oc-plain-dealer 1923-12-29

EDITORIAL AND FEATURES An Independent Newspaper Issued Every Afternoon Except Sunday Paul V. Hester Editor and Publisher DAILY GREETING TO OUR READERS Ah! this law of growing response from our own inner being to beauty and truth, to sorrow and wrong, to kindness and love—how slow the process, how persistent and patient the effort! So long as any given element in us is us yet weak and undeveloped, how like a little new-born babe must it be nurtured, how warmly wrapped and tremblingly guarded from chill!—Francis Tiffany. PRESIDENT OBREGON IS MERCIFUL President Obregon is smashing the insurrection in Mexico, according to news reports which seem to be authentic. It is especially worthy of note and of commendation to observe that the Obregon administration is not butchering prisoners captured from among the insurrection forces. Horrors unspeakable have attended revolutionary uprisings in Mexico in the last few years. Both sides, in the greater number of those rebellions, have practiced cruelties that have made the world shudder. Prisoners have been tortured and put to death by hundreds. But President Obregon, in dealing with this insurrection, is not torturing or killing captives. Many of them are turned loose. This humane course should make good impression upon the masses in Mexico. The uprising seems to be almost done for, and the Obregon forces soon may clear the country of all sign of armed opposition to the federal government. This should be done, and the presidential campaign should proceed in peace. Congress has deadlocked three weeks away. The people should show their righteous resentment at this waste of time. President Obregon is showing the right spirit in not resorting to cruelties and butcheries in dealing with insurrection prisoners. TO STAGE MANEUVERS OF NAVY HERE Congress has deadlocked three weeks away. The people should show their righteous resentment at this waste of time. President Obregon is showing the right spirit in not resorting to cruelties and butcheries in dealing with insurrection prisoners. TO STAGE MANEUVERS OF NAVY HERE That the entire United States Fleet will engage in maneuvers up and down the Pacific Coast about one year hence is the stirring information that comes from Washington. The strength and mobility of the United States Navy are to be demonstrated in these war games. This mimicry of war conditions will be welcomed right heartily throughout the Pacific West. For one thing, the hospitable people of this section will be pleased to entertain officers and men of the fleet. For another thing—and this is the chief consideration—this coast will feel the better from having the fleet here, demonstrating just what could be done in protecting this coast, should the United States be drawn into war with a first-class naval power. The object in maintaining the United States Navy is solely defensive. To meet requirements of national defense the navy not only must maintain its strength adequately, but its efficiency should be kept at the highest pitch. These maneuvers and war games add to the effectiveness of the navy. The war game is played as nearly as possible under actual war conditions. This prepares the navy for the stern duty of actual operations, should this ever be required. The birth rate in California is increasing. The death rate is not. Good news. Crime is on the increase in the United States. Efforts to check it should increase in intensity proportionally. Tourists and homeseekers are coming to California in greater numbers than ever before. This state has the intrinsic merits which attract and hold the discriminating. So long as it is deemed necessary to maintain a navy of formidable proportions, the flower of its strength should be kept in the Pacific. The federal budget system has demonstrated its usefulness. With proper support, it should be more and more useful. The people should support it wholeheartedly. An Invitation to Newcomers Newcomers who have arrived in Anaheim dur- An Invitation to Newcomers Newcomers who have arrived in Anaheim during the past few months are invited to come in and meet the officers and talk with the tellers. We want you to see for yourselves some of the spirit we put into our work, and would like to acquaint you with our banking service. After such a visit, we feel sure that you will wish to establish your banking connection here. Now is the opportune time to transfer funds left on deposit in other cities, as December 31st is the end of the semi-annual interest period. By arranging with us now for the transfer, you lose no interest. We make no charge for transferring funds—just bring in your pass book and we'll do the rest. 4 PER CENT PAID ON SAVINGS. FIRST NATIONAL BANK AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK of Anaheim Savings Commercial Safe Deposit Vaults TURES Except Sunday or and Publisher Plain Dealer SA Sub Ent "HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL" I'M THINKING OF A DARK HORSE FOR PRESIDENT AND I'LL BET NO ONE CAN GUESS WHO IT IS! W.J.B. CAMPAIGN HAT COUNTY CITY PARAGRAPHS (By Robert Quillen) A normal wife is one who thinks her husband will die first. Plot: A tool employed by authors in the old days before sex was discovered. Only those deserve freedom of speech who have wit enough not to work it too hard. Every woman has a secret list of the persons she intends to snub if ever her husband gets rich. It must be confessed, however, that the broad "a" very frequently is associated with a broad mind. A tactful husband is one who knows how to apologize gracefully when his wife offends him. Remorse is just a sad contemplation of the check stubs. "In God we trust" is an excellent motto for a dollar, but not entirely adequate for the pedestrian. About the only thing you can say for a "good party man" is that he saves wear and tear on his brain. Poise is the quality that keeps you from stepping on your own ABE MARTIN We reckon ther never wuz a time when holdin' th' mirror up t' nature wuz as overworked as it is t'day. Of all th' publicity experts a long-nosed, unhappily married woman takes th' cake. BANK CLEARINGS San Francisco, $22,800,000. DINNER STORIES If any race is made to be the butt of more jokes than the Irish, it must be the Scotch. This story, told as a genuine importation from the land of heather, isn't as unkind as most of them: MacGregor was telling a thrilling story. "I had abandoned all hope," he said. "As I sank for the third time my past life seemed to rise before me in a series of grim, realistic pictures." A murmur of sympathy rolled from the lips of listening friends; but just as MacGregor was preparing to resume MacTavish interrupted him sharply and hopefully: "And did you happen to notice,' he asked, 'a picture of me lending you five shillin' in the autumn of 1919?" Remorse is just a sad contemplation of the check stubs. "In God we trust" is an excellent motto for a dollar, but not entirely adequate for the pedestrian. About the only thing you can say for a "good party man" is that he saves wear and tear on his brain. Poise is the quality that keeps you from stopping on your own feet while asking the banker for a loan. Unfortunately, Congressmen won't be able to tell about Europe in as short a time as they learned about it. European visitors who jump to the conclusion that New York is America are seldom corrected by New Yorkers. "The United States can support a greater population." True; but a few must continue to pay taxes and support themselves. An educated man is one who can think up an alibi that will convince a speed cop. Nature knows her business. She gives most of the children to people who know nothing about scientific methods of raising children. The rich man has little advantage in court. He can hire witnesses, but the poor man has friends who will lie for nothing. WINTER COUGHS AND COLDS With the changeable weather which we have at this season of the year coughs and colds are very prevalent. Be prepared for them. Have a bottle of FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND handy, and with the first sign of a cough or cold take a dose and prevent a serious ailment. FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND has been the standard family cough remedy for over 35 years, bringing prompt relief and when once used you will never be without it. Sold by Heying's Pharmacy. We reckon ther never wuz a time when holdin' th' mirror up t' nature wuz as overworked as it is l'day. Of all th' publicity experts a long-nosed, unhappily married woman takes th' cake. BANK CLEARINGS San Francisco, $22,800,000. Seattle, $6,478,373. Portland, $4,120,108. Oakland, $2,838,000. Long Beach, $1,171,145. Los Angeles, $22,164,831. LOS ANGELES PRODUCE LOS ANGELES, Dec. 29.—Butter 52. Eggs: extras 48; case count 43; pullets 43. Poultry: hens 23; broilers 24; fryers 30. STOCKS CLOSE STEADY NEW YORK, Dec. 29.—The stock market closed steady today the market again had to take care of a certain amount of tax selling and this together with the customary adjustment of accounts in advance of the more or less prolonged week end closing, kept constructive operations in check. With the exception of U.S. Steel which rose ½ to 99, the steel shares showed some slight weakness. Rails held steady. Off's were somewhat irregular. Corn products rose over 2 points to 156% while Studebaker rose nearly one point to 107%. Government bonds unchanged; railway and other bonds steady. Stock sales today totalled 774,-100 shares; bonds $9,263,000. Stock sales for the week 5,451,400 shares; bonds $54,605,000. GRAIN BULLISH CHICAGO, Dec. 29.—Bullish tendencies, which it was believed would carry over the end of the year and into the first days of January, today grew in strength, leading to a strong grain close. Trade opened dull but increased in interest toward the close. Wheat closed ½ to 1½ higher; corn up ½ to 1¼ and oats % to 1%. SATURDAY, DEC. TWENTY-NINE, 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 BRAINS UNDER ENDOWMENT—Berkeley (Cah) Gazette An important fact about Dr. Banting's discovery of the insulin treatment for diabetes is the governmental attitude in Canada. The Dominion government has voted Dr. Banting a life annuity of $7500; the Ontario government has provided a chair for medical research, paying $10,000 a year, and has appointed Dr. Banting its first occupant. In each case the aim is to insure the doctor's services to the state. But other important things are accomplished at the same time. These awards, though comparatively small, insure the young investigator a career financially secure so that he is free to devote his energies to further research and investigation. They set the excellent example of public acknowledgment and reward for notable service. It is more than likely that Dr. Banting will make other contributions to medical progress. Canada has guaranteed him the opportunity, at least. The United States is not yet converted to this method of endowing brains nor are democracies in general, but we should all come to it in time. There are few government expenditures more useful to the whole people and more democratic than paying for the cultivation of talent. ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT Gen. Oglethorpe's bones have been found in England. This is the first time we ever heard that the governor played that game. Every cloud may have a silver lining, but we are not all aviators. In Paris they have passed an ordinance requiring men in public conveyances to get up and give their seats to women. Over here no such ordinance is needed. The women attend to the matter themselves. If M. Polnare is looking for another war, the changes are that he will find somebody willing to oblige. Every cloud may have a silver lining, but we are not all aviators. In Paris they have passed an ordinance requiring men in public conveyances to get up and give their seats to women. Over here no such ordinance is needed. The women attend to the matter themselves. If M. Polnare is looking for another war, the changes are that he will find somebody willing to oblige. ONE DAY ONLY MONDAY Dec. 31st. TO MEET A QUOTA OF 1000 BATTERIES FOR 1923 WE WILL, ALLOW YOU $8.00 For Your OLD BATTERY UPON A TWO YEAR VESTA STORAGE BATTERY West Bros. One Block South of Flag Pole ANAHEIM PHONE 31 CLOSED CAR COMFORT Equipped with a heater of exceptional capacity, and with doors and windows snugly weather-stripped, the Business Sedan is invitingly warm on the coldest days. You discover, too, that the seat-backs are perfectly tilted for maximum ease; that the seats themselves are generously deep and upholstered in blue Spanish leather of the finest quality. These impressions of interior comfort are further emphasized when the car gets under way, and you experience the admirable balance and buoyancy of the new spring suspension. Chas. H. Mann Dodge Brothers Dealer 210 So. Los Angeles St. Phone 43