oc-plain-dealer 1921-05-17

THE ORANGE COUNTY PLAIN DEALER An Independent Newspaper, Issued Every Afternoon Except Sunday R.W. ERNEST, Manager PAUL V. HESTER, Editor Subscription rate—In No. Orange-co: Per year, $2; six months, $1.25. Entered at the Postoffice at Anaheim, Calif., as second class matter. VALENCIA KING OF ORANGE-CO FRUIT The Valencia is King of Oranges. And Orange-o, grows 6400 carloads of Valencias every year. Next to oil, the Valencia orange is Orange-co's greatest product—in point of dollars and cents. In point of distribution among a large number of people, in point of general utility, again the Valencia orange is the county's greatest crop. In products of the soil, it easily maintains a lead. Growers of Valencias in this county last year received no less than $12,000,000 for their oranges. Orange-co, is peculiarly fitted for the growing of Valencias, and in that finest of all oranges there is grown a product that is unique in the marketing of fruits. It is a recognized fact that the coast areas of California produce the finest Valencias. Quantity and quality mark the cultivation of the Valencia in the sections reached by the cooling sea-breezes during the summer and where the temperatures of the winter months are softened by nearness to the ocean. Whenever a citrus section is found in which the Valencia is proven to be dominant, there is a certainty that the climate is equable. It will have neither the extremes of heat or of cold. The fact that Orange-co, is the greatest of Valencia-growing counties in itself is testimony to its equable climate. Because of the high value of the Valencia as a citrus product, and because the orchard sections of Orange-co, are especially suited to the growing of the crop, the county easily takes this lead as a Valencia section. It is a lead that can never be taken from the county. Seventy per cent of all citrus fruit shipped from Orange-co, is Valencia oranges; 24 per cent lemons; five per cent naval oranges; 1 per cent Mediterranean Sweets, Seedlings and St. Michaels (oranges) and grapefruit. These percentages concern bulk. In Value the Valencia is even mork marked. And why is the Valencia stressed? only about a third as much as does its citrus sister, the Valencia orange. In 1920 there were about 1700 carloads of lemons, with 406 packed boxes to the car, shipped from the county. The 1921 shipments will probably be between 2000 and 2500 carloads. Of the 8500 acres in lemons, there are 7000 acres in trees that are four years old or older, and 1500 acres in trees under four years old. The cooperative associations will taken an orchard into membership when its trees are four years old, which means that at that age the tree's production is no longer negligible. 85 per cent of the lemon acreage is under association control. The heaviest shipping season for Orange-co, lemons is during May, June, July and August. The exchange scatterers lemons from this county to markets far and wide. The larger lemons are shipped to the Atlantic States to the Middle West and the Northwest, while the smaller sizes go to the Southern States, where the smaller sizes are most popular. A number of co-operative associations handle both oranges and lemons. There are two associations devoted entirely to handling lemons co-operatively. They are the Central Lemon Grower' association house at Villa Park the largest lemon house in the colony, probably the largest in the world, and the Tustin Lemon association house at Tustin. Shipments through Orange-co, Fruit Exchange, as shown by its books: Valencias, carloads...2105 Lemons, carloads...817 Navels, carloads...151 Miscellaneous carloads...33 Shipments through Northern Orange-co, Citrus Exchange as shown by its books: Valencias, carloads...2810 Lemons, carloads...575 Navels, carloads...220 Miscellaneous carloads...190 Shipments by packing houses outside associations estimated: Orange, carloads...1200 Lemons, carloads...275 Total shipments of citrus fruit...8479 MODEL PKC GREAT AT One of the most tractions at the oak miniature packing been installed on the citrus fruit d Stewart Fruit Co., men whose fanele spring to thought there are some w ladies doing the pa ably they would if they might mit their admirer for them; but tha stand around and loves young n while the chief att to the lemonade other fellow?" But then, to get this beautiful mooing machinery, 30 work of Stebler Pa side, the best know yery in the world, this one of their will be operated pack between the p.m., and 7:30 to including Sunday; ture that probably ten who will vis have seen in acto two pretty do the work. In spectators a thor excavation of 24 i been made. The overhead consisting of 32 liers of 33 lights o last week and in hand stand, electri ture exhibits were The show not o clock this morn higator was in his finished. URGE STEPPE APPROVE Under provisions by Bill (82) intro man W. F. Beal the orchard sections of Orange-co. are especially suited to the growing of the crop, the county easily takes the lead in Valencia section. It is a lead that can never be taken from the county. Seventy per cent of all citrus fruit shipped from Orange-co. is Valencia oranges; 24 per cent lemons; five per cent naval oranges; 1 per cent Mediterranean Sweets, Seedlings and St. Michaels (oranges) and grapefruit. These percentages concern bulk. In value the Valencia is even more marked. And why is the Valencia stressed? Why is it dominant in Orange-co? Few fruits on earth have the keeping qualities of the Valencia. Certainly no other orange has them. An orange that can be picked and eaten in March or April can be left hanging on the tree until December, and can be picked then. The Valencia tree is its own storehouse. Upon the three the fruit hangs until the time comes when it can be marketed to the best advantage. From June until December the California Valencia has the eastern orange market to itself. The fruit does not have to compete with oranges grown anywhere else in the world. Valencias are never shipped before May. The Valencia is not a main crop in Florida, and by the first or the middle of June the Valencia crop of Florida is on the market and cleaned up. From then until late fall through their selling organizations, the associations distribute their Valencias throughout eastern markets as seems best to them. Hitherto, the associations have figured on having all of their Valencias shipped by December 1. Hereafter some of them may be held for the Christmas trade. This year it is probable that Valencia oranges will begin moving from Orange-co. or chards in May and that there will still be one left to pick, pack and ship in December. The recital of these facts emphasizes the unique position held by the Valencia, King of Oranges. Growers give their Valencia orchards the closest attention. Just as a thorobred race horse responds to care, so does the Valencia orange tree. With $500 acres of its finest land planted to lemons and with lemon culture here developed to its highest degree, Orange county looks upon the lemon with a great deal of affection. The lemon has played an important part in the development of the county, though in point of acreage is holds ARTISTIC EFFORTS OF SHOW WONDER Anaheim put on her gall day dress several days ago to welcome the opening of the Valencia Orange show May 17-22, and in full unison with the occasion, work progressed at the show grounds preparatory to the grand opening. Following quickly on the heels of the erection of the imitation granite columns which line Los Angeles-st with a large arch immediately in front of the main entrance, with imitation granite ticket office between, the work on the inside progressed rapidly. A double row of gold and white columns line the entrance. Inside are 32 clusters of lamps of three circles each, fairly distributed, with proper decorations and shades of various colors, with lamps with paper hangings worked in lattice-work. Directly inside the main entrance there is a 15-foot fountain, topped by a large fish from whose mouth water spurs, with two lower rows of apertures. Decorations and oranges cover the work of the fountain. Beyond this there is a marbleized band stand, with pillars woven about flowers. Between the orange racks on the sides there are panoramic landscapes and pictures of various kinds, eight in all. Entirely around the tent on the inside there is a row of lattice-work near the roof interwoven with flowers. When lighted at night it gives a picture of brilliancy hard to describe. Total shipments of citrus fruit...8479 Receipts f. o. b. California: Orange-co. Fruit Ex...$6,258,244.56 Northern Orange-co. fruit ex...$7,015.3 Northern Orange-co. Citrus exchange ...$7,015,314.03 Independetas (estimated) ...$3,300,000.00 Total ...$16,573,568.59 URGE STEPPE APPROVE Under provisions by Bill 482) introductory man W. P. Beal Legislature approves $350,000 in addition for in the third Sunday the completion of San Bernardino road will allow a connecting link from California point southern points by head national highways from Mecca to Belfast connecting link on tinental highway insufficiently provide state bond issue by bill 948) introduce Chester Kiline of Belfast which was favored both branches of the road will receive a pration of $150,000 sponsored by the Calif., an dtheir sided by the Clu These two high parts of main travel connecting East and South, value to all of So., Joaquin valley and to San Diego and additional improve practically insurement and settlement to only spars completion of the mentioned will make more accessible from the east and divert to So. Calif.of motor travel wise enter the gateway. The passage of relations by both legislature, however, the motoring public become law. The codure, is that it be convinced by greatest possible ways, that the SELF SERVICE "Food Like Mother Prepares" at this Cafeteria That's the general expression that accompanies the completion of here. Food that is wholesome and fresh and food that is economical in price During the days of the Show Eat at Knipp's Cafeteria Choose what you wish and eat amid surroundings that you'll enjoy. Knipp's Cafeteria The Place to Eat during the Orange Show. 211 W. Center St. THE ORANGE COUNTY PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA MODEL PKG. HOUSE GREAT ATTRACTION One of the most interesting attractions at the orange show is the miniature packing house that has been installed on the north side of the citrus fruit department by the Stewart Fruit Co., especially to young men whose fancies wander in the spring to thoughts of love, since there are some very lovely young ladies doing the packing there. Probably they wouldn't have to do a thing if the proprietors would permit their admirers to do the work for them; but then who'd want to stand around and watch a band of lovesick young men pack oranges while the chief attraction had gone to the lemonade stand with "the other fellow?" But then, to get back to the point, this beautiful model of orange packing machinery, 30 feet long, is the work of Stebler Parker Co. of Riverside, the best known orange machinery in the world, and they consider this one of their best creations. It will be operated with commercial pack between the hours of 2 and 3 p.m., and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. daily, including Sunday, this being a feature that probably eight out of every ten who will visit the show never have seen in action. As mentioned before, two pretty young ladies will do the work. In order to give the spectators a thoro visualization an excavation of 24 inches in depth has been made. The overhead decorative scheme consisting of 32 three-tier chandeliers of 33 lights each were installed last week and in the meantime the band stand, electric fountain and feature exhibits were given attention. The show not only opened at 9 o'clock this morning but every exhibitor was in his place with his job finished. URGE STEPHENS TO APPROVE ROAD BILL Under provisions of an act (Assembly Bill (82) introduced by Assembly man W. F. Beal of Imperial-co., the state will profit greatly if these road appropriations are approved by him. It is to be presumed in view of Governor Stephens' many utterances in favor of good roads, that he will sign these bills when they come before him. It is necessary, however, to urge that all of the motoring public join in urging the Governor to approve these bills. With this end in view, the Anaheim C. of C., along with other civic organizations of the southland, are circulating petitions for the signatures of autoists. Drop in at the C. of C. or at the Plain Dealer office and sign up! RANCHER INVENTS MARKING MACHINE M. O. Robertson, westside orange grower, has just completed the invention of an orange marking machine. It is entirely different from the vacuum Wysong machine and from the other machines now in use. Robertson makes use of rubber stamps. Robertson, who only completed his invention Friday, says he is fearful that since it is so simple there is not similar machinery already invented. He will have a display of fruit marked by the machine at the Valencia show. MARRIAGE LICENSES Harold P. Akers, 21, and Evelyn McClure, 19, both of Anaheim. Herman W. Kloth, 46, and Aldel A. Dailey, 30, both of Orange. URGE STEPHENS TO APPROVE ROAD BILL Under provisions of an act (Assembly Bill 482) introduced by Assemblyman W. F. Beal of Imperial-co., the Legislature appropriated the sum of $350,000 in addition to sums provided for in the third State Bond Issue for the completion of the highway from San Bernardino to Yuma. This highway will, when completed, constitute a connecting link between all southern California points and eastern and southern points by way of the Bankhead national highway. The highway from Mecca to Blyth is also a vital connecting link on another transcontinental highway. This highway was insufficiently provided for in the third state bond issue and relief is to be had by virtue of a bill (Assembly Bill 948) introduced by Assemblyman Chester Kline of Riverside County and which was favorably acted upon by both branches of the Legislature. This road will receive an additional appropriation of $150,000. Both bills were sponsored by the Auto Club of So. Calif., an dtheir passage materially aided by the Club's efforts. These two highways, because they are parts of main arteries of motor travel connecting So. Calif. with the East and South, are of inestimable value to all of So. Calif., from the San Joaquin valley and San Luis Obispo to San Diego and Imperial Valley. Additional improved state highways practically insure the speedy development and settlement of regions herefore only sparsely populated. The completion of the two roads above mentioned will make So. Calif. points more accessible to motorists coming from the east and will continue to divert to So. Calif. a large proportion of motor travel which would otherwise enter the state through other gateways. The passage of these road appropriations by both branches of the State legislature, however, does not assure the motoring public that the same will become law. The next step in the procedure, is that the Governor should be convinced by those who have the greatest possible use for the highways, that the bills are necessary. Own You Wealthy O Statistics show that world has had the proOrange County during incident to business rea THIS INSTITUTE TENDING AN STRANGERS T PRO INDUSTRY IS THE ONLY SUPER WHICH ANY CITY'S FUTURE ANAHEIM IS ALREADY THIS ORANGE INDUSTRY. THIS G PLACED IT AT THE THRESH ED GROWTH. CONTINUED FI OTHERS COMING WILL CONTA INDUSTRIAL GROWTH—and SHARE WITH YOU. It's the Man of Foresight and Vision -- that turns the condition of today to his It's the Man of Foresight and Vision -- that turns the condition of today to his future advantage. Northern Orange County, the home of the Valencia, of oil wells, lemons, vegetables, highways, deciduous fruits, and solubrious climate beckons you to come join forces for further progress and development and share in the prosperity profits. EVERY DEPOSITOR A FRIEND The ANAHEIM NATURAL WM. A. DOLAN, President A. B. McCORD, Cashier J. W. R. L. To VISITORS If we can be of any service to make more pleasant or profitable we shall be serve. THE BANK OF REAL FRIENDLY SE steak left that we just night?" asked or. "You ate three big pieces of it yourself." "Now isn't that just like a woman. Whenever you have anything I like there's never any left the next day, but when you have something which nobody will eat there is always twice as much as anybody wants." —If it's from Witman's, It's Good! LOOK! For the Sign of The Oyster Loaf "The Best Place to Eat" Extra Service for Visitors to California Valencia Orange Show We are across the street from the P. O. Your Home in Healthy Orange County Statistics show that no other community in the city has had the prosperity enjoyed in Northern County during the entire period of depression, ent to business readjustment. THIS INSTITUTION JOINS IN EXTENDING AN INVITATION TO THE STRANGERS TO JOIN US IN OUR PROSPERITY. THE ONLY SUBSTANTIAL FOUNDATION UPON CITY'S FUTURE CAN BE DEFINITELY FIXED. AS ALREADY THE HEART OF THE GREAT VALENCIA INDUSTRY, THIS CITY'S FORWARD STRIDES HAVE IN THE THRESHOLD OF AN ERA OF UNPRECEDENTCONTINUED FIDELITY OF ITS CITIZENS HERE AND WILL CONTRIBUTE TO OUR COMMERCIAL AND GROWTH—and WE HAVE ENOUGH PROSPERITY TO YOU. Friendship for this Bank is maintained because of the ever increasing and ever certainty of its helpfulness; protection of its customers. CONTINUED FIDELITY OF ITS CITIZENS HEALD AND NG WILL CONTRIBUTE TO OUR COMMERCIAL AND GROWTH—AND WE HAVE ENOUGH PROSPERITY TO YOU. Friendship for this Bank is maintained because of the ever increasing and ever certainty of its helpfulness; protection of its customers, courtesy and accommodations consistent with approved banking methods. We would be pleased to have you join our steady growing list of depositors. VISITOR A FRIEND—THAT'S OUR RECORD NATIONAL BANK President J. W. DUCKWORTH, Vice-Pres. Chairman R. L. PHEGLEY, Ass't. Cashier. To VISITORS any service to make your stay profitable we shall be glad to REAL FRIENDLY SERVICE"