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Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

AZ The first car tnat was regular
~ ly equipped with a battery for
the lighting and starting system
was equipped with the Exide Batter
les in 1891, and they have maintain
ed their supremacy ever since, for
32 years-the Exide is the battery
of the Times. Here you will find
complete line of high grade parts
for autos, trucks and tractors. He
has experts to do cylinder grinding,
gear cutting and general machine
work. The most copletely equipped
shop for this work in El Centre.
Who is it, where located, and what
is his specially in carburetors?
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

AZ For those exclusive and stylish
tfA always latest seasons in
dresses and gowns, made from the
latest in ma,erials and shade to
match any effect are always on dis
play at the Woman Shop. Let her
show you those attractive dresses
and gowns and those stylish and at
tractive blOuses-that will please
the fashionable dressers. Call and
see the novelties that will interest
YOU. When it comes to millinery
those becoming and stylish hats
YOU will find the hat that will just
suit you 1t the Woman Shop-Lat-
est season styles.
Whose shop, where located, and
what is her speciality!
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

% Build now. Aid Prosperity.
81 We need more homes and you
will find that Lumber and Build
ing Materials will not be any
cheaper for Il long time to come.
Get your Lumber and Building
Materials of the company ut 33i
that keep their Lumber under Gov
err. See them when you want 4
Root.-They can show you the best
Roof for the climate. See their
Roofing with guarantee-no paint
ing in 10 years. Who is it and
What is their speciality in Roofings !!
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

40 The use of Ice is economy be-
fO cause it saves the food. Ice
is savings everytime you put ice i'll
the refrigerator. Thus-you bank
ngs-preserve and saves the
food. When you want the best in
lee, weight correct, quality the
best and prompt delivery, then be
sure and phone your order to 295.
Their service is regular and prompt
and their prices right. Who is it
and how long established
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

~ This is the Army Department
II Store, where you will save
money when it comes to outfitting
the whole family. Clothing, furnish
ing and shoes, and all at prices that
defy competition. They carry three
lines OF world s best shoes-Star
Brand Endicott, and - the dress
shoe. Here YOU will find many no
tions and novelties that you have
been looking for. His slogan "In-
spect and Compare our Prices
when you want to save money. The
goods that the government had left
over after the war.
What store, where located, who is
the manager, and what is his special
dress shoes?
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21
w HO is w HO

90 A Good Tire Means the say
DO ing of money. A tire that is
built right from bead to tread and
that will last and ga past the mile
post of its guarantee--then You have
complete tire satisfaction. Such is
the Fisk Tire, sold by the fireman
of experience. lie carries large
line Of tires and tire accessories. He
has the ability and equipment to do
high grade tire work of all kinds.
Who is it, where located, and how
many years experience?
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

II" Your Druggist is more than
IL a Merchant If all the drug
stores were combined and maintain
ed all the facilities they now offer,
it would be the greatest public
service corporation in the world.
The drug store stands entirely alone
as the one indispensable establish
ment IN every community dealing
in a multitude of unusual mere han
disc which must be available at =
moment s notice that is essential
to the preservation of life and
health. No community can get along
without a drug store. The 'Nyal'
drug store Fountain Service is
Supreme. What drug store, where
located and what is their special
tvi
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

Az The Strombcrg Carburetor is
fU the most economical Carburc-
tor made. it has established
world s economy records on all
ears. The Stromberg means enough
more miles in the season to run into
considerable when it comes to dol
lars. This is the Stromberg Car
buretor Sales and Service station.
The Auto Shop where you can be
sure of expert repairs that are
right. Who is it, where located
and how many years experience?
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

10 The best Meats scientifically
LIZ cut are none too good and
when YOU want this kind, dispensed
from sanitary market then you
should trade at 54l Main street.
They have only the best govern
ment inspected meats and give
special care To cutting, ready foT
the fry or oven. They viii dress
that poultry to order thus the best
and freshest. Gou will get com
plete satisfaction at this market
in price and quality. Whose market,
what is their specially in hams and
how long established! |!
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

en- When you and your friends
w desire a building loan or
guaranteed investment paying nine
per cent compounded annually, let
them call the Insurance Agency at
520. This agency are insurance spe-
cialists who insure everything insur-
able and help their clients get prop
or rates and equitable adjustments.
What agency is this and what loan
companies do they represent!
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21
PRESENTS
$500

4 What is the most noticed
l. thing about well-dressed
woman Her hat, of course There
is nothing so pleasing to a woman
as to know that she is wearing a
becoming and correct hat in the
season 5 latest styles. The place to
select your Easter hat is at the mil
linery on South Fifth street. Here
one of the largest millinery displays
at lowest prices, that will satisfy
all. Call and you will be suited
with becoming and stylish hat
Who is the milliner and how long
established?
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

8 To the Dealer and User
q Special attention. We want
YOU to know thar the Valley Auto
Supply Company has that real ser
vice for you when you want those
replacement parts such as Piston
rings-largest stock in the valley
bearings-axles, brake Innings.
valves, cylinder head gaskets and
all replacement paris, automobile,
truck, tractor and garage supplies
of the standard quality. Where To-
Gated, who is the manager and what
is his leader in piston rings?
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21
In Ell CentrO

The Imperial Valley Press presents today the most
educational contest, "Who Is Who?" Below in
numbered paragraphs described number of live and
successful business houses of Ell Centre
Ten C0) presents will be given to the first ten (O)
correct solutions of all the numbers Make list of the
firms and that described under the numbers
If is correct number of will be awarded the
presents. If in doubt telephone the firm and ask they
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21
40 Do you know that the best SER
no vice and work on those batter

~ FICU uII'f VVf " VII tIIVoC OtNNNI"
les and the electrical equipment of
that ear means economy and salts
faction9 At 773 we are at your SER
vice-vice. We will give you ex-
pert service on those magnetos, gen.
orators, starters and ignition system
and make all kinds of repairs. A. G..
and D. c. motors and generators
rewound. Who is it and what is
their special battery
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

1D Have that Automobile Painted
lU and make il look brand new.
Everyone will think that YOU have
a new car. Let the Auto and Con:
mercial Painters near the Press do
that painting, eIiameling and finish
ing of that auto body, wheels,
hoods and tops, etc. in the most
skillful manner, only first class
work as the work that is done at
the factory. Equalled by few: ex-
celled by none. They do high grade
commercial painting, get their esti-
mates. Who is the manager and
how many years experience.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

AZ Who are the sales agents for
where located?
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

"A Do you want to save money.
~ Harnesses-tha the govern
ment had left over, in original cases
at special prices. Tents, canvas and
canvas goods, also roofing, are what
YOU will find at 4S0 Main street.
Here kitchen utensils and everything
for the camper for that outing trip.
What store, and who is the man
ager?
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

% This is the Garage that is
OO completely equipped, ample
storage, expert mechanic to make
repairs to all makes of Cars and
give you the kind of work that will
give satisfaction. Here is sold one
of the greatest Automobiles ever
best built Cars at the price. The
built Cars at the price. The Mo
Hupmobile has the best resale val
ues that the used ear dealers are anx-
to buy. Let them demonstrate the
Hupmobile. Who is it, where locat-
ed and what is the price of the
Hupmobile'
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

10 This is the firm that buys and
IO pays cash for hides, junk and
that old and wrecked car. They
say that they are in the market for
all kinds of poultry the year round.
They want turkeys, spring chickens,
heavy and light hens. They call for
poultry anywhere, Just phone SO
and they viii call. Who is it and how
long established!
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

20 Wonderful things are within
10 seeing distance, providing the
eyesight is right. Don t wear glass
es to feed your vanity and strain
your eyes in order to make distin-
guished appearance. But DO NOT
NEGLECT YOUR EYES. See the
Optometrist at 5S5 and have visual
defect corrected at once. Hundreds
of satisfied patients. Who is it'
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

FIRST PRESENT $500
SECOND PRESENT, Photos $1,000
THIRD PRESENT, Photos S 500
FOURTH PRESENT, Optical Work S 400
TWO PRESENTS, Cleaning,
Each $3.50 S 500
FOUR PRESENTS, Cleaning
Each Sl75 s ZOO
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

E7 Do you know that the best
~ service and work on those bat
teries and electrical equipment OF
that car means economy, comfort
antisfaction. When you want Il bat,
terry that will give you the real de-
pendable power and punch to your
starting system you should have that
Crest o-Lite battery. At this battery
and electrical station you can'be sure
of the best work, prompt service and
reasonable charges. Official head
light adjusting station. Who is it,
where located and how long estab-
lished?
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

"a Auto Tents for that Hunting,
III Camping and Touring-Out-
ings that are compact and will give
YOU the service desired. Awning
for the store or home made from
quality canvass. This is the com
pany that furnish you everything
made from Canvas. They have eX-
perienced Auto Trimmers for all
high class Auto Trimming. Tops
Seat Covers, Etc. Their Auto
Trimming equals the trimming from
the factory. Let them make that
Car look like new. Get your esti-
mates at 422. Who is it and what
is their speciality
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

IN Your Portrait gift that
JO money can t buy, but for you
to give the very thing to kinfolk
and friends. Your portrait 1T any
time will carry message of
thoughtfulness that is next to per
sanal visit. All the latest styles and
modern creations of the photograph
ic art are represented in the por-
traits produced ut the studio where
YOU will get the BEST in the West
at 622. What studio, and what is
his speciality
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

Address lists "Who Is Who?" the Imperial Valley
Press office March 81 The of the business houses
and the will be published in the Imperial Valley
Press March 81 and April 2, 1928.
SECOND PUBLICATION March a. 1928. Everyone
can complete in this simple educational and general bus
mess knowledge contest of Ell Centre, California.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

~ Pretty Pictures for Pretty
O4 Children. That s the kind that
we make on Fifth street. Our
strongest reference the loving moth
ers whom We have pleased by trans
ferring their daElings likenesses to
paper. Let us take that picture
now, as somedav it will form IN i'm
portant part of the family history.
Portraits produced of the latest
STYLES and most modern creation of
the photogra phic art. Who is it,
and what is his specialty9
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

IN Did you ever lose your Foun-
OC tain pen2 If you had your
name on it you would get it back.
We have an electric machine called
the Monograph, that will engrave
your name on your pen in gold leaf
your address too, if you want it,.
Bring that pen to 53S Main street
and have your name put on it. We
also carry the famous Swan Foun-
tain Pen. Your name free on every
pen if you purchase it here. Who is
it, and what is their specially in
Filing Systems'
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21
PRESENTS
$4,000

Al When you look over our Bill
ltJ of Fare you will find some
thing that will please you. Our
chef has had the experience and
can prepare those dainty and appe-
tizing dishes that you will enjoy.
1t is without question that the place
TO eat for wholesome and clean food
is the L. s. Cafe. Meet your friend
here for that luncheon. Where To-
catcd, who are the nfoprietors!
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

20 The CHEVROLET, famous
OO motor car. There are more
than million in use. Low in first
cost, economical n upkeep. The lat
est models of the Chevrolet are now
the world s most wonderful autOmo-
bile purchase-Chevrolet for econ
omical transportation. When you
want real service and economy you
should drive the Chevrolet ear. The
Chevrolet sales and service station
will be found all parts that are re-
quired. Who is the sales agent,
where located and what is the sale
price of the Chevrolet 1923 carsg
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

ES What cleaner is ::Ten Days
OC Quicker than Los Angeles?'
Who specializes on ladies fancy
garments? Who is it that gives real
odorless cleaning? Located i'll the
finest hotel bulding in Imperial
Valley. Who is it?
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

81 When you get the real facts
I'll about that Used Car you can
save money and get Car that will
give service that you desire and
have real complete satisfaction.
Do you know the "Pioneer Used
Car dealer that will tell you the
truth about every Car that he
sells. Thus at 741 you will find
many Car bargains and thus get the
Car that you want and save money.
Who is it and how long establish
ed,
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

~ Only experts know the value
OI of jcwe!ry, and if you are wise
you will buy only from house
known for integrity and highest
quality. Of course you know that
with every purchase of diamonds,
watches and jewelry at the jewelers.
that handles everything in the musi-
cal instruments that you get the
highest quality and fullest value.
Who is it and what is his specially ?
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

IN Our service when il comes TO
III batteries is the Willard Stan
dard in every particular-and that
means caring for all makes of bat
teries alike-giving all owners the
same prompt courteous service.
When you have a Willard Battery
in your ear you have the battery
that will give service in all details.
This is the battery station-The
Rubber Willard-that has complete
equipment for recharging and re-
pairing of all batteries. Adjusting
light and repairing all lighting
systems. Where is the station loeat-
ed-who is the Battery Man and
how long established'
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

On Variety is the spice of life
~ Goods of quality at money
saving prices in Dry Goods, No
tions and Small Wares-Hosiery-
Underwear - Stationery Toys
Toi let Articles and Picnic
supplies are always found at the
always busy Variety Store at 552.
Kitchen Utensils and small
Household Articles--Glassware and
Crockery, just what you want. Call
at $50 and look around and you viii!
find that you can save money. y
square house, run by - ---
What Variety Store, and who is
the manager, and what is his spe-
cialty? r
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

H0 Pure Water is Natures remedy
CU and insure the health. De
mand Pure Water. If you have
your family's welfare at heart you
will use the famous 'Triple A.
Pure Artesian Water Cripple
Al Pure Artesian Water is the
real "water for your health s
sake" This water is supplied by ii
local company and should be used
by every home in FL Centre. Thus
you may in many cases avoid that
sickness. The "Triple AZ Arte-
sian Water is from well at Their
nal, 953 feet deep. Who furnishes
"Triple Az Artesian Water, where
located and who is the distributor 7
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

10 The latest ana most up-to-date
10 automobile that is within
reach Of everyones pocket is attract
ing the attention of the automobile
world. Sales remarkable. This car
is the most important and brilliant
accomplishment in the automobile
industry. See s. smartness in
loks, thoroughness and modern iii
design, in this low priced ear that
is now being demonstrated at 449.
The Z-S-- feature from
motor 10 top are the amazement o.
the public. What car, who is the
sales agent and what is the sale
price!
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

% The keenest brains and the
~ strongest constitutions are
often handicapped by defective
Vision. The limitations can be re
moved by Glasses properly prepar-
ed and fitted. Have those Eyes
examined at once. Let the Optic
metrist on Fifth Street examine
those Eyes Scientifically. His ex-
perience and service will give you
satisfaction in bringing your Wis
ion up to the maximum efficiency
Who is it and how long established
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

~ Here is where YOU will find
IL every barber and artist. The
equipment is complete and sanitary
and the service the best when it
comes to that shave or hair cut. They
give special attention to cutting
those kiddies hair in the latest
vogue that will please the darling's
mothers. For the best and skillful
barbering where everything is the
most sanitary. Be sure and go to
SIG. The barber shop that gives
satisfaction in all details. They
have the baths for your convent
ienee. What shop, who is the pro
prietor and how long established'
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

81 The store that gives you what
Il you want at the price that you
want 10 pay. A comprehensive line
of FURNITURE and Floor Cover.
ings, including wide range Of
values in high grade FURNITURE
and also used Furniture. Com
parison anywhere clearly demon
strste our ability TO serve you bet
ter in point of values and price.
The - Store Serviee---------.
Who is il and what is their special
ties in Photographs, kitchen eabi-
nets and floor coveringsl
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

2 This is the company that do
ID as they say I'VE tear 'em up
and sell the parts. This is the
place to sell that old automobile or
wrecked car and they will do as
they say I'VE tear 'em up and sell
the parts Automobiles bear in
mind that at 43s you may find just
that part for your ear that you
want and want now-thus save
time and money-a full line of new
gears and axles of all makes. Who
is it, who is the manager and how
long established
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

20 When that Typewriter needs
CA adjusting and repairs bear in
mind that you will find the expert
that will attend to the work right
typewriters, adding machines and
check protectors and everything in
typewriter supplies. His typewriter
ribbons are the standard that gives
complete satisfaction. Who is he
and what does he specialize!
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

Ok Chiropractic is the science that
OO is revolutionizing the healing
of the sick. 1t is the only science
that removes the cause of disease
so that nature cures. Chiropraetors
do not treat, heal or cure disease !;
they adjust the causes and nature
cures. Chiropractic adjustments
will ad years to your life and life
to your years. No matter what
your disease, consult me at 120 No.
Fifth Street. Who is it and how
many years experienced
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

~ Man and Woman is becoming
H more dependent upon the as
sistsnee of electricity. 1t gives
heat, light aud power, convenient
iy and economically. Further il
promotes the housewives comfort
by supplying her with necessary
clevtriesl applianees that are labor
ssvers. The electrician al 1874
Fifth street has the experience 20
da everything electrical. Who is it
aud how many years experience
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

q Diamonds have been the fav-
- ored gems of kings, potentates
and the worlds fairest women
Diamonds depreciate i'm value less
than money itself, they have = fixed
worth everywhere. Here at 500 you
will find line of diamonds, watch
es and iewelry of the highest stand
ard of quality. Now is the time to
select that gem for {, pleasing gift
or birthday present. They do high
grade watch and iewelrv repairing.
Who is it and how long has the
business been established
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21
q FEED-GRAIN -FERTILIZ-

Q ER-When you want the real
quality when il comes TO feed, grain
and fertilizer, then You should trade
at the agency for that famous NlCO
Dust Save the Crops ami the
Redwing Hatchery-"ch Chicks that
Grow" Here you will find every
thing that is required in feed and
chicken supplies and accessories.
Let them show you at l26 South
that incubator that will give salts
faction. Who is it and what is
their specially in chicken feeds!
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21
r The oXo GAS HEATER

u mea ans economy, Safety,
Health, Heat and Cleanliness. These
are the heaters that produce perfect
gas from common coal oils. The
most perfect heating appliance in
the world. The Oxo heaters can be
used in most any place. Twenty
six different types for every pur-
pose. Every home should have an
Oxo heater for economy and com
fort. Demonstrated at l40 North
Fifth street. Who are the distrib-
utors and how long on the markett
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

- You will wear happy smile
if you join the many satisfied
customers who eat at the Broadway
Chop House. You will get the best
cooked food and everything that is
in season, with the best of service,
and the prices will astonish you.
Everything is prepared in the most
sanitary manner. The steaks, chops
and sea food will tempt your appe-
tite. Where located, who is the
manager and what is his specially! |!
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

n Bread--The food for economy
y The food for wholesome
goodness, the food for unfailing de-
light at every meal-bread is your
very best food. When you want the
best bread, pies, cakes and pastry
then 90 where they make that
nous Milk Loaf bread.
Give them your order f r
that birthday or wedding cake.
special presents are they offering 10
the public? a
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

IN Who is your Grocer' When
~ YOU want the best in fancy and
staple groceries and those choice
table delicacies and the best in
fruits and vegetables, then you will
make no mistake to trade at the
Arcade Food Store. Here is carried
selection that is select, and we
eater TO the trade and want you for
a regular customer. When ii comes
to fancy groeeries'here is where you
get the real quality-priced right.
Where located, who is the proprietor
and what is his speciality?
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

rnIee Cold Carbonated Sugar
lU drinks are healthful. Drink
Orange Crush-Lemon Crush-Lime
Crush.-Cherry Blossoms and the
famous national drink--Coca Cola
in bottles. They are nourishing
thirst quenchers. Eastside is abso-
lutelv the best for those who like
beer. Have mixed ease of drinks
on ease of Eastside in your home
ALWAYS. Who distributes these
drinks, where located and who is
the manager
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-21

% Busy men and women every
CU where depend upon "THE
GOOD MAXWELL" as a necessity
and economy. 1t is built into the
kind of goodness which makes a
MOTOR CAR serve well and cost
little. With its neat, trim and
ample room for ) adults this car
is extremely popular. Let the
salesman demonstrate "THE GOOD
MAXWELL" and you will give
your order. At the sales office
70 Twill find service and all parts.
Who sells 1.-THE GOOD MAX
WELL"' Where located and what
other Cars do they SELF
OF Oil for that Motor or Engine
O$ The oil that gives the lubriea.
ton that will add years to that en-
CINE equalled by few, exeelled by
none is King Motor Oil. The King
motor oil stands one Of the highest
tests for inbrieation Of all oils sold.
Who is the wholesale distributor
and where loeated'
Ask your dealer-ask your dealer.