anaheim-gazette 1920-08-05

A POINT OF VIEW By ALBERT ABBOTT EVERSHARP PENCIL POINTS Many of those in attendance at the meeting called for the discussion of the Saturday night closing porposition were "thinking of music" so hard they became jazzed. Jim and Jenny kept talking so long they ate their words the next morning as breakfast mush. No need to buy baby a rattler any more. Just take him out in the fliver. Some of us are more skillful at cultivating an acquaintance than we are at cultivating a garden. The reason why so many babies are sent from Heaven is because they like to have it quiet up there. When you are young it is "don't," "don't"; when you are old it is "do something," "do something." It is what we THINK and what we do that makes us what we are. The punkest words e'er writ in ink Are these here three—"I didn't think." Enough vital energy has been wasted in useless worry to run all the affairs of the world. The Santa Ana Register says: "By its graveyards ye judge a community." I say: "And also by its backyards experiencing the agony of a shortage of gasoline, which is mild to the agonies endured by easterners during the shortage of coal the past winters. I know. I was in one of the sieges. Just one. Scientists are now claiming they can make cheese with holes to resemble the genuine Swiss cheese. It would be more to the liking of those us who dislike h. c. if the scientists would make cheese WITHOUT holes. One can't fill up on holes. Somewhere, recently, I don't recollect just where or how, anyhow I re-collect that a small boy was asked: "Why doesn't lightning strike in the same place?" The boy replied: "How can it, when the same place ain't there?" On a country read this sign is displayed over the gate of a ranch entrance: "Lieing hens for sale." Always thought the "lieing parrots" were the only birds of the specie. Many people in Southern California are shocked because of a shortage of gasoline in the very place it is produced. Perhaps these people can realize what the thousands of citizens of Massachusetts cities have to endure when they have to pay exorbitant prices for shoes right in the very city they are made. In a big house in Hollywood where I visit are a number of bathrooms. In each bathroom is this sign: "Please leave the bathtub clean?" It seems to me, to leave the bathtub clean is the object of bathing. On a recent Sunday, Harry D. Riley was elsewhere than at the local ball game, at which game the local came to the conclusion was going to live was right whether in this world life she thought was or less, as best I nant I made w mind, I said as I be inferred here live the Christlinder stood them, since making while IN the attire peace of mind derstanding." Med. My frowner evaporated. In ful world I see smiling world. Brother Editor upon us to refrain think is right just not doing what is right. Each is accountable o acter. The editor of says he doesn't "is putting Charge practice nowadays in a 'helluus him lots and lot trying, and whi living the Christmas respects, I am member, now, I respect, but I find ing what I do in it is my heart's every respect. quick as I reach there, and no so solation, if not this: I HAVE T It is all a matter says: "Be ye true newling of your" That old excuse the buck to the stone around tha who wishes to The punkest words e'er writ in ink Are these here three—"I didn't think." Enough vital energy has been wasted in useless worry to run all the affairs of the world. The Santa Ana Register says: "By its graveyards ye judge a community." I say: "And also by its backyards and next-door vacant lots." Every baby that creeps into the cellar does not mean that he is taking after his father. A fashion note says "there is only a little change in men's garments this year." That's because it takes all the money to buy the garments, a little change only being left to put into the garments. What constitutes a "leading citizen"? The dollar mark, or the mark of civic consciousness? It seems most of us are willing to be indecent just so long as it is respectable. A community is not greater than the vision if its builders. Is Anaheim the product, the realization, of the community ideals of its people? Are there any accomplishments in the community activities of this city due to civic integrity, intelligence, energy, courage and determination? The Santa Ana Register has recently been printing some of its editorials on its front page. It didn't need to do that to get me to read them. I always turn first to the editorial page when the Santa Ana Register comes into my hands. In fact, I always turn to the editorial page first in any worth while paper, because the editorial page of any paper should express the worth-while aspirations of the community supporting the paper. To be poverty stricken does not mean one is economical. Gasolene is giving out because the supply of it is lean, I suppose. In a big house in Hollywood where I visit are a number of bathrooms. In each bathroom is this sign: "Please leave the bathtub clean?" It seems to me, to leave the bathtub clean is the object of bathing. On a recent Sunday, Harry D. Riley was elsewhere than at the local ball game, at which game the local team lost. Perhaps it was because Riley was not there to "rile up" the visitors. Some people have the habit of being late so strong they will miss the Great Judgment Day. National political parties go through the thores of a convention to adopt a platform. Then the candidates each nominate comes out later and tells in an "acceptance speech" what he proposes to do, if elected. What happened to the platforms? Why doesn't the candidates say as their acceptance speeches that the platform adopted is to be their policy? Looks like two platforms—one adopted at the convention and one promulgated on "acceptance day." "Flat lux." A topic of a Los Angeles preacher recently read: "Crawling, But Pestered with the Thought of Wings." A heading in a newspaper reads: "Snake Climbs Into Baby Cab." I wonder if the minister has reference to the snake. Isn't it awful when you go to a meeting in time for the announced hour, then have the meeting start an hour later, and then the hour-late meeting "busted up" in the height of its glory by the "I-move - that - we - adjourn pet (pest)?" "Non libet!" Press reports state that Harding is in favor of good roads. Maybe he wants easy riding to the White House. The way we endeavor to avoid buildings during an earthquake tremblor indicates that many of us are not yet ready to face the inevitable. It must be awful to live, always afraid to die. Because a person has knowledge that does not necessarily mean he is wise. The only difference between the difficult and the impossible is that the MY SENSE OF ART PLEASED I have traveled many art somewhat of mercial art; I w a piece of comm seen in all my painted by Fred the big meeting ber of Comm recently. It war d of commercial as I have ever did satisfy my mingled with co THE PSYCHOL WORDS Bandmaster T Elks Band once he wished the name of his that it is not th the "ANAHEIM thanked me for the proper name If newspaper science of word would be more more effect on In fact, I always turn to the editorial page first in any worthwhile paper, because the editorial page of any paper should express the worth-while aspirations of the community supporting the paper. To be poverty stricken does not mean one is economical. Gasolene is giving out because the supply of it is lean, I suppose. If they would thin out the supply of gasolene with water, perhaps the supply would not be so lean. If some people's characters were as white as their shoes this would be a "kicking good" world. A lot of us make nothing out of something, but few of us make anything out of nothing. If you want to complain to Burleson about the mail service, you'd better send your message by telegraph. He'd never get it by mail. Ohio has a good chance to become a dis-united state. To listen to the wets tell it, one would think the Pilgrims came over in a beer barrel instead of the Mayflower. Some young men may attend base ball games so attentively because they expect the fowls they see to be chickens. Have you noticed it? It's always the other fellow's business that the government is asked to regulate. Southern California has been ex- The way we endeavor to avoid buildings during an earthquake tremblor indicates that many of us are not yet ready to face the inevitable. It must be awful to live, always afraid to die. Because a person has knowledge that does not necessarily mean he is wise. The only difference between the difficult and the impossible is that the impossible takes a little more time. Behind every business that keeps up with the times is an individual who keeps ahead of them. All things being considered, the government announces that the Los Angeles internal revenue district far exceeds any other single district and many districts in combination. Los Angeles has recently been undergoing a series of earthquake shocks. Wonder if an attempt is being made to shake down some of the Angel City's fabulous wealth. LET'S YOU AND I START. THE GAME? Quite a number of times I have seen remarks in the Placentia Courer that it is the belief of the editor of that paper that no one "is putting Christian principles into practice nowadays." This argument is put forward, evidently, to excuse the arguerer for not puttinl them into practice himself. If any person recognizes and realizes a Christian principle, it is the duty of that person to put that principle into practice himself as best he can, regardless of whether or not anybody else is practicing Christianity. I use to be of that state of mind the editor of the Placentia Courier seems to be in. It's very pessimistic. I Bandmaster The Elks Band once he wished the name of his band that it is not tha the "ANAHEIM thanked me for the proper name. If newspaper science of word would be more more effect on the illustration Band. I asked Condor what was the C band. He told me Band." 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I want to say here, since making the ATTEMPT, and while IN the attempt, I have found that peace of mind "that passeth all understanding." My pessimism vanished. My frowns and drooping jaws evaporated. In place of a dark, hateful world I see a joyous, happy and smiling world. Brother Editor, it does not evolve upon us to refrain from doing what we think is right just because others are not doing what we think they think is right. Each and every individual is accountable only for his own character. The editor of the Placentia Courier says he doesn't know of any one who "is putting Christian principles into practice nowadays." He must be living in a "helluva" town. I can show him lots and lots of people who are trying, and who are succeeding, in living the Christ-like life. In many respects, I am doing it myself. Remember, now, I did not say in every respect, but I find so much joy in doing what I do in the Christ spirit that it is my heart's longing to do so in every respect. Just as soon and as quick as I reach that point, I will be there, and no sooner. I have one consolation, if not another one. It is this: I HAVE THE DESIRE. It is all a matter of mind. St. Paul says: "Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind." That old excuse of the Devil to pass the buck to the other fellow is a millstone around the neck of the person who wishes to be in that frame of have been better psychology if the word "Anaheim" were always used with the rest of the name of the band. Especially should this be so when the name of the local band is mentioned in print. As there are any number of Elks bands, it is good publicity for the band, for the Elks OF Anaheim, and for the city, to always use the name in full. There is no good reason for leaving off the word "Anaheim." The official name is not too long. So, when the first word is dropped, it does not do any good, but takes that much more thought-energy on the part of the mind to put it back again (in the mind, of course). There is a certain psychological law in the use and abuse of names, especially proper names. When referring to any organization or to anybody, the name used by that organization or person in a legal or official capacity, should be used on every occasion. When you use a proper name repeatedly in an article always use it the same, and as it is officially the proper name, the full force and effect of vibrations in the mental world is then properly registered. For instance, by always calling the Anaheim Elks Band the ANAHEIM Elks Band, there is nothing left out in the mind regarding the full status of the band. Every time you see the words, "Elks Band," oven in one small article, your mind will, unscionously, ask: "What Elks band?" To create a question like this in the mind of a reader is poor mind efficiency. By saying "ANAHEIM Elks Band," you tell a complete story at each and every telling, which, in time is firmly established. So, when the Anaheim Elks Band goes avisiting, the word "ANAHEIM" should go with it. In this way, favorable impression is created for Anaheim and for the ANAHEIM Elks. I have had thoughts that inasmuch it is my heart's longing to do so in every respect. Just as soon and as quick as I reach that point, I will be there, and no sooner. I have one consolation, if not another one. It is this: I HAVE THE DESIRE. It is all a matter of mind. St. Paul says: "Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind." That old excuse of the Devil to pass the buck to the other fellow is a millstone around the neck of the person who wishes to be in that frame of mind. I am not so old, and I not so young, but I have reached the place where I shall from henceforth TRY to do the Christlike things, even should I be the only one in all the world. I didn't get to this step on the ladder through the Sunday school route. I only wish I had. But that doesn't make any difference whether I have or have not, the time to start anything is—NOW. No, no, don't let's "pass the buck." Let's buckle ourselves to our own highest ideals. Even should the worst and lowest of us do the best and highest in us this would be a glorious place to live in. Cheer up, editor, cheer up. Think more of spiritual food and less of material food, and you will be on the right track. I know, "I've been through the mill." MY SENSE OF COMMERCIAL ART PLEASED I have traveled a good deal, I have visited many art galleries, I have been somewhat of an observer of commercial art; I want to say that as fine a piece of commercial art that I have seen in all my travels was that signed by Fred Gresswell, announcing the big meeting at the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce assembly rooms, recently. It was as fine a combination of commercial announcement and art as I have ever enjoyed. It certainly did satisfy my longing to have art mingled with commercial life. THE PSYCHOLOGY OF WORDS Bandmaster Tozier of the Anaheim Elks Band once remarked to me that he wished the newspapers would use the name of his band in full, saying that it is not the "Elks Band," but is the "ANAHEIM ELKS BAND." He thanked me for using in my writings the proper name of his band. If newspaper men really knew the science of word-using, their writings would be more interesting, and have more effect on the public. Let's take will, unsconciously, ask: "What Elks band?" To create a question like this in the mind of a reader is poor mind efficiency. By saying "ANAHEIM Elks Band," you tell a complete story at each and every telling, which, in time is firmly established. So, when the Anaheim Elks Band goes avisiting, the word "ANAHEIM" should go with it. In this way, favorable impression is created for Anaheim and for the ANAHEIM Elks. I have had thoughts that inasmuch as the Anaheim city government contributes money to the support of the Anaheim Elks Band, that the word "municipal" ought to be incorporated in the official name of the band, for the simple reason that the impression would be conveyed by the word "municipal" that the municipal government of the city of Anaheim is interested in public music to the extent of having its own band. By calling our local band organization the "ANAheim Elks Municipal Band," the double effect of the boost spirit is inculcated into the full name of the band. The first two words would show that the Anaheim Elks are interested in the band, and the third word would show that the Anaheim municipal government is interested in the band, also. It could be easily grasped by observing minds that both the Elks and the city government in Anaheim are behind the band. However, be that as it may, we will being doing the ANAHEIM ELKS Band no more than what is just, when we always call it the ANAHEIM Elks Band, and not just "Elks Band." ANAHEIM IS NOT A "JERK" TOWN Anaheim seems to forget it ceases to be a hamlet, a village, and a town. Anaheim is now of city proportions. Announcement has been made several times in the press that it is time to register, but only on a very few occasions was mention made of a place in which to register. There are many new citizens in Anaheim. Anaheim ceases to be an one-street hamlet; Anaheim ceases to be an one-business street town; Anaheim now has THREE business streets—Center, Los Angeles and Lemon streets. (It may have the fourth one soon—Chartres street.) So, why not always give the address of things of a public nature so that the stranger will not always have to ask silly questions. In this connection I would like to quote the Santa Ana Register, as follo Bandmaster Tozier of the Anaheim Elks Band once remarked to me that he wished the newspapers would use the name of his band in full, saying that it is not the "Elks Band," but is the "ANAHEIM ELKS BAND." He thanked me for using in my writings the proper name of his band. If newspaper men really knew the science of word-using, their writings would be more interesting, and have more effect on the public. Let's take the illustration of the Anaheim Elks Band. I asked Conductor Tozier one day what was the OFFICIAL name of his band. He told me the "Anaheim Elks Band." Since, whenever it was my occasion to use the name of his band, I have always used the OFFICIAL name in full for two reasons. One is, the leader so prefers. The others is, it is proper and right. There are scores of Elks bands. So, when we read the words, "Elks Band," there is, away back in our minds, the question: "The Anaheim Elks Band, or what band?" This question is what we ask, in a case like this without any out-and-out consciousness that we are asking it. Nevertheless, the duality and complexity of the mind permits of numberless questions of this nature to be working at one and the same time. The psychologists say we should not burden our minds with such trifling questions, but should so talk and write that no doubts as to what is meant be apparent. In neighboring newspapers I have seen notices of our local band being referred to as the "Elks Band." My mind, unconsciously, retraced the lines of words preceding, to find the antecedent of "Elks Band." The Elks Band in this case meant the "ANAHEIM Elks Band." But, it would cease to be an one-street hamlet; Anaheim ceases to be an one-business street town; Anaheim now has THREE business streets—Center, Los Angeles and Lemon streets. (It may have the fourth one soon—Chartres street.) So, why not always give the address of things of a public nature so that the stranger will not always have to ask silly questions. In this connection I would like to quote the Santa Ana Register, as follows: "It is a shame on general principles for people to neglect the important duty and sacred privilege of voting." "Proh pudor!" I exclaim. Make it easy for the newcomer to know where to find places by publishing the addresses in the paper when the matter under writing is writ. For instance, the idea of always mentioning places of registration, is an example. Why drag behind the growth of the town? Why not coax the town to grow, instead of holding it back? "JAY WALKING" IN ANAHEIM Aren't people queer? The city government of the City of Anaheim has spent mental energy in thinking of the idea, has spent money in purchasing the paint, has spent money in labor to mark the lines, and yet Anaheim's citizens will walk outside the crossing lanes that have been made for their safety at the intersection. In some cities, "jay walking" is a misdemeanor. In some other place, people who are hurt while walking across a street other than in the prescribed crossings have no cause for redress. "Jay walking" is that peculiar disease, the symptoms of which are crossing a street in the middle of the block, and outside of marked crossing "lanes." Senate Banking and currency would be directed by a senator from Oklahoma. Commerce by a senator from Florida. Finance by a senator from North Carolina. Education and labor by a senator from Georgia. Interstate commerce by a senator from South Carolina. Judiciary by a senator from Texas. Naval affairs by a senator from Virginia. Post offices and post roads by a senator from Kentucky. Rules by a senator from North Carolina. House Appropriations, Tennessee. Agriculture, South Carolina. Claims, Alabama. Foreign affairs, Virginia. Interstate and foreign commerce, Tennessee. Judiciary, North Carolina. Merchant marine and fisheries, Texas. Military affairs, Alabama. Naval affairs, Tennessee. Post offices and post roads, Tennessee. Public buildings and grounds, Florida. Rivers and harbors, North Carolina. Rules, North Carolina. Ways and means, North Carolina. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE First Church of Christ, Scientist, corner of Philadelphia and Chartres streets. Sunday service at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. A meeting Wednesday at 7:45 p.m., at which testimonials of healing are given. Free reading room in the First National Bank building, rooms 304 and 305; open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Sundays and legal holidays, where the Bible and authorized Christian Science literature may be read, borrowed or purchased if desired. The public is cordially welcome. Anaheim Gazette, per year, $1.50 payable in advance. Examinations Free The chiropractor's popularity is steadily growing. Why? Because of the phenomenal success to which he has attained in treating acute, as well as, supposedly incurable, chronic diseases. For the good of the profession and patients I will say that diplomas of any kind are easy to get for money, at some institutions. But state certificates cannot be obtained so easily. As to myself I possess three chiropractic diplomas, have taken a course of osteopathic technic, made diligent study of electrotherapy and hydrotherapy. Have a California state certificate and am registered in Orange county, and have practiced in Anaheim for the last two and a half years, and previously in Los Angeles. Dr. G. A. Neth Suite 4. No. 120 W. Center St., Anaheim Family Washing SAVE your wife the drudgery of the washtub by sending us your family washing. It costs you very little when compared to the pleasure it will bring to your wife—put the burden on us Send us your shirts and collars Immaculate linen is the mark of a gentleman. You get the best work here. Patronize a home concern. Send us your shirts and collars Immaculate linen is the mark of a gentleman. You get the best work here. Patronize a home concern. Anaheim Laundry Company Phone 18 WE KNOW MEATS —"Every man to his own business" is a well-known saying—and we believe that this applies to us. Our business is buying meats as well as selling meats—upon the buying depends the success of the business. That's why we buy only the best meats—and we know the best meats. Any piece of meat that you buy in this shop has been selected by us because we know that it is a good piece of meat, meat that you can eat with satisfaction. Upon this basis we ask your patronage. Anaheim Cash Market 109-11 N. Los Angeles St., Anaheim J. E. STROUP, Proprietor Are You Going to Build If you contemplate building new or repairing an old building, let us figure on your material. We handle everything you need, and our prices are right. Griffith Lumber Company South Los Angeles St. H. M. ADAMS, Mgr. ANAHEIM FEED and FUEL CO. DEALERS IN Wood, Coal, Hay, Grain Seeds and Flour ANAHEIM FEED and FUEL CO. DEALERS IN Wood, Coal, Hay, Grain Seeds and Flour PUBLIC WEIGHING SCALES Phones: Pacific 317, Home 294 A. V. Vall, W. D. Grafton, Props. Good Place to Buy— G-O-O-D L-U-M-B-E-R C. GANAHL LUMBER COMPANY Anaheim. : : : Cal MEATS OF HIGHEST QUALITY —That’s what this market prides itself upon. None but the very best quality steer beef is ever sold over our counters. We are here to prove this statement. Let us supply your every want in quality meats. Schneider’s City Cash Market Phone 20 117 West Center St.