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Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20
CHRISTMAS.

The Christmas season is upon The world is about
to celebrate the anniversary the birth of Him who
died that mankind might live 1t is the important
nverSary in the calendar We reckon time itself
from that mighty event
1t solemn but occasion and should be forever
observed in that AT the Christmas our
thoughts should while least upon the life and
character of Him whose birth celebrate.
And if do this celebration of Christmas will be
the right kind.
We will forego undue feastng and osenatious display
will share with those less fortunate than our
selves.
1t beautiful old custom to give presents at Christ
mas but Judgment should be used in the giving There IS
nothing the Christ spirit in buying things we cannot al
ford to give people who do not want them
Our gifts should be to the poor to chldreI TO lhose
very near and dear and gift should be IN the
Christmas spirit.
And this Christmas of all times OF the year IS
season and the most sober thoughts 1t ou
few days until the close of the and we should STRIVE
to make these closing days the best OF all.
The whole world and own country IN particular Is
.Ss;no through time of and uncertainty. We have
not fully recovered from the shock OF the world war ele
is general let-down a deadening of the moral sense
During this Christmas let each one examine
or own selves study individual relation to others
around us Maybe by thinking for while the life OF the
Master may the inspiration which all of US need Tor
our daily life and conduct in the year just ahead
This time for solemn thought. we repeat, but not
time for despondency For from solemn thoughts we
comfort and cheer, and cause for happiness
Christ born 1921 years and He still lives " hat
is there make afraid?
Christmas is good time, glad time Let US make 1t
for others And with Tiny Tim, let pray, God bless
US all, every one
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20

LET CONTRACT
Continued from Page IL

those jobs were approved and the
contracts signed.
Bids We're received only for con-
crete and in detail were:
CaleXico-West: George Wade. ex-
cavation SO75, paving S.242, rein
forcing S0.0075; L. s. Atkinson, en-
.cavation $1.5l, paving S0.2075, rein
forcing $O.015; Peterson, Dillon &
Patterson, excavation S1.00, paving
1922, reinforcing S001; L. A. Paving
Co, excavation $1.00, uaving SO.225,
reinforcing $001; J. f. Knapp, exca-
walton $1.00. paving SO.216, reinforc-
ing S0.01; G. w. Cushing, excavation
$1.00, paving 1924, reinforcing $O.0l.
CaleXico-Bonds Corner: GeN
Wade, excavation $0,75, paving S.zS2,
reinforcing SO.0075; L. S. Atkinson.
excavation S1.00, paving S0.2375, rein
forcing S0.Ol5; Peterson, Dillon &
Patterson, excavation $1.O0, paving
S0.255. reinforcing SO.0l2; ]. F.
Knapp, excavation $1O0, paving
S0.234, reinforcing $0.01.
Seeley-South: George Wade. exca-
walton $3.50, paving S0242, reinforc-
ing SO0075; L. S Atkinson, excava-
ton S1O0, pavink s02075, reinforc-
ing S0.015; Peterson, Dillon & Pat
ttcson. excavation S055, paving
S0.227, reinforcing S0.015; L. A. Paw
ing Co., excavation s0.55, paving
S0.2299, reinforcing s0.01; j. F.
Knapp, excavation $3.50, paving
S0.219, reinforcing S001.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20
CURE FOR CARELESSNESS.

If the careless person in America an ndlvldua
who had caused many fires by his thoughtlessnes the
handling of matches smonng materials and other nazardS
should become empoye of the Actuarial Bureau OF the
National Board of Fire Underwriters it probable that ne
would soon be cured of his dangerous habits
The never-endng stream of claims or, in other words
reports of fires would undoubtedly supply shock that
would cause him to feel that unless become careful
citizens likely end her days backened ske
etOn of her former opuence.
While this picture may eXaggeraton to those
not familiar with the situation is obvious that cannot
continue destroy material the rate of
$4,000 day without courting disaster.
The individual who has been mentioned unfortunately
he is anything but imaginary in the collective sense would
begn to realize that it is not fires which need to be
guarded against much FIRE the danger
in practically all homes and places of business.
When the public generally, this distinction we
shall stop suffering fire minute night and day. every day
in the year.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20
HIGH PUPILS WILL
EXHIBIT ART STUFF

During the holding of the County
Teachers Institute in this city, the
pupils of the Domestic Art and Ant
classes Of the Central High School are
to give AN exhibition of their work
for the. benefit of the general public
and a cordial invitation is extended
to, everyone to attend.
The exhibit will be open this eve
ming md Wednesday evening aHI al
day on Thursday. The display in
cludes many novel and intercgtiH"
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20

Strange as it may seem, Iceland has
run short of ice, and urgent requests
for shipments of that commodity were
sent to Norway few months ago. On
the north coast of the island there
ice without limit, but there are ne
means of transporting ii to the dis
tricts where it is required. Hence the
appeals for shipments Of ice from
other countries TO save the herring
industry.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20
PROTECTING THE CATTLE OWNER.

To date approximately 10000 brands have been record
ed ndexed and caaogued in the office of Cattle Protection
State Department of Agriculture and furnish where
by disputes with reference ownership of cattle be
determined quite readily.
The Hide and Brand Law provides for the inspection Of
cattle for marks and brands and the rights possession
ownership of all cattle awaiting slaughter Strengthening
establishments and shipping corrals, prior shipment.
From January August 81 1921 607 005 cattle have been
inspected and cattle that might have been lost have
been restored the owners.
SlaughtererS required obtain license from the
Director of Agriculture and file bond in the sum
guarantee that they will slaughter any cattle with
out the consent of the
The California Department of Agriculture complies sta
stical information of much value to the industry,
thereby supplying the caemen Of California with data that
aids materially in the Development of industry Such
provisions made by other interested
in the production of cattle
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20

women of the nation be given a pref
erential filing right to all arid or ag-
lricultural land under this project for
period of at least ninety days.
Fourth. Owing to the fertility of
the lands within this project and the
consequent intrinsic value thereof,
when properly reclaimed from their
desert state, that no disposition of
such lands be made jim excess of an
average of forty acres to any one ap-
plicant or entryman. =
Fifth. That filings on these lands
shall be non-assignable for a period
of at least twelve months from date
of entry. U.s.
Sixth. That such applications to
enter as now exist, and which have
not been allowed, upon lands hereto
fore withdrawn, or which may here
after be withdrawn from entry by the
government under this project, be
cancelled.
Seventh. That the Secretary of
the Interior be empowered to cooper
ate and contract with such author
lied state agencies as may be in posi-
tion to assist in the reclamation and
Irrigation of arid public lands, and to
dispose of portions of such public
lands to such state agencies, condi-
toned upon their assisting ex-service
men and women in the reclamation
thereof in tracts not exceeding an av-
erage of forty acres to any one per-
son."
This last recommendation refers
Especially to the Veterans Welfare
Board, and the means provided by
California legislation for placing state
credit back of ex-service men which
lit locates on agricultural lands.
1t is estimated that close to 200,-
900 acres of government lands in Cal
ifornia and Arizona will be reclaimed
from the desert under the Boulder
canyon project. .... ...
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20
MESSAGE FROM SANTA

\ message addressed to the children
of Ell Centre and vicinity was received
at the club rooms of the FL Centre B. .
P. 0. Elks this morning and stated
that Santa Claus would arrive at II
o'clock next Sunday morning, Christ
mas Day. Santa Claus stated that in
asmuch as he was driving a fast
truck this year he would be sure to
arrive on time and that he wanted
every boy and girl to be at the Elks
Club to meet him as he would be GER
tain to have presents for them all.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20
Tuesday, December 20, 1921

articles and objects of art, which will
make mighty fine gifts for Christmas,
includes book-ends, lampshades, land
scapes and folios and many other
useful and decorative things. The
sewing exhibit is said to be especially
fine and includes lots of articles which
will appeal especially to the feminine
heart.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20

Lonesome Girl' joined the ranks Of the T. 3. MS
favorites to be reinforced in few days by "The ,
Isle of Tangcrinc' and "Listen to Me- from "Tan-
gerinc" which Alma Sander wrote.
"It's easy" declare the three trail blazers,
Gas easy it is for any woman to marry the man :
she wants We have been studying the tastes of
men since the cave days, when we weren't per-
mited to have any other business in life than that
of pleasing men. Any woman knows about
what a man wants today than he does himself, OF
course she does" And taking the receipts of Tan
verine.', Blossom Time" and Love Dreams as
sample, even the producers are forced to agree -
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20

Hundreds of mastodon tusks were
unloaded recently at Portland, Ore,
having been taken from the ice in 81
IBERIA for the ivory they contained.
The tusks were in splendid state of
preservation after having lain for
thousands of years beneath ice and
sod
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20
FILM SMILES
and so forth
By Hi Speed

OLD favoritcs
~ fr o m t h e
"speakies" a r c
crowding j n t o
t h e N vie
Camille, y IT he
E a sic ST Way
he Span OF
Life and why
Cir ! s I e a V e
Home" are here
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20

Statistics compiled by the National
Association of Ice Cream Manufac-
turers show that the consumption Of
ice cream in the United States has in
creased approximately 100,000,000
gallons a year since prohibition went
into effect
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20

Production of coal in the United
States has been declining rapidly
since the first of December The mod
crate winter and the condition of in
dustry are said to be resuponsible.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20

Girls who roll down their stock
ings may not receive the unqualified
endorsement Of moralists who object
t. TIE flash cf bare knee revealed in
thes eshort-skirted DAYS, but ths msd-
cal profession has come to their aid
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20

Male workers in Pennsylvania in
1920 received in wages $2,203, 3,33S, 900.
while the female workers received
$167,32S 600.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20

DR.. Leigh F. Watson of Chicago, ad-
dressing a meeting of physicians in
Kansas City recently, said the habit
was an aid TO health.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20

with many other "mellers" promised
for revival. But it will take cour-
ageous hlm magnate to openly
sponsor The Road to Ruin"
While Constance Talrnadge is
appearing on the screen in "A Pair
Of Silk Stockings" and Mrs. We'll
lington's Boots" a New York thea
ire is presenting "The Wife With
a Smile"
Cinema Clubs are being organ
ized in many cities.
They will probably be used in
beating the censors.
As If "Parlor, Bedroom and
Bath" were not sufficiently cramped
for "A Mans Home" it has been
further condensed for vaudeville.
Myron Selznick has gone to Eng
land TO see how Justice" is han
died in British court rooms before
he presents it on American screens.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20
Some Unused Film Titles

Parted on Her Bridal Tour"
Pullman Cars Discourage Beauty
Sleep"
She Went 10 Work on Her
Wedding Morn"
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20
Flattering the Ladies


The National Research Council
has estimated the intelligence OF the
average adult male as that of
normal fourteen-year-old child.
That may account for a good
many flms-and their titles.
"Conceit" has afflicted so MANY
movie stars that it has finally be-
come the title of film.
Paid in Full and Owen
Moore" make puzzling movie
sign.
More TO Be Pitied Than
Scorned" is title that probably
hts the film that carries it.
"Heedless Moths" must be the on.s
that depended on sister's bathing suit
for their zointer's food.
Film titlers are considerate. They
mention everything h,,t "u,orl,D
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20

Film titlers are considerate. They
mention everything but work"
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20
Versatile Actress Blazes Trail for
Feminine Contemporaries

Here are three women who have just taught
Broadway a new trick and incidentally shattered AT
least three sacred traditions of the great horofarc
Each has written musical comedy for the tired
business man so successfully that the trio the
seasons musical comedy headlincrs
Thereon hangs tale In previous seasons i. g.
NJ. musical comedies all done by men, Pro-
ducers accepted plays from women but when it
came to musical comedies they said "let George do
it," and he did.
If any courageous woman did write musical
comedy Mr.. Producer always courtcously rejected
it, explaining that but could possibly
know what would appeal to the tired business man.
As if, forsooth, woman in her antique role of home
maker hadn't cherished this secret since days.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-20
Dorothy Donnelly Paves the Way

When Dorothy Donnclly came along with her cX-
ouisite blossom Time" the producers to whom she
submitted it had the immemorial answer right on
the tip Of their tongues, but fortunately for them
they caught sight of the beautiful Song Of Love-,
and said they would ''look it over
Miss Donncy held her breath for few days, be-
cause she was star in theatrical circles before she
was playwright and knew all about produceral
prcjudces.
She needn't have worried, though. The charm
was about due to- broken for the producers rccog
niZed a real treat for the r. B. NJ no matter what
the sex of the writer and that's why these days you
hear so many humming the exquisite Song
Of Love"
Ann Nichols. who had several successful plays to
her credit submitted "Love Dreams" confident that
She had hit and 10 and behold, the producer
agreed with her right away, SO I'm Looking for
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-19
TURN HAIR DARK
WITH SAGE TEA
If Mixed. with Sulphur Il
Darkens so Naturally
Nobody can Tell.

The old-time mixture OF Sage Tea
and Sulphur for darkening gray,
streaked and faded hair is grand
mothers recipe, and folks are again
using it to keep their hair good.
even color, which is quite sensible, as
we are living in an age when youth
full appearance is Of tiae greatest adj
vantage.
Nowadays, though, we don't have
the Troublesome task OF gathering the
sage and the mussy mixing at home.
All drug stores sell nthe ready to-use
product, improved by the addition of
other ingredients, called 'Wyeth's Sage
and Sulphur Compound" 1t is very
popular because nobody can discover
It has been applied Simply moisten
your comb or soft brush with il and
draw this through your hair, taking
one small strand at time, by morning
the gray hair disappears, but what de-
lights the ladies with Wyeth's Sage
and Sulphur Compound, is that, be-
sides beautifully darkening the hair
after few applications, 1t also pro-
duces that soft lusfre and appearapce
OF abundance which Is so attractive.
This ready-to-use preparation Is de-
iightful toilet requisite for those who
desire a more youthful appearance. IL
is not intended for the cure. mitiga-
ZION or prevention OF disease.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-19
SAGE TEA KEEPS
YOUR HAIR DARK
When Mixed with Sulphur Il
Brings Back It's Beautiful
Lustre at Once.

Gray hair, however handsome. de-
notes advancing age. We all know
the advantages OF a youthful appear
ance. Your hair Is your charm. II
makes or mars the face. When it
fades, turns gray and looks streaked,
just a few applications of Sage Tea
and Sulphur enhances It's appearance
hundred-fold.
Don't stay gray. Look youngl
Either prepare the recipe at home or
get from any drug store a bottle OF
ssWyeth's Sage and Sulphur COM
pound" which Is merely the old-time
recipe improved by the addition OF
other ingredients. Thousands of folks
recommend this ready-to-use prepara-
ton, because II darkens the hair beau
tifuIly, besides, no one can possibly
tell. as IL darkens so naturally and
evenly. You moisten a sponge or soft
brush with IL, drawing this through
the hair, taking one small strand at
time. BY morning the gray hair
disappears; after another application
or two, it's natural color is restored
and It becomes thick, glossy and lus-
trous, and you appear years younger.
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Com
pound Is a delightful toilet requisite.
IT is not intended for the cure, miti-
cation or prevention OF disease.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-19
Theatrical
1.-THE BARBARIAN, WITH FINE
CAST IS COMING.

Breathing the magic of the great
northern outdoors with their vast
sweeps of primitive woodland, dotted
by giant trees and limpid dream lakes,
@The Barbarian Pioneer attraction,
acclaimed one of the most worthwhile
pictures of the year, will be the fea-
tured attraction at the Bijou Theatre
today
Monroe Salisbury, remembered for
his exceptional characterizations in
many pictures of the past year, is
starred, being supported by picked
cast of players headed by Jane Novak,
who has been declared by critics to
have the most beautiful eyes in film
dom.
A story OF 4 tremendous mans fight.
between right and wrong, 1.-THE Bar
barian' was written by Theo. seixus
solomens and adapted for the screen
by e. P. Heath from whose scenario
Donald Crisp directed the picture The
story concerns man who has lived
since babyhood in the woods far away
from the strife and struggles of metro
politan civilization. Heatherton, mil-
lionaire head of a powerful financial
syndicate, covets the woodsman's
property and by a trick obtains it.
The young woodsman's fight to regain
what is rightfully his and at the same
time win. the love of Heatherton's
slaughter makes this one of the most
powerful dramatic photoplays that the
screen Eas had to offer in long time.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-19
Where Courtesy
Helps Service

The operator cannot
control the irritating
practice of those who
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-19

Beginning Junee 10Th.
Special boat to st. Simon every
Thursday evening at 500 p. m. re-
turning leaving Ocean Pier 1900 D. m.
Music and dancing at st. Simon Ho-
tel.
Schedules subject to change with
cut notice.
Fare One Way; (limited ticket .30c
Round trip, dimited ticket $500. SOC
Fare one way, including baggage. 40c
Round trip. including baggage. 49,. Toe
Half fare one way. ...............2 zoe
Half fare round trip. ......... soc
Commuters 25-trip ticket now selling
for $500.
Telephone $50 or 976.
Boat to Darien on Monday, Wednes-
day, Friday and Saturday.
Leave Brunswick. ....I. 900 AN.
Touching at Hamilton and Frederick.
]. B. WRIGHT,
Manager.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-19

Rub-My'rism is powerful antisep-
tic. Cures infected cuts, old sores, tet-
ter. etc.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-19

There are bargains every
week ON Friday at The Union
Store.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1921-07-19

There are bargains every
week on Friday at The Union
Store.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15

the water, and have been known to tnrow themselves inao beats. Their nesh Is coai- adered non-edible.
 T1he Rock H1nd or Spotted 0rvuDer is a guadily colored member of the ses bass family But like chameleon it can change its colors. 1u brilliant 9ptS fade to drab splotches leaving char acteriAtsczily camouhaSed background ot gray and green s.reaks. Full groWn specimens weigh up to 100 pounds. ;.
 The Amber jacks ara tr.-n, deeo-bcHed fish-nnore sflapely than most of the otti- CT big game fishes of Florida wateTsL They reach weights up to 100 pounds and lengths of or six feet. Though odt- ble. the4r flesh is not highly pized. The TsTpon, pe7hare inc beE kne~n of the large game fshes. attains fensths about etx feet and weight up to 2oS pounds. When hooked t puts up a spcc- l taculsr fight, jumping from the water many times. It's body Is covered u1eh
 extremely large scales. It Is not constd- cred edible.
 The Red Sharper. or the large snap ! per family, is one of the best f5od hsl- | es of the Florida waters IL frequenffy | is fouod in fairy deep water well on
 scrore. t !s a trim. clever, sex-rekant, l up-so-dste, 'thoroughiy American" fsh. | It reaches a length up to two and a ha feet and weighs up to 30 pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15
BASED ON THE EAors

When the railroads maintain in the asking for the ending of the national agreements that the purpose is to put an end to waste 1t will have to be admitted that it is a laudable undertskint,; Stili the railroad labor board did not feel that 1t was justified in proceeding on such broad matter without being fully infbrm- sd regarding it and having a chance tS determine whether it vas possible for others Co consider it in the same light.
 It doesn't make any difference where Is. whether 1t is in government activ- ties, the running of railroads Or the man. lgement of much. lesser responsibilities Eetting rid of waste is desirable, and by he course which has been followed by the federal board 1t will be possible for~the roads Co show where the waste is, Axpla in what 1t is and convince the board that it sught not to be tolerated any longer for he good of all concerned.
 It is to be supposed that inasmuch as he roads seek the ending of the national asreements that they are responsible fel the waste, and as those agreements con. rerz labor it Is to be inferred that the roads are forced to expenditures which hey deem unjnstihAd for the sArvieA Der formed. ard yet the reads maintain tha Inc object is not the reduction of wage, but the ending of waste. It Is not to b,
 xpected that labor win insist uDos
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-15

framed the bill When 1t passed the house on it's second attempt to win it's way through MT. Merritt took an active pa vt in the debate and showed by figures he submitted that the roads should have the benefit of such a system of payments. The defeat of the biN when 1t came be- fore the house the day previous, was largely owing to misunderstandngs and not to opposition. The house met that day one hour earlier than is its custom and this fact was not known te some Of the most ardent supporters of the meas ure who. got to their seats too late Co vote when their names were cRlAd. There were usore than enough of such members tN have handsomely carried the biN through As it was it lost on that day by onty two votes. When the bill
 came up the following day under a spe-
 ciad rule, the majority in its favor was
 So pronoriced tfat it was permitted to
 pass without the formality of roll
 call
 In discussing the bfN on the floor
 just prier to it's passage, Mr. Merritt said in part, "t N a business proposition. Il is going to be much cheaper and bettei for the government and the railroads tf | have things settled erokfy and in thu l end the government will spend less money I NIT. Merritt then eub4nitttd figures snow | ing that the railroads are run muct more economically under private than l governGienf ma nagement- Under pf1vat ti 1 mana cement With no more equtprhen the roo ds moved 1000 900, 900 ton mile 1 more. of freight in 1920 than in 1a1S un | der government control"