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Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
AND AVOID SUBSEQUENT DELAYS

We take it for granted that you will use Moline
superior to others and as best adapted to local cond
caring for the first cotton crop in the Valley and tn
to wear. Also MANY new tools have been intro duced
commemorative line than ever before.
We spend thousands of dollars each year in py
Of cur customers.
Remember that we doing everything in our
later in the season. and that you assist ateris
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
Doughnuts VS.. Child Welfare.

As doughnuts and taefy are vital
part of the average child's life, they
will be served this afternoon at the
Aeeting of the Welfare League at the
lson School auditorium.
Che question Of "Probation for
thful Offenders" will be present
" County Probation Officer A.
Bwanson and Assistant District
pey E. r. Simon. w. A. Rus
prmerly of San Bernardino, will
the system of "Help for In
Families with Children OF
Age that has been generally
in most of the Coast cities
Bentel will preside.
exico Welfare League has
IN invitation to Professor
ddress the next meeting
ern organization.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
Growing Interest in Revival.

The largest audience of the week
crowded the Christian church las.
>3ight to herr Bruce Browns address
10 o0~MepT The meeting was full Of
interest and enthusiasm. There were
two who came forward to confess
their faith in Christ. These will be
baptized this evening. The service
will be of special interest to young
eople tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02

Mrs. Fred Dusenberg, who has
been the house guest of Miss Blanche
Denney, left last night on the Sun
set Limited for Palm Beach. Fla,
where she will be Joined by her hus-
Land, manufacturer of the famous
Dusenberg racing cars. Mrs. Du-
senberg will stop in New Orleans for
few days to visit friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
Auto Crash Fatal.

(By United Press)
Los Angeles, March 2.-Mrs. Lu-
cil.e Dean of Anaheim was killed and
two others slightly hurt when their
auto upset this morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
Saturday Story Hour.

List Of stories for the Story Hour,
March 3, 1917: "The Ungratefu.
Man," "The Story of Sinbad the Sal
lor," "Br'er Rabbit and the Tar Ba-
Ly." g..
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-02
PERSONAL MENTION
VALLEY DYE WORKS

/ VALLEY DYE WORKS
Expert Cleaning and Pressing.
/ Work Called for and Delivered.
534 Main Street. Telephone 169.
Mrs. Fred Shultz of Heber was a
shopper in Ell Centre yesterday.
Mrs. w. S. Cummings of Heber
was visitor in Ell Centre yester-
DAY.
vile ' xsss sss visit visitor: Rs IN E . Centric
J. J. Bresnahan, manager of the
Holtville Phadmacy, was a business
visitor in Ell Centro yesterday.
Mrs. w. E. Cox of Ell Centro was
a visitor in Calipatria yesterday OF
business connected with her ranch.
.sfhe Pioneer Transfer Company has
taken the local mail carrying con-
tract, succeeding E. J. Townsend.
Sudan as~seed, 1Ap per cent
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
BY Walt Gregg

Il have always found Spots in
stincts sound" she replied after a
pause, and I'm inclined 10 trust them
this time"
Beginning with that afternoon the
solitary walks Warren took In the park
became fewer and fewer. II developed
that the girl-Jane Warfeld was her
name-was also an enthusiastic pedes-
trian. II also developed that she did
much Of her walking In the park. and
mostly in the latter part OF the after
noon. Such similarity OF tastes could
have but one result-they soon took
most of their walks together.
Spots importance in this growing
friendship diminished daily.
One afternoon he met terrier very
much like himself. He didn't like the
other dog on first sight--a feeling
which was heartily reciprocated. There
were a few preliminary growls. and
suddenly Jane and Warren had their
attention rudely torn from an alto
gether engrossing conversation aud
focused upon a fullnedged, enthusiastic
dog night.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

price OF a green corduroy tam o'shan-
ter with dangling gilt tassel.
"Oh, couldn't take that" She gave
a miserable glance around. II guess
I won't take one just now. Ill-per-
haps come in again" She stumbled
out into the street. murmuring thanks
and apologies. and aware that she had
made ar enemy forever.
That evening while Mrs. Fuller darn
ed stockings. Karen sat. pretending 10
read. and seeing not one word before
her. She had no business. she argued
mentally. TO be friends with people like
Ruth Roland when she herself lived
under mortgaged roof-which also
was a leaky one and worked in
Smith & Miller's law offices for So a
week. which was 81 more than she
earned or would have been paid by
anybody who did not value her for her
dead fathers sake. She had no bust
ness to go riding in Mark Roland'a
beautiful new Glide when her clothes
were a disgrace. and nothing could
ever come OF such folly save added
grief and disappointment For Mark
Roland did not care for her and new
er could OF would. no matter how much
she adored him as the most wonderful
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

heart, though led my love and SYM
PATTY around you like the throb Of
wings.
/ wept with you and adored you in
your human weakness; l never can
forget the cool sadness In your pre-
cious blue eyes; Il reflected 10 my eyes
and soul and remains there yet. went
TO see you in the parade the 4th and
blinded my poor eyes with tears OF re-
morse In not seeing you among the
boys, and returned with the ache and
loneliness OF your loss: and / still
look for your face everywhere. So /
brood and cruelty myself on the cross
of loneliness and sorrow. My heart is
worn out and bruised with too much
loving you; yet Il keeps on stumbling
In its beat and pain. When I glimpse
on your picture for one moment |
know then till death calls me / still
must go on loving you desperately,
passionateiy, hopelessly, just as | have
loved you always, since that night, In
July on the hill under the moon-iust
you and ! looking far out into the sea.
The tragedy and irony Of II all Is
must go on alone; and In a few years
from now It will be over, and we Will
meet on the other shore never more
TO part; aud II will be worth all we
suffered TO reach our goal Good-by'
sweetheart of my life. and God bless
you. and may good luck be with you
wherever you go; but remember me
kindly in your thoughts. Good-by.
love you. From your own true
BETTY.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
Contributed by +. d.

Dearest Tom--You ask. why do I
love your" OH my heart is breaking
with the silence OF II. Why do spend
hours thinking. dreaming and tortur-
ing myself with visions of you? Why
do pace the floor with agony and re-
grets that ] must never meet YOU
again? All. II is not my will. but God S
will that we should never met again.
Yes. We met. we loved. and we part
cd aud I despised myself for the loss
of your dear face; and long to be with
you again. II wings would carry me /
would fly TO you in haste; but alas,
poor broken spirit. l am held with a
stronger power, and am helpless 20
aid my desire. Everything / see
shrieks TO me yOu-you, Tom. |
hear you calling. Come back TO me,
Bess. before I'm lost altogethr. come
back 10 me, Bess."
A bit of a song, a flower you thought
pretty. book you dog-eared and mark
ed with my name, a Whit Of perfume,
your favorite cigarette: these are the
things of you that chase. pursue and
madden me through the day and night
and intrude with your visions upon my
solitude till am mad with the longing
TO be with you again. to hear your
voice and touch you again. Then
would be so beautifully happy; now ]
am so dismally sad. think OF mil
lion things 10 tell you. but cannot put
the same ideas into words. 7 left you
with a tremendous hcaviness in ny
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
By Elsie EndicOtt

He had found the telephone wire dis
connected and there was not another
house In that direction for sverai
miles. Karen was still absent and he
started out 10 ind her.
lie saw her coming up the hill with
happy triumph In her face. She wav-
ed her hand and shouted. Behind her
toiled a team OF heavy breasted, heavy
Launched horses and their owner,
who at Karens petition had unhitched
them from their load.
Karen! You darlingl" Mark cried.
And the man says" painted Karen.
ignoring him. that there's a garage
two miles ahead. He'll tow us TO IT,"
Karen" Mark said earnestly. you
are the most resourcoful little person
/ ever saw-and the dearest. Why
haven't found It out before?"
Very slowly they climbed the hill TO-
gether Il was a steady climb TO hap
pincss all the way.
When the car was ready 10 start
Mark helped Karen TO the seat beside
him. Il shant run this car or anything
else In my life without you after this
he whispered.
And Karen's laugh told him how
happy she was.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
By VIII Seaton

II have already stated my objections
10 H."
We'll. II you wish TO cat your fad
stun you may. but l don't want any OF
H. II / cant get what / want 10 eat
in my own home IN 90 where can get
II" he said Grossly as he arose from
the table 1T isn't such a far cry
back 20 the days when ! haunted the
lunch counters and ate ham and
and beans with and dill pickles with
infinite relish"
Mrs Denham shuddered M the men
ton OF those gastronomic horrors, but
deslsted from further argument. hop
ing that time would affect a change OF
heart in her recalcitrant spouse.
Fred smiled audlbiy AZ the cereal
which was placed before him at break
fast next morning. Il suppose this II
the beginning OF your era OF rationa
and scientific diet" he grovied.
1T IT," she answered aweetly.
And about dinner this evening
what are We going 20 have7"
II prefer not 10 tell you now;
wish TO surprise you"
will there be meatg"
NO"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
Love Letters That Have Made Good

the cool morning breeze comes the
balmy odor Of new-mown hay and the
honeysuckle.
/ can see the vines climbing and
twining over and above the porch door.
A beautiful great black and golden
bumblebee hovers over and sips from
a blossom. All there he goes; and
there he comes again. AS watch him,
! love him. My head reclines and my
eyes close.
With the perfume OF the flowers
there are faint strains of beautiful
melody, and am waited away on the
ieecy clouds with you, my own, TO
fairy realms.
Oh, would l were a honeysuckle
And you a bumblebee.
Sweeter than pinks or roses
Your lips would be 10 me.
Fragrance born Of sunshine and nectar
Of the dew
Only fairy language can tell my love
for you.
So To DTeamland let us glide.
Where the sweet arbutus blends
With the violets side by side,
And true love never ends.
Then in the dells enchanted, the
fairies all can see
That I'm your honeysuckle and you're
my bumblebee.
Back 20 earth again in the same day
With secret message from Cupid. "a
the end-your only DAISY.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
The Climb Up to Happiness

know, since Il is Saturday, and you
could be ready TO start at IL exactly.
It's sure to be pleasant after this"
"Ohi" cried Karen. Her face bright
ening. you're doing the kindest thing
TO ask me. Ruth. oh. you are indeed !"
Ruth Roland laughed. The other
girl is Victoria Vail" she said.
Obi" Karen gulped. Il wondered
who il was
You'll be ready at 1877
without fail" Karen tried to smile
brightly.
Victoria vailil II it had been any
body else in the world" Karen thought.
Under a sheltering awning she paus-
ed and took brief counsel with herself.
An urgent need faced her. For two
days she had been STAYING II on while
the weather grew crisper and every 9TH
er female creature, employed or idle,
came out In convincing new headgear.
This motor ride had precipitated
things. She must have a new hat.
There was SO In her purse upon which
no Interior demand such as food or
rent OF fuel could be made. She could
use this SO for herself and feel no
twinge Of conscience-providing, OF
course, SO would buy hat.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

In all the town there was just one
shop for such as she. Reckless dodg-
ing belated cars. she ran across the
street. II was a tiny shop Uttered
with millinery. In plain sight beyond
a portiere sat a dowdy little woman.
sewing rapidly She nodded carelessly
TO Karen and came 10 wait upon her.
Karen, sitting before the glass, took
off her faded straw. pushed up her hair
and put on the brand new sailor Mrs.
Carson handed her. But her heart sank
for she had caught a glimpse OF the
price mark Five dollarsl She could
not afford that. Haven't you some
thing simpler and cheaper" she plead
ed. Mrs. Carson's oficious suavity
stiffened TO cold indifference. Ger
tainly. II you care for that kind" she
said and pumped down upon Karen's
brown hair a magenta trimmed tri-
corne, two sizes too small, with a pair
of ridiculous feelers a foot high.
Something in brown-or blue-or
black" Karen suggested. feeling hope
fleeing. Oh. why were all the wear
able hats made so dear and all the
possible ones so hideousl Her face
grew paler and wearier as the SO in her
purse shrank and shrivolled 20 the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
A Darling and a Pound Of Tea

voice trailed off somewhat uncertainty.
What's the matter? Isn't there any
more?" he questioned, showing much
mock concern.
We'll. the truth is. think you eat
too much pie. dear. don't think you
should have any more"
"Tush!" exclaimed Fred NOW
where on earth did you dig up an idea
like that?"
Il didn't dig il up. as you say" she
retorted rather warmly. 81 have been
interested I'm the subject OF diet for
many years, and the menus you call
for are so poorly balanced that have
concluded 10 change them at once and
substitute some which contain all the
necessary nutritive elements in proper
proportions. You eat too much pastry
and meat, dear, and you never touch
cereal"
Denham's surprise was so great as
10 be ludicrous. why, what do you
think ] ana cRnary2" he exclaimed.
u. can't live on bird seed"
Now. dear, don't be silly" she
pleaded. You shall have plenty OF
good wholesome food, only e will be
more adapted TO your needs than the
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you said that a moment ago." she
broke In, sarcastically.
well, then-bosh. Why. the only
time l ever abstained from pic in my
life was az training table at college. Al
all other times l have eaten Il and
waxed Fat upon H. As for meat-when
meat is taken from my bill Of fare my
interest in mundane affairs will be fast
waning. Tinkerlng with diet Is very
much like charity. my dear; IL should
begin az home. There is ample oppor-
tunity for you 10 try a little reform
In your own individual case"
"why, Fred Deuham, what do you
mean7'
Il refer to your tea drinking procliv-
tiles. You drink sufficient tea every
week 20 float a bond issue"
Nonsense. Fred. You're teasing"
Il was never more serious IN my
life What does tea contain? Tannin
What will tannin do 10 you? Turn th'
inside Of your stomach into a piece o
Russia leather. Charlotte. dear" h
continued tragically, II have watches
you with deep concern. This insidiou
tea drinking habit Is fastening itsel
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31
When Spot Got Two Managers

seeking in various ways 10 call their
attention TO the fact that the frolic
was unfinished.
When they walked on, giving no heed
to his actions. his interest began 10
flag. and 1t WAS not long before he
dropped the hat at Warrens feet.
Warren picked Il up absently and
continued both the walk and the con-
versation. Both were surprised and a
tribe confused when they found them
selves at the gate.
I'm very sorry that Spot put you
10 such inconvenience" she said by
way OF farewell.
mo harm done. assure you" he
rplied. Neither the hat nor my feel
ings suffered at all. Well. good-by. old
fellow" he added, giving the dog pat
on the head
The girl called the dog and departed
and Warren bent his steps in the di-
rection Of his apartments.
GLORY. what a grill" he unused. as
he strobe along. Into my life and out
again on the same afternoon. I'll
probably never see her again. Tough
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

spot over one eye, that accompanied
her.
And then the wind. which has ever
played an important part in the con-
Germs of men, took a hand. A iitful
pull lifted the tweed hat which Warren
wore from his head and sent II whrl-
ing back along the path over which he
had come. When he started in pursuit
the dog. seeing a chance TO achieve
canine glory. joined in the chase. The
race was TO the swift. The animal cas-
lily bested the man, and Warren found
that instead OF chasing the hat he was
obliged 10 chase the dog. The latter
entered into the game with a spirit. He
easily eluded all the mans efforts 10
catch him aud turned a deaf ear to all
cOaXing. meanwhile chewing and wor-
rying the mckless hat with great vigor
When his mistress arrived and added
her voice 10 that of the man he still
remained Obdurate.
Spots only response was TO edge a
little farther away
Mice old fellow" coaxed Warren
Bring II here, old boy"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

male being who had ever appeared in
her little world.
The sun awoke Karen from belated
slumber. and as she droarily proceeded
oficeward she perceived that the
streetways were dry and inviting TO
tires. She had resolved TO phone
Ruth from the Office that she couldn't
go. but the phone was out OF order
II suppose / must go. can't lie
and don't see how anything but a lie
would serve" Karen sighed as she nib
bled graham crackers and pounded out
law papers at the same time.
At 10 punctually Marks siren sum-
mOned her and she ran down, de-
termined to DO appreciative and out
wardly joyous at least Victoria sat
by Mark. a most correctly yelled and
coated Victoria. who cast a disapprov-
ing eye at Karen's genteel shabbiness.
In the back sat Karen nestled beside
Ruth and tried 20 see everything ex-
copt the pair ahead.
On such a morning and with a per-
fectly new car of the most expensive
type who would have presupposed a
breakdown? But that Is what oc-
CURED on top OF Braden Hill In the
woods a good three miles from every
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

luck. I call though luck"
Warren's somewhat incOherent
prophecy soon proved faulty. A week
later. as he made his regular after
noon entry into the park, he beheld
the girl and the dog coming toward
him. For a moment he was glad. but
his Joy was quickly succeeded by doubt
as he reflected that the incident Of the
week before was scarcely adequate as
the basis for an acQuaintanceship
Would they recognize each others
presence as they passed by?
Before either was called upon 10
face this problem, Spot solved Il in his
impetuous way. While they were yet
yards apart tho dog caught sight OF
Warren and rushed up 10 him. showing
fore and aft delight by barking joy
ously and vigorously wagglng his tail.
Warren was patting him and otherwise
cementing the friendship When the
girl came up.
well. you see Spot has received me
into his circle Of friends he ventured.
II was wondering II his mistress would
do the same"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

0y taking a brisk walk In the park.
Today as he entered the gate he
.ound a satisfactory addition to an al
ready satisfactory landscape. Just
ahead of him. striding along at a pace
hat matched his. was a girl. His first
view of her inspired sentiments Of dis
tinct approval. He approved Of the
simplicity of her severely plain tailored
suit and the natty little hat. which sur
mounted her glorious brown hair. and
be approved of the way in which she
seemed to enjoy the biting wind they
faced as they walked along. Likewise
lid he approve of the rollicking brin-
ale and white terrier, with the rakish
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

things 10 which you have become sc-
custOmed."
II must confess I'm amazed. Char
lotte. Who would ever have suspected
that girl who can turn out steaks
and pies like yours entertained no
lions like that? II / had been ailing
there might be some excuse for II. But
look at me. / am hourishing like a
green bay tree. ! have been eating
meat and pastry all my life, and
need them. Remember dear, that
have an outside job. I'm continually in
the open air and ever on the move.
so please don't try to introduce any
OF these fool food fads into my happy
home"
THE fact that they haven't harmed
you is no guaranty that they won't in
the future. Fred. dear Also I am
not trying 10 introduce any fool fads
or any other kind OF fads into your
home. All that I am asking is that
you conform 10 a more scientific and
rational diet than that 10 which you
have accustomed yourself. feel that
il is my duty as a wife to insist tina
you do So"
"Huhl Likewise tu--"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

But Spot was equally proof against
feminine commands and masculine ca
jolery. He thought the whole affair
was some kind OF game and was pre-
pared 20 enter into II with zest
I'm awfully sorry he is causing
you so much trouble" the girl said.
addressing Warren az last.
Pray. don't mind that" he replied.
1--WE mustn't blame Spot because he
fails to see the occurrence from a hui
man standpoint Spots only a dog
with a dogs viewpoint and a dogs
love Of play. He's a beauty, too.
really envy you the possession OF him. '
Il fear his canine viewpoint isn't
very good for your hat" she returned.
"I'm afraid he will destroy It IL he
isn't soon induced 10 give II up"
Happily it's an old one and very
durable. Perhaps If we we're TO walk
on bit and appear 10 lose all interest
In him the game would lose its zest"
The girl assented readily. Spots &C.
lions soon proved Warren n true
prophet. At first he eircled about his
mistress and the bareheaded stranger
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

The combatants wero finally sep
arated az no greater cost than some
minor Commissions on the part OF each
and a torn sleeve on the part Of War
ren.
"Oh. dear said Jane when II was
all over. spot Is getting drcadfully
hard 20 manage. ! don't know what
shall do with him"
What he needs is little OF the mas.
culine touch" said Warren.
do you mean ! ought TO give him
TO your"
ooh. no. not exactly that. What l
meant was that we ought 10 try man
aging him together"
The girl was silent.
you know what mean, don't you.
dear?" he asked after a time.
Yes. Warren"
And are you willing 10 trust your
self-and him--to me?'
yes"
Both smiled happily at each other
and then at Spot. who had brought
them together and had fosterod their
attachment from it's beginning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-31

BODY.
"Oh. Mark" cried Ruth in dismay
Wont Il go7 Can't you make it?"
Mark gritted his teeth. Sorry. but
you see what we're up against" he re-
piled.
"Ohl OH And what are we 20 do2"
walled Victoria. glancing down az her
narrow. fashionable feet. Mark
glanced al them. too.
you'll have 20 sit In the car and
wait till we scare up rescuing party.
I guess" he said. I'm going back 20
that house passed a mile or 80 back;
I noticed a telephone wire going into It
and"
And I'll 20 ahead 70 another house.
I know there must be one on the other
side OF the hill somwhere." Karena
tone was eager.
Can your II will save time" Marks
face frightened. But don't hurry.
Even II we can't strike a telephone
some teams are sure 20 be by before
the afternoon is out"
Ruth and Victoria climbed into the
back seat OF the car and Mark and
Karen started forth in search Of hrst
aids 10 a foundered car.
Within half an hour Mark returned