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Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-10
Tom Sims Says:

Lots of people interrupt phono-
graph record to tell how much they are
lenjoying it.
/ A turkey in town is worth two in
| the bushes.
SO many ministers are being shot
there should be a law against it.
1t is spring south of the equator now,
but we don t know if it is next spring
or last spring.
] Dresses will he short again because
the long ones don't come up to their
expectations.
/ These days are too short. just be-
fore you get out of bed it is time you
we're at work.
Beauty secret: Talking about the
neighbors often makes a woman s
hair come out by handfpls.
Seeing her before breakfast is fine
cure for being love sick.
A baby born in flivver recently has
been named Henry because it is a
bouncing baby boy.
Thieves who robbed a Newark church
didn't know much about what they
were getting into.
What s in nsmes Miss Camel was
ono, of two girls who QUIT college be-
cause they couldn't smoke.
Department of Agriculture is taking
a pig census. just for fun send i'll your
landlord $ name.
National Women Party is demand
ing equal fights for women.
Trouble with feeling sorry for your
self is that makes it unanimous,
When a man shoots himself he gets
the one to blame for his troubles.
Some people are always surprised
that things don't turn out worse.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-10

hinges before / chase them all away,
Nurse Jane reached for her bonnet
and shawl.
"Where are you going?' asked
Uncle Wiggily.
cover to sit with Mrs. Twistytail
the pig lady until you get the squeaks
out of the door, answered the musk
rat housekeeper. "My nerves will
stand no more.
SO out she went aud Uncle Wiggily
got the oil can from the automobile
and began to grease the rusty hinges.
For a time the door made a noise like
"SQUEAKEEEEE, FL f! EKIE!
Then, as the oil 1Jspaked- INTO the
hinges it made noise like "Squak-
awk -awkiel" Then, ias Uncle Wiggily
squirted on more oil, the rusty hinges
grew quiet and there was not so much
as whisper.
81 think I've taken it outr said
Uncle Wiggily.
''Taken what out!'' suddenly asked
harsh voice. Speaking of taking
out. + think | II take you out to my
den and nibble your earsh - And there
on the front steps stood the Skillcry
Scallery Alligator with the humps on
den and nibblc your ears!' Anl there
Gator asked the rabbit.
"The sgueaks from the door, an
swered Uncle Wiggily, as lie moved
the door to and fro. Not a squeak did
it make.
"Where did you take the squeak
from?" asked the Gator, who was
very curious, not to say nosey and
snoopy "Show me, before / take you
out. Mr. Longears!''
81 took the squeak from there, -
and Uncle WiggiH, pointed to the
rusty hinges he had oiled.
81 don t see any Show mc.' cried
the snoopy Gator, and he moved
around until his long tail was in the
crack of the door.
cha! Now I have you! suddenly
cried Uncle Wiggily. He closed the
door on the Gator s tail and as the
door didn' squeak the Gator didn t
know it was closing until his tail was
pinched hard.
"Oh, wouehie ouchie!' howled the
bad chap. "Iet me got" He tried &c
pull loose his tail, but eouldn 7 for
Uncle Wiggily held the door shut, and
the Gator couldn 4 get at the bunii'
to nbble his ears, either. 80 Uncle
Wiggily was savcdH
The bunny held the door shut on the
Gators tail until the Police Dog came
to arrest the Alligator, and then Nurse
Jane reached home. The squeaKy
door no longer made her nervous.
Thus we see that oil IS good foi
something other than autos, and II ti'
talcum powder doesn't go out IN th'
idark night and come in looking hk'
charcoal powder, Ill tell you next
about Uncle Wiggily and the peddlel
dor
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-10
Bedtime Stories
UNCLE WIGGILY'S SQUEAKY
DOOR
Copyright, 1922, by Mcclure News
paper -SynAieatel
lBv Howard Ii. Garis.(

lttpti fNticutt1
(By Howard r. Garis.)
Mercy mel" exclaimed Nurse Jane
Fuzzy Wuzzy, as Uncle Wiggily hurried
into the hollow stump bungalow one
day. "Mercy, how it squeaks! How
it squeaks!' and she gave sort of
shiver
"Do you mean Jollie or Jille Long
TAIL one of the mice children is here,
and are they squeaking' asked Uncle
Wiggily. For truly the mice did speak
in sort of squeaking voice.
"Then what do you mean when you
cry mercy me how it squeaks9 asked
Uncle Wiggily.
81 was speaking of the front door,
said the muskrat lady housckeeper.
''The hinges are rusty, or something
is the matter, and it squeaks just as
when you step on rubber ball! How
it gets on my nerves!
"That must never be!' exclaimed
Uncle Wiggilyswith jolly laugh. 90 i
don t want you getting nervous, Nurse
Jane, like Aunt Jerushia Ann, who
lives with Woodie and Waddic the
Woodchuek boys. So l must take the
squeak out of the front door. Though
to tell you the truth, | never notice
it. -
''No, l suppose you are so busy
thinking about adventures! laughed
Miss Fuzzy Wuzzy.
"I1l go swing the door TO and fro
now," went on Uncle Wiggily, "and
can soon tell if it squeaks.' -
"Oh, you II find that it does all
rightl" declared Nurse Jane and she
held her paws over her ears.
Uncle Wiggily swung the front door
to and fro.
"Squeak! Sque-e-e-e-ek! Squeeze
kie!" it sounded.
"Oh, mercy mel cried Nurse Jane
70 rshe could hear the nervous sound
even though her paws were over her
ears.
ON soon fix that squcak.' dc
elared Uncle Wiggily. "I'H take il
out
80. you mean you'll take it and
lose II, or put it in the door of some
one clse," asked Nurse Jane.
"Neither one," replied the bunny
gentlemen. "I'll put some oil ON the
rusty hinges and that squeak will
just disappear, the way Il magician
on the stage makes handkerchief
disappear after he rolls it between hi
hands,
"Well, / suppose you II have tt
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-10
NO SOUL-SELLING GIRLS

The decadence of American grhood has been overestl
mated Two young had argument over the propos
ition that ANY woman would sell her soul for money
They found souls for sale but did find themselves facing
ia for their indscreet methods of investigation.
Letters were dispatched to young women of various
classes cities all the country, purporng to come
heress kept from marriage by the provisions OF
will" but about to defy convention by ourneyng abroad
with her sweetheart thousand dollars and travelling
offered each recipient of letter she would
90 along companion to the writer's brother.
Not girl of all those addressed accepted the
on One ncensed at the insult turned the letter to
father with the result that postal authorities arrested
the writer's for misusing the mails.
1t was foolish thing, but it has its good side. The
cross-section of young womanhood revealed
gives proof of moral soundness.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-10
A MEXICAN OUTRAGE

Suppose that in Mexico City Vera Cruz Tampico
funds belonging the American consulate were attached
by order of Mexican court Suppose, then the Mexican
deplored the act declaring that IN It's OPINION
the court in question had Jurisdiction but admitting Its
own inability remedy the situation. American sentiment
undoubtedly would the closing of that consulate
and canceng of consular relations with the district IN
which the outrage committed. American sentiment
would probably farther criicizng the Mexican people
and government and demanding intervention.
It is not fanciful picture. This very thing has been
done to the consulate in New York City by order
of New York court, and depored vainy by the United
States government and the Mexican according
ly has closed the consulate announcing that it will transact
business in New York until metropolis
recognizes the established rules of international law We
don't profess know what be done about it, but
thing considered the situation is certainly awkward for
Uncle SAM
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-10
RADIO-PAGING THE LOST

An Illinois woman whose husband has disappeared
from home asking radio stations all the country to
call urging him to back 1t far more wor-
thy radio service than many to which it is put
Of the attempt may to nothing. The vile
her husbands absence is due to catas
trophe beyond his control and that he able to
would need voice to call him. Still she will
make the attempt Then there always the chance that if
the missing himself does not get the
strangers identify him. and thus the link with home
may be established after ALL
Frequently people leave home sudden impulse,
regretted They need only word to draw them back.
Without it they may drift away beyond recall The radio
which sounds shipboard in the remote reaches
lonely and halls the passerby the crowded city
street may be the very voice speak the deciding word
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-10
WHAT WE WANT OF INDUSTRY

Under the heading "What men desire Of industry"
writer in The Survey lists the wishes of the public capital
and labor as follows:
The Public desires five things in industry:
1. Stability
2. Adequate goods and services
3. Competent leadership,
a. Some control in emergencies
s. Progress
Capital desires the same five things in terms of:
L. Security of investment,
2. Adequate production
3. Good management
Sufficient control of conditions affecting the risk
5. Expansion.
Labors desires are:
/. A steady job
2. Adequate real wages,
g A good foreman
A. Individual and collective voice about conditions,
g. A chance to rise
The three groups of desires strkingy similar and
single group be wholly successful in gaining its ends
if the other fail of obtaining theirs 1t be long
time before the three fully realizes the fact that they all
big groups the members which mutually depend
upon each other but until that time of the
desires be satisfied with any degree of permanence
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-10
TEN YEARS AGO
November 10, 1912

Children of Imperial Valley schools
with others of Sontheru California peti
tion Philadelphia to permit the Liberty
Bell to be brought to San Francisco foI
exhibition at the Panama Fair.
Southern Pacific Company installs
ear service between the
valley and Los Angeles for the hand
ling of dressed poultry.
Plans for fine hotel at Dixieland
on exhibit in the window of Architect
w. S. Hebbard. 1t is expected that con
struction will begin soon and that G.
ID. Armstead of the Oregon hotel will
acquire the lease
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-10
TRY SULPHUR ON
AN ECZEMA SKIN
Costs Little and Overcomes
Trouble Almost Over
Night

Any ucakng out OF the skin, even
fiery, itching eczema, can be quickly
overcome by applying Mentho- Sulphur,
declares noted skin specialist. Be-
cause of its germ destroying properties.
this sulphur preparation instantly brings
case from skin irritation, soothcs and
heals the eczema right up and leaves
the skin clear and smooth. t
1t seldom fails to relieve the torment
without delay. Sufferers from skin
trouble should obtain small jar Of
Rowlcs Mcntho-Sulphur from any
good druggist and use it like cold
cream.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-10
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
November 10. 1907

/ Showers visit. valley for the first
time this season..
To fix salaries of constables and JUS
itices of the peace, the supervisors pass
an ordinance declaring that in Braw-
ley, Imperial, Holtville and Calexico
townships there are more than 600 in
habitants and less than $500, while in
,Silsbee,, Hanlon, Laguna, Picacho, Old
Beach and Palo Verde there are less
than GOO.
George A. Carter and G. 4. Lathrop
purchase stock of w. +. Holt and there
by acquire control of the Valley State
Bank in FL Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-10
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of
Imperial Valley for This Day
in Past Years
TEWENTY-ONE YEARS AGO
November 10. 1901

November 10, 1901
Progress of livestock industry III I'M
perial county is commented upon by
farm journals of the state.
Mining in the United States takes on
II degree of interest never before
known and Imperial Valley begins to
wonder what in the way of mining OPP
portunities lie in this section.
Business men of Imperial amazed at
the volume of trade. now going on in
this new country.
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-10
COMFORTABLE CHAIRS

shopping expert who advises purchases for the
home speaks word in behalf of comfortable chairs Her
plea should be needed
of the homes in any community probably
would reveal higher percentage of uncomfortable chairs
than the desirable variety There is article of
furniture where careful selection to be desired and
none as a rule where it is more often lacking.
There should be enough variety in the seating devices
household to insure the of the various members
either resting working If antique interest ee
gance can combined with this prime essential much
the when it place to sit comfort is the
first consideration.
The chair has its psychology, too Whatever makes for
comfort the make people content there,
and what could be conducive to this end than chairs
so cunnngy that seek them luxury, to leave
them penalty?
Stenmetz says the waterpower running to waste IN
New York would all the states industries very
likely would the bootleg booze flowing in that state II its
alcohol made commercially available.
That French actress who plans to dazzle America by
Wearing 100000 worth of her hat won't make half
the hit that mother does when she hau dozen out
of the
Imperial Valley press., 1922-11-10

squeak the door little more, when
you re trying to find out whether ol
not the squeak is gone; won you.
asked Nurse Jane.
"Yes,n answered the rabbit, "
may have to swing the door to and frt
to let the oil sink well into the rusty
Evening journal., 1922-01-17
Lorer,sKnon

One cupfuI of scalded milk, one table
spoonful Of sugar, one-hah teaspoonful
Of salt, two tablespoonfuls Of melted
butter, one well beaten egg, the grated
rind Of half a lemon, one yeast cake
dissolved in oEe-half cupful of lukewarm
water, and -four. Add the sugar and the
salt to the milk, and when lukewarm add
yeast and one and one-half cupfuls Of
-four. Cover and let rise; when light,
add egg, lemon rind and butter, then add
enough -four to knead and let rise again.
Roll out in a sheet one-half inch thick,
cut into strips one-half inch wide and
nine inches long. Tie each strip carefully
into knot, sprinkle over with sugar and
place in creased tins, allowing space
between each two; let rise and bake in a
hot oven for twenty minutes.
Evening journal., 1922-01-17
Eaes a Ia Turnue

Three or four eggs, one tablespoonful
Of chopped cooked ham, tongue or
chicken, some small rounds Of buttered
toast, one teaspoonful Of chopped parsley
and two tablespooniuls Of drippings.
Melt the drippings in a frying pan
break into it the eggs, fry gently until
set, taking care that the yolks do not get
too close together; when set take a round
cutter, just a little larger than the yolk
and cut out the yolk with small border
Of white around each, cover the rounds
Of buttered toast (Which must be the sam,
size as the esg) with the chopped ham
lift carefully each round Of egS on to tn
top Of the ham, dish neatly, and sprinkL
over with the parseley. Serve hot.
Evening journal., 1922-01-17
EGGS En- Casserole

Melt two tablespoonfuls Of butter
in hreproof dish, break into it six eggs,
cover them with very thin slices Of
cheese, sprinkle over little salt, pepper
and paprika. Bake in a moderate oven
until the eggs are set and the cheese
melted. Serve in the same dish.
Another Method.-This is a most
attractive luncheon dish. Make a
thick tomato sauce. Have ready some
small freproof dishes and pour into
each a liberal spoonful Of the tomato
sauce, and upon it lay neatly poached
egg. Cover with grated cheese and
put in the oven for two minutes to
brown the cheese. The oven must be
very hot, as the cheese should be
Just colored, while the eggs are still soft
and creamy. Serve hot.
Evening journal., 1922-01-17

in tan chinchila, closing high to the
neck. As the collar is convertible, how
ever, it may be rolled back with the
fronts Of the coat to form revers. Turn
back cuffs finish the sleeves and, il de-
sired, patch pockets may be added and
caught in with the underarm seams.
The trimming ideas on frocks Of simple
line. are endless, but seldom do they
exceed the bounds Of the home dress
makers ability Bisque cashmere makes
a very pretty dress made with blouse and
skirt joined under a soft girdle of self
material. The blouse not only has wide
sleeves, but they are slashed at the back
to fall in deep points which reach to the
wrists when the arms are lowered, or to
the hips when the arms are raised. At
the lower edge Of the blouse is a border
trimming formed Of upright stripes en-
broidered in dark brown, henna and
goden-yellow silk. This trimming j:
repeated on the skirt.
Some Of the velvets and pile fabric:
content themselves with trimmings o.
fur, as in the case Of dark-gray velveteer
with krimmer collar and cuffs. The wais
closes at the back and has a round out
line Into the large armholes are set one
piece sleeves with deep cuffs of fur, whil
the waist-line fulness is confined with
string belt Of the velveteen. The skir
closes at the left side seam and show
rather more fulness at the lower edg
than the straight-line skirts have beei
featuring up to the present.
Evening journal., 1922-01-17
Riced Potatoes

A potato ricer is a most convenient
possession. II potatoes are boiled or
steamed in their jackets, TO save the
best part of them-that which lies so
close to the skin as to be lost when
potato is peeled raw-they are good il
put through the ricer, heaped lightly
in baking or serving dish, dotted with
a little butter, if desired, and placed in
the oven to heat again after being
peeled and Drowned on the top. A
little grated cheese will vary this
further. Or the potatoes may be
quickly riced and served without
further "doctoring," as they are light,
delicious, and very digestible. II ones
stock has suddenly run down, a very
few potatoes can be made to go
farther" when riced.
Evening journal., 1922-01-17
ATTRACTIVE NEW DESIGNS FOR
TOWELS AND PILLOW CASES
Embroideries That Give Keen Pleasure Either to
Make, Give, or Receive
By KATHRYN MUTTERER

and here, too, novelty is again added,
for instead of being placed straight
up-and-down as is generally done, the
initial is embroidered in cross-wise
effect, keeping in harmony with the
general outline Of the embroidery
motif.
At this season there are many
purposes for which these household
linens may be used, aside from the
fact that one is always glad to add
them to the ones already possessed.
There cannot be too many pretty
linens in ones chest. Happily, il is
possible again to get reasonably good
linens at reasonable prices. The value
Of the towels and pillow cases is
increased, especially for gift purposes,
if the work has background Of pure
linen.
Evening journal., 1922-01-17

rather than a bright red, deeply tinsel
with blue. 1t appears in frock Of gabar-
dine trimmed with buttons Of dark-blue
taffeta. The button sides with the frock
so boldly this season that there is no
longer any mystery regarding its where
abouts. The dress is made without a
lining, and closes at the back. The front
is slightly sashed and bound with blue
silk to match the buttons The one piece
flowing sleeves are set into large armholes
and trimmed with two rows Of buttons, a
single row OF darning-stitch embroidery
directing the line OF the buttons, as it
we're. A narrow belt Of self material
defines the waist-below normal, Of course
The collar is gathered at the back and
adjusted in such a way that it easily can
be removed at the will Of the wearer, or,
If preferred, entirely omitted in the con-
struction Of the dress. Ii is faced with
blue taffeta, and the effect of the costume
developed with the cape collar is un-
deniably striking Frocks Of this type are
being prepared for the Winter season in
the tropics, the brightest shades being
used in combination with somber tones.
Another cape dress in midnight-blue
mems wear serge is trimmed with narrow
silk soutache braid in fuchsia color. The
braid is stitched in border effect on the
large flowing sleeves and at the top oi
the skirt The collar is lined with fuchsia
satin crepe, but its usefulness is weakened
by a choISer collar of white fox The belt
is Of blue leather with a out-steel buckle
Tailleurs are so slim and trim that they
are sure to be copied in all Of the fabric:
used in the models to be launched a,
tryouts for Spring styles. Some very
pretty broken checks have already made
their appearance, and with such splendic
lines as are given the jackets, nothing il
the way OF trimming could be desired
Broken checks Of dark blue and green or
a background Of light tan make a pretty
combination for straight-line jacket anC
two-piece skirt The jacket falls below
the hips and has inserted pockets cut OF
the slant. There is a narrow belt Of blu'
leather, though there seems little fulnes
to be guided to any particular place. Tn,
open neck is finished with a notche,
collar, though provision is made for
shawl collar If the latter be preferred
At the back, the skirt has a deep plai
which is stitched down part wy. Wit
such a suit, worn at Palm Beach o
Havana, would be worn low shoes O
blue or yellow leather, cut very low, wit
stockings corresponding with the shoes.
In creating new wraps, it is eviden
that the minds Of the designers have bee
steadfastly fixed on novel effect combine
with simplicity. Too much has bee
said about the luxurious fabrics used i
the development Of coats TO make furthe
reference necessary, but one canno
write two weeks in succession Of coat
without having new message for well
dressed women. The raglan sleeve
easily the most popular sleeve for cute
wraps, because il can be made either IA
or elose-htting. A design that is simpl
enough to be practical and dressy enoug
to be appropriate at all times, is develope
Evening journal., 1922-01-17
Kew TO Illustrations

The fashions shown on this page are
Pictorial Review designs. Numbers
and sizes are as follows;
Dress No. 1882. Sizes, 81 to "A
inches bust and 10 to 20 years. Price,
3S cents.
inches bust. Price, IS cents. Skirt No.
500. Sizes, "a to 40 inches waist.
Dress No. o7o2. Sizes, "a to "A
inches bust and 10 to 20 years. Price,
Coat No. o6s4. Sizes, "a to 4s
inches bust. Price, 3S cents.
Blouse No. o7i3. Sizes, "a to "A
inches bust. Price, IS cents. Skirt
No. o626. Sizes, "a to "a inches
waist. Price, IS cents. Embroidery
No. i2s10. Transfer, blue or yellow,
Dress No. o7OO. Sizes, "a to AZ
inches bust and IA to 20 years. Price,
Dress No. o763. Sizes, "a to "A
inches bust and 10 to 20 years. Price
IS cents. Embroidery No. i26is
Transfer, blue or yellow, 40 cents
Hesson in Dressmaking)
Embroidery No. 1850. Transfer
blue, rs cents.
IctoriaI Review patterns on ; sale
s-osbv Hill e. Co.
Evening journal., 1922-01-17

into It two tablespoonfuls Of -four.
Add a scant cup Of milk, stir until
thick and smooth. Season and stir
in the cold meat; some green peas are
a nice addition. Fill this mixture,
which should be quite thick, into the
center of the mould, and cover with a
layer Of the mashed potatoes. Put a
cover on the mould or tie a CREASED
cloth over it and steam for about half
an hour. Turn carefully out Of the
mould.
Evening journal., 1922-01-17
oos,r,vs-,os ov,ps s7ss

far down as the upper large 20" per-
foration, and bind the slashed edges.
Finish for closing.
II desired gathered to the band, slash
the sleeve from top to lower edge along
line Of large 20" perforations. Finish the
slashed edges with a binding of self
material. Close seam Of sleeve as notched,
leaving edges free below the large 20"
perforation, and finish edges below the
perforations for closing. Gather at lower
edge betwee "T' perforations. Sew
sleeveband to sleeve as notched, and
bring large 90" perforation at lower edge
Of sleeve To small 20" pcrforation in
sleeveband. Sew sleeve in armhole edge
Of front and back as notohed, with large
"O' perforation at top Of sleeve on
shoulder scam and scam Of sleeve to un.
derarm seam. Hold sleeve toward you
when basting il in the armhole.
Arrange the sash as desired and draw
! dress up over the sash in pouch effect.