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Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04
Bedtime Stories
Copyright, 1923, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
BY HOWARD r. GARIS
UNCLE WTGCTLy'S WRIST
WATCH

Uncle " igg " had !, WI; watch
and very proud WIS he of it. Not
too proud "ou undcrstand-of
course not. Bat lust proud enough
Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzv had Civ
en- the wrist watch to the bunny
gentleman for q present. Mr.. Long,
ears wore the waite hon his wrist
and every now and then he would
look at il and say:
1T is time for me to nibble a
carrot" Or he might say: "It is
time fer d bit of cabbage Or he
might say: "Tt is time | hoped
off look for an adventure.
"To you like your wrist watch?''
asked Nurse Jane, as she saw the
rabbit looking at it one day
"Oh, indeed, l do, he an
swored u Shouldn t know what
10 do without it. Now l can tell
when il is time 10 go to the movies
or to see the marionette show. Oh,
wrist watch IS very useful
Now all this while the Fox and
the Wolf had been watching their
chance to catch Uncle Wiggilv They
were always after him, as a matter
ef fact, cage" to nibble his ears.
True, once the Fox had gone to
the bunny's bangalow to do this
and had come away without any
ribbleS. But that was because Tn
clc Wiggily made Il clothespin doll
for the little fox girl.
"What is that thing Unc'e Wig
gilv wears on his wrist and looks
at all the time?'' asked the Wolf
OF the Fox as, hidden on the edge
of the forest, hey watched the
bunny one day.
THAT is his new wrist watch,
answered the Fox. He tells when
it is time to go look for an ad-
venture. =
"He seems very fond of that
wrist watch" spoke The Wolf.
He is batked the Fox.
"Well, then, | have an idea! "
went on the Wolf. "If we could
get Uncle Wiggilys 5 wrist watch
we could keep il and send him word
that we won't give it back unless
lie lets US nibble his ears. How is
that?'
A good trick.'' cried the Fox.
"-'ll get his wrist watch when he
is asleep, and then we II send word
to him that we have it. When he
Games TO get il back we II nibble
him. =
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"Very good" saiG the Wolf.
:" But / say! Look here. You
mus.n' I get ahead of me and nibble
his ears when he's asleep and when
you take the watch"
NO, / Will not nibble his ears
until you and ! can nibble them
together, promised the Fox, who
was sly and cunning.
So the two bad chaps laid a plan
to get Uncle Wiggily 5 wrist watch,
and nibble his cars-nct very hard
nibbles, you know, but just some
little nibbles.
Now, as it happened one day Tn
Gle Wiggilv looked at his wrist
watch at 10 G clock in the morn
ing, and found it telling time for
3 o clock in the afternoon.
"There must be some hing wrong
with my wrist watch" said the
bunny gentleman. ''It is ticking
all right, but II doesn't keep good
time, II just take it 20 the shop
and have it nmded.
Uncle Wiggily hoped to the
watchmakers shop, jlnd the dog
gentlewan, with one glass over his
eve, looked az the wrist watch.
cit needs cleaning" he said. "It
is full Of dust. | suppose you hop
90 fast, Uncle Wiggily, that you
kick up lots of dust, and some has
gotten in your watch.'
eyes, answered the bunny
~ must hop fast to keep away
from the bad chaps who would nib
bic my ears. But will it take long
to clean my wrist watch
"About week, answered the
ieweer dog. 81 will take out the
inside works md you may i'll wear
the face of the wa,cl, No one
will know but what it is going. -
''Will it tiek?" asked the bun
ny.
No, it viii not exactly tick, ,"
answered the dog. "But wait
minute, ] have an idea. / have
a tame cricket in my shop. He
stays by the warm hearth fire al!
winter. I'll lend you my cricket
TO put inside your empty wrist
watch after / take out the works.
The cricket will chirp and il will
sound like d wa.ch ticking"
"A fine idea laughed Uncle
Wiggily. So the dog took the works
from inside the watch and shut
up in the place the tame cricket.
"Chirp! Chirp! Chirp!" sang the
jolly cricket, and it sounded just
like a watch ticking, 50 The bunny
gentleman was pleased.
A little While after that he went
to sleep in the woods, for he was
tired from looking for AN adven-
ture which didn I happen. And
while the bunny slept up came the
sly Fuzzy Fox.
" Ait" whispered the FOX,
now 1 can take Uncle Wiggily 5
wrist watch. IN carry it to the
den Of the Wolf and we Il send
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04
Fire Chief In
Warming About
Using Stov S

With the present cool weather
necessitating the use of heating
stoves in Ell Centre homes, Chief
Ferguson ofsthe fire department to
day warned residents 70 exercise
care in making certain that oil heat
ers brought into use are properly
cleaned and that inflammablc ma
terial has been removed from
proximity to wood stoves.
Carelessness in these two matters
has caused several bad fires in this
city in the past, and the chief be-
lieves that word or two of warn
ing at this time may prevent ser
ious damage. Where open fire
places are used, he urges the use of
ii fire screen 20 prevent sparks
from flying into the room. Chin
neys should also be given attention
and be cleaned where necessary.
"Although reference to Christ
mas at this time might seem prema-
ture, il is not too early to caution
people about the dangers of using
candles in Christmas decorations, -
said the chief today ''The use
Of cotton for Christmas tree decora-
tions is also condemned by fire of
ficials throughout he country.
Tinsel decorations, being highly in
II fla nj m a b lie should be used
with care, and not be exposed to
flames. Even the comparatively
safe electrical decorations should be
carefully inspected, to make sure
there are no crossed wires or
short circuits to cause trouble, -
concluded the chef.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04
Market Report

The following mark~- quotations
are furnished through the United
Press by the state department Of
agriculture, division OF markets
They are the average of actual
prices obtained between 1880 ard 9
o o'clock this morning by the various
jobbers from their sales to re
tailers, hotels, restaurants, cafe, etc
Slight fluctuations may be noted
duricg the days trading.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of
Imperial Valley for This Date
IN Past Years
NINETEEN YEARS AGO
December 4. 1904

King L. kendle has returned to
Holtville after a business trip to
Los Angeles.
T. w. Kellogg and family moved
into DIR. Heard S house in Brawlcy.
L. j. Thoorp shipped in car
load of household goods and stock,
and will soon be permanently To-
Gated.
George H. p. Shaw, the Demo-
cratic candidate for assemblyman
during the late campaign, has come
to Imperial to open law office.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04
FAIR TENTS TO
ARRIVE SOON
FOR BRAWLEY

BRAWLEY, Dec. with reduc
cd railroad rates in prospect, the
enthusiastic acceptance of the invi-
tation to the Farm Bureau to at
tend and cooperate with the man
&gement and with the arrival of
the three big tents expected tomor-
row or the next day, Brawley s
which opens mid-wintcr fair, took
on more pep today.
The midway is expected to draw
additional crowds this year and
has been so placed that admission
to the big fair must be had through
that lively thoroughfare.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Decemher i 1919

A. L. Smith of Monrovia is here
looking at valley lands with the
idea of making some purchases.
a. L. Cook, who has been phar-
macist at the Hotel Oregon Drug
store, plans to leave tonight for the
Soldiers Home at Sawtelle.
DIR. R. P. Shepherd, who is now
in Pomona, is expected tomorrow
to hold series of II days evange-
listic meetings at the Holtville
Christian church.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04
LOS ANGELES MARKET

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 4.-Trading
today was slow. Loose apples moved
fairly well, but boxed stock was
draggy. Grapes are slow with heavy
supplies on track and additional re
ceipts by truck. Potatoes are firm,
but other vegetables are barely
steady.
Vegetables
Beans-Best Kentucky Wonders,
s TO Zoe: Limas, Zoe.
Cranberries - Massachusetts,, I'M
quoted.
Onions-Stocktons, yellows and
browns, TO 1925; white, 1856 to
S4.00.
Potatoes - Stocktons, $2.40 to
$2.75 cwt.; Idahos, Russets, $l.90 to
$2.l0.
Dairy and Poultry
Bntter-,Extra creamery, J2c.
Eggs-Extras, 52c; ease count,
soc; pullets, 42c; pewees, BE.
Cheese-2Jc.
Hens Three pounds and up, 23c;
colored, 4 pounds and up, 2sc; broil-
ers, / pound and under 11a pounds,
39c; broilers, ll13 pounds and up,
39c; fryers, "a to 3 pounds, 30e;
roasters, 2l4 3 pounds, zoe; stays,
18c; old roosters, 12e.
Young tom turkeys-13 pounds
and up, SOC; IL pounds and up,
dressed, 30c; hen turkeys, 7 pounds
and up, dressed, 30c; old tom tur-
KEYS. dressed. 30e: small hen tur-
KEYS, under pounds, 15c; small.
-om turkeys, under l3 pounds, 1Jc.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04
Unusual Stir in
City Yesterday

Considerable comment was heard
about the city yesterday on the un-
usual activity that pervaded the
downtown district. Although Mon
day is ordinarily quiet day in bust
ness circles, the contrary was true
yesterday. Stores and banks were
crowded and groups of people were
scattered along Main street or in the
various stores.
Some measure of the activity was
due to the fact that people in the
rural districts were unable to come
into town Saturday for their usual
weekly shopping, because of incle
ment weather, but merchants report
ed Saturday business was also well
up to the average.
The best explanation seems to be
that business circles are experience
ing a revival and that Ell Centro's
trading public is dong its Christ
mas shopping early.
Fire in a Chicago school was
quickly extinguished, much to the
disgust of the school boys.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04
Long Beach Man
Sees Coolidge I'm
Cattle Men Plea
by United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-Fred II.
Bixby, of Long Beach, Calf, pre-
sident of the American National
Livestock Association, called on
President Coolidge today to get his
report for proposed alterations in
the Intermediate Credits Act per-
mitting the War Finance Board to
extend credit to live stock growers
to form three to five years instead
of six months as now stipulated.
Bixby said he told the president
unless this change was made Amer
lea would have to import livestock
from Argentina within a few years.
He said he found the president much
better informed on the subject
than anyone could have expected.
Bixby was accompanied by Eugene
Meyer, Jr.
Press Want Aus &c ,ns work
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CURTAIN CALLED ON
SHASTA CO. POKER

REDDING, Cal, Dee. 4.-Poker
took to cover in Shasta County to-
day.
District Attorney Carter was res
ponsible having formally announc,
ed his intention of closing up all
games running and prosecuting the
game Keepers.
At least half u dozen public
games have been running openly i'll
Reddine.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04
NEW DIRIGIBLE
MAY BE SENT
TO NORTH POLE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4. = The
Shenandoah, the navy's giant diri-
gible, may shortly be sent on n
dash to the North Pole, it
was revealed today when Secretary
of the Navy DENLY made public a
l,t,ter from President Coolidge auth
orizing appointment of a special
navy, board to make plans for n
great naval North Polar exploration.
The navy has for some time been
considering polar expedition. Use
of either the Shenandoah or air
planes equipped with skis fo,N
travelling on the polar ice is be-
ing considered. Mr.. Coolidge not
only authorized appointment of q
board to study the problem involved,
but gave the project his hearty sup
port.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04
CO-EDS, CHORUS
GIRLS SCR Z A M
In BOOZE RAID
By United Press Leased Wire

Hy United Press Leased Wire
SAN FRANCISCO, Dee. 4.-Gol-
lege Goods and chorus girls scream
ed when federal agents raided the
Palais Royal Cafe IN the downtown
district shortly before midnight
last night and arrested il persons
ON charges Of liquor violations.
Liquor was in evidence on seve.
raj tables where guests were ar
rested, according TO officers.
Included in the arrests were:
Horace Heit, Alameda; Joseph
Stretch, Oakland; Carl E. Baker,
Los Angeles; Lee Lykins, Berkeley.
They were charged with possessing
liquor. The manager and head
waiter were also arrested.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04

In Laporte, Ind, boy of Is
confessed five burglaries. Working
SO hard will stunt his growth.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04

Henry Ford, who is not a candi-
date, is making speeches by radio.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04

Man Of - married woman Of
79 ia Lime, O., which gave the
neighbors something to talk about.
''--F'
University Of Chicago girls vote
ygll lAeA are alil JAS the s1me,
Ao Aeme i complete without one.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04

Press Want Aus &c ,ns work
Try them.
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Households

OUR LOUNGING. ROBES are in class by
themselves. The finest fabrics imaginable in
unusual colors. Sizes for every man, $25 to $40.
See them early.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04
Smoking


AT THE HOUSE OF QUALITY you will find
a group of smoking jackets such as you would
expect in Los Angeles. Some of Velour and
Brocaded Silks. All are good looking, $1,000 to
$500.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04

MOST EVERY MAN would choose in
terwoven Socks, so give him some for
Christmas. A complete stock of the
new ribbed effects, as we'll as the more
staple styles. Buy them now.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04

"A COMPLETE new stock of rich
looking Ties is now ready for Christ
mas gift seekers. Every one you select
will be packed in a Christmas box.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04

is HIS OLD PAIR WORN OUT? Buy him a
new pair for Christmas. All leather ones with
padded soles, $500. Felt with padded or regu-
lar leather soles SITS and $500. AL sizes and
colors.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04

MANHATTAN stands for the finest shirt
making in the world. We ready with a
fine group of new patterns in Madras, Silk or
Silk and Wool-$3.Oo S4.00, $500 UP to $1,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-04
Robes

GIVE HIM a comfortable Bath Robe this
Christmas. Beacon Robing or heavy double
faced terry in beautiful colorings. Prices range
from $500 to $27.OO. Here is wonderful gift.
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Speak Italian for the gentleman .
Howe directs his assistant.
Does he understand Italian?" she
asks.
No. speak it," answers Howe.
Banana" declared the marvellous
woman.
And so the fun goes on between
Howe and Miss Fey. They offer a
clever little bit Of nonsense, cleverly
presented.
Two musical acts seemed to please
when l was present at the Lyric. Jess
Libonati is a xylophonist. He gives
his impression Of an organisr playing
Dear Old Pal" Good work The
Seattle. Harmony Kings turn out to
be a jazz band organization. The men
play the new trots and the like with
all the jazz time gravy. Stopped the
show when I saw EN-.
Julia Edwards, who has an athletic
offering or rather a ring act, seems to
possess a keen comedy sense which
aids in making her act different.
Clemens Billings and company in
troduce combination circus and
variety affair which has a foreign
flavor. The dogs and a pony have
been trained along comedy lines. The
children will like this one
Roy Francis appears in blackface.
He sings bit. talk a little more and
then dances. Fremont Benton and
company offer a playlet, Rights,
in which a wife teaches her husband
a lesson.
At the Lyric all week
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the American stage for filth" and
common things.
do not mean that burlesque should
be decked with harp and hymn
book. but l do mean that 1t must not
have the Objectionable features which
have been a curse to certain form
Of burlesque.
The Columbia Burlesque Circuit has
done more than any one agency in
cleaning up this form OF entertain
ment. Remember, l go to the thea
tiers where the people go. II is not
above my dignity to cover n burlesque
show of the type that the Columbia
Wheel offers.
Many Of the present-day revues are
nothing more than "glorifled bur
lesque." Burlesque has its own le
Ultimate appeal and that he direc
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INDIANA SPANISH
WAR VETS To ASK
1924 CONVENTION
Thirty Plan Delegation From
City to Chattanooga
ConCIaVe,

The Indiana delegation to the ma
Spanish War Veterans at Chatta-
nooga, Tenn, Sept. 1920, has am
bilious plans under way, according
to Wilson c. Oren, State commander.
Oren said that he expects that the
Indiana delegation will be able to
bring the State convention to Michi-
gan City in 1924.
Thirty or more Indianapolis men
and their wives are intending to go.
The Indianapolis Auxiliary is also
planning to send a small delegation.
Vice President Candidate
Mrs. Marie Williams, 1915 Conser
Ave, now national chaplain, will be
a candidate for the national junior
vice presidency.
This anniversary is the twenty fifth.
The convention viii open officially
Monday morning, Sept. II. A patri-
otto program viii be held Sunday, at
which time Col. W. B. Miller, Wash
ington, D. c.. viii speak.
Governor Peay and Mayor Cham
bliss will welcome the convention,
while the national commander in
chief, Col. Entenza of San Francisco,
will respond.
Annual Parade of Bodies
The annual parade will start
Wednesday afternoon.
In addition to the Veterans Of the
Standardization War, the G. A. R.,
U. c. V, American Legion, the mill
+ay-v schools the National Guard and
the Sixth Cavalry are expected to be
in line.
The encampment viii be concluded
with a beautiful and unique sunset
tea on Point Lookout and a reception
given by the Chattanooga auxiliary
for the newly elected officers
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vue. Fro ma viewpoint of costume
the show is dressed with excellent
taste. The gowns of Miss Smalley
are beautiful and the attire of Miss
Duffin is always smart. The chorus
as it works together will improve, but
as it now stands it would do credit
TO some higher priced shows.
If Steppe had paid little more at
tention to the lights and the scenic
equipment, the result would have
been a little more pleasing. He has
assembled a good working cast Of
individual ability, but if Grapes had
been used instead Of so much stiff
scenery, well. would have liked it
better but I am not producing the
show you know.
The high lights of Dancing
Around may be summed up as fol-
lows:
First, the comedy work Of Steppe,
Fred Slater and George Rose.
Second, the costuming and work Of
the chorus in relation to Rose Duffin.
Third, the appearance and work Of
Lillian Smalley.
Fourth, the knockout work of Buck
and Bubbles. These two young COL
ored lads stop the show with their
natural dancing and fun. Both big
winners and Steppe wisely have given
them plenty of time.
Fifth, the work Of Robert Colonna.
musical director.
Dancing Around" is all-around en-
tenrtaInment and represents the bet
ter efforts on the burlesque stage
At the Capitol all week with matinee
and night performances daily.
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Meet New John Drew of Modern Stage;
Columbia Wheel Sets Safe Standard
By WALTER D. HICKMAN

BY WALTER D. HICKMAN
EET the new John Drew of
M the rs stage asm. !. Tom Powers.
1 have the feeling that Powers has
the finished and brilliant mannerisms
that Drew had when he was younger
man.
Just between US, am not using
any extravagant expressions which
the object Of my remarks cannot live
up to. There are many actors, bat
there are few artists in characterize
ton.
1t is no easy job to be an interest
ing young man of 80 in real life and
then be required on an hours notice
to become around 80 or 60. Tom Pow
ers aged delightfully."- in MIR. PIN
Passes By" but he ages so wisely
and beautifully in 1.-The Dover Road. y
Polite comedy is a difficult thing
to act. Everything that A. A. Milne
has written has been delicately paint
ed An actor does not have to use
a sledge hammer to Put over his com
edy situations 1t requires ability of
the most advanced type to project
Mines delicious quiet comedy. Tom
Powers has that touch. How magnifl-
cent he really is AS Mr.. Latimer, a
kindly but wise gentleman who uses
his home to convince clipping couples,
especially when one of the parties
concerned is already married, of the
error of their ways.
Tom Powers has become a great
artist by being able to create char
acters in a complete form. 1t is not
Tom Powers whom you will see at the
MUrat this week in THE Dover
Road" but it is the brain child OF
the author.
If there ever was great work on
the stage, 1t is to be found in that
presented by Powers. He is able to
radiate class and complete comedy re
fnement as we'll as wiseness. The
author demands it and Powers sup
plies II.
This is my idea about the whole
matter: Never has there been smarter
comedy work during a Stuart Walker
season than that being contributed
by Powers in the Milne comedy.
The entire case Is more than ade-
quite; it is excellent. Others in the
case include William Evarts, Donald
Campbell, Norvin Gable, Barbara
Bridge, Lillian Ortner. L'Estrange
Miliman, Ruth Hammond, Beulah
Bondy and Corbet Morris.
From a comedy standpoint The
Dover Road" is one Of those exquisite
dream children Of whom we dream,
but seldom see. 1t is smart and ex-
pertly written. All that you proba-
bly, know, because it has been con
sidered such ever since its Broadway
presentation. But my idea is that 1t
can stand more praise.
By presenting The Dover Road, "
Stuart Walker will leave a lingering
melody. He chose the play and is
responsible for the cast. To him be-
longs the credit Of giving us a chance
to see this comedy gem.
Let me do more than recommend
a visit TO the Murat this week. Per
NIT me urge a trip to The Dover
Road"
know you will thank me for
asking you to see a marvellous com
edv splendidly acted by experts.
At the Murat this week.
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TROUBLE NOT DOMESTIC
Report John Grigsby Sent to Hospital
Is Denied

Denial that domestic trouble was
involved in any way in an argument
between him and R. E. Fisher. 2042
Hazel St. which resulted in a fight,
was made today by John Grigsby,
1880 Hazel St The trouble arose
when Fisher accused him of circula-
ting reports about Fisher, Grigsby
said, and family affairs Of neither
were involved. Fisher was arrested
on an assault and battery charge. A
report that Grigsby was injured and
sent to city hospital also was denied.
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Campaign Slogan Selected

Lets Give Enough A slogan
that combines all the essentials in
three words will become the battle cry
OF the Community Fund campaign this
fall
Plans for the campaign were dis
cussed at a luncheon in the Lincoln.
Arrangements were made for another
meeting in two weeks.
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tors OF the Columbia Wheel realize.
This circuit has opened a season Of
forty weeks at the Capitol. formerly
the Park.
The opening show In Dancing
Around" with Harry steppe as the
chief comedian; Buck and Bubbles.
two youthful colored entertainers;
Lillian smalley. a singer of pleasing
ability; Rose Duffin, pleasing little
singing and dancing body. and others.
Dancing Around" is mighty good
entertainment. regardless Of whether
you call 1t burlesque Of musical re-
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BOY SLUGGED FOR FAGS
Thief Takes Cigarettes, but Leaves
Money.
BIZ United etcs

BIZ JnIen y ttCS
MILWAUKEE, Wis, Aug. 2S.-
Driven to desperation for a smoke,
an unidentified man knocked Law
renee Schuppert, messenger boy, un-
conscious on a street and took a pack
age of cigarettes from his pocket.
Schuppert came to ten minutes later
and foundy his money intact.
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Several Beautiful Song
Pictures at the Palace

Maybe you will like my choice Of
the acts on the new bill at the Palace.
Well. we'll see.
The honors go to Brockman and
Howard in TOY Town Topics.
Whoever is responsible for this act
knows many things about the show
business. We need more song pic
lures on the variety stage. The Fol
les f1rst made a name because of its
song pictures.
Two of the song pictures presented