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Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-18
From, Desert Sand To Golden
r iches In Lifetime Of Child

Figures compiled for the county
records gy Walter D. Carey, county
auditor, show conclusively the re-
markable growth of Imperial
county in the short space Of 10
wears, relative to its position
among the counties of the state
and the increase in its assessed val
uation. Fifteen years is short
time in the ordinary life of any
community and the first 10
years are naturally the hardest.
The figures are submitted here
for the encouragement OF those
who may be in need of encourage
ment, for the pride and ediflca-
ton of the large majority Of I'M
.perial county's inhabitants who
are fully cognizant of the valleys
place IN the affairs Of California,
and for the information Of the
country at large.
Imperial county was organized
in August, 1907, set off from
San Diego county by the act OF
the state legislature. At this
time, an approximate estimate
showed the assessed valuation OF
Imperial county to be $4,OOO,OOO
and the county was 58th or last III
the classification list.
BY 1910, the assessed valuation
increased to $9,615,066 and the
county had moved mp to 36tn
place in the state counties, doub-
ling it's assessed valuation in less
than three years.
In 1920 the assessed valuation
reached the enormous total OF $751;
197.O93 or eight times what it had
been 10 years previous, and I'M
perial ranked 18th in the list OF
California counties.
In 1921, the assessed valuation
as fixed by the assessor was cut
40 per cent by the board of sup
ervisors, resulting in an actual re-
duction of nearly 46 per cent,
which reduced the valuation to
$40, ,58O,94l, though the county
still retained its position as 18th.
In 1922, with the same basis
of valuation and assessment used
as in 1921, the valuation increas-
ed $1,O41,971, for total of SAL
621,912, and Imperial is still
18th among the counties of the
state.
This increase of more than
S1,OOO,OOO in the assessed valua-
ton for 1922 came at the end of
a period of depression, when the
whole country was experiencing a
slump. There is no reason to be-
lieve the next Is years will not
show an equally steady or better
growth.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-18
BOULDER CANYON
DAM BOOSTER TO
SUCCEED KINCAD

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10
Hearings on the Boulder canyon
dam project probably will be re-
sumed early in September, Repre-,
sentative Swing of California said
today. Opponents of the project
will be heard next, he said.
Colorado residents are expected
to appear. against certain features
of the proposed Improvement.
Before hearings are resumed
new chairman of the House irri-
CATION committee will be designat-
ed to succeed the late Represent
ative Kincaid of Nebraska.
The new chairman probably
will be Representative Addison I.
Smith of Idaho, one of the strong
est supporters of the Boulder
dam project.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-18
SHOPMEN DRAW Up
PEACE PLAN

NEW YORK, Aug. ls.-rentaiive
proposals for settlement Of the STRIKE
of railroad shopmen were reported va
have been drawn up NJ a joint peace
conference OF railway executives and
brotherhood chiefs here late today.
The proposals viii be submitted Va
the representatives of the striking
shopmcn here tonight. fheif aes'p'
ance of rejection will be reported l'
another joint meeting of executive
and union heads, 60 be held in foN
days
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-18
CLOUDBURST DOES
HEAVY DAMAGE

DURANGO, Colo, Aug. Is. = Two
men were injured and considerable
property damage was done here late
Yesterday when a cloudburst struck
this city. Water rushed through the
streets and over lawns to the depth OF
one foot. Easements were flooded and
the streets were filled with debris.
The storm was general over South
western Colorado.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-18
SICK DOCTOR KILLS SELF

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1s.-Dr. Henry
Cross of Stockton, shot and killed hm-
self at the eIIotel Sanborg on tn
Ridge route according to word received
ot the sheriff's office here today.
Constable Pitcher of Newhali report,
ed that Cross s body was found III tN
hotel room today. Lee Smythe of Mer
ced was with DIR. Cross who was i'll and
was en- route to Los Angeles hospital
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-18
OBENCHAIN DENIED
RELEASE ON BAH

LOS ANGELES, Aug. IS Bail for
Madalynne Obenchain was denied and
date for her third trial for the murd.
er of John Bolton Kennedy was set fol
November 20 by judge Shenk today
The demand for her release was
made on the basis of affidavits by
Jurors at her second trial charging
that the forman automatically pre-
vented" full discussion of the ev
lence.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-18
YEARS AGO
TONIGHT Ell CENTRIC
HAD SHIVER SOCIAL

Twenty years ago tonight in Ell Cen
tro the first ice cream social was held
in Imperial valley to celebrate the
first ice made by the Holt lee Plant.
The weather was so cold, that the
guests ate the ice cream with their ov'
ercoats ON.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-18
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Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-18

Batteries: Miller and Gowdy; Coop
or and Gooch.
/ Brooklyn at Cincinnati, postponed'
rain.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-18
BIG LEAGUES
TODAY

LEAD BIG LEAGUE
NEW YORK, Aug. 18.-Babe Ruth
knocked his 23rd home run of the sea-
son in the tenth inning of the game
with the Chicago White Sox here to-.
day. Ruth's homer broke the tie and
won the game for the Tanks.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-18

Confined on poge %
Imperial Valley press., 1922-08-18
WEATHER TODAY

Southern California: Tonight
and Saturday fair; cooler to-
night, extreme east portion.
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
Alien Growth
 Cut to 8O,726

Figuring ''by race or people" the computation of the immigration off, cial tabulators show that the Jews led all other races or people with 43,72S admitted to the country during the nine months specified. The report fur ther shows that only GOT emigrant Jews went out of the United States in that time
 From northern Italy 5,S40 were ad- mitted and from southern Italy 34. .191, total of 40.031 Italian immigrants. But the report shows that 44,OS2 emil grant aliens left the United States and went back to Italy. or 4.0OO more than were admitted. The explanation for this lies in the fact that the Italians have always been inclined to go and come according to tine times. That country has always encouraged its people in coming to America to catch American notions of thrift and profit by high wages when times were good here, but to return to Italy when in dustrial conditions in this country no longer justified their remaining.
 The explanation of why so few Jews emigrated from the United States is furnished by the fact that they have not been welcome in many of the lands of Europe because of factional and postwar disorders, and this also eX- plains why the largest number of i'm migrants coming to the United States have been Jews. Many of them who came here brought scars on their bodies from the pOgroms of the Ukraine or other districts of the old Russia. 9,630 Aliens Are Excluded.
 During the nine months covered by the report 9,630 aliens were excluded at the ports of entry and deported, 3,943 of these as likely to become pub lie charges. 130 as illiterate. 553 as contract laborers and 1,250 In excess of quotas. More than 2,0O0 in excess of quota were admitted because of acknowledged unusual hardships" in- flicted by the mandatory exclusion law.
 Under warrant 3,345 aliens who had already entered the country were ar- rested and sent out, the majority hay ing become public charges or crimi- nalS.
 Officials of the present adminlstra- tion at Washington are elated over the outcome of the first years opera ton of the Dillingham; law. Repre- sentative Albert Johnson, chairman of the committee on immigration and nat uralization, house of representatives, inspected Ellis island recently.
 New Law Came Just in Time.
 Here is what he said of his trip: "In my opinion the act limiting i'm migration to 355,0OO for the fiscal year ending June 30 came in the nick of time. It has saved the United States
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
What the Figures Show.

Here are some of the interesting things the figures show:
 For the period mentioned the total arrivals of all persons at all ports, immigrant aliens, non-immigrant aliens and citizens, numbered only 542,47S. Total departures ran up to 4SS.639. The inward movement of passenger traffic was in excess of the outward movement only by the small margin of 35.S39. The total arrivals of all classes at all the gateways of the nation were less than the daily float ing population of New York city, esti- mated at more than 100000.
 For the nine months named, 241,644 immigrant aliens were admitted to the United States, while 16091S emigrant aliens went out of the country. bal ance of S0.T26. representing the excess of immigration over emigration. Of the non-immigrant alien class. SS.5T9 were admitted. while 1O9 413 went Oul of the country.
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
BANKS AID PUREBRED SIRES
Virginia Farmers Given Opportunity to Improve Live Stock by
 Local Bankers.

The banks of Charlottesville. Va, are cooperating with farmers of the surrounding county In obtaining pure bred sires. According to reports re- ceived by the United States Depart ment of Agriculture, if farmer will sell his grade or scrub sires and pur- chase pure-bred animals, the banks supply the necessary funds to cover the purchase of the purebred sire over the amount received for the inferior animal. The loan Is made on the basis of years time.
 Sentiment among bankers regarding the use of purebred live stock in practical farming operations appears to be growing more favorable, and the attitude of the Charlottesville banks is evidence of this point. Pure bred sires of good quality, as shown by information obtained by the bureau of animal industry, increase the earn ing power of herds and flocks in which they are used.
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
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MANY ADVANTAGES OF SHEEP
Animals Are Quite Useful in Keeping Farm Free From Weeds-Good
 Meat Producers.

While many farmers flop from one line of farming to another, according as prices have been high or low the season previous, the successful far mer usually sticks to some well-tried program whether conditions appear to be favorable or otherwise The great majority of these successful men recommend the keeping of at least few sheep upon the farm.
 They emphasize that sheep are helpful in keeping the farm clean of weeds. They also consume much ma terial that would otherwise go to waste. These farmers point out, too. that these animals can be comfortably kept in comparatively inexpensive buildings. The two main requirements In housing are protection from winds and freedom from moisture.
 These animals enable the farmer to better distribute his labor because
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
Sensitive Cripples.

"Cripples are more tOuchy about their vanity than other people," ob- served a local manufacturer whose partner has only one leg. .They have more will-power than the rest of us and are often more cheerful. But they are always imagining nonexistent sights"
 The speaker refused to be quoted for an interview unless his partner was also mentioned. '1n fact" leave me out of 1t altogether" he said. "Give me the glory. When I was married, the paper had a long story about the affair. My business was incidentally mentioned. My partner quarreled vio- lently with me for two days because his name did not also appear. De troit News.
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
cnB 241,M Immigrants Under the New Law, but 169,918
 Others Leave.
JEWS LEAD NEW ARRIVALS
Congressman Johnson Says United States Has Prevented Influx Of 1,5oo, ,o0o-Says Asylum Idea
 Ended Just In Time.

Washington.-As a merchant takes stock" at recurring periods to ascer- tain the status of his business, so have the immigration authorities at Wash ington been checking up" the inward and outward passenger movement at all ports of entry and departure, with view to measuring the net results of this cOuntry's first year of restric- tive immigration on the percentum basis.
 The report of their findings will be read with interest wherever concern Is felt for the nations welfare, for the Dillingham; act was an experiment ar rived at for a postwar emergency, and the first fiscal year of the experi- ment is now drawing tO close. Con gress has extended the law for two years. It limits immigration to per cent year of the nationals residing in this country by the census of 1910. Figures now available cover only a specified period-nine months of the first fiscal year. from July 1 to March 31.
 Table for Nine Months.
 The following table shows immi- grant aliens admitted to and emigrant aliens departed from the United States, by races of peoples, from July 1. 1921, to March 31, 1922:
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
CYLINDER OIL HELPS SWINE
Ames Specialists Declare ft Is Safe for Hogs, Except Those With
 Delicate Skin.

Old oil from automobile crank cases can be used for oiling hogs, say the animal husbandrymen at Iowa State college. Although some people are skeptical about using this sort of oil, the Ames men declare that it is safe. except possibly in the case of white hogss which have a delicate skin that sometimes bhsters through the use of the oil.
 The oil should be allowed to stand for while in order to allow the fine particles of metal to settle out. The surface oil may then be poured off and used in the hog oilers. The sediment should be discarded.
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
Bullet Hit Toe, but
 Man Killed Big Snake

To awaken from a peaceful sleep and find a rattlesnake sporting nine rattles coiled at the foot of his bed, apparently preparing 10 make a spring, was the experience of Il. E. Woods of Porterville. Cal.
 Woods took a revolver from beneath his pillow and shot the rattler. Woods foot was in the line of fire and the bullet that ended the snakes life clipped off the tip of his big toe. When taken to hospital for treat ment Woods took the rattles along to back up his story.
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
Elaborate Responsibility.

"It's busy life," remarked the man who was waving palm leaf fan.
 "How have you been occupying your self?" -
 "Voting It's everybody's duty to vote. In addition to voting for state. county and town officers, I voted in the primaries, got elected as delegate and voted over and over in the con- vention. Of course, I'm going to vote in the fall election, and I only hope they'll let me round out my record by putting me in the electoral college"- Detroit News.
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
The Young Mother.


THE OF INFANTS AND CHILDREN should be well known the
 youngest mothers that reminder repetition the symptoms illness unnecessary yet there mothers who overlook everh condi
 little co disposition be irritable corrected they may lead sickness And m bring Baby back to its happy sf by the of casoa medicine prepared just for infants and children will regulate the bowels force m aid digestion and bring quiet and rest
 Fethers Caoa has been doing this for 30 year regulating the stomach and bowels ofnn and children has replaced the nauseang Castor O socad Soothing Sps Parego and other vicious connections the homes of true and honest mothers mothers who love their children
 Those mothers will give their babies foods and medicines especially prepared for and
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
East African Tribesman, Who Was Short of Money, Fixes Up Little
 Deal With Girls Father.

LOndon.-A human interest" story Is told by the Daily Express corre- spondent at Nairobi. Kenya COlOy, East Africa.
 When JerOgi wa Kamau, native of the Kikuy tribe. wanted wife he had no rlonei to buy one, so be ar
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
Alfalfa for Horses.

Alfalfa hay can be successfully fed to work horses provided some other hay such as timothy is fed once q day. If alfalfa hay is fed the grain ration can be reduced very materially when these horses are not at work.
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
PURCHASES WIFE ON LONG CREDIT

ranged with a friend to sell him a daughter on long-term credit.
 Years passed and the friend began to press for his money, but Jerogi always pleaded continuous poverty, even when he had strapping fam fly. Finally the friend decided to sue in the courts for the long-outstanding debt.
 Then Jerogi had brain-wave. He stopped the court proceedings by sell
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14

they require the most attention in the winter time when help is most plenti- full and cheap. As meat producers sheep require about as little food as any other animal for the production of a pound of gain.
 Finally, the income from the flock Is fairly well distributed over the year. Wool is sold in the early sum- mer when money is much needed, lambs are disposed of in the fall and winter, while breeding stock and nut ton may be sold at practically all seasons.
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
No Birthday for Pils.

Never let a pig have a birthday which, being interpreted, means feed him fast and furiously and market him before he has a chance to cele- brate his first anniversary.
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
Start Young Pig Right.

The life and future value of the young pig is absolutely in it's owners hands. stunt it at the start anu it goes through life a runt. Start it right and it will be big, healthy hog.
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
Classy Dressers in 1776.

The following was the uniform for the officers of the corps, by order of the Marine Committee" dated Sep tember 5, 1776: "A green coat faced with white, round cuff, slashed sleeves and pockets, with buttons round the cuff, skirts turned back, buttons to suit the facings; white waistcOat and brooches edged with green, black gaiters and garters." The order also stated that green shirts were ordered for the men If they can be procured"
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
Arkansas Farmers Hunt Wolves.

Calico Rock, Ala.-Depredations of wolves in northern Arkansas have be- come so serious that the farmers of this section Lave organized wolf hunts. During one hunt, seven wolves were killed.
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14

ing one of his daughters to a third party, and, with the money thus ob- tained, paid off the debt on his wife.
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
Cattle Need Protein.

Cattle must get good quality of protein in their ration or economic gains cannot be made.
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14

Here's the latest vest oasis. It is worn under the coat, and when you want drink, just turn the faucet. This contrivance is used by retail boot leggers who move often and fast. The owner of it was recently arrested in Milwaukee when he was dealing out nips at a dance.
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
The Real Fact.

'I understand your wife came from a fine old family" Game nothing! She brought them with her."
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14

One has usually enough iniquity in his constitution to understand the iniquity of others.
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14

In being consistent one finds he has often to sacrifice a cherished preju- dice
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14

The two words. skirt" and "shirt,e were originally the same.
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
Sprino Weather.

"Why have you let your entire force go to the ball game"
 "Well. get very little work out of them in spring. All their efforts go to putting the windows up and down" Louisville Courier-J Journal.
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14

Blessed are they who know enough to let well enough alone.
The Holbrook news., 1922-07-14
Horse and Mule Feed.

Corn is good grain feed for horses InG n';les doing farm work.
Evening star., 1922-10-06
j. s. NOT TOPRESS
WAR DEBTS NOW
Treasury Agrees With Nc
Kenna-Expects Britain to
Assume Funding.

The United States is expecting Great,
Britain to assume. the orderly fund
ing Of her war debt with the payment
of $50,000,000 interest on October is,
but will not press other European
war debtors for interest until 1t can
be determined what amounts they can
pay.
This attitude, which was proposed
as fitting for the United States by
Reginald McKenna, former chancel-
lor of the British exchequer, before
the American Bankers Association in
New York. is the attitude assumed
by the United States, especially re-
garding interest, it was said at the
Treasury.
Governed by Congress.
With respect to the possibility of
reduction of the principal of foreign
debts, as suggested by the British
financier. high Treasury officials de-
entirely governed by the wishes of
Congress, which. in the present law,
only authorized the commission to
arrange for the payment of the war
time obligations upon suitable terms.
AS to the principal of the debts it
was conceded that after investigation
by the debt commission and confer
enceS with foreign representatives
the facts as to conditions in some
particular nation might be laid before
Congress with view of having the
commission empowered to make such
terms as would enable payment
Opposed to Cancellation.
But as to any general cancellation
or wholesale reduction of foreign
debts high Treasury officials were of
the opinion that such step would be
injurious to the welfare of the world.
Amy action which could be con-
strued as a reputation of an external
debt by sovereign government. it
was explained, would work irrepar-
able harm to the credit Of that nation.
while cancellation by a number of
countries would multiply lack OF con-
hdence In governmental obligations.
On the other hand. it has been in
dicated at the Treasury that there is
no disposition on the part OF the
United States to press for payments
Of it's foreign debts in the manner of
harsh creditor Payment by Great
Britain has been regarded as unques-
tionable. and Treasury officials have
given the impression that France and
some of the other more important
nations could be relied upon to meet
their obligations under carefully
worked out funding arrangements
Evening star., 1922-10-06
NATIONAL COMMUNITY
CHORUS PLANS SEASON
Student-Artists' Concert to Be
Given October 1S in Mount Ver-
non Methodist Church.

Official and directive personnel of
the National Community Chorus were
chosen at the first meeting for the
1928 season of the National Com
munity Chorus last Monday night in
the Northminster Presbyterian Church,
11th street and Rhode Island avenue.
The new officers are: Robert c. Starr,
president: Mrs. Lillian A. Bennett.
vice president; {. o. Fischer, secre-
tary: John a. Gallagher. treasurer;
Charles s. Wengerd. director; w. B.
Braithwaite. assistant director: Miss
Helen Nash, accompanist; Mrs. H.
Clyde Grimes, assistant accompanist: /:
II. G. King, librarian; Miss Emma
Greene. assistant librarian; Miss
Mabel Rowlands, chairman of finance
committee. and Mrs. A. p. Tennille,
chairman of patronage committee Mr.
Wengerd was reelected director by a
rising vote.
The National Community Chorus, 1t
was announced today. is planning an
season. The year will open with a
student-artists' concert, October 1S, in
the auditorium of the Mount Vernon
Place Methodist Church, at 9th street
and Massachusetts avenue. This will
be followed by a Cowan cantata. "The
trail High School. ''The Messiah" a
miscellaneous concert of selections
from works of the greatest composers,
and the oratcrio, Elijah will fol-
low at intervals during the season.
There will be eight student-artists'
concerts in all, one on the third We'd
necday of each month, at the Mount
Vernon Place Methodist Church.
These concerts will be free to the pub
lie and their object is to be the intro
duction of some of the young artists
of Washington.
Jnvitation was oxtended todav to oil
choral singers of the city desirous of
becoming members to join the chorus.
Rehearsals are held every Monday
night at 8 o'clock in the lecture room
of the Northminster Presbyterian
Church.