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The Holbrook news., 1920-04-09
LEAP YEAR ADVICE

Year without consulting the calendar on account of the increase in marriage licenses since the first of the year.
 According to a recent rul- ing both the bride and groom must appear in person at the Clerks office to sign an ap- plication for a license. This stringent rule was made ne cessary by reason of arecent Court decision, which makes the Clerk liable for issuing a license to persons prohibit ed by law from marrying, yet at the same time he has no recourse upon the parties that obtain a license through
 
 misrepresentation.
 Hence, '.Pitiless Publi- city, is the only remedy available and both contract ing parties-old or young must come forth in broad daylight, and the Clerks office even now frowns upon issuing licenses after dark or out of office hours.
 For the benefit of pro- spectiye brides and grooms we print below the rules now in effect, and which are en- forced strictly every couple being treated alike.
 Both parties must appear in person before the Clerk, and if neither party is pro- hibited from marrying by law they may apply for a license to marry. Otherwise not.
 Both parties must prove their ages beyond any doubt when required by the Clerk. This may be done by any one of the following me- thods:
 Furnishing birth certifi- cate made by duly authoriz- ed State or County officer; a registration certificate that party is a qualified voter; al certificate from a parish priest, or a duly authorized clerk or officer who is the custodian of the records of any church that keeps a re- cord of it's members, show ing the date of birth of the party; a statement i'll writ ing, signed by both parents or guardian and witnessed, as to the age of the party in question.
 If the male is between and twenty-one years of age and the female is between sixteen and eigh- teen years of age, consent of the parents or guardian in writing must accompany the application.
 T h e Indian Agents at Whiteriver and Keams Can yon have special authority by law to both issue licenses and perform the marriage ceremony, all of which is just as legal as if the license was obtained at Holbrook and a minister officiated. While this privilege is prin- for the purpose of helping educate the Indians, yet the present agents are good natured and issue li- censes to people in their vicinities, which is a great accommodation, especially now, as it saves both parties a long journey to the County Seat.
The Holbrook news., 1920-04-09
THE VALUE OF AN EDUCATION
(RY THOMAS R. wILLrAMs)
MEANING OF EDUCATION

To any one who spends 8
 small fraction of the day in
 perusing newspapers setting
 forth the worlds happenings
 or periodicals discussing
 world philosophy, one sub- Iject in particular must have caught the eye of the reader.
 It is the question of the seri- ous shortage of teachers throughout the entire coun- try. The employmentof the adjective "serious" in de- scribing this shortage will suggest to many the fact that education today is con- sidered as~ being of great value. That it is so, will be conceded by all; but just why it issois not generally known, and this is perhaps one of the reasons that in the past so much indifference has been shown.
 Some time ago I was read ing a book on Community Civics and was startled by an account of the estimation placed upon the education of the common people about the 18th century. 1t was at that period of our history before we had fought for and had won our Independence. The story was about report sent by a governor of Virginia, to the King of England. After telling of the develop ment of the colony, the gov ernor added: ''I thank God that there are no free schools and 1 hope there will be none this hundred years hence. " What a contrast to the atti- tude towards free schools to- day! Why the difference? It is because we have come to recognize the importance of education in the life of a nation.
 Education, says one of our great psychologists, .'Is the training for life" " and as day by day we are striving towards a fuller and a better life, we realize more and more the value of an educa- tion. The character of a nation does not depend upon it's wealth or upon its size, but upon the intelligence, the instruction and the morals of it's people; and if this grent land of ours is to maintain its coveted position as foremost among the na- tions of the earth, then we as citizens must rise to meet the demands of the occasion.
 WHAT TO STUDY.
 Wa have seen then, that the aim of education is to fit one for life. The subjects studied therefore, should be chosen to this end. But we must be careful that we do not take too narrow a view of life. Too many people are prone to regard life as merely the getting of our daily bread. Nothing could be further from the truth! This is but existence. Living includes leisure, pleasure, happiness and study; and in directing the school work of the younger generation these not be forgotten. To my mind after several years of thought and careful study upon the matter, it seems that parents should direct - 1s17
The Holbrook news., 1920-04-09

A complete line of Nyal Remedies at the Palace Drug Co.
The Holbrook news., 1920-04-09
the physical training of your children, for a good physique is the basis of all success.

is the basis of all success.
 Secondly, look to the voca-
 tional training of your child ren. Decide what is to be
 their life's work, and see to it that great attention is paid to such subjects as will ben eft them in that work.
 Thirdly, since the youth of today will be the active citi- zens of tomorrow, take care that they shall receive a pro- per training in true citizen ship. Community civics and state government are sub jects which should in no wise be neglected. Lastly, do not forget what is known as accomplishments" Nolife is complete without some ac- complishment. Withou t them a man exists only; he does not live.
 COOPERATION OF PARENT
 AND TEACHER
 In the preceding para graph I have made reference to the parent as guiding the children's studies. The inn- portance of this cannot be exaggerated. How often, in many communities, is the work of training children left wholly and solely to the teacher! This is altogether a mistake. It isan injustice to both teacher and child. Before a teacher can truly educate his pupils he must know everything a b o u t them: and since this is an impossibility, the help of the parent is absolutely neces- sary. s
 l have said that the great ness of a nation is measured by the intelligence of it's citi- zens, and | might add, that the intelligence of it's citi- zens is measured by the in- terest they take nthe train ing of their children. Ami mals feed their young and guard them from all harm, but it is the mark of the hu- man being to educate it's young; and if we only feed and clothe our children, we are no better than the beasts of the field.
 An intelligentc tco-operation between the school and the home is an essential to good government. Let the pa rents visit the school and see their children at work! Let them meet the teachers and enquire into the nature of the work which is being done at school! Let them con- scientiously supervise tn e studies of their children when at home; and as a result, the children will improve in scholarship. In the words of a celebrated Harvard psy- chologist:: "The-scho will never come to it's highest efficiency if the parents do not cooperate with it faith fully, if a bad mark in school is not a depressing discom- fort for the whole family and a good mark in school a joyful inspiration to the home. This feeling of unity between school and home is is one of the strongest and suggestive influences on the mind of the pupil. Its. strength means progress; it's
The Holbrook news., 1920-04-09

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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29

Grand ball at the automo-
bile show.
- Gypsy oil , company will
give dance In the Kennedy
restaurant.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29
Tuesday,

Tulsa section, Council OF
- Jewish Women wih give
costume ball In Convention
hall, honoring the Feast OF
purim.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29
The Sunday School Lesson
BEN NEWSOME.


view II would appear that, in view
OF Gods wonderful voluntary and un-
conditional love for us, he should
demand that we repay him In kind
This would be the human way OF ex-
acting the payment of debt of
gratitude, Instead he emphasizes
the urge that we love one another.
for, being one family m God by
adoption. we should not be chary o.
affection for our brothers and sis
ters "lf we love one another, God
abideth in us, and his love Is per-
fected In u.s." Not as payment OF
debt of gratitude alone. but as a
spontaneous and purely natural out
growth of sincere love for the
Father, we are only at one with Goo
when we love humanity and sincere
ly seek its betterment irrespective
OF our individual interests. We will
act and behave toward other men as
Cod has set us the example. Goa
knows no distinctions of class. color
social or financial standing-all men
are alike to him--and when we seek
to draw distinctions and classiilca-
tons we are building up an artifl-
| cial structure that is contrary TO his
plan and obnoxious to his sense OF
justice,
The Christian does not simply be-
lieve---he knows. The Christian life
does not rest in opinion for il not
ruled by controversy--lt is a matter
OF actual experience. We may deceive
ourselves. "If a man say. love God,
and hateth not his brother. he Is II
lar" Love H not a sentiment only
IL must be demonstrated in prac-
| ice, Hatred, jealousy. selrishness
are ell Of the devil. God Is love. The
brightest confession OF conversion IS
| futile If 1t does not bear fruit In
changed viewpoint OF life. Here is
he only practical solution OF the un-
rest, turmoil and uncertainty OF the
world. Love Is without fear. except
| II be the fear OF offending the one
We love. The dread of punishment
is forgotten. To be void of ill-will to-
ward all men, TO labor for the good
of all, Is TO be more like God. and TO
be like God Is to restore to it's orlgi-
nal power the spark OF divine spirit
implanted by the creator. For. 1T
God so loved us, we also ought TO
love one another"
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29
dammit, He's Dead"
Is Not ProfanitB II
Is His Real MOniker

ABILENE. Texas, Feb. 2s.---
Dammit. n white bulldog. for five
years the mascot OF the Simmons
college. was buried here recently
with impressive ceremonies. Some
tire faculty OF the college at
tended Dammits runeral
Dammlts funeral
The mascot was buried in a
casket on the college campus.
while a band blared forth mourn
ful airs and n student delivered
an grafton on every Dog Has
His Day"
A marble hcadstonc bearing the
inscription Dammit, he's dead
was placed at the head OF tn
grave.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29
For a Child's Liver and Bowels

Mother! Say California then you will get
genuine California" Syrup of Figs" Full directions
for babies and children of all ages who are consti-
pated bilious, feverish, tonguecoated, or full of
cold, plainly printed the bottle Children love
this delicious laxative.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29
Social
Calendar
This
meek
Monday

Opening OF Annual Auto
mobile Show--dancing.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-29
The Neu WRAPS

One choose from auhty Polo to the graceful domanke
and be correctly handsomely ared The spngme
fabrics include Polo CLOTH wooned veurs and fine All
spring colors be had The of moderate
Imperial Valley press., 1920-11-23
JAP PANESE FL N
RAISES fUR0RE
|NLOCAL CIRCLES

An attempt was made this after
noon by members of the japanese as
sociation Of Imperial valley, who en-
listed the aid of Mayor Ohmstede, to
stop the showing at the Palace theater
of ''The Shadows of the West" an
anti-Jap picture booked at the Palace
for tonight by Manager James A.
Cook, at the request of the American
Legion. A special review was de-
manded by the Japs, and its outcome
will decide the fate Of the showing OF
the film in this city.
Representatives of the American
Legion were called by Vaughn Thomp-
son to pass judgment on the picture
along with the Jap committee. They
are Earl Banta and John l.. Cunning
ham, both well-known men in El
Centre and closely identified with the
American Legion.
George Knox, advance agent for the
picture, arrived from CaleXico this
afternoon, where it was shown last
night. A number of japanese were
present at the performance last night,
he said, and to his knowledge no COM
ment was made opposing the showing
Of the film.
Mayor Ohmstede stated that he had
never seen the film and was not in a
position to pass judgment without
first witnessing it.
The American Legion has taken a
stand against the Japs aLl nave de-
ma, dei that the picture ne shown.
Objections registered against the
film by the Japanese We're that'they
We're opposed to anything that would
stand in the way of the mutual feeling
that existed between the American
people and the Japanese. They were
mos bitter to the showing of art titles
that would contain "words of hatred
against them," said the secretary of
the association.
Mayor Ohmstede stated that he
would not sanction the showing of
any film that would instill antagonism
against any race of people. and if it
was found that the picture did con-
tain these features, he insinuated that
action might be taken against its
showing.
Before the picture was finished he
expressed his opinion that the "pic-
ture was o. K"
Imperial Valley press., 1920-11-23
FLOOD CONTROL
POWER; THREE VITAL POINTS

A plea for funds, optimism that the Boulder
Canyon dam storage project will yet be found feasible,
the presentation of startling array of figures to
probable COSTS the making public for the first time of the
rrigabIe acreage the eastside and suggested
outline the basic principles which should be adopted
for dealing with problems which will arise in the
future featured the conference this morning between
Arthur p Davis, U. S. reclamation director and the
CoacheIla Valley Water Users Association and the Inn
peria Irrigation District represented by the boards
of the two districts. ...
Statements by Mr.. Davis the irrigable acreage on
the eastsde listened to with profound interest
by those present H said that there in all 2l9,OOO
acres Of land the and that of this total $4,000
rrgabe by gravity and pumping and OF this
$4,000 acres 900 must be irrigated by pumping
These the first figures made public regarding
the irrigabe lands on the mesa.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-11-23
DISTRICTS TO
KEEP FIRM
HOLD .0N
PROJECT
Tentative Offer of City of
Los Angeles as Presented
by Mr.. Davis, Firmly Re-
fused by Both the Local
Board and COachella.

The city of Los Angeles, which
through the message brought here
by Arthur P. Davis. U. S. reclaim
alton director, 1desiresSsa enter the
Boulder Canyon dam project for
the sake of the power to be de-
rived therefrOm, will not be per-
mitted to do so at this time by the
Imperial Irrigation District, CIR
any of the affiliated irrigation dis
tricts.
Director Davis in his address to the
boards in conference this morning
stated that the city of Los Angeles
was willing to furnish the nece ssary
money, about $4,000 to complete
the survey of the Boulder canyon, il
the city would be admitted as a part
ner in the gigantic plan, with which
the local district and other districts
which are expecting to be benefited.
In explaining the attitude Of Los
Angeles city, Mr.. Davis said that
the city is badly in need of more
power, that already it is at work or
the last power plant in it's aacqueduct
system and that; power is being
limited to industrial concerns at this
Sdliy odtC, iSdeioH' pumping pClh6
refused additional power. .af. ..
He explained that the city of Los
Angeles is therefore looking about
for another and new adequate supply
of power and is wiling to furnish the
money necessary if permitted to come
in as partner sharing in the bene-
fits.
Director Mark Rose was the first
to voice his objections and after a
discussion, President Nickerson and
Director McPherrin both opposed the
taking in of any organization not Of
ali irrigation nature at this stage
Later it may be found advisable to
seek help from the city Of Los An
geles but until it is more necessary
than now, the directors decided to
paddle their own canoe. Coachella
Valley decided with the local organ
ization. -
Both agreed to put up the necess-
ary money to keep the work moving
The injection Of the Los Angeles
offer into the project was an entirely
new and unexpected angle which the
local directors had never considered,
it is said. 'usl " ~
Imperial Valley press., 1920-11-23
FEMALE THIEF
CONFESSES TO
LOCAL POLICE

Goods stolen more than a month
ago from Miss Kathlyn Lyons of
Heber, an employe of the Peoples Alb
stract company, FL Centre. as she was
leaving the Southern Pacific station,
was recovered by Officers Slaughter
and Neeley this morning, when Dono-
cia Conca, 10 years old, was arrested
as she was leaving for Coachella.
Miss Lyons met the woman as she
left on the morning train and posi-
lively identified the black satin dress
worn by the young Mexican.
The police station was Immediately
notified and Officer Neely sent to the
scene. The woman was taken to the
police station and denied the charge,
stating that she purchased the dress
in Los Angeles some weeks ago. A
scarf was also taken at the time, and
she denied having that.
When told that her trunks were to
be investigated the woman broke
down and confessed.
With the aid of G. G. Sheffield,
freight agent for the Southern Pacific
railroad, the trunks belonging to the
woman were unlocked and the scarf
found. Other instruments, used for
breaking screens, flashlights and Incl
dents were found in her possession.
The woman is being detained in the
city Jail until her case can be brought
before Judge Thompson.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-11-23

Dealing with the probable cost of
the Boulder canyon dam, Mr.. Davlf
said: at may cost $75,OOO,OOO or
more. 1t may cost less; l hope so.
am disappointed with the results OF
the preliminary drillings We have
made there. We, that is some OF US,
including Engieer Mulholland of Los
Angeles, expected to find bed rock
within 80 or 40 feet Of the surface.
We are down now more than 100 feet.
We find loose material for this dis
tance and then we find great boulders
tightly wedged in. We do not know
how far it is to bed rock. / might add
that Engineer Mulholland and myself
believe we can construct a dam on
this, but we have received no engl-
neering support from anyone, so we
have abandoned the idea.
Because of these unforeseen diff
culties we must have more money to
complete the survey. / do not know
how much it will be. We are going to
put in heavier machinery. If we had
known last summer what was ahead
If us we would have purchased better
machinery then. ! believe that to be
on the safe side we will need $4,000
a month for tn next few months, prob
ably not more than $4,000 with what
we already have. l am here today to
try and solve this question because |
feel that the survey should be COM
pleted."
The Imperial Irrigation District and
allied districts interested in the pro-
jiect will see that the necessary sums
are forthcoming.
This was a departure from Mr..
Davis main talk. His talk was high
ly important and suggested number
Of far-reaching and important decis-
ions which will be up for immediate
action, as he desires to include an
expression Of opinion from the I'M
perial Irrigation District in his report,
which must be in the hands of con-
gress before Dec. 6. In substance he
spoke as follows:
In connection with the investigation
required by the Kinkaid act, we have
now under way the making of the
necessary surveys, borings, examina-
tions and studies required for the re-
port, and so far as these are available,
they will be reported to congress in
accordance with the above act on the
9th Of December. The one question
that has not yet been covered is re-
quired by Section as follows:
What assurances he (the secretary
Of the interior) has been able to Sc
cure as to the approval of, participa-
tion in, and contribution to the plan
or plans proposed by the various con-
tributing agencies"
In general the character Of report
which | expect to make and which I
hope the secretary and congress will
approve, is that we should undertake
to irrigate all of the American lands
that can be feasibly irrigated by
gravity and reasonable pumping lifts,
and that this should be the primary
use Of the waters Of the Colarodo.
Secondarily, we should develop as
(Continued on pava Al
Imperial Valley press., 1920-11-23
CITY COUNCIL
AND HOLT AGREE
ON $4,000 PRICE
Three Hour Session Last Night
Results in Council Agreeing
To Place Matter Before the
Voters; Much Dickering In
duIged In.

Voters in Ell Centre are shortly to
have an opportunity to accept or re-
ject the proposition of w. F. Holt Of
the defunct Imperial Valley Gas COM
pany, who has offered to sell the
plant to the city for 100000. His
original offer was $45,000.
Members CT the city council, Otto
Ohmstede, mayor, Chas. Sones, j. l..
Travers, C. E. Pitzer and VIM. Reams
in a three-hour session with Mr.. Holt
reached the unanimous agreement to
give the people a chance to vote Dn
the plan. A first offer of the owner
of the plant to sell for $45,000 was
rejected by all five councilmen. A
second offer of Mr. Holt to- sell for
$4,000 with Mr.. Holt to pay the ex-
penses of the bond election, after a
discussion was rejected as follows
Yeas, Messrs. Ohmstede and Reams;
anys, Messrs. Sones, Travers and
Pitzer.
AT times the meeting became spir-
tied, and at one time Mr.. Holt made
the assertion that the old members
of the board (Sones and Reams) were
holding back the progress Of Ell
Centre. To this Councilman Travers
responded: "Well, that let's US (mean-
ing the tother three) out"
Following the $4,000 offer and its
rejection it appeared for long time
as if no plan would be placed before
the voters, due to the inability of the
council and Mr.. Holt to reach an
agreement.
Councilman Travers finally stated
that he believed the council would be
unanimous if desiring OF present it to
the voters if price of $4,000 could
be secured. Mr.. Holt at first held
out for $4,000 and finally agreed to
take $4,000, the city paying the ex-
penses of the election. This was in
the nature of a, compromise, for Mr..
Travers had wished Mr.. Holt to pay
the expenses Of the election.
Members of the city council are pre-
pairing at the first regular meeting to
take the first steps towards submit
ting the matter to the voters.
The matter of the gas plant will
thus be placed squarely before the
voters. All agree that the city needs
gas, but whether this offer should
be taken or the city bonded for the
additional amount at thwis time will
be matter for the voters to decide.