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Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

The Rev. Charles L. Goodell, secretary of the
evangelism committee of the Federal Council of
OF Churches of Christ in America, is impressed by
current arguments about the decadence of the church
lie says that critics who about only 40 per cent
the people being affiliated with the Christian church,
and only few of those believing sincerely in the
church tenets do not know what they talking about
Figures compiled by the Federal Council last
April, he says show that the Christian churches in
this country Protestant and Catholic, have over As
100000 communicates. But this, he insists does not
SHOW the real numerical strength of the church. He
urges that the Protestant denominations in order to
marshall all their affiliated population as the Roman
Catholics do, should multiply their reported total
communicates by two and one-half If this were done
he says it would show that altogether there are over
lO0.0OO00O people affiliated with Christian
churches.
The secretary is doutess right in the general view
that the Christian church is greater force in Amer-
ca than many persons realize Nevertheless there
talnly has been weakening of the church bond and
relaxing of old beliefs religious group of 10OO OOO
600 people to whom their religion was vital force
would be a tremendous factor in the national life
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15

''Donlt hop away, I'm not going TO
hurt YOU, Uncle WiggiIy,' kindly
hissed the snake. 81 m twlster
and turner, and ! like rabbits,
but I'd never eat you!" and the
snake smiled at the Bunny.
"Why did you trip me up' ask
ed the bunny ~ nearly broke the
milk bottle"
"'I'ni twistcr, said the snake,
.fand must catch those ! want in
my twisting coils. thought you
were the Weasel coming along. }
want to eatel Il Weasel, to take
down in my underground hole win
me to keep me warm in his fur
during the cold winter. That 8 why
! twisted around you--l thought you
were the Weasel. Forgive mel
"I1l forgive YOU" said tucle
Wiggily TO the twisty snake. Aud
I'm give you some Of Mrs. Moo
Cow milk if you want it.
"Thanks, am very fond of
milk, . answered tho suoke. "And
as soon as | take drink, and catch
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15
10000 DEATH SENTENCES

One would expect considerable excitement and
ton if 10000 non-crimnals were given death
tence in year Something almost startling ap-
pears to be true and yet little excitement is shown ex
cept spasmodically by special groups of citizens
According to statistics, writes person who is
excited, twenty thousand persons in the United
States, who today in the full vigor of life and
health, doomed to meet unmey deaths within the
next IL months They will be the victims of speed
maniacs drunkards and children at the steering wheels
of motor Of this number, the lives of so per cent
could be saved if the government would act with the
same promptitude in taking protective that
it would similar number of hogs, sheep cattle
threatened with destruction
The reprieve which the writer of those words asks
for the 10000 doomed citizens is national licensing
system for all drivers of motor and the appoint
ment of regional boards to investigate all accidents
and promptly revoke the license of incompetent and
unsafe drivers. He would have dealers in motor sup
plies required to examine and register the government
licenses before making sales to persons operating
motor cars. Thus driver without license would be
caught promptly. Stolen could be discovered
more quickly under such system, too.
1t sounds like a sweeping and drastic regu
aton than many citizens want since it involves federal
action. But strict licensing systems in individual
states might we'll be based such plan, with all
the cooperating in the enactment of uniform Ii
cense laws.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15

Weasel, III crawl in my hole and
stay there all winter. l really
should have holed myself up a week
ago, but couldn't seem to catch
a Weascl." "
Then the snake slipped some
nllk which Uncle Wiggily poured
IN a hollow stone for him, and then,
all OF a sudden, the rabbit looked
through the grass and whispered:
2" Here s the Weasel coming now!
] think he's after mel"
4" He'll never get you" Kissed
the snake. "I'l twist myAclf
around his legs and drag him into
my hole to keep me warm with his
fur. Watch mc!"
Along crept the furry Weasel. lie
had his sharp eyes on Uncle Wigpi.
ly, but. all Of sudden. the snake
twisted himself about the Weasel.
bolmd him tightly in his kinkV
folds and went under ground with
him, calling goodbye to the rab
bit gentlcman. And that Weasel
was very much surprised, indeed he
was. Instead Of catching the bun.
ny he was caught himself by the
twister.
Then the rabbit took his milk
home aud had breakfast aud all was
well. But.if the ice pick docsn I
,titk the sugar SPOON down IN The
bread box. where the butter can I
fiUd il TO play tag, II tell yml
next about uaele Wigg'ly telling a
story.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Nnvemhar Is. 1909

j. M. Molina, of Yuma, father-in-
law of William H. Buck, arrived in
Ell Centro Monday morning, accom-
panied by his son, G.. T. Molina of
imperial. Mr. Molina expects to
make additional investments here.
The Hotel Oregon management is
erecting a band stand on tue roof of
the hotel and the first band con
sert will be given there on Satur-
day night by Professor Delegro s
band. The bail will take place af-
forwards in the Blackington hall.
w. Mouldor has arrived from Red
lands to take the position cf as
sistant superintendent of the Hol-
ton Power Company, in the local of
fice This will give C. E. Paris two
assistants, R. r. Moore having been
an assistant superintendent for some
time.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15
LOCAL STUDENTS
TO COMPETE FOR
HON0RS AFFAIR

A senior and junior boys team
from the agricultural department. Of
the Central Union high school, COM
posed of three boys to each team
will compete with other high school
teams of the valley in the livestock
Judging contest to be conducted IN
,.he junior department of the imper-
ial Valley Mid Winter FAIR which
will be held in Brawley from Decem-
ber to 6. The local high school
bows h.:ve been looking over differ
ent dairy herds in the vicinity fer
the past week and will be compe-
tent judges by that time, accord
ing to C. c. Tripplett, head of the
agricultural department Of the high
school II
This contest will be, conducted
upon the, same lines as the state
contest held each year ut Sacra
mento and Riversida and the same
rules will be governed. Prof. II. II.
Hughes. who has charge of the
state contep,s, will conduct the one
at Byawley and will be assisted by
G. L. Gordon of the extension ser
vice OF the University of California.
There arc also vegetable clubs
organized throughout the valley and
this contest will come off at the
fair, with prizes for the winning
team and individual contestant.
There is also t. classification in the
domestic arts division which. entries
will be received from school. -ehli-
dren in these departments OF the
schools of the county. Prizes are
offered and a spirited contest IS eA-
peosed in this class.
There will \be a class for calves,
colts, lambs and pigs from the home
farm, exhibited by a boy or girl,
and premiums are Offered in five
lots. There will be no entry fe,
required iii any of the junior class
es and a lively contest is looked for
from Ill parts of the county.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15
CRAWFORD, MAYOR,
OF LOS OLIVOS'
DIED LAST night
by United Press Leased Wire

SANTA BARBARA, Nov. Ia
William f. Crawford. known as the
Hlifayof '' of Los Olives, nearby
village, and recently defendant in
the J. J. MacGuire dynamite m,tr-
der, died suddenly last msht. lie
leaves a large fortune to his widow.
Crawford, W. II. Downs and Tay-
lor Downs wehe joint defendants in
the trial, charged with placing the.
bomb which wrecked MacGnire S
home, and killed him. They were ac-
quilted.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15
Bedtime Stories
By HOWARD e. GkRIS
Copyright, 1898, py Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE
TWISTER

"Uncle Wiggilyl Oh, Uncle Wig
| gilv. called Nurse Jane Fuzzy
| Wuzzy to the rabbit gentleman one
| morning, as she stood in the kit
chen of the hollow stump bungalow
Yes. yes! What is it? Has the
Fuzzy Fox come to have breakfast
with me?o asked Mr.. Lonpears,
for he had not vet slid down the
i banister rail TO come to his own
morning meal.
1.-THE idea! As if I would let in
the Foxi'' laughed the muskrat la
dy housekeeper. "What | called you
for You was to tell you Mrs. Moo
Cow forgot to leave, us any milk
this morning. If you want any for
your oatmeal you IL have to go af-
ter q bottle F."
'Quite so!' laughed the bunny,
sliding downstairs so fast that his
pink nose almost a.opped twinkling.
" / II hop over and get a bottle of
milk. -
Soon he was on his way. He
reached the stable where Mrs. Moo
Cow hNed ana there she Was, lust
coming back from having been
around to deliver milk.
"Oh, how forgetful | ami" mooed
Mrs. Cow, when Uncle Wiggilv told
her she hadn left him a bottle.
"Please forgive me. Here is some
nice fresh milk and she gave him
a large bottle full, with rich cream
on top.
Uncle Wiggily was hopping back
through the grass with his bottle
of milk. when all of sudden he
felt something TWIST around his
leg. =
/ So tightly were the bunny 5 legs
twisted together that he fell down.
Luckily he dropped the bottle of
milk on a bunch Of soft grass so it
| didn I break.
Ha! l wonder wha. it was that
twisted around my feet? 20 asked
Uncle Wiggily aloud,
II did" answered a voice, and
out crawled a large black snake.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15
THE GERMAN LOAN

OF the S2UO,OOO,000 loan required to oil the Ger
man economic machinery, the United States is taking
SllOO00OOO. Two big American banking firms have
assumed responsibility for marketing it. and some 800
lesser concerns will help with the distribution 1t is
regarded as certain that the amount will be readily
subscribed by friends of Germany and by disinteres
ed investors who regard the loan safe enough en-
terprise
AT the same time it is observed that this loan
taken largely through good WILL backed by the best
security Germany offer and carrying at least the
moral guarantee of the League of Nations and the lead
ing allied power has to pay per cent interest and is
placed on the market at only 80 cents the dollar
1t is profitable to compare that with American loans
Uncle Sans per cent war bonds selling well over
par, and he has borrowed money lately around per
cent. -
1t is just another evidence of the wide gap between
American and European credit.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell OF
imperial Valley for Tnis Date
In Past Wars
NINETEEN YEARS AGO
November 10, 1905

Mrs. Lee johnson of Holtvillc has
been quite i'll the past week.
Ed Varney is DOWN again from
Los Angeles shaking hands with his
mGny friends. Mr.. Varney has a
nice home in Los Angeles, and has
been located there for some time
but still likes TO visit his old
friends in Imperial.
". S. Schea, of Los Angeles, and
who has large interests east of
Biawley and IS a director in lmper-
ial Water Company No. 5, is down
this week to attend meeting of
that company and look after his
ranch.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15
MILLER, GUILTY OF BIGAMY
SENTENCED TO SAN QUENTIN

SAN RAFAEL, Cal, Nov. 15.-
Marius A. Miller, San Rafael con
tractor, who cloped with pretty
Adelphine Schuler while his wife
lay helpless invalid was sentenced
today to one to fourteen years in
San Quentin penitentiary.
Miller was found guilty Of biga-
my.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15
TEN YEARS AGO
November 15, 1914

Robert. Atkinson returned { last
night from trip to the coast.
Dave Williams of Holtville return
ed from Los Angeles today.
Mrs. j. A. Ramsey and daughter
arrived last evening from Los An
geles.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15
Coolidge Thanks
Aged Woman
F or Y Oting

OTTAWA, ILL.,, Nov. ia
letter of appreciation from Pre-
sident Coolidge for casting her
vote for him today was in the
possession of Mrs. Celia Hayer,
1O1 years old, Of Seneca, near
here.
The letter follows:
my dear Mrs. Ha.yer:
Your friend, .eorge w.
Stephens has written zoe that on
election day, although 10l years
old, you went out and c2st your
vote, and I want to wr.%e ana
congratulate you and THANK you
for your support. I hope yo"
will have the privilege of .9er-
forming this civic duty a goHa
many times more. L,
"Very truly yours,
calvin COOLIDGE
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15

The San Bernardipo County sup
ervisors have refused to allow toll
road to be build to the top of Old
Badly.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15

Henry Ford has made history" says an admirer
And from Henrys own words we know well enough
what history is.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15

The Girls Leagues of Southcrn
California will convene at Pomona,
Los Angeles County, November 81.
-.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15

Vallejo, Solano county, reports
work started on the $5,000,000
bridge across Carquinez Straits.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15
EXTRA SES SION
OF NEW CONGRESS
is ( NOT PLANNED
by PRESS Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Nov. l3.-Presi-
dent Coolidge has no intention at
this time Of calling an extra session
Of the new congress after March 4,
IN spoesman for the President de-
clared at thc white house.
II was pointed out in this cOmec-
tion, however, that later circum-
stanccs might arise which might
cause him to change bis mind.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-15

The Barbara Worth plant at Imp
perial expects to ship 10 carloads
OF Barbara Worth brand Of pcmelosI
this season.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-05
u. S. BOND ISSUES
CLOSE ABOVE OPENING
Little Indication of Amy Pronounced
Feeling in the Market.
b Tnited FinanciaI

BIZ United Financial
NEW YORK, May 5.-There was
little indication Of pronounced feeling
in the bond market today Traders are
beginning to take the cheap money
market as a matter of course. Even
the German elections in licaIng the
sanction Of the Dawes plan by the
German public at large, Gully sent a
few Of the foreign loans f"actionally
higher. Serbian SIS climbed over so
again, after a lower opening. British
512s and the French issues We're ac-
tive and steady
Liberty bonds We're accorded only
moderate banking support despite the
3l2 per cent money rate. The third
454s led in activity most Of the day
Last prices in our Governments war
loans were generally above the open
ing. Rail issues We're quietly traded
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-05
Y. H. ARMITAGE
SUEDFOR $4,000
BY c. 0. P. WORKER
COIored Man Says Term
'KIuxer' Applied to Him Is
Damage Basis.

Alleging he has been slandered and
his chances of being elected Repub-
ican committeeman Of the Third pre-
cinct, Third ward decreased by charg-
es he is a black Klansman," Hadley
Fite, 80, of 2034 Highland Pl, col
ored, today, fled suit against William
H Armitage, leader of the Shank
Armitage G. o. P. faction, and others
in Circuit Court asking $4,000 dam
ages.
Armitage and his followers, includ-
ing George P. Stewart. owner Of the
Indianapolis Recorder. colored news
paper, conspired to elect Samuel L.
Shank on an anti-Klan ticket, Fite
alleges. end published false articles
about the plaintiff
That's the first I ever heard Of
calling FIte or any other colored man
a Klansman," said Armitage. L hope
he gets the money
Hite's complaint set form an alleged
matter published May > in the Re
corder which, according to the plea
bore heads as follows: Shady Meet
ing Prevented by Watchful Meeting, ="
Knight of the Black Kluxers Hand
Seen in Rally and "Ffte, Premier
Kluxer, VIII Preside"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-05
WHEAT RECEIVERS
IN FINAL DEALS
Close Irregular After ErratiC
Day.
BIZ nited Financial

BIZ United Financial
CHICAGO, May 5.-Grains closed
irregular on the Board Of Trade. The
session was erratic.
There was some late buying in
wheat, causing a fractional rise in
values. This was induced by sharp
decreases in both the American and
Canadian visible supply. The Car
madam visible decreased over ten mil
lion bushels. bringing to total on hand
below that of last year. Prior to the
late rally. early gains We're lost after
a prominent exporter had satisfied
his purchases against sales of Mani
TOBIAS.
Corn weakened with the cash
article, the latter being cut fraction
ally by less urgent demand and sale
of 1870 900 bushels to store. Planting
on an increased acreage is making
rapid stride in all sections.
Oats fell under profit taking. This
market also was influenced by corn.
Only a few sales were made in pro
visions all day and these on a low
basis
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-05
DEMOCRATIC TAX
VICTORY ASSURED

BV Lnitcd Press
WASHINGTON. May 5.-The Dem
ocratic tax plan can pass by at least
three-yote margin, a poll of the
Senate indicates
As the situation stands-with only
a few doubtful Notes.-The Democrats
appear to have mustered enough pro
gressive Republicans to insure adop-
ton of their 40 per cent surtax and
the and 4 per cent normal rates.
Seven Republicans and two Farmer
Labor Senators may vote with at least
forty Democrats to put over the mi
nority proposals. Not more than three
Democrats viii desert party ranks TO
vote with Republicans.
Ballotting is expected to begin late
today or tomorrow with the first vote
on the Mellon proposal FOR a 25 per
cent maximum.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-05
COMMISSIONER IS
IMPORTANT OFFICE
Average Voter Ignorant of
Duties, Candidate Says,

Too little is known by the aver
age voter about the office of county
commissioner, according to William
Flanders, Democratic candidate for
nomination for commissioner.
Commissioners are required to sit
as d court in the trial of causes con-
Quoted according to rules of the Cir
cult Court. They have authority to
sell public grounds, buy property for
public use and provide the necessary
care; to approve accounts against the
county and direct raising of money.
Because voters do not know of
these responsibilities we find here in
Marion County. as a rule. men in
charge Of affairs Of the commission
ers' court. of insufficient business ex-
perience and ability" Flanders said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-05
FEW DECLINES FOUND
AMONG CURB SHARES
Some Oils and Industrial Stocks
Slightly on.

BIZ tHittd Financial
NEW YORK May Curb stocks
We're conservauvely traded i'm the alter
dealings Prices held up well though
few minor declines cropped out in
the oils and industrial stocks. one
Of the outstanding features Of the
afternoon was the leap i'm F. w
Grand Stores Of nearly six points to
80. This is i'm line with The SuJtug
Of Department Store and mail order
stocks on the big board
Borden and Glen Alden each moved
up points on steady support. New
York Telephone reached a new high
~ 40, though some time has elapsed
since the granting Of the 10 per cent
increase in rates.
The metal stocks were steady to
firm. Curb bonds moved quietly. with
last prices showing minor variations
from Saturdays final figures.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-05
MODERN ENGLISH URGED
Speaker Says New Testament Should
BE Made Clear

"If the reading of the New Tesla
ment is to be made popular and more
universal, it must be translated in
modern American English of Lincoln
and Woodrow Wilson,, said Edgar
Goodspeed of Chicago today at the
ministerial meeting of the Church
Federation at Roberts Park NJ. E.
Church, Delaware and Vermont SITS.
The King lanes version and other
versions are written in a language
which is an obstacle to clear realistic
meaning of the Bible, he said 2
He will address a meeting of rep
resentative church people tonight at
the First Baptist Church. Meridian
and Vermont SITS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-05
Business News

NEW YORK May 5-The Advantages Of
bonds over real estate as d business mans
investment are emphasized by F. E. San
ford in an article in the current Issue of
the Credit Monthly. the official organ of
the National Association of Credit Men.
Pointing out that when real estate is not
Active it is one of the most unliquid forms
ii property, the writer says that com
modities. even during decline in price. are
bought and sold. but real estate becomes
dead issue except as it Is thrown on the
market by owners whose credit has been
strained.
Commodities in everyday use are grad
ually being consumed through wear and
tear They are not likely TO be liquidated
plus OF goods. it viii disappear through
the necessity of ordinary demands. Real es-
tate Investments however. must await a
complete turn of the real estate market
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-05
PREDICTS
PARTY VICTORY

Inability of the present Republican
Congress- to function will result in
a Democratic victory in November.
Senator Samuel Nj. Ralston said today.
Senator RaIston arrived Sunday and
will remain until after he and Mrs
RaIston vote in the primary election
Tuesday
Congress has not functioned, he
said. TT seems impossible that it will
accomplish anything before the cleo
ton. There are many Republican
members Of Congress who at heart are
not in sympathy with the policies Of
the President. With this condition i
would seem impossible for the Repub-
Iican party to go before the Nation in
the next eStion with hopes of vic
tory"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-05
PRICES FOR HOGS
REMAIN STEADY
All Sales Are Made
at S7,65,
Hog Prices Day by Day

With Iighb receipts and ordinary de-
mand from all sources porkers found
a sale on a steady market in trading
at the local live stock yards today.
The market was mostly one-prlced
affair and all good hogs sold at $7.65,
Saturdays average quotation. Several
choice lots commanded a nickel pre-
MUM, selling for $770. Due to the
activity of local packers and outside
accounts. most hogs were cleared from
the pens early and the market held
good until the close Of trading. De
mand for sOws was good and those of
the light, smooth type commanded
from $685. to 81 with ordinary roughs
quoted from S640 to $6.75. Good
heavy pigs were quoted down from
SIPS, with lighter weights prices from
$3.50 to $500 Receipts, 1000. There
we're 5I8 held over from Saturday.
There was a strong demand for
cattle and the prices held steady.
Trading showed some Improvement
over last weeks brand with good
steers quoted down from $l1. Cows
and heifers sold on a moderately
active market at from Sc to SO. Re
Ceipts, 200
Demand for calves was weakened
ana prices We're quoted so cents lower.
Although the bulk of the sales were
made from $I050 to $l1. no calves
were finding a market above this price
as was the case Saturday wenn many
choice head brought $1150 and in a
few cases - Receipts 600
A few wooded sheep sold for $3.50.
There were no lambs in the pens 10
establish values in this class and
Trices remained nominally steady. Re
...f,,+~ 100
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-05
PAINTER IN EXPLOSION
Gas Stove Sets Fire to Canvas;
Spreads to Gasoline.

While painting the ceiling of the
kitchen at the home of Mrs E. j.
Arszman, 529 S Alabama St, today,
Harold Stanton, 80, of $50 f. Morris
St, painter for Otto Grasshoff, 22O5
=. Garfield Dr.. was badly burned
about the hands and face.
A canvas hung halfway up the
room was set on fire by a pilot light
on a gas stove The fare caused a
small can of gasoline TO explode
Damage to the kitchen was slight.
stanton was given first aid by Capt
George Townsend Of engine house 30.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-05-05
London Metal Market

BIZ WTTU TTU0UI al
LONDON May Copner-Spot G63 off
2s sd, futures. e64 2s I'd on p I'D, elec.
spot e69 up js. futures $50 los up D..
sales cor per 100 tons futures 900 tons.
Tin-Spot. $3.50 10-. of So los futures.
1235 los. off G3 los. futures G23j D.. OF
50 Is I'd SterIng-G237. off - los sales
spot 20 tons. futures 800 tons Lead-Spot
a2g Us Cd of los. futures SOS - I'd of
12s sd Zlnc-Spot. $50 Is 3D. OFT - I'd
futures $50 lbs cd. of - Sd