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The Winslow mail., 1924-08-08
SPRINGERYILLE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE GET OUT FINE BOOK

Three thousand booklets, contain
ing 28 pages each, have been issued
by the Springerville Chamber of Com
merce and are being distributed
through that organization as me-
dium of advertising the White noun
tain country.
The story is entitled Where the
God of Nature Smiles" and the book
let is illustrated with views of the
country. Information intended to be
of value to the pleasure seeker and
tourist is also made a feature. The
story is by Tourzona and the work
has already attracted no little atten-
ton. Copies of the folder may be
obtained from the Springerville
chamber of commerce
The Winslow mail., 1924-08-08

FOR SALE-Six-c! III der Paige five
passenger touring car, good condition.
$3.50. See Geo Wrench. 23tf
The Winslow mail., 1924-08-08
TIME FOR REGISTRATION
TO CLOSE is AUGUST BOTH

Last week The Mail, on author
ity of Mrs. R. D. McGregor, reg
istrar. from the county recorder.
stated that the correct time for the
closing of registration books before
the September primary, was Aug
ust %. This week Mrs. McGregor
received the following letter from
the county recorder.
"Our county attorney is back and
7 went to see him about the time
of closing registration, and find.
that 1 was wrong. August 80 is
correct. The books close for II
days all right, but seven of them
are after the primary. This will
give you an extra week.
Sincerely,
LUCRETIA w. FLANAGAN,
County Recorder"
The Winslow mail., 1924-08-08
THREE BRAND NEW ENGINES
PUT TO WORK ON SANTA FE

Three new engines Of the $500
type" arrived in Winslow Monday eve
ming. They will be used in the
freight service on the west end, be-
tween this place and Seligman. These
are of the newest and largest types of
engines used on any line. New equip
ment to Santa Fe rolling stock include
several trains of latest type refriger-
ator cars which have been rolling
westward for several days.
The Winslow mail., 1924-08-08
me LIMIT is offered to the
Housewife

You don't have to be an expert to
use LIMIT successfully. Even a
young girl can turn out the most
beautifully laundered garments with
the new scientific starch discovery
LINT.
The Winslow mail., 1924-08-08

LOST-Key ring with four keys on it,
one Yale, two cash register keys and
a flat key. Return to Winslow Mail
and receive reward. 26t1c
The Winslow mail., 1924-08-08

FOR RENT-A nice cool, comfortable
front room at 406 Williamson avenue
26t1c
The Winslow mail., 1924-08-08

PLAIN SEWING done reasonably.
Children's clothes a speciality. Call
GIT Williamson, or phone AT. Mrs.
Thomas
The Winslow mail., 1924-08-08
Ads

Classified Ads
FOR RENT-A nice cool, comfortable
front room at 4O6 Williamson avenue.
26t1c
LOST-Key ring with four keys on it,
one Yale, two cash register keys and
flat key. Return to Winslow Mail
and receive reward. 26t1c
FOR RENT-Two nice, large, airy
sleeping rooms. Gentlemen preferred.
Apply 719 Warren or Phone 100 26t1c
MAN with car to sell and deliver cof-
fee, tea and grocery specialties to the
consumer, in and near Winslow. Per-
manent. Repeat order business Lib
eral commission. Bond required We
furnish free course in salesmanship.
Grand Union Tea Co., Pueblo, Colo
RADIO. 26t3*
PLAIN SEWING done reasonably.
Children's clothes speciality. Call
GIT Williamson, or phone AT. Mrs.
Thomas
WANTED-Lady or gentleman of good
address to assist part or whole time
in photography. VIM L. Weed Ok
ford hotel 25tlc
FOR SALE-Six-c. III der Paige five
passenger touring car, good condition
$3.50. See Geo. Wrench. 23tf
WANTED - People of Winslow to
telephone into The Mail office what
their friends are doing; wAere they
are going; when they are coming;
about visitors, members of the fam
lily taking vacations, ETC., etc. The
Mails phone number is II.
WANTED or Women to take
orders for genuine guaranteed hosiery
for men, women and children. Elin1i-
nate darning. Salary $75 week full
time $3.50 an hour spare tims. Beauti-
f1Il Spring line.
INTERNATIONAL STOCKING MILLS
Norristown, Pa.
FOR BARGAIN 3-rOOm
houses, well situated, partly furnish
ed. You don't have to pay anything
down. Pay like rent Big chance to
own home without cost Inquire at
the Winsl0w Mail office. A-tf-c
The Winslow mail., 1924-08-08

FOR RENT-Two nice, large, airy
sleeping rooms. Gentlemen preferred
Apply 719 Warren or Phone 100 26t1c
The Winslow mail., 1924-08-08

WANTED-Lady or gentleman of good
address to assist part or whole time
in photography. VIM L. Weed Ok
ford hotel 25tlc
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
BOYS
HAND Work. ON
SALE LOCALLY

An opportunity to extend CON
structive aid to the bows in the
disabled soldiers home at Alpine
viii be given 10 the people of this
city tomorrow and Saturday, when
the Women's Auxiliary of the Boyce
Aten post of the American legion
WI sponsor sale OF articles made
by the soldiers which will be held
at the Varney Company
Reed baskets for fruit and flow
ers, serving trays, candle sticks,
smart woven belts for sport coats.
picture frames, beads and many
other samples of the handicraft of
these soldiers who are gamely fight
ing their way back to health and
economic independence will be of
fered.
AS these men are in verv
straitened circumstances due to the
fact that they receive no money
from the government, the coopera-
tion of the community in helpiu
them to earn n small amount of cash
through their own work should be
heartily given.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
Former Social Leader Graves.
Only a Successful Screen
Career; Already at Work

the society belle would prove big
success ON the screen.
= Any amusement which can give
entertainments TO so many millions
must become a great art,' said
Mrs. Converse. 81 realize that it
will take hard work for me TO get
ahead, but | have made up NV mind
to devote my entire future to the
work and forsakc social activities
entirely. ! have no pull or 'con-
ncctions' that will make my path
easier but | hope to attain my pur-
pose through sheer effort. y
Miss Morgan, as she prefers to be
called, is eighteen. She first ere
ated 4 sensation in society when
She eloped with James Vail Con-
verse, while her recent separation
also attracted much interest. She
has taken a bungalow in Hollywood
and says she will make the studio
city her home.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
SO. SIERRAS CO.
ASKS FOR LONG
TERM FRANCHISE

In half page advertisement pub
lished on page three the Southern
Sierras Power Company announces
it's intention to request Il 50-year
county franchise from the county
board of supervisors. The fran
chise, if granted, will permit the
construction of line along public
highways to supply residepts of the
valley who cannot now be reached.
In commenting on the power sit.
nation in Imperial Valley today,
Joe f. King, district manager of
the Southern Sierras Power Com
pany, said that they had succeeded
in cutting down power consumption
below the 33 1-3 per cent recently
requested. He declared his appre-
citation of the cooperation of power
users during the dry period.
"POwer users may use as much
electricity as they need now from
10 p. m. until a. m.,' he said.
Mr.. King stated that the gas-elec-
trio and steam plants here are on
the line all the time now and they
are generating almost all the power
required for the I'll Centre load.
A new steam unit has been added to
the equipment at San Bernardino,
which is helping with the power sit
uation, Mr.. King said --
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
PUBLIC INVITED
TO HEAR OLNEY
AT HIGH SCHOOL

People Of .his Ieity who have
public spirited interest in communi.
tv affairs in general and school
matters in particular will be given
an opportunity to hear very
worthwhile talk at the high school
tomorrow night, wlrea A. c. Omey.
of Sacramento, state commissioner
of secondary education, will speak.
Prof. j. L. House, principal Of
the high school, announces that this
will be the first time in a number
of years that the general public has
had chance to hear one of the
state education officials speak. As
Commissioner Olney is Il good talk
er ana will give many interesting
side-lights on school matters,
large attend9ncs is expected.
The high school orchestra and
Chicken johnson will furnish
musical numbers. The meeting is
called for 8 O'Clock, and viii be
short and srappy affair.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
ENCLAND'S AIR
TRIO TO START
NEXT TUESDAY

LONDON, Mar. 20.-Great Bri-
ian's effort to beat the United
states i'll the first flight around
he world viii start next TUESDAY
rom C!asbott with three planes
piloted by a. s. G. MacLaren, squad
on commander and pilots W. y.
'lenderleith and Sergeant Andrews.
Brigadier General Christopher
thompson, minister Of air, and other
)romient officials will bid farewell
0 the flyers, urging them to make
very effort to beat the Americans.
The flight will be from west to
asst, along the same route followed
" previous British efforts
The British flyers, if successful
hould cross the air trail of the
.merican aviators at Delhi, India
from where the British airmen will
will continue along the coast Ia
Alaska, thence to Newfoundland
nd either direct 10 ireland or via
he Azores TO Portugal.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20

HOLLYWOOD, Mar. 90" Ambi-
tion is in my blood. A social ca
rcer no longer appeals to me. Mo
tion pictures offer 6 real opportu-
nifty. / hope TO make name for
myself as a screen actress instead
Of following the paths of society"
This was The sentiment expressed
here today by Mrs. James Vail Con-
verse, runaway New York heircss,
member of one of the Oldest Knick-
erbocker families, twin sister of
Mrs. Reggie Vanderbilt and daugh-
ter of Harry Hay Morgan, Amer
lean consul general to Belgium.
Mrs. Converse, to be known on
the screen rs Thelma Morgan, is
commencing her motion picture ca
reer under Samuel Goldwyn s man
agement, playing a colorful part in
"Cytherie. After viewing the
results Of her first day s effort,
both Goldwvn and George Fitz.
maurice, director, predicted tina
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
First Fight Is
Fatal to Youth

LOS ANGELES Mar. 2O.-John
Toothman, Is, is dead here today,
after "fighting it out" with r. D.
Mclean, Il, his former friend, who
is in the University station suspect
ed of the Staying.
According to Mclean, the two
boys h;.d an argument and decided
to settle it with their fists. They
went to vacant lot and started
fighting. Lunging forward with a
particularly heavy blow, Young
Toothman fell, striking his head on
+he ground. His neck was broken
instantly.
Mclean steadfastly declares he
did not hit Toothman and knock
him down. Police are inyestigat
ing his story.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
Varied Weather
Throughout Cal.
By United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 90
California had taste of mixed
weather overnight, according to
the weather bureau.
Rain fell here, in San Jose, San
Diego and on Mt. Hamilton, which
had the heaviest fall, .06 Of an
inch.
Snow fell in Northern California,
m inch in the French gulch coun-
try and six INCHES on Deadwood
dlvide. Dunsmuir had light fall
and farther up into the Siskiyous,
around Weed, Sisson and McCloud,
the snow blanket WAS several inch
es thick this morning.
Central California probably will
have showers tonight and tomorrow,
according to official prediction.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
SEC. WILBUR ON
! WAY TO CAPITAL
by United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 20-Sec-
retary of the Navy Wilbur left San
Francisco for Sacramento today en-
route to Washington.
The new secretary took the oath
of office in the supreme court room
here yesterday afternoon and i'm
mediateIv filed his resignation as
chief Justice of the California su-
prcme court.
After addressing the State Fedora
tion of Building Trades convention
at the state capitol today he will
be joined by Mrs. Wilbur and will
proceed to the national capitol.
Secretary Wilbur took his first
official ride in a navy automobile
Yesterday and went to the train here
under escort of score of Officers
from the San Francisco posts Of the
navy and marine corps.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
WEYMOUTH SAYS
BOULDER CANYON
IS RIGHT SITE.

WASHINGTON, Mar. 20.-Boul-
der Canyon IS the most logical site
for combined flood control irri-
cation and power development dam
on the Colorado River, +. L. Wey-
mouth, chief engineer Of the re-
clamation service told the house IT.
rigation committee today.
Weymouth said over $350,000 had
been spent in study of physical con
ditions along the river and he would
recommend the selection of the Boul
der CANYON site without further in
vestiga;ion.
Weymouth expressed 40 opinion
on the relative merits Of private or
government construction. He term
ed a proposed site 1T Mojaye mad
visabie because the reservoir cap@-
city there would be inadequate and
would flood thousands Of acres of
cultivated land, 20 miles of Santa
Fe railroad and the railroad june
tion at Needles.
The flood menace in Imperial Val
ley demands immediate action he
declared.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
Prominent L. A.
Doctor Dies by
Shooting Self
ny United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES. Mar. 20 Or.
Thomas W. O'Reilly, 81, prominent
Southern California physician and
surgeon, committed suicide ut his
South Hobart Boulevard residence
today by firing revolver shot into
his mouth.
Mrs. O'Reilly told police her lus-
band had been despondcnt for the
past few days. Arising this morning
he walked into the bathroom, carry
ing the weapon. He placed the gnuz-
zle in his mouth and pulled the trig-
ger, and was dead before aid could
reach him.
The widow and four children sur
vive.
DR.. o Reilly maintained an cxpen-
sive office suite and his patients
were from among the most fashion.
able residents Of the city.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and County


Eat at the Oregon and he rom.
Portable. Ladies rest room and
men S smoking room. aIv
Fresh Oysters, Leefoot Cream
@affles. Oregon Cafe. Adv.
Leaving city-Thc many friends
OF Mr.. ard Mrs. r. Il. Clagrett
and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Gooch regrct
the impending departure of these
two well-known couples for their
new homes in Los Angeles. Mr..
and Mrs. Gooch win leave tomorrow,
and will be followed in about n week
by Mr.. and Mrs. Clagett. The firm
Of Claggett, Gooeh and Nor.hcross
VIII retain its Calexico place Of
business, but the main office will
be established in Los Angeles. Both
families have purchased homes in
that city.
Natures Drink is Lemonade. You
Bill find it pure and fresh a.
raul 5. adv
Money to Loan on automobiles
nnt-acts bought. Fred 3. Cross
F6 Main st Phone $50 ADV
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
"Bill" Hart's Wife
In Court Today

LOS ANGELES, Mar. 20.-Mrs
Winifrcd Wes;over Hart, estranged
wife of William S. Hart, motion
picture star, appeared in Judge Wal
ter Guerin S court today to await
lecision on the contract by which
er husband agreed to set aside
100000 for her support.
Mrs. Hart in petition, which
gives her Interpretation Of the terms
f the settlement, holds that a
lause preventing her from appear
ing On the screen and another which
might encourage her TO get a di-
vorce are against public policy.
Hart, who is in tn east, contends
through his a,torneys THAT his
wife S complaint is ambiguous and
does not constitute legal action.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
|DOHENY MEETS
|. A. GRAND. JURY
by United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Mar. 90 Ed
ward l.. Doheny, oil magnate, was
closeted for two hours with the Los
Angeles county grand jury today.
Emerging, quite in contrast with
his attitude when he visited the
grand jury Tuesday and evaded
cemeramen, aided by a corps of
formidable guards, Doheny today
appeared jovial and cheerful
"I'll meet YOU down at the en-
trance" he told photographers.
Doheny refused to be interviewed
but asked newspaper men to meet
him in his office at 3 clock.
Doheny was called to testify be-
fore the grand jury regarding Ger.
tain harbOr leases his oil firm is
reported to have secured at very fa
vorable rates.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
No Interest In
School Election

No special interest seems 10 be
manifested in the coming election
of school trustees, which will be
held On March 28. Last night was
the last date for filing of applica-
tions for names to appear On the
printed ballot, and up 10 that time
no one with the exception Of pre-
sent members had signified their
Willingness to serve.
F. ID. Jacobs and r. P. Moore for
the high school board, and Dr. For
rest Kutz for the grammar school
board are al present the only can
didates for three vacancies.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
L. A. Visitors at
Banquet Pledge
Friendship Anew
Continued from pace l

VtFlat diiCN STANDS IOl m Amer
icau communities
A little over u wears oil this
valley is the home of $4,000 lcople
occupying nine prosperous towns
and villages, and scattered over Il
farming area Of 100000 acres. We
boast Of go up-to-date school houses
representing q total iuNe> mcnt in
school property of $2,S6j.i45 where
1858 Young American are learning
to read and write, and everything
else required in the present day
school curriculum. We have 10 miles
of paved highway, costing approNim-
ately $l,50O,000, and 25U0 miles of
irrigation canals representing a
cost OF $l4,000,000.
eve boast an annual production
of one car for every man, woman
and child within our border, and in
this, we known we have no superior,
and dare say no equals.
During 1923 some 773e carloads
of lettuce, IL. 026 cars of cantaloupes
1856 ears of other melons. 53 ears
of grape fruit, POO ears Of grapes,
265 ears of tomatoes. l25 cars of
pears and 273 ears Of asparagus and
miscellaneous vegetables were ship
ped from this valley.
$4,000 Dairy Cows
"Our valley boasts of $4,000 dal-
ry COWS, producing a daily income
on 1923 basis, of $4,000. We have
grass feed the wear round. !mper-
ial Valley stands fifth in the state
in dairy production. During the
present time We have many thou
sand steers brought from outside
states for fattening on our winter
feed.
Last years cotton crop amount
ed to 10000 bales. The figures
furnished by our local Chamber Of
Commerce for the year 1928, show
n grand total in production Of $780,
43l, ,49l."
Mr.. Keller concluded his address
with an earnest appeal 10 Los An
geles business men to remember I'm
perial Valley whenever e. .ernerS
looking for investments they could
not find in Los Angeles inquired
for advice.
II. NJ. Porter. vice president of
| the Los Angeles Realty Board, gave
i brief talk in which he reviewed
some of the features of the west
that endear it to citizens.
Fred Nebel-Thau Of he Southern
Sierras Power company, was on
hand with a bunch of original songs
and parodies His reference in
ne song to NJ. Lacv rs "Biil',
brought an expression of pleasure
and of appreciation from the pres;
dent of the visiting organization,
for the indicated spirit OF friendl!-
Sss that the name "Bill : showed.
The Reasnover orchestra furnished
delightful musical selections through
Ut the evening.
Following the banquet, the guests,
ere taken in their private ears to
'alexico where they spent the night.
The early morning hours today were
ipent in sight-seeing in Mexicali
md CaleXico, after which the spe-
cial brought the visitors back to
the station here where they were
net by members Of the local cham
er who took them for automobile
rides around the town and ada
'ent district. The train LETT for
imperial and Brawlev shortly before
oon on the way to INLAND, where
| e trip will be resumed 10 Arizo-
| and the Grand Canyon.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
Relief Party Of
L. S. Sailors at
HOnduran City
ny United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Mar. 20.~A re-
lief party of nine Officers and 1G7
sailors from the United States cruis-
cr Milwaukee arrived ut Tegacigal-
pa, Honduras, at noon yesterday,
according to a cablegram from Am
erican Minister Morales to the state
department.
The landing party was despatch
ed after the American legation was
fired on during revolutionary dis
turbanccS.
No new disturbances were re-
ported to the state department to-
day. Reports that the rebel army
had occupied the capital We're not
confirmed
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
The Weather

FOR LOS ANGELES AND VICI-
NiTl: Cool, unsettled weather and
probably showers tonight and Fri
day.
FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA;
Unsettled weather with showers to-
night and Friday.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
How to Strengthen Eyes

In surprising short time sim
pie camphor, witchhazel, hydrastis,
etc, as mixed in Lavoptik eve
wash, strengthens eye so you ear
read " work more. Gne small bot
tie shows results. AlrmirGm eve
cup free. Francis Drag Store. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
Veterans Demand
Grant Dismissal

SAN DIEGO, Mar. 20.--Dismissal
OF Louis IT. Grant, director of the
twelfth district United States vet
crans' bureau was demanded Of
President Coolidge today by repre-
senfatiyes Of two chapters Of the
disabled veterans of the World War.
Arrowhead Springs and Camp
kearney chapters joined in the de-
mand.
Charges Of inefficiency and per
sonal prejudice were made against
Hrant.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
BANDITS ESCAPE
WITH BIG PAYROLL
ny United Press Leased Wire

SEATTLE, WASH, Mar. 20.--Two
bandits armed with automatic pis-
tolls this morning held up the Me
Dougal and Southwick department
store, locked Charles G. Cant, re-
ceiving room manager, in the steel
vault and escaped with the weekly
payroll, estimated at close to $20,
600
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
WHY BUY
A NEW BATTERY? ?
"ALWAYS READY"


will put new life in your old
battery and prolong the lite OF a
new battery used for automobile
radios-farm lighting plants-trucks-
tractors-motor boats-efc.
IF YOUR BATTERY
; is NOT BROKEN
'"ALWAYS READY"
is ALL YOU NEED
TO put pep, vigor and life into any lead plate
sulphated, il your battery is not broken you
ca charge il IN 40 minutes without ihe use
of tie Inc Simply pour out the old solution
gg,sh Is. cells with plain water and pour m
ALWAYS READY" II Tie battery Is rot
instantly charged il viii be properly charged
proyided the battery has the help oi the genefs-
toy for 50 OF 20 minutes.
WE GUARANTEE
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and remove ii if present, will not overehAfse or
overhest, and will not injufe leaa plate Dali
terry in any way.
SPECIAL TRIAL OFFER
Always READY Battery solution sead
direct for this trial oaeF $500 for one-hail
gallon enough for any 6-8 Yc.t battery; oF
s4.O0 for one gallon, enough for three 6-S volt
batteries.
Send Your Order and SAGE Your Battery
ALWAYS READY BATTERY
SOLUTION SALES AGENCY
OF California
C. r. WARNEs, State Distribute,
So4 West 54th St. Los Angeles, Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20
COTTON MARKET

Spots 1926. Tone steady.
SACRAMENTO - The Senators
and the Pittsburgh Pirates open
their two-game series here this af-
teFnoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20

McCarys Sell Home-The sale Of
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. ID. Me
Cary, located at 6l3 Brighton street
has been made by o. W. Afflerbaugh
of Edgar Brothers Realty Company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Westfahl are the
new owners. Mr.. Westfahl Was
formerly connected with the city
police force. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Cary are now located at 773 Brigh-
ton street.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-20

Rent j. r. Ford Home-Mr. and
Mrs. c. w. Barton have rented
the j. Il. Ford house on Sandalwood
Drive, and win move TO their new
location April /. They plan to re-
main in the city until the close Of
the school term. Mr.. and Mrs. r.
Y. Watson. who have purchased the
Barton's Wensley avenue home, will
take possession OF their newly ac-
quired property at the same time.