anaheim-gazette 1923-05-03

OBSERVATIONS By Charles Kuchel. Reports that filter through from inner circles indicate that all is not serene within the ranks of a certain county committee, where usually, in the past, the tomahawk of trouble never was unsheathed in such belligerent fashion as now appears to have been done regarding a local federal appointment. Rumors are rife that the chasm of discord is wide and deep, all on account of pre-election promises made by one of the higher-ups. Two or three of the local contingent have taken the bull by the horns, it is said, and literally have kicked over the traces, causing the committee chariot to veer this way and that, and in imminent danger of skidding upon the rocky road of discord. Favorite sons are being thrown to the lions in utter disregard to the master's voice which is heard above the din, counselling peace and quiet, amid frantic efforts to keep the composite body from being torn limb from limb. It is said there are members who just won't take orders and are bent upon smashing some of the political slates, let the shattered pieces fall where they may. Just what effect this bombastic attitude will have upon the future political horoscope will be looked for with interest, but knowing ones on the outside incline to the idea that the "boys" should quit their kidding and allow the dove of peace a chance to alight from its lofty perch on the skyline. Going through without feed or water. A number of the gentler sex as said the law had just been changed, making it unlawful to turn to the left on that certain thoroughfare. When asked to show his chauffeur's license he could not do so, as he informed the policeman the license had been left at home, being in another coat, which he had just changed. The man (he was a law-abiding citizen, and had never been in trouble before) said he meant no harm, as he believed he was within his rights. "Get-the-h—l-out-or here," says the cop, "and report to the court in the next 24 hours," was the way the man said, he was told to do. Upon his appearance in court the magistrate soaked him $5 for making the lefthand turn and assessed him $25 for neglecting to carry his license. And they say the bolsheviks do funny things in Russia. Tilting the scales. CALIFORNIA RESEARCH COUNCIL IS FORMED Purpose is to Study Problems of Gas Utilities For the purpose of organizing a permanent committee which will co-ordinate the research activities of all gas utilities in California into a concerted effort to study, investigate and determine ways and means for the improvement and advancement of the science of gas manufacture, distribution and utilization, representatives of the state railroad commission and the leading gas utilities of California have formed what is known as the California Gas Research council. Prominent figures in the gas fraternity of California met recently in the offices of the railroad commission in Los Angeles, where the organization of the California Gas Research council took place. Harry L. Masser, gas engineer of the railroad commission, was elected chairman of the new LAEORING FORCE. Does the average think how many fellow citizens give vice? We do not Furtiaermore, more quick to condense praise. If a man does something prejudicial, he for the opportunity other hand office accomplished nothing much is. The only way that servant can tell factory is by tha Take our city for us several e and through ma in order that we fits of good murmur The same is tha tees. They put out our school good teachers a housing, so that have the benefits education. Then there are women who won this organization prove the mater conditions which people do their men. It is well son called to our ad blessed to give we can somewhat if we will gracioc occasions our life who labor for tha DESERT NOT U Disasters Occur A number of the gentler sex assembled the other afternoon and while discussing the choice vlands set before them the chatter drifted with unction toward their weights. Now, if there is one delicate question that usually is shunned by the fair damsels it is their weights and measures, and is perhaps second to none, save only the age of the species. But giving the matter the acid test their birthday anniversaries and averdupois can easily be overlooked if they are good cooks and wont vamp. God bless 'em. Three or four men got together the other day and began "razzing" about the price of sugar. Each had his individual views as to the best method by which the question could be settled, but the longer they talked the further away they got, and the problem remains unsettled. There will, no doubt, be other meetings to have the vexatious matter straightened out. The safety valves. In 1877 it was dry, only five inches of rain was recorded for the entire season. At that time the sheepmen had a hard time getting enough feed for their Nocks. One man started out with 5000 head and herded them over into the higher valleys to the north, where better ranging was to be had. Here the grass was short and scarce and the sheep raiser lost many animals by the roadside as he journeyed on. The flocks of other men scattered, some coming out with their lives while others died. The prospects for a wool crop was not bright. When a sheep died the owner gave orders to his men to remove the hide as it had wool on it and the carcass was left for the quavering coyote. The man who sought the higher altitudes managed to save most of his flock by finding better grazing there. Later in the fall when he returned home he found to his surprise that he had as many sheep as when he started, although he had lost about fifteen hundred on the up trip. This is accounted for by utilization, representatives of the state railroad commission and the leading gas utilities of California have formed what is known as the California Gas Research council. Prominent figures in the gas fraternity of California met recently in the offices of the railroad commission in Los Angeles, where the organization of the California Gas Research council took place. Harry L. Masser, gas engineer of the railroad commission, was elected chairman of the new body. In the future research work he will represent the state railroad commission. L. M. Klauber, general superintendent of the San Diego Consolidated Gas and Electric company, was elected secretary-treasurer. Other gas men present were as follows: A. B. Day, general superintendent of the Los Angeles Gas and Electric corporation; J. E. Kelley, representing the Western States Gas and Electric company, of Stockton; F. J. Schaffer, general manager of the Southern California Gas company; F. S. Wade, superintendent of operation, Southern Counties Gas company of California, and president of the Pacific Coast Gas association; W. S. Yard, Pacific Gas and Electric company, and William Moeller, Midway Gas company. "The object of organizing the California Gas Research council," declared F. S. Wade, who represents the local gas company, "is to study the various problems confronting the individual gas utilities of the state. More than two years ago what was known as the joint committee of the railroad commission conducted a series of tests with the view of determining the proper heating standard of the gas served in this state. These tests were made with the ultimate thought of giving the consumer the best possible gas at the lowest price." "The investigation of the joint committee," continued Mr. Wade, "indicated that there are many serious problems which must be worked out by the industry. It is the aim of the newly formed California Gas Research council, working hand and hand with the experts of the railroad commission to develop processes and apparatus for rendering the highest possible standard of gas service to consumers in this state at a minimum cost." According to Chairman Masser it is anticipated that memberships in the gas research council will be extended to certain other qualified gas engineers representing small companies in the state or to other persons actively engaged in the gas industry. It is well some called to our aid blessed to give we can somewhat if we will graciously occasions our life who labor for tha DESERT NOT UNDERSTANDABLE Disasters Occur Fail to Tackle Is the desert not motorists? No experts of the American California autoliterature rather than unfriendly to them. There are certain motorists should desert partify year, and also auto club. A man, his wife, are brought into turnover over to capital there because found without for small automobile trades the danger ing the desert. A lot of motorists mistake of think starting across deserts without emergency, which any time. It is for an emergency on the desert through the mountain paration"the aux motorists should of beans and so always take ext starting on a day or summer,take can of gasoline oil. There is always gas tank may seize of the sandy strutor may burst more than ten will be hungry necessary. But do not be It is not unfriendly club signs stay a wool crop was not bright. When a sheep died the owner gave orders to his men to remove the hide as it had wool on it and the carcass was left for the quavering coyote. The man who sought the higher altitudes managed to save most of his flock by finding better grazing there. Later in the fall when he returned home he found to his surprise that he had as many sheep as when he started, although he had lost about fifteen hundred on the up trip. This is accounted for by strays joining the flock on the way back. It's an ill wind that blows nobody good. —)o(— A man and his wife, the latter being wealthy in her own right, while at a health resort, met friends from the city who spent a short time in conversation. The wife was in poor health through a long-standing alliment and her friends offered to direct her to a well known specialist, noted for his success in restoring lost health. But the husband objected strenuously, saying he had done everything possible for his sick mate, and needed no further advice. Taking no chances. —)o(— Sometimes an election causes more excitement than a horse race, causing thrill ripples to permeate the system. One good thing about it is that people get out and vote, for the ballot is first cousin to public opinion. Showing which way the wind blows. —)o(— A law abiding citizen, who lives in a big city up the line, was in town a few days ago and was telling his experiences with minions of the law. He made a left turn on a street, while a cop looked on, something he had been doing for many days before, and the officer overhauled him and placed him under arrest. The officer council, working hand and hand with the experts of the railroad commission to develop processes and apparatus for rendering the highest possible standard of gas service to consumers in this state at a minimum cost." According to Chairman Masser it is anticipated that memberships in the gas research council will be extended to certain other qualified gas engineers representing small companies in the state or to other persons actively engaged in the gas industry. Masser explained that the gas research council will assign to various member companies specific problems for investigation, the results of which, it is believed, will contribute toward the improvement of the efficiency of gas usage and therefore result materially to the public benefit. "The companies involved in this work," Masser said, "have agreed to support the plan for a definite period of time, contributing toward the expenses in proportion to the earnings of the company. In this way," Masser concluded, "no additional burden is placed upon the state commission." Superintendent Wade, representing the local gas company, declared that plans are now under way for the improvement of a specially qualified gas engineer of recognized national ability who will be placed directly in charge of the experimental work for the gas research council in the capacity of executive engineer. He will visit, according to Wade, the various districts of each individual gas company where he will make a study of specific problems. AND CHEAP AT THAT! Japan will pay over $3,000,000 in ship subsidies this year. The Japanese appear to believe that a merchant marine is worth what is costs to have it. ANAHEIM GAZETTE LAEORING FOR COMMON GOOD Does the average citizen ever stop to think how much time many of his fellow citizens give to community service? We do not believe that he does. Furtuermore, many people are too quick to condemn and too slow to praise. If a man serving the public does something that a citizen thinks prejudicial, the citizen can hardly wait for the opportunity to criticize. If on the other hand the man in public office accomplishes something of value, nothing much is ever said about it. The only way that the average public servant can tell if his work is satisfactory is by the resulting silence. Take our city trustees. They work for us several evenings every month, and through many hours of daylight, in order that we may enjoy the benefits of good municipal government. The same is true of the school trustees. They put in long hours working out our school problems, securing good teachers and planning adequate housing, so that our children may have the benefits of a sound American education. Then there are groups of men and women who work on committees of this organization or that, trying to improve the material, moral or spiritual conditions which surround us. These people do their bit for their fellow men. It is well sometimes to have facts called to our attention. "It is more blessed to give than to receive," but we can somewhat restore the balance if we will graciously acknowledge on occasions our indebtedness to those who labor for the common good. DESERT NOT UNFRIENDLY IF TREATED RIGHT Disasters Occur Because Motorists or tractor selected, then entering the amount of the initial deposit and the amount to be paid weekly. The name of the bank will then be inserted in the space provided, and the amount of the first payment will be entered on the reverse side of all three cards, with the date and the initials of per son receiving the deposit. The customer will then sign all three cards. One copy of the card will then be given to the customer, one copy will be turned over to the Ford dealer, and the other copy will be retained by the bank for their record. Subsequent payments by the purchaser will be handled in the same manner. The Ford dealer will occasionally bring in his enrollment cards, to post the payments, in order that he may be advised of progress that the purchaser is making. In case enrollment is taken by the Ford dealer, he will attend to making out the cards, and will turn over one to the bank, together with the deposit. The agreement specifies that withdrawals may only be made in cases o fextreme emergency at the discretion of the bank and the dealer. "Extreme emergency" should be construed to mean urgent need of funds on account of sickness, death, lack of employment, etc., and in all cases where withdrawals are requested the dealer should be notified in advance by the bank, so that the proper investigation can be made in order that the terms of the agreement may be lived up to. Interest is to be payable, as stated on the purchase agreement card, in accordance with the bank's regular savings rate, provided the payments are made regularly. The word "regularly" 'means weekly payments, but the bank may exercise its own judgment as to whether interest in any particular case should not be paid. The purpose of this provision is toronize home industries. In San Francisco a few days ago a group of prominent bay city manufacturers outlined plans for an active Made-in-California campaign, in line with the general movement to accord fair recognition of the rights of California producers. There are certain civic duties and obligations which every right-minded citizen freely acknowledges. No man can live and do busiaess in a community without owing something to that community. The growth and material development of any city or state necessarily depend upon the loyalty or its people. We invite and encourage industry to establish itself in California under the express or implied promise that we will support that industry. All things being equal we should keep that promise and we should not permit inconsequential details to interfere with this duty. So well recognized is this principle that many city, county and state governments encourage home industry by giving a 5 or even 10 per cent preferential rate to their manufacturers. With California spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in a publicity campaign to induce people to come to this state, it would seem only the part of wisdom to give adequate support to our own industries, especially in all cases where the goods manufactured here compare favorably in all essential details with those in foreign markets. PRESERVE WONDER PARKS The problem of preserving the natural beauties and sublimities of the national parks of the United States is engaging the attention of service officials of the national park system. It will never do to commercialize these reservations, in the sense of using up the water which supplies their picturesque falls, or to permit their great It is well sometimes to have facts called to our attention. "It is more blessed to give than to receive," but we can somewhat restore the balance if we will graciously acknowledge on occasions our indebtedness to those who labor for the common good. DESERT NOT UNFRIENDLY IF TREATED RIGHT Disasters Occur Because Motorists Fail to Take Precautions Is the desert an "unfriendly alien" to motorists? No, say touring bureau experts of the Auto Club of Southern California, not if motorists treat the desert right. But many reports have been received lately of motoring catastrophes on the desert places in the western part of America because southern California autoists, as well as eastern visitors are unfriendly to the desert rather than because the desert is unfriendly to them. There are certain precautions which motorists should take when crossing the desert, particularly at this time of the year, and also in summer, says the auto club. A recent case where a man, his wife, and two children were brought into Phoenix, Arizona, and turned over to the care of a local hospital there because they had been found without food, huddled beside a small automobile in the desert, illustrates the danger of misunderstanding the desert. A lot of motoring parties make the mistake of thinking they are safe in starting across one of the western deserts without preparations for an emergency, which is likely to arise at any time. It is well to be prepared for an emergency at any time, whether on the desert or just on a long trip through the mountains. And by "preparation" the auto club means that the motorists should tuck away a few cans of beans and some hardtack for food. Always take extra water. If you are starting on a desert trip this spring or summer, take an extra five gallon can of gasoline and a couple of quarts of oil. There is always a chance that your gas tank may spring a leak on some of the sandy stretches, or your radiator may burst. If you are delayed for more than ten or twelve hours, you will be hungry and the food will be necessary. But do not be afraid of the desert. It is not unfriendly if you follow the club signs stay on the roads and do mitigation can be made in order that the terms of the agreement may be lived up to. Interest is to be payable, as stated on the purchase agreement card, in accordance with the bank's regular savings rate, provided the payments are made regularly. The word "regularly' 'means weekly payments, but the bank may exercise its own judgment as to whether interest in any particular case should not be paid. The purpose of this provision is to encourage the customer to make his payment with regularity in order to get the benefit of the accumulated interest. The transfer of the deposits to the dealer's account is to be handled on the regular withdrawal forms. SOVIET AIMS TO CRUSH INDEPENDENT THOUGHT The soviet regime is now waging a campaign to crush what it terms "bourgeois psychology," advocating individual wealth and freedom from state interference, says a Moscow cable. These have again sprung up in Russia as a development of the new economic policy. This psychology, speakers at the recent communist party conference declared, is the most dangerous enemy of the ultimate success of communism in Russia. It was pointed out that since a measure of freedom of trade was restored many Russians came to the conclusion that bourgeoisie and democratic ideals were again about to reign in the country. The communists are determined that such ideals shall not be allowed to grow and declare that the present leeway allowed to capitalism in Russia is merely a temporary step, opportunely utilized by the bolshevik regime as a means to the goal of communism to be reached in the years to come. This insistence on stamping out "bourgeois psychology" led recently to the exile of more than 150 Russian intellectuals who, while not actively opposing the communist regime, nevertheless were unable to think along communistic lines. One Moscow university professor exiled declared the communists now are endeavoring to force a monopoly of thought as well as a political monopoly upon Russia. TRAVEL SCHOOL COMING An old idea in schooling is to be put mitigation can be made in order that the terms of the agreement may be lived up to. Interest is to be payable, as stated on the purchase agreement card, in accordance with the bank's regular savings rate, provided the payments are made regularly. The word "regularly' 'means weekly payments, but the bank may exercise its own judgment as to whether interest in any particular case should not be paid. The purpose of this provision is to encourage the customer to make his payment with regularity in order to get the benefit of the accumulated interest. The transfer of the deposits to the dealer's account is to be handled on the regular withdrawal forms. NO SPECIAL FAVORS ASKED The American demand for an "open door" in Turkey is nothing more nor less than the United States demands and expects everywhere. We ask no special favors—we will consent to no discriminations to our disadvantage. A few Democratic leaders have asserted that the demand for the United States is in effect an attempt to gather in the spoils of war without being willing to bear the burdens of the war. Such a statement is utterly and wholly and maliciously false. We have borne our full share of the burdens of the war although it was neither directly nor indirectly of our making nor due to any of our foreign policies even in small degree. We asked for no reparations or indemnities. We sought no territory nor acquired any. We have not asked of any nation, former friend or former foe, any concessions or privileges that we are unwilling to have granted to every other nation, former friend or former foe. All we ask is equality of opportunity, equality of national recognition, and this any nation will expect and demand as long as it has any self respect." RACIAL SEPARATION Aroused usually by personal or local interest, the forces of separatism are always at work, eating into the unity BUYING CAR MADE EASY Instructions for Handling the Ford Weekly Purchase Plan The Ford weekly purchase plan provides a means for the purchase of a Ford car, truck or Fordson tractor through the consistent weekly saving of a small amount—first deposit and weekly payments as low as $5.00 (less if necessary)—which will be deposited in the bank by the purchaser, to bear interest at the regular rate provided by the bank in question, these deposits to accumulate until such time as the total amount equals either the current purchase price or the first-down payment on the Ford car, truck or tractor selected. The Ford dealer will furnish to the bank a supply of 4x6 cards, Ford form '1700. The card is to be made out in triplicate, one copy for the customer, one for the bank and one for the dealer. When the bank enrolls a customer, a set of three cards will be made out, indicating first the type of car, truck TRAVEL SCHOOL COMING An old idea in schooling is to be put again into practice on this coast and in much more popular form if certain plans now work out. These are for floating schools, with opportunities for travel united with a graded, common school education. The idea is, of course, only possible on a private school plan. It is theoretically possible to develop it to such an extent that ambitious boys, sons of only moderately well to do parents, may so manage their school courses as to take one of these on shipboard, under proper superintendence and with no interference with their regular training. This is much more than an Oliver Optic fancy. It involves some practical difficulties, but not as many as might be supposed. The effort to give a boy a chance to do certain things that boys used to "run away" to do, is worth while. Boys too frequently have a sudden break between being coddled by their mothers and being thrown on their own resources by their fathers. A reasonable transition is desirable and a properly organized travel school may some day be a realizable part of it. EVERYBODY OWES CIVIC DUTY California manufacturers are being strongly backed in the movement to induce recognition of the duty to pat- RACIAL SEPARATION Aroused usually by personal or local interest, the forces of separatism are always at work, eating into the unity of national spirit. The most of the forces are comparatively harmless, and for the most part offset each other. But some are so large and so active as to arouse the citizens' sense of danger. We are having now, it is reported from the east, an active revival of the national German-American alliance, under the name "German American Citizens' league." The purpose of this organization is alleged to be a "perpetuation of German spirit" in the United States. Actually one of its chief objects is alleged to be the fighting of the eighteenth amendment, and much of its funds may come from "wet" sources. Much more serious than any possible wet activity of the league is its avowed perpetuation of "German spirit," partaking as it does of the same sort of racial "looking backward" as we find in British American arrogance, Irish-American disturbance and Hebrew-American separatism. It does not seek to preserve for American life whatever cultural advantages there may be in the past of their race, but to preserve for their own racial group in America an advantage of racial organization, built up on racial pride. It is bad Americanism, no matter what immediate advantage it may bring to its promoters. Union Pacific to Talk to Patrons Through Newspaper Advertisements The Union Pacific realizes that the good-will of its patrons is its greatest asset. It also believes that a successful railway is the greatest asset of any region or community which it serves. The Union Pacific wants its patrons to feel that the railway is intimately interested in their welfare, and that the road is built, equipped and operated especially to serve their transportation needs. The railway, like any other business, has its problems, some of which are not always thoroughly understood by the public. For that reason, the Union Pacific will present certain of these problems from time to time, and endeavor to explain them, using only such statistics as are readily understood. Some of the topics suggested are: The Misunderstood Railroad Earning Guaranty. New Equipment and Capital Improvements for the Union Pacific. What the Union Pacific Pays in Taxes. The Railroad and the Farm. Preventing Accidents at Grade Crossings. Who Owns the Union Pacific? Some of the topics suggested are: The Misunderstood Railroad Earning Guaranty. New Equipment and Capital Improvements for the Union Pacific. What the Union Pacific Pays in Taxes. The Railroad and the Farm. Preventing Accidents at Grade Crossings. Who Owns the Union Pacific? Expediting the Movement of Freight Cars. The Facts About Freight Rates. Where the Union Pacific Dollar Goes. Railroads—Safe to Ride On, Unsafe to Walk On. I is planned to publish one of these short talks in the form of an advertisement about the first of each month in newspapers along the Union Pacific Lines. It is hoped that this method will tend to clarify some of the misconceptions about railway operation, and that it will serve to inform the public of the constructive things the Union Pacific is doing. Constructive suggestions will be welcomed. C. R. GRAY, President CRANIAL DECORATIONS Americans spent $75,000,000 for cosmetics, face powder and perfume in 1922. A horrified high-brow wails that this is more than the total endowment of all the universities and private colleges in the country. It is said that a highly advanced nation should spend more for what goes into the head than for what goes into it. On the other hand, it is doubtful if the high expenditure for toilet accessories ever kept anybody who truly wanted a college education from getting it. Also, as indicating a rapidly advancing standard of personal appearance, that $75,000,000 is not altogether vile. What is needed to insure a fair relative expenditure for exterior and interior cranial decoration is a better understanding of the interdependence of the two. And here a balance is being struck. The pretty girl finds that without mental training she cannot get very far, and education gains another victim. The youth who devotes more time to the convolutions in his brain soon sees that advancement is not for him, and another correspondence course is sold. Conversely, the frowzy intellectual who gives no thought to personal appearance presently observes that other men get the jobs, and some branch of the exterior decorators' union gains a new member. The spirit of childhood, remains the same, but childhood has been so shortened that an adult must act quickly if he would catch a specimen. DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CAR As Spring days approach, the demand for Dodge Brothers Touring Gar mounts swiftly. Dodge Brothers one problem, at present, is not how many Touring Cars they can sell, but how many they can build. Never was public approval of Dodge Brothers product more obvious, and never was it more richly deserved. Improvements, rarely spoken of but constantly being made, have brought the car to a state of perfection which can only be described as remarkable, even for Dodge Brothers. Every part which takes a major strain is built of chrome vanadium steel. Many more pieces of alloy steel are used in vital parts than normal wear requires. CHAS. H. MANN Dodge Brothers Motor Cars 210 S. Los Angeles St. Anaheim, Cal.