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Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-15
Services at Co.
Farm by Local
Church Members

In accordance with the plan Of
the State Street Christian church
&c carry cheer to the inmates of
the county farm at intervals, over
20 members of the congregation
went out Sunday afternoon ana
held service there.
Using the circular lawn in the
middle of the yard for pulpit,
Rev. A. f. Worthy lead the inn
pressive scriptural lesson. Harry
X. Shields sang the male quartet
composed of A. f. Worthy, James
Il. Hurst, S. o. Lingo, and Harry
X. Shields rendered several fine
numbers, accompanied by Mrs. f. l..
Shaw at the organ. A saXophone
duet by Harry X. Shields and j. S.
Carmichael was also much appreci-
ated.
The service was much enjoyed by
the inmates, every member If the
farm who was physically able be
ing present.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-15

should also be able 10 unbcnd and
be a youngstcr at heart under the
proper circumstances. I want my
wife 10 be my best chum, not my
goddess or my scullery maid
"Shc must familiarizc herself
with my moods, desires and tastes,
that she may the better understand
me.
"She must be sympathetic in my
troubles, but able TO encourage and
inspire me 20 overcome them.
"Shc must keep herself in touch
with the world and be able to meet
every one as an equal. She must
take her place III the club and socia
life of the community.
Wants to Smoke Pipe
"She must not object to my play
ing golf, or to my smoking a pipe
in the house.
"She mus. be able to make and
manage c home.
"She must have stuffed the art
Of motherhood, and be willing to
assume its responsibilities.
'She must wear what | admire
and allow me to select my own
neckties.
"She must not object to my
throwing party with the boys
once in while. / want no straight
laced Puritan for my wife.
"She must be woman of char
acter-but diplomatic and feminine.
I don t want to know when | am
being bossed. ID
"And she must realize above ali
else that | shall be second 20 none
IN her affections.
Hopefully yours,
A Local Bachelor
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-15
BUSINESS WONEN'S
CLUB CARD PARTY
VERY DELIGHTFUL

One of the most delightful social
functions of the week took place
last night when the members of the
Business ana Professional Women g
club were hostesscs to the other
business women Of the city.
The tea room of the Woman Ten
Thousand club, where the affair was
held, was completely filled, some Is
guests and members being III attend.
ance. Baskets of crysanthemums
were used in the pretty decorations.
After brief period when all We're
introduced, 800 was played for the
greater part of the evening. Miss
Harva Pitts received the first ,lizc.
Miss Mable Long the second, and
Miss Flora Taylor the consolation.
Miss Lenore Fallon gave a pleas
ing talk on the objects of the Busi-
ness and Professional Women s
Club, and the president, Mrs. d. W.
Clark, made a few brief remarks.
Informal dancing was then enjoy
cd by all present until Il late hour,
MRS. George W. Reasonover and
Miss Julia Foncannon taking turns
at the plano.
The affair was q decided success
from every point of view, and the
appreciation of the many guests was
most cordially expressed to the host
csscs at the close of the evening.
Miss Evalyn Steele, chairman Of
the social committee, assisted by
Miss Dorothy Stanford and Miss
Alinc Rayburn Of her committee and
Mrs. ID. w. Clark, Miss Margaret
Bradbury and Miss Lenore Fallon,
were in charge Of the party.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-15
cap Year Dance by
Entire Nos Members

An event that promises to be a
|niquc success is the leap year dance
tanned by the Entire Nos Club for
ext Tuesday evening, January 22.
! he affair will be true to leap year
traditions in the fullest sense Of the
lord, the wives of the club Planning
'nd executing every detail of the
|ecasion. The fair sex will reverse
ne tables by taking Il partner other
ban their own husband to the af-
air, asking for the dances, and in
Ieneral paying homage to the vali-
lls @ friend husbands present. The
|bmmittee i'll charge has some secret
Hams under way which will not be
Pvealed until the evening of the
lance.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-15
VALUE OF CALF.
DAIRY PRODU G. rs
n E AR $9S,OOO,O

A writer in the Country Gentle
man calls attention to the statement
of DR.. L. |. Frey, head of the state
dairy service, that for the year 1922
the value of California s dairy pro
ducts was $97, ,125, 1893, while the val
ue of oranges, raisins and prunes
produced in that state during the
same period was only $80,575, 600
10 those of us who have been ac-
customed to thinking of California
IN terms of golden sunshine, NOV
ing pictures, earthquakes, and fruit
tins statement comes as distinct
shock TO our sense of the relative
importance of things.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-15
All DAY Meeting for
Thimble CLUB Members

The Pythian Sisters Thimblc Club
will hold an All da--sevSting tomor-
row at the Knights of Pythias hall.
\ pot luck luncheon will be served
at noon, and the day will be devoted
to preparing for the installation of
Officers.
A special meeting has been called
for the installation, which will be
given publicly the following night.
Thursday, January II.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-15
HALL TO BE SCENE
CLUB ANNUAL BALL,

THE Business and Professional Wo-
len s Club announces their second
|nnual ball for Wednesday evening,
february 6. This affair, which ac-
Prding to plans will surpass the sue
|essful one given last year, will be
|eld in Masonic hall. -:aC best of
husic will be provided and every
bling arranged for the big event of
be club S season. Announcement of
Ile sale of tickets Will be made at
In early date.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-15
Musical Program viii BE
Feature of Church Supper

Members of the Presbyterian
church and their friends are plan
ming for Il pot luck dinner to be
held at the church tomorrow night
at 6:30. The guild will be in charge
of serving the meal.
a fine musical program has been
planned for the evening which will
include piano numbers by Isabella
Ross and Evelyn Pope, a group of
songs by Mrs. Fred II. Eldred and
Il pianologue by Miss Rom;.ine Rich
mond.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-15
MAY DIE FROM
AUTO INJURIES
BY United Press Leased Wire

Los ANGELES, Jan. 15.-Frcd
+. Catlin is in the receiving hospi-
tai today suffering from probable
fatal injuries sustained yesterday
when a car he cranked while It was
IN gear, jumped forward and struck
him in the chest. Police Surgeon
lack RenfreW found that one. of
his ribs had been forced though his
chest and that he had also received
internal injuries.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-15
ANNOUNCES RADIO
CONTEST WINNERS

SACRAMENTO, Cal. Jan. IS
First place in the recent state radio
spelling contest, conducted by the
state department of public instrue--
tion, was won by South San Fran
cisco high school, it was announced
today. Mendocino high school took
second and Alameda high school
third place.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-15
Calls Business Meeting
of Legion Auxiliary

Members of the Woman s AuXilia-
ry of the Royce Aten post of the
American Legion are requested to
attend the business meeting called
for Friday night of this week at
the home of Mrs. Vaughn Thomp
son, 400 Sandalwood Drive. Busi
ness matters of Importance are to
be discussed, and members "re re-
Questcd to bring their dues for the
coming year.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-15
WILL SELL AUTOS
TAKEN FOR BOOZE
nv Uafs-a pre.. tsa.sa ws..

LOS ANGELES. Jau fa~rsfv
eight automobiles aad F@f
Standard airplane. sH eaufmafsa
under the Volstcad l4a wefe fo he
sold g public austiou TO-DAY bF s.
\ Marshal sittell
Many makes % ears are iutia1sd
in the lot. which is fhe lafE 81 e
fering Of c0nfisratei ears sinse the
law went into effect
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-15

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-Battling Ski
won an eIght round decision from
young Norfolk, New Orleans heavy
weight, here last night.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-15

Beautiful full fashioned silkt
stockings that fit and wear deligh
fully. The goodness of Holeproc
hose is winning more and more Hol
proof customers. Come in all Il
new shades and priced at $500 II
pair.
The Washington times., 1924-02-26
Read This Entertaining Serial in Which
the Author Has Woven a Thrilling
Romance Of the Problems Of
Married Life. ~

face to face with her own short
comings, ] might have felt that
she was furtfve and that she
actually sided into the room.
There was surely something Of
the old Envy in the way she
looked up at Ralph Lacy under
her long fair lashes. 4.
ST hope I'm not intruding," she
said in her throaty voice with a
suggestion Of a purr in it.
81 hear you're fenow-Worker
Of ours" said Ralph with stately
courtesy which gave me a chance
to recover from the peculiar and
indefinable shock which Envy had
managed to give me. $50 you're
welcome and the news you bring
is welcome, too. isn't it, Amer"
what was it you came to tell
me, Evvy?" I asked. IT know
there's news.
Its lunch time, isn't it," asked
Envy irrelevantly. 'Is any one
going to- ask me to lunch?"
81 am" responded Ralph in.
stantly. I'm going to invite both
Of you to lunch. You'll both
Gomez"
He made a sweeping bow that
was full Of warm gallantry. Some
how got a feeling that he was
trying to introduce a lighter tone.
into the day for me. And Envy
must have got the same idea, for
she picked up his manner and
began to initiate it as IL Ralph
had challenged her.
All through lunch Envy was
very gay. She seemed to me to
be forcing herself to a semblance
of the thing she did not feel,
but I remembered that she had
never been the old care-free Envy
since Sheldon's death. But at the
end Of the luncheon, Envy sud
denly sat back, and it was almost
as If / could see her let fall a
mask she'd been holding before
her face.
81 have news" she said almost
CURLY. II wanted to wait until
we had all been warmed and
fortified by good food. But now
I've something to tell you. Since
1 got you to take me on your
staff OF searchers, Anne. I've been
working on every clue 1 could
pick up. I've felt sure ever since,
I had my first glimpse of Neal.
The day came back to this
country there was something
providential in it. I figured out
that the best place to look for
Neal would be among sailors and
in ship offices. OF course a
girl driving blue car would be
too conspicuous to be Of much
help"
CTO Be Continued Tomorrow
The Washington times., 1924-02-26

fine sight for the poor fox-and
can't say 1 am crazy about
foxes either"
You're right" said I, thinking
OF tn . terror Of the poor hunted
animal.
They're turning back" ex.
claimed Bobby. 1.-THE fox is Ger.
tainly giving those hounds a
chase" as the baying grew
fainter.
We looked up, and on like a
white streak came the hounds,
barking sharply as they only do
when they see the fox. must
say 1 was so excited that I could
hardly breathe.
Here comes the fox!' shouted
Bobby. Hell be run overt" Be.
cause the train was fast ap-
preaching, and saw in an in.
slant that the fox was making for
the railroad track!
I held my, breath as :, the big
freight 'train came numbering
along, and my breath nearly left
me when saw a flash Of redish
brown dart right by me, give a
leap and a bound and light safely
on one of the Nat cars!
"Hurray" shouted Bobby. THE
fox made the train" 81
did you ever see anything like
that in all your life?" gasped in
amazement.
mo. I didn't" said the master
of the hunt as he rode up to me.
laughing and shaking his head.
and turning to speak, to the as.
founded ladies and gentlemen
who soon rode up to join him.
The dogs acted very much ashan.
ed, and turned tail and trotted
off behind the riders, as Bunny
said: $50
"I've seen lots of foxy tricks.
The Washington times., 1924-02-26

Z["T HATS the matter with
" you, Bunny" asked
w one morning as we
walked down a country lane in
southern England.
I'm nervous" said my little
rabbit.
Nervous this fine morning and
at your age? What makes you
nervous?"
I'm not exactly nervous. Foxy
Grandpa" he replied. I'm
frightened. And If it's all the
same to you I wish you would
put me in your pocket"
"I heard the butler say that he
had to be up early this morning
as his master was going on a fox
hunt"
"Well, what's that got to do
with your" 1 laughed.
"I've been thinking, Foxy
Grandpa, that the hounds might
make mistake and forget that
they were to run down a fox,
and that they might turn the fox
hunt into a rabbit hunt"
you stay right where you are,
Bunny, and no harm can come to
you," said I. patting him through
my pocket.
On we walked and in a very
short while off in the distance
we heard the hunters horn and
in a moment we heard the low
baying Of the dogs.
Soon we came to an open space
and off across the fields we soon
spied the red coats of the ladies'
and gentlemen as they flashed in
the sunlight in the distance.
"A pretty sight" said I, as they
all took a hedge, over which their
fine horses jumped gracefully.
( YES" said Bunny, but not
The Washington times., 1924-02-26
FASHION FADS
| AND FANCES
BY Mildred Ash

~ TRIKING the nail on the head
the milliners are using
~ them for trimming on some
Of the smartest tailored hats.
Many models Of MORE satin, or
cire cloth, have high,
upturned front piece studded in
silver or gunmetal naiIheads.
Frequently varying sizes are used
on the same hat-sprinkled over
the, entire crown and brim. This
effect was seen on a specially
stunning hat Of brown Milan.
Playing with fire seems a favor
lite pastime with the women who
actually choose to arouse a YER
liable conflagration by wearing
flame color evening frocks and
flaming scarlet and yellow COM
bined with white for their sports
toggery.
Hanging by a thread" should
be paraphrased these days to
hanging by a fob" for orna-
ments Of rhinestone, crystal. Jet
or jade, whether used to trim
dresses, hats or purses, are
5auntily swung from a ribbon
fob. Even watches. so long worn
strapped around slender wrists,
have adopted short ribbon fobs
mounted on bar pins.
A blazing trail is formed by the
return Of the blazer coats Of bold.
ly and gayly striped flannel or
the same material in vivid tones.
These short boxed coats are again
popular and are. developed in high
neck, long coat sleeve models.
Their acceptance in Florida re-
sorts foretells their general wear
this coming spring and summer.
Silhouettes surprisingly staple.
Strangely as it may seem, the
popular sllhoutetteS for spring
follow the two favorites Of the
winter mode-the straight tubular
and the flaring circular effects
are equally good style.
Demanding change from the
everlasting nude and tan shades.
many women are wearing stock.
ings for evening wear Of dawn
or blush, Of pale yellow and even
Of that exquisitely Partisan tone
called mauve--a lilac shade with
tinge Of gray. For afternoon
wear the most enterprising fashion
leaders are attempting to intro.
duce hose the shade Of ones
frock.
The Washington times., 1924-02-26
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The Washington times., 1924-02-26

but that's the foxiest I ever saw.
Copyright, 1924. International Feature
Service, Inc.
LIN Wednesdays Story the MOuf.
fIOns Almost Escape Them.
The Washington times., 1924-02-26
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Squeeze black lace in a warm
lather until clean, rinse It in
cold black coffee, squeeze as dry
as possible. Pull into shape gent
ly, and press under cloth with
a moderately warm iron.
\ \ 4
About five minutes before
serving your baked potatoes, re-
move from the oven and wrap in
a cloth. See how much more
you enjoy them.
~
Seagulls first visited London
during the great frost of 1891.
I'VE all have sufficient strength
to bear other peoples troubles"
The troubles of other people
seldom weigh heavily upon us La
Rochefoucauld notes in his Max.
ims.''
The Washington times., 1924-02-26

For peradyenure, seek thee for
seeketh NE for sympathy. s#f -
"He may seek thee for petting-but he
Outstanding. ~
'Thou mayest stimulate hibut comfort and natter
and soothe him.
"He desireth thee for he preferreh ME-
lifetime 80 80 r@sa7-
ale askeh with him-but he asketh me to
marry him. ~ @
"Yea, since thou has acquired sophicaiOn
to the sweet and simple .- @saz-S
Snce thou has become brave and independent have learned
play the clinging vine and to adorn q footgtoO
offer domesty and gentle devotion all odfas-
toned virtues. .e>.sa
"And behold, by the law Of CONTRAST do still prevail
thee.
caviar wine-but am become
his solid food and plain home-coong unto which
turneth in time. 3.-w
"And now, always he turneth unto ME, refreshing
changed!
"FOr verify verify the woman that holdeh mans
is that which affordeth him RELIEF
women!
"And such, my Daughter / the NEW WIDOWl" =
SELAH!
Copyright syndicate .fa
The Washington times., 1924-02-26
WHEN DID IT
HAPPEN?

1.-When was John Gutzon
Borglum, the noted American
sculptor and painter, born?
2.-When did Coventry Pat.
more publish THE Angel in the
House?
S.-When did the great Italian
scientist, Calico, live?
4.-When were Samoan Islands
divided among England, the
United States and Germany?
5.-When was Ferrer, the
, Spanish anarchist, executed?
ANSWERS to these queries win
be printed tomorrow.
ANSWERS.
To Yesterdays Questions.
1.-The massacre of Wyoming
Valley, Pa, occurred in July,
1878.
1.-THE Swiss Republic was or
ganized in 1898.
S.-The Assuan Dam across the
Nile was completed in 1902.
4.-Mrs. Siddons, the famous
English actress, died in 1881.
5.-Zwingli, the Swiss reformer,
was killed in 1881.
(Copyright, 1924, King Features
Syndicate. Inc.)
The Washington times., 1924-02-26
BY Ann Isle,
Copyright. 1894, King Features
Syndicate, Inc.)

eSSsANsSSSSSp S0SeI
a MORNING Of logged hard
a work stiffened my spine.
began to be ashamed of
my own yielding to misery. And
at noon time, when my office
door opened after a brisk tap
and Ralph Lacy walked in, a
great wave Of thankfulness swept
over me.
II knew you'd comet" I cried.
"Of course" Ralph answered
simply. IT know what you're
going through. This is the time
when you need q friend. VIII
you lunch alone with me or shall
we ask Betty to come with us?'
You don't think Betty ought
to know about the anonymous
letter." I asked.
Ralph shook his head.
81 don't want you working in
an atmosphere Of conjecture"
he said firmly. "Betty's sym
pathy would keep you constantly
reminded of what there's no pos.
sible good in worrying about. You
just slip this whole thing off
your shoulders and onto mine,
Anne. I'll see it through for
Neal-us. You know I win, don't
your"
There was a note Of pleading
in Ralph's voice. I looked up and
met his gray eyes. In that mo-
ment I would have given much If
I could have emptied my heart Of
the love for Jim which fills it in
spite Of everything. But even
in the depths Of my unhappiness
because Jim has failed me- /
knew that gratitude and friend
ship and the sense Of strength
and peace and harbor which
Ralph Lacy brings to me are not
love. My heart ached for the
wonderful man standing there
before me, offering his best so
simply and with no thought Of
what he may get in return.
(which will please you more,
Ralph" I asked. ito lunch alone
with me or have triple alliance
vrrNkIa 9okkxv o10nYID
Ralph's face tensed. I could
see the ripple Of muscles along
his clean-cut jaw. Suddenly he
looked away. ~'''
Before he could answer, my
desk telephone shrilled. picked
It up and the voice OF my queer
little office boy came over the
wire on a note knew was well
meant consideration,
There's a lady here-a Miss
Evelyn Mason. She says how
soon can you see herr"
'I'n be out in a minute" I
replied. Then turning to Ralph
1 asked: "what shall I tell Evy
Mason? She loved Neal once.
She's giving all her time to the
search for Neal now"
Tell her to come to lunch with
u.s." smiled Ralph. "And keep
her happy and full Of faith that
well find him yet, as I am. For
we will find the boy, Anne. I
know it. Even now Miss Mason
may come bearing good tidings
OF Neal"
That's true" I cried suddenly
aflame with hope. Then rushed
to the door to call Evy.
Evelyn Mason entered my office
with something in her manner
which puzzled and annoyed me.
If Envy hadn't changed so much
since the terrible tragedy Of Shell
don Blake's death brought her
Advertisements
The Washington times., 1924-02-26
FOXYGRANDPA'SST
THEY SEE A FOXY TRICK

Z/WXYHAT'S the matter with
w you, Bunny?" 1 asked
Wv one morning aa we
The Washington times., 1924-02-26
WHO SAID IT AND WHERE

Beware of little expenses: q
small leak win sink great ship"
Benjamin Franklin gave this
excellent advice in the Penn.
.syIvania Almanac for 1885,
"A statesman's heart sIloula
always be in his head" q
Napoleon is quoted as making
this comment on the qualiflea-
tons of a successful statesman.
life Is perfected BY death.
Death puts the seal on our
earthly efforts. Elizabeth Brown.
ing writes in "A Vision Of Poets
I Copyright. 1924, King Features
Syndicate, Inc,l -
The Washington times., 1924-02-26

Nothing dries quicker than .
The Washington times., 1924-02-26

hath been broken against theei
"And What chance hast thou beside Modern
Damsel, with the youth of a SQUAD, the Mowl-;
edge Of the Serpent, the sIenderness Of seven--
teen and the sang froid Of forty-seven? IA ia
verify, verify, thou art HAS-WAS in the
Came of Hearts!" -
But the Widow smiled within her sleeve, and
answered her softly, saying: .,4sa...ss.. :.
"Now, surely, thou: has spoken with the tongue
Of youth, my Daughter
but simple unsophisticated thing s' beside thee.
"Yet my Vogue. in the Land is greater than
ever; and, now as always, do I charm men by
The Washington times., 1924-02-26
SAYINGS OF MRS. SOL ONION
BY Helen Rowland

NOV the Widow and the Fapper together;
IN Flapper spake, saying: II. t.4.s1 4 s VIII
Go to- Woman! No longer do trembc before thee
For To- thou art last years hat in the discard and
EMO longer thou young champagne old
and the of life to men. For thV n0Wer
The Washington times., 1924-02-26

1.-THE wolf loses its teeth but not !:
its inclination
No one will fail to recognize
the truth Of this old Spanish
proverb.
"The only way to get rid Of a.
temptation is to yield to it."
Oscar WiIde's remedy, given in
Dorian Gray" is counter to the
advice of most wise. men.
Nothing dries quicker than q
tear"
The old Roman, Circero, In q
letter to Herennius, recalls a
fact that all have observed.
Evening star., 1924-01-08

WILL. EXCHANGE equity in apartment house
Tor desirable building lots in ne. or Sc sec