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Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-11-07
Main Street in Torpor City

The Traveler-You seem TO be do
ing good business with your taxi
cabs.
The Taxi Man-I've got the only
business here. Y'see, when stranger
lands In this town he doesn't care what
1t costs him to get away from ii.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-11-07
ALadx Of Distinction

Is recognized by the delicate, fascinat-
ing influence of the perfume she uses.
A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot
water to thoroughly cleanse the pores
followed by busting with Cuticura
Talcum powder usually means clear,
sweet, healthy skin.-Advertisement.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-11-07

Generation, to Generation
Kind words we're told will never die.
And this is plainly true.
An ancient jest comes wandering by
And seems as good as new.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-11-07

First Lady-What extravaganza
You say she had ten servants last Year,
Second Lady-Yes. my dear; but
she had them one at time.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-11-07
Ought to Fit

Customer want couple of pillow
cases.
Clerk-What siZef
Customer don't know, but 1 wear
q size hat.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-11-07
Needed a Change

"What made them marryY
swell, they had been engaged two
years, and expect they got tired Of
always being together"
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-11-07
Very Dear

The Glrl-What shame to leave
this dear. dear place!
The Man-It couldn't be dearer:
dearest
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-11-07
REslNOL.
Regular Kissing Bug

''Is he brave?'
81 should say he is. He'll kiss one
girl with the paint of another still wet
on his lips."-Life.
Beverly banner. [volume] (Beverly, N.J.) 1877-1964, 1924-11-07
A True Poem,

There is a saying.
A very wise saying;
Tomorrow never comes!
And yesterday never goesi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-04
Crinkle Bed Sets
$1I.5O

Artificial Silk (rAyon) Crinkle Bed Sets
scalloped and cut-out corners; a rich. brilliant,
Iuetrous quality. Correct size for double beds;
In rose and gold. Neatly boxed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-04
WOnen's Boxed
NeCkWear, SOC

A large and extensive assortment of the
most popular styles and effects, each in pretty
gift box, ready for presentation. Included
Collar and Cuff Sets in every conceivable style;
shown in white and colors.
Goldenberg s-First Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-04
Boudoir Caps, $l.OO
In Holiday Boxes

Dainty Boudoir Caps OF messaline satin.
prettily trimmed with laces and ribbons, some
with flowers. Shown in mais, orchid, copen,
pink, blue, honeydew and old rose.
Goldenbers's-First Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-04
"Faultless" Pajamas, $1.o5

Heavy Domet Flannel Pajamas, new
striped patterns, coat trimmed with silk
frogs or washable braid; full cut sizes and
perfect quality
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-04
Women's ST
Gloves, 75c

strsp-wrist, six -button-1ength real wasi
able Chsmosueds Gloves, IN modt
beaver, tan, brown. covert, gray. cafe
cinnamon, with wide embroidered bach
and contrasting color gore.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Mrs. U. J. Bennett and Mrs. Chas.
Coleman have been advised of the ser
ious condition of their sister, Miss
Colsher, who has been i'll for long
time. Mrs. Coleman left Monday night
for Tennessee and Mrs. Bennett and
little son George will go within a day
or two.
Professors Ralph C. Fits and Thorn
as Tinsley, of last years faculty OF
the high school, arrived Sunday night
from Atlanta to visit their many
friends in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Curtis will
spend Christmas Day in Thomasville
with Mr. Curtis parents.
Miss Thelma Wilson has returned
to her home in bonneville during
school vacation.
Mrs. Chas. Wilkinson will arrive
Sunday from Greenwood, S. c., to
join his wife at her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. c. G1over's home for several
days afer which they will return home
Together.
Mr.. and Mrs. McGilory left for
Atlanta to visit few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Smih and chill
dren spent the week end in Birming
ham.
Miss Elizabeth McCarty arrived
home Sunday from her work at the
Louisville Conservatory of Music O
visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. L,
McCarty.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Marion H. Massee,
of Macon, came Saturday to visit
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Dor
miny, over Sunday, Mrs. Massee re-
mains thru the holidays. Mr.. Masse be-
ing expected again for Christmas, al.
so DR.. and Mrs. ]. w. McElroy of
Ashburn, fo|several days.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25
AT THE
GRAM

THURSDAY
LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY'
starring MARY PICKFORD.
Fox News and Comedy.
10 and 20 cents.
FRIDAY
THREE MILES OUT starring
MAY MARSH.
THE FORTIETH DOOR" Epi-
sode 8.
SATURDAY
WESTERN JUSTICE" 5 Reel
THE FAST EXPRESS" Episode
No. II.
"HIGHLY RECOMMENDED" Al
St. John Comedy.
MONDAY
"THE UNWANTED CHILD" A
Road Show. Matinee and Night. Tic
kets on sale at the National Drug
Store.
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
THE FIGHTING BABE" star
ring RICHARD BARTHLEMESS.
Cmedy and Fox News.
d.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25
Of Interest to Women
News Notes, Personals,
Clubs, Parties,
TELEPHONE 20

Mrs. Will Flanders and little daugh
ters Florence and Anne, arrived Wed
nesday from Macon to spend Christ
mas with their parents an grandpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Jones.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Miss Dorothy Cass left today for
Miami, Fla, to be the guest of Miss
Theda Tisdel, whose marriage occurs
in that city on December 81.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Miss Dorothy. Cass returned from
Americus Friday to visit her parents,
DIR. and Mrs ]. T. Cass. being accom-
panied for the week end by her friend
Miss Eunice Rustin.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Ve1ion, Of Mo-
bile Ala, arrived yesterday to visit
their parents, Mr., and Mrs. E. II.
Chaple for two weeks.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Misses Dessa Fuller, Lillian Frank
lin and Lydia Rose left Saturday morn
ing for their homes to spend the
Christmas vacation. After a pleasant
Christmas hey will return to finish
the school term in Fitz Hi school,
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs G. C. Smith will spend
Christmas Day with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. L. Kein.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Smith, of
Valdosta, were visitors in the city
Sunday, guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Miss Girls Lee Malcoln> arrived
Monday from Tatum, N. C., where
she has been teaching, to spend the
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. M. Malcolm.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Mrs. I. Newman and two boys, Ben
ny and Robert, arrived in the city to
spend the holidays with their grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Watkins.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25
w. L. Pye, of the Baxley News-Ban
ner made this office a visit this week.

Miss Margare Carbon will arrive
Wednesday from Macon to remain
over Sunday with her mother, Mrs C.
T. Garden and brother, A. c. aGrden.
Americus Friday to visit her parents,
panied for the week end by her friend
Miss Eunice Rustin.
Miss Dorothy Cass left today for
Miami, Fla, to be the guest of Miss
Theda Tisdel, whose marriage occurs
in that city on December 81.
Misses Dessa Fuller, Lillian Frank
lin and Lydia Rose left Saturday morn
ing for their homes to spend the
Christmas vacation. After a pleasant
Christmas hey will return to finish
the school term in Fitz Hi school.
Thos. Porter came up from Tampa
to spend the holidays with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Findlev and son
came down from eKntucky to spend
the holidays with home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Shaffer leave
in the morning for Macon and Atlanta
to visit relatives and friends.
DR.. and Mrs. T. B. Gissendanner
and children left today for Alabama
for holiday visit with relatives.
Mrs Irene Mcdonald and Miss
Mary Willis Mcdonald are at home
again, Mrs Mcdonald having enjoyed
an extended visit with her daughters
in Reynolds and Birmingham and Miss
Mary Willis having vacation from G.
S. C. w.
Miss Epsie Campbell will arrive
from Athens on Wednesday to spend
a few days at home with DR.. and Mrs.
E. ]. Dorminy
Mrs Elmer aMrtin will attend a
family reunion at the home of her
grandmother, Mrs. S. r. Baldwin, in
Columbus leaving Friday.
Mrs George Hull and little son,
George, Jr., returned Sunday morn
ing from a visit to Westminster, S. c.
Miss Lillian Dorminy is spending her
vacation at the country home of her
parents. L
Mr.. and Mrs. c. C. Parker will
come from Pelham to spend Christ
mas Day with their relatives and
friends in this city.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Mr.. F. M. Malcolm will arrive We'd
nesday from Jacksonville to visit his
family over Christmas.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Jim Fussel, arrived in the city
from Spartanburg, S. c., via Columbia
and reports the Jefferson Davis high
way in fine condition.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Miss Margare Carbon will arrive
Wednesday from Macon to remain
over Sunday with her mother, Mrs. c.
T. Garden and brother, A. c. aGrden.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Mrs. w. P. Coffee and little daugh-
ter will leave Sunday for visit of
two weeks in Macon.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Dicks will ar
rive Wednesday morning from At
lanta and Mr. Walter Alberson from
Waycross to spend Christmas with
their mother, Mrs. J. Z. Alberson.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Thos. Porter came up from Tampa
to spend the holidays with his family.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Miss Elizabeth Turner arrived IRON
Sparta to spend the holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Turner.
Miss Grace Benton will spend the
holidays with friends in Benton, Ill.,
and Marion, Ill, Mr.: Arthur Benton.
will arrive Wednesday from West
Point to spend a week with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Benton.
A party attending ball in Cordele
Monday night included Misses Mildred
Halle. Athleen Rhorer," Messrs. Cy-
rus Broadhurst and Ludlow Griner
and Mr.. and Mrs. Garner as chape-
rones.
Trade in Fitzgerald and you'll see
vo11r dollar again
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Mr.. ]. P. Murphy leaves tonight for
visit in Florida with his relatives.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Mrs R. R. Griffin and children, of
Winston-Salem, S. c.. will leave for
their home Friday after an extended
visit here with her sister, Mrs. ]. f.
Alberson. Mr.. Griffin joined them
Saturday and will accompany them
home.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Findlev and son
came down from eKntucky to spend
the holidays with home folks.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25


family over Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. E. Griffin and
children will leave Friday for Jackson
vile to visit Mrs Griffin's parents.
Mr.. John H. Johnson will be a
home visitor on Christmas Day, COM
ing over from Macon by automobile.
Mr.. Hunter Johnson will leave Sat-
urday for Jacksonville after a plea
SAINT visit at home
Miss Lucille Jones arrived last week
from Los Angeles, where she has been
for year or two, and will enjoy Wis
it with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W..
F. Jones. Miss Jones visited her sis
ter, Mrs. Hugh Lasseter, in ST. Louis,
Mo-, enroute.
Mr.. and Mrs w. C. Helton will
spend Christmas in Meigs with rela-
tives.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Shaffer leave
in the morning for Macon and Atlanta
to visit relatives and friends.
Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press., 1924-12-25

DR.. and Mrs. T. B. Gissendanner
and children left today for Alabama
for holiday visit with relatives
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-17
Country Clubs
Are Out Large
Sums of Money

Country Clubs are not taxpayers
andcr the admission and dues tax
clause OF the revenue act, and can
not maintain an action for the re-
covefy Of taxes imposed on its
members, the member paying the
tax on the membership certificate
being the proper party plaintiff,
under u federal court ruling. re-
ceived yesterday by Collector of
Internal Revenue Rex b. Goodcell.
A number of Southern Califor-
MIA country clubs which, through a
misinterprctation of the law have
paid tax on transfers of member
ships running up into thousands of
dollars, now find themselves in a
fuandry as to how to recover the
money they paid the government
through error.
Instead of It country club filing
n claim for the refund, each mem
Der who paid the tax must file an
individual claim. As the claims
cover number of years and the
members Of the club have changed
their place of residence, it would
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-17
Ackley Is Again.
a HOOdO0 Victim,
Hurt i'm Collision

The old dame, Bad Luck, is after
! Floyd V. Ackley, traffic officer,
again.
This time he had another miracu-
lous escape from death, being
thrown 70 feet and landing en- his
head, according TO bystanders. The
accident occurred last night about
9:30 ut Heber. Ackley was speed
ing toward Ell Centric to investigate
a reported collision. and attempted
to go around q car driven by Il wo
man. just az ie decided TO do
this, the driver made a left hand
turn, and Ackley ran headlong into
the ear, hitting the hind rear wheel
with such force that he sustained
serious injuries.
He was knocked unconscious and
was rushed to the Ell Centre hospital
where Or. L. c. House sewed up a
long, deep cut in his head. His
hand was sprained, his nose skinned
and leg cut, but otherwise Ackley,
who is out again today, says every
thing is very fine.
This makes the fifth accident
this intrepid officer has sustained
while on duty iii the last two years,
one of them laying him up III the
hOgDital for eioht months
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-17
Ell Centre Woman
Hurt in Texas
In Motor Crash

Mrs. D. d. Jones of G50 El Cen
tro Avenue has just received word
that her mother Mrs. S. A. Cooper,
who left Ell Centre short time ago,
with Il party of friends on a motor
trip to Fort Worth, Texas, was
badly hurt during an accident
which overturned the ear near Stan
ton, Texas. Mrs. Cooper suffered
from Il broken rib and collar bone
as Il result of the, accident, but her
injuries were not considered of n
serious nature. Members of the
nartv included Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. T..
y. Gott, Los Angeles, an aunt of
Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Gott S two daugh-
tcrs, Mrs. y. Barcena and Mrs. T..
II. Breedlove and the latter S three
children. Others of the party are
suffering from minor injuries, ac-
cording to Mrs. Jones.
The accident occurred when the
car struck a new road near Stan
ton, where the dirt was unusually
soft resulting in the car skidding
and turning over, the entire party
being pinned under the overturned
ear. Mrs. Breedlove was driving
the ear.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-17
TWO BOATS IN
| COLLISION OFF
GOLDEN GA TE

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 17.-The
freighter Santa Cecilia proved her
seaworthiness Saturday night when
after being rammed by the Mexican
state liner Washington III 4 dense
fog off Montara Point, near the
Golden Gate, she made port under
her own power with her forward
hold filled with water.
Three members of the Washing
ton S crew were injured, enc seri-
ously, but the vessel was undamag-
ed below the water line and made
port hours before the Santa Cecilia.
Neither vessel knew the other S
identity until they had both reach
cd port. After the collision they
sheered off and were lost in the
fog The Washington s wireless
apparatus was damaged and she
could not report what had happened
but managed TO pick up the Santa
Cecilia s calls for distress.
: A calm sea enabled Captain Nor
gan to keep the Santa Cecilia S
nose off the rocks until the Char
les II. Cramp went out to her as
sistancc, put a pilot aboard and
both ships steamed back to port.
The Santa Cecilia is owned by w.
r. Grace and Company ANA was
enroute from Baltimore with a gen
reral cargo.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-17
Last Night of
Unusual Picture
Palace Thea ter

Tonight, for the last time, 'Those
Who Dance" will be shown at the
Palace theater. 1T is u picture that
deals with the problems that the
government has to deal with today
and is well worth the consideration
Of American citizens.
"Sinners in Heaven,' win open
at the Palace tomorrow.
Speaking Of picture casts, the Alan
land-Paramount picture, "Sin-
nors in Heaven," includes a list Of
prominent names that go to make
up a truly all-star cast.
Bebo Daniels and Richard Dix are
featured in the two principal roles
of the production which is an adap-
tation of the famous story of the
same name by Give Arden. The
strong supporting east includes Hol-
mes Herbert, Montague Love, Effie
Shannon, Florence Billings, Betty
Hilburn and Marcia Harris.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-17
PAGE THREE

Directors of the above named cor
poration, held on the 9th dav Of M.
vember, 1924, an assessment Of five
cents (5e) per share was levied
upon the capital stock Of the cor
poration, payable on or before tho
10Th day Of December, 1924 to u.
4. Neiger, the president of the eor-
| poration, at its offices, 102 South
Garfield Avenue, Alhambra, Cali
fornia.
Any stock upon which this as-
sessment shall remain unpaid on the
sand 10Th day of December, will be
delinquent, and advertised for sale
al public auction, and unless pay
ment IS made before, will be sold on
the 18th day of January, 1925, to
pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with costs of advertising and
the expenses Of sale.
G. w. SANDS,
Secretary.
Location of principal office: 102
] South Garfield Avenue, Alham-
bra, California.
N 10 IL "a De 8
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-17
Rickenbacker S'8'' 8
Fully Equipped
With Bosch Units

The starting motor and generator
on the new Rickcnbackcr "Eight'
are made by the American Bosch
Magnetic Corporation, who have
been supplying all the starting,
lighting and ignition units used ON
the Rickenbacker "SiX' for the
past two years.
Herbert Il. Holt of Electrical
Service Company official Bosch
representatives, in the city, gives
the following. description of the
Bosch units on the new Ricken-
backer "Eight. y
The generator Is the same as that
used On the "Sixn except for
changes in the s. A. +. mounting
flange required for application to
the new Eight" motor.
1t is, Il standard four inch Bosch
generator, with third brush control,
and is driven from the timing gears
on the right hand side of the motor.
This generator which is known rs
Type No. 1865, gives Il maximum
output Of IL to il ampcrcs ut ~
vo3's at an engine speed of approx
", 1900 +. p. III.
The commutator end plate carries
the water pump, as is customary on
all Rickenbacker mountings.
The Bosch starting motor on the
Rickenb;clter eight is known as
Type 947. 1t is Of 4 inches size,
but different from that used on the
six. - It is a gear
reduction job with flange mounting,
an overrunning clutch
bosween starting motor pinion and
shaft, over which slides a
manually operated gear (which en-
cages with the flywheeI.
'lhe Type S203 starting switch is
ON top of the motor, and
she same manual control which
meshes the gear with the flywheel
also operates the starting switch.
The wiring system is Of the
ground return type, the negative
side of the battery, generator and
amps being grounded.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-17
BRAWLEY FAIR
PLANS ACTIVE
QUEEN CONTEST
Most Popular Women i'm
Valley to Receive
Prizes

! BRAWLEY, Nov 17.--The board
Of directors and Secretary Van
Pclt decidcT on & unique attraction
for the Mid Winter Fair that is 10
| be held in Brawley December to
IS ana with tlfat idea in view Sc
cured the services Of Al Onkcn Of
| Los Angeles, q promoter of queen 3
contests of over 30 years actual cx-
| perience in all parts of the United
states who has made II success Of
all he has undertaken. Mr.. Onken
arrived in Brawley yesterday and
| will make his Headquarters at the
fair association office i'm Warner s
Seed store, where lie will be pleas
ed to give al information nesessa-
~.
The committee wants to make
this a community proposition, and
with that in view desires the co
operation Of the cities of El Centre,
CaleXico. lloltyillc, Imperial and
Calipatria.
While all fnrope is clmina' ing
kings and queens, the Imperial Val
ley wants 10 have real queen
throncd on the night Of December
6 at the fair grounds, crowned, rob
ed and seated before her admirers,
and to take charge of all festivities
for the closing night Of the fair in
Il glory of splendor. TO induce the
girls and women of the valley to
contest for qucendom, the fair as
sociation viii offer three prizes as
follows:
First quecn--a beautiful diamond
ring value $3.50.
Second queen-B50 in ladies' mer
chardisc.
Third quoen-$25 in gold.
These prizes will be presented to
the queen at s o o'clock December 6.
the contest to be decided by votes.
Therefore, it is up to all the sheiks
of the valley to get started and get
the popular girls to~contest for the
honor.
IN order to start the ball rolling,
fill out 4 blank that will be found
on another page of this paper, and
deliver in person or mail to manager
queen $ contest, >MidWinter Fair,
Brawley, California. Remember no
city is barred from putting in &
contestant.
The girl. receiving the largest
Of votes will receive the
diamond ring, the girl receiving the
second largest number will receive
the ymerchandise order, and the third
largest will receive $25.00 in gold.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-17
CERTIFICATE OF INDIVIDUAL
FICTITIOUS NAME
of California,

State of California,
County of San Diego, IS:
4 hereby certify that / am tran
sacting business at FL Centre and
Holtville in Imperial County and
San Diego, in San Diego County, in
the State Of California, under Z de-
signation not showing the name of
the person interested in such bust
ness, to-wit: Borderland Express.
That tae principal place of my
business IS in the City OF I'll Centro,
County Of Imperial, State of Cali
fornia.
(Name) WILEY JONES GIBSON,
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-17
Boy Driver Is
Again Hero at
Ascot Car Races
by United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, Nov. 17.-Frank
Lockhart, 19syear-old boy wonder of
Hollywood. who recently took unto
himself a bride, was again the day s
hero at yesterdays races at Ascot
park. Lockhart won all four events
in which he entered. The feature
event match race between Lock
hart and Ralph Ormsby, middlewest
star, was a frost, Ormsby, plotting
borrowed ear, failing to come
within hailing distance of the Holly
wood boy.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-17
Reno Divorce
Decisi ON Held
Up Few Days
By~united Press Leased Wire

! RENO, New, Nov. 17.-Decision
III the so-called Confer case involv.
ing legality of many divorces grant
ed in Nevada will not be handed
down before tomorrow or perhaps
Wednesday, Judge George S. Bart
lett told the United Press today.
Judge Bartlett has been i'll.
The test case OF Nevada s divorce
law as brought by Mrs. Emma Con-
fer of Hamburg, Pa, whose husband
obtained Il divorce after establish
ing what he declares to have been
only technical residence in the
state, Whereas the law requires the
plaintiff in divorce action to be
permanent resident.
Thousands of divorces have been
obtained here by people who have
terminated their residence immedi-
atelv after obtaining their decree,
according to counsel for Mrs. Con
fer.
The population of the world is es-
timated at almost two billion, all of
whom want more money.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-17

be an almost impossible task to
round them up and have them pre-
pare claims.
AS n consequence, the government
will be ahead thousands of dollars.
Under the law, the duty of col
lccting the tax on memberships
and dues from members is impos-
ed upon the country clubs.