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Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-24
Community Tree
Program Tonight
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little guests in the Barbara Worth
hotel lobby.
Long before the appointed hour
of o clock the youngsters holding
tickets for the . hi jinks" sponsored
by Conway and James A. Cook of
the Palace theatre, began to gather
at the hotel. Shy little girls in stiff
iy starched dresses, primly seated.
bashful boys with their hair I" slick
ed' down were twisting their caps
and gazing around in a worried
fashion until a number of jolly
grown-ups began to talk to them and
''break the ice''. Then the or
chestra on the balcony began to play
and the "hi jinks' was on.
Every minute more youngsters
kept arriving and soon the lobby
was filled with happy kids. Sudden
ly the babble of childish voices died
away, only to arise in moment in
crescendo of welcome to Santa
Claus.
Then to the ball room where long
tables laden with a Christmas tur-
key dinner-Santa leading the way
with tiny Pauline Ford, who with
her father James R. Ford, were
among those invited to view the
party, riding high on his shoulder.
And for the benefit of the grown
ups of the city who didn't have the
privilege of watching the behavior
of the Riddles, let it be told that
no more perfectly behaved bunch of
youngsters could have been found.
SpleEdid Music, Too
With a big Christmas tree beau
tifully decorated in the center of
the room, and with the orcehstra
playing gaily, the dinner progressed
smoothly, following the Christmas
blessing invoked by Rev. George
A. Hartman.
While the meal was being served
'Jingle Bells and other Christ
mas songs were played by the orches.
ira, composed of Mrs. George w.
Reasonover, Bob Stevens and Virgil
Lewis, assisted by Percie Thacker,
who sang several selections, and Rev.
Hartman. Much was added to the
occasion by the music, which was
donated as their share of Christmas
cheer. The corps of walters who
served the kiddies so efficiently is
also worthy of special mention.
At last the wonderful meal ended,
topped off with ice cream and mince
pies, the latter being the special
ntpib nf
National Breaderv.
Upon leaving the hotel, Santa per-
sonally presented each child with a
bag containing an orange, an apple;
candy and nuts as parting gift
from Mr.. and Mrs. Conway.
The question of who was the big
gest kid going down the street was
easily solved by one look at DR.. Nor.
man e. Dupont, who led the pro-
cession to the Palace theatre, where
James A. Cook did his part in the
chi jinks' by furnishing a special
matinee for the gay throng.
Alpine Boys Remembered
Among other evidences of the big
heartedness of our citizens was that
shown by many who responded to
the appeal published in the Press
for holidays sweatmeats for the
soldier boys at Alpine. Over 80
contributions of fruit and more of
candy and other delicacies were re-
ceived by the Woman s Auxiliary of
the Boyce Aten Post of the Ameri-
can Legion.
The social service committee of
the Women S Ten Thousand Club
had another experience with Christ
mas generosity when they started
out to spend SO for the benefit of
several girls and women at the
county farm. Explaining to the
merchants that - they wanted to
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-24
THE REAL CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

Now that the rush and hubbub of pre-Christmas
days is over Isn't this pretty good time to sit down
and mediate upon this Christmas question? The
Yuletide participated in by two classes nowadays
the "sad gvers' and the glad givers. For the sad
givers" the holiday is hectic one, filled with
rushngs to and fro worries and trbuatons They get
all tied up into bow knots the sreeS of the occasion
and entirely lose sight of the original spirit of the day
This is not it should be. If the Man OF Nazareth
were to walk down the streets of any of towns or
cities, He would be panied at some of the things he
would witness. He would clerks tired and strained
to the breaking point, customers less strained
mulling in last-minute Distraction others
with moderate incomes buying gifts far beyond their
means mad competition in other quarters vieng and
emuating in the matter of expensive presents. That
all this should be perpetrated IN His and on the
day laid aside pay homage Him makes it all the
reprehensble. If He here, He would surely
decry promiscuous gift-giving that works hardship
on the gver. There would be no hurrying hther and
thither tired heads hearts-nothing but peace
and happiness what ought to be the most Joyous
event in All Chrstendom, but often isn't account Of
own weaknesses
But now to other side of the picture!
The 'glad givers' seem to be vastly in the ma or-
ity this year in El Centro Never has the city wit
messed greater oupouring of the real spirit of Christ
time than this Children VINO thought
Santa only lived in fairy books know now there is really
such magician. Through the kind thoughtfulness of
OtfeTS Ine ola nave Deen maue TO Snle again pro-
claim the world less cruel than they thought. Those
on beds of pain have been cheered through the mini
strations of others. All the community there is
evidence of genuine desire make the less fortunate
man and woman happy tomorrow through individual
and concentrated efforts. -
The splendid dinner and theatre party afforded
$50 boys and girls yesterday was fine example
of the big purpose to put the message of sChrstmas
joy ringing in childish hearts
The Eks too, all ready to bring shouts of
happiness to every child in the city, without respect to
color, creed age. Those who responded gener-
ousy to appeals for help for the inmates of the County
Farm and the eX-service mems hospital at Alpine
know the genuine secret of Christmas joy-the simple
yet exquisite art of making others happy.
The W. c. T. L. members have been busy for weeks
preparing dantes for the inmates of the Old Ladies'
Home and the Soldiers and Sailors Home in San Di-
ego And goes-actvity every side for the old
and nfrn the sick, the helpless the unfortunate the
expectant children.
Dozens of citizens taking children entire
families under their wing and making it evident that
the strenuous day in which we live has not entirely
stifled the well-springs of the heart.
This is REAL giving-the kind that He, in whose
honor the day celebrated would gladly
He in midst today.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-24
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
DeCemb3r "a. 1903

Miss Nellie Pellet has been ap-
pointed postmi3tress at Brawley and
the office changed from fourth to
third class.
The Salvation Army are planning
a Christmas entertainment for the
little folks of FL Centre, to be held
in the Eagles ball. The program
includes singing bv Mrs. Hayden,
piano numbers by Miss Tout, speak
ing by Judge Tout, Rev. Burnham
and others.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-24
TEN YEARS AGO.
December "a. 1913

Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Scott of
Colfax are spending the holidays at
the home of Mrs. Scott S father,
frank Readinger.
DR.. j. V. Holcomb left 20 spend
Christmas in Los Angeles.
Frederick Schaefer is home from
the state university for the non
days.
c. Il. Hartshorn S son and d&ugn-
ter are home from college for Christ
mas.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-24
The Dear Old Story
BY JIMMY GREENE

BY JIMMY GREENE
To every heart that knows the dear old story
1 Of Bethlehem aud shepherds long ago,
There comes at Christmas time a JOY and gladness,
That is not born of mans world here below.
But rather does it from that same heaven,
AS did the Chrst-child that wondrous morn,
When angel choirs sang to lowly shepherds,
''A Saviour to the world this day is born. ~
And in hearts there reigns peace that holy,
That draws closer to his fellow-men
v Forgvlng wrongs Christ forgave the Sinners
And took them to His shelter again.
Oh may this Christmas bring to us the blessing,
That than the richest present can,
Fulfilling the Christ-chd s Christmas greeting
"Peace earth, good will to every man,
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-24
By United Press Leased Wire

PARIS, Dee. 24,-The ministry Of
lnarine was without further news of
the fate Of the naval dirigible Dix
nude at noon today.
Grave fears were entertained for
the safety Of tbe airship's crew
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-24

LOS Notwithstanding the
Christmas season to make his ad-
dress all the more impressive, Nick
Harris, local detective, today told
$50 women prisoners in the city
jail " Why Crime Does not Pay.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-24
IRVINE CHOSEN
BY FARM CENTER
FOR TRIP EAST
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cember 26 to January |, when the
final membership boost will be put
on, received the consideration of the
directors at practically the whole
morning session.
According to the schedule worked
out, committees of from 25 to 100
business men and farmers will 90
out for these days and, dividing in
to groups of four each, canvass as.
signed districts for members.
Thursday will be the special day
in the north end of the valley, the
committees meeting at Montgom-
ery's real estate office in Cal1'patria.
Friday will be the big day for Ell
Centric, and at this time McCabe,
Jasper and Meloland will vie in Sc
curing memberships. Workers will
meet at the Farm Bureau headquar-
tcrs. =.
Saturday membership boosters will
gather at the Cuff -Archias Company
in Brawley to do their part. 49,.
A considerable amount of pep was
injected into the plans for the drive
by Mrs. Sam Robinson, member of
the Magnolia Mulberry Farm Home
department, who stated that she
would work for the entire five days
if someone would drive her machine
for,her. At her suggestion the direc-.
tors passed a motion to the effect
10 per cent of all the dues paid by
women should go to the Farm Home
department.
Talks on Cotton
Farm Advisor r. l.. Garthwaite
appeared before the directors and
made fine talks on the subject of
Acala cotton planting in the valley
next season. 1t was decided that the
Farm Bureau would handle pure
Acala seed bought i'll Coachella val
ley for the benefit of local cotton
growers. -
In the absence of President Q. c..
Webster, Vice President George M.
Austin presided. Directors who at
tended the session whose names were
not included on the resolution pass
ed were A. Eulberg and Harry G.
James, who were called away before
the resolution was taken up.
Although the session lasted from
10 q. nj. until $50 p. m. consider
able unfinished business was left
for action at the next meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-24

NEW YORK-More than $250,000
was distributed today among 23o0
employees of the Brooklyn Edison
company in the form of a gift TO
three per cent Of each employees
annual salary. E
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-24

CHICAGO-Six thousand Christ
mas dinners were distributed to
Chicago S poor today while the Vie
bOldt foundation announced ITS
Christmas present would be the dis
tribution Of $lJs,O00 to the Chicago
charities. @
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-24
COTTON MARKET

LOS ANGELES-Littlc, boys and
girl on Eastboumd Union Pacific
trains leaving Los Angeles were to-
CIV making merry about handsome.
ly decorated Christmas cree in the
observation ears.
Tomorrow there will be Santa
Clauses, presents for everyone, and
all the delights Of Christmas at
l,cmc.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-24

thirty five hundred re-
publican prisoners were released
from intcrment camps. today as a
Valera was among those not releas-
nl ~.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-24
BURGLARS MAKE
OAKLAND HAUL
BY United Press Leased Wire

OAKLAND, Cal, Dee. 24.-Bur-
glars, following in the footsteps of
Santa Claus advance guards, last
right obtained $4,000 worth of
.iewelrv from the home of Frederick
Stolp, wealthy Piedmont insurance
broker, and left as the only clues
to their identity two pair of heavy
woolen socks and evidence of their
taste for fancy liquor.
The loot included valuable
string of pearls Stolp had given his
wife for Christmas, removed from Il
wall safe. The burglars helped them
selves literally from the broker s
Christmas liquor supply.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-24

stretch. every dollar to its. utmost
the committee began its purchases,
and surely the miracle of the loaves
and fishes was paralleled. Suits of
warm under-clothing, stockings,
coats, sweaters, and dresses were
forthcoming from the so. At the
last store store visited, only $2.1O
was left. And this, through the
splendid spirit of the firm, purchas-
ed warm dress for an old lady.
The price mark of the dress was
$14.95.
Pipes and tobacco for the old men
at the county farm each marked
with the recipients name and many
other gifts were collected by this
committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-24

BERLIN-This is serious. When
Berlin maids set out on their last
minute Christmas shopping at the
markets, they found the price of the
tiniest sprig of mistletoe, was 81, Il
sum practically unattainable to
most.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-12-24

all. - went on the rabbit gentle
man. "Thc ice broke, Sammie and
Smsin foil in nd-'
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-08-23

Minnesota School of Agriculture
Praised by Sinclair Lewis Sound
and creative"
In these words Sinclair Lewis char
acterizes and describes the Minnesota
School of Agriculture in a recent ar
ticle which is one of a. series entitled
"These United States" which is being
printed by an eastern magazine.
The article is written in the style
and vein which mark the authors
books, "Main Street" and "Babbitt, -
but there is naught of cynicism or
sarcasm or eXaggeration in his plain
statement that Minnesota has a scien-
tific body of farmers and that 1.-THE
agricultural school Of the huge uni
versity of Minnesota is sound and
creative" There is nothing stereo-
typed about the Lewis writeup of
Minnesota, the Morse State 1t is
not more or less tedious statement
of the value of our dairy and cereal
products and the number of our new
schools. For, as he see it, "the inter-
esting thing in Minnesota is the swift
evolution of a complex social system
and the change in two generations
from wilderness to country clubs. !"
In view of what has TRANSFERRED, it is
small wonder he asks the question,
"What will the next two generations
produce" and then finds that the
question defies certain answer.
The Minnesota School of Agricul-
ture at University Farm is for boys
and girls from the farms. To be
eligible for entrance the boys must
have had at least six months of prac-
tical farm experience. This require
ment is not made of the girls for, as
said by Principal d. D. Mayne of
the school, 'home life is fundamental
ly the same in town and of the farm. !"
The next school year will begin Oc-
tober 1 and close April 2. Write
Principal Mayne or the registrar at
University Farm for official bulletin
and booklet.
Good Highways Lead to Soybean
Meeting -Soybean growers and 9TH
ers planning to drive to Madison,
Wis, for Soybean Day, Septembe~ I.
should take any of the good roads in
Minnesota to La Crosse. Out OF LA
Crosse they should traverse state
highway No. FL as far as New Lisbon
and then change to highway No. IL
which leads to Madison, Routes 80 and
II are also good in dry weather. The
trails are marked with the numbers
within a triangle. From La Crosse to
Madison is 1877 miles by the trails
mentioned. If parties of four or five
divide the expense equally, the cost
of such trip to the individual is
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-08-23

very reasonable. All who intend to
go should notify A. c.. Army or R.
F. Grim at University Farm. St.
Paul. An official map of the high
ways of Wisconsin may be secured by
writing the state superintendent of
public property, Madison, Wis, and
enclosing 20 cents in silver.
Red Valley Burberry Under In
tensive Fire-Because of serious in
lection of black stem rust in various
localities in the Red river valley l..
w. Melander, the Minnesota state
leader of Burberry eradication, has
started hopping up campaign
against the common barberry in that
part of the state The North Dakota
state leader has brought up his forces
to cooperate with the Minnesota de-
tatchment. Fire, salt, chemicals, as
well as the time-tried weapons pos
sessed by the scouts and the farmers,
will be used in the warfare. Special
efforts will be made to locate and
wipe out the local sources of infec-
ton. Mr.. Melander reports that the
work has been finished in Clay coun-
ty. Four paintings which are now
known to have caused much loss
were found in that county, he says.
1t is the intention to work northward
until the boundary line is reached,
n
Saving Can be Made on Feeds
Bought Now-Dairymen who must
have mill feeds for their herds next
winter should buy them now and thus
save on costs, says E. A. Hanson,
dairy extension specialist, University
of Minnesota. "The practice of
purchasing few sacks of bran or
oilmeal whenever need is poor econ
omy,' says Mr.. Hanson. "The cost of
feed is a large factor influencing the
profits, and good saving can be
made on ton purchases of oilmeal or
cottonseed meal at this time rather
than waiting until the winter months
are here"
Sweet Clover Best of all Honey
Plants-Score another for sweet Glow
err which not so long ago was regard
ed as a noxious roadside weed. Sweet
clover is the greatest honey plant
in the United States, according to G.
c.. Matthews of the university's- di-
vision of bee culture, who points out
that the several varieties of the plant
furnish successive bee pasture from
spring until frosts in the fall.
"The yellow biennial comes along
about the time dandelions go out of
bloom," says Mr.. Matthews, "and so
tides bees over the critical period just
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-08-23

before the blooming of white clover.
The white biennial blooms after white
clover and lasts well into August. HUI
BAN, the white annual, begins to
bloom soon after the first of August
and continues until killed by frost.
The beekeeper can keep a constant
honey flow in his community if he
can but persuade the farmers around
to grow all three varieties of sweet
clover"
Mr.. Matthews tells of an Illinois
beekeeper who furnished sweet clover
seed to farmers when it was So a
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-08-23

pound until there were more than 400
acres within reach of his bees. From
this acreage he received a share of
the seed crop and many tons OF
honey. Some of his colonies yielded
nearly 500 pounds.
"Grow sweet clover" is Mr.. Mat
thews' advice to beekeepers. "Furn-
ish seed to your neighbors, study
methods of getting it started and
persuade road supervisors to leave it
standing along the roadside /"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-08-23
THE Standard Oil Company lind
lanai has announced an immediate

TIE STANDARD VII company \lnQ.
lanai has announced an immediate
4 reduction in the price of gasoline of
6.6c per gallon applicable throughout the
entire territory in which it does business.
1t asserts that the retail prices thus
made are below the cost of production
and distribution.
The Governor of the State of South
Dakota, buying distress gasoline below
cost of production, and charging against
the State no adequate cost of distribu.
ton, is selling gasoline to the public in
the State of South Dakota at loo per
gallon.
The Standard Oil Company Qndiana),
operating on it's established policy that
the customers who purchase it's goods
should never be compelled to pay
higher price than that fixed and main.
tanned by any competitor, quality and
service being duly considered. has met
this price.
Other State Executives and Officers of
municipalities, with entire propriety,
have suggested that any prices made in
South Dakota be made applicable in
their States. Competitors in other
states and communities over the terri
tory, also buying distress gasoline below :
cost of production, have also cut the
prices hitherto established and main.
tanned, in substantial amounts.
In establishing the above price, the
Standard Oil Company (Indiana) is
not endeavoring to injure any of its
competitors in any way.
1t deprecates the stand taken by some
of it's competitors that the Standard Oil
Company Qndiana) is endeavoring, by
reason of meeting these cuts in price and
these demands for lower prices. to put
its competitors out of business.
The Standard Oil Company Indiana)
does not wish to put any competitor out
of business because it feels that competi-
tors are necessary to the successful con.
duct of it's business 1t will welcome
change of attitude on the part of all
parties concerned resulting in reason.
able price for gasoline which will enable
not only it but all of its competitors to
enjoy a reasonable profit.
1t recognizes that the majority of its
competitors are fine business men, ena
titled to the fairest treatment both by
the public and by this Company.
The present situation is an exact parallel
to one where the butcher. the grocer. the
druggist, the dry goods and shoe mer.
chants and every other retailer would be
forced to sell at less than the wares cost.
How long would it last? What would
a condition like this do to all of us-if
it persisted and spread!
We want no monopoly seek none. We
want your trade-but only on the basis
of quality and service-not as the result
of impossible prices.
We want competition-you want us to
have it. 1t makes the scales of business
balance
These are not idle words. They mean
just what they say.
Standard Oil Company
(Indinna)
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-08-23

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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-10
Poco,,,oke Woman Given
Surprise Party Last Week

The following social item came in
last week too late for publication:
A most enjoyable Surprise party
was given Monday night by Mrs. D.
S. Talton and Mrs. R. T. Summers at
the home of Mrs. C. L. Mason.
Mrs. Mason, upon returning from a
visit to her neighbors, found quite a
large number assembled at her home,
apparently to make an informal call.
She was much surprised when she
and Mr.. Mason were invited out to
the dining room by Mrs. Talton and
sister, where ice cream, cake, and 9th
er refreshments were served.
Those present were: Mrs. D. S. Tai
ton, Mrs. R. T. Summers, Mrs. C. S.
Miller, Mrs. Belle McMichael, Mrs.
Wood Tull, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Brit
tingham, Of Crisfeld, Mrs. Edward
Grey and son Clarence, Mrs. J. O.
Mears, Mrs. Earl Merrill, Mrs. John
Parks, Mrs. F. D. Kitchens and son.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Mason, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ira Birmingham and son, Harold
A most enjoyable time was reported
by all.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1923-03-10
NEWARK NEWS

Miss Mildred Tp)l returned from
Philadelphia Saturday night after
spending a month with relatives in
that city.
Mr.. Harold Riley and sister Miss
Grace and Mr.. Parker Bowen motored
to Philadelphia Friday. They return
ed Sunday accompanied by Miss
Blanche Riley who had been visiting
friends in Chester and Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Order, of Tus-
caloosa, Ala, have been visiting Mrs.
S. w. West
Mr.. John Hunker, Of Wilmington,
spent the weekend with friends here.
Miss Elizabeth Cottingham Of Snow
Hill has sufficiently recovered from
her recent illness as to be able to re-
sumo her duties as a teacher here
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Tull are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of daughter who arrived Tuesday
morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ulman and
daughter, Helene, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Mitchell of Salisbury were en-
tertained Sunday by Mr.. and Mrs.
George Mitchell.