anaheim-gazette 1923-06-07

THE REAL MEANING OF THE TEXT BOOK CONTROVERSY Considerable controversy has arisen in several cities over what is claimed to be an assault upon some of America's historic characters in recently published histories of the United States. Public criticism has been directed to certain text books used in our public schools, on the ground that they tend to misinform the young on the essential characteristics of early patriots, and the correct interpretation of large events in the revolutionary period. This question has been taken up and discussed in patriotic societies, and even in the halls of congress. Since it touches the whole question of Americanization and loyal citizenship, it is altogether fitting and proper for such discussions to take place. The writing of history is a delicate, important and often-hazardous business. It is one thing to gather the essential and outstanding facts; it is quite another thing to interpret those facts and incidents in harmony with the thoughts, aspirations, traditions and achievements of the great body of the people of whom the history is written. American history, like all history, is full of contradictions and cross-currents. There are always two sides to every controversy, and the task of the historian is to stress, not the minor inconsistencies or the unhappy weaknesses of the main actors, but to paint a picture of the strong undercurrents of life, and judge of the makers of that history from the large results attained. There is ground for suspicion that some modern historians undertake to change the traditional interpretation of early American historic events. Whether this is done with a sincere or an inalicious motive, is a matter of personal opinion. The determining factor in this con- At the present time the commission is using 682 trucks, 56 autos and 59 motorcycles in its road building program over the state. These trucks come to the state with no cost except the freight charges and their receipt has resulted in the saving of hundreds of thousands of dollars to the California taxpayer. Having more trucks than were immediately required, the commission adopted the policy of leasing them to the various counties. A limit of six to each county was fixed and at the present time 284 trucks are so leased and are being used to improve county roads. Some of the trucks coming from Uncle Sam were in poor condition, but were dismantled for the parts and two trucks have been used to erect one. For this purpose the commission has established a well equipped machine shop in Sacramento, where all its repair work is done. OUR BILL AGAINST GERMANY America's bill of war claims against Germany amounts to $1,479,064,313, as it has been presented to the mixed claims commission for settlement. The United States government itself, is the largest claimant, asking for $336,113,000, while the smallest of she 12,416 claim filed with the commission is for $1. Heading the list of claims by individuals are those growing out of the sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine. They totaled $22,606,000 and may be disposed of first by the commission, Germany having already admitted Habilitity, but not for a definite amount. The stupendous total involved in the proceeding is revealed for the first time in a report made to the state department by Robert C. Morris, agent for the United States before the commission. Work on determining the amounts Germany must pay already viso permitting these changes in amount stances and the fact require. The larger' claim port is the America's $265,644,810 for cost occupation in Germangotiation with the Assistant Secretary treasury. It is under this claim will not event the Paris negotiation agreement. The claims are for $67, damages growing on marine warfare,$ veterans' bureau for ums,$5,380,000 by the institution and $40,078 miums o fthe shipp THE HOME A home owner, in newspaper, gives an vincing answer to tion, "Does it pay th home?" It may be o admits, and yet how financially as well as He explains, from his "I found a home most immediately a neighborhoodand coes that nomadic talm stick to a rent pay that one becomes me save under the alter—becomes a bit pro sion—takes pride in property—is interest community affairs in as a taxpayer direct faction that is worth even though it can not just that way. "My wife and ch far happler in their and if 'dad' has had harder to meet th weaknesses of the main actors, but to paint a picture of the strong undercurrents of life, and judge of the makers of that history from the large results attained. There is ground for suspicion that some modern historians undertake to change the traditional interpretation of early American historic events. Whether this is done with a sincere or an insidious motive, is a matter of personal opinion. The determining factor in this controversy seems to be this: Does a modern American history harmonize with the spirit of American independence and American loyalty? Obviously, an American history written to divert attention from the great aim of the American revolution, and direct it to the unimportant personal fallings of some of the actors, and at the same time advise a surrender of the national spirit, is mischievous and undermining, from an American point of view; and, that is the only point of view any American history in the schools and libraries should take. Against such histories there should be united protest. It is just as possible to be treasonable to the eighteenth century republic as to be treasonable to the twentieth century republic. Treason applies to the republic of 1789 and 1790 just as much as to the republic of 1923. The source of American political life can never be separated from American political life today. It requires a big mind to write history impartially and impersonally. Unconsciously, personal likes and dislikes personal environment, education and training, color a history in too many cases. No history is worthy the name that does not tell the story with the mind and thought constantly concentrated on the high aims and actual accomplishments of the actors. No American history should be in the public schools or in the public libraries that deliberately detracts from the great drama of human liberty, by emphasizing the weakness rather than the strength of the main participants. The young of today should be taught that there has been and is more virtue than vice, more strength than weakness, more noble aspirations than ignoble deeds, in the transcending story of American life from the days of the republic to the present hour. Ideals are shattered altogether too easily in every day life; let us not shatter the ideals of the past. FEDERAL TRUCKS IN CALIFORNIA The highway commission has entered into an agreement with the war department, whereby it is to have the use of Mather field, near Sacramento, for storage purposes for certain idle equipment that has become more or less a burden so far as warehouse area is concerned. The hangars on the field will be used to store a large number of trucks and other equipment, which has come to the commission from the federal government to be used for road building. The matter was presented to the war department by Senator Shortridge and Congressman Curry, both of whom were active in securing the agreement. The commission found the war department, through General Morton and Col. Gilmore, most willing to cooperate, both expressing the utmost goodwill in all ways. An interesting story may be told relative to federal equipment distributed to several states in the union. California has received 11,175 motor trucks and 109 automobiles, together with 121 motorcycles. ANAHEIM GAZETTE viso permitting the claims to be changed in amount later if circumstances and the facts disclosed should require. The largest claim listed in the report is the American government's of $265,644,810 for costs of the army of occupation in Germany, now under negotiation with the allies in Paris by Assistant Secretary Wadsworth, of the treasury. It is understood, however, this claim will not be pressed in the event the Paris negotiations result in an agreement. The other government claims are for $67,26,626 for general damages growing out of German submarine warfare, $37,982,000, by the veterans' bureau for war risk premiums, $5,380,000 by the railroad administration and $40,075 for war risk premiums ofthe shipipng board. THE HOME OWN7R A home owner, in a letter to his newspaper, gives an unusually convincing answer to the eternal question, "Does it pay to own your own home?" It may be cheaper to rent, he admits, and yet home-owning pays financially as well as in other ways. He explains, from his own experience: "I found a home owner acquires almost immediately a standing in his neighborhood and community—he loses that nomadic taint which seems to stick to a rent payer. I also found that one becomes more ambitious to save under the altered circumstances—becomes a bit proud of his possession—takes pride in keeping up the property—is interested in civic and community affairs in a very real way as a taxpayer direct, and has a satisfaction that is worth a lot of money even though it can not be realized in just that way. "My wife and children have been far happier in their own environment, and if 'dad' has had to hustle a little harder to meet the financial obligation more as men. There need be no discriminate mingling of the races, but it might be profitable for the white planters to recognize that negroes are men like themselves except that their faces are darker in color and that the race has had less advantages than the whites. Perhaps it might help to give a negro a fair trial in a regularly organized court if he is charged with a crime. The fact that a black skin is often considered evidence of guilt may not tend to hold negroes in the south. Of course any man, white or black, has the right to go where his services are sought and where he can better his condition. In seeking means of stopping the exodus now in progress the south must offer argument. Arresting a few agents or negroes who are temporarily idle because they are seeking jobs elsewhere will not stop the movement." MICHIGAN JUNE RALLY A real southern California spirit as understood by people who formerly lived in Michigan, will be the feature of the June meeting of the Michigan society of southern California, on Wednesday evening, June 6, Music Arts (Blanchard) hall, 233 South Broadway. The society is making great progress and the attendance is greater than ever before in the history of the society. The program is always high class and the spirit of good fellowship is always present. All former residents of Michigan and their friends are urged to turn out to this June rally. Meeting will begin promptly at 8:15 p.m. Election of officers for the coming year will be followed by program and dancing. NEGRO LEAVING SOUTH BECAUSE OF OPPRESSION The south regards the negro question as peculiarly its own, but there seems to be no disposition to seek a solution through removal of the negroes to other sections of the country. Because negroes in large numbers have been attracted to northern cities by the scarcity of common labor and the high wages paid, alarm has spread over the south. In Mississippi joint meetings of whites and negroes are to be held in every county seat in the state to discuss the exodus and to devise plans to retain those laborers for southern industry. In Memphis agents offering the negroes jobs in the north have been arrested. This rigorous method has been extended to negroes who went to employment agencies to apply for work in the north. When the field hands and other help are leaving the southerners learn how much the prosperity of the section depends on their presence. A STITCH IN TIME Anaheim People Should Not Neglect Their Kidneys No kidney allment is unimportant. Don't overlook the slightest backache or urinary irregularity. Nature may be warning you of approaching dropsy, gravel or Bright's disease. Kidney disease is seldom fatal if treated in time, but neglect may pave the way. Don't neglect a lame or aching back another day. Don't ignore dizzy spells, headaches, weariness or depression. If you feel you need kidney help begin using the reliable, time-tried remedy, Doan's Kidney Pills. For 50 years, Doan's have been found effective. Endorsed by grateful people. save under the altered circumstances—becomes a bit proud of his possi-sion—takes pride in keeping up the property—is interested in civic and community affairs in a very real way as a taxpayer direct, and has a satis-faction that is worth a lot of money even though it can not be realized in just that way. "My wife and children have been far happier in their own environment, and if 'dad' has had to hustle a little harder to meet the financial obligations, it has done him good—and he has something very tangible to show for it, whereas before the landlord had it all." "The home owner has a different slant on the problems and interests of his time, and he gets that way just because he is one." This ought to settle the question for many a family that has never known the satisfaction, the incentive to thrift and the all-round stimulus that come from home ownership and responsi-bility. Anyway, girls are not as easily insulted as they used to be. be held in every county seat in the state to discuss the axodus and to devise plans to retain those laborers for southern industry. In Memphis agents offering the negroes jobs in the north have been arrested. This rigorous method has been extended to negroes who went to employment agencies to apply for work in the north. When the field hands and other help are leaving the southerners learn how much the prosperity of the section depends on their presence. Whether those reared amid the conditions which have prevailed in the south will profit by coming to northern cities may involve some doubt, but they certainly have a right o seek the experience. Efforts to re-in them by the exercise of force or petty prosecutions certainly have had no proper place in this land since 1865. If the south has need of the full negro population is should make it advantageous to the members to remain amid environments with which they are familiar. Perhaps the negroes would be averse to leaving their old homes for strange surroundings and crowded conditions if they were treat- or urinary irregularity. Nature may be warning you of approaching dropsy, gravel or Bright's disease. Kidney disease is seldom fatal if treated in time, but neglect may pave the way. Don't neglect a lame or aching back another day. Don't ignore dizzy spells, headaches, weariness or depression. If you feel you need kidney help begin using the reliable, time-tried remedy, Doan's Kidney Pills. For 50 years, Doan's have been found effective. Endorsed by grateful people. Ask your neighbor! Mrs. Mae Stone, 238 Whiting Ave., Fullerton, Cal., says: "My kidneys were weak and I felt dull and languid. Frequent headaches and dizzy spells made me miserable and my back was weak and lame and often ached. I tired easily and had no energy. One of the family advised Doan's Kidney Pills and they soon restored my energy, the backache left and I was free from headaches and dizziness." Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan's Kidney Pills—the same that Mrs. Stone had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs., Buffalo, N.Y. Gifts That Endure One of your loved ones is soon to start a new home. You want to contribute something to her happiness. What is there that meets the specifications of Beauty, Utility and Long Service to a greater degree than electrical appliances? THE JUNE BRIDE What is there that meets the specifications of Beauty, Utility and Long Service to a greater degree than electrical appliances? THE JUNE BRIDE Make no mistake in selecting an electriwill have immediate need for any ces, and remember you daily while Select one from this list: or Waffle Iron Grill Iron Laundry Iron Machine Vacuum Cleaner California Edison Comp'y SANTA ANA, CAL. St. Phone 46 Union Pacific to Spend Forty-two Millions For 1923 Improvements To care for increased business and to better serve its patrons by handling traffic without delay, even during times of peak business, the Union Pacific has entered upon a program of improvements for 1923 estimated to cost $42,817,708, the principal items of which are: Branch lines and extensions ... $5,992,837 Equipment ... 11,547,895 Additional main tracks (double tracking) ... 5,198,756 Additional yard and passing tracks ... 3,001,022 Shops, enginehouses, tools and machinery ... 3,992,621 Water and fuel stations ... 1,802,783 Station and terminal facilities ... 2,651,771 Property for terminal expansion ... 1,143,725 Elimination of grade crossings ... 858,364 Additional signals and interlocking ... 241,539 Heavier rails ... 1,907,250 Bridge betterments ... 2,024,255 Ballastting and other road improvements ... 2,454,880 Total ... $42,817,708 New construction includes a line from Lund to Cedar City, Utah, opening up a territory rich in agriculture, iron and the scenic attractions of Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon and Cedar Breaks; also an alternate main line through Boise, Idaho, and a branch in the Idaho Falls District. A line from Delaware to Fillmore, Utah, not included in the foregoing, was completed last month. The additional main track will provide double track from Omaha to Ogden and Salt Lake, except for 27 miles. With connections east of Ogha, it means 1.515 miles of double track westward from Chicago, the longest continuous stretch of double track in the United States over which solid through trains are run. New equipment includes 78 freight locomotives and 57 all-steel passenger train cars. All main line through passenger trains will now be all-steel equipped. These expenditures are in addition to 4,500 box and automobile cars. Nature may broaching drops, disease. Kidney if treated in pave the way. or aching back more dizzy spells, or depression. kidney help betime-tried remPills. For 50 seen found effecgrateful people. The additional main track will provide double track from Omaha to Ogden and Salt Lake, except for 27 miles. With connections east at Omaha, it means 1,515 miles of double track westward from Chicago, the longest continuous stretch of double track in the United States over which solid through trains are run. New equipment includes 78 freight locomotives and 57 all-step passenger train cars. All main line through passenger trains will now be all-steel equipped. These expenditures are in addition to 4,500 box and automobile cars, 45 steel passenger train cars, 80 locomotives and 100 tank cars, purchased last year and delivered this year. Nor do the figures include 8,630 new refrigerator cars of Pacific Fruit Express Company owned jointly by the Uni/ Pacific and Southern Pacific, purchased in 1922 and 1923 that will be available for the 1923 perishable traffic. The improvements are in addition to the regular maintenance program. They will be made from new capital and not from earnings. The work will give employment to a vast number of persons in the territory served. This program is entered upon with a firm belief in the prosperity of the Western states and a confidence that the people in the territory served by the Union Pacific will co-operate in maintaining the railroad at a point of greatest effectiveness. Constructive suggestions are always welcome. C. R. GRAY, President. First Class Job Work at Gazette OFFICE PHONES HOME 753-1 SUNSET 341-J. Residence, C.7 S. Los Angeles St. RESIDENCE PHONES PACIFIC 341-F 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 Sts. 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 evenning Bible study, Friday eaening. Sunday evening and Friday evening services are in the English language. 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 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 eaening. 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 BUILDING AND LOAN Fire and Compensation Insurance FRANK TAUSCH 111 N. Los Angeles St. Office Phone 46 Res. 342-W J.C. Osher,D.D.S.,M.D PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT—ORAL SURGERY—GLASSES FITTED SUITEL 1 CENTRAL BLDG PHONE SUNSET 337 SCHNEIDER'S MARKET 131 West Center Street We buy and sell only A-No. 1 Steer Beef, Milk Lamb, Milk Veal, Young Pork. All No. 1 meats have ono-third more food value than cheaper grades. Watch for our Saturday Specials. Phone 20 We Deliver