oc-plain-dealer 1923-07-10

EDITORIAL AND FEATURES An Independent Newspaper Issued Every Afternoon Except Sunday Paul V. Hester Editor and Publisher FRANCE MEMORIALIZES UNITED STATES VOLUNTEERS The government and people of France do the gracious thing, for the most part—particularly in acknowledgments to the government and people of the United States. A graceful tribute has been paid gallant young Americans who volunteered for service under popular subscription, in which school children participated with enthusiasm, a fund was raised to build a monument to these heroic young warriors. The memorial was wrought by Jean Boucher, eminent young French sculptor. Formal dedication of this work, which is in bronze, took place on the Fourth of July. Relations between nations can be of the best, if the spirit of the respective countries is keenly receptive to appreciate impulses and gratitude for favors extended and for help given in a common cause. America never has forgotten the aid extended by France in the struggle of the Colonies for independence. France, by the same token, is cherishing the memory of the aid given by the United States during the crucial days of the World War. Mark the historic battlefields of Europe on which American soldiers fought. The world for all time should know the story—know it truthfully. America owes it to her heroic dead to mark and memorialize the fields made memorable by the shedding of valorous blood. PRESIDENT HARDING POPULAR WITH PEOPLE Speaking about Warren G. Harding, the man, without reirence to his political position or his political leadership, it may be said, with truth, that he stands well with the people. His popularity is attested by the very cordial greeting given him in his journey across the country, on his way to Alaska. A great many of those who were most demonstrative in greeting him are politically opposed to him—many of them voted against him in 1920 and will do so again in 1924, should he be his party's candidate. And yet they admire the man. They like PRESIDENT HARDING POPULAR WITH PEOPLE Speaking about Warren G. Harding, the man, without reference to his political position or his political leadership, it may be said, with truth, that he stands well with the people. His popularity is attested by the very cordial greeting given him in his journey across the country, on his way to Alaska. A great many of those who were most demonstrative in greeting him are politically opposed to him—many of them voted against him in 1920 and will do so again in 1924, should he be his party's candidate. And yet they admire the man. They like his affable manners and they are pleased with his equable temperament and his optimistic disposition. This admiration for Mr. Harding is quite general. His resemblance to the lamented William McKinley, in many ways, is marked. He is of sturdy stock, sprung from the people. He understands the folk who live in small towns and the country—the he has spent the greater part of his life among them. They understand him. The bitter legal battle over sale of the Seattle team of the Pacific Coast League is endangering the game in this section. The Pacific West is ardently interested in baseball.. But it wants clean sport. No high handed methods from any source will be countenanced here. HEROIC SACRIFICE MADE BY TRAINED NURSE The great sacrifices of life—the noble heroisms—are not all on the field of battle. There are no braver souls than trained nurses. They imperil their lives—many of them—time after time, in the performance of duty, and modesty make no ado about it. One of these, according to news reports from Los Angeles, has sacrificed her life to save a patient. She willingly submitted a transfusion of blood from her veins. A pint of vital fluid was taken from her. Weakened by hard work, this brought on fatal illness. Miss Jessie E. Shuart is this heroic. Sacrifices of this kind deserve especial commendation. They sweeten existence and give it savor. They denote an innate nobility in human nature. To any and all who, in the ordinary activities of life, show noble daring for others, unselfishly forgetting self, the highest encomiums are due. The cruelest experience that can come to any person is to be betrayed by a friend—or supposed friend—whom one has trusted implicitly. There is no offense more damnably mean and ignoble than to play traitor to a sincere friendship. President Harding is giving words of encouragement to the American farmer. The worst is past, Mr. Harding tells the husbandmen. That hope of better conditions should be given from an official source so high as the Presidency is encouraging indeed. Political activities are very pronounced in the camps of both of the great political organizations of the country. The general effect perhaps will be beneficial in clarifying the atmosphere and in leading the masses of the people to think more searchingly on the great issues of the day. It should be a thoughtful campaign throughout. President Harding is giving words of encouragement to the American farmer. The worst is past, Mr. Harding tells the husbandmen. That hope of better conditions should be given from an official source so high as the Presidency is encouraging indeed. Political activities are very pronounced in the camps of both of the great political organizations of the country. The general effect perhaps will be beneficial in clarifying the atmosphere and in leading the masses of the people to think more searchingly on the great issues of the day. It should be a thoughtful campaign throughout. Sun, Wind, Rain and Weather--- are the natural elements that the roof and sides of the wood-built home must meet every day of the year. California redwood is the wood that will do this for you cheerfully and well, and come through smiling. You Will Be Satisfied GIBBS LUMBER 801 E. Broadway—Phone 801 Anaheim RES apt Sunday Publisher THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT FRANCE'S GROWING AIR FLEET COMMENTS OF THE PRESS EDITORS ARE SAYING DEFECTS OF MOVING PICTURES—Sacramento Bee A "next door neighbor", probably just an ordinary citizen, is quoted in the Story World as saying in reference to current moving picture offerings: "I've only seen two good pictures in the last month and a half. I mean by good pictures a good story. I don't care a hang any more if I see John Jones or Sarah Gimp in the leading role. I don't give a whoop for the ninny-headed sweeties that the film magnates are still starring. "All I want to see is a good, straightforward story, well and intelligently told, that is not a carbon copy of the hundred others." This nameless individual will find a re-echo of his sentiments in the bosoms of those who enjoy good moving pictures, but are divided between feelings of naussa, boredom and cutrage at much of the stuff that is paraded in the films. The sterotyped picture, for instance—what a pest it is to the public. One producer makes a success of some idea, and immediately a host ofimitators get busy in hectic fashion. If a South Sea film wins popular favor, a perfect mania for South Sea films follows—in the studios. And as to the exploitation of certain stars—many of whom have nothing more to commend them than a saccharine face, and whose acquaintance with real acting is as extensive as that of a new-born babe's with a dress suit—to what extremes this system has gone! Sign one of these stars, and the producer thinks he can get away with murder, and too frequently does. And the harvest has been junk, and then more junk, with only here and there a notable exception from some producer with brains, courage, imagination and common sense. Direction, photoplay, background and all the other mechanics of production are all important. But good stories and actors and actresses competent to manage them are the prime essentials of good pictures. Certainly no little "cutie" can be made a substitute for them. And the harvest has been junk, and then more junk, with only here and there a notable exception from some producer with brains, courage, imagination and common sense. Direction, photoplay, background and all the other mechanics of production are all important. But good stories and actors and actresses competent to manage them are the prime essentials of good pictures. Certainly no little "cutie" can be made a substitute for them. ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT TO SOME ONE So like unto the flower rose in the sweet reminder of gently permeating perfume in the beauty of appearance Eyes of blue, the hue of heavenly sky, That, set upon one, reflect the inner Gentleness of womanly spirit and the Exquisite charm of youthful innocence Curly hair of gold brown, soft and Yielding as the finest spun silk, Enfolding the oval face of sweetness. Pure, with cheeks of velvet smoothness, Lips of ruby richness and chin of Peculiarity that but only enhances The simplicity of this countenance A dainty prottiness and winsome demureness, Yet withal so brimful of sparkling Humor and so contagiously cheerful. —P.G. We do not care to receive from admiring contributors in Europe any more wine and beer advertisements. There is no use trying to get funny about the thing. The sailors on European boats won't work unless they get their wine every day, and some of them won't work after they get it. Professor Chaucer Brewster Tinker, of Yale, when sailing for Europe said the American flappers are the most able female drinkers in the world because they know that, what, when and where to drink, which indicates that college professors seem to be sitting up and taking more notice than formerly. Andre Charlot, famous London theatrical producer, who has been calling on us, says that Broadway is dull and that the "Great White Way" means nothing. Well, it looks as though we are never going to please the boys from over there, but we will continue to do our best. Chicago reports a divorce for every five marriages. Judging by past performances, Chicago is improving. American women who are introduced at court in England find that the English dressmakers charge very exhorbitant prices. Well, personally, we don't exactly see how they could reasonably expect to find anything else. Those who bow before the king must pay the modiste. Boston bootleggers wear tin coats. Out in Kansas they wear tar and feathers. It is all a matter of taste. TUESDAY, JULY THE TENTH, 1923 Subscription Rate—In No. Orange co. Per Yr. $3; 6 Months, $1.75 Entered at the Postoffice at Anaheim, Calif., as 2nd class matter. PARAGRAPHS As we understand it, the three R's in Turkish diplomacy are G-r-r-r. Genius is not without its penalties. Sooner or later they all get to New York. It is understood that none of the Ford rally meetings will be held in the synagogue. Nothing is remembered very clearly after it is gone except a poet and a green apple. It appears that the Leviathan carried also a considerable tonnage of political capital. It's getting to where a man must choose between the water wagon and a closed car with a back door. You can't steal away a man's pride—If he has nothing else, he will brag about his tough beard. Every once in a while we meet a man whose general manner indicates that he can do excellent tatting. It is estimated that three-fourths of the useless conversations begin with the query, "Gotta match?" The office boy doesn't bury his grandmother now. He goes with her to the game to watch grandfather play. A critic says modern poets pay little attention to feet, but he can't say that about the writers of jazz music. To the bachelor, at least, a holiday Miss Tawney Apple wuz thrown violently agin a lamp post last night when one of her earrin's got caught in a passin' auto. Miss Pearl Moots wuz th' uligiest girl in town fer years, but now she's makin' up fer it. Every once in a while we meet a man whose general manner indicates that he can do excellent tatting. It is estimated that three-fourths of the useless conversations begin with the query, "Gotta match?" The office boy doesn't bury his grandmother now. He goes with her to the game to watch grandfather play. A critic says modern poets pay little attention to feet, but he can't say that about the writers of jazz music. To the bachelor, at least, a holiday doesn't mean a day set apart for the doing of odd jobs about the house. Organized world tours are better in some ways, but any American of gumption can find the bars without a guide. The world isn't growing better. It just seems that way because fewer barbers ask you if you desire bay rum. Prayer for relief from insect pests should take the form of a petition that bird hunters will have bad luck. The new one-piece windshield may have some advantages, but the results are about the same when the driver dives through. Too much pop isn't always desirable. Lightning is snappy enough but it doesn't stick around long enough to make the wheels turn. HENDERSON'S SKRATCH OINTMENT For All Skin Troubles use this healing ointment. A wonderful household remedy and antiseptic. Apply gently with fingers or bit of cotton—do not rub. Sold by GIBSON'S DRUG STORE Anaheim, Calif. Now that the Rubalayat has been selected as one of the greatest English books, students of American state papers should look up the Koran. Announcing My New Ford Car THE UNIVERSAL CAR Pre-Service Plan Pre-Service Plan Commencing July 2nd, I am putting the above plan in effect, which will add greater mileage to your new Ford Car, eliminating tain new car annoyances and lessening the after-service that is generally required. My plan is as follows:— Fill crank case with 100 per cent pure Pennsylvania oil. Run in motor thoroughly keeping cool water circulating. Adjust headlamps properly—Official Headlight Certificate ven. Steering gear properly adjusted and wheels aligned. All bolts, nuts, etc., tightened and adjusted. Car thoroughly oiled and greased. Our Pre-Service plan consists of thirty-four different operans and inspections, which are all double checked. SID McGRAW Authorized Sales and Service LOS ANGELES ST. ANAHEIM, CALIF.