anaheim-gazette 1932-12-22

The Farmer's Corner By Ralph H. Taylor Secretary Agricultural Legislative Committee Wealthy customers, strange as it may seem, are poor customers, judged from the farmer's standpoint. And customers with small incomes are the best! Turning the spotlight on this seemingly paradoxical situation, the California Prune and Apricot Growers association has found that— The man earning $1000 per year or less spends $33.50 for food out of every hundred. The man whose income ranges from $3,000 to $5,000 annually spends only $14.80 out of each $100 for foodstuffs. And the millionaire, with income ranging from $500,000 per year upwards, expends only 20 cents out of each hundred dollars to supply his table! The analysis furnishes an interesting commentary on the vital effect of the distribution of wealth in the United States—and throughout the world, for that matter—on farm markets. While the man of wealth spends more, as an individual, for the food that supplies his family, the greater his wealth the less the return to the farmer. In other words, the same wealth distributed between a dozen families would bring approximately 12 times the demand for farm produce, or at least 10 times as much, allowing for the wealthy man's little luxuries. Concentration of national wealth in a comparatively few hands was one of the tendencies of the war and post-war boom periods. On the contrary, the present economic upheaval has undoubtedly taken a heavy toll in the millionaire and near-millionaire class. The "important money" men, when the debacle is over, will probably have dwindled to a mere fraction of their former number. Where this money will go, whether it will ultimately return to the pocketbooks of the men of small incomes, or whether a new crop of millionaires will come into being with th... In Speakership Race Congressman Joseph W. Byrns of Tenn., is a candidate for Speaker of the House when Vice-president-elect Garner steps out on March 4. The contest promises to be between Byrns and Rainey of Ill., both Democratic leaders. Youngberry Men Studying Markets Committee Named to Provide Orderly Marketing Plan For Berries Youngberry growers will experience difficult market conditions, unless something is done to regulate and provide orderly marketing channels before the 1933 crop comes on. This was the opinion of growers expressed at a recent meeting in Van Nuys, when the feasibility and practicability of a Youngberry Growers' cooperative was discussed, according to a report just received by the agricultural extension service. Dr. E. A. Stokdyk of the Giannini foundation of agricultural economics, University of California, was secured to discuss the situation with the group and to explain the possibilities and limitations of cooperative marketing. The meeting was attended by growers from the principal berry sections of Southern California. There are three possibilities in bringing about increased returns to the growers through cooperative effort; according to Dr. Stokdyk: (1) to narrow the spread between the farmers' price and the price paid by consumers—in other words, reduce the cost of marketing, (2) to effect price stabilization, (3) to attempt both cheaper market and price stabilization. Price stabilization necessitates a cooperative representing a large proportion of the industry. Mr. Garner of Sunland was named comparatively few hands was one of the tendencies of the war and post-war boom periods. On the contrary, the present economic upheaval has undoubtedly taken a heavy toll in the millionaire and near-millionaire class. The "important money" men, when the debacle is over, will probably have dwindled to a mere fraction of their former number. Where this money will go, whether it will ultimately return to the pocketbooks of the men of small incomes, or whether a new crop of millionaires will come into being with swing back to normal conditions, is a problem for the economists. But if the depression serves, to some extent, to lessen the construction of national wealth, it will at least be of benefit to American agriculture—hard as it may be on the ex-millionaires. The full sweep of the depression, as it affects agriculture, is graphically illustrated in reports just released by the federal government. In 1930, the government tables show that there were 6,520,000 people unemployed in the United States. This figure increased to 8,600,000 in 1931. And this year the unemployed army is estimated at 11,800,000. With nearly 12,000,000 people out of work and estimating four dependents to each, the analysis indicates a total of 48,000,000 people directly affected by the unemployment situation—nearly half the population of the country. Certainly these people are out of the buying picture—save for the bare necessities of life. To aggravate the situation, the buying power of those still employed has been greatly reduced, due to falling wage scales. Certainly, if the farmer comes through this period successfully, nothing the future can hold should worry him greatly. Monday 2:30 to 11:00 P.M. CLARA BOW in "CALL HER SAVAGE" "GIRL GRIEF" Charlie Chase Comedy "SANTA WORK SHOP" Slly Symphony Technicolor Metrotone News Wed.-Thurs. Dec. 28-29 "ME AND MY GIRL" with Joan Bennett - Spencer Tracy "ONE WAY PASSAGE" with William Powell & Kay Francis Universal News Six Movie Dolls Given Away from the Stage at 9:00 P.M. Thursday Fri.-Sat. Dec. 30-31 Saturday Matinee at 2:30 "SPEED DEMON" with William Collier Jr. - Joan Marsh "ROCKABYE" with Constance Bennett - Joel McCrea Movietone News Mickey Mouse in "SHINDIG" ANAHEIM MEHCHANTS' CHRISTMAS TREE both Friday and Saturday night 9 P.M. New Years Eve Midnight Show— "MIDNIGHT FROLICS" on the stage and Complete New Program of Feature and Selected Short Subjects There are three possibilities in bringing about increased returns to the growers through cooperative effort; according to Dr. Stokdyk: (1) to narrow the spread between the farmers' price and the price paid by consumers—in other words, reduce the cost of marketing, (2) to effect price stabilization, (3) to attempt both cheaper market and price stabilization. Price stabilization necessitates a cooperative representing a large proportion of the industry. Mr. Garner of Sunland was named temporary chairman of the group and appointed a committee to visit Youngberry growers in different parts of the territory and ascertain their reaction toward such an organization. A committee consisting of Walter Knott, Buena Park; C. E. Pollard, Chino; J. L. Preston, Norwalk; W. A. Shaffer, Van Nuys, and R. T. Brown, Van Nuys, was appointed. Additional meetings will be held in the early spring after the questionnaire has been circulated. Agricultural Radio Program Announced The schedule of daily radio talks given on agricultural and allied subjects, under the auspices of the agricultural extension service and KFI, is announced by Farm Advisor Harold E. Wahlberg for the week beginning December 27. The talks are presented at 12 o'clock noon each day. December 27. "Facts on Fertilization Obtained from Survey," A. G., Salter, assistant farm advisor, Los Angeles county. December 28, "What About Your Fertilizer Program?" H. J. Wilder, farm advisor, San Bernardino county. December 29, "Things Learned in Five Years' Forestry Club Work," J. W. McAndrew; and "Experience Gained in 'Five Years' Poultry Brooding and Flock Management Practice." Donald Campbell, both 4-H Club members in San Bernardino county. December 30, "Qualifications for Agricultural Inspectors," H. J. Ryan, agricultural commissioner, Los Angeles county. December 31, "A Serious Poultry Problem." L. D. Sanborn, assistant farm advisor, Los Angeles county. California Now Enjoying Winter Sports Winter sports are scheduled for each week-end until the end of February and are now being resorted, all easily and comfortably reached via Motor Transit Stages from all Southern areas. Terry Stephenson and Aides Complimented Upon Vigilance in Discovery of Corn Borer State Agricultural Officials Appreciate Thoroughness of Santa Ana’s Postal Employees In Holding for Inspector Package Containing 15 Ears of Pop Corn from Massachusetts New Storage Plant Looms for Ice Fishing LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: Within the past few days there appeared in some California newspapers a premature statement of what ports to be the legislative program of California Taxpayers' association. This statement merely sets forth findings of the state affairs committee as reported to the board of directors who have not yet taken final action on the recommendation made by the state affairs committee with reference to the transfer of $8,500,000 from the general fund to the highway funds payment of redemption and interest state highway bonds. The state affairs committee took no action on this project, nor can the board of directors California Taxpayers' association take action, for such a transfer involve matter which, under the constitution of the association, is beyond its purview. In addition to this, there are no inaccuracies in the statement. We do not advocate the abolition of the age pension or the tuberculosis aid sidies. We favor a more rigid enforcement of these laws and an elimination of those provisions of these laws which have led to abuses. The only official, authorized statement with regard to the legislative program of California Taxpayers' association was that released to the press of California on November 17, a copy of which was mailed to you. During the sessions of the state affairs committee many other organizations and state officials, as well as legislators, were present and participated in deliberations. The plan as official presented to the press was the result of these joint deliberations. Any further development in this legislative plan by the board of directors will, at time to time, be forwarded to you. Terry Stephenson and Aides Complimented Upon Vigilance in Discovery of Corn Borer State Agricultural Officials Appreciate Thoroughness of Santa Ana’s Postal Employes In Holding for Inspector Package Containing 15 Ears of Pop Corn from Massachusetts Postmaster Terry Stephenson and his aides at Santa Ana this week proudly exhibited a letter from the state department of agriculture complimenting them upon their vigilence in holding for agricultural inspectors a package addressed to Mrs. E. O. Bachman of Santa Ana. Although the package was not marked as containing agricultural products, postmarked from Massachusetts, inspectors were surprised to find an infestation of the dreaded corn borer in the 15 years of pop corn which were wrapped in a bundle with clothing. The package was fumigated and, upon the request of the addressee, the corn was destroyed. The corn borer has raised havoc with crops in several states and a rigid quarantine against it is enforced by California. Vigilence of the postal employees in watching packages is praised by the state department of agriculture at Sacramento, which released the story last week when notified of the discovery of the borer by an inspector. J. S. Sheridan Is Honored by Family J. S. Sheridan celebrated his eighteenth birthday on Monday, when he was the honored guest at a family reunion and dinner at the home of his son, Councilman Leo Sheridan. He is a native of Illinois and has lived her since 1889. He has retired from active business pursuits, but still takes an interest in public affairs. He is hale and hearty and is enjoying excellent health. GETS GARAGE PERMIT D. E. Jackson Tuesday secured a permit to build a garage at $17 North Sabina street at an approximate cost of $100. New Storage Plant Looms for Ice Firm Possibility that the Consolidated Ice and Cold Storage company might rebuild its cold storage plant in Anaheim was indicated this week when President L. C. Montgomery said that officials were considering several different proposals. For the immediate future, however, President Montgomery plans to use the old storage plant, which is being rebuilt since the fire which several weeks ago destroyed it. The structure will be ready for use within a few days. In the meantime, offices of the company have been located in the old office building which has been vacated for more than a year before the fire. Sunday School Gives Program Thursday Eve Sunday school classes of the First Presbyterian church Thursday evening presented a program of recitations and plays, and observed a giving Christmas at a meeting in the church with Sunday School Superintendent Frank N. Gibbs in charge. At the candlelight service recitations were given by Ann Webb, Leon Stevens, Marion Pickel, Harold Heaton, Reese Benson, Robert Wright, Larry Page, Vincent Freddie Howard, Bobbie Benson, William Taft, Mort Smith, Alvin Daniel, Joe Ann Benson, Dorothy Sharp, Betty Jang Monahan, Freddie Homberger, Jackie and Junior Paulus Margaret Jean Wilson and Laurence Raines, Walter Taylor, Winifred Bee-Bob Baker, Georgia Altenow and Sarah Fay appeared in the one-acre day "Four Others." Where to Enjoy WINTER SPORTS in Southern California Snow...again Southland mountain resorts are now furnishing the thrills of Winter Sports... plan now to join the happy throngs and experience anew the joys of tobogganing, skiing, skating, snowshoeing, snowballing, jolly sleigh rides, fireside tales, dancing and all winter events at these popular mountain resorts. LOWEST FARES TO WINTER SPORTS Lake Arrowhead ... $3.00 one way $3.85 2-day ex Big Bear Lake ... 4.15 one way 5.35 2-day ex Camp Seeley ... 2.55 one way 4.30 rd. trip Crestline Village ... 2.40 one way 4.05 rd. trip Pinecrest Resort ... 2.60 one way 4.35 rd. trip Special Winter Sports Events of skiing, skating, etc., at above resorts during each week-end from Xmas Holidays to end of February. For information regarding bus schedules, camp accommodations and sports features, proper wearing apparel, rates for chartered coaches, etc., inquire of agent. MOTOR TRANSIT LINES Station — 217 South Los Angeles St. Phone 3404—J. H. Harrington, Agent LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Winchell—When is your wife returning from the South? Qortney—a neighbor tells me she expects to be back in a week or two. Nixon—How do you think a warmer climate would suit me, doctor? Dr. Gibb—Heavens man! That's what I'm trying to save you from. Eyes Examined — Glasses Flitted HOMER A. NELSON, Opt. D. Optometrist TECTONOPHONE FOR THE HARD OF HEARING Phone 3104 114 N. Lemon St. ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA ATWATER KENT RADIO— $52.50 up FEARN RADIO ELECTRIC SHOP 273 E. Center St., Phone 3111 There is no greeting like the spoken greeting AS THE HOLIDAYS APPROACH, thoughts turn homeward. Why not call the folks at home today? There is no greeting like the spoken greeting As THE HOLIDAYS APPROACH, thoughts turn homeward. Why not call the folks at home today? Telephone service is fast and clear. The low evening station-to-station rates make telephoning an economical as well as a most personal form of greeting. Southern California Telephone Company Campbell's Tomato Soup 4 for 25c Tomato Juice 3 for 25c Jello ALL FLAVORS 3 for 22c Baker's Milk or Almond Candy Bars 3 for 10c Pumpkin LIBBY'S No. 2½ can 2 FOR 25c Peas DEL MONTE EARLY GARDEN No. 2 Can 2 FOR 29c Oyster Cocktail Sauce CALIF. 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