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Phoenix tribune., 1922-12-16
Gone Out of
Business

There old Latin adage which says Caveat Emptor Trans
lated it MEANS "Let the buyer beware
put the burden seeing that his moneys worth
purchaser It warned him shop with eyes
have faith keep his fingers crossed then
trust to Providence that he didn't lose his teeth bargain
Advertising has put 'Caveat Emptor'' of business
Today merchants
appointment and disapproval dissatisfied
too for the customer pick paper and find plenty
places given they
ice the modern slogan 1--WE strive to please"
The good will the buying public the goal the modern seller
Without Every
he puts his good hands His products must make
good, They must be advertised.
That's why pays the advertisements buy
ised goods
IT'S GOOD BUSINESS POLICY
the Advertisements Our Local Merchants this Paper
Phoenix tribune., 1922-12-16
Your Xmas Shopping Early P
a SQUARE DEAL

This government is based
upon the fundamental idea
that each man, no matter
what his occupation, his race,
OF his religious belief, is en-
titled to be treated on his
worth as a man, and neither
favored nor Disseminated
against because of any acci-
dent in his position.-Theo-
dore Roosevelt.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-12-16
Pntronize The Phoenix Tribune A
"'s'qt m CHARACTER

Race prejuu.~ bound to
give way before the influ-
ence of character, education
and wealth. These are ne
cessary to the growth Of our
race. Without wealth there
can be no leisure, without
leisure there can be no
thought, and without thought
there can be no progress
Booker T. Washington.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1922-12-21
GUIDING HAND NEEDED
THERE ARE PROBABLY NOR,

cases of real poverty in this
community than ever before. Poor
crops, poor markets and an I'M
usually severe winter has made the
pinch Of poverty felt in more than
one household where real want has
been unknown heretofore.
The heart Of the community is
large and it's resources ample to
meet all needs. All that is need
ed is a guiding hand to our chart
ties, to the end that no case Of
real want be overlooked or efforts
be not needlessly duplicated.
In short present conditions en-
phasize the need Of an associated
charities organization and . con-
solidated drive for funds Tor char
liable purposes.
Doubtless it is now too late for
such an organization to function
this year. It is matter that should
be borne in mind and another
year the community chest plan Of
raising charitable funds should be
adopted.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1922-12-21
INCOME TAX
NOT BURDEN
Small Home Owner Will
be Greatly Benefited by
new Tax System

According to announcement by
state headquarters Of the Wash.
ington Tax Limit League. the
state income tax which it pro
poses. to bring about reduction al
taxation on property to 40 mills,
will not hit the average man who
makes 5000 a month or less, and
will actually save money for the
average home-owner who makes
up to $1,000 q year.
"Take the average wape-earner.
married. two children. Who has
bought little home from wears 81
saving. The home valued At "a.
600, assessed at $1,000. With the
tax rate at 70 mills. he pavs $40
in taxes. out Of his waces W;th
the 4o-nnill limit he would nav onlv
$50 taxes saving Of SEQ.
.The state income t.x !. n tai.
cara ~ tho.a. a..,,..r+;., .,ov "a, 9.
p,.rt.l cost. o,o- .na .ho,. ,rh..
. Ao-ro;,, law -, n-or.-+v NIL, nor
for Tho. v.g. ..rr.- .,rre..
r,.k.. I'M - conn . ,ror+h IT,
himself and wife he :. .,lou,el % !
mn eve,rr+;or .rd com a.. ...h
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1922-12-21
THE LARGEss OF A PENNY
NUMBER Of cases Of tuber.

* ~
4 NUMBER Of cases Of tuber-
a culosis in this community are
being successfully treated with
promises Of permanent cures being
effected in several of the cases.
Over in the lower grades Of the
schools the frail little bodies of
undernourished children are being
built up and the stalk of misery,
suffering and sorrow being turned
aside from Kennewick homes.
These are some Of the things we
have purchased with the little
Health stickers which have made
saf Christmas packages and letters
look more festive and brighter.
II Christmas spirit is anything,
t is an admission of the brother
hood of man; that the health, the
happiness, the well-being Of others
i one Of LIES duties.
The Christmas package as it
goes from our hands is but our
renewal Of faith in this great prin-
ciple. The little sticker which
adorn the package is but an add
ed emphasis Of the sincerity Of our
faith. 1t signifies that our
Christmas spirit is large enough
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1922-12-21

with his reduced property tax,
would total STA for the two taxes.
81 less than he is paying under the
present system.
Take the city professional men,
married, two children, living in
an apartment. Suppose he makes
up to $4,000 year in fees. He
now escapes real property tax.
Under the proposed income tax,
giving him the same exemption as
the other two men, he would pay
tax on $1,000, amounting to $3.50;
this, for the protection and adj
vantages afforded by government.
which he does not now pay at all"
This last man will not be in
jured by assuming his just pro-
portion of the cost Of state and
local government. How long
would he maintain his $4,000 in
comes with the business and agri-
culture Of the state stifled by ex-
cessive taxation? The increased
prosperity brought about by q 40
mill property tax limit low, with
its levy distributing features,
would be the best insurance policy
the city professional man could
buy"
AS to the farmer, the League
concludes, data Of the Washington
State Grange shows he has made
no income above labor costs during
the last ten years, except one war
year when he made 4 per cent on
his investment. He could scarcely
then, pay an income tax, but he
would be helped by the accompany
ing law which set his property tax
levy at not more than 40 mills on
the dollar Of so per cent valuation.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1922-12-21
MORE MONEY

According to the Farm and
Home, one Of the leading farm
publications in the United States,
the buying power Of the farmers
of the country, during the coming
year will be over 81, 250, 000, 900 to
$4,000, 600, 900 greater than last
year. This estimate is based up
on current prices quoted on leading
crops Of the country. Attention is
called to the fact that hay is sell
ing higher than since 1920, that
corn is selling at 20 per cent over
the low figures touched in the fall
Of 1921, oats 45 per cent higher
than 1921, barley So per cent high
er and hogs % per cent higher.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1922-12-21
LOOK OUT FOR FIRE
HUNDREDS,OF LIVES and 4


= lions Of dollars are lost in
property destroyed by fire each
Holiday season, through careless
handling Of decorations.
Don't forget to inspect all fur
mace fues and pipes, and remove
and destroy all rubbish and In
flamable waste material which has
accumulated around the premises.
Avoid dangerous decorations
during the holiday season. Do not
use cotton for snow effect. Do not
use candles on Christmas trees.
II you use decorative paper keep
it away from the stoves, pipes and
open lights and out Of the reach
Of the kiddies.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1922-12-21
SAME OLD STORY
THE ANNOUNCEMENT Of the

THE ANNOUNCEMENT Of the
state tax commission and vari-
Gus tax-reduction organizations Of
: their programs for lower tax
rate has been the signal for cry
Of protest from individuals, organi-
sations and districts to save their
pet levies. g
From one quarter comes pro-
test against the proposed reduc-
ton Of public highway levy, from
another the protest is against lop-
ping off the reclamation tax from
attn another comes the cry to save
the capitol building or some nor
NAL school. And 80 it goes.
In other words the stage is now
being set for the same old play
at Olympia. The Legislature b
TO Be placed between the cross
fires Of those who clamor lower
taxes and those who clamor even
louder for special appropriations.
There is only one way to reduce
taxes and that Is to stop spending
20 much public money. Taxes
cannot be reduced without looping
OH appropriations.
The people may a well under
stand first 40 last that tax reduc-
ton must be give and take. af-
fair. IF we insist on keeping our
own pet levy the other fellow has
the same right to demand that his
pet be left undisturbed. If we
over here In the irrigation belt In
sist that one Of the west side nor
NAL schools be cut off at the
pockets, we must come clean and
by the reclamation fund on the
chopping block.
II we demand all the things
which we have been buying with
taxes let's shut up and say we
Hike It. If We are really in earn
ct about our howl for lower taxes
let's look pleasant and say No
Ike It when our pet Il put on the
block for . trimming.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1922-12-21

to include those who by ties of
blood or friendship have no claims
upon us but whose only kinship
is common humanity.
The little Christmas stickers
cost so little and buy 80 much.
Don't let Christmas Day dawn
without your having purchased
your quota.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-02
Ga5ocieh
DISTRICT CONVENTION
FOR CLUB WOMEN
NOV. 14-17.

Clubs of San Diego are making great
preparations for the district convention
of the California Federation of Wo.
mems Clubs TO be held in that city
November l4-l7. Some of the great
leaders in club life are to be there and
the program throughout promises to be
unusually interesting and helpful.
Club conferences are scheduled for
every morning so that district chair
men may come closer to their work and
those interested in their respective
lines Clubs of San Diego, Orange, Riv-
erside, San Bernardino and Imperial
conntics will send delegates to the con-
vention This county will be well rep
resented.
Imperial County is to be favored by
a visit on November Is from the state
president. Mrs William Fitzgerald. \
general meeting is being planned i'll Ell
Centre so that club women from the
entire county may hear Mrs. Fitzger-
aid.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-02
TAHQUIIZ CANYON TO
BE SCENE OF PLAY
THIS SEASON

The second annual desert play "Tah-
quitz is to be presented Saturday and
Sunday in Tahquitz CANYON, Palm
Springs, at p. NJ. Many people in
the valley will remember the very de
lightful play presented last year IN
this CANYON at the foot of Mt. San ia
cinto one mile from Palm Springs. 4
number of club women were there and
came home most enthusiastic about
the great outdoor desert play.
The play is founded on one Of the
many legends which are told about
Tahquitz, an Indian word meaning
Evil One. II was written by Garnet
Holmes, its first presentation attract
ing large numbers of people from
San Bernardino and Imperial
counties.
The play is intended to keep alive
the old tradition around which it has
beer built and its producers nope that
it will become great and unique fe-'
tival of the southwest.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-02
NEW MARKET WILL
SELL HORSES AND
MULES TO FARMERS

For years farmers and other men in
Southern California who use horses, or
mules, or both, i'll their business, have
suffered from the lack of 9 well organ
ized, thoroughly reliable market where
they could buy the animals they needed.
Announcement is now made that
there is to be market supplied through
the initiative of Joseph +. Murphy
proprietor of the Murphy Horse and
Mule Company of Los Angeles. He has
acquired commodious accommodations
at 747 TO 7S5 Lyon street, Les Angeles,
and is in a position to handle consisn
ments of any size 1t is his purpose
TO hold auction markets of fine, fully
guaranteed stock on the first and third
Wednesdays of every month. The open
ing auction is set for Wednesday, Nov
embcr s, when $50 head Of horses and
mules, all young, selected stock, con
signed by wen known breeders, will be
offered for sale.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-02
PUBLIC AUCTION
OF STATE SCRIP

\ public auction sale of state scrip
will De held by Surveyor General W. >.
Kimgsbury, at the STATE capitol, Sacra-
mcnto, Monday. Novepber 6, nj 10 a.
m.
state scrip j. the cheapest hand scrip
on the market today.
Scrip can be purchased only by citi-
zcns of the United States who are resi-
dents of the state of California, and
can, he located on any vacant nonmin-
eraN unreserved United States govern
ment land in California.
Homestead and desert land entry
men can reIinquish their entries through
the surveyor general 5 office and ac-
quire title to the land by the purchase
of scrip, provided the land is not with
drawn by the federal government fof
public purposes prior to the date the
Land is scripped The applicant need
not live on or improve the land.
State scrip Is not transferable.
Scrip is sold in 40 acre lots for cash.
personal checks received, but no pur-
chaser can buy more than $40 acres,
and the surrender of the scrip is pay
ment for an equal acreage of govern
ment land.
At the last auction sale of state scrip
the price received averaged $6.9s per
acre.
All money received from the sale Of
state scrip goes to the support of the
public schools Of the state.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-02
ANNOUNCES CHANGE
OF TRAIN SERVICE
FROM LOS ANGELES

Another change in the train schedule
of the Southern Pacific Company, af-
fecting valley trains, is announced to-
day by G. w. Runge, district freight
and passenger agent, in regard to train
No. As, the night train from Los An
geleS to the east, through Imperial
Valley. Effective November II, train
No. 46 will leave Los Angeles at 1890
a. m, one hour later than the present
schedule, and will arrives in FL Centric
at S:3J a. M, with corresponding
change in the time of arrival at other
valley towns
According to Mr.. Runge, the change
is made to give better service to people
from the valley visiting in Los Angeles,
who have found that the present hour
of departure is rather difficult to make
if they are attending any social func-
ton and it is believed the new hour
will meet with the approval of the ma
jority. Passengers desiring to get to
bed earlier will be allowed to enter the
sleepers when they desire.
This change will coincide with the
new schedule for train No. 100 an
nounced recently, which will make the
time of departure for Los Angeles a
little more than an hour earlier than at
present.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-02
Ritzihger Funeral
Is Held Here Today

Funeral services for j. r. Ritzinger,
who died suddenly Tuesday afternoon,
were held this morning at the funeral
parlors OF tha b. f. Lemons, with serv-
ices by tAektev. George A. Hartman of
the Presbyterian church. During the
services Mrs. II. w. Brewer Jr., sang
Abide With Me- and "Lead Kindly
Light. There were several beautiful
floral tributes from friends of the fam
lily, many of whom attended the
services. The body was taken east this
afternoon on the San Diego and Ari-
zona train leaving FL Centre at $40
for burial in indianapolis, Indiana.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-02
MISS LEE ENTERTAINS
FOR HALLOWEEN
AT BLUE GOOSE

One of the pretties Hallowe en-
parties was given Saturday evening at
the country home of Mr.. and Mrs L. c.
Lee at Blue Goose, by their little
daughter Carolyn to a number of her
school friends from Brawley and FL
Centre.
The scene of the affair was laid in
the large upper hall, which was attract
ivelv decorated for the occasion and
the various unique costumes added a
great deal of color. a popular feature
was the gypsy fortune teller eleverly
impersonated by Miss Flora Faughn-
The children entered enthusiastically
into the various Hallowe EN- games,
after which dainty refreshments We're
served.
Those present were: Alice Cole, Mar
garet Carmichael, Evelyn Pope, Bertha
Rodeman, Mary Mccullough, Hope
Brvden, Ellen Maupin, Mildren Record,
Flora Vaughn. Tom Mccullough, Alfred
and Fred Volgard, Robert Noble, An
drew DOYLE, Robert Hiekcox, Alfred
Lorraine. Jerome Lee anot the hostess-
Prizes for the best costumes We're
awarded to Hope Dryden and Robert
Noble.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-02
Los Angeles Lawyer
Talks Here to Help
W0olwine Campaign

Dispensing with the formality of an
introduction, Charles w. Ostrom ad-
dressed large crowd on Main street
at clock last night. Mr.. Ostrom
was here to talk on Thomas Lee Wool
wine and his candidacy for governor.
The audience was representative and
listened with profound attention to
what the speaker had to say ON econ
omy, light wines and beer, and Amer
icanisn. Mr.. Ostrom believes that
Mr.. Woolwine has proven that he be-
iieves in and practices economy in
public office. He stated that the dis
trict attorney of Los Angeles has ad-
ministered his office for 10 years; that
during that time the duties of the
office have Increased 100 per cent but
the expenses have not increased.
That Mr.. Woolwine win practice the
same economy in state administration,
Mr.. Ostrom claims.
Mr.. Ostrom explained Mr.. Wool
wines attitude on the temperance
question, stating that the candidate
believes first of all in law enforce
ment. He does not believe that the
Nolstead act has been a success, attrlb-
uting its alleged failure to the fact
that public sentiment has not backed
up the Officers who have tried to carry
out its provisions. Mr.. Woolwine be-
lievcs that the eighteenth amendment
is part of the fundamental law of the
land and has not promised that as
governor of the state of California to
do anything TO change it. He believes
that sale of light wines and beer under
government control would be better
than the bootiegging and illicit sale OF
alcoholic liquors, and he has said SO
in his public addresses.
Mr. Ostrom spoke more at length on
Americanism, as the word is interpret
ed by the Democratic candidate The
latter does not believe that any secret
organization is essential to the promo
tion of true Americanism, and that
such organizations tend to create race
and religious division.
The usual predictions of success at
the polls were made by the speaker.
The northern part of the state is
strong for Woolwine, he said He al
SO prophesied that Mr.. Woolwine will
carry Los Angeles as he has carried it
three times before.
Mr. Ostrom spoke in CalexicO, Holt
vile, Imperial and Brawley, as well
as i'm FL Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-02
District Operating
Six Water Companies
Today, Under Leases

Ray S. Carberrv. chief engineer of
the Impcri;,l Irrigation District, was to-
day operating water companies Nos
4, 6, ., and H. and the Southside
Watur COMPANY under the lease PLAN
signed between the directors OF the
various companies, and the directors of
the district pending final deciding of
the property to the district.
Leasing of Company No. ,, and East
Side were expected before the close of
the day today. The directors continued
in session today and were arranging
details of purchase of the various com
panirs and the temporary leases. The
leases are taken in order sthat the dis
triet may go ahead with It's plans OF
operation until the deeds are turned
over. tAE
Directors of No, $ appeared before
the board this morning and obtained
exact figures on the amount to be paid
their company aud agreed to call "a
meeting Of stockholders at once 10 take
action on.sthe proposition. As yet No.
s has takeh no action on the proposed
sale to the district The stockholders
are expected to vote in favor OF the
sale.
George Reed, owner of u small COM
pany near, ,Calipatria, asked the board
to take over his company if terms can
be agreed upon. The board indicated
that this would be done. Other in
dividuallv owned companies are being
taken into the district with the mutual
water companies. T.
Engineer Carberry said today that
no immediate changes in the operating
force is expected. All employees of the
private companies which are now oper-
ated by the district are retained. he
says. Consultations of certain offices
may eliminate some employees, it is
said, but on the whole operations will
be conducted in the same manner in
which they have been by the mutual
companies
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-02
EsA1 kassGsLs2.alMy&Is.N
Rotary Clubs Back
Boy Scout Movement

During the last year, the Rotary
Clubs of the valley have been active
ly interested in the Boy Scout move
ment, backing it up with their money
and influence. They expect to continc
to work for the boys and have asked
Frank Lake, one of the Scout masters
of FL Centre to speak before the Ell
Centre Rotarians on Boy Life at the
luncheon to be held Thursday, Novem-
Der g.
There are large number of boys of
Scout age i'll the valley and it is the
hope that definite program may be
worked out which will lead to an en-
largement of the scope of the work. Mr..
Lake says the big need is for men to
lead troops. In his opinion, the fin
ancial support can be easily taken care
of if definite plans and leadership of
the right sort are Forthcoming.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-02
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FUTURE HERE FOR
VALLEY RANCHERS

c. f. Sprouse, one of the pioneer
settlers of Imperial Valley, is here this
week from his home in Los Angeles
Mr.. Sprouse was over the valley con
siderably Yesterday and says the al
falfa fields look good to him. He sees
in them return to the old time pros
perity of earlier years. Mr.. Sprouse
has an abiding faith in the future of
Imperial County.
The past season had its discourage
ments but all sections experience such
setbacks and they often prove to be
for the best, he says. He was in San
Joaquin Valley recently and says that
Imperial County has far and away the
best of that country in his opinion.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-02
Ell CENTRIC SOCIAL
CIRCLES QUIET

Society has given way to a great eX-
tent to politics these last few days be
fore the election. Club meetings, din
her dances and Farm Bureau meetings
are all listening to candidates recount
their claims to consideration on the
part of voters, and men and women
are talking politics in every circle.
The dinner dance of Pythian Sisters
tonight win be featured by speeches
preceding the dancing and the Ten
Thousand Club will listen to candidates
this afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-02
Mills Takes Issue
With Pastors Wife
Statements Untrue
United Press Leased Wire

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., Nov. =.
james Mills, husband of the slain
choir leader, today declared untrue
several statements made by Mrs. Fran
ces n. Hall, the rector's widow, in her
interview with newspapermen yester-
day concerning the double murder.
Detective James Mason declared that
discrepancies existed between state
ments of Mrs. Hall and those of other
witnesses while Mrs. Jane Gibson,
who claims to have witnessed the dual
murder, simultaneously attacked
declarations made by the late rector S
wife, who, she charges, was present at
the slayings.
Mills, laying aside the meek demean-
or he has assumed since the crime, took
issue with Mrs. Halls assertion she
notified police of her husband s dis
appearance before she saw him the
morning after he left home.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-02
POLICEMAN WILL
MAKE AIR FLIGHTS

Believing there are many people in
II Centre who would like to take :, ride
in AN airplane, Otto EIHlerton, eN-arny
aviator and member of the FL Centre
police department said today he will
be at the aviation landing field just
south of the east side school every
Sunday and will take up passengers.
Enderton 5 palHe is Curtiss, of the
type used ut army flying fields to
teach prospective flyers and is in excel
ent condition. Enderton is Il compe-
tent and careful flier and those who
take trip with him can rest assured
that he viii take no unnecessary
chances. r
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-02
DYKE REPORTS AUTO
ACCESSORY MISSING
DURING VISIT HERE

Harry Dyke, editor Of the Impcrial
Enterprise, came to III Centro yester-
day and parked his car in front Of the
Barbara Worth Hotel. During his alb
sence, somebody stole a motometcr
from the ear and he reported the theft
TO the police department. Chief Mat
lock instructed members Of the depart
ment TO watch out for the stolen acccS
sorry and cxtcnded his sympathy 10
Harry in his loss.