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The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-04-13

Some 1928 students Of the Washing
ton State College will be given degrees
in June and among the number is the
name Of Miss Teresa Masters, of Oro-
Vile, who graduates as bachelor OF
arts, economics, science and history
Harry Barmon returned from a bus
mess trip to Spokane last week
and reports that business appears to
be pretty quiet in the big city Few
men are in better position to pass on
the business pulse of Spokane than
Mr.. Barmon, for he is one of tne pio-
neer residents of that city and grew
up in close touch with the business
interests. Like some of the balance Of
us who were familiar with the big
town when it was in the making the
sad part of revisiting the place is the
absence of old friends, most of whom
have passed to their last reward
The Omak Chronicle states that all
preliminary arrangements have been
made for the expenditure of the $780,
900 available for the improvement Of
State Road No. 10, between Omak and
Riverside and that work on the road
will commence at an early date And
that stretch Of road cannot be I'M
proved any too soon to satisfy the
large travel over this highway. The
hill portion of the road south of River
side especially needs improving, as it
was somewhat of a fright last fall.
Fifty thousand dollars properly ap-
piled should put that few miles of
road In an excellent shape.
The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1923-04-13

Said VIM. Goodwin: He that loves
reading has everything within his
reach. He has to but desire and he
may possess himself of every species
OF wisdom to judge and power to per-
form.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18

their usefulness, and compelled new
title-they are now the morning frock
IN which women spend their busy fore
noon Indoors or out. To the usual fab
rics-as Bingham, percale and cham
bray-ratine, crepe, cretonne, printed
cotton, linen and imitation linen have
been added. They all make tub frocks
that have a real style value, but the
two pretty morning dresses pictured
are examples done In Bingham and
chambray, the dress at the left,
cheerful, strong pink with white cross
bars, and trimming of ready-made edg-
1nG, made of white lawn The plain
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18

Anita Stewart and Katherine Williams
may be addressed in care of First Ma
tional Exhibitors. 6-S West 4Sth St.
New York City: Elsie Ferguson. Betty
Compson. Thos- Meighan. Lssky Stu
dos. 1920 Vine St.. Hollywood Cslif.:
Pearl White, William Russell. Fox Stu
dios. Western Ave. Hollyw God Calf;
Herbert Rawlinson. Universal Studios.
Universal City. Calif-. Clsrs himoaii
Young. Metro Studios. Hollywood. Calf
(2) September IS, 1909. came on SAT-
urday and the colors are gold and black
Blue eyes representing impetuousity
indicates. I presume that you are sup
posed to have an impetuous DISPOSE
ton: that Is. you act on impulse. quick
ly. vehementIy and with strong feeling
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18
To II. p. NIcCammon.

To H. p. McCsmmon- Idaho: I am
glad you ind my corner interesting in
various ways and hope you will make
use of II as often as you ind need for
it Ths verse OF poetry you enclose 10
from the poem Disaster by Calverly.
am quite sure do not have 1t at this
writing so cannot send you a copy. but
will send IL as soon as I can get II and
will keep your envelope for that purpose
To RADIOANNA- Grantsyille. Utah.
am sending you a catalogue under sep
arate cover. containing poetry of diff
ferent kinds-humorous. pathetic. etc
As 1 do not know what sort OF poetry
you wish, think II the better way for
you to make your own selection Thee
hooks sell for about S5c zach
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18
STYLE IN MORNING FROCKS;
WRAPS ARE SIMPLE BUT CHIC

ments Of an exacting mode and
also achieves distinction, it is sure to
get Its picture made, by the enter.
prising fashion reporter, at its initial
appearance 1t has won a victory and
must be broadcast to waiting throngs
Of wrapless women. Fashion has pro-
nounced once for all (this season. that
wraps for day or evening must be sim
pie and they must also be graceful
and becoming If they are going to sell
Many lovely evening wraps are made
of heavy crepes and there are superb
models, as always, In brocades. In
this company are capes In which rich
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18

Spanish lace Is draped over satin or
other foundation. One can pin her
faith to either crepe or brocade and
be repaid by long and satisfa Glory
service in either case, but crepe is
more popular because. In the sedate
colors, it serves other than evening
wear. A handsome cape of brown and
gold brocade with deep tape fringe,
shown In the picture, hangs in straight
lines from neck to ankles and has an
interesting new collar.
When the clever designer confronts
the edict of the mode compelling SIM
pllcity he is put on his mettle and II
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18

SONGS RECEIVED
The following songs and poems have
been received during the past week.
and wish to thank each one for their
Kindness in contributing them:
For Every Boy That's on the Level"
Dear Little Heart Meath the
Daisies"
Grandfather Clock
On the Sunny San Juan
II I only Had a Home. Sweet Homo.
Bingen on the Rhine
The Convfcts Christmas Eve
When the Whippoorwill SingA Mar
guerfte.
The Songs My Mother Used to Sing.
The Rose OF No Mans Land
Juanita.
Baby Mine.
Captain links
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18

chambray at the right happens to be
a light green In color, but Is shown in
blue. lavender, light brown and other
colors, with white swiss embroidery
for collars and cuffs, and fiat pearl
buttons making a decorative fastening.
Black sateen or cotton MORE frocks
with adornments Of line embroidery In
bright colors on the patch pockets and
bodices, are smart as well as practical.
Linen and Its limitations in all the popu-
lar shades, are attractively combined
bray is artfully united with checked
bingham.
When q wrap meets the require
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18

xsA A ORNNG frock" Is compre-
lN1 hensive name that includes
our old friend, the house dress, and
many pretty tub frocks and apron
dresses made Of sundry cottons and
coarse linens. In the lineup Of gar
ments for the summer wardrobe,
these utility frocks appear to be stead
lily gaining In Importance. "Since we
must make utility things. why not
make them pretty?" appears to be
the slogan of manufacturers.
Since house dresses and apron frocks
have developed into such attractive af-
tAirs, they have widened the field of
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18
Premature.

Premature.
Woman Friend-No wonder Edith
won't look at you. It's your own fault
You act like a slave-fawning and
cringfng before her. as II you didn't
dare to call your soul your own
Mr.. Wormley-Don't women like
that kind Of thing?
Woman Friend-Um-not Until after
marriage.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18
Current
Wit Il
and&
HunnOn IN
RESTLESS

my, my, Charlie Is wearing himself
out, walking the floor all night about
a little money matter between us- l
told him not to worry; just to go to
bed and sleep, but he walks and walks
and groans terribly"
Just because he owes you money!
How foolishl :"
"Oh. no, not because he owes me
money. Because he lent me some"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18

ear Miss Brooks:
am going to join your corner be-
ause l know | will be welcome. 1
ave some questions in mind l would
Ike to ask you. Cd VIII you please
i've me the addresses Of the following
.iovie stars: Anita Stewart. Katherine
IacDonald. Elsie Ferguson Betty
ompson. Pearl White. Clara Kimball
DUNG. Thomas Meighsn. Herbert Raw
'nson. Edward Earle and William Rus
ell co l was born September 25th.
HO9. on what day was 1 born and what
re my colors7 II IS said blue eyes
epresent impetuosity. What does this
uean- Wishing you bushels of success.
remain.
A EVANSVILLE GIRL
Sure you are welcome. Grille I'd
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18
The Terror.

Bess-Why do you look so afraid
every time you see an automobile?
Jess-A chauffeur ran away with
the missus and I'm afraid he's going
to bring her back.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18
Fair Words

Pretty Girl (who has been taken
half mile beyond her destinaion)-
It's really too bad; told you when /
first got In where I wished to be set
down.
Bus Conductor-Well, miss, I let
you get out as soon as ever I could
find 1t In my art to part with you
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18

Reader This All
July and carefully answered except those seeking medical advice
be sent self stamped envelope accompanies the
each letter reply made
denia
OF author
Address letters plainly with and Helen Brooks Box 1545
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18
We Wonder Why.

Frank don't see how you can tell
those Smith twins apart.
Hank-That's easy. Mabel always
bushes when she sees me.-Princeton
Tiger.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18

To POLLY PERKINS. Cleveland. OF
Il am printing the song you requested
1t is very beautiful and I am sure all
our readers will enjoy it. Thanks for
the song you sent, also. Polly
A PERFEc- Dry
BY Carrie Jacsbz-Bond
When you come to the end Of a perfeca
And you sit alone with your tho'ts.
While the chimes ring out with a carol
gay,
For the Joy that the day has brot;
Do you think what the end of per-
feet day
Can mean to a tired heart,
ing ray,
And the dear friends have to part
Well. this Is the end Of a perfect day.
Near the end of journey. too
But it leaves q tho't that Is big and
strong.
With a wish that fs kind and true,
For memory has painted this perfect
day
With coIors that never fade,
And we find at the end OF perfect day
The soul of 4 friend we've made
Dear Miss Brooks
W - nave a lew questions 10 a. VI
What In the meaning Of the names
Margaret and Inaz (2J What can We
do for bobbed hair TO keep 1t curled
without using liquid hair curlersz CD
What can we do for entertainment In
a small town. 80 How old do you
think we are by our letter, Wishing
you success We remain.
BOBS from Idaho
ID Margaret means "a pearl" Ina
has no special meaning CD Doing the
hair on waxed paper Is the best and
most harmless method of keeping the
hair In curl that I know Of (3) This
would be a hard question for me to
decide not knowing your towns advan-
tzges or possibilities Entertainment
for the individual depends wholly upon
that persons disposition and tempera-
ment, what they enjoy. etc If you
could arrange a tennis court II would
be 4 source of great pleasure and en-
tertainment and IL would not be diff
fcult to manage II only few could
be interested In IT a. Oh, fifteen or
maybe sixteen
MONROE STUDIOS
Your friends want your photograph Let u -
II zsIA So Main Salt Lake-Advertisezenf
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18
A Wasted Crime,

what did the jury do with the
beautiful defendantr
Brought in a compromise verdict"
"a compromise yerdictT
Not guilty, but don't go into vaude-
VILE"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18
Just In Time for Easter

If 1 eat late supper it results Ii.
lreams."
Same here. 1 had a late supper
With the boys the other night ant
low my wife has dream OF a hat
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18
In One Way, Yes.

He-Do you think kissing is as dan
gerous as the doctors say?
She-Well, 1t has put an end 20
a good many bachelors.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18
As Surety.

HE says he will only marry girl
who can swim
whats his idea?"
He wants a wife who can keep her
mouth shut sometimes"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18
Dancer in DELAY.

Alice-Would you advise me to
marry the first man that proposesf
Madge-By all means. dear. Don't
wait that long If you can help ii.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18
Then She Opened Up.

John. is everything shut up for the
light?
THAT depends on you. my dear
Everything else is"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18
Dear Miss Brooks :

I've written to you before and re-
sived satisfactory answers. and hope
may be welcome again l would like
o ask a few questions. ed How to get
cquainted with boy friends who are in
our neighborhood9 GU What subjects
vould you advise for a girl who is go
ag to be tsachs and is a Sophomore
ext year? I've taken one year French
FOuld you advise me TO SDntinueT I'm
ending a song that was in the "To-Be-
'ound-List." Nishing you m h
uccess. l remain.
DIMPLES, Idaho.
| am very glad your former answers
ere satisfactory to you. Dimples. ID
n should be able to get acquainted
it'll these boys through mutual
lend. 90 What subjects you should
AXE would depend so much upon
skethe- you wished to specialize as a
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18
tbs TRUE

Jack-in-the-Box-We won't look so
swell after those kids In the nursery
get us.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18
FROZEN WITH FEAR

Are you cool In the presence Of
danger?"
Yes; Ice cold"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18

apt to contrive a masterpiece. lik.
that shown In the coat at the righI
Of the picture. 1t is long and grace
full and wraps about the figure 1t,
collar Is covered with rows Of mar
row cording, put on with beautiful
accuracy that reveals craftsmanship
above criticism and the same sort OF
decoration finishes the sleeve.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18
SONGS REQUESTED


These songs and poems are on the
'squested and To-Be-Found list:
The Songs Ny Mother Used to Sing
Won't You Come Home. Bill Bailey.
Little Black Ne.
Hand in Hand Again"
] Cannot Be Your Sweetheart
The Last Grand Roundup.
Scottish war song entitled Goodbye
Ny BluebelL"
Goodbye, my Bluebell.
Farewell to you:
One moro fond look into those eyes
of blue,
Mid campfres burning,
Mid shot and she'll.
I will be dreaming of my own Blue
bell"
The Outlaw.
The Goldarn Wheel:
Il can ride the widest broacho.
In the tough and wooley West,
Titles unknown:
las Tommy was walking for pleas
ure one day"
"Oh, / just received a letter and he
gave me a cold rundown
Nursery song
IF no one ever marries me.
And / don't see why they should,
For nurse says I'm not pretty,
And I'm seldom very good
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18
MONROE STUDIOS

Your friends want your photograph Let u =
Il z6711 So. Main. Salt observation-disclosures
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18
Dear Miss Brooks:

Dear MISS brOOkS-
have read your corner for many
months and it has helped me in many
ways 1 have never written to you be-
fore but 1 have two questions which
are bothering me- Hoping you can help
me / submit them to you I'd Are you
working under an assumed name or Is
Helen Brooks your real manner 1 have
any of them could be you II you are
writing under an assumed name do 1
know you or do you know met CD
Who composed the piano solo Laugh
ing Waters" and can il purchased in
any music store in Salt Lake City, 1
have enclosed two of the requested
songs hoping they will help you Do
not think 1 am impairment from my
first question as 1 am only wondering
about someone who has helped me very
much 1 remain,
A WONDERING GIRL. Salt Lake
am so glad 1 have been of help to
you in this indirect way. Wondering
Girl. and 1 would so dislike to shatter
any charming illusions you might have
of me. but am sure would and you
would no longer think my advice of
value, should 1 tell you I was only =
plain. ordinary. everyday sort Of per-
son, living perhaps. close by, now
wouldn't L? So let's let it go. and you
Just know that 1 really, truly want to
help you in every way L can ana con-
rinue to reap all the good you possibly
an from my efforts. and I viii go on
being happy over just such letters as
yours L have this far missed the
pleasure of knowing you. dearie. but
perhaps i may some day, who knows,
and / am quite sure you would be =
very charming little girl to know CD !
y. W. Laurence. 1 believe composed
Laughing Waters" and it can be had
from the music stores In Salt Lake ri
you should have any difficulty in find !
ing il will you let me know? Thank you
very much for the songs. dear; il was
very sweet of you to copy the two.
To PATSY. Murray. Ut.-I have only |
me of the songs you wish at present.
nut will try to get the others for you. |
md II 1 am successful in obtaining |
hem will send them all together. The I
ne | sent you is the only one I have
~ that title Thanks for the informa-
ion you gave me
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18

Those who have sent songs with their
letters, but neglected to send names, L
wish to thank most sincerely for the
songs, and regret very much that 1
cannot answer their queries. and will
be most glad to do SO, as well as all
others who failed to append name
and address by which e letter could
reach them In case their letter could
not appear in the paper, IL they will do
SO at any time Your letters are held
for that purpose
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18

grade or high school teacher, or simply
teach in the country school, that II
would be necessary for me TO know
something Of your aim and Intentions
along this line, beforeI could advise you
intslligently. Thank you 30 much for
the song.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18

Episcopal School of Highest Standards |
Spisndid place fer your daughter. Boarding /
and Day Pupils Kindergarten Grammar. |
High On the Accredited List Of American |
Schools Apply to Principal Salt Laks-
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1923-07-18

To POLLY PERKINS. Cleveland, OF
Il am printing the song you requested
IL is very beautiful and 1 am sure all
our readers will enjoy it. Thanks for
the song you sent, also. Polly
Imperial Valley press., 1923-09-06
Market Receivers.
Mellon on Japan

NEW YORK, September 6.@To-.
days stock market did not have
quite the snap of Wednesday s ses-
sion, but it was vigorous enough
to carry Il few stocks into new high
ground for the current recovery, III
cluding such representative issues
as Continental Can and ) Dupont.
Moreover most of the other indus
trial leaders, like Baldwin, Amer
lean Locomotive, Studebaker and
Steel, not only regained their loss
'es from last week s close, but got
back to within striking distance of
the best levels reached on the rally
from the July lows.
Reassuring word from Secretary
Mellon regarding Japan's financial
ability to withstand the economic
aftermath of the earthquake helped
matters along. But the principal
factors behind the display of
strength was furthersevidence which
came to hand of the extent to with
the summer letup i'll business ac-
tivi had been overestimated.
Prices i'll the main body of stocks
scored no further recovery in the
late afternoon but u steady tone
was maintained around the day s
best levels.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-09-06
NOTICE OF SALE OF
AUTOMOBILE

Notice is hereby given that l
will turn over to the Constable of
Ell Centre Township, Imperial
county, California, on the 18th day
of September, 1923, to be sold by
said constable at II a. N. of said
day, one 1916 Ford Touring car,
Engine No. 1527707, California lie
ense No. 595-692, 1928, said car will
be sold under the provisions o.
Secs. 3051 and 3052 of Cal, for the
purpose of satisfying lien on said
automobile III the sum of $4,000 for
storage and care of said automobile,
plus costs of advertising and sale.
And the undersigned certifies
that more than 20 days has elapsed
since the last item charged in said
amount was furnished. Sale will
take place at garage at No. All
Main Street, Ell Centre, Cal.
+. j. FROWISS.
Alto
Imperial Valley press., 1923-09-06
SAN FRANCISCO MARKET

The following mark.r quotations
are furnished through the United
Press by the state department of
agriculture, division Of markets.
They are the average Of actual
prices obtained between 1880 ard 8
O'Clock this morning by the various
jobbers from their sales to re-
tailers, hotels, restaurants, cafe, etc.
Slight fluctuations may be noted
during the days trading,
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 6.-Re-
ceipts, cars: watermelons 7; grapes
); applies 3; peaches 8; cantaloupes
8; oranges |; pears l.; grapefruit |;
mixed fruits and vegetables =.
The potato market is firm under
good demand and moderate receipts,
with best river stock selling from
So to $2.l5 per cwt. yellow onions
are said to be selling from 50 to
$2.10 per cwt. at the wharf, while
good brown onions are selling around
1925 per cwt. Receipts, cars: To
matoes 70; potatoes Washington
3; potato on track 6, broken 3.
Apples--Esnezaver.7 p"1 box, oo
Newton Pippins .Carf.) per box
1.15@1.60; Jonathans, 1.25@1.75.
Grapefruit-.Southern California
3.0o@4.25; Imperial Valley, 5.50@
$50; Arizona, 5.oo@5.50.
Lemons-Special pack 6.00@f.50; i;
Choice, 100000, lemonettes, 2.50
@3.5O.
oranges-Fancy navels, per box
5.25@5.50.
Pears-Anlou, 1909 200; Com.
Ic., 1.50@2.25; Winter Nelis, $50
@2.75.
Articnokes-Chofce per rig 3@7.
Buncled Vegetables.-P dozen:
Carrots. 50@60; Turnios. 50@60;
Beets, 5o@60; Parsley, 80; Raqishes
30.
Cabbage-Per h., 2h@3.
Cauliflower-co om1nal.
Lettuce-per crate, dry 75Ml00.
Celery-fcr crate. Ioca!, 203.50.
Onions-Red 2.00M2.25. yellow
2.OO@2.10, Brown 2.25@2.4O; White
2.20U2.30.
Feppers-BeIis 1o@12; Chilli SO
g.
Potatocs-Rivers, New Fancy
1.90@2.15 poorer, 1.50M175. Idaho
Washington -'eitcd Gems, 1850
1.50; Oregon Burbanks, 1.00@l.40;
sweet potatoes 4M4H, poor, "a > l&.
Russcts 1850 80.
Tomatoes-Sournern Choice. LOO
@1 25; l.. A. lug, 1.00@2.00; Mexi.
can per lug, l.25@1.75; ho;house,
1.75@2.00 crate.
Beans-Loca,, green fiat, few
best 17@2O.
Broilcrs 81 to IN lbs, 32M3S
colorcd ~ to III lbs, 33@35; fry
ers 32@34.
ioung roostris --.Co1ored 3h lbs.
and up, 35@36.
Stacy
Colorcd old roostcrs-15N17.
Leghorn--Old roosrers. 1C@l3.
Leghorn hen--2H to ID. l5@17
lbs. and over 1S@23.
Large colored hens, 20@30.
Live Turkcys-35M36.
Geese-Yomg 20@25.
Dressed Tnrkeys-25@2S.
Harss-Live, l6@l7, dressed. Is
90.
SQUADS, Live, Fancy-4606O.
WbeAt-Milling 2.00002.25.
|. Barley Feed - l.57t2@1.60' ship
ping, 1.65@1.70.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-09-06
GRAIN MARKET

CHICAGO, September 6.--All
grains displayed strength and clos
ed fractionally higher on the Chi
cago Board of Trade today. There
was little realizing late in the day
but all deliveries in wheat showed
firm undertone at fractional
gains.
September deliveries of corn were
fractronally lower, but the later
months registered fair advances. Ac-
cording to an Iowa state crop re-
port excessive rains was general in
the grain belt.
Oats was fractionally higher Ar
gentine shipments for the week were
10000 bushels.
Provisions firmed up and there
was some foreign buying.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-09-06
Firearm Permits
PrOcurable From
Clerk or Sheriff

County Clerk Calvin Mousscau
has just received copy of the new
state act regarding the sale and
possession of fire arms that became
effective August II.
Under the new enactment deal
crs doing business in this county,
but living outside Incorporated
cities, must get permits to sell arms
from the county clerk or the sher.
iff.
Licenses for carrying concealed
weapons are also obtainablc by re-
sponsiblc persons from these two Of
fices under the recent enactment.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-09-06
EPISCOPAL MISSION
WORKERS ARE SAFE
by United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, September g.
The establishments of the Episcopal
church in Toxic were wiped out, IA
cablegram received by Dr.. John w.
Wood of the department of Missions
from Bishop Merkin of Toxic said
today, All missionaries, however,
are safe. The property destroyed
includes st. Luke S hospital, two
schools, the Cathedral seven schools
in various parts of the city and
the bishops and Is other residences