oc-plain-dealer 1919-04-30

MODERN COMMERCIAL FERTILIZER FILLS DESIRED WANT The following argument for commercial fertilizers is made by Carl J. Sweeters of Anaheim: Many people who are well informed on other subjects do not seem to realize that it is a fact that so-called commercial fertilizer is only a food for plants and trees in a concentrated form and containing the same elements as ordinary manure; the main difference being that the user knows how much available nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash he is getting and in the average manure there is no telling what is in it, as its source is not uniform. There are some who seem to think that commercial fertilizer is a drug and others who think it a medicine and should only be used on sick trees. The fact is that the manufacturer have studied and experimented for years, and as is the case with feed for chickens, cows and horses, they have been able to develop a well balanced mixture of different elements of plant food which are to be used under different conditions. We would not feed a calf the same food nor the same quantity that we would to a grown cow; neither would we feed the cow the same food; if we desired the production of milk, that we would feed to a steer that we were expecting to fatten for the market. The first consideration is the particular soil that the individual is interested in. It is a known fact that a great difference exists in character and composition of soils. We know that some soils from their very nature are poor in phosphoric acid and potash and others while rich in minerals containing potash are poor in lime and phosphoric acid. Then soils made up largely of vegetable matter due to the accumulation of decaying growth, are generally rich in nitrogen but poor in the other essential elements. We find it, therefore, necessary to study each individual plot and try and determine what particular element may be low or lacking. It is also true that conditions of the soil exercise a very considerable influence on the effect of the plant food contained in the fertilizer in regard to its benefit to the tree or plant. Some soils are too cold, others are too dry and the mechanical condition is such as to prevent proper growth. Full returns cannot be expected when fertilizers are applied on soils that are too wet, or too dry too porous, or too compact, or too coarse. It is very important then that soils in poor mechanical condition should be improved in this respect before large expenditures be made for fertilizers. WE DELIVER MEAT SPECIALS Compound, our own render, per lb. .....20¢ Smoked Ham, our own cure, lb. .....40¢ Smoked Bacon, our own cure, per lb. .....50¢ Fresh Corn Beef, cooked and pressed—we prepare it, per lb. .....40¢ Boil Beef, per lb. .....20¢ Shoulder Steak, per lb..25¢ Lamb Stew, per lb. .....25¢ Highest Prices Paid for Livestock. Be sure to get our quotations. :: Phone 422. GROCERY SPECIALS MILK, large cans—Borden's.....25c Alpine.....25c Sego.....25c 2 for..... Calumet Baking Powder 1 lb. can .....21¢ Bob White Soap, per bar 5¢ Lenox Soap, per bar 5¢ Bluing, large bottle 7¢ Pure Apple Cider Vinegar, par gallon .....35¢ Deviled Meat, per can.....5¢ Our Motto: "Quality Service, Prices." WILL BE F E W QUAIL Quail hunters will find hunting in Orange County this year poorer than ever before. In fact, the failure of the quail to recuperate from last year's hunting looks like the beginning of the end. If the present pace toward the extermination of the quail in this county keeps up, 3 years hence quail will be so scarce that they won't be worth looking for. Last season the quail bred very well. This year men who have been in the mountains right along say that only here and there have they found birds paired off. The dry year has something to do with the situation, for quail as a rule breed but little in dry springs. Nearly all quail hunters agree that Orange county ought to have a closed season for three years at least. Pianos, Schmidt Music Co., Anaheim. Say "Good-Bye" to Red Spider Yes—and when you do it will be a good riddance, too. Say "Good-Bye" to Red Spider Yes—and when you do it will be a good riddance, too. Red Spider sap the vitality of your trees and give them that pale, yellowish-green color. Clean out Red Spider. Give your trees a health profit-producing color. Spray your grove with LIME SULPHUR Triumph and Glue (A patented formula.) Use it in the proportions given below for this time of year. This will stamp out Red Spider and successfully control thrips. Maybe you think you haven't thrips. Look closely and you can see them and the damage they do. But this spray will clean 'em out. It keeps scale in check and insures clean, healthy trees. Our expert entomologist, Paul R. Jones, it at your service. Take advantage of his expert advice by writing him your spray problems—and write today. Insecticide Department Balfour, Guthrie & Co. Manufacturers of Universal Orchard Sprays 350 California Street San Francisco 816 Higgins Bldg. Los Angeles DR. WEBBER SPEAKS AT FARMERS’ PICNIC ON SOIL FERTILITY The Farm Bureau Picnic Saturday May 3rd will be worth coming to. Dr. H. J. Webbers, director of the Citrus Experiment Station, will present the latest information on "Soil Fertility." Farmers cannot afford to miss this—it is a paramount issue to the bean growers, beet growers, pepper growers, citrus and deciduous fruit growers—it is the general problem of Orange County. Captain Delbert Brunton of Fullerton, who has seen twenty-two months' service overseas will tell some of his exciting experiences on the firing line—how he missed death on several occasions about the terrible battle of the Argonne and vivid word pictures of France and Belgium. He comes as close to staging a real battle with words as anyone can. If you want your hair to stand on end and a few cold shivers vibrate down your back, don't fall to hear Captain Brunton. Other features of the day will be an hour of music by the Orange High School Band—50 pieces; tractor exhibit showing the International, the Ford, Flageol, Sampson, Trunder, the Cleveland, Avery and others; several contests have been arranged including a tug of war, burrow race by the girls, sack race, fat man's race and boat contest. All farmers and their families are cordially invited to attend. Bring your luncheon—coffee will be served by the farm bureau. 11 a.m. Business meeting. Committee report. Farm Advisor report. Election of officers. 12—2 p.m. picnic lunch. Coffee served by Farm Bureau. 1—2 p.m. music by band. 2 p.m. address by Dr. H. J. Webber "Fertilization and Permanent Agriculture." Address by Captain Delbert Brunton. FULLERTON CABBAGE SHIPMENTS HEAVY Saturday was a great day for cabbage in Fullerton. A total of 13 cars, with 12 tons to the car, were sent to points in the northwest and middle west, and proved to be the banner day of the season. Benchley Fruit company shipped five cars for FEW IN JANUARY Nine prisoners ber in years, jail says the District Attorney puty Sheriff J. SAVAGETOA COAST Savage Tires, made in San Diego, are market. They are called for in the Sydney, Australia as frequently, and home on the South Pacific Coast. Come into the SAVAGETOAMCAM All farmers and their families are cordially invited to attend. Bring your luncheon—coffee will be served by the farm bureau. Program. 11 a.m. Business meeting, Committee report. Farm Advisor report. Election of officers. 12—2 p.m. picnic lunch. Coffee served by Farm Bureau. 1—2 p.m. music by band. 2 p.m. address by Dr. H.J. Webber "Fertilization and Permanent Agriculture." Address by Captain Delbert Brunton, "On the Firing Line." 3:30-4:30 stunts. (Tug of war, burrow race for girls, sack race, fat man's race, boat contest.) Exhibit of ten farm tractors. Exhibit of Boys' Club. Pigs. Demonstration of squirrel poison. HOSTESS TO CLUB Mrs. Arthur Hargraves of West Broadway was hostess on Saturday to the members of the Book-Lover's Club. At the one o'clock luncheon a beautiful bowl of Cecil Brunner roses graced the center of the table and places were arranged for Mesdames G.M. Simpson, J.P.Brastad, J.H.Swan, L.C.Demming, Howard Krause, J.S.Malcom, Mrs.Baker, H.L.Sears, Grace Adkins, J.H.Garnett and the hostess. Following the luncheon, the study for the afternoon was the life and works of Jocquin Miller, the California poet. REPORT SALES The following real-estate sales are reported by Frank Baum; R.Krastei sold to T.P.Scharp a house and lot on W.Sycamore street. Miss Bertha Schmidt to George Dunton a lot in the Zeyn Tract. CITY OILS STREET The city is oiling Santa Ana-st. between Los Angeles and Claudina-sts to remove the dust from the freight yards. FAGE Walking T PULLS LIKE A LOCOMOTIVE LESS DIRT THAN OTHERS The Greatest Inventor Walking T PULLS LIKE A LOCOMOTIVE LESS DIRT THAN OTHERS LOWEST UPKEEP The Greatest Invent —To pull steadily in hard ground as in soft, a Tractor must have —The FAGEOL WALKING TRACTOR with 64 legs secures trateam of like weight with eight legs. —Steady, constant pull of the Fageol in all soils makes for lowes —MR. RANCHER, far-seeing progressive men buy the FAGEOI tion, which makes it the best Tractor on the market today. These 64 legs Get Traction Where Others Get Stuck. F. W. SCH DISTRIBUTOR 207 No. Los Angeles St. Phone 139 AGE AVY or cabof 13 were fast and the unchley cars for the Orange County Produce Growers' association. T. H. Peppers, company shipped four cars, California Vegetable union two cars and the Randolph Marketing company two cars. FEW IN JAIL WITH SAN BERDOO DRY Nine prisoners, the smallest number in years, are now in the county jail, says the San Bernardino Sun. District Attorney Duckworth and Deputy Sheriff Joe Berry, who have collaborated on the record of prisoners brought to the county jail during the past four years, and the reason for which they were jailed, said yesterday that the abolishment of booze in the county is responsible for the decrease in the number of men in the jail. At one time there were more than 100 prisoners in jail. Records show that 88 per cent of all persons arrested committed crime directly or indirectly as the result of drink. VAGE TIRES are A Coast Product in San Diego, are today one of the leading tires on any called for in the auto shop of New York, Buenos Aires and as frequently, and are know as well as they are here at Pacific Coast. into the SAVAGE Camp TREAT 'EM ROUGH —THEY LIKE IT We do not quit a deal when we sell you a Savage — we are right here to take an ac- —When you buy a Savage you save money SAVAGE Camp We do not quit a deal when we sell you a Savage — we are right here to take an active interest in every tire we sell and see that the Savage guarantee is made good in every particular. —When you buy a Savage you save money and freight. —When you buy a Savage you get as good value as you can possibly get in any tire. —When you buy a Savage you get a guaranteed tire. —When you buy a Savage you are patronizing home industry—you are buying a coast manufactured product. McKeen & Faber ENG, OILS, GREASES AND AUTO ACCESSORIES Los Angeles St. Phone 481-J EOL Tractor ST UPKEEP RIDES LIKE A PULLMAN LESS WEARING PARTS Invention Today g Tractor ST UPKEEP RIDES LIKE A PULLMAN LESS WEARING PARTS Invention Today tractor must have traction without slippage. k legs secures traction in the same natural way as does a makes for lowest possible operation cost. buy the FAGEOL because it has the right principle of tracket today. The machine built for endurance. SCHMIDT DISTRIBUTOR Phone 139 ANAHEIM