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Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-03
High Cost of
Living Gets SIS
Daily Allowance
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private business suffered because
| of his absence, and his personal ex.
penses were much greater than the
allowance made by the district.
Allow S25 Per Day
After hearing all interested par
ties, the directors. decided to allow
members of the delegation. with the
exception of Director Rose, S25 per
day, which includes salary and ex-
penses. Before putting the motion
to a vote, the directors and spec
'tators engaged in long drawn out
discussion as to how the proportion
of salary and expense, the per diom
stipend should be divided. Presi.
dent Pound and Director Aten were
in favor of simply paying tho del.
egates the $25, allowing them to
pay their w&y-as best they could
with this sum. Director Trentham
insisted that 4 certain portion of
the S25 should be used for expense
and the remainder for salary, but
was finally won over to the other
side. The motion was then put to
y vote, all directors except Direc-
tors except Director Brockman vot-
ing in favor of it.
The text of the resolution as fin
ally adopted provides delegates
shall be allowed $25 per day and
transportation expenses, not includ-
ing Pullman fares, and that no
other expenses shall be allowed. A"
The delegation will include Mark
Rosd representing the district; Q.
!. Webster, representing the Farm |
Bureau; Elmer Head, representing
he American Legion and +. w. |
ireer, publicity.
angement does not apply to Direc-
or Rose who is TO be paid his sal
ry of $3.50 per month as director,
nd expenses.
The directors also took action on
everal matters pertaining to the
ransfer of the shops, stores and
-arehouses from Calexico to Imper-
i, including authorizing the chief
ngineer 10 prepare plans for the
0using of district offices, residence
" the chief engineer and employ
5, same to be ready for occupancy
: June /, 1925. In a eommuniea-
1n TO the directors, Chief Engineer
lrberry emphasized the necessity
prompt action if the district
adquarters are to be ready before
I weather sets in next year.
The directors also received a let
from the trustees of the city
Imperial, enclosing a resolution
close certain streets adjacent to
. district property in that city, as
IN as it became necessary.
Purchase of three additional lots
Imperial which are included in
e territory desired by the district
IS tuthorized the cost being es-
mated at approximately $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-03
S. p. Takes Over
Arizona Eastern

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3.-The
Southern Pacific railroad has taken
over operation of the Arizona East
ern railroad company and Phoenix
& Eastern railroad company proper
ties under lease as part Of its Pa
cific system, according to a joint
announcement here by William
Sproule, president Of the Southern
Pacific, and II. b. Titcomb, presi-
dent of the Arizona Eastern.
The Phoenix g. Eastern until re-
Gently was operated under lease by
the Arizona Eastern.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-03
RevOl utiOn in
Peru Crushed by
Federal Troops
By United Press Leased Wire

LIMA, Peru, Dec. 3-Crushing of
aii abortive revolutionary effort in
which $50 rebels were killed and
their leaders captured and execut-
ed, was made known by the gov
ernment today.
The movement was designed to
embarrass President Leguia at the
time of the important celebrations
on the anniversary of the battle Of
Ayachuco.5L
The tbortive uprising occurred in
the remote mountain district of Cho-
to Province, according to the Off
cial conmuniqie. A group of re-
yolutionary leaders, including Ar
tnro Osores, Manuel Alcazar and
Lientena1ft Barreda entered Peru
from the Ecuadorean, frontier, pene-
trating to the town of Chota north
of Caiamara and gathering three or
four hundred men from the outlaw
element in this notorious district
. The, government Immediately con-
eentrated troops on the district, fed
eral forces attacking Chota Novem-
ber 29. The rebels lost 1870 killed
and many prisoners were taken, only
q few of the insurgents escaping.
Alcazar and Barrcda were captured,
court niaftialed and shot. =
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-03
LOCAL men AT
|. A. CONFERENCE

Mark Ross, Earl c. Pound
and F. w. Greer are in Los An
geles today conferring with Los
Angeles officials and represen-
tatiyes. from Utah and Nevada
on q, proposition suggested by
Herbert, Hoover regarding the
building and execution. Of the
Boulder Dam construction, in
case congress passes the bill.
1t is understood that Hoover
suggests q huge corporation or
pooling Of iIitertsts TO take over
this work. The three local men
are expected back here in time
TO attend a meeting of the Ir-
rigation Board tomcrroY after
uocn. st
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-03

/; ire hospital. 1t was stated that hC
stood the operation in good shape
| and his rapid reeovcry is expected.
We Are Now giving S. s; II. Green
I, Trading Stamps. Cowan, the Tailor,
ct Farney's. - aav
Miller Is Buried-Funera services
for Frank +. Miller, former man
ager of the Owl club ut Mexieali,
and well known in Imperial Valley,
were held last night at HENS un-
dertaking rooms, Calexico, with
Rev. Arthur p. Craven of the
Christian church in charge. There
was large attendance of friends
of the deceased who for several
years has been a pro.1-ne:.t figure
in Mexicali affairs, and whose death
was n shock TO all who knew him.
Following the funeral services, the
body was taken to Mariposa for
burial.
Valley Beauty shoppe. Phone
524J for appointments. Open by APP
pointment on Thursday and Satur-
day evenings. Valley Theatre Bldg,
III Centre, Calf. adv
Midweek Services Rev. Arthur
p. Craven will conduct the regular
"Wednesday evening services at the
State Street Christian church to-
night and ''David's Masterpiece
will be his subject of the evening.
Services will start promptly at 1880
p. NJ. and the public is cordially
urged to attend.
Dining Table at Country Club
low open to public. Home cooking.
Breakfast G:30 10 500; g o'clock
iinner, Sunday dinner 1880 to 1880
}. m. 900 Holt ST. Phone 1881.
adv
Special Meetings-Special meet
ings Of the Cotton Growers Asso-
citation, seed growers Of the valley,
and the Grape Growers Is Association
We're held hast evening at Brawley,
when X. II. Taylot, executive see
rotary OF the Agricultural legisla- I
tive committee, conferred with each /
Of these organizations. The seed I
growers described their need of a
seed laboratory at Los Angeles for I
their pure seed tests, and the need
Of an appropriation for this labora.
tory. The cotton growers told Mr.. .
Taylor Of their great need of class /
ing and grading station in Southern
California.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-03
ANNE CORNWALL, SCREEN
ACTRESS, SERIOUSLY I'LL
By United Press L.es.d xie~

HOLLYWOOD, Dec: 3-Sasfesiag
from pneumonia contracted while
"on location'' at Mount Rainier,
Anne Cornwall, well known screen
actress, is seriously i'll at her home
hero.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-03

California dried apricots have
been found to compete in New Zea.
land very successfully with the
fresh local apricots in the making
Of apricot jam, which is a very pop,
ular article of diet there.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-03

Washington County, Oregon, with
12s.7S6 acres under the plow, has an
agricultural income of nearly $l0,-
100000.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-03

Gamblers Iinet. -C. Osborn, Wal
ter Graves, Jack Dudley, II. Hinkle
and William Smith, all colored, who
were arrested on the east side on
November is for gambling, entered
pleas Of guilty in the police court
this morning through their attorney,
Edgar b. Hervey. The court i'm
posed a fine of 50 in each case, the
fines being paid.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-03

Remember Fountain Day for the
Women S Ten Thousand Club at the
Valley Drug, December 5, from I
in the morning until IL at night.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-03

Fancy Work, dos, etc, at Pyth-
ian Sisters Bazaar, Dec. 6 62s Main
St. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-03

Hotel Barbara woi "a club break
fast 25c up. Special chicken, turkey
and steak dinners s1.o0. Table de
sote dinner sl.00. Seventh street
,ntrance Greet into dining room.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-03

Remember Fountain Day for the
Women 5 Ten Thousand Club, ct the
valley Drug, December ), from : in
the morning until 10 at night. adv
Try Our Facials. A treat. Valley
Beauty Shoppe. adv
Get Your Christmas tree pop corn
in bulk from Paul S Sweets. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-03

Held for Superior Court Ferdi.
nand ). Leia, of Holtville, whom il
is alleged threatened to assault o,
L. Hin of that city, was ordered held
for the superior court, following a
hearing yesterday, and in default of
$500 bail, was remanded to the coun,
" jail.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-03

Madame Katharine Maud Kupe-
LIAM Vocal Teacher, viii be in III
Centro each Wednesday at the FL
mer 4. Todd studio, beginning No
vember 26th. Madame Kupelofn will
be glad to try voices and arrange
for lessons. adv
Washburn Improving-Aark Wash
burn, who was operated upon at the
Fl Centre hospital yesterday for
appendicitis, is reported today as
resting comfortably at the III Cen
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-03

ire hospital. 1t was stated that he
stood the operation in good shape
and his rapid recovery is expected.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-12-03

Valley Beauty shoppe. Phone
524J for appointments. Open by APP
pointment on Thursday and Satur-
day evenings. Valley Theatre Bldgy
III Centre, Calf. adv
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-02-08
BY WILLIAM A. RApFoRo

Mr.. william A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining TO tht
subject of building. for the readers OF
this paper. On account Of his wide
experience as Editor. Author and
Manufacturer. he Is. without doubt.
the highest authority on all these sub
jects Address all inquiries TO William
A. Radford. No. is27 Prairie avenue.
Chicago. ILL., and only inclose two-cent
stamp for reply.
Exteriorly there Is nothing about
this handsome colonial bungalow to In
dicate that II Is designed for two-ten-
ant occupancy. Yet 1t has i've rooms
on each side. reached from the one
entrance vestibule, and merits atten-
ton as Offering n means whereby res
idence section restrictions, such as
against fiat-buildings, etc. may De got
around and yet help the locality along
Mt the same time. For there 10 no
denying the fact that II isea very at
tractive place. Indeed. -
The wide colonial doorway, with
side lights, makes an ample vestibule
possible. From this vestibule open on
The two doors leading into each five
room apartment. consisting OF living
room. dining room, kitchen, two bed
rooms and bath. The kitchen has a
rear entrance. and, worth noting, Is
how the bedrooms are SO placed as to
assure maximum privacy to the occu-
pants.
The exterior Is stucco, with red lines
Of trim from the use Of brick, as is
visible in the chimney portion. With
house like this 1t Is not wise to go
into the field Of colored stucco too ex-
tensively; this place depends for Its
appeal upon simplicity. Therefore the
stucco Is best left white, or tinted a
| gray or light cream, not blue or warm
red or pink, such as is the vogue with
residences of the Spanish type In the
warmer sections Of the country.
The landscaping Is simple. but the
more formal the better. insofar as
shrubbery is concerned. But one
could brighten up the exterior of this
bungalow with hollyhocks and the
bright old-fashioned flowers, with ex-
cellent results The quaint rounded
windows ought to have consideration.
too as decorative feature, and not
be hidden behind square awnings In
the summer time; awnings should be
OF the round-top style to match. A lit
tie attention to the small detail Of
window curtains will help this place
to keep Its home character intact, such
as having the draw shades of the same
kind for both tenants. This Il some
thing one would naturally expect the
landlord to see to.
Following the keynote Of the door
way. one might expect an Interior
where the wood trim was finished In
the popular white or cream enamel 90
fitting with colonial interiors. And the
furniture would naturally fall into
Tine. the choice lying with the less
massive styles. such a. the colonial
] ,sriod left rs a. legacy, the simplicity
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-02-08

Of modified Heppelwhite. Ssl
Chippendale and Windsor cham
The wall coverings offer a via
itude OF choice. OF course p
the tenants Of this place may y
owner, and the renting tenaS
wish something altogether differs
the wall treatment OF the apai'
he rents. II is safe to use plan
tral tinted papers or wall bn!saa
the living room. paint for the y
or some Of the sanitary oilclou
hangings and a lowered pate
wall paper or simple paint or
mine tint for the bedrooms.
There Ii no denying the cheer'l
Of the lowered wall paper patti
the bedroom. and yet many fes
can rest more easily In a room .
In quiet tones II all resolves
matter of taste; fashions In such
vary little. The main idea is
cure the services Of q decorate
has good taste and knows how .
his patrons the benefit Of his =
tons, even II II means he sells
expensive material and makes q
less profit.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-02-08

One Trial Will Convince You
that Allcock's Plaster is by far the
quickest, safest and most certain rem
edy for all local aches and pains.-Adv.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-02-08
Tongue Shows II
Bilious. Constipated

Hurry Mother Even fretful, peeyish
child loves the pleasant taste of Cali.
fornia Fig Syrup" and 1t never fails to
open the bowels. A teaspoonful today
may prevent a sick child tomorrow.
Ask your druggist for genuine Call.
fornia Fig Syrup which has directions
for babies and children of all ages
printed on bottle. Motherl You must
say California" or you may get an
imitation fig syrup.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-02-08
Directions for Proper
Painting of Surf

Following are directions for
Ing inexpensive woods or finishe
faces that are unattractive,
painted. vanished or shellacke
Materials: Tube Of high gris|
color, shade desired. Flat psS|
specially prepared no-gloss surn
Turpentine. varnish. high or
gloss, as preferred. No. 0 and N
or No. 20 sandpaper.
Method Of treatment: Cleans
article thoroughly with a veal
tion Of washing soda or am
water. Rinse with clean wate
low II to dry. then rub to
finish with steel wool or No.
paper. Dust Of. Now, go o7e|
entire surface. top. sides and lepI
fiat paint. When thorough!
usually In about 10 hours, ruD
No. 10 or No. 20 sandpaper unu
surface becomes semislick. pv
and apply a second coat. Vne|
sandpaper again. Now for tDs
or finishing coat Suppose we
a French gray-C Chinese blue CIV
tion. Thin a tube Of Chinese y
color with turpentine 70 lns
sistency Of cream Add to n.l
Of the French gray backgroaDo
thereby giving an opasiy N
Chlnese blue and requiring on
coat Of this shade. Too unep
ground color, however, will tsH
the depth Of shade.
II stencils or .decalcomanla =
be used. they should be applieu
vanishing. The same kind =
used for the body should be
stencilins. A smooth, shiny
ID neat and finished n appear
10 easy to keep cleoAs
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-02-08
Spreading Beauty

Tramp-Would you please subscribe
half-a-crown TO my fund for beautify-
ing the village?
The Vicar-But, my good man, how
are you going to beautify the village?
Tramp-By moving on to the next
village The Passing Show Uondon).
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-02-08
Sudan Grass Is Annual
Not Surviving Winter

Sudan grass is an annual and m
such does not live over winter. II not
pastured too severely there will be A
late season growth, but 1t must be re-
membered that such growth comes
at time when climatic conditions are
likely to be unfavorable and formation
Of prussic acid may result. :
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-02-08
A ProuidentioL Escape

The old lady had had a severe Ill
ness; and she was relating its vlclssi-
tudes TO friend or two in the gro.
GERS shop when the minister came in.
IT'S only by the Lords mercy" she
plously declared, that I'm not in
heaven tonight"
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-02-08
DEMAND "BAYER' ASPIRIN
Take Tablets Without Fear II You
See the Safety "Bayer Cross"

Warning! Unless you see the name
"Bayer" on package or on tablets you
are not getting the genuine Bayer
Aspirin proved safe by millions and
prescribed by physicians for % years
Say payer" when you buy Aspirin
limitations may prove dangerous
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-02-08
Uses Aerial Propeller

BY using row boat motor rated at
one and half horse power to drive
an aerial propeller on the stern of a
boat a Frenchman has made 1t tow
four more boats, carrying 20 passen-
gers.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-02-08
Overheard

$50 Betty has been blowing herself
TO Some more silk stockings, has she?
That girl is over calves and knees in
debt."-Boston Transcript.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-02-08

Keep Coles Carbolsalve in the house.
It stops pain from burn or cut quickly
ana heals without scars. At all good
druggists. 3oc and e0c, or ]. w. Cole Co..
Rockford. Ill.-Advertisement. ttee
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-02-08

Once in great while we actually
meet man who practices what he
breaches.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1924-02-08

If 1t is so much bother to return q
book. don't borrow.
The Washington times., 1924-02-08
Foreign Bonds.

York Bank, and q decrease of
$6,200,000 is shown by PHILADELPHIA,
while the system as a whole shows
a net increase of $11, 900, 900. Hold.
ings Of United States Government
securities increased by $3,9OO,OOO.
Increases in Federal Reserve note
circulation of $2,100,OOO, $1,000, 900
and $1,300,O00, respectively, were re.
ported by San Francisco, Kansas
CAy and Minneapolis, and smaller
increases aggregating S1,2OO,OOO, by
Richmond, Atlanta and Dallas. The
Cleveland Reserve Bank shows q
reduction of $4,SO0,0OO in Federal
Reserve note circulation, New York
reduction Of $2,500,0O and Phila.
delphia reduction Of $2,2OO,OOO.
The Washington times., 1924-02-08
ORPORAT|ONS
REPORT GOOD
YEAR
Financial Operations for Last
Quarter of 1923 Exceed
Expectations.
By w. s. COUSINS.
(COnvWright 1924


NEW YORK, Feb. 8.-This is the
open season for the publication Of
reports of representative industrial
corporations of the country showing
financial results of operations in
the last quarter of 1923. Only in
exceptional cases are the fiscal
years Of these big manufactures
at variance with the calendar year,
and the last quarterly reports,
therefore furnish the final date
from which results for the full
year may be calculated.
Wall street and the investment
district is wondering If many of the
other large corporations will dupli.
cate the record of United States
Steel, which upset all calculations
of the dopesheets and the prognos.
ticators even those with the best
variety of Inside information"
Steel Earnings Large.
If the Steel Corporation can re.
port officially net profits about 20
per cent in excess of the most flat.
tering predictions 1t will be natural
to look for surprises in the earn.
ing sheets Of companies which
maintain secrecy wherever possible.
The Republic Iron and Steel
Company sprung a surprise TODAY.
when reported net earnings for
1928 at $9,267,795, against $500.
861 in 1922. After allowing for the
regular per cent dividend on the
preferred, the net profits for 1929
were equivalent to SIS a share on
common stock. In 1921 this com.
pany passed the dividend on both
preferred and common stock, subse.
quently restoring disbursements on
the preferred, but not on the com.
mon stock.
Commentator is due the rail.
roads for their frank and open ii.
nancial reports. Monthly state.
ments Of income and expenditure
payments for upkeep and expan.
sion, and new orders for equipment
and supplies are cheerfully supplied
for publication and, in almost every
case, the presidents Of the roads
maintain special publicity facilities
for interpreting these reports.
Baldwin Active.
Next to the United States Steel
Baldwin Locomotive enjoys the dis.
tinction of being the most active
stock on the New York Stock Elk.
change. In 1917 this company
earned 1921 per cent on common
stock, in 1918 1t reported earnings
of 42.56 per cent; in 1919, 24.35 Der
cent; 1920, 1914 per cent; 1921.
1922 per cent, and in 1929, 1908
per cent. In the latter part of 1928
1t was estimated that shipments
for the calendar year would an.
proximate $95,OOO,0OO against $3S,.
900 900 in 1922, or about three Ia
one. Running expenses were por.
portionately higher, while net earn.
ings will doubtless show good
lead over the previous year. esti
mates being from 30 TO 36 Der
The Washington times., 1924-02-08
Reserve Bank Condition

A further decline of $4,000 Ooo IN
holdings OF discounted bills. offsot
IN part by increases of S11 6OO nm
IN acceptances and $4,000. .000 in
government securities, together with
reduction og $4,000 in Federal
reserve note circulation, is shown
IN the Federal Reserve Board
weekly consolidated statement ~
scondltlon OF the Federal Reserve
oanRs at close Of business Febr,1a, ~,
., 1SZ4; Deposit liabilities decI;noS
Cy S SSI ISOO,OOO and cash reserves hv
4,OOO,OOO. The reserve ratio roSo
from SI:S to S2.1 per cent
y All Federal Reserve Ranks
SSePt New York, Cleveland end
minneapolis report smaller bo,dinmn I
OF discounted bills than tha I,,ns's
ne1ore' the combined Increase "1en fan
tnese banks being $500 o00 rSa 1ol
Shoyrs reserve Bank of Boston
Era no,so ieuuction og $4,000, 900, san
ph;IadsTT pLscT a reduction og $4,000. .O0o
mn D;1 reduction Of SIS 200 ;
000 0' "1'nond III reduction of $5,100
"a Soo ona A.tanta reduction of
EUv,OVv. Etatos, Paper secured by United
cIi,.sJ government obligations de.
cateS soyo 0y $l7.2OO,OOO, and appre.
ST ~ S%4z ,lOO'OOO on February g
.sacurnd amount, $314,1OO, 900 was
Stetae oy Liberty and other United
sc, 'es oonos, Sl02, 600, 900 by Tres
cafos Otes, ~ ana $6,OOO,0O0 by certifi.
An increase of 21,20O, 900 in hold.
lngs OF acceptances purchased IN
open market is shown by the New
The Washington times., 1924-02-08
ILLINOIS CENTRAL WOULD
ISSUE $6,4a6,O 900 BONDS

The Illinois Central railroad today
asked the Interstate Commerce
Commission for authority to issue
and sell $6,4S6,OOO Of Illinois Cen.
trail and Chicago, st. Louis and
New Orleans first refunding and
mortgage per cent bonds, together
with $6,118,000 Of other bonds, au.
thority for the sale Of which al.
ready has been granted.
The proceeds are to be used to be
Indebtedness Of the Illinois Central
The Washington times., 1924-02-08
MEAT PRODUCTION ON
LARGE SCALE; PRICES LOW
By Cosmopolitan News Service,

NEW YORK, Feb. 8.-Meat pro
ductiOn in the United States con.
tinues on scale fully as large as
1928. which broke all records for
volume up to that time. The meat
markets were. therefore, irregular
in the first month Of the year, with
low wholesale prices. Bacon
smoked pork loins, and other choice
meats are said to be on the bar.
gain counters Of the wholesale
marts, and, IL this condition con.
tinues, 1t will be reasonable to look
Tor lower retail prices in the near
future.
Wholesale quotations on pork
loins are about 20 per cent lower
than year ago. and more than SO
per cent below the peak prices for
1923; bacon prices are Is to 20 per
cent below last year, and smoked
p1cnics 20 per cent lower.
The domestic market for beef and
beef products has been active and
steady, with few changes in imnor.
tant quotations. Prevailing prices
are as follows Mess, SIG to SIT;
packet, SIS to SIG; family, $40 to
$40; extra India mess, $S2 nominal,
picked tongue, $55 to $65 nominal
Fresh.killed poultry sold promptly
at highest prices this week, when
closely graded as to size and quality
Fresh fowls. capons, and turkeys
were brought to market in GOOD
quantity, and offerings were heavy
The Washington times., 1924-02-08
Oil Stocks.

FURNISHED by w. B. Hibbs & Coz
Anglo American OIL Co. newl 17Al III