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Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20
Nation Wide Interest in Car Pool Plan l.
~ Aroused by President Harding's Plea

VIZ HILE railroad executives and
wv public officials are discussing
w a plan for efecting railroad
consolidation as step in the direc-
ton of better service, the shipper
is demanding cars. Consolidation
may be effected in the future; cans
are needed now.
Among various proposals for rr-
lieving railroad congestion and
securing greater loaded car mileage
from freight car equipment, the
central car pooling plan has at
tracted most attention.
In discussing this plan in his
Kansas City speech, President
Harding said:
THE Pullman Company fairly IL
lustrates what is meant. This great
corporation provides most of the
railroads with certain kinds of cars
on a rental basis. Applying the
same idea to the provisions OF
freight cars, You have rough no
ton of the proposed car pool. 1t
is urged by its advocates that it
would unity the rolling stock or
ganization; make possible the en-
listmcnt Of adequate capital to pro-
vide for the weak and strong roads
alike; place the entire organization
under a single centralizing control
which would secure equity to all
roads and sections"
The car pooling proposal has
been advanced by the Association
OF Owners of Railroad Securities,
Of which s. Davies Warheld OF
Baltimore is President. The asso-
citation contends that all Of the adj
vantages that can be obtained by
means of compulsory railroad con-
solidation can be secured through
car pooling.
The present system of car man
/ agement is admittedly wastefui
| The rules require the return OF Q
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20
MANY SEEK
LITER AT URE
ON IMPERIAL

Inquiries for descriptive literature
ON Imperial Valley from all parts of
the country continue to be received
at the chamber of commerce, ac-
cording to Secretary Coyle, who
stated today that there has been
no let-up throughout the summer III
the requests for information.
In this mornings mail inquiries
were received from Fort Smith, Ar
kansas; Eros, Louisiana; Chicago,
Illinois; Washington, ID. c.; BaIti-
more, Md; Rockaway, New Jersey;
Gasparilla, Fla; Chattanooga, Tenn
Kingman, Ariz.; Huntsville, Tex;
Los Angeles, Long Beach, Santa
Ana, Riverside and San Francisco,
California.
All the inquiries show that the
writers are really interested in this
part of the country and many eX
press their desire to locate here
providing they are convinced CON
ditions are favorable for setting in
the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20
Theater Owners
Beware, Uncle
Sam After You

Acting under special instructions
received from Washington, Collector
of Internal Revenue Rex Goodcell
has assigned his field forces to n
check and investigation of all mo-
tion picture theaters and other
places of amusement in Southern
California that collect admission
taxes for the government. More
than 500 amusement enterprises
come within the scope of the in
quiry.
The probe ordered by Commits
sioner Blair covers the entire coun-
trv and it is understood that a
decrease of 100000 in the admis-
sion tax receipts of the country as
whole for the fiscal year end
ing June 80 prompted the revenue
officials to inauguratc a nation.
wide checking of amusement en-
terprises.
Collector Goodcell states that
every theater of note in his dis
trict has been thoroughly checked
and no discrepancies found. He
complimented the managers of these
houses on the excellent manner in
which they had handled their ad-
| mission taxes and congratulated
them upon the marked increase in
the amount of tax collected.
Investigation of the smaller the
alters in the district will begin to
day, and by the end of the week
Collector Goodcell hopes to issue :
"bill of health y to every theatcl
in his district.
While Il loss of $i,000,000 in ad
mission tax receipts for the country
as a whole during the fiscal yeal
just closed was said to have occa
stoned the nationwide probe OF
amusement places, the Southern Cal
ifornia district, for the first sever
months of 1923, ending July 81, has
shown gain of $306,597 in amusc
ment tax receipts. The total re
ceipts for 1923 up to July 81 were
| 81 ,S65,512, indicating collections foI
the full calendar year of 1871 ,024
gain of $1,000,000.
The collection of an amusement
tax of 1871 ,024 would indicate
that the attendance at motion pie
turc theaters and other places OF
amusement in Southern Californi;
for the year 1923 would reach the
! 250,0O0,000 mark.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20
Children's Day
New Feature OF
California Fair

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 20.-The
women's bureau of the chamber Of
commerce at a recent meeting,
heard an outline given by Miss d.
Steinhart, chief of the bureau of
children s aid, of plans for what
is to be an entirely new feature
at the state fair, a "Children s
Day."
September s there will be gath
cred together children of every age
from every corner of the state, for
the features of the day are so pro-
missing that no one viii want to
miss them; especially because this
is the first time the state fair has
devoted an entire day to the lmuse-
ment and education of the young
folks. Whether they are 80 or s
they win want TO join in the fun
and want to be a part of the big
program which viii demonstrate
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20
True Flapper
Late Summer
Demure Thing
BY HEDDA HOYT
Fashion Editor of the United Press


NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-Through
batiks have way with them, the
flappers say, away with them. :"
Brilliant eolored batiks, Egyptian
prints and huge figured effects
have no place in the wardrobe of
he average flapper. Consensus of
tlapper opinion seems to be chat
blatant effects are not for youth,
but for women with sufficient bulk
to carry them.
Young girls between sixteen and
twenty-one years of age have al
tered so greatly in the past wear
that flapper will soon become an
obsolete expression. IT. is hardly
believable that the demure little
girl one sees these DAYS dressed in
organdy frock, poke bonnet, lcac
mits, etc, is the same person who
cavorted last year in full-flcdged
flapper attire-cxtremelv short
skirts, wild hair, and saucy upturn-
ed hat, to say nothing of the
rougish eve.
/ Girls would rather be dcmure than
unique it would seem, this season
4 They gather on the golf links and
ut the smart country places. where
one would expect extremities in
stvIes and color effects. in simple
little sweaters with white collars
and cuffs. Their colors are usual
, " subGued ones, such as tans, gravs
delft blues, etc. Their hats are
rakish little ribbon-trimmed affairs
of felt or leghorn. 1t is only the
matrons who feel kindly disposed
towards blatant effects this season.
Flapper in the Evening zee.
Evening finds the flapper dress
ed in organdv. null or French voile
cut in simple manner with slender
bodice and full skirt. Garish me
talic and beaded effects are not for
I her. For dances at the country
| clubs she varies crisp organdies
with pastel 'ehiffons of fairy-like
frills.
Even the youthful "bob" is los
ing it's Notwithstanding from
the FIJI Islander effect to the cen
ter part with buns over the ears.
| Those who cleave to bobbed hair
wear theirs without Il sign of a
permanent wave but cut short in
bOyish fashion with straight bangs
over the forehead. Often the hair
is cut so short that tips of the ears
show.
One wonders what has taken the
flap out of flapper. Perhaps she
refused to compete with the kitten
ish matrons one sees in sleeveless
gowns, bobbed hair, sandals, etc. At
any rate, she has become a cunning,
girlish little thing. with decided
ly feminine slant toward life and
we love her for il.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20
Late Bulletin
Tells Of Many
Swine Diseases

The diseases and ailments which
are important factors in reducing
the profits of hog raisers, parti-
cularly the old enemy, hog cholera,
are described and prescribed for in
q. new Farmers Bulletin, 1914, 9 Dis
eases, Ailments, and Abnormal Con
dition of SWINE" prepared by Il.
p. White of the United States De-
partment of Agriculture.
Though the ravages of hog chol-
era have been reduced 90 per cent
below the worst years, lack of at
tension to hcrhs and failure to'apply
al the precautions available leave it
still the greatest menace to the
industry. Much Of the bulletin is
devoted to this disease and to Il
number of diseases which in the
time of cholera outbreak 90 un-
noticed or are diagnosed as chol-
era. These other diseases include
anthrax, epilepsy, gastroepterlhs,
necrobacillosis, pleurisy, penoumonia,
poisoning, swine plague, (hemor-
rhagic septiecmia), tuberculosis, and
worms.
Many other diseases and abnormal
conditions, including such common
troubles as thumps, sore mouth, sun
stroke, ricketts,, paralysis of the hind
quarters, and rheumatism, are de-
scribed and proper treatments are
given. There are also chapters on
the prevention Of disease and on
the causes of losses during ship
ment.
Copies of the bulletin may be
had by addressing the Department
of Agriculture, Washington, ID. c.,
l. ..,..r.l.. I...A.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20
Widow To Erect
Statues of James
Boys Horses
by United Press Leased Wire

by United Press Leased Wire
LIBERTY, Mo, August 90
Jesse James horse is going to
have a monument erected in its
honor.
Mrs. Frank James, widow of
one of the famous bandit
brothers, made arrangements to-
day to erect suitable mem
orial to Dan famous thor
oughbred Arabian noted for
speed and beauty, which her
husband rode in his notorious
raids.
Dan" was son of Betsy
tho favorite horse of Jesse
James. Betsy" will also be
remembered in the memorial.
Dan" died last week at
Kearney, Mo, where his master
was born and reared and where
he spent the some of the re-
naming years of his life after
being pardoned from prison.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20
The w omen S Section
New Profession Made Ava
California Women; Univt
Course i'm Professional

A new profession is made avail
able to the women of California
by the opening next Monday at the
University of California, Berke-
ley, of a course in optometry, the
profession dealing with the meas
urement of the powers of vision, and
the prescribing of lenses for the
correction of visual defects.
The instruction in optometry is
not exclusively for women, but ac-
cording TO members of this pro-
fession, this work now offers as op-
portunity for women trained in the
subject, either as optometrists or
as assistants TO individual practi-
tioners, or in the large optical es-
adjustments in the cities of Cali
fornia.
1t is believed that the establish
ment of this course, which has been
sponsored by the California state
association of optometrists. viii do
much to clear up the misunderstand
i. ing now existing in the minds of
the public as to the distinction be
tween the words, optician, oculist,
and optometrist. The following
definition have been taken from
standard dictionaries by the state
organization.
Optometry-the measurement of
the powers of vision.
Optometrist-one skilled in the
above.
optieian--one who deals in or
makes optical goods.
0eulist-one skilled in diseases
and surgery of the eve (many ocul-
lists test eyes for glasses, as do all
optometrists)
1t is expected that many med
ical students specializing on the eye
will enroll in optometry, to obtain
instruction in the modern methods
that have been successful in estab-
fishing this profession.
The department of physics at
Berkeley viii have charge of the
course in optometry, students en-
rolling in the college of letters and
science satisfying the usual entrance
requirements. Professional courses
are to be offered in the third and
fourth year of the curriculum. Pre-
requisites are the following high
school subjects: Chemistry, physics,
trigonometry, mechanical drawing,
and two years of German or French.
information may be had by com
municating with r. S. Minor, Ph. D.,
Room III LeConte Hall, University
of California, Berkeley.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20
CROWD LAUGHS
AS MAN FALLS
OFF HIGH WIRE
by United Press Leased Wire

IT! IhItFH TFFNs LtaSeH VIC
LOS ANGELES, Aug. When
his balancing pole slipped from his
grasp Delbcrt b. Wood, tight wire
walker, teetered back and forth on
the wire, and then seized it with
his hands as be started 10 fall.
\ large amusement park crowd
here guffawed at what was appar-
emily "A new comedy stunt. Their
amusement changed to horror when
Wood was seen TO lose his hold on
the wire and plunge to the ground,
30 feet below.
Wood is fighting for his life
today in a local hospital, with all
his left ribs cayed in.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20
GRAIN MARKET

CHICAGO. Aug. 90. : Grain
closed generally higher after day
of cratic trading today. Wheat
displayed considerable strength
when good buying powers developed
on Il flour demand and reports of
some export business. Most of the
buying was in distant deliveries.
Corn closed higher with most activ-
ity being displayed in the Septcm-
Der delivery. Buying by shorts and
shippers anticipating their Septem-
Der delivery. Buying by shorts
and shippers anticipating their
September deliveries featured.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20
Scout Executive
Back From Trip

S. L. McCrory, Boy Scout execu-
tive for Imperial County, returned
from two week trip to the
coast, during which time he made
visits TO several cities and inves-
tigated work being done by the
Scouts. With the coming of cool
weather, he hopes to start a school
of instruction here for seoutmasters,
and plans to bring several instruc
tors from the coast to train the
local seou;masters in the work
which they are to do.
MeCrory was accompanied by
Mrs. McCrory and their son J..
Gillies, McCrory, who will occupy
the ]. D. Foss cottage in the
mountains for the next several
weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20
Bull Pup Taught
To Retrieve
Trout; Next?

BY United Press Leased Wire
KLAMATH FALLS, Oregon,
August 20.-Fosco, Boston bull
pup belonging TO Mrs. Fannis
Ki,bourne, one Of the prophet
ors Of the Eagle Ridge resort,
klamath lake, has been given
the title OF official trout re-
tricver.
The dog goes fishing with
his mistregs, and as soon as a
trout strikes, he diyey from the
boat like a flash. As Mrs.
Kilbonrne pulls the fish to the
surface, Fosco seizes it by a
gill and swims back to the boat,
proudly bearing his finny VIC
tim
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20
lTEXAS RANGERS
PROBE FLOGGERS

PORT ARTHUR, Texas. August
20.-State rangers arrived here to-
day under orders of Acting Govern
or Davidson, to investigate tense
situation which has arisen as the
result of the murder of b. A. Har-
ris, city detective and Eeported kid
naping and whipping of two men.
Ranger Captains Aldrich and
Nichols and two privates took
charge of the investigation.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20

GREELEY, Colo.-City life was
too much for Abe Leveridge, aged
hermit of this district. On his first
trip to Clown" in % years Abe
was struck by an automobile and
injured. After doctoring his slight
injuries he packed provisions for
another quarter century seance with
the wilds and left the city.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20

freight car to It's owner empty
when there is no available load go-
ing that way instead of Immediate
ly re-loading it. regardless of own
ership, for another destination. AS
result, freight cars travel forty
three miles empty to. every nifty
seven miles loaded >-xawaSev>-
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20
Baby Named For
Mobley Meadows

Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin c. Milan
of III Centre are receiving congrat-
ulations on the birth of q little son,
August II, at the Los Angeles home
of Mrs. Milan S mother.
The wee lad has been named
Mobley Meadows Milan in honor
Of his grandfather, Mobley Mead
ows, the first sheriff of Imperial
county.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20

that the states most important
product is the child, and that it is
as interesting rs are exhibits of
live stock, machinery and vege-
tables.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20
pooling trotoa has attracted much anen-
ion.-PRESIDENT HARDING
'V'1earsk 2 ~ <A

The central car pooling plan
would largely eliminate this waste
mileage and increase the efficiency
of present freight equipment at
least thirty per cent. This increase
IN efficiency would be reflected in
lower operating costs as a result al
the economies effected xrvz.ss.-'
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20

Inc Dig daN VIII DegIn WIN
children S pc aw, TO be held in
a large tent ing the women S
building. is too small or
insignifieaut e given space
here. Send o Charles Paine,
secretary of tie fair. and get
your entry b free of charge.
Here you W; roosters, guinea
pigs, dogs, c. ing eat and
a canary birt a45 -tI-s Yankee
Doodle T a few Of
the exhib After the
pet show -'''' no . pony pa
rade whi, Mt of the
grand ST. ri" roon ANY
child wit cme, but
he shoul Ger pony
without
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20

Press Ads for Results
Imperial Valley press., 1923-08-20
COTTON MARKET

by United Press Leased Wire,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-05
MOTHERS or
FAMOUS MEN
MnrHER OF AARON BURR


Although she died when he was
little baby, the memory of his mother
was carried all through his life by
Aaron Burr, American statesman OF
Revolutionary days and the slayer,
in a duel, of Alexander Hamilton.
According to all reports of this early
American woman, she was a creature
who combined every characteristic
of virtue and beauty and wisdom.
Writing of her. one of her rela-
tives said:
she exceeded most of her sex in
the beauty of her person as well aSs
in her behavior and conversation.
She discovered an unaffected, natural
freedom towards persons of all ranks
genius was much more than COM
mon. She had lively, springtly i'm
gination. quick and penetrating dis
cernment and a good judgment
With all these superlatively ex-
cellent qualities, there is nothing re-
markable in the fact that her son
developed INTO one of the most brill
liant minds of his own or any other
age. She had also a quality which
was never particularly noticeable in
Aaron Burr-that is, a strong relig-
ious feeling. During her lifetime she
was the author of considerable
number of works on religious sub
jects, none of which, unfortunately,
were preserved.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-05
The
Greater
Love
A NEW ROMANCE
By VIRGINIA TERHUNE VAN DE
WATER


CHAPTER Liz
Mrs. Lang went to the edge of the
front veranda to wave a goodby to
the couple as they drove off.
How young and happy they look"
she sighed as she and DR.. Grant sat
down again.
Kenneth remained standing.
Dear son." his mother said, 81
wish you would go upstairs and lift
the trays out of my trunk for me, and
lay them on the bed so that / can
pack them when / am ready Per-
haps you will help me later. l will
be UP in few minutes"
Il will lift the trays out. then come
back here until you are ready to
pack the son said.
In the back of his mind there was
smoldering doubt of his mother at
this juncture. He feared what she
might say to Samuel Grant-feared
she might make some tactless speech
that would hurt the kindly mans
feelings.
Then, as he went upstairs, he re-
preached himself His whole outlook
had been jaundiced during the past
two hours. He supposed that it was
because he was jealous of Nathaniel
Smith. Yet-and his heart throbbed
with relief as he remembered it
Ruth had just agreed to see him
alone before his departure.
lie must arrange for this inter
view. Somehow. he must make it
possible. With this thought in mind
he went slowly up TO his mothers
room to do her bidding. The request
was absurd, of course, but he did not
want to cross her. Perhaps she really
had something kindly to say to her
host. Maybe she wished to express
to him her gratitude for all he had
done for her son. That son might,
after all, be doing her an injustice.
The Last Straw
His softened mood would have
changed to hardness could he have
heard his mothers opening sentence
in the conversation with Samuel
Grant. AS soon as Kenneth was out
of ear shot, she spoke. smilingly.
What a lovely looking couple
your sweet daughter and DR.. Smith
makei" she murmured. He is a
charming young man, DR.. Grant-an
unusually polished man for one of his
age"
She had started to say for a small
town physician but remembered
that her companion was also a resi-
dent of the small town.
Yes" Samuel Grant affirmed.
NAT Smith is a good boy. He de-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-05
~Advenfares # =
Kaesedy ~Anm
Ka9ee4y Andy

why were you hiding from me?"
the Giant howled at the Knight when
Raggedy Andy fell down and the
Giant saw that the Knight had been
hiding behind Raggedy Andy.
II thought maybe you would think
that 1 was Jack the Giant Killer If
you saw me and YOU would be
frightened the Knight replied as he
shook his armor and chartered his
teeth.
What makes him rattle that way
and click his teeth together" the
Giant asked Raggedy Andy. rs he
frightened HIMSELF"
Maybe he's getting ready to bite
you" Raggedy Andy replied, for you
see he did not wish the Giant to
really know how frightened the
Knight really was. When the Giant
heard this he drew away from the
Knight and walked all around him
Bark like a dog" Rasgedy Andy
whispered to the Knight. Then may
be he will run back into his cave
and we can escape!"
The knight tried to bark like a
dog. but he was so frightened he
could only squeak a little bit.
"Ha" the Giant said as he sat
down and looked at Raggedy Andy
and the Knight. Who's afraid of
him? Just you tell me that! Who's
afraid? That's what 1 want to
know"
Il don't believe you are a real
Giant, anyhow" the Knight said.
TIA! Don't you fool yourself!"
the Giant laughed. I'm the biggest
Giant around here, I'll tell you that!
What makes you think I'm not a real
Giapt?"
"Because" the Knight replied
"Who ever heard of a bald-headed
Giant?"
Hat the Giant laughed. I'm not
entirely bald! Besides, haven't Giants
got right to be baldheaded Just as
well as anyone else?"
Maybe they havel" the knight re-
piled. But bald-headed Giants are
not as good as Giants with lot of
hair! / know thatl'
The Giant picked up big tree
trunk and stood up Then he put the
tree trunk on his shoulder and cried:
IF you say Pm not as good as the
next Giant. just you knock this chip
off my shoulder! Just you do iti''
How can the Knight knock it off
your shoulder when he can't reach
that high" Raggedy Andy asked.
So the Giant put the tree trunk
upon the Knights shoulder, but the
Knight couldn't hold up the tree
trunk, it was SO heavy.
See? He lays down." the Giant
cried as he laughed and danced
about. Hes a scared calf"
mo, he isn't" Raggedy Andy re-
piled. You mustn't put such large
chip on his shoulder! He isn't as big
as YOU"
So the Giant put real small chip
upon the Knights shoulder and then
knocked it off. You'd better not do
that again!" the Knight said. First
thing you know I'll get madw But
the Giant did it again and the knight
hit him on the ankle. Then the
Giant ran after the Knight. And
when the Giant grew tired of chasing
the Knight, the Knight chased the
Giant And Raggedy Andy just sat
and watched, because it wasn't fair
for him to help the Knight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-02-05

serves a great deal of credit, for
he is hard worker"
Il fancy-forgive me IL 1 say it
but l am mother, YOU know, and /
understand how precious our chill
dren's futures are to us-T fancy that
the reward which he aspires is your
dear girls affection"
Samuel Grant started violently. If
so, 1 have been given no intimation
of itn' he retorted. And what is
more, I am in no hurry to have my
girl care for any man."
"No--no--of course you are noti'
the widow soothed. I'VE parents all
feel alike on the subject. Yet we
have to yield gracefully when the
time comes. And we must not be
selfish and try to keep our chill
dren single. We-you and I-are
getting on In years. When you go,