oc-plain-dealer 1922-05-18

The Orange County Plain Dealer An Independent Newspaper, Issued Every Afternoon Except Sunday R. W. ERNEST, Manager PAUL V. HESTER, Editor Subscription rate—In No. Orange-co: Per yr. $1; six months $1.75 Entered at the Postoffice at Anaheim, Cal., as second-class matter DAILY GREETING TO READERS Variety's the source of joy below, From which still fresh revolving pleasures flow; In books and love, the mind one end pursues, And only enlarge and expiring flame renews. Gay. People who buy bootleg get soaked. This Nation owes an inestimable debt to its good mothers. Only one-man top that doesn't need two men to handle is an umbrella. Why not a radio in the country broadcasting the cricket chirp? "He couldn't sleep for six years," reads an advertisement. Six years is too long to sleep anyway. On reading the news from other countries it looks as if we have all the freedom in the world. Shut your mouth and open your eyes, if you would be healthy and wealthy and wise. Love is like any other trouble. The more we think about it the worse it gets. Sometimes we think Ananias was a fisherman or a golfer or the editor of the first seed catalog. Some favor daylight saving because it gives them more time to loaf. The Genoa conference is not lifting Europe over its yawning economic chasm. The alien who has no intention of becoming Americanized in spirit should not live in America. Put sober thought into politics. The thinking, conscientious voter is the staunch friend of good government. If a budget system is a good thing for an individual, it is a good thing for society. RESIST ATTACKS MADE ON PROBHITION Friends and supporters of prohibition are keenly on the alert in California, stirred by developments which they regard as being directed against the very life of prohibition as embodied in the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act. This question has been brought into prominence here in Southern California by the consent of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce to take a referendum vote of its members on a wine and beer amendment to the Volstead law. In this connection, friends of prohibition say that it has been hinted that the object of these activities is not the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment — which never could be accomplished anyway — but a relaxation of enforcement sufficient to let in wine and beer, which constituted about 90 per cent of the volume of traffic in intoxicants before prohibition became effective. Opposition to the Wright anti-bootlegging act, brings to direct issue the upholding of the Eighteenth Amendment and the law of Congress enacted under and in support of this amendment or the sanctioning of the commercialized violation of the Eighteenth Amendment and the Volstead Act, in the form of bootlegging. An issue of this kind, if thoroughly understood by the people, could have but one result at the polls — victory for prohibition, defeat for the bootleger and for those who would cripple the Eighteenth Amendment and make prohibition ineffective. California should not and will not put itself on record as being hostile to the Eighteenth Amendment or as being in league with bootlegging. Any issue or movement that even has the semblance of committing the state to a course like this deserves the severe disapprobation of the electorate. SHOULD PROVIDE FUNDS TO The Genoa conference is not lifting Europe over its yawning economic chasm. The allen who has no intention of becoming Americanized in spirit should not live in America. Put sober thought into politics. The thinking, conscientious voter is the staunch friend of good government. If a budget system is a good thing for an individual, it is a good thing for a government—municipal, county, state or national. The ideals of a nation do not rise above the common level of ideals of its people. America is justly noted for the loftiness of its ideals. The contry is not engulfed in a tidal wave of prosperity. But there are gentler waves of it, and they are spreading farther and farther. With the rich abundance of good reading there is in the world, there is no excuse for anyone reading books, magazines or newspapers which are trashy. General Wood has done and is doing a great work as governor-general of the Philippines, and it is regrettable that he may leave that post within a few months. Government business should be conducted with businesslike care and judgment, with due regard to effecting substantial economies in the interest of the taxpayers. Each and every one connected with war frauds involving government contracts should be exposed and prosecuted. Neither riches nor powerful influence of any kind should be permitted to shiel dthe guilty. Those who defrauded the government in war contracts should be exposed, and should be subjected to criminal prosecution. Swindling of that nature was hideous, and should be execrated and punished as befits its enormity. "Storm Sweeps Atlantic City" — headline. But there isn't much to blow about on a bathing beach. Surgeons have taken a peanut from a Fresno boy's lung. It comes from hollering for more with your mouth full. Members of Congress waste the people's time by indulging in unartisan wrangles. If men on the employ of a private business concern, they would be discharged instantly. The people are long suffering. But beware their wrath when they become aroused! SHOULD PROVIDE FUNDS TO PUNISH FRAUDS Funds to enable the Department of Justice to punish frauds in war contracts probably will be voted by Congress. A bill carrying an appropriation of $500,000 for this purpose has been reported favorably to the House. Given ample means to push investigations and prosecutions, the Department of Justice should proceed with vigor, without delay and without favoritism. It was scandalous that there should have been huge frauds. It would be even more scandalous if those who defrauded the government were let go without being indicted and prosecuted of it, being indicted and convicted, they were let off with meagre punishment. The guilty should be compelled to make restitution and should be penalized relentlessly. This crime is akin to treason—in truth, it is essentially traitorous. It is especially craven, mean, sordid and avaricious. Besides being a criminal thing, it is flagitiously shameful. According to "Weeks," plant until 1923. FLAPPE MOOCH—T denly. NECKLER—given to check NICE GIRL low in and in family. NON-SKID—liquor. NOT SO GO dissatisfaction. ONE FLIGHT the practice of one dollar. ONE WAY takes everything OSTRICH—A knows it all. OTIS—A you country. OVVERDOSE LAC—Descriptive too much powder. ARE YOU 'CLUE? People are more unusual. To an old stuff in a attention. Have easy matter to admission to you. Nineteen cen C. K. Nelson, tioner, $1,000,000, Eskimo pie—the cream and a choo. Every one of some things of life in a new and at much success ation, stir up your ply it to your jo SAME HERE In Africa, bring the installment in travel. Says Li'l Who group: "When a himself, that maOur idea of being tried for b and three old maWitman, Eyesl "It Brings 'Em Back for More" BUILDING permanent business is the aim today of the progressive garage service station man. He's as different from dealer of a few years back as the merchant today is from the old-time "storekeeper." That's why the oil dealer today sells and recommends VENTURA Paraffin-Base Oil. He knows that it brings his customers back for more stamps his place as reliable, honest and greressive. He knows that VENTURA is pure Para Base Oil, refined by a reputable company withstand intense heat and deliver dependable lubrication. Treat your motor right—say "VENTURA" the garage or service station man. Ventura Refining Company Distributed by HOME OIL SUPPLY CO. Santa Ana VENTURA MOTOR OIL Paraffin-Base THE ORANGE COUNTY PLAIN DEALER, ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA NEW YORK LETTER NEW YORK, May 18—Fresh surprises and new discoveries will be found at the annual exhibition held next month by the Society of Independent Artists. Among the "discoveries" are three children, Texie Myers, "the little girl Michelangelo or Texas," Teddy Harris, a practically uninstructed boy of eleven years, and Nuvart Berbeffian, an American girl who is doing startling things in textile designs. Water color impressions of New York from the air, put down by painter flyers as they soared 3,000 feet above the city, will be another feature of the exhibit. It is rather the accepted thing to put the apartment house janitor into the class of the utterly annoying. What janitor ever lived who wasn't arrogant, idle and using his power to withhold the tenants rightful pre-rogatives? That's what we get into the way of thinking. Then along comes some one like "Jodn." That is the only name he has so far as the dwellers in an Allen street tenement ever knew, and he has been janitor there for several years. A first started in the kitchen of one of the tenants the other day and drove out the sixteen families living there before it could be put out. All were able to escape except Mrs. Auron Dompsky, who was too ill to move from her bed. Her husband tried to get her out but the task was too much for his strength. Then a man clad in blue overalls and blue cotton shirt broke through the crowd, evaded the police and dashed into the hallways, from which clouds of smoke and flames were bursting. It was just John. As soon as he had saved both lives and could do nothing more to help anyone, he returned to his pipe and quiet. To work down in the busiest, most congested section of Manhattan Island and yet picnic everyday sounds difficult, but it is perfectly practicable and a regular spring and summer proceeding with muddles of girls and a few men from those Wall street district offices. You see, one can ride over to Staten Island and back in the big ferry boats in a shade under an hour, and the pier is close at hand. The famous, much-heralded trial which formerly belonged to peror Francis Joseph of Auction have arrived in New York, Frank Mason, a Fifth avenue art dealer landed with them the other day; they are now being put on exhibition. They are of ancient Gold creation and are said to be worth half a million dollars. It is a great achievement when man or woman by the sheer force his art or his achievement in fine can overcome human nature own handicaps. Four thousand plek knelt in the rain the other while another thousand within the church paid a last tribute to William's famed colored comedy in St. Phillips Episcopal church West 134th street. Many noteditors and actresses were in the crowd. I have had a good many people drop in to sell me oil stocks. But never had any one try to take away from me such personal possessions a harp in exchange. That is one remarkable achievements of Fred E. Lindsay, the broker we garnered in dollars from a large portion of New York's wealthy unprotected women. One elderly woman went to the prosecutor's office the other day and told the story the harp, worth $1290, which she said she had turned over to one Lindsay's aids, and another woman appeared in search of a hand-painted plaque, and a two-foot cut glove. A woman may be very beautiful and yet make a miserable mess of trying to be clever. Nobody can degrade you but your self. Witman, Eyesight specialist. BUENA PARK MACHINE SHOP According to the so-and-so "Weeks" planned, it'll be six years until 1923. FLAPPEK DICTIONARY MOOCH—To blouse or beat it suddenly. NECKLER—A Flapper or Flipper given to cheek-to-cheek dancing. NICE GIRL—One who takes fellow in and introduces him to the family. NON-SKID—A girl who can carry liquor. NOT SO GOOD—A comment of dissatisfaction. ONE FLIGHT UP—Reference to the practice of a Cake-Eater saving one dollar. ONE WAY KID—A person who takes everything and gives nothing. OSTRICH—Anyone who thinks he knows it all. OTIS—A young man from the country. OVVERDOSE OF OUTSIDE SHELL-LAC—Description of a Flapper with too much powder on her face. ARE YOU 'CLEVER?' People are most interested in the unusual. To attain success, do the old stuff in a new way. That gets attention. Having attention, it's an easy matter to get the crowds to pay admission to your tent. Nineteen cents and an idea brot C. K. Nelson, Iowa village confectioner, $1,000,000. Idea was the Eskimo pie—two old things, ice cream and a chocolate coating. Every one of the bromidie, bore some things of life could be presented in a new and attractive way, with as much success as Nelson's combination. Sur up your imagination and apply it to your job. SAME HERE In Africa, brides are paid for on the installment plan, says a book of travel. Says Li'l Whoop Whoop, the office croup: "When a man isn't sure of himself, that makes it unanimous." Our idea of bad luck is a woman being tried for killing her husband, and three old maids on the jury. Witman, Eyesight specialist. BUENA PARK MACHINE SHOP GENERAL BLACKSMITHING We install and repair deep well pumps; also repair tractors and gas engines; acetylene welding. We aim to please. See us for prices. We give prompt service. GEO. W. HAWKINS J. H. JOHNSON Proprietors 10 DAYS May 31 is set for WITHDRAWAL. CONVERTIBLE The Management of Palos Verdes subscriptions to the Trust Indies withdrawn permanently on May 27. 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LETTER famous, much-heralded tapestries formerly belonged to Emmanuel Joseph of Austria, lived in New York, Frank S. A Fifth avenue art dealer, with them the other day and now being put on exhibitions are of ancient Gobelin and are said to be worth million dollars. great achievement when a woman by the sheer force of his achievement in any overcome human nature's illicaps. Four thousand peculiar in the rain the other day other thousand within the old a last tribute to Bert famed colored comedian, Ellis Episcopal church, in ith street. Many noted actresses were in the crowd. had a good many people to tell me oil stocks. But I any one try to take away such personal possessions as exchange. That is one of notable achievements of Alwindsay, the broker who earns dollars from a large pro-New York’s wealthy and women. One elderly wo- to the prosecutor’s office day and told the story of worth $1200, which she had turned over to one of adults, and another woman a search of a hand-painted two foot cut glove. may be very beautiful like a miserable mess of it clever. an degrade you but your- Eyesight specialist. CALIFORNIA Thursday, May 18, 1922 Comments of the Press What Editors Are Saying STANDARDS OF MODESTY—Berkeley (Cal.) Gazette A speaker on social hygiene says, "Not until we lose our sense of false modesty will we accomplish anything worth while in social hygiene." Maybe so, maybe so. But there are a good many Americans who didn't know we had any modesty of any kind, true or false, left to lose. It's a curious thing, though, all this discussion of modesty. The Turks think it is immodest to unveil the face. Our grandmothers would have thought it immodest to unveil the shins. Present-day grandmothers are shocked by knickerbockers. All these things change, and with them public opinion. 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