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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-13
PAYNE HEADS FARMERS BANK
Waiter L. Wilson Retained as Chair
man of Board.


At the annual meetings of the stock
holders and directors Of the Farmers
National bank, held Thursday after
noon, Walter L. Payne, president of
the Union Trust company, was elected
president of the bank. Walter E.
Wilson, formerly state banking COM
missioner, was retained as chairman
OF the board of directors and managing
orflcer of the bank. Guilford Dudley
and Y. t. Yingling were reelected
urst and second vice presidents, re-
spectively.
Glen w. Shimeau, assistant cashier
for the past three years was elected
cashier to succeed F. F. Ginger. re-
signed. Hugh a. Smith. first teller,
was appointed assistant cashier.
Directors elected are: Walter Z.
Wilson, Walter L. Payne. Guilford
Dudley, Y. +. Yingling, George W.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-13

Hurry mother! A teaspoonful of
California Fig syrup today may pre-
vent sick child tomorrow If your
child is constipated. bilious, feverish,
fretful, has cold. colo, or if stomach
IS sour. tongue coated. breath bad, re-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-13

stansfieId. c. B. Merriam, F. W. Du-
rein. H. H Wallace. Arthur Capper. H.
A Auerbach, Robert S. Hendricks
and william jacobson, ar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-13

Rome, Jan. 13.-According to the
newspaper Tribuna today, the Italian
ambassadors at London and Paris have
been recalled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-13
saw ItaIv RecaIls Ambassadors.

dams and British troops with heavy
casualties
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-01-13

member a good "physic-laxative" is
often all that is necessary.
Genuine california Fig Syrup" has
directions for babies and children
printed on the bottle. Say California"
or you may get an imitation fig syrup.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
VISITORS HONORED
AT BRIDGE PARTY
SATURDAY 4

Mrs. l.. r. Phillcy and Mrs. GUY
Bcynon were joint hostcsses at n
pretty afternoon bridge Saturday
given for visiting guests in the eityl
The affair was held at the home of
Mrs. Beynon, with decorations ofI
lavender aud white. Those playingI
were the honorees, Mrs. Fred Nut-I
tall of San Bernardino, Mrs. C. NJ !
Becbe and Mrs. Edwin Packard off
Los Angeles, and Mrs. l.. W. Over
holscr, Mrs. j. $. Jones, Mrs. +. c.
Dyer, Mrs. 4. Sherwood, Miss lrencI
Smith, Miss Irene Brooks, Mrs. Gill
bert Preston, Mrs. w. Il. Smith, MRS.
John Mccormick, Mrs. Norman E.,
Dupont, Mrs. Loner Hacklcman, Losl
Angeles; Mrs. NJ. NJ. Sweeney, Mrss
Vaughn Thompson and the two hos.
tesses, Mrs. Beynon and Mrs. Phil
ley.
Mrs. Overholser made the high
score and Mrs. Sherwood, the consol-'
alton. Refreshments were served.
after the game.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04

As the struggle for the lead in
the Press six automobile and gold
election continues. aud as public in
terest and enthusiasm and earnest
support of candidates friends
comes to the front there is consii-
erable speculation heard on all sides
rs to which contestants have the
best chance to win.
Every section has its hardwork-
ing people some making their ef-
forts known by heavy deposits OF
votes: Others working diligently
and quietly but getting there just
the same.
Quiet work sometimes does won
ders vet there are arguments
against working under cover. One
of the most forceful points in fav-
or of the candidates who do their
work is that their friends will be
more eager to support them IN
the campaign for the prizes IS that
they see the candidate is hustling
hard in person
Nearing the end of the campaign
Just now when everyone Is work
ing to put 4is or her competitor
away back in the last row, under
the balcenv-there is likely TO b.
an epidemic among some of the
candidates. There is a sort OF
germ or microbe OF some kind that
gets into people 5 system and
makes them blue and pessimistIc
That microbe is a mighty danger
Gus bug and the only way TO keep
that bug from losing you this race
is to feed that bug large amount !
OF real energy Hustle and energy
are sure cures for this disease.
Don't Get Discouraged
Some contestants become dis
couraged when competitor casts
big vote-and often that Is the
purpose in getting up an extra
amount of specific discourage has
or her rival. Then, sometimes for
getful for the moment of the plea
sure and value of the prizes, can
didate will stop by the wayside to
bemoan his or her fate. The re-
suit is that those who possess
more hustle and ambition and en-
ergy forge ahead while others are
thinking il over.
Anyone who sets to work to
make the most Of the present vote
schedule can secure wonderful re
suits. Each years subscription
that you may secure sends you fly
ing along the road to success.
The present vote schedule IS the
finest thing possible for everyone
entered in the elestion because It
makes it possible for them TO pile
.up votes now and with few day :
earnest effort, to make a good rec.
ord that might place them right IN
the Big winning line for one of the
biggest prizes.
For those who, SO far have only
promises it furnishes exactly the
kind of compelling argument they
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
ENTERTAINED FOR
MISSES LILLE AND
FERN CHANT

Mrs. Walter L. Stone entertained
last week for Lille May and Fern
Chant, girls in her Sunday School
class, who, with their parents, are
leaving soon to make their home i'll
Santa Ana
The house was charming in dec
orations of green boughs and cry-
santhemums. The evening was
spent in games and the hostess
served delicious cake and ice cream
at the close.
The guests were: Alice May Hill,
Willie Hill, Lille May Chant, Fern
Chant, Mildred Pollard, Mildred
Records, Vivian Pollard, Cricket
Hill, Rose Hackct, Mary Lee Stuart,
Charlotte Stauart, Alice Cole, Lloyd
Miller. Quincy Hunt, John Melnug-
ell, Ralph Steffen, Edwin Baker,
John Smith, Allen Wilson, Austin
Reed, Edgar Martin, Jack Vessey,
William Foss and. 10 Hurst.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
MRS. HARRY G.. JONES
CALLS MEETING OF
LADIES' AID

The president OF the Ladies Aid
Of the First Methodist church has
called for an all-day meeting of the
members tomorrow at 10 Il. M, to
plan for the opening of the bazarI
Wednesday morning and to finish up.
work. In addition to the lIncheonI
to be served at noon Wednesday,
and Thursday, the ladies will serve
tea and cake and plum pudding dur
ing the two afternoons. The prcsi-
dent, Mrs. Hurry G. Jones, is anx1
ious that all members be at the meet
ing tomorrow.
The bazar will be held ut the
Loynd Drug Company's former
Stnrr.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
Personal Mention

Mrs. Wilbur Clark, an early set
tier in Imperial county but now liv-
ing at San Gabriel, is i'll the valley
visiting relatives.
Mrs. J. \. Billings Of St. Louis is
the guest of relatives in Ei Centre
this week.
II. f.. Andre of the Westmorland
Board Of Education is business
visitor IN the city today.
Mrs. Marie jenkins was in Imper-
ial today on professional business.
Mrs. Bassctt entertained her Sun
day School Class Saturday evening
at the home OF Mrs. /. Morgan.
Miss Resale Oldham returned last
night 70 Los Angeles where she is
teaching this year.
Miss Pauline Goldberg left yester-
day for San Diego after spending
Thanksgiving here with the j. R.
Fords.
Miss Estelle Francis has returned
to her home in Los Angeles after Il
pleasant visit with her brother,
Vaughn Francis, and family.
Miss Jessie Rosh of McCa5e was
ia town yesterday on business.
Supt. II. c. Coe and Mrs. John
Kavenaugh, enc of the rural school
supervisors viii visit schools in the
northern section of the valley to-
morrow.
Miss lone Sammons, Mrs. II. c.
Mckim, Miss Yvette Sammons and
Miss Irene Brooks spent the day
Yesterday with Mrs. John Chcesebro
of BIawley.
Mrs. NJ. c. Mack Of Elm School
called at the county library satur-
day.
Miss Jane Smith of Alamitos
school was a business visitor in I'll
Ccntro yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
HOUSE PARTY AT
BROOKS HOME is
JOLLY AFFAIR

Miss Irene Brooks entertained
Saturday night with an old fashion
ed slumber party at her suburban
home of the Brooks family. 1t was
a jolly party, the guests going back
in memory to childhood days when
such parties were quite common in
Imperial Valley. The evening was
spent at bridge and good times
stunts. There was big breakfast
in the morning before the party sep
arated for the day. The guests
were: Miss Mildred Brewer, Mrs.
John McNcece, Miss Rose Sammons,
Miss EvaIyn Bowman, Miss lone
Summons, Mrs. j. *. Mitchell, Miss
Mildred McGovney, Mrs. II. c. Me
Kim and Mrs. William Reed.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
INFORMAL BRIDGE AS
COMPLIMENTS TO
L. A. GUESTS

Mrs. William Fleming and her
sister, Mrs. William Dawson We're
hostcsses to a few friends Saturday
afternoon at the Fleming home on
South Fifth Street. The affair was
purely informal and was given in
compliment to Miss Estcllc Francis
and Mrs. Parker of Los Angeles
who were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Vaughn Frances over the Thanksgiv-
ing holidays. Mrs. Hall Sargent
and Mrs. Perkins won the prize
favors. Flowers were used in decor
ations and dainty refreshments were
served.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
MISS BREWER HAS
PARTY FOR
FRIENDS

Miss Rosalie Oldham and Miss
Pauline Goldberg were special
guests at delightful evening
Bridge at the week end given by
Miss Mildred Brewer.
Floral decorations suitable to the
season were artistically arranged
The evening was spent ut bridge
with Mrs. j. *. Mitchell and Mrs.
McNeece receiving the score favors
Those playing were: Miss Julia Fon-
cannon, Miss Rosalie Oldham, Miss
Pauline Goldberg, Miss Rose Sam
mons, Mrs. ii. c. Mekim, Mrs
William Reed, Mrs. John McNeece
Miss lone Sammons, Miss Mildred
McGovney and Miss Evalyn Bow
man.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
COUNTY MINISTERS CONFER

The County MinisteriaI Associa-
ton met this morning aud discussed
the religions outlook in the valley.
The pastors Of the churches in every
section are optimistic over the out
look The principal matter Of busi-
ness was the appointment of a Good
Morals Committee, the members be
ing the Revs. +. b. Mcclellan, Braw-
ley; @. r. Royer, Calexieo, and A. Il.
Schultz, El Centre. Rev. Schultz
addressed tho association, his theme
being trip around the world which
he took some time ago. The minis
ters hnehed at the Oregon hotel, fol
lowing the morning session.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
PROMINENT GUEST
P. E. O. MEETING
ON SATURDAY

Mrs. Don NJ Bitter was hostess
to the 2. +. 0. Saturday afternoon
at her home on Lenrcy avenue.
The chapter had as its special
guests, Mrs. Laura 2. Joyce of Los
Angeles, "A past state president; Mrs.
A. Nj. Williams and Mrs. Ross L.
Hickeox.
The usual business engaged the
chapter at opening and Mrs. Hick-
cox delightfully."- entertained later
with dramatic readings. The next
meeting will be with Mrs. c. w.
Barton and will be Il luncheon with
a program to follow.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
9laa}0ci;ety
AN EVENING OF FINE
MUSIC AT STATE
STREET CHURCH

The concert at State Street Chris,
tian Church last night drew a big.
crowd fully apprcciative of the.
splendid program. The event was.
sponsored by the High School Chris.
tian Endeavor department of the.
church.
The program was carried ont as
announced with the exception of the
numbers by the High School Orchcs-
ira, omitted on account of the ILL
ness of the director.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
METHODIST MINISTERS MEET

Pastors Of Methodist churches in
Imperial Valley me this afternoon
1T the FL Centre Methodist church
10 discuss the work Of their own de-
This organization but
recently took form, the Officers be
ing Rev a. L. Schultz, president;
Rev O. p. Roger, viee-president, and
Rev. Reynolds, secretary-tfeasnrer
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
MEMBERSHIP NIGHT
AT STATE ST.
CHURCH

Wednesday night will be the reg
ular membership night at State
Street Christian Church. \ pot luck
dinner viii be served by the women
of the church at q p. M, the re-
mainder of the evening being de
voted to discussion of church de-
partmentS and their work. Every
member of the congregation is urged
to attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
CampaignNotes

SATURDAY night showed every can
didate bacl; in The race again with a
will. Tie lassitude of the past
week had worn itself out, and each
report gave indication that all Of
the enthusiasm returned. Three to
four days of last week was lost, but
for the most part il was lost Of all
alike. This week Is new week.
None of it IS lost yet. The winner
Oh the 22nd of December will be the
candidate that loses the smallest
part of the week and the next tive
weeks.
Prom Gwendolvn s. Lewis Of Cal
ipatria has come the largest number
of new subscriptions of all districts,
in the new special award of $500
i'll gold.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
EMANUEL CIRCLE in
MISSIONARY MEET
ON TUESDAY

Mrs. Duane Stafford will be
hostess tomorrow to Emmanuel Cir
Gle Of the Baptist Church at her
home, 55l Hamilton Avenue. MRS.
M. s. Tcmpleton will present the
program OF the afternoon which will
be missionary study. All members
are urged to attend and enjoy the
program.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
MRS. LACKY TO HAVE
CLASS AT POT
LUCK DINNER

Mrs. Hurlburt s Bible class will
be entertained tomorrow by Mrs. A..
l.. Lackey. The usual pot luck
luncheon will be served ut noon and
the afternoon will be spent i'll visit
ing and with needle work.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04

need to bring their friends to time
When your friends see how much
more their subscriptions will help
YOU if given right now--they VIII
no longer postpone but will make
certain that you shall get the bene.
fits of the big vote ON what they
can give you.
Can you afford to loaf while
an opportunity IS passing? Not II
vou mean to hold your position
right up at the top where it ought
to be.
Set a pace for yourself today aud
see if YOU can break your own
record every day in succession un-
til Saturday night, December 9, the
end of the biggest remaining vote
schedule of the campaign.
Remember the entire race comes
to "a fareful end i'll Il mighty short
time now. Only few days remain
TO secure the winning votes IN the
important second period.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04

One candidate said yesterday:
Well / don't see how the Press
can do it, to give away all these au-
tonobiles and they add these cash
prizes too, but am going to get IN
while the getting Is good. | am out
to win one of the $500 prizes, and
go forward on my vote score too,
Watch me.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04

In El Centre most subscriptions
were given for periods of six
months. Every FL Centre resident
should be subscriber by the year
Candidates should get the "seeond
subscription and round out the
wear for the subscriber and al the
same time cop some real votes.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
Hard Work These Last
Few Days Is Necessary
to Win The Big Prizes

lust Six More DAYS Left to Take Advantage of Second
Period Big Vote Offer During Contest. After Dec.
9th Vote Schedule Will Be Greatly Reduced NOW
Is the Time to Poll Winning Xotes. If you Expect to
Become One of the Big Prize Winners You Must
Take Advantage of the Few Remaining Days.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04

.'There, said Capt. Summers, as
he handed in a report Saturday
night. That is my second report this
week and they are all new too. That
s25.00 that comes to my district
comes to my pocket" All right Cap
tain. more power to you.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
Schedule of Votes and Subscription Price Imperial Valley Press

Up to and including Dec
emher 22nd, the following
votes will be issued:
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04

tcrday to his home IN Huntington
Beach.
Gerald Baldwin jr, has returned
to his home in san Diego after
spending the Thanksgiving holidays
With his aunt, Mrs. Don Bitter.
H. G. Pewtress left yesterday for
his home in San Francisco after a
visit of several days with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. c. Z. Conant and Mr..
Conant.
Mrs. T. W. sloeum has returned
to Los Angeles after a visit of sew
eral days in Ell Centro with Mr..
Slocum.
Mr.. and Mrs. \. y. Moore Of
Pennsylvania, father and mother Of
Walter $. Moore are in the valley to
spend the winter with their son and
family.
Harry Kesslar has returned to
San Diego after spcndingaa week III
the valley looking after business.
Professor and Mrs. Elmer f..
Worthy returned last night to their
home in Santa Ana.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Schultz and
daughters Esther and Eleanor re
turned today to their home in Pu-
ente after "A pleasant visit with the
Rev. and Mrs. Arthur E. Schultz OF
this city.
Prof. r. NJ. Armstrong returned
last night from San Diego where h'
attended the Y. Nj. c. \. conference
c. w. Runge visited his family al
Long Beach over the week end.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04

Prom Dec. 9th to Dec.l6th,
the fonowlng number o.
votes will be issued:
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04

H. b. Major is having his mother
with him for the winter. Mrs. Major
arriving from her home i'll Chicago
yesterday.
Mrs. Charles B. Folsom, president
OF St. Paul's Episcopal Guild, an
nounces special meeting of the or
ganization at the home of Mrs.
Harry c. Jones, 63i Hamilton Ave
nue., at / p. m. Tuesday afternoon.
The members will finish up Christ
mas sewing and attend to business
matters. Everybody urged to be on
hand.
Tie Literature Section will meet
Tuesday afternoon, December ., at
tie clubhouse. The date has been
changed for the month Of December,
as previously announced, and mem
bcrs Of the section are urged to take
notice of the change and plan ae-
cordEsly.
htbIRt W. AHlbIHpl lttbihNN Nh''
morning from Los Angeles, happy
and proud over the arrival of young
| Mr.. Anderson in that city last week.
Mother and son are getting along
fine ami the latter is looking for
ward with pleasure to his first trip
to Imperial Valley.
Judge Franklin j. Cole returned
this incoming from Los Angeles
where he enjoyed the week end with
his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. j. Krejci, 734
Orange street, had as their Thanks
| giving Day guests Mr.. and Mrs. F
j. Krejci Jr, and Mr.. Joe Krejci
Los Angeles, and Captain and Mrs
! \. A. Farmer and infant SON, OF
(HonoIulu, Hawaiian Islands. Mrs
Farmer was formerly Miss Anna
Krejci Of this city. After an ex
tended visit here Captain and Mrs
Farmer will make their home il
San Francisco where Capt. Farmer
will be on duty at Corps Area Head
quarters.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04

Prom No. 25th to Dec. 9th,
the following number OF
votes will be issued:
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04

Pretty Nellie Burt is the heroine of the smashing six Cylinder
to Tcar Thursday night December
automobiles everyday Amcranism enter
making comedy William Anthony McGu which
yed York and Chicago The story
ups groom, ccrced into buying
the ensuing complications
afford three hours genuine fun and interest
Kingsley Benedict opposite Miss Burt and other notabes
Tickets the Valley Drug Co. and
Manager suggests the that the play
comes Angeles showing packed house
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
LOCag;NeWS

!. T. Worthy who was a Thanks
giving guest of his son, tie Rev. \.
L. Worthy and family, returned yes
tcrday to his home in Huntington
Beach.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
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Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04

These scores snow what it is possible
for every candidate IL do with
little effort. for what one can do
another can do if they will but sum
mon up the WILL TO DO.
Miss Helen Webb came in Satur-
day night with a good increase to
her vote score. Though in school
each day, aud with no car in which
to visit her friends, Miss Webb is
making every day count in votes.
Mrs. Glenn Inch proved a consist
ent worker even during the week
Just past. The first report Of the
second period added to her vote
score 2 subscription that had show
ed her right on the job even though
she had turned in good score for
the last Of the first period.
Friends of Wendell Smith, of I'm
perial, are interestedly watching the
progress of this candidate. Mr..
Smith 5 present standing is largely
the result Of canvassing. His meth
DDS have been thorough and his
work consistent. His score has
shown a steady increase,
Several names have been elimi-
mated from the lists on account of
no report from the candidate during
the past week. This is in accord
ance with the rules that each candi-
date show a report each week during
the campaign.
Mr. George Heffelman turned in
q good report last week, and says
| that his promises run big for the
coming week. Mr.. Heffelman is MS
ing a unique method to comb the
territory for votes, result Of past
I experience in the newspaper busi-
ness.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
Much Speculation On Who Winners Will Be
THE Ell CENTRIC DISTRICT
DISTRICT No. |

Mrs Beuson
Charity Crosy Farms
Japa Howell
Ieffelnon Broadway
Ruby Centro 3,577,100
Hatch Avenue
Mrs. Leoota NJ He'll. 3l72450-
NJ Neo6 Brighton,
AIrsG Park Avenu
handO Centr
Pinkard
Ell Centre - 3f4l5ot--
Centre
1888 600
Steele Centre
Brighton Ell Centre
Scott Centre 31S200
Miss Helen Weber Brighton Centre
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
THE BRAWLEY DISTRICT
DISTRICT No.

Iea Bering sol Street. Bra wiley oSll00--
Mr. r. G. Corbv, Street. Brawlev l22A200--
Mrs 5ott, 3,2o4o0o-
MissC Carolyn Grumbles, R. F. D. .-.--~ 293I,lo0-- I
Mrs Me Brooks -- - 33Sl2o0-- q
cuon,3olrn Tewis CoIiDatrio 3.J02.l00--11
NJ.
Mis- Maroarpt Mason R D. ,200-- o
Miles, A Brawev S4460O-- .
Mrs. Quick, INLAND, Calf 3l0i,oO0--
Louise Brawlev 292oo00--
V-enaan Smith Tmneial
sIariela webb Box .......... 14S,200- .
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04
DURING THE
PERIOD.
SECOND

of the Press Great Gift
Campaign, 3 months mail
subscriptions will be &C
cepted. Each one will
count 10000 extra votes.
The price for 3 months by
mail is 81. so.
A three months subscription Will
receive NO VOTE on the regular
schedule.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04

Gerald Baldwin jr has returned
to his home in san Diego after
spending the Thanksgiving holidays
with his aunt, Mrs. Don Bitter.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04

Mrs. Wilbur Clark, an early set
tier in Imperial county but now liv-
ing at San Gabriel, is III the valley
visiting relatives.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04

Il. f.. Andre of the Westmorland
Board Of Education is a business
visitor in the city today.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04

Mrs. J. 4. Billings of St. Louis is
the guest of relatives IN Ei Centre
this week.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04

Prof. r. NJ, Armstrong returned
last night from San Diego where he
offended the Y. Nj. G. \. conference.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04

Mrs. Bassctt entertained her sun
day School Class Saturday evening
at the home OF Mrs L. Morgan.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04

Mrs. f. W. Sloeum has returned
TO Los Angeles after a visit of sew
eral days in Ell Centro with Mr..
Slocum.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04

Mrs. Marie jenkins was in Imper-
ial today Oh professional business.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-12-04

c. w. Rmge visited his family at
Long Beach over the week end.