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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (April 10, 1921)
14 TJTE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, POR1X. LM), APRIL 10, 1921 BIG EASTER FREE sun mi minniinEirvurDC io iviuiiLintnc EXHIBITS OF TWO PREMIER OREGON MINING COUNTIES AT THE THIRD INTERNATIONAL MINING CONVENTION. Oregon's Fruit Crop Will Sup ply Eastern Demands. PRICES WILL BE LOWER Climatic CouiKry Worth Disaster That Swept From Main to Texas Millions to Coast. i The Easter freexe that extended from Texas to the New England states was wortn many miiuoiu " dollars to the states of Oregon and Washington, in the opinion or ooraon C. Corbaley. market and fruit expert of Seattle, who has been In Portland ' on business the last week. "Two weeks ago the reports from ' every section of the United States were uniform in their announcement r that soft fruits and berries of all " kinds promised the heaviest yields in history. This was as true In Texas and in Maryland as it was in Wash ington." said Mr. Corbaley. "The situation that this created for the soft fruit and berry industry in Oregon and Washington was so ser ious as to seem almost impossible of solution. The canners of the two states still have on hand approxi mately 20 per cent of last year's pack and these canned fruits were selling slowly because the buyers in the two states were holding back in the be lief that fresh fruits would soon be not only abundant but very cheap. Crop Be Twice That of 1020. "The Industry that last year pro rinced in the two states nearly $15, 000.000 worth of canned goods and oreserves was therefore in the posi tion of not only having a part of last year's crop on its hands, but was also confronted with a real problem in ths shape of a crop during the com lng summer that is certain to run at least twice as large as last year crpp and in some varieties will run more than threa times as large. With the big centers of population looking forward to an abundant supply fruit of their own there did not seem to be any way in which the record crop of the two northwestern states could be marketed. Even with the t canning industry refinanced and in a position to operate no one' was will ing to predict that more than 40 per cent of the fruit crop of the two states could be turned into money. "The cold wave that wiped -out large part of the eastern crop was almost record breaking in its propor tiona. It reduced the outlook for fruit consumption and home canning in those states to such an extent as to change the entire tone of the sugar market. The grocers who were scram bling to protect their future require ments of sugar dropped out of the market over night and raw sugar on the New York exchange dropped nearly half a cent a pound as a re sult of the changed ideas as to the amount of sugar that would be used in this season's fruit crop. Sonthem Statea Hard Hit. "The cold wave began In Texas. where It found the fruit trees about a month earlier than usual, and it is estimated that more than 95 per cent of the crop of this state and Okla homa was froxen on the trees. In Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee and Kentucky the damage was almost as complete, except that the late apples largely escaped and in some sections the strawberries were not developed sufficiently to cause more than about a ou per cent damage. The sweep was not as complete in Illinois, Mich igan. Indiana and Ohio, because some sections of these states were not so fully advanced; but the general esti mate is that in the southern parts of these states the damage was almost complete and that of the states as a whole the loss will total more than 50 per cent of the crop. "In the Atlantic coast states the Georgia peach crop was partly taken, but the greatest damage was in Vir ginia. Maryland and Delaware, where practically all the peaches, cherries and berries were frozen and the ap ple yield Is now at about 25 per cent of the crop. - In New York state and in Connecticut much damage was done, but the opinion is that the first estimates from this state were some what exaggerated and that only the fruit and berries were seriously hurt; that the apple crop is untouched, but Is so much earlier than usual that there is still great danger of further damage from freezing. Seasoa Thirty Days Advanced. "Throughout the United States the fruit season is about 30 days ahead of normal. The havoc wrought bv the Easter freeze and the somewhat smaller damage of last week in Cali fornia and the intermountain terri tory has created a general belief that this year's fruit crop will be far be low normal. "Cold weather the current week has done some damage in Oregon and Washington. The danger of late front is not yet past but the season is now so far advanced that this territory seems to be reasonably assured of a record crop of all varieties of berries and all varieties of soft -fruit except peaches. This late fruit will probably be slow to come back to the records of several years ago, because of the extent to which the trees were frozen during the winter of 1919-1920. "There are many districts without fruits in commercial quantities, and with a prospective country-wide shortage there is every indication that all of the soft fruits and berries of the two states can be marketed providediie canning and preserving organizations of the two- states are in a position to operate efficiently. Prices Snre to Be Lower. "In saying that there ia an indica tion of a country-wide shortage and that the berry crop can be marketed there must be a clear realization by berry growers and canners alike that there is no prospect of selling any volume of fruit at prices like those of 1920. The public is not paying high prices and will not pay high prices for ai- commodity. The canned goods remaining on hand from the pack of 1920 are going into consump tion at prices that indicate fresh fruit markets ranging from 50 per cent to 6S 2-3 per cent below the ruling quota tions of 1920. This Is an indication of the state of mind of grocery buyers the country over and it is a state of mind that cannot be materially changed as long as the general course of prices continues to be downward. -"It hardly seems fair to rejoice In the misfortune that has come to fruit growers ot other districts, but this freezing has opened the way toward' solving the most serious marketing problem that probably ever could confront northwestern states. To sell our small fruits we must carry 90 per , cent of them to the big centers of population. As long as those centers threaten to be overburdened with fruits raised in their own vicinity we had no opportunity to offer our prod uct. Now that this situation has largely been relieved we can offer Fi v ' yA'-k-iiJ iMv'ri vt feci i r--- , - I i-tar rJih- V -IjV vS;x.;. ,v PHif jjfzr I. RED CROSS W ill A D VETERANS Mayor Baker Sets Aside Week for Salvaging. DRIVE STARTS TOMORROW rPPER JOSEPHISE COUNTY BOOTH IX EXHIBITION HALL, LOWER BAKER COUNTY'S SHOWING, DEM ONSTRATING LEADERSHIP IN THE OREGON MINING FIELD. Josephine countiTas well as Baker, made a remarkable showing t the convention and upheld the mining tradi tions of southern Oregon by the diversity and richness of minerap wealth exhibited. Minerals and metals of Josephine county almost run the gamut of alphabet, from aragonite to zirchon. The ores include radium, copper. gold, lead, nickel, iron, manganese, antimony ana suver. Sneclmens of a rare metal, said to temper gold, silver and copper, making these metals hard and tough, were on exhibit from mines near Grants Pass, in the Illinois valley district. The largest producing platinum mine in the United States is situated in Josephine county. Cast-Away Articles of Every De scription Will Be Collected Sat urday, Xewspaper Say. By official proclamation of Mayor Baker this week is designated as Red Cross clean-up week, dedicated to the salvaging of thousands of arti cles and discarded utensils, books, clothing, etc., from Portland homes, for the Red Cross shop and the relief of disabled veterans and their families. By the sale of thesalvage so pro cured the Red Cross shop will create its relief fund for the coming year. More than 100 ex-service men are in local hospitals, either ill or suffer ing from wounds received In active service, while an equal number are being cared for at their homes. The fund raised from the sale of the sal vage of clean-up week will be applied to the last penny, to the relief of these cases, and constitutes the sole resource of the local chapter in car rying on this work. Waste Paper to Be Foraged. The closing day of clean-up week. next Saturday, is that of the official waste paper foray of the Red Cross hop. Or that morning all residents are asked to bundle their old news papers and magazines and place them conspicuously on the front porch. Red Cross trucks, manned by soldiers from Vancouver barracks, will call for the old paper and take it to the central depot. It will be sold at high est 'market price and will add to the relief fund. During clean-up week the Red Cross shop asks that all citizens scour their homes for discarded articles that have sale value. In many instances these trifts. as in the case of clothing, will go direct to the needy veterans an their families. The remainder or tne goods will be sold over the counters of the Red Cross shop and the pro ceeds applied to the relief fund for home service and nursing. The range of articles that are valuable to the Red Cross shop is wide. Anything Can Be Used. "We can use practically anything," said Miss Helen Whitney, in charge of the clean-up week activities, "even rags. It is not true that we want tne very best things. We will gladly ac cept that which as no value what ever to the owner. Old clothing, old utensils, old pictures and bid books are among the wares that we have every-day need of. Anything is grist when it comes to the mill of the Ked Cross shop. -fr- In local hospitals there are more than 100 veterans, and in private homes at least 120 more with their families, who are in need.. We are not asking for money, we are asking only for those things you have dis carded or no longer need. . The Red Cross shop serves a dual purpose it gives the very poor a chance to bus at bargains, and it applies the pro ceeds to the relief of the boys who fought for us all. During clean-up week all residents New Spring Patterns in Wall Paper We carry a most complete line at the season's lowest prices. WHY PAY MORE? Priced as low as 14c,doubIe rolls of 16 yds. The large volume of our sales enables us to carry at all times a more complete assortment' and to be content with a shorter mar gin, of profit than is usually taken. If you are considering new wall paper as a part of your spring house-cleaning we can save you money in your purchase. Large racks containing many beautiful patterns in florals, stripes, grasscloths, oatmeals, tif fany blends, moires, etc., are displayed on our Sales Floor from which to make your selection. Double Rolls Double Length Double Savings 30c All-Over Pattern This paper is sure to appeal to the woman who likes bright cheerful drapes and takes great pride in the apearance of her bedroom. Is very tasteful, very dainty, very-ar- tistic. Especially fine with cretonne drapes. In double rolls' especial ly priced at Delft Blue AND SILVER STRIPE Dainty is the only word to describe this paper. The design is as dain ty and delicate as silver-threaded lace. Colors are bright and artis tic. Beautiful pattern in every respect. An appropriate cut-out border to ' match at 5c per yard. This pat tern is undeniably low priced at v. Tapestries A large assortment to select from. For instance, the Gray Pastel Tapestry is a splendid example of the better grade of tapestry paper. An artistic leaf pattern. Appropri ate lor nearly any room in the house. At our price it is cheap enough to use any where. In double rolls 3t 16 yards at 34c 30c House Paint .79 14c Guaranteed C to give ab solute satis f action in wearing qual ity and ap- ( pearance. A complete line of paint and varnish, sold at lowest prices. Per Gallon Nottingham Stripe New this year. Has the fashion able stripe design and the soft tan shades which are so popular. Bor der to match is a cut-out design with color in harmony with the side wall. Ceiling paper is a light color with a small con ventional design. Priced especially low per dou ble roll at Oat Meals CHOICE OF FIVE POPULAR COLORS These plain colored oatmeal papers are considered very stylish and up- to-date. They are the favorite for "Plain Wall" effects in living rooms, dining rooms and halls. Our price per double roll . 43c Write or Phone for FREE WALL PAPER SAMPLE BOOK 27th and Vaughn Streets TllonQom WUWOMKa I Satisfaction Guaranteedor "Vbur Money Back! Portland Oregon who have salvage for the Red Cross shop are asked to call Miss Whitney by telephone, Broadway 4532. The Red Cross truck will call for the gift. But the waste paper collection is set for Saturday, the 16th and notifica tion need not be given the shop. A bundle or. the front porch will not escape the collectors. Ochoco Land Company Files. PRINEVILLE. Or., April 9. (Spe c'al.) The Ochoco Land company. consisting of Guy Lafollette of this city and O. H. Frost and W. T. Brown of Portland, filed articles of Incor poration at the courthouse this week. This company has offices both her and In Portland. our product and can sell every pound that Is ralsea, provided we cream strong enough business machinery to take this product and aistrioute u the great distances at which it must be moved." APPLE CROP WILL BE BIG Eastern Washington District Ex poets to Market 9,000,000 Boxes. WENATCHEE, Wash., April 9. What Is declared to be one of the greatest contests for apple tonnage ever known in the Wenatchee and eastern Wash'ngton district is now in progress. The crop is expected to total about 9.000.000 boxes, or between 13,000 and 15,000 cars, and the mar keting factors are bidding strong. Many new warehouses are being constructed In eastern Washington this year to handle the crop. Spring work on the orchards Is in full blast and conditions are said to- be excep tionally favorable. The box situation is a source of un easiness to the grower. 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