anaheim-daily-herald 1921-12-20

HERALD EDITORIALS CHRISTMAS GENEROSITY There has been quick answer this year to the call on behalf of the poor. Particularly has the appeal for children excited ready and fine response. If there is a child anywhere in this state to whom the coming of Christmas shall mean nothing, it will not be because of lack of effort to reach every boy and girl. The fact is brought to light that there is considerable actual suffering. There is opportunity for substantial gifts. Unemployment as a problem has not touched in this section the acute stage that has marked it elsewhere. Nevertheless there are some willing hands that find no work to do. There are sensitive persons, in every way worthy, whose pride prevents them from making their wants known. To hunt out such individuals, to approach them in a spirit of friendliness untouched by condescension, and to assure them that they belong to the big Christmas family, is a fine work. They will understand them. They will know that if a gift brings joy it affords the giver at least an equal pleasure. Many are zealously engaged in Christmas work, There are countless chances to help along splendid schemes of promoting holiday cheer. The man or woman who contributes to any of the organizations, clubs, or newspapers engaged in gathering material for Christmas is doing a good work, and must feel joy in doing it. Even then, every such man or woman must know of specific cases where aid may be rendered as a personal matter quite apart from organized activities. WHEN IS A CONFESSION WHEN IS A CONFESSION A reporter over his signature made oath to the authenticity of a document which he termed a "confession." It was supposed to have emanated from a man charged with murder. It gave a circumstantial account of the crime, not omitting a detail. The time for trial of the prisoner arrived. Had the "confession" been introduced, and had the jury believed it, there would have been no course but to find the prisoner guilty. An innocent man charged with murder is not eager to place a noose about his neck. But the document was not introduced. Apparently it was not regarded as worthy. The prosecution must have looked upon it as a fabrication. The outcome is not to be viewed as a triumph either for the reporter or the school of journalism to which he belongs. At the time the stuff was first printed, newspapermen generally pronounced it a fake. It seemed to be a clever yarn woven of the material available to any reporter who might choose to make such use of it as this one did make. In all probability it presented many facts. In all probability the man supposed to have confessed, would have been the last person in the world to assemble these facts, and give them to the world. For some reason the agreement of the powers at interest, concerning naval limitation, is regarded with melancholy eye by some observers. Peace is repugnant to comparatively few, however, and the blow thus administered to the prospects of war, is generally welcomed. Telephone rates will be considerably advanced with the beginning of the year. The advance is fixed at less than the corporation desired, more than the public endorsed, and the railroad commission has to bear the responsibility. It's a sign that he isn't married to the right woman if a man sits up and takes notice of every noisily dressed female that passes. It is easy to convince the average woman that her husband is always right—except when he is arguing with her. It's a sign that he isn't married to the right woman if a man sits up and takes notice of every noisily dressed female that passes. It is easy to convince the average woman that her husband is always right—except when he is arguing with her. No man who is unable to eat spaghetti gracefully should attempt to compile a book on table etiquette. A girl seldom begins to take life seriously until she has been up against one case of unrequited love. Patience is a splendid virtue—in others. A spoiled child is to be pitied. Also its parents. J. D. GUY General Building CONTRACTOR All Kinds of Brick and Cement Work—Bungalows a Specialty Plans and Satisfaction Estimates My Furnished Motto. Phone 576 R. Res. 900 E. Center, Anaheim TEXT BOOK of WALL STREET 1922 Edition now ready for free distribution McCall, Riley & Co. 20 Broad St., New York AHEIM DAILY HERALD Between Ourselves By Della M. Stewart The dictionary is such an incomplete collection of words. It lacks so much of breadth and intensity in its pages! There are so many words it might contain, yet doesn't. If you are inclined to disagree with this view, just ask the man who is struggling with a recalcitrant stovepipe or the woman who has just had an immovable object collide with her funny bone! They'll quickly tell you. It's so unfair to the aspiring poet, also. Some words have so many rhymes, others so few, or none at all. For a ludicrous sounding word like "lump," for instance, can be found rhymes by the dozen, all equally ludicrous and unfit for the muse's use—"dump, run,p, slump, chump, mump, bump, jump, frump, gump, thun,p," and so on. Then note a mellifuous word like "silver" without a single rhyme! And "woman" as well. No fitting rhyme for "disarmament," "prohibition," Russia, Bolshevist, or even "bootlegging." Of course there's that suggestion of Frederick Locker Sampson's, that there might be wholesale coinage of words to fit any one's idea of a per sonal need. But that seems hardly feasible, does it? Since Noah Webster decided that a dictionary we should have, it ought to be allowed to fulfill its proper function. And how could it if we each coined the words we think the language ought to contain? Since the old order changeth why not the dictionary? Who will write us a new one—giving real authority for words that ought to be but are not, for rhymes that would bring fame to the budding poet, for added definitions for words already coined. Here's a chance for the ambitious, Little Stories for Bedtime By THORNTON W. BURGESS (Copyright by J. G. Lloyd) WHAT PETER RABBIT DISCOVERED Every day learn something new; That's the only way to do. PETER RABBIT found that out a long, long time ago. It is one reason he is so curious about everything. The trouble with Peter is that when he learns something new today he straightway forgets what he learned yesterday, and, of course, this is no way to do. Peter has to learn a lesson a great many times before it will stick in that queer little head of his, and so sometimes he gets into the same kind of trouble over and over again. Now Reddy Fox never has to have more than one lesson. He never forgets, and this is why everybody thinks him so smart. Peter was learning something new and very interesting now as he sat on the top of the house of Paddy the Beaver. It was how Paddy got air to breathe. You see, ever since Peter had climbed up on the roof he had smelled Paddy the Beaver, smelled him so strong that it had seemed as if Paddy must be right close to him. Peter had sniffed and sniffed. There could be no doubt, not the feast, teeny, weeny bit, that he smelled Paddy. You know every one of the little forest and meadow people has a smell just his own. A little of it is left in their footsteps, and it is by this that they track one another and know where to find each other. Peter knew right away that he smelled Paddy the Beaver, but where under the sun could Paddy be? He looked and he looked and he looked, and then just as he was giving hope of finding out anything, he made a discovery. What was it? Why it was that right in the very middle of the roof where Old Man Lloyd was? "Why, it must be that he gets fresh air to breathe through these little holes." Snap Shots By Henry James Germany admits that it cannot pay the reparation money due in January. Perhaps it might help a little by cutting down its Christmas bill. A singer is to go 2000 feet high before loosing her song. There are singers who would be considerate in going much higher than that. Now a cousin of Clara Smith Hamon has killed a man. It is in her favor that she has not announced an intention of going into the movies. Senator Reed says that the pact is the finish for China. Perhaps he means the finish as booty for other powers. Otherwise he jests. It is possible that the man in Warsaw who confesses to the Wall street bombing merely desires free passage across to this side. The outcome of a criminal trial depends largely on the evidence that lawyers can keep out. Pasadena people would not repine were the reporter who dubbed a fine structure in their city "suicide bridge" to use it thus. Probably a woman pets an under-shot bulldog because she displays so pleasing a contrast when cheek by jowl with the critter. CHRISTMAS HAS GIVEN LIFE ON EARTH DIVINER MEANING Christmas is far other than a vision, a poetic rendition of the facts of life; it is an event set deep not only in the history of men but in their faith, their worship, and their way of life. They have never risen to its level; they have never, by united effort, given its spirit the tremendous effectiveness of concerted action; but, even in their infirmity of intention and their feebleness of practice, Christmas has given their life on earth a diviner meaning and a kindlier habit. It has enormously increased the value of that life. Peter knew right away that he smelled Paddy the Beaver, but where under the sun could Paddy be? He looked and he looked and he looked, and then just as he was giving hope of finding out anything, he made a discovery. What was it? Why it was that right in the very middle of the roof where Old Man Coyote had dug away the snow and tried to break in were tiny little holes that went down between the sticks of which the roof was made, and out of these tiny holes was coming the warm air which Paddy had breathed and which brought up with it the strong smell of Paddy himself. Peter chuckled as he thought of how that smell must have set Old Man Coyote almost crazy, for he knew that in the winter Old Man Coyote, like Reddy and Granny Fox, must often go hungry. "I wish I could have seen him trying to dig his way in and not being able to, and all the time smelling Paddy just as I do now," thought Peter. "My, but Paddy is smart! Yes, sir, he is smart. Why, it must be another color. Experiments in black and brown Christmas trees have been dismal failures. They will be highly inflammable as in past years, all attempts to grow an asbestos needle on a pine tree having been in vain. Efforts to graft a tree with a bucket and produce a combination tree and tub, all ready for setting up in the bay window, also failed this year, but no complaint is expected from the young people. The holly crop is also good. Growers report that the holly bushes have borne more wreaths this year than ever before and that the red ribbon crop has also exceeded expectations. There are not as many berries per wreath as in some seasons, but this defect can be solved by buying a can of green peas, dipping them into red ink and tying them on to the wreaths before setting them in the front window. Cranberries can be used if desired, and are recommended in all cases where the wreath is hung above the third floor where the smaller berry would be invisible from the street. Reports from the popcorn belt are that more popped corn has been raised this year than at any time since the big Chicago granary fire. It is tender enough to be easily strung into a decorative rope. THE ONCE OVER By H. I. PHILLIPS THE OUTLOOK FOR XMAS TREES Sunday, December 25, will be National Christmas Tree Day. No proclamation has been issued by the president as yet, nor has the National association of Pine Tree Growers announced the fact, but it will be true just the same, and quite a boom in the tree trade is expected. Statistics of the tree crop show there will be enough to go around, and there will be no radical change in designs or patterns. Christmas trees will be narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, as in the past, and will taper gently and gradually from the base to the ceiling. The growers have again been successful in raising the trees so the lower branches will be strong enough to hold dolls, roller skates, parches games, slippers and a kimono properly wrapped. The branches half way up will hold candy canes, toys, pound boxes and chocolates and stockings filled with nuts and oranges. The upper branches will be of sufficient strength to hold the popcorn balls, the large tinsel figure of Santa Claus, etc., and each tree will have a place at the peak for the customary Woolworth red and green ball. Candles or electric bulbs may be used as desired, but the various fire departments will feel better about it. Christmas is far other than a vision, a poetic rendition of the facts of life; it is an event set deep not only in the history of men but in their faith, their worship, and their way of life. They have never risen to its level; they have never, by united effort, given its spirit the tremendous effectiveness of concerted action; but, even in their infirmity of intention and their feebleness of practice, Christmas has given their life on earth a diviner meaning and a kindlier habit. It has enormously increased the value of that life; it is increasing the spiritual content of the thought of life in the minds of men; it is giving it a sweeter savor, a softer grace, a warmer atmosphere as men more and more interpret life in the light which streams from Bethlehem. — Hamilton Wright Mable. It's seldom that he isn't married to the right woman if a man sits up and takes notice of every noisily dressed female that passes. Candles or electric bulbs may be used as desired, but the various fire departments will feel better about it if you will stick to electricity. In any community where wax candles are used for lighting purposes the hose company pinochle game is sure to be interrupted every few minutes on Christmas eve. Inspection of the sample trees seen so far show that there will be the usual number of needles to each bough; in fact, the needle work on this year's trees is particularly appealing, despite the fact that the needle-workers were out on strike all through October. These needles will be green due to the fact that the public will accept no red ink and tying them onto the wreaths before setting them in the front window. Cranberries can be used if desired, and are recommended in all cases where the wreath is hung above the third floor where the smaller berry would be invisible from the street. Reports from the popcorn belt are that more popped corn has been raised this year than at any time since the big Chicago granary fire. It is tender enough to be easily strung into a decorative rope. All things considered nature still is wonderful. The man from New England, just arrived in a western city, went into a small postoffice and asked if he could wire direct from there, and how long it would take. The girl assistant cut him short with: "I am not here to answer silly questions." She looked foolish, however, when she found herself compelled to wire the following: "Arrived safe. Girls here ugly and bad-tempered." THE JONESES—Pa's Worried. Tuesday, December 20, 1921. HERALD SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Month by Carrier ... $ .65 One Year by Mail ... $4.00 One Month by Mall ... $ .40 Entered at the Postoffice at Anaheim, California, as second-class matter. George OUR BOY REPORTER Mrs. Doctor Brastad is to the hed of the stars from the East now an Mister Metcalf he is her sistunt Mrs Guy Daniels she is the conducteress what punches the tickets I gess an Mrs Haster she helps her when they are a big crowd thare for eats to a bankwet I gess, Mister Metcaff is the man what makes apple pies. jim dash Ida Manter what lives up to Nursery Ave. had a berth day wich was a suprise. After you get to be a old made your berth day aint a suprise no more I gess. jim dash Lovenja O'Toole wich is Mrs O'Toole's girl wich is Mrs Doctor Brastad's sister but they dont look like eachother much had a berth day also wich was when she wus 13 years old an Gretchen Holland she danced with a scarf. They had lots of good eats also but they wusnt no boys thare to dance with so thats why Gretchen she danced with a scarf I gess. Mrs O'Toole an Mrs Doctor Brastad wus the shaprones an waitresses also for the eats. Mister Ed Hathaway from Kansas City whats Lloyd Gabriel's unkle up to Brea is visitin him in his auto for all winter. He aint ne relashuns to Harry Hathaway 1 gess whats got the 5 new pups. He sold 2 an the other 3 he sed he is goin to keep less sumbuddy swipes them agen like they did wun time but he got them back. jim dash Mrs. Lindsay what lives up to La Habra ware Mister Dugless lives whats got the paper up thare what put his name on a man's check wich wusn't enny good is got cumpney. Its her brother an his name is Stanford an he is from Lindsay, Okla., wich is the name of his sister also. He's goin to live in Whittier when he gets over visitin Mrs. Lindsay. jim dash Evelyn Garrigan up to Fullerton had her tonsilecktummy tuck out up to the hospittle to get releef. My Mother sed God gave you tonsilecktummy for sumthin an she aint never goin to get her'n cut out. She sed why dont doctors cut off your hed when you got a hed alk. 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Southern Pacific Lines Interline tickets sold to all points by local agent. W. E. SWAIN, Agent. Phone'123. By POP MOMAND. NO MAM, DEY AIN'T STARTED YET, JES'PUT DEM BUNDLES ON DE BED IN MISSUS N'GINIS' ROOM! YE GODS! CLARICE CERTAINLY IS DOIN' SOME CHRISTMAS SHOPPIN'!!