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Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-22
EDITOR WHITE DEFyES THE KHAN

William Allen White the brilliant Kansas editor,
has concluded to be candidate for of the
Sunflower state.
He has been suspected of an ambition to attain
political distinction for he has managed to appease
whatever thirst for notorety he may have through his
literary work Few publcists in America are better
known than this modest country editor OF "Empory
He has his Gazette wherewth to regae his fellow clt
zens with news and views. And the magazines of the
country are open to his scntating lucubratons. In
deed these have taken many that his name has been
carried far and wide.
But William Allen White dearly loves a contest.
So fond of ii is he he could keep out of the political
ruction rampant in most parts of the country and
always that way in Kansas. The Ku Klux Klan has
got on his nerve He has decided TO fight the dragon
The presidential candidates. all but Coolidge have
taken swat at the robed and hooded ranks of the Kan
but nobody in Kansas appeared ready to challenge the
embattled hoat. This was William Allen Whites op
portunity. He was born to fight sparks fly up
ward So he has cast his hat in the ring the single
issue of the Klan. We will all watch him with bated
breath Go it woman, go it bear! Maybe he will be
another Ma Ferguson.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-22
OLD HOMES MADE NEW

80 better homes is usually taken to mean better
punt new homes Prizes awarded in betterhomes con-
tests are nearly always given for new construction
whch emphasizes modern touches in house-building
but prize OF this kind given in Albemarle County Va
was awarded to an old house. dlapdated that 1t had
been abandoned as hopeless.
"A group OF farm women in the vicinity saw the
possDiltles IN that wreck. They to work painting
papelng plasterlng patching and fixing it up gener-
any, inside and outside from root to basement until
they erected cmplete transformation They had the
heaVy work done by men, and some of the materials
ana equipment were donated but the ideas theirs
ana tney old nearly all OF the actual work themselves
lney nave their reward In coveted prize and in the
satisfaction gained from supremacy fine piece of
nome-maklng, which is womans speciality.
Their achievements will be an inspiration to
thousands OF other people, in their community and
Wherever the story told 1t reminder of the fact
so often ignored that the country full of old houses
which, by the expenditure of little time, money and
brains, could be made into homes comfortable and
attractive as any of the latest models 1t should help
also to remove the general prejudice of waseful gem
GRAFTON against "old houses"
Flncky and superficial purchasers and renters
are apt to turn up their any house than
10 years old, ignoring the fact that there is many
house In this country, charming convenient and in
good condition, after century of There is no
good reason why house that is we'll built in the
place should not last for at least so years. with
able care and occasional replacement of parts most
subject to
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-22
FARMER CANDIDATES

Magnus Johson, senator from Minnesota and
Farmer-Labor candidate for reelection prides himself
on being dirt farmer. After campaigning for three
months he it occurred to him that he had been
doing much talking and little farming that voters
might question his agricultural status. So he went
back to the farm, where Mrs. Johnson was looking
after the crops and pitched load of oats just
to show he could do it. Then he read about President
Coolidge pitching hay up in Vermont, and announced
that if it necessary to his laures he would
challenge the president to hay-pitching contest.
i might come out better with the president than
did with Secretary Wallace in milking contest,
says Senator Johnson. you know all about that If
memory accurately preserves the record of that his
toric milking contest in the rural environs of Washing
ton D. c., the doughty Magnus with one hand fig
uratively tied behind him.
1t might be more appropriate, however if the
senator would challenge his direct political opponents
and leave presidential challenges to presidential
didates. There might we'll be more Of such contests,
to give zest to too lively campaign. But chal
lenges, or challenges, thing is There is
unusually strenuous competition for the farmer vote
this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-22

rows of red, purple yellow and
white flowers. If you have ever
seen growing in the fields, yellow
blossoms called toad flax" or some
times "butter ana eggs then you
may know what Snap Dragons look
like. For both flowers are much
alike.
"See the Dragons open their
mouths!'' laughed Nurse Jane, and,
gently pinching one Snap Dragon
blossom she made it open, just like
a mouth. Then Uncle Wiggily
laughed, and was no longer afraid
of the Towering Snap Dragons in
his garden.
81 think / shall go to sleep near
them, so'' he said And when ]
awaken shall look for an adven-
ture. F."
So the bunny rabbit went to
sleep in the garden near the bed of
Snap Dragon flowers. And, while
Uncle Wiggily slept, along gca'ne
the bad old Fuzzy Fox.
ooh, ho!'' whispered the Fox
to himself as he saw the sleeping
rabbit. "Now / shall have some
fine ear nibbles!'
He was creeping toward Uncle
Wiggily, creeping, creeping, creep
ing so softly, so softly, but ell OF
sudden the bunny awakened. He
saw the Fox. There was no time
to spring up and run away. But
Uncle Wlggily played Il trick.
"Snap Dragons! Snap Dragons! ,
cried the rabbit gentleman. ooh
my Snap Dragons. bite this baC
Fox and drive him away!'
The wind blew on the Snap Ora
gon flowers, and they opened theil
mouths very wide-the red, purple
white and yellow blossoms. AnC
the Fox, seeing all the open mouths
but not knowing the Snap Dragons
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-22
Police Chief is
Peeved as Willy
Thief Escapes

SANTA ANA, Sept. 22.-Chief
of Police Claude Rogers had a ses-
sion with members of his force to-
dav after four of them, squad of
deputy sheriffs and possee of $50
citizens permitted a willy burglar,
trapped in a downtown store late
yesterday, TO slip through their fin
gers.
the burglar. according to a check
today, entered six stores, and only
obtained $1S.75 for his trouble. j.
T. Hill, member of clothing store
firm, discovered the thief's activi-
ties when he went to the store and
found the safe opened. On top of
the safe was bag containing $4O0,
which the robber overlooked.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-22
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Sentamhrr %. 1909

Henry II. krohn, who has pur-
chased the Dunworth and Wheeler
ranch, will stock it with high grade
dairy COWS. 7
Edgar Brothers arc TO occupy
new quarters in tho Paulin block Of
Calcxico, and will have ono Of the
most attractive stores in Imperial
Valley.
G. +. Kennedy, Wclls-Fargo and
Western Union representative in I'll
Centre, returned on Monday from
visit that took him into British
Columbia. and to- various POINTS
along the Pacific coast.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-22
RY STANLEY

were only flowers, became much
frightened.
"Oh don t let the Snap Dragons
bite mel" howled the Fox. "Ill
be good. I'll run away!" And
away he ran, taking his tail with
him, and so he didn It nibble Mr..
Longears that day.
'Ha! Hal" laughed the bunny
as he danced in glee. 81 IN glad
| have Snap Dragons i'll my gar
den!" And the bunny gave them
another drink of water, which the
blossoms liked very much. And,
now, if the five cent rubber ball
will give the gum drop a bounce
or two before supper, | shall tell
you next about Uncle Wiggily and
the candy kettle.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-22

Snap Dragons? I've read of Dra-
gons-how they breathe out fire
and smoke and carry you away on
their long tails! Oh, to think that
Snap Dragons should be in my gar
denl Oh, dear! Oh, dear!'
Long and loud laughed Nurse
Jane.
"Ha! Hal she cried. "The
Snap Dragons in your garden, I'm
Gle Wiggily, are only pretty flow
ers. They are called Dragons be
cause they open when you pinch
them, and when they are open they
look like the mouth of a Dragon.
But they are only pretty flowers. y
"Flowers-Snap Dragon flow
ers!' murmured the bunny.
"Come and see me water them,
invited Nurse Jane.
SO Uncle Wiggily hoped into
the garden with his muskrat lady
housekeeper, and there he saw
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-22
Bedtime Stories
BY HOWARD E. GARIs
Copyright, 1923, py Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicaue
UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE
SNAP DRAGONS

Where are you going so ear
ly this morning, Nurse Jane9'
asked Uncle Wiggily of his musk
rat lady housekceper. Miss Fuzzy
Nuazy had started to open the
Lack door. and in one paw she ear
ried pail.
Il am going into the garden, if
you please, Mr.. Longears, an
swered Nurse Jane with low and
polite bow.
""WEat for?'' asked the rabbit
gentleman, twinkling his pink nose,
which ne always did gust after
breakfast.
81 am going to wafer the Snap
Dragons, - said Miss Fuzzy Wuzzy
"sWhat s that2 Snap Dragons in
my garden Oh, dearl Where
can ! hide? What can ! do 20 stop
the Snap Dragon from nibbling my
ears?'i cried the bunny, and he
began looking around for a dark
closet into which he might crawl.
"Don t be silly!" laughed Nurse
Jane.
"Silly?" gasped Uncle Wiggily.
."Sillys Is it silly to be afraid of
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-22
WASHINGTON AND DUBLIN

Washington, after all, may not send an envoy to
Dublin, as the Irish Free State desires. Dublin has
sent representative to Washington, with the consent
of the British government, in the person of Prof TIM
othy M Smiddy. But that is far the matter VIII
go for the present.
1t appears that law would be necessary to create
a legation at Dublin, and money would have to be ap-
propriated for the purpose. Congress presumably
would make no difficulty about that for it has always
been liberal with Ireland where Ireland concerned
But Congress will not be in session for some months
vet The administration moreover, is doubtful wheth-
er il is good policy to establish precedent by sending
minister any of the British dominons, because the
same treatment would have to be extended TO all the
others. 49,,
That seems likely to come in the near future, with
the rapid change Of the British Empire into yolun-
tary association of self-governing members But 1t
may be as we'll not to force the matter just now
American moralists are objectlng because the
mowers have been selling arms to China. And as
matter OF fact it's almost easy for those Chmese
brgands to get hold Of guns It is for our own gun
men.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-22
WORLD LEAGUE
MEETS TODAY
By CONDO

GENEVA, Sept ga full ses-
sion. Of the disarmament commission
of The league of nations has been
summoned to meet at $3.50 p. III.
today to adopt the text of the COM
mission s draft of the proposed
treaty Of arbitration, security and
disarmament rs suggested by Pre-
micrs Macdonald of England and
IIcrriot of France.
Tho project will be presented to
the league assembly tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-22
Child Washed to
Death From Rock,
Others Revived
By United Press Leased Wire

SANTA ANA, Sept. 22.--Coroner
Charles D. Brown today issued Il
death certificate, without holding an
inquest, to the parents of 7-year old
Janet Norenberg, washed to her
death at Laguna Beach yesterday
when heavy wave swept the child,
her mother and 4-year old sister
from n rock on which they were sit
ting.
Mrs. Norenberg, who resides at
1865 Sixth avenue, Los Angeles, was
-cseued by. bathers. In her arms
she clasped the youngest child, and
they were both revived. 1t was
some time before Janet IS body was
IpcoJsrpd
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-22
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell OF
Imperial Valley for This Date
In Past Years
NINETEEN YEARS AGO
September %, 1903

Mrs. l.. c. Vickery returned from
Los Angeles this week. She has
been away since May and is very
much improved in health.
ClauGe Chaplin was an Imperial
visitor, Monday, cu route TO Holt
willie from Visalia, Calf.
j. il. Watson of Holtvillc return
cd Monday from short vacation.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-22
TEN YEARS AGO
September %. 1914

Mrs. l.. II. LippmaD, has return
ed from, vacation spent ut coast
points.
j. S. Jones, proprietor Of the
Valley Lumber company, has return
ed to El Centre after seven
weeks vacation in San Diego.
Mr.. and Mrs Major $. Cook, who
have been absent ON their vacation
for some time returned to III Con
tro this morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-22

Or q successful business man m9v
We one who has worked himself to
death 50 he won't be poor IN his
o-G aye.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-09-22

The Chinese arc trained 10 move
forward only. If q Chinamau ever
steps back he is barcfooted.
The Coconino sun., 1924-09-19
More P0Uer

The universally famous Studebaker engine is more
than ever peer among power plants. The crank
shaft is heavier. ALL surfaces are perfectly ma
chined to exact dimensions and balance. The bear
ings are larger.
The engine is in unit with the clutch and trans
mission. There is force feed fabrication system
with clean strained oil always in reserve There
many changes and Improvements which result in
MORE POWER, MORE QUIETNESS and
SMOOTHNESS and STILL BETTER PER
FORMANCE in every way.
The Coconino sun., 1924-09-19
Ne1v Lacquer Finish

The Standard Six closed bodies are beautifully
finished in semi glaze, satin lacquer. The hood and
lower panels are in light gray, the upper panels in
darker gray Harline parallel stripping in oriental
red Furnished nickel radiators, jet black tenders,
light golden finished natural wood wheels and big
balloon tires contrasting touches
The Standard Duplex Models are finished in glossy
jet enamel-lasting, Iustrous and wear-resisting.
The Special Six and the Big Six Duplex models
in soft satin lacquer with dark blue hoods and
bodies striped in light blue and ivory Here, the
sparkle is added with FURNISHED nickel radiators and
light natural wood wheels in contrast with Jet black
tenders and big, black balloon tires.
The Coconino sun., 1924-09-19

the old style lever It acts on the propeller shaft
There is uniform pressure at each wheel-equalized
through the rear axle.
The regular two-wheel Studebaker brakes with
their simplicity, safety and great brakng power are
entirely adequate.
But Studebaker 4-Wheel Hydraulic Brakes with
disc wheels) can be furnished optional equipment
all models at extra charge if desired.
Studebaker 4-Wheel Brakes have three exclusive
features not found any other system in this
country.
/. Braking pressure is furnished by hydraulic
power automatically developed. light touch to the
brakng pedal controls its great force like touch to
the throttle controls the power of the engine This
feature will appeal instantly to
Q. The front wheels cannot lock.
8. There are only two adjustments required-one
at each wheel The front brakes permanently
adjusted at the factory. The oil in the transmission
is used to generate the hydraulic power; the action
of the gears and the pump keep it in circulation it
cannot CONCEAL or freeze Braking power is always
instantly ready-in winter well in summerl
The Coconino sun., 1924-09-19
And the Details

The longer and otUeT to the ground The
line from the radiator the nearly straight The
wheelbase of all models is increased.
The tenders much wider and deeper crowned
the width of the tires They fit closely the wheels
The tenders long and gracefully curved into the
running boards.
The Tcdiators high and low in the frames and
curved just below the filler cap. The design strkngy
original and beautifully distinctive.
Entirely head lamps and cowl parking lamps designed
by appropriate and perfect keep
ing with the originality of the body and fender design
Deeper, sitter frames, more mernbers shorter,
Aatter springs for balloon tires All bodies lower all roomer.
better and comfortably cushioned Seats lower,
backs and sides are higher.
The Coconino sun., 1924-09-19
Neav Ease of Operation,

NesU Ease of Gear Shiftng-New power in brakng a
touch to the pedal exers giants strength at the wheels
New clutch action soft velvet-A steering gear
and steering knucles designed for balloon tires-A
grouping the dash including ALL the usual instruments
plus a gasoline gauge that always works accurately.
Lighting Control SsUitches-an the steering wheel
instantly handy.
Automatic Spark C0ntrol-No manual attention required
lever is eliminated Automatically governed all
speeds with the precision of machinery.
The Coconino sun., 1924-09-19
Neav Brakes

Larger, more powerful simpler and much easier
operated two-wheel brakes. An entirely ener-
gency brake is operated from the instrument board,
instantly convenient to the drivers hand where it
snplhes the control and frees the floor board from
The Coconino sun., 1924-09-19
Balloon Tires

Genuine and full size balloon tires on all models
Every part that functions with the tires has been
specially designed FOR balloon tire equpment-steer
ing gear, steering knuckles, spindes and springs,
even the tenders.
The Coconino sun., 1924-09-19
Look FORWARD Into Next Year

The Studebaker is here todayl And matter how
sweeping your ideas of what model should be this
will satisfy 1t will thrill with the and
originality of its beautiful lines!
You may be in the market now, this year. But
to see the new Studebake look forward into year
land the year after! SEE IT TODAYl
The Coconino sun., 1924-09-19

Three completely chasss.. IS completeyne bodies
Completely new lines Marvellous new performance
Completely new ober>cIosed car!
Completely radiators, Tenders seating
finish, in
Real balloon 20x
New Studebaker automatic hydraulic 4wheel brkeopionaL
Newv esneverb rbecree equaledeven by ySudeba
The Coconino sun., 1924-09-19
The FiVe Neav Duplex Bodies

CA type of originated By Studebakcr take
the place of the Open carl
SO ENTIRELY NEW and SO different from any
other body made before that new name had to
be created-the DUPLEX.
The upper structure is shaped in pressed steel and
covered with the finest waterproof fabric. The steel
construction permits the use of another radical
Studebaker creation, the roller enclosing cur
ains There is the permanent beauty and durability
OF the steel top plus the instant convenience of the
roller curtains.
Thus Strldebaker engineers have solved the open
closed car problem.
The buyer who wants the airir1ess and practical
convenience OF the open and who also wants the
comfort protection and beauty of the closed car can
now get both in and at the price of an open
car.
One moment the new Studebaker Duplex is
beautiful open cara touch of the hard the over
tapping roller curtains and it is snug weathertight
closed car.
The Coconino sun., 1924-09-19
The Three Neev Chassis

THE sTUDEBAKER STANDARD sIx-11s
IN. wt1eeibase, 5-passenger. Engine, 33sx4Iz, so
bhp.-wth different bodies, incllaling Duplex
Phaeton Duplex Roadster, Coupe -Roa dster, Coupe,
Sedan, and Berline
THE STUDEBAKER SPECIAL SIX 100 in.
wteelbase. 5-passenger. Engine, 37zx 65 b.h.p- -
with different bodies, including Duplex -Phaeton,
Duplex Roadster, Victoria, Sedan, and Berline.
THE STUDEBAKER BIG SIX-127 in wheel
base, 7-passenger. Engine, 3zsx5, rs b.I.p-witfl
different bodies, including Duplex -Phleton Coupe
Sedan, and Berline. s. go ],
The Coconino sun., 1924-09-19
tudebaker has made Automobile History and established stand
value and quality fully and obviously than before

~ZODAY Studebaker proves that beautiful
n distinctive, stylish body lines can be origi-
mated by American body designers without
- following precedent or initiating or adapting
what has been done before.
Today Studebaker proves that practical and
beautiful type of car can be made to combine the
pleasure and performance of the open car and the
comfort and protection of the closed and this
without excessive price compromised quality 20 a
Car duplex in opefl-car smartness and convenience
and closed-car elegance and confort-and at a price
no higher than that of an open car!
Today Studebaker proves, in its new Standard Six
Duplex model that six-cy11der car of fine quality
great power, plenty Of and impressive appear
ance can be made and marketed at price Of $1145
Today Studebaker proves in its new Special Six
and its Big Six Duplex models that the ultimate in
all the essential features of quality in FIVE and seven
passenger can be made and marks ted at price
of $14o5 and $1875 respectively.
And this is possible only because St ldebaker cars
are made in one of the compreE snsiye indus
trial plants IN this country, 20 per cert of which is
new within the last six years.
Every modern method of manufacture and long
experienced management available for the pro-
duction of Studebaker automobiles.
Today Studebaker proves that the highest grade
closed car bodies-framed In selected hard woods
cushioned with the best cushion work. upholstered
IN fine mohar fabrics and fitted with expensive ap-
pointments-can be made and markeeed on super
latively good chassis at moderate prices.
This is made possible by the new $I0,000000
Studebaker closed body plants StudeI,aker designs
and builds all of its closed bodies in one of the best
equipped and most modern body plats in the in
dustry. N ~
The Coconino sun., 1924-09-19

original in beautiful nes-indvidual conservative,
impressively elegant, but crisp enough in its de-
parture from imitation to be entirely distinctive
The Coconino sun., 1924-09-19
The Ten New Closed Bodies

COMPLETELY NEW BODIES - each car a
mastery expression of modern style yet distinctly
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-31
WATER smuToFF NOTICE

Water viii be- shut or on 1sth
ave. g. from Dawson 20 Edmond
sta. and on hud1on a. from
sfth ave. T. 10 Empire way
Saturday. from a. m 90 s
y. IN.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-31
BATTLESHIP to-
RI SINK !
U. S. S. Washington 10 Be
Victim OF Disarmament

PHILADELPHIA. OCT 30 The O..
III 81 Washington. giant battisshlp
now partially completed AZ the Phil
adelphia navy yard. d. 20 b. sunk
"a victim of disarmament
The mau.oswaf. which already has
ooai che government about i2s.ooo
600. viii b. taken 20 She Southern
arm grounds in December and sest
% payY Innra Locker
IN her sinking. various tests will
he made which viii give The nay5
department valuable information II
how the latest design q hatilrship
Will Withstand bomb, depth charges
and iong-mnFo projeriilea which
have bern Increased IN efficiency
since the war.
The tests. Il IL hoped. viii disclose
what changes must b. made in tho
modern hnttieslip % obtain the maxi
mum amount uf protection.
The Washington Il the latest de-
sign ia fighting craft II - % per
cent complete and b. an on burnec
Preparations for disposal q the
Washington are beinE made ~ an
expenditure u more than 100000
The chip viii be sunk ~ such a
depth that salvage even o. junk viii
BE- Impossible.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-31
LEGLESS MAN is
DRIVING CAR
Must Prove Ability 10 Cops
or Lose His License

Can a l,risss man drive an auto
safely thru seartisa strcca7
r G Rear leEirss auto mschanic.
of sCss W sgth o.. says he can
and n willing 90 demonstrate. W
y clark, KinE county siFheay pa
trolman. doubts b. Tic charged
Rear with operating am auto under
physical disability after Rtara
car had C0liird with one driven
.fy At1u Chapman. 1874 D. Marion
"a. Clark wants Read license re.
Yoked
Rear has Installed a number ~
levers and poddies m hi1 machine.
which are substitutes Tor feet. De-
saya judge e. C. Dalton decided
to give Rear "a eh1nrs 90 demon.
sitate his ability ssrs' Frank
fuqua and CLARK ydl BE- plsscn.
Esfa
Rear must drive 10 carr his livcr-
hood he nayn Dalton viii bs Euiied
bY the report ~ tae two officer
on whether 20 revoke the cripple
mans permit
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-10-31
DIVIDEND PAID
Rainier National Park Co.
Cuts First Melon

Aasr cent diy1nd rhs nr-t To-
ne hi~snry has been declared bY tho
Rainier National Park company. ~ 10
announced UF Manager = % hiHHIH.
IL Il payable November no Directors
n the company state that b. la plan.
ned iu future 90 pay regular q per
cent annual dividend THE season.
Martin s8ya has be6n record break
Ing one. and eth larger crowds arc
expected neat year
pirsftorr elected RI the annual
meeting were No. d Alexander
Alexander Hailnr . l. Carmau,
Louis ~ Davenport. John J Demp-
zfy John " EDDY Raymond a. Tm.