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The Benson signal., 1920-02-28
Advance Two Theories in
Origin of West Indies

The origin of the West Indies is to
be studied by a naturalist who recent
iy sailed from New York City for ia
maica. Scientists hold two support
able theories in this matter The first
theory makes Cuba. Jamaica, Haiti
and Porto Rico mere fragments of the
they we're isolated by depression be-
low sea level of the surrounding areas.
The second theory sees the islands as
independent uprisings from the ocean
bed. caused by a combination of vol
canic upheavals, foldings in the earth's
crust, and coral growth.
The Benson signal., 1920-02-28
COAL MINED BEYOND NORMAL
Bitumnous Pits in Pennsylvania
Reach High Mark in Month
of January.

Philadelphia, Pa.-PrOduction of an.
thracite coal in Pennsylvania in 1919
was the lowest in seven years. There
were mined S6,2OO,OOO tons, COM
pared with 9S,S26,OOO tons in 1918.
Bituminous coal production reached
the lowest level since 1915, with 45S,-
O63,OO0 tons, nearly 21,000,000 tons
less than last year.
The soft coal mines in the first week
of January reached normal for the
first time since the miners returned to
work after the strike agreement. Pro-
ductiOn was 107 per cent of normal.
The Benson signal., 1920-02-28
Household Budget System
Is an instrument of Home
Economy and Aids Thrift

Every well regulated private busi
ness has some manner of a budget In
come can not make prosperity unless
outgo is kept under control. The budg-
ct is system for the allotment of ex-
penditures. In common sense it can
not aggregate total above total reve-
nue., and it enables the executives to
make sure at least that both ends shall
meet. The going business house that
does not have an item for surplus, or
saving, in its budget, is on mad-house
basis.
AS an instrument of home economy
the budget is most useful. Any level
headed housekeeper can transform a
small deficit into a steady saving by
employing budget. 1t puts brake
on expenditure, dsclOses leaks and ex-
ceSses, and in general furnishes the
opportunity to keep the business of
home-running always in hand. What
did you spend last month for this?
Too much Cut it down. What did
you spend for that? A little more
might be worth while. Something
new tries to get into the budget. Ii
you need it, perhaps you can shave
elsewhere. If you merely want it. use
common sense. You know whether or
not you can afford it. The budget tells
you.
If, you have never worked out a
household budget, do it now. One year
hence you will wonder how you ever
got on without it.
The Benson signal., 1920-02-28
NEEDS OF BINDER TWINE

Domingo. Experimental paintings in
Porto Rico have resulted in the estab-
lishment Of a commercial plantation
near Yauco and trial paintings near
Quebrandallas and on Mona island
have given promise of growth. In
the Virgin islands excellent conditions
for the cultivation of sisal have been
found on st. Croix. In the Philippines
the Introduction of modern tiber-clean-
ing machines has resulted in increased
paintings of sisal and private capital
has bought and installed machines to
develop the industry on larger
scale.
The Benson signal., 1920-02-28
New Remedy for Olive Poison

bacillus botulinus has been announced
in the Mississippi valley.
"a serum protective against the
type of poisoning in the olives AS we'll
as other types is being prepared at the
university of animal pathology. The
university's interest is primarily from
an animal standpoint, yet the fact that
in recent years the disease has been
more common in man incidentally as
sociates the experiments conducted
with the disease in humans
This one type of bacillus has been
the department of animal pathology
has found in conducting experiments
with poultry.
The Benson signal., 1920-02-28
Experts Find Serum to Combat
B0tuIinuS Bacillus.
Exneriments in Laboratories of Uni
versity of Illinois Meet With
Success.

Champaign, nl.-The bacillus botuli-
nus in the olives which caused the
death of five persons in Detroit several
months ago has been isolated by DR..
Robert Graham of the department of
animal pathology at the University of
Illinois.
"A different type of bacillus botuli-
ms was associated with the olives in
Detroit which caused the food poison
ing there. Similar experience has
been reported by bacteriologists at
Stanford university in California, as
we'll as by Belgian SCIENTISTS said DR..
Graham. "It constitutes, however, the
first time this particular variety of
The Benson signal., 1920-02-28
Spain to Have Skyscrapers.

Bilbao, Spain.-At a conference Of
property owners and architects it was
decided that owing to the great in
crease IN land values bore twenty and
thirty stories buildings will be built
hereafter.
The Benson signal., 1920-02-28
Washinoton's Birthplace Sold.

Fredericksburg, Va.-William G..
Latane of Butte, Mont, who married
Miss Mary Lindsay of Fredericksburg,
has purchased Wakefield farm, in
WeStmoreland county, where they will
make their home. The farm is the
birthplace of George Washington.
The Benson signal., 1920-02-28
Doomed to Dumbness

Money talks" :"
said the political
CRATER.
"Well. if this
does any talk
ing" said the
bribe giver, hand
ing it over, "it
will be the last
you will ever
get"
The Benson signal., 1920-02-28
Russian SoVietS Order
12-Hour Day, 7.Day Week.

A dispatch from Pinland says
the bolsheviki are trying to
force the population If Russia
to work every day in the week
and have introduced "a cOmpul-
sorry working day Of II hours.
All working classes are affected.
1t is said the new rule is be-
ing enforced with the utmost Sc
verify.
The Benson signal., 1920-02-28
Considerate.

Her Father hear you've been look
sng up my rating. What for?
Her Suitor-I wanted to see if
should be the right sort of son-in-law
for you.
The Benson signal., 1920-02-28
TIME TO LAUGH
Invisible.

Eyes. they have invisible ink"
II must have gotten hold of some Of
IT by mistake"
"HOw SOP
1.-The magazine people can't seem to
see the poetry l write"
The Benson signal., 1920-02-28
His Heroic Act.

Mrs. Henpeck-To think that I once
considered you hero! Oh. la-la-la
Mr.. Henpeck-I suppose the thought
struck you on the evening performed
the death-defying and. foolhardy feat
of proposing marriage to you.
The Benson signal., 1920-02-28
Ostrich Farms.

South Africa is a great ostrich
growing country, particularly the dis
trict near the Cape of Good Hope.
from whence tremendous shipments Of
feathers are constantly being made.
The Benson signal., 1920-02-28
Dugouts in Colombia.

The natives in the interior of Colon
turesque dugOut, carved from single
log. to convey their produce to market.
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
The Benson signal., 1920-02-28
Between Friends.

"Why are you
pa wing over the
library?'
"I'm lOOkin' up
the term, con-
genital idiot"
"W h a t. S the
m a t t er? FL a S
somebody called
you One?"
The Benson signal., 1920-02-28
Highest Village.

The little village of KarZOk. in Kash-
mir, India. is believed to he the high
est in the world. It's altitude is 1896
feet.
The Benson signal., 1920-02-28
The Situation,

Parent (from the adjoining room)-
Edith. aren't you going to light the
gas in there?
Edith-Yes, mamma! Charlie and
were just speaking of-er-striking
q match
The Benson signal., 1920-02-28
RECIPE FOR HAPPINESS

Doing something FOR others.
Doing it without expecting a
return.
Always look on the bright
err side.
Keeping eternally busy at
something.
Never taking too much Of any
thing.
Contentment with your lot.
Reverence for older folks.
Making your middle name
"CheerfulneSs."
Companionship of good dog.
The daily morning oasis., 1920-01-17
PHILIPPINE WOMEN WANT VOTE

Women in the PHILIPPINES deeply interested in suf
frage There 307 womens clubs in the Islands and
many of them have endorsed the to obtain the
vote There is now before the legislature bill enfran-
chising women and in response petition signed by
$4,000 joint legislative hearing was held in which
a Filipino woman was one of the speakers.
The daily morning oasis., 1920-01-17
PERPETUAL ASSINITY

On every hand there is insistent demand that the
peace treaty and the league of nations be disposed Of in
Washington.
Everywhere you turn you hear some caustc remark
concerning the perpetual aSsy of governmental and
senatorial representatives in the national capitol.
The patience of the American people is exhausted.
They time weary to being hedup to the rcule of the
civilized world by little bunch of politicians whose chief
each other.
Our men in the trenches took the bit in their teeth
and covered themselves with glory.
Our representatives in Washington mired in
Of naction and buck passing and humiatng the
nation which permits them to misrepresent it.
1t is time for final ruling on the peace treaty and
the league of nations to be made.
There is no reason under the why peace should
not be concluded with the Teutonic nations.
NO reasonable person can object to an endorsement
of the league of nations with reservations which protect
the legitimate interests OF the United States
There is every reason in the world why the senate
should come out of it's trance and take the definite action
for which we have been waiting these many months
All intelligent people know that Europe today is
again seethng Volcano and that only prompt and defn-
te action by the United States stabilize the situation
All Europe knows that the Grass stupidity at Wash
ngton is the greatest aid to boshevism this country has
ever seen.
Either the white house and the senate are mentally
capable Of affecting reasonable compromise the
league ofnatons which would be acceptable to the people,
or they are not.
they have the brains necessary for the performan-
of this duty they should take final action at once If
they are mentally incapable of dischargng their obiga
tions to the people, they should resign and home
There not in Washington pubis life of either
party who not be replaced by another just as
good and the they give this fact permanent lodge
ment under their hats the better will be for themselves
and for the country as whole
We can put up with reasonable amount of buffing,
fourflusing and brayng in Washington but perpetual
assinity has quite lost its charm.
Get busy, or get OUT
The daily morning oasis., 1920-01-17
Saturday Morning, January II, 1920
COURAGE AND CONFIDENCE MARK
DEMOCRATIC OUTLOOK FOR 1920
By HOMER S. CUMMINGS
Chairman Democratic National Committee

The Democratic party looks forward to the campaign
of 1920 with courage and confidence. Under it guild
ance and within the limit of it's six years of control it has
established an unparalleled record of achievement The
legislation which it has placed upon the statute books is
not only sound in principal but in actual practice it has
rendered immeasurable service in promoting the extra
ordinary national prosperity which we now enjoy.
During the period Of the war industry success
fully modified American arms new triumphs and
American honor everywhere maintained and adyan
ced It is plain statement of fact to assert that Dem
ocrai leadership has been unfangy successful in peace
and war. Minor mistakes, inevitable in any great
erprise may for time the purposes of partisan
opposition and may temporarily divert attention
from the outstanding accomplishments of the Admins
traton but is inevitable that in the end just balance
will be struck and the great part which the Democratic
party has played in the drama of the world will clearly
appear
The brief interlude of Republican control in Con-
gress marked it has been by extraordinary nepf
ude for public affairs has served to accentuate the eff
cheney Of Democratic leadership We have right there
FORE to claim the support of the American people for
speak for group; speak for special interest,"
unentanged party serving the interests of the
people whole and seeking only greater and happier
America.
The daily morning oasis., 1920-01-17
KINGS SPEECH AMENDED

When King George made his speech in proroguing
the British Parlment it was necessary change the
cient form of address. Instead of saying, 'My Lords
and Gentlemen of the House of Commons he had to sub
cause an American woman Lady Asor sits in the lower
house. This is only sTn of the times that the
states slow to ratfy the federal suffrage amendment
must read Alright in a short time
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-11
SOCIETY
w. c. II. u. Meeting

The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union of Ell Centre met yester-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Frank Young, 583 Euclid avenue. The
meeting was postponed business
meeting. The members are planning
to take up parliamentary work after
the holidays, intending to form a
class in parliamentary law.
Miss Thoe Writing, regional direc-
tor of Americanization for eight
western states, will be in the city next
Tuesday. Everyone who is interested
in the work of Americanization is in
vited to meet with Miss Writing at
the State street Christian church on
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, at
which time she will conduct a class.
The next regular meeting of the
Ell Centro w. C. T. U. will be Friday
afternoon, Dec. II, at the Christian
church.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-11
First Presbyterian Church

Sixth street and Orange avenue.
Bible school at 9:3O a. m. All chill
dren will please come on time and
bring thei rbibles. International Sum
day school lesson for Dec. II: "What
the Kingdom of Heaven Is Like"
Matthew 13:44-5S. Golden text, Ro-
mans II, "The kingdom of God is
not eating and drinking, but righte-
BUSINESS and peace and joy in the holy
spirit" Sunday morning worship at
II o'clock. Sermon theme, "Others
Need Us; We Need God.' Special
music by the Presbyterian quartet.
Evening worship at 1870. Sermon
theme, "The Looker-On." Gospel
preaching and gospel singing are the
popular features of this hour of wor-
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-11
Mrs. Hodges Entertains

Mrs. E. Hodge and her daughter
in-law, Mrs. w. E. Hodge, entertain
ed last evening at their home at ATS
Sandlewood in honor of w. E. Jane
son and daughter of Fulton Mo. Din
ner was served at 6 o'clock. The ta-
bic was tastefully decorated with ros-
es and chrysanthemums.
There were 16 present, and it is
interesting ~ note that all present
were Missourians or formr residents
ct Missouri. The guest list included
Nh. and Mrs. 7. M. Gill, Harold Ty-
lei, F. P. Wade, Lucille Wade, J. R.
Wade and the hostess and family.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-11
First Baptist Church

All the regular church services will
be held The ministr,W S.
Reid will speak for a few minutes
morning and evening. The services
will be filled with good music, and
inspiration. Morning worship hour
eleven o'clock--Evening Gospel SER
vice 7.30. Sunday School Mr.. Cam
ing Supt. meets at 9.45 Am. Young
Peoples meeting Dean Hamilton
President, will be lead b. Mrs. Walter
Reed Meeting starts at $50 P. M.
A hearty welcome awaits YOU.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-11

line the path of the reporter who is
told to go and Get It."
The entire plot of "Go and Get 1t"
is based on this scientific phenome-
non, although the story is most
truthful picture of newspaper re-
porters work.
The title is taken from q quartet of
words that strike home in the heart
of every newspaper man-"Go and
Get It."
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-11

ship. Prayer meeting at the church
every Wednesday evening { at
o'clock. We extend hearty invita-
ton and corial welcome. Geo. A.
Hartman, minister.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-11

Wool shirts, silk shirts, work shirts.
neckties, sweaters, suit cases, boots,
jewelry-everything for the man to
wear for dress or work. Gents fur
nishings auction, Friday, Dec. 10, 1880
p. m., 1876 North Fifth street.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-11

Christmas gifts at your price for a
change. Clothing of all kinds. suit
cases, general merchandise for the
man and boy. Auction Friday, Dec.
10, l 80 p. m, 1876 North Fifth street.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-11

Any man can fit himself out COM
pletely from hat to shoes at 1856 North
Fifth street Friday, the 10th, 80 p.
m. ay what you can. Set your own
price.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-11

Christmas Gifts of all kinds can
be had at LightbOurne's Ladies' Shop,
Barbara Worth Hotel Bldg.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-11
History Section

There will be a meeting of the
History Section of the Ten Thousand
Club at the public library Monday at
2:30.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-11

Our special Christmas offer or
monographs will interest you. Nc
CuneS, 661 Main street.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-11
ADJUSTMENTS
robin Hood"

Robin Hood" was produced by
Ralph. Dunbar, the well known pur,
veyor of musical entertainment, VIII
the assistance ana cooperation OF
Reginald De Koven, the famous COM
poser of the opera, the project beng
the most notable in the last year OF
Mr.. De Koven's eventful life. The
Heading soprano role is in the hands
of Elsa Thiede, one of kentucky IS
fairest daughters, whose place OF en-
inence as singing actress is sure
She has starred three seasons, COM
ing to "Robin Hood last February
for the big revival.
The principal baritone is Harry
Longstreet, who interprets Little
john His phenomenal voice and
engaging personality fit admirably
into this exacting role and the metro
politan press commend him as one OF
Americas finest baritones.
Things equally commendable san
be said of the other eight principal
singers of the cast, as we'll as the
chorus and orchestra.
The Dunbar Opera Company comes
to the Palace theater Friday, Dec. II.
Ticket sale opens Monday, Dec. 13, at
Dunaway's Drug Store. Get your
tickets early.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-11

Dance Saturday night at Masonic
Hall. Special music by five piece Or
chestra: Johnson, COnnell, Patler, j.
holland and H. NOland.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-11
Advances a New Theory

Dealing with theory of mental
phenomena that is declared to have
electrified blase audiences of the
east Marshall Neilan's latest produc-
tion go and Get It," comes to the
Topic theater.
$50 and Get It. is a newspaper
story in which an energetic team Of
reporters unearth mystery of a
startling nature. Back of the entire
mystery plot is the pertinent ques-
ton of the day: Is the substitution
of new human organs practicable so
far as the prolongation of life is con-
cerned?
The audience will be mystified and
thrilled by the unusual event that
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-11

Why let your debtors get away with
your money, when my representative
calls in every town in the valley every
week? If your debtor has left, send
me the account Of your claim and 9TH
er information. Credit reports fur
nshed. Attorney Minor Blythe, 515
Main street, Brawley, Calf. Phone
4S.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-11
"kick In

Next Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday Murphy's Comedians will pre-
sent the famous play, "Kick 1n,' the
vehicle in which Marjorie Rambeau
rode to success.
This play has become internation-
ally famous as a strong crook play,
and affords opportunity for some
wonderful acting. A strong drama,
combined with some good comedy and
good plot, make this one OF the
best shows yet offered.
Tonight is the last time in Ell Cen
tro of stepping Out" as it goes to
the Imperial theater Sunday night.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-11

JUST ARRIVED
Largs assortment of furs, just the
thing for Xmas. Mrs. Bly's Milli-
merry in Postoffice building
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-11
I16aasMoa7MNu0

Have phonograph now and begin
paying for it January /. McCunes,
661 Main street.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-11

Dancing school in dance hall. Be-
ginners' class Saturday evening, six
lessons So. Private lessons any day
by appointment. Phone AZ. Mad
anne Payne.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-24

sulting from the dictatorship of Mr..
Wilson, he will likely go down to de-
feat with all other democrats in
doubtful states.
Not only did the democrats fail to
nominate a Wilson follower, but the
people out there are so unmindful of
mankind" that Hi Johnson, one OF
the irreconcilables in the United
States Senate, received the Oregon
votes in the republican convention
and that too over both General
Wood and Mr.. Hoover, the latter
having withdrawn from the race, in
the interest, as it is alleged, of Gen
eral Wood who favors ratification
of the treaty with the Lodge reserva
tions.
To a man on the outside it seem
that the League is receiving any
thing but an enthusiastic reception
in Oregon as we'll as in Georgia.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-24

per fixed "Uncle Jim" for good
nights rest. The next morning
light breakfast was served at 9:45
A. NJ. At 1920 o'clock previous en-
gagement with some of Washington
live real estate agents whom he met
at the ball game was fulfilled, and
Uncle Jim" proceeded to real bust
ness. After very busy day, he Sc
cured such options as ne thought
might prove profitable, and retired
early to dream of his contemplated
profits on Washington's unimproved
real estate. "Uncle Jim" expressed
himself as not having rested well
that night, so he Immediately took
the first train for New York. The real
estate men of Washington are still
awaiting "Uncle Jim's;' return, as
he was supposed to negotiate some
large loans in New York for further
investment.
The Abbeville banke.. anc cotton
king says if you want to get shown
around Washington it is noc neces-
sary to ride in one Of these "See
Washington" buggies at $500 per
head. All you have to do is to tell the
real estate agents that you want to
buy land. You will then be able to
ride in limousine.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-24
Monday, May "a, 1920.
A QUESTION OF HONESTY.

The money raised in the, many
drives for the Red Cross and Other
charities during and since the wal
was for specific purposes. The money
raised by the local Red Cross chap
ter was for Red Cross purposes and
for no other purpose even of pub
lie nature.
The Hospital now being construct
ed in Abbeville is a private affair
It has a capital stock and stock
holders. Presumably if it makes mon
~ the stockholders will get it, and
presumably it is intended to make
money else it would have been in
corporated as a charitable and no
as a business institution.
It would have been a misappro
priation of funds to take Red Cros
subscriptions and donate them to any
other PUBLIC PURPOSE not recog
nized by the Red Gross, but NaeA
the officers entrusted with taking
care of these funds appropriate them
for the benefit of private lnst'tn'
tion of their own it is hari loH IN:
ordinary man to square their acts
with what is right. We cannot aH-
derstand how they can get their own
consent thus to take other people
money.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-05-24
JUNGLE jim" STARK'S
VISIT TO WASHINGTON

Uncle jim says that Washington
is the most beautiful city in the world
and the gold mines oil the Klondik
are not in comparison to the money
to se made in Washington real es
tate. He must have had a great trip
judging from the reports we hear
around town. We understand tina
the morning he landed IN Washing
ton he took taxicab and drove di-
rect to one of the most exclusive
hotels in the city, the Shoreham,
where all the New York bankers
stop, and without registering occu-
pied the rooms that he had secured
by wire. He left word with the clerk
that he would receive no callers un-
til the next morning! AT I o'clock
luncheon was served in his apartment
and at 2 O'Clock he took a taxicab
to the baseball park, stopping at the
Liberty HUT to register as delegate
to the Baptist Convention. Not hav
ing the proper credentials as duly
accredited delegate he was not per-
mitted to register, so he proceeded
to the ball park where he nad a re.
served seat. The game went "Un'
Gle Jim's" way with odds in his favor
and his only comment was "thls beats
setback as a game away yonder.'
When one of the players on Uncle
Jim's team knocked a home run, hi
stood up in the grand stand, waved
his new panama and shouted ii
Rocky River fashion, "Now you all
a-playin K-k-ards."
After swell z o'clock dinner tick
cts were ordered for Keith's Theatre
where all the sports In town 60
"Uncle Jim" was in his element am
enjoyed the show immensely. Afte'
the show a IL o'clock Ia carte sup