anaheim-gazette 1926-09-02

THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Proprietor ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR.....$2.00 SIX MONTHS.....1.25 THREE MONTHS.....7.75 Entered at the Anaheim, California, Post Office as second class matter. MEASURING PROSPERITY IF YOU want to know whether prosperity is still with us, you have only to read the recently issued report of the controller of the currency on the condition of the national banks of the United States, Alaska and Hawaii. This report shows that the resources of these national banks were nearly a billion dollars greater at the close of this fiscal year, than at the end of the last fiscal year. A billion dollar gain in resources by our national banks is not to be sneezed at, even in these days of inflated figures. To be more exact, the resources of the 7,978 reporting banks were $25,315,624,000 on June 30, 1926, while on the corresponding date in 1925 they were $24,350,863,000*. The gain in these resources was steady, the gain during the last six months of the year being fully as great as the first six months. The total deposit liabilities of these banks on June 30, 1925, were $20,642,-164,000, a gain in deposits over the preceding year of approximately $750,000,000. Some time ago the situation with regard to the state banks of the country was made public and showed a tremendous gain in business over the preceding year. The savings banks are gaining too. So are the building and loan associations and the life insurance companies. These figures can mean but one thing. The people of the United States are prosperous and are steadily adding to the old bank balance, and are saving one way or another. Each year more and more of our people in humbler circumstances are owning their own homes, and learning something about the pride and satisfaction and ownership. All of this makes against socialism in the United States, and if socialism ever comes it will be due to our carelessness and our failure to appreciate the great blessings which have been bestowed upon us by the constitutional government of the United States. These figures can mean but one thing. The people of the United States are prosperous and are steadily adding to the old bank balance, and are saving one way or another. Each year more and more of our people in humbler circumstances are owning their own homes, and learning something about the pride and satisfaction and ownership. All of this makes against socialism in the United States, and if socialism ever comes it will be due to our carelessness and our failure to appreciate the great blessings which have been bestowed upon us by the constitutional government of the United States. AMERICAN DOCTRINE TO USE an expression of the day, John R. McQuigg, national commander of the American Legion, "said a mouthful" recently when he pointed out at a meeting of the Virginia state legion at Alexandria, the dangers which threaten the United States as the principal world creditor and the greater dangers we will face if we permit ourselves to be misguided pacifists into neglecting the defensive machinery of the United States. Commander McQuigg said in part: "The United States is the richest prize of the ages, the greatest inheritance since time began. It will be ours only so long as the world knows we are ready and prepared to defend it. World courts and similar tribunals cannot do away with man's cupidity, nor quench a nation's thirst for power and dominion when that nation thinks itself strong enough to win. "The American Legion has no patience with those well meaning but misguided persons who, even now, are making strenuous efforts to palsy the arm of America and deprive us of the small defense we now have. They shut their eyes to the history of our country and ignore all experience of the past. They apparently are willing and anxious to jeopardize all we have gained in the last century and a half, if only they are permitted to attempt the creation of all impossible Utopia." Concluding, he said, "The men who compose the legion know what war is. They have seen it at its worst, and they want no more of it if it can be honorably avoided. But the legion recognizes that controversies and quarrels between nations are almost certain to arise, and that mere agreements not to have such wars have been to a large extent futile." Here is real sensible American doctrine. Uncle Sam never has a chip on his shoulder and never will have until national sentiment changes tremendously from what it is at present. But adequate defense is not militarism but national insurance. Every great American from George Washington down has recognized this fact, and America must not be led from the traditional path by any misguided sentimentalism which might easily be fatal to our future progress. THE SILVER LINING THERE is a silver lining to the cloud of the corn farmer, according to the department of agriculture. The price of corn, unless all signs fail, is going to be higher in 1927. The crop, although there is every indication that it will be good this year, is not apt to equal the bumper yield of 1925. And the price of hogs is so high, in comparison with corn, that there will doubtless be more hogs raised next year. More hogs will mean a greater demand for corn, and a greater demand for corn will mean higher prices and better times for the corn farmer. The condition of the corn farmer during the past year has not been the same in every locality. The farmer who follows the practice year by year of selling his grain in the market has been compelled to take a low price for it. But the farmer who has fed his corn into hogs, cattle or dairy herds, has not been affected ing to the department of agriculture. The price of corn, unless all signs fail, is going to be higher in 1927. The crop, although there is every indication that it will be good this year, is not apt to equal the bumper yield of 1925. And the price of hogs is so high, in comparison with corn, that there will doubtless be more hogs raised next year. More hogs will mean a greater demand for corn, and a greater demand for corn will mean higher prices and better times for the corn farmer. The condition of the corn farmer during the past year has not been the same in every locality. The farmer who follows the practice year by year of selling his grain in the market has been compelled to take a low price for it. But the farmer who has fed his corn into hogs, cattle or dairy herds, has not been affected adversely by the low price. For example, in one typical middle western agricultural county last year the farmers sold $250,000 worth of corn in the market, but shipped about two and a half millions in livestock. In this county 90 per cent of the farmers made money, and the 10 per cent who followed the custom of selling corn did not come off so well. Doubtless more hogs will be raised next year and the price of corn will come back to a balance with livestock. Farming is a business, as much so as any business carried on in town. The city business man often has to change his policies and his merchandise to meet shifting conditions. The successful farmer does the same thing, and finds a way to convert what he raises into the highest priced commodities. That is why he is successful. A SIGNIFICANT STEP AN ILLINOIS county circuit court, three judges sitting together, has decided that the primary election law of that state is unconstitutional and void. The recent primary election disclosures with reference to expenditures, and the source from which money contributed in support of candidates for the United States Senate came, brought the situation in that state to a climax—the filing of a citizen-taxpayer's suit for injunction to restrain the payment of official election expenses. The case will be carried to the supreme court of the state, which has a record for decisions adverse to the election experimentation. The crux of the decision in this case is that under the primary system it is impossible to get a fair, representative vote and that government, therefore, is weakened by a cumbersome, useless and dangerous statute. Ohio will vote in November upon a submitted amendment to the state constitution, which seeks the elimination of the primary system as an instrument for the selection of candidates for public office. SAFEWAY STORES these prices apply as well to the Chaffee stores—because they are now Safeways. —the Safeway is your Saveway Kellogg's Corn Flakes —the crispy, crunchy, wholesome food—for breakfast 3 pkgs. 25¢ or luncheon —eaten as is—or in combination with berries, peaches, raisins. Pink Salmon Special 2 tall cans 25¢ —an excellent fish food:—Salmon loaf, Salmon Mousse, Salmon cocktail, Salmon and Pea Salad are merely a few of the desirable dishes that can be easily prepared. Mexicano Ceci —is its label—yet you will recognize in this your esteemed friend, the Garbanzo—for it is appreciated by everyone who has knowledge of it. —Heated and served as it comes from the can, —an excellent fish food:—Salmon loaf, Salmon Mousse, Salmon cocktail, Salmon and Pea Salad are merely a few of the desirable dishes that can be easily prepared. Mexicano Ceci —is its label—yet you will recognize in this your esteemed friend, the Garbanzo—for it is appreciated by everyone who has knowledge of it. —Heated and served as it comes from the can, or added to soup—to stews—to boiled dinner. Verdaderamente muy sabroso 2 No.? car 25º Canned by Burham & Morrill Co. Quick Quaker Oats large package 22º Jell-Well —choice of six true fruit flavors. 3 pkgs. 25º —for ideal warm weather desserts. —for salads—in combination with leaf vegetables. —take home a sweet surprise—for over Sunday! Bishop's Filled Confections 1-lb. jar 45º —sold always at 60c to 75c jar. —the first of the new figs Fig Bars Bishop's--Special 2 lbs. 41º —the very first of the new figs! Orange County Fair September 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 1926 At the New Fair Grounds—¼ Mile North of County Hospital Orange County Fair September 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 1926 At the New Fair Grounds—¼ Mile North of County Hospital TELEPHONE S. A. 3402 TELEPHONE ORANGE 652 MAIN FEATURE TENT Exhibits from Farm Centers, Chambers of Commerce and Communities. Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego counties have been invited to exhibit in the main feature tent. STOCK SHOW Poultry, Rabbits, Livestock and Dog Show opened to the world for the first time. We have had so many entries in poultry and rabbits we have had to limit the number. Five Afternoons and Three Nights will be devoted to a Fancy Horse Show—Gaited, Drivers and Saddlers—$10,000 in Prizes. SPECTACULAR PAGEANT We will produce the grand pageant “THE BIRTH OF AN EMPIRE,” with additions. New costumes, new lines, new dancing. The play has been re-written and embellished to make it one of the grandest affairs ever produced—Three Nights. FIREWORKS There will be several nights of the most gorgeous fireworks. SPECIAL DAYS American Legion, Woman’s Clubs, and Native Sons and Daughters will hold conventions at the Fair, providing the program of the day, and a banquet at night. Special programs in the main feature tent daily. PLENTY OF PARKING ROOM IN FAIR GROUNDS—SEVEN ACRES OF TENTS OBSERVATIONS BY A CONTRIBUTOR NEEDS A SHAKEDOWN A MAN here received a letter the other day from relatives in Dakota, wherein it is said farmers are hard hit by being unable to sell their hogs and cattle, and a drouth is adding much worry to their other troubles. There is something wrong with the marketing system. There are too many mouths to feed between the time the producer raises his products until it reaches the consumer. This applies to all lines of industry. The excessive profits of the speculator should be curbed, and the producer will, generally speaking, be at a disadvantage until something happens to smother the rapacious manipulators. HIST! THE BUNKO MAN PEOPLE who have an inclination to speculate would do well to stop, look and listen. Timely advice from a state commissioner has been sent out as a warning to the public to beware of the extravagant promises usually contained in special offers. This is bait to catch the unwary, and it is said quite often a hook is concealed therein. There is great difficulty for the law to get at verbal promises that can be made by unscrupulous salesmen or solicitors, the warning says. Every person who is approached with promises that sound so good that a family celebration is due in honor of their acceptance, should make a careful inspection of the offer. They should think about it a long time before signing their names, particularly if the plea is made that the offer must be grabbed up at once or lost forever. Some people, it is said, are inclined to fall for anything that has the appearance of giving a prize, a special privilege, a bonus, or something more than anybody else receives. It is related that more than ten million dollars have been lost in northern Orange county through worthless investments. For that reason, in the future every investor should be wary of such offers coming from strangers or from organizations from whom no obligation has ever been incurred. People should be on their guard and ought to know that the idea of giving something away for nothing is played out nowadays. SPEAKING OF THE CLIMATE A MAN who returned here from an inland town up about midway of the state, the other day, said: "I feel rather chilly here." BURNING CANDLE AT BOTH ENDS SPEAKING OF THE CLIMATE A MAN who returned here from an inland town up about midway of the state, the other day, said: "I feel rather chilly here." BURNING CANDLE AT BOTH ENDS A WRITER says this world could not get along without the automobile, and later on says some day we will all starve to death on account of the rapid increase of population. People should do less riding around and do more work, raising stuff to eat. This might stave off the terrible calamity pictured above. EVERYBODY WORKS BUT FATHER WHEN a man deserts his wife and children, that's inhuman. But when a wife seeks to have hubby arrested because he tells her he intends to run away—that must be fear. And again, when the old man just lays around the house all day, and occasionally flares up when wifey prods him, and says he is going to beat it, it may be set down in the book that he is kidding, and would be afraid to walk through a cemetery at midnight. MAKE HAY WHILE SUN SHINES IT MAY just be a coincidence, but anyhow it is a fact that some of the well-known amateur athletes break into professional ranks when the public begins to clamor at the gate. But it is like a hothouse plant—don't last long after taken out. ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER WARNINGS that coyotes are contracting the deadly rabbit disease, technically known as tularemia, have been issued by the biological survey to Nevada hunters and trappers. The malady is ravaging the hordes of rabbits and squirrels in that state, and several men have recovered from its attacks only after long periods of illness. Government agents fear the coyotes will transmit the plague to dogs, and thereby spread it among human beings. The disease has appeared in many western states, and some fatal cases among people have been reported. MAKING IT UNANIMOUS A MAN in a northern state has surrendered himself to the sheriff, confessing fourteen murders and sundry lesser crimes. He insists on being hanged. THE LASTEST STRAW NOWADAYS, with the skirt topping the skyline at the knee, with the rolled hosiery as one of the auxiliaries, some of the boys have been managing to get along without smoked glasses. But when a good-looking Jane will reach down and readjust one of those do-dads that go unhinged, right out in the open, Uncle Reuben says it's time to take the matter up with the whittling and chewing committee. CUTTING DOWN EXPENSES A CHIROPRACTOR drew the spotlight the other day, when he discovered the most perfect back, after examining a number NOWADAYS, with the skirt topping the skyline at the knee, with the rolled hosiery as one of the auxiliaries, some of the boys have been managing to get along without smoked glasses. But when a good-looking Jane will reach down and readjust one of those do-dads that go unhinged, right out in the open, Uncle Reuben says it's time to take the matter up with the whittling and chewing committee. CUTTING DOWN EXPENSES A CHIROPRACTOR drew the spotlight the other day, when he discovered the most perfect back, after examining a number of young ladies at an annual contest as to form. The doctor says the short skirt and fewer underthings are a blessing to humanity. In other words, he says the body has a chance to breathe. And now, listen men, the doctor says the male of the species should follow woman's lead and wear fewer clothes. Soon it may be possible for a fellow to borrow his friend's shirt, and if the men go in for perfect backs, there is a chance for quite a run on dickles, for the front effect, while baring the back to the curious gaze. DISCARDING OLD WAYS FOR NEW THEY say that the wriggles of the Charleston are conducive to making a perfect back, which applies to both male and female. Uncle Reuben allows a frolic with a washtub, or a sawbuck, in former years, did the same thing; but now that's passee, or such. THE EXCESS BAGGAGE "Some of the girls here want to discard their hose, just as they are doing at Hollywood," said a young lady with a maiden blush upon her cheeks. "You know it's quite the rage now in some of the coastal towns, and it's bound to spread to the inland cities. The girls here are just waiting for someone to start the fad. Oh, boy!" A fashion note from an eastern city says extra silk hose sells for $500 a pair. There, no doubt, is a reason for some of the fair damsels desiring to shed the silk. European nations are now organizing a great steel trust, and so far we haven't heard any complaints from our own free traders who are always so worried about American monopolies. One so-called economist says that our greatest danger in America is too much prosperity. But that is a peril that 100,000,000 American heroes are willing to face.