oc-plain-dealer 1922-09-16

DAILY GREETING TO OUR READERS Almighty Prayer, I am made to pray; and why not? For that it is almighty, is only through the gracious ordination of the God of love and truth. Oh then, pray, pray, pray! But remember to estimate your state on self-examination, not by your prayers, but by what you find to be the effects of them on your character, temper, and life. William Wilberforce. When a man gets so he can fly like a bird he will have conquered the air. Congress soon will adjourn finally. Which is one hopeful, cheering note in the news from Washington. Politics once was a game of finesse. Not so now. It must be a game of frankness and fairness, to succeed, as a rule. Schools are going so well that little Willie sees no hope of shipwreck of the school system and a perpetual vacation for him. If you cannot swim, and until you can swim, do not go into deep water. Going beyond depth is the rashest kind of foolishness. Congress is nearing the end of its session. "If you have tears to shed, prepare to shed them now." If you do not feel tearful, well and good. Professing to be a Christian does not, in and of itself, make one a Christian. The real Christian is the one whose practice squares with his profession. Being careful in driving or walking the streets and highways is only the sensible, normal thing to do. But how many forget to be sensible and WOODEN SHIPS ARE SOLD AT HEAVY LOSS The United States government has sold its great fleet of wooden vessels, built as a World War emergency to help "bridge the Atlantic," and the 225 vessels under the hammer went for the proverbial song. It costs some $300,000,000 to construct these ships; they were sold to a San Francisco for $750,000. This is one of the huge losses incident to the prosecution of the great war. It must be remembered that many things had to be done under great stress, and without reference to investment values. That which is done to meet a military emergency is not fairly to be gauged by the figures of cool business calculation in time of peace. The Shipping Board has disposed of the vessels which no longer were useful to the nation. The loss is heavy. But in the just light of reason it may be justified as a war emergency course. The Nation has lost disastrously in the shipbuilding program of the World War period. Some of the losses, it has been charged, were preventable. The government, it is alleged, was mutted by extravagance, by waste, and by outright frauds. The latter should be proven and punished, if possible to establish guilt. AMERICA'S WAR RECORD IS EXEMPLARY Rudyard Kipling, England's great author, has permitted his tongue to trick him, where his pen would have been more discreet. He has delivered himself of certain criticisms of America's motives in entering the World War and of its achievements in that war. His language is intemperate—he doubtless realizes that it is, as he sees it in cold type. The part of America—and all other countries engaged in the titan- Marryin' fer monfer love have both ned, but we hain't statistics on marryiner. We kin rememost pop'lar feller even own his dress s BUena Park Mrs. Marsh had geles on Thursday farewell to Mr. and and daughter Myrtle Florida to make the Congress is nearing the end of its session. "If you have tears to shed, prepare to shed them pow." If you do not feel tearful, well and good. Professing to be a Christian does not, in and of itself, make one a Christian. The real Christian is the one whose practice squares with his profession. Being careful in driving or walking the streets and highways is only the sensible, normal thing to do. But how many forget to be sensible and normal in this? Capital and labor in this country should come out of their antagonisms and establish a peaceful footing founded upon mutual fairness and respect for each other's rights. The World War left old Mother Earth all in her nervous system. But a few years of peace and quiet and economic normalcy will work wonders in restoring her nerve-equanimity. It is the privilege of everyone to scatter the sunaline of optimism and good cheer. There is happifying influence radiating from the cheerful, joy-giving person. Co-operative brooding is needed to keep California developing symmetrically. When any part of the state thrives, the whole state feels the impetus, in some measure. What would grandfather have thought, as a boy, had someone predicted that, in 1922, men would be flying across this continent at the rate of 100 miles an hour? Good citizenship calls for conscientious, intelligent action at the ballot box. He who says he is for good government but who systematically neglects to vote, neutralizes what he pays. No nation is wholly independent, economically, of all other nations. The more highly developed a nation is, the more extensively are its economic interests interblended with those of other countries. AMERICA'S WAR RECORD IS EXEMPLARY Rudyard Kipling, England's great author, has permitted his tongue to trick him, where his pen would have been more discreet. He has delivered himself of certain criticisms of America's motives in entering the World War and of its achievements in that war. His language is intemperate—he doubtless realizes that it is, as he sees it in cold type. The part of America—and of all other countries engaged in the titanic conflict should be left to the historian. It is too early now to make final judgments. America's role will shine resplendently, and this without detracting one whit from the achievements of the nations with which America became associated in the war. There will be glory enough for all, and the impartial historian, removed from the passions and prejudices of the war period, will apportion justly to each nation the credit that it deserves. The law seems harsh until a lawyer explains what he can do for $250. The alien who is color-blind to Red, White and Blue, and sees only red is not a fit person to become an Amelican citizen. The person who adheres consistently to clean, honest, upright standards in life merits respect and usually is respected. The public may decide, in time, to go on strike against strikes. This might equalize things. Times doubtless will be good by the time Santa Claus fills his pack. It should be a bounteous Christmas season. There are far too many serious traffic accidents. There is much too much recklessness in traffic, both on the part of drivers and of pedestrians. The marvels of the last few years have been achieved in the air. Wireless and airships—what-wonders already! What wonders to come! Our Offer Install Gabriel Our Offer Install Gabriel Snubbers on Your Car For Thirty Days Trial After that we will gladly refund your money if not entirely satisfied. Buy them for Economy & Comfort NENNO & BOCK Wholesale Retail We Fit Any Car. 145 S. Los Angeles St. Phone 464 EDITORIAL TOWN IN REVIEW INSINUATING THAT SOME POSTAL EMPLOYES DRINK! Headline: Can't Send Liquor by Mail, Warning. It's about equal, says Tom Sims. Poor Dodge automobiles; rich dodge baby buggies. LIT GEE GEE, THE OFFICE VAMP. SAYS: The woman who loves every hair on her husband's head, hates every hair on his shoulders. ODDITIES IN THE NEWS Senator Henry Cabot Lodge will speak both for and against the league of nations in his campaign for re-election this fall. Southern Indiana was visited yesterday by a freak hallstorm. Hail-stones not as big as hen's eggs fell. A few laws that are enforced make an indefinitely better government than many laws that are ignored. METHOD IN HIS MADNESS Neighbor—Will you kindly loan me your saxophone? De Blow—Sure! Do you play? Neighbor—No, but you can't either while I have it. WHAT WAS IN HIM! A school teacher, while instructing the class in composition, said: "Now, children, do not imitate some one else." Write exactly what is in you." PARAGRAPHS By Robert Quillen A village is a place where the phonographs are still forever blowing bubbles. Self-determination is a much safer tonic when mixed with equal parts of self-control. Being proud of what you did yesterday is just a way of confessing that you can't do as well today. The reason some heads never get a call to higher things is because opportunity never knocks on wood. In a world where virtue and vice are forever in conflict, the state of matrimony is a buffer state. When the average American town has nothing else in its mind, it starts a move to build a good hotel. He laugh at scars who never tried to pass another car at a curve. When carefully analyzed, luck proves to be one part chance, three parts industry, and six parts brass. The old-fashioned girl who was a great trial to her parents now has a daughter to whom she is a great trial. Still, every once in a while you find a bachelor of thirty-five who doesn't think he is a hit with the ladies. The only good thing you can say for the pistol is that it has inspired some thrilling magazine advertising. "The woman did it," said Adam, thus proving himself a gentleman. An ill-bred person would have said. "The woman don it." Some laws are sane and just and necessary, and the only thing you BUENA PARK, Sept. 16.—Mrs. F. Marsh of Glendale visited with a number of old friends in town on Thursday and had lunch with Mrs. D. W. Hasson. Mrs. Marsh had gone to Los Angeles on Thursday morning to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Rose and daughter Myrtle who left for Florida to make their future home. Mr. E. E. Thurman was a Los Angeles visitor on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. George Wilsey of Ontario, Mrs. James McVittie and daughter Mary Elizabeth of San Francisco were guests on Thursday evening of Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Wilsey. During the day Mrs. Wilsey and her guests motored to the various beach towns. Mrs. L. T. Wilsey and Mrs. E. E. Thurman spent Friday at Pomona. There was a meeting of the Library board on Thursday evening. Mrs. S. W. Little and Miss Hedwig Janke were guests of friends in Los Angeles on Friday. Mrs. Albert Moon is quite ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. W. Middleton. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Kane and Mrs. John Boyle were shoppers in Fullerton on Thursday. The Mitchell well is drilling at a depth of 4500 feet. Mrs. Will Braaly of Fullerton visited over Thursday night with Mrs. Andrew Bassel. Mrs. W. T. Calloway is on the sick list this week. METHOD IN HIS MADNESS Neighbor—Will you kindly loan me your saxophone? De Blow—Sure! Do you play? Neighbor—No, but you can't either while I have it. WHAT WAS IN HIM? A school teacher, while instructing the class in composition, said: "Now, children, do not imitate some one else." Write exactly what is in you." The following composition was handed in: "I'm not imitating some one else; I've got a heart, a liver and a few more little things, and I've also got half a pie, a soda, a ham sandwich and a cup of coffee."—Judge. VOICES Every Language and dialect spoken in the world is being recorded on copper phonograph discs in Berlin by Prof. Wilhelm Doegen. He says the records will last 10,000 years. If they do, and are played in the year 11922, will anyone except scholars be able to understand them? Ten thousand years from now speech may be a lost art, with people conversing by mental telepathy. Heeza Dumbell is so dumb he thinks that a justice of the peace ended the World war. How can this be? The name of a new mystery lodge is "The Ladies of the Invisible Eye." NO proper garage mechanic thinks he has done his full duty unless he leaves a dime's worth of grease on your steering wheel. If former bad men could see themselves in modern movies, they would be surprised to see how well they kept their nails manicured. The pilhospher gazed sadly at his motto: "Know thyself," and muttered: "If I were rich I would change it to 'Blow thyself.'" It's sad to see a cake-eater spending his money for face cream when he doesn't know where his next cigarette is coming from. If he's married, you can't tell whether he smokes a pipe because he is an out-door ma nor is an out-door man because he smokes a pipe. There are two million people in America who can't speak English, but they doubtless have some other way of saying "I'll tell the world." MARRIAGE LICENSES Richard O. Metz, 20, Stella C. Manur, 22, Santa Ana; Lewis Dalton, 25, Ella Phillips, 19, Santa Ana; David Naranyo, 22, Nicolasa Pineda, 18, El Modena; Prienntivo Perez, 21, Christine Peralto, 20, Yorba; Clifford P. Hutchison, 28, Huntington Beach, Lorraine E. Putzier, 22, Santa Monica. $1795 At Factory Don't forget we tune up Fords for in quality and price. $1.25 Independent Battery Station 301 No. Los Angeles St. United States Tires Royal Cord Fabrics A Tire with a National Reputation for Service and Satisfaction Chas. H. Mann 210 So. Los Angeles St. Anaheim $1795 At Factory Beautiful At Price Of all car offerings, non-Sedan, with its long, green—lasting, mirror finish, lighted—slik curtained—able car of just the right A six cylinder Sedan Automatically lubricate of which you are const where. Five other mo McG 126 W. Commonwea SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1923 Subscription rate—In No. Orange-co. Per yr. $3; six months $1.75 Entered at the Postoffice at Anaheim, Cal., as second-class matter GRAPHS PANTOMIME by J. H. Striebel :: WISE AND WITTY :: A piece of change at the right time is just about the biggest comfort I know of. The plain and simple woman has a charm that never rubs off or wears out. A Los Angeles bootlegger has applied for admission to the poor farm. As a general proposition, folks who don't take medicine have better health than those who do. No man is as good as he might be. You can get along easier with a little than with a lot. Never criticise a man's clothes. He may be supporting an auto. Used Car Clearance Used Car Clearance SALE On account of wrecking our front for our new building, our floor space has been reduced 8000 square feet. We are therefore offering exceptional bargains to make necessary room. Nearly all these cars are in overhauled condition—some practically new. 1921 Ford Tourings $325 and up 1922 Ford Touring 400 1920 Ford Tourings 295 and up Older model Ford Tourings 125 and up 1921 Ford Sedans 500 and up 1921 Dodge Roadster with delivery body, two new Cords, fine motor 575 2—1916 Dodge Tourings 1919 Oakland Touring 400 1918 Oakland Touring 375 1916 Oakland Touring 150 A Maxwell Touring, Ride to work 125 1918 Paige, 1919 Oldsmobile and a 1916 Hudson. USED CAR DEPARTMENT. Wickersheim Implement Co. $1795 At Factory $1795 At Factory Beautiful Velie Six Sedan At Price of Many Open Cars! All car offerings, none has yet appeared that matches this! A Velie Sedan, with its long, graceful lines and curves—solid, substantial body casting, mirror finish—deeply upholstered in front-broadcloth—softly rested—silk curtained—heated in cold weather. A comfortable, dependable car of just the right size. Easily handled by any woman. A six cylinder Sedan—powered by the marvelous Velie-Built Motor. Automatically lubricated. Vibrationless. Fuel saving. The great motor which you are constantly reading. It is doing the unusual everyere. Five other models, open and closed. See them. McGraw Bros. Fullerton W. Commonwealth Phone 65