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Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29
Who'll Come to
Rescue of Hungry
Local Firemen?

Unless Frank Richmond or some
other experienced hunter comes to
the rescue of the FL Centre fire
men, the latter are likely to have a
rabbitless rabbit supper New
Year eve.
Each year the firemen have ut
least one big feed of rabbits, and
yesterday Il party of them left FL
Centre in the cold hours of the early
morning, bound for the desert coun-
try, east Of Holtville, and a rabbit
drive.
The hunters returned in the after
noon, tired out, and with nothing in
the line of game but an owl. Ac-
cording to the story, the party was
hoodooed' by Guy Beynon, who
shot the owl. Guy had blazcd away
ut several rabbits which were sight
ed. bat "buck fever" caused him
to miss. When he spotted the OWL
and realized it could not see in the
daytime, he decided he would kill
it to show his prowess as Il huntcr.
However, he only succeeded in
erippling it, and il WAS necessary
for other members of the party 10
send it TO the happy hunting
grounds.
Guy denies that he was n nemesis
to the party, and today pointed an
accusing finger at Ernie Sanders.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29
STANDARD OIL
TEAM JUMPS TO
SECOND PLACE

Imperial city team continued their
victorious march on the ball field
yesterday when they defeated the
Southern Pacific team at Imperial
yesterday afternoon, by Il score of
I to i. Livingston, pitching for the
railroaders. deserved TO win, but
loose fielding lost the game for his
team.
The Standard Oil Company team
went into second place by defeating
the Southern Sierras Power Com
pany team Q to + on the baseball
grounds west Of the courthouse. The
power company team thereby drop
ped to third place.
Shell Oil Company managed to
get out of the cellar by taking q
forfeited game from the Imperial
Irrigation District team.
Following is the standing of the
clubs:
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29
TRIO HELD ON
CHECK CHARGE

Earl Cone. alias Joe Brown. Ben
Clay and J. p. Bassett, are held at
the county jail awaiting investiga-
tion by She district attorney of
flee, following their arrest in this
city Saturday by Officer Schlanze
Of the FL Centre police department,
on a charge of passing bad ehecks.
Four checks, said TO have been
written by Clay, and which Bassett
Was attempting 20 cash, are held by
the district attorney as evidence in
the ease. Conc was with the men.
hut it is said he did not take part
in the check work. However, he is
being held until the district attor-
ney is satisfied that he is not gull
"
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29
Another Proof
That Dogs
Think

THE DALLES, Ore, Dec. 20.
-Homing pigeons have moth
ing on "Grinner, large shep-
herd dog who has made his home
at the Union Pacific depot here
for more than year.
He was left at the station
months ago when his mistress
departed for new home. Grin
ner steadfastly remained, meet
ing every train, reasoning, no
doubt, that as train took his
mistress away, one would bring
her back.
A few days ago a dining car
steward adopted Grinner and
took him to Portland in a dark
section of the baggage car
where he could not see out. Then
he took him home. But Grin
ner was unhappy and soon dis
appeared.
When an eastbound train pull
ed in from Portland q few
nights after Grinner had reach
ed Portland, the dog was the
first passenger to get off. He
had travelled from Portland UNI
der a seat, undetectsd by train
men.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29
Mutes Are Saved
AS Flames Eat
Montreal Building

MONTREAL, Que, Dec. 90. One
hundred aad fifty deaf and l1,mb
inmates of the Deaf and Dumb ms
titute On the northern out skirts Of
Montreal were removed safely from
the institution this afternoon yhen
fire damaged the building.
The mutes, under direction of
Rev. Father Caieux, head Of the
institution, began march, prac-
tieed many times at the first alarm,
and all reached the street in safety.
Tho thermometer regi 8 ! er G d
around zero and 35 miles gale
was blowing but a quick response
by the fire department and help
from five police stations held the
damage considerably under the 5000,
600 mark.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29
PERSONALS

Mr. and Mrs. J. +. Nichols and
son John have returned from t few
days spent at the'home Of relatives
in Los Angeles where the Nichols
enjoyed Christmas dinner 1t the
home of Mrs. Nichols mother.
Al Garrison spent the week end in
Los Angeles on business.
Mr.. andf Mrs. ~S. Eastman and
son Samud spsnf Christmas in Glaa-
dale with Tela-ives. Mr.. Eastman
left the following day for a pusi-
ness trip 10 San Francisco from
which lie will return tomorrow, Mrs.
Eastman and son returning 10 Il
Centre late Yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29
wages of Virtue
Valley Theater

"Wages of Virtue" adapted by,
Forrtst lIaIsey from. Pcrcivl
Wren : novel of. the same name.
comes to the Valley theatcr to-
night for run Of three days. Clio
ria has the role of :; Young Edlian
girl in love with an American re-
cruit in the French Foreign Legion
stationed in Algicrs.
There s action, lovo-intcrcst, ap-
peal and all the rest in "Wagcs Of
Virtue -
Gloria in "Wages of Virtue" has
q role as decidedly different from
that Of "IIer Love Story as her
part in "iler Love Story was
from Manhandled. - Gloria 8 never
had role just like this one.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29
ONE JU ROR
HOLDING UP
M'COY C A S E
~ 1rn,ted r1es. Len.ed wire

LOS ANGELES, Dec. go One
Juror is blocking a verdict in the
case of Kid Mccoy, pugilist-lover,
charged with numbering Mrs. Teresa
Mors.
announcement that the jury now
stands IL to l was made by Judge
Charles s.. Graz. just before the II
persons who hold the former ring
IDOLS fate in their hands went to
lunch.
That the II who have agreed de-
cided on a second degree murder yer.
diet is the genera opinion around
the court.
The one outstandig juror IS
thought to be holding out for Me-
Coy's release.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29
"Blue Sunday a
Pomona Realty

POMONA. Cal, Dee. 29.-'' Blue
Sunday" became a reality in Pomo-
ma yesterday, motion picture thea
tiers remaining closed for the first
time since the ordinance was passed
against them months ago. The play
houses carried an unsuccessful tight
TO the state supreme court.
In keeping with the law, one To-
cal church which has been showing
films Of Sunday evenings did not
do so last night.
A petition calling for a special
election TO revoke the "bluen meas
ure has been completed.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29
FL CENTRIC MEN
MAKE SPLENDID
SHOWING AT RACE

In one Of the fastest races over
seen in the valley, Frank Kretz ~
brawley took first place in the 25
mile sweepstakes race at Alamorio
Park Yesterday afternoon, with
Floyd Howard Of ri Centre second
and "Can" Miller of Brawley,
third. kretz and Miller drove spe-
elal cars which they had assembled
themselves, while Howard used a
Buick special for the race.
Johnny Meadows OF FL Centre won
the first 10 mile race in his Dodge
special. Frank Bonham Of Brawley
IN Roof special took the second
10 mile event, both these events be
ing preliminary TO the % mile race.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29
Lyceum Club to
Stage First Bout
Under New Law

Los ANGELES, Dec. 29.-The
Lyceum Athletic clpb will stage the
first l0-round bout in Southern Cali
fornia Saturday night when Joe
Schloeker and Joe Lyman. light
weights. meet in the main event.
!. The Hollywood legion card Fri.
day night will be featured by a SIX
round bout, Pat Lester and Ralph
Smith, heavyweights, clashing in the
titic role.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29
KANSAS CITY STAR
RAISES IT'S PRICE

KANSAS CITY, No, Dec. go
The Kansas City Star today raised
It's street price from one TO two
cents and its local circulation from
10 10 10 cents for morning, evening
and Sunday papers-the rate al
ready charged BY the Journal-Post
for similar combination.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29

Nov and then Stanley r. Graham.
Chicago interior decorator. bored by
iho ronotony of city life. INDUCES
- little pastime that is far re-
rScved from the art Of interior deco
r?tion- Once u year he hies himself
OF TO some remote part of Mexico
IN catch and kill mountain lions
with his bare hands. He has been
on j successive lion hunts in IL
ssars. Now he's once more on his
way to the happy hunting grounds
far down across the Rio Grande.
Picture shows him in an encounter
with a mountain lion.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29
Cold Causes
Many Deaths
In New York
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when they demanded more heat in
their apartment.
Rescue crews started from Chi
eago early today in an effort to
release the lake steamer Wisconsin,
bound in ice floes off Holland,
Mich, since Saturday morning. Six
" persons, including crew and pas
sengers were reported suffering
aboard the ship. Several smaller
lake crafts were also reported in
danger.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Dee. %
Slowly rising temperature was Tore-
east today for this section follow
ing the coolest snap Of the winter
when the mercury dropped to il be-
low zero. In other parts Of Kansas
and Missouri thermometers register
cd from one 10 eight below.
DETROIT, Mich. Dee. 29.-One
man froze 10 death within Il few
feet of his home and scores Of fires
from overheated stoves kept the
fire department answering the calls
during the night as the second cold
wave within two weeks gripped Mi
chigan today.
The coolest point in the state was
Humboldt, 80 miles from Marquette,
in the upper peninsula, where the
thermometer dropped to 80 below
zero.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29

DR.. Harry Hooper, Dentist, G47
Main st. Phone SS2W. adv
Seats in courtroom-7Work are
engaged in installing lseatS<for snee-
tators in both depaEtpsents of the
superior court at the county court
house. Since the latter was opened.
temporary chairs have been arrang-
cd for those attending trials. The
new seats are of the theater type.
and are finished to match the other
furniture in the courts.
Davis Beauty Parlor. Phone 90.
adv
Davis Beauty farlor. Phone oa7.
adv
Loynd Serves the Best Fountain
Lunch in Southern Calf. Try it
once and get the habit. adv
Ruley Funeral Today-Funeral
services for Henry Franklin Rulev.
who died at his home nears Alamo
store Saturday afternoon. were held
this afternoon from the funeral 1ar
lors OF B. Z. Lemons, followed by
burial in Evergreen cemetery. The
deceased was 46 years old, a native
OF West Virginia, and had lived in
the valley for several years.
4 Pure Country Cream It viii
Whip. A. N. williams. Phone 653
adj
Work to Save Crop-Al Towle
who spent Christmas holidays at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. ".
Overholser in Claremont, returned
last night and reports that intense
activity marked the holidays in the
ClGremor. section. where citrus
grove owners worked desperately
several nights to save their crops.
Mr.. Oyerholser, whose daughter
Helen teaches school in Fl Centro,
has an orange grove and Mr.. Towle
and Lester Overholser, former res
ident Of this city, spent most of
Christmas and the following two
nights assisting the elder Orerhol-
ser in keeping the smudge pots go
ing with such success that the crop
was saved. Miss Helen, who spent
the holidays at hCr home, also re
/ turned last night.
Mildred's Home Maid candies
664 Main ST. Ell Centro. adv
Try Loynd's Special Merchants
Lunches. Loynl 8 Drug Co. adv
DR.. w. Z. Lyons, Dunaway Bldg.
Office Phone 137. Res. 744. adv
Steve's Evening steak dinners.
aav
Made of Cream it's no dream. ::
Is dandy. Paul S Candy. adv
Alleged H-jackers" Arrested
Jack Nolner, IS years old, white.
and Joe Metz, negro, - years old,
are held at the county Jail awaiting
q preliminary hearing at Caleyico
on charge of robb ny. 1t is alleg-
ed the men held up a man in that
city Saturday night, but were
caught before they could get away
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29
Bandits Cause
Bad Texas Fire
by United Press Leased Wire

POTTSBORO, Texas, Dec. 90
Fire believed 10 have been set by
bandits destroyed nine buildings in
downtown Pottsbor9 early this morn
ing.
Overturned safes in some Of the
structures led police 10 believe that
bandits robbed them, then fired the
toxin as bandits did at Valley View,
Texas, recently.
The loss was estimated at $780,
900.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29

Spots quiet, 10 up; mids 24.oo.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29

PHILADELPHIA-M Mrs. Jennie
Ross, 81, who was in the cast at
Ford's theater the night Lincoln
WAS assassinated, died here Sunday
from Illuminating gas poisoning.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29
COTTON MARKETS
by United Press L.nsed NIr,

NEW ORLEANS, Dee. 29.-Co
ton futures closed steadE:
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29

Information Wanted = Anvonc
knowing the whereabouts of \. B.
Batson. who left Nashville, Tenn.
about 1871 or 1872, please eommuni-
cate with Matt F. Batson co. Matt
+. Miller, 1920 See Avenue. Coun-
ell Bluffs, 10. His mother s maiden
name was Mary B. Christian.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29

Thos. b. Buzby plastering CON
tractor, magnasite drain boards
sinks, floors, etc. G13 Vim. ST. Phone
6SSJ. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29

Loynd Serves the Best Fountain
Lunch in Southern Calf. Try it
once and get the habit. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29

Pure Country Cream, 1t will
Whip. A N. williams. Phone 653
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29

Steve's Special noon lunch. soc
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and County

Held for San Diego. II. Dem.
ing. said to be wanted in san Dieao
for defrauding an inn-keeper. and
also on a felony charge, is held at
the county jail awaiting the arrival
of an officer from San Diego. He
was arrested at Brawley SATURDAY
afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Ad-
kins.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29

Spots steady; 20 up; Mids 24.Ge.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29
Mrs. Brooks Beauty Shop. Phone
po6 adv

Money 20 Loan on autoDohiies
Contracts bought Fred Il. Gross
800 Main 81. Phone $50. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29

DR.. Harry Hooper, Dentist, G47
Main st. Phone SSoW. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29

All night dance Holtville New
Years eve, Holtville, Noland's or
chestra. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-29

Davis Beauty farler. Phone 227.
adv
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-18

On the other hand, if the conten-
ton of the plaintiffs that the act is
unconstitutional is upheld by the
supreme court, an effort will be
made to remedy the defects in the
present law, or have another bill of
similar character drawn and sub
mitted to the legislature at its next
session, according to attorneys for
the state.
Attorney General George NJ.
Napier and Assistant Attorney Cen
eral T. R. Gress will be assisted in
the defense of the tobacco tax law
by Representative Herman Miner.
of Dodge county, author of the bill .
Seward Smith, attorney for the
state highway department, and L.
d. McGregor, of Warrenton.
The plaintiffs will be represented
by the firm of Dorsey, Brewster,
Howell and Heyman, Mark Boldine
Underwood, Pomeroy and Hass, all
of Atlanta.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-18
I'm SEARCH OF A THRILL"
is FASCINATING FILM

If you enjoy beng thrilled % the
very marrow OF Jour bones, if you
Ike entert 4irm ert of an exciting
nature plen-iiu.ly paprlka-ed with
comedy, make it point to see Viola
Dana in her latest picture, I'm
Search of Thrill" playing at the
Rylander Theatre on Wednesday.
AS an American flapper who fi'ds
the social life of Paris so tame for
her that to jazz it up she seeks ad-
venture in the disreputable byways
of the metropolis, Miss Dana is said
to be charming. One minute mis-
chievous vixen with no though bur
of pleasure, the next moment a
flashing beauty whose anger is love
ly to behold, Miss Dana romps from
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-18
YOUNG BOY DIES
At HOSPITAL HERE

Gordon Pass, 10 years of age,
died at the City hospital last night
at IL 40 o'clock death following a
brief illness of one week.
Funeral services will be held from
the family residence, TO Fielder
street Wednesday morning at IL
o'clock, conducted by Rev. Milo H.
Massey, pastor of the Central Bap-
fist church. Interment Will be in
Oak Grove cemetery.
The pallbearers will be Lloyd
Pass. Howard Bankston, Howell
McMath and James McMath.
Surviving are his mo.ne-', Mrs.
Fleeta McMath Pass, Two yOung
sisters, Flora and Many Pass, grand
parents, DIR. and Mrs. j. +. Nc
Math OF Americas ana Mr.. and MIS-.
j. H. Pass, OF Seville, besides sey
eral uncles and aunts.'
Gordon, although he had lived IN
Americas only about two years, was
regarded as an unusually bright
student in the schools, and had
many friends who learn of his death
with deep regret. He was beloved
alike by faculty and student body,
and was a factor in the Sunday
school department Of his, church.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-18
COMMUNITY CLUBS
GA TIL Err F R|OAY
Meeting Postponed On Account
of Measles to Be Featured
By Good Program

The Community club of Pleasant
Grove school district will meet
there Friday night at 1880 o'clock
it was announced here today by Mrs.
w. H. Houston, an active worker
and enthusiastic member of the or
ganization. This meeting has been
postponed during some time past,
Mrs. Houston states, because of the
prevalence of measles in Pleasant
Grove community, but the disease is
now on the wane there, and the
gathering will be held Friday night
without fail.
In announcing the date for the
meeting, Mrs. Houston stated today
that program both interestig and
entertaining in it's nature had been
prepared for the occasion, with
number of talented residents of the
community appearing thereon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-18
HIGH COURT HEARS
TAG TAX ARGUED
Alleged In Bill of Exceptions
That Act Violates Constitu-
ton of State

ATLANTA, Ga, March 18.-Ar-
guments on the state tobacco tax
law, which provides for a tax of
ten per cent on cigars and cigaretts,
were heard by the Georgia Supreme
court Monday.
The arguments will be on a bill
of exceptions filed by counsel for
number of Atlanta tobacco deal
ers after Judge George L. Bell, OIL
the Fulton County superior court,
dismissed a petition for an injunc-
ton in which the plaintiffs sought
to enjoin the county tax collector
and the state revenue commissioner
from collecting the tax.
Counsel for the tobacco dealers
requested the injunction on the
grounds that the law, providing fol
the tobacco tax, is unconstitutional
In appealing from the decision
of the judge Of the superior court,
the tobacco dealers attorneys, in
the bill of exceptions, contended
that "the courts judgment was con-
trary to law and the court erred in
not granting the injunction as re-
quested, in that "the tax act is un-
constitutional, void and unforcible
and violate the constitution of the
state of Georgia and the constitu-
ton of the United States"
1t is averred, in the bill of ex-
ceptions, that "the tax act violates
the constitution of the state in that
the subject matter contains matter
different from what is expressed in
its caption" and because "the act
refers to three distinct subject mat
ters that have no legitimate connec-
ton"
The bill of exceptions also sets
forth that ''the act is unconstitution-
al because it is unreasonable and
confscatory, and deprives the plain
tiffs of their property without due
process of law" and "the act so con-
flicts with the internal revenue act
of congress that dealer cannot
add the tax to the purchase price
of cigars without exceeding the
prices fixed by federal laws and
regulations"
Attorneys for the state, who will
defend the validity of the law be-
fore the supreme court, declare
that they will attempt to show that
the act is not unconstitutional and
does not refer to three different
subject matters, as contended by
counsel for the plaintiffs.
Should the state supreme court
rule that the law providing for the
tax, is constitutional, the tobacco
dealers will probably seek to have
the United States supreme court
rule on the validity of the act, at
torneys for the dealers stated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-18
.IfHEAIRESSg
Sa EA
LITTLE BIT OF
BROADWAY" PRAISED

The Misses Burkhiber authors of
the play a Little Bit of Broadway"
has had 10 years experience in pro-
ducing musical plays, and have much
training in stage technique, drama
tics and dancing. Their plays are
distinctive and original, and their
work has received flattering en-
dorsements throughout the country.
The following letter is from Mr..
Morris C. Lumpkin of Columbia, S.
c., former State Commander of the
American Legion of South Cardinal:
THE Legion Auxiliary here has
just put on "A Little Bit of Broad
way which was under the direction
of the Misses Burkhimer of Will.
mington, N. c. We had two per-
formances and both were wonder
fully successful. The newspapers
and public generally were lavish in
their praises as to the quality of
the production, and for myself l car
only say that I did not believe an
amateur performance could be up
70 the llgh standard of entertain
ment provided by this performance.
The proceeds from the two perfor
nances 81 ow this to be a fact, az d
also from the unanimous express
sion of approval from everyone,
we feel that it is far and away the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-18
MILK CONSUMPTION
SHOWS BIG INCREASE

ATLANTA, Ga, March 49,
Consumption Of fluid milk in both
farm and city homes has been in
creasing for several years, a sur
vey recently completed by the
United States department of agri-
culture SHOWS. Average consump-
ton in 1928 was So gallons, com
pared with so in 1922 and 40 gal
Ions in 1921. The average daily
consumption in 1928 figures out .16
plnts per person.
Farmers, who have producing
cows, consume more milk and cream
than do city people, but farm peo-
pie without cows, or with non
producing cows, consume less than
do city people, the survey shows.
Average daily per capita con-
sumption on farms having cows, was
1.78 pints in 1928; on farms with
out cows, or having non-producers,
the average consumption was IT'S
of a pint, and in city homes, the
per capita daily consumption aver
age .87 of a pint.
The farm figures were tabulated
from approximately 10000 sche-
dulles of consumption on individual
farms. Data on consumption in
cities were obtained, principally,
from boards of health and covered
nearly 800 cities, or about 25,OOO,-
900 people.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-18
GAY COMING TO SPEAK
BEFORE SCHOOLS HERE

M. C, Gay, a specialist from the
College of Agriculture will be in
Americas Tuesday March 25, it is
announced, for a series of lectures
before schools here and in the coun~
ty Mr.. Gay is a expert with many
years of experience, and his sub
ject here will be Vocational Train
ing in Agriculture and Home Eco
nomics." He will speak at the
Americas High School, Plains High
School and Union High School, at
Leslie, during his stay in Sumter
county, the lectures beig distrlbut-
ed at covenient hours throughout
the day.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-18
TUEsDAY.AFTERNooN. MARCH 49,. 1924
mood to mood and scene to scene
with alISthe artistry that is hers.

mood to mood and scene to scene
with allsthe artistry that is hers.
The hero is an American author,
Adrien Torrens. They had been
sweethearts once before, and now
they are drawn to each other again,
but Adrien's philosophy of life will
not countenance Ann Clemance's
reckless, frivolus pleasures. How
Adrien appeals to the finer quail
ties of her nature, and saves her
from an attempted kidnapping by
gang of Paris Apaches, is cleverly
shown in I'm Search of a Thrill"
Today's attraction at the Ryland-
er is Painted People," starring Col
leen Moore of Flaming Youth"
fame, and Anna Q. Nilsson, the &c.
500 hair cut girl of ''Ponjola."