anaheim-gazette 1923-04-19

POSTAL DEPARTMENT TO KEEP WITHIN LIMITS In order to avoid an increase in the deficit of the postoffice department for the fiscal year which ends June 30th next, there may be a reduction of delivery service in a great many localities from now until June 30. In some cases where there are several deliveries a day this will probably mean the omission of one or two deliveries for the netx three months and it may mean the abolition of considerable overtime. This will necessarily slow down the delivery of malls. The policy is in harmony with the budget system. One of the many things in connection with the installation and operation of the budget system has been the rigid determination of President Harding and every executive down the line that there shall be no incurring of a deficit by any bureau or department spending more money for the current fiscal year than was appropriated that bureau or department. In point of fact there is an has been for many years a law upon the books making it a penal offense for any executive to spend in excess of money appropriated by the congress. This law was a dead letter, unobserved by any one until the present administration came into power and installed the budget system. Estimates for expenditures for all federal executive agencies are made up and sent to congress in December. These estimates are for the amount of money the departments will need for the year which begins the following July 1st. It would be very remarkable, indeed, if a private corporation of any magnitude could tell 18 months in advance how much its expenditures would be, even though it had fairly rigid control over its activities. The postoffice department has not rigid control over its activities. The standing, although they ceased bearing interest at that date. These particular notes have the letters A, B., C, D, E or F prefixed to their serial numbers. The treasury department states that in the aggregate owners of the "called Victory notes are consequently losing interest at the rate of about ten thousand dollars per day, amounting to more than one million dollars since the notes stopped bearing interest the middle of last December. Despite the fact that this loss has been repeatedly emphasized by the federal authorities through display advertisements, special press dispatches and reader-notices in the newspapers many owners are still neglecting to cash these "called" notes. The government is, of course, the gainer monetarily through this negligence, because it is thereby enjoying free use of the money which, however, it stands ready to pay upon application and surrender of the notes. The government accordingly urges all present holders of these "called" Victory notes to cash them without further delay by presentation through their own banks, or direct to any federal reserve bank and branch or to the treasury department at Washington, D.C. The secretary of the treasury has also announced the treasury department's readiness to redeem before their maturity on May 20, next, the outstanding "uncalled" 4 3-4 per cent Victory Loan notes which bear the distinguishing letters G, H, I, J, K or L prefixed to their serial numbers. Millions of dollars also still await all holders of the unpresented 1918 five dollar war savings stamps which matured on January 1, 1923, when they likewise ceased bearing interest. Trusting that you will urge owners of the "called" Victory notes and the matured war savings stamps to lose no time in looking up their holdings and presenting them for redemptio- Mellon declared in Forecasting in his able efforts by the congress further curtion incomes. Secretariat that the March census had fully justification that downward have the effect of than decreasing the The secretary views collections as proof ward revision had lant to business. Even the present range to a maximum and give a combined sum tax of 58 per said, are tending to and causing the land seek every possible realization of tax. The March collection "confirmed his concern adjusted to the major extent recommended to the surtax would their purpose and large and probably than the existing rate. STATE MAY Senator Shortridge a few copies of of California. These twenty-five cents were from the geological allotment of the senate attributed free. The United States vey is making a tour and atlas of the Un unit of a survey is auring fifteen minutes or one degree each ering 1-16, 1-44, or gree." The unit pub las sheet sixteen twenty inches, and federal executive agencies are made up and sent to congress in December. These estimates are for the amount of money the departments will need for the year which begins the following July 1st. It would be very remarkable, indeed, if a private corporation of any magnitude could tell 18 months in advance how much its expenditures would be, even though it had fairly rigid control over its activities. The postoffice department has not rigid control over its activities. The public may write as many letters and send as much parcel post as it pleases. The postoffice department must handle what is offered it. If, for any erason whatever, there is a sudden increase in the amount of postal business it means an increase in the amount of work to be done, in the amount of mail cars to be used, in the amount of motor trucks to haul mails, in the amount of time put in by the tens of thousands of postal clerks and by letter carriers who handle this increased volume of mail at some point on its journey. The prospective curtailment of delivery service from now until June 30 is due to the fact that the postoffice department estimated its needs for the current year upon the business of last year. However, the wave of prosperity which has hit the United States has had its effect upon the postoffice department. Manufacturers, jobbers, retailers, in fact all activities, are going out after their share of the increased prosperity. As a result of this there has been an increase of 14 per cent in the volume of postal business over last year. This means that postal clerks, mail carriers, mail trucks and railroads must handle 14 per cent more mail. It means an increase in expense which was not anticipated in December, 1921, when the postoffice department submitted estimates for the money it would need the current fiscal year. As it is the firm purpose of all departments to keep within appropriations and not revert to the vicious and illegal practice of exceeding the allowances made by congress and running up deficits on the taxpayers the only alternative is to cut the schedules of mail employees until June 30. This will not result in their salary being cut, except where they lose overtime. The only thing that will result is a little slower delivery of the mails, fewer deliveries a day in some of the more populous communities. This is an inconvenience, but not a serious one. Victory Loan notes which bear the distinguishing letters G, H, I, J, K or L prefixed to their serial numbers. Millions of dollars also still await all holders of the unpresented 1918 five dollar war savings stamps which matured on January 1, 1923, when they likewise ceased bearing interest. Trusting that you will urge owners of the "called" Victory notes and the matured war savings stamps to lose no time in looking up their holdings and presenting them for redemptio without further delay through the channels indicated, I remain. Yours very truly, THEODORE HARDEE. District Director. SETS BUYING STANDARD The United States government is the greatest purchasing agent in the world, and its "specifications for purchase," as adopted by the federal specifications board, represent the best available standards in existence. Working on the theory that the establishment of standards for the products of industry promotes economies in manufacture and tends to stabilize production, thereby saving for the nation that which would otherwise be a social waste, the United States bureau of standards has set about developing the government's specifications for purchase to serve as standard for American business. The specifications for purchase are now being called for by many state and municipal agencies and by business corporations throughout the country. Their value to the business man has been found in the fact that his business contact is simplified by having a good and common standard for a large number of his purchases. The importance of this work to American business, according to those who are working to have the specifications for purchase widely adopted, can hardly be over-estimated. Standards in articles of commerce reduce the enormous cost of taking commodities from the manufacturer to the consumer. They promote easy and complete understanding between the buyer and seller as to dimensions, weights, quality and performance of the commodities in question. There is a reduction of the waste which accumulates from the distribution of goods of an inferior and unusual quality. There is a further reduction of waste in the accounting, storage, packing, etc., and unnecessary variety in sizes, weights and qualities. COMING ANSWER "Be always please ing and your leaving in the Talmud, show brews of old were c subject of courtesy There are some people forget this, however he door to let them special emotion of p us; they shake hand if they inquire for w to us they do it in seems to say: "I am cause it is the po I really am not espe Strangely enough bers of our family apt to forget to when coming and g son goes to see his has not perhaps seen instead of going to written on his face sitting beside her with her; he merely her, possibly walks and the only remark IMPERATIVE CALL FOR VICTORY NOTES Government Wants Holders to Turn Them in at Once San Francisco, April 14. Editor Gazette: To clear up what appears to be a serious misunderstanding in the public mind you are requestd to explain to your readers at the first opportunity that the so-called "Victory Notes" are the securities which weer issued and sold by the United States government for the fifth (last Liberty loan campaign (spring of 1919), the same as "Liberty bonds" were provided for the first, second, third and fourth Liberty loan campaigns. Therefore, "Victory notes" were to the last Liberty loan campaign what "Liberty bonds" were to the previous government finance campaigns during the recent world war period; in short, instead of buying styled "bonds" in the fifth campaign they were designated "notes." Perhaps the failure of many people to understand this accounts for the fact that so eighty million dollars worth of the 4 3-4 per cent Victory notes, which were "called" by the treasury department for redemption on December 15, 1922, are still out- They promote easy and complete understanding between the buyer and seller as to dimensions, weights, quality and performance of the commodities in question. There is a reduction of the waste which accumulates from the distribution of goods of an inferior and unusual quality. There is a further reduction of waste in the accounting, storage, packing, etc., and unnecessary variety in sizes, weights and qualities. Widely accepted standards, those in favor of this standardization movement argue, mean reducing the human thought and effort required in supplying the most common human wants, thereby releasing a large sum total of thought and energy toward developing new arts and sciences, social betterment and the improvement of the standards generally. The bureau of standards is now promoting standards through its contracts with trade associations and by its publications generally, and through its connection with the federal specifications board. In commerce, the primary purpose is the maximum satisfaction of human needs and desires. Standards are the vehicle through which science and industry are thus applied to human welfare, and their development, therefore, are among the primary achievements. MELLON WANTS TAX REDUCTION A $70,000,000 increase in the March collections of income and profit taxes as compared with the March collections of last year, in which the higher income surtax rates applied, gives a practiscal answer to the tax problem and "shows clearly what course further revision should take," Secretary I really am not espousing bers of our family apt to forget to when coming and gson goes to see his has not perhaps seen instead of going to written on his face sitting beside her with her, he merely her, possibly walks tand the only remark her in particular is she "knows any haps in his heart he He takes in at a well and cheerful well that he does nessary for him to exor to show any part Husband and wish into queer little habit going, with little elly pleasant about unnecessary. "I all at the same time. going," explains tha says good-bye to his ing. "So why wasted about it?" Yet this spend many words leave of a new cuz associate. After all, it is shi courtesy—and courant that makes tha day life go around ASKS U. S. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Mellon declared in a statement. Forecasting in his statement possible efforts by the treasury to have congress further cut the surtax rates on income. Secretary Mellon asserted that the March collections of $463,000,000 had fully justified his prediction that downward revision would have the effect of increasing rather than decreasing the federal revenues. The secretary views the increase in collections as proof that the downward revision had acted as a stimulant to business. Even the present surtax rates, which range to a maximum of 50 per cent and give a combined maximum normal and surtax of 58 per cent, Mr. Mellon said, are tending to hamper business and causing the large taxpayers to seek every possible means of avoiding the realization of taxable income. The March collections, he said, had "confirmed his conclusion that if adjusted to the maximum of 25 per cent recommended by the treasury the surtax would better accomplish their purpose and yield at least as large and probably larger revenues than the existing rates." STATE MAPS FREE Senator Shortridge has for distribution a few copies of topographic maps of California. These maps retail for twenty-five cents when bought direct from the geological survey, but the allotment of the senator's will be distributed free. The United States geological survey is making a topographic survey and atlas of the United States. The unit of a survey is a quadrangle measuring fifteen minutes, thirty seconds, or one degree each way, an area covering 1-16, 1-44, or one "square degree." The unit publication is an atlas sixteen and one-half by twenty inches, and each sheet is a SCENERY It vexes much the soul of Rose, She sometimes gets quite frantic, Because her lovers will propose 'Mid scenes so unromantic. A moonlit lake, a lonely glen, Such scenes would meet her wishes, Her first proposal came from Ben While she was washing dishes. Not in the movies do they so; She finds no lovers silly Who "pop" in crowded restaurants And trolley cars, like Billy. That awkward youth by name of Teu One evening met the dearie As she came home with loaf of bread, And put the old, old query. Ah, Rose, it is, if you but knew, Fine tribute to your graces, Your lovers popping as they do In unpropitious places. Then do not at the poor things scoff, They see your eyes of blue, The shimmer of your curls, and off They blow, like Dad's home-brew. Moonlight, soft music, may be meet For maids your graces lacking; You lend each spot your charm, my sweet, Your beauty needs no backing. DELINQUENT NOTICE Office of the Anaheim Union Water company, Anaheim, Orange county, California. NOTICE There is delinquent upon the following described stock, on account of assessment No. 61, levied on the 19th day of February, 1923, the several amounts set opposite the names of the respective shareholders as follows: Cort. No. Amt. No. Shares Due Baxter, O. B. ...5145 2 $ 6.00 Dietrich, Thos. L. ...5070 2 6.00 Dietrich, Thos. and for such estimate. Each bid must be accompanied by a check drawn on a bank within the State of California, in a sum of not less than $50.00 payable to the City of Anaheim, the same to become the property of the City of Anaheim, if within ten days after the award of the contract to him, the successful bidder shall fail to enter into a written agreement with said city, to furnish said printing and advertising in conformity to said specifications. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or any part of any bid, and may accept bids separately for advertising required by law to be published in daily newspapers, and may accept bids for city job printing, independently from said city advertising, or as a part of the same bid. By order of the Board of Trustees of the City of Anaheim. Dated this 12th day of April, 1923. EDWARD B. MERRITT. City Clerk of the City of Anaheim. Published April 12 and 19. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Barney Kelmanson, Deceased. Notice is Hereby Given, by the undersigned, administratrix of the estate of Barney Kelmanson, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to file them with the necessary vouchers in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the County or Orange, State of California, or to exhibit the same with the necessary vouchers to the said administratrix, at her place of business, at Suite No. 2. Odd Fellows' Building, at No. 133 West Center Street, in the City of Anaheim, in the County of Orange, within four months after the first publication of this notice. Dated this 28th day of March, 1923. KATHERINE KELMANSON. Administratrix of the Estate of Barney Kelmanson, Deceased. AMES & McFADDEN. Attorneys for Administratrix. 3-29-5t The United States geological survey is making a topographic survey and atlas of the United States. The unit of a survey is a quadrangle measuring fifteen minutes, thirty seconds, or one degree each way, an area covering 1-16, 1-44, or one "square degree." The unit publication is an atlas sheet sixteen and one-half by twenty inches, and each sheet is a topographic map of one of the above areas. Each map is designated by the name of some well-known place or feature appearing on it, and the names of published maps of adjoining quadrangles are printed on its margins. The maps are engraved on copper and printed from stone, in three colors. The cultural features, such as roads, railroads, cities and towns, as well as the lettering are in black; the water features of relief—hills, mountains, etc.—are shown in brown contour lines. The contour interval differs according to the scale of the map and the relief of the country. Some maps of areas that are economically important do not conform with the general scheme; these are called special maps. Requests should be addressed to the senator's Washington office, 428 Senate Office building. COMING AND GOING "Be always pleasant at your entering and your leaving," are words found in the Talmud, showing that the Hebrews of old were concerned with the subject of courtesy as we are today. There are some people who seem to forget this, however. When we open the door to let them in they show no special emotion of pleasure at seeing us; they shake hands languidly, and if they inquire for us and those dear to us they do it in a manner that seems to say: "I am only asking because it is the polite thing to do. I really am not especially interested." Strangely enough, it is with members of our family that we are most apt to forget to show enthusiasm when coming and going. A married son goes to see his mother, whom he has not perhaps seen for a week, and instead of going to her with pleasure written on his face, kissing her and sitting beside her for a special chat with her, he merely nods when he sees her, possibly walks into the next room and the only remark he addresses to California. NOTICE There is delinquent upon the following described stock, on account of assessment No. 61, levied on the 19th day of February, 1923, the several amounts set opposite the names of the respective shareholders as follows: Cert. No. Amt. No. Shares Due Baxter, O. B. ...5145 2 $ 6.00 Dietrich, Thos. L. ...5070 2 6.00 Dietrich, Thos. and Anna M. ...4775 3 9.00 Frandsen, Andrew ...5619 5 15.00 Kelster, Gustav ...5551 1 3.00 Morrison, W. J. ...5677 1 3.00 Punke, F., Pledgee for J.C.Rundstrom ...5562 4 12.00 Southern Pacific Railroad Company ...5597 1 3.00 Willard, Alma, Pledgee for W.L.Morris ...5452 2 6.00 Yoeman, L.C. ...5019 2 6.00 Amalgamated Oil Company ...5155 2 6.00 Benchley, Frank K...5599 5 15.00 Bissitt, Frank E...5415 16 48.00 Brewer, Harold T...5642 1 3.00 Carlson, Amanda ...5641 3 9.00 Carpenter, Adolf D. and Julia L...5500 6 18.00 Chapman, S.J...5213 11 33.00 Clampitt, E.A...5163 1 3.00 Cline, George ...4089 1 3.00 Cochran, W.G...4816 5 15.00 Crimp, Albert H...5643 1 3.00 DeLand, W.W...5549 1 3.00 Dunlap, A.H...4876 16 48.00 Fujimoto, N...5286 2 6.00 Flanders, L.J. and G.E...4923 5 15.00 Freeman, Mrs.Maria...3064 5 15.00 Goodwin, A...4465 1 3.00 Hill, Emma M...3908 8 24.00 Houston, R.S. and Nealy, May Houston...5581 1 3.00 Littleton, Vern C...5236 1 3.00 McFadden, C.E...4067 10 30.00 Richfield United Oil Company...5288 1 3.00 Stansbary,Finette M...4999 5 15.00 Tuffree, C.P...2941 14 42.00 Zobelein Co...5243 6 18.00 And in accordance with law and an order of the Board of Directors made on the said 19th day of February, 1923, so many shares of each parcel of said stock as may be necessary will be sold at the office of said Board at the office of the Anaheim Union Water Company, Anaheim, Orange county, California, on the 30th day of April, 1923, at the hour of 1 o'clock p.m., of said day to pay the delinquent assessment thereon, together with the costs of advertising and expense of sale. Phone 763-J2 ANAHEIM SANITARY DAIRY Fresh Milk. Morning and Evening Delivery. Quarts: 15c Pints: I really am not especially interested." Strangely enough, it is with members of our family that we are most apt to forget to show enthusiasm when coming and going. A married son goes to see his mother, whom he has not perhaps seen for a week, and instead of going to her with pleasure written on his face, kissing her and sitting beside her for a special chat with her, he merely nods when he sees her, possibly walks into the next room and the only remark he addresses to her in particular is an inquiry whether she "knows anything new." Perhaps in his heart he is devoted to her. He takes in at a glance that she is well and cheerful. He knows her so well that he does not think it is necessary for him to express his affection or to show any particular interest. Husbands and wives sometimes get into quarer little habits of coming and going, with little effort to act especially pleasant about it. It seems so unnecessary. "I always go to work at the same time. She knows I am going," explains the man who never says good-bye to his wife in the morning. "So why waste words telling her about it?" Yet this same man would spend many words greeting or taking leave of a new customer or business associate. After all, it is simply a matter of courtesy—and courtesy is the lubricant that makes the wheels of everyday life go around smoothly. ASKS U. S. TO HELP Now that the German city which was fined 100,000,000 marks, the equivalent of about $3000, has refused to pay, what will be done to compel it? OFFICE PHONES HOME 753-1 SUNSET 341-J. Residence, 887 S. Los Angeles St. RESIDENCE PHONES PACIFIC 341-M HOME 753-2 J. W. TRUXAW, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON HOURS 11:12; 2:4; 7:8 GOLDEN STATE BANK BLDG. Cor. Center and Los Angeles Sta. ANAHEIM, CAL. WEST BROADWAY M. E. CHURCH Sunday school, 9:45 a.m. Preaching, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Epworth League, 6:45 p.m. Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening Bible study, Friday evening. Sunday evening and Friday evening services are in the English language Pastor. H. C. JACOBY, A. BAYLISS Orchard Spraying 611 East Center St. Phone 239 J. E. SCHUMACHER CO., Opp. S. P. Depot, W. Anaheim. Phone 794. HAY AND GRAIN From Farm to Consumer M. Eugene Durfee ARCHITECT Room 5, Cassou Bldg. Phone 692 Anaheim J. H. COLE, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Diseases of the Eye and Fitting of Glasses a Specialty 312-313 First National Bank Bldg. Tel. Office Home Phone 644-J 644-M Anaheim, California BUILDING AND LOAN Fire and Compensation Insurance FRANK TAUSCH U.N. Los Angeles St. Office Phone to Res. 342-W J.C. 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