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Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23


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Register Ger cs'y Elections before
Nafeh l& adv.
wooda Biesy. Dance ssudio. 80
Orange. Fhone Civ. Ads
sAors Orders al houFs a. stoves.
adv
stodA Bays Lecal HSme-- Among
recent I'll Ceufra arrivals is =. r.
Stoda and family from san Diego.
Mr.. stodd has raFs hascd @ home or
G@T Hamilton street and has opsn-
cd offices 80 so Main street where
be- is doing the accounting work for
star and ilnfaut agencies for San
Diego and p Centre. lie expects
% reside here permanent a. De =
very much Impressed with fondi-
tions in the valley. Mr.. Stodd has
had 20 years experience az an ae-
eountant and has been associated
with business establishments in
philadelphia, Spokane and San pi-
ego.
Home Industry. BATTER, Cream
and Honey. Paal's Candies. adv
Special Prices on everything at
Zurcheg Bros. al next week. adv
Register for City Elections before
March IS. adv.
For Mems WORK Shoes see Gun.
singham, opposite post office. adv
Or. Harry Hooper. Dentist 81
gpip Street Phone 3s2W Adv
Horse stolen--Henry George re
ported 10 the police that q horse .
belonging 20 him was stolen from /,
the Wilson school late yesterday AZ f
iernoon. Tho animal is described .
rs about nine years old, with
brown body and white ankles, and
weighs about 100 pounds.
Your Baby Rice Buttered POP
Corn at Paul's Sweets. Sc, l0c and
25e q bag. adv.
Remember. a big basket OF groe-
cries free every day az Zurcho9
Bros. food show. Comets fos F..
you. adv. /
For a Honey Pop Corn Ball q.
Paul :, only a nickle. adv
Register fo- City Elections before
March 10. adv.
Money 10 LOAD ca suJ ,a.ynii@s
contracts bought. Fred h. Cross
:76 Main ST. Phone $50. ADJ
Provlers Sentenced.-Juan Mar
tinez and Corme Arriega, found
proving about the city with 40
visible means Of support, were NJ
raigned before Judge Thompson ia
the police court this morning. They
were sentenced 10 pay fines Of $50
and $l00 respectively, Jail sentences
being imposed 10 the rate Of one
day : imprisonment for zach - of
the fine, when they were unable 20
pay the fines.
Fresh Oysters, Leefoot Cream
Waffles. Oregon Cafe. ADJ.
Cream Taffy ace a lb. at Paul u.
al
Special Dishes served al Steve's.
adv
The Proof Of the pudding is in the
eating. "Try it before you buy II
ut Zurcher Bros. food show. a1N
Eat at the Oregon and be ecm.
Portable. Ladies rest room nnd
mems smoking room. adv
Home Made Pastries At Steve s. Z
adv
Enjcy Your Meals at the table, .
Special Dinners. Bee Cafe. adv ,
Cars Confiscated. - Three ears
found by Traffic Officers Ryan and
shotwell to have engine numbers
that had been tampered with, were
confiscated at Heber last night.
The numbers showed plainly that
attempts had been made to disfig'
ure the original numerals, accord
ing 10 the officers. The drivers
were not held, pending an investi-
CATION of the ownership of the ears.
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Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
Midwest Farmers
Will Come Here
To Settle Soon
icoutinued from page II

TIC business Of bringing homeaeck,
cys ia The valley That movement
VISA unsu,., ss[M largely because the
selling agency had not then been
found, ban probably paved the way
for 4 successful completion of the
undertaking..
"'The finn Of Smith and Rogers,
q copartnership having its place of
business in Kansas City, Missouri,
has become interested in the situa-
zion i'm Imperial Valley and after q
'aretol study made during several
months, have offered TO put on i
'onlcseeker s. selling campaign in
Imperial Valley, provided sufficient
ands could be optioned to them, TO
Justify their operations.
''ThiS firm nss lad long and sue.
ccSsful operations in the Rio Grande
valley in Texas and their creden.
tials have been examined by bank
rs. realtors. chambers Of commerce
and other interests in the valley who
have become satisfied that this firm
will successfully sell Imperial Val.
Icy lands in small holdings to ex-
Dcrienced farmers from the central
statCs.
~ corps Of local agents, number.
ing over 5000 and distributed over
- states, will solicit midwest farm.
ors who expect to make Il change
of l3cat;on, to make trip TO the
valley on homesecker' excursion
rates which have been put into eff
feet nv the railroads, effective
March !.
Settlers Carefully Chosen
"The prospective settlers are
carefully selected, having sufficient
capital to make initial payments
lnl working capital to continue OPP
erations. The excursions will prob
ably arrive in the valley twice a
month during the selling season.
smith and Rogers can only operate
on 4 minimum Of $4,000 acres, Il
lesser amount being too small to
warrant their operations.
The only question for the people
of Imperial VALLEY to determine now
is whether such colonist campaign
is desirable and whether the owners
of land viii consent to option a
part Of their holdings at a reason
able price 10 the firm, to furnish
ne basis of such operations. Many
land owners are holding more land
than they can farm, and this seems
to present an excellent opportunity
for them to dispse of the extra acre
age in such 4 way that the entire
v"l1nv viii benefit from the tran
saction.
This effort on the part Of the
people OF Imperial Valley TO ne
romplish the contract with Smith
and Rogers, deserves the coopera-
tion and support of every resident
Of the valley. Tne committee which
is now soliciting options, should be
given hearing by everyone whom
trey approach and if this is done,
the fairness Of the proposition viii
hc apparent to those who have the
of the valley at heart. Nc
cording to those interested in the
it is impossible TO hope
for success, unless every opportun-
itv is given to the committee TO give
the plan fair tryout.
The options must be all in by
February 2s. and with the short
time given to work, the committee
will be kept extremely busy for tire
next few days, and anything that
cen be done 10 assist them, should
ue done by the. land owners Of the
valley, with the knowledge that
they are thereby assisting i'll 4 plan
to better the condition Of everyone
III the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

Getting Specification Ready-Ar
ehiteet Don Wells and Sheriff Gil.
lett made an inspection of the jai
Ills morning 70 look over the con
tempiated additions to the cell tanks
IS authorized by the board of sup
,fvisors. Specifications viii be pre-
pared Tor the convenience of those
who wish 20 submit bids on III,
contract.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

Mr.. Horton plans to open offices
in the Rehkopf building shortly af-
ter March l.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

Fine Juicy STEAKS and Chops a
the Broadway Chop house. ad
Murphy 20 Plead hTonday-Rohert
=. Murphy, charged with emhezzle
meat will .ppear Monday morning
in the police cour, for plea. tie
was present In court this morning
and asked f0r an extension Of tim
IN wllch enter plea, The court
grantlGs L.s request.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
Fins Steak Dinner at Steve's.
Farm Bureau Meeting Monday

Farm Bureau Meeting Monday
An important meeting of the diree-
tors Of the Imperial County Farm
Bureau will be held in this city on
Monday ana all members are re
Quested 10 be present promptly =
10 &. m. \ report from the presi-
dent. q. {. Webster, who has been
working for the swing-Johnson bill
a: Washington, viii be of particular
interest. Prof. J. ". Nelson Of tht
state Farm Bureau Federation viii
talk. aHd business Of importanc,
will be acted upon. Mr. Webster
is expected back from Washington
on TueSda-.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

Or. Harry hooper. Dentist 81
u7ip street. Phone 3s2W Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

Enjcy Your Meals al the table,
Special Dinners. Bee Cafe. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

For Mems WORK shoes see Gun.
singham, opposite post office. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

Register for City Elections before
March Is. adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and County

Hotel Barbara worrn--Table de
hote dinner 800. Special Chicken
dinner Sl.00. Special T-Bona Steak
dinner 90c. Special Rib Steak din.
ter soc. Seventh Stree. Entrance
siFees 70 care. adv
weiner Roast Enjoyed.--Thc in.
termcliaic class of the Christian
ehHrss sunday school, cniovcd a
wciucE roast ut New River last
night, the party being accompanied
hv Rev. and Mrs. A. r. Worthy and
VI. anil Mrs. :. o. Lingo. Games
were played by two teams captain.
ca by Walter Wrinkley and johnny
King and = delightful time was en-
1Cye4 Is the members uf the class.
Feed Samples for the ladies'.
balloons for the kildics at Iurcher
Bros. food show. adv
Register fer City Elections before
March J.. adv.
Badly" Enjoys Though
stu confined 10 his wheel chair,
probably no one had any more fun
u ihe fircmen $ dance last night
than Baldy' Haines, who had
the boys park his private ear in a
corner II the gymnasium from which
point be- could watch the dancers.
lie was kept busy during the eye
ming acknowledging the good wishes
% friends who were glad TO have
him present.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

Special Prices on everything 1t
Zurcher Bros. al next week. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

Horse Stolen-HenTy George re
ported 20 the police that q horse
belonging 20 him was stolen from
the Wilson school late yesterday AZ
iernoon. The animal is described
rs about nine years old, with :
brown body and white ankles. and
weighs about 100 pounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

Home Industry. Batter, Cream
and Honey. Paal's Candies. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

Richmond = Santa Fa railroad
planning extensive Improvement
work in this district.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

Home Made Pastries at Steve 3
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

Broadway Chol House for tast,
dishes at every meal. ad'
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

Your Baby Rice Buttered Pop
Corn at Paul's Sweets. Be, l0e and
2je 4 bag. adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

Money 10 toaah ca suJ -. oi'iies
contracts bought. Fred k. Crosa
80 Main St Phone $50. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

Remember. n big basket OF groc.
cries free every day al Zurehoi
Bros. food show. Comets 70,
you. adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

Eat at the Oregon and be eom-
Portable. Ladies rest room Hnd
men s smoking room. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

Register fo- City Elections before
March 10. adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

For a Honey Pop Corn Ban ..
Paul :, only q niekle. ads
Imperial Valley press., 1924-02-23

sAors Orders al louss a. Stoves.
adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
SAY TOURISTS
 DEMAND MUSIC
French Writer Thinks It Essential To Live In
 Harmonies

At the present moment, if did not confess to absolute happiness, I would certainly be considered hard to please, writes Maurice Prax in Le Petit Pari- sien. For I am eating to music, drink ing to music, sleeping, breathing, work ing and walking to music. From one dawn to the next I bathe in floods of harmony-in white music, black music, music classic and barbaric, in Viennese tol-de-rols and Hawaiian roars, in French music, German music, Russian and Italian rnasic and in those musical accords which are, in truth, the only valid international agreements.
 The fact is that am now spending few days in fashionable summer re- sort which has been thronged for the last two months by m opulent and for eign crowd. For the seasons at our bath ing resorts are dragged out in direct ratio to the shrinkage of the franc, and holders of pounds sterling, dollars, pesos, florins and pesetas finger in our &AfAN SO HUH tnD DCbSCA HUI them, and from one viewpoint, I sup pose, for us.
 But, in the crowded shadows of this select city, harmony is today perpetual. The long sobbing of the violins never ceases, nor do the sighs of the flutes and the whine of the trombones. It is noise eternal. It is noise which seems to clamor to Heaven, without beginning or ending At hotels, casino, restaurant, dance hall, cafe. in the square-every- where music. sYeu wonder how any one with 5only two ears can hear so much ttzisique."
 It is true. have seen the wealthiest bathers of both sexs taking the music with half closed, ecstatic eyes; for they take" 1t as others take morphine, opium or cocaine. Music soothes them, perhaps preventing them from thinking about themselVes-or others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31

velopment of a state motor road sys- tenn embracing 6,1S0 miles, of which 60 per cent must be rebuilt outright, last year completed 223 miles of portland cement concrete roads at cost of $7,- 100000 or an average of $33, 600 a mile, and 1S7 miles of asphaltic concrete road at a cost of $6,OO0,O0O or $32,000 a mile. In addition, the highway depart ment constructed 21 miles of sand as- phalt and 80 miles of asphaltic maca- dam, making PAT miles of asphalt con- struction, all told. Forty-one miles of waterbound macadam at $690,000 or $16,S00 a mile were also constructed. Construction, this year, includes a greater mileage of asphalt roads as in Charlotte county, for instance, where 21 miles of asphalt are being laid. The city of Charlotte, too, is laying 211 900 square yards of asphalt pavement.
 More than 200 state projects are now under construction in North Carolina not to speak of double that many more projects that are being developed for the counties. Thus far the state has used 153, ,000 carloads of crushed stone, SdIlu anu CeAlcuI anu t1OOO CaAS OA structural steel, asphalt, etc. In 1921 when the program was launched road construction averaged $40,000 per mile. Today the costs average $28,000 a mile owing largely to the development within the state of new type of paving known as sand asphalt, a type, which, accord ing to Frank Page, chairman of the state highway commission, is proving eminently satisfactory and much cheap CT to construct. The sand asphalt pav- ing is laid in a double course without a stone foundation.
 The California highway commission has adopted the procedure of painting white line down the center of it's great trunk line highways as safety pracaution to motorists. This line splits the pavement into two lines of traffic and goes far toward guiding mo- torists and preventing traffic blockades and collisions, particularly at night. This white line is very effective in con- trast with the black asphalt pavements which make up considerable portion of California's highways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
TOURS STATE IN
 WILLYS-KNIGHT
Talladega Party Return From Ten Thousand
 Mile Jaunt

On June 18 Mir. anu Mrs. v. l.. Adams and their son, Trenton, and Miss Lottle Slaughter, a niece of Mir. Adams, began trip in a Willys-K Knight touring car, a trip that was destined to take them across the United States and back, piling up total mileage of more than 10000 miles. During the trip all points of national interest were visited, including the Yosemite Valley and Yellowstone park. According to Mir. Adams, who is enthusiastic in the praise of the performance of his Knight, the trip was made with complete com fort and was thoroughly enjoyed by the entire party.
 I've climbed up Picks Peak and Mt. Rainer with the Willys-Knight with out the least trouble, although we pass ed larger and more expensive cars with boiling radiators seemingly having great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31

Wheeler, Courtland and Town Creek The company has opened an office ht Courtland.
 Promise is made that light and power may be furnished the town by the first of March, although this will likely be done much earlier. The company states that all titles to rights-of-way have been obtained and the work IS to be hastened. It is likely that in only Il few months after the line is completed other portions of the county win he given service. The line being built tx. from Decatur to Hopgood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
KOREAN DRESS

Both men and women in Korea are clothed in white, and it is a question whether the male or the female of the species is costumed the more ridicu- lously. They are rarely seen together, for the gentleman" struts around alone or with his friends. He could not so far forget his superiority" as to ap- pear with woman publicly. He wears baggy white trousers which suggest the Algerian bloomers and are tied with a string or ribbon at the ankle. Over this is loose, white coat which reaches to the ankles and fits like a Mother Hubbard dress. The women are attired in absurd balloon skirts and little short jackets that leave ex- posed much of the upper part of the body. The curious little top hat of the men looks as if it might have been the original of the high silk hats worn in other countries. A transparent crinoline frame is first placed on the head. Over the top-knot the ,transpar- ent black hat is superimposed upon this foundation. This hat, which is tied under the chin with ribbons, is a source of ceaselesS anxiety to the wear CT. If rain threatens, a waxed paper cover envelopes the black hat as a protection from the elements. Wooden shoes are worn and a long bamboo pine usually projects from the mans mouth. The eyes are Ornamented with huge tinted spectacles, whether they are needed or not, for the Koreans believe that the use of spectacles imparts dig nifty. When in mourning the Korean man wears a great hat, which resem. bles a huge wooden bowl turned down on the head.-Nevin o. Winter in Cur rent History Magazine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
ELIMINATE GRADE.
 CROSSING PERIL
Increasing Volume Of Traffic Must Be Given
 Protection

That S,5S2 persons were killed at railroad grade crossing during 1923, an increase of 20 per cent over 1922, is the official announcement of the United States bureau of public roads. This finding has led the bureau, under the .firm conviction that the ever increas- ing volume of traffic on American high ways must be met with increased pro- lection. to insist upon the elimination of grade crossings on federal aid pro. ects wherever practicable. Many dan gerous crossings have already been elim- mated with the cooperation of state highway departments through the con struction of steel or concrete overhead crossings or underpasses and by re- locating the highway so as to avoid crossing and recrossing railroad tracks. In some cases as many as eight cross ings on a single road have been elimi- mated.
 Where crossings cannot be eliminated the railroad engineers are removing the dangerous blanks which heretofore have been feature of railroad and high. way intersections and which by reason of working loose and springing Upward, often cause accident. In many localities the practice now is to re- place the wooden crossings with as.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31

phaltic concrete paving which is firm, though resilient; which can be readily and cheaply installed without detours and which affords ready access to the kubgrade from the replacement of rails and cross ties. The asphalt crossings are laid and repaired by the cold patch method, the materials being mixed either by hand or by machine. The material is affected but slightly by climatic changes. It remains firm and tough and will not push in summer or crack in winter. The work is usually done by the section gangs of the rail- roads themselves. When completed the crossings afford easy riding over the tracks without jar or unpleasantness of any kind.
 New Type Of Road.
 The state of North Carolina which is spending $76,000.000 for the de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
LEFT OIIT

Mother had to leave little sister and the new baby in charge of big sister for the first time.
 Baby was crying Justify.
 Big Sister: "Oh, dear me, why doesn't she stop crying? I don't know what to do with her"
 Little Sister: "Why? Didn't the di- rections corle with herr" rections come with er?'-Answers, London
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
HIGH SCHOOL READY
 TO OPEN M JASPER
Enrolment Is Expected To
 Reach New High Level

JASPER, Ala. August 30-(spe- cial. )-Monday, September 8, begins the fifteenth annual session of the Walker County High school, and the indications are that the largest en. rollment in the history of the institu- tion will be reached the opening day. A report from the school officials Sat urday was that there has already been approximately 400 students reg istered and many more are expected in a few days.
 The total enrolment for last year was 800. About 150 new pupils will enter this year. The faculty of the school has not yet been announced by Prof. F. D. Dowdy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
THE EAL ATTRACTION

"Men admire intellectually in wom- en-"
 Perhaps" commented Miss Cayenne. But l never yet saw one ho was not more interested in the winner of a beauty contest than he was in the pres ident of a ladies' debating society. ."- Washington Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
OnIy An Expert Can TelI

Only An Expert Can Tell When you step on the starter and turn
 on the switch And set the spark lever low. And give Ter the gas and then pull on
 the choke, And still she refuses to go Why it may be the mixture, it may
 be the plugs, And it may be you've primed Ter too
 we'll, Or perhaps you may find that your
 gas line is plugged It takes an expert to tell When you take in your car for a minor
 repair,
 And a little adjustment or two; And the bill that you get brings out
 a cold sweat. Since you'd thought a few dollars
 would do, Why it may be the labor, it may be
 the parts, Or they might not have thought you
 would yell, And it may be that you're not that
 kind of n fish, And the expert (so-called) couldn't
 tell. When you see a fair maiden afoot
 and alone. And you pull up alongside and stop, And she hands you the ice when you've
 tried to be nice, And thought you were going to ''cop," Why it may be your car, and it may
 be your face, Or the clothes you considered so
 swell, Or it may be she isn't that kind of a Only an expert can tell. Engagement of the clutch is not the only kind the motor car is ever respon- sible for.
 It may be all right to tell the { truth about your competitor, but beware his using the same weapon. When two merchants start telling the truth about each other" the public generally gets an earful. These are happy days for the ex- football star. Now he has the op- portunity of driving a coach.
 
 It's a Fact That Steam cars are gaining in popular lty. But not enough to cause John D. insomnia.
 Oil won't smooth the troubled waters when your raditor begins to boil.
 The Fraternal Order of Lunatic Motorists is rapidly becoming better known in its abbreviated form-F. O. 0. L. Motorists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
QUEER QIiERIES

Dear c K-What is the reason my car keeps bucking Every time I take it out it bucks and jumps.
 Anxious Ike-If it cant throw you, you should worry. Just keep on running it before long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31
NEW POWER LINE
 BEING ERECTED
Will Connect Decatur And Hop
 good Near Shoals

MOULToN, Ala, August SO.--(spe- cial.) )--The Alabama Power company has made it's ontroduction to Lwarence county by way of a transportation line across the northern or valley portion from east to west and paralleling the Tennessee river at distance of five to eight miles through Hillsboro,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31

difficulty in making the grade. No matter how far we had gone the day before, after nights rest we were always ready to go again in the morn ing. We found some fine roads and wonderful sights to see and enjoyed Willys-Knight Overland company, Bir- mingham distributors for Willys- Knie 1t cars. He was also impressed by the splendid service rendered by the various automobile clubs along the trip. These clubs were found to be always ready to help the tourist in any man ner possible, which added greatly to the enjoyment of touring in the west.
 Mir. Adams and his party left yester- day for his home in TaIladega.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-31

Engagement of the clutch is not the only kind the motor car is ever respon- sible for.