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Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-26
BEST.
SPEA K ERS
FOR FARM
PICNIC.
Keen Rivalry in Race for
Prize Denoting Leading
Farm Center. Day of Year:
for Valley.

Announcement has been made that
about four of the best speakers avail
able in California will be heard at the
Imperial County Farm Bureau picnic
Saturday, April 2 These speakers
alone will be persons worth making a
special trip to hear.
Prof. B. II. Cocheron, state leader of
farm advisors, and a favorite among
Imperial Valley farmers, will be one of
the speakers. His subject Relation
of the Agricultural Extension Service
to the Fundamental Problems of I'M
perial Valley" Those who have heard
Prof. Crocheron are looking forward
witA-hfuch interest and expectation as
! to his analysis of some of our big prob
| lens.
Mr.. Joseph Seymour, secretary of
the Associated Chambers of Commerce
has promised to address the picnic.
Mr.. Seymour is one of the most popu-
lar speakers in the valley and "Joe"
promises to outdo himself on this oc-
Casion.
Dr. W. H. Walker, president of the
California Farm Bureau Federation,
and will prove tremendous drawing
card. Every person interested in farm
ing should hear the message which this
leader of the largest farmers cooper.l-
tive organization in California has to
bring. DR.. Walker, besides being
representative to the American Farm
Bureau Federation is member of the
executive committee and hence is in
very intimate touch with all the af-
fairs of that marvellous organization.
Mr.. j. r. Howard, president of the
American Farm Bureau Federation,
while in Berkeley last week had a long
conference with DR.. Walker. concern
ing numerous national problems con-
| fronting American farmers, and how
the Farm Bureau is proposing to cope
with them. 1t is expected that DR..
Walker will review these matters
Considerable interest is being aroused
in regard to this speech which proms-
es to be fine drawing card
Miss Harriet G. Eddy, state leader
of Home Demonstration agents will
give a talk of immense interest par
tlcuiarly to the women of the county
but also of much Importance to men.
Miss Eddy it will be remembered did
wonderful work in building up the
present system of libraries throughout
the state. Since her connectio,
the agricultural extension service the
results of the home demonstration
work have increased tremendously. 1t
will be we'll worth any persons time
hearing Miss Eddy's talk.
Besides the above talks it is planned
that the outgoing president and the
new president Gncase a new one is
elected) will speak on the accomplish
ments and aims of the Farm Bureau
for 1920 and 1921 respectively.
Keen rivalry is being evidenced
among the various Farm Centers as
to who will be awarded the banner as
being the best farm center. The COM
mittee on the awarding of this banner,
consisting of Mr. West. Mr.. Swink
and Mr. Cook are burning the mid
night oil" going over charts, records,
minutes of meetings, etc, figuring out
which Farm Center should win the
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-26
EAGLE BOAT IS
IN DISTRESS
(By Associated Press

LOS ANGELES, March ga navy
eagle boat with crew of twenty is in
distress off Point Arguello, according
to a wireless message received here.
The boat was in tow of the supply
ship Glacier on the way to Mare Island
for repairs. The tow rope broke in
the heavy seas and the torpedo chaser
was left to helplessly wallow in the
great waves. The Glacier is standing
by and the mine planter Turkey was
sent at full speed from this habor to
the aid of the disabled vessel.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-26
ANOTHER PERMIT ISSUED.

A prospectOr's permit to search FOR
oil has been issued by the department
of the interior at Washington to the
Salton Basin Gas & Oil association.
The company has claim filed on near
the north end of the Salton sea and
there is every indication the discov-
erers say that oil underlies their hold
ingS
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-26

Mrs. Browley, Agnes Watkins, Miss
Hedrick, Miss Record, Mrs. Ford, Mrs
Goldberg, Evelyn Bowman, Helen Cum
ningham, Mrs. Overholtzer, Mrs. Paul
Raglan. Mrs. Merrill Davis. Mrs. John
Mccormick. Mrs. Tom Hart, Mrs.
Truman Thompson, Lucille Summers
Miss Herndon, Miss Neifert, Jessie
Lackey, Rosamund Jones, Miss Olga
Rennis, Miss Horton, Mrs. F. Dwyer
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-26
AN EASTER SHOWER.

One of the most charming affairs
of the season was the miscellaneous
shower for Miss Helen McWhorter
given by Miss Marjorie Brewer, Mrs
Fred INITIAL and Miss Alice Latten a
Miss Brewers home on Eighth street
The house was very beautifully dec
Grated with spring flowers and Eastel
rabbits. The favors were Easter lily
baskets filled with tiny eggs. -.
Those invited: Mrs. Estelle Smith
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-26
SEND IN YOUR
DOLLARS FOR
THE REST ROOM
Fund of $2,OOO Is Almost
Raised, but Dollar Day SUB.
scripti0ns Are Needed.

The sum of $282.50 was added to the
Rest Room Fund yesterday, bringing
the total fund up to $1553.7O, or $446.-
80 below the $4,000 which the commit
tee asked be given them for the pur-
pose of fitting up the room next to the
city hall for the use of women and
children shoppers and visitors.
Today is Dollar Day, happy idea
of the committee, promulgated by
Mayor Sones, and the subscriptions
have been fairly lively, but not fast
enough to make .one believe that the
$1,000 goal was going to be reached
early in the day.
Subscriptions should be made at
once at either the Chamber of Com
merce, the office of the Progress or
at the office of The Press.
The Rest Room is one of the most
important matters 1ever undertaken
by the people of Ell Centro It is a
long needed necessity and the public
should not be slow in making up the
entire amount of money needed for its
furnishing.
The subscriptions have been large
and liberal and all that is needed now
is for those who have not yet sub
scribed to be little generous and send
in their dollars.
The following subscriptions were
made to the fund at The Press office
this morning:
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-26
CHILDRED HELP MURDER
(By Associated Press

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Caspar Nj
dia, IA, confessed to the police this
morning lat ne /, ed his n'o,hcr t.
club his stepfather to death last night
and hat then his brother James, o
hauled the body in a toy wagon and
left it on the railroad tracks in the
paht of an approaching freight train,
where it was found by switching
crew.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-26

the purpose of fomenting trouble
among employees, presumably in the
interest of employers-that is also a
matter of proof and if that practice is
also matter of proof and if that
practice is followed the people want
to know it.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-26
MEBBE 1T WAS WORTH II


CHICAGO, March 26.-sMrs. Heller
F. Cobb, $4,000 year buyers Tor 1
department store, was granted di-
vorce TODAY from hei husband. She
t"1tltied in court that he charged her
5000 month and an annual bonus of
81 ,999 for living with her.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-26
WASHINGTON SCHOOL WINS

The GIFTS OF washington ScHOUT ue-
feated the girls of Imperial Grammar
school in an indoor ball game, Friday
afternoon, the score being 20 to 7. The
work of Ell Centro's battery and the
hitting of the entire team were the
features of the game. A large crowd
of spectators witnessed the game.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-26
Daily
Weather
Report

Southern California-Tonight and
Sunday, unsettled, occasional rain.
Strong northerly winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-03-26

Continued on page A.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-12
CHINA ENTERS
FARLEY WITH
SPLIT RANKS
Delegation From North of
Country Divided, With
South Not Represented.
PRIVATE CODE FOR SEE

WASHINGTON. Nov. with her
fate in the balance. China's delegation
entered the conference here today with
dfssension in its ranks. unable to agree
upon a plan for prosecuting the fight
to preserve her national sovereignty and
territorial integrity.
Not only is the so-called republic of
South China unrepresented, but it is
stated on high authority that the North
China representatives making up the
delegation are divided>among themselves
and the delegation is without a respon-
sible head with authority to direct its
policies.
DIR. SIZE SENDS
EAIISsARY HOME.
This situation took an important turn
today when it became known that DIR.
Alfred SEE, Chinese minister to the United
States and one of the three senior dele
gates, has dispatched an emissary TO
Pekin with detailed instructions and a
private code for communicating with SEE.
While those in the secret are naturally
reluctant to comment officially upon this
mission, ii is understood that the agent
Of DR.. SEE viii attempt to induce the
Pekin government TO designate one of
the senior delegates as head of the dele
cation, with authority to make decisions
Ger heal ing the views Of other mem
Bers.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-12
Sc EMPLOYED
TO GUARD MAILS
Former Service Men Respond
to Call Issued.

Corridors on the fourth floor Of the
Federal building were lined with ap-
plicants for positions as armed guards
for the handling Of registered mail yes
terday and o. X. Karnes, chief clerk OF
the Fifth division Of the railway mail
service, announced last night that he
had employed thirty-six guards and eight
more would be selected before the quota
for this district is full
These applicants We're for the most
part former service men, many of them
having been decorated for bravery during
the war. They made a fine appearance
ss they stood waiting for an interview
with Mr.. Karns and the big question
seemed to be how he was going to decide
which forty-fOur applicants to take out
OF a crowd of men Of such qualifications.
The men are being put on work on
orders from VIII H. Hays, postmaster
general, in an effort to break uD the
epidemic Of registered mail robberies
that has been sweeping the country in
the last few months. The new guards
Will draw salaries at the rate of 81 $50
year.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-12
Riddles From Masonic
nHOme Provide Music

More than 5000 members of the Nvs-
tie Shrine attended the Armistice day
ceremonial at the Nurat Temple yester-
day- One Of the features of the after
noon was a patriotic program of musical
selections by 100 children from the In
diana Masonic Home at Franklin, who
brought their band and orchestra with
them. 4 collection amounting TO more
than $500, to be used FOR the musical
education Of the children. was taken I'D
at the meeting. One hundred and forty
six novices were admitted to member
ship in the Shrine at the ceremonial.
which took up the greater part of the
afternoon.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-12
ROtarians to View
Telephone Picture

indianapolis Rotarians will be taken on
a movie tour Of the telephone industry
next Tuesday at their regular meeting
in the Riley room Of the Claypool hotel.
Frank Wamp'er, vice, president and gen
eral manager Of the IndfaRa Bell Tele-
phone Company, viii be in charge Of the
entertainment and viii show a Two reel
motion picture prepared by the tele-
phone company. Special attractions sIso
viii be given by Nelson Trowbridge The
Rotarians are planning q Thanksgiving
party to be given at the Claypool at $50
o'clock on the evening Of Nov. %
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-12
LabOr-POIitical
Union HOwat's Plan

TOPEKA, Kan. Nov. PA national
Labor-Political Union will be organized
e led by Alexander Howat, suspended
president Of District If, United Mine
Workers, when he is released from Jail,
State officials said they had been ad-
vised today.
Preliminary formation Of the organiza-
ton to be modelled after the Labor
party OF Great Britain, already has been
started by Howat's lieutenants in several
States, including Illinois. Kansas and
California, It was said.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-12
Packer Employees
Confer Next Week

CHICAGO, Nov. 12.-Employes of pack
ing houses in Chicago will hold a series
of conferences next week to determine
their attitude towards the request of
several big packers that the workers
voluntarily accept a cut in wages. 1t is
understood that many employees are in
cIfned to oppose the wage cuts and it
is feared in some quarters that a serious
wage crisis may result.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-12
arena His Altar

NEW YORK. Nov. 12-Usin- the ring
OF the Steeplechase Boxing Club as an
altar, Father Joseph p. Brady conducted
Nrfow services, attended by 5000 per
cons, who were unable to attend regu-
lar services in the church. On the walls
were signs reading: Boxing every Fri
day evening" and Baseball every Sun
day at Arverne."
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-12
Russ Heavy Buyers
of German Arms

BERLIN. Nov 12.-Russian agents
have been buying tremendous quantities
Of military equipment in Germany, par
ticularly infantry supplies. it was re-
iiably learned today. Humorous are sur
rent that the sOviets are planning to be-
gin a fresh drive against Poland within
eight weeks
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-12
ALLEGED FUGITIVE HELD.

George II. Dupree, 10, 34G6 Carrolton
avenue, was arrested today on the
charges of being a fugitive from justice
and vagrancy. Detectives who made the
arrest said Dupree was wanted in Gin
rs---ti With ~ i~s-f.- - e---,s7--I~-t
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-11-12

HhWNUN UJNS FUt NJ
SWANSEA. Wales, Nov 12.-Four old
muzzleloaders found off the Welsh
coast have been identified as belonging
to one % the Spanish Armada galleons
defeated in 1JSS.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16
G. of c. Has
Reorganized

The Harrington Chamber of Com
merce held a meeting last evening, in
the Masonis Temple, which was well
attended, and all seemed to be imbued
with the spirit that the organization
must not only be kept alive, but tina
additional "pep" must be added to its
workings. Every little thing now ap-
pears OF be in good condition for the
Chamber to increase its scope of use
fulness.
A number of matters of Importance
to this community were brought up
and discussed, and there appeared to
be more enthusiasm in all such ques-
tions than has ever before been ex-
hibited.. The nominations committee
recommended M. P. Cayce for Pres
ident of the revived organization, and
Rolla Cozean for Secretary, which re-
port was unanimously adopted by the
Chamber. There is no doubt but that
these newly elected officers will do
everything in their power to make the
Chamber of Commerce a real active,
wide-awake, progressive organization.
With such an organization nothing in
reason will be impossible.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16

The above pictures illustrate only
in part the really wonderful surgery
that has been performed on William
Anderson, better known to his many
intimate friends as Buster" who was
the subject of story in last weeks
local papers.
The first picture, showing the badly
deformed feet, was taken after "Bus-
ter" had been worked on by DR.. ]. A.
Overton for about months. He has
no picture previous to that time,
which would have shown him wholly
unable to get around, even on crutch-
es. His limbs were in complete tan
gle, his spine was shaped similar
to fish-hook, and he was compelled
to drag himself about with his arms.
The pictures show his present con-
dition, and while his spine is not yet
entirely Strengthened, another brief
treatment at Kirksville, SO DIR. Over
ton says, will practically straighten
out his spine, and put him in condition
to develop into more nearly normal
state. The first picture, showing de-
formities, was taken only before his
departure to Kirksville for treatment
for the reason that his mother feared
she would never see him again alive.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16
Racy Suit Offers
Great Attraction

The hearing in the suit for $4,000
damages for alienation of the affec-
tions of his wife, in which Clarence E.
Roughly figures as plaintiff, against
Frank Thirman and wife, was begun
Wednesday morning, and it required
very little time for news of the COM
mencement of the hearing 70 spread
until the circuit court room was
crowded and jammed to the doors,
leaving no standing room available.
Rouggley is asking for $4,000 dam
ages. The original filing of the suit
included Joseph Whitener and wife as
defendants, but the present suit has
dismissed them from the case.
A hard fight is being made on both
sides, with Hon. Chas. Hay and Grin
l.. Munger representing the plaintiff
and Jerry B. Burks and B. H. Boyer
for the defense. The case was given
into the hands of the jury late yester-
day evening, after having occupied
two days of the courts attention, as
well as the time and attention Of hun
dreds of curious citizens, looking for
"sweet morsel. to roll under their
tongues" Such ambitions impress
The Times management more and
more that such hearings should be
privately held. There is not the slight
est possibility of them doing anyone
good, while there is every chance Of
them doing irreparable harm, break
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16
Keeping Lake
i'm Good Order

S. T. Schultz, who is making a
splendid resort out of Iron Mountain
Lake, is always looking after the
pleasure, comfort and convenience OF
visitors to that popular place for re.
creation. Since he has Lad charge OF
that place as manager there has been
a very noticeable improvement in the
upkeep, which has had the effect OF
drawing those who are aware of the
added attentions and conveniences to
be had there to that delightful spot
with increasing regularity.
Recently Mr.. Schultz has made
splendid improvements in tile road
leading from the main thoroughfare
to the lake, parts of which were get
ting in bad and rundown condition.
While he has not asked for donations
to assist Lin in~paying for this work,
it does seem to'be asking too much of
a single individual to make such
splendid public improvements, with
out aid from those who will receive
large benefit from the excellent work.
The Times feels that Mr.. Schultz is
entitled to assistance in the improve
ment he has made on that road, and
we also believe that all donations to
him will be thankfully received, as he
is a poor and Woodworking man-and
thoroughly worthy.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16

Another most pleasant circumstance
connected with this case, which leaves
a most savory odor, is the fact that
neither Dr. 0verton, who has given
much Of his time and considerable
ether expense in the treatment Of
Buster, nor DR.. Geo. M. Laughlin,
who performed the marvellous opera
tions on him in the Kirksville School
of Osteopathy, have made cent of
charge for their services. 1t was
largely love for their work, as well as
love for humanity, that caused them
to put forth such splendid efforts,
without hope of direct monetary re-
ward.
1t will no doubt be pleasing to
Busters many friends, as well as
many others who have heard of his
case, to know that "drivc" will be
made tomorrow for funds to pay his
hospital and other necessary expenses,i
and 99that everyone will be given an
opportunity to make contribution
to this most worthy cause. Everyone
will doubtless feel it privilege, as
well as a pleasure, to aid in the noble
work of restoring "Buster" to prac-
tically a normal boy. If any are lack
ing in such desire, then they should
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16
sA Bigger and
Better Times p

Beginning with 1922, The Times
will be regularly enlarged to ten and
twelve page paper. That is to say,
beginning with the New Year, this pa
per viii not be less than ten pages in
size, and whenever advertising will
justify, twelve pages will be printed.
Not only in size will The Times be
improved, but every possible effort
will be put forth to give to its read
ers the best to be had in home pa
per. A number Of new departments
will be added, including a Woman's
page, Farm page, State and General
News, one or two splendid serial
stories, comics, etc. Besides this we
will keep up, and improve, where pos
sible, The Times past standard of por-
traying the local news.
In fact, our ambition is to give to
every member, of every family, the
kind of news that will be of greatest
interest to them. When we have done
that, then we will all be satisfied.
In connection with this announce
ment, we would further suggest that
subscription to this improved and en-
larged paper would make most
suitable and satisfying christmas
present to anyone, anywhere. Can
you think of anything, even at much
greater cost, that would give the con-
slant and enduring pleasure that the
enlarged Times would bring.
This paper will start the New Year
improved and enlarged in all ways ex-
cept one-thc price will remain the
same!
All Times correspondents are au-
thorized to receive subscriptions. They
will be allowed a commission OF 20
cents on each yearly subscription
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16

see and talk with Buster" himself
and become CONCERTED to his cause.
Ladies viii be out tomorrow solic-
iting funds to pay necessary expenses
in this case, and it is hoped suffi-
cient amount will be subscribed to
pay for his next trip to Kirksville for
the final operation, when it is expect
ed that his spine will be made prac-
tically straight. Something over $500
will be necessary to pay for the sal
walton of this youth to a life that is
apparently full of promise. Is that
not cheap enough for such reclama-
ton? Buster" thinks it is; his poor
but happy parents think it is; his
many friends think it is. If you do
not think so, then you should have
look at Buster, who will exhibit
himself in the Monarch theatre. to-
night and tnsnerrow night, when o
thFes fniss ataassF Fssach will be made. .in
expl Anation of his case, and an ap-
peal made for funds to pay his ex-
pense. You should be prepared to
give at that time. The County Court
will also be asked for a liberal con-
tribution to this fund, as it is really d
county case, of the greatest possible
merit.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16
Annual Meeting of Farm Bureau
Saturday

A large attendance at the Annual
Meeting of the Farm Bureau. Satur-
day, is hoped for. Mr.. Harry c. Hens
lev, Assistant County Agent Leader,
from Columbia. will make an address.
Mr.. Hensley is brother of the form
er County Agent of this county. Be-
sides this address. there will be reports
of the work of the Farm Bureau for
the past year. A..
These reports Will be on ooth the
mems and women's work. Some locai
neople will appear on the program.
The plans for the coming year will be
discussed Members of the executive
committee and the officers will be
elected. All sections of the county
should be represented at the meeting
to secure permanent representation
for the year on the executive commit
tee
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1921-12-16
Democratic Mass
Meeting Called

There will be Democratic mass
meeting held in Pennington or Mon
day, Dec. 10th, 1921, at 1880 p. m,
for the purpose of selecting 7 dele
gates from st. Francois county to the
District Convention to be held at Ste.
Genevieve on Wednesday, Dec. 2S,
1921, which convention win nominate
and select the Democratic delegate
from the 26th Senatorial District to
the Constitutional Convention of Mis-
souri,.
BY order of the Committee
of the 26th Senatorial District.