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Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-08
Interesting Resume Of Varied
Activities of Agric u ulturaI
Extension Service in County

l922, there We're no cows being test.
ed IN the valley. Starting Decem.
Der |, 1922, three testers were put
to work testing on the average Of
.Z,ooo cows per month. On Decem.
Der !, 1923, another tester started
work and $500 cows will be tested
during 1924. Some time was also
given to a purebred sire campaign,
during which time some "a bulls of
very high breeding have been OBJ.
tanned for valley dairymen.
A survey of the alfalfa industry
was undertaken in the summer of
1873 in order to determine the best
methods to pursue to improve the
crop. Several questiOnnaires were
filled out and n program will be
mapped out from these. Also some
work was done with fertilizers,
which work showed superphosphate
TO good advantage.
Poultry improvement has also TAX
en- considerable time. Fifteen meet
lngs were held in feeding and Gull
ing with the result that the poultry
men are doing better and more scicn-
tific feeding and have also culled
out a large number of unprofitable
hens. Some work was also done on
a marketing organization, but with
no definite results as yet.
Grains Tried Out
Tennessee Winter was the main
variety of barley tried out during
the year 1t still showed itself we'll
adapted to Imperial Valley condi-
tions in grain production as well as
for grazing.
In wheat variety trials Hard Fed
Grafton wheat showed up unusually
well, producing over 1900 pounds of
wheat to the acre more than the
Early Bart.
The proper irrigation of grain,
whether flat or corrugated, is "A
question which is now being worked
on.
In 1920 pure strain of high pro-
ducing milo seed was brought to the
university experiment station from
Glenn county. This seed has been
F"pt pure and each year some of
the seed has been distributed to
growers from the station. This past
season enough seed for some 200
Continued on page g.
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MRS. l.. &. MAIN IS
HOSTESS LUNCHEON
BRIDGE AT HOTEL

Mrs. l.. G.. Main of Holtville en-
stertained number of friends from
that city and FL Centre at charm
ing luncheon at the Hotel Barbara
Worth yesterday. In the private dim
ing room of the hotel beautiful
yellow and orchid color scheme had
been carried out by the use of chry-
santhemums of those shades. Tiny
bottles of imported perfume in
dainty yellow baskets formed the
smart favors.
The afternoon was spent playing
bridge on the mazzanine floor, and
at its close Mrs. Vaughn Francis was
awarded the first prize, Mrs. Ross
Hickcox the second. and Mrs. A. b.
Lester, the consolation.
Mrs. Mains guest list included
Mesdames William Welk, Roy
Thompson, Frank Taylor, Carlton
Morford, Dale Cooper, John Zenos,
Elmer Hartzog, Walter Harrington,
w. M. S. Taylor, Walter f. Mosher,
Eugene E. Harden, Gordon Schneid-
er, r.. f. Alexander, M. c. Blanch-
ard, A. B. Lester, l.. +. Shaw, Law
renee Huebner, G. II. Eckert, II. Ter
williger, +. r. c. Fenton, r. G.
Fagge, Ross Hickcox, Vaughn Fran
els, B. NJ. Gruwell, Warren Currier,
Russell Thompson, Thomas Dotts,
Carl Fahring, l.. A. Harris, Wilbur
Ross and Miss Mary Main.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-08
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
That the Board of Supervisors of
the County Of Imperial, hereby call
for bids upon the following describ-
ed work, to-wit: the installation of
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-08
Mrs. CIyde johnson Is
H0nOyee of Delft Blue
ShOlCer at Martin Home

Complimenting Mrs. Clyde John
son of Brawley, who was formerly
Miss Oma Gillett of this city, Mrs.
r. |. Martin entertained Il group of
Mrs. Johnson Is friends from the re-
cordor's and sheriff g offices at her
home on Hamilton avenue last night
at "delft blue shower"
The house was decorated with
chrysanthemums, and this together
with the many beautiful gifts Of
vases, pictures, hand embroidered
linens and other articles carrying
out the delft blue color note made
n most attractive setting for the
affair.
Refreshments were served at the
evenings close. Those making up
tho party were Mrs. Charles Gillett,
mother of the honoree, Mesdames j.
o. Cole, Hazel Meadows, Katherine
Murphy, Marjorie MacMurrav, Ida
Robinson, Bird f. Hobby, A. r. I'm
derwood, Leta Bryan, Sterling Os-
walt and the Misses Esther Gillett,
Nadine Strickland, Matte Cronin,
Ruth Marable, Marie Igielsky and
Katherine Lyons.
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PRESS CLASSIFIED
SECTION AND
SAVE MONEY

NOTICE OF TIME AND PLACE
APPOINTED FOR PROVING
WILL AND HEARING APPL1-
CATION FOR LETTERS TES-
TAMENTARY.
In the Superior Court Of the County
of Imperial, State of California
In the Matter of the Estate of
MARY j. WILSON, Deceased.
Notice is Hereby Given that pc
tition for the probate Of tie will of
Mary j. Wilson, deceased, and fo'
the issuance to Thomas II. Wilson
of letters testamentary, has been
filed in this court, and that the
14th day of December, A. d. 1928,
at o'clock p. m, of said day, at
the court room of Dept One of said
have why said petition should not
court, at the Court House in the
City Of .El Centre, County of I'M
perial, State of California, has been
set for the hearing of said petition,
when and where any person inter
ested may appear and contest the
same, and show cause, if any they
be granted.
Dated November 9th, 1923.
C. G. MOUSSEAU, Clerk.
BY Z. B. Kirk, Deputy.
Jas. w. Glassford, Attorney for
Executor. Dec. Ito
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-08
NOTICE FOR BIDS FOR BURIAL
OF INDECENT DEAD

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Supervisors of Imperial
County will receive sealed bids up
to and until two O'Clock p. m. Of
December II, 1923, for the burial
OF the INDECENT dead of Imperial
County, for a period of one or three
years from December II, 1923.
All bids must be accompanied by
written statement and specifica-
tions upon which the bid is made.
The Board hereby reserves the right
and privilege to reject any and all
Bids.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
IMPERIAL COUNTY.
By c. G. Mousseau, County Clerk
and Clerk of the Board of Super.
visors.
Dated Nov. 13, 1923.
daily Nov. 26 DOG. II,
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-08

bidder, if successful, will enter into
a contract satisfactory to the Board
and in addition thereto the success
full bidder will be required to file
a good and sufficient bond for the
faithful performance of the con-
tract and or the payment of labor
ers and material men.
Plans and specifications for the
above work may be seen at the Of
flee Of said Board Of Supervisors
and County Clerk, and at the office
of said architects in Ell Centre, Cal
ifornia.
A deposit of $25.oO will be re-
quired from contractors receiving
plans and specifications. This de-
posit will be refunded when plans
and specifications are returned.
The Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids not be:ug
advantageous to the County.
BY order of the Board of Super
visors of the county of Imperial
adopted Tuesday, Nov. 6, 1923.
C. G.. MOUSSEAU,
County Clerk and Ex-officio Clerk
Of thf Board of Supervisors.
No II to Dec II
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-08
Won1a11's Interests
Methodist Girls Are
Guests of Mrs. Stone

The members of Mrs. w. !. Stone 5
Sunday school of the Methodist
church gathered at the home of their
teacher last night and enjoyed II
delicious pot luck supper. These af-
fairs, which are held monthly by this
group, are always jolly events. The
evening was spent i'll playing vari-
Gus games.
Those present were Gladys Hol-
lingsworth, Freda Schrejuer, Velma
Shibley, Vivian Pollard, Mildred
Pollard, Rose Hockett, Donna May
Brostow, Mildred Record, Mary Lee
Stuart, Charlotte Stuart, Edith
Lynch, Marie Wakefield, Alice Cole,
Mrs. Stone and little daughter, Anna
Margaret.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-08
Mr.. ard Mrs. J. d. FOss
Entertain R00k Club

Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Foss enter
tanned their rook club for an in
formal evening S gaiety at their
home last night. Yellow chrysanthc-
mums' were used for the decorative
scheme. Dainty refreshments were
served by Mrs. Foss, assisted by
Mrs. II. G. Jones after the games
were over.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles E. Sones, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
G. Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Young and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. McEuen.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-08
Mrs. Gdrren Hostess
for r. T. T. on Monday

The Twice Told Tales Section of
the Woman s Ten Thousand Club
will meet Monday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. j. r. Garren, $50
He'll Avenue. Mrs. Roland Reed
will tell the story.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-08
Brief Meeting Monday
Ninht for &. G.'s Club

The Business Girls club will meet
on Monday evening in the club
room. Mrs. d. w. Clark, the new
president, announces that the meet
ing will begin at 1880 sharp and will
be brief. Announcements of COM
mittees and plans or activities win
be the principal matters of import
ance.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-08
Big Jack Elrick
Arrested in L. A.
AS Crime Leader
by United Press Leased Wire

by Un1tFU TrPSN IIeNStU WIG
LOS ANGELES, Dec. S.-"Big
jack Erich, well known in sport
circles here, is under arrest today as
the alleged leader of an immense
coast to coast crime ring that engi-
neered two mail robberies totaling
over $2,000,0o0 in Los Angeles in
1921.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-08
SAYS METRO'FILMS
WON'T GO TO NEW YORK

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. s.-Marcus
Loew, president of the Metro Picture
corporation, denied today persistent
rumors to the effect that the bulk of
Metro productions would be removed
to New York in the near future.
eff there is anything to it, stat
ed Mr.. Loew, ~ haven t been mott
fled" He arrived yesterday from
New York.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-08
QUINN SAYS PRES.
is MISTNFORMED

DAVENPORT, Ia, Dec. s.
President Coolidge has been mis-
informed on the soldiers bonus,
John R. Quinn, national COM
mander of the American Legion,
declared or his arrival here to-
day.
''The American public is
overwhelmingly in favor of ad-
justed compensation for World
war veterans
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-05
FLYING COP LOST RACE
BUT HE WON HIS BRIDE

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-Although
he went down. to defeat in the
sixty-yard sprint at the indoor
games of the Millrose A. C. at Madi.
son Square Garden Wednesday
night, Robert F. Bob) McAllister,
the Flying Cop" who distinguished
himself in the 100-yard dash at the
Millrose games in Newark last Sep.
TENDER. has won a real victory.
McAllister was congratulated,
when he dropped into West Side
court to see Magistrate McAndrews,
on his fine showing Wednesday
night. He smiled his thanks and
Whispered to the magistrate news
of his engagement to Miss Mabel
Smith, of Newark. She accepted
him, he said, after the games Wed
nesday night.
Miss Smith is twenty-one and
niece of Jacob Weber, track coach
at Fordham University. Through
her uncle she met McAllister, who
is attached to Police Commissioner
Enright's special squad. The mar
riage will take place after the next
Olympic games, in which he will
participate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-05

Kane. Mrs. M. Il. 1seady. AIrs. p.
j. .Callan. Mrs. =. w. Costello. ATra.
r. CLARK. Mrs. A. DonnelIy, Miss R.
Donneily. Miss W. Fahey. AErs.
George Pagan. Miss Mary Feeuey,
Mrs. q. Hasle, Miss Florence CT
polari, Mrs. J, r. Learys Mrs. y.
Mahony, Mrs. p. T. McDerTnott.
Mrs. p. r. INLAND. Mrs. p. O'Brien,
Miss M. l.. O'Neal, Mrs. M. Pur-
cell, Miss M. Purcell. Miss Regan,
Mrs. M. Schulz and Miss Mary
Tracey.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-05
DRAF IS REPORT
ON DISTRICT
SURPLUS
Special Committee Expected to
Decide on Amount of Credit
in Treasury.

The final report to Congress OF
the special committee named to
investigate whether the District OF
Columbia is entitled !. to $4,000, 200
now lying idle in the Treasury
is due today. When this com.
mittee adjourned Saturday it was
expected that one more meeting
would be sufficient to whip it's re.
port into shape.
Tomorrow is the last day allowed
the committee by the resolution
which created it, but at adjourn
ment time Saturday Senator Phipps.
chairman, indicated that only. to.
days meeting would be necessary.
1t is known that the recommends.
tons of the committee have been
put in tentative shape, and that
definite sums are to be charge
against the surplus due the local
government, but it is believed that
a considerable amount of money
will remain to the credit of the
District of Columbia if the com
mittee's report is accepted by Con-
gress.
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DENIES HE EVER MARRIED;
WIFE SUES FOR LIBEL

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-Because he
denied he ever had been married or
divorced when he applied for a
license. to wed second time, VIII
liam Edgar Smith, son and heir of
Mrs. Roxie Smith, must face a libel
suit . for 100000, in which his
former wife, Mrs. Louis Curtis
Smith, Isl plaintiff. the appellate
division Of the supreme court held
today.
The former wife claims in her
petition that she was libeled by his
denial of their marriage and divorce.
Justice John V. McAvoy, now on
the appellate court bench, who for
merly had sustained Mrs. Smiths
complaint, said:
81 do not think 1t is a far-fetched
innuendo to ascribe to the words
which in effect were published
this is my first marriage'-the
meaning that such relations as
plaintiff sustained with the de-.
PENDANT were meretricious."
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service costs $4.145 In excess Of its
receipts, or $3.49 per capita. The
deficit must be supplied by the
residents of Washington at large.
The building occupied py this de.
partment is badly in aeed OF re-
pairs and refurnishing.
The first meeting of the team
workers is being held this noon in
the Crystal room of the Ebbitt
Hotel. The workers will meet in
the same place at 1890 o'clock daily
during the campaign. e. A. De-
Groot, jr., of the Interstate Com
merce Commission, is chairman Of
the campaign committee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-05
DEMON AGENT
USES FIFTY
Masks
Invisible Colonel" Does Quick
Change Stuff in Boot
leg Hunting.

Pursued by relentless newspaper
photographers and report j. L.
Asher, 1.-The Invisible Colonel of
the prohibition unit, is acquiring
proficiency as quick-change artist,
in order that his activities against
Washington bootleggers may not be
curbed by undue publicity.
The Washington newspapers are
too resourceful to-meet the quiet
taste of prohibition officials. They
feel it is imperative to keep the
demon dry agent from Louisville.
KY, "under cover" Newspaper
activity, they say, spoiled the en-
bassy liquor case, and now threatens
to do the same with the plans made
for keeping Asher's identity a deep,
dark secret.
Asher used a wide variety of dis
guises in obtaining evidence for
more than fifty bootleg cases
during the past week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-05
DANCE PLANNED
THURSDAY FOR
HOSPITAL :.
Free Dispensary at Providence
to Be Benefited by Ball
at Raleigh.

In order to carry on the good
work Of the free dispensary at
Providence Hospital, a dance will
be held Thursday night at the
Hotel Raleigh ballroom. It Is
being arranged by the women of
the social service department of the
hospital, and the proceeds from the
sale of tickets will be turned into
the Ndispensary fund.
The dispensary is open every day,
scoreA of Washington physicians
contributing their services free OF
charge. Prescriptions are filled free
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-05
STUDENT, SEEMINGLY HURT
SLIGHTLY BY AUTO, DIES

GETTYSBURG, Pa, Feb. 5.-As
the result of injuries received sew
eral days ago in an automobile &C.
cident, John Gumbert, sophomore
at Gettysburg College, died here in
the Warner Hospital. He was Il
resident of Berlin, Somerset county
In company with two school
mates, he was driving to his home
at night, and was descending South
mountain, near Caledonia, when he
turned out to avoid car at, the
side of the road. He was suddenly
confronted by another machine, and
tried to avert a crash, but his car
overturned, pinning him under it..
He was not thought to be serious
ly hurt, but two days ago compli-
cations developed.
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STARTS
CANT A|GN FOR
$4,000
Ten Teams, With ITS Mem
bers Meeting Today to
: Launch Drive.

With IT'S workers, under ten
captains, busy in every section of
the city, the Y. M. c. Az today
launched a campaign to raise $685.
900, or IL per cent Of the annual
budget for the coming year. The
other 49, per cent will be raised by
the organization through the mem
,bership> and other regular income.
Among the projects depending for
continuance upon the success of
the drive is the boys department,
which is now serving 1885 boys, in
Guiding 361 employed boys. This
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-05
CHlCAGOAN TURNS DOWN
NOBLE ITALIAN TITLE

CHICAGO, Feb. 5.-Mr. and Mrs.
Julius st. Clemens Of Oak Park
have just turned down a chance
to wear noble titles.
The death Of brother Of st.
Clemens gives him the wight to
an italian title of Count and a
considerable estate.
The couple have started for
Italy, where they will take over
the estate but reject the titles. =
st. Clemens is steamship agent
here and his wife a saleswoman
for nationally advertised corset.
They will continue their work up.
on returning from Italy.
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for those unable to pay for such
medicines. and it is this outlay
which requires funds. The women
OF the social service department
follow up the dispensary work,
visiting the homes Of those who
have applied Cor relief to the hos
pital, and giving them whatever
aid is needed.
The committee Of this branch of
the hospital work arranging for the
dance. includes Miss NJ L. O'Brien,
chairman, Miss K. Ready, Mrs. J.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-05
ADJUTANT GENERALS PICK
BEARY AS VICE PRESIDENT

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 5.-Harry
B., Smith. adjutant general of the
Indiana National Guard. was elect.
ed president of the National Adju-
ta1t Generals Association. at the
meeting held here yesterday in con-
junction with the conference of the
National Guard Association of the
United States. Frank d. Beary,
adjutant general of Pennsylvania,
was elected vice president, and C.
f. Black, adjutant general Of I'LL
nois, secretary treasurer.
Sympathy with France in its in
vasion of Germany was expressed
by Gen. w. G. Price, of Philadel-
phia, and Gen. c. I. Martin, of
ISOLATION.
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AU.TO INJURIES
KILL AGED
WOMAN
Mrs. Jennie Einstein, 81, Is
Run Down by Or. William
p. Collins.

Struck by an automobile at Con
necticut and Wyoming avenues yes
terday, Mrs. Jennie Einstein, sixty
two years old, widow of Samuel
Einstein, who was poundmaster for
many years, died early today from
q fracture of the skull. She was
accompanying her twelve-year-old
nephew, Lewis Hopfenmaier, 2135
Wyoming, avenue. across the street
when she was knocked down. The
boy suffered injury to his knees.
DIR. William p. Collins, 213O p
street northwest, operator of the
automobile that struck the woman,
was temporarily detained at the
Sixth precinct. He told Detective
Sergeant Darnell that he stopped
Immediately after the accident and
gave all the assistance he could.
Mrs. Einstein was removed to
Emergency Hospital, where she
died shortly after being admitted.
Besides a fracture of the skull Mrs.
Einstein suffered several broken
ribs.
Inquest This Afternoon.
street northwest. Funeral arrange
the eoroner's inquest this afternoon.
Struck by a train as he was
crossing the railroad tracks near
Ivy City roundhouse yesterday.
Monroe LenarCli, twenty-six years
old, sol New Jersey avenue north
west. suffered injuries to his legs.
He was given first-aid treatment at
the emergency room in Union sta
ton.
Mrs. Emma G.. Saunders, forty
years old, of Gainesville, Va, visit
ing at 1919 Columbia road NORTH
west, was bruised when she was
struck by an automobile at Four
teenth street and Columbia road
last night. She was removed to
Emergency Hospital, where it was
said that her condition is not
critical.
Miss Louise Hultz, twenty-six
years old, sos Twenty-first street
northwest, was slightly bruised
when the automobile in which she
was riding was in collision with an
other car at Twentieth and p
streets northwest last night.
Policemen Leo Murray and III. L.
Nicholson, who were pursuing a
speeding automobile on Bladensburg
road, were injured on the legs and
body when their motorcycles col
Hded. Neither was badly injured.
They received treatment at Cas-
ualty Hospital.
Ethel Crawford Injured.
Ethel Crawford, thirty-one years
old. of Upper Marlborough, Nd.
suffered a possible fracture of the
hip when she was struck by a
street car at Seventh street and
pennsylvania avenue southeast last
night. She was removed to Provi-
dence Hospital Her condition is
undetermined. - - = IS ~ ssssSgs-.
Harry West, forty-nine years old,
% Myrtle street northeast, suffered
q fracture of the jaw and cuts
about the face when he was struck
by. an automobile at First and K
streets northeast He was given
treatment at Emergency Hospital.
Elmer d. Cummings, sixty years
DID,, 460S Fifteenth street north
west, and Foster Veitenheimer,
forty-five years old, 1000 Sixteenth
street northwest, were slightly in
1ured Saturday night when their
motorcycle and side car were in
collision with an automobile at
Twenty-first and Virginia avenue
northwest. They were treated at
Emergency Hospital.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-05
FUNERAL FUND OFFICER
JAILED AS EMBEZZLER

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. s.
Charged with embezzling $4,000,
Louis r. Stees, was sentenced to
fourteen months in the Eastern
Penitentiary by Judge Gordon.
Stees was secretary of the
Fuperal Benefit Association of the
P. 0. S. of A. Stees pleaded guilty.
After John r. K. Scott, counsel
for the defendant, had requested
leniency on account Of i'll health,
Judge Gordon imposed a light sen.
tence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-05
Princess Yolanda To
Wed Captain In
Italian Army

ROME, Feb. 5.-The engage
ment of the Princess Zolanda,
oldest daughter of King Victor
Emanuel and Queen Elena, to
Count Calvi di Bergolo, a cap
tain in the Italian army, was
officially announced today.
At one time it was reported
the Princess was about to be-
come engaged to- the Prince of
Wales, heir to the English
throne.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-02-05

Girls Bingham Dresses 81
Styles with white collars and cuffs. Some Il
with boomers Sizes to IL yrs.
Girls Jean Middies .... 81
White Lonsdale Jean middies with red or = i
blue collars. Sizes to % yrs
ChiIdren's Creepers, 2 for 81
Chambray or dark wash materials. With i
collars and cuffs and embroidery. Sizes l
to yrs.
Boys Blouses, z for 81
Striped or solid color percale blouses; well Il
made. Sizes to Is yrs.
Infants White Dresses, 2 for 81
Neatly made little dresses with square =
yokes and edged with lace. Sizes month
to 1 yr. - ...,
Children's Hose, 3 pairs 81
Buster Brown ribbed hose in black and i
brown. Sizes to IL. .~ h
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