oc-plain-dealer 1923-08-01

EDITORIAL AND FEATURES An Independent Newspaper Issued Every Afternoon Except Sunday Paul V. Hester Editor and Publisher DAILY GREETINGS TO OUR READERS Write His name on every duty, and it will change into precious privilege. Let every cross rest partly on His shoulders, and you will forget that it is a cross. —Abbott E. Kittredge. Los Angeles Building Is Enormous While the whole Southland is upbuilding at prodigious rate; while this city is eclipsing records and putting itself prominently among the "white spots" on the economic map of the country, the city of Los Angeles—the largest center of population in the Pacific West—most populous city west of St. Louis—is looming with phenomenal figures. Building permits in Los Angeles to date, since the first of the year, total more than $100,000,000. And yet the remarkable constructional activity continues. Several costly skyscrapers are projected, to begin within a few weeks. In all the building in this progressing Southland there is no savor of fictitious booming. New homes are occupied. There are no long rows of houses vacant, marked for sale or for rent. New business blocks, too, are occupied quickly, upon completion. In other words, this section is not overbuilt. Population is increasing rapidly, and additional housing construction does not run ahead of demand. Europe is scourged again by political assassinations. It seems that extremists never will learn that murders do not bring the millenium. Keep Politics out of Police Affairs Los Angeles is greatly wrought up over the overhauling of its police department, which is being made. Some of the most prominent men in the department are being ousted. It is charged that politics of the most flagrant sort has been mingled with police work, to the demoralization of the service. The Los Angeles Crime Commission, collaborating with Mayor Cryer has aided in bringing to light the exact status of affairs in the policing of the big city over the way. Keep Politics out of Police Affairs Los Angeles is greatly wrought up over the overhauling of its police department, which is being made. Some of the most prominent men in the department are being ousted. It is charged that politics of the most flagrant sort has been mingled with police work, to the demoralization of the service. The Los Angeles Crime Commission, collaborating with Mayor Cryer has aided in bringing to light the exact status of affairs in the policing of the big city over the way. The reform of the police department is being insisted upon by these representative citizens, who compose the Crime Commission. Politics should have no place in the policing of Los Angeles or any other city. Policing should be put upon an honest, efficient basis, and all who are connected with policing should give their whole time, attention and effort to the effectualizing of the service. Politeness in children is a fine virtue indeed. It should be taught in the home and in the school. Menace of Traffic Is Increasing Every week-end brings the frightful record of traffic deaths. The condition becomes worse, as time goes on and as population increases, and as the number of automobiles in use multiplies. It is not grade crossings which cause all the tragedies in traffic. There is far too much carelessness. There are drivers who drive recklessly and heed not the safety of others. Often times the most careful drivers are victims of accidents brought on by the carelessness of others. A reckless driver abroad on the streets or highways may get all the careful drivers in his path into trouble. Moral influence, as well as legal punishment, should be used to restrain the driver who does not respect the rules of safety. They might apply that "truth serum" to politics with good effect. The birth rate of good intentions should be kept at high figures. Political party loyalty should be tempered with moderation and toleration. USCO Users Stick United States Tires are Good Tires YOU can switch ordinary tire buyers from brand to brand. But try to switch an Usco user. He knows. Usco Fabrics settle the tire question wherever they are tried. United States Tires are Good Tires YOU can switch ordinary tire buyers from brand to brand. But try to switch an Usco user. He knows. Usco Fabrics settle the tire question wherever they are tried. Built to absorb punishment—and they do. The big, rugged Usco Fabric is honest all the way through—no bargain streaks under the surface. At the new prices especially—they are a great money's worth. Where to buy U.S. Tires A. ANTON, Highway Supply Store RFD No. 2, Box 238. ANAHEIM M. ANTON, RFD No. 2, Box 222 L. J. EVANS, (Five Points Service Station). HUGH LARUE, Cypress, RFD No. 2. CHARLES H. MANN, 210 So, Los Angeles St. C. H. MYERS, (Myers Garage). R. J. REDDEN, Route No. 2, Box 307. HARRY D. RILEY, 151 S. Los Angeles St. S. R. WALTERS, (Anaheim Vulc. Works), 156 S. Los Angeles St. RES THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer WEL Subscriptio Entered at NOW COMES AUGUST WITH ITS GLORIOUS HARVEST SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 NEW YORK LETTER By LUCY JEANNE PRICE Coincident with the annual Merchandise Fair, now on a fashion show has been produced at one of the theaters, with real people of the stage taking parts, around a story written by Harry B. Smith with lyrics by Ted Snyder. Thru two acts and twenty-six scenes the beautiful ladies disport themselves in the latest shrieks from Paris, to the plaudits of men and women alike. The show is not built entirely for buyers, either. Arnold Daly is perhaps the most noted and most surprising actor appearing in the production. He uses his famous travesties to excellent advantage. Others, picturesque and funny—those are the only requirements of our revues. It is eloquent commentary on the advancement of the suffrage cause for women that there are persons yet living who remember the first equal rights meeting in this country, in Seneca Falls, N.Y., in 1848. Wondrous progress has been made since then. Women have been franchised in the United States and in many countries throughout the world. And the cause of equal rights is now marching on. Just when we have realized that we will here to pay for our POEMS THAT LIVE LUCY ASHTON'S SONG. Look not thou on beauty's charming; Sit thou still when kings are arming; Taste not when the wine cup glistens; Speak not when the people listen; Stop thine ear against the singer; From the red gold keep thy finger; Vacant heart and hand and eye, Easy live and quiet die. —Sir Walter Scott. PARAGRAPHS By ROBERT QUILLEN Q. Where is the capital of Montana. Aus. Dempsey has it. The "p" in psychology always reminds us of a hen-pecked husband. It is so silent. If it wasn't for trouble making, how would Europe's great men get their reputations. If he has chronic indigestion, rest assured he thinks it wicked for anybody to have a good time. Straw votes would mean more to us if we could forget that they once elected General Leonard Wood. A good vaudeville joke may live for weeks before somebody steals it and sells it to a comic weekly. In Japan black teeth indicate that a woman is married. On the East side black eyes are the symbol. "It is interesting to watch the tide at the shore." They flirt so much more brazenly than the untied. When the meek inherit the earth, they probably won't remain meek when required to pay inheritance tax. The contempt of a placid and persons yet living who remember the first equal rights meeting in this country, in Seneca Falls, N.Y., in 1848. Wondrous progress has been made since then. Women have been franchised in the United States and in many countries throughout the world. And the cause of equal rights is now marching on. Just when we have realized that we will have to pay for our summer clothes or lose our credit at the obliging dealers, news comes along of the advent of the annual Merchandise Fair, which demonstrates the modes of the Fall and Winter seasons. The only effect of these shows is to make you completely unhappy with what you have and set you to yearning for what you fear you cannot get. The town enjoys the influx of buyers from all over the country, because no one spends money like a buyer. It is even hinted that many of the slim theatrical attractions have held on until after this golden harvest has helped pay for the productions. Bill is a suburbanite. One afternoon an old crony invited him to a city home where home-brewing and pausedo-scientific distillation had produced things that cheer. Bill lost his bearings, at about midnight, and a friend took him to the station, Judge informs us. Later, very much later, he approached his home to the music of the early birds, entered carefully, proceeded noiselessly to his room occupied by himself and his wife, and undressed with great care lest a careless move give his wife a hint of his guilt. Getting into bed, he felicitated himself on the fact that he appeared his normal self. The wife seemed to be sleeping peacefully. As he settled in his place, Mrs. Bill turned over looked at him and remarked. You had better take off your glasses. We don't know who t' blame, but a costly blunder wuz made when we didn't disarm our women when we unshackled 'em. Th' farmers are cryin' fer harvest hands ar'th' towns are screamin' fer cherry pickers. -HERE AND THERE- The ring of laughter tells that little Willie is enjoying his bath, but the ring in the tub tells us whether he made a good job of it. You will search the book of etiquette in vain for advice concerning the graceful way to scratch a mosquito bite. The wonder is not that man learned to talk, but that his ear developed the stamina to endure so much of it. Reformers who think talk will change human nature should observe how little effect it has upon the weather. People are funny, and a lot of patriots who cuss Bergdoll for dodging military service do their best to dodge taxes. In Japan black teeth indicate that a woman is married. On the East side black eyes are the symbol. "It is interesting to watch the tide at the shore." They flirt so much more brazenly than the untied. When the meek inherit the earth, they probably won't remain meek when required to pay inheritance tax. The contempt of a placid and indigent gentleman for a vulgar "go-getter" is only equalled by his envy. There is one consoling feature about poverty. It is one thing Congress hasn't discovered a way to tax. Imitations are getting to be so genuine that the poor may be required to go back to the genuine article. The reason dictated letters always sound more impressive is because a man feels free to use words he doesn't know how to spell. After a scientist discovers a new drug, his next great task is to name it something people can not pronounce. The vulgarity of the new-rich consists in buying things long enjoyed by those accustomed to the riches. It is much nicer to be an important citizen and not have to tip the waiter so much in order to feel respectable. When an alien arrives in hell and observes the grunting of teeth, he doubtless thinks it inhabited by American gum-chewers. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST FIRST, 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 COMMENTS OF THE PRESS EDITORS ARE SAYING LET US GO OUT TO PLAY Work is the great healer, the great builder, the one antidote for worry, disappointment, loss, betrayal, loneliness and unhappiness. But behind it is southing exceedingly rich—play! Let us go out to play. We will roam through rolling fields, past playing children in front yards, thrill with the beauty of pictures in trees, flowers, rocks, valleys, rivers. Let us go out to play—and in our favorite books find adventures that will lift us on our toes and lead us around the world. Let us find a heart somewhere and play in it. Perhaps it is filled with ache and want. Let us bring to it sunshine and cheer. By giving it companionship and understanding, light will stream in and then play will be the order of the day—and happiness the reward. Let us go out to play. Our muscles are tired from long inactivity, our blood slow from too little air and sun. Even as we work in our offices, may we not hesitate for a moment every once in a while—and in our thoughts—run out to play for a brief spell. How great in value is this relaxation. Machines wear out from too much friction. Ease the point where there is friction and give your machinery plenty of oil, and it will last and last. This human machine of yours is no different from those that are made by it. It must be kept loose and free and oiled by frequent play. Let us go out to play. And then come back to work, happy and refreshed. LITTLE TALKS ON THRIFT By S. W. STRAUS, President American Society for Thrift It was Burke who gave expression to the solid doctrine that "education is the chief defense of nations." Nothing can be added to make more clear or more emphatic the profound truth expressed in these seven words. But education, like all things else that are good, is passing thru a constant process of improvement and it is noted with interest that practical plans have recently been worked out for teaching thrift in the schools. The Committee on Thrift Education of the National Education Association has just issued a small leaflet outlining a preliminary course of thrift study that should be in the hands of every educator throughout the length and breadth of our country. It is not possible By S. W. STRAUS, President American Society for Thrift It was Burke who gave expression to the solid doctrine that "education is the chief defense of nations." Nothing can be added to make more clear or more emphatic the profound truth expressed in these seven words. But education, like all things else that are good, is passing through a constant process of improvement and it is noted with interest that practical plans have recently been worked out for teaching thrift in the schools. The Committee on Thrift Education of the National Education Association has just issued a small leaflet outlining a preliminary course of thrift study that should be in the hands of every educator throughout the length and breadth of our country. It is not possible in the scope of this article, to give an adequate outline of the educational methods and objectives which the committee and associate educators have worked out for the benefit of the school children of today and the future, but the following is an epitome of the aims sought for: 1. To give the child an appreciation of the principles of underlying thrift. 2. To make him familiar with the specific facts relative to thrift. 3. To develop habits of conservation and intelligent use of all his resources. 4. To create through the schools a public sentiment in favor of thrift and economy. If the educational foundation of the boys and girls of this country can be successfully shaped along these lines as the result of the thrift committee's efforts, it is not going too far to say that a new epoch in education has been entered. With thrift in the public schools of our nation the seven forceful words of Burke take on added significance. ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT BY JOY BOY MOULTON OUR DAILY SHORT STORY Jones—that is not his name, but it will do—had the misfortune to get in the way of an automobile driven by a lady and was taken to a hospital, but his injuries were not serious so he was immediately removed to the police station, where his assailant was being held, and as soon as he got there the lady started in to impress him with the fact that blame for the accident was all his. "You know, Mr. Jones", she said, "you must have been walking very carelessly. I am a very careful driver. I have been driving a car for seven years." "You've got nothing on me madam, said Jones politely, 'I've been walking for thirty-four years.'" A magistrate says the wife has the right to rule the home, and it is only fair to add that there are remarkably few intsances in which wives fail to exercise it. The Cherry Blossom 122 E. Center St. The Cherry Blossom 122 E. Center St. Opens Thursday UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP, THOROLY RENOVATED AND EQUIPPED TO SERVE Breakfast, Luncheon and Evening Dinner Delicious Salads Toasted Sandwiches Fine Candies, Ice Cream Ices and Soda Water Everything up to the Minute FAST, COURTEOUS SERVICE BE SURE AND HAVE LUNCH OR DINNER WITH US THURSDAY