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Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14
FROST DOES NOT Affect APPLES
1t Makes Them Better In Owens Valley

Recent weather conditions have
proven that so far the apple is the
most reliable crop in California-re.
liable because unaffected by frost. 4
certain amount of cool weather is ne
cessary IN apple culture-it hardens
the wood, gives the trees the perfect
rest in winter that they require, be-
sides improving the flavor of the fruit.
Owens Valley, Inyo County, Cal. is
one of the few locations where this
climatic condition obtains, as well as
other conditions that are necessary TO
successful apple and pear culture. Be
sides being a most healthful climate
on account of its elevation of 1000
feet, Owens Valley is protected from
winds and fog by mountains on either
side. This protection, the absence Of
rainfall during the growing season
and the many days of bright sunshine,
make Owens Valley the ideal apple
country of the world-where apples
are the firmest, largest and best fla
vored. The section is free from pests
and blight, and the hot dry winds SO
common in other sections. Its near
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14

ness to the Great City Of Los Ange-
les (250 miles, is a distinct advantage,
assuring an easy market for such d.
versified crops as can be grown here
alfalfa, potatoes, corn, hogs, etc, for
which the location is thoroughly adapt
ed. Poultry ranches in the Valley are
earning good incomes.
c. r. Thomas & Son, of 229 Title
Insurance Building, Los Angeles, are
selling agents for large tracts OF
Owens Valley land, owned by the
Owens Valley Improvement Company.
All their lands are under an excellent
irrigation system. Since the opening
CT the railroad, which is now one of
the Southern Pacific's main trunk lines
to the East. the demand for land in
this Valley has become brisk, and the
many settlers have increased its val
re- Notwithstanding this, tracts Of
land of this Company's holdings, whi,n
are the choicest in the Valley, can he
bought at surprisingly low prices, o.
easy terms. Send to Messrs. Thomas 8
1, Son for literature or further infor
nation, or see them when in Los A.
COLES
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14
Weekly Weather Report

WASHINGTON, Jan. i4.-The week
will open with a cold wave east of the
Mississippi river and low temperatures
will continue the first half of the week
with generally fair weather, according
to the weekly Dulleting issued by the
weather bureau yesterday.
In the middle west" says the bull
letin, Temperatures will be rising by
tuesday, preceding and amending the
eastward movement Of low pressure
area row over the Pacific northwest
Shows will accompany this depression
and by Tuesday will cover the western
portion Of the country except the west
gulf states. To the eastward rain and
snow and rising temperatures may be
expected after the middle Of the week
while in the west there will be return
TO fair and colder weather with the
eastward movement"
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14
SENATOR SANFORD'S PET
BILL TO BE INTRODUCED

SACRAMENTO, Jan. i4.-In the DIP
per house of the state legislature ,Sena-
to J. b. Sanford. who has been i'll of
pt0maine poisoning, will make his frs;
appearance and probably Will introduce
a bill prohibiting the ownership of land
by aliens not capablesof citizenship. ii
will be modelled after the Oklahoma
law. which has been tested in the
courts, and Will resemble laws already
in force iG some eight states, the Sena-
tor said
III can accomplish it, this bill will
hr,amOng the first introduced" Senator
Sanford said.
A bill making it felony to ship in
fected frun will be introduced in the
assembly. 1t has been drawn up by
Assemblyman G. w. Libby Of Sebasto-
pol and Herbert G.. Slater Of Santa
Rosa and under its provisions any citi-
zen could swear to complaint. as in
any other felony case. Shipments to
cannerieS or for conversion into by
products are exempted from the pro
visions of the bill.
II was said that bill for state
board of pardOnS probably will be in
troduced. and that it will provide for
indeterminate sentences. Much Senti-
NEXT is manifested against loading up
Un executive officers of the state the
work of going through long records
of criminal cases 10 see whether con-
.ict should receive pardon or commu-
tatiCn CT sentence, and there is wide
spread feeling among Legislators that
criminal sentences now imposed are
often i'll pruportiuntd 10 the crime, and
10 "Ihtr sentences for like crimes.
A bill providing for mining inspect
urS, whose duties would be to see that
mine interiors are provided with prop
er appliances for the prevention Of un-
healthfulness and disease and that
proper measures for the safety of those
employed are observed, will be one Of
those fathered by Assemblyman Fin
ngan and Senator Birdsail this ear.
Similar bills have twice passed both
houses but failed to receive executive
;tuDrOEl al
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14
Under Civil Service Rules

WASHINGTON. Jan. ti-An amend
ment to The postoftice appropriation
bill adds 10 the bill the order placing
all assistant postmaSters, clerks Of
first class offices and all fourth class
postmasters under the civil service
rule. was adopted by the house sitlir :
as committee Of the whole yesterday.
Republicans refused to vote and many
Democrats abSrnted themselves. Tl!"
amendment will be a storm center
when the amendment is reported FROM
the committee Of the whole.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14
Left Bad Checks

Merchants are comparing notes re-
gsrding a stream of bad checks left
behind by a young newspaper writer
who. left town suddenly last evening.
As yet no criminal charge has been
placed against the man, and there may
not be- 1t is claimed before leaving
ne exhibited check bearing a bogus
signature and the bogus certificate 0f
bank cashier, the check being drawn
for $4,000. He leaves wife and child
III the city
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14
HoitviIIe Case On

The trial Of Williams, Kendrlck and
vile, in connection with the imprison-
ment Of the city marshal Of that city
when he raided the Boosters club
there several months since, is on trial
ia the superior court, before Judge
Cole. Yesterday was occupied getting
q jury and today the examination of
witnesses for the state has occupied
iAe entire tme, reviewing the acts that
were thoroughly aired at the time. II
is expected nc case will continue a
day or two longer.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14
Married Today

Clarence Davenport and Miss Verna
D. NJ. Steen, both young people Of
Holtville, We're married this afternoon
.. the Methodist parsonage by Rev.
Oliver Saylor. The ceremony was wit
messed by Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Steen,
parents OF the bride. The young peO-
ole viii continue their residence in
HOltyille.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14
VETERINARIANS
DESIGNERS
EUGENE McCLARREN
ROBERT C. ALLISON
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of HARRIET NJ, CRAIG, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given ny the under
signed g. c. Craig, admins traitor of the
estate OF Harriet NJ Craig. deceased, to
the creditors Of, and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, 1C
exhibit the same with the necessary
(Tst nubiic9fio1 of ms natice In fhc
said c. c. Craig, administrator, at El
Centro, California. that being the place
for the transaction OF the business Of
said estate in the County of Imperial.
Dated this. day of December, A.
d. 1912.
c. c. CRAIG.
Administrator of the Estate Of Harriet
M. Craig, Deceased.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14
Parties vyishinq STORAGE sraoe

We have leased iae la.2e sheet iron
warehouse formerly Gccu0ed by H3mil-
tor Supply Go. and are prepared TO han
de any and all kinds of storage busI-
ness. See Pioneer Transfer CO.. ai Office
on 9th just \. Cf Main. Phone Main /.
Advertisement. ii
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14
Sheep Men Here

\ party OF Montana sheep men is in
HE valley and they declare their in
!ention to make purchases Of land to
stock with sheep to be sent down
from their state. Like predecessors.
they think this the best sheep cOun-
trE they know Of.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14
PianoS fo? Rent

Pianos for rent and we allow the
first six months rent to apply on the
purchase price of a piano in event Of
purchase. Apply Starr Piano Parlors,
Fifth street south Of Main, FL Centre.
-AdNertiSement. II
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14
On the Rocks

HALIFAX, Jan. I4.-So firmly is the
steamer Uranium on the rocks on the
coast of Labrador where she struck
in q fog, that efforts to float her
were unavailing. Ii was decided to re-
move the cargo and the $50 passengers.
The latter We're transferred 10 other
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14
at the L. and s.

At the L. and :. Theater tonight
there will be all new pictures. includ-
Ing: THE Buffalo Hunt" "Christmas
Presents "A Sleeping Burglar and
n Man Among Men,
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14
Solid Foundation

Ed Royce has made an important
Improvement to his residence by plac
ing a concrete block foundation un-
Ger il.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14
und Baby Dies

Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Conrad, pioneers,
bvng between FL Centro and lmpe-
rial. have had the misfortune to lose
their i-mOnths-Uld baby.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14
Home TGada prcnr,e

Here to stay. Imperial Broom
Works is now prepared to supply ell
demands from home grown corn. y. p.
Ralston. Advertisement. TT
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14
e uii6inu INSPECTOR

The Masonic Building Association
l..s appointed r. L. Greer Inspector Of
the new temple during construction.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14
Good Pasture

Wanted stock to pasture on uncut
corn land. Will paStur" cheap If for
some time. Forrest II. Fisher. box 20L,
Fl CentrO.-AdVcrtiSe X220
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
PHYSICIANS

Or. VIRGIL MccOMsS
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Ell CENTRIC CALIFORNIA
Office. Opera House block; residence, 6th
AMI Olive SIs. Office hours, to D. n.
Forenoons, evenings and Sundays at res
idence. Once phone, Main 6; residence
phone, Main tS
Imperial Valley press., 1913-01-14
CIRCULATION GUARANTEE

The Press guarantees that of each and eUery edition of thu
more than copies cH be sent to bona de subscribers
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09
Ea.Ier and pIeasanter.

Talking Of ladies' shortcomings re-
calls story recently heard Of a large
and notwithstanding woman who
wore a very large hat one evening at
the theater.
Madam" said the attendant polite
ly, II must request you to remove
your hat. 1t is annoying this gentle
man behind you"
The massive lady turned and
haughtily surveyed the complainant.
do you mean that little weedy, un-
dersized creature?" she asked.
This gentleman behind you" the
attendant corrected her.
The lady settled herself in her
place.
You will find It easier and pleas
anter," she said decisively, ito re-
move him!"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09
Mot Readx 10 pecorate.

]. D. Bowersock Of Lawrence was
explaining to the Kansas editors last
week how he feels toward certain edi-
tors. At am like the Dutchman," said
he. 1.-THE Dutchman came to town
on Decoration day. He saw the fiags
flying and the people going to the
cemetery with large punches Of fiow-
ers. He asked what 1t meant. Why,
this is Decoration day. said one.
Don't you know what that is?' The
Dutchman confessed that he didn't.
The man then explained 1t. Isn't
there some one at rest in the ceme-
terry whose grave you would like to
decorate with flowersT asked the
man. The Dutchman shook his head
and replied: 'Doze PEBBLES vat graves
like to DECORATE are not dead yet
Kansas City Star.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09

Nothing ages anyone more quickly than
weak kidneys.
Il Is not alone the aching back, the gtif!!,
painful joints, but the evil effect Of bad,
poisoned blood on the nerves, the vital
organs and the digestion.
The condition Of the kidneys makes good
health or ill-health. :,
The kidneys are the filters Of the blood.
Active kidneys filter from the blood ev-
cry day over one ounce Of poisonous waste
and pass Il of dissolved In the urine.
II the kidneys are weak or diseased, only
part of this filtering Is done and the blood
Il heavy with uric acid and other poison
Gus or waste matter.
Instead Of being nourished by the
blood, the nerves and vital organs are ir-
ritated, and the circulation, digestion, etc.,
are disturbed.
II your back aches constantly, II your
joints are stiff, lame and painful, suspect
the kidneys.
Kidney sufferers are likely to feel dull.
heavy, restless at night, rheumatic, dizzy
at times, subject to headaches and an
noyed with sharp, piercing pains that
make work an agony and rest impossible.
Doan's Kidney Pills are the best-recom-
mended and mbst widely used remedy for
weak or diseased kidneys. They act quick
"; contain no poisonous nor habit-torm-
ing drugs and leave no bad afteraffects
Of any kind-juat make you feel better all
oVef
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09

themselves privileged to greet me
with clammy kiss and give me ad.
vice and criticize my gowns and ask
me what pay my dressmaker and
follow me into the kitchen and borrow
my trunks for q months vacation and
tell me what my husband likes and
dislikes and direct my attention to my
increasing stoutness and call me Ne.
lissa." Mrs. Merriwid got all this on
In one breath. Married to them!" she
exclaimed. "Of course l would be,
and worse. Nay, dear. q man may
speak with the tongue of an angel and
make love like John Drew in his palm
lest days; he may be liberal, consId-
crate and unselflsh and thoroughly
domesticated, but II there IN an Uncle
John with nothing between the neck
band Of his shirt and his whiskers
who Is to be considered on visiting
terms and entitled to q seat in the
chimney corner where he can spit on
the hearth. ! beg to be excused. Uncle
John, fguratively speaking, has done
more for the leading industry of Reno
than any other factor. They ought to
erect q statue Of him in the market
place opposite the courthouse"
Mrs. Merriwid turned to the piano
again, and sang:
He's q perfect gent, but when get
tied up for life
III pick
An orphan"
1T isn't an orphan asylum I'd send
you to, Melissa. remarked Mrs. Merri-
wid's maternal maiden Aunt Jane.
Copyright. 1872, by W. q. Chapman,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09

Mrs. Bludthick seemed to be quite
pleasant" observed Aunt Jane.
"She gave me the gloomy eye never
theless, and I could detect the out
lines Of o hammer In her skirt
pocket" said Mrs. Merriwid. II un'
derstand from her devoted son that
she's a Colonial Dame. II she isn't
colonial knooker, I'm no Judge Of an
tiQues. Her nose is the feature ! OBJ
ject to particularly though. / could
see little fragments of other peoples
business sticking to 1t quite plainly
where she had forgotten to wipe II
of. II l ever expected another visit,
I'd put my private affairs In a bottle
of strong spirits Of ammonia and
leave 1t where It was handy for her to
sniff."
Don't you like his sister," inquired
Aunt Jane.
Il might learn to like her, but :.
wouldn't want to take up the stu6r
until had made myself a mistress Of
German and the higher mathematics,
replied Mrs. Merriwid. she would
say, DO not you likeT by the way,
aunty, dear. That little habit she
has Of raising her eyebrows and COO
ing, 'Yes-s-s?' fills me with emotions
too profound for words. Bricks-s-s are
the only things that would be at all
adequate. No. sister didn't make q
hit with me. The sample cousin
well, you saw the hat she was wear
ing"
'of course 1t wasn't exactly the hat
I should choose" Aunt Jane con:
ceded.
Very we'll, then" said Mrs. Merri-
wild. What boots 1t to handy words,
as Mr.. Ruskin remarks? There are
the ginkesses who would consider
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09
THE BEST TREATMENT FOR
ITCHING SCALPS, DANDRUFF
AND FALLING HAIR

To allay itching and irritation Of the
scalp, prevent dry, thin and falling
hair, remove crusts, scales and dam
druff, and promote the growth and
beauty Of the hal1, the following spe-
cial treatment is most effective, agree
able and economical. On retiring,
comb the hair out straight all around,
then begin at the side and make q
parting, gently rubbing Cuticura oint'
ment into the parting with o bit Of
soft flannel held over the end Of the
finger. Anoint additional partings
about half an inch apart until the
whole scalp has been treated, the pur-
pose being to get the Cuticura ONT
ment on the scalp skin rather than on
the hair. It Is well to place light
covering over the hair to protect the
pillow from possible stain. The next
morning, shampoo with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Shampoos alone may
be used as often as agreeable. but
once or twice q month is generally
sufficient for this special treatment
for women's hair.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept L. Boston"
Adv.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09

deem me. Beneath this apparent kid
ding there lies a deep and serious ap-
probation of Mr.. Bludthick's merit
but am also wise to Uncle John. I'm.
cle's deficiency in the matter OF linen
gives me what is commonly known as
the willies."
Z Il never"
Don't say that you never heard
that Mr.. Bludthick had an Uncle John,
dearie," interrupted Mrs. Merriwid.
II haven't either. but do know that
he has a mother and two sisters and
several cousins because ] have met
mother and a sample sister and
cousin. Mr.. Bludthick isn't to blame
for having them, of course. and the
fact that he is proud Of them does
credit to his heart, even II 1t argues q
certain osseous solidity Of the
Uranium, is DR.. Illasy would put 1t. In
other words, might love him madly
enough to forgive the circumstances.
but not its open avowal. Do you get
me, sweet aunt?"
you wouldn't be marrying the fam
n.y." said Aunt Jane.
q would not" Mrs. Merriwid as
serted with emphasis. Not while
reason holds It's sway and the tariff
question remains unsolVed, dearie.
Not in a million years. But II mar.
Red Mr. Bludthick, would; that's
something that can't very web be side
stepped. have heard sanguine young
brides-to-be say they weren't marry
ing their husbands families ere this.
and have seen the pearly Pozzoni
coursing down their cheeks as they
realized too late their fatal error.
Take,it from me that you might as
wen try to ignore an liberated tooth
as q husbands family. There is real
" no such thing as severing rela
lions: they decline to be severed and
they won't be pleasant"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09
MELIssA WOULD NOT MARRY A
FAMILY.

Hes a perfect gentleman, think. I"
!. declared Mrs. Merriwid's maternal
maiden Aunt Jane.
Her niece, proceeding with her soft
Improvisation on the piano. expressed
1er entire concurrence In that opin-
ON.
And he's very sweet tempered"
Aunt Jane continued.
"Surest thing you know" murmured
Grs. Merriwid, still playing. Some
Accharine. he is"
"And you can't say he isn't good
hooking"
II could, but won't, dearie," said
Mrs. Merriwid. executing an arpeggio
Thth nimble fingers. ITO save time
Ill admit that he's intelligent, a good
citizen, q consistent Christian, nifty
dresser, and patient piecemeal pic
ture puzzler. He departed this house
on the ninth day of November, 1912,
and
Hell never come back, he'll never
come back,
No. he'll never come back any more"
Mrs. Merriwid sang this with
mournful expression.
I'D like to know why" said Aunt
Jane.
Mrs. Merriwid's rich contralto was
again raised in song
Il don't think his Uncfe- John
Ever had a collar on"
Il wonder il you'll ever learn to be
sensible" sighed Aunt Jane.
Mrs. Merriwid whirled around on
lie piano stool and faced her relative.
"Darlingest aunt" she said, II am not
the frivolous, unthinking creature you
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09

The following case u typical OF the cures
effected BY Doan's Kidney Pills. Grateful
testimony Il the best evidence.
ALMOST WENT BLIND.
Chicago Man Tells Of Awful Suffering.
j. j. Wolf, prop. barber shop, 206e 0g-
den Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,, says: MY back
ached terribly and had sharp, stabbing
pains throughout my body. / kept get
ting worse, suffering from uplifting head:
aches and dizzy spells, during which l
would nearly lose my balance. My eye.
became 20 effected. that ! nearly went
blind. became dropsical and was %
pulled up at night that when took OF!
NV shoes, there were deep ridges around
nv ankles. / got 90 thin and emaciated
that my friends hardly knew me. There
was always . desire to pass the kidney
secretions and / had to get up often az
niRht. The secretiong were scanty ana
scaldinR in passage and contained large
amount Of stringy, white substances with
blood. Finally / was laid up. helpless.
The doctor did me no good and ! gave up
hope. When q friend urged me to take
Doan's Kidney Pills, did, and l had
taken but q few doses when / felt some
thing give away inside of me. The pain
was terrible and shortly after, T passed
FIVE gravel stones, each the size OF bean.
In three DAYS / felt like different man.
Six boxes Of Doan's Kidney Pills made me
well. The cure has been permanent.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09
O. -wten Your Back Is amo-Reneubcf Name 81
D0AN,S KIDNEY [LlI!! = z, Pills ! !! IL:
still untasted.

what" asked Mrs. oldcastle as she
picked up q volume Of Limp Feather
Edition Of the Classics. do you think
Of Thucydides?"
IT really don't know" replied Mrs.
Gottalotte, after she had Strengthened
a corner Of her $500 royal Persian
rug; we've never had any. Josiah
says they're no good unless you get
them fresh, and our grocer never
seems to have any except the ones In
cans.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09
silencer.

DR.. Henry Van Dyke, the distin'
guished clergyman, has a neat way
Of silencing the censorious.
At q luncheon in. Princeton Ger
tain bishop was being discussed. and
a visitor said:
Il don't like the bishop. He IL too
much a man Of the world to suit me"
quite So" DR.. Van Dyke retorted
quickly; hut which world. this or the
next?"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09

The easiest thing in the world to
do is to make up your mind what you
would do II you we're in some other
fellows place. 4
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09
Nautical.

Ancient mariner Cat the first foot
ball game)-Where's the tackle We
hear 20 much aboutH Smart Land
Iubber-Don't you see the lines ~
over The groundi-JIdRa.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09

WHEN RUBBERs BECOME NECEssARY
And Your shoes pinch. Aliens Foot-Ease, the
Antiseptic powder 70 be shaken into tho
RrealinS IN New Shoes. sold MVlfyWhere.
s5c sample FREE. Address. A. 8. olmeted.
Leroy, NY. Don't accept any substitute. Adv.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09

Mrs. winslowS Soothing Syrup for ChIldre0
teething, softenS the gums, reduces infiammA-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle ~
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09

A married man has reached the bot
tom of the ladder when he begins to
brag about his wife's relations.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09
1uoIness Acumen.

What! Fifty cents for putting in
the load Of coal? You charged only q
quarter the last time"
Yes, mum, but coal has ria.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09
Shoots First.

THAT guide shoots nearly every
hunter he takes out
Accidentally
mo, he always claims he does It
in self-defense."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09

The man who refuses to see the
error OF his way has just that much
further to travel back.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09
Their Location.

"There are many breakers in the
sea Of domestic life."
"Yes, particularly In the kitchen"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1913-01-09

The microbe Of love is sometimes
devoured by the germ Of suspicion.