oc-plain-dealer 1924-01-19

EDITORIAL AND FEATURES An Independent Newspaper Issued Every Afternoon Except Sunday Paul V. Hester Editor and Publisher DAILY GREETING TO OUR READERS God has placed us here, and we are always seeking our own, and trying to get along without Him. We scarcely know it, but we regret the past and reach into the future, preparing and planning for its emergencies, and forecasting its pares, apart from Him who careth for us.—Christian at Work. BUILDING DURING 1923 BROKE RECORDS Southern California shines resplendently in the astonishing building record of 1923. Los Angeles was the third city in the United States in volume of building, being exceeded only by New York and Chicago. The Los Angeles total exceeded $200,000,000. The grand total of building for the whole country was $5,500,000,000! No such figure ever before was reached for a single year. It was the lofty peak of construction in America. And it was healthy growth, too. It came in response to actual demand for additional housing. The country is not at all overstocked in building. It will take a long time, from present indications, to build up to the country's needs. The year 1924 promises to be even better than last year. This means great and widespread prosperity. Uncle Sam well may extend encouragement to President Obregon in fighting insurrection. But it would be better for Uncle Sam, in coicing encouragement, not to say it with guns and ammunition. Let Mexico fight its battles with its own guns and ammunition. The incompetent driver should be deprived of his license to drive. MRS. HARDING IS SILENT BUT POTENT IN POLITICS Mrs. Harding, widow of the lamented President Harding, is back in Washington to live. She will enter politics, in her own way—that is, a modest, womanly, dignified way. She is to hold political "at homes." Surrounding herself with the most influential women in national political life, Mrs. Harding expects, it is reported, to wield strong influence this national campaign year. Hers is to be the quiet, unobtrusive form of political influencing. Many women have done and are doing this, in Washington. In cabinet circles and among members of the House and Senate there MRS. HARDING IS SILENT BUT POTENT IN POLITICS Mrs. Harding, widow of the lamented President Harding, is back in Washington to live. She will enter politics, in her own way—that is, a modest, womanly, dignified way. She is to hold political "at homes." Surrounding herself with the most influential women in national political life, Mrs. Harding expects, it is reported, to wield strong influence this national campaign year. Hers is to be the quiet, unobtrusive form of political influencing. Many women have done and are doing this, in Washington. In cabinet circles and among members of the House and Senate there are brilliant, charming women whose influence, exerted in their own fascinating way, weighs heavily for or against any cause, as their attitude may be. This influence has greater bearing upon national issues and national candidacies than is generally realized. The American farmer must put his industry on a businesslike basis. He must recognize sound economic laws. He must be a good manager of his affairs, otherwise he will make shipwreck of his calling. ATTENTION! CARNIVAL DANCE TUESDAY, January 22 LEGION HALL—SANTA ANA DANCING Every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday Nights Music by GRIGSBY'S 9-PIECE ORCHESTRA Admission $1.00 Ladies Free A Financial Commandment FOR EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK "National Thrift Week," January 17-23, brings out the following sensible ideas—"commandments" that any wise man can make to himself and faithfully keep, if he will, to his own lasting benefit. FOR EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK "National Thrift Week," January 17-23, brings out the following sensible ideas—"commandments" that any wise man can make to himself and faithfully keep, if he will, to his own lasting benefit. 1. HAVE A BANK ACCOUNT—to keep your money in a safe place and help you save. 2. MAKE A BUDGET—to ascertain how you should dispose of your income. 3. CARRY LIFE INSURANCE—to protect your loved ones in case of your death. 4. OWN YOUR OWN HOME—to secure the greatest satisfaction in your home life. 5. SHARE WITH OTHERS—to fulfill your religious duty of stewardship. 6. PAY YOUR BILLS PROMPTLY—to meet the moral obligation you have to your creditors. 7. MAKE A WILL—to help insure your resources going quickly to those you desire. These banks endorse these commandments and are ready to co-operate with you in making them actual accomplishments. Just try us. FIRST NATIONAL BANK AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK of Anaheim Savings Commercial Safe Deposit Vaults Combined Resources, $4,272,189 RES Sunday publisher THE ORANGE COUNTY Plain Dealer SATURDAY Subscription Entered at t ANOTHER DINOSAUR EGG FOR SALE GOIN'-GOIN'- WHAT!-MUST I SACRIFICE A FINE EGG LIKE THIS FOR A FEW PALTRY MILLIONS? GOVT AUCTION MUSCLE SHOALS FORD BID ALLIED POWER COMPANIES' BID PARAGRAPHS (By Robert Quillen) The censors still permit movie patrons to see pictures with the naked eye. The side that has access to the pork barrel is never the one that does the beefing. One thing Prohibition has done. It has increased the water content in a highball. The Ford influence is considerable, but his won't be the only fliver in the campaign. Well, why shouldn't the gin be synthetic? The courage it provides is that kind. Still, the doughboy would have served as well in Europe if he had been called "unofficial." A village is a place where everybody wonders who the preacher was hitting at in that sermon. The French are a courteous lot. Lafayette didn't keep reminding us of our debt. The queer thing about the demand for lower taxes is that it got under way without a slogan. In some restaurants the only thing that is well done without a special order is the patron. It is no longer easy to exploit the Indians, but the disabled veterans are with us yet. A German says blondes have more hair than brunettes. Brunettes, however, have more wool. Few things of that kind last forever, except rheumatism and a reparations crisis. ABE MARTIN WHO'S WHO IN THE DAYS NEWS Warren T. McCray Warren T. McCray, governor of Indiana and farmer, is the central figure in the most notable court action in the history of that state. He is fighting criminal charges of embezzlement, forgery and larceny. The court action grew out of his financial embarrassment, caused by the failure of his extensive farming projects. McCray, facing losses on account of the fall of farm produce prices and conditions generally, was forced to obtain funds to tide himself over. His dealings with a score of banks are to be brought into his trial before it ends. Republicans of the state are incensed over the matter, feeling that it is embarrassing to the party in that it throws discredit on the whole farm situation. McCray states that, had he been able to obtain farm credit he would have "pulled through." McCray, elected governor in 1921, is a native of that state. He was born in Newton county, Feb. 4, 1865. His father was a banker and the founder of the state bank at Kentland, of which McCray became president. McCray interested himself in farming and went into it on a mammoth scale. He bought blooded stock extensively and acquired large land holdings. His banking interests became varied as he developed his farming interests. Then came the crash. McCray denies all misconduct or intent to misuse any funds at his disposal. DINNER STORIES A reader writes us that she thinks (this is the best story she ever heard). Several members of a women's war-working party who produced those lovely sweaters, you know) had assembled at the house of another member, and were chatting with the little daughter of the hostess. "Hear you are a great help to your mother," said one. "Yes," replied the little girl. "Mama gives me a task to do." mand for lower taxes is that it got under way without a slogan. In some restaurants the only thing that is well done without a special order is the patron. It is no longer easy to exploit the Indians, but the disabled veterans are with us yet. A German says blondes have more hair than brunettes. Brunettes, however, have more wool. Few things of that kind last forever, except rheumatism and a reparations crisis. At 15 he loves a woman of 30; at 40 he prefers a girl of 20; at 60 anything over 15 seems shopworn. "Our language becomes more expressive." Sure. Carlyle never could have said: "It's a wow." And can you remember what a dollar would buy in the old days when wicked monopolies fixed prices? The old-timer who believed in the inherent decency of man was called a philosopher. The modern is called a boob. A reader writes us that she thinks this is the best story she ever heard: Several members of a women's war-working party who produced those lovely sweaters, you know) had assembled at the house of another member, and were chatting with the little daughter of the hostess. "Hear you are a great help to your mother," said one. "Yes," replied the little girl. "mama gives me a task to do every day." "And what is your task for today?" asked one lady. "I have to count the spoons after you have all gone." Kitty was growing up. Her mother felt that it was time to acquaint her with certain secrets of life. Delicately with tact and grace, the mother enlarged on the matter until Kitty learned that storks added nothing to the human species and doctors carried nothing in bags more mysterious or beautiful than prosaic instruments. When she realized at last all that the story conveyed, Kitty came a little closer to her mother and whispered: "Have you told daddy about it?" E. E. HEINZE BUILDING CONTRACTOR Established 1908 Homes built on Easy Terms Free Plans and Suggestions 1114 W. Center St., Anaheim Phone 450-R SATURDAY, JANUARY NINETEEN, 1924 Subscription Rate—In No. Orange-co., per Yr., $3; 6 Months, $1.75 Entered at the Postoffice at Anaheim, CaliL, as '2nd class matter. COMMENTS OF THE PRESS What Editors Are Saying SCENES OF STRIFE IN MEXICO—New York Times Newspaper correspondents are accompanying the army of General Sanchez in the state of Puebla, and the outside world should not be much longer dependent upon Mexican sources alone for news of the impending battle. Sanchez was a deserter from the Federal army when President Carranza was trying to make his way to Vera Cruz in 1920. Carranza had to flee to the Puebla mountains and was shot at night. General Sanchez, in now turning upon Obregon, from whom he received his military command, must "put it to the touch" in battle with the troops of his old chief. The strategic point which both sides are now maneuvering to occupy is San Marcos, the junction of the Mexican and Interoceanic railways. Marching from the East, the insurgents are deployed along the line Esperanza-Oriental-Apizaco, a front of sixty-five miles. Of scientific warfare they know little, nor can the Federal troops claim high proficiency. Yet General Obregon is a first-class fighting man, with a solid reputation made in the ten years' war. He is a student of military textbooks. The country which the insurgents will have to traverse rises steadily in altitude, so that the advantage of position should be with the defenders. It may soon be known whether General Sanchez is a thunderbolt of war. He is young and aggressive, but as a strategist an unknown quantity. His defeat in the Puebla campaign would probably be disastrous to the cause of De la Huerta. There is disaffection in several of the Mexican states, but it is widely scattered. The only movement that might threaten the capital is that of General Sanchez. ON THE SPUR OF MOMENT HARMONIES I have heard the tympan! Trill in tinkling symphony; I have heard harmonic toots Popping from the ends of flutes. Melody just seemed to flow From the end of the oboe And I caught the dulcet croons Booming from the big bassoons. Instruments of wind and string In Carnegie Hall you sing. From your sweet, melodic throats Emanate the tuneful notes, That, ascending to the roof, Pass the private box aloo— Pass the tiered-off section "ritz" Till you come to where SHE sits. Theo' I thrill from time to time At some passage, rare, sublime— Tho' the mighty measures' beats Held 'em spellbound in their seats Greater than these classics choice Would have been my lady's voices Had she whispered soft and low: "Kid, oh, kid, I love you so!" —Arthur L. Lippmann China is a real republic at last. The president announces that her treasury is empty. If people had to pay for wars before starting them, peace would be not only universal but particular. Melody just seemed to flow From the end of the oboe And I caught the dulcet croons Booming from the big bassoons. Instruments of wind and string In Carnegie Hall you sing. From your sweet, melodic throats Emanate the tuneful notes, That, ascending to the roof, China is a real republic at last. The president announces that her treasury is empty. If people had to pay for wars before starting them, peace would be not only universal but perpetual. Premier Poincare acts exactly like a collector for an installment house. 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