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Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-07
Urges That I.V.
Raise Hog Feed
To Supply Coast
By CONDO

IN a letter to Secretary James l..
Coyle of the chamber of commerce
here, the Pacific Rural Press of San
Francisco, urges the remarkable op-
.portunity in the Imperial Valley for
the raising of milo maize.
Some apprehension is being felt
by hog Iaisers in the valley over
the limited acreage of milo maize
tis season. the Press states.
Some assert that there are less
than 5000 acres of milo planted in
the valley this year while others in
sist the acreage is much larger.
"Maize is said to be the best
hog feed croop grown here for fall
and winter use, during the fattening
period. Prices quoted at present are
S43 per ton based on 100 pound
purchases. The new crop will not
be ready for harvest until October
and November
The letter declares further: ''This
is IL year in which Imperial Valley
has an opportunity to score inn
mensely in the production of kaffir
corn, etc, on account of the high
prices prevailing for all grains, and
the unlimited demand for feeds on
the coast.
We have wondered if the farm
ers Of the Imperial Valley are not
taking advantage Of this opportunity
that IL afforded then.'
The letter concludes by asking
assistance from Mr.. Coyle in sccur.
ing facts relative to the acreage Of
stock. feed this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-07
moron ACCIDENT MONUMENTS

Akron, Ohio, has new plan to curb automobile
accidents by bringing home to every driver the fatal
results of careessness or reckessness At every point
IN the city where fatal traffic accident has occurred
there will be up monument telling who kill
cd there and how, when and why. The most striking
feature will be black skull and cross-bones.
Grewsome? Yes. 1t may unduly shock the feel
ings of good many citizens. Yet Akron authorities
believe the driving public needs such shock, admin
isered continually, to bring realization of the seri
BUSINESS OF disregardng the traffic laws and the laws
az human courtesy and common sense May it never
become necessary the whole country with such
monuments. -
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-07
Bedtime Stories
By HOWARD z. GARIS
Copyright, 1928, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE
SWEET SOAP

Once upon time Baby Bunty
hoped over to Uncle Wiggily' S hol-
low stump bungalow,
! "Please take me with you, ad
venturing!'' begged the little rab-
bit girl, Uncle Wiggily looked at
her.
Il can t. he said.
''Why not?' asked Bunty.
Because your face and paws
are SO dirty answered the rab-
bit uncle. ''You must have been
playing in the mud
~ was.'' laughed Baby Bunty.
81 was making sand pies. But l IL
go up in your bath room and wash
myself, she promised. "Then,
when / IN nice and clean You ii take
ME with you; won't you?"
Maybe promised Uncle Wig
gily, non-committal like and eau
tious. like Scotchman giving a
friend a match.
The little rabbit girl went up
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-07
mat a louely perfume!
he hoWled.

stairs. There was the sound of
splashing water. Then Uncle Wig
gily heard the sound of g thumpity-
fhump-ump! That was Bunty COM
ing downstairs.
"I IN washed nice and clean! -
she cried. "Now take me adven
turiug!"
Uncle Wiggily gave her one look
and then he laughed and said:
You didn Z wash yOurselfi
Yes, ! did," insisted Bunty.
But YOU didn't wash yourself
clean" said Uncle Wiggily. "You
skipped places behind your cars.
Here, come to the bath room with
me and | II wash you!'
The bunny gentleman took from
Il drawer in the bath room cake
of pink soap.
"Oh, how nice and sweet that
smells!' exclaimed Bunty. ''It
smells almost gqel enough to cat,
Uncle Wiggily!"
"Soap isn't good TO eat, no mat
ter how nice it smells!' chuckled
Mr.. Longdars. "Now please stand
still Bunty, while | wash behind
your ears
Uncle Wiggily wet the rag i'll
warm water and rubbed on it some
lather of the sweet smelling soap.
Then he cleaned Bunty's ears and
wrists. He was drying Bunty ON
the towel, and she was making fun
NY faces when, all of Il sudden, up
the stairs crept the Bad Old Bob
Cat, bringing his silly little tail
with him.
II want to nibble your ears"
howied the Bob Cat tp Uncle Wig
gily
The rabbit gentleman was much
frightened. But Bunty picked up
the cake Of sweet soap and, hold
ing il TO the nose Of the Bob Cat,
SAID:
''Smell of thatip
Sniff! Sniff! went the Bob Cat.
"Oh, what lovely perfume! -
he howled, wrinkhng up his nose.
i guess that must be something
good TO eat. ] III take bew bites
of that aud then IN nibble your
ears. Unels Wiggiivl Gfve that 10
me! be cried, most impolitely, and,
still more rudely. he grabbed the
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-07
TRIAL OF ANN
LUTHER NOW AT
CRUCIAL POINT
by Unitcd Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Aug. T., Ann
Luther's suit to secure $l00,O0O
from her theatrical "angel,' Jack
f. White, was expected to reach its
most crucial stage today as the
cross examination.
Ann s life, her love adventures
that led to the altar and those that
ended in Disappointment, her career
as featured 'actress-were to be
recited.
Opening legal skirmishes of the
struggle to pin the actress to facts,
places and dates showed that the
defendants s attorneys count upon
Miss Luther's own words largely in
their efforts to discredit her ale
CATION that White had agreed to
produce four pictures at $100,OOO
each, in which she was to be starred.
Ann 8 married history was touch
ed fora moment late yesterday.
y ''To whom were you married."
she was asked.
"To Samuel e. Gribben,' Miss
Luther replied, and said that she
had lived with him IL months.
Married Gallagher
She married Ed Gallagher of the
vaudeville team of Gallagher and
Shean in December, 1928, after get
ting divorce from Gribben, she
said.
,'How long did you live with Mr..
Gallagher" Attorney Paul Schenk,
representing White, asked.
"You mean since our marriage?
three months,'' she replied.
Then Schenk attacked her testi-
mony regarding the contracts which
she testified Write had entered into.
She admitted she never had any
written contract with the million
aire mining operator and clubman.
4 cross-examination today that
will 'shrivel her to cinder' was
promised by Schenk at the close of
yesterdays session.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-07
Large Fire Is
Caused by Boy
by United Press Leased Wire

SEATTLE, WASH, Aug. IA
five year old boy playing with
matches in an orchard at White
Center Tuesday afternoon was held
responsible by firemen today for
blaze now raging of tremendous
proportions. Up to noon today a
home had been burned to the ground
and over 1000 acres of virgin tim
ber together with some logged off
land, had been burned over. The
fire was still out of control de-
spite the heroic efforts of hundred
.itizens and firemeu
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-07
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
Aug. z, 1909

Bv vote of $500 to 1880 the
taxpayers of San Diego county ap-
proved the issued of $1,250,000 in
bonds for the purpose of construct
ing system of 44S miles of high
ways. The money voted will be
expended under the direction of a
highway commission composed of E..
w. Scripps chairman; A.. G. Spauld
ing and John ID. Spreckels.
w. f. Holt has returned from his
trip through the Yellowstone Park
and is now at Redlands. 1t is not
expected that Mr.. Holt will come
to the valley for several weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-07
TEN YEARS AGO
Aug. 7, 1914

Harold Bell Wright's new book
"The Eyes of the World, - has just
been received at the public library
and will be ready for circulation
on the date of publication, Aug. s.
Everyone will welcome this new
book of Mr. Wright S and no doubt
it will be one of the most popular
books in the library for some time
to come. At present the library
hast twelve copies and as more are
needed they will be added.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-07
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell OF
imperial Valley for This Date
IN Past Years
NINETEEN YEARS AGO
Aug z. 1905

aug. 4, lJUO
Mr.. Haworth, who had such q
marrow. escape from the fire last
week, has been suffering much pam
since then fro mathematician.
Mr.. V. +. Kucera, proprietor of
the b@ttling works and bowling al
ley, returned last week after hav-
ing pleasant outing on the coast.
Rev. II. c. Mullen leaves for the
coast this week to join his family
and enjoy vacation. During his
absence Dr. j. A.. Miller of Braw-
ley, will supply the pulpit of the
NJ. Z. Church while the pastor is
away. DIR. Miller will preach only
on Sunday mornings. He is man
of wide experience and learning and
the people will find him an inter
esting speaker.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-07
Defer Approval
of Text Books

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Aug. O.
Approval of more than 100 state
text books has been deferred by the
state board of education on ac-
count of the recent ruling by At
torney General L. S. Webb that
eight year contracts with publish
ing companies are binding upon the
board. f-l atn-,
The action of the board was bas-
ed upon the expectation that. the
next legislature will amend the pre-
sent law reducing the time limit.
1t is hard to tell whether money
makes fools or fools make money.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-07
Wilbur to Tour
Naval Stations
By United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 Sec
rotary of the Navy Wilbur will
leave here August 20 for a tour of
n;iyal stations on the Pacific coast,
first visiting Seattle, Wash. He
will embark with the fleet August
80 and sail with it to San Fran
cisco and Los Angeles, visiting
naval establishments there.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-07

Kid Savage aud Vie Alexander
will meet over the 20 round route
at MexicaIi next Sunday.
San Diego 's annual mems singles
and doubles championships will be
decided Aug. 80. 81 and Sept l.
Howard Shaw holds the single title
at present and will play through in
the coming tourney.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-07
Japanese Consul
Charges Subjects
Attacked in Cal.
By United Press Leased Wire

HANFORD. Cal, Aug. Stating
that Consul General L. Oyama at
San Francisco had written him
charging that japanese subjects had
been attacked in this city ON July
II, 10 and -, Attorney General U.
S. Webb has written District At
tormey Mckay of Kings County
demanding an investigation of the
alleged acts of violence,
Neither Mckay nor Sheriff Will
liam Hime have any knowledge of
the alleged attacks but Immediate
ly upon receipt of Webb IS letter an
investigation was instituted. An
endeavor is also being made, to esr
tablish the source Of the informa-
tion received by the consul general.
soap from Bunty and greedily cram
med it into his mouth. ~
He cbcwed and chewed and chcw-
ed-and then--all of a sudden
Wowziel Scowzie! Scoot!" how
led the Bob Cat as he found his
mouth full Of soap suds and lather.
"Oh, what tastel I'm going
home.',,
And, dripping foam and lather,
out of the window Jumped the Bob
Cat with the taste of soap in his
mouth.
~ guess he doesn't want any
ears!v laughed Bunty,
"No indeedn' chuckled the bun
ny uncle. Then he finished drying
the little rabbit girl and took her
adventuring with him, buying her
some cinnamon jelly beans sas .
treat. 1t was Il week before the
Bob Cat got the taste Of soap out
Of bis mouth And if the gas stove
doesn't try TO crawl in the ice box
10 90 10 sleep, aud freeze one Of
its legs, III tell yon next about
Uncle Wiggily and the fly paper.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-07-04

The attention Of the local Road Com
mission is called to the condition OF
what is known as the Port Tobacco
Valley road, leading from Port To-
baeco to St. Thomas Church. This
road has been sadly neglected since
the construction OF the State road,
leading from La Plata via. Bel Alton
to the above named church. This
should have not been done. This is a
public road that is used by those re-
siding on ii and incidentally, have no
other way or access to the outside
world. 1t has also been used by many
others who desired ride through one
of the most picturesque sections of the
county. The owners of property bor-
dering on this road pay their share of
taxes and are entitled to the same re-
turn in the way of good roads as those
in other sections.
A number of persons have purchased
lots bordering on Port Tobacco Creek
and at the present time there are prac-
tically onty two ways of reaching them
-one by water and the other on foot.
This is a poor condition of affairs
and should not exist, especially with
regards to the above mentioned road,
which has been in use for more than a
century, perhaps. 1t is historic and
beautiful driveway and We hope the
Road Commission will not only for
the benefit of the taxpayers and those
who desire to use 1t, fix it so as to
make it passable, but improve it that
visitors to the county may enjoy the
scenic treat that it would furnish.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-07-04
Orphans Court.

The Orphans Court was in session
Tuesday with Judges Carpenter, Rice
and Henderson on the bench. The fol-
lowing business was transacted
Inventory in estate Of John II. Reed
er filed.
Application by Charles W. Roby
for letters of administration on estate
of John F. Roby filed. Bond, fixed at
$1,000, filed and approved. Letters is
sued. Warrant TO appraise issued to
E. W. Robertson and j. N. Hamilton.
Inventory in estate of Jennie r.
Dudley filed and passed. First and
final administration account in said
estate fled and passed.
First and final administration ac-
count in estate of Juliette II. Henson
filed and approved.
Inventory in estate of G. W. Carroll
filed and passed. First and final ad-
minissration account in said estate
filed and passed.
Application by F. C. Cooksey and
Caroline Norris for letters of admins
tration on estate of Frank Norris filed.
Bond. fixed at $500, filed and approved.
Letters issued. Warrant to appraise
issued to w. II. Mudd and Charles w.
Roby. Notice to creditors to Mary
land INDEPENDENT.
Inventory in estate of w. D. c.
Mitchell filed and passed. Account Of
sale in said estate filed and passed
First and final administration accoun
in said estate filed and passed.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-07-04
Sheriff's. Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
In the First Election District OF
Charles County, Nd.

BY virtue OF writ OF Fieri Facias,
issued out OF the Circuit Court for
Charles County, Maryland, at the suit
of Adrian Posey. use OF Mary A. POsey,
against the goods and chattels, lands
and tenements of John Dorsey and
Mary Dorsey, to me directed, have
seized and taken in execution all the
right, title, claim, interest and estate
at law and in equity of the said John
Dorsey and Mary Dorsey in and to
the following property, to wit
All that tract, piece, part or parcel
OF land premises known as and called
part Of Greenland, lying and stu
ate in the First Election District OF
Charles County, Maryland, particu-
larly described as follows Begin
ming for the same at white oak tree
in the line of the land owned and pos
sessed during his lifetime by the late
Robert L. Murdoch and cunning thence
S. IA degrees E. 80 perches to cedar
tree; then S. 10 degrees 30 minutes +
IS ercheS to the main road; then with
said road N. 20 degrees 30 minutes Z
10 perches. N. 55 degrees Is minutes f.
IA perehes, N. As degrees 30 minutes h.
IS perches to stone near the old pow
der mill; then with Ovens land ~ 50
degrees 30 minutes W. 81 perches S.
y degrees so minutes W. % perches to
the beginning, conta ining/rhirty tSOl
acres OF land, more or less, being the
same land and premises Of VIII ch the
late Thomas Boarman died, seized aud
possessed.
And hereby give notice that | will
offer for sale at the Court House door
mn
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-07-04
County Tax Rate, 81. Sc.

The County Commissioners Thurs
day of last week signed the levy and
fixed the county tax rate at s156 on
the 500. This is an increase of IL
cents over last year. We have not
had the opportunity yet to examine
the levy and analyze it, but we are adj
yised that the increase in tax rate is
due to increased appropriations for
roads and schools. Under the law,
the appropriation for local roads is
S2O,O00, instead Of $40 GOO as formerly
An increase OF cents was made ne
cessary for schools in order to comply
with mandatory provisions Of the LAW
passed in 1922, there now being levied
for school purposes, 50 cents.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-07-04
Mrs. Catherine Hamilton.

Mrs. Catherine Hamilton, widow of
the late John p. Hamilton, died sud
denly from heart disease at her home
near this town, Thursday of last week,
aged about 20 years. Mrs. Hamilton
was just preparing to go for an auto
mobile ride with her son when she was
stricken. Before marriage, she was q
Miss Dyer, of this county.
She leaves surviving her three sons
Mr.. Henry Hamilton, OF Baltimore,
and Messrs Frank p. and +. Hill
Hamilton, of this county. Her funeral
took place Saturday and her remains,
following Requiem Mass, were laid to
rest in the cemetery of st. Thomas
Catholic Church beside those Of her
late husband who preceded her in
death a1ittle more than year ago.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-07-04
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.
In the Circuit Court for Charles
County, Maryland, in Equity.
In Equity No. l7O7.
John Walters, Complainant,
Us.
Maudeline M. Walters, Defendant.

fhe object of this suit is to procure
a decree of divorce a nensG ct tbor0 be-
tween the complainant and the defend
ant.
The bill states in substance that the
complainant is resident of Charles
County, Maryland, and that he has
been resident thereof for a period of
more than two years next preceding
the filing OF this suit.
That the present whereabouts of the
defendant is unknown unto the com
plainant.
That the complainant and the defend
ant were married on the 25th day OF
January, 1911, at Pacific Grove, Cali
fornia.
That on or about the 28th day OF De-
cember, 1922, the defendant abandoned
and deserted the complainant and the
complainant charges that said aban-
donment was deliberate and without
cause or excuse.
And finally the Bill prays that di-
vorce Il meRsd ct thOrO be deereed be-
tween the complainant and the defend
ant.
1t Is thereupon this 18th day of June,
in the year 1924, by the Circuit Court
for Charles County, Maryland, in
Equity, adiudged, ordered and decreed
that the Complainant, by causing a
copy of this order to be published in
some newspaper printed and published
in said Charles County, once a week
for four successive weeks before the
18th day of July, 1924, give notice to
the absent defendant of the object and
substance OF this Bill of Complaint,
warning Ter to appear in this Court In
person or by Solicitor, on or before
the 18th day of August, 1924, to show
cause il any she may have, why a de-
cree ought not be passed as prayed.
WARREN NJ. ALBRITTAIN,
Clerk Of the Circuit Court for Charles
County, Maryland.
True copy, Test:
W. NJ. ALBRITTAIN,
6-27-4t. Clerk.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-07-04
LOCAL BREvITEs.

Today is July 4th--a legal holiday.
The Board Of Education was in ses-
sion Tuesday last.
Miss Lucy Matthews spent Tuesday
last in Washington.
The Fifth District led all the rest in
furnishing June brides.
Mrs, Agnes L. Marbury, OF River
side, was visitor the county seat
Monday.
Miss Dorothy Howard, OF Waldorf,
is visiting Miss Anna Swami, at her
home near Faulkner
Miss Mae w. Berry, of Washington,
is visiting the family of Mr.. Washing
ton Berry, near this town.
Miss Georgia Haslett, Of Washing
ton, spent several days during the week
with friends in the county.
Thank the man who directs you to
Martins Hotel, La Plata, Md, to dine
He is sure a friend to you.
The annual church picnic viii be held
on Bryantown Church grounds, Fri
day, August Is. See adv. later.
Mr.. Frank A. Rye, OF Nanjemoy,
was a visitor to the county seat Tues
day and while here paid US call.
Tomorrow, under proclamation OF
the Governor, is legal holiday and
all the banks of the county Will be
closed.
Mr.. William M. Burdette, of this
town, has Joined the Citizens Military
Training Camp at Camp Meade for a
month.
Delegates John E. Bardroff and
Francis Z. Mattingly were among the
prominent visitors to the county seat
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Sasscer, OF
Washington, spent the weekend with
the formers parents, DR.. and Mrs. Z.
L. Sasseer, this town.
The owners of radios have been able
to enjoy the proceedings OF the two
national conventions almost as much
so as if present in person.
When in need of letter heads, enyel-
opes, bill heads, posters or any other
kind of job printing, call at this Office.
Prompt attention given to all work.
]. Miss Mary w. Merrick, of Wash
ington, and Mr.. Harry Harvey, OF
Baltimore, spent Sunday last at The
Naples the home OF Mrs. Adrian
Posey.
Be sure to attend the first dance of
the season, given bv Neale Court, Cath
Ollie Daughters of America, at Chapel
Point tomorrow evening Saturday,
July 9Th.
Neale Council, X. of c., held YES
per service at St. Thomas Catholic
Church, Chapel Point, Sunday last.
The sermon upon the occasion was de-
livered by Rev. Father O'Hara, of
Indian Head.
We had pleasant call Tuesday last
from Mr.. d. w. Ryce, OF Mechanics
vile, st. Mary's county. Mr.. Ryce,
who believes in keeping his subscrip-
ton paid up we'll in advance, while
here paid for another year.
Mr.. Reinhart Strek and wife are
spending their summer vacation at the
home OF the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip Salzman, near Newbnrg.
Mr.. Strek holds a responsible position
with the Hudson Motor Co., Detroit,
Michigan.
Mr.. Robert Scott, of Indiantown,
recently sold his entire crop OF tobacco
to one OF the local buyers OF the Mary
land Tobacco Growers Association
at 80 cents per pound. Mr.. Scott is a
good farmer and this shows what can
be accomplished by energy.
In our recent announcement of the
the death of Mr.. Charles H. Guyther,
we erred in stating that his remains
were inferred in St. Georges 2. Z.
Cemetery, St. Mary's county. Mr..
yGuyther was buried in ST. Georges
fatholie Cemetery, that county.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-07-04
Notice Of Examinations For
Scholarships.

An examination of applicants for
scholarships to the following schools
will be held at the Court House, at La
Plata,
FRIDAY, JULY IL, at $50 A. M.
An examination for scholarship to
Washington College, carrying board
and tuition for a period of four years,
open to male applicants, who are high
school graduates or who have the
equivalent OF high school education.
An examination for q scholarship to
Western Maryland College, carr, ing
board and tuition for a period of four
years, open to girls only, who can
meet the requirements of the appli-
'cants for the Washington College
scholarship.
An examination for scholarship to
st. Mary's Seminary, carrying board
and tuition for a period OF three years,
open to girls only who have completed
the elementary school course.
There are two other scholarships to
be awarded by the County Board of Ed.
ucation-a scholarship TO Blue Ridge
College, carrying tuition only and
scholarship to The Maryland School
OF Arts. In Baltimore, carrying tuition
only.
These examinations are to begin
promptly at $50 A. M.
BY order of the Board of Education,
F. B. GWYNN,
6-2I-2t. Supt.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1924-07-04
Ten Years Since Spark
Set the World Ahre.

Jevtic, a member of the terrorist
band, tells the story Of one OF the most
dramatic movements in history-the
assassination Of Archduke Franz Fer
dinand-which took place ten years
ago this summer in Serajevo. Read
this remarkable and authentic article
in the Magazine of The Washington
Star, Sunday, July 6. Inside facts up
on the incident which caused the world
war, just decade ago. Order your
copy OF next Sundays Washington
Star from your newsdealer today.