The San Francisco call., 1909-10-29
FARM PRODUCTS
SHOW WEALTH
OF BIG REGION
Scenes of Pioneer Days Re-
placed by Parade Showing
Richness of Soil
Elaborate Program Arranged for
TOday's Celebration at the
Stockton Carnival
Eseseial Dispatch 10 The Call


from the days of '4s to the days OF
1903 was the scheme of today's pro-
gram in the rush of '4s" celebration.
AS an object lesson of the products
Of the soil one of the most remarkable
parsdes ever held in the state took
place along the principal business
thoroughfares this morning. 1t was
properly termed the agricultural pa
rade. and consisted of wagon loads of
San Joaquin produce that extended for
fully three miles in length.
When the pioneer came to Stockton
from San Francisco and plodded on
through the heavy sand he no doubt
"cussed" his luck Soil that did not
bear gold was not worth his considera-
tion. The gold excitement having
quieted down. he turned his attention
10 the valley. and learned that in its
virgin soil was to be found greater
wealth than IN the hills 10 the east.
Thus the San joaquin farmer sprang
into prominence, and ii was to present
this feature before the people that the
agricultural parade was held
The southern part of the county
carried of the honors of the day, and
early this morning the farmers from
that prosperous locality started toward
Stockton with their wagon loads OF
1rult and vegetables
The parade was slightly delayed on
account of early showers, but the sun
soon broke through the threatening
clouds and the weather proved most
propitious for the continuance of the
celebration.
EXHIBIT WINS APPLAUSE
An old stagecoach loaded down with
grapes. pumpkins. melons, squash, as
psragus, beans. beets and other fruits
and vegetables. ali from the farm of
Benjamin LangfOrd a I Manteca, brought
merited applause. Artistically draped
over the top of the coach were clusters
of greens.
That Manteca is not Just farms was
emphasized by W. H. Lemon. who rode
IN a small rig filled with farm produce
and bearing the sign "Manteca hotel
and blacksmith shop
The Twin Farms, F. J. viebrock and
F. W. Wurster, proprietors. had an
artistically adorned spring wagon. A
small sized arbor. from which hung
great punches Of flaming red tokay
grapes. the black prince and other
varieties, provided shelter for the
driver Watermelons, sorghum, broom
corn. sweet potatoes, alfalfa. beets.
potatoes and other products Of the rich
soil Of the Gala section of the south
San Joaquin were cleverly packed in
the wagon
Casabas, the winter muskmelon, now
one Of the principal products OF the
county. were banked high in a heavy
farm wagon. J. Hooper. a sturdy
young farmer. drove the team.
AS a diversion from the general
order, the Manteca brass band OF II
pieces, z. Z. Overshiner and c. Graves
sat around the sides Of a big wagon
and rendered selections. The country
boys were heartily applauded by their
city brethren
T. NJ Cowell, one of the boosters of
the Manteca section, drove in with a
wagon loaded down with watermelons
corn. tomatoes, beets. citrus, carrots,
hay, pumpkins and grapes. The produce
was neatly arranged. The beets
weighed 60 pounds apiece.
WOMEN HEAD DIVISION
That prosperous section of the coun-
" counts the women among its boost
ers as well as the men. Mrs. Clara
= Wiggin, Mrs. Daisy Sharenbroch, Mrs.
Josie Ingram, Mrs Hattie Newborn,
Miss Pearl Busch and Miss Josephine
Liesy dressed in regulation costume,
headed the horseback division. With
them were John Reynolds and other
men on horseback
The state hospital farm, which is To-
Gated about three miles north of Stock
ton and produces everything from let
tuce to apples, sent in wagon loaded
with pumpkins.
A unique section of the parade was
that presented by four children of Man
fecs, illustrating q feature of Indian
life. The little people were dressed in
Indian costume. Mounted on horse
was Harold Houston. while seated in
trsvois was Ollie Salmon with pa
poose in her arms. Helen Houston,
Bryan Pierce and Della Ingram. as In
;6isns on horseback completed the pic
ture.
The Stockton concert band in '4s cos
tune, the Lodi band and the Nanteca
band furnished the music for the pa
rsde.
Petrica, the pride of the camp, led
the procession. c. E. Manthey. George
Baker and r. T. Melton were aides.
Gardeners ARE REPRESENTED
The italian gardeners, of whom there
are many east of the city, were repre-
sented in the agricultural parade by
the Foppiano Brothers. One of the reg
ular Italian wagons filled with grapes
was the float"
Lone Guich Market painted on
two boxes on the back of faithful
burro which followed a butcher wagon
filled with beef, was in the parade as
one of the side issues of the San Joa-
Quin farming industry.
Mrs. D. J. Cutler and Orrin S. Hen
derson daily traverse the streets of the
city in the formers one horse chaise.
Mrs. Cutler is a pioneer resident of
Stockton and while accompanying
"Skypilot' Henderson over town in his
relic Of goneby days. she has worn her
best dress of so years ago. It consists
of delicate silk material, many yards
of the valuable goods having been
necessary on account of the hoops
The program for Fridays events
follows:
S a. mining camp opens.
q. m.-Bsnd concert at Roaring camp.
$3.50 a. m.-Preparstions for the auto parade.
10 a. m.-Grest auto parade escorting Taft
on hts cyclonic trip
1920 a. m.-xireless messages begin TO ar
rive
il g. MP TO date FIRE drill.
II:3O a m.-Wild west show parsdes On
streets adjacent TO courthouse square.
u noon -Refreshment hour.
80 D. n. Chinese theater reopens.
2 10 .. m--Finish Of motor boat race from
Sacramento. near head Of Stockton channel.
2:3O .. m.-Bronco busters and Wild west show
Al Oak park
p m-Wireless messages from everywhere
to D. rn.-An smusements open for rest.
$50 p m.-Roarfng camp and attractive con-
cesstons opened