Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 19, Number 253, Decatur, Adams County, 26 October 1921 — Page 3

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William Fox Presents William Farnum in Crystal tonight! “WHEN A MAN SEES RED" Admission 10 & 20c From the famous Saturday Evening Post story by Larry Evans.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRAT, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1921.

VISITED THE ORANGE GROVES Miss Kate Touhey, in Letter to Brother .lames, Gives An Interesting STORY OF HER TRIP To Fruit Belt Southeast of Los Angeles--Took in Labor Day Excursion. The following interesting and descriptive letter from hia sister, Miss Kate Touhey, employed in the federal offices at Los Angeles, has been received by James Touhey and is printed because we are sure the many friends will enjoy reading her impressions of tile far west: Los Angeles, Oct. 11, 1921, Dear Brother: Since writing you last I have seen much that was decidedly new to me and which 1 think will be interesting to you, so will endeavor to tell you about it.

On Labor day I took in the “Orange Umpire Trip”, a special trip made by the Pacific Electric company and named the "Orange Empire” on account of the fact that we are taken through fifty miles of orange and lemon groves, also English walnut orchards and miles and miles of vineyards. In all, the trip covered 169 miles, right through the heart of the citrus fruit belt southeast of Isis Angeles and extending to the San Bernardino mountains. Orange and lemon are very small trees, branching out within a few feet from the ground and as the branches bend to the ground, the general appearance is more like a good sized bush. Both the orange and lemon trees are very familiar, the only difference being that the foliage of the lemon is slightly a lighter green. The Valencias, or summer oranges, have now been practically all picked—the naval oranges do not ripen until December, January, February and March. It seems that a great deal of work and care is necessary to keep up these trees —the ground must be fertilized often, irrigated every three months, fumigated and a constant watch for the scales that get in and quickly destroy the trees. In a grove near Redlands a bale of hay was placed under every tree and we were told that, this hay must be worked ‘ln and round the roots of the trees to keep the soil from packing and permitting moisture to penetrate. In days gone by the growers were completely at the mercy of the buyers or jobbers, until, in desperation, they formed an association of their own, and now their crops are handled entirely through this association. Os course there are many growers who do not belong to the association and accept an estimated price for the crop, the price being made on the pound. We passed through an English walnut orchard seven miles long. These nuts are now ripe and will be picked this month. Last year the crop in California amounted to thirteen million dollars. I think this orchard belongs to the Lucky Baldwin estate, being part of thirteen nfillion acres that comprise the Baldwin estate. Not all of this vast area of ground is in one section. I think there are three immense ranches acquired at an average value of 50 cents per acre from the owners of original Spanish land grants. Now the land is worth in this fruit belt section from one thousand to twelve hundred and seventy-five dollars an acre. Close to this grove lies a great section of land that has been in litigation for over twenty years, and the guide said, would give a good idea of the appearance of California land years ago. Nothing more desolate can be imagined and one could never believe the soil could be made to grow anything. But I understand that is the usual nature of land here. It requires a great deal of work and fertilizing to make it fruitful. Seems to be covered with small stones and rocks, and along the orange groves were small and large piles of these stones and rocks which, no doubt, had been taken off of the ground. Now the soil is rich and smooth as fine sand. I forgot how many acres of vineyards we saw, and here again you would be mistaken it you think the vines are trellised. They are merely flat hushes lying close to the ground for the vines are cut back to the stalk each year and the grapes- are

picked from the small vines that grow out each year. The grape industry was started here by the Spanish friars and has since grown to enormous pro- i portions. Since the Volstead Act, sounding the death of the wine business, the grapes are now packed in refrigerator cars and rushed East where the pressing Is done and the Juice is extracted out on the seas before fermentation takes place, for it is now the foreign countries that require the grape. In the days of the Pudres the Indians used to tromp the grapes in huge vats. And in the days of the Padres the Indians were brought into the missions, taught how to cultivate this land, taught all kinds of useful trades, and brought from savagery to Christianity. What a pity that this greatest humanitarian undertaking was brought to desolation. These pages of California’s history are anything but glorious. After passing through miles and miles of groves we arrived at Riverside, a town of perhaps 15,000 people. Here is the famous Mission inn, known all over this country and abroad. Mr. Miller, the proprietor, who by the way is a Congregationalist, his wife a Christian Scientist, has made and is still making an effort to preserve the early religious atmosphere of California and the days of the Mission fathers. He has gathered together a collection of original paintings of the Saints brought over by the Spanish, crucifixes, parts of altars and sacred vessels used in the old missions, many rare and valuable pieces of black walnut band-carved furniture, vestments, sanctuary lamps, candle sticks, old tapestries and, in fact, so much that I could not begin to give you an idea of what is displayed here. He has one collection of rare and valuable crosses, small and large, rosaries and crucifixes, valued at $5,000. I think the building and collection of art treasures is valued at five million. The building follows the style of the old missions and has the open air court or patitio, where meals are served. Os course the palms and beautiful pepper trees abound therein ■ and in these trees were vivid green and red parrots, also a very beautiful bird I think is called the Cockatoo from Brazil. Quite large and snow . white he has a wonderful tuft of featliI ers standing out on the top of his , head. The pepper trees of which I • speak are very popular here and are . certainly beautiful. They resemble . the weeping willow at home, only the • branches are loaded with .bright red i berries. You see them everywhere. > They are not the commercial pepper I and I do not know where they get the . name. Another tree common here is > the Eucalyptus. They grow very slim and tall, and shed their bark instead of their leaves. Most of the orange ! groves have a row or these trees for i wind breaks. After stopping at Riverside for lunch we resumed the trip and arrived at Redlands, at the foot of the San Bernardino mountains. From there we were taken in autos up Smiley heights, one of the foot hills, from which we had a splendid view of the valley below us. Riverside and Redlands is surrounded on all sides by mountains, so 1 found it very warm there, almost like Indiana in August or July. Presume the peaks shut out the cooling breezes which we get here and which makes the weather at all times so pleasant. They tell me it is warm down in the valley the year around, so that flowers are blooming at Christmas time, but only seven miles away, up on the mountains, the snow is seven feet deep in the winter. I have also been to the summit of Mt. Lowe, one of the high peaks of the Coast Sierre range. This was truly a wonderful trip. The city of Pasadena lies at the foot of these hills. Ascending Mt. Lowe we are first pulled up 1300 feet by heavy cable at a grade of 65 per cent., so it was almost like going up a straight wall of rock. This brings us to Mt. Echo and from there the Pacific Electric cars take you five miles further up. In these five miles we cross 18 bridges and make 124 curves. The longest stretch of straight track is about 20 feet. At the end of the five mile trip we arrive at the Alpine Tavern and from there to the summit is about two and a half miles. One can either climb it, which is rather a strenuous trip, or the little donkeys will take you. Coining up on the electric car I had the end seat and therefore could look down 5,000 feet and we seemed near the edge that it was like hanging out in sheer space. The side or slopes of these mountains are covered with timber growth and in the past few weeks they have had a fierce

fnreit fire. The mountain rangers constantly patrol these hills watching for Tires which are usually caused by careless campers. From Inspiration Point one can see five cities or towns in the valley below and also Cataline Island 40 miles away out in the sea. I saw billows and billows of clouds rolling in from the sea beginning about 4 p. in. It was a beautiful sight. Tlie last car down wus about 8 p. in., and then all the thousands of electric lights in the valley below twinkled and danced and made it seem like a fairyland. This Is truly a wonderful section of our country and surely lias been bit ssed with everything in the way of clifnate, scenery, luscious fruits and gorgeous flowers. All of these have been a free gift on the part of our Creator but the people here surely know how to make capital out of it all. Los Angeles is growing rapidly but to make up the population- of 750,000, which they claim, they have annexed all the small towns, including San Pedro, or the harbor, which is quite some distance. They have magnificent bank, store, office buildings and theatres, but within three square squares of the heart of the city in any direction you will find vacant lots, which are no doubt being held for higher prices. This holds good all over the city, so, to me, it has a scattered appearance and it is not compactly built up. They tell me a few years ago rents were quite reasonable, in fact, too cheap. If so, they are now making up for lost time. Small apartments or flats that at that time rented for from $22.00 to $25.00, How go for from $55.00 up—mostly up. You will pay $55.00 for a single room, tiny kitchenette and bath. For two rooms you will give $75.00 and up. These are only the summer rates. Wihen the winter or tourist season opens, the lid is off and the gouge is on—the theory being that these people came out here to spend money, get it away from them as quickly as possible and thus make room for a new set to be plucked. The rates all over Jump sky high and the same way with the merchants and cafeterias No doubt if their Chamber of Commerce, or any of their many boosting organizations, would read this they would have me burned at the stake for it is certainly the rankest kind of treason to even insinuate everything is not absolutely perfect here. . They are now making up an immense fund for all-year-round advertising, and the other night a traveling man, in a letter to the newspaper, criti- • cized some of the statements being made for, he said, coming home, he found a number of young men on the train coming here with the expectation of finding work which they were sure could be had since they had read such glowing accounts of the prosperity of Los Angeles. True, there is quite a lot of building, but I pass the Tinies office every morning and they have their “Help Wanted” column pasted up in the windows, and always there is a crowd in front of it. There are as many unemployed in this city as in any other. There is much more than I could tell you had I the time—for instance, the Jap problem, which no one in the East or Middle West can understand until they live here, but I am writing this hurriedly after office hours, and as the doors will soon close, must also close my letter. Hope that you and the Hyland family are well and will keep that way. Presume Herman Conter told you about his visit here which I believe he enjoyed very much. I certainly was glad to see him. Best wishes to all, I am Your sister, KATE. IS OUR AUTO "CERTIFIED?” Traders in automobiles who omit to obey the law requiring transfer of legal title are flirting with the penitentiary, according to A. G. Lupton, president of the Hoosier State Auto association, which organization wrote the law seeking to protect auto owners from commercialized theft of vehicles. “The secretary of state's motorcycle police force and every peace officer in the state have instructions now to begin cracking the whip,” he stages. “If your auto has no title, or if you fail to display the container showing certificate of reigstration (not the title itself) you are apt to be picked up anytime,” he continues. “It is a felony to transfer a car without proper transfer of title. It is n felony to drive a car with a niiitiliabed engine number—so if you would avoid a felony charge you had better get right.”

a* ♦ • <4 “Criipy an’ crunchy an* all-the-time-crat kly' Ocr, what would '* happen If Kellogg & got ail eatad up hcfora tomorrow!” * Zfou certainly realize the in Corn Flakes when you eat Kelloggs From the instant you open the generous sized package till they’re tucked aw.ty in great and tiny '‘bread-baskets,” Kellogg’s Corn Flakes are a neverending delight! You can’t even look at those big sunny-brown flakes, all joyously flavored, crisp and crunchy, without getting mighty hungry! Such a spread for big and little boys and girls—the sweetheart of fine white corn kernels wondrously flavored and deliciously toasted in Kellogg’s own way! You can’t imagine anything more joyous to eat, or more ideal for fussy appetites! Kellogg’s Corn Flakes are childhood’s y"'\l Off mflA ideal food! Kiddies can eat as much as £'■ they can carry! Every mouthful makes TAACTED f° r health, for sleepy-time-stomachs! /“A'dM Don’t just ask for “corn flakes”! You say KELLOGG’S and you’ll get FLAKES KELLOGG’S! • ITxORN FLAKES Aho maker, of KELLOGG’S KRUMBLES and KELLOGG’S BRAN, cooked and krumbled DAINTY gga WRIST WATCHES 1 A womans wrist watch fTw Z* * may be first of all a u timepiece, but not less Hr Bft, “ Vft important than its timenl‘*A 1 keeping quality is its lU° B- beauty, its value as a ' dress accessary. i vISSw,. A wrist watch should t'j# *. be an ornament to the. *"♦•s wrist on which it is !■■■&-- i *— worn Let us show you some of our wonderful designs, in round- oval, rectangular, or hexagonal shapes, in green gold, white gold, yellow gold or platinum. Each watch fitted witli a dependable and attractive ribbon band or bracelet to hold it securely in position. We,sell no wrist watcli so cheap that we cannot guarantee it to keep good time. Pumphrey’s Jewelry Store Where Do You Bank? That is the first question Big Business asks when you approach with, a commercial proposition. It is the question that Capital asks when you apply for a loan, and the standing of your bank becomes a part of your own business reputation. We can do for you all that any bank can, and we try to do it better. We have ample capital and a reputation for aggressive banking methods. We solicit your checking account, or a portion of it, and your banking business generally. OLD ADAMS COUNTY BANK In the New Bank Building Decatur, Indiana.

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