oc-plain-dealer 1923-09-28

EDITORIAL AND FEATURES An Independent Newspaper Issued Every Afternoon Except Sunday Paul V. Hester Editor and Publisher DAILY GREETINGS TO OUR READERS DAILY GREETING TO OUR READERS However early in the morning you seek the gate of access, you find it already open; and however deep the midnight moment when you find yourself in the sudden arms of death, the winged prayer can bring an instant Savior near; and this wherever you are.—Dr. James H. Hamilton. SOUNDNESS IN BANKING IN CALIFORNIA Banking in California is on the soundest, most secure basis. Banking methods show enterprise and progressiveness, but safe conservatism. Bank failures are exceedingly rare. In truth, there has not been a bank failure of any magnitude in California for years. Banking is in such capable, conscientious hands that the public has confidence. As a result of this confidence bank deposits in this state are enormous, and the number of depositors is huge. California, indeed, promises soon to excel all its sister states in number of bank depositors and in per capita deposits. Banking plays a very important, a very essential part in the daily life of the average person. The bank is a safe place to keep money. It affords accommodations of the very best. It is a guarantee to the depositor that his money is securely held, that it is drawing interest if a savings account, or is subject to instant withdrawal, if in a commercial checking account. Banks give many accommodations to their patrons. And the loyalty and confidence of patrons are a priceless asset to the banks. Banks and patrons work together to their mutual advantage. PLACE BLAME JUSTLY FOR NAVAL DISASTER PLACE BLAME JUSTLY FOR NAVAL DISASTER No vicarious assuming of blame for the Honda bay disaster to the destroyer squadron should be permitted by the navy department. The person or persons actually blameworthy should be named and such person or persons should answer before a court-martial. Capt. Edward H. Wayson, commander of the destroyer squadron when the disaster befell, in his sworn testimony has assumed responsibility for the catastrophe. But news dispatches from San Diego, where the inquiry is being held, indicate that naval officials may not accept this version. There is intimation in the dispatches that some one or more persons are being shielded. There should be nothing of this kind. Justice should be blind to rank or station or influence in this inquiry. “The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth” should be adduced. There should be nothing even savoring of whitewashing or concealment among those concerned, who know the truth. The inquiry board should be given all the facts, upon which to base its findings. Announcement —To the Music Lovers of Northern Orange County: It is a Pleasure to Announce that we are Exclusive Authorized Dealers for Knabe-Ampico Grand and Upright Pianos Baldwin Pianos Brunswick and Edison Phonographs Anaheim Music Co. Schmidt, Dunham & Knipe Grand and Upright Pianos Baldwin Pianos Brunswick and Edison Phonographs Anaheim Music Co. Schmidt, Dunham & Knipe NEW HOME 225-227 West Center Street Anaheim After you've tried 'em all... You'll easily understand why Southern California folks Buy almost as much Challenge Butter As all other brands combined URES except Sunday and Publisher THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer F Subscription Entered a THE COWBOY PRINCE BUT HERE WE READ HOW HE HELPS HIS HANDS FILE SILOS WITH CHOPPED SUNFLOWERS HOW THE FOLKS BACK HOME IMAGINE HIM HOW THE FOLKS BACK HOME IMAGINE HIM ON HIS RANCH IN ALBERTA·CANADA. PARAGRAPHS By ROBERT QUILLEN It's a case of genuine love if he feels resentful because her gown is so daring. People can no longer bet on Bryan, but when they feel reckless they can buy oil stock. "Practical statesmen" are men who call a tune now and leave the piper's bill to posterity. As you grow older the report of big guns in politics sounds suspiciously like "Ping!" The chief cause of divorce is that the menu isn't so thrilling after you have dined. Travelers are funny. They wish to see the temple, for example instead of the man who built it. When circumstances parks one near a courting couple, one wishes love were deaf and dumb as well as blind. We don't object to people living beyond their means if they wouldn't live beyond our means. A working girl has one advantage. A man's grouch doesn't affect her after working hours. The things a man stands for make principle, but the things he falls for cause more interest. ABE MARTIN Sippin' off t' Europe t' "study conditions" is purty much like gold' t' New York "on business." Tomorrow's Sunday. Look out fer th' cars. DINNER STORIES It was an evening fit for the gods, at least the Beanpot (Boston U.) says so. A fair moon sailed on high beaming benignly down with a silver light. Shrouded, mysterious mountains loomed in the distance. The warm south wind brought the fragrance of flowers. There was the smell of earth and of lilacs. Softly, a robin POEMS THAT LIVE MIMNERMUS IN CHURCH You promise heavens free from strife, Pure truth, and perfect change of will; But sweet, sweet is this human life, So sweet, I fain would breathe it still; Your chilly stars I can foreg, This warm kind world is all I know. You say there is no substance here, One great reality above; Back from that void I shrink in fear, And child-like hide myself in love; Show me what angels feel. Till then I cling, a mere weak man, to men. You bid me lift my mean desires From faltering lips and fitful veins To sexless souls, ideal quires, Unwearied voices, wordless strains, My mind with fonder welcome owes When circumstances parks one near a courting couple, one wishes love were deaf and dumb as well as blind. We don't object to people living beyond their means if they wouldn't live beyond our means. A working girl has one advantage. A man's grouch doesn't affect her after working hours. The things a man stands for make principle, but the things he falls for cause more interest. Eternal youth wouldn't be such a boon unless you could remain silly enough to enjoy it. The man who first said "the horn of plenty" wasn't speaking of a neighbor's cornet. "Plenty is too mild." The reason people enjoyed life in the old days was because they didn't have so much time to worry about it. If it is true that the modern girl is becoming stoop-shouldered she might try wearing lighter ear rings. A practical minded girl is one who never has declared that she will never marry a bald man or a fat man. There is another side, however, Japan's great disaster may keep her out of a war that would have been even more ghastly. Another reason why there are so many born leaders in the old days was because there were so many born followers. A home girl has no chance in a small town for the same reason that the moon doesn't impress a night watchman. He's used to it. Correct this sentence: "Mary is crazy about music," boasted the mother, "you ought to hear her play that piece about the bananas." DINNER STORIES It was an evening fit for the gods, at least the Beanpot (Boston U.) says so. A fair moon sailed on high beaming benignly down with a silvery light. Shrouded, mysterious mountains loomed in the distance. The warm south wind brought the fragrance of flowers. There was the smell of earth and of lilacs. Softly, a robu poured out its heart in pure ecstasy. It was night for romance and love. Down below, a couple sat on a knoll, garing, enraptured, at the beautiful scene. She was wondrous fair, ravishing to the eye. Never before, he yowed to himself, had he seen one so charming. He drew closer. He longed to clasp her in his arms, and hold her tightly to him. But he lacked encouragement. Finally, she spoke, "Oh, I'm so cold." She shivered. The golden moment had come. He touched her soft hand ever so gently. "Cold, you dumbbell," she said, "cold, not playful!" I cling, a mere weak man, to men. You bid me lift my mean desires From faltering lips and fitful veins To sexless souls, ideal quires, Unwearied voices, wordless strains, My mind with fonder welcome owns One dear dead friend's remembered tones. Forsooth the present we must give To that which cannot pass away; All beauteous things for which we live By laws of time and space decay. But oh, the very reason why I clasp them is because they die. —William Cory. "How May I Live Forever" That whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.—(John 3:16). FREE LECTURE By Mr. Edward Stark Profound Bible Scholar who will prove that it is possible under certain given conditions to live forever on this terrestrial globe. 3rd FLOOR I. O.O.F. Bldg. SUNDAY, SEPT. 30 7:30 p.m. All cordially invited Auspices of International Bible Students Association... FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 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. ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT A CAUTIOUS CANDIDATE Dear Roy—Kindly permit me to nominate for president for your newly formed pessimist outfit a bird I saw wearing suspenders and a belt.—Milt. AIN'T LOVE GRAND In front of the city hall a taxi comes to a sudden stop. Fumbling with the lever, it seems a long time before the occupants extricate themselves from the cab. They comprise a quartette—bride and bride groom, best man and maid of honor. Blushing and gigling like a little kid who has been suddenly caught in a mishevious act the bride endeavors to hide from the inquisitive glances of the pedestrians while her husband-to-be is dickering with the chauffeur. With a broad smile the foddersome rush into the corridor and inquire their way to the marriage license bureau. Up they are whirled to the ninth floor, and alighting from the elevator lift they make a stampede for the door. But t he door is inexorable. Muttering all kinds of paths under their breaths, that door to happiness remains unswerved. With a catch in her throat, the bride calls, "John, look!" And what does he see? "Closed for the day. Open tomorrow 10 a.m." Wearily they make their way to the lift, and soon they are in the same spot where they thought their happiness was to begin. Gee! but ain't love grand?—A. M. A vacation always looks better while you are waiting for it than it does when you are on it. Because when you are on you can't help counting the days that will elapse before it is over. A vacation begins getting over just as soon as you start on it. PINHEAD PICTURES Henry Ford Kidded for his flivver boats; Not averse to lots of votes. Calvin Coolidge All the nation's principal; Calm, collected, clear-brained Cal. John D. Rockefeller Biggest of the wealthy big; Gives out dimes and wears a wig. Jack Demipsey In a fight, goosh, how he drills; For more details, ask H. Wills. Einstein, Dr. Science famed through all the lands; Theories no one understands. Babe Ruth Knocks all offered for a goal; Soaks the ball from pole to pole. Flo Ziegfeld Whenever we run across somebody who knows less than we do, we glow with pride. We have been glowing but seldom lately, but we did the other day when we discovered a man who thought "hot polio" was something you bought in a Chinese restaurant. We knew that it was just the exclamation the east side peddlers used when they were "invited" to shell out $2 each for a blowout, that Official Headlight Adjusting Station No. 169 State of California Division of Motor Vehicles Opening Evenings until 9 p.m. Anaheim Ignition Depot Established 1912 218 S. Los Angeles St. Anaheim A. Bevillard, Prop. THE GASOLINE TAX On Monday, October 1, 1923, as the result of a law passed by the last session of the California Legislature, motorists and other users of gasoline in California will begin to pay a tax of two cents for each gallon of gasoline, or "motor vehicle fuel", purchased. Accordingly, the Standard Oil Company will on Monday, October 1, 1923, and from then on as long as the law is in effect, include the amount of the prescribed tax of two cents in the price of each gallon of motor vehicle fuel sold and law passed by the last session of the California Legislature, motorists and other users of gasoline in California will begin to pay a tax of two cents for each gallon of gasoline, or "motor vehicle fuel", purchased. Accordingly, the Standard Oil Company will on Monday, October 1, 1923, and from then on as long as the law is in effect, include the amount of the prescribed tax of two cents in the price of each gallon of motor vehicle fuel sold and delivered by it in the State of California, except on such fuel sold and delivered to the United States Government, or for export, and on kerosene. This Company will make return of the tax as provided by the law to "the State Controller of this State" together with a verified statement on a form "to be prescribed, prepared and furnished by the State Board of Equalization". The law provides that any person who purchases gasoline, or "motor vehicle fuel", for purposes other than use in motor vehicles operating on the public highways, shall be repaid the amount of the tax on the gasoline he purchases. He can obtain refund of the tax thus paid by application to the State Controller, supported by affidavit covering the facts and by invoices. The law further provides that "all motor vehicle fuel used by a distributor in the operation of any motor vehicle shall for the purposes of this act be considered . . . as though the same had been sold by the distributor." Therefore, this Company also is required to pay a tax of two cents on every gallon of motor vehicle fuel, except kerosene, used in the operation of any and all of its motor equipment in the State of California. STANDARD OIL COMPANY (CALIFORNIA)