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Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25
Runge Back From
Trip to Da s

c. W. Runge, district freight and
passenger agent of the Southern Pa
eific company, returned last night
from Dallas, Texas, where he at
tended the convention of the Ma
tional Traffic Association, inelud
ing commercial and railroad traffic
men, which held two days meet
ing in that city, April Is and 10.
Many topics Of importance to the
railroad and transportation faeili-
ties of the country were discussed
and the consensus of opinion seem
ed to be that the outlook for the
largest movement of freight in tho
history of railroads is extremely
bright.
Mr.. Runge was extremely graft
fled to notice long strings of refrig-
orator car headed toward the west
and Imperial Valley in particular,
TO be used in moving the 1929 can
taloupe crop. The "reefersS i rs
they are called were present by
thousands, and he states there Is
very little fear of S ear shortage
here this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25
ROAD CREW BUSY
CLEANING HIGHWAY

WESTMORLAND. April 25.-The
county road crew is today winding
mp its strenuous activities in clear
ing up the state highway as a re-
snlt ofthe terrific sand storm of
last Rstarday. The storm was one
OF theS host severethis winter and
several cars had; the paint and en-
anel almost obiiterated. Numerous
cars were stuck and many minor
accidents occurred, with NO serious
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25
N. Y. "PERFECT "a"
LAYS BEAUTY TO
USE OF SPINACH

Spinach growers of the valley
will rejoice in the news that comes
from New York that Miss Martha
Gonzales, recently acclaimed us the
American Venus, Attitudes her great
beauty and perfect dimensions to a
liberal use of the lowly greens.
Miss Gonzales was chosen from
dozens of applicants as the ''per-
feet 81 and has created great
demand in eastern markets for the
crop that grows in such abundance
N Imperial Valley.
so girls, here = chance to make
a killing, for spinach is mighty
plentiful and cheap in the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25
ANNUAL COUNTY
TRUSTOES MEETING

The annual county trustees meet
ing will be held at the Central
Union high school Saturday, May
y. Mark keppel, superintendent OF
schools from Los Angeles County,
will be the principal speaker. \
full attendace of trustees is urged,
and the public will be welcome.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25
Scout Camp July 2

Scout Camp July 2-S. l.. Me
Crory. county executive of tie Boy
Scouts of America, states that he
was incorrectly quoted, in placing
the date for the opening of the
scout camp at Point Iona on June
4. 1t is not intended to open the
camp until July >, he explains, it
being believed by parents and those
interested in the Boy Scouts, that
the latter date is sufficiently early
to start the camp.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25
q. C. BID 10 PBRCENT
HIGHER THAN PLANNED
ny Uaited Press Leased wlre

by United PfeAA Lcaaea Wlrp
OAKl.AND,Aprii 25.-Four bids
were recently received by the Comp.
troller of the University Of Califor.
MIA for the Group . contracts OF the
California Memorial Stadium. The
lowest bid was that Of the Clinton
Construction Company for $5ll, ,749.
These bids We're at least 10 per
cent higher than the regents had ex-
peeted, according TO statement BY
Comptroller R.sG. sproul. Plans will
haze to be ehapged SO that the ex-
peHses esR be, reduced, else. new
funds will have TO be.erais-d.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25

tightbourns' Iadies' Shop, Bar,
bara Worth building. \ special on
all silk dresses s.--adv.
Performs Marriage Ceremony -
Jesus Pimentel aud Guad,.luf@ Sat-
miento, residents of Brawley, came
to III Centre this morning for a
marriage license, and after obtain
ing the necessary document at the
county clerk : oiiice, went next
door 10 Judge Mayfield office,
where they were married. The bri-
dal party was accompanied by u
number Of friends, who, Judging
from the blushing of the bride and
groom, subjected them some good
natured chatting, but the conversa-
tion being carried on in the Span
ish language, could 0nly leave the
reporter guessing.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25

Rate One of Lowest Fire in
surance companies who have been
in the valley re-rating have given
the Ed Rovce Transfer Company
one of the lowest rates in the val
ley. This, due to the fact that this
company carries on its commercial
storage business in cement, prac-
tically fireproof building owned by
the Delta Mercantile company. This
news will crafty all who have bust
ness dealings with Mr.. Royce as it
affords relief from worry over fire
hazards.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25
Personals

Mrs. John Norton, who has been
quite i'll for the past week, is inn
proving and will soon be back at
her work in the county treasurer s
office.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25

Pot Luck Dtnner-All Oddfellows
and Rebekahs are invited to attend
the meeting and pot luck dinner to
be enjoyed tomorrow evening at
the civic center. in HOltvillc. A
splendid program has been arrang-
ed and it will prove a profitable
evening for every one who attends
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25

Stanislaus County Sheriff Here
w. Fl. Dickinson, sheriff of Stani-
slaus County, arrived in FL Centre
today, TO take back with him J. l..
Hendricks, who is wanted in that
county. Sheriff Dickinson was par
,ieularly delighted with the climate
of Imperial Valley, and expressed
the wish that he could stay here
longer, but found it Necessary TO
leave with his prisoner on the noon
train.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25

Ex1ds BassH7eA sHs maximnu
combination Of Power and Lon1
Life. c. E. coggins Battery Shop
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25
Dr.. c. 8. Marsden. sneeiol;st +;
Touring Topics Is Gut - Tn.


April number of Touring Topics, 4"
official organ of the Automobile
Club of Southern California, is be
ing distributed by that organiz:
fion. The cover design, printed in
colors, shows view Of Death Val
ley, in al its desolation. and, is in
deed a striking illustration. A poem
On The yucca, by Clara Alden Pet
tengill is printed in the issue and
presents strong plea against the
action of Vandals who DESTROY great
quantities of the pLan. each year.
Appropriate articles on vacation
trips, the trail OF tho old padres,
and camping suggestions iuustrat-
cd with beautiful views, make the
magazine particularly attractive 10
automoblists-
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25
ll9ca8leMs
Meet Me az Steve adv.

Meet Me az steve's.~-adv.
Elmer A Todd's Music Studio
d24 Olive. Phone 46eW. Adv
Baked Ham Dinner at Steve's
adv.
Home Made Pies at Steve adv.
Merchants Lunch at Steve's.--
adv.
Dr.. c. 8. Marsden. specialist in
diseases Of the eye, ear, nose ana
throat. Corner of Fifth and Main
streets. Telephone l54.-adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25
,ArrEsrtoN!

All Odd fe.Isxs and Rebeeeas.
Pot luck suppef, Fitic ,cenier,
Aoliyiile, Thursdai, April e6. AdsI
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25

E1ds 1attsffsA, skillful work or
all makes Of Batteries. c. E. Cog
gins Battery Shop. Adv.
Or. Harry HoopW. Dentist. e41
Main Street. Phone 3S2W. ADV
Wooda Dlesy Dancing School, 723
Orange. Classical and ball soorn
for children or adults. Phone 41lW.
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25
Table d'Hose Dinner, u per cot'
". Special T-hone steak dinner, Yoe
Gotel Barbara Worth. Ady,

Natures Greatest Drink, it's
lemonade. Panl serves it fresh and
pure. United Stages Depot. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25

Don't Forget the Cake Sole at
Varneys' Saturday. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25
Money 70 lox1 on ausoiaeeaeA
contracts bought. Fred b CrosA
676 Main 6t. Phene $50. Adv

Real Acting drama ard other,
wise az the high school Friday and
Saturday nite.-adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25
Bargain! Bargain!

Rummage Sale, Main st, near
Fourth. (H. p. Fites old Implement
Store.) Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25
THE MARGIN OF LEISURE
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE

Between hours of compulsory work,
and hours that are hers to dispose Of as she
elects, has been vastly widened by eectri-
cal help in household tasks.
Cooking, laundering sweeping, are
done the electrical way with drudgery eli
minated, and hours shortened to minutes.
Besides these helps there are others
that make for graces and refinements; that
add to beauty, health and comfort and are
the distinguishing characteristics OF mod
'ern domesticity
Let our Local Agent or your dealer
tell you about them; how little they cost
and how much they add to the well-being
and contentment of the entire household.
HOLTON POWER COMPANY
Imperial Valley press., 1923-04-25
Home Made Pies as steve's.-ad

Merchants Lunch at Steve's.--
1dv.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-10
All Sullied and Soiled

Something very serious has happened at Norfolk Ne
braska The mpeccancy of the ustlyfamous prize ring
has been sacrificed to suy and SOIL We chronicle the
fact with the most poignant
1t that Mr.. Andy Schmader and Mr. Jerry Vohac
had been matched in regular way, for regular prize
fight as the sporting editors say boxing match Once
IN the ring they lost their usually sweet tempers and in
duged In real forsure fight. They gouged and kicked
and bit and scratched dsregardng every rule of Hoy
Hills etiquette and Cushing's parliamentary manual.
When the referee gently admonshed Them Mr. Schmader
dsengaged his deft right hand from Mr. Vohacs left eye
and and placed it against the said referees jaw with
such emphasis that the subsequent proceedings interested
that official not little Bit Only after the arrival Of
army of constables the rrtaed gentlemen induced
to calm themselves
Report that there had been real fight in the Norfolk
ring reached Mr.. George Roster, state boxing commits
soner, and he was properly Mortified. More than
that he keenly apprehensive of its effect dis
eliminating public that had to understand the prize
fight ring was no place for fight. The whole thing
uncultured undgnified and coarse and he must
Duke it for the good of the he had the honor
represent So he suspended the battling gentlemen but
not from the gallows they had so richly earned.
Whether not the prizerng has suffered rreparabe
injury in Norfolk feels competent to say Gravey
the popuace assuage their fears with hope But they
all confident that Messrs Schmader and Vohac have
been made to understand when they fight in future they
must do with sweet reasonableness and in conformity
with the best and gentes traditions of social intercourse
Mishawal sisters, 10 same day
Live and hope, girls.
After being single % Bluefed ya girl got hubby
last thank goodness
miles We know Il an old maid was
Chicago Could have lost more
than that ut home
Somebody Is always favoing drastic n something
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-10
LHIERCt tho Ss ZWHUR
Mussolini a Small Man

eials. an act neither desired. approved
nor eondoned by tho Greek govern.
ment The league OF nations was in
session a few miles away. and Italy
was and Is committed 70 ia support
and administration. Muhbollnl liz
norcd lt-rciceied Il. He rushed his
warshipa 10 shoot down a hundred or
more innocent people who were no;
even indirectly connected with the
crime agains, tho Italians. Ito seized
property and committed an act Of
war.
II Musaolini had carried his gricyf
ancc 20 tho league Of nations. he
would have risen. on tho instant. 10
world stature and gained the acclaim
OF all civilization. Moro than that,
he world have exenpilfisd and rr
allied the needed rule Of reason above
the rule nf powder and shot and
wauion murder. lie would have done
tho blEgcs, thing possible for world
peace. at the psychological moment
But no didn't do ~. He let tbs great
chance slip. lie resorted 20 tho small.
est kind Of narrow. home politics, lie
played even tho lives Of Innocent
women and children into tho game
that he might soiidlfy and increase
his weakening political support at
home. He preferred the empty ap.
plauso Of his partl-ans to the sincere
approval and gratitude OF civilized
world.
MuEsolinl played small because no
Il n small man. X. ".
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-10
MANUSCRIPT FROM
OSCAR WILDER

An interesting mental and lit
erary problem has presented
itself lately In England by the
appearance OF n script which
claims TO be from Oscar Wilde.
Wilde was a man with a very pc.
cullar quality OF thought and Of
expression. Tho latter may be
parodicd. but tho former can
hardly be copied In It's fullness.
for to do so would imply that the
copyist had as great n brain as
the original. Yet both in thought
and in expression this script
rings true. There are passages
in II which Wilde in his best
moments has never bcttcred.
He had in life very fine cue for
colors which often manifested
itself in his writings, gave them
u peculiarly vivid touch. Thus
in a private letter to me he spoke
Of the "honey.colored harvest
moon" The script shows this
rare quality to remarkable dc
gree. I'm eternal twilight move.
but / know that In the world
red sunset must follow
apple.green dawn" Then again,
The rose-flushed anemones that
star the woodland ways" or
again, Already tho May is creep.
Ing like a white mist over lane
and hedge now. and year after
year, the hawthorne bears blood
red fruit after the white death OF
It's May"
The other characteristic OF
Wilde was hls freakish. para.
doxical humor, This also Ia much
In evidence In the script. Being
dead In the most loving expert.
ence In life, that Is II one excerpts
being married or dining with a
schoolmasterl" Those last four
words arc Wilde all over. MY
life was like candle that hads
guttercd Mt the end"
defy any man OF real critical
Instinct to read that script and
doubt that II omnnates from
Wilde. One may initiate n mans
features, ono may forge his
namo. but II In impossible to sus.
tain n deception In n prolonged
communication from great
writer. Verify, thoro IL no sort
OF proof under heaven which has
not been accorded TO us. and
those beyond must despair some.
times OF ever penetrating our OBJ.
tuso intelligence.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-10
"C0Uered " dgon Theme
Makes 1t a Masterpiece
Picture Presents the Struggles That Early
Pioneers Experienced

tho printed word. And 10 the value
Of this epic theme Is added the val.
NC OF accurate and artistic portrayal
Of life in the days OF 40.
Tho outstanding character por.
,rayals are given TO Unrest Terrence
as wild Bill" Jackson and Tuiiy
Marshall as Gen" Jim Bridger.
Little John Fox rs Jed wlnRate. the
son of the captain OF tho wagon
train. spreads humor turnout the
play. with his "chaw" and HIS
banjo.
Lois Wilson and J. Warren Kerrl.
igan. as principals in the love story
around which the mighty events Of
the Oregon trail are portrayed,
bring forth the heart appeal which
carries the continuity OF intercs,
turnout.
The picture has been running for
four months in Los Angeles. aud II
is predicted that II will break rec.
ords ut It's New York appearance.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-10
Our Disgrace at Lam

"The administration of criminal law in the United
States disgrace to civilization Chief Justice Tafts
committee told the American Bar association "he trial
OF criminal like game of chance with all the
chances in favor of the criminal and if he escapes he
seems to have the sympathy of the sporting public"
1t is disgrace, judge-a crying shame. 1t has its
funny side however you will have to admit The law
yers OF the country work assduous for 81 weeks out of
year, at making it as dsgracefu as possible The re-
naming one week they meet in solemn session to de-
the disgrace they have so enthusiastically en-
ployed themselves in bringing about
But all criminals do not have the sympathy of "the
sporting pubic"-not at all. Your own report Judge
proves that where ppanty points to the fact that ave
successfully put 80 largely ynchings the
past year
Lynchings grow out of lax administration of the GRIM
nal laws largely 1t is the easiest thing in the world to
secure the services of lawyers who will do their level best
to accomplish that lax administration. In some cases
he sporting public" rebels and injecs itself where the
law alone should reign. Then the lynchers if appre-
hended, can find more lawyers to aid them in further
disgrace OF the administration of criminal law
Seven 0hioan held picnic one way 10 keen
things out OF the lunch. y
earth says the sun doesn't rise He
should get earlier.
in CAL cussed telephone So Probably
worth $50 to him.
their convention TO their
wives suspicious
horses Italy has decided cavalry 5
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-10
HUSBAND STAYS
HEIRESS WIFE
n. P. Disher Kills Himself
After Crime

scITUATE. Mass. Sept. TO-
Mrs. Elsie Cheney Dlshcr, heiress
Of the Cheney silk fortune, was
slain by her husband. Hiley Peter
Disher. who Immediately nftcrward
committed suicide. police announced
today.
The tragedy occurred in the
Dlsher home.
Disher was n former army avia.
tor.
Disher shot his wife carly today
and then turned the weapon on
himself.
Charles Livingston. caretakcr.
found Mrs. Dishcr dead with n
bullet in her temple. Dlsher, stIll
alive. lay beside the woman, blood
flowing from his head. Livingston
summoned the police. Two hours
later Disher died without regaining
consciousness.
Tho DIshers had been married
three years and were chlldlesa.
Domestic difficulties led to the
tragedy police believe. The Dish.
ers guarded frequently and Mrs.
Dishor planned TO sue for divorce
police were told.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-10

Or. acknowledging expert
mcnts with why AT Munich. and
told how he had demonstrated
that mysterious substance euto.
plasm 20 100 incrcdulous men Of
science. including 20 professors
OF universities. and that all with.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-10

You have occasionally allowed
me TO use your columns In order
60 keep the American public in
formed ns TO tho progress which
~ being made IN Europe upon
tho all'important subject OF psy.
chic evidence, Upon the last oo.
casion | gave some description OF
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-10

Editor Tho Star.
War between italy and Greece
would DO popular in Italy where
hatred OF tho Greeks runs high. -
writes William Philip simms. In your
paper. II, would 30 regarded as an
easy victory. AZ Greece Is bankrupt
and fresh from defeat NJ The hands
Of the Turks a short. victorious
war would In Mussolinl and his
fascist 20 dizzy heights. And they
know II"
plain. cheap. curb politics,
you sec.
irresponsible Greeks committed n
helnous crime against Italian Off
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-10
BY Holm w. NELSON

II all the thousands Of motion
pictures that have been produced.
and ali the enormous theaters that
have been erected to show them.
and all the millions OF dollars that
have been invested In the industry.
were suddenly blotted from the face
OF the earth, then the vast treasure
so spent would have been well In.
vested IL only one film. The Gov.
cred Wagon" survived TO posterity.
Even IL the inlmitable features OF
comedy that run thruout the picture
we're entirely eliminated: II tho grip.
ping heart interest and love story
and elaborate settings were dis
penscd with. then still The Covered
Wagon" would stand prominently
as one OF tho greatest OF all motion
pictures from sheer immensely of
tho theme,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-10
PICTURE TURNS
BACK HISTORY

No greater exponent Of the mo.
tioh picture has ever appeared than
Tho Covered Wagon" being shown
at the Metropolitan theater this
week. II turns back the pages Of
| history. yes. even turns back tho
hand Of time and brings It's specta-
tors to the day OF the numbering
OK train, the sweeping sombrero,
| the lurking redskjn and TO an ele-
mental contact with the forces OF
nature.
Many things have come out Of
Los Angeles, widely pf1ss-agented
and bally.hooed TO the skies. But
when James Cruise, director OF The
Covered Wagon" sent forth his
epic picture, Ire sent messenger
turnout the nation that the nation
needs to show its citizens the
foundation Of American citizenship.
The struggles of the pioneers are
not glorifFed In the picture. They
are portrayed simply and without
| flarlng titles OF meaningless words.
what words could portray the
anxious hearts revealed when the
great wagon train plungcs into the
whirling depth OF the Platte river?
Gripping moments those. when
the oxen and horses. with their car
goes OF human freight, are lashed
into the stream. 20 pit their strength
and sinew against the current: grip.
ping moments when tho hostile In.
dams attack the embattled wagon
train. and when Jesse Wingate. In
the midst OF his crowd OF settlers,
bares his head to the Oregon skies
and noses his pillow into the rich
loan OF Oregon territory.
PICTURE is ALSO
HISTORICAL LESSON
THE Covered Wagon IL histor.
icnl lesson that every citizen OF the
nation should see. II simplifes and
clarifies tho vision OF the struggles
Of the pioneer. feebly revealed In
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-10
THRIEDA'S
Il OLLIES

4 body OF women
Called one day.
was in tho garden.
felt that forecfui unison
Between them
As they stood
Arrayed for battle.
could tell az a glance
That their call was not social.
/ always take advantage
OF an opening.
This time II was
In the fence.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-10
Our Cherished Barbarity

The American Legion has undertaken the job of locking
out for all world veterans and it is doing things
that have sadly needed doing for the czeny and nation
The legion investigated the mental condition of vet
serving time in federal penitentares and found that
60 per cent of these prisoners abnormal mentally
and should have been placed in penal cells, but
should have been sent to hospitals to asyums TO sani
tariums. TO outdoor resorts and that many of them
needed heahfu directed exercise but that few required
guards and shotguns.
The attorney general says he will direct that these
mentally efficient mentally unbalanced prisoners be
transferred to asylumS funds are provided.
Now if 90 per cent of the veterans belong in asylums
and net in penitentares it probable that go per cent
OF noveteran prisoners also in the wrong place But
brave Christian civilization doesn't know enough rs
yet to distinguish between the hapess and the hopeless,
between those who because they can't help it, and those
who ornery thru malice aforethought All society
knows is, when il catches culprt banging up one OF It's
100000 laws to put the rascal in cell for certain
period; indeed society puts and women in cells be-
fore they proved guilty and frequently forges them
for months at time witness current Seattle dis
closure.
Our penal system is all wrong Jail methods are
barbarous, manufacture criminals in our peni-
tentaries and reformatoreS jas and our work
houses, than manufacture thru DOPE thru poverty,
thru heredy, thru economic injustice and yet such
Institutions entirely under control and could
redeem instead of damn them had any interest
In humanity, or in our own posterity.
We will feed 100000 starving Russian children for
Is months and expect not thank you; will not
divorce our penal system from politics long enough TO
give tardy justice to even abused hapless convict
thy do do thy might
work. device knowledge wisdom in the whittier
thou goest-Ecc- haio.
you be
die. without aging for i'll. Sterling.
Many righteous
him out Of them al-Psams Sxxix:is.
Summer passed leaving spring and unhunE
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smnll going businesses can be
purchased thru the Want Ads. be.
cause someone has been mads 10
sacrifsce them. Turn TO the Busl.
ness Opportunities Columns.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-10

Toll feel. think before
die without arr.asng for i'll. Sterling.
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eaying
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-10

Whatsoever indch might; there
work. device knowledge wisdom the whittier
thou goest-Ecel ixal0.
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Many righteous:
him on o then sxxxix:i