oc-plain-dealer 1923-06-14

BREAK WITH “BIG 5” BY FIRESTONE, FACT The report of an approximate 10 per cent reduction on Firestone tires is confirmed by L. A. Ogilby of Long Beach, Firestone representative in this territory, who was here yesterday. The reduction is due, says Ogilby, to the fact that H. S. Forestone wishes to give the motoring public the greatest possible tire value and to confirm his stand against the rubber export duty levied by England, which plans to pay its war debt to the United States eight years out of profits on rubber used by the American motorist. Correcting reports, Ogilby declares that the rumored purchase of rubber by his company from the Goodyear Co. was false. He says his concern owns a fine preparation plant and warehouse at Singapore, buying rubber direct from the plantation and shipping it straight to the Akron factories. The rumor that the current tires was to raise money was also false, as the recent financial statement showed that the Firestone company was in the best possible condition. The British Rubber Restriction Act was the cause of Firestone’s withdrawing from the Rubber Assn., Ogilby added. H. S. Firestone fought this act forcibly, believing, as was afterwards proved, that it was for the benefit of a small group of British capitalists who can distate rubber prices. When the other members of the so-called Big Five refused to aid him, he withdrew. FIRE ON FISH DOCK BURNS CITY’S HOUSE SAN PEDRO, June 14—With a damage to fish nets of more than $50,000 and almost complete destruction of a two story building owned by the city, a fire broke out in the fishermen’s storehouse on "Fish Dock" here today was finally brought under control after a stubborn fight lasting two hours. Total damage was estimated at $100,000. Police believe the fire started from spontaneous combustion among the FIRE ON FISH DOCK BURNS CITY’S HOUSE SAN PEDRO, June 14.—With a damage to fish nets of more than $50,000 and almost complete destruction of a two story building owned by the city, a fire broke out in the fishermen’s storehouse on "Fish Dock" here today was finally brought under control after a stubborn fight lasting two hours. Total damage was estimated at $100,000. Police believe the fire starred from spontaneous combustion among the nets which were stored in the building. BILL TO PREVENT FRAUDULENT CLAIMS SACRAMENTO, June 14.—Ten insurance bills, among them one making it possible to convict persons who present fraudulent claims under accident insurance policies, were signed today by Governor Richardson. Other bills signed. Amended the bank act to permit banks to loan on real estate which is subject to liens created by contract for water and one designed to protect farmers in the purhase of agricultural mineral fertilizers. CINCINNATI WINS CINCINNATI, June 14.—A closely contested game here today between the Giants and Reds went to Cincinnati, 6 to 6, by virtue of a run scored in the ninth. Rixey pitched the entire game for the Reds. He gave 13 hits while his team mates got 12. The Giants made the only error of the game. Portolive Brimful of The Element Which Give Health and Vitality—Port Wine and Oil Of Olive Five out of every seven people fall a prey to colds and influenza in these late-winter days when the system is at low ebb and susceptible to alliments. Portolive is not only a corrective of digestion and a spark-plug to your nervous system, but it greatly stands between you and seasonal alliments. Delicious to take—a toothsome mingling of nature's correctives with rare old Port Wine and Oil of Olive. Take it thrice daily and at night. Give it to the children. It's a regular "toast" to good health in thousands upon thousands of homes. Yes, your druggist has Portolive. SANDS IN MEXICO LOS ANGELES, June 14.—Edward R. Sands, the much-sought valet of William Desmond-Taylor, slain motion picture director, whose murder is yet unsolved, is believed to have been located in Mexico, it was learned today. According to information received at the sheriff's office, Sands is engaged in a prosperous business in Mexico. In fact, the information received here was that Sands had sent his regards to the officers in a spirit of bravado. HARDING DEFENDANT WASHINGTON, June 14.—President Harding today was made a defendant in a mandamus suit filed in the D. of C. supreme court by William Beam of Patterson, N. J., to compel the comptroller of the currency to grant a national bank charter to the Petersan Safe Deposit and Trust Co. D. R. Crissinger, former comptroller, declined to issue the charter. Justice Holling of the court ruled that the president could not be made a party to the said. OFF ON CAMPING TRIP Four boys, Harold and Clarence Bircher, Lloyd Wessler and Donald Pehlman left today on a ten days fishing and pleasure trip. They will go via Presoño to Yosemite and return by way of San Francisco. They have taken a complete camping equipment and plan to live out of doors the fire journey. Portolive is not only a corrective of digestion and a spark-plug to your nervous system, but it greatly stands between you and seasonal alliments. Delicious to take—a toothsome mingling of nature's correctives with rare old Port Wine and Oil of Olive. Take it thrice daily and at night. Give it to the children. It's a regular "toast" to good health in thousands upon thousands of homes. Yes, your druggist has Portolive. OFF ON CAMPING TRIP Four boys, Harold and Clarence Bircher, Lloyd Wessler and Donald Fehlman left today on a ten days fishing and pleasure trip. They will go via Prescott to Yoseculte and return by way of San Francisco. They have taken a complete camping equipment and plan to live out of doors the tire journey. CORDS 15,000 —We have thoroughly invested to t he standard warranty we —This casing, which is a we will hold on a slippery pavement —To introduce this wonderf 30x3½ Oversize Cord ... $11.25 32x4 30x3½ Cord ... 13.50 33x4 32x3½ Cord ... 22.40 34x4 31x4 Cord ... 27.00 Los Angeles at Chestnut Street WHAT THE WORLD IS DOING AS SEEN BY POPULAR MECHANICS MAGAZINE Circular Bungalow Saves Space and Steps A British architect has designed a circular bungalow which is cheap to construct and easy to maintain, whose interior arrangement should save many steps daily for the housewife. The structure of the inner room, the largest one shown in the accompanying floor plan, forms the backbone of the whole framework, and from the corners of this, six partitions radiate, giving space for four rooms, a kitchen, a hall, a wavant's bedroom, a bathroom, and a larder, in addition to the inner room. The outside wall forms a polygon of 12 sides, a dome fitted over the center room providing light and air. A form of laminated wood is used in constructing the bungalow, all sections of which are ready-out at the factory and so designed as to enable three men to assemble them into a house in a week. Into the Jaws of Death This London Zoo Keeper must be on Pretty Friendly Terms with His Charge to Place Himself So Smilingly within the Maw of a Hippopotamus. One Snap of Mr. Hippo and the Zoo would Need a New Keeper. A Simple Method of Edging Lawns When the surface of a walk is on the same level as the lawn, it is a common practice to trim the overhanging grass by means of a spade or other sharp implement, leaving a small V-shaped trench. If there is much of a slope to the walk, the rains often wash away the exposed soil, and make refilling necessary at intervals. Under such conditions it is better to refrain from further trimming, and allow the grass to grow. As soon as the roots have gained a firm foothold, to prevent erosion of the soil, further growth can be checked for the remainder of the growing season by running the flame of a gasoline blowtorch along a narrow strip. STOCKS CLOSE HEAVY NEW YORK, June 14.—The stock market closed heavy today, California Petroleum new stock declining 4 points to 23, which is equivalent to 93 for the old sotck, compared with recent high of 117%. Pacific Oil yielded to 34%, a loss of nearly a point and a new low for the year. BROKER SUSPENDED NEW YORK, June 14.—Sylvester Waitzfelder, head of the eurb brokerage firm of Harris and Co., was expelled from the New York curb exchange by the governors today. NOTE TO POINCARE PARIS, June 14.—A British memorandum asking clarification of the French attitude toward Germany. URGES U. S. DEPT. OF MINING SACRAMENTO, June 14.—Nouncement that he will introduce bill in the next congress for the establishment of a federal department of mines and mining, headed by secretary in the cabinet, was ratified by U. S. Senator Shortridge, a session of the board of governors of the western division of the American Mining Congress here last month. STOCKS CLOSE HEAVY NEW YORK, June 14.—The stock market closed heavy today, California Petroleum new stock declining 4 points to 23, which is equivalent to 93 for the old sotek, compared with recent high of 117%. Pacific Oil yielded to 34%, a loss of nearly a point and a new low for the year. Government bonds unchanged; railway and other bonds steady. Stock sales today $48,760 shares; bonds $10,014,000. GRAIN IRREGULAR CHICAGO, June 14.—Irregularity and nervousness marked trading on the grain market here today. Wheat was off at the close, while other grains showed fluctuating finishes. There was an improvement in the general aspect at the start, due to an appearance of outside trade. Bearish sentiment was reported gradually giving ground. Wheat closed % to 1c lower. Corn finished % off to % higher. Oats was unchanged to % off. Provisions were weaker, but transaction were dull and price changes small. LOS ANGELES CITRUS LOS ANGELES, June 14.—Oranges: locals, special brands valencins $3.75 to $4.50. Lemons: special brands $6.50 to $7.00; choice $5.50 to $6.00; market pack $3.00 to $3.75. Grapefruit: locals special brands, $3.25 to $3.75; market pack $2.50 to $3.00. BANK CLEARINGS San Francisco, $28,700,000. Seattle, $6,832,515. Portland, $6,124,491. Oakland, $2,596,500. Long Beach, $1,361,092. Los Angeles, $24,057,476. LOS ANGELES PRODUCE LOS ANGELES, June 14.—Butter 49. Eggs: extra 30; case count 28; pullets 26. Poultry: bens 22; broilers 24 to 30; fryers 30. LOS ANGELES POTATOES LOS ANGELES, June 14.—Potatoes: Idaho Russets $2.00 to $2.25; Oregon Burbanks $1.85 to $2.15; new stock locals mostly $1.00 to $1.15 per lug. FRUIT SALES (Calif Fruit Exchange) Boston: flower and higher oranges, earlier lemons; oranges $6.20 to $6.90; lemons $7.80 to $8.60. New York: lower oranges, no lemons; oranges $4.75 to $7.25. BROKER SUSPENDED NEW YORK, June 14.—Sylvester Waitzfelder, head of the curb brokerage firm of Harris and Co., was expelled from the New York curb exchange by the governors today. NOTE TO POINCARE PARIS, June 14.—A British memorandum asking clarification of the French attitude toward Germany was received today London. It was immediately taken under consideration by Premier Poincare and the foreign office. EASTERN CITRUS NEW YORK, June 14.—Thirty-one cars valencins, two cars navels, one car SL Michaels and five mixed cars sold. Market lower. Weather fair. Valencin averages ranged from $2.80 to $7.55; navels $3.80 to $6.25. FOR THE Fire Works Extra Special—For One Week Fire Plane Willow Plume Side Walk Wheel Flower Pot Birch Tree Cusher Colored Fire Cascade House On Fire We have many new penny items. Firecrackers-Special 4 pkgs. for 25c; 40 for $2.50. H. J. Efker One Week Introductory We thoroughly investigated the tire field and have found a remarkable tire we can unhesitatingly stand standard warranty we personally guarantee every casing for a minimum mileage of 15,000 miles. Using, which is a well known standard brand is the best known tire on the market, and has a tract on a slippery pavement. Produce this wonderful casing we are making a price that is astonishing. EVERY TIRE IS MARKED DOWN FOR THIS SALE 32x4 Cord ... 27.95 33x4 Cord ... 29.40 34x4 Cord ... 29.90 32x4½ Cord ... 33x4½ Cord ... 34x4½ Cord ... WEST BROS. COSTS RISE MADLY AS DOLLAR VALUE GROW By S. D. WEYER (G. N. S. Staff Correspondent) BERLIN, June 14—More than 1,000,000 German marks could be purchased today with an American ten dollar bill. It costs 18,000 marks to buy a pound of butter, but oleomargarine is slightly less. Eggs cost 1,000 marks a piece. Price of bread is about to be raised 25% and flour in proportion. There is a strong movement on the part of labor for payment of wages according to the value of the dollar. The cost of coffins in Germany has risen beyond the reach of the average man. In view of this fragile circumstance the government has issued a decree permitting the use of paper bardboard and plaster "folders." Undertakers are doing a flourishing business lending coffins in which corpses may be placed until interment. POINTS MADE BY POETS Days of my age, Ye will shortly be past; Pains of my age, Yet a while ye can last; Joys of my age, In true wisdom delight; Eyes of my age, Be religion your light; Thoughts of my age, Dread ye not the cold sod; Hopes of my age, Be ye fixed on your God. —TUCKER. Wedding Cake—The real wedding cake is not a fruit cake, as is generally supposed, but a cake made of several cakes put together in steele below, and held together with almond form—each one smaller than the one paste and sugar leang. The cake itself is a white cake or of the silver or angel variety. This makes a very elaborate looking cake and for the bride who eats the cake with her husband's or father's sword, as is frequently done at military weddings, it calls for a good deal of skill to make DR. COLEMAN OPENS ANAHEIM OFFICES Dr. Joseph H. Coleman, widely known Los Angeles chiropractor, has opened his new Anaheim offices at 20 East Center-st., on the ground floor. The offices are attractively appointed, with mahogany furniture and Persian rugs. In addition to the light and airy waiting room, convenient rest rooms, adjustment room and office make up the suite. Dr. Coleman has announced office hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Another thing that affects the price of gas is distance you happen to be from another filling station. If the world court isn't the chief issue in the campaign, it isn't probable that there will be many deaths from excitement. ONLY highest grade, long-staple cotton, of extra tensile strength, goes into the new Goodyear Cord Tire with the beveled All-Weather Tread. That's one reason why Goodyear Cord Tires stand up ruggedly for thousands on thousands of miles, giving you most tire performance at low tire cost per mile. Wedding Cake—The real wedding cake is not a fruit cake, as is generally supposed, but a cake made of several cakes put together in steeper below, and held together with almond form—each one smaller than the one paste and sugar leaking. The cake itself is a white cake or of the silver or angel variety. This makes a very elaborate-looking cake and for the bride who cuts the cake with her husband's or father's sword, as is frequently done at military weddings, it calls for a good deal of skill to make a clean cut without disturbing the tower-like structure. Nice sportsmanlike rules of warfare are necessary to make mankind fall respectable during intervals of peace. Courtship has a more complicated process in the old days, but there was no taxicab meter to urge making it snappy. It is hard to understand suicide in a world that has roastin' ears and one-piece bathing suits in prospect. THE 4TH —For One Week Commencing Friday—This is for Early Buyers Low Plume Mount Lassen 10c each Her Pot Mount Shasta $1.00 Per Dozen Single Pin Wheel Large Sky Rocket Fire Sparklers Asst. As You Wish On Fire Chin Chin TOYLAND Large Salutes 8 for 5c H. J. Efker 139 N. Los Angeles St. 60c for 100. TOYLAND H. J. Efker 139 N. Los Angeles St. Large Salutes 8 for 5c 60c for 100. FABRICS 10,000 MILES History Sale unhesitatingly stand behind. In addition of 15,000 miles, et, and has a tractor like tread design that IS SALE 37.75 35x4½ Cord 40.90 38.90 33x5 Cord 45.90 39.20 35x5 Cord 47.70 OS. Phone 31—Anaheim, Calif.