Arizona republican., 1921-08-14
REPORT DAMACE TO
 THE ORANGE CROP

SCOTTSDALE, Aug. 13.-Consid- erable damage was done to the or anges in this district this spring by what is known as the June drop, which causes the oranges to turn yellow and fall from the tree. The popular theory is that the intense heat causes the water to be given off by the leaves faster than the roots are able to absorb water, which in oArn causes the leaves to draw water from the fruit, causing 1t to ripen prematurely and drop. The loss from this cause was 20 per cent of the crop this spring.
 Another disease that has appeared lately is a fungus known as Alter naia citri." This fungus infects the young navel oranges and causes black spot to appear at the end. which gradually widens, causing the orange to turn yellow and drop. This disease when examined by experts from the state horticultural commits sion in several of the local orchards, was declared incurable this season, but steps will be taken to prevent it next year. About 20 per cent of the crop that remained after the June drop will be lost.
 Ralph Murphy to Speak
 One of the speakers at the farm bureau meeting next Thursday will be Ralph Murphy of Ingleside. MT. Murphy has heen successfully grow ing citrus fruits in this and the Cen ter street district for many years and will give a short talk on that subject. G. c. Baker, manager of the Arizona Packing company, will give a short talk on the future of the | hog industry in the valley, especially i the marketing side of the question. l The school house will be cooled by fans, so pleasant evening will be enjoyed by those attending.
 Erecting Light Poles
 At the last meeting cf the clam be- of commerce Chairman Kimsey Of the light committee reported that poles and fixtures for Scottsdale's S first White Way were up ar.d the 1 lights would be turned on in a few days. The lights will be on the I Brown corner, McComb T 'os. corner, l Baptist church corner and the Millec i corner. A report from, Dr. Bishop of the road committee was approved.
 Boy Scouts Meet i A rousing meeting of IT Boy Scouts was held at the ranch home of Mir and Mrs. Wickware. Lessons were given in knot tying and other scout work and plans talked over for 2 trip to Granite Reef in the neal l future. Any boy who can secure the use of a team and wagon for that trip will report to Scoutmaster San Gige Monday. After the meeting ad- journed refreshments were served by Mrs. Wickware and daughters. To Prescott Charles Miller left yesterday witl his family overland for Prescott fo a weeks stay. Mrs. Miller, who ha' just recovered from several weeks O sickness, may remain for a longe z period.
 Moving Windmill A force of men was busy yesterda, dismantling the windmill near the E O. Brown store preparatory to nov ing it to the ranch in the northern part of Paradise valley.
 100 Picking Cotton ! w. F. Smith had a force of owe 100 Mexicans engaged in picking hi
 cotton in the Comeback section [ His idea in having such large fore
 was to give employment to as man,
 as possible.
 To Phoenix Dr. Bishop was a business visito
 in Phoenix yesterday.
 On Visit
 Assistant Postmaster Miss Conra,
 was in Phoenix for a short visi with friends last week.