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Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-07

l Id. can Coffee of all kinds, can ....42c
2 ID. can Tomatoes. 121ac per can
l lb. can Tomatoes ....................... .10c
212 ID. can Peaches, high quality .19c
Sliced Peaches, highest quality,
212 Id. cans --............ Zoe
Corned Beef, per can .23c
Ortega Chile, per can -..-......-11c
Highest Grade Head Rice, per lb .-..8c
We, the Peoples Store, are the only
store that carries the Imported Italian
and Swiss cheese, Mushrooms. Italian
Sauces, Italian Coffee and all kinds of
Swiss and Italian canned goods, also
Pure Imported Olive Oil, San Marcas
Salad Oil, mixed with pure olive oil,
something this locality has never seen
before. A visit from you will be well
coined We want you to get acquainted
with our store. Make it your store.
Remember the name.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18

this vast country. one should
spend at least month there. The
first stop after leaving Vancouver,
is Alert Bay, a village on Cor
aorant Bay. 1t is famous for its
totem poles, for it's population is
largely Indian. The squa vs., or
"klootchmen" as they are called
on the west coast, squat along the
board walk and pier Offering their
handiwork of mats, baskets, moe
casins and bead work.
After crossing Queen Charlotte
Sound, Prince R..pert, Canada's
most nortteiiy important port is
reached. Much Of the fish that
appears on the tables of the world,
is shipped from this, port. Be-
tween Prince Rupert and Ketchi-
kan, the last strip of open water
is passed Z. On the left hand q
glimpse of the Pacific is seen
through Dixon's Entrance, while
on the other hand are the settle.
ments of Old and New Metlakatla.
ketchikan fronts on United States
water. and a stop there permits
visits to the towns stores and
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18
BLANKS HERE FOR
APPLICANTS WHO
WANT CAMP TRIP

The two Citizens Military Train.
ing Camps designated by the war
department for the state of Califor-
ria afe IL be held one ut the Preside
Of San Francisco and the other at
Del Monte about Is miles down
the coast south of San Francisco,
and instructions viii be given in the
operations Of the various brGnches
Of the army such as the cavalry,
engineers, coast artillery, field ar
tillery, infantry, and signal corps,
according to which. the applicant is
deemed most fitted. The work per-
timing to the preparation Of the
camps such as the putting up of the
tents installing cots, details of mess
hall, attendants and fatigue is done
by some unit of the regular army
sent to the camps and should not
be cause for any young man hesi-
tating to send in his application.
The wear and tear on ones cloth
es is guarded against by the issuing
OF complete army uniform includ-
eing. n rain coat. One of the reg
ular military bands will furnish music
at military formations, dances, and
in addition give daily concerts which
are treat for lovers Of music. A
week or so is devoted to target prac
tise with the small rifle under com
petent guidance and taking into
consideration the fact that free
transportation together with three
dollars a day allowance for meals
enrohte to and fro mthe camps is
granted anG 10 obligation is requir-
Cd after the months training, par
ents of young men between the
ages of 19 and "a should encourage
them to spend month i'll the open
Application blanks may be OBJ
tanned froE Leroy Holt, president
of the First National Bank, county
representative or his assistant, See
ond Lieutenant John A. De Weese
of the Pacific Telephone and Tele-
graph Company. i,
As Imperial County's allotment is
only 1S, young men who are inter
ested in going to camp, should Sc
cure their blanks at once from eth
er of the two representatives noted
above.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18

The thousand-mile voyage from
Vancouver, British Columbia. to
Shagway, Alaska, grows yearly
more populat and the demand for
passages is SO heavy that the Ca
madam Pacific, whose "Princesses
are the most favored ships for this
trip, is now having built in Eng
land, two larger and more luxuri-
Gus boats for it's Pacific Coast
service. These vessels will be as
signed to what is termed the tri-
angular route, opera ting between
Vancouver, Victoria and Seattle,
and their entrance into this SER
vice will release the Princesse:
Charlotte and Louise for the
Alaskan -rtsssT now served by the
Princesges Mary. Alice and Louise
The latter is a new ship put into
service January, 1922.
The ron:id voyage covers nine
days. tut most tourists prefer 10
strr over for a later boat, for
Alaska is a land of magnificent
distances and charms. In order
TO Get a comprehensive idea of
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18

pretty waterfall. In the late sum
mer, hordes OF salmon may hc seen
leaping up the fall Oh their way
to their spawning beds.
Wrangell, named after one
time Russian governor, O: 'he
Stikine River, is a worth vi,ue
town and a short distance beyond
it the ship enters Wrangell Mar
rows. Juneau, the capital, sitting
on its hilly site, is the next attrac-
ton, after which the passage CT
Lynn Canal is made and Skagway
reached. Among the best known
points of interest in Alaska are
Taku Glacier, the trip over White
Pass by rail, lovely Lake Bennett,
Mics Canyon and White Horse
Canyon. If one has time and
means to allow further wander
ings, the trip from White Horse
to Dawson in the Klondyke, is one
long to be remembered. Many Of
Alaska's old-timers consider it q
pleasure to point out features REM
.iniscent of the gold rush DAYS and
there are numerous side trips for
the leisurely tourist.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18
Rescue Crew Tells Thrilling
Story of Finding Lost Aviators

SEWARD, Alaska, April 1S.-The
story of the rescue of Major Fred
erick L. Martin and Sergeant A.
Harvey, his mechanic, when the
world airplane Seattle was forced
down Tuesday, was told today. by
Officers of the destroyer Hull, the
rescue ship. The Hull was in port
here today for supplies.
sThey revealed that Martin and
Harvey had spent all Tuesday night
ON their plane, drifting dangerous
ly near to shore in shallow water,
without food and suffering intense.
" from the Arctic cold.
The destroyers Hull and Cory,
with boilers under forced draft, had
averaged 80 knots an hour through
the night in their heroic G.sh TO
the rescue.
About 1880 p. m. Tuesday," the
Hull's officers said, "The destroy
ers Hull and Cory intercepted a
radio broadcasting saying that Ma
jor Martin in the Seattle was down
near Iapc IgVak, 3OU miles distant,
and in serious danger.
"The Hull and Cory were en-
route to Bremerton, Wash, after
having surveyed by surrounding a
route for a new cable, from Seattle
to Seward, Alaska.
Crank Case Leaking
"The destroyers Immediately
lighted all four boilers and proceed.
ed at 80 knots, arriving at Cape
lgvak about sunrise Wednesday.
"The Cory began searching XII
alayik bay and the Hull searched
Portage bay.
"At 9 a. IN. small boat from
the Hull discovered the plane in
Portage bay, towards the north end
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18
Hatfield is Given
His $4,000 for
Showers

HANFoRD, Calf, April 18.--
With crops saved by seasonal
showers when tie major part OF
California was dry, ranchers Of
the Lemoore section felt them
solves richer today, a feeling
shared by 'Rainmake~' Char
les M. Hatfield of Los Angeles.
Hatfield signed a contract to
produce two inches of rain
fall between March Is ard April
Is. Check of rain gauges Thurs
day showed that he had produc-
ed the required amount and over
a quarter OF an inch extra.
The $4,000 held in escrow to
be paid over when his contract
was complete, reposes now in
Hatfield's wallet-and every
body's happy.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18
SEELEY
(By Press Staff Correspondent

(By Press Staff Correspondent
SEELEY, April 29.-The pupils
of the Seeley Union School held a
sale of articles that they had made
in their handwork courses. Fine
specimen of reed baskets, rag dolls,
garments and, many other fancy ar,
ticles. The children realized over
500 which will be used for equip
ment.
Mr.. anI Mrs. A. P. Sprague and
family arrived at Hotel Seeley
from San Diego. Mr.. Sprague is
looking after his ranch interests.
j. p. Williams barley crop is be-
ing moved. 1t is fine grade and
will probably be baled.
Mrs. Berridge and daughter of
Calexico are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
f. A. Robinson.
Word has been received from the
fourth assistant postmaster at
Washington that the rural route
from the Seeley office will be made
a daily in the near future, just as
soon as sufficient reports are filed.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18
t'SOUL MATE" OF
WOMAN SLAYER
is RECALLED.

Los ANGELES, April 1s.-Bert
Webster, admitted "soul mate' of
Mrs. Margaret Willis who shot and
killed DR.. b. b. Baldwin Friday
morning, was to be recalled TO the
district attorneys office today to
clear up his story of the disposal
Of the body which was found in Mrs.
Willis wardrobe trunk at the bottom
of lonely r.vine.
Webster has convinced the in
vestigators that he did not take
part in the murder of DR.. Baldwin,
but District Attorney Keyes and
Assistant Captain Of Detective ID.
w. Longuevan believe that Mrs.
Willis and Webster intended to dis
pose of the body by either throw
ing it into the ocean off Santa
Monica or Venice, or placing it upon
the railroad track to be mutilated.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18
M. E. Choir Will
Render Cantata

IMPERIAL, April 1S.-Easter
services begin ut the Methodist,
Episcopal church at 9:45 a. m. with
the session of the church school II
the usual departments and with
special exercises in keeoing witt
the day. The superintendent, N. "A.
Mackey, has provided d soaven
for every scholar in attendance this
Easter Sunday.
| The service at II q. m. will IN
clude Faster hymns by the congre'
gaticn and choir, solo by George
Paulin, reception Of members and
short message by the pastor, Kew
II. G. Banks.
The Epworth League devotiona
service will meet at 6;45 p. m. IL
the Ninth street school where the
junior department of the Sunday
school meets.
The Easter cantata "Life Ever
lasting" will be given at 1880 p
m. in the church with the following
participants, Sopranos, Mrs. Dec
Anderson, Mrs. II. S. Capron, Miss
Margaret Gates; Altos, Miss Mar
garet White, Mrs. C. II. Smith, Miss
Sarah Salmen; Tenors, Frank Lyall
Gordon Smith, n. S. Templeton;
Bari,.ones, George Paulip, G. IL
Smith, L. II. Emblem; Mrs. Carmen
Fairbanks, pianist and director.
1t is doubtful if another choir IN
the valley will have better talent
in any Easter number this year and
public, SO far as room permits, will
be welcome.
An Easter egg hunt has been
planned for the junior department
on Saturday from 3 to 5 o'clock,
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18
Wife of Badge
Bandit" Suing
For Annulment

LOS ANGELES, April 49, Mrs.
Maude Dunlap, wife of Harry Dun
lap, notorious "badge bandit" in a
suit for annulment of her marriage
scheduled to be filed today, recites
the strange DR.. Jekyll and Mr.. Hyde
life which the bandit has led.
Mrs. Dunlap cites the fact that
Dunlap would appear as an indus
trious individual at times, while at
other times he was committing rob-
berry, attacks on women, and murd-
er.
An affidavit sworn to by Deputy
Sheriff Frank Dewar asserts that
after six months of diligent search,
the bandit is still at large.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18
LOCAL COMPANY
AIDING IN FIGHT

The Edgar Brother Company is
showing in very tangible form its
determination to assist in keeping
out of Imperial County the dread
cattle epidemic. Every service car
has been fitted with disinfectants
and every outside man has been in
structed not to 60 onto dairy FARMS
or other ranches without the CON
sent of the owners or unless abso-
lutely necessary. When they find
it necessary to DO so, they must
carefully disinfect their clothing
and ears after each call. .
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18
CALIFORNIA HAY
TABOO IN HAWAII

SAN FRANCISCO, April 49,
Army horses in the Hawaiian
Islands will eat hay from Washing
ton instead of from California be-
cause of the hoof and mouth cpl
demic in this state.
The army transport freighter
Edgemore left here last night for
Tacoma, Wash, to load hay for
Hawaii. Usually such shipments are
sent out from this port.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18

Lash was applied, brought neighbors
TO the scene, who called the police
but before officers arrived the
party had broken up and Mrs
Thomas was in bed at her. home
nursing her bruises.
The woman knew her assailants
well but would not take any action.
This affair is my own. Some of
my friends are after them and be.
heve me, it is going to be hard on
thcm,' she said.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18

just off the beach and in shallow
water.
''Martin and Harvey were
aboard, suffering from hunger and
intense cold.
"They were brought on to the
Hull and served a hearty break
fast after which they seemed but
little the worse from the expert
ence.
''The plane had been forced down
by engine trouble, leak having de-
yeloped in the crank case through
which all the oil was lost.
"'The Hull towed the plane to
Kanatak, where II is awaiting re-
pair parts and supplies.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18
Horse Whipping
Orgy in Okla.
ny Unitea Press Leased wisc

TULSA, Okla, april 18.- Mrs.
Georgia Thomas, pretty ,24-year old
wife OF prominent cigar dealer
here, who kidnapped and horse,
whipped "Billy'' Daley, young
nanicurist, whom she accused of
intimacy with her husband about
two years ago,ss was horsewhipped
herself last night by a man and a
woman, whose identity she refused
to divuige.
Mre. Thomas screams as the
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Estate of Kishan Singh, also
known as Kish Singh.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned Geo. w. Allen, admins
traitor of the estate Of Kishan
Singh, also known as Kish Singh,
to the Creditors Of, and all persons
having claims against the said de-
ceased, to exhibit the same with
the necessary vouchers within four
months after the first publication
of this notice to the said Geo. w.
Allen, vat 10S-1Q9 Rehkopf Bldg,
Ell Centre, California, the place Of
transacting busines sof said estate.
Dated this 9th day of April, 1924.
GEO. w. ALLEN,
Administrator.
Jas. w. Glassford, Attorney for
Administrator.
Apr IL 1S 25 NJ 9 9.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18
The Weather
ny United Press Leased wire

by United Press Leased Wire
For Los Angeles and Vicinity
Fair moderately warm weather To-
night and Saturday.
For Southern California--Fair 10
night and Saturday.
For San Francico Bay Region
Fair tonight and Saturday; modcr.
ate westerly winds.
For San Joaquin valley-Fair asd
warmer tonight and Saturdays; mod.
crate northerly winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18
TENANTS DEATH rs
LAID TO LANDLORD

CHICAGO, April 1S.-A rude
shock was dealt apartment house
owners today by jury which re.
turned verdict of $4,000 for Mrs.
Helen Won Bornholdt, who charged
that her husband died from. .pneumo,
mia contracted in heatless apart
ment.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18
CERTIFICATE OF INDIVIDUAL.
TRANSACTING BUSINESS UN-
DER FICTITIOUS NAME

LIN 11CIlI1OOS NAME
State of California,
County of Imperial, IS:
T. Yamashita, being duly sworn,
says that he, as an individual and
sole owner, is doing business in the
City of Heber, County of Imperial,
State of California, under the name
of SWASTIKA PACKING COM.
PANY; that the name in full Of the
only person interested in such bust.
ness, and his place Of residence is
7. Yamashita, residing at Heber,
County of Imperial, State Of Cali
fornia; that the place where the
business of said individual and
sole owner is transacted Is at
Seventh Street and the Southern
Pacific Railway, city of Heber,
County of Imperial, State of Cali
fornia.
IT, YAMASHITA.
Subscribed and sworn to before
me, N. Il. Christian, notary pub
lie in and for said County Of I'm.
perial, State of California, on this
27th day of March, 1924.
N. 4. CHRISTIAN.
My Commission expires, May 81,
1926. Mar 20 A 4 IL Is
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18

Arkwright's spinning machinery,
III use i'll England, was introduced
into the United States by young
English expert named Samuel Slat-
er, whose original mill, built in 1890,
still stands in PaMtucket.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-04-18

Press Wan. Ads are Wonder
Workers.
Evening star., 1924-01-15
TESTS FOR u. S. JOBS.
Civil Service Commission An
nounces Vacancies.

The Civil Service Commission to-
day announced that examinations will
be held to fill vacancies in the fol-
lowing positions: Architectural and
structural steel craftsman, lighthouse
service, Department of Commerce. at
$1,000 a year; custodian of cotton
samples, bureau of agricultural
economics. Department Of Agricui-
ture,. at $1,000 a year; preparator. d.
vision of mechanical technology, Ma
tional Museum at SIS a month; as
sociate ba;cteriologist dairy prod
ucts), bureau Of animal industry. De-
partment of Agriculture, at $4,000 to
s3,SOO a year: siderographer (steel
plate transferrer), bureau of engrav-
ing and printing, at $1,000 to $4,lOo
year; apprentice engraved steel
plate finisher, bureau of engraving
and printing. at $500 for the first
year Of apprenticeship. 500 for the
second year, $500 for the third year,
S939 for the fourth year, and an
initial salary of $1,000 a year at the
end Of the apprenticeship, with FUR
ther promotions according to effici-
ency and ability, to a maximum sal
ary Of S2.750 year; matron, seam
stress, Indian service. at s540 to 5000
year, and furnished quarters, heat
and light free. In addition to the
salaries named above the increase of
of $50 month will be allowed for
most of the positions, the basis sal
ary of which does not exceed $4,000
a year. Full information and appli-
cation blanks may be obtained at the
office of the Civil Service Commission,
1874 l. street northwest.
Evening star., 1924-01-15

- Hooking up the government print
2 Ing office and the Washington city
= post Office with the Capitol power
plant by a concrete steam tunnel
n mile and a half long. which Is the
< longest distance steam Is carried In
this part of the country for the pur-
y pose of furnishing heat to manufac-
81 turing plant anything like %the size
of the big printery. is one of the big
. economy projects that Public Printer
I Carter points to with pride In his an
= nual report to Congress.
This is the most extensive central
g heating and power project ever UNI
. dertaken in the National Capitol. The
consolidation was effected at a net
= cost of only S165.000 and direct saw
ting of $4,000 to $4,000 a year is
Z accomplished.
: May Install Conveyor.
The tunnel is of sufficient size for
= the installation of conveyor when-
e ever it may be deemed necessary to
4 speed up means of communication
and delivery between the Capitol,
oHlce, and the Senate and House office
= buildings.
Two lines of three-conductor cleo
: trio cable have been installed in the
condutts adjacent to the steam tun-
: mel and lead from the government
printing Office to the Capitol power
! plant.
=. To elecarify the power plant of the
= government printing Office in har-
~ lnony with the Capitol plant, which
produces alternating current, while
- a IL the motors of the government
= printing office are of the direct-cur-
:: rent type. there will be Installed
three synchronous converters of 1900
E -3-oo kllowatts capacity each.
Cost of New Equipment.
The new power and heating equip
- 1nent cost the government printing
= This is to be deducted the sum of
- $4,000 received from the sale of the
= old generators, boilers, compressors
= and pumps. and the expenditure of at
least $4,000 which would have been
= necessary AIT once for the purchase
OF new boilars.
Il The consolidation Of the two pow er
plants Will Sa We from $4,000 to $4,000
= year to the government printing
Office in reduction in its power-plant
: force and a discontinuance of the
hauling Of $4,000 tons of coal a year
= from the COVE rnment fuel yards. 1t
Is will also max available for other
purposes 6,7S4 square feet of floor
space in the boiler and coal rooms.
:. Cost o Operation.
The total cost ,sf operating the cleo
, tric power plant of the government
i printing office d, ring the fiscal year
1928. the last full year of its mainte--
: rance Independent of the Capitol
plant. was s2o6.5e7O6. as compared
with s203. .270.07 fcp 1922. an increase
of s3.326.99. OF this amount. $52.-
r ss2.2o is chargeabie against the city
decrease of s4.7i1.ss{ chargeabie to the
e post office for 1922. The net charge
Evening star., 1924-01-15
CHRISTIAN POLICY URGED.
Suggestion Made to Trainers of I'm
migration Laws.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. j., January Is.
Belief that christian imrnigra-
ton policy" should be adopted In
framing legislation on Immigration
was expressed in a report made be-
fore the convention here of the Home
Missions Council and the Council of
Women of Home Missions. represent
ing the various sects of the Protestant
church.
The report declares that present
immigration laws are faulty md need
revision. both from the point of view
Of humanity and the continuance of
international good will An appeal Is
lem
Evening star., 1924-01-15
carter TELLS OF GREAT SAVING
: THROUGH HUGE STEAM TUNNEL
Public Printer Says There Is Plenty OF Room to In
stall Conreyor to Speedily Communication
With CAPITOL

against the government printing Of
flee. therefore, was s154,004.S6 an m
crease of $sO3995 over the preceding
year. due largely to more extensive
repairs and increasing use Of power
The average cost per kflowatt hour
was $0.01656. decrease of $O.OOOl
from the previous year.
Evening star., 1924-01-15

1918 Triple-coated White Enameled Pantry
S2.7S aWear-Ever' Rice Oatmeal Double
sl.19 Aluminium Percolators. Soup size;
heavy quality 69c.
SI.eO aluminium Water Patchers- "a N.pint
size; brightly polished. 6ec-
s1.OO aluminium Double Roasters. Heavy
quality. CSC.
soc Garbage Cans. Galvanized; lock lid COW
ers; 16-quart capacity. 69c.
Oval Foot Tubs. White japanned finish; good
size. SSc.
s3es Medicine Cabinets Sturdily built; good
quality mirrors $3.50.
sl.c5 Parlor Brooms. Made of selected Illinois
corn; 4 rows Of stitching; polished handles Tie
S2.25 5-piece Kitchen Sets, in blue or white
japanned finishes S1.SS.
wash Boards. Family size. with genuine zinc
rubbing surface 66c.
s1.ss step Ladders. 4-toot size; sturdily
built. S1.44.
iceable size. 66c.
Evening star., 1924-01-15

Smart models of fiat crepe,
crepe de chine and satin,
Basque effects with wide
flaring circular skirts-cape
effects-embroidered wi h
silk-gold braid and novelty
ribbons. Colors include Nile
green, black, navy, cigarette,
TAM brown and gray. Sizes
10 to a..
Evening star., 1924-06-23
ADAM A. wEscHLER, AUcTIoNEER.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
METAL GARAGES IN Alley BE,
ALLISON sTREETs NORTHWEST.
December @ f"s 5, 1873, and recorded December IS.
of the District of Columbia. and at the request
of the party secured thereby, the undersigned
trustees will offer for sale by public auction
n fSrt 9f the Pre%ss 6F sE Gn sa FOUR
O'CLOCK PM. the following described land
and premises. situate in the city of Wash;
iii III described as follows: beginning for the
same at the southeast corner OF lot 40 In
square 1919 and running thence northwesterly
along the eastern boundary line OF said lot 40
east to 4.6S feet to the intersection of the
north line of 15-ft. public alley and the
boundary Of par parcel sad 11 1lfs
public alley 214.31 feet to the place OF be-
ginning and known for the purpose Of assess
nent and taxation as parcel 1ll/14. all as
o Of the 81 suTVeyoT TV % for the District Of Columbia
improved above, to be sold subject bow
ever to a first deed Of trust for 81 500 aS6TS.
S150 of which is due October /, 1924 and $3.50
due October l, 1925.
Terms of sale: Over and above said trust.
one-third cash, the balance In monthly pay
deed of trust upon the property sold. or all
cash. at the option of the purchaser. de-
posit of $500 required of the purchaser at the
time of sale. All conveyancins. recording:
of the purchaser. Terms Of sale to be COM
piled with within thirty days from day of
sale. otherwise the trustees reserve the right
to resell the property at the risk and cost OF
the defaulting purchaser. after five days ad-
vertisement of such resale in some newspaper
published in the city OF washington; ash % D. e.
CHARLES A. APPLEBY.
je19-d&ds.exSu Trustees.