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Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-04
SCHOOL OFFICIAL
CHARGED WITH
HIRING CHILDREN
Is Minors Picking Cotton
On kamm Ranch Is
Charge

+. c. kamm, school board member
Of Holtville, is the latest to run
afoul of the state labor officers in
their campaign against child labor
in the cotton fields.
Deputy Labor Commissioner Stan
lev NJ. Cue and School Attendance
Officer Harry A. Skinner vest ,rday
morning found about Is children
employed picking cotton on Mr..
kamm S ranch in the high line dis
trict about seven miles from Holt
vile. The names of the children
were taken by Officer Cue, who
shortly after J I'd arrested MIR.
Kamm on 10 separate complaints,
alleging violation of the state child
labor laws.
Dia Singh, partner of Mr.. Hamm
on a crop contract, was also charged
with violating the law.
Both defendants appeared before
Judge Mcdonald ut Holtvi..e at
200 clock yesterday afternoon
aud entered a plea of "guilty.'
Both the Hindu, Dia Singh and
Mr.. Kamm testified that they had
no Knowledge that children were
working in their field, but their
field boss William S. Larrimorc, i'll
his testimony admitted that chill
dren had been regularly employed
and that he had discussed the mat
ter with both Dia Singh and the
weigh boss, Jose Huerta. Both de-
fendants admitted they knew of the
child labor law and Mr.. Kamm,
who is school official, said he
realized that the children should be
in school and, not in cotton fields.
Judge Mcdonald remarked that
il was apparently clear case and
that it WAS about time people be
gan understanding that this law
was to be enforced. lie set We'd
nesday 1000 a. m. as the time for
pronouncing sentence.
The minors whom Kamm and Dia
Singh were accused of working are:
Amelio Martinez aged 4, Raymun-
do Moreno 10, Simona Moreno II,
MAY Larrimore 13, Carmen Larri-
more 10, Eugenio Gallegos 10, Ade-
la Gallegos 13, Angela Reyes IA,
Josefina Martinez II and Felicc
Garalla 3 years old.
The minimum fine under the law
is $50. on each of the 10 counts.
Addressing the court Deputy Lab
Or Commissioner Cue said that IN
view Of previous prosecutions in the
Holtville district and the fact that
all the parties concerned admitted
of the law, the state
would recommend that the full fine
be assessed and collected in this
Ease. He scored Mr.. Kamm. school
trustee and public official himself
as setting Il "bad example 20 the
rest of the community in work
ing minors during schools hours.
Cue said Kamm S ranch was along
side of the Highline school and the
attendance of pupils had dropped i'll
one room alone from 76 to "A.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-04
BRILLIANT WOMAN
TO SPEAK HERE TO
LOCAL CLUE WOMEN

The Woman 5 Ten Thousand Club
has in prospect = real event for
meeting Thursday afternoon, No
vember 6. This Is the day schedul-
ed for the visit from Mrs. Charles
II. Toll, president of the Los Ange
'es District of California Federated
Woman S Clubs. Mrs. Toll is one
of the brilliant aad outstanding wo
men in the state of California, and
a mo.. capable leader of club aeti-
vitics. "Our Young People, y the
interesting subject of her address
will undoubtedly carry 4 vital and
practical message to everyone pre-
s,ut at the meeting. Every memoer
of the Ten Thousand Club is urged
to be present at this meeting and
hear Mrs. Toll.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-04
W0n1en's Interests
Miss Ehnke Hostess
to Scare of Friends
at Half0Ue'en Party

Miss Esther Ehmke was hostess
recently al a jolly Hallowe 'en party
given at the country home of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. t. D. Ehmke,
when she entertained over 20 of
her friends. Lovely 4ecorations car
rving ont the Hailowc en- color
scheme of orange and black were EN-
ploved in the Ehmke home, with
numerous black and orange eats,
witches, and bats lurking in every
available place. japanese lanterns
were used effectively on the porchea
and were hung from the trees sur
rounding the lake. Hallowe ZEN
games and boating on the lake form,
ed some of the delightful amuse.
ments Of the party, and every one
present voted most enjoyable eve
ming.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-04
SOUTH DISTRICT
Bot GE.S THAT
Bon h STAY CLOSED

q special resolution urging that
the border should remain closed af-
ter p. m. was unanimously in
dofsed at the meeting Of the South
ern district board meeting of Fed
Grated Woman s clubs. which was
held at the Mission Ian at River
side, Ssfnrday, according to Mrs!
Kenneth d.. Oliver, president of the
district federation, who presided at
the r4leetipg. The reports of the.I
various scliairmen were presented ,
ana other club business transacted |
Mrs. A. w Hale, chairman of the
International relations of the south I;
crn district federation was local
representative at the meeting.
One interesting feature of the
meeting was the special council heidi
Of club presidents, during which |
many problems were presented and
worked out to the satisfaction of
everyone.
Mrs. Oliver also attended the Riv
9rside county convention at Corona, |
ard the Orange county convention
at La Habra. tThe American
4.ume, was the subject which Mrs.
eilgeI sflendidly presented at these
Inventions. She also discussed the
lsHTuFai:Ifund for the financing
s,lIt i,fe chairman.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-04
CHOCOLATE CAKE

One cupful sugar, 8 tabIespoonfuIs
melted shortening, 3 eggs, l-3 tea
spoonful salt, u cupful flour, cup
fui chopped English Walnut meats,
! teaspoonful vanilla extract, ,
tablespoonfuls boiling water.
Cream shortening and sugar to-
gether, add eggs well beaten, choeo-
late dissolved in boiling water, salt,
flour vanilla and nuts. Divide and
spread thin in two creased pans and
bake in slow oven from 20 to %
minutes. Cut in strips and serve
with ice cream. These are a cross
between cookies and heavy cake.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-04
u. c. T. Supper Is
Splendid Success

The supper planned and served
bv the members of the Woman S
Auxiliary. United Commercial Tray
elers. last night at their hall was Il
splendid success, with approximate
lv 10 persons in attendance, includ-
ing members of the order and their
friends.
A delightful and well-rounded
penu was served at two long tables
decorated with the lodge colors,
blue and gold A vote of thanks
was expressed by A. II. Garrison,
senior counselor of the order, for
the many donations from various
firms. which contributed to the de-
lectable repast.
Cards, music and dancing were
enjoyed until a late hour after the
supper, and delicious punch was
served all evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-04
Miss McEIUaney Is
AUdrded the Prize
at School Function

The old fashioned barn dance
given recently by the sophomorcs of
the Junior College Tor the faculty
and the freshman class, proved one
Of the liyeliest affairs given in eel
cbration Of Hallowc en-. Numerous
stunts were cleverly presented dur
ing the evening which furnished
much amusement for everyone, and
was later participated in.
Leon McElvaney was given the
prize for having the mos, unique
costume of anyone present Re-
freshments of cider, doughuuts, and
apples were served later in the cy.
cn!Hg
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-04

causes regular, healthy, normal action.
For it works as nature works. It is
ALL bran.
TIavc your children cat it regularly
two tablcspoonfuls daily-in chronic
cases with every meal Eat it with
mix or cream. Sprinkle it over other
cereals. Cook it with hot cereals. Try
IL in the wonderful recipes on every
package.
The favor is de1icious---a crisp, nut
like flavor that delights the taste.
Different by far from ordinary brans,
which are unpalatablc.
Begin serving Kellogg's Bran,
cooked and krumblcd, to your children
to-day. Eat it yourself. The leading
hotels and clubs serve it. Made in
Battle Creek. L. is sold by all grocers.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-04
New Method
Heals PyOrrhea
Ten Year Bad Case Completely
lie lied in Short Time
Writes Florida
Wornan

~ JILL tI
Faced with the loss Of her teeth,
after 10 years suffering, Mrs. NJ,
j. Travis, an esteemed resident Of
Jacksonville, declares she finally
saved her teeth by simple home
treatment: Fworth its weight in
gold, - using her own words: AT,
ter having pyorrAea for 70 years
my mouth is now healed. Before |
found out differently, ] was told
there was no relief and had yielded
TO the loss of six fine solid teeth.
Then discovered Moore 5 pyorrhea
Treatment. Three days after sta:t-
ing its use, the soreness left my
gums; my teeth began to tighten.
Now my teeth are clean, mY breath
sweet, and my mouth completely
healed.
The experience of Mrs. Travis is
duplicated in hundreds Of other
eases. If you have pyorhea- or
threatened with pyorrhea your
teeth are in danger Quick and cf-
fective treatment is necessary You
can test. without money risk, the
treatment used by Mrs. Travis. Sim
ply write the Morehanr Co.. 1919
Gateway Station, Kansas City, Mo
Under their guarantee Of refund
send two dollars. Or, pay posiman
the So with few cents postage, Use
The treatment z days, Then If you
are not wholly satisfied. write 10
that effect and your ~ will be re-
tufhed at once. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-04
HOLTVILLE
By Press staff Correspondent

>HOLTNlLLE, Nov. 4.-Earnest
Edwards returned yesterday from
Yuma, where he has been on bust
ness the past week.
A cooked food sale will be given
by the girls of the Baptist church
SATURDAY. This sale Is given for
the benefit of Miss Altha Mcbride,
who was seriously injured few
weeks ago in an automobile acci-
dent.
A business meeting of the Il. w.
C. A. will be held at the home of
Mrs. ~ b. GTaescr on Maple ave
nuc, Wednesday evening at 1880 p.
m. Aft,r the business meeting and
election of Officers social time
viii be had and refreshments served.
Mrs. J. $. 3ride-.st;Ic anu C,+ugh-
ter, Lena, gave ii surprise party at
their home on Holt avenue, compli-
mcntary to Miss Elinor Alien. Miss
Alien Is leaving this evening for
Brawley where she will be associ-
atcd with the Daily News. Bcauti-
tul roses were used for decorations
and tasty refreshments made com
p etc d delightful afternoon. The
guests included Mcsdamcs Dale
cooper, h. l.. Maghan, Jack Haynes,
}. IL. Strecter, IRA Seldman, q. l..
Shaw, II. b. Graeser, c. f. Kamm,
DaVc Vencll, T.. y. Ryerson, $. +.
Smyser, OFT Walker, Il. f. Hardin.
and w. +. Mosher.
G. +. kamm and Dia Singh were
arrested by Stanley M. Cue, Depu-
w Labor Commissioned of San Di-
ego. They plead guilty to viola
tion of 6 and 7 of the child labor
law. The court is holding 1T UNI
der advisement until Wednesday
morning.
Joe Robinson and Sydney Con
dit were arrested Monday after
aoon, charged with disturbing the
peace at Browns restaurant on
sixth street. Several prominent
citizens refused City Marshall
Humphrey their assistance in help
ing to arrest them. They plead not
guilty and asked for "a jury trial.
they were released on their own
recognizance, the trial is set for
November q at 2 p. M.
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And about this early bird stuff,
d policeman tells us it is the early
revenue officer who gets the worm.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-04
MOLASSEs COOKIES

One cup shortening, p cup boiling
water, cup molasses, Y cup sugar,
~ cups bran, 3 cups flour, tea
spoons baking powder, u teaspoon
salt, u teaspoon soda, 2 teaspoons
cinnamon, ? teaspoons nutmeg l
teaspoon cloves.
Put the shortening into bowl,
add the boiling water, molasses and
sugar. Add the bran, then the flour,
which has been sifted with Che other
dry ingredients. Mix well, toss on
n fioured board, and roll thin. Cut
and bake in moderate oven.
These cookies have good keeping
qualities and the flavor improves on
standing. Yield; four dozen bran
cookies.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-04
GIRL RESERVES
ENJOY RALLOWEEN
PARTY SATURDAY

Another pretty Hallowe 'en PARTY
given Saturday evening, was that
of the Girl Reserves of the Wilson
Grammar School, over 40 girls at
tending the affair which was given
at the school. The evening was
spent in stunts and Hal
lowe en- games and " charming
sketch was presented by the eight
grade of the organization.
Miss Pauline Underwood was un-
animously awarded the prize for
the cleverest costume among the
large assembly of girls present. The
Girl Reserve advisors present at
the party We're: Miss Grace Mckin
nev, Miss Marie Lehman, Miss Dora
! Chambefs, and Miss Blanche Fell.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-04

NhHIS frock shows you how fringe
may be used effectively and yet
so conservatively that it is not
out of place on a tailored frock. The
fringe is made of the material, which
IS closely woven black rep, and ap'
piled SO that the white undertunir
shows through the Sits. The leathe.
tag worn at the belt is of brilliant
red with perforations and a sIs
asset.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-04
Present Day Club to
Resume Fail Meetings

The Present Day Club will re
sumo lis regular meetings of The
winter season, this week, the first
meeting to be held at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs r. W. Campbell, next
Friday, November Z, at 7:45 p. m.
Auction bridge will follow the pre-
sentatiom of the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-04
McCary is New
Deputy Clerk
At City Hall

Cloe McCary, a well known val
leyite, has, been appointed deputy
city clerk TO take the position form
erly occupied by City Clerk Seho-
field. He started at the city hall
on his new duties on SATURDAY.
McCary Eas been iii the city for
10 years, and has finished college,
having attended the University Of
California and the University OF
Missouri, taking his degree in agri-
culture. Mrs. McCary is living here
with her husband, she being ma
tive of Missouri.
TRY Press Wanr Ads
the various bodies OF veterans, the
Spanish American War representa$
tives intending that every man who
saw service shall be on parade.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-04

The viii Of the people is some
times broken.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-11-04

And about this early bird stuff,
d policeman tells us it is the early
revenue officer who gets the worm.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
TAKES S35,OOO ID GIVE FAMILY BEST
Cashier Accused by Shipping Line
 His Employer 2S Years

New York, July S,-charged with incorporation of ssa,0A0 dnrine the last ten years from the New York and Cuba Mail Steamship company where he worked for nearly twenty eight years. Henry F, De Repps, forty five, Of No, sist shlh Road, Wood, haven, Queens was lacked up at Pol, ice headquarters yesterday,
 Dc Bepns, who left his position as cashier of the steamship company several months ago to become seere. iary 10 Charles Landau, tobacco broker, of No. sa Wall street, made n complete confession, according 10 Detectives Kelly and Van Valksn. hurgh of tho Bomb Squad, who ar. rested him in Landau's offices,
 Being good fellow and a good friend covers it all" De Bepns is al. legged 10 have told ihe detectives. "I wanted to give my family only the best"
 De Bepps, who has wife and two children, IS said to have admitted oh. iainlng the money hy altering bank deposit slips and making false entries in the petty cash hooks Charges of grand larceny were preferred against him by Graham Brush. an official of tho company.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

New York, July s,=sireRgih and activity of the railroad shares lea- tured the opening of t0day's stock market, Baltimore < ohio, Louisville < Nashville and "katy" preferred es- abolished new 1894 peak prices in the first few minutes of trading, but net gains were small, lnduslFials held firm, Famous Players moving into new high ground,
 The main price tendency continued upward throughout the early dealings, additions new highs for the year being established by General Electric. Chicago Northwestern. Illinois eeR- lral, International Paper and Public Service Of New Jersey, net gains rang ing from small fractions 10 nearly 2 points, Gains Of a point or more were registered by Baldwin. Maxwell A, Woolworih. Mack Truck, Atlantic Coast Line and Norfolk A Western. Foreign exchanges opened steady,
 Buying of rails furnished an ineen- tive for bidding up other stocks, An advance in Inc steel issues was aided by reports Of expanding operations. Equipment, motor chemical shares. merchandise stocks and public utilities rose. Oils and coppers, however. were sluggish as result Of disturbing trade conditions, congnleum and Rig Four turned heavy on realizing. call money opened al siq per cent.
 Special stocks influenced hy favor able news and pool operations were conspicuous in the further advance in values which included number Of usually dormant shares. |. z, Steel touched lOl l-t.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
MYSTERIOUS BRAKES
 SURPRISE ID POLICE
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several days later. it could he pulled only het way no matter what ex- ertion was used. He claimed that this change was tn, result of an ad- iustment that was made on the brakes unknown 10 the polNe.
 This testimony did not develop un- i til after the states case had been closed by Prosecutor Joseph C.. Woods. and an attempt to have Chief William c. Hart testify on the subject waa frustrated hy an objection en- tered by Attorney Thomas Cabelus, who represented the defendant Judge Alling ruled that the testimony of Chief Hart wcs not admissible at that time.
 The accident which resulted In the boys death occurred on Grove street near Orange street the morning of June 25, and the investigation made by Policeman Thomes J. Feeney and William s. Strolls resulted in the ar- rest of Pliskowski. According to the story told by Pliskowski, the boy ran in front of his machine and was struck by the right fender and knocked 10 the road where the right wheels passed over his chest. Dr. Waterman Lyon, medical examiner, who was called after. the accident said that the boy had fracture at the base of the skull and all Of his ribs had been crushed. Stanley Du- biki. who witnessed the accident, picked up tho boy and placing him in q pl, itfo l,i fo pital, but little Casimir died on the way.
 When called on the witness stand, Pliskowski repudated alleged state- ments that he made regarding the conditions of the brakes. The police testified that the defendant had told them that he spoke to Michael Daunis, his employer. the day before about their condition and asked that they be repaired. He is also alleged to have told the police that he was going to have the brakes repaired after he completed his work on the day of the fatal accident. Today he denied that he had made these statements, saying that the brakes on the machine were in good working order at all times. A confession he signed at the police station in which he explained the situation regarding the brakes, was not admitted as evidence when Pros- | ecutor Woods attempted to introduce 1t while cross-examining Plikowski.
 Attorney Venry P. Roche was as socated with Attorney Cabelue in the | defense.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Arathz
Benjamin |. Eliot

Benjamin lrson Eliot, former resident of New Britain died yester- day in Canton Mass. at the home of his son, Harold l.. Eliot. Mir. Eliot who was 5S years old. leaves besides his son. one daughter. Miss Hazel Eliot He was member of the Odd Fellows' Funeral services will be held in Worcester tomorrow and the body Will be sent to this city, where services will be conducted at Erwin chapel at o'clock on Thursday with Rev. samuel Sutcliffe. rector of St. Marks Episcopal church. officiating. Inter- ment will be in Fairview cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
SETTLE TOMBSTONE CASE
Monument With Masonic Emblem Will Be Erected Over Grave as Result of Court Decision.

White Plains, N. r., July S.-Su- preme Court Justice Alber H. Seeger granted 6 permanent injuction yes- tcrday to Mrs. Mary l.. Birch of this city restraining her son, Dr. Charles E. Birch, also of White Plains. from interfering with her in the erection of q monument over the grave of her late husband, John Birch, who died last fall.
 Mrs. Birch had wanted to place tombstone with a Masonic emblem ever her husbands grave, but, she alleged. her son placed a stop order on it's erection. She says he was once rejected as a candidate in the Masonic order, ard thua objects to her selection O. the monument.
 Although pr. Birch was cXecutot of his fathers will. Justice Seeger ruled that the selection of the monu- ment rested solely with the widow.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
s.s. CYPRESS CHANGES GOWN
 WHILE. BUILDING BURNS
Then. Attired in Suitable Dress. She C. "ts to Rescue By
 Waiting Bremen
N aitlng Bremen

New York, July s.-Nliss Carolyn Gates, an actress, living at 149 West Forty eighth street, made her way in the fire departments hall of fame yesterday afternoon when she refused to be rescued from a fire until shs had changed into street clothes. Fire men waited three minutes on exten- sion ladders before Miss Gates sub lnitted to being carried down.
 Meanwhile the blaze that started in the workrooms of the Bailey Silk Un- dergarment company on the second floor. had destroyed s5.OnO worth of silk underwear and driven a score of women operators to the street. The smoke and deluge of water then poured in on the first floor. where Joseph Michel has his beauty parlor.
 The dozen patrons of the beauty parlor showed less presence of mind and rushed for safety. Pcrmanet waves in the making and other mys- terirs oi the beauty shop created sensation along Seventh avenue.
 il'remen eNtinguished the blaze in halt an hour.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Foreign Exchange

Italy, demand 4,27, cables 4.27 1-2; Belgium. demand 4.5S. cables 45S 1-2; Germany demand (per trillion) 2S IS: Holland, demand 3I70: Sweden, demand 26.5S: Switzerland, demand 17.S6: Spain, demand 1880: Greece, demand l.7S; Poland. demand l9 5-16; Austria, demand .0o14 Is: Ar gentina. demand S2.50; Brazil, de- mand 1O.5o: Tokio. demand 4l S-4; Montreal go 11-S2.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
DR. COOK A PAUPER
Former Arctic Explorers Attorneys So Represent In Action To Abatc Court Costs.

Atlanta Ga, July S.--Attorneys for Dr. Frederick A. Cook made a motion before three federal judges here yes tcrday that he be relieved of the costs of nappeal from the sentence im- posed on him in Forth Worth. Texas, last fall, after his conviction of using the mails to defraud in tine sale Of oil stocks. The motion was taken under adviscmcnt
 Dr. Cook is under sentence to serve l4 years in the federal pcnitentiary and pay fine of sl2,u0o. He is now in the Tarran county tTexas) jail, pending the result.
 Attorneys for the petitioners said that Dr. Cook Is now a pauper and lacks funds to prosecute the appeal.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-08
Fall Street Briefs

New York, July s,-Reeent strength Of the railroad shares is generally at- lributed to the heavy investment Of surplus funds in high grade dividend, paying stocks and the aeeumnalion of the og-nrieed carriers. beeGsa Of interesting speculative possibilities arising out Of increased earnings and prospects for their merger with some of the larger and stronger systems, When the market opened this morn- ing, The average pHee Of 20 baromet- rie carriers was In new high ground for the year, and nearly [ lr3 points above the years low, Most of the popular issues are selling al or near their best prices Of the year.
 \ loan of sls.OO0.aOO ta the indus trial mortgage bank uf Finland 10 meet the capital requirements of lead ing manufacturers and exporters of Finland as an aid 10 foreign trade is understood in the iinanelal district 10 have been arranged with q banking group headed by Lee, Higginson < Co. Public offering is expected shnrt- ly, Principal and interest are guar anteed by the Finnish government.
 New bond offerings today were led by an issue Of sG.O00,00O Central H. linois Public Service Co. first mort gage and reflmding C per cent gold bonds, series C. at aI and interest. yielding more than 6,sS per cent, others were s:,00O,o00 city and coun- ty Of San Francisco ii! and per cent gold bonds price to yield I,35 10 t.io per cent; se.5OO.0OO city Of Los An- gelos. A. per cent bonds priced 10 yield a.ta per cent and si.iS3,o00 city of st. Petersburg. Fla, ! l-i per cent bonds at prices 10 yield 4.SS per cent.