referred to several authorities who hold that proper aeration effects a reduction of the off flavors and odors. The United States Department of Agriculture, in tests of milk from cows fed alfalfa and green corn, found that where 19.1 per cent of opinions rated the milk as off-flavor before aeration, only 9 per cent so rated it after aeration. Similar results were obtained in the study of milk from cows that had been fed silage and cabbage an hour before feeding. While the work is to be continued, Professor Moses is inclined to believe that the aeration may prove valuable in treating market milk. Olympia Races Crews for the University of Southern California will soon be "working out" on a lagoon in Long Beach. Officials of the college have approved a water way that is being conditioned for rowing practice. This city will probably be among those who will ask for the 1932 Olympia races to be held on their waterway. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Read Goes to San Francisco California's early history with its exciting scenes of the gold rush, covered wagons, pony express and sturdy ploneers, will be presented in drama, songs and music through Station KFRC, KHJ and KMJ starting at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 16. This announcement was made here by Irvin Engler, Sacramento newspaper man engaged to write the series of historic sketches by Standard Oil Company, sponsors of the broadcast. The series will be entitled "The Romatic Forty--Niners," and will be given every Wednesday night from 8 to 8:30 o'clock. The programs will originate in Station KFRC. Engler, who is now doing research work on the programs, says they will all be based on historic facts, and events will be presented in historic order. Music will be that of the early period of California history, and famous characters who moved through the great drama will be represented by characters before the microphone. Road Camps More than $36,900 was spent by California during January for foodstuffs to supply the various road-camp where highway construction work is being carried on. Approximately $14,000 of the sum went to buy cured and fresh meats. RADIOS Echophone Mission Bell General Motors—Day Fan Radio Tubes —USED CARS— PINKSTON & HEINRICHS Established 1927 920 E. Center St. Phone 1295 ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA TIMETABLE In effect June 9, 1929 A. T. & B. F. Hy, Coast Lines Trains to Los Angeles *No. 79...6:38 A.M. $No. 71...11:25 A.M. No. 63...3:41 P.M. $No. 78...4:55 P.M. No. 75...8:52 P.M. Trails from Los Angeles No. 72...2:00 A.M. No. 72...10:15 A.M. No. 74...2:23 P.M. No. 76...8:11 P.M. No. 52, San Bernardino Train, 5:20 P.M.(Arrive Fullerton 6:00 P.M.) *Through sleepers to Kansas City, Minneapolis, Chicago, Grand Canyon. ‡ Through sleepers to Denver, St. Louis, Chicago and Grand Canyon connections. Train 74, fast no-stop train, stops to lot off Eastern passengers. § Through sleepers to Chicago from San Diego for "The Chief," Phoenix, Houston, Galveston and New Orleans connections. Growers Attention! The undersigned associations, members of the California Fruit Growers Exchange, are hereby giving notice of a closing date for the acceptance of new members. In accordance with past custom of these associations, growers cannot be accepted for membership between April 1st and October 31st for the marketing of the current season's crop of Valencias. New owners of groves, however, are eligible for membership at any time. This rule will be observed as in the past. Members of the California Fruit Growers Exchange enjoy the distinction of having their co-operative plan used as a model by the FEDERAL FARM BOARD in establishing co-operative organizations in other lines The undersigned associations, members of the California Fruit Growers Exchange, are hereby giving notice of a closing date for the acceptance of new members. In accordance with past custom of these associations, growers cannot be accepted for membership between April 1st and October 31st for the marketing of the current season's crop of Valencias. New owners of groves, however, are eligible for membership at any time. This rule will be observed as in the past. Members of the California Fruit Growers Exchange enjoy the distinction of having their co-operative plan used as a model by the FEDERAL FARM BOARD in establishing co-operative organizations in other lines of agriculture. Distribution of increasingly greater percentages of fruit acreage and production each year have aided Orange County SUNKIST groves in yielding record returns. Returns in a short crop year can be still further increased under the SUNKIST plan by having greater control and thus securing the most efficient distribution. Only through the best co-operative efforts can the maximum returns come to the growers during any season. Join today with twelve thousand other citrus growers, for co-operative protection and receive greater average returns for your fruit by marketing the SUNKIST way. ORANGE COUNTY SUNKIST ASSOCIATIONS Anaheim Citrus Fruit Association Anaheim Orange & Lemon Ass'n. Bradford Bros., Inc. Consolidated Orange Growers Ass'n. Frances Citrus Association Fullerton Mutual Orange Ass'n. Garden Grove Citrus Association Golden West Citrus Association Irvine Valencia Growers La Habra Citrus Association Olive Heights Citrus Association Placentia Mutual Orange Ass'n. Placentia Orange Growers Ass'n. Santiago Orange Growers Ass'n. Villa Park Orchards Association Tustin Hills Citrus Association Yorba Linda Citrus Association California Sunkist Oranges of Uniformly Good Eating Quality Look for the Trade-mark on the Wrapper on the Fruit Everything from a Postcard to Everything from a Postcard to a Broadside Perfect printing—an invaluable asset that you can have by patronizing our job printing department. Best attention paid to every job, large and small, and our prices are reasonable. Deliveries always on time. Our suggestions will save you money on your printing . . . the quality of our work speaks for itself. Phone 72 Anaheim Gazette Notice of Election Notice is hereby given that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Anaheim on Monday, the 14th day of April, 1930, for the following officers: Three members of the City Council for the full term of four years. There will be nine voting precincts for the purpose of holding said election, consisting of a consolidation of the regular election precincts established for holding State or County elections as follows: Consolidated Voting Precinct “A,” comprising State and County precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 2" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 3" and the polling place thereof shall be at the Anaheim Union High School, at the Northwest corner of the intersection of West Center and Citron Streets. Consolidated Voting Precinct “B,” comprising State and County precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 1" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 4" and the polling place thereof shall be at the Euca-Lemo Soap Consolidated Voting Precinct "B," comprising State and County precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 1" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 4" and the polling place thereof shall be at the Euca-Lemo Soap Company Factory, at 911 North Los Angeles Street. Consolidated Voting Precinct "C," comprising State and County precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 6" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 7" and the polling place thereof shall be at the La Palma Street School, located at East La Palma Avenue between Patt and Olive Street. Consolidated Voting Precinct "D," comprising State and County precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 10" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 11" and the polling place thereof shall be at the Olive Fruit Company, located at 805 East Center Street. Consolidated Voting Precinct "E," comprising State and County precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 9" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 12," and the polling place thereof shall be at the "A" and "B" Auto Top and Paint Shop, located at 415 East Center Street. Consolidated Voting Precinct "F," comprising State and County precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 5," "Anaheim Precinct No. 8" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 13," and the polling place thereof shall be at the City Hall, at 204 East Center Street. Consolidated Voting Precinct "G," comprising State and County precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 14" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 15," and the polling place thereof shall be at the Anaheim Battery and Electric Company, located at 301 South Los Angeles Street. shall be at the City Hall, at 204 East Center Street. Consolidated Voting Precinct "G," comprising State and County precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 14" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 15," and the polling place thereof shall be at the Anaheim Battery and Electric Company, located at 301 South Los Angeles Street. Consolidated Voting Precinct "H," comprising State and County Precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 16" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 17" and the polling place thereof shall be at the Anaheim Intermediate School located at 616 West Center Street. Consolidated Voting Precinct "I," comprising State and County precincts, "Anaheim Precinct No. 18" and "Anaheim Precinct No. 19" and the polling place thereof shall be at the J. H. Whitaker Garage, located at 211 Walnut Street. The polls will be open between the hours of seven o'clock a.m. and seven o'clock p.m. Dated this 25th day of February, 1930. EDWARD B. MERRITT, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim. 2-27 to 4-10 Inc.