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Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27
The President
At Mobile. Ala
CBy United Press Association)

Mobile, Oct. 27-President Wilson
was warmly welcomed and despite a
drizzle of rain, thousands packed the
street. The school children were mass
ed at the station. After trip on the
lay and rest at the hotel, the pre8l-
dent went to Lyric treater where n"
opened the Southern Commercial Con-
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27

3. 80 acres, p mile from one of the
rapidly growing railroad towns in val
ley. All in cotton and corn. Land
netted $75 per acre last
season from cotton. Small house, close
to church and school. Good value at
500 per acre. Terms.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27

=. One of the best cotton ranches
in Imperial valley. All in crop.
S137.50 per acre takes this one. This
is SIS per acre below actual value,
but owner has good reason for max
ing sacrifice. Terms.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27

!. An exceptional buy. 40 acres in
Meloland district. Soft soil. All in
alfalfa. New improvements. A
REAL SNAP. $4,000 will handle this.
Balance less than rent at 7 per cent,
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27

1. 50 acres Az miles from Ell Cen
tro. All in alfalfa and corn. Lots OF
trees. Good house, water piped into
house. Fruit, etc. Half mile from
good school. Good value and long
terms.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27
VALLEY Lumber co.
Building Material
El> CENTRIC CALExICO

country, and it is not at all likely to
be checked by lamentations over the
disappearance of any stock
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27
r T. O

The REQ 1914 is very attractive It's construction
perfect 1t produces comfortable riding and lasting
vice We invite comparison with any regardless Of
price Especially adapted for Imperial Valley. We will
be glad to demonstrate. w. H. POOLE and BRUMBLY
Agents for Imperial Co. Phone U a. FL Centro Cal
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27

REAL ESTATE
9TH street, Davis blk. Ell Centre
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27

). We have one 20 acre tract left
in one of the best alfalfa districts. All
in alfalfa. If taken within the next
few days, about go tons alfalfa hay in
stack goes with this place at s125.OO
per acre. Good terms.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27

Pepper trees. Eucalyptus and Hih.s
Gus. Kelley's Nursery. Adv 7
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27

Guaranteed Peruvian alfalfa .e-,
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27
J. D. MOLL|SON

REAL ESTATE
9TH street, Davis blk. Ell Centre
!. An exceptional buy. 40 acres in
Meloland district. Soft soil. All in
alfalfa. New improvements. A
REAL SNAP. $4,000 will handle this.
Balance less than rent at 7 per cent.
.. One of the best cotton ranches
in Imperial valley. All in crop.
$3.50 per acre takes this one. This
is SIS per acre below actual value,
ing sacrifice. Terms.
3. 80 acres, p mile from one of the
rapidly growing railroad towns IN val
ley. All in cotton and corn. Land
adjoining netted $75 per acre last
season from cotton. Small house, close
to church and school. Good value at
500 per acre. Terms.
1. 50 acres AZ miles from Ell Cen
tro. All in alfalfa and corn. Lots OF
trees. Good house, water piped into
house. Fruit, etc. Half mile from
good school Good value and long
terms.
). We have one 20 acre tract left
in one of the best alfalfa districts. All
lin alfalfa. If taken within the next
few days, about go tons alfalfa hay IN
stack goes with this place at sl25.O0
per acre. Good terms.
6. l20 acre REIMBURSEMENT. Fine
soft soil, conceded to be the best altal-
ia district in Imperial valley, at $50
per acre. Will consider some trade.
We have some good buys in city
property.
Just one instance
One improved lot 60x14O, two blocks
from Main street. Has apartment
house. Trees, etc. Rents for S1lO
per month. Pays II per cent on the
investment. Good terms.
See
Miller or Mason. MacDougall or Gass-
man, with
j. D. M0LL|S0N
Imperial Valley press., 1913-10-27

6. l20 acre REIMBURSEMENT. Fin,
soft soil, conceded to be the best alfal
fa district in Imperial valley, at 50;
per acre. Will consider some trade.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
HOUSEHOLD
yQUESTI0hs'

Blankets. after being washed and
dried thoroughly. should be well beat.
en- with carpet beaten.
Wood alcohol will take vaseline
stains from wash goods. Soak them
few minutes In the alcohol.
Kerosene is not SO explosive as II
is inflammable, but 1t should never be
brought in contact with fire.
. II you have jabot which is trou
hlesome to iron, haste the plaits be-
fore 1t is washed, then iron and re.
move the threads. Use fine thread
Towels should not be put in the
guest room when they are brand new
Use them until they have been laun'
dered several times and lose their
stiffness. odd. +
To wind curtain, remove It from
the brackets. wind 1t up by hand and
then put 1t into the brackets and
pull 1t out full length. Repeat II
necessary.
e II you rinse plate with cold water
before breaking the eggs on It, add to
them a pinch Of salt and then stand
where there Is q current Of air, and
you will have no difficulty In beating
j them to froth. n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
SAVED BY BOTTLES
Truthful Mariner Tells Why He
Has Respect for Them.
Not Only Kept Him and HE shipmats
From Davy jones' Locker, but
Proved the Foundation o.
Both Their Fortunes.

i have had great respect for bot
ties. empty bottles, since they saved
my life and tho life OF an old ship
mate OF mine," unused Captain Bar
nocle, cycling the bottle which he had
just drained. 1T was bottles. a clasp
knife, and Jimmy O Brien's wooden les
that saved US from Davy Jones' lock-
er. This happened when ! was sec
ond mate OF the schooner White
Wings. bound from Boston to Sndyey.
Australia, with load OF empty bot
ties. 1%
I'VE had good passage round the
Horn and good weather till we wero
OF the coast of New Zealand, There.
the tail Of typhoon struck us and for
five days we ran before 1t under bare
poles. On the morning Of the sixth
day the schooner suddenly preached
to, and turned turtle like fash. The
first thing knew was struggling In
the ocean.
II saw Jimmy few feet away
a-clingin' to his wooden leg. which
tioated him nicely. Just then q bunch
OF bottles came to the surface. They
were empty and foated all around.
When the schooner went down her
sides had opened and these cases OF
bottles came to the surface. Sud-
denly got an idea. caught num-
Der Of them and swimmin over to
Jimmy I told him to white corks
from his wooden leg.
After we had got about q dozen
bottles corked they helped to hold 10
up. Pretty soon we had $50 bottles
tightly stoppered and ready for use.
There was long stringers Of kelp
floating all around. and we used this
kelp to bind the bottles together into
big raft. When the sun dried the
kelr II made firm, substantial glass
chip. BY collectin' more bottles We
built a little house on the raft, and
also made mast by lashin' bottles
together. We also managed to make
a sail Of kelp and with bottle rudder
we headed for New Zealand, 200 miles
away. Luckily 1t began to rain and
We caught enough water to supply our
wants, and by holding the bottles I'M
"
der water we caught little fish which.
would swim in to investigate
after ten days we sighted land and
that night we landed in Albert Town.
This is a big native settlement. It
Just happened that they were crazy
for bottles, SO we traded all the bot
ties for about two quarts Of fine,
pearls. They were satisfied, and SO
We're we, for we were picked up by a
trading schooner a week later and
taken to Sydney, where we sold the
pearls for enough to buy ship Of our
own. and was captain and Jimmy
was supercargo.
That was how q bottle, or should
say bottles, got me my first ship
Chicago News
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
BASEBALL

Ray Schalk of the Sox Is said to be
the only fast-running catcher in either
league. 81,
Waivers have been asked on Fred
Hunter, for whom Indianapolis paid
Pittsburg $500 a year ago.
. Bunny Tommers, Yale's great pitch.
er on the 1910 team, has been engaged
to coach the Eli pitchers this season,
Owner Farrell of the Yankees has
purchased a block Of stock in the Jer.
Bey City team of the International
league. .....,1-. .5-
The veteran Billy Hamilton has be-
come part oW ler and team manager
Of the Haverill club Of the New Eng
land league.
Many members Of Connie Mack's
team considered Jacinto Calvo, the
Cuban outfielder signed by Clark Grit.
fifth, great hitter.
It's a fine old Irish catching stan
for the Cubs this year: Roger the man
from Tralee. and Jimmy Archer. who
was born in Dublin town. ID.
The New York Giants have been
scheduled to play two exhibition
games with the Washington team In
Washington, April and 8. ,.-- Il.T
The Worcester club Of the New Eng.
land league, has signed Catcher Null.
doom of Hartford, Conn, and Pitcher
Marland Of Danielson. Conn.
Seven Johnsons have invaded the
American league ranks. The Sox have
four members Of this family, while
st. Louis, Cleveland and Washington
each have one. -" ,'
The International league and the
American association have INDUCED In
trade of umpires. Jimmy Murray of
the International goes to the, Amer.
lean association in exchange for VIII.
lam Bierhalter. .s,s~- ~ ..,,:... =
Chicago fans will charter special
train to lake them over to Cincinnati
for the opening game in Redland. This
is intended as a smack at one Charles
Murf. who canned Chance released
Tinker and elevated Evers.
George Yantz has found himself con.
siderably whirled about in the mael,
strom of baseball. He was drafted by
the Cards from Birmingham. turned
over to Chicago, reported as being
sold to Sacramento, and then shot to
New Orleans. =
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
AQUATIC

The Royal English Henley regatta
will be rowed on the Thames river
July 2, 3, 4 and s. r.. "1f
Tom Sullivan, the Australian soul.
Ter and ex-champion oarsman, who has
been living In England, may make his
home in Canada. &c., '=,.,F =.
A new ruling put in force at the
Naval Academy competition of the
varsity crew will be restricted. and
all its races limited to one mile $50
yards, which is the Henley distance
The undergraduate body Of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania Is offering
strenuous objections to the continu-
ance Of Ellis Ward as coach Of the
rowing team.
This year the English universities
Of Oxford and Cambridge will meet
IN the sports and eight-oared varsity
race on March IA and Is, Easter fall
ing the earliest it can between 1901
and 1925.
PENIS rowing committee definitely
eEnounces that Ellis Ward will not
be retained as rowing coach after the
expiration Of his contract on August
81, Ward this season will be in the
unfortunate position OF a man who IL
not wanted by the student body.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
PUG j Il

An attempt is being made to stoI
boxing in Tennessee. .s 9. \;
The bill to legalize boxing in Wash
ington was defeated by the state sen
ate, VI III.
Johnny Kilbsne Of Cleveland, feath
erweight champion, outpointed Young
Driscoll Of Brooklyn In ten-round
bout. 3. /. !.
Joe Mandot OF New Orleans wal
awarded q decision over Mickey Sheri
dan Of Chicago in an eight-round bout
ct Memphis.
N Billy walters climbed a notch near
er to the welterweight title by beat.
ing Morrie Bloom at Madison in q fast
ten-round contest. E3
Terrific body blows scored victory
for Jack Dillon Of indianapolis over
Frankie Logan in hard six-round
bout at Philadelphia. ..G. (.
Jimmy Clabby Of Hammond was
awarded the decision over Howard Ba.
ker Of Boulder, Colo. At the end Of q
ten-round bout at Denver. ss
Young Erne shaded Tommy Howell
at Philadelphia. Erne was the strong.
er, and in the third round dropped
Howell with a hard right on the Jaw.
"A fight between Billy Papke and
Mike Gibbons OF st. Paul is likely to
be scheduled for July 4, either at Los
Angeles or San Francisco. ",
Jack Abel Of Chattanooga earned a
clean-cut decision over Knockout
Brown Of New York at the Auditorium
armory in Atlanta. Ga, before crowd
Of 5000. 4.5
Jesse Willard apparently wants
what he wants when he wants it and
won't be happy till he gets it. The
Texas cowboy has refused to meet
Gunboat Smith In California on the
grounds that he y entitled to fight
McCarty. u Il y I
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
Parrot at Family Prayers.

One morning our family prayers
were interrupted in a comical way.
A Captain Druid and his wife were
staying with us for few days. Hav-
ing no child, their affections conferred
in gray parrot on whose education
most Of their time was spent. For
fear Of accidents he was not allowed
in the breakfast room till after pray
ers. One morning, however, by some
mischance, he was there. but behaved
with becoming decorum until prayers
were nearly over. My father had got
into the middle of the Lords Prayer.
when, in loud voice, Poll cried out:
AS many as are of the contrary
opinion will say aye contrary. no
The ayes have IT," s .%'@@ 5&s,<
As l need hardly say, prayers wero
finished under difficu1ties.-From
Seventy Years Of Irish Life" by w.
r. LIE Fanu. & #@s@ he @
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
TAKE PLACE or MUSHROOMS
When sueculent Relish 10 Unobtain-
able, Fried Radlshes, Properly Pre-
pared. Are q Good Substitute.

Mushrooms are fast becoming .
necessity In the household Of epicures.
but there always comes time when
fresh ones are not obtainable and
when spice OF q little extra elegance
10 needed for the larder. or to add q
flavor to sriiled steak or q succu-
lent chop. e good substitute for the
champignon 10 found In fried radish'
es. peeled, and Drowned In plenty OF
butter, When brown and tender, ar
range around the meat and send into
the table, and wait for the exclama.
lions Of surprise as rne similarity OF
flavor Is noted Oftentimes II the
guests are not appraised. the substitu'
ton will pass unnoticed. n. u.
Compotes Of winter fruits properly
prepared help over that interval after
the departure OF the grape and other
fresh fruits. when the palate Graves
the pleasant tart OF natures tonic &c
the system, The French housewife
makes an intricate study OF the prep
aration OF her conserves and marina
ladies'. and her attractive dishes OF
jams made from peaches. rhubarb and
pineapple, favored oranges and ap
pies. prunes and gooseberries are
revelation to the American housekeep'
er who has. perhaps, taken less time
to devote to the study Of her table
ut this season. so"
Many Americans who prepare and
stew their fruit daintily enough fall
completely in one of the most I'M
portant points Of serving through
which an otherwise alluring dish Is
often spoiled. Compotes should be
served either hot or thoroughly chilled
and not as occasionally with US. luke.
warm. Serve even the matutinal dish
OF stewed prunes from the Ice chest
with one or two green grape leaves
under their glass dish, and see how
much the flavor of this pleebian dish
Is improved. W.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
Danger In = Dark Kitchen.

4 No man has a right to expect .
woman to keep sweet heart and q
cheerful mind and live Ia q house
bare Of comfort and beauty and work
in dark kitchen, Too many farmers
when building a house never consult
their wives. take no thought Of their
comfort or convenience, and leave the
kitchen the last thing to be consid
cred II 1t Is considered at all. And II
asked to spend money on decorating
the home would actually feel abused!
A woman's life in the country is
often necessarily lonely and she ought
to have the very sunniest, most pleas.
ant rooms in the house for her sit
sing-room and kitchen. Most farm
wives spend two-thirds of their wax
ing hours in the kitchen. and no mon.
ey spent IN making this place one Of
convenience and comfort can ever be
wasted. S$ ssl =,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
Before the Horse | ook I'd.

The Rev. DR.. Marshall, who was
very large man, had been attending q
meeting in Dublin. and took covered
car to 60 to Drumcondra, where he
was staying. Before he got into the
car he asked the driver to tell him
what the fare was.
I'll lave that to you, your raver-
ence." s. :, <.E. r
But how much is IT." -
Whatever your reverence Places
THAT won't do. ! shall not get
into the car until you 'tell~ me the
fare" 49,.
Get in at once. your reverence, for
II the horse turns and gets sight
Of You. the divil step he'll 60 at ALL"
From Seventy Years of Irish Life"
by w. r. lie Fanu. .aj&
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
MISCELLANEOUS

The Washington, D. G., new Central
High school will. include an athletic
field. 51 :
The Ontario Curling association II
made up Of los affiliated clubs, having
membership Of 5000. r {
The United league is the title given
the newly-organized soccer circuit in
the Philadelphia district. f."
The new stadium to be built at Ber-
lin for the coming Olympic games
will cost more than 100000. = d
Colorado college was recently given
100000 by wealthy eastern woman
with which to build q gymnasium.
William H. Page Is the new head Of
the New York Athletic club. the lead
ing organization Of its kind in the
country. AL In
The Cornell faculty committee on
student affairs has refused to give
Syracuse university place on the
Cornell athletic calandar. ~
Charles F.. Brickley5 will not partici.
pate in spring athletics at Harvard.
He strained a tendon in indoor prac-
tice at Cambridge and will be una
BILE to work on track.
j. Thomas Ready. athletic coach at
Lehigh university, will become base
ball magnate shortly. He has secured
an option on the Fall River team Of
the Fall River league.
"Tad" Jones. one of Philips Exeters
famous stars, but best remembered as
the famous Yale quarter and catcher,
will coach Exeter next year. He Is in
business in Exeter now. AS u,
Yale almost put one over that crack
Princeton hockey team. It required
q five-minute extra period and the
work Of HOBBY Baker to win q Z to
5 victory for the Tiger.
" Among college fves disqualified by
the A. "A. u. for playing non-registered
teams are the CUNTS Of the Brooklyn
Polytechnic institute. 81. Johns Of
Baltimore and Fordham. ,56
The defeat Of Columbia in basket
ball by Princeton was the first defeat
sustained by ! Columbia I'VE In fve
years. They had the game won
through the first half. too.
James b. Sullivan. formerly presi-
dent Of the Amatuer Athletic union,
upholds the hammer: throw. TO do
away with that event would be q de.
cided step backward, he believes.
The announcement that Andy Smith,
former Penn football coach. has filed
application for the position as grid.
iron Instructor at Ohio State was well
received by the students Of that col
lege. s7@
Charlie DAILY. prominently mentioned
as the possible successor Of Percy
Haughton in the event OF the re-.
tirement OF the Harvard head coach,
is now said to be slated to coach
Northwestern. us u s-
The claim made by the Gillum fam
fly Of Madison Mills, Va, that It pos.
sessed the only family baseball team
in the country has been challenged by
the Simson family Of Verona, Pa.
Robert Simpson, Sr., head Of the fam
lily team which bears his name, has
sent q challenge to the Gillnms to
meet the Simpsons in : sariss Of
games next spring " 5si.si I
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
Zero Mark In Jobs

A cry from the heart comes to est.
Martin's-le - Grand" which collects q
curious letter bal" Of human interest.
"A woman, In opening an account In
the postofiice savings bank gave her
occupation: " Cooking vegetarian
meals for dyspeptic husband. on
don Chronicle. .il5 sls
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
70 an Early Day suffrauette.

TO an Early Day suffraoette.
After discoursing at great length on
the emancipation Of women, young
woman asked statesman:
Surprising women were admitted
to govern the affairs of the common
wealth, what post would you assign to
me 2" .5sE J. ..=. +;
"The management Of IN institution
for the deaf ana dumb" 5si d
why that!" Il -y
because either those unfortunates
would learn to talk, or you would
learn to keep quiet. =" From wit ana
Humor Of American Statesmen"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
Honey Ginoerbread.

Put into q basin cup Of honey and
half a cup Of butter. and melt II be.
fore the IRE without stirring. Put in
to an enameled saucepan with half 4
cupful Of sour milk (not buttermilk)
two eggs beaten separately, and half
q teaspoonful each Of ginger and Gin.
,namon. Mix we'll together till thick.
Pour into a creased square tin and
bake sharply.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
New Asparagus Dish.

H A delicious variation for asparagus
Is to Bake it in a cream sauce. Cook
in sailed water until tender, drain,
put In a butter baking dish and pour.
enough cream sauce over to cover
Sprinkle with grated Swiss or Par.
mesan cheese and few bits Of but
ter. and brown In the oven. ;,5 ~ ,Ii
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
Hot cro,e euns.

Sift together one quart -four. halt
teaspoon salt, one cup sugar. three
scant teaspoons baking powder, Rub
in half cup butter. add half pound
cleaned raisins or currants. half tea
spoon nutmeg. half teaspoon allspice.
quarter pound cut citron. Beat two
eggs and add half cup milk and stir
into dry mixture, adding enough milk
to mix to 4 firm dough, mold into
round buns. lay two inches apart on
creased pans. brush with milk, cut
cross on each. sprinkle. cut with gran
ulated sugar and make In hot oven.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
Overheard II our once.

I'VE came up to see you because
we had heard what a Jolly man you
are. and we Just knew that We could
sell you . chance on a beautiful scarf
We are rafting. We read the lovely
poetry you write, and" +
~ don't we'll, all right"
"Oh, thank you. And now can you
give us the name Of any other easy
mar-er, that is to say. any other
nice man who would take a chance :"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
HORSE RACING

Montreal is said to desire dates In
the Grand Circuit. the feature races of
the United States harness horsemen.
Badly McGregor. next to Colorado
E., the worlds fastest three-year-old
trotting colt. was sold to w. Schless-
niger, an Austrian. for shipment
abroad.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
POLO

The big Four" of American polo
circles will defend the international
Cup this year. They are Lawrence
and ]. M. Waterbury, Harry Payne
Whitney and Devereaux Milburn.
The British polo team claims to
have the next International Cup sewed
up, as they have cornered the pony
market, and it Is no longer possible
tor even Whitney to pay 100000 for
the horse flesh that will win.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
BILLIARDS

Charles Otis, playing for Brooklyn
won his game in the National Billiard
leagues three-cushion tournament
from Pierre Maupome. representing St
Louis, so to As.
In the match game for the cham
pionship OF billiards at 1872 balk line
between Willie Hoppe, title holder
and George Sutton of Chicago, the
challenger. Hoppe won by score Of
500 to 301. ..,~-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
Hint tor Table Linen.

II you wish to have your table linen
look nicely do not put 1t through the
wringer. as 1t makes creases that will
not come out even II the cloth il
ironed when damp. BY rinsing thor
oughly 1t looks better even II not
wrung dry. Just try It and see. In
fact. any clothes that you wish to
.ook nice when ironed you will md
come out great deal better II wrung
by hand. s%5s fa,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-02-28
noMn.East cake

One Tablespoon Of melted butter
one cup mill, two Of -four, three eggs,
one teaspoon saleratus, two OF cream
OF tartar. Bake IN sheets III 4 quick
oven. eat hot with butter. a.