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Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07
RADIUM

Twice within the last year has the country been en-
tertained by stories of valuable tubes of radum lost
Chicago In the first instance the tube went down nos
pital drain and it took good many hundred dollars
worth of plumbing to it. The just reported is
of tube of radium placed in incson after operation
having burned way through the tissues of the body to
to another place Another incision required to get it
out again. =, ~,
singular carelessness to exist in the handling
of radium in Chicago.
Radum is very expensive stuff. An amount worth
SIS ready use enclosed in leaden capsule CIV
ing much the appearance of small fsh-line snker 1t
inserted capsule and all in the patients body The cur
atv rays through the lead and the lead bars out the
the rays which might otherwise be harmful. The cap
sues in almost daily in the institutions where they
are possessed. Yet constant handling could hardly
excuse such careessness allow capsule to drop down
a drain.
AS to losing the capsule in the womans body 1t must
have been hospital system of aXt which allowed
the radium to stay long enough to do this damage
1t is however the very rarity of these instances which
makes them notable The marvellous properties OF radum
are being studied constantly and the number OF hospitals
in which it taking acknowledged place would amaze
the average person who has given little thought to the mat
ter.
Radum is not panacea, especially for cancer. One
may not wait long ard trust radium for cure. But
it rapidly coming be recognized by physicians VINO use
it wisely, of inestimahle therapeutic value
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07

"Oh, dear Bee, allow me to help You
ont of the gum in which you are
stuck" cried Uncle Wiggily. But, II
YOU will kindly excuse me for saying
so, | didn know bees chewed gum.
.'Wc don ~ laughed the bee, whom
Uncle Wiggily. had not yet seen. -
am stuck in some of the sticky gum that
oozes from the side of the pine tree.
"Oh, that is different!' laughed
Uncle Wiggily. 81 II soon set you free. -
Then, having seen where the bee was
stuck in the sticky gum on pine tree
the, bunny gentleman, working very
carefully so as not to harm the bee .
wings or legs, set the buzzing insect
free.
"There YOU are Miss Beet Fly away
and gather honeyl' said the bunny.
.sExcuse me, but ! am not Miss Bee,
spoke the insect. "'Our Queen is the
only lady in the hive. The Drones are
the gentlemen, but they are lazy and
gather 10 honey. We worker bees
who fit from flower to flower are
neither ladies or gentlemen, but sort
of in-between, so you will have to call
me it, / guess"
GAS if we were playing tag" laugh
ed Uncle Wiggily. "WeIl, no matter,
had jolly little adventure setting
you free. "
"Thank you, and I want to do you
favor buzzcd the Bee. "If you
will get piece of birch bark and make
me a cup, | II give you some sweet
Honey that l carry with me. But, aa
only have drop of honey, which is
as much as bee can carry, | II call
some of my worker friends, and f you
get a thousand drops of honey that will
be enough for you and Nurse Jane.
"Oh, plentyl' said Uncle Wiggilv
SO the Bee buzzed its wings, and soor
many other bees came flying around
putting into Uncle Wiggily's bark cuT
each "A drop of honey, until he haC
enough. And just then u savage voice
cried
"I want some of thatl | want somt
of that honey, and also want tc
nibble Uncle Wiggily's ears" " And ou
popped the Fuzzy Fox.
"Oh, dear!" cried Uncle Wiggily.
Don I be afraid" " buzzed his frien1
the Bee. owe have something else be
sides honey for the Fox. +"
"What have you for me9" growleC
the bad creature.
"STlNGS! STINGS: STTNGSp
buzzed the bees, and flying at the Fox
they stung him so hard, all over, tha
he was glad enough to run away ant
not hurt Uncle Wiggily at all.
Thus we learn that though there il
honey for some there are stings fol
| others And if the uarlor floor dooe, q
turn upside down so the rug goes tC
sleep on the ceiling and the wall paper
plays tag around the legs Of the table
III tell you next about Uncle Wiggily' ,.
treat.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07
BY HOWARD r. GARIS

GLOW do you feel this morning, Tn
Gle Wiggily?' asked Nurse Jane, as
the bunny rabbit gentleman arose from
the breakfast table and looked toward
the corner of the hollow stump bunga-
low. where his red, white and blue
rheumatism crutch leaned against tho
wall
''Oh, l feel very happy" answered
the bunny. 81 feel just like having
an adventure. | am going to hop over
the fields and through the woods, and
| invite you to hop with me, Miss Fuz-
Nv, Wuzzy. Come, oh, come adYentur-
ing" sang Uncle Wiggily.
"'My! But you do feel gay!' laughed
Nurse Jane. "I IN sorry l can't go
with you, but l have to wash the
dishes.D
Uncle Wiggily twinkled his pink
nose, opened the door and, pointing
with his paw to the blue sky and the
sunshine, said:
"Nurse Jane, how can you speak of
washing dishes when all out doors IN
vites you, as l ask you, to come ad-
venturing?'
eff | could take the breakfast dishes
with me adventuring, and wash them
on the way, it would be all right! -
laughed Miss Fuzzy Wuzzy. "You CAV
and careless gentleman rabbits forget
that we muskrat housekeepers have
our work to do" she went on. How
ever, go your way, and if | can join
YOU later ! will
"Don' t forget" called back Uncle
Wiggily as he hoped down the patti
and out into the field, on the Other
side of which lay the great woods where
there grew many adventures.
Uncle Wiggily had not gone very fa'
! before, all of sudden, he heard
| funny buzzing, humming sound in th'
bushes.
''And perhaps Johnnie or Billie Bush
tail is spinning a top" said the bunny
gentleman. No, it can hardly b'
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07
LA TOILETTE LEAD GROWS

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Sept. 7.-As
returns continued to come in today
Senator Robert NJ. LaFollette increas.
ed his lead over William A. Garfield
for the republican nomination fo,
United States senator. La Toilette
was leading by majority of 20O,l87
with reports from 2,314 precincts Out
of 1881 heard from. The vote: La
Toilette S33,s22; Garfield 13l ,635'
Governor Blaine continued his lead
over William j. Morgan for the repub
lean gubernatorial nomination
Blaine 8 lead was 1883 with report,
from 2,299 precincts out Of 1881 hear(
from. The vote; Blaine 314,632; Nor
gan l4l, ,759. -.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07
TEN YEARS AGO
Sentember z. 1912

Clark Adair urges extensive planting
of apricot trees in the valley.
Imperial Valley Oil and Cotton com,
pany begin ginning at CalcXico. VIII
gin in Ell Centre September 13.
Supervisors decide to build vaults
for the county recorder and county
clerk for the protection Of valuable
records now at risk of loss by fire.
Every train bringing in loads OF
people. Yesterday 200 to 800 people
arrived and business for the fall has
opened with fine prospects.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Cnntern her z. 1907

Mrs. Arthur Edgar and two children
return from summer vacation Ill Los
Angeles.
Brawley and Eastside petition board
of supervisors of the new county for
release from the Imperial Union high
school district.
Party Of Southern Pacific officials
visit the valley to look over freight
possibilities. Paul Shop of San Fran
cisco, and L. L. Lee of President Har-
riman's New York offices are of the
party.
c. r. lockwood accompanies Victor
Shaw of the state supreme court on
inspection tour of the county.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07

them = he went on, "for those squirrel
bows would be in school. ! wonder whai
that humming sound is?'
Just then a sad voice called:
ooh, who will help me2 Who will
help me2"
ooh, no, I will, Of course" quickly
answered Uncle Wiggily. "For ! can
tell, by your voice, that you are neither
the Woozie Wolf nor yet the Fuzzy
Fox. Though / can not exactly guess
who you are nor what is the matter.
~ am a little busy bee" was the
answer, "though ] am not very busy
now, for am stuck fast in some gum
and / can not be about my work O
gathering honey from the flowers a
fit away the daylight hours; which il
what it says In the song.''
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07
One Minute Essay

The history Of America began long
before the discovery Of this country by
Columbus, if we may call the introduc-
tion Of civilization the beginning Of the
country 's real history The civilization
Of aborigines OF Mexico and Central
America is said TO have begun by the
advent Of Votan about 955 B. c. Zam-
ma introduced Maya civilization and
founded the Mayapan capital Of what is
now Yucatan about 800 B. G.
The Pirna dynasty began in Peru
about 476 B. G. Toltecs arrived in Mex.
ico and Central America about the
Christian era. Hieroglyphie documents
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07
docs NOT PAY"
PREACHER QUITS

HANFORD, Calf, Sept. THAT the
ministry does not offer a safeguard for
the future old age and that it's remun-
crations are not in keeping. with the
standards of the high cost of living OF
the present day, are the deductions
placed by friends of Rev. David Todd
Gilmor Of the local Episcopal church
upon his resignition as pastor for the
purpose Of accepting a position witi
a prminent Southern California lnSur
ance company.
Chaplin rGilmor who went througl
fhe world war as cleric in the 9lst
Division and who has been prominent
in church affairs here and elsewhere IN
California, has rendered his resignitior
to the vestry Of the Church of the say
ior, Of Hanford, saying he believes 1t Il
his duty to his family TO try commerc1a
pursuits that he may be assured OF pro
vision for himself and them in his ole
age.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07
Looking Backward
What the Press Files re-. Of
Imperial Valley for This Day
in Past Years
TWENTY-oNE YEARS AGO
Seutember 1901

George Denny of Escondido is in
town today looking over prospects for
land.
= Many Redlands and Riverside people
come to the valley from day to day
looking for land investments.
The Press SAYS that the Imperial
canal system is largest in the United
States and has the water TO irrigate
more and better land than can be found
elsewhere on the continent in one body
and under one system.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07
HUM BIRDS

German gllders have triumphed in way to make all
French English and American efforts in this direction
seem absurdy amateurish. The other day ter named
Hentzen scared for three hours and six minutes.
The Germans unquestionably foremost in this sci
entifc sport and likely corresponding benefits
in future aviation Yet they may not be really so Tar
ahead of other nations in light plane construction and
control their records to Indicate In making THESE
records they have utilized special advantages
The long flights appear to have been made, IN every
case from the tops of hills where there
endng air currents fairly steady and dependable The
far as possible then ccled around to gain momentum
heading the rising current again. and over
and over the failure of the breeze some false move
let them down.
Yet here apparently is the real secret of soaring,
which men sought so long in vain and which birds know
nsnctiyely The hawk eagle is said to rise remain
ooness the air by this very Of facing stream
of rising air and letting lift him, moving his wings and
tail only long enough to MAINTAIN his poise and headway
1t is great sport and useful sport. Future human
flight will much to the knowledge of air currents and
how to use them as the birds do.
The Press hopes be able to point with pride
to the opening of the Imperial Gypsum Companys big
mill that has mountain Of almost perfectly gypsum
its disposal. 1t will develop source Of income for
the valley and add materially to It's Industrial Importance
One regrettable feature of it is that Congressman
Smith of IDAHO the chairman of the house committee
arid lands and irrigation, has reclamation bill Of his
own.
1t is pointed out by an old Texas friend that the Ku
Klux could not lose in that state for all the candidates
in it, Nothing like cinch
It the heat of the political marathon that is
going to test the mettle OF the racers
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07

containing traditions Of pre.Yoltee or
yotan period were said TO have beG'
destroyed by Francisco Nunez de "a
Vega, bishop Of Chiapas IN l69l.
Iceland was discovered by Nadodd
a Morse rover, about S61 A. D. Green
land was discovered by Eric the Red
$50. Biarni sailed from Iceland tt
Greeiland but was driven south by a
storm and sighted Cape Cod and New
foundland about 9S5. Left, son Of Eric
sailed in search Of land seen by BJarni
ard touched Labrador coast and spof
near Boston in l001.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07

The old timer who sighs for the re-
turn Of the old fashioned girl would
laugh his fool head off if he saw one
Of them walking down the street.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07
New Pastime

A Chicago editor once received some
verses with the following 9ote of ex-
PLANTATION:
"These lines were written sixty
years ago by one who has for "A long
time slept in his grave merely for a
pastime.- Exchange.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07
About Some Woman or Other

The dress of japanese women is reg
ulated by their age and condition. One
can tell at glance, if one knows the
rules, whether any woman is married
or single, and how old she is.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07
Mrs. Joe Preeny Saws

Dad doesn t get to do much work
himself the afternoon following a dance.
1t takes most Of his time keeping the
boys awake.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07
The Questioning Sex

Mae, the waitress extraordinary
Every man asks too many questions
That S the reason many of them are
married.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07
The Curiosity Shop

The action of child playing with
a bottomless oil-flask, which his brother
a Swiss mechanic named Argand, idly
placed over the flame Of his oil-lamp,
gave birth to the lamp chimney.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07

If we knew how many young girls
there are in the country, we'd know
how many parents are warning them
not to act like the flappers.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07
The Bachelor Maid SAYS

Pleasant summer fiction: II never
loved like this before -
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07

You can t convince woman that a
confirmed bachelor is not grieving over
some love affair of long ago, but he S
more likely to be grieving because Il
friend neglected to return his fishing
reel
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07
The Annual Present

Johnny has little tie
With spots as white as snow,
For every year that Mary shopped
She gave him such bow.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07

When a man is "cocky" he makes
others ".mad," but "cocky" little
man only makes them laugh.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07

Clothes don't make the man, but a
lack of them makes the flapper.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07

Fashion says men S winter clothes win
pc about the same. Except or a clean
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07
If Things Were as They Should Be

If things were as the yshould be
In church d never nap;
BUT howl gricve to tell it
'Tis oft my sad mishap.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07
Bedtime Stories
UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE BEE

copyright, 1922, by Mcclure News
paper Syndicate)
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07
Im-PRESS-ions
Foolish Dictionary

Trousers-The modern hiking girl S
breeches of etiquette.
You can't always tell. Not every
man who uses perfume knows how to
do tatting.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07

One regrettabe feature of it is that Congressman
Smith, of Idaho the chairman of the house committee
arid lands and irrigation has reclamation bill OF his
own.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07

1t is pointed out by an old Texas friend that t
Klux could not lose in that state, for all the cane
were in it. Nothing like cinch
Imperial Valley press., 1922-09-07

It is the second heat of the political marathon
going to test the mettle of the racers
New Britain herald., 1922-09-23
TROOP NO. Z WINS
 SCOUT TOURNAMENT
South Church Group Takes Hon.
 OTIS from Center Church Boys

The September session of the court of honor of the Boy Scout council marked the close of the six months achievement contest which has been going on between the various troops. Troop 2, of the South church won the contest over Troop of the Center church by score of 65 points against 54 points.
 The winning of this semi annual cal council scout flag for the ensuing six months. The flag will be present. ed to Troop at an early meeting by an officer of the council.
 In order to give the weaker troops a better chance in the contest and to stimulate a more even test record, it has been decided to change this event to three months contest instead of six This will go into effect at once.
 The following are the results of the last court of honor:
 First class tests-Joel Adams, Troop
 Merit badges Automobiling, Ed mund Marsland. Troop 4; bookkeeping, Howard May, Troop 2; craftsmanship Howard May, Kenneth Volg and Hor- ace Skidmore, Troop 2; fremanship, Kenneth Volg, Troop ?: first aid George Cochrane and Edward Krans. Troop 2 first aid to animals. George Cochrane and Kenneth Volg, Troop 2; pathfnding, George Cochrane,
New Britain herald., 1922-09-23

able to keep out of the way Of the com batants. If she crouched against a wall, battling bodies brushed her away from it. Did she take refuge in corner she must abandon it else te crushed Once she stumbled be- twen the two, and before Lanyard could thrust her aside Dupont had fallen back half a dozen feet and worried a pistol out of his clothing.
 He fired first from the hip and the shot shattered the mirror of the dressing table Trying for better aim, he lifted and leyeled the weap on with a trembling arm which he sought to steady by cupping inc elbow in his left hand. But the sec ond bullet ploughed into the ceiling as Lanyard narrowly succeeded in kicking the pistol from Dupont's grasp.
 Bereft thus of his last hope-they were too evenly matched, and both too far spent for either to force victory with his naked hands-the Apache swung around and ran, at the same time throwing heavy chair over on its back in the path Of pursuit. Unable to avoid 1t, Lan- yard tried to hurdle it, caught a toot on one of it's legs and as Du- pont threw himself headlong down the stairs crashed to the floor with an impact that shook it's beams
 Main will-power lifted him to hls knees before he collapsed, his last ounce of endurance wasted. Then the woman. with flying draperies, a
New Britain herald., 1922-09-23

"lt Is no matter" The woman re- viewed the ruins of her boudoir. Bending forward, she closed hand upon his arm, Emotion troubled her accents. My friend, my dear friend tell me what I can do to repay you"
 Help me" said Lanyard simply, holding her eyes.
 How Is that-help you?"
 "ro make my honor clear" Speak ing rapidly and with unfeigned 'eel. ing, he threw himself upon her sen- eroslty! You know 1 am no more what l was once, in this Paris-when you first knew me. You know I have given up all that Now I stand ac- cused qf two crimes"
 "Two."
 Two in one, l hardly know which is the greater: that of stealing, or that of violating the hospitality and confidence of those good ladies of the Chateau de Montalais. l cannot rest while they think me guilty If you think you owe me anything, Liane, help me to find and restore the Montalais jewels
 Let me think" She was staring at the door. You must give me time. I will do what can, l prom ise you that. Perhaps" she met his gaze again, but he saw some- thing crafty in her smile-'I have a scheme already in mind. We will discuss that in the morning, when l have slept on it."
 You give me new hope" Lan- yard finished his drink and made as If to rise. but relapsed, a spasm of pain knotting his face. Afraid must have a cab" he said in low voice. And If you could lend me coat of some sort to cover these
 But If you think dream of letting you leave this house in pain and perhaps to run into the arms of the police-you little know me, Monsieur Michael Lanyard"
 Paul Martin if you don't mind"
 The guest rooms are there.' She waved a hand to indicate the front part of the house on that floor. You will find everything you need to make you comfortable for tonight"
 T am well content, Liane.'
 (Continued in Next Issue).
New Britain herald., 1922-09-23
Because it is a Fruit Medi- cine made from Fruit Juices

WHITEHALL, NEW YORK. "1n 1912, l was attacked by Severe Headaches, coming on at intervals of two weeks, and lasting two days and two nights. ". ... Itried seven different kinds ofpills. One day while in Burlington, Yer. mont, I found an empty "Fruit-a. tive" box. Isawit was fruit medicine, made from fruit juices. and useful for liver complaint; and l came to the conclusion it was my liver that was causing my Headaches.
 l procured a box of "Fruit-a-tives" or Fruit Laxo Tablets" and waited results. The headaches did not mate- rialize until the third week and have never had headache since and that was four years ago".
 GEORGE H. SCOTT. Soc a box, 6 for $2 50, trial size, 25c. At dealers or from FRU1T-A-TlVES Limited, OGDENSBURG, NY.
New Britain herald., 1922-09-23

figure like fury, sped to the han ister rail and leaning over emptied the several shots remaining in Du- pont's automatic down the well of the staircase. It is doubtful # she saw anything to aim at or accom- plished more than to speed the Apaches flight
 He got away" Liane said in a faint voice. T saw him in the street .. staggering like a sot . =.
 She put a knee behind his shou- ders for support, and he rested his head back upon it and drank ieep from the glass which she held to his lips.
 Tt is better, that pain monsieur?"
 He replied with an uncertain nod. pressing a careful hand to his side.
 ''. wound that animal gave me a month ago.
 (Which animal? ?"
 Monsieur of the garotte, Liane; recently the assassin of de Lorgnes; before that the eX-chauffeur of the Chateau de Montaais."
 Albert Dupont?'' Her old terror revived. My God. what have ever done to that one that he should seek my life?"
 What had de Lorgneso"
 Her eyes turned away, she sat for a moment in silent thought.
 But how did he get in? I had not one suspicion I was not alone until that Handkerchief"
 Naturally.
 And you, my friend? ?''
 "I saw him enter, and followed"
 This was strictly within the truth.
 Lanyard paused to sip his brandy and soda, and. under cover of that. summon ingenuity to the fore; here a little handmade fabrication was 
 T started to walk to my hotel, the Chatham. I saw I was being fol- lowed. To make sure, l ran-and the spy ran after me. l twisted and doubled all through this quarter. Then l turned down this street hop ing to pick up a cab in the Champs Elysees Of a sudden l see Dupont. He lets himself in at the service en-
 T take a moments thought: it is plain he is here for no good purpose. follow him in .. The state of this room tells the rest"
New Britain herald., 1922-09-23
TO DISCUSS FUNDAMENTALS
Dr. Hill to Start Series of Sermons Showing Religious Controversy is Incidental to Real Issue.

A series of sermons on The Funda- mentals' will be given by Rev. Dr. George w. C. Hill. of the South Con- gregational church, beginning tomor row morning. Dr. Hill in his sermons will endeavor to show that the con- troversy between William Jennings Bryan and those who believe as he does, and those who take a more lib- era interpretation of the Scriptures really is not the fundamental basis of religion after all.
 The loca, pastor does not propose to take any definite stand for or against modern theories of evolution or liberal interpretations of religion, nor does he intend to speak in controversial manner he asserts