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Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
FEDERAL, STATE
OFFICIALS SEND
THANKS TO ALL

In 4 letter 10 The secretary Of the
FL Centre Chamber of Commerce,
signed by L. G. Houck, federal IN
spcctor in charge OF the United Sta
ties department Of Agriculture, hu-
reau of animal industry at Sacra-
mento, ana C. II. Ilccke, state di-
rector Of agriculture, the thanks of
the two departments is expressed
with respect to the efforts made by
various organizations in California
20 assist in stopping the spread Of
the foot and mouth disease.
The letter says: 1--WE believe it
is largely dUe to the prompt action
Of the various organizations and
public spirited citizens that the
infection was not allowed TO spread
to other p&rts of the state. I'm
mediatelv when ii became known
that this foreign livestock maladv
had appeared in California organiza-
tionS then in existence became ac-
tive and new ones were formed to
meet the local conditions and CO.
operate with Federal and State
forces.
Ion behalf Of the National and
state Departments Of Agriculture
which we represent, we desire to
thank statewide organizations state
Citizens commuters, boards Of su-
ervis0rs chambers Of commerce. and
other organizations; county hoTti-
cultural commissioners farm adj
viSors, sherifts and interested in
dividualS for their cooperation and
assistance.
"NeVer in any OF the previous
outbreaks in this country has there
been demonstrated such "a spirit Of
cooperation ard determination to
prevent the spread Of tie disease
and eradicate il. We want to eX-
press our appreciation fer the fine
spirit that has been displayed
throughout the state from the be-
ginning, afd would be pleased to
suggest 10 county authorities and
protective organizations if desired
what they can do now to help Us
to the best advantage OF I'll CON
ccrned.
AS much rs We should like to
DO 50, il Is Impossible TO thank YOU
all personally, 50 please accept this
message in The spirit in which II IS
sent and pass the word along to he
other fellow.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
Straw Hat Day
Is With Us
Again


Echoes of the cry Tuesday,
the 18th; Unlucky for Felts, "
have been waited down into
the Imperial Valley this week.
and so, you who are loathe to
part with the trusted winter
lid. be warned.
Tuesday is officially and
properly designated as "Straw
Hat Day and marks the de-
mise for another season of the
felt chapeau. Local retailers
of mems Ecadgear are well pre-
ared for the early morning rush
of those who have thus far evad-
ed the call of summer and who
have persisted in stopping the
rays of the sun with the wealth
erbeaten fC.t.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
Democrats Win,
No Resemblance
to First Measure
Continued from rage 1)

ance committee, was %50,0b0.009
shors ot raising the Mellon cstim-
ats Of necessary revenue. The
Democrats killed the telephone tax
which added $4,000, 900 to the
deficit nd the ratio tax which
would have raised $4,000, 900.
Holdout Republicans
Last minute action continued deb
ate on an amcudmcL, taxing r0liti
cal contributions over $1,000 one
thousand per cent, and adoption of
the Democratic exemption plan of
81 600 for single men and $2j00 for
q married person.
Thirty Republicans went over on
The final vote and east their votes
in favor Of the Democratic bill.
Senator Norbeck of South Dako-
Ia deserted the Progressive ranks
and voted against the bill. The
Republicans who held out and voted
against the measure included:
Senators Ball, Delaware; Came
ron. Arizon.,; Colt, Rhode Island;
Cummins, iowa; Edge, New jersey;
Fcss, Ohio; Lodge, Massachusetts,;
Mckinley, Illinois; Moses, New
Hampshire; Norbeck, South Dako
"a pepper. Pennsylvania; Pipps.
Colorado; Reed, Pennsylvania; Wads
".r.n, New York, and Watson, In
diana.
lhe thirty Republicans. who vot-
cd with the Democrats included all
the Progressives except Norbeck.
The two Farmer-Laborites, Ship
stead and Magnus Johnson, voted
for the bill.
After the measure was passed the
senate proceeded to consider pend
ing appropriation bills. 1t is plan
ned to take up the McNaryHaugen
farm relief bin early next week.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
SUMMONS
In the Superior Court of the State
of California, in and for the
County Of Imperial.
Mary O. Bruce, Plaintiff.

Mary O. Bruce, Plaintiff.
VS.:
The People of the State cf Cali,
fornia Send Greeting to Franklin V.
Bruce, Defendant.
You are Hereby Directed to Ap-
an action entitled as above, brought
against you in the Superior Court Of
the County of Imperial, State of
California, within ten DAYS after
the service on you of this Sum
mons-if served within this county
or within thirty days if served else
where.
And you are hereby notified that
unless you appear and answer as
above required, the said Plaintiff
will take judgment for any money
or damages demanded in the com.
olaint, as arising upon contract, or
will apply to the Court for anv 9th
er relief demanded in the Com
plant.
Given under my hand and the seal
Of the Superior Court of the County
of Imperial, State of California. this
2lst day of March, 1924.
G. G. MOUSSEAU, Clerk.
By c. G. Williford, Deputy Clerk.
Heald & Smith, Attorneys for Plain
Mar % AIS 15 90 % NJ 13 as
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
Dad Takes Wife
of Won Salm to
n. Y, Sail Today
Ey United Press Leased Wire

HAVRE, France, May lO.-Col-
onel II. H. Rogers of New York and
his daughter Millicent, the Count
css Won Salm, arrived here from
Paris on the boat train and went
Immediately aboard the French liner
France.
Great attempts were made for Sc
crecy. Officers of the steamship
were instructed to deny that father
and daughter were aboard the ship.
1t was learned, however, that Mill
cent was travelling merely as the
daughter of her father and not as
the wife of the Austrian count.
At the French line office here,
Officers prOfessed not to know
whether Count Salm also had taken
passage on the La. France.
BE interested i'll yourself alone
and Won alone will be.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
STATE DECISION
IS SUPERIOR TO
FEDERAL COURT
Continued from page ]

TIL" sc"t;1:I q: t&s alien idud laws
which is involved in the ease reads
rs follows: Section l0.-If two or
/ more persons conspire to effect Il
transfer of real property, or of an
interest therein, in violation of the
/ provisions hereof, they are punish
! &ble by Imprisonment in the county
jail or state pcnitentiarv not cX-
ceeding two years, or by fine not
; exceeding $1,000 or both. -
In further commenIlng on the
problems involved, Judge Conkling
/ said that the term. cropping con
tract" had been used very loose
lv III legal proceedings and that it
has been contendcd by some attor-
nevS that il is practice brought
into use to cVade the object of the
alien land law.
This is not strictly true the Judge
pointed out. He said that shortly
after the close Of the Civil War,
when slavery was no longer legal,
cotton plantation owners were fore
I'd TO make some feasible deal with
the negro IN order to harvest the
rG,ton crops economically. 1t was
then that the cropping contract be
came It common procedure.
Negro Question
"'ro place the negro OF daily
wage system, would be out of the
question so far as picking cotton is
conccrned,' the judge said, "for
there would be no way 20 make him
work fast enough to make the cost
of harvesting within reason. On the
other hand Il contract which made
the negro Il regular tenant would
fail to work for it would involve
notice being given in the event the
landlord wished to order him to
Nacate his land, and while the
whole matter would be in court, the
cotton crop, would remain unpicked
and would be DESTROYED
at was, therefore, quite impera-
tive that some means be provided
to secure rapid picking and careful
harvesting Of the crop and which
would 1T the same time give the
negro no rights over the land. SO
the cropping contract was brought
into use and has been fovorite
contract for farm labor since that
time.
The decision OF this ease, which
was brought to q close yesterday ;.f
ternoOn, is one that will be of state
wide interest. Attorneys IIickcoN,
Horton and Bitler represented Nogi,
and Attorney Horton represented
the plaintiffs, Carter and Singh in
an injunction complaint, which was
heard at the same time.
The arguments of Deputy Attor-
ncy General English and District
Attorney Utley and Of the Attor
neys Hickcox, Horton and Bitler oc-
cupied the most Of two days, during
which time they cited Il large num-
bcr OF court decisions III similar
cases, and recalled portions OF tre
atics with Japan bearing on en-
ploymcnt of aliens.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
DiscOnnect the
SpeedOmeter
Lodgemen
By United Press Leased Wire

By Knitted Press Leased Wire
LOS ANGELES, Nay 10
Frank I. Warren, dentist, was
great lodge man, according to
the story he told his wife. Every
night or so he had to "go to
lodge
But when she started check
ing the pasdometer on his auto
mobile and found every time he
vent TO lodge he travelled 50
miles or more. She sued for di-
gorce, hoping to give him more
tins for his fraternal duties.
Mrs. Warren names 'Vivian,'
the dentists office assistant a
member of the same "order.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
SIERRA CITY ROAD
UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Work is progressing on the road
between Sierra City TO Blairsden
on tie way to Gold Lake, according
to repol $ received by the Touring
Bureau Of the National Automo-
bile Club. The highway is not open
yet but motorists. may go as far as
McGee s Resort, Sardine and Sal
mon Lake
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
Find Brides Body
in River, Mystery
i'm Death Cleared
By United Press Leased Wire

HARRISBURG, Ore, May 10
Mystery of the disappearance Of
Mrs. Robert Bvers, 1S-year- old
bride, was today written off the
books Of the Lane county sheriff.
Her body was recovered late yes
tcrdav from the Willamette river,
800 yards from he ferry from which
I'm automobile plunged, carrying her
TO her death December ,.
Robert Byers was cloping with
the girl at the time of the trag.
edv. As he remained in Harrisburg
only Il few hours after the mishap;
failed to notify the girl s parents,
and in the opinion of the authori-
ties, otherwise acted suspiciously,
some doubt was held whether Mrs.
Bvors was drowned in the automo-
bile as reported.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
SEELLY

SEELEY, May 10.-The Westside
Country Club met at the home of
Mrs. c. ". Vasev. Mrs. Diehl read
n paper on the life and works of
Longfellow.. Mrs. Schultz and Mrs.
Andrews of Auza were guests.
7. \. Howard is having a top put
on his ice truck.
y. +. Pearse ana j. L. Anderson
Iuotored to San Diego on business.
John Robertson of Fl Centre was
here TODAY.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
ONE KILLED, ONE HURT
NEAR S. D, AUTO STRUCK
by United Press Leased Wire

SAN DIEGO, Cal, May 10.-A
Mesa Grande Indian named Moro
was killed and an unidentified man
seriously injnred when the auto in
which thev were riding was struck
by southbound Santa Fe train al
Don, near Oceanside shortly before
noon TODAY.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
DEL NoRTE COUNTY
1.. WELCOMES TOURISTS

Del Norte County is holding out
welcoming hand to tourists this
season according to the National
Automobile Club. Reports from
representative at Crescent City
declare the fishing to be excellent
ut this time. Salmon are now run
nign in the Klamath River and fif-
ty pound catches are common.
A new highway is being built
from Crescent City to Grant : Pass
and fourteen miles of this on the
California side are almost ready
for travel.
Try Press Want Ads.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
,KEYES TOO BUSY
TO BOTHER WITH
ELECTION WORK

LOS ANGELES, May 1O.-Too
busy to have given the matter much
attention, declared District Attor-
ncy Asa Keyes in announcing his
candidacy for reelection to the
office. No strong opponent for the
Keyes' right 10 retain the office.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
Open AL Night at steve's. &dv

Enjoy Swimming Party-A swim
ming party at Holtville was enioved
by a group of friends who nfotored
from this city last hight, and who
followed their plunge with a wenier
roast on the desert east of that
city. Those making up the group
were Mr.. and Mrs Charles Ferrell,
Miss Estelle Needham, Miss Thelma
Gage, Paul Mavfield and Mr.. and
Mrs. j. G. Mattox.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Calf

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Calf
-Arne Borg, champion all around
swimmer Of Sweden, defeated q
four-man relay team composed of
Stanford swimmers in the water car
niyal yesterday and broke his own
record for the half mile by four and
four-fifths seconds. The new mark
set was 10 minutes 3S 80 seconds.
Borg Will compete for Sweden in
the Olympic games.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

Faint heart never won fair lady
but many Il fat-he;d has.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

SAN DIEGO-Thirty days in
February? Sure there were, this
year, says Z. G. Shaw, Liverpool
globe trottcr visiting here. He was
on It ship which crossed west over
the international date line the night
of February 20. which date was
therefore repeated for him next day.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
Buster Keaton in "Three Ages"
DTSINFECTING TROUGNS
REMOVED IN MARIN &C

Disinfccting troughs Tor mOtoJ
ears entering Marin County have
been removed according to the good
roads bureau of the National Auto
mobile Club. Highway conditions
throughout the country are now in
excellent shape,
The increase in touring over the
last weekend was particularly no
ticeahle, more than 80 machines
being in line at Point san Qucntin
at ore time on Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

idaho leads all states i'll fresh
prune shipments; in 1928 the ship
mcnts were 2l46 ears.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

The Pacific Coast Wool Growers
has 27G0 members in three states,
400 of which produce mohair.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

The 1928 California barley crop
was worth $23, 900; the wheat,
$l7,450,000; the oats, $3,l59,000
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

Insure Your Dairy Cows against
the Foot and Mouth disease. Ragan
Insurance Agency, see Main. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
Trys to Out Ruin
Germs, Lands
In Jail

LOS ANGELES, May 10
The foot and mouth disease is
responsible for this one.
Roy Huswell, in justice court
on charge of spec ling 60 miles
an hours, so,emnly told Justice
Barred that he stepped on the
gas when he saw signs along the
road telling him ne was in an
area infected with the disease.
~ didn't want to be car
rier Of the germs, your honor,
so 1 thought I'd kinda out run
en-, like Huswell explained.
Ten days in Jail. That's
nice antiseptic place. the
court snapped.
Yakima county, Washington, ha
set aside 10000 acres as gam
preserve and refuge.
Pullman, Washington had
ground squirrel drive on April
about 200 men taking part.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

Dancing Every Tuesday and Sat
nrday nights, five piece orchestra.
Deluxe Bah Room, Brawley, Cal.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

The Yakima Valley, Washington.
grows soc acres of spinach for one
cannCrE.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

Casa Rey Changes Hands-A
q double barrel real estate deal
has just been closed by Henry L.
Loud, acting as agent, and has re-
suited in the Cas- Rey Hotel be
ing sold by w. A. Wing, the own
er of several years standing. Wing
sold the property to IL. X. Winship,
who in turn sold to Jake Verbdrg.
Under Mr.. Verburg's s ownership the
hotel viii continue under the present
management, lar. and Mrs. p. L.
Beronia, retaining their two year
lease The hotel IS located on State
street near Fifth and is desirab BILE
piece of property for investment
purposes.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
Warm Weather specials al
Steve S. adv

E3telle Katharine Needham, teach
n of piano, aecompanist. Associat
ID with Prof. Elmer A. Todd. %
olive. Phone 466W. adj
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
Eat Any Hour at Steve's. ad'

Honor Mother by attending Moth
er's Day program of Mems Bible
Class. Sunday. Ladies invited. Pa
lace Theater, 9:45 a. IN. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

There are 800 acres of planted
cranberries in Clatsop county, Ore
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

Baoy Rice Brand. Best in the
und. Paul Butter Pop Corn. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
Edward Bennett Recovering

Edward Bennett, -, who was found
in a semi-conscious condition near
here Thursday afternoon, is report
cd on the way to recovery. 1t is
thought he suffered from overhead
ing. He was picked up by Deputy
Sheriff Evans and brought to the
FL Centre hospital for treatment.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

Tor Mems WoiA Shoes see Gun
bingham, opposite post office, adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

To Be Tried for Larceny-Harry
Pruett, deputy tax assessor at Nj
land, charged with petty larceny,
will be tried in justice of the peace
court here On Tuesday. Pruett is
said to have been responsible for
the theft Of quantity OF baled hay
taken from the ranch of Henry
Reeves. Clarence Mays, colored, and
another negro were released from
custody here yesterday after being
questioned regarding the theft of
the hay and other thefts made III the
vicinity recently.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and c County

Suspend Operator License-Van
2. Nix, Brawley, was arrested by
Charles Schlanze Of the city police
force, on a charge Of driving a ear
while intoxicated. Nix was fined
500 Friday morning in police court
and his operator s license was sus-
pended for a period Of 80 days.
Dancing every Wed. and Sat.
nights at Seeley. Real music. Pat
Thaanum, floor manager. adv.
Davis Beauty Parlor for appoint
ments phone 227. adv
Tasty home. made. pastry at
Steve S. adv
McCabe Dance Successful-One of
the most delightful dances of the
season was held at the McCabe
school last night, and was attended
by crowd Of the comfortable
size. Good music and Il fine sup
per added to the enjoyment of the
guests. Proceeds from the dance
will be used towards the purchase
OF a linoleum rug for the kitchen
at the teacheragp.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

Cooley Visiting Here - L. +.
Cooley, valley property owner. as.
paragus and grape grower, and form
or county superintendent of schools.
is here calling on friends today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cooley. who until re-
Gently lived at 30 state street. are
now located in san Diego, where Mr.
Cooley has purchased the PcrShing
Drive garage. W. l.. Canning, also
& former Fl Centran is in charge.
Having made many trips out of the
valley himself, and Knowing the dis
hcvc!cd feeling motorists have af-
ter the long drive, Mr.. Cooley has
had commOdiouS rest rooms provid.
ed for the comfort and convenience
of travellers. The garage is locat-
ed at the end of Pcrshing Drive.
which is directly on the way to the
heart Of the city.
Dance in the coolest hall and to
the best music, Wed. and Sat. nights
at Seeiey. adv
At a Bargain, shelving. counters,
tables. All fixtures. Given 5 old
store, between and on Main.
Collins Wrecking TO. Phone 572.
270 No. 18TH. adv
Apply for Building Right-Appli-
cation has been made by the I'm
perial Irrigation~ district for per-
mission to repair and rebuild its
temporary diversion dam or weir
across the Colorado river at Han
Ion Heading, Calf, for the purpose
OF raising the water elevation dur
ing its low water stage sufficiently
to divert the amount needed to sup
ply the district with water during
the season of 1924-l925. The appli-
cation was made to the war de-
partment United States engineers of
flee, 725 Central building, Los An
geles.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

Money to Loan on automobiles.
Contracts bought. Fred r. Cross.
Go Main st. Phone $50. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

Insure Your Dairy Cows against
the Foot and Mouth disease. Ragan
Insurance Agency, 500 Main. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

She will enjoy eating at Steve s
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

Davis Beauty Parlor for appoint
ments phone 227. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

Go Where the crowds go every
Wed. and Sat. nights. The Seeley
Dance Hall. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

Hear DR.. Geo. Niuckley of St.
Louis, at Men 5 Bible Glass Sunday.
Special Mothers Day service. Lad
les invited. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

Wooda blesy, Dance Studio 7c3
Orange. Phone 411w. Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

Insure Your Hay with Edgar
Bros. Realty Co. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

Seniors Leave-Sone 25 members
Of the 1924 class Of Ce1tral UD5ofi
high school left eari/this morning
for Morena, where yfev ysl enjoy
a weekend outingyEetgy1ing 20 this
city Monday night. <This affair is
an annual one EySlooked forward
to with anticira~on b. each oncom-
ing class. One day IS granted the
seniors as Il holiday, and Monday
has been selected so 4 longer
outing could be enjoved. NJ. and
Mrs. $. +. Allen, Miss Myrtle A.
Martin and Miss Tilie c. Brandt
accompanied the party.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

You'll Be with friends at Steve's.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10


Glass, Sunday. Ladies invited. Pa
lace Theater, 9:45 a. N. adv
Davis Beauty Parlor for appoint
ments phone 227. adv
Move to Wilmington-Following
the trade OF his 100 acre ranch east
of Heber for a Is unit bungalow
court at Wilmington, G. W. Knox,
accompanied by Mrs. Knox, has left
to take possession of his new prop
erty. Mr. and Mrs. Knox have re
sided here for the past two years,
and their departure will be regretted
by their friends here.
Hotel Barbara wortn-Table de
bote dinner $1.00. Special Chicken
diuner $l.00. Special I Bone Steak
jinner 90c. Special Rib Steak din
aer 80c. Seventh Street Entrance
direct TO cafe. adv
DIR. Harry Hooper, Dentist. e47
Main Street. Phone 3s2W. Adv
To Locate Here-Charles A. Dor
mann, formerly of Scott s Bluffs,
Nebraska, is new arrival here.
and intends to locate permanently.
He has accepted a position with the
local post office force, TO become
effective shortly. Mrs. Dormann,
who is a sister of Mrs. j. G. Mattox,
viii join her husband here June !.
Meals at Steve's are worth wai'-
ing for. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

Stop For Ice Cream and ice cold
drinks at Copeland S lee Cream Par
lor in Bank Bldg, at Seeley, Calf.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

BE interested in yourself alone
and YOU alone will be.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10
Hotel Barbara wortn-Table de
DIR. Harry Hooper, Dentist. 647
Main Street. Phone 3s2W. Adv

Meals at Steve's are worth war;
ing for. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-05-10

Dance in the coolest hall and to
the best music, Wed. and Sat. nights
at Seeley. adv
The Pleasantville press., 1924-02-16
Mary EssingtOn Won
Lincoln Essay Medal
Prize Was Donated by Illinois
Watch Company-Essay Read
Before Club Women.

Miss Mary Essington, a student of
the local High School, was awarded
the prize of Lincoln medal, by the
Illinois Watch Company, for the best
essay on Abraham Lincoln The med
al was presented TO Miss Essington by
Principal Charles Wilson on Monday.
Last Tuesday night the Women s
Republican Club held a Lincoln me
mortal celebration in Mechanics Hall,
and one of the features was the read
ing Of the essay written by Miss Es-
sington.
Other students from the High School
assisted in the entertainment of the
club women. There was a large atten-
dance despite the heavy snow fall
during the afternoon and evening.
Claude Higbee. Townsen d -Steelman
and Bruce Eckman. of the Sophomore
Glass. entertained with a short Minis
trel sketch. Several vocal solos were
rendered by Mrs. Raymond Higbee