anaheim-gazette 1938-03-10

The FARMERS CORNER by RALPH H. TAYLOR Executive Secretary Agricultural of California Farmers have learned by hard experience, down through the years, that there is no short cut to prosperity. They have also learned the vital need of looking beyond immediate, quick profits and gauging today's operations with an eye to tomorrow's business. And California farmers, far removed from their principal markets — with standardized, high quality products and consumer confidence as their chief assets in the highly-competitive battle for business—have particular need to look ahead and make this year's supply create next year's demand. Yet the temptation to cut corners, without proper regard for the future, is ever present. And short-sighted or thoughtless farmers who follow the will-o'-the-wisp lure of quick profit-taking often endanger not only their own profits but the earnings of the whole industry. There are two current examples of unsound and dangerous attempts to boost immediate returns which threaten to result in confusion, distrust and unstable marketing conditions unless they are terminated. Both involve schemes to squeeze out added income by using off-size fruit box-sons—convenience, cost price advantage, and even novelty, and some for no apparent reason at all. The net result, however, is that buyers are always able to find some advantageous comparison between their own boxes and others in general use, which, presented to the grower, serves to keep him as a customer. Too often the packer compares his price paid a grower per field box with that paid another grower by a competitor. No mention being made of the difference in amount of fruit contained in the boxes used by each; the one falsely believes he is getting an advantage, when, if he had a standard for comparison, he would find he had none. There is a movement under way to set up a standard size for field boxes for each fruit to prevent confusion and sharp practice. Under present conditions, the U.S. Bureau of the Census admits that it is entirely impossible to have any accurate check on production totals and it is therefore strongly urging such a move. If this plan is adopted, however, it will not mean that growers will be required to discard boxes they now own, but merely that they will know the relation of their box to the standard determined There are two current examples of unsound and dangerous attempts to boost immediate returns which threaten to result in confusion, distrust and unstable marketing conditions unless they are terminated. Both involve schemes to squeeze out added income by using off-size fruit boxes. In the first instance, certain citrus growers in Texas and Florida—and a few in California—resorted to the use of irregular boxes (larger than standard) for shipments to eastern markets. The irregular boxes, by their newness, had a temporary appeal in the market. They held more fruit and the railroads with their rates set on a box basis, carried the larger boxes for the same charge as standard boxes. Producers and buyers split the saving on freight charges. And the grower also made a saving by reason of the fact that fruit was shipped in the new boxes unwrapped. At first glance, it looked like a good deal—with the grower getting a little more fruit, plus a slight saving on freight costs. But actual results have merely served to prove, once again, that there is no short-cut to profits. The first result was that the irregular boxes, with more fruit, tended to set the price, depressing the market. Then it developed that the unwrapped, tightly-packed fruit wasn't arriving at the market in good condition, again depressing prices. And now the railroads have applied for an increase in freight rates to apply to the larger boxes. The second scheme to garner extra pennies, without counting future costs, involves field or picking boxes, of which there are over 30 types and sizes in general use in California. These have come into use for a wide variety of rea- ARTHRITIS SCIATICA NEURITIS RO-MARI, an alkaline formula used with great success by thousands in Great Britain, is now imported into America. RO-MARI is specifically compounded to combat the excess acid conditions so often an older (and hence associated with Arthritis Sciatica, Neuritis, Lumhago, Goat and allied painful, crippling diseases. RO-MARI is endorsed by Mr. Lion Seven Find Safety After Near Tragedy Disaster nearly overtook Harry C. Arthur, Sr., his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George King, and their four children and two neighbor children during the flood Thursday. They were attempting to cross West Broadway in the 900 block to reach the F. A. 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Under present conditions, the U.S. Bureau of the Census admits that it is entirely impossible to have any accurate check on production totals and it is therefore strongly urging such a move. If this plan is adopted, however, it will not mean that growers will be required to discard boxes they now own, but merely that they will know the relation of their box to the standard determined upon. The move to set up such standards can be initiated by the industry on a voluntary basis, or it can be made compulsory by the enactment of legislation. It is to be hoped that the industry itself will do the job soon. Naval Reserves on Job with Radio Sees The U.S. naval reserve's emergency radio code station got its baptism of fire last Thursday morning. The station had been established in the city hall several weeks ago. Communications between police station and police cars was maintained as was communications between this city and Santa Anita Garden Grove. The hook-up was made by W.E. 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Securities may consist of collateral, payment endorsements, chattel money on plant, equipment, fixtures, plements, livestock, or more upon real estate. Interest Rate Low The interest rate will be percent per annum. The conditions of the loan will be fixed as nearly as possible to the requirements of the appraisal but with a view to the loan paid within a reasonable time. station and wreckage of the flood are shown in this unusual picture taken by K. L. Post, of Orshortly after the Yorba bridge over the Santa Ana River in the northeast section of the county but. Curious "thrill-seekers" may be seen standing on each of the remaining sections of the bridge Furniture, Clothes Swept from Home Witnessing furniture and clothing being swept from their home as they stood in three feet of water was the experience of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ludwig, 705 N. Paulina street, Thursday. Their garage met with complete destruction as the swift current struck it. House Doors Used to Construct Raft A raft built of house doors was ready to serve Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Pemberton last Thursday morning as flood waters surrounded their home at Wilhelmina and Zevn streets. But the couple was among the more fortunate in that region and the doors are back in place again. S. RICK'S DAY in the Evening YOUR NEW PERMANENT Would you like it to look like a head of lovely and naturally curley hair? Our operators are thoroughly experienced with all types of hair. Get the very best at much less Evening YOUR NEW PERMANENT Would you like it to look like a head of lovely and naturally curley hair? Our operators are thoroughly experienced with all types of hair. Get the very best at much less cost. $1.50 up A NEW UNIVERSAL MACHINELESS PERMANENT $2.95 SHAMPOO, WAVE, RINSE and NECK CLIPPED 35¢ Friday & Saturday including Free Color Rinse 50¢ If your hair is falling consult us. 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