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Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-31
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of
Imperial Valley for This Date
In Past Years
NINETEEN YEARS AGO
March 81, 1905

4s4d4S4& 49, AVN
Miss Martha Gay of Redlands
left for her home after spending
the weekend in Hokville.
Frank 4. Marek of Imperial,
who has just finished setting out
Is acres of grapes on his ranch,
left for Los Angeles, where he will
spend several weeks.
c. c. Long, one of cur pioneer
settlers, returned from three-day
trip to Phoenix. Mr.. Long deelar-
ed that the people there had a
worse problem than exists here
with waste water following rains.
about from house to house, which
is better than Imperial S record.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-31
CLAIMS SISTER IN
HEAVEN ORDERED
HIM TO KILL MAN

ANDERSON, Texas, Mar. 81
Commodore Bullock, 80, whu cons
fesscd to the murder Of Sheriff ~.
t. MOrehead during a community en-
tcrtainment at Steep Hollow school
house, viii probably he sent to an
asylum. Bullock toia authorities
his "dead sister in heaven sent mel
word to do it,"
Sheriff Morehead was taking the
part Of the country constable in a
play when, as he stalked across the
stage, the report of a shotgun was
heard and he crumpled to The floor.
The aediencc thought it was part Ut
the play and applauded.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-31
i. s. AVIATOkS
RESUME TRIP
IN FEW DAYS
By United Pres. Leased Wire

SEATTLE, Mar. 3l.-America S
round the world air flight will get
under way again Wednesday or
Thursday of this week, Major Fred
eriek l.. Martin, commanding the
four air cruisers making the flight,
announced today.
Work of exchanging the usual
landing gear on the planes for pon-
toons, which will convert them into
seaplanes, was being rushed and will
be finished probably tomorrow night
or early Wednesday.
Vancouver .or Prince Rupert, b.
c., will be the objective of tire first
day Is flight, the length OF the day s
flying TO depeRd on weather condi-
tions.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-31

muskrat lady went to the movies,
| Uncle Wiggilv rolled up his sleeves
and started to wash the dishes. He
picked { plate out of the soapy
j water and the first thing he knew
that plate went slipping out Of his
paws and slid half way across the
floor.
Whoa, there. Back up." cried
the bunny rabbit, as if the plate
was a pony.
And the plate stopped sliding
when it felt like it-not before.
Hum, It's lucky it didn t
break.'' said the rabbit. ~ guess
must have little too much soap
in the water. He picked out
cup and was going to set it on the
table, when, all of a sudden, the
cup took a spin out of his paws and
flew up in the air.
Stop, Stop.'' cried the bunny,
as though he were traffic police
man and the cup runaway auto
mobile.
The cup went up, and the cup
came down. II came down on the
floor and broke into dozen pieces,
some of them falling on Uncle Wig
gilv's foot.
1sOh, now I've done it," cried
the rabbit. "I've broken one of
Nurse Janc's beet teacups. I'm
glad she ism I here. IN glad that
up wasn I a big heavy dish. For
it was it would have smashed my
nav. IN lucky-in some ways. |
must be more earcful. y
So Uncle Wiggily washed the
dishes more slowly, but still he had
bso much soap in the water that he
nearly dropped a saucer.
Come back herel None of your
'rieksl' cried the bunny, and he
caught dhe saucer just in time.
Aud then, all OF a sudden, the
outer door was pushed open, and
n came the Fox, who began looking
,round the kitchen most curIously.
ssHelloi'1 said the Fox. 81
hought some one was here. -
"Well, Im here!'' spoke Uncle
Eiggily. IFS paws in the soapy,
sudsy dishwater.
"No. | mean some Que besides
,ou. thought some oae else was
AeTe went on Tie Fox.
Well, you re here said fhe
unny "though ] wish you weren I.
/ can get along without you
- No, | mean some one else,
parked the Fox. "To whom were
YOU talking as you washed the
dishegsp
ssI was talking to myself, sad
the bunny. "What do you want,
anyhow, Mr.. Foz2''
III want to nibblo your cars! ("
howled the Fox.
First you musi help me wash
the dishes, - said the bunny. "Take
out that big dish and try it On
the towel"
The bunny pointed to>a large,
heavy vegetable dish. The Fox
| took it from the pap, but The dish
was SO slippery from soap, that it
| slipped from hls paws.
Bang." down fell the dish, but,
Instead of hitting the floor It hit
| the Fox on his hairy paw, aud
bounced up, SO that Uncle Wiggily
caught thc dish, and 1T WASH I
broken. But, oh whit q whaeking
blow the dish gave the Fox on his
pawi Wow! Mowi
rOnrhl Wowl Oh, ice cream
eoncs.' hoBled the Fox. My toe
II broken! My toe is broken. ! ~
hase to 20 to The doetofn' Aud oat
1T sAp bungalow he limped, net
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-31
TEN YEARS AGO
March 81, 1914

Mrs. Estes, who has been visiting
in Texas foy some time, returned
home.
Mrs. I. B. Cole came down from
Los Angeles and is visiting friends
here for few days.
Roy L. Rumsey left for Los An
geles where he expects to spend a
week transacting business.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-31
HiGH-UP OFFICIAL
ARRESTED CHARGE
OF BEING DRUNK
By United Press Lesaea wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 81. -
Lieut.-col. Sidney Derby Maize, cx.
ecutiyc officer at Fort Mason, WAS
oappear In police court here today
and answer a charge Of driving an
automobile while intoxicated.
Colonel Maize was arrested yes.
terday on the Great Highway after
he had narrowly missed striking d
woman and small child and had
later crashed into q parked automo-
bile.
An elidontified woman, riding
with Colonel Maize, Was not arrest
ed. Maize is free under $3.50 bail.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-31

the rabbit gentleman politely "Go
along TO che pietufes, Janiel It's
very fniny.'
~ So I've heard, z gFaa1ed Mrs.
Twisiytail, ssAnd, ii we 10 now,
Nurse Jane, wel be in time for
the firsi show and we Il get out
esrlv aud have SOME chocolate at
Ae 0ldc Shoe Sh8ppee.
ssIsd like 10, sighed Tie musk-
rat lady, SHUT all these dishes to
wash ara they aran 4 half finish
sd-~
Never piiad tie diabcsl " ex-
eI.iaed Lhcle Wigeiiy. I" 1 n wash
them Ter You, Nurse Jane. Then
l'lI gp * Il secoud show at some
ether nueie place. Hop along now.
Oh. l.nrlc Miggily, this is 50
good of vou, cried Nurse Jane, AZ
sAe efiea hes soapY paws pn foYeL
hhe eol little soap IA one eyei
sast Slle nen xasllea a pft
sSe u Aile LIS, lselsistaA and sAs
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-31
WHAT is DOING
In RADI0LAND
ny United Press Leased Wire
Copyright, 1924, by United Press)

WOO, Philadelphia, 500 NJ, $3.50
n. M, eastern standard-Schnecker s
cantata "The Story of the Cross
by the st. Nathaniel choir.
WEAF, New York, 49e NJ, 7:l0
p. M, eastern standard--Fannie
Brice, Follies star,
WOR, Newark, 405 NJ, 10 p. m.
eastern standard-Con Conrad, plan,
list, and composer of popular music
WSB, Atlanta, 429 NJ, 8 P. M,
central standard-Detaiis OF the
Young Stribling Mike MeTigue bout
for light heavyweight championship
from Newark, n. j.
WWJ, Detroit. 5l7 NJ, ?. m,
eastern standard Concert of the
Detroit Symphony orchestra.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-31
LA TOILETTE CONTINUES
TO IMPROVE TODAY

WASHINGTON, Mar. b. Im
proyepient in tho condition Of Sena.
Tor Robert NJ. La Toilette CON
tinued today. La Toilette spent Q
comforiable day Sunday and rested
well last nisht.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-31
Bedtime Stories
Copyright, 1928, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
4 By HOWARD z. GARIS
UNCLE WIGGILy WASHES THE
DISHES

There sounded a knock on the
loor Of the hollow stump Bunga-
low one evening, just as Nurse
sane Fuzzy Wuzzv was washing
he supper dishes.
"fA'ill you please see who that is,
Niggily, my dear?,' asked the
muskFat lady housekeeper. my
paws are all soap. But if il s the
Fuzzv Fox, don't let him in.n
r. Indeed, and you don t need to
EEL me fhat.f' laughed the rabbit
genilenan.
However, it WASH L the Fox-it
was. Mrs. Twistytail, the lady pig.
..Oh, Nurse janet grunted Mrs.
Twistytail, as she wrinkled up her
funny, rubbery nose, s'are you go
ing to the movies this evenings'
Why, we hadn I thought of GO
ing, Nurse Jane answered, as she
looked III Ar. Longears. What s
the picture
It's q lovely film, about mon
kos and peanuts, = said Mrs.
Twist yt;sil.
81 've seen that, spoke Uncle
Niggiiy quickly.
4. Ohiss sighed Nurse Jane, for
she hadn I seen it.
But don 4 let that spoil the
evening for you ladies', +" went OF
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-31
Auto Dealers In
Cal. Number More
Than $500 Today
by United Press Leased Wire

SACRAMENTO, Mar. 31.-Re-
cords of the division of motor We
hicles indicate that there are 1865
automobile dealers doing business in
the state of California at this time,
VIII II. Marsh, chief of the state
division, announced today This is
based on the number of dealers who
registered or renewed licenses in
1928. A total of 1926 pairs of
plates were issued TO these dealers.
Tho records also show total Of
III motorcycle dealers in the state
to whom 233 sets of plates were is.
sued in 1928. Thea number Of
plates issued to dealers does not
indicate the nunber of ears owned
by them, it was explained, as a
dealer may change his plates, at
viii, from one ear to another.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-31
Printed
Silks-NeW!
S2.95, S3.25 to S4.95

~ REPE DE CHIMES and fine Cantons printed
a in exclusive patterns and showing the new
color combinations to the very best advan-
tage Silks that sure to please you with their
better than usual quality for the smart Easter
outfit
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-31
Finest
New VOiles
49c, SEC to $500
IA

LII THE NEW COL0RINGS in dainty prins
~ voiles, flock dots and novelties in this grt
= Showing we've prepared for warm spring d'
the values are indeed exceptional and the raj
to choose from is the best we We had.
See the big special lot offered now at SOC
yard.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-31

stopping to nibble the rabbit at all.
AHA! Hal" laughed Mr.. Long
ears as he locked the door. "it Is
good thing stayed home to wash
the dishes. And when they were
finished he went to the second
movie show.
So this teaches US that house
work, though very tiresome, 10
sometimes useful. And, if she piece
of toast doesn't get all black so
il looks like minstrel show, / III
tell you next about Uncle Wisgily' y
April Fool.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-31
Necklaces
and Bracelets

--ANOTHER NEW LOT OF PRETTY bead neck
laces in tho very popular 81 inch lengths Also the
new Italian porcelein sport beads and bracelets L.
a great variety to show you.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-31
Dainty
NeckWear

REAL LACE NECKWBAR in a new shipment
now at S2.95-Vestces, Carisoes, Dutch Collars,
Peter Pan and Jabot effects showing big value
real Irish and Filot trimmed.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-31
Silk and
Fabric Gloves
SIPS, Sl.75, $2.25, $3.50

-KAyaEE~FABRIc GLOVES in turn back cuffs
and gauntlet effects also the soft cuff styles
in silk and in the good shades to match your
spring dresses fine variety here.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-31
French
Matlasse
Rich Coloings $3.50 and $2.9s

~ shown anywhere before this season. M
So colorings and designs in these rich Mercerixe{
and Crepe fabrics at $3.50 and $2.95-they arc pa1
ticularly adapted to piece tailored frocks I'd
Easter wear.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-31
Beautiful
White Goods
SOC, Mc, 75c, $l.OO, SIPS

SHEER WIDE GOODS FOR COOL DREsSI<
and for graduation in remarkable assortment IA
opened up now and ready for you to see-Batis \
Orgaadies French voiles, Sheer Linens, ]
weave, Mcrccrizcd Lawns and other fine text,
Imperial Valley press., 1924-03-31
Greater and Finer Assortments are on
EY ST.

VXYITH EASTER ONLY A FEW WEEKS AWAY you
w know how spenddy take of needs in the fine
wider varieties and qualities than had to oeet
show yoU-you'l not be importuned to buy
Evening star., 1924-09-24
Another Thrill in Ninth.
CAUGHT ON THE FLY

That victory yesterday made the
5urks' record for the seasons series
.ith the White Sox read: Won, 16;
osI. >.
Thirty games in a row with hits
O: Rice now. He got his bingle
luIirg the rally in the third inning
In the White Sox third inning Cos
lin and Rice made clever catches.
ioose had to run far to his right
tcr Collins loft, while Rice DASH
ed 20 his left and speared Sheely's
liner.
Harris had a busy day at his posi-
tion. The second sacker had II
chances and took care of all but the
last. Then he over-ran Archdeacon's
grounder and put the fleet White Sox
on first
White Sox hits ratified about the
field in all but one inning. Mogridge
stopped the batting in the fourth. but
he gave a base on balls to start the
frame.
kamm played a great game for the
SoX at the hot corner. He had seven
chances. several of them quite diff
cult, and handed all cleanly. He
soclled double and a brace of sin
giles and drove in two runs.
F'uIk hit the turf when he tried to
get to Buege's double in the third
Then he made wild throw that ad-
vanced the batter base.
Fans in the stands groaned when
Grouse singled and stole in the ninth,
putting potential White Sox tieing
and winning tallies on third and Sec
ond bases, respectively. But they
cheered when Bluege threw out
Moreheart to end the game.
Immediately after today's game, the
Bucks will entrain for Boston, where
they will end the season. They are
due to arrive in the Hub tomorrow
evening about Z o'clock.
Evening star., 1924-09-24
BUCKS WELDING BATS
EFFECTIVELY IN WEST

"Good pitching and a tight de-
fenxe. but they haven't got the
punch"
This is the way the Nationals
were sizcl up when they started
for their hnnl swing of the sea-
SON through the West that WINS to
make or break them as pennant
winners.
But the records of their tour In
the sunset division to date proves
the dope was wrong, for while the
tight defense generally has been
In evidence the work Of the pitch
ers has been giving local fnns at
tack of the nerves while the
sturdy attack shown by the Har-
riSmen has been the biggest factor
In keeping them mt the top OF the
heap.
In only two OF the II games
played to date ON their current
swing through the West have the
Bucks failed to register double
figures for hits. They have whack-
cd opposinx pitchers for a total OF
13S safeties. an average Of more
than IL per contest and have
scored 76 runs, only a fraction un-
der tallies = game.
Evening star., 1924-09-24

'
John. laird of the elan McGraw.
stationed an apparently decrepit Gil
ant at the gate. Terry at first. Lind
strom at third and O'Connell in cen
ter, were raw substitutes. and Kelly,
stranger. at second base. Wilson.
Il hrst-year man, was in left and
Gowdy, a war veteran, behind the
bat. The Pirates charged boldly.
In the second inning Lindstrom
cracked single and O'Conneli.
$4,000 beauty. hit what may prove
to be a 100000 home run into the
top tier of the stands. In the sew
enth, after Terry and Young were
passed Wilson singled and Gowdy.
the old soldier. cleaned up with
double. In the eighth Kelly checked
I Pirate rally with two line plays.
McQuilian pitched splendidly. while
Meadows faltered twice.
AS result Of the victory. the
Giants. who played like champions
throu ghout. lead the Pirates by two
and one-half games. Another victory
today will all but check the Pirates
out Of the race. Mckechnies team
can still cinch the pennant. however.
by winning all of its games
Brooklyn was virtually eliminated
yesterday by the Cubs. who qualified
as best man for the Giants by trim
ming DaZZy Vance, to 4, In 10 IN
nings. although they secured only
four hits and Vance famed IL bat
ters. Three of the Chicago blows
were homers, two by Grantham. one
coming with two men on. Three
two-base hits by Wheat were not
enough. The Robins are full game
behind the Giants. with only three
left to play.
Washington maintained its two
game lead over the Yankees in the
American, as both clubs won. The
Nationals were pressed to the limit
to bead the White Sox, to s.
The Yankees scored another easy
victory over Cleveland, 8 to 2, but
must win all of their five remaining
games while Washington loses three
of it's five to win the bunting. The
Griffs can cinch the flag by taking
four or tie by winning three.
Evening star., 1924-09-24
FINE HITTING AND FIELDING
CARRYING THE MATS ALONG
Mogridge and Marberry Barely Exc Out Win From
Chisox to Keep Advantage Over Yankees.
Zach Works Final in Chicago Today.
BY JOHN B. KELLER.

24Bucky Harris Bucks
owar Pennantvlle but the smooth
~ the rumble the Yankee
made by the Washington the
Amcrc League champ
in White
the Bucks
Mike Cvengros and Ted Lyons
in
hencd the Bucks barely able crawl Ted Banken
ship
Before 7-too victory could be registered the Bucks had
Mogridge Mar
And Fred slipped badly but the Bucks machine rghted
Evening star., 1924-09-24
JUNIOR MINES TO FACE.

Crescent and the St Martins teams
were to clash today at $50 O'Clock
on the south diamond OF the Ellipse
in a game that will have considerable
bearing on the junior title or the
Washington Base Ball and Athletic
Association. A win for the st. Mar
tins will give them the award. but
should they lose a final game Will
be played Sunday.
Evening star., 1924-09-24
Bucks Wobb Pitching Causing Concern SoupavS
Ruel Is Small in Size, But Big in Achievements
VII.-HEROLD D. RUEL.

~ NE of the best ball payers
ever turned out by the city
of ST. Louis is Herold ID.
Ruel. game little catcher of the Ma
tionalS. And the Mound City has
turned out number Of clever dia-
mond athletes, too.
Whatever success he has achieved
in the national pastime Ruel at
tributes to the earnest tutoring .
John B. Sheridan, dean OF ST. Loui
sports writer's and for years All or,
ganizer OF civic enterprises having
to do with the athletic development
OF the boyhood OF the Missouri
metropolis.
Muddy, As he has been known from
school days, was born in St. Louis
February 20, 1897, and as soon as h
was able to get around with tn
youngsters, began playing base bal
He got his early diamond educatio-
on the sand lots of his native cit,
and with his grammar school nine
but his first important job was catche
for the Selden High School team. II
never had attempted to play in an,
other position than behind the hat
but with his high school outfit he be-
came one OF the best young receivers
of the city.
SI,eridrn adopted" Him.
While in high school. Muddy also
played with the Wabadas nine. a
strong amateur organization. and it
was while with it he came under the
influence of Sheridan. The veteran
sportsman who managed and coach
ed the team, soon perceived in RueI
the embodiment of a first rate catcher
and lost no time in teaching him the
rudimentS of the position. Muddy
was with the Wabadas but a short
time when he realized he had much
to learn about his job and became
one of Sheridan's most attentive pupils
When the elder Ruel decided ii
might be a good thing for his son to
.ry his fortune in professional base
pall Sheridan did not hesitate to sug-
reSt to the manager of the Browns
that his young protege might be
worth a trial So Ruel was taken
south to training camp by the Browns
n the Spring OF 1915, before he had
ompleted his high school course.
The Browns considered him d good
prospect, but decided he needed sea-
oninG, 50 shipped him to Memphis of
NAMED with the Chicks until late in
1917. when he went 10 New York to
hnIsh the season with the Yankees.
EnteS~l Camp Bragg.
He left the Yankees in June 1918
TO enter the officers training school
at Camp Bragg. but when his world
war service ended. returned to the
IankS. In 1921 he joined the Red
Sox and came from them 10 the Ma
tionals in 1928.
Muddy. who is one of the smallest
men in base ball has worked so hard
this season that he has worn himself
down to about l20 pounds. He is
generally regarded a the best catcher
in the American League.
kuel is one of the few college men
in the ranks of the Nationals He
holds a bachelor of laws degree from
Washington University of St. Louis
and is a member of the bar of the
state of Missouri. Although seeming
ly very reserved, he is quite an af-
able fellow and will do much for
YOU except tell his middle name.
Il never use it he declares. Just
let IL go as D..
Evening star., 1924-09-24
POTOMACS, DEFEATED.
LOOKING FOR REVENGE

Washington Potomacs of the East
ern Colored League dropped an S-to-7
match to the Baltimore Black Sox
yesterday, but they planned to avenge
themselves today at $3.50 o'clock in
Griffith Stadium, in a second tilt with
the Oriole team.
Brown of the local club got a triple
and two singles yesterday.
Evening star., 1924-09-24

'Bs tied FIR Davis in ninth inning
TB tied for Blaukenship III ninth inning
Washington. o o o o.
pa Ases-McNee1y. Grouse. Scr fcas-Collins
BlIege, Robertson, Judge. Rice. MArbarry.
Donbie playS--Harris to Judge to Ruel; Peck
to Harris to Judge. Left on bases-Wa shing
ton, g. Chicago. l2. Bases on bars-of Rob
.tson. 2; of Mogridge. 4; off Marberry. 8;
off Blankenship. /. Struck out-By Robertson.
l: by Bia kensh.p, 4; by Mogridse. /; by
Marberry. 2. Hits-of Robertson 8 in 3Is
innings: off Elsnkenship. in So innings: Of
Uni gs. Passed ba!l-Crolse. Winning
ritcher-Mosridge. Losing p!tche,-Robertson. a.
Um1!res-M Mass-s. Owens ard Moisrty. Time
OF game hours and 10 minutes.
Evening star., 1924-09-24
MOUNT RAINIERS READY
FOR UNLIMITED SERIES

Mount Rainier's championship nine
of the Washington Base Ball and
Athletic Association is willing to
tackle the victor in the Independent
Leag que in a three game series for
the undisputed unlimited title of the
District, according to J. r. Holcer.
business manager OF the Marylanders.
Fair Sex followers OF the sham
rocks are 10 honor their nine at d
lawn fete to be held tonight at S
o'clock at 18th and * streets south
east
4 game with the Yankee Athletic
Club for sunday can be arranged by
calling the manager at Franklin $3.50.
Evening star., 1924-09-24

President Base Ball Writers of
EFTHANDED pitchers have in former world
For stretch OF they dominated world
especially the National League 1910 1917 and 1913
- OF started by National
smith In 9H Hcraw called
and 1918 Vaughn and
In Giants
been though
Hugsins twrling bis
Evening star., 1924-09-24

Detroit won its fifth straight game.
defeating Boston. ; to >. and the
Athletics sharpened up their bats for
the series with the Yankees by beat
ing the Browns. II to 9. Cincinnati
retained fourth place in the National
by defeating Boston, 4 to l, and the
Cardinals won a 10-inning game from
the Phillies. s to =
Evening star., 1924-09-24
A GOTHAM ANGLE.

All is not yet lost. The Ianks
still have Chinaman's chance.
hut. as has been so sadly said on
other similar occasions, who wants
to he Chinaman.-N. Y. Herald
Tribune.
Evening star., 1924-09-24
GIANTS BATTLING CANELY
WITH A PATCHED-UP TEAM
Ry the 4 -suciut..'i Press.

u ! EW YORK. September 2+A
will ioceiuly the berohal Miss National League
the Harlem hold Meanwhile Father
knckerbocker the
o sing
The the
OF 5to-l defeat and will make LETT handed
o ed by mil