anaheim-gazette 1936-03-26

THE FARMER'S CORNER By RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural Council of California Brisk activity in farm real estate with new sales indicating newed confidence in agricultural properties ... Farm wages at the highest winter average in 4 years, with california paying the top scale for the entire country ... Favorable growing conditions in select sections of the State, with a heavy snow pack in the mountains ... With Winter nearly spent, and spring—the farmer's New Year's season—rounding the corner, such are some of the high spots of farm news at the start of the 1936 growing season. Agriculture, of course, is still beset with many serious problems, incident to the transition from depression to more normal conditions, but the forecast in California, on the whole, is distinctly reassuring. Indicative of the up-swing in farm real estate, more than 6400 farms have been sold by the Federal Land Banks to farmers and investors during the last ten months—as compared to 4900 dur ing the same period a year ago. The farm properties brought $22,-154,000, a material recovery over previous prices. With farm wages at the highest Winter average since 1931, California and Massachusetts were "high," paying an average of $2.50 per day, without board. The average for the nation was $1.37. Although there is still a surplus of farm labor, the over-supply is considerably lower than a year ago, according to the United States Bureau of Agricultural Economics. Uncertainty as to the federal farm relief program, due to invalidation of important features of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, and sharp reduction in the nation's export trade, as the result of disturbed conditions in Europe constitute some of the "bad news" from the farmer's standpoint. Both farm leaders and the federal government are hard at work on plans to replace the AAA set up with a substitute program however, and determined efforts are also being made to offset the loss in export outlets by protecting the American market for American production. Hopping the headlines, agriculturally speaking, here are some other farm news developments at the start of the 1936 Spring planting season: An increase in hog slaughter this summer and during the following winter is indicated; the 1935 fail pig crop was 31 per cent larger than the 1934 crop. A marked reduction in the world supply of wheat between now and July 1 is in prospect. World production of grapefruit (with California one of the leading producing areas) has increased from 15,400,000 boxes to 25,000,000 boxes during the last PROTECTION against Moths, Heat, Fire, Theft HAVE YOUR FURS REMODELED NOW AT LOW SUMMER PRICES 218 N. Broadway Santa Ana Phone 373 ORANGE COUNTY'S FOREMOST FURRIER Check the Advantages of THE NEW "Caterpillar" Orchard Tractor An increase in hog slaughter this summer and during the following winter is indicated; the 1935 fail pig crop was 31 per cent larger than the 1934 crop. A marked reduction in the world supply of wheat between now and July 1 is in prospect. World production of grapefruit (with California one of the leading producing areas) has increased from 15,400,000 boxes to 25,000,000 boxes during the last ten years, with the Bureau of Agricultural Economics estimating a crop of 35,000,000 boxes by 1936. Farmers' cash receipts last year (1935) from the sale of principal farm products and from rental and benefit payments were 12 per cent greater than for the preceding year. Severe winter weather in many of the country's principal dairy sections has tended to curtail production and strengthen prices; production is expected to increase with normal weather conditions; storage stocks of butter are down; consumption of fluid milk in principal markets has increased, but cream consumption has contained to decline. Despite the fact the crop is only half as large as that of last season, Southern California calavo-avocado growers participating in the 1936 cooperative marketing program may receive as much or more in cash returns, due to increased demand and a greater strengthened market. Generally speaking, Californian farmers can start Spring planting with the best prospects since the start of the depression. The inelegant but nonetheless eloquent exclamation of Topsy-Turvy "I wasn't born; I just grew!" unfortunately has applied in too many instances to the development of American agriculture. Successful, modern-day agriculture is, to be sure, a highly geared, highly-efficient business carefully planned and vigorous conducted. But hit-or-miss methods still continue in some areas and the plague of unplanned and uneconomic development of the ear days still takes heavy toll from the farming industry. Testifying to the seriousness of the problem, the National Resources Board estimates that there are 450,000 farms in the United States. You can easily verify the statements you have heard and read about the superior features of the 1936 "Caterpillar" Orchard Tractor. Just write, phone or call, and we'll gladly arrange for a demonstration right on your own place. Streamlined for Orchard Work Give us a chance to show what a new "Caterpillar" can do under YOUR conditions. Notice how easily the Stream-Lined Fenders slide under the branches. Observe how injury to trees and picking of fruit is prevented by the "Pocketed" Air Intake and "Down-Pass" Exhaust. Note also that you don't have to breathe the fumes, since the exhaust discharges under the tractor. Check the cost of fuel. You'll be amazed to learn how economical the new "Caterpillar" really is. You'll also be agreeably surprised to find out how much additional power the new "Caterpillar" 22 delivers. You can easily cultivate way under the trees, with the tractor well in the clear. Investigate these advantages right now: Phone, write or call for a convincing demonstration on your own place. SHEPHERD TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO. LOS ANGELES: 150 W. Jefferson St. SANTA ANA: 410 West 5th Street POMONA: 733 East 2nd St OXNARD: 346 Oxnard Blvd ANAHEIM GAZETTE Same period a year ago. Properties brought $22,- material recovery over prices. Farm wages at the highest average since 1931, Calif. Massachusetts were paying an average of $2.50 without board. The average nation was $1.37. There is still a surplus labor, the over-supply is only lower than a year leading to the United States Agricultural Economics. Similarly as to the federal relief program, due to important features Agricultural Adjustment Sharp reduction in the export trade, as the result needed conditions in Europe, some of the "bad news" farmer's standpoint. Farm leaders and the Fediment are hard at work to replace the AAA set-a substitute program, and determined efforts being made to offset the export outlets by protecting American market for America. The headlines, agriculpeaking, here are some news developments at of the 1936 Spring plantation: Crease in hog slaughtermer and during the foliinter is indicated; the pig crop was 31 per cent on the 1934 crop. Kicked reduction in the supply of wheat between July 1 is in prospect. Production of grapefruit California one of the leading areas) has increased to 15,400,000 boxes to 10 boxes during the last Despite Washington talk of a "billion dollar tax bill," it now appears definite that any real attempt to pay for the recent squanderlust epidemic will be put off until after the election. There has been talk about raising $1,137,000,000, but none of that would go toward paying the debt. It won't even make income enough to meet current running expenses. And some insiders say this is the real situation: Political strategists calculated that a request should be made to Congress for a "big" tax bill to balance the "normal" budget. Congress for a "big" tax bill to balance the "normal" budget. Congress could cut that in half, after scanning the March 15 income tax returns and reporting them much bigger than had been expected. The strategists figured such tactics would provide answers to those who demand a balanced budget and at the same time keep happy until after the election the small-income voters who are in for a terrific walloping when the bill finally is paid. Few things could have caused as much surprise on Capitol Hill as the President's suggestion that the present method of taxing corporations be replaced with a ers, knocked out by the depression or adversity, rather than poor lands, are being helped through rehabilitation loans. One of the drawbacks of the Resettlement Administration's program, of course, is the heavy drain on public funds to put it into operation. Admitting the need for sound rehabilitation work in WASHINGTON SNAP-SHOTS heavy one on surpluses. Some members talked about the idea with reluctance; many others criticized it bitterly. Heard frequently in the discussion was the reminder that in the four years beginning in 1930, American business spent $27,000,000,000 of its savings—surplus—for depression costs. In the comparable period, the federal government spent about $10,000,000,000. In three years—1929 through 1932—private business spent $6,700,000,000 more than it took in, and all of that came out of surpluses. One of the biggest automobile makers in a single year drew upon its savings for the tremendous sum of $68,000,000. In other discussions, there was talk of "socialism." If corporation savings were wiped out, these said, the corporations either would have to count on federal aid or go bankrupt in a depression. If they got federal help, the government in the end would own a lot more private businesses which would compete with those still privately owned an deventually force them, too, into the hands of the federal receiver. Many members of Congress advocated one of two courses: Either a reduction in expenditures so present tax rates would be heavy enough, or a sufficient increase to pay the government's expenditures. Senator Byrd, a Virginia Democrat, remarked for instance that he would fight for a billion dollar tax bill "to bring home to the taxpayers a realization of the tremendous cost of the present spending policies." Kansans Plan Picnic Saturday All who ever lived in Kansas are called to meet for a picnic reunion, all day, Saturday 4th, Sycamore Grove. Go as early as possible spend the day with friends. Will be county registers and quarters so all may find friends and neighbors, even ten thousand present. The program will open on two o'clock, music, brief talk. All the tourists from the home state will be made welcome and may meet thousands of friends out in the open park abundant room in the sunshine. Coffee will be served from all who buy souvenir baskets one who learns of it asked to pass the word Further information may be obtained by C. H. Parsons, Secretary. Britain's King Is Buick Own Sid McGraw, Buick states that the purchase of Buick by King Edward V England made sensational British automotive circles turned a new page in business history, according to current (March 16) issue of magazine. According to Time, it was first time the King of E had ordered a car other than British make invariably used King Edward VII and George V. Reporting the event, theazine said, in part: "A page of Empire bi history was turned when..." In winter weather in many country's principal dairy has tended to curtail production of grapefruit California one of the leading areas has increased to 15,400,000 boxes to 20 boxes during the last year, with the Bureau of Rural Economics estimating 35,000,000 boxes by 1938. Cars' cash receipts last year from the sale of principal products and from rental and payments were 12 per cent than for the preceding year. The fact the crop is only large as that of last season, California calavo-avowers participating in theoperative marketing proy receive as much or less cash returns, due to indemand and a greatly enclosed market. Finally speaking, California can start Spring planting the best prospects since the depression. Nelegant but nonetheless exclamation of Topsy—it borned; I just growed"—quately has applied in all my instances to the development American agriculture. Successful, modern-day agrifis, to be sure, a highly-highly-efficient business—very planned and vigorously used. Mit-or-miss methods still exist in some areas and the of unplanned and unco-development of the early mill takes heavy toll from the industry. By trying to the seriousness of problem, the National Re-Board estimates that there 1,000 farms in the United States. Many members of Congress advocated one of two courses: Either a reduction in expenditures so present tax rates would be heavy enough, or a sufficient increase to pay the government's expenditures. Senator Byrd, a Virginia Democrat, remarked for instance that he would fight for a billion dollar tax bill "to bring home to the taxpayers a realization of the tremendous cost of the present spending policies." The lawmakers who approached the tax problem with fear and trepidation expected more trouble when the time comes to pass the bill appropriating money for relief. That is the reason that bill is being held off until most other "must" legislation is out of the way. The general situation on relief was not helped any by recent WPA figures showing that 16,500,000 persons still depended on federal, state, or local governments for their livelihood. Already, increasing objections are being heard to any attempts to continue "pouring money down the rate hole." At any rate, majority leaders now fear the tax and relief fights will keep Congress at work until late in May and perhaps until June. USED CARS We handle our own contracts and can make our own terms. We have 35 cars and trucks to choose from. Below are a few picked at random from our stock. Down Make P'ym't '31 Durant Sedan ... $75.00 '29 Olds Sedan ... 75.00 '29 Chev. Sedan ... 60.00 '34 Ford Tudor sedan 150.00 '33 Chev. Tudor sedan 140.00 '31 Ford Tudor sedan 75.00 '30 DeSota roadster ... 75.00 '30 Ford Coupe ... 75.00 VOTE FOR WM. A. DOLAN For CITY TREASURER Election April 14, 1936 Kansans Plan Picnic Saturday All who ever lived in Kansas called to meet for a great picnic reunion, all day, Saturday, April 4th, Sycamore Grove Park. So as early as possible and the day with friends. There be county registers and head-quarters so all may find old bands and neighbors, even with thousand present. The program will open about o'clock, music, brief talks. 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