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Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
Ah-aham-Johrson Wedding

There was a very bright and happy
wedding last evening on South Fifth
street. An unusual feature Of the oc-
casion was the presence Of four gen
Grafton, Of the family few in
innate friends besides. Mrs. a. NJ.
johnson was married to Frank .. Abra-
ham. tinancier of Los Angeles. The
klndest wishes of many friends will
follow them as they visit his former
home in Carson City. Nev. \ most
Hearty welcome awaits their return.
Rev y. ". Williams pastor of tn"
First PRESBYTERIAN church. performed
the ceremony to the soft strains of
NendelsSOnn's wedding mach.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALES acres on Maple St. in
good location, tract improved with
good house and trees. Cheap for
few days only. A. F. WAGNER
phone 962, P.O. box 466 Eel Centro x29
WANTED-From $4,000 to $4,000 on first
mortgage on 80 acres of alfalfa in
imperial valley. Value of property
er, 522 Market St, San Francisco. 229
WANTED-New conner, well recon
mended, requires empl oyment, any
nature. Would act as housekeeper
do domestic work or sewing if no po-
sition offered in store or office. For
full particulars apply to A. C. BUR-
RELL-, publicity bureau.
WANTED-W Work by man and wife on
ranch, no children. E. V. NEWTON
Riverside roomfng house. f229
LOST OR STOLEN-Lady's gold filled
open face 90 size 7-jeWel Hampden
watch. Private No. in care 393. Chat
elaine pin on watch. Leave at PRESS
OFFICE. 229
WANTED-Position on ranch by eX-
perienced mixer. Just arrived from
old country. Address SISSON ranch.
f229
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
District Meetina I. o. o. E.

Odd Fellows from all over Imperial
valley are planning to attend the dis
trict meeting January 30 at CaleXico.
The lodges represented will be Cal
exico. Brawley, Imperial. Holtville and
Ell Centre. Degree work will be eX-
cmpiifted and a banquet will be served.
while there will be a feast of wit and
wisdom from the speakers of the vari-
Gus lodges. The previous district meet
in- Of the Odd Fellows was held at
BraWlry last spring and the local lodge
plans tO send big delegation to the
border city for this event.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
Brethren Revival

Do not forget the revival meeting
at the Church Of the Brethren, corner
Seventh street and Brighton avenue,
each evening at 1870 p. m. Song ser
vice at 7:i5. The attendance and in
terest has continued excellent from the
very first. Evangelist Martin is q
forceful speaker and shows up sin in
all its ugliness, and the love of God
in all its beauty. Brother Martin will
sing a solo tonight. Come out and heal
him. Come early and enjoy the con
gregational singing Everybody is wei
come
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
Notice of Annual Meeting

To Ihe StOckl1OIderS OF The Imperial
Valley Oil and Cotton Company:
Please take notice that the annual
meeting of The stockholders and cleo
tion of directors of the Imperial Valley
Oil and Cotton Company will be held
at the company's office in the City of FL
1913. at the hour of 10 o'clock a. m.
for the purpose of electing directors of
said corporation for the ensuing year,
and for The transaction of such other
business that may come before the
meeting.
l.. E. SRACk. Secretary.
Advertisement 230.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23

presses his hearers with the fact that
he is abreast of the times. He ar
2ued the reasOnableness of the demand
for faith made by the Christ, as all the
achievements of men are due to that
principle. All the discoveries of men.
all their inventions, all their noble
deeds, can be traced to faith. This
evening Mr.. Bowling will give a short
talk on Nazareth, illustrated with beau
tTul stereoplicon pictures. Friday aft
crnoon a reception will be held for boys
and girls, which promises to be an
interesting event.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
NOTICE,

AS a candidate for the combined Of
fees of Assessor and Tax Collector of
the Imperial Irrigation District, | ask
for the support Of the voters of the
District for the following reasons:
L have had over ten years experience
as an abstracter and searcher of titles,
four years of this time having been
spent in Imperial County exclusively,
therefore l feel that l am well quail
fed to solve the various problems
arising in reference to the correct de-
scription of property in this valley "a
matter of vital Importance to all land
owners) and believe this experience
will insure the people of the district
careful, prompt. accurate and efficient
service. HARRY G. THOMAS.
Advertisement
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
Steamer In Distress

[BY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONSl
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-The reve-
nue. cutters Androscoggin and Seminole
are still searching for the steamer Mac,
which gave wireless DISTRESS signals
1870 miles off Charleston last night. The
AndrOscoggin started from Bodie island,
n. c., and the Seminole from Charles
town. No replies came today to wire
less calls to the Mae.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
NOTICE
NOTICE
To [ he Voters of the Imneria q

To the Voters of the Imperial Irriga
tion Districts:
hereby announce that l am a candi
date for the combined offices of AS
SCISSOR and Collector of the Imperial
Irrigation District, in the election to
be held on February 5, 1918. 1 have
been the Assessor of the District since
it was organized, understand the work
of both Offices. and believe that l have
performe ed my work in the past in d
satisfactory manner. On these grounds
l solicit the support of the voters of
the District. H. l.. BARKER.
-Advertis ement If
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
Younn Couple Married

Sidney : Herd aged 49, and Miss
Elizabeth Gray. aged 2i. both resi-
dents Of Brawley, Were married at the
city hail yesterday afternoon by Justice
Mayfield. Mr.. Herd is a native Call
fornian and the bride is native of
Kansas. Mrs. Cora Gray. mother ii
the bride. and 5. G.. Herd, father If
the groom, We're in attendance at the
ceremony
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
Findinu One Solution

While building is proceeding rapidly
il all parts Of the valley, the Pacific
Portable Construction Company of Los
Angeles has been sending many houses
into the valley ready made, these hav-
Ing found places in town and on farm,
and greatly augmcnting the provisions
heing made for the neNcnmers.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
Funeral of r. N. Parker

The funeral Of Z. \. Parker Of Holt
Vile. who passed away yesterday after
noon at st. Thomas hospital will be
held at the Baptist church at FL Centre
Friday afternoon at 3:i5. Interment
will he at the FL Centre Evergreen
cemetery. Mr.. Parker was a well
known and highly esteemed citizen Of
Holtville and deacon Of the Holtville
Baptist church.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
Sam Small COMING

There will be a special series of
meetings next week at the Holtville
Methodist church. These meetings
will be conducted by sam Small, the
we'll known evangelist, who will be as
sisted by Rev. Beery. the Methodist
pastor
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
New auto Line

+. w. LaM0nt announces that he
las put on new automobile stage line
tp run daily between Ell Centre and
san Diego. Traffic between the two
cities j. increasing rapidly. and further
facilities are provided for the advance
ment Of the mutual interest Of the
cities
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
At the L. and S.

At the L. and 5. tonight there will be
riven new pictures, "The Ball Player
and the Bandit" ''An Old Love Letter"
The Daughters of Senior Lopez and
"A Noise Like a Fortune"
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
Bat Nelson WedS

[BY UNITED PRESS nSSOCIATIONS1
HEGEW1CH. ILL.,, Jan. 23.-Battlins
Nelson was married to Fay King, car
toonist for Denver newspaper, today
Hhalf the towns population attended
Motion pictures We're made by dozen
machines. Citizens accompanied the
couple 10 the train with brass band.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
Shields for Senate

lBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS,
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jan. 23-.IGhn
Shields, chief justice of the Tennessee
supreme court, was elected for the
long term senatorship on first ballot
today by the legislature.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
Whist Toniuht

Do not forget the Catholic ladies' en-
tertainment tonight at the Valley Shoe
store. Main street. Whist will be the
order of the evening. You are wei
come.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
Repair and Service Station

Repair work on Studebaker autos a
specially and parts for 20s and 3Os. We
also carry an extensive line of tires.
Agency for l. ;. and Fiske tires. the
only standard tires. cs.-Advertisement. ,,
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
After a Prisoner

Sheriff Green of Flint. Mich, is in
town, having come after Frank Miller,
wanted there for the desertion of his
wife and child.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
NOTICE

BY the solicitation of my friends I
hereby ann my name for the Of
cation District, election to be held Feb.
9TH, 1918. F. NJ BURGER
Advertisement
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
Eucs for Eatchinu

Single comb white Orpington. Four
pens, all we'll mated Best stock in
tie country. Eggs 50 80 for IS: so for
Sc: iG0 for SO. r.. L. Hobdy.-Ad-
VrrtiscmrnI. If
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
j. NJ. JuIian's Cash Grocery

The cheapest grocery house in I'M
perlal valley. We mean this. Come
and let US prONe it.-Advertisemeni. 26
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23

Have ten single comb white Orpin3
ton cOckerels for sale at 50 each. r. L.
Hobby dy-AdvertiSement If
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
CITY AND VALLEY
a Little Warmer

Mercury. which fell to 80 yesterday
morning, only got down to 80 this
morning, to the relief of everybody.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23
SECRET SOCIETIES

NUMA LODGE NO. 476, Benevolent
and Protective Order Of Elks, meet.
every Wednesday evening at Elks
Hall. Visiting brothers are heartily vel
come. Meeting hours o'clock. w. C.
PRYOR, Exalted Ruler. c. A. LIVING
STON, Secretary.
I'll CENTRO LODGE NO. 3s7, LO.OF.
Meets every Wednesday, night in Ma
sonic hall, Opera House block. Wis
itors most cordially welcomed. J. L.
TRAVERa. No: ID II. SHERMAN. SEC
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-23

AUTOMOBILE OWNERS
The Simplex Gas Saver will save 25
per cent gas. Write for circular.
w. ". CALENDER.
Valley Agent. Bliss Garage. El Centre
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-07
I+%%+*+*++++*+++!
ADVERTISING.
+4++++++%%++++%+'
CBy F. M. By

A N enterprising merchant at Cor
"A nelius, in the Peaceful Valley
country, says that he never ad-
vertises until business is good. In
looking over the columns of the Trib-
une, of that place, for the past 29
years, we have never been able to To-
cate his advertisement. Business was
never good. If this same merchant
had not been located in Peaceful Val
ley the tale would not have been un-
folded. Neither would cobwebs have
adorned his door Peaceful Valley is
located three miles out of Podunk-
vile and the whole township "under-
stands each other''-every merchant
is related in some way to the other
merchant, or the other merchants
wife, and if stranger comes to the
valley and starts up in business the
other merchants hold a family reun-
ion and invite the stranger into a
game of "freeze-out." Cold feet and
,hills attack the stranger and he i'm
nediately tricks to a place where the
voOdbine twineth not, and the whang-
doodle ieth not in wait. Then he
ldvertises some, the cobwebs disap- 4
'ear, business bustles up, and-he
ldvertises some more, tells the truth
bout his goods, and prosperity wax
tn warm. He doesn't wait any more
or business to grow-but makes it
row with up-to-date methods. This
tory never had moral.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-07
THE SCHOOLS AND PROGRESS.

Elsewhere The Observer prints an
article from the pen of George G..
NIFTY, of Eola, in which that gentle
man takes upon himself the duty Of
critic Of the present home credit plan
now in use in several schools of Polk
county and which has been found to
work satisfactorily, as we are reliably
informed, in every community in
which it has been tried. We do not
give space TO Mr.. Mitty's article be-
eanse We ascribe to his views, but
merely to show that, no matter what
progress advanced thought and mod
iern ideas may accomplish in this
country, even in so pronounced a way
as they have done in the school sys-
tenn, there are those who cling to for
mer methods and ideas. The EOla
critic admits that he is giving these
problems ''study in repose and soli-
tuden and one is forced to the con-
clusion, after reading his criticism,
that that is the only way in which
he has Investigated them. We pre-
sumo that Mr.. Dykstra, one of the
successful Instructors Of the county,
at whom the article is aimed, is
amply able to defend his position,
aud We do not intend to further his
contention other than to declare our
steadfast belief in the merit Of the
plan Of which he has become a dis
eiple and which has been successful
elsewhere.
Mitfy's contention that advanced
thought along educational lines is ir-
rational and unsoand, is really ludi-
crous and not borne ont by facts. In
every branch Of endeavor today mod
ern ideas are taking the place Of for
mer methods and nowhere IS this I'M
more pronounced, and in
40 instance has il been mere suceess-
ful than in our school system. Our
Eola friend should bestir himself f;
from kis nspose and forsake his soli- !
|ude long enough 70 escape from the !
traditions Of tle past and get out
INTO the world and see what II is do :
ng he should ne longer gain bis
aspirations from TIE coiumus of the ;
aides Hcme Journal. bat should I
earn Of conditions - they actually /
|xisi he hints Ihat lhe failure Of e
se nanhsr Of eighth grade pupils 1
; pass 'hs'r examinations nay Be- a,- !
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-07
WHICH SHALL IT BE9

Nobody can envy the duty which
faces the Dallas city council in the
selection of the proper paving for the
proposed hard surfacing of the
streets of the city. There is no ques-
tion regarding the sentiment here re-
garding paving, and that it is practi-
cally unanimous for improvement is
certain. But there is a wide differ
ence in opinion as TO the best meth
DDS and the proper material to be
used. All are united, or ought to be,
on the proposition that we should get
the best possible pavement, commen-
surate with the needs of the city, and
get it as cheaply as possible. Fur
ther, the taxpayers and property
owners should receive the fullest ben
eft of the work already done and for
the money already expended in
street work. We frankly confess
that we do not know whether btu
lithic is the proper pavement, but we
do believe that it isn't the method
to be employed if we are to be asked
an excessive price for its use. 1t
isn't the only pavement which may
be used-there are others fully as
satisfactory and, from present infor-
nation, which may be had at greatly
reduced figures from that quoted by
the bitulithic people. OF course they
say that other pavements are cheap
and inferior and not serviceable, but
he experience of other cities has
shown that this is untrue.
During a recent conversation with
| representative Of another form Of
oavement, the writer was informed
hat, if the streets Of Dallas were al
'eady graded and il no further work
# this sort was required, that it was
lis opinion that his company could
'ave the streets for not to exceed 75
ents per square yard, and guarantee
he work to be fully equal in all re-
poets to the so-called bitulithie. II
nay be that this price is too low to
insure the best results, but there are
'lenty Of towns and cities in the
ountry where the company has done !
considerable work and il is an easy
natter to learn what satisfaction the
is giving. In a certain
own in Northern Washington, where
onditions are similar to those that !
revail in Dallas. a number Of busi- i
ess blocks are now being paved with q
ard surface improvement which cost
be property owners less than Sl.00 i
err yard. There the streets have '
zen macadamized for several years.
ie concrete curbs are already in
lace and the pavsmenis are being :
ID on the surface Of the streets :
ithout the expendituIe Of a cent IN y
ssra grading. CeFleinly II this can 4
} done satisfactorily in that com-ils
unity, i appears reasonable % BE- q
'Ve that Il may he dup6caiei hsre. II
Il Is well-known that there Is hand n
q branch Of business that shows Z.
eater returns than in The paving :, =
le end i i uel 10 procesd ears- :.
~ when swariing contrueis Of this u
iure. "a 4 sell. under tie eirruu- h
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-07


paid in proportion to their ability
When this shall have been accom-
plished, we shall no longer see them
focking to other states and giving
to the children of other communities
the energy, the skill and the up
building influences which should be
Oregon's. Those who have refused
these flattering offers, and have re-
manned to give our schools their best
efforts are entitled to the thanks of
all who believe in progress and that
the home credit plan has been the
outgrowth of bright and brainy
minds, and essentially home prod
uct is credit to the state and to her
modern instructors.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-07
PARK is GOOD INVESTMENT
Competent Advice For Dallas Comes
From McMinnville.

The Polk County Observer is wont
to refer to McMinnville whenever It
brings up an example as a spur to its
own community This is well and
proper, but it said the other day in
speaking of our city park that it was
not favored by nature. Now brother,
come off. You stand alone in this
opinion. Come down and look us over
You haven't been there, have youi
Natural beauty is the chief merit Of
our park. Its rotund depressions and
gentle declivities, flowing brook and
spouting fountain, its natural foliage
its waterfalls adjoining and -four
spattered matermill in the back
ground, makes a superb setting Dal-
las has a fine location for park, and
the LaCreole stream cannot be sur
passed in its ripping beauty. By all
means, Dallas, get a park. 1t is one
Of the best investments community
san make. Telephone Register.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-07
ATTACKS HOME CREDIT PLAN.
Eola Critic Sees No Good in Advanced
School Ideas

ANNNAAN|NNA
Editor Observer noticed an ar
iicle in The Observer of February IA
from the pen Of R. G. Dykstra of Su-
yer, condemning my article regarding
new school fads, published IN The OBJ
server. To such I desire to make
reply through your valuable publica-
ton.
As to who is making mere asser-
tons, viii say that 1 have lived in
Polk county since 1890. except from
February, 1907. to July, 1910; and
attended school here in nv bovhOod
days. Also, that the home credit plan
Is being used in the Eola school this
winter.
I viii admit that I have not been
visiting schools, but that is not neces-
saly these times. in order 10 gain IN
formation and knowledge upon sueh
problems. While the will-oLwisps are
about, I am seeking inform
stioa from the children, parents.
ieachsrs, public press and current ed
aeaflonal magazines; and then giv-
lng i st1dy in repose and solitude.
Ny criticism was mainly that chicken
raising and gardening vas di7ertinp
lme and attention from TIE common
1nglish branches. and thereby rest-
'nlnE school elhcieney. and that fnf (.
mattering Of instruction vas rirrn
= these suhiecta Az Dykstrs ssvs.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-07
New Electric line

An electric line from Salem to Bend
is plan proposed the past week.
when the Oregon Railway Co. was
incorporated with the avowed inten-
ton Of building such road. 1t is
proposed to have the line connect with
both the Hill and Hartman roads in
the Deschutes valley.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-07
TO Improve Reservation

The Indian service has a plan under
wav to clear cut-over and logged-off
lands belonging to the Indians in or
der to aid the various tribes in agri-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-07
Editorials of the
People.

Signed communications viii be
printed under this head from respon-
sible parties but their publication
does not necessarily imply that they
express the sentiments OF the editor.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-07

stances, for the city council to make
an investigation on its own initiative
without depending on the smooth
tongued representatives of any paw
ing company Junketing trips at the
expense of paving concerns have new
er proven satisfactory nor have they
accomplished the objects sought. 1t
isn't necessary to be accompanied by
pavement contractor when we in
spect any sort of method or work of
this kind. The pavement is there and
it speaks for itself. All that is nee
essary is to interview few of the
business men and the truthful results
Of the experiments viii be learned
from the people best qualified to
judge.
What Dallas wants is the best
pavement she can have at the least
possible cost and The Observer is not
yet ready to declare that this is btu
ithic or any other patented process.
Investigation will clear the atmos-
phere of this muddle and the city
should take every advantage of the
experience of other cities where the
different modes have been tried.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-07

cultural progress. 1t is estimated
there are about 10000 acres in Oregon
reservations that will be improved
in this way.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1913-03-07

The taxpayers of the state of Ore
gon ought to feel mighty thankful
that they have such staunch friend
in this man Parlison, of Portland.
Stung to the quick by the refusal of
the Legislature to allow his bill for
$3.50 for illegal services" rendered
the state in certain referendum pro
ceedings, he announces that he will
once more call to his relief the
machinery of the "Oregon system" !"
and call upon the people to defeat all
appropriations enacted by the legis-
lature in aid Of the states educa-
tional institutions. Thus Oregon IS
institutions of higher learning are to
be again the prey Of this pettifog-
ging Portland lawyer, and the deni-
zens of the famous North End are to
again reap their reward of free
drinks for signing petitions calculat-
ed to stick a knife into the Univer-
sity and the Agricultural college.
The Marshall republican., 1913-08-01
Are YOU CO.
ING TO SCHOOL

Tho Fall Term at the warrens.
burg State Normal School will begin
tuesday. September 9th. The cata-
log will he sent on request.
The State has invested S475.0 O0.
90 in this Normal School Plant.
The School prepares teachers for all
the needs or all the schools. Every
Department is well organized and
well equipped. or the Library DR..
S~uzzallo. Columbia University. Now
York City. said. This is the best
Normal School Library | have eve
seem" oil.
The standards OF work in thl
school are high. and the cost Il
students less than In any othei
school OF same rank. Last year wai
tho best In the existence OF the schoo
but not as good AZ the next will be
Laws enacted by the last Legislature
give the people OF Missouri new or
p%ortunitics In education. School
Will mean more. Teaching as a pro
fession will mean more to Missouri
young men and young women. Crop
may fail. and business may fail, bu
the demand for well prepared schoo
teachers will fail. Thorough
scholarship and a preparation to d.
some one thing well is always {
sound proposition. That is GU,
proposition.
For the catalog and further In
formation address w. j. Hawkins
Pres. of Faculty, Warrensburg, Mo