oc-plain-dealer 1921-12-09

It will be noted that the number of bandits braving sure death by attacking mail trains guarded by marines is decidedly small. Through the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence to the Atlantic and straight across to Europe is destined to be a great waterway traffic route in future. A great ship canal in the St. Lawrence, to make deep-water navigation possible, already is projected. This route should be of immense material benefit to the Middle West. Marshal Poch, of France, and General Diaz, of Italy, two of the illusorious conquerors, of the World War, are conquering the American people in the only way they can be conquered—not with fire and sword, but with kindly smiles and gracious amenities. These two great men are welcomed right heartily wherever they go in this country. Tales of attrocities by United States Marines in Haiti and San Domingo are to be investigated by a committee of Congress. The whole truth should be brought out. The tales, in all likelihood, have been greatly exaggerated and the circumstances surrounding the slayings may have been such as to warrant killing. The whole unbiased truth should be found and given to the world. No improvement has been made or can be made in the Golden Rule. No betterment has been made or can be made in the principles of rock bottom honesty and integrity. The virtues are as unsurpassable today as they ever were. They cannot be improved by amendment or revision. The Ten Commandments need no overhauling. The Sermon on the Mount could not be revised, even as to a single word, to bring it any nearer perfection than it is. The great fundamentals of religion and right living are not subject to change. They came down through the vicissitudes of time like towering peaks of granite, which the storms of the centuries cannot abolish. SEEING THINGS WITHOUT WRITING ABOUT THEM After saying that most persons seek a place free from disturbance when they attempt to write, whether the writing is to be a letter to a friend or an epic poem addressed to a nation, the Kansas City Star makes this interesting comment as to the practice of writers: "It is usually supposed that whatever attempts to write shall first have something to write about and not make his composition a mere matter of spinning out the imagination. "Some easy fallacies have arisen in connection with this subject of the leisure and seclusion that are often desirable for the writer, and F. M. Colby, writing in Harper's, comes very near falling into one of them. Taking his cue from Mark Twain, who we are informed, wrote worst when he had seen most, Mr. Colby reaches the conclusion that jail at least for a while, would be a good thing for authors. For, as in the ease of Twain, and others, the more things that happen to them from without, the fewer things happened inside them." Kipling is cited as "a better example or this inverse ratio of literary result to external experience." Surely, Mr. Colby doesn't mean just what he says. Perhaps some youngster tugged at his sleeve, he was called to the telephone or confronted with a bill collector Just as he was writing down some of these smart sentences. His text, to the effect that a year in jail would probably be a fine thing for the literary output of H. G. Wells as a certain period there proved for Bunyan, Wilde, Raleigh, and several others, is thoroughly orthodox in sentiment. But what heresy have we in the preachment that experience, of an external nature, may and does work to the detriment of the author? Would the author infer that because a year or so in jail would be a fine thing for many writers, a lifetime there or in some other spot shut off from the page" of Japan coming a thing. "The invisible Japanese journal in black" still stage. When a person clothes comes on theatre here hilled. Being in black there at all. It is necessary to on new setting act, the stage cost and business. The pail without interruption alike undie. By a similar which for a long by everybody who papers had the "invisible page didn't exist. A with more zest paper. ORANGE PAVENE Plans for the Orange county com­more than two m than half within took definite form nouncement that making it possi­t this work early ready under way. Simultaneous ment came the m where pavement cordance with the improvement pro­gram East Chapman bridge street to Orange avenue Maple avenue, 15 Olive street fro avenue, 1300 feet Lemon street f ple avenue, 1300 Almond avenue ange street, 700 IMPROVEMENT IN WEST. IN BUSINESS Business and industry are showing improvement, on the whole, in the Pacific West, according to Federal Reserve Bank reports. The slump in demand for labor in the agricultural regions after the crops were gathered has been offset by an increased demand for labor in manufacturing industries. The lumber industry, responding to the extraordinary call for building materials, is brisk. In building, the Pacific Coast is surpassing its greatest records. City after city, and town after town, are exceeding the volume of building of their palmiest years. This unprecedented activity in building operations affects other industries and all business, more or less. It would be beside the truth to assert that the economic normal has been attained in the Pacific West. It has not. There is dullness yet, in some lines of industry and business. But it is well within the truth to say that general conditions gradually are improving and that the outlook is quite hopeful. It would not be reasonable to expect a mighty outburst of business and industrial activities. No Niagara is going to break loose, all at once, in the economic realm. But indications are clear and unmistakable that bettlement has set in and that this improvement will continue indefinitely in this section. There may be white spots and dark spots, and bright days agend cloudy days, economically speaking; but the trend is toward the economic normal. 65 HERE FILL OUT VETS' HOME BLANKS A total of about 65 ex-service men to date have applied to Commander William P. Webb, Jr., of the American Legion for aid under the Veterans' Farm and Home Purchase Act, Webb announces. Applications now are slackening. Applications are not acted upon at Sacramento until Dec. 20, but men who are entitled to the benefits of the act should not delay any longer than necessary. $1.00 will recharge any size battery. Repairing for less. Anaheim Battery Co. 132 Chestnut St. Phone 108-J BASEBALL Anaheim Elks STATE CHAMPIONS VS. Long Beach Elks SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, AT 2:30 P.M. Ball Ground on West Commonwealth, 1 Mile West of Fullerton General Admission 50c, including war tax Children, Parking and Grandstand Free The Plain Dealer Want Ads Bring Big Results THE ORANGE COUNTY PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA "INVISIBLE" PAGE GOING INTO BLOCK TOKIO, Dec. 8. — The "invisible page" of Japanese newspapers is becoming a thing of the past. "The invisible page" used to be to Japanese journalism what the "man in black" still is to the Japanese stage. When a person wearing black clothes comes upon the stage of a theatre here his presence is unnoticed. Being in black means you are not there at all. It is very convenient. If it is necessary to shift scenes or bring on new settings in the midst of an act, the stage hands simply put on black coats and proceed about their business. The performance continues without interruption, actors and audience alike undisturbed. By a similar delusive process, which for a long time was accepted by everybody without question, newspapers had the custom of printing an "invisible page." Theoretically, it didn't exist. Actually it was read with more zest than anything in the paper. ORANGE PLANS TO PAVE TWO MILES Plans for the paving program of Orange the coming year, calling for more than two miles of paving, more than half within the city limits, took definite form today with the announcement that preliminary steps making it possible for commencing this work early in the Spring are already under way. Simultaneous with the announcement came the naming of the streets where pavement will be laid in accordance with the forthcoming street improvement project. They are: East Chapman avenue from Cambridge street to the bridge, 4400 ft. Orange avenue from Almond to Maple avenue, 1300 feet. Olive street from Almond to Maple avenue, 1300 feet. Lemon street from Almond to Maple avenue, 1300 feet. Almond avenue from Cypress to Orange street, 700 feet. Maple avenue from Cypress to Orange street, 700 feet. Palm street to the Santa Fe tracks, 1600 feet. Included in the two mile paving program; 10 city blocks, the largest stretch being that on Palm street from Orange to the Santa Fe tracks, five blocks. Austin's—308 E. Center. SWING VISITING HOME EL CENTRO, Dec. 8. — Absent in Washington one year. Representative Phil D. Swing of this city, is again at his home today. PRODUCTION SMALLEST Australia's production of 943,692 ounces of gold last year was the smallest for any year since the great discoveries half a century ago. Select Your Christmas Gifts at the Opening of the Blue Bird Drapery and Decorating Shop at 236 West Center Street, Anaheim Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 8, 9 and 10. Display of Decorative Materials, Lamp Shades, Pillows and Lamp Standards. After Jan. 1st we will give free instructions in Lamp Shade Making. Afternoon Tea From 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Maybelle C. Hathaway Myrtle E. Canby OPTOMETRIST Glasses Fitted Ten years a member of the North Dakota state board of examiners of optometry. Advanced optical knowledge together with twenty-three years' experience makes our name stand for SERVICE. Using the Vertex Lenses for testing together with the most scientific instruments on the market. DR. WALTER R. BLAKELY OPTOMETRIST Office Over S. Q. R. Store Hours, Except Sunday 8 to 12—1 to 5:30 Special Appointment By Request Ideas for Gift Seed EARLY in the year we began preparing for the Holiday Season. Our efforts were directed solely toward getting practical things tage of every favorable turn in the market, and as a result our C best we have been able to offer in years. We mention a few of Kodaks and Albums You have the Eastman line of Kodaks and Cameras to select from. Prices have been reduced since last year. Priced $2.00 and up. Eversharp Pencils The most successful, and therefore the most popular of all metal pencils. Styles for men and women. Prices start at $1. An ideal Christmas gift for 'most anybody. Waterman Fountain Pens The one line is quite sufficient as a reminder. "Waterman" is an out-standing name in the fountain pen The most successful, and therefore the most popular of all metal pens. Styles for men and women. Prices start at $1. An ideal Christmas gift for 'most anybody. Waterman Fountain Pens The one line is quite sufficient as a reminder. "Waterman" is an outstanding name in the fountain pen field. Prices as ever, from $2.50 up. "Shaving Things" for Men Everything from Lather to Talcum. Standard $1.00 Razors, Gillettes and Auto-Strops at higher prices, beginning at $5.00; the very best in Shaving Brushes, Blade Stroppers and the like. Cutex Manicure Sets in fancy boxes 60c, $1.50 and $3.00 Westelox Alarm Clocks priced $2.00 and up. SHOP EARLY ANAHEIM PHARM "A Practical Gift for Every Member of the We Give S. & H. Trading Stamps" 144 West Center Street Any $500 Hat in the store for $298 Saturday Only THE PRINCE STORE ANAHEIM CALIF Corner Center and Lemon Sts. Holiday Season which is now well under way. Practical things at proper prices. We took advantage of our Christmas merchandise values are the intention a few of the features: PERFUMES and TOILET WATERS Our large assortment of Combination Toilet Sets put up in beautiful Xmas Boxes will make a most practical gift. Priced 50c and up Inexpensive Watches This year the prices start at $1.75 for the Ingersoll Yankee and the Pocket Ben—two favorites. Other models up to $4.75. Ideal for the youngsters. Thermos Bottles They are more popular than ever. The prices now start at $1.50 for the pint size in the brown finish and range up to $5.50 for the quart size. DUBARRY IVORY In Attractive Cases. Custom has adopted, Dubarry popular. There is a broad series and the patterns are sets can be built up yearly. $21.75 d Brush $21.50 ought at reasonable prices DEPARTMENT The supervision of an experienced chocolates and fudges are the best element of fancy Christmas boxes. 50c to $15.00 PHARMACY Every Member of the Family" Trading Stamps Anaheim, Calif. Thermos Bottles They are more popular than ever. The prices now start at $1.50 for the pint size in the brown finish and range up to $5.50 for the quart size in metal. Plain Vacuum Bottles ...$1.25 and $2.00 Ferrostat Bottles ...$7.50 to $10.00 Ever-Ready and Gem Junior Safety Razor, put up in fancy gift boxes—regular $3.00 values at $1.00. New Polar Cub Vibrator with electric motor ...$5.00 Hair Brushes, best quality, 50c up. Manicure Sets in leather rolls. Priced $3.50 to $20.00. SHOP EARLY