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Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26
Conlin Is Found
Guilty of Killing
Mata StOddard
By United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 90 Harold
J. Conlin, former police chauffeur
was found guilty of manslanghtel
in connection with the death of Mats
Stoddard, beautiful artists model
formerly of st. Louis, who was killed
in an automobile crash here some
months. ago. sc
The jury's verdict was returned
after an hour s deliberation, follow
ing a trial which lasted eight days.
Consin, according to the prosecu
tion, invited Miss Stoddard to ride
with him. The automobile was de
molished and the girl killed follow
ing an all night party, when the
couple were returning to the city
travelling at high rate of speed.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26
Cotton Cropls
Below Average
nv United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. Pc
Condition Of the cotton crop as OF.
Aug. Is was $40, this compares
with 65.9, the averages guess OF 90
members Of the New York cotton
exchange and compares with the
figure of GA on August ! 68.5 a
month ago and s54.l year ago.
The census bureau reports cot
Ton ginned, counting round bales
as halves, to Aug. Is as l4s,o4o
bales,
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26
Anti Khan Plank
Adopted, Speech
Amuses Crowds
Continued from paee u

senatorial conspiracy against the
League of Nations and predicted
the eventual entrance of the Unit.
ed States into the league. The
mention of Woodrow Wilson S name
brought lusty cheers from the crowd,
Davis began speaking at 2;15 with
a roar of Ohio 3 Democracy in his
ears.
Davis soon launched into his thes-
is " Honesty,Is Government which
he declared was the supreme issue
before the country, whether those in
power choose to make it so or not.
In giving his definition of Dem
ocrat, Davis said:
"A Democrat is one who wants
the record of his party remember
ed; Republican is one who wants
the record of his party forgotten" "
Gives Speech Analysis
With that introduction he began
an analysis of President Coolidge s
speech o. acceptance. Davis rs
ferred humorously to Coolidge s
statement regarding the accomplish
ment of the administration in inter
national relations. He said that even
the Washington arms conference
was of doubtful value.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 26,-The
Honesty in Government issue,
brought to Ohio today by John w.
Davis. Democratic standard bearer,
was blunted by the khan question,
which figuratively met him at the
train.
While Davis gave no indication
that he would reiterate and empha-
size his stand against the khan in
his speech today before the Ohio
Democratic state convention, the is
sue threatened to throw the con
elave into an uproar similar to that
of the national convention in New
York
Davis was met at the Columbus
station by Governor Vie Donahey,
ex- Governor James L. Campbell, ex-
Governor James NJ. Cox and Judson-
Harmon and Newton d. Baker, form
er secretary of war, and Ed Leach
and George White, former chairman
of the Democratic national COM
mittee.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26
DO You Want to
Be Rich? What
Would You Do?

Daughters of Pleasure the
Principal Pictures offering which
shows tonight at the Palace Air
dome has "a cast of the highest ord
er; for Monte Blue and Marie Pre-
vost are eo-starred and in their sup
port are players of such distinction
and popularity as Clare Bow, Edyth
Chapman, Wilfred Lucas and Nellie
B. Baker.
AfDaughters of Pleasure" is bas,
ed on an idea which is certain to
appeal to the fancy Of the average
person. What the play does is to
say TO the spectator "would you
like to be richg And if SO what
would you do then! You might
do thist" and with that begins
the absorbing story of family
which becomes wealthy and then
starts to learn that wealth is not
what they had thought is was.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26
STORMY Seas" at
New AirdOme Now

A human triangle without viii
lain, where the two men are pals
and the girl is trusted friends to
each, and where the outcome is
different - This is the extraord-
mary situation and announcement
presented in "Stormy Seas" the
Associated Exhibitors feature star
rmg-.L. p McGowan aad Helen
H01mFs, now Showing al the New
-Airrone tUrfgtrt. = - : r =
j. p, McGowan and Helen Holmes
are the stars.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26
IMPERIAL
ny Press staff Correspondent

Hy Press stai1 correspondent
IMPERIAL, Aus. 26.-H. S. Cap
ron and family have returned from
their vacation passed at Mission
Beach, San Diego and Jaeumba.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Henson ana
daughter Miss Margaret are here
visiting al the home of their daugh-
ter Miss Leonard Crane.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Sharp are va
eationing at Long Beach.
Mrs. ID. s. Anderson has returned
from Banning where she passed the
summer.
Mrs. II. MeMorran. chief operator
in the local exchange. passed Sun
day at San Diego. She was the
motor guest of Mr.. and Mrs. James
+. Jeffries of Heber.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26
Spreckles Buys
i. A. Building
nv United Press Lensed wire

LOS ANGELES Aug. 26.-Mark-
ING the first extension of the Spreck-
els interests into Los Angeles, a
seven-story office building at Sew
enth and Hill streets has been pur-
chased by Claude Spreckels, it was
announced here. The purchase prlce
was approximately $2,5Oo,Ooo, 1t
was stated.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26
S1OO,OOO,OOO Paid
in U. S. Claims
By United Press Leased Wire

Hy Unffcd PreSs EeNSeU W1re :
BERLIN, Aug. '26.-Two hundred
American claims against Germany,
aggregating $12,000,000 have been
adjusted during August in negotia-
tions between United States and
German agents of the mixed claims
commission. This brings the, total
of claims settled to $100,000,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26
La Toilette Is
Criticized by
Judge Gary
nv United Press Leased Wire

NETWORK, Aug. 26.-Judge FL
bert II. Gary, chairman of the Unit
ed State Steel corporation, severely
criticized the presidential aspira-
iion Of Senator Robert M. La Fol
lette in a statement here this after
noon.
~ have nothing to say against
Senator la Toilette or anybody
else, Gary said 'texcept that the
working people who 90 10 the polls
next fall are not going to vote for
him because they->helieve --as the
ma ioritv does that the election OF
the Independent ticket undoubtedly
would be very injurious TO the pros.
pects Of prosperity and the general
progress Of this country. -
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26

Meals at Steve's taste better
That why we re always busy. ad,
Brawley Negro in Jail-A negro
James B;rr, was arrested in Braw
ley Sunday on a vagrancv charge
by Deputy Sheriff Evans. He was
brought into court yesterday morn
ing and was sentenced to thirty days
in the county Jail by Judge Griffin.
Davis Beauty Parlor, for appoint
ments. Phone 227. adv
Money, TO Loan on automobiles.
Contracts bought. Fred r. Cross.
ego Main st. Phone $50. adv
Enjoy Your Meas In pleasant
surroundings at Liberty Cafe.
Strictly American. adv
Cotton Exchange to Meet All
members of the Imperial County
Cotton exchange are urgently re-
quested to attend the meeting call
ed for Wednesday evening at 7:30.
The meeting will be at the Brawlev
Union high school building. Various
committees will make their reports.
All cotton ranchers interested in
the exchange will be welcome wheth
er or not they are signed up mem
bers. 1t is expected that the organ
ization work will be completed at
this meeting.
For Quick Results bring your
rentals to Mr.. Foster, Real Estate
Exchange. 664 Main St. Phone 424.
adv
Insure Your Bay with Edgar
Bros. Realty Co. adv
Davis Beauty rarlor for appoint
ments. Phone 227. adv
Davis Beauty Parlor, for appoint
nents. Phone 227. adv
Cigars and Tobaccos, always
Fresh at Steyes'. adv
Tax Payers: eff you are in favor
of Flood Control and Water Storage
call at 115 North Sixth Street, FL
Centre, and become a member of
she Colorado River Control Club
advertisement
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26

MaNv fness aFe~~st ct x'1ris an iEcs
land. perhaps because all Of them
canst gef jobs as policemen.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26

American frogs are being shipped
to China where they viii be raised
ii they do not eroak. .--.....--
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26

One thing always considered good
taste is fresh peach ice cream.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26

A quarter looks like a dollar to
YOU and nickel to a furniture
dealer.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26

Go where the crowd goes every
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
nights. The New Valley Open All
Dance Pavilion at Heber. l7tt
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26

Local Boy Goes East.-James P.
Greene, of the Imperial Valley Far
mer staff, left Sunday for visit
with his parents at his old home in
Hartford, Conn. This viii be the
first time in seven years that he
has seen his folks. Jimmie was a
member of the Press news force un-
til few months ago when he took
charge of the desk at the Farmer
office. He plans to be back about
October l.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and County

Eatables at EJeve-s are kept
fresh in big roomy refrigerating
plant. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26

Appetising Special Noon Day
Lunch at Liberty Cafe for 40c.
Music while you eat. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26

Takes New Job-Carlton D. JOY,
who has been a reporter on the
Press staff the past. few months,
has resigned to take employment
with Amieon Bros. & Co, cantaloupe
and lettuce producers and shippers.
He left yesterday for Rocky Ford
Colorado, where the cantaloupe sea.
son is just opening.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26

Meals. at. Steve's-. taste better.
That's why we re always busy. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-08-26

Cigars and Tobaccos, Away
fresh at Steves'. ad,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09
Cape for Mems Cloves

Cape is the leather most frequently
used in mems standard glace or grain
leather gloves. and also for the heavier
types Of women's strap-wrist and short
gloves. The name signifies a South
African skin, but 1t has also come to be
applied to Russian, French. Spanish.
Turkish, Greek and domestic feathers,
ranging In value In the order named
The stock is finished with chrome
alum tannage which makes 1t wash
able, and consequently weatherproof.
Although most Of the skins described
under the term cape" are often called
lambs, the term is most frequently ap-
piled to French lamb, which is used in
a manner similar to kid. French lamb
skins are Of high quality, but they lack
the close grain and the wearing quail
ity of kid.-Exchange.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

Oatmeal Bread.-Add two cupfuls of
boiling water to one cupful Of oatmeal
and let stand for one hour; add one
cupful of molasses, one-balf teaspoons
full Of salt, one-half of yeast cake
dissolved in one-half cupful of luke
warm water and four cupfuls of bread
flour; let rise, beat thoroughly, turn
into buttered bread pans, let rise again
and bake.
Mock Angel cake.-Mix and sift one
cupful Of sugar, one and one-third cup
fuls of flour, three teaspoonfuls of
baking powder and one-third teaspoon
full of salt, four times. Pour on grad
ually while stirring constantly two
thirds Of a cupful Of scalding hot
milk. Fold in the stifly beaten whites
of two eggs and add one teaspoonful
of vanilla. Turn into an unbuttered
angel cake pan and bake In a mod
crate oven forty minutes.
Puffed Rice Brittle.-Cook until
smooth in an omelet pan one cupful of
sugar until clear and brown, stir into
the strip one cupful of pulled rice and
pour ONTO STtdScu pidle 10 COOL
Mark off into squares and break
Pulled wheat or popped corn may be
used in place of the rice. With the adj
dition Of few nuts one has richer
confection.
Graham crackers put together, with
peanut butter, with a glass of milk
make good lunch for a child. The
crackers alone with the milk win be
often all that is needed.
Fish Kedgeree.-Take pint of cold
cooked fish well fiaked, add two
chopped, hard-cooked egg whites, sea-
son with salt, pepper, onion juice and
a little kitchen bouquet; add cup
full of hot-cooked rice seasoned with
three tablespoonfuls of butter, mix
we'll pile in a hot dish and sprinkle
with riced egg yolks.
N,aa. ~eao |
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

work standingon my
feet, l would just
drag around all day
long. At times I
would have terrible
pains and would be
in bed three or four
days. / was in this
condition about a
year when ! saw
Lydia Il. Pinkham's
Vege t a BILE Com
pound advertised in
fbo v1owo~o had
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

heard different women say it was good
for women's troubles, and my aunt
thought it would help me as it had
helped her. So | took the Vegetable
Compound and it brought things right,
and was in good shape before became
a mother again. believe it helps at
birth, too, as with both my other babies
| suffered great deal more than with
this one. thank you thousand times
for the good your medicine has done me.
1t has surely made our home happy
one. Mrs. ROBERT PRICE, Scootac,
via Lockhaven, Pa.
In recent countrywide canvass Of
purchasers of Lydia (. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound, 9S out of every 100
report they were benefited by its use.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

love for sweets
may be satisfied
by a few dates,
figs, prunes and
such fresh fruit
as the season fur
nishes. Their des-
serts should be
simple and easy
of digestion.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

This not only improves
the flavor Of the meat but gives a de
licious flavor to the gravy.
! When sailing almonds use olive oil
instead Of butter. II gives them O
very delightful flavor.
Candy animals may be made from
the celluloid forms to be bought at
the ten-cent store. Separate the
animal with sharp knife along the
seam. FIJI with any candy mixture
after giving the mould a greaslng with
butter. In a few minutes 1t will be
ready to unmould. These will de-
light the small children.
Keep cress, mint, parsley or any OF
the green herbs, after washing well,
In a mason jar. Seal and set in the
ice box or in a cool place. They VIII
keep fresh and crisp for week.
Tie old fruit jar rubbers together In
the form of mat to use In the sink
to save the scratching of the enamel
when using the dish pan. These mats
may be used (made smaller) for sup
porting dishes on Ice.
titdln ol tdIldI anu Il SoAt u uoh
with water will clean filigree jewelry.
When making a layer cake with a
soft filling. to keep the layers from
sliding stick tooth picks through the
layers to hold them in place until
the icing is set.
A pair of day pillows for the bed
will always keep the bed fresh and
attractive looking.
For a quick salad dressing beat up
any eggs left over-either whites or
yolks as many or few as one has
add equal quantities of mild vinegar
and cook until thick. Add such sea-
sonings as is desired for the salad TO
be made, thinning with a little cream
when mixing.
When rendering lard try putting II
through the meat grinder after remov.
ing as much as possible Of the connect,
ing tissue There viii be much less
waste and 1t will try out quicker The
market man will do this for you at
small cost If you request 1t.
Before roasting the leg of lamb
place it in a kettle with one-fourth of
cupful of rice, a seasoning of salt,
pepper, parsley and celery, add two
quarts Of water and simmer one hour
Remove and roast as usual. The broth
makes delicious soup.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

A woman is some one who spends
two years making up her mind to bob
her hair and the next two years try
ing to make 1t look as If 1t were not
bobbed.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

The Serbs and Bulgarians are get
ting ready to fight again, showing that
the gluttons for punishment do not all
live In this country.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

The great region surrounding the
North pole, says a writer, awaits ex-
ploration by man, and so far as most
of lis are concerned 1t will keep right
on waiting.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

Statistics from the miners conven-
tion show that there are twice as
many coal miners In this country as
are needed. ALI we need is more coal
mining.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

Some persons object because so
many of the old Russian nobility are
coming here and working as walters.
But this country needs expert walters.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

The present generation now takes
Its turn at describing how much bet
ter many things were before the
war"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

Statistics show that in recent years
the plays most favored by a public
supposed to demand sunshine In its
drama have been Rain" and Light
nin'."
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

With the radio assuming greater po-
litical Importance, 1t win not be long
until some Democratic speaker may be
denouncing Republican static
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

Having just emerged from behind
the veil, Turkish women need hardly
feel down-hearted over the failure Of
their first attempt to win the ballot.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

Woman is learning to stand on her
own feet" That's fine Perhaps she
will keep off the feet Of men who have
the street car seats.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

No doubt the main objection the
Germans will have to the Dawes plan
is that 1t will require them to pay
what they owe.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

Strawberry shortcake is displacing
the campaign cigar, and thus politics
feels the definite uplift of woman's
; presence.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

Germany may not be able to under
stand why France can borrow money
In an emergency and Germany can't
but the rest of the world does.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

The man with self-satisfied look
is probably a candidate for governor
who has been spending three or four
years building up an organization.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

Having discovered how badly 1t
needs real money in its business, Eu-
rope eventually may realize that 1t
needs also peace and good will.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

Noting that there will be no free
seeds this year, the Houston Post
says: Gardeners will have to buy
their own chicken feed"
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

The scientists are sure that eggs
60,0OO,OO0 years old, which they found,
are not rocks, but was anybody ever
sure of an egg?
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

The dIscontinuance Of a Sunday
newspaper in New York will annoy
lot of New Workers who had no other
way of knowing when Sunday came.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

The French franc is very much de-
pressed, but it is still valuable enough
to buy a bale or two of neighboring
money.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

We don't see why there should ever
be lumber shortage, seeing how
many planks in political platforms are
never used after election.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

One reform might be carried on by
an organization going round smash
ling the ruts that men get into.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

The disadvantage in being a very
small taxpayer is that you never learn
to lie with a clear conscience.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

Every American history relates that
the French were early settlers. Not
however, in the bookkeeping sense.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

If some of those Mexican towns. like
lzmiquilpan, were shortened a tribe,
they might pass for radio stations.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

Late exchange quotations seem TO
indicate that man down to his last
sou Is worse off than ever.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

Serene will be our days and
bright.
And happy will our nature be,
When love is an unerring light,
And Joy Its own security.
Wordsworth
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

We never realize how much nerve
we possess until we have occasion to
OCCUPY n dentists chair.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

Motorcar thefts have declined, the
robbers doubtless waiting until the
new models make their appearance.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09
this BRIGHT
BABY GIRL
Brought Joy to Home. Mrs.
Prices Health Restored by
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound

Scootac, Pa.-'Tnever felt like work
ing, and when l would try TO do any
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09
FOODS THE CHILD MAY EAT

Rich desserts and candles should
not be given the growing child. Their
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09
B0ScHEE's SYRUP

Allays irritation. soothes and heals throat
and lung inflammation. The constant
irritation of cough keeps the delicate
mucus membrane of the throat and lungs
ina congested condition, which B0SCHEES
SYRUP gently and quickly heals For this
reason il has been fsvorite household
remedy for colds, coughs, bronchitis and
especially for lung troubles in millions of
homes all over the world for the last fifty
seven years, enabling the patient to obtain
good nights rest. free from coughing
with easy expectoration In the morning.
You can buy B0SCHEES SYRUP wherever
medicines are sold.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09
CHE Kitchen
Cabinet
"a kindly deed
Is a little seed.
That groweth all unseen;
And 10, when none
Do look thereon.
Anew 1t springeth green"
HINTS FOR THE HoUsEKEEPER
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

A discarded safety razor blade Is
fine thing to scrape paint from WIN
doSVS nc we'll ms TO use to
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

rip with.
Corn which refuses to
pop will often do so If
sprinkled lightly with
water before popping.
When roasting pork,
slit it at intervals and In
sert pieces Of tart apple.
This not only improves
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1924-05-09

smoking Tobacco-Absolutely FRESH. Best
Kentucky hurley. graduated. Special offer on
regular I5o can--lS cans for 81. postage paid
Satisfaction guaranteed. Write name plainly.
Lowell q Burlington lob. Co.. Cofing ten. ~.
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-03-06

to pour in from all parts of the coun-
try. During the last four months the
president Of the American Federation
of Labor has Travelled more than 1o,Ooo
miles, delivered 210 addresses, presided
mt 300 conferences and written thou
sands of letters and statements. But
his birthday found him as busy as ever
ut his desk and in the best of health.
"When | reached my SEVENTEEN year,
Mr.. Gompers said. Il made the state
ment that | felt no different than when
/ became forty years of age. can
saw thc same thing now. SO far as
work is concerned. | really feel that 1
accomplish more than l did then. l
could not keep still if l wanted to-