oc-plain-dealer 1923-11-24

EDITORIAL AND FEATURES An Independent Newspaper Issued Every Afternoon Except Sunday Paul V. Hester Editor and Publisher DAILY GREETING TO OUR READERS For who but He who arched the skies, And pours the dayspring's living flood, Wondrous alike in all He tries, Could rear the daisy's purple bud? —John Mason Good. BEWARE ABUSES IN SOME "CHARITY" DRIVES Commercializing of benevolences has become so common and on a scale so prodigious that the president of the United States and members of his cabinet are taking cognizance, with the purpose of preventing imposition upon the generous-hearted people of this country. In the name of charity, top-heavy organizations raise huge sums, very little of which reaches the supposed beneficiaries. The objects for which contributions are sought are worthy enough; but the overhead expense of these organizations consumes the greater part of the contributions. President Coolidge and members of his cabinet desire to protect the people against this abuse. In view of the revelations which have been made recently of absorption of funds contributed for certain foreign relief objects, it would be well for each and every person having the means and the inclination to give, to look carefully to the credentials of any organization which is not generally known, that seeks contributions for benevolences. Look into the character and standing of those at the head of the organization; inquire closely as to methods of distribution. This warning, of course, does not apply to generally known and thoroughly responsible and conscientious charitable and benevolent organizations, such as the Red Cross, Salvation army, Community chest organizations in various localities, and many other organized movements for the relief of distress which are thoroughly honest and trustworthy. It is easy enough for the public to learn what organizations are trustworthy, and those that are not to be trusted. the inclination to give, to look carefully to the credentials of any organization which is not generally known, that seeks contributions for benevolences. Look into the character and standing of those at the head of the organization; inquire closely as to methods of distribution. This warning, of course, does not apply to generally known and thoroughly responsible and conscientious charitable and benevolent organizations, such as the Red Cross, Salvation army, Community chest organizations in various localities, and many other organized movements for the relief of distress which are thoroughly honest and trustworthy. It is easy enough for the public to learn what organizations are trustworthy, and those that are not to be trusted. Procrastination is a worse pirate than Captain Kidd ever was. The purloining of time is the worst of all robberies. COLORADO RIVER PACT TO BE DISCUSSED Prominent Arizonans, headed by Governor Hunt, are seeking a tri-state conference—including California, Arizona and Nevada—to iron out differences as to certain phases of the Colorado river compact as it affects the states of the lower basin of the Colorado. It is to be hoped that, through conference or otherwise, ways and means may be found to bring about ratification of the compact by Arizona, so that action may be had from and by the federal government. Every month's delay means postponement of the consumption of a project which will be of stupendous benefit to the whole southwest. Arizona is the only state which has not ratified. Surely the progressive people of that state will not retard an enterprise fraught with so much potential material advantage to them and to this whole section. GET ON YOUR Wet Weather Treads NOW Save Repair Bills by Using the Perfect Non-Skid Converse Tires Nu-Way Tire Company 327 So. Los Angeles St. COMING The American Legion Show COMING The American Legion Show A PAIR OF SIXES The Funniest Comedy Ever Written High School Auditorium Wednesday and Thursday, November 28 and 29 Prices 25 cents for Children and 75 cents for Adults Seats on sale at the Jewel Box. All seats reserved with no extra charge. A PAIR OF SIXES is a real gloom eliminator. Big laugh from start to finish with something doing every second. Overture at 8:15; curtain at 8:30. These performances are given for the benefit of the Disabled Veterans at Camp Kearney. The Biggest and Best Show in Anaheim For Thanksgiving Day. Don’t Miss It Loma Vista Memorial Park Cemetery ESTABLISHED 1914 Endowed for Perpetual Maintenance Loma Vista is the only Cemetery in Northern Orange County that is endowed for perpetual upkeep CONTINENTAL MAUSOLEUM CO. —FULLERTON— DIRECTORS—L. S. Himes, President; B. F. Pinson, Vice President; F. E. Proud, F. C. Rimpau, Argus Adams BUSINESS OFFICE—1$ Standard Bank Bldg. Phone 1528 Franklin Howatt, Secretary URES Except Sunday and Publisher THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer SA Sub Ent BETTER "FORGET IT," WILHELM AFTER ELBA COMES ST. HELENA! SHADE OF NAPOLEON BILL HOHENZOLLERN GERMAN PASSPORT PARAGRAPHS (By Robert Quillen) About all some of us have saved for a rainy day is rheumatism. You can't say the war is really over until a shine gets back to a nickel. Once a college was known by its graduates; now it is known by its coach. Fewer baby rattles are being sold now. You can't rattle the modern "baby." Ford has no more chance with the politicians than a nude statue in a hick community. An educated man is one who can keep his seventh grade son from thinking him a dumbbell. Don't divorce your wife. Take her a dozen roses. The shock will kill her, and you can use the roses for the funeral. Mr. Pinchot has won Bryan's support, but otherwise his boom seems to be getting along nicely. It may be imbecility that puts a song hit over, but not all of the imbecility is in the song. Next time the world will begin a war by dropping bombs, and end it, as usual, by dropping her candy. A good sire makes a good horse. The class of In Memoriam ABE MARTIN Another hope wuz wrecked yesterday—this time by dynamite. Th' pick is mighter than th' pen. A lady talking of spiritualism said she had lately got into communication with her deceased husband who had asked her for cigarets, but, she said, "I am at a loss to know where to send them." "Well, ma'am," said one of the company, "ye ought to know if he didn't ask for matches!"—Reynolds Newspaper (London). A city man called upon another, reports Weekly Telegraph. AUTO TRANSPORT IN CALIOFRNIA SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 24.—The extent to which transportation is becoming motorized in California is shown by the annual report of the automobile department of the California Railroad Commission. This report shows that there are 713 motor carriers operating under the jurisdiction of the Commission and they employ 1,600 cars in passenger service and nearly 1,500 trucks and trailers for freight carrying. During the last calendar year the auto carriers of the State transported 21,221,928 passengers. Under the regulation of the commission this form of transportation is rapidly becoming standardized and a higher class of service rendered each year. So rapid has been, the development of this form of transportation that it is now possible to travel by auto in California from the Oregon line to the Mexican border, choice of valley or coast route being offered. Across-the-State services is given in the extreme north. It being possible to travel by auto using several different stage lines from Crescent City to Fort Bidwell, from Eureka to Red Bluff, to Nevada State Line; from Orcville, Chico, Saaramento and Stockton to the Lake Tahoe and Feather River territory; from the Don't divorce your wife. Take her a dozen roses. The shock will kill her, and you can use the roses for the funeral. Mr. Pinchot has won Bryan's support, but otherwise his boom seems to be getting along nicely. It may be imbecility that puts a song hit over, but not all of the imbecility is in the song. Next time the world will begin a war by dropping bombs, and end it, as usual, by dropping her candy. A good sire makes a good horse. The class of In Memoriam didn't surprise us much. He's Tennyson. How much can Germany pay? Well, how much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood? Uncle Sam might get some money out of France if he were a little country on the western border of Germany. Apparently there is a limit to everything, except the amount of gum a small boy can park in his face. There isn't so much unemployment now. Apparently everybody who was out of a job is starting a new magazine. And so some youngsters buy their diplomas. Why don't they learn football and earn them in the orthodox way? France and Belgium are going to remain neutral in that separatist row, even if they have to send in extra troops. Thank goodness, the cement trust has been busted. It will be so much nicer to be frisked by independent concerns. Correct this sentence: "If I am elected," he declared, "you will find me just as easy to approach as I am now." Filling milk bottles en route is a dangerous practice. If your dairyman indulges in this kind of practice it will be to your interest to get one who doesn't. Three bad habits, typically American: Overeating, overheating, over-treating. A lady talking of spiritualism said she had lately got into communication with her deceased husband who had asked her for cigarettes, but, she said, "I am at a loss to know where to send them." "Well, ma'am," said one of the company, "ye ought to know if he didn't ask for matches!"—Reynolds Newspaper (London). A city man called upon another, reports Weekly Telegraph (London), and after a glance around the establishment, inquired: "How's your new office boy getting along?" "Fine!" was the reply. "He's got things so mixed up that I couldn't get along without him!" Who sells this Gray Car that everybody is talking about? WATCH THIS PAPER FOR ANNOUNCEMENT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH The movie stars may have cigarettes, cigars had toilet preparations named after them, but it remained for an Anaheimmer to have an auto top denoted by his name. President Bill Dolan of the Anaheim National Bank is having built at Eddy's Top and Paint Shop the first California top to be put on a roadster in Anaheim. Eddy had to originate the top which now is being completed on Dolan's Nash. He calls it the Dolan California top. Eddy also is refinishing the car, which will be delivered on Monday. The shop also has received the first of a dozen, new Studebakers from Harry D. Riley on which California tops will be put. This week Eddy delivered to William Heiden of Whittier a full enclosed California top on an Aperson eight, together with body covering. He also delivered to the Anaheim Creamery a Moreland truck which he equipped with a body to fit. On Monday he will deliver a Jordan sedan to H. Shaller of Placentia. This car was in a wreck and much of one side had to be rebuilt entirely. Shop Early Always test your brakes when starting, and have them inspected frequently. SATURDAY, NOV. TWENTY-FOUR, 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 WHAT EDITORS ARE SAYING TAX-EXEMPT BONDS POPULAR—Riverside (Cal.) Press More than $1,000,000,000 of state and municipal bonds have been sold within the past year. For the seven months ended July 31 last, the exact figures were $664,000,000. This is far beyond the expectations of even the most liberal optimists of a year or two ago. Inasmuch as tax-exempt issues are being much sought after these days, municipalities are finding that they can finance public improvements projects with comparative ease. This has resulted, bankers claim, not only in using fabulous sums in enterprises upon which no return can be expected, but has made it extremely difficult for industries to compete for needed funds in the open market. Municipalities have actually overstepped their credit boundaries, besides heaping additional expense upon the public in the way of taxes. Not only are direct tax bills being rapidly increased by the tax-exempt bond issues, but in addition every holder of taxable property pays a double load to make up the loss to the government, resulting from the non-taxable income of the holder of tax-exempt bonds. All property should be taxed equally and our laws amended to do away with the injustice of the present situation, so far as new bond issues are concerned. A canny friend of ours assures us that the downtown restaurants are serving very poor overcoats this fall. Turkish government orders the strict enforcement of prohibition in Constantinople. It must be that nobody in Constantinople drinks, except the Armenians. Turkish government orders the strict enforcement of prohibition in Constantinople. It must be that nobody in Constantinople drinks, except the Armenians. 300 Christmas Savings Club Checks in the Mail Three hundred men, women and children will be made happy next week by their Xmas Savings Club Checks. Already every Club Member is busily planning just what he will do with his. Most of them are going to use part of their Check to open another Christmas Club account. This is an easy and sure way to save money: You know exactly how much you will have at the end of the year, for payments are divided into small sums which you deposit every week. Certainly you wouldn't regret getting a nice Christmas Club Check next year. JOIN OUR 1924 CLUB NOW! We Pay 4% on Xmas Savings Club Accounts. FIRST NATIONAL BANK AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK of Anaheim November nights are cold November nights are cold ---for comfort and warmth in your home WE RECOMMEND AMERICA'S FINEST GAS HEATER A HUMPHREY Radiantfire IT'S A SIMPLE MATTER to light the RADIANTFIRE for instant heat. In a few minutes your home is flooded with healthful Warmth. The welfare of the children should be considered on these November nights and mornings. For their health and happiness there is but one heater, RADIANTFIRE. 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