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Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21
FUTURE LABOR WARS

The confused state Of public opinion regarding the
railroad strikes has been in itself evidence of the
fact that neither of these great and menacng labor
has had cleancut issue.
In the of the coal strike, it takes but little inquiry
discover that after nearly five months the citizen
has only the vaguest notion of what the strike has been
about There natural impression at first that it
concerned with the adjustment of to cost of living
cost of operaton but the months passed.
struggle the semblance Of merely technical
dispute concerning the precise method of collective bar
gaining that should be used in the coal industry.
the of the railroad strike, there at first
definite the part of the shop workers against
the reductions ordered by the Labor Board
warranted by living costs. That argument however,
have faded out of the quarrel Nearly all the discussion
lately has about seniority rights which is to say
about problem of adjustment that would have arisen
if the strike had been called first other grounds
both doubt there has been desire the
of both capital and labor to demonstrate their power
But such desire does not constitute eXcusabe strike
a rational strike issue.
Started rashly the strikes have both drifted amessy
and when finally settled will be settled grounds not
contemplated at all in the beginning thus resulting in
settlement at ALL
Nothing could demonstrate more clearly the utter
waste and futility of the average industrial war.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21
BETTER MUSICAL SHOWS

Light opera is coming back. Two three years ago
teater in New York City started revival of the Gilbert
and Sullivan operas Its effort Immediately successful
and the operas ran for an extended season.
Since then there have been numerous brief revvas in
many other cities This Syracuse N. w. and Ba
more Nd have had such with the presentation of
light operas that Broadway said to have trav
eed out the metropolis to witness the performances
marvel at the crowds and estimate the box office receipts
All Of which is said to forecast continued revival this
winter all over the country
This is Just proof of improvement in musical
dramatic circles and of public demand for good entertain
ent The musical comedies of recent seasonsw1th two
or three notable exceptionsave more and more IN
ane with frequent imitation lack of attractive music and
almost total absence of wit design in the stories.
The to be revived pleasing to eye and ear
They implied sur the brain OF even the tired
business man Eventually they may inspire present-day
composers and bres to write something worth produc
ing
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21
Cne Minute Essay

Americanized Chinese bury their
dead in local cemeteries. However,
places that have big Chineses popula-
tions have Chinese burying grounds.
In case wealthy Chinese the bodies
are usually sent back to China in the
belief that they viii rest better IN the
"Flowery Kingdom
/ A feature of = strictly Chinese fu-
neral is the custom of placing roasted
pig on each end of the coffin, together
with rice and fruit. This food is left
at the foot of the grave in the Gene
terry in the belief that the spirit OF the
dead person will eat before speeding
away. Before the earth is thrown on
the coffin, the Chinese mourners stand
at the foot of the grave and fold Their
hands and bow reverently toward the
casket in token of final farewell. Chi.
nese are dug up and sent back to China.
Though Chinese would prefer to rest
in their native land it all depends on
circumstances and wishes of deceased
relatives and friends whether the Gus.
tom is carried out. After living in this
country many Chinese become so thor
oughly Americanized that the custom
is neglected.
In places where there are no Chinese
cemeteries dead Chinese are buried in
other cemeteries. Obituary or death
notice advertisements that you see in
newspapers are paid for. Many people
die whose names do not appear in those
columns. The reason why Chinese
names do not appear in the death
column is because Chinese generally
do not care 10 spend money in adver
tising the death Of kinsmen. Names
however, are recorded for vital statis
ties the same as all other deaths.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21
TRADE BITTER THAN CASH

One editor pointing the fact That the United States
already holds the bulk Of the worlds gold supply states
that If this country lost every dollar had lent to the allied
nations during the would not have to declare mora
toru there would be financial panic On the other
hand long Europe cannot do business with this coun-
try America cannot escape the pinch Of Europes I'm
ancal Distress Europe broke Europe doing cash bus
mess inevitably affects the United States.
Some Of this the citizen who demands complete
of the allied Indebtedness to the United States has for
gotten known.
The whole matter cannot be settled without good deal
sober thought plus spirit of compromise and willing
facts they exist rather than local patriots
would like to imagine they are.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21
NO MORE BOOZE JOKES

The prohibition joke its finish. With
the order issued by E. p Abee president of the Keith
vaudeville circuit forbddng all references to prohibition
of the variety stage in the United States closed to
this particular form of humor The order effects the
East mainly similar order has been in effect for
time on the largest western vaudeville circuit.
works havoc in the spiels of vaudeville actors but
probably the ustfiable for that Vaud
eve patrons said have complain perstenty of the
great and growing volume of gbes at prohibition and the
various aspects its worked into stage da
logue The rule made the theatrical people say to
avoid trouble and also to- promote respect for law
When the federal prohibition enforcement commission
made request year that the public itself
should stop kidding prohibition, he laughed at for his
pains and iests all the faster When the fore
estactory itself does the thing it means bus
Perhaps also marks natural stage OF develop
ment.
The prohibition joke has really been played for about
all it is WORTH in all of its ramifications. 1t due for
uieus in any Most of remember how the Ford
joke ourished in its prime and where it now another
year two may the booze joke just as dead.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21
I7NWHOLEsoJgE EXPLOI1 ATION

feature writer rises to object to the exploiting OF
small children and dance feats at socalled ama
teur nights moving picture houses 1t is timely protest
In her complaint the writer tells of dropping in on
these performances late in the evening and hearing tiny
child scantily costumed shrek out song concerning
Daddys friendship with the Lady Next Door," Bad
enough the public appearance of baby who should
have been bed Far the presence her lips
song whose nasty suggestveness she fortunately
too little to understand.
The activities of multitude of child welfare organza
tions period of good many have practically
wiped the child actor from the speaking stage Work has
already been done toward protecting him IN the movies
Something remains be done to chren from the box
office greed of the local theaer which needs to Jazz its
business and by instituting popular amateur
performances neghborhood children Parents who
nit this are much fault little tired sadly precocous,
spoiled the things that pertain to childhood yet wholly
unfit the older sphere of which they made the nno
cent imitators these children need to be rescued.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21
Bedtime Stories
BED TIME STORY
UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE TREE
TOAD
Copyright, 1922, by Mcclure New
no nor Syndicatcl
By HOWARD R. GAR1s

Copyright, 1872, by Mcclure news
paper Syndieate.)
BY HOWARD r. GAR1S
Once upon time, in the early eve
ming, when Uncle Wiggily was hopping
around his hollow stump bungalow, the
bunny tabbit gentleman heard jolly
little voice singing a, song that went.
"Th-r-r-rrump! Thr-r-r-rrump! Thr-
r-r-r-rump!"
1t was sort of trilling, and sounded
cheerful-so very cheerful, in fact,
Uncle Wiggily said:
"What a jolly fine song that cricket
is singing"
"If you please, am not a cricket, +"
spoke a voice.
"Well, whoever you are you seem TO
be happy laughed Uncle Wiggily
with an extra funny twinkle Of his
pink nose.
''I would be much happier if l were
not in trouble" said the little erea-
ture who had sung the thrilling song.
"Who are you and what trouble are
you in?' asked the bunny.
F 81 am tree toad,' was the ans
wer, "and the trouble am in is this:
am caught by one leg in a crack of
this tree and / can t get myself loose,
though l can still sing"
, And again sounded the jolly song of:
"Thr-r-r-r-rump! Tbrr-r-r-r.rump-
Thr-r-r-r-rump!"
"You must be quite funny toad to
climb trees" laughed Uncle Wiggily.
" All the toads ever saw hoped along
the ground. But. no matter for that,
1 shall try to help you.
4 So saying, the bunny gentleman hop.
ped over to the tree whence came the
jolly song. There he saw tiny grayish
green chap, shaped like hop toad but
much smaller. The tree toad was so
nearly the color Of the bark on the
branch where he was caught fast that
at first Uncle Wiggily could hardly
see the poor fellow, and had " look
twice before he could make him out.
"But, now that / see you, shall help
you," spoke the bunny, and, using a
little stick, Uncle Wiggily soon pried
open the crack where the tree toad's
leg was caught fast. Then the jolly
singer was free and could move around
on the tree.
Can you hop on the ground as well
as in the tree'" asked. Uncle .Wiggily.
"Oh, yes answered the tree toad
" Here, / III show you,o and he,climbcd
to the ground. Uncle Wiggily noticed
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Iel: OF
Imperial Valley for This Day
in Past Years
VOLUME I
August 1901

C. Z. Pearsall has filed on a section
Of land and is making arrangements
with A. w. Patton to have the ground
put into alfalfa.
F. z. McCrea, civil engineer fol
Miller Lux, is in the valley investigat'
ing conditions.
4. W. Patton has formed partner
ship with Paul E. Ferguson and the
firm will conduct what is to be known
as the "Imperial Shop"
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21
That's Different

Stealthy footsteps ON the star
Leading to the cellar;
Pungent odor fills the air,
Pleasing to the smeller.
But / hasten to advise
All you thirsty critters
That l hint of pumpkin pies,
Not of home-brew bitters.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21
Ahont Some Woman or other

Miss Mary Lindsey, formerly man
ager of the Government hotel for war
warkers, is now manager of the Grace
Dodge hotel, in Washington. This
hotel, exclusively for women, has wo-
men porters, clerks and cooks.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21
The Preacher Declares

The reason man enjoys talking about
the sins of his own fellows Is because
they serve to accentuate his own fault
lessness.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21
August 81, 1912

August 81, 1912
Imperative needs exists for exten
sion of the water system. Still there
are persons who will oppose the bond
issue next Monday.
AT a meeting last night steps were
taken s<oking to an organized cam
paign of publicity. A. c. Burrell, late
of San Francisco, is to be employed as
secretary. The committee is j. Z. Davis
Sam w. Dunaway, c. s. Norton, j. q
Delozier and z. L. Ralston.
John Norton is mayor and Livinia
Northcott is city clerk.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21
The Curiosity Shop

The youngest justice ever appointed
to the supreme court of the united
states was Justice Story of Massachl-
setts. He was only 80 years old when
selected.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21
FOR SALE
Peaches, Plums, Pears,
and Apples
Beaumont Fruit Growers
Association
Beaumont, Calf.

was! But the tree toad in the knot
hole only laughed at him.
So this teaches us that molasses
cookies are good for something else
than to roll like hoops, and if the pussy
cat doesn't go to sleep on top Of the
clock so the hands tickle her whispers,
IN tell you next about Uncle Wiggily
and the scary eyes.
A man never loses his nerve until
he needs it.
There is difference between being
just and just being.
tW
A rolling stone is often broke.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21
Did You Know

That the first journey of the famous
Liberty Bell from Philadelphia, after
the close of the Revolution, was made
lin 1885 to the cotton exposition Ill
New Orleans?
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21

Remember when "I pronounce you
man and wife, was a life sentences
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21

/ One can't help but remember the
mine strike began April Fool S Day.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21
August 81, 1907

w. ID. Carey has gone to Heber with
force of teams to begin improvement
of the new townsite.
Supervisor Webster is going right
after the road work in the new county.
j. Arthur Mcbride is home from Kan
Sas.
A. c. Ferguson Of Holtville is on
the coast for vacation.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21
Impressions
Foolish Dictionary

Telephone Girl - An ear-resistible
calling acquaintance.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21
Abe Martin Sez

Cheer upl II What if everything
cost as much in proportion as lamp
shade.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21

that the paws of the little grayish-
green toad were shaped almost like the
hands of very tiny baby, with fingers
and thumbs, SO the toad could hold on
to the rough spots of the bark and thus
climb up or down
Now III hop on the ground. for
'you,'' said the tree toad, and he did
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21

Give a politician enough ropes and
he will get elected.
A man who tells all he knows seldom
knows all he tells.
The favorite summer resort is still
the water cooler
Say what you rlcase, short skirt
always wins in q walk
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21

We would hate to be a robber
There is so much competition.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-21

IA rolling stone is often broke.
The Nenana news., 1922-02-16
REPUBLICAN LEADERS SEEK RESOLUTION OF BONUS PUZZLE

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. l6- With President Harding known to be opposed to both additional taxa tion and a bond issue, Republican leaders of the house are casting about for other means of financing the proposed soldier bonus.
 Representative Frank Mondell, in the course of a visit to the White House, said that pending appropTia- ton bills, and especially those for the army and navy, will be careful ly scrutinized with a view to mak- ing reductions which would provide a large part of the money required. And he said that he thought any de- fciency could be made up from short term treasury certificate is sues.
 It is understood that there are members of Congress who do not share the views of the President with regard to taxes and the bond issue.
The Nenana news., 1922-02-16

HARDING SAYS
 SALES TAX IS ONLY MEANS

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. l6- Congressman Longworth, after q call at the White House, announced that President Harding had declared that the enactment of sales tax appeared to him to be the only practicable means of raising money for the proposed soldier bonus.
 The President later informed the lawmakers, through letters address ed to Chairman Fordney, of the house ways and means committee. and Senator McCumber, of the Sen ate finance committee, that he con sidered sales tax the only feasible method of raising bonus funds. He also suggested that unless Congress aw fit to to enact such tax, the matter had better be temporarily de ferred.
 Declaring that the Government has under consideration the disposi- tion of surplus war properties, and oLner transactions which would bring great relief to the treasury, the President said that it might be wise to let the bonus legislation go over If inadvisable to adopt a general sales tax to meet the bonus pay ments. In conclusion, he said: II be- heve the American people will ac- cept the levy Of such tax for that purpose, and we should contribute thereby no added difficulties to the problem of reaijustment"
 The Presidents letter is general ly regarded at the capitol as leav- ing the bonus situation more com plicated than before. The house and senate committees will meet late today to consider the communication
The Nenana news., 1922-02-16
MEARS WARNS SHIPPERS
 TO GET FREIGHT ACROSS

SEATTLE, Feb. 16-Because I uncertainty as to when approval will be given to the proposed joint tariff and through rates via the Government railroad, Alaska Steam ship Company and the Admiral line of steamers, merchants and other shippers of Fairbanks and Nenana have been advised by the Alaskan Engineering Commission to proceed without delay in making early sea- son purchases, according to a state ment appearing in the Times yes terdav.
 The Times says Interior mer- chants have been holding back in the belief that the new through rate would become effective soon, but 1t appears that officials of the Alaskan Engineering Commission do not know how soon the joint rates will become effective. ... ....
The Nenana news., 1922-02-16
POWER COMMISSION GRANTS
 PERMITS FOR ALASKA SITES

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 16- The federal power commission has granted to Maurice Leehey, of Se- attle, preliminary permit for the development of 15,OO0 horsepower on Revilla Gigedo Island, Alaska. 4 similar permit has been granted to the Alaska Development and Min eral Company, a subsidiary of the kennecotc Copper Corporation, for the development of waterpower on Tyee and Anan Greeks, tributaries of Bradford Cana, for use in the manufacture of pulp and paper.
The Nenana news., 1922-02-16
BRYAN NOT OUT FOR JOB
 BUT MIGHT ANSWER CALL

MIAMI, Fla, Feb. 16-William J. Bryan, when asked today whether he woud be a Democratic candidate for United States senator from this state, said that he preferred to con- tinue to serve the public without the cares of office, but that if the Democrats should call upon him, he would consider the senatorial nomin- ation from the standpoint of duty to the party.
The Nenana news., 1922-02-16
CHAIRMAN PRAISES OFFICIALS
 FOR EARLY LINKING OF RAILS 5

On the occasion of the closing of the gap at Riley Greek, Colonel Mears sent the following telegram, dated at Washington, D. C., Febru- ary 6, 1922, to Freak D. Browne, engineer in charge: <. ....
 T send you, Hansen, Chapin, Jim mic McGill and others my hearty congratulations on completion of Riley Greek steel viaduct, and oper- ation first thru train to Nenana. Secretary well pleased to know that we have complied with terms of original act establishing thru com munieation from Coast to navigable water in Interior -.:-.':. ...
The Nenana news., 1922-02-16
POLICE ARE LOOKING NOW
 FOR MISSING TAYLOR CASH

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 16-Money and oil stocks which are believed to have formed part of the estate left by William D. Taylor, are missing, according to information given out today by the authorities. It has been learned that Taylor was preparing to pay income tazes on certain sums which cannot now be located.
 Enter the theory of robbery as a motive for the murder.
The Nenana news., 1922-02-16
STILL AFTER LINDEBERG

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 16-A sec ond attempt to extradite Jafet Lindeberg to Tacoma is to De made on Friday, according to announce made here yesterday. Lindeberg, who is wanted at Tacoma in connection with the failure of the Scandinavian American Bank, is still technically under arrest at San Francisco, pend- ing the final outcome of the extra dition proceedings.
The Nenana news., 1922-02-16
TANANA VALLEY BISCUITS
 GRACE DINNER AT CAPITAL

SEATTLE, Feb. 16-The Wash ington correspondent of the Times sent the following to that paper to- day:
 With biscuits made of flour grown and milled in Panama Valley as the piece de resistance, Secretary of Az riculture Wallace gave an Alaskan luncheon at his office today, with Governor Scott C. Bone, Colonel F. Mears and Delegate Dan Sutherland as his guests of honor. The other guests included chiefs of the Agri- culture Department bureaus and di- visions functioning in Alaska.
The Nenana news., 1922-02-16
DENBY RECOMMENDS SMALL
 CUT IN PERSONNEL OF NAVY

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 16- Secretary of the Navy Denby ap- peared before the house naval com mittee. this. week and recommended that the personnel of the navy for the next fiscal year be fixed at 90,000 men and 5000 apprentices. instead of 100000 men and 5000 apprentices now authorized.
 The secretary urged that no re- duction be made in the number of line officers, but advocated that the number of appointments to An napolis be reduced. =. E.. ..-..
The Nenana news., 1922-02-16
SAYS TERRITORY
 IS ON THE WATER WAGON

WASHING ION, D C.. Feb. 16-- Alaska, the land that made hootch famous, is now dry. according to 8 statement made by Governor Bone yesterday, to Prohibition CommSs- sioner Haynes.
 The governor said that prohibi- ton enforcement conditions are ex- eellert in the Territory, and that the Coast Guard Is showing splendid cooperation -~~-7.: #".
 The governor points out, however that some difficulty is being experi- eaced in overcoming the activities of smugglers, who are engaged in operations on the Canadian border.
The Nenana news., 1922-02-16
LOS ANGELES POLICE GRAB
 GANG OF 8 RLACKMAILERs

LOS ANGELES, Feb. IG-Eight men who are alleged to nave con spired to extorr large sums from wealthy residents of this city, were taken into custody lazr night by the federal authorities, after pistol battle. ..
 The officers trailed one member of the gang from the spot where a bundle of fake money had been planted.
The Nenana news., 1922-02-16
IS NOT IN FAVOR
 OF HOUSING CONFERENCE

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 16- In letter to Senator King, of Utah President Harding declares that he considers 1t inadvisable to call a national housing conference at the present time. He asserted that he did not know of Legislative palli- ative to relieve home shortages" and doubted livery much if we ought to try to create one".
The Nenana news., 1922-02-16
WILL ELIMINATE GOAL KICK

NEW YORK, Feb. 16-ColIegiate football coaches, meeting here with the rules committee, have unani- mously approved the proposal to abolish the practice of kicking goal after g touchdown. Instead, they would let the scoring team take the ball to the 15 yard line, where they may try for an additional point by run, kick or pass.
The Nenana news., 1922-02-16
DOCTOR UP FOR MURDER

BELLVILLE, III, Feb. 16-Rr. Robert McCracken, a prominent physician of this city, surrendered to the authorities yesterday, follow ing the return of two indictments charging him with the murder of Mrs. Clara Richwine, and her father in law, William Richwine. The kill ing is reported to have taken place on January g.
The Nenana news., 1922-02-16
ALPINE CLIMBERS ASCEND
 TO SUMMIT OF MT. RAINIER

TACOMA, Feb. 16-Mt Rainier has been climbed in mid-winter for the first time in history, the success ful ascent having been made this week by Jean and Jacques Landry and Jacques Bergues, Alpine climb CTS, and Charles Perryman, movie photographer. --.:..
 The party reached the summit and returned to their base at Anvil Rock in 1512 hours.
The Nenana news., 1922-02-16
WORKERS OF DENMARK IDLE:
 REFUSE TO ACCEPT WAGE CUT

COPENHAGEN, Feb. 16-A gen. eral lockout has been declared thru out Denmark, plunging the country into the greatest labor struggle in the history of Denmark.
 The lockout affects practically every industry and involves 150,000 workers.
 The lockout is the result of the refusal of the workers to accept
The Nenana news., 1922-02-16
YANKEE KILLED IN MEXICO

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. 16- Unidentified persons shot and killel Charles BurTow, also known as Charles Miller. American manager of a ranch near Monterey, on Feb ruary. l, according to advices re- ceived from Mexico yesterday by the state department. Steps have been taken to report the murder 10 the Mexican government.
The Nenana news., 1922-02-16
ANOTHER BID FOR SHOALS SITE

WASHINGTON. D. C., Feb. 16- The Alabama Power Company has completed it's offer for the purchase of the Muscle Shoals Government properties and the bid will be sent to Secretary Denby immediately. for transmission to Congress, which is already considering three other bids, including the one submitted by Hen " Ford