oc-plain-dealer 1922-12-18

DAILY GREETINGS TO OUR READERS I look forward to the time when the impulse to help our fellows shall be as immediate and as irresistible as that which I feel to grasp something when I am falling—George Ellot. Radio is an effective folio to the cruelties of the sea. Divided, the Allies neutralize their influence in Erurope; united, they could have things their own way. There is one place where Clara Phillips, as yet, has not been "found"—the North Pole. But she has hardly had time to arrive there. A great philanthropist, as well as a hugely successful business man, was John Wanamaker. He was called in the evening of life, after a long career of useful works. "He sleeps well." Every errand boy who starts working in a store at $1.25 a week may not become a merchant prince. But the career of John Wanamaker is a striking testimonial to the possibilities of advancement before any energetic, ambitious, honest boy in this country. John Wanamaker's life was long, active and eminently useful in many lines. He was noted for his integrity in business, and as Postmaster-General he put the postal service of the country on a business-like basis. His philanthropies were extensive and his good works will live after him. America's rail transportation facilities are inadequate. This is admitted by all who are conversant with shipping conditions. How to bring about expansion of rail accommodations and at the same time keep WINTER SEVERITIES IN EASTERN STATES The northern tier of states, and the entire region east of the Rocky Mountains are experiencing the biting blasts of winter weather, severities. In many localities the rigors are entailing hardships because of shortage of fuel. Even though, in those climes, habitations and clothing are adapted to severe cold, yet lack of fuel brings on great suffering, oftentimes superinducing serious illness. Winter there is, indeed, a period of apprehension. Those Californians who spent their earlier lives in Eastern states—or who may have lived there until recent years—know full well how serious it is to spend a winter there without ample fuel supplies. Californians are not as thankful, at all times, as they should be, for the blessing of mild climate. A rainy day, or a period of coolness here, evokes much grumbling. When one compares the worst weather experienced here with the worst of other sections, one should be grateful to Providence for the privilege of living here. APPRECIATE GOOD MEN IN PUBLIC OFFICE When able, competent, conscientious men consent to take office in municipality, county, state or Nation, they, in many instances, do so at considerable personal sacrifice. They put aside private business or professional affairs that would not net them much more than the salary that position they accept yields. And yet they work with zeal and earnestness and strive to do their full duty by the public. This type of men in public office should be appreciated by the public. They should not be nagged and capiously criticised. The public should treat those who serve it with the heart. Tell Binkley his lip, Indianny, we an dined in a do Some folks are t anything they can PARA ("3y Ro John Wanamaker's life was long, active and eminently useful in many lines. He was noted for his integrity in business, and as Postmaster-General he put the postal service of the country on a business-like basis. His philanthropies were extensive and his good works will live after him. America's rail transportation facilities are inadequate. This is admitted by all who are conversant with shipping conditions. How to bring about expansion of rail accommodations and at the same time keep freight and passenger rates down to reasonable level is one of the outstanding problems of the day. California is avancing rapidly. Its progress is steady and substantial. It is gaining in population, and population of the most desirable type. It is expanding in agriculture, in horticulture, in manufacturing, and in commerce. Its produced wealth is increasing enormously. It is destined to become one of the richest states in the Union, and one of the greatest in population. Los Angeles or San Francisco should start in, energetically, to get one or both of the great national political conventions in 1924. There is hope of success if the effort put forth is vigorous enough. It would be a great stroke for California, as it was in 1920, when the Democratic national convention, for the first time came west of the Rocky Mountains, assembling at San Francisco. This established a precedent. Abundant rains throughout California this winter will be incalculably beneficial. The monetary value will be literally millions of dollars. Farms and orchards will be benefitted vastly. Water supplies of cities will be replenished. Greater reserve supplies for next summer will be stored in subterranean reservoirs. All in all, there is cause for general rejoicing that the season has started ed off with plentiful rainfall. Jewelry-- The Gift Supreme Jewelry-- The Gift Supreme TO THOSE whom you wish to convey your love this Christmas send Jewelry—the gift supreme. See our collection of magnificent gems artistically set to emphasize their beauty and brilliance. Many inexpensive Jewelry novelties here, too. B. Hartfield Jeweler 108 W. Center St. Anaheim TOWN IN REVIEW Two more prisoners sawed their way out of jail in Los Angeles. Sixty others refused to go because they hated to take advantage of the county. THE LATEST FROM L. A. "One can't be sure of meeting the right sort of people in jail any more since Madalynne and Clara have been let out." FREE VERSE Lo, I am free, I can go Any darn place I choose, And nobody, nobody Whatsoever will stop me. Sure, I'm a prisoner, but Listen, don't argue With me, dad gum it! I am free to go Any darn place I choose Because I am a prisoner In the L. A. county jail. So, you see Nobody, whatsoever, will Stop me. C. L. ARA. YES, THIS IS ALL WE KNOW ABOUT IT The skeleton of a Baluchisterium has been found in Mongolia. CRAZY SPEDIAS All persons arrested for auto speeding in Indianapolis will be given insanity tests, announces Mayor Shanks. Offenders will be held with out boad, in padded cells, until the funnacy commission passes on them. If Indianapolis goes through with this, and other cities take it up, a vast string of new insane asylums will have to be built. You see crazy rivers daily. Recklessness is a sure sign of mental unbalance. It wouldn't be a bad idea to make motorist undergo a sanity test. SO NOW IS RIGHT Five boys were arrested the other day for taking some water melons from Charley McGee's patch. They were brought before Justice of Peace Joel Adams, and fined $6. If it had been some one who stole some chickens from the neighbors here they would never have been arrested: they can let chicken thieves get all the chickens they wish and not be hurt, but let a boy get one melon out of a patch to eat and he is taken up and made to pay a fine. I am not in favor of taking water melons, but I don't think there are many who have not in their boyhood days taken one melon out of a patch to eat. So now—Carutherville (Mo.). What is worse than having somebody give you mumps for Christmas? CHRISTMAS STORY "If you kids open those bundles I will spank you." A new queen contest is on! Contests queens seem to have as much trouble keeping their thrones as other queens do. Some new queen is always coming on the scene. And for father we suggest asbestos gloves to be worn while opening Christmas bills. The first paper money in America was issued in 1860, and some of this has never seen the collection plate. Figures show the average farmer made $465 this year, but some say this is $2,000 more than they got. Only 13 more days until we'll be rubbing it out and rewriting it 1923. Ex marks the place where Lloyd Hint to conservatives: When in bad, do as the Romans do. Civilization is just a slow process of learning to stay up later at night. It is impossible to remain Mistress of the Seas without remaining in hot water. Some of the idiots are behind tall iron fences, and some are behind steering wheels. "The artistic appeal of the nude" doesn't appeal to the same people who enjoy a sunset. The corrh in the shock means prosperity, but the shock in the corn makes man feel richer. And yet that kind of college boy will feel a twinge of nausea thirty years from now when his own boy acts that way. The bloom of youth is charming, unless it blooms a little higher in one cheek than in the other. Kicking Turkey out of Europe is a noble business; kicking Europe out of Turkey is wicked. Peace hath her victories. One of them appears to consist in dodging the taxes imposed by war. All the filling station man knows about Sunday is that it's the day he sells the most gasoline. If a woman has no children, how does she relieve her feelings when another woman snubs her? There's nothing so pathetic about Jacob's working fourteen years for his wife. Many men put in a lifetime at it. CRAZY SPEDIAS All persons arrested for auto speeding in Indianapolis will be given insanity tests, announces Mayor Shanks. Offenders will be held with out bond, in padded cells, until the lunacy commission passes on them. If Indianapolis goes through with this, and other cities take it up, a vast string of new insane asylums will have to be built. You see crazy rivers daily. Recklessness is a sure sign of mental unbalance. It wouldn't be a bad idea to make every motorist undergo a sanity test before giving him a driver's license. WISE AND WITTY O Religion, what Near-East politics is played in thy name. Some of our laws are old, but it wouldn't be 'fair' to call them used models. This is the day when little Willie envies the cow. The cow has two stomachs. America serves Turkey today; the Allies have been doing it for several weeks. The big man takes the blame; the small man is infallible. When clouds befog you, smile at the teasing sun which is hiding behind them. "MAKE THIS A Radio Christmas Get You Radio in Time for the Special Holiday Concerts Our special concert set makes it possible for the whole family to enjoy these programs. Completely installed including antenna and loud speaker. Set with receives installed complete $80.00 Sets for the small boy as low as $6.00 HOLLAND ELECTRIC CO. 119 W. 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