oc-plain-dealer 1924-01-28

EDITORIAL AND FEATURES An Independent Newspaper Issued Every Afternoon Except Sunday Paul V. Hester Editor and Publisher DAILY GREETING TO OUR READERS Like a morning dream life becomes more and more bright the longer we live, and the reason of everything becomes more clear. What has puzzled us before seems less mysterious, and the crooked path looks straighter as we approach the end.—Jean Paul Richter. CONVENTIONS OF 1924 TO BE SPIRITED There will be no dull moments at Cleveland, beginning June 10, nor in New York, beginning June 24. Both of the great national political conventions this year will be of extreme interest. From present indications, the work of neither convention will be cut and dried. It may not be a foregone conclusion as to the nomination to be made by either convention. And it is reasonably certain that neither of the platforms will be cut and dried. There probably will be spectacular contests in both conventions. This will liven up the whole political situation. Nothing so spices politics with interest as a warm contest over candidacies or platform policies. There is no foreknowing the results of the deliberations of either convention. Mr. Coolidge seemingly, at the moment, has the lead for nomination at Cleveland. But many things might happen between now and June which might make some other nomination more feasible. As to the Republican platform, that also is yet to be determined. The democratic nomination lies on the knees of the gods. It is not in mortal ken to forecast who will win the coveted honor. There are several outstanding Presidential figures in the Democratic camp. Whether one of them is to be nominated, or whether a “dark horse” is to be named, does not now appear. Dramatic events are treading upon each others’ heels in Europe. This year promises to bring many stirring developments over there. CROSSING MENACE IS ATTACKED Big railroad systems entering California are beginning systematic attack upon the grade-crossing peril. The Santa Fe, for example, is to expand $3,250,000 in Los Angeles county alone for new Dramatic events are treading upon each others' heels in Europe. This year promises to bring many stirring developments over there. CROSSING MENACE IS ATTACKED Big railroad systems entering California are beginning systematic attack upon the grade-crossing peril. The Santa Fe, for example, is to expend $2,250,000 in Los Angeles county alone for new viaducts and grade separations. This means the elimination of a number of life-imperiling crossings. Other railroads are working to the same end. Meantime public opinion should crystallize, to fight this menace. Let the people, enlightened as to the ghastly hazards of crossings, demand and keep on demanding that these dangers be removed. The work must be gradual, of course. But it should be started and pressed continuously. Each year should see the passing of several dangerous crossings. And no other grade-crossings should be permitted. When the establishing of new crossings is stopped and when the elimination of old ones is begun, this problem is on the way to solution. Be thrifty, but avoid stinginess. Friendship is a mockery and a delusion if it be not sincere and candid. California is growing and developing prodigiously. Its development is healthy and enduring. One of the best things that could happen to a young man would be to be thrown upon the world, to sink or swim himself. This way is ruggedness of character developed. California will be a great power and influence in the national political campaign this year. This state may even supply a Presidential candidate. Both of the great parties will fight strenuously for the electoral vote of this state. The great political battleground this year will be in the Middle West and in the Rocky Mountain and Pacific West states. There will be battling for New England, New York, Ohio and the border states of the South. But the decisive territory, politically, lies west of Ohio. Our 1924 Christmas Club is Still Open for Membership Our 1924 Christmas Club is Still Open for Membership OUR 1924 CHRISTMAS SAVINGS CLUB IS STILL OPEN FOR MEMBERSHIP. BY JOINING ONE OR MORE CLASSES AND MAKING REGULAR WEEKLY PAYMENTS FOR FIFTY WEEKS, YOU CAN EASILY SAVE A SUBSTANTIAL SUM FOR YOUR SHOPPING NEXT CHRISTMAS. YOUR FIRST DEPOSIT MAKES YOU A "FULL PLEDGED" MEMBER. ALL YOUR MONEY WILL BE PAID BACK IN ONE Lump Sum, PLUS 4 PER CENT INTEREST, IN TIME FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING. OUR SAVINGS DEPARTMENT WILL BE GLAD TO ENTER INTO FURTHER PARTICULARS WITH YOU ABOUT THE CLUB. COMBINED RESOURCES $4,272,189 FIRST NATIONAL BANK AMERICAN SAVINGS BANK of Anaheim SAVINGS COMMERCIAL SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS HIS TROUBLES BEGIN WITHIN HIS OWN FAMILY BRITISH LABOR GOVERNMENT BRITISH LABOR DISPUTES NATION-WIDE RAILWAY STRIKE PARAGRAPHS (By Robert Quillen) Play: Any kind of work you don't get paid for. The chief objection to the white collies is that it isn't white and isn't collie. A war isn't over until patriots have finished grafting on surplus war material. If she asks to see something more expensive, she probably is shopping—not buying. A hick town is a place where the telephone user who says, "This is 1," is a stranger. As a general thing, however, a light heart indicates that the head is in the same fix. And yet the most ardent advocate of self-determination takes a pill himself and makes the kids take castor oil. The Wood family is widely scattered, but it gets together once in a while on the first page. One wins a woman by saying she is beautiful; one wins a man by asking his advice. "Retired broker will run newspaper." Past tense, broker; future tense, broke. No mere adult ever feels as omniscient as a little girl who has just learned to use the word "whom." When you kissed the old-fashioned girl you didn't get anything ABE MARTIN Hard luck often comes disguised sometimes painted up. Ther's lots o'good, fat offices within th' gift o' th' people, if we've got money an' time enough t' go after th' nominations. DINNER STORIES Hidden away between two rocky hills in the oil fields of central-west Texas there used to be a wayside eating house which served the truck drivers who carried freight to the oil field camps. An elderly native of the neighborhood spent most of his time on the front steps of this pine board establishment. Little Talk On Thrift By S. W. STRAUS (President American Society for Thrift) It is a matter of interest and importance that greater public attention is being given to the development of our latent waterpower resources. Scientists have calculated that the maximum of potential waterpower in the United States exceeds 54,000,000 horsepower, of which we have only utilized about 9,000,000 horsepower for commercial purposes. A better idea of what these figures mean is gained when one understands that one hydraulic horsepower is equal to about 8 tons of coal energy. Something like 40 per cent of our total possible horsepower is to be found in the states forming the Pacific coast division. Montana apparently leads all other states in waterpower possibilities, as 8 per cent of the nation's supply is found within the borders of that commonwealth. New York state possesses about 3 per cent of the nation's available amount. Our lakes and streams possess a wealth of fabulous value, and our neglect to more thoroughly take advantage of our waterpower possibilities probably constitutes one of our greatest sources of national waste. This country leads the nations of the world in potential waterpower resources. In fact, about 30 per cent of the world's supply may be found here. Canada ranks second, China third and Russia fourth. As our nation grows in popu- The Wood family is widely scattered, but it gets together once in a while on the first page. One wins a woman by saying she is beautiful; one wins a man by asking his advice. "Retired broker will run newspaper." Past tense, broker; future tense, broke. No mere adult ever feels as omniscient as a little girl who has just learned to use the word "whom." When you kissed the old-fashioned girl, you didn't get anything except the flavor of romance. Our idea of a brave man is one who would try to sell Mr. Secretary Hughes a typewriter with a red ribbon. Some shoeshine artist can get rich by discovering what it is that gives that permanent lustre to a bald head. Man never seems so mortal as when he is a presidential possibility trying to look profound in a news reel. In the old days anybody could play safe with a drawbridge, but it takes a genius to do it with draw poker. And then some moderns think they are roughing it when they deliberately sit in the draft from a keyhole. ENJOYED A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP "I wish to say that FOLEY PILLS worked O.K. on me in a couple of hours and the painis left me at once. I took a couple of them in the afternoon, went to bed and had a good night's sleep and have slept good ever since," writes Con Thiel, 118 E. Columbia St., Fort Wayne, Indiana. FOLEY PILLS are a diuretic stimulant for the kidneys and will increase their activity. Refuse substitutes. Sold at Heying's Pharmacy. DINNER STORIES Hidden away between two rocky shills in the oil fields of central west Texas there used to be a wayside eating house which served the truck drivers who carried freight to the oil field camps. An elderly native of the neighborhood spent most of his time on the front steps of this pine board establishment whittling, chewing tobacco, and scrutinizing each truck driver, truck, and its contents. One truck particularly interested and puzzled him. It was always loaded with large steel barrels. One day as the driver hurried to his meal the old man plucked his sleeve and asked: "What you got in them barrels, mister?" "Nitroglycerine." "Nitroglycerine! Good Lord, that's explosive, ain't it?" "Yep." "Dangerous, ain't it?" "Yep." "Ever have any explosions?" "Nope. Never expect to have but one." James finished a laborious explanation of the reason why he threw stones at Mrs. Smith's little boy, only to have a question flung at him by his mother: "When that bad boy threw stones at you, why didn't you come and tell me instead of throwing stones at him?" James drew all his six years up in an expression of scorn and said to her with a cynical smile: "Aw, Ma, that wouldn't have helped any. You couldn't hit the side of a barn." A lot of us have an aversion for visiting a photographer. Perhaps, then, most of us can appreciate the feelings of an old Scotswoman who had resisted all entreaties of her friends-to have her photo taken; but was finally induced to employ the services of a local artist in order to send her likeness to a son in the United States. On receiving the nation's available amount. Our lakes and streams possess a wealth of fabulous value, and our neglect to more thoroughly take advantage of our waterpower possibilities probably constitutes one of our greatest sources of national waste. This country leads the nations of the world in potential waterpower resources. In fact, about 30 per cent of the world's supply may be found here. Canada ranks second, China third and Russia fourth. As our nation grows in population, and the cost of mining and transporting coal becomes more difficult and expensive, it will be necessary to draw more and more upon our natural power supply. It is within the range of possibilities that this great storehouse of wealth will as the years go by become more and more contributing element to our national leadership in the important affairs of mankind. It is a matter of such far-reaching consequence that there should be no neglect of it through lack of information or understanding. first impression she failed to recognize the figure thereon depicted as herself; so, card in hand, she set out for the photographer's studio to ask if there wasn't a mistake. "Is that me?" she queried. "Yes, madam." replied the artist. "And is it like me?" she insisted. "Yes, madam: it's a speaking likeness." "Aweel," she murmured, resignedly, "It's a humblin' sight." MONDAY, JANUARY TWENTY-EIGHT, 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 CHANCE FOR "THOROUGHBREDS"—Kansas City Times A professor of the University of Wisconsin sees in an alleged high degree of backsliding among students and other youth today an unusual opportunity for the few with the right mettle in them to advance and attain prominence. The professor, in an address before the Wisconsin Teachers' Ass'n, this week gave this view of the matter: "When 90 per cent of the young people one meets are disconcertous; when 90 per cent of the other students have a sullen, 'dirty' look and scowl; when the majority do superficial, slipshod work, going in only to the first layer of difficulty; when almost every student allows himself to get slouchy in regard to habits, garments, linen and fingernails; when the great majority of young people are spending money with a reckless disregard for money value; when most students put pleasure and all things first that ought to be in second place—what a chance for a 'thoroughbred!'" There is at all times a wonderful chance for the few who choose to go a different way from that of the crowd. The small number of people who gain important positions, rise in the world, at any time must proceed only by thrift in use of time and money, by industry, perseverance and devotion to worthy ideas. Whether the state of most young people today is as bad as indicated by the Wisconsin observer is not the important matter, so far as individual attainment is concerned. There are always enough persons to be left behind when one determines to get ahead. The situation is hardly a cause for glorification on the part of possible thoroughbreds or others. It holds an opportunity for service as well as advancement. And it would be just as well if professors and the rest of those who deplore the shortcomings of youth today would spend part of the time in trying to change the conditions. ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT In the course of our life there have been but few persons whom we have thought we might send to the electric chair and thereby enjoy a sense of composure and satisfaction. One of these is the person (name unknown) who invented the titles "hubby" and wifie." Often has this person caused us to suffer violent attacks of mal de mer while on land ensconced in our own study and reading newspaper or magazine. The idiot who invented the title "kiddies" for children is not quite such a flag- ON THE SPUR OF THE MOMENT In the course of our life there have been but few persons whom we have thought we might send to the electric chair and thereby enjoy a sense of composure and satisfaction. One of these is the person (name unknown) who invented the titles "hubby" and wife." Often has this person caused us to suffer violent attacks of mal de mer while on land ensconced in our own study and reading newspaper or magazine. The idiot who invented the title "kiddies" for children is not quite such a flagrant offender. We would only send him to the penitentiary for life. Whenever we get a collar back from the laundry ironed but not washed, we feel that the laundries are not very much in favor of that proposed union of "white collar men" after all. A western millionaire's picture gallery has been destroyed by fire, and he has one consolation. He will never know how many fake old masters he fell for. ALPHA BETA CAL Store No. 12 GERRARD BROS. & CHANSON BEST FOR LESS Money Saved by A. B. C. "Help Yourself Service" MILK CARNATION FEDERAL LIBBY'S 10c Fairy 10c Macaroni 27c Cocoa 28c 3 Lbs. 25c Kings Ford's 25c Corn Starch, 2 pkg.... 25c Silver Gloss 27c 2 for..... 25c 6 Lb. Box 25c Silver Gloss 73c Fels Naptha Soap 26c 4 Bars 25c CARLOAD GOLD MEDAL FLOUR JUST ARRIVED 49 Lb. Sack $2.06 24 1-2 Lb. Sack $1.06 FRUITS, VEGETABLE, MEATS, BAKERY GOODS 249 E. 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