anaheim-gazette 1931-08-13

Anaheim, Calif., August 18, 1931 ROWENA RIDES THE RUMBLE BY ETHEL HUSTON Eighth Instalment Rickruff Motors hire Rowena to accompany Peter on a nation-wide tour in their roadster as an advertising stunt. At the last minute Little Bobby is engaged to act as chaperon. A few miles out Bobby becomes tearful at being parted from her sweetheart and Rowena insists on taking her place in the rumble so that she can ride with Peter and have him to talk to about Carter. Rowena gets Peter to consent to divide the expense money each week as soon as it arrives, and astonishes Peter by eating too economically. The three tourists reach Denver, after passing through Buffalo, Chicago and Los Angeles. Peter and Rowena have many tiffs on the way while Carter keeps wiring Bobby to return to New York. The morning after they reach Denver, Peter and Rowena discover Bobby has deserted them and returned to New York by train. They are faced with the impossible condition of continuing their trip without a chaperon. Rowena suggests to Peter that they make a "companionate" marriage. They are married and go to Cheyenne, where their actions, when they ask for rooms on separate floors, arouses the suspicions of the hotel clerk. They finally succeed in getting rooms, but not without exciting the laughter of the hotel loungers. They resume the trip next day and are overwhelmed by a cloudburst in an arroyo and are thrown out of the car. A party of tourist campers gives them dry clothes and food. Spokane is finally reached and the hotel clerk smiles when they register. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY "How extremely kind," said Peter. "How perfectly sweet," said Rowena. Of course, you both being famous characters, authors and artists, all of our best people will turn out for it, and I understand most of our good clubs plan to be there en masse. The Rackruff dealers are all in a sweat over it and say it's the best break they've had since the war when the Army used a lot of their machines in France. They're coming for you at 3:30. Look. This little floral offering came from them. Pretty nice, eh? We're going to borrow it tonight if you don't mind, to put down behind the orchestra in the ballroom. Pretty nifty!" The little floral offering was an immense ring of yellow roses, with the words "Peter and Rowena" spelled out on the inner side in scarlet rosebuds. "How marvelous," said Rowena soberly. "How unusual!" added Peter. "And now I'm going to leave you folks to rest and clean up for the big doings," said Mr. Mecker. "If there's anything you want, you just ask for it. If we haven't got it, we'll get it. And it won't cost you a cent. Well, guess I'll just kiss the bride and be on my way." "You did kiss the bride," Peter reminded him. "Well, I'm partial to brides and I give good measure. It's a rule of the house," he said jovially. "I'd rather divide it if you then each of us will be re his own share and if it is neither of us can blame me One for you and one for me One for you and one for me As a matter of fact, Row right there in Spokane. She than glanced inside the fa Buddy, but that glance st her that she needed money to get enough for her sha ver to take care of the dis and buy herself a new suit was really getting shabby ing was hard on old cloth she yearned for the flatter packed away in mothballs Third avenue! "This really puts us in jam," said Peter. "I swipe bluff through the reception right—we've had plenty o But I don't see how we can bridal suite. And won't it j annulment? Of course, I o self into the sitting-room anybody believe it?" "Nobody in the world," she cheerfully. "Well, after the you'll have to go out alone walk and get lost. Then you other hotel and register—to have witnesses!—and s night. You can meet me tomorrow morning. And be NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY He retired to an inner office and came back immediately with the manager of the house. The manager beamed upon them. He held out his hand, held out both hands, and his smile set his rosy face aglow. Rowena and Peter had their own opinions of hotel managers and accepted his friendly overtures with watchful coldness. "Meeker's my name," said the manager genially. "And I'm proud to meet you." They all shook hands, and Rowena nudged Peter to be very careful and not commit himself. "Come right along with me," said Mr. Meeker. "We had a wire from the company not two hours ago saying you would be in today without fall. But I must say it is a relief to have you right here on the spot." They all got into the elevator. The boy at the control smiled at them—a friendly smile. They got out on the fourth floor. A couple of maids were loitering in the corridor. Their faces lighted up with interest and attention. "Everything ready???" asked the manager anxiously. "Everything all right, I hope." "Oh, yes sir," said one of the maids. "Yes, indeed, sir!" added the other. But they looked at Rowena and Peter. The manager led the way down the corridor. "Here you are folks," he announced in a voice of happy triumph as he threw open the door. "Our bridal suite!" "Oh, look, Rowena! Isn't that nice?" said Peter, fatuously. "How lovely!" said Rowena faintly. The bridal suite was a bower of roses. There was a heap of congratulatory letters and telegrams piled high on the table and several conspicuous packages, wrapped in tissue and tied with ribbons, with gift cards prominently displayed. "Congratulations, folks," said the manager, beaming rosily from one to the other. "Best wishes of Spokane, Washington—Not bad, eh? Pretty fair!—Well, the company wired us to spare no expense and send them the bill, and I guess we filled the order. We tried to, anyhow. Cigars, cigarettes, candy—and what-not. And—this with a truly impressive double-jointed bow which included them both—'a little souvenir from the hotel, at our own expense, for we are honored to have you stop with us.'" The little present, which he selected And once more Rowena tilted her owleshly solemn face to be kissed. When he had gone, and the door was closed and locked behind him, Peter looked at Rowena. Rowena looked at Peter. Both gazed in solemn stupefaction around the flower-laden room. "Of all the damn impositions——" he began. But to his surprise, a sudden ripple of smiles drove the owlish gravity from Rowena's face. Laughter gurgled in her throat and burst from her lips in delighted peals. "Peter, Peter!" she cried. "Isn't it priceless? Isn't it perfect? Darling, though I die tomorrow, I can say I had my moment!—Peter, look at the wedding-ring in yellow roses!—Peter and Rowena." Look at the little Cupids kissing on the candy box! Oh, here are sarcastic telegrams from all my ex-boy-friends. And Buddy, too," she added uneasily. "I suppose I should have warned him. How do you suppose they all found out?" "Oh, I suppose those idiots put it in the papers," growled Peter. "Naturally they would try to sell cars at the expense of our feelings. We might have known they'd commercialize us to the last ditch." "Oh, Peter, isn't it theorking day of your life? When Mr. Meeker, God rest his soul, stood here pointing things out, I kept telling myself, 'Don't die, don't you dare die of ecstasy until you see this thing through!' "Yor're an odd sort," said Peter moodily. "I thought you would be wild." "Wild? Certainly not! Except with a receipt for your room...don't you just adore those pids? Have a kiss—I mean." "I think I'd rather have said Peter boldly." After a shoulder allowed to rush the hotel manager dared to trample "I'm very particular," she firmly. "And I'm developing titalty for hotel mngers." His mind relieved as to how going to take it, Peter's humor in the situation and great sport of their predicacy laughed over the flowery congratulations and dispatches answers collect. They called ruff salesrooms by long-distance phone to thank them for thought and Mr. Rack was that he had the charges for versed. They tossed a coin for tall shaker which Peter would ably to Rowena's regret, for sure she could have raised it to make sure of the new she needed for the reception noon. (Continued Next Week) Spanish Grant T Shuts Out Sq "Congratulations, folks," said the manager, beaming rosily from one to the other. "Best wishes of Spokane, Washington. Not bad, eh? Pretty fair! Well, the company wired us to spare no expense and send them the bill, and I guess we filled the order. We tried to, anyhow. Cigars, cigarettes, candy—and what-not. And—this with a truly impressive double-joint bow which included them both—a little souvenir from the hotel, at our own expense, for we are honored to have you stop with us." The little present, which he selected from the group on the table and handed to Rowena, who opened it with trembling fingers and an air of owlish gravity, proved to be an immense silver cocktail shaker, suitably engraved. "Out here we're dry," said Mr. Meeker, with an ely wink. "But oh, you New Yorkers! Compliments of the hotel, and congratulations," he added happily. He and Peter shook hands, Peter very solemn, Mr. Meeker perspiring and joyful. "Guess there's no harm in kissing the bride, eh?" said the manager, with a playful dig of a sharp elbow into Peter's ribs. "It's a custom I don't think much of as a usual thing, but brides don't often come as pretty as this one." Rowena obligingly lifted her lovely lips, and Mr. Meeker kissed her with resounding relish. "Now, I'll tell you what the program is," he said cheerfully. "The local Rackruff dealer is going to give a big dinner dance in our ballroom tonight—especially in your honor—swell affair. They've invited all the Rackruff dealers and salesmen in the state, and they say a couple new in from Oregon this morning on purpose to attend. It's to be a formal full-dress affair, with souvenirs for the ladies and what-not. And this afternoon at 4 o'clock they're giving an open reception to the city in their public salesrooms, with afternoon tea and a band, and they've got a car all decorated up like a wedding for you two to sit in and receive the guests. And they are going to present the bride with orange blossoms sent up by airplane from California this morning, and a cigarette lighter for you, Mr. Blande, with a picture of the Rackruff roadster set on it in pearls. I've seen it myself and it's a beauty, but it wasn't working the day it came and they had to send it back to the factory." Oh, I suppose those idiots put it in the papers," growled Peter. "Naturally they would try to sell cars at the expense of our feelings. We might have known they'd commercialize us to the last ditch." Oh, Peter, isn't it the corkingest day of your life? When Mr. Meeker, God rest his soul, stood here pointing things out, I kept telling myself. "Don't die, don't you dare die of ecstasy until you see this thing through." Yor're an odd sort," said Peter moodily. "I thought you would be wild." Wild? Certainly not! Except with sheer delight. Why, Peter, this is just an accident. Accidents never make me mad. Oh, look, here's a present from Racky and Ruffy—a great big one—Cut the string, Peter—break it—I can't wait! Peter broke the string. The present from Messrs. Rack and Ruff, and doubtless charged against dividends, was a complete service of solid silver for the well laid table. Rowena was a little awed at its completeness and its obvious expensiveness. Gosh, Peter, whatever will we do with it? "Give it back," he said stiffly. Can't. It isn't good form. Even in a divorce it's bad manners to return your wedding presents—I tell you! We'll divide it. After all, real silver always comes in handy and we can make good use of it. We deserve some compensation for all the agony we've gone through, though as far as I am concerned, this hour has compensated for everything a hundred times over." "You can have the silver," said Peter. "I don't want it." But Rowena would not under any circumstances accept more than her proper half. She immediately set about dividing it, piece by piece, one for her and one for Peter. "I suppose we could sell it for old silver," he said. Oh, you put it to good use some day," said Rowena. "When you are rich and famous and have a studio apartment of your own—first thing you know you'll be giving those fast supper parties that artists are noted for—one for you, and one for me——" "Why not keep it together in the box until the trip is over?" he asked. "We won't be giving any fast suppers on the trip, at any rate." "You can have the box," she said. Attempts by homestenders portions of the Irvine ranch Toro, by questioning titles given Spanish grants, were have been permanently frustrate the announcement by the office in Los Angeles that moment of the Interior has titles. Word from C.C.Moore, co., of the general land office at B.B.Smith, registrar Angeles land office, gave new decision, with instructions to further illings by homesteaders. Such attempts to acquaint affected not only the Irvine other large tracts in South Florida and in New Mexico. I’d rather divide it if you don’t mind. Then each of us will be responsible for our own share and if it is lost or stolen either of us can blame the other—one for you and one for me. As a matter of fact, Rowena was alight there in Spokane. She had no more than glanced inside the fat letter from buddy, but that glance sufficed to tell her that she needed money. She hoped to get enough for her share of the silver to take care of the distant demands and buy herself a new suit as well. She was really getting shabby. Daily motor-ing was hard on old clothes. And how she yearned for the flattering silver fox tacked away in mothballs way back on third avenue! “This really puts us in a frightful am,” said Peter. “I suppose we can stuff through the reception and ball all night—we’ve had plenty of experience, but I don’t see how we can dodge the bridal suite. And won’t it jeopardize the annulment? Of course, I can lock myself into the sitting-room—but would anybody believe it?” “Nobody in the world,” said Rowena, neverfully. “Well, after the ball is over, you have to go out alone for a little talk and get lost. Then you go to some other hotel and register—don’t forget to have witnesses!—and stay there all night. You can meet me here again tomorrow morning. And be sure to get to get loose capital to invest today.” If I had loose capital to invest today I would buy silver. The metal is selling now at the lowest price in history, measured by the gold standard. In the money markets of the world last week it was under twenty-nine cents an ounce. The average price of silver for the past fifty years has been well above sixty cents an ounce; during and just after the war it touched $1.30. Silver is certain to come back. The President of Mexico has issued a decree to me, “is that, even when a cable message is put in secret code there is a record of it, somewhere, and diplomacy makes it impossible to express beliefs and opinions freely or to tell the actual complete facts in all cases, since there is always the chance that the record will some day be unearthed and made public. But over the telephone everybody could say exactly what they thought and there were no long waits for an answer.” “If we had had telephone facilities in 1914 as we have now,” one statesman said recently, discussing this episode, “the European war could have been averted.” Some Farms Make, Some Lose Money That nobody is making money out of farming is not true, says Prof. B. H. Crocheron, director of agricultural extension in the University of California. He says: “The agricultural situation is bad enough to occupy national attention; the times are desperately hard for many people. Nevertheless, some SILVER If I had loose capital to invest today I would buy silver. The metal is selling now at the lowest price in history, measured by the gold standard. In the money markets of the world last week it was under twenty-nine cents an ounce. The average price of silver for the past fifty years has been well above sixty cents an ounce; during and just after the war it touched $1.30. Silver is certain to come back. The President of Mexico has issued a decree restoring silver to its old position as money. One of the causes of the unrest of India has been the demonetizing of silver, and economists think that silver will be restored to its old position there. Anybody who buys silver now stands a good chance of doubling his money within three or four years, possibly sooner. And if he needs cash in the meantime silver is a commodity on which an extremely high percentage of its market value can always be borrowed. DAVIS Keep an eye on Norman H. Davis, the gentleman who has just been appointed the American member of the finance committee of the League of Nations. Mr. Davis has the confidence of financial leaders and of statesmen on both sides of the Atlantic to a degree approached by few other Americans. A native of Tennessee, Mr. Davis was one of President Wilson's chief financial advisors in the peace negotiations. Then he came back to America, first as assistant secretary of the treasury, then as under secretary of state, and for a time was acting head of the state department. His new job is to guide the nations of Europe in financial matters. Mr. Davis has never run for elective office, but if the Democrats elect a President next year or in 1936 I venture now the prediction that Norman H. Davis will hold a high position in the cabinet or the diplomatic service. BAKER Another Democrat worth keeping an eye on is Newton D. Baker. Lots of Democrats would like to see him President, but I don't think he will be the party's nominee in 1932. He will be heard from in the campaign, however, and will figure large in any Democratic administration in his lifetime. Mr. Baker is, I believe, the most convincing orator in American public life today. His address last week before the Institute of Politics in Williamstown, Mass., was the clearest exposition of the present political-economic condition of the world that I have ever read. CHICAGO Some Farms Make, Some Lose Money That nobody is making money out of farming is not true, says Prof. B. H. Crocheron, director of agricultural extension in the University of California. He says: "The agricultural situation is bad enough to occupy national attention; the times are desperately hard for many people. Nevertheless, some farmers are finding agriculture a profitable business even in these days of depression." Enterprise efficiency studies conducted by L. W. Fluharty, of the agricultural extension division, show that while many farmers lost money, on the other hand many made a profit. Almonds in Butte county showed an average profit of $12.03 an acre, but some made as much as $31.84 while others were losing $27.40. Nobody made money on pears, but some lost only $5.44 an acre while others lost $106.46. Some postgrymen in Santa Cruz county made $1.15 per hen profit; others lost 27 cents. "By analyzing the details of these studies," says Prof. Crocheron, "it is seen that the greatest factor causing the difference between profit and loss is that of yield. Sometimes there are other factors, but, by and large, it is usually the man who gets a high yield who makes a profit. Tons of fruit per acre, pounds of butterfat per cow, or eggs per hen, is usually the deciding factor in the success of farming. "This explains why farmers are still interested, first of all, in production problems. Farmers know that if they make a big crop they may make money. If they get a small crop they certainly won't make money." "Theorists say that in these days farmers are not interested in cultural problems. We do not find this to be the case. The extension service held 106 meetings on economic subjects last year but we usually get larger crowds of people at meetings on cultural problems than at those on economic problems. This does not mean that economics is not of prime importance but rather that good farming begins with the production of high yields at low cost. The man who succeeds in getting high yields." Spanish Grant Titles Shuts Out Squatters Attempts by homestenders to file upon portions of the Irvine ranch, near El Centro, by questioning titles gained under Spanish grants, were declared to have been permanently frustrated with the announcement by the U.S. land office in Los Angeles that the Department of the Interior has upheld such lies. Word from C.C. Moore, commissioner of the general land office at Washington, B.B. Smith, registrar of the Los Angeles land office, gave notice of the cession, with instructions to refuse any further filings by homesteaders. Such attempts to acquire holdings erected not only the Irvine ranch but her large tracts in Southern California and in New Mexico. Will Represent U.S. Norman H. Davis, former Under Secretary of State, has been elected by the League of Nations as the American member of the League's Finance Committee. CHICAGO I met Anton Germak, the mayor of Chicago, the other day. He doesn't talk or act like a professional politician, but like the business man which he is. He has all the newspapers of Chicago behind him in his effort to "clean up" that troubled city, and that is something which no mayor has had in many years. And he is cleaning things up. Mayor Germak is enthusiastic in his "boosting" of the world fair which is to be held in Chicago in 1933, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the city. Chicago itself is an exhibit which ought to draw millions of visitors. No city in history ever accomplished so much or developed so attractively in its first hundred years as Chicago has done. I know of no great city where the common people have half as good a time as they do in Chicago or get so much out of the public parks, playgrounds, and waterfront. I know of no other great city which has as proud a civic spirit among all of its people. Nobody can possibly know America until he knows Chicago. TELEPHONE The radio telephone system across the Atlantic is working so well that the American Telephone & Telegraph Company announces that it will soon begin telephone service across the Pacific. That will be another prevention of war. Without the transatlantic telephone President Hoover's program of international cooperation to relieve Germany's economic distress could not have been carried out. It enabled the President to talk as freely to Secretaries Mellon and Stimson when they were in Paris and London as if they had been in Washington. "The difference between telephoning and cabling in a case like this," one of the President's close friends explained. WHEN FOOD SOURS ABOUT two hours after eating many people suffer from sour stomachs. They call it indigestion. It means that the stomach nerves have been over-stimulated. There is excess acid. The way to correct it is with an alkali, which neutralizes many times its volume in acid. The right way is Phillips Milk of Magnesia—just a tasteless dose in water. It is pleasant, efficient and harmless. Results come almost instantly. It is the approved method. You will never use another when you know. Be sure to get the genuine Phillips Milk of Magnesia prescribed by physicians for correcting excess acids 25c and 50c a bottle—any drugstore. "Milk of Magnesia" has been the U.S. Registered Trade Mark of the Charles H. Phillips Chemical Company and its predecessor Charles J. Phillips since 1875. at His Meals when a cable set code there is here, and diplom- to express be- y or to tell the all cancer, since chance that the unearthed and for the telephone exactly what they no long waits phone facilities one statesman this episode, would have been wins out even in times of low prices. "These studies also show that among a group of men in the same locality, growing the same crops, there is an enormous variation in the yields they get and the profits they make. This may be the result of differences in soil. Some men are wise enough to buy good land. But not all these differences are explainable in the land. Good farming is still the gateway to frequent success." 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