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Arizona republican., 1922-01-01
The Gate City to Western
and Northern Arizona

stage with all the conveniences so
that all kinds of meetings may be
adequately cared for.
A full four year course is offered
and the work that is carried on win
be Of such a nature that graduates
will be admitted to the state uni
versity without examination. The
high school course in Peoria has
only been recently offered, last year
Arizona republican., 1922-01-01

is one of the livest commercial or
ganizations in the entire Salt River
valley, being started in June, 1919,
with c. A. Robinson as the first
president 1t is incorporated under
the laws of Arizona and owns and
manages the lighting system of the
town of Peoria. All the poles, wires,
meters and transformers that are in
stalled in the town belong to the
Arizona republican., 1922-01-01

being the first time ssuscsh work was
carried on. At the present time until
the school is completed, the work is
carried on in a building in the bust
ness district, the present enrolment
being about 60 students. The first
graduate in the school was Dean Dug
ger of the class OF 1920 who at the
present time is attending the Uni
versity OF Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-01

organization. The secretary of the
club attends to the reading of the
meters and other business concern
ing the system. The organization
operates the lighting system of the
town in order to render service to all
the residents, and so operates the
system that it will only make
enough money to take care Of the
overhead, the upkeep and deprecia-
Arizona republican., 1922-01-01

ton Of equipment. This is really the
pioneer organization for municipal
ownership.
The chamber IS composed OF all
the live business men of the COM
munity and stands for everything
that will make the town progressive
and improve the means of doing busi-
ness. At the present time julius
Caplan iss president and John Myers
is secretary
Arizona republican., 1922-01-01
nRAws WINTER VISITORS

The delightful weather during the
winter months in the Salt River VAL
ley is the inducement which brings
large numbers of people each year to
the valley looking to renew health
and vigor. Without question the win
ter climate OF the valley is the finest
in the world and people in poor health
find that they make rapid gains dur
ing the season.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-01


The new high school is in the
course of construction and will cost
when completed and equipped in the
neighborhood of 1927. 900 1t Will be a
two story pebble dashed brick struc-
ture with basement, having about 16
rooms in the various departments
and large auditorium measuring
42xS4. There will be very large
Arizona republican., 1922-01-01
Farmina Main Industry

Agricultureis the main industry In
the Peoria district and great vart-
ETY. Of abundant crops are raised.
Cotton is raised extensively and the
yield in this district has been large
per acre. The nature of the soil per-
mitting easy cultivation. Alfalfa is i
very important crop and as high as
six tons per acre have been taken
from the land in one year. In addi-
tion to this, there are three months
in the year when this same land has
! been devoted to pasture. Other crops
raised are, corn, wheat, milo maize,
barley, pink beans, oats. hegeria, po-
tatoes, lettuce, cantaloupes and vege-
tables all of which yield abundantly.
The surrounding district also is very
productive for fruits. peaches, plums,
aprlCots, figs, berries and pears, all
Of which do we'll.
Peoria is town of over 500 people
and is a modern town i'm all respects.
Although the town in it's early his
tory did not grow so fast, at that
time the foundation for a thriving
community was made. In the first
place the store buildings that were
put up were of frame construction
| and these came to a disastrous end
in June, 1917, when the entire busi
| ness district with the exception of
one building were wiped out by fire.
q he fire was a hard blow to the COM
munity, but undaunted the people
came back remarkably we'll and built
UP new town of modern brick
buildings with all conveniences. The
! stores are well made, with large and
ample space, attractive store win
doWs and the fixtures are modern
and Ip-to date. There are groceries,
meat markets, az furniture store,
garages, a bank, restaurants. 4 lum-
Der yard, drug store, a hotel,
feed house and two cotton gins.
Draws Much Trade
In addition to serving the sur
rounding farming community, the
town of Peoria serves as a distribu
ting center for the country north
and west of town. Each winter sheep
are brought down from the noun
tains for feeding and much pasture
in the vicinity is used. Peoria serves
| as a distributing center for these
Arizona republican., 1922-01-01

Peoria, the gate city to northern
Arizona is located in the Salt River
Valley. IA miles northwest of Phoe-
NIX. Being in the heart OF a rich
agricultural district, 1t enjoys a good
trade from the surrounding farms.
Peoria was plated in the early
90s by ID. S. Brown and j. B. Green
hut, wealthy residents Of Peoria, Ill.
This accounting for name Peoria, 1t
being named after Peoria, Illinois.
These men having faith in the future
of the valley and especially in the
district surrounding Peoria, laid out
the town and built the first store.
This was a very good beginning as it-
was instrumental in making other
people want to be part of the COM
munity and from this date, the sur
rounding land was taken up and de-
veloped to it's present high state.
However in the early SOS the ques-
ton of adequate water for raising
crops was a paramount question. At
that time there was a canal system
but on account of the poor construc-
ton of the intake dam on the Salt
River, the question of water at all
times was very uncertain. During
that time the growth of Peoria was
very little, but at the completion of
the Roosevelt project and the i'm
provement of the system Of irrigat-
ing system, the town went ahead by
leaps and bounds.
Named for Illinois City
A few short years after the origin
al location of the town, ID. S. Brown
died and his holdings were disposed
of by his heirs to a real estate firm
in Phoenix. Mr.. Greenhut disposed
OF his interest to Chauncey Clark, a
multi millionaire of Peoria. Illinois.
Mr.. Clark came west and erected
very beautiful brick residence on one
portion of his land which was in the
very center of town. Here for
number Of years, was the home OF
Mr.. Clark; but he later disposed of 1t
to r.. w. Waggoner, who still resides
there. This ranch and home is one
of the land marks of the district and
it is to be justly proud Of.
Peoria is considerably higher than
other towns of the valley and enjoys
a much better range of climate. The
winters are somewhat drier and in
the warm months of the year, the
nights are cool enough to sleep COM
fortably. This fact accounts for a
wide variation Of products. Citrus
fruits may be raised as well as all
other products prevalent to the Salt
River Valley.
The soil in the Peoria district is OF
rich sandy loan nature, is very fer
tile and retains moisture as well, If
not better than any other section Of
the valley. This sandy loan has very
little gravel, less than 10 per cent,
and is very rich and easily worked.
The land surrounding Peoria is near
ly level. the slope being gentle and
gives easy access for proper irriga-
tion. The district lies under the Ari-
zona canal and this coupled with a
perfect system of laterals insures the
land owners of sufficient water at all
times.
Arizona republican., 1922-01-01
PEORIA c. Of c. IS
LIVE ORGANIZATIO

The Peoria chamber Of commerce
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11
CALL TEACHERS
IN SESSION HERE
ON WEDNESDAY

Very few of the teachers who are to
hold forth tfis year in the valley
schools art yet here but they viii be
coming in from day to day during the
week. Superintendent of schools 4. T..
Shiblcy has called "a meeting of his
teachers for Wednesday Of the week
and assignments win probably be com
pletcd at tsat time. Most of the
schools of thr valley have their corps
filled, though changes have had to be
madr in many instances bee9use of
teachers aeeeptiug positions elsewhere
after having been elected IN districts
of the valley IN the early summer. This
situation is NOT peculiar to the valley,
however Teachers change about Of
their own volition, preferring other
positions for reasons of their own.
School offiriais regret these changes,
believing fhaf il Is much better for
schools tn retain the same teachers for
several terms il possible.
El Centre WiH hHye "a large proper
tion of her teachers back, both ~ high
school aud cisAenfaiy school depart
meats.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11
COUNTY LIST OF
TEACHERS GIVEN
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kins, Mrs. Abbie Watkins.
Westmorland-Ka Hefner, Dorothy
Gordon, Helen Barmster, Mamie Hart.
Luella Damron, Lenore Clark, Mis-. y
A. Randolph, L. W. Higgenbothani.
principal.
Westside-Ethel McGintey.
Winterhaven-Mrs J. ". Sitter, Mis-
Carolyn Steiger.
Westside-Ethel MeGentry.
Magnolia-Mrs. Florence Dunham
Robbins, principal.
designations a: a. few of the districts
at the last minute leave vacancies 10
5e filled in rural schools.
The following will teach in high
school department OF city schools
Ell Centro-J. L. House. :. L. Allen
Christine Andenberry, Tiuic Brande
Irene Brooks, John ". Cook, Robert
Chestnut. Coral c. Hall, Erma kellar
A. l.. Laekey, Gertrude Macdonald.
Myrtle \. Martin, Florence y. Rogers.
Frank |. Shepard, NJ. s. Templetou.
Imperial--Alma Lungren, G. :. Dodds
l.. Il. Stillman, Kate IIartsook, Ruth
Teeple, A. w Muse, c. b. Colum.
Calexico Union-Yanger Rothwcll
Marcia Hovey, II. II. Wallin, d. Il.
Choisser, J. A. Raitt, \. r. Mattur,
Mrs. Z. G. Hertell, Flora Fisher, Ruth
Sturgeon.
Brawley Clymer, w. :. Childs
Francis Heiney, George r. MomyG,
William J. Austin, Lila Bailey, Leila
Cauthorn, Alice Gall, Mary Shouse
Linton Summers, Mary Tyler, Marjorie
Walker
Lists for FL Centric elementary dis.
trict, Calipatria, aud lioltyille will be
completed within "A few days.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11
HUNT AND WARD
MIX TODAY FOR
ARIZONA OFFICE

PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. ll.--inietesi
ON the eve Of the state primary elect len
centered on the democratic eontest Tor
the nomination for governor.
The fight between former Governor
George w. T.. Hunt aud Charles =
Ward. has been the most bitter in tFl
party battle IN Arizona history.
Governor Thomas Campbell on the
republican ticket, is unopposed,
Henry +. Ashurst for the senate, ana
Carl Hayden for congress, are not or.
posed on the democratic ticket, and ne
official republican candidates have
been named. National Republican Com
mitteeman Baumert, however, has urged
republicans to write IN the names Of
mes p. Boyle and Mrs, II. A. Guild,
respectively, for these offices.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11
WONDER FILM AT
AIRDOME TUESDAY

"Thc Loves of Pharaoh - stipend
ous spectacle of the days Of the Egypt
ian Pharaohs, when that country was
renowned for the lavishness of its
court functions, will be the attraction
at the Palace Airdomc Tuesday and
Wednesday. Contrary TO many similar
pictures, "The Loves of, Pharaoh - is
not merely combination of ensembles
aud mob scenes, but contains a thrill
ing plot that keeps the interest of audi
onces at high pitch.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11
Market Report

Los ANGELES. Sept. 11.-Trading
was active on the produce market here
today. Mely commodities were in bet
ter demand and changes in prices were
mainly upward.
Cantaloupes and grapefruit are sell
ing higher as the season for both fruits
is practically over. Grapes were lib
eral at unchanged prices. Peaches and
pears were in better demand.
Northern potatoes are higher, sell
ing from Sl.90 TO 50 per ewt. Liberal
supplies of tomatoes, showing much or
binary quality, were selling from 40 to
65 cents per lug.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11
oI.n FRIDAY MORNING

hAaAf MIA Y 4Nph4NiANh
CLUBHOUSE TORN DOWN
There are living in Imperial Valley,
many former members of the great
Friday Morning Club of Los Angeles,
who have watched with interest the
work Of this largest woman IS club on
the coast and who have attended nota-
Bile meetings in the old building which
has recently been razed 10 make room
for the magnificent new structure which
IL 70 be erected for the organization.
Many happy memories cluster around
this old clubhouse, magnificent IN its
day. aud may notable speakers and en-
tertaincrs have been heard there There
is Just little tug az the heart as the
building gives way to the grander
and more commodious one; but such is
life.
I'm future years the Ten Thousand
Club will repeat the history of the Los
Angeles club. 1t is the largest woman 5
organization in the valley and is the
first 20 build its own clubhouse, ample
for present needs, attractive to the eve
and associated in the minds of all who
have had a part in il with years of
work and achievement by the organiza-
tion which has enrolled in its member
ship from year to year hundreds of
women who came to live for awhile in
the valley and left their impress upon
it's development and in many other
ways. If dreams come true, in the
organization viii oatgrow the club
house and larger and a more pretentious
one will take its place. But this one
viii always mean much to the pioneer
women who projected it in that early
day and to those who have come later
to make il a reality.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

fight were evidenced in scores of ways.
Pastors in the capitals churches
prayed earnestly for her recovery.
Special prayers were said in all Cath
ollie churches and in St. Patrick S ca
thedral and in all the Jewish churches
The arrival of DR.. Mayo, after q
hasty trip from Rochester, Mimi, ere.
atea a stir. The great surgeon went
Immediately into conference with Drs.
C. E. Sawyr, Carl Sawyer, Joel Boone,
of the Mayflower, George 7. Harding,
jr., the president S brother, and Fin.
ney, of Baltimore.
For hours they Studied laboratory
charts and went over every aspect Of
new laboratory tests, and poured over
the data they revealed. They broke
their consultation only to resume il
again late in the day. After more
hours spent in the most earnest study,
they decided to let their final word
wait.
President Harding took two hour
constitutional in the south grounds of
the White House today with Will
Hays, former postmaster general. This
is the first time Mr.. Harding has
stepped outside the executive mansion
since his wifes condition became
grave.
Hays said both the president and
Mrs Harding were cheerful today and
that the latter seemed TO be stronger
and TO be making slow but steady
gains.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11
VITAL RECORD
DEATHS

BLoDGETT-Tn San Diego, septem-
Der I, 1922, orrea A. Blodgett, brother
of Mrs. Ella j. Ramsey and Mrs. Mary
Williams of San Diego, and Dr. A Blod-
gett of Bonita, Calf, Julia, Charles
and Ace Blodgett, all of Los Angeles,
and Miss Clara Blodgett and Mrs Har-
riett Little, both of Iowa; a native of
Vermont, aged IS years.
Funeral was conducted Sunday after
noon from the Bonbough Funeral Par
lors, San Diego. Mr.. Blodgett formerly
lived in FL Centre, having ranch inter
ests in Ell Centre, Imperial and Brawley.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11
COTTON UP
Los ANGELES PRODUCE

Bunehed Vegetables (per dozen
punches -Turuips, 300 30; Beets, 30@
30; spinach. %; parsley, 10.
Celery-Local, 500; grapefruit, Cal
ifornia Northern. 400M7.50; lemons,
local, $500 7.5O; lettuce, local GOA
100; onions, Stockton yellows, l.2J@
I.35; whites, I.25M1.jo; oranges, Val
eneias, 10000 1850; peas, San Pedro,
9G11; peppers, local 3@4; potatoes,
Rivers, 300 600; local l.25m 80;
sweet potatoes, 4c; squash, 80; green
corn, Imperial, -; tomatoes, SAN Pedro,
40id 65; cantaloupcs. locals 500 IS;
watermelons,. 100 cwt.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11
EGGs-BUTTER-PoULTRY

LOS ANGELEs, Sept. Il.-But-
ter 46.
EGGS, extra 4OI2; case count, 81;
pullets. 80.
Hens 10 20 80; broilers, 81.
Turkeys-young toms, 40 to As; hens
81 TO ~; old toms, 35 10 40; small hens,
-.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11
MUSICAL DEPARTMENT GONE

OAKLAND, Sept, i1.-Police today
sought the musical department of the
home of Mrs aettie Hansen.
The musical instruments consisted of
piano and a canary. Mrs. Hansen
declared that someone stole both Of
them while she was asleep
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11
TRAINED TASTE MUCH
NEEDED IN MAKING
ONES CLOTHING

The woman who loves beauty in daily
life and common things strives to make
necessity attractive by giving to all
of her clothes a distinction which only
comes with trained taste. 1t IS said
that it is this taste which makes dress
an easy problem for most Frenehwomen
to solve.
They begin at the beginning when
they undertake the reporation OF their
wardrobe Shoes and stockings, under
wear, dressing gowns and everyday
clothes are the first put in order, then
thev begin with the more decorative
tters-afternoon-p party froeks, dinner
dresses, dance dresses, jewelry and
frills. 1t is their theory that unless the
foundations of their wardrobe are
solidlv established, no facade of smart
ness will save it from looking shoddv.
The woman who is not wise in the
lore of dress. and whose income Is limit
ed keeps within marrow color scheme.
The sense of the fitness of things guides
the choice of a woman of refined and
cultivated taste in dress. She does not
Weld to the fascination of a new ma
terial which viii be ont of date next
year, but buys good materials of stand
ard make that viii be good several
seasons. She puts on the right sort
of clothes for the occasion at all times,
carefully avoiding the mistake of over
dressing for informal occasions or for
the street.
She wears the shoes that conform to
her toilette; her hat is SO carefully
chosen that it is so much a part of her
costume that ii does not attract atten-
tion of those with whom she meets.
Lady Aster SAYS that no woman of
good taste dresses to excite admiration;
to have clothes admired as clothes Is
sheer vulgarity.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

Among Those registered al the Hote,
RossltH 81 les Angeies iasl week we're
the following fssidvHts ef this city Mr.
and Mrs. n MiileoR. Mrs John J..
Green and SISTER. Walter Aafdeuieieh,
MF. ami Mrs N ~ Sweeney, NJ. and
Mrs.. M q. King, j. :. Bgntcr and l..
*. Rhodes.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

/ HOLTNILLE Sept. ll.--Mrs. N. r.
! Durham and daughter, Sara, have re
turned from their summer outing spent
at Jacumba.
| Larry Kirtley and family, arrived Il
| few days ago from Eiasville, Texas,
Land are now living on Pine avenue.
Col. j. G. Hemingway is still wearing
lthat lonesome expression, and says that
Mrs. Hemingway will remain in Venice
until October.
Frank Oswald aud wife, former cit
hizens of Holtville, after two years
absence spent in Eliasvillc, Texas, came
in by automobile last week and are
now located ON Olive avenue, near the
thigh school.
Miss Clara Simpson returned last
Saturday from weeks visit with Miss
ESara Durham, at Jacumba.
Tom Hill and family, who arrived
last week from Eliasville, Texas, are
living on east Fourth street.
Mr.. Cromer of FL Paso, is in the
city and will probobly find it to his
interest to locate near Holtville.
Miss Florence Turley, FL Centre, was
ta welcome visitor in Holtville Sunday
afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. William Abrams have
moved from their ranch and are now
living near the union high school in
Holtville.
Mrs. w. +. Mosher returned Saturday
from Denver where she has been visit
ing relatives for the past two months
Mr. and Mrs Gene Hardin are ex-
ected to return today from Santa Ana
where they have spent several weeks
visiting
c. L. Shaw transacted business in
the country Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Z. Shaw have re.
turned from their vacation on the coast.
Fred Kallenberger, with his family.
left Yesterday for Blythe, where he
will be engaged in buying cotton during
.he coming season.
&c. Dillon, the popular manager of
the Varuct Bros. & Company store,
who underwent IN operation fer append
citis, is reported to be doing well, at
the I'll Centre hospital.
Services were held in all the Holt
Vile churches Sunday.
Mrs. J. Fred Eaves, and daughter,
Miss Margaret, who have been visit
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

D. q. Hackett las just returned from
three week + tour through the Pa
northwest, accompanied by Mrs.
Harkeft and daughter Rose. Mr. Hack.
eft's mother. Ms. Hattie iIaekeit ae.
compaHied them hame from seattle
and viii visit II nj Ccnffo for sew.
erai veoeka
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Gill have re-
turned from a months vacation to Mono
Lake and Yosemite National Park and
report a wonderful trip They stopped
at points OF interest along the way and
enjoyed some excellent hunting and fish
ing
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11
GRAIN

Barley. spot feed, 117isa l.20; ship
ping l.25d 80; wheat, l.75@ l.s0i
White Egyptian corn, 2.00a 2.loi oats
l.6Od LIS.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Beeman took
advantage Of the holiday Saturday and
spent few days in the mountains re-
turning this morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11
Hoo

Hard, fat, grain fed, weighing 10 g
200 lbs, II ga IL; hard, fat, grain fed
weighing $50 20 800 lbs. A0N II.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11
CATTLE

Steers, No. /, 7stNs; second quality
"a "a COWS and heifeS, No. ]. ga ~
6; calves. light weight, ii@sui
heavy 5tLGrGIs.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11
HOltviIle News

, HoLTEILLE, Sept. 1l.-Mrs. N. Il,
Durham and daughter, Sara, have re
turned from their summer outing spent
at Jacumba.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

ing at the old home in Pennsylvania,
returned home Saturday after three
months absence.
Miss Joyce Simpson returned Sunday
from weeks visit with friends In San
Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

i. c. Dillon, who was operated upon
for appendicitis at the FL Centre hos
pital Saturday afternoon, Is reported as
getting along nicely Mr.. Dillon Is
manager Of yarney s store at Holtyllle.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

Col. J. G. Hemingway is still wearing
that lonesome expression, and says that
Mrs. Hemingway will remain in Venice
until October.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

Larry Kirtley and family, arrived a
few days ago from Eliasville, Texas,
and are now living on Pine avenue.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

Miss Florence Turlev is noted among
recent additions TO the force at the
First National Bank.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

Tom Noel, representing X. Carlyle
and Company of San Francisco, Is call
ing on the valley trade today.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

Fred Nebel-Thau As back on the job
at the Hoton Power Company after a
two weeks vacation to the coast.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

DR.. c. H. Richmond has returned from
a weeks vacation ut Santa Monica and
other coast points. Mrs. Richmond will
not return until later.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

Miss Inez Barker is at her desk IN
Varney's store after delightful Vaea-
ton in Indiana and Michigan.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

Mr.. and Mrs. +. G. Hackett have re
turned from an extensive tour OF the
Pacific Northwest, accompanied py Mr..
Hackett Is mother, Mrs. Hattie Haekett.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

Miss Lenora Fallon, secretary of the
local branch of the Automobile Club,
resumed her duties this morning after
an extensive vacation to San Diego
and Long Beach.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

Mrs. Alan Patten returned Saturday
from Il four months visit to her former
home in Minnesota.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

Miss Clara Simpson returned last
Saturday from weeks visit with Miss
Sara Durham, at Jacumba.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11
MRS. HARDING
MUCH IMPROVED

CONTINUED from Page one)
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

Frank Oswald aud wife, former cit
yizens of Holtville, after two years
absence spent in Eliasville, Texas, came
in by automobile last week and are
now located ON Olive avenue, near the
high school.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

Mrs. Albert Durham. who has been
visiting her sons and daughter M I'm
cago, is expected home tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Gill have re-
turned from trip to the coast and
Yosemite Park.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-11

Hi Diller returned last night from
Los Angeles and resumed his work as
manager of the Delta Implement and
Hardware Company this morning