oc-plain-dealer 1921-10-21

HUMOR IS ON WANE. SAYS DR. BARROWS "I think that American humor has petered out and must be replenished so that it will not be choked with vulgarity, which is so fast creeping into our ideas of humor." Rather startling indictment. And it comes from no less eminent a personage than Dr. David P. Barrows, president of the University of California. Dr. Barrows asserts that "the absence of fine humor is at the base of most of the vulgarity of our time, and our lack of imagination leads us to indifference on the one hand and sentimentality on the other." Dr. Barrows, in this connection, says that "we have a great language—very great language—but one which lends itself to distortion and corruption." This tendency toward corruption is more pronounced in English than in any other language. "We should, therefore, study other languages in order to improve our own." Perhaps Dr. Barrow is right. Perhaps there are no gentle, genial, refined humorists today to take the place of Mark Twain, Robert J. Burdette, Josh Billings, Bill Nye, Ell Perkins, David R. Lockke and Thomas Wentworth Higginson—all of them of blessed memory. Contemplating this decadence of genuine, keenly developed humor, one well may exxclaim: "'Tis true 'tis pity; and pity 'tis tis true." The United States will have, in the armament conference, a delegation composed of men sufficiently experienced and segacious to keep this dynamic tran astronomy. Yet the public almost invariably confuses meteorologists with astronomers and calls upon the weather bureau for information about comets, sunspots, eclipses and the calendar. How is it to be known whether or not there are henpecked husbands, any more? The game ones who might be henpecked would never admit it or whine about it publicly. And the husband who goes before the public wailing that his wife tyrannizes over him usually is regarded with doubt and suspicion. Perhaps it would be just as well to assume that the tribe Henpeck is extinct. The contest of Senator Newberry's seat will not be really settled until it is settled aright. If Mr. Newberry knowingly came to his seat by tainted, corrupt methods, he should be unseated. It is only a question of fact that should weigh in the Senate's decision. If Mr. Newberry violated the corrupt practices act, or if he convived at its violation by his friends in his behalf, he does not deserve to retain his seat. There is "decided improvement" in industrial conditions as compared with the summer months, reports from all over the country to the United States Chamber of Commerce indicate. There is general concurrence in this optimistic face to industrial reports. In some localities, it is true, the improvement is slight—yet there is improvement. And the tendency toward steady betterment. Which is decidedly encouraging. Diminutive shrunken human heads made by the Jivaro Indians, PARIS, Oct. 21. Parshing was the reception in which was attended military and civil The American was an oak tree in the memorizing the French and the Urkossip. A strange story among the wild island came drifting nel the other day over by D. M. Reof of the island dorm interests and as large number of for years been a dying from After the goats Any further into their bodies are roads, where they of some steep mo No disease known them. Their dead mystery to the menities who have been goats further in where there are reed in excellent spirits and are cl mountain peaks craig to crags abandon such used to exercise used to take them and hunt them. was allowed spotted a goat head twisted horns if goat which they Island, and now had for the pickle New York Letter The members of the National Arts club are enjoying the dismay of one of their most city-bred members who recently decided that the real lure of life lay in the suburbs, where one could own his own home and bask in his own front-yard. All his life he had signed apartment leases, paid his rent, and jacked up the janitors when things weren't going right. Finally he acquired the house and the yard. He learned to mow the lawn and replace a burnt-out fuse and lock the cellar door. Then fall approached. He called up the real estate agent the other day to learn when the heat would be turned on. He was shocked to find that it didn't turn, but had to be made from coal that must be shoveled in and ashes shoveled out and drafts adjusted for queer reasons. He asked the neighbors how one gets coal, and now he is straggling between the temptation of Manhattan apartment ads and the desire to prove the heights to which even a New Yorker can reach. New York is undergoing an epidemic of building. Out in the suburbs, the trades councils of several communities have sent appeals to other cities for skilled labor to meet the increasing demand for new buildings. New houses, apartments and garages costing about $200,000 will soon be under construction in Yonkers, New Rochelle, Port Chester and Mt. Vernon. In Brooklyn new apartments continued to rise, while small houses are also being built. Along the Hudson in the north end of the city, great stone apartment buildings are going up rapidly, and will house many more people than the charming but expensive old English village originally planned for the site. The business section of the city is trimmer and sprucer than it has been for several years. Massive buildings of marble, cement or granite gleam white and clean as the trimmings on a new Bronx apartment. For months we have watched the armies of stone cleaners at work on sky-scrapers and small shops. Down in the streets we held our breath and hurried past crashing engines and clouds fine sand that threatened our eye-sight. But we didn't mind the noise or the sclensing sand when we saw the effect. One feels actually there is "decided improvement" in industrial conditions as compared with the summer months, reports from all over the country to the United States Chamber of Commerce indicate. There is general concurrence in this optimistic face to industrial reports. In some localities, it is true, the improvement is slight—yet there is improvement. And the tendency toward steady betterment. Which is decidedly encouraging. Diminutive shrunken human heads made by the Jivaro Indians, of South America, are found in most large museums. They are prepared by removing the bones of the skull and introducing hot stones, which are replaced by others as they cool. The process of shrinking lasts several days and the head is reduced to the size of an orange. It really looks as though the long skirt had fulfilled its threat and "come in." The New York stage is once again swept—quite literally—by trailing robes. We find Violet Kemble Cooper, who is acting with William Faversham in "The Silver Fox," moving graciously and with exquisite dignity in her long gowns of velvet. "Dulce," the exquisitely empty-headed heroine of our most amusing comedy, barely shows her slim ankles. Along Fifth-ave, the afternoon things are gowned with soft fabrics of red and brown shades that make us forget to miss autumn leaves here in the city. Long panels hang almost to the ground, and blow in the wind to show a far less demure underskirt than one would expect. Fifth-ave in the morning is a very different street, however. Trim business suits and tailored frocks have replaced the summer frocks with their informal cut. There is no luxurious legnth in these suits, and their wearers can climb the steps of a bus with ease, and swing briskly along to their offices. The New York business woman is an independent person, and wears what is most convenient. Moreover, no stage shows the kind or suit she wears for every day. It isn't ornamental enough, and refuses to lend itself to rich materials. So she is misstress of her chosen style, and refuses at the present time to hamper herself with a modish long street skirt. Takia Manna, 12 years old, is finally on her way to New Orleans, after making the entire trip from Syria alone. She lost her credentials and was held 40 days at Ellis Island, but she maintained her impassiveness and her determination and last none of the cheer she felt at the thought of the relatives waiting for her rwhen she should ultimately reach her goal in the southern city. Austin's for pianos and players. 308 E. Center. Dr. J. W. Truxaw, Golden State Bank Bldg., Phone 341-J. are going up rapidly, and will house many more people than the charming but expensive old English village originally planned for the site. The business section of the city is trimmer and sprucer than it has been for several years. Massive buildings of marble, cement or granite gleam white and clean as the trimmings on a new Bronx apartment. For months we have watched the armies of stone cleaners at work on sky-scrapers and small shops. Down in the streets we held our breath and hurried past crashing engines and clouds fine sand that threatened our eye-sight. But we didn't mind the noise or the cleansing sand when we saw the effect. One feels actually prosperous amidst the whiteness, and the crispness of October air and the general picked-up atmosphere of the whole city. "Blossom Time" is one of the most interesting light operas which New York has heard in many seasons. The story is built around the life of Franz Schubert, with much of fact included, and the score is written from his songs. Bertram Peacock has the role of Schubert and Mitzi plays the girl who transferred her love from him to his best friend. The music is lovely, of course, and the entire production is of particularly high standard. ORANGE BLOSSOM COFFEE It's always fresh! First Grade Coffee in GLASSIN~LINED BAGS ~ costs less "ORANGE BLOSSOM" dealers are supplied with only enough coffee at one time for their immediate needs. Thus, you are always assured of fresh, finest-quality coffee when you specify "ORANGE BLOSSOM." FROM Saturday, Oct. 22 Anaheim, Calif. IOWA CORN 2 cans...28c Fancy Northern Potatoes White and Clean Every One Guaranteed 3.25 CWT Pink Salmon, 1-lb. can...11c Viengar (45 gr.) 16-oz. bottle...10c 21-oz. bottle...15c Fancy Solid Pack Corn, 25c softer...20c Libby's Apple Butter, 1-lb. can...15c Fancy Tuna, all White Meat No. ¼...15c size...15c No. ½...22c size...15c No. 1...40c Campbell's Tomato Soup...10c Libby's Chicken Soup...10c Milo Ma... 100 lbs.. Chicken Wheat, Laying 100 lbs. Scratch 100 lbs. Bran, m white, 8 Rolled 80 lbs. Cracked 100 lbs. COME AND SEE THE "JELLEKITchen's Grocery" I'ERSHING PLANTS, FRIENDSHIP 'REE PARIS, Oct. 21.—General John J. Parshing was the guest of honor at the reception in the city hall here which was attended by the famous military and civilian men of France. The American warrior helped plant an oak tree in the Trocahero, commemorating the friendship of the French and the United States. A strange story of a fatal epidemic among the wild goats on Catalina Island came drifting across the channel other day. It was brought over by D. M. Renton, the manager of the island domain of the Wrigley interests and as the rumor runs a large number of the goats that have for years been a feature of the island are dying from some queer malady. After the goats have ceased to take any further interest in this world, their bodies are found alongside the roads, where they climb up the side of some steep mountain. No disease known to science kills them. Their deaths are a complete mystery to the men of scientific abilities who have been consulted. The goats further inland on the island where there are no roads are reported in excellent health and cheerful spirits and are climbing to the dizzzy mountain peaks and reaping from craig to craig with their old time abandon such as their forefathers used to exercise, when sportsmen used to take their long range rifles and hunt them. When goat hunting was allowed sportsmen highly valued a goat head with its peculiarly twisted horns if it came from some goat which they had shot on Catalina Island, and now these horns are to be had for the picking up along the au-tomobile roads over the higher hills. The only reasonable explanation of the strange epidemic that has been offered so far was advanced by Harry D. Riley, local distributor of Studebakers, who says that in his mind there is no doubt that the goats have died of envy since the Catalina company bought two light six Studebakers which they are now using to transport the company officials on their tours of inspection. The wonderful way in which these Studebakers skim over the mountain grades is the reason, according to Riley, who feels sure that the goats lie down and die. Housework Is a Burden Woman's lot is a weary one at best. But with backache and other distressing kidney illies life indeed becomes a burden. Doan's Kidney Pills have made life brighter for many Anaheim women. Ask your neighbor! Mrs. Lizzie Neiman, 425 E. Adele St., Anaheim, says: "I have often used Doan's Kidney Pills when my kidneys have troubled me and they have never failed to give good results. I gladly recommend Doan's to others. I had attacks of backache that made me miserable and I was often unable to do my house-work, especially sweeping or lifting. I was annoyed by kidney weakness, too. Doan's Kidney Pills always relieved these attacks, strengthening my back and kidneys." Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan's Kidney Pills—the same that Mrs. Neiman had. 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Be loyal to your city—patronize a home industry. Jersey Creamery 136 N. Los Angeles St. Next to Anaheim Chamber of Commerce Jersey Creamery 136 N. Los Angeles St. Next to Anaheim Chamber of Commerce FROM KITCHEN To the Kitchen Two Deliveries Every Day $3.00 Purchase in Groceries Delivered FREE Sugar and Feed Extra BRN 28c PINK BEANS New Crop 98c Bellefleur Apples Per lb. 5c Box $1.75 Northern Potatoes an guaranteed 3.25 CWT. REX PORK Small . 7c and Medium . . 14c BEANS Large . . 21c FEED Milo Maize, $2.35 100 lbs. Chicken $1.90 Wheat, 100 lbs. Laying Mash, $2.50 100 lbs. Scratch Feed, $2.50 100 lbs. Bran, medium $1.25 white, 80 lbs. Rolled Barley, $1.40 80 lbs. Cracked Corn, $2.20 100 lbs. Dill Pickles, Jumbo size, 3 for. Sweet Pickles, dozen. ARGO STARCH 16-oz. corn. 12-oz. gloss. 3 lbs. 32c gloss. TOILET PAPER 4 large rolls 25c SEE THE "JELLO" DEMONSTRATION SATURDAY Grocery 161 W. Center Street Apricot In the 4-lb. Glass Blackberry $1.35 Loganberry, Raspberry or Strawberry $1.65 Fig $1.10 "Just Like Mother Used to Make" R-B Special Coffee... Rock Bottom Coffee... The advantage of our coo are freshly roasted — weeks old when you get R-B White Tuna, ½... R-B Imported Olive O... R-B Potato Chips... R-B Sliced Pineapple... R-B Jap “A” No. 1 All R-B Products are manufacturing “White I” Washing Machi Small size 25c L si Pronto Drain Opener ... R-B Peanut Butter 13 SONS DAUGHTERS ANCE, Mo., Oct. 21— ner, 76, is "daddy" to e-quarter Creek Indian ters negro and makes themselves no longer will climbers of Catalihis home in Independence, Mo. He is reputed to have the second largest family of any man in the Creek Indination. Bruner says that he has been married three times; his first two wives are dead. The children range from youngsters of 13 to middle-aged men and women. Twenty of them are girls and 13 boys. Twelve of the sons are overseas veterans of the World War. Announcement YOUR BENEFIT, we are putting up a new cleanplant, located on West Cypress between Los Anstreet and Lemon street. It is the practice of establishments to secure your patronage by any ass. It is our aim to secure your cleaning and ing by doing the best work possible. NOT HOW AP we can do it but HOW GOOD we can do it. Employ only the best help obtainable, pay top wages with our personal attention guarantees you a class job on every garment sent here for reselling. We know you appreciate our efforts and are going to prove it by placing at your disposal Biggest and Best Dry Cleaning plant in Orange city. Duritan Dry Cleaners Temporary Location 114 So. Claudina Duckworth Bldg. LL US WE'LL CALL PIONEER BACON 35c pound 1 pound Good 19c Coffee..... Three 12-oz. cans 20c Pork and Beans..... 7-oz. jar large, Extra 25c Fancy Olives..... Large, Fine Guaranteed Eggs, 50c dozen..... Fine Orange Blossom Honey, pint and quart jars. F. J. ADAMS Groceries and Storage 202 N. Los Angeles Street Phone 93-J Duckworth Bldg. WE'LL CALL Groceries and Storage 202 N. Los Angeles Street Phone 93-J ROCK BOTTOM STORES Quality Groceries Money Saving Stores in Southern California Largest and Fastest Growing Chain Stores in the West JUST ONE DAY MORE! Loaves R-B Bread ... 18c A customer who buys one loaf our R-B Bread for 10c will be unitted to purchase an addil loaf for 8c. After tomorrow will cost you the regular price. R-B MAYONNAISE FREE With each pound of our R-B Special Coffee purchased for 35c, we will give free one 4-oz. bottle of R-B Mayonnaise, either American or Italian style. "A-1" Brisq, lb. ... 17c BRISQ The pure vegetable shortening in the "Economy" paper package. Say 'Brisk' EN ROSA JAMS In the 16-oz. Glass berry ... 40c berry, Raspberry rawberry ... 50c 35c In the 4-lb. Glass berry ... $1.35 berry, Raspor Strawberry ... $1.65 $1.10 Just Like Mother Used to Make" ANOTHER ROCK BOTTOM STORE has just been opened at 902 E. Washington St., Santa Ana. 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White Tuna, ½...20c Imported Olive Oil, 9-oz...55c Potato Chips...5c and 10c Sliced Pineapple, 2½...28c Jap “A” No. 1 Tea, lb...75c All R-B Products are made in our manufacturing plant. R-B PASTRY PRODUCTS Cookies, 2 dozen for ...25c Doughnuts, home-made styles, dozen ...25c Jelly Rolls ...15c Devil’s Food Square ...20c “White King” Washing Machine Soap Small size 25c Large size 50c “MILCOA” Fresh Every Day At All Rock Bottom Stores ‘Never a Better Spread for Bread’ Monto Drain Booner ...55c Nucoa..31c 1c higher outside of Los Angeles B Peanut Butter, Bulk, lb. ...17c TWO ROCK BOTTOM STORES IN ANAHELM NOW End Store No. 57—114 East Center Street End Store No. 74—239 West Center Street We Deliver All Orders of $5.00 or Over