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Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16
SAN FRANCISCO MARKET

SAN FRANClOCO, July "
Trading in fruits and vegetables
was slowc rtoday, Cantaloupes
were in lighter demand with lmpe-
rial Valley stock selling at at least
25c. lower by the crate. One car
of cantaloupes was received from
Delano and standards were offered
at $4 to $3.50 per crate. Nectar
lies of clingstone variety sold from
$1.50 to $500 per crate.
Lemons were weaker and fancy
stock is now selling from So to
$3.50 per box. Receipts, cars: Apri-
cots s.; Oranges 8; Bananas /; Can
taloupes IS.
A few boxes Of asparagus were
received today and 8@10c per
pound was received for the white
stock. Lettuce is in very light
demand on this market with medium
grades selling from 75c. to 81 per
crate. Summer squash is moving
slowly at unchanged prices. Corn
is selling from So to $3.50 per sack.
Receipts, cars: Potatoes 3; mixed
vegetables q.
: Apples--Be11ercurs, PEI box, 60
@1.25.
Newton Pippins tCalif.) per box
1.15@l.60; Jonathans, 1.25@l.75.
GrapcrruIt--.5outncrn California
3.OO@4.25; Imperial Valley. $500
$50; Arizona, o.oo@5.50.
Lemons-Special pack 6.00@G.5o
Choice, 5.50@6.00, lemonettes, ESQ
@3.50.
Cranges-Fancy nave1s, per box
3.25@5.50.
Pears-hnlau, 1909 100; Com.
Ic., 1.50@2.25; Winter NeIis, 1.5o
@2.75.
Strawberries - Imperial Valley,
5.00@5.50 per crate.
/ Articnokes Choice per Ing 3@7.
Buncled Vegetables--Pe dozen;
Carrots, $4,000; Turnioc. 50@60;
Beets, e0@6O; Parsley, 80; Radishes
80.
Cabbage-Per h., 2%M3.
Cauliflower-Nom omlnal.
Lettucc-per crate, dry 75M1.00.
Celery-fer crate, focel, 203.50.
Onions-Brown, 2.50@3.00, yellow
2.15@2.25.
Peppcrs---Ee1ls 1d@12; Chilli SO
Potatoes--Rivers, 75@1.25; Ida
no Russets, 1.35@1.50; Washington
Melted Gems, 1.10M1.50; Oregon
Burbanks, 1.00@1.4G; sweet pota-
toes, 7cMSc lb.
Tomatoes-cUurhern Choice, 100
@1 25; l.. A. lug, 1.00M2.00; Mexi-
can per lug, 1.25@1I5; hothouse.
1.75@2.00 crate.
Beans-nOca1, green flat, few
best 1000.
Broilers 81 to l Y lbs, 27M30;
colored y to IN lbs, 2SM32, fry
ers 30M40.
Young roosters--Co1ored 31a lbs.
and up, 3S@45.
Staggy-z5@30.
Colored old roostcrs-15M17.
Leghorn-Old rousrers. 1OM13.
Leghorn hens-21h to 8 Id. 1G@lS
3 lbs. and over 20@23.
Large colored hens, 27@29.
Ducks-f oung, 16W24.
Live Turkeys-nominal.
Geese-Young 20@25.
Dressed Tarheys-25@28.
Hares-Live, 16@17, dressed, Is
90.
Squads, Live, fancy-46M50.
WhtAt-Milling 2.dO6D2.25.
Barley Feed - I.57R@1.60' ship,
ping, l.65@1.7O.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16
Forty and Eight
Hold High Jinks
on Highest Hills

cone fine time,' is the verdict
of local members of the ''Forty and
Eight" who attended the organi
zation IS first annual picnic at Twin
Springs, on the j. l.. Wilbur ranch,
nine miles west of Jacumba yester-
day. The members express the vcr-
diet somewhat differently, but that
is what they mean,' translated into
newspaper English.
Previous to the picnic, the organ
ization held business meeting,
which resulted in the election of
Vernon Monte of Brawley as Com
missaire de Guerre" in place of
Elmer Johnston, who resigned, and
of Chief Deputy Sheriff Charles
Nice, Dewey Cary and "Doe"
Wells as delegates to the state CON
vention of the ''Forty and Fights" :"
which will be held coincident with
the American Legion state conven-
tion at Eureka, next month. Harry
Shippey, Jack Ansel and Vernon
Monte were elected as alternates to
the convention. The organization
voted to join the Boulder Canyon
Dam Association, and instructed the
delegates to the state convention to
vote for endorsement of the Swing
johnson bill by that body.
After the business meeting came
the picnic, and on this subject the
/ former service men draw a veil,
contenting themselves with the
statement that the excitement was
second only to that on the "Hind-
enberg Line" five years ago.
The Forty and Fighters" adj
iourned to Jacumha after the pic
ME, and their blue service chapeaux
were much in evidence there last
evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16

Divorce granted-fn the superior
court this morning, Mrs. Robert j.
Weleh was granted u divorce by
Judge M. w. Conkling and given
permission to resume her maiden
name, Hazel A. Fawcest. The di
vorce was not contested.
Beffosza bound over Angelo
Betfozza, arrested last week near
the Ten Foo, Drop, was bound over
70 the superior court this morning
following hearing before Justice
Mayfield on statutory charge.
Beffozza was unable to furnish bail
and was remanded to Jail to await
trial.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16
Market News

The following mark~- 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 and 9
o'clock this morning by the various
jobbers from their sales to re-
tailers, hotels, restaurants, cafe, etc.
Slight fluctuations may ba noted
during the days trading.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16
''Drunk" Burns
Hats; Riot Call
by United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, July 16.-When
P. j. Hanley awokc in the "drunk
tank" of the city jail here he de-
eidcd it was too dark. A pile of
seven straw hats belonging to the
other prisoners was nearby and
Hanley, remembering days on the
farm, lit the haystack.
"A riot ensued and today Hanley
is facing an additional charge of
malicious mischief.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16

South Africa, until very recently
an importer Of canned fruit and
vegetables, has become an exporter.
Georgia is shipping about 800
carloads Of peaches weekly. The
crop has been injured by heavy
rains.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16
T0DAY'S WANT ADS

RATES--Ihe rate for inserting
Prepaid Classified or Liner Adver-
tisements in the Imperial Valley
Press is l cent per word each inser-
tion. if paid in advance. Minimum
charge 25 cents.
Classified advertisements accept
ed according to the following rates
and rules: tf'
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16

A cotton boil weevil laboratory
aud field station has been estab-
lished at Florence, S, c., under Joint
federal and state control.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16

California and Oregon ship an
nuany TO Great Britain 1000, 600.
eases Of canned fruit, mostly apri
cots, peaches, pears, cherries and
fruit salad.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16

A new federal quarantine station
has been established at Nogales,
Ariz.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16

BABY CHICKS from laying strain;
Mature early--lay well; Shipped
within 72 hours Of Los Angeles;
Guarantee full count. Pioneer
Hatchery, 500 s. Spring, Los An
geles. Safs tf
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16
BRITISH TO ARREST
LEVIATHAN SAILORS
by United Press Leased Wire

LONDON, July 16.-Twenty five
members of the crew of the U. S.
shipping board liner Leviathan
We're summoned today by British au-
thorities for desertion from British
ships, an Exchange Telegraph dis
patch from Southampton stated.
Complaints have been made by
British shipping operators that their
crews have deserted in New York
to join American vessels for higher
pay.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16
Federal Judge
Dies at Resort
by United Press Leased Wire

SAN BERNARDINO, Cal, July
l6.--Funeral arrangements are be
ing made here today for Federal
Judge Oscar A. Trippett, who died
suddenly at mountain resort near
here yesterday. Judge Trippett
was appointed to the Southern Cal.
ifornia bench in 1914.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16
For SaIe--Miscel!une0Us

For SALE-500 to
5000 lbs capacity for camping
trips or hauling. Bishop & Grin
nell, Imperial. 235 w. Main st.
20tf
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16

FOR SALE-Old newspapers. just
the thing for packing. Imperial
Valley Press. 14tf
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16

Horticultural Commissioner Coy
of San Bernardino county reports
serious attack on grape vines by
weevils.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16
For livestock

FOR SALE Young Jersey eow
heavy miiker, fresh September 10.
Can be seen r &. Riddles. Dahlla
Heading or write X. r. y. 4. isax
80, III centrc. issa
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16
For observation-disclosures

FOR RENT--Modern house, unfur-
nished, $22 per month, including
water. 442 Hell Ave Apply 13S
N. Fifth st. Off
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16
For Suie--POuitry

BABY CHICKS from laying strain;
Mature early--lay well; Shipped
within 72 hours of Los Angeles;
Guarantee fun count. Pioneer
Hatchery, 500 $, Spring, Los An
geles. Sat "a
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16

Press Want Aos 90 the work
Try them.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16

Growers of strawberries, Walla
Walla, WASH, are coml1ning and
finding satisfactory results in CO.
operative marketing.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16
MtSccifune0fsS

WANTED-To rent by 18th of Au.
gust, 20 to 40 acres of alfalfa
land. Holtville or Westmorland
Anna Werner, FL Cajon, CAL
Care C. T. Young. 1876
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
For Sate--AHtOs

LIGHT TRUCK-Pneumatic tires
express body. run less than 1900
miles, like new, very cheap. 1865
Fifth, San Diego. Wilson S. Smith
Company. t.t 9t6
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16
For SaIe-Renl Estate
KING & HANCOCK
BY ALTMAN

FOR SALE-Four furnished houses
and lots, located in three hundred
block, Commercial St., or will ex-
change for coast property. Mrs.
j. r. Avent. Phone 499 25tf
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16

LOST-0n highway between CnleN
leo and Imperial, tire and tifp
carrier for WHY'S Knight. Nofl
~ Press office. Reward. lgtI
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16

WANTED - From September IS
until June 1, furnished cottage or
apartment large enough for three,
outside Of town. Call G-53. 14t2
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16

EXCHANGE - Wanted Imperial
Valley good farms or city proper
ty. VIII assume. In exchange for
Montana cattle ranch near Miles
City. 1880 acres. Cost owner
$115,000. Price reduced to $35, 1000,
Also an 5000 wheat farm. Impror
ed. North Dakota, GAO acres, cost
owner 100000. Price reduced to
$4,000. Also Mexico cotton land,
2219 acres. Cost owner 100000.
Sell for $4,000. rs miles below
the border. Submit offers, Il. j..
Moynahan, Ford Hotel, San Di-
ego, Cal. 16tl
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16

WHEN IN san Diegol Stop at the
Granada Apis. Union and Haw-
thorne. All outside, furnished.
modern apartments. Beautiful
Marine View" Walking distance.
Reasonable Rates, either weekly
or monthly. 1894
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16
Lost or F0und

Brown suit case, between
san Diego and Jaeunlba, Campo
road. Reward. y. J. Moore, Holt.
Vile. l5tS
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16

FOR RENT-Furnished cottage.
762 Commercial. 12t4
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16

FOR RENT-Houses, furnished and
unfurnished, All sizes and
prices. Howards. 603 Park.
1874
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16

FOR RENT-F-urnished room al.
joining bath. $40 Olive 7tf
Imperial Valley press., 1923-07-16

FOR RENT-Furnished cottage.
cheap. 5S7 Commercial st. 1914
The Kusko times., 1923-08-25
Road Work in This
 Section Brought to
 an End by A. R. c.

All work under way on the Govern ment roads b3 the Alaska Road Con- mission came 10 9 stop last Saturday evening. the reason for its discontinu- auce apparently being lack Of funds.
 Aside from wipiag3out number of gaps existing in the frst. seven miles out from Tokotna. the Ophir highway during the present season has been extended for distance of about five miles. The roaa Is now practically complete for d distance of eleven miles. andfs said to be in passab)e condition for one mile beyond. this latter mile as yet hardly being usable sor automo- piles.
 The ezaFokotna-ToEotna Landing road, worksupon which commenced several weeks ago, witt have to walt for an. other year before receiving it's finish ing touches. although another ten or eleven days work would have com pleted it. This road, when completed. will5be about two miles long. One mile of the road has beer. completed, and of the renlafntng mile about three fourths has been corduroved, messed, and bridges and culverts pus t0.
The Kusko times., 1923-08-25
BIG FIRE: AT
 SAN PEDRO
Tank Explosion Causes Burning of a Million
 Barrels of Oil.

San Pedro, Aug. 18.-An an- lefground oil tank of the Gen. eral Petroleum Company ex- oloded this morning, causing the burning of one million barrels of oils The explosion, which is Sd i'd to have resulted from spoa- !aneous combustion, shook the entire city,
 Soldiers, the police depart nent and fremen battled the entire day before the tank fire vas gotten under control. The overflow resulted in scores of eesidents fleeing. from their homes. after hastlly moving fur aiture and personal effects. The damages are estimated at one million dollars.
The Kusko times., 1923-08-25
Notice Of Forfeiture.

To Harold Seddon, his heirs and as-
 signs;
 You are hereby notified that I have expended for labor and improvements the sum of one hundred dollars per year for each of the years 1915, 1916, l9I1, 1920 aad 1921 upon the Yellow Jacket Association placer mining claim, situate on Marvel creek, in the Kusko- kwim recording district, Territory of Alaska, in order to hold said claim under the provisions of law respecting annual labor on mining claims.
 And if, within ninety days after the publication of this notice. you fail to
The Kusko times., 1923-08-25

pay your portion of such expenditures your interest in said claim will be for- feited to the undersigned cc-owner, aoG cording to the provisions of aSectioe 2324 Revised Statutes of the United States.
 LUTHER c. HBss.
 Fairbanks, Alaska. First publication, June g, 1923. Last publication, Sept s, 1923.
The Kusko times., 1923-08-25
ANSW TERED
 BY FRANCE
Makes Caustic Retort to British Repara-
 ti0ns Note.
----

Paris, Aug. 23.-The fifth re ply of the government to the re. cent British repaations note as serts that France refuses to withdraw from the Rubr except as she is paid, and that she like wise rejects a plan for an. inter ternational re-estimate of Ger many's capacity to pay. Refer ring to the British allasion of the rights of others, tbe reply said that "France does not need to be reminded of her duties.
The Kusko times., 1923-08-25

Frank Beckman, who returned here Su nday from visit of some days in the IoIstoi section, left Monday over the sumner tran for Candle.
The Kusko times., 1923-08-25

John Vik left Tuesday for Ophir,. on his way to Ruby.
 John Sundberg left Wednesday, headed for Ruby.
 Dich Kuhloff was among the early in the week arrivals.
The Kusko times., 1923-08-25

John J. MeGrath, knowa ia every Alaskan and Yakon camp former ed itor of the Nome News, Nome Nagge1. Seward Gateway and other , }aska newspapers, dropped deao at ae8Hlexy in Erookjya \ several aeks ago, while visiting ag aunt, according 10 reports received in Alaska. At tbe time Of his death he was associated with 8 Florida newspaper he de- ceased leaves hundreds C soeedoagh friends in ehe Territory, aaa during bis business years ID AlasEa Was con sideeed oue of it's ablest journalists.
The Kusko times., 1923-08-25

Leon Loomis, local N. C. manager, returned Sunday from 8 business trip of several days at McGrath.
The Kusko times., 1923-08-25

Robert Gherkie, headed for Tokotna, left Bethel on Wednesday, travelling in his own boat Aeeompanying Mr. Gherkie as far as MeGrata is Frod- erick Anderson. wireless operat0r. who will relieve Sergeant L. ". Bundy at that station.
The Kusko times., 1923-08-25

v -'- i~HS1' ASu1Cy3 LID hCIio duu dS-
 signs:
 You, and each Of you, are hereby notified that we, the undersigned, your co.owners, have expended in labor and improvements the sum ofsno less, than one hundred dollars for the years 1920 aud 1922 upon placer mining claim No. 5 Above Discovery on Moore creek, in the Mt. Mckinley mining and record ing precinct. Territory of Alaska, in order to hold said claim under the pro- visions of Section 2324 of the Revised Statutes of the United States and the amendments thereto concerning annual labor upon mining claims, being the amount required to hold said mining claim for the period ending June 90. 1923.
 And if, witbin ninety days after the publication Of this notice, you fail or refuse to contribute your proportion of said expenditures. as well as the cost of recording the same, and the costs of IhIS advertisement, your interest in said claim will become the property of the undersigned, your co-owners, who have made the required expenditures under the terms of said Section 2324 of the Revised Statutes of the United States.
 KELLER S5 DAWSON,
 Co-Owners,
 By J. F. Keller. Date of first publication, July 2l, 1925 Date of last publication, Oct. 20, 1923.
The Kusko times., 1923-08-25
Notice of Forfeiture.

To Michae6 LGeey, his heirs and as-
 signs
The Kusko times., 1923-08-25

The Thor left Wednesday for Me Grath with the following pa1-e4a e. Frank Guskey, Warren Stewart. Dan Callahan, Wm. Molyaeauz ; Bozch. Jack McDonaId Jim Abana f Wal lick, Wm Hummel Wm Cine, Miss Dora Werner.
The Kusko times., 1923-08-25
KELLER & DAWSON,
 Co-Owners,

by U. r. h6IItF. Date of first publication, July 2l, 1923 Date of last publication, Oct. 20, 1923.
The Kusko times., 1923-08-25

Jack Mcdonald Jim Abana H Wal lick, Wm Hummel Nm. Cline, Miss Dora Werner.
 Alex. Gragen and Frank Beemirg Who arrived Monday from tae Road Commission camp left Faesaag for Candle, returned here Thursday. and departed yesterday for Ruby
 Bill Hummel, who made the erip on the Thor Wednesday to McGrath, took .he overland route back on Thursday, making the distance in eight hours.
 T. F. Roberts, who-came in from the Road Commission. camp on Monday, left Wednesday for Ophir on his way to Ruby. Nenana and the coast.
 Miss Dora Werner, after visit of few days here, the guest of Miss Frances Larson, left Wednesday for her home at McGrath.
 The steamer Tana, according to the best information obtaiDable, will leave McGrath for Bethel about August 28th. 
 Jack Brandon, who returned yester- day from trip to Candle aud McGrath, left this morning for Ophis
 Hank Wallick and William Cline re- turned last evening from trip to Me-, Grath, coming up via the overland.
The Kusko times., 1923-08-25

The steamer Tana, according to the best information obtaipable, will leave McGrath for Bethel about August 28th.
The Kusko times., 1923-08-25

Warren Stewart, who arrived from the Road Commission camp on Mon day. was d Thor passenger for Me- Grath on Wednesday,
The Kusko times., 1923-08-25

Jack Brandon, who returned yester- day from a trip to Candle aud McGrath left this morning for Ophie.
The Kusko times., 1923-08-25

Jack Mcdonald, who returned Mon- day from few days visit at Ophir, left Wednesday fer McGrath, going down on the Thor.
The Kusko times., 1923-08-25

Mike Roki, one of Mondays arrivals, left Tuesday for Canes.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
FRANKLIN FUNERAL. SET
Bridgeport Farmer Succumbs Here
Following Operation.

Funeral I, services for Anderson
Franklin, 81, farmer living near
Bridgeport, who died at the Metho-
dist Hospital Tuesday following an
operation, will be held Wednesday at
2 p. m. at the Center Friends Church.
Burial will be at Plainfield.
Mr.. Franklin is survived by the
widow, two daughters, Mrs. Waldo
Kenworthy and Miss Belle Franklin;
a brother, Alex, and two sisters, Mrs.
Mary Robson and Mrs. Rebecca Elder.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
WO0DMEN LOG ROLLING
is STAGED AT LEBANON
Parade and Fireworks Display to Be
Features of Program.

Parade and Fireworks Display to Be
Features of Program.
By Times Special
LEBANON. Ind, July 3.-The city
was in gala attire today as Modern
Woodmen from Indiana cities poured
in to attend the log.rolling today and
Wednesday. Large delegations from
Danville. Vincennee and Indianapolis
filed the city with visitors.
A parade was to be the feature of
the program. A band concert and
fireworks display will close the pro-
gram Wednesday night.
Auto Hits Boy
By Times Special
MORRISTOWN, Ind. July s-Don.
aid Hopkins, 4. son OF Harvey Hop
hns, is recovering from severe
bruises receised when he was knocked
down by an automobile driven by
Brainard Nelson. Nelson Was exone.
rated.
Perfection Butter Makes Riddles Grow.--Adv,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03

The park board today found itself
up against the proposition of having
interest on bonds fall due with no
money in the sinking fund with which
to meet payments.
The situation resulted from city
councils refusal to appropriate $500
to the sinking fund Monday night.
The vote stood six to three against
the appropriation.
Severe criticism for what was
termed unwise expenditure was
directed against the park board by
Councilmen Theodore J. Bernd and
Heydon w. Buchanan. Not a voice
was raised in the boards defense.
Even Councilman Lloyd D. Clay
combe, who urged the appropriation
to save the credit of the city,
frankly stated that the criticisms
were justified.
Expenditures Criticised
THE board spend $4,000 for a fly
casting pool, $4,000 to bring a band
to Indianapolis when we have plenty
of musicians here, and the director of
recreation takes long trips at public
expense" Bernd said. THE board
takes in $1,000 in golf fees some Sun
days. It ought to be able to save
the money"
LAS long as the board spends money
as unwisely as it now does. appropria-
lions should be refused" Buchanan
stated.
Claycombe tried to save the APP
preparation by reducing 1t to $500,
but the move failed.
John E. King. council president, an
nounced the appointment of Walter
Wise as a member of the boxing COM
mission to succeed William E. Clauer.
Wise tried to have the appointment
withdrawn, but King told him the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
WEIR WILL SHOW
WATER COMPANY
RELATION TO CITY
MapIeton Civic League to
Discuss Petition at
Meeting Tonight.

Relation of the water company to
the moral and sanitary conditions of
Indianapolis will be discussed by
Clarence E. Weir tonight at the
meeting of the Mapleton Civic League,
Fortieth and Capitol Ave, in COM
munity hall Weir said today that he
will compare relations of the water
company to- the growth of the city.
Edward o. Snethens president of the
Federation of Community Civic Clubs
and member of the Mapleton Civic
League, also will speak.
It is expected that the league will
select it's representatives to attend
the water company's hearing before
the public service, commission July ID.
Weir today appointed civic COM
nittee on water company affairs from
the College Avenue Civic Association
to attend the hearing.
- The committee: William H. Moore,
1910 College Ave, chairman; T. p.
Woodson, 1881 Central Ave; L. L. Eel
lows, 1921 College Ave; Mrs. r. E.
Remington. 1907 Washington Blvd;
Miss Pearl Randall, 1888 College Ave:
Miss Ethel Currier, 134s Guilford Ave;
Mrs. Frank P. Randall, 1850 College
Ave; W. r. Beard, 1921 Broadway;
J. G. Polk. 1927 Broadway: Wyatt
Gentry, 1920 Broadway; Lowell Pat
terson, 1920 College Ave; Philip Yant,
1920 n. Meridian St; DR.. ames r. An
thony, 1909 College Ave, and T. P.
WooIery, 1852 Broadway.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-07-03
The indianapolis Times
Habit Chains Blamed as Cause
for. Most of Our Accidents

By NEA Serutce
SAN FRANCISCO, July SITS
"habit chains" more than careless
ness.
They're to blame for most acct
dents, according to Will J. French,
chairman of the California industrial
accident commission:
And they're as old, he declares, as
human nature itself.
There's a growing tendency to
relegate our actions to habit"
French explains. THUS the chains
are liable to bind us more and more
as the hurry and confusion of mod
ern life increases.
"a person meeting new condi-
tons constantly must think how
he'll face them. But where some
thing becomes a habit, he'll prob
ably act without thought.
Perhaps a man crosses a certain
street for year, always glancing to
the left for automobiles before he
leaves the curb. Then one day as
he is about to step into the street,
he hears fire engine siren. Before
he becomes mentally alert to his
danger, he starts across. And the
engine runs him down.
"a coroner,s jury will ascribe his
death to carelessness. But that's all
a big. mistake. 1t is a case where
the natural action of the muscles.
trained through years of habit. func-
tons more speedily than the brain.
when autos first appeared. peo-
pie We're wary The chug of the old
one-lunged motor was all the warn