anaheim-gazette 1929-11-28

AGE SIX THE ANAHEIM GAZETTE ESTABLISHED 1870 HENRY KUCHEL, Editor and Proprietor. ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY SUBSCRIPTION PER YEAR.....$1.50 SIX MONTHS.....1.00 Entered at the Anaheim, California, Postoffice as second-class matter. CHEAPNESS INDEED! An exhibit of merchandise displayed on the floor of the Senate on November 7th served to demonstrate the fallacy of the argument that when articles are bought abroad more cheaply than at home because the labor entering into the cost of the raw materials and finished product is from one-tenth to one-half that necessary to maintain the American wage scale and standard of living, the consumer gets the benefit of the saving. With these articles were presented statements showing the landing cost of each. The landing cost includes the value in country of origin, the duty, transportation, insurance, etc. Then the retail price in the retail store in which the article was bought, the name of the store being given, was stated. It proves clearly that what the importer does is to undersell the American producer just enough to get the market; the American wage earner loses the employment incident to the production of the article, American enterprise loses the business, and the gain of the transaction goes to the importer and the foreign cheap labor employer. Here are some of the articles displayed, and the figures demonstrating what happens to the consumer. Bird cage, made in Germany. Retail price, $16.50. Excess of retail price over landing cost, 237 per cent. Pewter bowl, made in Denmark. Retail price, $29. Excess of retail price over landing cost, 262 per cent. Chair nails, made in Germany. Retail price five cents a box. Excess of retail price over landing cost, 326 per cent. Bird cage, made in Germany. Retail price, $16.50. Excess of retail price over landing cost, 237 per cent. Pewter bowl, made in Denmark. Retail price, $29. Excess of retail price over landing cost, 262 per cent. Chair nails, made in Germany. Retail price five cents a box. Excess of retail price over landing cost, 326 per cent. Thumb tack rods, made in Germany. Retail price, 5 cents per box. Excess of retail price over landing cost, 526 per cent. Vacuum cleaner, made in Sweden. Retail price, $77. Excess of retail price over landing cost, 275 per cent. Electric hair dryer, made in Germany. Retail price, $13. Retail price excess over landing cost, 165 per cent. Glass buttons, made in Czechoslovakia. Retail price, 79 cents per dozen. Excess of retail price over landing cost, 603 per cent. Alcenon lace, made in France. Retail price, per yard, $9.50. Excess of retail price over landing cost, 280 per cent. Colored linen damask set, made in Scotland. Retail price, 359. Excess of retail price over landing cost, 194 per cent. Military buttons, made in England. Retail cost, $2.50 per dozen. Excess of retail price over landing cost, 771 per cent. Castile soap, made in Spain. Retail price, $2.34 per box. Excess of retail price over landing cost, 150 per cent. Human hair net, made in China. Retail price, ten cents. Excess of retail price over landing cost, 995 per cent. Painting (copy), retail price $70, produced in Austria. Excess of retail over landing price, 679 per cent. Tooth brush, made in Japan. Retail price 35 cents. Increase of retail over landing price, 300 per cent. Spinach seed, produced in Holland. Retail price 75 cents per pound. Excess of retail price over landing cost, 543 per cent. These items are typical of the showing on 103 articles exhibited in the Senate. And yet members of Congress seriously contend, as free trade newspapers contend, that the advantage of buying articles made by peasant, coolie and peon labor abroad, instead of buying articles made by American workers living under decent conditions and at decent pay, accrues to the consumer. The consumer who seeks cheapness at such sacrifice of human values, at such cost: American industry, to American enterprise and labor, at such sacrifice of the interests of his own country and the principles of social justice, does not get that cheapness at all. All he does is to put a premium on the degradation of the labor that enters into the production of an article so cheap that it cheapens the worker who makes it. All he does is to strike a blow at his own country, and in the end injure himself and every other American by putting his dollars out of the reach of the American people. AMERICAN LABOR POLICY Speaking before the convention of the American Federation of Labor in Toronto Sir Henry Thornton president of the Canadian National Railroads said: "In the present day and in days to come, those industries will prosper most which accept labor as an equal partner; and labor will best prosper when it recognizes the obligations and the dignity of that partnership." Sir Henry AMERICAN LABOR POLICY Speaking before the convention of the American Federation of Labor in Toronto, Sir Henry Thornton, president of the Canadian National Railroads, said: "In the present day and in days to come, those industries will prosper most which accept labor as an equal partner, and labor will best prosper when it recognizes the obligations and the dignity of that partnership." Sir Henry was followed by J. T. Brownie, representing English machinists, who made a violent speech expressing antagonism toward the employers. He was followed by William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor. The speech of the English delegate was fiery and provocative. He asserted in effect that the future welfare of the workers depended upon their organized power exerted in politics. In his reply, Mr. Green said: "We see in political power the same virtue that our English brothers do, but it is not possible in a country as large as the United States and with such population diversity to create a single party organization like that which exists in compact Great Britain." The real reason why American labor has not and should not become involved in party politics, however, is embraced in the address of Sir Henry Thornton. "These industries will prosper most which accept labor as an equal partner. Labor will best prosper when it recognizes the obligations and dignity of that partnership." No gulf separates American capital from American labor. Their aims, their aspirations and their hones are the same. The new industrial order that they are working out will be built in evolution, not revolution. American labor has no desire to strike against the industrial order. It is not socialistic. It is not an enemy, but a partner of industry. As a partner it is entitled to share in the benefits of cooperation. Industry joins in this stand, for it has come to realize of recent years that what benefits labor benefits itself. There are no partisan issues in the United States that set apart labor. Labor, in fact, would be the last to cast away its privilege of participating in government upon an equal footing with the rest of the population. Thirty war tanks, built in soviet factories have just been presented to the Red Army. This news will doubtless justify Russian sympathizers in the United States in demanding that Uncle Sam scrap a few tanks. ANAHEIM GAZETTE Reasons For Apprehension By Albert T. Reid THEM DANG HOSS-FLYS JUS' DONT MEAN NUTHIN' BUT TROUBLE CONGRESS FARM RELIEF PROGRAM THE TOWN DOCTOR Many Violators THE TOWN DOCTOR (The Doctor of Towns) SAYS PARK AS YOU WOULD BE PARKED BY If there is any time of the year when automobile parking is vital to community business, it is now. The amount of Christmas business Anaheim does this year will depend in no little degree on the number of automobiles that can be parked, and the "turn over" of each parking space. For the reason every possible parking space should be made to pay a maximum profit, which means that no car should occupy a space for longer period of time than necessary to transact business, and that "deal head" cars should not be allowed parked in the business district at all. The habit and practice of local business and professional people of converting "live" parking space into dead storage by parking their personal cars for long periods of time, thereby monopolizing in one day, space that could be used by five "pay" or customer cars, is not only a Community Business liability, costing YOU money, but a means of actually driving business away from their own stores. Here are a few suggestions for those who want more business: Wise merchant associations will arrange with garage and parking lots proprietors for parking to be free to all those holding sales ships for purchase of goods over a specified amount; they will clean up and convert every vacant lot near the business district into parking space, arrange for special police to guard cars so parked, and see that maximum number of cars are accommodated, and both facts widely advertised. Stores can well afford to sell or purchases to cars parked in garages and lots, the attendants accepting such demands while foreigners cannot but feel that the United States may be depended upon to take a leading part in effective steps to maintain peace. Mr. Hoover does not indulge in the day-dream of a blissful peace accomplished by mere example. He does not advocate the scrapping of ships and arm by this country as a means of inducing other countries to follow suit. Indeed, he recognizes the massive fact, always ignored or distorted by pacifists, Many Violators of Motor Law More Than 60,000 Drivers With Faulty Headlights Stopped Early reports received from all parts of the state by the California Highway Patrol indicated that more than 60,000 California motorists had fallen into the net set a few weeks ago when the patrol launched its campaign against glaring headlights. To date, Eugene W. Biscalluz, superintendent of the patrol has recieved a record of 112,730 actual arrests by the state officers for violations of the headlight provisions, while approximately 23,000 other mortists, stopped by the patrolmen, were allowed to proceed after making a satisfactory arrangement for the immediate adjustment of their lights. The figures do not include thousands of others who have been stopped or arrested by municipal and county officers, enlisted in the campaign by Biscalluz. A heavy percentage of those arrested paid fines, the records show. The new law permits the immediate arrest of any person who refuses to submit his lights to a screen test when demand is made by an officer. Records compiled to date show 15% have been arrested in Orange County by members of the patrol. New records are pouring in daily at headquarters of the patrol and these figures will be changed materially in a short time. Biscaluz said the drive against glaring lights would be continued "until the nuisance has been abated permanently." that lack of defense is provocative of war. The world is under arms; with 10,000,000 more active and reserve soldiers than before the late war. Combatant ships have been decreased somewhat, but aircraft and other war weapons are more potent than before the war. The President reminds the country that experience gives warning that wars are to be expected. At the same time, the world is more genuinely inclined toward peace than ever before. The almost universal adherence to the Kellogg pact is a most significant proof of this progress. MR. HOOVER'S ADDRESS Millions of individuals here and abroad will be encouraged when they read the Armistice Day speech of the President of the United States. They will draw comfort from the fact that the head of the strongest nation in the world is striving with might and main to and a way to prevent wars. Americans will applaud his sentiments as expressing the true spirit of America, while foreigners can not but feel that the United States may be depended upon to take a leading part in effective steps to maintain peace. Mr. Hoover does not indulge in the day-dream of a blissful peace accomplished by mere example. He does not advocate the scrapping of ships and arm by this country as a means of inducing other countries to follow suit. Indeed, he recognizes the massive fact, always ignored or distorted by pacifists, BOY, OH, BOY WATCH ME GROW THESE GIRLS HOW I CAN PLAY FOOTBALL! THE GREAT KICK-OFF NOW FOR A SWELL KICK OFF THE GROUND SMACK OH, IS PINKY HURT MUCH, O-OHP? OH, THE POOR DEAR! SHALL WE PUT A BANDAGE AROUND YOUR HEAD? OH, WHAT A HERO YOU TURNED OUT TO BE! Pinky Dinky JINGLES THANK TO PREDERIC STEPHENSON - WEST ALLIS, WIEC I HAD A DOG - HIS NAME WAS ROVER HE HAD PUR AND FLEAS ALL OVER. SEND US A JINGLE - WE'LL PRINT IT. OBSERVATIONS NOW LET'S ALL MAKE WHOOPEE After several years of appearance, before the camera, in silent sheet scenes, it has been discovered that an actor besides having a voice that has passed the test, also can sing to beat the band. LOOK OUT FOR THE DIMES, DOLLARS TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES A philanthropist who is very rich says the reason he gives a dime is because it causes thrift. It may be added that it also causes energy, activity, perseverance and puts pep in the person because you would reach ten times for ten dimes, whereas you would only reach once for a dollar. KEEPING AHEAD OF THE HOUNDS Even though the new bills are smaller, and your uncle saves a lot of money in paper, the 'lil son of a guns are just as hard to get as ever, and it is said some of the bank clerks are beginning to abuse the English language. 'SALL RIGHT (HIC) MY LIL PENAUTCHIE (HIC) It is reported that there are so many drunken drivers on the highways that in some sections officers have been ordered to "spot" roadhouses and arrest any one under the influence of liquor and subject the culprit to a sobering up process before allowing him to drive his gas wagon away. WINE, WOMEN AND SONG About the time the preliminary surveys were being made of the Boulder dam site, a man went over to see the lay of the land and take that boat ride down the river before they began shutting off the water. He detoured to a town, which has taken on an animated appearance out there, and what he saw convinced him that the wild and woolly west is still with us. BLEW THE WORKS After getting through the traffic congestion a night club proprietor who contemplated marriage, gave the intended wife a diamond ring. It is said he paid ten thousand grand for the sparkler; and it is reported on good authority that it took his whole week's pay to get the gems. BLEW THE WORKS After getting through the traffic congestion a night club proprietor who contemplated marriage, gave the intended wife a diamond ring. It is said he paid ten thousand grand for the sparkler; and it is reported on good authority that it took his whole week's pay to get the gems. WELL, LOOK WHO'S HERE After indulging in his favorite cherry coke, the high brow reporter said he has discovered a real analogism, but what for the love of Lulu is that? Well, you see when a coupla men who have been filling up the jail, arrived there themselves, it revives that old saying, that six feet of earth makes them all of one size. Sometimes voices are raised in song, and the dulcet strains of "The Gang's all Here," and "There'll Be a Hot Time In the Old Town Tonight," are wafted o'er the breezes. A SUGGESTION There are many accidents caused by motor vehicles. Many people are injured, some fatally. Here is a remedy. There should be a commission appointed by the state to adjudicate these matters. Wherever it is shown that a driver is responsible for injuries to another, he should be made to pay. The commission should make it their business to see that the guilty is punished, but no half way business about it, either. That would make reckless drivers sit up and take notice. A plan along these lines would solve this distressing complex which now harasses the public. GASPING AT STRAWS Just about the time the crockery was shaken up, in another county, a man who formerly held a responsible and honored position, was hooked up, accused of accepting a bribe, while in office. He was tried by a jury of his peers and found guilty. Before the trial it was printed in the paper that a star witness in the case had been arrested accused of having accepted a bribe, to change his testimony, whatever it was; he to give evidence favorable to the accused man. But that fiasco blew up. However, the testimony of that witness would have been blasted by the prosecution by rigid cross examination. Then a young woman was injected into the case. It seems, she was, to be used to show a liaison, it was alleged, that existed between her and another important witness: It had been said the defense sought to show that that alleged affair had a direct bearing upon the case at issue. But believe it or not, that was totally irrelevant and inmaterial. Suppose the woman for the sake of argument, did accept money from that man, what did that have to do with the matter at issue? Money could or could not have been passed in either instance, the found a verdict of guilty against the defendant; and he is in jail; and he will appeal to a higher court. But nevertheless, he is in jail. HAS OWN FISH TO FRY When the frost was on the pumkin, two men were associated together in an official capacity. Then the applecart was upset. The head man went to Jail. Then his gardner, as the ball of twine unwound, also went to jail. The next scene, is the reception room in the jail house. One of the men was there talking to his HAS OWN FISH TO FRY When the frost was on the pumpkin, two men were associated together in an official capacity. Then the applecart was upset. The head man went to Jail. Then his pardner, as the ball of twine unwound, also went to jail. The next scene is the reception room in the jail house. One of the men was there talking to his advisor. Enter the other man for a conference. A salutation: "Lo, Bill." No answer; only a glare, as the latter swept by with a nonchalant wave of his hand. And this reminds a fellow of a story: Once upon a time a young man was sprinting along a lonely road, at moonlight; he was getting into condition for a county race marathon. Presently another young man came dashing down the lane; he was just a few jumps ahead of an irritate father who had forbidden him to call upon his daughter. The old man was going to beat up on the unwelcome suitor. When the young fellow came upon the sprinter, in practice, he exclaimed, loudly: "For the love of Mike, get out of the way and let a fellow run, who has to run." GET INSIDE FELLAS (QUICK) THE HEALTH OFFICER IS COMING Dame rumor says the incoming mayor in a certain city up state is going to let out a lot of employees, but he will do that "gradually." It is inferred that all the boys who were on the wrong side of the fence will be given a reasonable time to arrange for their new forwarding address. It is further stated that all high up officials, who indulge in that popular indoor game from a horticultural viewpoint known as "budding" will be ousted "as soon as they are discovered." That means no doubt that the bogie man will get them if they don't watch out. It seems the powers that be are going to hew to the line and let the chips fall where they may; but yet again, it may be there will be no chopping until the coon is treed. LESS THAN ONE-HALF OF ONE PER CENT There awhile back when the thermometer hovered around a hundred a mayor of a city on the Atlantic seaboard sent a mayor on the Pacific coast, (by air) a bottle (of seawater). From a symbolical point of view that settled a momentous scientific question, i.e., both ocean waters being salty.