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Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-09
Rio Crande County Has
Most Hogs Per Acre

II the present rate Of increase
continues Colorado will In . very
few years produce all the hogs
necessary to supply the demand of
local packers, which in the past
has been such that large numbers
Of hogs have been brought in an
nually from other states to be
butchered at the Denver stockyards
and At smaller packing centers In
the state.
The census bureau reported 49,
900 hogs at the farms Of the state
in 1910. In 1920 the same bureau
found 100000 hogs on Colorado
farms. On January /. 1928. the
U. Department OF Agriculture
estimated the number Of hogs on
farms In the state at $4,000. This
means that there are now on the
farms in Colorado approximately
three times as many hogs as there
were In 1910. The increase for
January 1. 1923 over January 1 of
thS p'O'Aouo yVal was ~
15 percent. being the largest per-
centage of Increase reported for any
class OF domestic animals.
This steady increase in hog pro-
duction has kept pace In a general
way with the increase in produc-
tion OF corn. field peas. kaffir corn.
milo. barley and other feed crops.
Rio Grande county. which ranks
above all other counties in proper
ti0n to its size In the production Of
field peas. also holds first rank In
the number Of hogs per square
mile OF area. with an average OF 28.
In proportion to it, area this coun-
" has more than twice ~ many
hogs A. any other county in the
state. Alamosa. Costilla and Con-
ejos counties. which also produce
field peas extensively. rank high In
the production Of swine.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-09
SOLDIERS HOME NOTES
=

Captain Theodore D. Mather and
wife we're enjoying . visit In Ala
mosa last week. celebrating hii
eighty-second birthday. They re-
turned to the Home on last Friday
where the Captain was presented
with . birthday box by the ladies.
Mrs. Jennie T. Mooth Of Beuiah
Colorado came to the Home last Sun.
day to be with her father. Andrew
J. Maxfield. who was very sick. Mr.
Maxfieid passed away on February
sixth and was buried in the Home
cemetery on Wednesday Afternoon
with military honors.
Miss Mccoy. who has been en-
ployed In the hospital dining room
for the past three years, has resign
ed her position and will move to heI
cottage In Plummer Addition tc
Monte Vista.
Quite = number from the Home
have been visiting the Monte Vista
Stock Show this week and report
. very fine exhibit OF purebred
horses. cattle. hogs aud sheep aud q
very enjoyable time.
The following are the changes
In the personnel Of the Home since
last report: From furlOu3h n
CohiG. II. b. Chapman. w. II. Rec.
tor. +. NJ. Rhoads. Edgar Frank. J.
H. Rhoades. Chas. Austin. James
voris and Clark Wait. To furlough:
Edgar Frank. J. D. Gallagher. H. b
Chapman. Calvin Martin. George
Martin. J. A. Burckhardt. L. Henry
and C. =. Phelps. Admitted: Chas
8. Hatch. chas. Austin Was dis
charged at his owa request. Andrew
J. MaxfisiA died on February 9Th.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-09
DO THEY OvERBURDEN
TINY JACKIE COGAN7

People wouldn't ask that question
II they saw the little fellow at play
ON the studio grounds and at his
own house. He has set hours for
work-the rest is school and recre-
alton. He has his own pals-a
group Of kids who run wild about
the studio-marvellous mechanical
toys. pony. everything child
could wish for. And his film duties
are Just mere incidents in happy
days. Do they overwork Jackie
Coogan? Is a beam of sunshine
overworked?
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-09
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Wasbabje lateriee Cslses

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Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-09
LIBRARY NOTES

January was another very busy
month in the library. with an At.
tendance Of 2.3S3. and 2.19O books
issued. Of which 1921 were adult
and 86S juvenile. Much reference
work was done both by the students
and the clubs.
Especially on Sunday afternoon
there are many who enjoy the read.
ing room. finding upon the tables
magazines to suit all tastes. For
the little folks we have low tables
and comfortable little chairs. and
many picture books and magazines
especially interesting to them.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-09

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Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-09
Abraham Lincoln

February e, 1861

Mr. Cuyler: I am filled with deep
emotion at finding myself standing In
this place. where were collected together
the wisdom. the patriotism. the devotion
to principle. from which sprang the In
stitutions under which We live.
You have kindly suggested TO me that
IN my hands IL the task Of restoring peace
TO our distracted country. ! can say In
return. sir. that all the political senti-
ments entertain have been drawn. NO
far ~ have been sblc to draw them.
from the sentiments which originated In
and were given to the world from this
hail. I have never had y feeling. poiiti-
cally. that did not spring from the senti-
msnts embodied In the Declaration of In
dependence.
have often pondcrcd over the dang.
ers which were Incurred by the mon VIII.
assembled hcrc and framed and adopted
that Declaration. ] have pondcrcd over
the tolls that were endured by the officers
and soldiers Of tho army who achieved
that Independence.
have often inquired Of myself what
great principle or idea II was that kept
THE Coafsderacy 20 long together. II was
net the mere matter Of separation OF the
colonies from the mothcrland. but that
ssatlnset 10 the Declaration Of lndspsu-
1eees Which gave liberty not alone to the
DeeDSo q this couatry. but hope 70 all
~ Wesl1. for oil future time.
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-09

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stnass t0eersaaes bosA fos beauty
end oaaiansy fsnsenA
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whsss inaile surfaces are tseasod With
Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1923-02-09
February IL

II was that which gave promise that
In due time the weights gould be lifted
from the shoulders OF all men. and that
all should have an equal chance. This 10
the sentiment embodied In the Dcclara-
ton Of Independence.
Now. my friends. can this country be
saved on that basis! II Il can. will con-
slider myself one OF the happicst men In
the world II l can help to save Il. II Il
cannot be saved upon that principle. II
viii be truly awful. But II this country
cannot be saved without giving up that
principle. l was about to say would
rather be assassinntcd ON this spot than
surrender II.
Now. In view OF the present aspect OF
affairs. there is no need OF bloodshcd and
war. There is no necessity for II. I am
not In favor OF such u course. and I may
say In advance that there will be no
bioodshcd unless II Is ,orccd upon tho
government. Tho government will not
usc force. unless force is used against Il.
Ny friends. this n wholly an unprc-
pared speech. did not expect to be called
on TO say n word when ! came here. I sup
posed ! vas merely to do something to-
ward raising = flag. I may. therefore.
have said something indiscrcct. tCries Of
mo. no."D But have said nothing hut
what am willing to live ~. and. II Il BE-
the pleasure Of the mighty God 10 die BY.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-15
BY J. M GRAFTON
Acting President, Imperial County
Farm Bureau

The Imperial County Farm Bur
eau extends greetings to the visit
ing representatives of the United
States Congress and calls attcn-
tion to the following facts:
Nrst-By reason of our main ga.
mails being locatedd in Mexico, the
American farmers have been forced
to contribute millions of dollars to
the development and protection of
Mexican lands.
Second - That the Mexican
farmers pay only about one-half
the cost of wafer delivered to them,
the American farmer has to make
up the deficit.
Thixd-That on account of the
fact that our water supply is
through foreign land (Mcxico) the
Federal Farm Loan Bank refuses
to make loans on Imperial Valley
farms within the United States.
Fourth-That the Swing-J ohnson
Bill provides complete relief
from these intolerable conditions
without anv expense to the Govern.
ment as the power developed will
repay the cost of the entire pro-
iect.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-15
By e. w. JUDY
Presidert Ell Centre Rotary Club

The FL Centre Rotary Club wishes
to extend greetings to the visiting
members of the congressional party
and also to the members of their
families who are accompanying
them.
You are now in one OF the most
productive and fertile sections of
the United States a section
changed from desert to a garden
spot in short score of years,
through the bringing in of the
waters of the Colorado river.
1t is our hope that your visit
among US will be pleasant one and
that you will see at first hand the
wonders worked by the use Of irri-
CATION in reclaiming these desert
lands. We, the residents of Imper-
ial Valley, owe great debt to the
early pioneers, who through their
wonderful vision and courage, made
all of these wonders possible. 1t is
our ambition to further these Wis
ions by bringing under cultivation.
through irrigation, the thousands of
acres that are not now supplied with
water.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-15
BY e. L. GARTHWAITE
County Farm Advisor

The Imperial Valley stands today
confident of its future. Built in
twenty years from desert furnace
waste into one of the greatest ag-
ricultural empires in the world, the
valley looks to Il future develop
ment, which should be immeasur-
ably greater than that of the past.
But to accomplish this future de-
velopment the valley. needs the as
sistance of the Government. Every
year the United States and the
world is made. richer by sixty mil
lion dollars from the livestock and
crops of this county. Therefore,
Gentlemen of Congress, Imperial
Valley asks that YOU do your share
by guaranteeing that it will be able
to continue to add more and NOR"
to the wealth of the nation. a
productive future for this great re
gion can be assured by the passage
of the Swing-Johnson Bill.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-15
KEATON SPEAKS
TO LEGION MEN
FRIDAY MIG HIT
Campaign in Progress to
Increase Membership
in Organization

Members of Boyce Aten Post,
American Legion, are looking for
ward with anticipation to the meet
ing tomorrow night in Elks hall,
when Morgan Keaton, state adju,
tant, will make an official visit and
deliver an address to the ex-service
men. Invitations have been sent to
all other valley posts to send repre-
sentatives to the meeting, and a
large gathering is expected.
In addition to the state adiutant 3
visit, the post will conduct the ini-
tiation of several new members in
accordance with the Legion ritual.
The meeting will be followed by a
smoker and refreshments.
Mr.. Keaton's visit is intended
principally to increase the interest
in the American Legion among ex-
service men and initiate a movement
to enlarge the membership. The
state officers have launched move
ment to increase the membership in
California from 10000 to 10000 by
October, when the National Conven.
tion is to be held in San Francisco,
and Imperial Valley posts will be
urged by the state adjutant to fall
in line with the other posts of the
state and get behind drives for adj,
ditional members.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-15
BY G. X. COOPER,
President Ell Centric Chamber of
Commerce

To our congressional visitors, the
Ell Centre Chamber of Commerce
extends greetings, and in behalf of
our members and citizens welcome
you to our city and Imperial county.
We appreciate the Importance of
this visit, and the opportunity
which it provides for us to thor.
oughly aequaint you with our prob
lens and necessities in the way of
federal legislation.
We know that upon the compile
tion of the investigations you arc
making our needs, as covered by the
development provided for in the
Johnson Swing bill, will be quite ap-
parent to the members of your
party. We feel that it would be
presumptious on our part to attempt
TO guide you to decision in the
matter after you have put your
selves in possession of facts suffi.
cient to enable you to arrive at an
intelligent conclusion.
We repeat our welcome, and ex-
press our desire to make your visit
in our valley pleasant as well as
a profitable one.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-15
IMPORTAN CE OF
VALLEY NOTED BY
BANK OF ITALY
w. F. Holt Made Director
of the Bancitaly
Corporation
Also Chairman Local
Advisory Board of
S. ID. Branch

Recognition of Imperial Valley
on the board of directors of the
Bancitaly Corporation, which viii
move its headquarters and main OPP
crations from New York City to Los
Angeles in the near future, as re-
Gently announced by \. p. Giannini,
president of the Bank Of Italy, is
contained in the election Of Leroy
Holt, president of the First Nation
al Bank Of FL Centre, recently alb
sorbed by the Bank of Italy, to the
directorate.
The Bancitaly Corporation is cap
italized at $l0,0O0OOO but this
amount will be increased to $40, 0,000,-
600 following the annual meeting
April 4 and will later be expanded
to $50 0,000,000, making it one of the
largest corporations of its kind in
the United States. In size and
range of activity, the Bancitaly Cor
poration is similar to the National
City Company and Guaranty Com
pany of New York. As financial
institution, the corporation will en-
gage in all the ramifications of the
banking business.
To Function with Bark
The particular function the Ban
citaly Corporation will perform in
Los Angeles has not been announced
by Giannini but it is believed. ac.
cording to Mr.. Holt, that it will be
utilized partially to facilitate the
growth and extension of the Bank
of Italy, in this part of the state.
The Bancitaly Corporation was
organized in 1918 by Mr.. Giannini
and associates to purchase the East
River National Bank of New York,
and later acquired other large bank
ing institutions. Ownership is
vseted in 1000 stockholders, most
of whom are residents of California.
Of directors are residents of this
state, representing each important
section from the northern to the
southern boundary.
Holt Honored
Further recognition of the conf
dence and responsibility placed in
Mr.. Holt by his new associates is
contained in a letter received today
from A. b. Jacobs, assistant seere-
tary of the executive committee Of
the Bank of Italy, advising him Of
his election as member and chair
man of the local advisory board of
the San Diego branch Of the Bank
of Italy at meeting Of the execu-
tive committee in San Diego last
Monday.
While appreciative of the honors
conferred upon him, Mr.. Holt con
siders his new appointments more
in the light of recognition of the
Importance of Imperial Valley to
the big financial institution which
has recently come in here, and the
intention of the Bank of Italy to
engage actively in the development
and growth of this section
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-15
Ell centric REALTY BOARD
BY Ray Edgar, President

The FL Centre Realty Board, in
behalf Of all realtors in Imperial
Valley, welcomes the congressional
party to the county.
AS real estate dealers we take a
very practical view of the thing we
trust will be accomplished through
this trip of investigation your party
is making.
From the beginning the people of
Imperial Falley--the largest irrigat-
ed area on earth-have labored un-
ceasingly, and at time against al
most impossible difficulties, TO max e
the great project q success. We
have accomplished t. great deal, but
now we have reached the point
where We are compelled to call upon
the people of the country as whole
TO make possible the complete and
final success of the worlds greatest
reclamation effort.
q. s. Needs Us
We know the people of the United
States need our project. That is
demonstrated every year by the
manner in which the country alb
serbs our agricultural products. We
need the people, and we know that
if the proposition if fairly presented
to them there will be no holding
back in the matter of granting a
loan to complete our development.
There is no doubt that the great
project Contemplated under the
johnson Swing bin will prove a very
profitable Investment rather than
an expense to the country
Wc appreciate your position in
the matter, and we believe in the
fairness Of your judgment and final
decision. That YOU will appreciate
the necessity of providing safety
measures, which alone can insure
the complete development Of this
vast empire of potential agricultural
wealth, we have no doubt; and it
gives us great pleasure TO welcome
you among us and at this time ex-
press our appreciation Of your in.
terest and efforts,
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-15
By WILL s. FAWCETT
President, Ell Centric Board of
Trustees

As an official of the city of FL
Centre, | hereby extend most
cordial welcome to our distinguished
guests who have come here for the
purpose of making a personal study
of the problems which confront the
people of Imperial Valley especial
ly, and to certain extent the ma
tiOn as a whole.
: We trust that while you are here
yon will not only get acquainted
with us personally, but win so in
form yourselves in regard to our
problems, that now confront the
United States government, that
when these matters, again come be-
fore you. you will be ready to act
for the best interests of all con-
cerned.
To us, the Boulder Canyon Dam
means everything, and we believe
that it means much to the entire
country. 1t is a national problem,
and we therefore look to you to put
into motion the machinery which
will bring about the accomplishment
of this great national Improvement.
Again extending to Won q most
cordial welcome and the courtesies
of our city.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-15
BY o. ]. RENTREw
County Development Agent

Imperial Valley is pleased to have
these thoughtful representatives of
the national Government as its
guests.
1t is delighted to have this op.
portunity Of showing through init
mate personal contact, what it has
done in the few years it has been
engaged in the reclamation of this
desert empire, and on this intimate
knowledge to have these guests
predicate Its future participation
and to understand the local signi.
fieanee Of its water problems.
II seems to me, however, that
Imperial Valleys greatest glory
Lies in the fact that through the
extremlties Of its natural situa-
tion, it has become Q prime factor
in bringing TO the favorable at.
tention at the National Govern,
ment, so great national resource
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-15
WHAT'S DOING

Congressional delegation ar
rives this afternoon.
Jasper Farm Certer tonight.
Ten Thousand Club today at
2:30.
Rotary Club luncheon at noon
at Barbara Worth.
Ell Centric Lodge No. 1925 B.
p. o. E. tonight at Elks' Hall.
American Legion Friday night.
Central Highlirs home depart
ment tomorrow at homes Of Mrs.
Ritter, Mrs. Copeland, Mrs. Ec-
kert, Mrs. Edwards.
Rebekahs Friday night at Ma
sonic Temple.
DR.. Ramsey in lecture ON the
Bible tonight at Baptist church.
Dance tomorrow night at Nc
cabe school house.
Powder My Nose" at Palace
theater tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-15
ANTHONY

Daniel Read Anthony Jr. Republi-
can Of Leavenworth was born Aug
ust %, 1870 at Lcavenworth, Kan
sas; attended the public schools and
afterwards the Michigan Military
Academy and the University of
Michigan; received law degree
and was admitted to the bar, but
has been engaged in newspaper
work all his life; was mayor of
Leavenworth in 1908 1905; received
the nomination by the Republicans
Of the first district March %, 1907,
and was elected to the siXtieth con-
gress, also elected to the sixty first,
sixty second and sixty third, sixty
fourth, sixty fifth and sixty sixth
congresses and reelected to the six
ly seventh congress-
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-15
BY F. w. WAITE
Horticultural Commissioner. County
Sealer of Weights and
Measures

We welcome you to our valley
the greatest valley on earth. May
your visit be pleasant as well as
educational.
In 20 years we have grown from
a barren desert to fertile lands
producing nearly half of the can
taloupes grown in the United
States; 11% of all fruits and we're
tables shipped out of California,
and 209o of alfalfa acreage in Cali
fornia.
In behalf of agriculture and hor-
ticulture we trust that the result
of your Investigations may bring
us permanent water and protec
tion through the Boulder Dam and
An-American Canal.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-15
Mrs. LafOllette
ASSailS Stand
of P er shing
ny United Press

WASHINGTON, March 15.-Mrs.
Robert Lafollette, wife of the SEN
ator from Wisconsin, has assailed
Geueral Pershing's stand on pre-
psredness in an address before the
woman's International League for
Peace and Freedom, and urged
women to work for the passage Of
a constitutional amendment aband.
oning military eonscription. She
claims "militsrists are foisting o
"war machine on the American
republic.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-15
WELCOME TO LAND OF BARBARA WORTH
Last Call for
Income Tax
Reports

II order to accommodate those
who have neglected to file their
income take statement until the
last minute, James A. German,
deputy internal revenue collect
o., will keep his office in tho
Chamber of Commerce open un-
til midnight tonight. The last
day for payment has brought
many to the internal revenue
office, and all day a steady
stream of those anxious to obtain
help in making out their tax
statements crowded the office.
Income taxes must be paid today
to avoid penalty for de,in-
quency.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-15
CHAMPION

Louis G. Champion, Republican Of
Lapeer, Michigan, was born in Had
ley Township, Lapeer, Michigan il
1878. Graduated from the Univer.
sity Of Michigan Law school in 1895.
Was a law clerk in the state senate
for three seasons; deputy railroad
commissioner in 1907; member
Michigan house Of representatives
l909-l0; drafted improved r. = R.
Commission act and prominent in
securing, passage of Warner Cramp-
ton Liquor Law; elected to the six
ty third congress from the Seventh
Michigan district and is still serv-
ing in this CAPACITY.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-15
WIFE OF HINDU
RANCHER DIES

Matilda Chand Bhagi, wife of 4.
Chand Bhagi, prominent Hindu
rancher, died at the family home
northeast of Holtville yesterday af
ternoon. The BODY is held at the
funeral parlors of E. J. Mulligan.
pending the arrival of the de
ceased s mother from Mexico.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-15
|. w. w. Case
is Presented

LOS ANGELES, March l5.-The
ease against eight International
Workers of the World was present
ed to the jury at noon today. The
trial has been in progress seven
weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-15
Salutations and Fluctuations
To Our Distinguished Guests

as Colorado control and that its
plan of gigantic dam ut Boulder
Canyon and the construction Of the
Au-American canal offer a project
that not only solves IN importan'
local problem but adds materially
to the national wealth.