oc-plain-dealer 1922-12-30

DAILY GREETINGS TO OUR READERS The truth is, one’s vocation is never some far-off possibility. It is always the simple round of duties that the passing hour brings. No day is commonplace, if we only had eyes to see its splendor. There is no duty that comes to our hand, but brings to us the possibility of kindly service.—Anonymous. Teaching the child to abhor criminality may save the child from a criminal career. Children should be taught and influenced to abominate crime and not to regard criminals as heroes. Medical science is bringing menacing diseases into subjection and is greatly reducing the death rate from these maladies. Alaska already has astonished the world with the magnitude and the richness of its productions. But its future will be even more astonishing. To hear adults say that they are glad that certain notorious criminals have escaped from prison does not inspire, in the young, respect for the law. Uncle Sam is willing to assist in repairing Europe’s economic fences, provided he is not called upon to fix up any of Europe’s political fences. Californians know of an ideal state in which to hold the big national political conventions. But modesty forbids them to mention the name of this state. There are reasons to believe, however, that it is California. INDUSTRY PROSPERING ALL OVER NATION Very encouraging is the status of employment throughout the country. There is very little involuntary unemployment. Prospects are good for continuance of industrial activity throughout the winter. The Federal Department of Labor has just completed a survey which shows these extremely favorable conditions. In nearly all states of the Union conditions were reported to be better than at this time last year. Building activity is unabated. The pace is almost unprecedented. The only halt is in a few northern states on account of weather conditions. In manufacturers there is a shortage of skilled mechanics. And so the good word comes from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Lakes to the Gulf—improved situation, bright outlook, men obtaining employment if they want it, and general thriving resultant therefrom. Santa Claus has done a great job well, for which he has the hearty thanks of happified millions. Should France seize the Ruhr district, the foundation would be laid for another great war in future. Germany would rankle until sufficiently recovered to risk another struggle and then would attack France. That great European republic should be saved from this unspeakable folly. If it be necessary for citizens of California cities and towns to organize posses to assist the constituted authorities in suppressing criminality, the sooner this is begun the better. Heroic measures should be taken to discourage the coming of desperate criminals to this state every winter to prey upon the public. HAPPY NEW YEAR Californians know of an ideal state in which to hold the big national political conventions. But modesty forbids them to mention the name of this state. There are reasons to believe, however, that it is California. HAPPY NEW YEAR We Wish Our Friends and Patrons A Happy and Prosperous New Year Adams Bowers Lumber Co. “Better Service” 1923 Calendars 1923 Calendars WITH LARGE NUMBERS, WEATHER CHART MOON PHASES WE WANT YOU TO HAVE ONE PLEASE COME IN Heying's Pharmacy "On The Corner" Cor. Center and Los Angeles St. DEALER except Sunday METER, Editor EDITORIAL TOWN IN REVIEW Tom Sims says retail prices are increasing by the wholesale. A friend of ours in Washington writes that Attorney General Daugherty will resign "when he is exonerated." We wish we were half as sure of his resignation as we are of his exoneration. Having woh all bets on Christmas weather, we are now ready with our New Year's book: 1 to 2 it will be clear New Year's eve. 1 to 4 it will rain New Year's eve. 1 to 8 it will not snow New Year's eve. 20 to 1 it will be wet New Year's eve. Many a rabbit got away because the hound got out of breath barking. Get on your ear and somebody is likely to step on your face. Not one of the bridegroomis who got a marriage license for Christmas has yet tried to exchange it for something else. NOT VERY HOT NEWS Part of this news is from last week, but as the weather has been cool it has kept fairly well.—Magnolia (Ark.) News. A Chicago woman found her husband safely married to a Boston woman, so there was no use in her worrying. Many a cheap fountain pen signs a big check. The next time Harding calls Europe and America to a disarmament we hope he invites the local holdup men. PARAGRAPHS ("By Robert Quillen") Egotism consists in blowing you own horn and scolding because the world is out of tune. If ever the financial tide turns, the mark won't have to climb very far to reach bottom. There really isn't such a thing as second thought. The first one was just an impulse. Styles are wicked when you like them on the other man's wife better than you like then on your own. If you haven't the knack of making money, you have a firm conviction that very few rich men get to Heaven. The worst thing about a fanatical reformer is that he makes the world think all reformers are fanatics. The parent who talks loudest about the rights of the weaker peoples is the one who makes his small son take easter oil. If woman had a sense of humor, she wouldn't worry so much about her husband's rough-neck friends corrupting him. It's all right to give a son a great deal of spending money if you hold back enough to "fix" the prosecuting attorney. As posterity pays its taxes, it may reflect sadly that the patriotism of the fathers is visited on the children. Travelers report that European hooch is very good this season, but lacks that wood flavor so dear to Americans. The honeymoon continues while he groots her with a kiss; it is over when he greets her with the query: "When do we eat?" An interesting question has arisen in congress anent the strength of the United States Navy to be maintained under the Arms Conference agreement. Shall the American Navy be kept up to the maximum strength permissable under that agreement, or shall it be permitted to dwindle? Advocates of a vigorous policy of preparedness maintain that the maximum of strength and efficiency provided by the Arms Conference compact should be the policy of the American government. To this end, a number of members of congress are agitating provision for modernizing the United States naval establishment and keeping abreast the betterments which the British and Japanese are making in their navies. The argument for maximum strength and efficiency is strong. For by keeping its navy fit for national defense the United States is safeguarding itself. At the same time a policy of this nature would command respect in future world conferences for limitation of armaments. It is pretty well assured that the stronger the armament of the United States, the more respectful attention its proposals for limiting armaments would receive. BIG HOUSECLEANING IN MEXICAN POLITICS President Obregon of Mexico wields a political broom that sweeps clean. He has been setting right the governorships of several of the states of Mexico. In this he has the backing of the federal congress. Removal of several autocratic governors for unbecoming acts has been effected already. These changes seem to have been for the better, and no revolution has resulted. In truth, the wise and firm rule of President Obregon is discouraging the ephemeral uprising which for so many years scourged Mexico. Conditions below the Rio Grande are infinitely better than they were before General Obregon came into the presidency. He has made mistakes, no doubt. But he has proven himself to be Mexico's "man of the hour." BIG HOUSECLEANING IN MEXICAN POLITICS A Chicago woman found her husband safely married to a Boston woman, so there was no use in her worrying. Many a cheap fountain pen signs a big check. The next time Harding calls Europe and America to a disarmament we hope he invites the local holdup men. HOUSEHOLD HINT Old mustache cups make fine pots for geraniums. You often find a hard-boiled egg not what it is cracked up to be. The road to Hell is paved with good intentions and overturned flivers. CLEVER George Bernard Shaw writes to a young idol-worshipper who had requested his autograph: "Set fire to your collection of signatures and sit on the top." However, the letter gave the young man the autograph he wanted, so he should be satisfied. Years ago Colonel Bob Ingersoll told a reporter: "I never give interviews." Reporter asked, why not? Ingersoll told him. So the reporter wrote an interview with Ingersoll on why he wouldn't be interviewed. Failure sometimes can be transformed into victory, if you can give it the right twist. Study failure, instead of shrinking. Failure often is success wearing a mask. WHY BANDS PLAY SO WELL A few years ago Georgetown was without a band. Then it was that Mr. Naylor conceived the idea of forming the present organization. Accordingly, he interested a number of young people in the work, and instructing them to the proper point, making his first public appearance with them about two and one-half years ago. The band at that time consisted of 13 members, and represents a total investment of $4000: $1081 for 47 uniforms at $23 each; $2597 for instruments and $322 for music and instruction—Georgetown (O.) News-Democrat. The 15 governors who conferred with Uncle Warren on prohibition think he should issue a proclamation asking the newspapers to cease making jokes about prohibition. We suggest that the governors cease making a joke of prohibition. The Village Gossip Merced has not yet recovered, according to authentic reports of local fellow Lions, from a raid on its iodine supply, made recently by four leading Lions at the time of the State convention of Lions' clubs officers. The Village Gossip Merced has not yet recovered, according to authentic reports of local fellow Lions, from a raid on its iodine supply, made recently by four leading Lions at the time of the State convention of Lions' clubs officers. Cliff Lamb, Bob White, Ernest Ganahl and M.E. Beebe it seems, were in a Franklin when, near Merced, sleepy from an all day's ride, they ran into a ditch behind a woman whose signal they misinterpreted or who gave the wrong signal and got spilled out. There are whispers that something else was spilled out at the same time, but this local Lions don't believe. Lamb attacked the ditch with his head, Ganahl with a hand, while White received a bad shaking up. Beebe escaped. The quartet were quiet about it, and the facts didn't come out until two smashed Franklin wheels were discovered at Bob White's garage. Plain Dealer Want Ads Get Results Christensen School of Popular Music Apartment 5 Kraemer Bldg. 222 E. Center St. Phone 901 Floors Laid, Scraped and Finished Machine Sanders Local Mgr. R.J.Ohlund 610 E. Chartres Anaheim Phone 776-W CHICHESTER S PILLS THE DEADDED BRAND Ladies Ask your Dregger for Christensen's Diamond Brand Wille and Deck insitution here, issued with Jim Ribbons Take no other. Buy Drummonds, Diamond Brand Pills, for 99 years known as Best Silent. Always Retail. SOLD BY DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE SATURDAY, DECEMBER, 30, 1922 Subscription Rate—In No. Orange-co. Per Yr. $3; Six Months $1.75 Entered at the Postoffice at Anaheim, Calif., as second-class matter. AGRAPHS PANTOMIME by J. H. Striebel (Robert Quillen) WISE AND WITTY To win your point surmount your difficulties. If the end will sanction the means why do men end without means? "In theees dark days," shrillis an orator, "we need light wine and beer." Well, he's a third right, anyway. We need the light. The price of winter garments rises with the drop in temperature. Think of a flowery garden when If a man's heart is at low cbb, it is high time for him to embrace a doctrine of self preservation. A firm grip on yourself make you stronger. The foreman at the Hower of Babel couldn't understand what the workers were saying, but he doubtless guessed they were demanding a raise. Correct this sentence: "I wanted the living room done in a rich red," sald the wife, "but John insisted on a pale violet." Any nation could accept conditions with philosophy, except for the fear that the other fellow isn't hurt to give a son a great ing money if you hold "fix" the prosecuting pays its taxes; it may that the patriotism of issited on the children. port that European good this season, but good flavor so dear to moon continues while with a kiss; it is over her with the query: eat?" obly isn't any perfect the one a wife uses he telling the second faults. To win your point surmount your difficulties. If the end will sanction the means why do men end without means? "In thees dark days," shrillis an orator, "we need light wine and beer." Well, he's a third right, anyway. We need the light. The price of winter garments rises with the drop in temperature. Think of a flowery garden when walking through a thorny path. The foreman at the Hower of Bubel couldn't understand what the workers were saying, but he doubtless guessed they were demanding a raise. Correct this sentence: "I wanted the living room done in a rich red." said the wife, "but John insisted on a pale violet." Any nation could accept conditions with philosophy, except for the fear that the other fellow isn't hurt quite badly enough. A HAPPY NEW YEAR To All Our Friends and Patrons OUR NEW LOCATION 18 NEXT DOOR TO UNITED THEATRE 308 East Center St. Phone 810 J. L. Bovee Local Proprietor AMERICAN DYE WORKS Anahiem, Calif. We Wish You All HAPPINESS and PROSPERITY for the YEAR 1923 The Officers, Directors and Employes of The Southern County Bank COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS Anaheim, California Branches: I Monte, Calif. Buena Park, Calif.