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Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-26
SIX DEAD FROM
"POISON HOOTCH;"
MANY SUFFERING

NEW YORK. Dec. 26.-Six per-
sons are dead and II are known to
be in hospitals suffering from
"poison hootch' following New
York IS "dryest Christmas.
One of the dead is woman. She
was found unconscious in the street.
Contrasting to this alcoholic toll
was police statement, declaring
that the bright light district was a
Sahara on Christmas night, not
single intoxicated person being
brought into the westside police
court. Nose of the drinking that
fromerly formed part of the revel-
rv in cafes and cabarets was done in
homes.
All the dead and i'll persons were
found by pedestrians, police or
friends in alleys, streets or apart
ments.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-26
CALEXICO.COPS
LOCATE MAN IN
BIGAMY CASE

CALEXICO, Dee. 26.-Chief of
Police Joe Hardwick on Saturday
made what is probably one of the
most~important arrests made in this
section in some little time when he
took in charge David Polinsky, alias,
Dave Pollard, Dave Paulin.
Polinsky is wanted in Fresno for
bigamy, and in Los Angeles for big
amy. 1t the latter place he is ae-
cused of having embezzled two ears,
and one of them, Franklin sedan,
was in his possession at the time of
his arrest in Mexicali last Saturday
afternoon.
A deputy sheriff from Los An
geles came to Calexico last night,
and this morning Polinskv was tax
en- to Los Angeles, where he will
be tried.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-26
CABINET SPLIT FEARED TN FORESTRY AC]
Woman In Charge
Of Long Beach
Newspaper

LONG BEACH, Dec. ga
woman today took the helm Of
one of the most successful ard
fast growing dailies of Southern
California when Miss Belle Nc
Cord Roberts, daughter Of the
late Frank G. Roberts, founder of
the Daily Telegram here, became
its editor and publisher and pres
ident of the company.
IF it is an innovation for a
woman to assume the publication
of a daily newspaper and to un-
dertake the guidance of its poll
Cyl said statement issued by
Miss Roberts today, II do so in
the faith that, as my fathers
daughter, I shall have the encour-
agement and the kird wishes of
those in public and business life
who were his loyal friends She
has taken his chair, she added, to
fulfill his expressed desire that
she SHOULD continue the work
that he felt was just begun.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-26
ManyiDi When
Tragedy Stalks
ny United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, Dec. 25.-Deaths
from automobile accidents were re-
ported from Youngstown, Portland,
Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Detroit, st.
Paul and points in Oklahoma.
Two lost their lives through drink
ing bootleg liquor in southern Ohio,
one died in Oklahoma and one in
Boston, where q victims are report
ed in serious condition.
New York's toll Of death from
automobile and Christmas fire acct
dents was the highest reported, four
being killed in the streets and four
dying of burns.
Half dozen persons were report
ed killed in gun fights, in several
INSTANCES allegedly the result of
participants having drunk bad
liquor.
TRINIDAD, Colo, Dec. 26-Three
men were dead here today after a
series Of gun fights Christmas day
William Jamison was shot and
killed by August Malezia at the lat
ter's roadhouse, after Jamison ran
amuck. according to Malezia.
Candelario Aragon was killed and
Jerry Saiz was jailed, charged with
the crime.
Domctrio Aragon was slain by
Tom Martinez after quarrel in
volving Martinez s wife.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-26
Bernhard Better.
Able to Be Up
BY United Press Leased Wire

BY United Press LEASED Wire
~ PARIS, Dec. '26.--sarah BERN
hardt, greatly improved today, was
able to arise. The famous actress,
who has been. critically i'll for
week, brought rejoicing to hundreds
of friends and prominent political,
social and theatrical personages, by
recovering from severe relapse and
getting out of bed.
Nine. Bernhardt was stricken with
a fainting spell December IL during
final rehearsal of Guitry's new
play. Despite the critical nature Of
her illness, the tragedienne used ire
mendous will power TO fight off
sinking spells, declaring if she must
die, she would do so while actually
on the stage
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-26
BIRD CENSUS CUT

RIVERSIDE, Dee. 26.-Mrs. Geo.
M. Turner, of the Riverside Audu-
bon Society, today made her official
report of the Christmas day bird
census for Riverside. The report
shows So species for a total of s13
individuals of the feathered tribe.
The Red Wing Blackbird leads with
l6s the American Coot, second, 1913,
and Brewer Bluckbird, 119.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-26
LETTUCE SHIPMENTS
TO DATE 176 CARS

lettuce shipments looks slump
over the holiday, only % cars being
shipped over Saturday, Sunday and
Monday. The toal for the season,
including Yesterdays shipments, is
l76 carloads. This week is ex-
pected to see a big increase in ship
ments and indications point TO a
busy week for those handling the
crop. Shipments over the three day
period We're f! Centre, six; Calexieo.
one; Calipatria,s one! Brawley, IA.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-26
POPULAR BRAWLEY
GIRL WILL MARRY
by Press staff Correspondent

BRAWLEY, Dec. 26.-Mr. and
Mrs. G. S. Berry have announced the
engagement of their daughter, Miss
Norma to Hollicc Wood, the wedding
TO take place on Thursday, Decem-
bcr rs at the Hotel Barbara Worth
in FL Centre. Miss Berry is a
graduate of the Brawley Union High
School. Mr.. Wood is veteran of
the World War.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-26
FAMOUS DOUBLE KILLED

III ' FRSI DE, Dec. 26-Dare Devil
Jean Perkins has pulled his last
stunt. Perkins. who has doubled for
many famous motion picture stars,
died at the community hospital yes
terday morning at II o clock as a
result of injuries sustained SATURDAY.
afternoon when he toppled from a
speeding ffoight .fffiA after missing
a rope dangling from an airplane
directly overhead. . i,r,s
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-26
Auto Club Has
CalexicO Office


CALEXICO, Dee. 26.--Secretary
Hubbell, of the. Calexico Chamber
of Commerce, states that the Auto
Club of Southern California has ar
ranged for desk room in the chamber
Der offices, to be occupied immedi-
ately after the first of the year by
an employee of the club, who will re-
main here for month or more in
order to be of aid to auto owners in
securing auto licenses for the year
1929.
In past years some owners of cars
have had some little difficulty in
making out necessary papers correct
ly, and many MISUNDERSTANDING
have arisen which have delayed the
arrival of new licenses.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-26
WHAT'S DOING

Sans Souci Club dance at H. w.
Brewer home.
Imperial Valley Commandery,
No. 81 Knights Templar.
!. o. o. F., Masonic Hall to-
night.
Ell Centre Lodge No. $40
knights of Pythias, X. P. Hall,
Davis building tonight.
Eastside-Sunset Farm Center
tonight.
Wesley Barry in Heroes of
the Street at Palace tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-26
NAVY MAN SUICIDE

POMONA Dec. 2NIGeo. ). ".
Robertson, 80, who served two years
in the navy during the world war,
shot and killed himself with, a -
calibre rifle at his homo hero early
this maning, q nervous breakdown
,resulting from an attack. Of influ.
enza is believed to be the cause Of
his action. ,gs
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-26
SENTENCED TO DIE

NEW YORK Dec. 26.--Abraham
Becker, found guilty of smuggling his
wife and burying her alive in a lime
pit where her body was found sew
era months ago was sentenced to-
day to die in the electric chair the
week of February 5.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-26
AGED WOMAN KILLED

! SAN DIEGO, Dee 26.--Mrs. Eliz,
abeth I. Lintz, old and deaf, did not
hear freight train coming AS she
started ACROSS the tracks, and was
struck and killed here today.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-26
THOUSANDS OF PENNIES GONE

POMONA, Dee. 26.-More than
1000 pennies were included in the
loot taken from the b. II. Dennis
home by burglars on Christmas
night. The intruders got 1875 in
cash, besides clothing and jewelry,
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-26
JAIL WET rIsH

BURBANK, Dec 36. christmas
thirst, plus heoch, plus Wright act,
=. Fish spent Christmas in .jail. Poor
Fish.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-26

United Press
Leased Wire
News Service
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-26
WEATHER

Tonight and Wednes.
day fair. Sg
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

The party was composed of those
most interested in the development
of agriculture in Imperial Valley,
the ranchers themselves.
At noon the conference halted at
Holtvillc, where delightful lunch
con was served by the home demon
stration departments of the East
side-Sunset and Ccntral-Highline
farm ccnters. This afternoon the
conference spent considerable time
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21
Contract Awarded
on S57,55S High
School Gymnasium

Bids on the high school gymnas-
board of education and the contract
for general construction let to Jar
Doe and Murray of Holtville. George
DeHaven was the lowest bidder for
the plumbing of the building,
Charles f. Ferguson was awarded
the lighting, b. V. Ezell the heat
ing; and Mr.. Pollard the painting.
Each part of the work was let on
separate bids, the sum total for con
struction and finishing being $751;
j5S.
l.. Schaf and w. F. Jones also
placed bids for general construction,
Richmond Brothers bid on the
plumbing and Laereman Company
on the electrical work. The esti-
mates were not widely different, all
coming pretty close to the firms re-
ceiving the contracts. The total
cost according to contracts is below
the estimate by $4,000, a gratifying
fact to the school board.
Of Reinforced Concrete
The gymnasium Will be built OF
reinforced concrete, will be hand
some in appearance and substantial
in every detail. 1t will be l64 feet
long and 81 feet wide; will be de-
vided into two parts, one for the
boys and one for the girls, the two
being separated by folding doors.
1T win contain dressing rooms,
showers, office rooms and every
modern feature that goes with such
buildings.
Construction will begin ut once
and it is expected that it will he
completed in something over four
months time.
Don NJ. Wells is the architect for
this building.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21
Associated creamery Praised

Mrs. Harry Lyons, who has been one
of Imperial Valley most successful
dairywomen, has sold her herd and
will not stock up again at present.
But she is singing the praises of the
Associated Creamery and its man.
agement. She says it has been a
great help to her and to others in
days of stress, as well as. in days
of prosperity, and she declares it is
her Christmas wish that the assoeia-
tion may grow and prosper through
the coming year us it has in the past.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21
RANCHERS ON TOUR
OF VALLEY TODAY

About - people left Ell Centre
this morning on the travelling con
ference of the agricultural extension
service and the farm bureau and
others were expected to join the
purity as it progressed along the
route. The party was headed by
f. Il. Garthwaite, farm advisor, and
attracted considerable attention as
the cayaleade of ears passed down
Main street shortly after 8 o'clock
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

at the experimental station at Melo-
land where various experiments
were conducted under the direction
of the agricultural extension service
of the University of California.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

Seek New Members-1t has been
decided that the campaign for mem
hers of the farm bureau will be con
Quoted by the membership commit
tee instead of by an outside man.
All paving before January l will be
given q discount of 10 per cent on
the fee. 1t is estimated that it will
cost that amount to do the soliciting
for members and the committee will
gladly allow ii to those who will
pay of their own accord, at head
quarters or by check, before the
first of the year.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

The apple crop of the state Of
Washington is estimated at 25,67S,'
600 bushels. 1921 crop was over
29,000,000 bushels. The quality Is
estimated at 50 per cent this year
against 81 last year.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

Everybody Helps The communi,
fy Christmas tree is proving such a
pleasing feature and is SO generally
appreciated that Ed Judy who
has had n part in the affair wants
everyone to have credit. The idea
was suggested bg Carl Hebron Of
San Diego, whose local store, the
Southern Electrical Company, has
been doing the wiring aud furnish
ing the equipment to illuminate the
tree BY night The Southern Flee,
trical Company has also been furn-
ishing Otto ,Ieancon who supplies
pep and such TO every public enter
prise. The Sones Lumber Co. is add
ing q touch of native atmosphere
about the tree; the Imperial Valley
Hardware Go. has had a man on the
Job aud the fire boys have been put
ting their shoulders behind the pro-
jeet rs matter of course.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21
Of Reinforced Concrete

A new national bird reservation
has been established on 40 acre
tract adjoining the elk refuge near
Jackson. Wyoming.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

churches of the valley are all plan
ming to observe Christmas with
treats and programs as features.
The children will rule the festivities.
Teachers and Sunday School super
intendents are busy getting things
in order but they themselves will
be in the background when the cele-
brations come off.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

We Can FURNISH you n well locat-
Ell lot and help you finance your
home ON easy terms Call 24l.
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

Dance Christmas Night Mt the
Eagles Hall, IIoltville. Steve 5
Popular Orchestra viii furnish the
music. Dance as long as the crowd
stays. Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21
CARPENTERS OF THE VALLEY
TAKE NOTICE

The carpenters of FL Centre in.
vite you TO Christmas dinner
Thursday evening Dee. 2lst at 1880
o clock, at their hall in the base.
ment of the San Diego hotel. North
Fifth St., between Main and Broad
way. Bring your wife or sweet
heart. Dee ~ 10 81 Adv.
Woodfin Hubbard, former FL Cen.
tro boy, left for San Diego after
spending a few days in the valley.
Shipment Jones Sausage just in.
Better gegt yours. A. M. Williams.
Phone 653. Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

Turkeys Roasted for Christmas
Sanitary Bakery. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

Don't Miss That Xmas Dance
Masonic Han, Sat. Dee. %. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

Monograph is a New Invention
for engraving yonr name on Foun-
tain pens. The Office Supply Co.
have installed one. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

Our Specially, Waffles and Steaks
Main Chop House. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

Monograph is a New Invention
for engraving yous name ON Fonn-
tain pens. The Office Supply Co.
have installed ne.-adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

Sixth Annual Xmas Ball, Masonic
Hall, Nmas night, December %.
Given by St.Pauls Episcopal Choir.
Admission $l.00. Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

Monograph is q New Invertiol,
for engraving your name on Foun-
tain pens. The OFFICE Supply Co.
have installed one.-adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

Last Minute Suggestions. Ever
sharp Pencils in. Gift Boxes. Valley
Drug Co. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

Wooda Biesy Dancing School, 1913
Orange Classical and ball room
for children or admits. Phone 411W.
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

cost that amount 10 40 tine SOLICITING
for members and the committee will
gladly allow it to those who will
pay of their own accord, at head
quarters or by check, before the
first of the year.
Turkeys Roasted for Christmas
Sanitary Bakery. Adv
Monograph is a New Invention
for engraving yous name on Foun-
tain pens. The Office Supply Go.
have installed ne.-adv.
Sixth Annual Xmas Ball, Masonic
Hall, Nmas night, December %.
Given by St.Pauls Episcopal Choir.
Admission Sl.00, Adv.
City aas New Citizen Charles l..
Gillett, sheriff-elect of Imperial
County, has taken fib his residence
in this city, so as to be near his
work after taking office the first
Of the year. Charlie, rs he is known
throughout the valley, has been a
resident of HOltville for many yeals
and his removal to FL Centre will
be pleasing news to his many friends
in this city.
Headquarters for Christmas Can
dies. Valley Drug Co. Adv.
Violin Studio. Why not give
your child a course of music lessons
as Xmas present? viii Civ a good
violin and how with musical course.
$50 Olive. Phone All. Adv.
Elks To Eat Turkey-Promptly
at 6:40toaight, members OF FL Cen-
tro Lodge OF Eiks will sit down To
a turkey dinuer at The lodge rooms,
following which there will be the
regular weekly meeting, including
initiation of several new members.
All Elks, whether members of FL
Centre Lodge or not, are invited TO
attend he dinner, asid enjoy an en-
tertaining evening.
Special Xmas Dance. Masonic
Hall, Dee. %. Adv.
Hotel Barbara Worth Ball Room
for rent for parties. $1,000 per
night. Adv.
Lightbourn' Ladies Shop has
large assortment of Xmas Gifts.
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

Membership Campaign The board
of directors of the farm bureau, in
session Tuesday, discussed the lnem-
bership campaign to put over in
January 1928, accepting the recon-
inendaiions Of the membership com,
mittee without amendment. The
fee has been raised to 50 for mem
bership in the farm bureau for men
and S2.50 for women. Some new
members have already been listed
but the active work of the campaign
will not start until after the first of
the year.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

Orange Grower Returns Home
II. L. Waite, nephew of +. ". Waite,
has returned to Riverside where he
is successful producer of oranges.
He saw considerable of Imperial
Valley while here and is enthusiasts
tic about the country.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

Turkeys Roasted for Christians
Sanitary Bakery. ADV.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

Lightbourn' Ladies Shop has
large assortment of Xmas Gifts.
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

Money to Loan on automobiles
contracts bought. Fred r. Cross
GIG Main St. Phone $50. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-21

Headquarters for Christmas Can
dies. Valley Drug Co. Adv.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-03-20
U. s. TROOPS
WILLRETURN

Washington, March 2O.-Orders dl.
recting the return to the United States
by. July 1 Of all American troops now
on the Rhine were issued today by
Seseetary Weeks.
The order includes the return by the
end Of the fiscal year Of approximate
ly 1000 men excepted from the pre-.
vious order of several weeks ago un.
der which the homeward movement OF
the majority of the American Rhine
contingent is now in progress.
Secretary Weeks said that the oper-
alton of two army transports, now be-
ing employed in the return OF the
troops had been ordered continued "
to July /, when all of the force would
have been withdrawn from the Rhine
The action of the War Department
was merely a continuation Of the pol.
icy previously announced for with
drawing the American forces from
the Rhine territory as early as pos
sible.
It was indicated that the status Of
army legislation in congress in NJ
way influenced the department de
cision and also controversy over pay
| ments by Germany for the Rhinelant
troops was not involved.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-03-20
BURKE PLEDGES
LIES WORK
Cheered When He Says He'll Pay
Off Creditors

Chicago, March 2O-John Burke,
former governor Of North Dakota, for
mer United States treasurer, and
member Of the brokerage firm of Kar.
dos and Burke, which is in the hands
of receiver was cheered when he
told more than 100 creditors he would
pay back every cent if it took him the
rest of his life.
The credieors had gathered at re-
organization meeting. They voted al
most unanimously in favor OF reorgan'
1zation. The firm was represented by
Philip R. Davis. He read report OF
an Investigating committee appointed
by the creditors. According to the re-
port the quick assets Of the firm are
approximately $1,5o0,ooo and the liabil'
tiles 81 1,S50,000.
A plan outlined by the company to
pay 10 per cent upon withdrawal OF
receivership petitions and the remain
der in sums OF 10 to 20 per cent with.
in a period of So months was indorsed
by the majority Of the creditors.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-03-20
WHEAT GROWERS
SALES POOL TO
BEGIN MAY 1ST'
Plan to Handle Sale of 1OO,-
100000 Bushels of
Grain

Chicago, March 2O--With $4,000, ,OOC
bushels Of wheat already under con.
tract on a 100 per cent pooling basis
the American Wheat Growers AssQ;
ciated, tentatively organized in Kansas
City earlier in the month, expects tc
begin operations by May l, according
to W. p Landson, Salina, Kan, one
OF the committee Of three meeting to.
day to submit organization plans to
Aaron Sapiro, of San Francisco, gen
eral counsel.
The marketing organization formed
by the members of the Northwest
Growers Associated, which has 3d.
100000 bushels of wheat on contract
in Idaho, Oregon. Washington anl
Montana and Of the National Wheat
Growers Associated provides for the
orderly marketing of grain under
thA direction of the growers or their
representatives." Mr.. Landson said
The organization plans to regulate the
flow. of wheat through the market and
to store surplus against demand.
The plans as finally agreed upon
here will be referred back to each
state unit represented for approval
with each state to name delegates to
general ratification meeting at Den.
YER. The North Central Zone head
quarters probably will be in Minneap-
oils with Kansas City the center fo1
the south central zone.
outside the Northwest unit the
states of Kansas, Oklahoma and North
Dakota have incorporated under the
100 percent pooling plan while organ
izations are being perfected in Ne.
braska and Colorado, Mr.. Landson
said.
While some significance has been
attached to the fact that the annual
meeting of the U. S. Grain Growers
Inc, opens here tomorrow Mr.. Land
son said there was. slight prospect OF
an agreement being reached between
the two organizations. .g.
Chicago, March REORGANIZATION Of
the American Wheat Growers Elk
change, marketing organization
WHiCH CoHItiIFVldCeu tne creation OI a
|. 100 100000 bushel wheat pool in IL
states was expected to be completed
here today by a committee appointed
at o meeting Of the National Wheat
Growers association and the North
west Wheat Growers association al
Kansas City earlier in the month.
Significance was attached in some
quarters to the fact that the U. S
Grain, Inc, another cooperative grair
marketing organization, will hold its
first annual convention here tomor
row, but whether any move toward {
union was in prospect was not indi
Gated.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1922-03-20
WITNESS FOUND
I'm GRAND j URY
ROOM AS MEMBER
Action Nullifies Work Done BY
Federal Grand Jury Thus
Far in This Session
A RECESS is KEN
Grand Jury Will Reconvene On
March % to Take up
Cases Again
\ RECESS is TAKEN

The federal grand jury today was
recessed until March 2S
An unlimited guest in the grand jury
room caused all the difficulty. The
guest" understood to have been c. L
FOlson of Walcott, Richland county, a
wealthy farmer, was called as wit
ness but took his place as a member
of the grand jury and sat through the
sessions.
The result is, it was officially sta
ted in federal court today by Judge
Miller, that "any indictments that. may
have been found are probably void" !"
The jury reported about 10:30 q. m.
and the recess order was issued.
Olson was subpoenaed as a witness
before the grand jury. He is said to
have entered the grand jury room,
thinking he mas wanted as member
and sat Through the sessions. His
presence was discovered when the
jury roll was called on some indict-
ments. Then CONSERVATION reigned.
District Attorney Hildreth said that
work on about Is cases was nulltfied
by the action. He absolved the "un.
invited guest" Of any intentional
wrong in invading the privacy Of the
grand Jury room. The jury reported
March 13 and had been grinding
away steadily during the week.
Judge Miller characterized the Incl
dent as 'regrettable" and mot any
particular fault of anyone"
Many witnesses who had appeared
before the grand jury had left the
city and will have to be again sub
poenaed.