oc-plain-dealer 1924-01-07

EDITORIAL AND FEATURES An Independent Newspaper Issued Every Afternoon Except Sunday Paul V. Hester Editor and Publisher DAILY GREETING TO OUR READERS Infinite toil will not enable you to sweep away a mist; but by ascending a little you may often look over it altogether. So it is with our moral improvement we wrestle fiercely with a vicious habit, which would have no hold upon us if we ascended in the higher moral atmosphere.—Arthur Helps. WOMEN IN POLITICS ARE QUITE ACTIVE Women will be more prominent in politics next year than they were in 1920. The ballot was new in the hands of women in 1920. The Nineteenth Amendment was new then. The country has become adapted to it. Women have gotten their bearings in politics. The volume of voting among eligible women is increasing steadily. During the 1924 campaign women will be quite active in all the political parties. The sex will be represented in the management of the campaign of both of the old political parties. Perhaps in a measure unprecedented women will take part in party activities next year. Their influence, too, will be marked. Men have learned to respect the judgment—to admit that women have judgment. Their keenness of insight into public questions and their strong convictions make impression upon men. Their power will be felt in 1924. Every excess has an adder's sting concealed in it. CALIFORNIA "AN" EDEN IF NOT "THE" EDEN These scientists are behind the times—particularly when they get into geology and archaeology. Here are some who, after viewing the toothwhale skulls found in excavating mounds near Santa Barbara, advance the theory that California may have been the cradle of the human race—that the Garden of Eden may have been situated in this state. Strange that these servants have not been reading California promotion publications. For if they had kept conversant CALIFORNIA "AN" EDEN IF NOT "THE" EDEN These scientists are behind the times—particularly when they get into geology and archaeology. Here are some who, after viewing the toothwhale skulls found in excavating mounds near Santa Barbara, advance the theory that California may have been the cradle of the human race—that the Garden of Eden may have been situated in this state. Strange that these servants have not been reading California promotion publications. For if they had kept conversant with the flowery praise given this state by its admirers, they would have resolved the doubt in California's favor in deciding where the Garden of Eden was situated. Has it not been iterated and reiterated, that California is "a veritable Eden," a "Paradise," and so on? Why wait for the laborious efforts of the scientists, when the florid booster can step forth and decide for himself and for all who believe with him, that the famous Garden of Eden was right here on the shores of the Pacific? Leaving to the savants to conjecture as to where ancient Eden was situated, it may be asserted with confidence that California today is Edenic in its wondrous endowments of natural grandeur and beauty; in its bland climate, and in all things which usually are associated with the conception of what the original Eden was. The safety and perpetuity of this Nation depend upon the integrity, intelligence and incorruptibility of the average citizen. THRIVING VAST DURING YEAR 1923 The year 1923, for the whole United States, was a period of very great prosperity. In its annual review of economic conditions the Federal Reserve Board finds that the American people produced more, spent more and saved more in 1923 than in 1922. The year was characterized by huge industrial production; by practically full employment; by a sustained demand of customers for goods, and a level of prices more stable than in any year since 1915. These facts are exceedingly encouraging. There were three elements in the economic situation which spell sound, stable, actual prosperity, namely: Increased production; increased spending on the part of the masses of the people; and increased savings. Increased production. This gave employment to practically every man and woman seeking work in industries. This meant huge and sustained payrolls for the Nation, with prosperity scattered among the people and reflected in the increased buying. This added volume of purchasing was due to the plentifulness of money among the people and to general confidence and optimism. Increased saving. This denotes thrift. This country needs thrift. From thrift comes thriving. And the immense savings of 1923 will go far toward stabilizing economic conditions during 1924. Colonel Roosevelt is missed in American politics. There is no such strenuous, picturesque figure in politics today. The Colonel died leaving no successor as to type and methods. Providence makes the weather and presumptuous man could not better it in the general scheme of things. Leave the weather with the higher powers and accept with good grace what is sent. Colonel Roosevelt is missed in American politics. There is no such strenuous, picturesque figure in politics today. The Colonel died leaving no successor as to type and methods. Providence makes the weather and presumptuous man could not better it in the general scheme of things. Leave the weather with the higher powers and accept with good grace what is sent. Sell Your Winter Vegetables F.O.B. for All Cash Competition of buyers in all parts of the country. Telegraph Auctions in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, Orlando, (Fla.), Yakima (Wash.), San Francisco, Los Angeles and El Centro. All buyers in all cities bid on the same cars at the same moment over our own private leased wires from Coast to Coast. Market established everywhere at once. Growers and Shippers not responsible for delay, decay, or loss of market. All sales strictly F. O. B. cash. Owner of cars gets cash money 24 to 48 hours after car is shipped. No secret prices. The National F. O. B. Auction is the logical, modern, safe system. It gets more money for growers, protects his investment and places his business on a business basis. Come to one of our auctions and see how others are making more money on their crops. NATIONAL F. O. B. AUCTION CO. 1821 E. 7th St., Los Angeles, Calif. Office In All Principal Cities of The Country Selling While In Transit Car lots of Fruit and Vegetables F. O. B. Loading Point on Government Inspection URES pt Sunday Publisher THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer MOND SubscripEntered SINEWS OF WAR MEXICAN CIVIL_WAR FOREIGN INTERESTS MILLIONS OF PESOS MEXICAN OIL AND MINE CONFESSIONS POPULATIONS FROM FOREIGN INTERESTS PARAGRAPHS (By Robert Quillen) Our prayer for 1924 is that there will be no shortage to celebrate in song. Pride is self love. As a rule, the victims love not wisely, but too well. An authority on immigration, apparently, is a man who has an ax to grind. If a man has sunshine in his soul, he doesn't need moonshine in his stomach. Backbone is most impressive when but little of it is concentrated in the knot at the top. Modernists may take away part of the creed, but they will leave the good old collection plate. Almost every town now has a show place built by some man who made great sacrifices for his country. About the only thing that looks more forlorn at this season than a ball park is a sleeping porch. Boredom is the state in which you can't think of anything to do except light another cigarette. Turkey is trying to drive out all Christian influences, and now it is hard to get a drink down there. The first part of January should be a good time for the publishers ABE MARTIN Th' tariff has been discussed for forty years an' "th' people hain't onto it yit. "Well, sir, thirty years ago t' day, oranges sold fer five cents in th' grocerys an' ten cents on th' Cleveland division o' th' New York Central Lines," said Tell Binkley this mornin'. POEMS THAT LIVE SHADOWS They seem'd, to those who saw them meet, The casual friends of every day; Her smile was undisturbed and sweet. "LET MAIN STREET ALONE" By Meridith Nicholson "Let Main street alone," warns Meredith Nicholson, prominent Hoosier author, whose latest novel, "The Hope of Happiness," is now being favorably reviewed by critics. Nicholson boasts that he is "a provincial American" and has the reputation of being a level-headed, straight thinker, whose utterances supply a greatly needed balance in this era of hysterical thought. He says: "This is no time to lose confidence in democracy; it is too soon to chant the recessional of the race. Much too insistently we have sought to reform, to improve, to plant the seeds of culture, to create moral perfection by act of Congress. If Main Street knows what America is all about, and bathes itself and is kind and considerate of its neighbors, why not leave the rest on the knees of the gods? What really matters as to Main Street is that it shall be happy. We can't, merely by taking thought, lift its people to higher levels of aspiration. Main Street is neither blind nor deaf; it knows well enough what is going on in the world; it is not to be jostled or pushed by descending outsiders eager to bestow sweetness and light upon it. It is not unaware of the desirability of such things; and in its own fashion and at the proper time it will go after them. Meanwhile, if it is cheerful and hopeful and continues to vote with reasonable sanity, the rest of the world needn't despair of it. After..." About the only thing that looks more forlorn at this season than a ball park is a sleeping porch. Boredom is the state in which you can't think of anything to do except light another cigarette. Turkey is trying to drive out all Christian influences, and now it is hard to get a drink down there. The first part of January should be a good time for the publishers to sell these books on will-power. Culture is what makes you think it wonderful if it is a genuine Rembrandt and rotten if it isn't. An educated man is one who knows whether Washington's kindness to Magnus is hospitality or politics. It is all very well to trust to the right, but a left is much more effective when properly developed. "Who is my neighbor?" asked the man in the Bible. Apparently nobody had tried to borrow anything from him. It is easier for children to honor their parents if they are not required to honor a new set every year or so. If he has a fool wife, rest assured her idiocy appealed to some imperfect quality in himself. Mates usually are mates. The czarists are taking up a collection to win back the throne, and you can try that if you are tired of buying oil stock. Correct this sentence: "I need a new overcoat," said he, "but I'd much rather have a new rug for the living room." A constitutional monarchy is one that takes away the powers of the king and gives them to the dictator. Central Lines," said Tell Binkley this morning. POEMS THAT LIVE SHADOWS They seem'd, to those who saw them meet, The casual friends of every day; Her smile was undisturbed and sweet, His couriesy was free and gay. But yet if one of the other's name In some unguarded moment heard, The heart you thought so calm and tame Would struggle like a captured bird: And letters of mere formal phrase Were blistered with repeated tears— And this was not the works of days, But had gone on for years and years! Alas, that love was not too strong For maiden shame and manly pride! Alas, that they delay'd so long The goal of mutual bliss beside! Yet what no chance could then reveal, And neither would be first to own, Let fate and courage now conceal, When truth could bring remorse alone. —Lord Houghton ING thought, lift its people to higher levels of aspiration. Main Street is neither blind nor deaf; it knows well enough what is going on in the world; it is not to be jostled or pushed by descending outsiders eager to bestow sweetness and light upon it. It is not unaware of the desirability of such things; and in its own fashion and at the proper time it will go after them. Meanwhile, if it is cheerful and hopeful and continues to vote with reasonable sanity, the rest of the world needn't despair of it. After all, it's only the remnant of Israel that can be saved. Let Maln Street alone! Oh, he bought a vacuum cleaner, And he used it on his hall; Then he never called a doctor, For he needed none at all. Better insufficient food than insufficient sleep. CUT THIS OUT—IT IS WORTH MONEY Send this ad and ten cents to Foley & Co., 2835 Sheffield Ave., Chicago, Ill., writing your name and address clearly. You will receive a ten cent bottle of FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND for coughs, colds and hoarseness, also free sample packages of FOLEY PILLS, a diuretic stimulant for the kidneys, and FOLEY CATHARTIC TABLETS for Constipation and Billiousness. These wonderful remedies have helped millions of people. Try them! Heying's Pharmacy. Practical Course in English for foreigners, Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 p.m. F. R. Schiller, Colonial Apt. MONDAY. JANUARY SEVENTH. 1924 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 ENCOURAGING INDUSTRY WISE—The Manufacturer The prosperous commonwealth cannot exist without payrolls and industries based on production from the soil, the waters and the mines. The Stinnes theory of government is that a state can get along without parliaments, kings or presidents, most of its ministers and 90 per cent of its minor officers. His government would be an industrial stewardship. The framework of the social order consists of the great industries—workingmen tied by loyalty and self-interest to these industries, the trading classes deriving their privileges from the masters of industry. The world will learn some day that the political priesthood that fleeces the people with constantly higher taxes is of minor importance than industries. Taxing industries and production from the soil is economic folly taxes should be laid on amusements, pleasures, extravagance and luxuries—not on necessities of existence. The prosperous country of the future will cease to penalize industries and production and return to the Jeffersonian maxim that the people least governed are governed the best, and that the highest statelesship will consist of reducing governmental burdens to a minimum. ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT "INSPIRATION" FOR THE PLUMBER" When a bathtub springs a leak Keep a pluggin.' When the faucets drip and squeak, Keep a pluggin.' Plugs don't last, they soon give out, If you make them not too stout, So, with lusty clout and shout, Keep a pluggin." OUR OWN DAILY SHORT STORY When He Was Parted From Them A minister in a certain town in Alabama took permanent leave of his congregation in the following pathetic manner: "Brethren and Sisters—I come to say good-by... I don't think God When a bathtub springs a leak Keep a pluggin.' When the faucets drip and squeak, Keep a pluggin.' Plugs don't last, they soon give out, If you make them not too stout, So, with lusty clout and shout, Keep a pluggin.' OUR OWN DAILY SHORT STORY When He Was Parted From Them A minister in a certain town in Alabama took permanent leave of his congregation in the following pathetic manner: "Brethren and Sisters—I come to say good-by... I don't think God loves this church, because none of you ever die. I don't think you love each other, because I never marry any of you. I don't think you love me, because you never paid my salary. Your donations are moldy fruit and wormy apples, and by their fruits you shall know them. Brethren, I am going away to a better place. I have been called to be chaplain of a penitentiary. Where I go you cannot come, but I go to prepare place for you, and may the Lord have mercy on your souls! Good-by" A FLAPPER SPEAKS My winter and summer hates are: The fellow who calls on you, and, after you have spent three hours trying to look your prettiest, thinks he is flattering you when he states he is always interested in a plain woman with brains. The married flirt who tells you how his wife adores him. The fellow who eats your home-cooked dinner it has taken you half the afternoon to prepare, and then offers to entertain you with a five-mile walk. Where is the advantage of having baby-sized hands when a man's interest travels no farther than to wonder if you will be capable of lifting the fifty pounds of ice from the dumb-waiter without spraining your wrist? Don't Forget That The Ever-Ready Truck & Transfer Co. Is still able to do your hauling of any description CONTRACT HAULING A SPECIALTY Get Our Price O. J. LINNARTZ, Prop. Residence 211 E. Sycamore St. PHONE 209-M You Still Have Time You Still Have Time If you have funds on deposit in another city, you still have time to transfer your money to Anaheim without loss of interest. Funds transferred before January tenth draw interest from the first. We make no charge for transferring accounts and will gladly arrange the details for you if you will but bring in your pass book or certificate of deposit. We will pay interest on your Savings deposits at 4 per cent per annum, semi-annually. FIRST NATIONAL BANK AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK of Anaheim Savings Commercial Safe Deposit Vaults Capital and Surplus Resources Exceed