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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1922-11-02
THE TRUTH
ABOUT TAXES

1t has BEEN brought to my attention
that the League Press is criticizing;
the Nestos: Administration for a slight.
raise in the tax levy for 1922 as CON-
pared with that of 1921.
The tax rate. for State purposes in
1922 is 3.64 mills as against 3-3S mills
in 1921 or an increase of twenty six
hundredths mills. (.26).
On the other hand the valuation for
1922 is 81 ,3O9,O7S, 716.00 as against
/ 81 ,37S 900 900 in 1921 or a decrease
Of $6S 1921 ,2S4e so, the, total of the tax
es levied for 1922. will; amount to 49,
765,047 as against $4,657,640 in 1921
OIL an increase Of only $l07,407.
All of these taxes: are levied for the
purpose of meeting the obligations of
the state either appropriated by the
1921 Legislature, when. Frazler was
| Governor, or as direct. result Of the
League Program, which the following
figures will substantiate::
1921 Tax Levy in Mills, and Dollars
General Fund ....2:2s S3,141 $4,000
Real Estate
Bond Interest =. 10 1:27 10000
Soldier Bonus Tax. 100 l,37S,000.0O
Total .3.3S S4,657 $4,000
1922 Tax Levy in Mills and Dollars
General Fund ....2.24 $2,Sg2 $4,000
Real Estate
Bond Interest -. % sol, OSS.00
Bank Bond Interest 10 t30,9OS.0O
Mill and Elev.
Bond Interest :. OF 81 $4,000
Soldier Bons Tax. 100, r,3O9,079.O0
Total ........ 1854 Sf.765, 047.00
The above figures show that there
is decrease in the amount levied for
the General Fund of $2Go,5O4 from
the amount levied for 1921.
The amount levied for interest on
Real Estate bonds is entirely due to
the fact that number o& loans made
by the Frazier administration are de-
linquent and if the borrowers do not
pay the interest on their loans it is
necessary for the State to levy a tax
for the purpose of paying the interest
ON the bonds issued fcr these loans.
The Bank of North Dakota, on &C.
count of the Encouragement Of the
League Administration has lost so
much money that they are now unable
to pay interest on their Capital Stock
bonds and tax has to be levied for
this purpose. The Frazier admins
tration levied similar tax in 1919.
The amount levied for the interest
on the Mill and Elevator bonds is also
necessary as the interest on the State
bonds must be paid.
The Soldiers Bonus levy is a leg
islative levy which must be met and
over which the Board of Equalization
has no control.
nview Of the above figures, I be-
lieve any fair-rninded person will adj
nit that the tax levy as made is nec-
essary in order to pay up monies ap-
propriated and expenditures author
lied by the Frazier Administration.
Respectfully,
JOHN STEEN,
State Treasurer.
Bismarck, N. D.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-15
MOVIE STARS GET
MARRIED IN MEXICO

According to information from Mex
icali, Rudolph Valentino, moving pic
tIre star, and Natacha Rambova, also
prominent in the moving picture world,
were married in Mexicali Saturday
night. The famous Mexican military
band Of Mexcali is said to have as
sisted at the function, and that follow
ing the wedding, there was q celebra-
tion at one of the cafes, at which prom
inent Mexican officials toasted the new
bride and groom.
The Valentino party registered at
| the Barbara Worth hotel last Thursday
and were conspicuous on the streets OF
FL Centre Friday and Saturday. The
appearance of Valentino and Miss
| Rambova following closely after the an
| nouncement of their engagement in
| Los Angeles last week, gave rise to
rumors that they were here to be mar
ried in Mexico, following the example
set by Frank Mayo and Mile Gowdos-
ky Of moving picture fame, who were
| married in Tijuana several months ago.
Valentino said he was in Imperial
Valley to get local color for a coming
picture, and the fact that Miss Ram
bova was in the party had no particular
significance other than that they were
engaged and hoped to be married some
day. Valentino is understood to have
| recently obtained an interlocutory di-
vorce from his first wife, Jean Aeker,
and according to California law, could
not remarry in this state until the de-
cree became absolute. The party left
the Barbara Worth hotel Saturday
night, without announcing their destin
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-15
COUNTY FEDERATION
EFT SUCCESSFUL


In point of numbers and excellence
OF program the council meeting of the
County Federation of Women s Clubs
Saturday in Holtville was a great sue
cess.
The members Of the study club of
the Eastside city had left nothing UNI
done which could add to the. pleasure
of their guests. The church was beauti-
full in floral decorations and the music
of the day added very greatly to the
charm as it was interspersed between
discussions Of weighty matters. Also
the dancing Of little Harriet Stafford,
pupil of Mrs. WOoda Blessy, was great
ly enjoyed. Mrs. II. V. Gray read u
little three act play as her contribution
to the entertaining features of the pro-
gram and was applauded most heartily
at its close. The clubs this year having
been particularly interested in pro
noting the spoken drama as an enter
tainment feature. Mrs. M. A. Blauch-
ard welcomed the delegates. Short
talks by the candidates for county of
fees were well received. Nearly all of
the candidates accepted the invitation
to the meeting and apparently enjoyed
the proceedings, lunching at noon with
IHt cluD WOIlleH III tHe CIVIC
Reports of standing committees
showed progress made in the work Of
most of the departments. Mrs. Blanche
Austin, chairman of the board of di
rectors of the farm home department
talked interestingly of the work that
the centers are doing in the valley. The
relationship of the clubs and the home
department are most cordial, she re-
ported.
Mrs. F. w. Haman, president of the
Southern district, was guest of honor,
in her address covered the work of the
State Federation and it's branches. She
spoke of big accomplishments at the
recent state convention and dwelt at
length ON the water and power act
which is exciting no end of interest
among California electors and which
was presented at the state convention
in the form of debate on both sides of
the question.
Mrs. O. A. Pratt, president elect Of
the Improvement club of Calexico, was
among the interesting speakers of the
day, giving q report of the state con
ventiOn. A pretty incident of the aft
ernoOn was q complimentary talk by
Mrs. j. w. Glassford for Mrs. George
Phelps, retiring president, which she
closed with q plotion to place the name
of Mrs Phelps on the honor roll of club
endowment. 1t was a graceful compli-
ment and appreciated by the president,
to whose untiring energy the federation
owes in large measure, the success of
the year in club circles. Resolutions
of import were passed, flowers and
compliments were showered upon the
president, new officers were introduced
and the year 1922 in Imperial County
Federation activity passed into history
Mrs. W. j. Cunningham will lead activ-
itios next year. She is a member of the
Calipatria club, has winning personality
and executive ability which will no
doubt make her administration one of
the best.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-15

Wagner, o. L. Stcngel G. s. Graham
and e. M. Hooser of Los Angeles.
Frank j. Parker Of the McDevitt
company returned this morning having
spent the week end in Los Angeles.
Miss Lucille Bates of Brawley was a
visitor in FL Centre today.
G. w. Runge and j. w. Donohue OF
the Southern Pacific returned this
morning from Los Angeles.
Chief Matlock of the police depart
ment returned this morning from .
week end trip to San Diego.
Louis SokO1er and Edgar Peterson OF
Los Angeles, registered today at the
| Barbara Worth hotel
Wiley M. Weaver returned last night
from Il business trip to San Diego.
Mrs. f. w. Slocum has returned from
an extended visit TO friends in Ari
1ona.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ballard Spencer OF
Long Beach are house guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. j. Leroy Merchant. o.
Miss Jessie Decker left last night fol
Berkeley after a tour of the valley in
the interest of the house furnishing
project of the home center.
Jo Cohen and wife and children spent
Sunday at Morena.
d. L. Gordon and wife had q de-
hghtfu outing at Morena at the week
end.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Webber, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lew Stiber, Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID.
McCarey and son, Cleo and daughter
Thelma made up a delightful party at
Morena dam Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Meagher mo-
tored to Morena dam Sunday and en-
joyed fishing.
A. B. Anderson, II. f. Pink, Mr. and
Mrs. Guy Beynon, Mr.. and Mrs. w. f.
Smith, and Miss Irene Smith spent
Sunday at Salton Sea and report de-
lightful outing.
III. G. Thomas and family and f. A
Leach and family were among Ell Cen
tro people who spent the day at Salton
Sea yesterday.
Mrs. George j. Phelps, Mrs. R. b
kepley and Mrs. NJ G. Blanchard mo
tored to IliPass yesterday.
II. C. Coe leaves tonight for Yuma tC
visit schools down that way. He viii
visit the districts of Bard, Winterhav
| en-, Laguna, Andrade and Picacho an(
expects to be gone most of the week.
j. S. Nickerson will leave for Wash
ington May got o assist the irrigation
committee in steering legislation nov
pending in congress on the Boulder dan
! proposition.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-15
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
NOTES-COMN1ENT
Mrs S.
EVENING BRIDGE

Miss Irene Brooks entertained at one
of the smartest of weekend social
events at her home ON West Main street
Decorations were in pink and white
the motif being carried out in larEspur
and sweet peas artistically arranged
The same lovely colors were noted in
the dainty refreshments served after
an afternoon at bridge. The guests
were Miss Christine Anderberry, Mis-,
Sue Hazel Baker, Miss Edith Barring
ton, Miss Marjory Brewer, Miss Lucille
Edgar, Miss Evelyn Bowman, Miss
Agnes Ferris, Miss Helen Kelso, Miss
Peggy Lien, Miss Mildred McGovney,
Miss Rosale Oldham, Miss lone Sam
mons, Miss Nora Wood, Miss Rose Sam
mons, Mrs. Neal Gavin, Mrs. John
Cheesebro, Rrawley, Mrs. Norman f.
Dupont, Mrs. Verne Garland, Mrs. Jim
mie Green, Mrs. Harry Horton, Mrs.
A. X. Kcllas, Mrs. Robert j. We!ch,
Mrs. j. Leroy Merchant, Mrs keycs
Mitchell, Mrs. John Mccormick, Mrs.
Peter Mcdonald, Mrs. II. c. McKim,
Mrs. John McNeece, Mrs. Fred T.
NuttalI, Mrs. Perry Rogers, Mrs.
Vaughn Thompson.
Prize scores were made by Miss Sue
Hazel Baker, Mrs. A. II. Kellar and
Miss Christine Anderberry.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-15
ANNUAL MEETING
Personal Mention

Clark w. Adair of .Seeley registered
at the chamber of commerce today.
Registered at the Oregon hotel are
G. A. Haussen, II. N. McKie and Geo.
w. Lawrence of San Diego, A. Wcis-
hart, William Spankler and Mrs. j. NJ
Haigis of Los Angeles, and w. f.
Hopkins of Oakland
Mr.. and Mrs. /. II. Gavin returned
today from Pomona, where Mrs. Gavin
has been visiting her parents for the
past week.
Registered at the Barbara Worth
hotel are r. w. Whitaker, San Diego
Miss LiIlian D. Clark. Berkeley. 7. II
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-15
CLOSE OF YEAR
HIGH JINKS

| CLOSE OF YEAR
| HIGH JINKS
| The music section of the Ten Thou-
sand club closed it's years work in n
blaze of glory and fun Saturday, be-
ginning with potluck luncheon at |
| o clock.
| The date o fthe meeting had been
changed from Thursday to Saturday so
that city teachers belonging to the sec
tion might enjoy the day after the
strenuous year
| The scene of the gaiety was the
charming country home of Mrs. j. r.
Ritzinger, east of Ell Centre.
| Notwithstanding many cOhnter at
fractions almost the entire membership
of this popular section was out. The
program had been kept secret, though
enough hints had leaked through to
have everyone on the qui vive.
| Thirty five were seated at the table
spread on the spacious porch, and Il
most varied and delicious luncheon was
served by the hostess assisted by her
son, Augustus, and Mrs. Ross r. Hick-
cox.
| Mrs. Apple presided as toastmistress,
and in her usual happy manner told the
story of the bringin gof beauty, and
culture and music to the barren places
of the earth, introducing Mrs. Hickcox
who talked of the growth of music in
the valley. Mrs. Hickcox ended with n
tribute to "the women who preceded us
here, the women of now and the women
of the future in Imperial Valley
Mrs. Theodore l.. Barnes gave a
toast to the retiring chairman, Mrs. f.
B. Fuller who responded gracefully and
called for a rising toast to the incoming
chairman, Mrs. j. r. Ritzinger.
Mrs. Ritzinger responded with fore
word of next years activities in the
music section.
| In behalf of the members, Mrs. j. r.
| Garren presented Mrs. Fuller with q
gift in token of the love and apprecia-
| tion of the section. A toast was given
to Mrs. Phila Fox, first chairman, and
the party adjourned to the inner room
where all were seated facing drawn
curtin.
To the accompaniment of bust of
| jazz music, the curtain was drawn
aside and Ii, row of the blackest of
black people, ragged and colorful,
stared at the audience. The dignified
interlocutor was seated in the center
an utne run WaNed IaSI ana furious
from the first Jokes and stunts and
clever reparte kept the spectators roar
ing. 1t was a great minstrel show and
all the more interesting when the audi
ence began to penetrate the disguises
and learned that dignified officers of
the section were members of the cast.
Mrs. Leroy Merchant gave a clever
monologue after the show. The whole
affair was voted great success, the
most successful event of its kind ever
held in Ell Centre. 1t will be no breach
of confidence if the cast is namd just
here. They were Mrs. Bert Brewer,
Mrs. w. H. Lavayea, Mrs. John Rice,
Mrs. Norman Dupont, Mrs. Theodore
i. Barnes, Mrs. +. b. Fuller, Mrs. j. H.
Garren and Mrs. Estelle Smith, inter
locutor.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-15
ANNUAL MEETING OF
TEN THOUSAND CHR

The business session of the annual
meeting of the Ten Thousand club will
be held Thursday at 10 a. m. at the
Christian church. Final reports will
be made at this session and the business
of the year closed up with installation
of new officers. The club will adjourn
for the luncheon at the Barbara Worth
to be served at 1:30 p. m. with a pro.
gram to follow that will be quite out
of the usual.
Call Mrs. Howard Meyers for lunch
con reservation. There will be no aft.
ernoon meeting of the club this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-15
"KID PARITY FOR

" KID PARTY" FOR
c. T. II. S. SENIORS
They were dressed and looked lust
like kids but in reality they are very
much grown up and are known as high
school seniors. Mrs. S. o. Lingo planned
the party, at her Vine street home,
which was arranged and decorated ap-
propriately for a real good times party
forEittle boys aud girls.
The girls with their curlS and short
dresses and socks were true to life
and sweet as qink posies. The boys
,were equally realistic in knee pants and
other garb for small boys. The deeora-
tions were in the class col0rs, orange
and black.
The party began with games on the
lawn such as children enjoy, followed
by nutting party. Suspended to the
trees were walnuts which each "child >
Dlucked to find instead Of the usual
kernel, slip Of paper upon which was
written some stunt which he or she
must dosing tell story, run n race,
or speak piece. All did as told and
it created no end of fun. The reward
for each performance was stick OF
sugar candy. BY q novel arrangement
the boys then chose their girl for re.
freshments. The following is the guest
list: Walter Wakefield, Goldie Allen,
Richard Erickson, Edgar House, Har-
old Lord, Mortimer Coyle, WiIbert
Konold, Frank Jacobs, Harry Oakley,
Tom Fisher, Bernard Barton, John
Greer, Sam Berry, Charley Rogers,
Chester Kluck, S. O. Lingo, Cornelia
Clark, Helen Stafford, Eunice Shaffer.
Jessie Thomas, Charlotte Dearborn.
BERTHE Martin, Frances North, Gladys
Moore, Maria Cox, Margaret Fleming,
Elva Provost, Grace Mortar, Grace
Mckinney.
ANNUAL MEETING
The Woman s Legislative Council of
California win meet in the Y. M. G.. A.
auditorium, Los Angeles, May 18, at
10 a. m. Important Legislative matters
are to come before the council and all
women s organizations of the state have
been asked to send representatives.
Among other measures to be considered
is the amended community property
bill.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-15
MOTHERS' PROGRAM

More than 200 attended the special
mothers program of the Mems Bible
class at its regular session Sunday in
the Palace theater. Featured on the
program were: Address by Chas. Child
ers, solo by Frank Thompson and the
song service led by Harry Maddux.
Percy Thacker presided.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-15
CATHOLIC PILGRIMS
FLOCKING TO ROME

ROME, May 15-Thousands upon
thousands of pilgrims from every
Catholic country in the world are en-
route to Rome today for the formal
opening, May "a, of the twenty sixth
international Eueharistic congress.
The congress, which win last from
May "a to %, will, according to highest
Vatican authorities, be one Of the great
est historical events in the modern his
tory of the church and viii be marked
by another open manifestation on the
part Of Pope Plus XI Of his spirit of
cancellation towards Italy and of his
desire to see a reconciliation on basis
that will end the elfimposed imprison-
ment of the Popes in the Vatican since
1870.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-15
PLUNGE PARTY AT HOLTVIILE

The Triple club had delightful
party at Holtvile plunge Saturday eve
ming with picnic supper afterwards.
Each member of the club had invited
one guest for the party and all enjoyed
the swim and supper immensely. This
is girls club, the members being Mar
CART Lanier, Isabelle Ross, Marjory
Helms, Helen Workman, Romane
Richmond and Lillian Francis.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-15
STREET DANCE

The Ten Thousand club assisted by
the American Legion will give a street
dance Friday evening on Sixth street,
between State and Main, for the benc-
fit of the new clubhouse project. Fine
music has been engaged great good
time is promised. Everybody is in
vited.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-15

Wagner, 0. L. stengel, G. s. Graham
and e. M. IIooser of Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-15
FOR THE JUNE BRIDE

White satin still reigns as the favor
lte for wedding gown and nothing could
be prettier than a white satin gown cut
on simple long-waisted lines; with
panels of lace falling from the sides
and caught here and there with sprays
of orange blossoms. But there are other
materials that are dainty and appro-
pirate for the summer wedding.
The train for the wedding gown is
made in panel effect and attached to
the shoulders, so that it may be remov-
ed after the ceremony, leaving u gown
which may be worn on many formal oc-
casions with perfect propriety. Fashion
writer's say the very smartest frocks
for dressy occasions this season are all
white Most of the imported wedding
gowns have short sleeves and are to
be worn with long gloves with the left
glove slipped back over the wrist where
the ring ceremony is to be used.
The theory that the bride must wear
something old, something new, some
thing borrowed and something blue is
a pretty sentiment that many brides
like to follow. 1t is easy enough tc
secure old, new, and borrowed and the
blue Is generally a white satin CARTE,
that has been embroidered in forget
me-nots by her closest friend.
lt goes without saving that the
bride s lingerie should be always in
white She may have in her hope
chest bits of pink, lavender and blue
for later on, but her going awav''
lingerie should be all white.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-15

Flower growers in England are MAX
ing extensive use of electric light to
secure early bloom.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-15
| COLLEGE CLUB
| WILL PICNIC

The College Women s club will hold
the annual picnic Saturday, May 20,
in the city part at FL Centre. All will
take baskets filled with good things for
the luncheon to be served picnic fash
ion at 1890. Children of the members
will be present and as many of the hus-
bands as may desire to enjoy the dim
ner.
coming year will be elected and in
stalled, reports Of standing committees
road and the scholarshi pawarded. All
pending business will be closed up also
for this is to be the last meeting Of the
season before adjournment for the sum
mer vacation.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-05-15
Y. W. c. A. SELECTS SITE

1t is definitely settled that the Y.
w. c. A. camp will be held not only
this summer but all summers to come
at Ili-Pass, the committee having de
cided yesterday to purchase the upper
lIi-Pass site consisting of 40 acres and
several buildings, as II permanent sum
mer camp for use of valley people. Mrs.
George }. Phelps, Mrs NJ. A. Blanchard
and Mrs. r. B. Kepley of the camp
committee, to whom had been left the
final decision, have looked over many
propositions, at the end deciding for
the one purchased. The controlling
factor was probably the closeness of the
site to the valley, the buildings also
offering inducement. This camp will
be another of the attractions of I'm
perial county's roof garden. 1t is con
sidered a good buy by business men
us well as the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-09
Society in Washington

looked very handsome when she left with her husband-they are great buddies. you know-for Virginia wearing a plain tailored suit of blue tricotine, the skirt cut plain and to high shoe tops and the coat straight and hip length. Herlhat was a sailor shaped straw of henna color, trimmed with ribbon of the same shade. Mrs. Louis Hertle of historic Gunston hall went down, and she wore a light gray crepe de chine anc a small black mohair cloth hat
 House Adjourned
 Vice President and Mrs. Coolidge are to stay on here until the Senate adjourns and no one seems to know when that will be. The House of Representatives has declared a recess for few weeks and practically every member of that body has gone home, bag and baggage, most of them to look after their political fences, many of which are very shaky indeed and apt to tumble down at the next election. The speaker of the House and Mrs. Frederick Gillett have gone to York Harbor Me. Mrs. Gillett, who is one of the best dressed women in town, wore striking gown of gray and black georgette with a large all-over scroll design. This is made in straight line with cleverly applied tunic pieces at one side and girdled with a narrow string belt tied in a neat little bow at the back The sleeves are elbow length with hanging square pieces falling away from the arms and wrists. With this costume Mrs. Gillette wears a lavender hat trimmed with laven- der and gray feathers. Miss Louisa Hoar, Mrs Gillett's daughter, who accompanied them to York Harbor. wore at party for young people just before she departed a pretty gown of peach blow taffeta made with a tight bodice and wide skirt. The skirt is very long and combined with the dropping shoulder lines, is very quaint and becoming. At tea recently Miss Hoar wore a gown of rose Canton crepe, made on straight lines. with wide girdle draped about the hips and looped on one side of the front With this she generally wears a large hat of pink crepe de chine, trimmed with roses.
 Lots Going On
 When you stop to think how many important society people have gone away it appears that everyone must have departed. but such is not the case. There are really lots of people