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The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-01-17
you Started to Pull EN-, and YOU Ought to Do It"

Proceeding to the top of the front
stairs, he heard the voice of Margaret
and Mr.. Robert Williams. Sans
brother, a senior on vacation. A
glance over the railing revealed the
collegian. beautifully attired, confront
ing Margaret, who leaned against the
newell post in a way very irritating
to a brother who wished to get out
to the stable without being stopped or
questioned. When Margaret got her
back to the newell post like that. Pen
rod knew she might stay there "hours
and hoursl"
Margaret" said Mr.. Williams, in
voice wholly inexplicable to Penrod, IT
believe you care more for the bowl Of
gold fish, in yonder than you do for
me"
Penrod retired from the hallway into
Margaret's room, and feeling satisfied
that she would not come there for a
long time, withdrew the treasure from
beneath his coat, set it upon her dress
ing table, and seated himself beside it.
Gold fish,
With the prospect before him of
what was going to happen at, or be-
fore, 16 minutes of II, the lives of 9th
er people-who had no hone of own
ing pet snakes, Matched in the bot
tle-seemed pitifully vacant. He felt
sorry for Robert Williams. He pit
led the young man for having nothing
better to do than to talk to an unin-
teresting girl about whether she liked
him as well as she did some gold
fish in a glass bowl
A motor whizzed in the street. and.
glancing out of the window at his ell
bow, Penrod found occasion to be
sorry for another young man, evil
IDENTIFY coming to interview the uninter-
esting girl; and from various over
hearings of late, Penrod had little
doubt that this one. too, would be dis
cussing at the first opportunity. what
Margaret liked.
He was a dainty, and exquisite
young man, more than well-to-do. much
encouraged by Mrs. Schofield; and it
was he who had given Margaret the
bowl of gold fish-which lends some
flavor to Robert Williams dismal COM
parison. Mr.. Ethelbert Magsworth
Bits was generally believed to be a
very happy and fortunate youth: he
had yacht somewhere; he had mo-
tor car, then at the curb; he had
money enough to buy all the candy in
town if he chose; yet Penrod pitied
him. Sixteen minutes of eleven that
morning would find Mr.. Bits utterly
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-01-17

suakeless. There are some things
money cannot buy.
what time is II getting to be2"
Penrose suddenly inquired aloud.
There was a little clock on Mar
garet's dressing table. but it had
stopped. Upon an impulse. he Jump
ed up and ran downstairs to the kitch-
en-. There. the noisy old wall-cIock
reassured him soothingly 1t marked
fifteen minutes after ten.
"Yay. Penrod :"
This was a shout from the yard. and
going 10 the door. Penrod beheld Sam
Williams. radiant with excitement.
'Come on over TO our stable shout
ed Sam. Come on Come on and look
at him -
Penrod did not stop for his hat; a
jealous fear, suddenly reused, added
fear to his feet. And when they
reached Sans stable he was profound
~ resolved to find Sans "snake" no
more advanced toward the great trans
formation than his own. He expressed
the opinion, indeed, that this was much
further along.
why. how could it beg demanded
Sam resentfully- I've been sittin' here
lookin' at mine ever since breakfast,
and never took my eyes off him. Well,
sir, I saw him breathe-he did it lots
Of times You can't tell it just loolzin'
at him this way. You got to keep
lookin' at him and lookin' at him; you
bet l saw him do it. all right And
once he almost wiggied.'
almost wiggled. Mine did wig
gler' Penrod said-and thereafter be-
lieved it.
We'll, sod mine" said Sam.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-01-17
Home Ohedience

In discussing criminals a thinker
SAID; L firmly believe that the re-
sponsibility for the majority of crimes
rests not upon the criminals themselves
put upon the shoulders of their pa
rents :. AT first that may sound like
a very extreme statement, but upon
second thought is it after all an exag-
geration? The speaker followed up
ms nrst statement with a second: "a
child who is not taught the value OF
obedience in the home will be less like
~ TO respect the laws enacted by COM
lnunties for the good of that larger
family-humanity
FROM this point of view the obedi-
ence OF little folks assumes mammoth
proportions, for they are not only chill
dren' but citizens in the making.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-01-17

swell, who said he didn't2 1 didn't
say he didn't, did II"
"Well, who said you did say"
"COme on interrupted Penrod.
Lets go back and look at mine"
mo, sirl want to watch my own
snake change. don't 1? You better
stay here and wait till he's all good
and changed, then Wen go and see if
yours"
mo, sirl'' shouted Penrod over his
shoulder, as he started home on the
trot. I'm goin' back to watch a good
snake -
He passed through the kitchen Of
his own home at the same gait, disre-
garding a request by Katie, the house
maid, for hearing.
Mister Penrod," she began, I'D like
to know what fer you want"
"Cat fur - facetiously shouted Pen
rod, already ascending the back stairs
"Cat fur, to make kitten britches
with ="
Next moment, a fearful howl is
sued from Margaret's room. Mrs. Scho-
field, hurrying thither from her own
apartment encountered her son in the
passageway.
''Penrod. what's the matter?"
"Where's my snake?"
where's what?"
my snake - he beloved. 81 want
my snakei Where's my sna-a-ke?"
"Penrod, are you crazy7" she cried.
"What on earth are you"
MY snake L left it on Margaret's
bureau and it's gonei Who's took It?
Who's been in there? Who's got my
snake?'
Mrs. Schofield began to be alarmed
in earnest, her sons manner and look
were frantic, and his words, to her, in
comprehensive.
"Penrod," she said nervously, "you
must take some castor oil. There
wasn't any snake in Margaret's room.
l heard her come upstairs for some
thing a minute ago, and go in there.
If there'd been a snake there she'd
have screamed, but she went down
stairs again, and"
SO did Penrod go downstairs again.
He plunged, three steps at a time, and
exploded himself into the parlor,
where Margaret sat Cooking family
epbarrassed) with Mr.. Ethelbert Mays
worth Bits (who had come to
take her to drive and was frowning)
and Mr.. Robert Williams (who had
come to take her for a walk, and was
scowling), and the gold fish (who
were swimming).
where's my shaker"
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-01-17
In the Smashun-

Were the parties in the automobile
accident made nervous by the cars
turning over2'
wen, they were very much upset."
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-01-17

They say the hotels are facing a
cook famine"
An. that is one over which the pub
NC VIII stew until 1t roasts the hotels"
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-01-17

DE Young biologists
Penrod and Sam Have q Three Weeks
With a Horse Hair Snake

By BOOTH HARRINGTON

tcopyrght Isr wheeler syndleate Inel
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11
MOTHER! YOUR CHILD
is CROSS, FEvERISH,
FROM CONSTIPATION
If Tongue Is Coated, Breath Bad
Stomach Sour, Clean Liv-
er and Bowels.

Give california Syrup of Figs" at
once--a teaspoonful today often saves
a sick child tomorrow.
II your little one is out-of-sorts,
half-sick, isn't resting, eating and act
ng naturaily-look, Mother! see if
tongue is coated. This is IA sure sign
that its little stomach, livers and
bowels are clogged with waste When
cross, irritable, feverish, stomach
sour, breath bad or has stomach-a ache,
diarrhoea, sore throat, full of cold,
give teaspoonful of "California
Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours
all the constipated poison, undigested
food and sour bile gently moves out
of its little bowels without gripping.
and you have a we'll playful child
again.
Mothers can rest easy after giving
this harmless fruit laxative" because
it never fails to cleanse the little
ones liver and bowels and sweeten the
stomach, and they dearly love it's
pleasant taste, Full directions for ba-
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11
SIMMONS

In the Justices Court of Ell Centre
township, County of Imperial, State
of California. |. Mayfield, justice.
Hodges Cattle and Loan Company
a corporation, plaintiff, VS.. Al G..
Gruhn, defendant.
The People of the State of Califor-
mai send greeting to Al G. Gruhn, de
fendant: You are hereby directed to
appear in an action brought against
you by the above named plaintiff in
the Justices Court of Ell Centre town
ship, Imperial county, State of Cali
fornia, and to answer before the JUS
tice at his office in the City Of FL
Centre in said township, the complaint
filed therein, within five days (eXclu-
sive of the day of service) after the
service on you of this summons, if
served within the township in which
the action is brought; or, if served
out of said township but within said
Icounty, within ten days, or within
Itewenty days if served elsewhere. And
you are hereby notified that unless
you so appear and answer said com
plant, as above required, said plain
tiff will cause your default to be en-
tered and take judgment for any mon
ey or damages demanded in the COM
plant as arising upon contract, or
will apply to the court for the relief
demanded in the complaint, together
with the costs of the suit
Given under my hand this 31st day
of December, 1917.
l. MAYFIELD,
ustlce Of the Peace, FL Centro Town
shin. County Of Imperial, State of
California.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

w. j. Johnston, prominent farmer
and rancher of High River, Alberta,
Canada, in company with party Of
friends motored over from San Diego
Yesterday. Mr., Johnston states that
the prospects in Alberta for a great
wheat and barley cron are excellent
lie also states that, while feed is high
or than usual, the cattle industry is
Increasing every wear. Mr.. Johnston
Is highly interested in the Imnerlal
Valley and is here studying conditions
with a view of locating in the valley.
to dance. The croacker-eating contest
was source of a great deal of fun
and amusement for those who were
fortunate enough to he present,
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

W. A. Edgar, president of Water
Company No. II, at recent meeting
of water company officials, publicly
declared that the newspapers were
self constituted representatives of
the people only" Mr.. Edgar yesterday
came out in an interview with one Of
these "self-constituted representa-
tives." local paper, on the water
situation.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

J, c. Gle, one of The proprics -.
Of The Hotel Oregon, and l.. O. fiel-
bert of Manila, Philippine islands,
have just secured a lease on the no v
hotel now being built in Brawley. Both
are experienced hotel men and are in
los Angeles today buying furniture
for the new building. If present plans
are carried out, the new hotel VIII be
open to the public about May t. Nh
Cole will retain his interest in the Ho-
tel Oregon. The same management
have also taken over the st. Regis ho-
tel in Brawley.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

bies, children of all ages and for
grown-ups printed on each bottle.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask your druggist for a bottle of
California Syrup of Figs; then see
that it is made by the California Fig
Syrup Company" so
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11
Kansas City Livestock.

Kansas City, March 6.-Hogs-Re.
ceipts, 5000; higher; bulk, 16.4O@
1886; heavy, 16.60@17.OO; packers
and butchers, 16.55@16.90; light, 16.5(
@1675; pigs, 12.50@14.75.
Cattle-Receipts, 5000; steady;
prime-fed steers, 12.75@13.75; dressed
beef steers, 10.50@13.10; western
steers, 9.50@13.10; cows, 7.25@1100;
heifers, S.OO@12.O0; stockers and feed,
ers, 7.25@l0.50; bulls, 7.25@10.25;
calves, 7.OO@12.50.
Sheep-Receipts, 5000; steady;
lambs, 15.6O@16.9O; yearlings, 1900
l4.25; wcthers, 12.00@13.50: ewes
11.50@12.50.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11
CORDOBA & Maceil Dairy Sale.

Don't forget the sale of choice dairy
cows on the Lofler ranch, one mile
east and one mile north of Imperial,
next Tuesday, March II. Some ex-
ira good cows in this sale. All big
COWS and heavy producers. Liberal
terms and 8 per cent money on notes
in this sale. Zinn & Stanton, Auc-
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11
NOTICE OF ADJOURNED MEET.
ING OF STOCKHOLDERS.

The adjourned annual meeting of the
Imperial Valley Gas Company will be
held the 25th of March, 1918, at its
tro, Calf, for the purpose Of electina
'officers for the ensuing year and for
the transaction of any other business
that may come before the said meet
ling. H. M. OFT,
Secretary and General Superintendent
March 8, 1918.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

Miss Frances Hood, proprietor of
the Golden Rule Mercantile Company
arrived from San Diego last evening
and will be in town several days. Miss
Hood reports that business conditions
in the coast town are good, but adds
that, taking into consideration the
sales record of the local store, bust
ness is proportionately better in Ell
Centro. Miss Hood is registered at
the Hotel Oregon.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

Arrangements have just been COM
pleted by the Southern California Au-
tomobile Club for the placing of the
new club road signs throughout the
county. The sign crew are scheduled
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

Eugene d. White, grand master OF
the Masonic order, has just been APP
pointed manager of the Imperial coun-
ty office of the Automobile Club of
Southern California. Mr.. White will
continue the good work begun by
Frank A. Krause, now with the U. S.
Aviation Service. Mr.. White will as
sumo his new duties within the next
ten days.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

Carl Maier, proprietor Of the Maiel
Service Station at Seventh and Main
streets, has just returned from Sar
Diego, where he enlisted in the avia-
ton service as an observer. Mr.. Maiel
expects to leave within a day or two
for Rockwell Field, where he will len
ter training.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. E. O. Busenburg of
San Diego are in the city and are
stopping at the Hotel Oregon. Mr..
Busenburg has extensive farming in
terests in the Valley, and is here on a
proposed realty deal.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11
Colorado River.

Mean daily gage heights, in feet,
and mean discharges, in second-feet,
of the Colorado river at Yuma, Ariz.,
for the week ending March 8, 1918:
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11
iage. Discharge.
Mere Cavalry.
by Associated Press)

Wy NooUNIdIUu Il IUooI
Washington, March 9.-The War
Department has authorized the organ
ization of five more regiments of cav
airy, according to the reeommenda-
tions of General Pershing
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING.
accepted According to the Following
Ratcs and Rules.

Rates-The rate for inserting PRE-
'AlD Classified or Liner Advertise
1c per word each inse rtion, if paid
a advance. Minimum charge, csc
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

Superior Judge Cole Saturday
granted permission to the st. Thomas
Hospital to sell to Mr. Thomas, who
takes charge Thursday.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11
At The Theatre
At the Palame Theatre Tonight.

Virginia Pearson will be seen to-
night at the Palace in the Fox pic
ture, "Thou Shalt Not Steal" Also
comedy with Billy Roades. Tomor-
row, Elsie Ferguson in "Barbary
Sheep" At last Elsie Ferguson on
the street. For several years patrons
Of the high class photoplay have
hoped to see this most popular stage
beauty in the silent drama. Among
the many interesting features dis
played by this production are the
views of life in Algeria, setting forth
the mystery, fascination and strange
atmosphere of the desert. Charged
with the heat, passion and swift ac-
tior that befit daring romance Of
this country, ''Barbary Sheep" prom
iscs to attract and hold the immediate
attention of the audience from begin
ming to end. Roscoe ('Fatty'O Ar
buckle will also be shown tonight in
his latest comedy, "Out West"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

The debris has been removed from
the Masonic Temple and the building
committee is busy on plans for re-
modelling.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

f. Schaufelberger, representing the
Missouri Power Hay Press Company,
is in the Valley doing contract work
Mr.. Schaufelberge is demonstrating
the efficiency of power hay press
as compared with hay press operat-
ed by horse power.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

A message from District represen-
tatives at the Washington Laguna
connection conference is to be read
at the meeting of the Irrigation Dis
trict tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

John Pinckney Warren died at the
S. D. Walton ranch home, Sunday,
aged Al years. He leaves a sister
in Texas and many Valley friends
were grieved to learn Of his demise.
,Funeral services at the Shafer &
Lemons parlors Wednesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11
MARKET QUOTATIONS

Following are closing quotations
for New York cotton, furnished by
The Imperial Valley Long Staple Cot
ton Growers Association:
March, 1926; May, 31.89; July,
31.42. Spots, 33.4O.
Following are Los Angeles produce
quotations at the close of business
last night:
Butter-Creamery extras, SOC per
pound. The selling price to the trade
Is 4 cents higher than above quota
ton.
Eggs-Fresh extras, 80; case count
36c; pullets, 35c. All eggs sold include
cases and filters, valued at 80 cents
Poultry-prices to producers: Small
rollers, So; large broilers, / "a pounds
and up, SO; old cocks, 18; Leghorn
27@2S; roasting chickens, 3 pounds
and up, 80; old cocks, II; young ducks
hens, %; young ducks, 27; ole
ducks, 20; SQUAD pigeons, 4.00@5.00
27; turkeys, SO; geese, 20.
Grain and Feeu-(Per 100 pounds
Alfalfa meal, 2.20; alfalfa molasses
80; barley, rolled, $50; ground bar
ey. $50; recleaned barley, 3.65; corn
whole yellow, Ais; whole white corn
4.45; corn, sacked, 4.50; Egyptian
corn, 4.05; white feed oats, $50; bran
4.95; shorts, 3.05; No. wheat, 100
pound sacks, 4.05: cracked wheat. 4.4O
milo maize, 3.70; oilcake meal, 3.S5
alfalfa hay, No. 1, 2S.00@3O.O0; No. 2
26.00@28.00.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11
News In Brief

WHERE TO GO TONIGHT.
Palace theatre, Thou Shalt
Not Steal,' with Virginia Pear
son.
Meeting of Ell Centro firemen,
Fire Hall.
Lodge No. 1872, f. & A. M, Da-
Wis hall.
G. G. Hussey of Seeley was in town
today on business.
John S. Callen, San Diego attorney,
is registered at the Hotel Oregon.
F. S. Luowis and wife Of San Diego
are spending few days at the Hotel
Oregon.
John P. Baker of Los Angeles has
purchased from John J. Chapp a lot
in Calipatria. Consideration, $500.
The Winterhaven Gin Company is
offering 500 bales of Pima cotton for
sale and expects to get $175,OO0 for
the lot.
George E. Donne has received pat
ent from the United States Land Of
flee to his land in Section % in the
Holtville district.
B. r. Shearman, San Francisco; |.
W. Sweet, Pasadena, and C. H. VIII
liams, Los Angeles, were among the
arrivals at the Hotel Oregon today.
Wilson F. Clark has invested in I'M
perial Valley lands. He has bought
of Martin Donal two tracts four miles
east of this ity. Consideration, S18,-
900.
George R. Harrison is in the city
for the purpose of completing the
purchase from c. E. Anthony of forty
acres in Section p, north of See
ley.
Mrs. Cora Burger, mother of Carl
Burger, who was killed in an auto
wreck several weeks ago, has lust re-
ceived a $4,000 check from the Mod
ern Woodmen of America.
Eugene d. White is the new secre.
tary of the Imperial Valley branch
of the Auto Club of Southern Califor
MIA, the former secretary having en-
listed in the vaiation corps.
Carl Meyer, proprietor of an autc
service station here, has enlisted il
the Aviation Corps as an observer
He will enter training at San Diego
today.
Central High School won the debate
with the Brawley High School, thus
noslng that school out of the coun.
ty championship, which goes to I'm.
perial.
The Ladies' Missionary Society of
the Christian church will meet Tues
day afternoon at 2:30 at the church
Fifth and State streets. Important
business will be transacted and all
members are urged to be present.
>. V. Everett, principal of the gram
mar school at Seeley, has enlisted in
the Coast Artillery. His classes have
been taken by Mrs. Theresa McNer-
ney, who has just arrived from the
East.
Central High School bested Impe-
rial on the baseball diamond here Sat
urday, Ia to 3, thereby blasting Impe-
rial's hopes for an eighth consecutive
winning of the county championship
this year.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. o. Busenburg of
San Diego are in the city and are
stopping at the Hotel Oregon. Mr..
Busenburg has extensive farming in
terests in the Valley, and is here on a
proposed realty deal.
Arrangements have just been COM
pleted by the Southern California Au
tomobile Club for the placing of the
new club road signs throughout the
county, The sign crew are scheduled
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

Central High School bested Impe-
rial on the baseball diamond here Sat
urday, IA to 3, thereby blasting Impe-
rlals hopes for an eighth consecutive
winning of the county championship
this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

The Imp perial Valley Press cannot
uarantee the accuracy or assume re-
possibility for more than one incor-
ect insertion of any advertisement or.
cred for more than one time.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

More than 300 Valley residents at
tended the review Of the Fortieth di
vision at Camp Kearney Saturday.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

The regular Saturday night dance
at Woodlawn Park was attended by
an unusually large crowd. The COM
ing of warmer weather makes Wood
lawn open air pavilion an ideal place
to dance.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

More than two score beekeepers of
the Valley are planning to attend the
meeting here of the been men at the
lane theatre Thursday afternoon.
Berkeley apiary experts are to ad-
dress the gathering.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest w. Ward o.
Holtville. were visitors here yester
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

Classified Advertising CHARGED
70 ACCOUNTS will be at the rate OF
ac per word, with a minimum charge
Csc
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

to be here and begin work the frs
week in April.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

The Ladies' Missionary Society of
the Christian church will meet Tues
day afternoon at 2:30 at the church,
Flfth and State streets. Important
business will be transacted and all
members are urged to be present.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

Errors not the fault of the adver-
iser, which clearly lessen the value of
the advertisement, will be rsctified
My by republication without extra
barge on presentation of claim within
i've days after insertion. No allow
nee will be made when the error does
lot materially affect the sense or pur-
use OF the advertisement.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11
.OST AND FOUND
STU ATIONS WANTED-MALE

WANTED-Position as gardener, or
what have you steady? Box DIS,
Press office.
Ranch work by man and
wife; six years experience: have had
experience as foreman; good refer
ences. c. E. Wilson, Box 122, Imp
rial.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

j. V. Everett, principal of the gram.
mar school at Seeley, has enlisted il
the Coast Artillery, His classes have
been taken by Mrs. Theresa McNer.
ney, who has just arrived from the
East.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

Central High School won the debate
with the Brawley High School, thus
noslng that school out of the coun-
ty championship, which goes to I'm
perial.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11
WANTED FEMALE

WANTED-PoSition as bookkeener by
young lady; can furnish good local
references. Address Box Ais Press
Office.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

Butter-Creamery extras, SOC pei
pound. The selling price to the trade
Is A cents higher than above quota
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

Following are Los Angeles produce
quotations at the close of business
last night:
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

Eugene d. White is the new secre
tary of the Imperial Valley brancl
of the Auto Club of Southern Califof
MIA, the former secretary having en-
listed in the vaiation corps.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-11

Carl Meyer, proprietor of an autc
service station here, has enlisted il
the Aviation Corps as an observer
He will enter training at San Diego
today.