oc-plain-dealer 1924-02-20

EDITORIAL AND FEATURES An Independent Newspaper Issued Every Afternoon Except Sunday Paul V. Hester Editor and Publisher DAILY GREETING TO OUR READERS God holds the key of all unknown, And I am glad; If other hands should hold the key, Of if He trusted it to me, I might be sad. —John Parker BE MORE CONSIDERATE OF GREAT MEN Why are great men in this country not shown proper appreciation while they yet live? There is too much captious criticism of great men in public life. Too much nagging. Too much abuse. Too little demonstration of respect and appreciation. It has been so from the earliest days of the republic. The practice persists. From George Washington to Woodrow Wilson there has been grudging recognition of great national service while the great man lived. Only after death has dulled the ears and closed the eyes of the truly great, is the full meed of honor vouch-safed. Goodly numbers, it is true, stand loyally and faithfully by great public men through the thick of criticism and calumny. But there are vast numbers, in this generation, and there were vast numbers in generations agone, that gave and give—but grudging recognition to greatness while the great are alive. What a comfort it would have been to the soul of Abraham Lincoln if there had been a great popular outpouring of sympathy and affection for him while he was in the flesh! How it would have warmed his heart to have heard the plaudits of his countrymen, as these plaudits are given now with each recurring twelfth of February! Woodrow Wilson, too, would have passed his latter years in peace and satisfaction had be been assured of the regard of his countrymen which will be shown demonstratively after his death. There is a queer quirk in human nature that thus But there are vast numbers in this generation, and there were vast numbers in generations agone, that gave and give—but grudging recognition to greatness while the great are alive. What a comfort it would have been to the soul of Abraham Lincoln if there had been a great popular outpouring of sympathy and affection for him while he was in the flesh! How it would have warmed his heart to have heard the plaudits of his countrymen, as these plaudits are given now with each recurring twelfth of February! Woodrow Wilson, too, would have passed his latter years in peace and satisfaction had be been assured of the regard of his countrymen which will be shown demonstratively after his death. There is a queer quirk in human nature that thus denies to greatness, living, the demonstrations of respect and honor which are forthcoming after the great parsonage passes into eternity. Good citizenship is active. If not active and public-spirited, it is not good citizenship. EXTOL THE GREAT WHILE THEY LIVE Must the American people be given more and more objectlessons in appreciating their great men and women, before they become as eager to extol those great in life as they are ready to eulogize them in death? One word of sincere praise to or of the worthy great while they live, is worth hours of fulsome panegyries after they die. It is the living who should have the support and encouragement and praise which is their due. Be just and considerate toward the great while they live—for their greatness will perpetuate itself when they are gone. Here in America, political criticism, and criticism in general, of great statesmen, and publicists, and philanthropists, and heroic figures approaches the proportions and aspect of studied, persistent belittlement, while the great ones are alive. Not until they die is there a swinging to the side of laudation and appreciation. This is a deplorable and mischievous trend in thought and method. It has sent more than one great person and heroic figure to the grave broken-hearted. Surely there is enough intelligence and discrimination—surely there is enough sense of justice and fair play and gratitude in this country to overcome this growing tendency to be critical captiously and outwardly unappreciative of almost every great personage who towers because of illustrious service. Ownership of homes is commendable. California should keep on encouraging as many as possible to own homes here. This state should establish a reputation for home owning. ANNOUNCEMENT! That we may better serve our Anaheim customers, Mrs. Ida L. Hartley of the Woman’s Exchange, 234 East Center St. has taken over our agency. RING ANAHEIM 541 FULLERTON DYE WORKS “The Original Dollar Cleaners” ers, Mrs. Ida L. Hartley of the Woman's Exchange, 234 East Center St. has taken over our agency. RING ANAHEIM 541 FULLERTON DYE WORKS "The Original Dollar Cleaners" Santa Fe Comfort and economy in a tourist sleeper to the East You save about one-half the Pullman fare by using tourist-sleeper and you ride on a East Santa Fe train. Fred Harvey station dining room and lunch counters will save you money on meals. C. A. WALKER Anaheim Phone 217 Another good test is the task of firing up a good when the speed draws alongside. We can't remember heard of a man who plow handles until he was vous wreck. Britains' Labor Gov't won't be popular if it sistent in finding jobs for employed. Those were simple days when a slate was to write on instead of to burn. If you raise your to put their tru riches it's a good to put your riche trust. Correct this sentence you didn't soil it p said the man, "and I to lend you other boo time." FRANK'S PICTURE LUNCH, COLD DE CANDIES AND TO Frank J. Delatour, B Phone 688-RVermont & Placentia ANAHEIM, CA TURES except Sunday and Publisher Plain Dealer WED Subscri Entered LOOK WHAT GEORGE DID! M'GOSH-SON-YOU'VE MADE AN AWFUL MESS-I DONT KNOW WHETHER TO GIVE YOU A WHALIN' OR A MEDAL! HEY! WOT TH! YEP I DID IT WITH MY LIL HATCHET! INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE TEAPOT DOME ELK HILLS RICHFIELD LOOK GOOD ONCE Richfield looks good at the Union Oil Co.'s Chapman 400 barrel well and good of deep production in Loftus 54. Chapman made a showing that duo some respects the earlier the famous Richfield settled down to a 400 bd ducer. For a year the been making an effort heavy producing deep Richfield and it appears No. 54 on the Grah lease is going to rewa forts. At 4700 feet No. ing very good. In wildcat development heim seems to occupy of the stage. Three were drilling, the Standard Wagner, the Superior Brookhurst, and the M Oil Co.'s Sidnam. The deepest of the trio h ed the 2400 mark. Standard's well has not oil indications, but is do so before another hole is drilled. BOY SCOUTS P EXTENDED Eagle Patrol, Boy S last night at the Wa There was one visit Slieger of the Panther the roll call all respor bur Wakers led the Harold Slieger the ye were elected leaders ning. J. Shea was elec tary and treasurer Wakers introduced a PARAGRAPHS (By Robert Quillen) The first shipped strawberries, oh, how they remind us of straw! Man's first form of government, as we recall it, was made of a rib. A genuine communist is a man who wouldn't work if his theories would. A sucker is one who thinks the approach to Easy Street is Wall Street. Well, why in thunder can't the chensandoah use the north pole as a mooring mast? It might be worse. Patriots risk the Treasury at times, but none leases it. Some Chinese bandits kidnap American tourists, but the better kind only sell them souvenirs. It doesn't seem to take much of an artist, however, to do Uncle Sam in oil. The title doubtless began as the architect's fee for mansions in the skies. An old-timer is one who can remember when the first sign of spring was sulphur and molasses. At times, however, we long to see an ordinary good show instead of a "tremendous spectacle." ABE MARTIN Some folks vote intelligently, some stick t' their parties, an others don't care who they vote for if they kin git on th' winni'n side. Who remembers th' ole brimstone sermons that used t' be all th' rage? DINNER STORIES A certain Judge Smith sat on the circuit bench in Missouri many years ago. He was known far and wide as one of the most patient and long-suffering judges in the state. Procedure in his court was free and easy, and gross, indeed, was the offense if it called forth a rebuke from Judge Smith. On one case it is told that the opposing lawyers settled down to their arguments before the jury without any time limitations and with a bountiful supply of chewing tobacco. While one argued the other one chewed, and while the second one talked the first caught up with his chewing. The two lawyers talked from 8 o'clock one morning until past 6 o'clock that afternoon. The jury listened patiently and the judge alternately slept and read. At last, however, the lawyers announced that they were through with their pleadings. "And now, gentlemen of the jury," Judge Smith began, "these two gentlemen have spoken long and eloquently on the law in this case. However, you are not to take into consideration one way or the other any of their arguments on this point of law. The last legislature repealed the law, anyway!" A minister met a parishioner and asked him the usual question: "Weel, John, how are you today?" "Gey weel, sir; gey weel," replied John, cautiously, "if it wasna for the rheumatism in my right leg." "Ah, weel, John, be thankful; you are drilled." BOY SCOUTS PARK EXTENDER Eagle Patrol, Boy Scoot last night at the Ward There was one visit Sieger of the Panther the roll call all respond bur Wakers led the Harold Sieger the ye were elected leaders ning. J. Shea was elec tary and treasurer Wakers introduced a "The Mosquito's Serena proved fannier than Wakers and Ed Updy part of the second class. The boys planned so it will not be as length of the Panther Patrol. The boys enjoyed freshments served by bers of the Wakers far Plain Dealer Classifier ways Bring Ree SOAKS RIGHT AND LIMBER STIFF JOIN Pharmacists Call it "because it's for Swol Painful, Creaky Join It took a good man get together a combination subduing and swelling agents declared to be remedy that almost insults through skin and starts right in to len, inflamed, creaky, ed joints as good as they call this new ful preparation "Joint cause the medical man ed the trick, worked perfect some low-price that would really benefit lions of people who have more joints that need tention. So "Joint Ease" is only for people who ben len, painful, creaky, stiff joint, whether it elbow, shoulder, ankle finger and whether by rheumatism or son Of course, it can't quickly put an end perficial ailments an neuralgia, neuritis, cles, stitch in the si neck or sore feet its penetrating action it is really recommend joint ailments of any yr. Ask for a tube of "You can use it seven one evening for quick cause it goes right skin with only a rubbing. It surely is." American tourists, but the better mind only sell them souvenirs. It doesn't seem to take much of an artist, however, to do Uncle Sam in oil. The title doubtless began as the architect's fee for mansions in the skies. An old-timer is one who can remember when the first sign of spring was sulphur and molasses. At times, however, we long to see an ordinary good show instead of a "tremendous spectacle." At any rate Jesse James never raised a hood and tightened a spark plug and charged $3.85. If punishment really shows a criminal the error of his ways, how do you explain a bigamist? Another good mental test is the task of thinking up a good alibi when the speed cop draws alongside. We can't remember having heard of a man who held the plow handles until he was a nervous wreck. Britains' Labor Government won't be popular if it is too persistent in finding jobs for the unemployed. Those were simple and happy days when a slate was something to write on instead of something to burn. If you raise your kids to put their trust in riches, it's a good idea to put your riches in trust. Correct this sentence: "I know you didn't soil it purposely," said the man, "and I'll be glad to lend you other books at any time." FRANK'S PLACE LUNCH, COLD DRINKS, CANDIES AND TOBACCO Frank J. Delatour, Proprietor Phone 688-R-K Vermont & Placentia Avenue ANAHEIM, CA. POEMS THAT LIVE THE MOON And, like a dying lady lean and pale, Who totters forth, wrapp'd in a gauzy veil, Out of her chamber, led by the insane And feeble wanderings of her fading brain, The moon arose up in the murky east A white and shapeless mass. Art thou pale for weariness Of climbing heaven and gazing on the earth, Wandering companionless Among the stars that have a different birth, And ever changing, like a joyless eye That finds no object worth its constancy? —Percy Bysshe Shelley SONG How many times do I love thee, dear! Tell me how many thoughts there be In the atmosphere Of a new-fall'n year, Whose white and sable hours appear The latest flake of Eternity— So many times do I love thee, dear. How many times do I love again? Tell me how many beads there are In a silver chain Of evening rain, Uncreel'd from the tumbling main, And threading the eye of a yellow star; So many times do I love again. —Thomas Lovell Reddoes The biggest argument for Golden State THE HIGH SCORE BUTTER is the great number of Southern California women who refuse to accept any other brand even when it means changing grocers, to get it. They know that Golden State is dependable butter—made from selected cream—churned and packed in model creameries by improved, efficient methods. They know that it pays to insist! NOTICE It Does No harm or jewelry repair. An Expedition than it does by an enceled workman. Railroad Wear Inspectors and also as a man jewelry. All works to be like new when our repair department carry a complete lerly. J. A. STINNES JEWELRY 112 N. Eminence ANAHEIM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY TWENTIETH, 1924 Subscription Rate—In N. Orange-co., per year, $3; 6 months, $1.75 Entered at the Postoffice at Anaheim, Calif., as second class matter. RICHFIELD LOOKS GOOD ONCE MORE Richfield looks good again with the Union Oil Co.'s Chapman 23 a 400 barrel well and good showings of deep production in Graham-Loftus 54. Chapman 23 at 4155 made a showing that duplicated in some respects the early days of the famous Richfield field and settled down to a 400 barrel producer. For a year the Union has been making an effort to find a heavy producing deep sand at Richfield and it appears now that No. 54 on the Graham-Loftus lease is going to reward the efforts. At 4700 feet No. 54 is looking very good. In wildcat development Anaheim seems to occupy the center of the stage. Three wells are now drilling, the Standard Oil Co.'s Wagner, the Superior Oil Co.'s Brookhurst, and the Marland Oil Co.'s Sidnam. The Standard is the deepest of the trio having passed the 2400 mark. To date the Standard's well has not shown any oil indications, but is expected to do so before another 1000 feet of hole is drilled. BOY SCOUTS PLAN EXTENDED HIKE Eagle Patrol, Boy Scouts, met last night at the Wakers home. There was one visitor, Carol Sieger of the Panther Patrol. To the roll call all responded. Wilburt Wakers led the songs and Harold Sieger the yells. They were elected leaders last evening. J. Shea was elected secretary and treasurer. Leader Wakers introduced a new song. COMMENTS OF THE PRESS What Editors Are Saying MISERABLE MILLIONS—San Diego Sun There seems to be no visible exception to the rule that a man cannot leave millions and a happy family. Old Jay Gould sweat, dug, schemed, grabbed and gambled until he was able to leave an estate of $85,000,000—enough for millions for each of his children. Among the bequests which he didn't mention was a series of divorces and family fights, the latter the customary, if not the inevitable, effect or leaving millions. Now, Helen Gould Shepard, one of the noblest and best-loved of American women, has to come forward and fight her brothers in a public lawsuit. She is joint trustee with her brothers, George and Edwin, and guardian of her sister, Anna, and charges that her brothers secretly sold millions of dollars' worth of the estate's securities. It is humiliating. It must sadly wrench Helen Gould's great heart. But, the good and innocent suffer with the other in the tragedy of "Too Much Money," every time. ON THE SPUR OF MOMENTS 100 PER CENT AMERICANISM All Russians who haven't left Russia are Bolsheviks who believe in throwing dynamite into all governmental machinery and don't use razors or soap. It is impossible for a man named Goldenberg or Marasyx to be as good a citizen as a man named Smith. Congress is the most efficient legislative body on earth. A poet is a "sissy." Any writer whose books sell into the hundreds of thousands is a great author. A fireplace is a grand thing in a house if you have got a good furnace or steam plant to keep the house warm. BOY SCOUTS PLAN EXTENDED HIKE Eagle Patrol, Boy Scouts, met last night at the Wakers home. There was one visitor, Carol Silleger of the Panther Patrol. To the roll call all responded. Wilbur Wakers led the songs and Harold Silleger the yells. They were elected leaders last evening. J. Shea was elected secretary and treasurer. Leader Wakers introduced a new song, "The Mosquito's Serenade," which proved funnier than the title. Wakers and Ed Updyke passed parts of the second class test. The boys planned a hike, but it will not be as lengthy as that of the Panther Patrol to Mexico. The boys enjoyed delicious refreshments served by the members of the Wakers family. Plain Dealer Classified Ads Always Bring Results SOAKS RIGHT IN AND LIMBERS UP STIFF JOINTS Pharmacists Call it "Joint-Ease" because it's for Swollen, Sore, Painful, Creaky Joints Only It took a good many years to get together a combination of pain subduing and swelling reducing agents declared to be the one remedy that almost instantly penetrates through skin and flesh and starts right in to make swollen, inflamed, creaky, pain racked joints as good as new. They call this new and wonderful preparation "Joint Ease" because the medical man who turned the trick, worked for years to perfect some low-priced remedy that would really benefit the millions of people who have one or more joints that need helpful attention. So "Joint Ease" is prepared only for people who have a swollen, painful, creaky, distorted or stiff joint, whether it be in knee, elbow, shoulder, ankle, neck or finger and whether it is caused by rheumatism or something else. Of course, it can't help but quickly put an end to such superficial ailments as lumbago, neuralgia, neuritis, aching muscles, stitch in the side, crick in the neck or sore feet because of its penetrating action, but what it is really recommended for is joint ailments of any nature whatever. Ask for a tube of "Joint Ease." You can use it several times in one evening for quick results, because it goes right through the skin with only a few seconds rubbing. It surely is a swift pen-don't use razors or soap. It is impossible for a man named Goldenberg or Marasyx to be as good a citizen as a man named Smith. Congress is the most efficient legislative body on earth. A poet is a "sissy." Any writer whose books sell into the hundreds of thousands is a great author. A fireplace is a grand thing in a house if you have got a good furnace or steam plant to keep the house warm. CLASSICS OF HUMOR NONESENSE VERSES—By Edward Lear There was an Old Man with a beard, Who said, "It is just what I feared! Two Owls and a Hen, Four Larks and a Wren, Have all built their nests in my beard!" There was an Old Man in a tree, Who was horribly bored by a bee; When they said, "Does it buzz?" He replied, "Yes, it does! It's a regular brute of a bee!" There was an Old Man in a boat, Who said, "I'm afloat! I'm afloat!" When they said, "No, you ain't!" He was ready to faint. That unhappy Old Man in a boat. There was an Old Man with a poker, Who painted his face with red ochre; When they said, "You're a Guy!" He made no reply. But knocked them all down with his poker. There was an Old Man who said, "Hush! I perceive a young bird in this bush!" When they said, "Is it small?' He replied, "Not at all! It is four times as big as the bush!" Any man can tell you the easiest way to forget an unfortunate love affair is to fall in love with another woman. SOUTHLAND HOTEL UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Reasonable Rates Phone 36 240 E. Center St. Anaheim, Calif. Income Tax Returns for 1923 ARE NOW DUE AND MUST BE FILED BEFORE MARCH 15 You are entitled to certain Exemptions and Deductions. Returns Compiled for Moderate Fees NO CHARGE FOR CONSULTATIONS Of course, it can't help but quickly put an end to such superficial ailments as lumbago, neuralgia, neuritis, aching muscles, stitch in the side, crick in the neck or sore feet because of its penetrating action, but what it is really recommended for is joint ailments of any nature whatever. Ask for a tube of "Joint Ease." You can use it several times in one evening for quick results, because it goes right through the skin with only a few seconds rubbing. It surely is a swift penetrator and when it gets under the skin, it starts right in to clean up all joint trouble. Heying's Pharmacy dispenses it daily for about 6 cents a tube, as do first-class druggists everywhere. NOTICE It Does Not Cost any more to have your watch or jewelry repaired by An Expert than it does by an inexperienced workman. I have had years of experience as a Railroad Watch Inspector and also as a manufacturer of jewelry. All work guaranteed to be like new when it leaves our repair department. I also carry a complete line of jewelry. J. A. STINSON'S JEWELRY STORE 112 N. Emily St. ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA PUBLIC SPIRITUALIST SERVICES MRS. ETHEL E. PURDY MEYERS WELL KNOWN LECTURER AND MEDIUM FORMERLY OF NEW YORK CITY will conduct services at her residence, 204 North Palm St., near Center, Anaheim every Sunday 10 a.m. Sunday School 11:90 a.m.; Public Healing Service, 7:30 P.M. Lecture and Messages. Thursday 2:20 and 7:30, Message Services. All are welcome. Those attending will receive consolation and learn the inner truth that we can communicate with the departed.