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Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-27
Club Holds RLHta1Gge,
Cake Sale Tomorrow

Tomorrow viii be & busy day for
tho members Of the social service
committee of the Ten Thousand
Club and their friends, with a cake
sale to be held al Yarney' s and 0
rummage sale on Main street near
Fourth. at the old II. 7. Fitcs In
plement Store.
A portion of the proceeds cleared
from these sales will be used 70 bay
q quilt for the Imperial VALLEY Chill
drcn S home in San Diego, while
the remainedr viii 20 TO the club s
building fund. it is believed that
quite sum will be nctted from
these activities, and as this viii be-
the last work Of this club year, tho
members Of the committee are more
than anxious TO make big show
ing.
Anyone desiring TO make stmili-
ute contributions viii please call
Mrs Ralph Reynolds, chairman OF
the committee, at 543 ".
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-27
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Superior Court of the State
Of California, in and for the
County of Tmperial

In the Matter of the Estate of
Raymond Ii. Henderson, deceas-
ed.
Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned, Executrix of the last
will and testament of Raymond II.
Henderson, deceased, to the credit
ors of and all persons having claims
against the said deceased, to file
them, with the necessary vouchers,
within ten months after the first
publication of this notice, in the
office of the Clerk of said Court
or to exhibit them, with the neces.
sary vouchers, to said Executrix ut
the law offices of j. s. Larew,
Rooms 101 and 102 Rehkopf Build
ing, Ell Centro, California, the same
being the place for the transaction
of the business of said estate.
Dated and first published this
9th day of April, 1923.
GEORGIA T.. HENDERSON,,
Exeeutrix of the last will and tcs-
lament of Raymond II. Hender-
son, deceased.
J. S. LAREW, Attorney for Exc
cutrix. Ap 27 M IL Is %
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-27
Smart Dinner PuTtB
ct EQlE Snrnent HOElC

Mr. and Mrs. Hall Sargent de
lightfuliy entertained a number Of
guests q. a 7 o clock dinner last night
at their home or Hamilton avenue.
After a delicious dinner, the remain
der Of the evening was spent play
ing bridge. 3iEs. \. II. Griswold
and L. 2. Sargent making the high
scores and Mrs. L. c. House and
William Fleming the low.
The guest list included Mr. and
Mrs. George Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Don c. Bit.cr, Mr. ami Mrs. Warren
Curricr Of Brawlev. Dr.. and Mrs. L.
c. House, Nr. and Mrs. William
Fleming, Mr.. and Mrs. Vaughn
Francis, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas n.
Gill, Mr.. and Mrs. \. il. Griswold
Of Los Angeles, Dr. and Mrs. For.
rest kutz, Mr.. aud Mrs. Howard P.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-27
DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR
MARKS BURNING OF
MANSE MORTGAGE

Yesterday afternoon the social
room of the Presbyterian church
was the scene of a most delightful
affair when members Of Mrs. w. II.
Lavayea IS team who were the losers
by a small margin in the recent
Guild money raising campaign, en-
tCrtained Mrs. L. p. Sargent ;
groap, who were the vlctorS.
At one O'Clock a delicious four
course luncheon was served, snU..
tables attraetively decorated with
spring flowers being used. Place
cards were in the form of tiny sun
bonnets which proved upon closer
inspection to be nee1.e books, a
gentle reminder that next wear is TO
be a busy one fer the members of
the Guild.
After the luncheon Mrs. Lavayea
gave the opening toast To the
Winners, Mrs. Sargent responding.
Mrs. Cooper followed and at the
close Of her remarks barned the
note on the manse, the ceremony be-
ing symbolic of the success of the
campaign in raising funds TO meet
this obligation.
Mrs. 4. H. Griswold Of Los An
geles spoke on church affairs, and
Mrs. Katherine Ford Of Windsor,
Missouri, talked on missions.
Places were laid Tor II, and cv-
eryone was unanimous IN voting
their hostesses most royal entertain
crS
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-27
". c. r. u. Completes It's
Plans for Baby Party
BY Press staff Correspou dent

HOLTVILLE, April 27.-The ".
c. T. .. met Wednesday afternoon
at Mrs. 0. y. Walkers home on Ce-
dar Avenue, and a good number
were present. They elected Mrs. W.
4. Hoyt as president. The plans for
the "baby party" which viii be
given two weeks from the day, were
completed and all mothers OF chill
dren six years and under. and the
children are invited for that date
The party will be held on the lawn
OF the Methodist ehurah Il was
agreed TO send Mrs. Hovt, the newly
elected president 60 the state con
vention. Mrs. r. ". Hoover told
them about the Imperial Valley or
phanage at San Diego. Mrs. Walk
er served Refreshments during tho
afternoon
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-27
Shortage Of Farm
Labor is Becoming
a Serious Menace
by United Press Leased Wire

BY United Press Leased Wire
WASHINGTON, April 27.-One
year ago there was a surplus of
farm labor of about l2 per cent, and
now the department of agriculture
reports a shortage of about the
same percentage below require
ments.
Many farm operators report that
at present high wages they cannot
afford to employ any labor Oh the
farm, and will only put in crops
that they can handle with family
labor.
Growing scarcity Of common lab
or and education of the coming gen
erations toward professional lines
will continue to affect our country
in the direction of higher cost of
living.
Press Want Ads do the work.
Try them.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-27
Another Movie
Couple in Court
nr Un,tcd Press Leased WIG

BY United Press Leased Vic
Los ANGELES, April 27.-Mrs.
Tom Forman, formerly Mary
Mersch, Fox film star, announced
today that she would file divorce
proceedings against her actor-direc-
1or-husband as soon as she could as
certain the amount of his salary in
order TO protect the interest of
their enc child, three year old son.
The Formans were married five
years ago when Tom Forman was
in the army and Mrs. Forman, then
Mary Aersch, was leading lady for
William Fafnum.
According to Mrs. Forman, For
man claims he IS getting $500 a
week now for directing at the Schui-
berg studios, but she says she Is
positive he is making nearly $l,500
a week out Of pictures.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-27
7 garney Employees Enj0y
Desert BeefSteak Fry

The employees Of the Tlrnev Com.
,pany' : Fl Centro store aud reaer-
al office hel3 bcefsteak frY OF
tAe deser: last night. After the
picnic supper Of steaks and other
good thiHgs, tic jelly party sat
around the fire and enjoyed
" sing. ~ About j. employees were
present.
This IS the beginning of a series
Of social ggt-togethcrs which viii
be given by this group during the
coming GUNNER months. These
events have been held annually for
some years, and are always full of
pep and pleasure for those who at
tend.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-27
S0RdGiU0cd Bridge
Club Enjoys EUening

The Sandalwood Bridge Club met
last night with Nr. and Mrs. Dorsey
Whitelaw at their home on Sandal
wood Drive. The house was charm
inElv decorated with larkspur and
sweet peas. High scores for the
club was made by Mr.. and Mrs. T..
W. Brewer, Jr. Miss Pauline Gold
berg received the guest prize. De
llclo1s refreshments were served by
the hostess a the close of the eve
ming.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
F. B. Fuller, Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
Osborn, Mr.. ana Mrs. ". 4. Lava,
yea, Mr. and Mrs. II. ". Brewer,
Jr., Miss Pauline Goldberg, Mr. and
Mrs. Z. 2. Whitelaw and Mr.. and
Mrs. Dorsey Whitelaw.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-27
Imperial Valley Society
Young Folks Enjoy
Jolly WeiBsr Roast

IMPERIAL, April 27.-Tuesday
evening a number Of Young folks en-
.ioyed 4 weinie roast at McKim
bridge. The roast was held in hon
o. Miss Novena Townsend, who
leaves Sunday Ger San Diego. Miss
Townsend was led to believe she
was going for n short ride and was
then taken 70 where the Young
folks awaited her. She has been
qrite prominent in the local high
school activities ana viii he great
ly missed by her many friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-27
Garden Ceremony MGrkS
NUDtioas Of Seeley Girl
ny Press staff Correspondent

SEELEY, April 27.-Miss M3rtie
Fisher, daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
sherman Fisher, and Frederick
Wright Havens OF Hemet were mar
ried last Sunday evening at 6:30 at
the bride s home.
1t was a garden wedding. The
beautiful weather added to The
charming gowns aud flowers. The
ceremony was performed . by Rev.
Schultz Of Ell Centre. The Misses
Blanche Fisher, Ruth Havens, and
Carter were bridesmaids and the
Nessrs. Bryan Tipps, Thomas and
Cliff Fisher were Uahers. Mrs. \.
D. Smith of Seeiey played the we'd
ding march.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-27
TRACTION M.AGNATE"
MAKES ONE CAR PAY
By United Press Leased Wire

hs 4 SSS hSN NSNh - AfN
RANDOLPH, Mass, April 27.-
When the Eastern Massachusetts,
street railway discontinued service
because il did not pay, Raymond
French, %, thea one of the com
pany's carmen, leased the line,
bought three shabby, old cars and
began operation of his now famous
one-man traction system.
His weekly revenue averages
$50, he SAYS. OF that amoant
about SO 4 week goes for power,
supplied by meter, and he pays two
mechanics who help keep the cars
running $25 4 week each. What re
mains goes into the bank to the
credit of Raymond French.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-27
CREW is SAVED
IN SHIP CRASH
by United Press Leased Wire

MARSHFIELD, Ore, April 27.-
All of the SO persons aboard the
steam freighter Brush, which crash
ed on a reef near Cape Argo on the
Oregon coast early Thursday, were
saved without accident or injury
and are in Marshfield today.
Captain G. G. Mitchell, master of
the Hrush, said the wreck was due
to the vessel coming in too close in
the heavy fog. The beacon light
could not be seen. Officers on
watch believed the position of the
ship to be 20 miles off shore at the
time she struck.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-27
CIVIL EXAMINATION

CALEXICO, April 27.--An ex-
animation is 20 be held for the
position of clerk or carrier in tie
Calexico post office on May 10.
Applicants must be citizens of
the United States between the
ages of IS and AS years. Age,
height, and weight requirements
are waived in the case of honcrably
discharged soldiers, sailors and
marines.
Application blanks and further
information may be had from the
local secretary, board of U. S. Civil
Service Examiners.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-27
Club Women 10 GiUe
Southern Dinner Dance

Mrs. Minor NJ. Sweeney, chairman
Of the ways and means committee
of the Ten Thousand Club, announ-
ces that the committee have de-
cided to give Southern dinner
dance as their closing activity of
the wear. The event will take place
Tuesday, May S. Further announce
meut Of details will be given later.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-27
Mrs. WeIcs Issues
Luncheon F7UifGtiOuS

Mrs. Robert Welch has issued in
vitations for 4 luncheon and
bridge TO be held at the Tawcett
home Wednesday, Nav ,. Miss
Mable Woodwork OF Garden
Grove, who is 10 be Mrs. Welch :
house guest at that time, viii be
the honoree.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-27
Marie Franklin,
GicI Reserves Activities

The seventh grade Girl Reserves
are TO make May baskets Friday,
which VIII be filled with candy,
fruit, nuts, and flowers Monday
they will hike out 10 the county
farm and viii leave baskets. On the
way back they will have a weincr
roast.
The eighth grade g. r.. Will meet
at Miss Cott 5 house Saturday. They
are to make oil cloth dresses for
the wooden dolls which they made
sometime ago. They will probably
give them TO Ell Centre children
Lois Jones, 7B
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-27
WILSON SCHOOL
Forest Protection Wesk


The week which began on Mon
day, April 23, was proclaimed by
President Harding as Forest Pro
lection week. During this week the
California Redwood Association is
joining with federal and state for
esters and with professors, teachers
and civic leaders in bringing to the
notice Of schools, clubs and other
bodies the dangers that threaten the
great wooded assets of California
ami urging measures tending TO 1c-
duce timber losses from fire and to
stop the wastage resulting from
the ruthless kind of numbering that
characterized pioneer times.
Pupils of Wilson school are hav-
ing this matter brought to their at
tention this week through appropri-
ate recitatious in nature study and
geography classes.
Musicians
Picnic for all pupils who are mem
bcrs of the orchestra and chorus viii
attend Il picnic on Saturday, April
%. We shall leave at 600 a. NJ.
and carry cur breakfast which may
be anything we choose, preferably
weiners and buns. Wei hike a mile
out. Miss Pearson, music teacher,
will chaperone.
Charlotte Stuart, 8B
"Wilson Day
Next Friday, May {, will be a
big day at Wilson school. The pro
gram will begin at 1915 with the
try-out for the county declmatory
contest. The oae OF the six con,
testants receiving first place will
represent us at the county con
test in Holtville. Following this,
the "a class viii give little play
entitled "Rrushes. - In the after
noon, the physical education depart
ment will present a May-pole dance
and other folk dancing, besides
other exhibitions of the work being
carried On. The work Of the pupils
in their various classes will be dis
played in the class rooms. All pa
irons OF the school are invited to at
tend the program and exhibit.
Girls Indoor q
Wilson girls played the high
school girls in indoor Wednesday
after school. The score was y TO
X in high schools favor. Wilson
girls made twelve Of their runs iii
the last inning. The same team
will play HoltvilIe Friday, and hopes
to be victorious. >Ss5
Marie Franklin, 7B
Gicl Reserves Activities
The seventh grade Girl Reserves
are to make May baskets Friday,
which VIII be filled with candy,
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-27
Cotton Market
by United Press Leased Wire

NEW ORLEANS, April 21.-Cot
tor closed steady.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-14

Northern England, whose life al
home was composed mainly of beat
ings by her father, and whose only
spur was the friendship Of the over
man of the mine, friendship strongly
suspected and ridiculed by the power
ty-stricken, but Independent people
around her.
The role affords opportunity for a
brilliant characterization by the Dean
of the screen. A great mine catas-
trophe, for which mile long sections
of tunnels and shafts were exploded,
precipitates the climax in smashing
run of thrills.
Three "kid players of picturedom
are going to draw unusual comment
from critics for work in minor roles.
Richard Daniels, Frankie Lee, and
Nancy Caswell are the youngsters.
They have not a great deal to do, but
the nature of the story demanded
types" above all things, and the
three Riddles offered type qualifica-
lions in addition to ability remarkable
in children. All their work in the
picture is not important. 1t is one
of those deft touches in character
atmosphere for which Hobart Henley
is noted
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-14
PRISCILLA DEAN STARS IN FILM
BASEDNON F. H. BURNETT STORY

Priscilla Dean, long recognized as
a leader in vital emotional work on
the screen, is the star of 1.-THE Flame
of Life" the Hobart Henley Univer-
sal-Jewel production coming to the
Liberty theatre on Saturday.
Hobart Henley, whose subtlety in
human interest touches and details vi
tai to Characterization has made him
a leading director, guided the filming
The story is based on Frances
Hodgson Burnett's famous companion
novel to Little Lori Fauntleroy."
Elliott Clason adapted it to the
screen.
Supporting Miss Dean are such pop
ular screen players as Robert Ellis,
Wallace Berry, Beatrice Burnham,
Mcclure, Emmett King,
Fred Kohler, Richard Daniels and
Nancy Caswell.
The story is that of a girl who
couldn't read or write, whose environ
ment was that of a mining town in
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-14
THE FORUM
FIX A PRICE ON WHEAT AND
THUS REIMBURSE THE FARMER
i. + + + + + j. T. i. + 4. = J

The wheat farmer should be re-
imbursed for what he lost during the
war by reason of the low price fixed
on wheat. The price was fixed at
1920 in Chicago to keep down the
price of bread. The majority of the
people believe that the price of wheat
would have been 1920 per bushel
for two years of the war if the price
had not been fixed at 1920. If my
memory serves me right France fixed
the price of wheat to her farmers at
81 or more per bushel England did
not fix the price quite so high. 1t
will be admitted that fixing the price
at 1920 had tendency to keep the
price down all over the world. And
the only conclusion that can be
drawn from these facts is, the far
mers lost around 81 per bushel for
two years of the war Granting then
that the farmers lost 81 per bushel
on all the wheat he sold for two
years by reason of the price being
fixed, would it not be just and right
for our government to reimburse him
by fixing price of $1.25 or more for
eight years. In 1918 we raised
921, 438,00O bushels of wheat from
59,loI,UUO acres. In order to arrive |
at the amount the farmer lost, we
must deduct what he consumed for |
bread and used for seed According
to statistics there were engaged in
agriculture in 1920, 10,951, 900. This
seems very low. So we are going to
presume that there were 10000, 900 en-
gagged In raising wheat during the
war. We consume, generally speak
Ing, about six bushels per capita. But
during the war we ate probably four
Bushels, supplemented by substitu-
es. This would amount to 100000
bushels Add this to 60,000,O00 bush
els for seed and we have 1913 900 900 t
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-14
PEACE REICNS
IN OIL TOWN
Tame History of Newest Unique
Boom Village in
Arkansas.
NOT LIKE GOOD old DAYS

Smackoyer, Ark-An oil boom town
with most of the characteristics of |
boom town eliminated, surprises visit
ors to this place, which, less than fou
months ago, was a sleepy, little rail
road stop, but now is a booming, hus
thing city, with population said to b.
| $1,000. Slot machines indicate the
limit in open gambling, and the old
time bad men" Of boom towns are {
matter Of history.
A. M. Friend, elected the towns first
mayor December %, won his fight IL
an election in which 48 votes were
polled on q platform Of law enforce
ment. Before the election and In the
early days Of the boom town there
were some disorders, including four
homicides, but what disorders have oc-
Cured in the field, authorities declare,
were before the present law enforce
ment system had been worked out.
None Get Rich Quick.
There is notable absence Of pro-
moters, lease peddlers, "oil stock ex-
changes" with thu, II quotation boards,
and the usual rush of excited men car
rying blue prints OF the field in their
hands. These things are explained by
the fact that the entire field, with the
exception of a few small tracts, is all
in the hands of the big companies. The
speculator and promoter haven't a
chance.
There are no get-rich-quicks, in spite
of the fact that the territory is the
most productive in the mid-continent
field. When oil was struck, the own
ers were unable to realize from the sale
of leases at high prices, as most OF
them had already leased their land.
The few who were suddenly made rich
were the non-residents whom the orig
inal lease buyers had been unable to
sign.
Fire Is Feared.
Smackover is a typical boom town In
one respect-the tent colony. There
are 20 short blocks Of one and two
story frame buildings, hastily con-
structed, and several acres Of tents.
The buildings are all rooming houses,
hotels, stores, or other business places.
They are damned together and, as the
own is absolutely without water ex-
,opt from half q dozen wells not
equipped with pumps, fires similar to
he ones that several times destroyed
he boom town Of Breckenridge, Texas
ire almost certainty sooner or later
Every building is plastered with
igns warning Of the fire danger, and |
he state fire marshal has taken what |
ther means are within his power to |
revent fire, but most Of the citizens
the town confidently expect that the
lace will be RACED by flames when one
the "boomers" becomes careless and
rops cigarette In one of the oil
baked, himsy buildings.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-14

bushels. Deduct this from LABS, 900
and we have S13, $4,000 bushels left,
but for good count, let us deduct
. 13,43S,000, and we have 100000 900.
According to the premises granted the
farmer lost $800,000,00O in 1918.
Counting that he lost the same in
1917, we have a total loss in the
two years of 81 ,600,000,000. To REIN
burse the farmer in eight years
price would have to be fixed at 25
cents per bushel above the export
price. The public has been using this
$1,000, 100000 that rightly belonged to
the farmer, so the farmer should have
interest at seven per cent for the last
four years. This amounts to $448 ,000,-
600. Now if the government begins
paying this next fall and we count
the interest on the unpaid balance at
the end of each year we have $780,
100000 more. Adding this to $448,-
100000 we have 1852, 100000 interest. |
1t will be found by figuring that 14% |
cents per bushel for eight years will !
extinguish the interest 14s cents |
added to rs cents amounts to 1919 |
cents. The government, therefore,
would have to fix the price at 39%
cents per bushel higher than the ex-
port price for eight years. This will
give Uncle Sam a chance to REIN
burse the farmer in amortization pay
ments at the rate of $319,000,0 900 a
year. Now if Uncle Sam will do this,
and also reimburse the soldier for what
he lost during the war by reason of
the low wage he received for his SER
vices, we will call him Honest Uncle
Sam; provided he will comply with
The following stipulations also: If
we were to take into consideration
he amount of money the wheat far
ners have been pouring into the cof- {
ers Of the beneficiaries of the tariff
or the last 40 or so years, it would /
'e appalling. Farmers are now bor- Y
owing the money they have lost !
trough the exceedingly high tariff,
which, at different times has been I
evied upon imports. (Let it be I'M
erstood that we do not oppose low c
lrif.} We want to consider now n
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-14
ROCK CREEK.

H. o. Phillips, who had the mis-
fortune to break leg last week, Is
getting along nicely.
H. o. Button has moved his house
on to the lower end of his ranch
saving an uphill haul and being neal
his new we'll The family is living
temporarily in the Baird Larson
house.
About eight inches of snow has fal-
len since Saturday and sleighing Is
good again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Larson, Mr.
and Mrs. Jos. Hougan, and Mr.. ant
Mrs. John McNee and daughter spent
Sunday with the VIM. Schmidt family
Sidney Larson is installing radio
set in his home.
Returns from the state examina-
lions were quite satisfactory to all
but a few, and the pupils are bucklng
into the work with renewed vigor.
Merle Bucholz had a miraculous
escape from a serious injury when a
log, which he was helping to saw,
rolled on him. He was extricated by
his father and though nursing a
bruised shoulder, he is happy that no
bones were broken, and that he is
able to go to school.
0. S. Fletcher was guest Monday
and Tuesday of John McNee. Mr..
Fletcher is assisting in the organisa-
ton of a pig club About ten have
expressed their desire to join such
an organization. 1t is hoped we may
have other clubs that will give the
children some interesting as we'll as
profitable employment. Let the par7,
ents cooperate with genuine in
terest in the venture and there is no
doubt as to it's success.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-14
have the quickest relief known.

have the quickest relief known.
| Nothing has such concentrated, PEN
etrating heat as red peppers. In
slant relief. Just as soon as you
apply Red Pepper Rub you feel the
tingling heat. In three minutes 1t
warns the sore spot through and
through. Frees the blood circula-
ton, breaks up the congestion-and
the old rheumatism torture Is gone.
Rowles Red Pepper Rub made from
red peppers, costs little at any drug
store. Get jar at once. Use it for
lumbago, neuritis, backache, stiff neck,
sore muscles, colds in chest. Almost
instant relief awaits you. Be sure
to get the genuine, with the name
Rowles on each package.-Adv.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-02-14
RED PEPPERS STOP
PAIN OF RHEUMATISM

When you are suffering with rheu-
mat1sm so you can hardly get around
just try Red Pepper Rub and you will