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Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18
BOY SCOUTS ARE
GUESTS OF LOCAL
ROTARY MEMBERS
Splendid Meeting Enliven-
ed by Terse Talks on
Scouting

Yesterday was Boy Scout day at the
FL Centre Rotary club ard the lads
of Troop 3, which is sponsored bT
the Rotarians, Wcrc special guests
at the luncheon. John Stewart Ross
was chairman of the day and intro
duced d. l.. linn who spoke briefly
on the campaign fot funds for the
county scout budget.
Scout Executive George |. Walk
Ell of san Bernardino county was
the speaker Of the day and adj.
dressed the greater part OF his cN-
,ellent talk directly % the scouts.
Roland Paul Of Los Angeles sang
several numbers which were much
appreciated.
IN addition to the membership
present. visiting Rot;,rians lnclud-
eded Bill Wilkinson. Bakersfield
Harry Miller, Seymour, Indiana;
George G. Walker, san Bernardino;
j. c. Allison, CaiCXtco: {. Sherman
Andersen, Calexieo; Earl G. Ho3nd.
Hrawley.
Other guests present were Leo
iIetzel, D. l.. Zinn, Charles +, ~""'t
DR.. G.. s. Marsdcn, DR.. Roy f. Yer
mil on, W. M!3 II, 4. --
Quiglev, and 0. f. Howe.
Boy Scouts present were: Jerome
Lee, Walter Bromley, Selwin Bow
les, George Powell, Charles Mars
den; Pat Caroline; Bobhie Rice.
Harry Jones, William Waite, Will
Douthitt. Robert Skeen, John Smith,
Cleo Smith, Neil Ross, Philip Jones,
John Whitney, Sam Weir, Victor
Hetzell, Richard Hockett, Bn%
North, George Yamanaka. Ovid
Bunagee, Jesse Grides, Vance Ca
radinc, Bob Doutlftt, Chester Col
lins, John Nichols, Cecil Gillet., Vir-
gil Hamilton, Lee Willoughby, Ric"-
ard Cohel, Jr., Roscoe Car&iinc.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18
Tampico Fired
On By Rebels;
Oppose Troops
Continued from page II


shelled by rebel gunboats yesterday,
was in doubt today
Federal government shore bat
tertes were reported i'll the wireless
messages to have driven the rebel
boats from the harbor. However,
they were believed lowering off the
coast preparing for another attack.
Tampico Is Closed
The message said the port Of Tam
following the attack. 81.
Several boats, some believed TO be
American, are lying outside the lar
Dor, waiting to unload cargoes. s..
No report as to casualties from
the rebel bombardment was received
here.
Following q cabinet meeting it was
learned Secretary Hughes was au-
thorized to make definite an
nouncement later OF American pol.
icy and further steps. These will
be taken in protection of Americana
oil and other interests menaced by
the revolutionists control of Tam
pico and nearby oil fields, II was
indicated.
May Send Warships
1t was strongly intimated Ameri
can warshIps may be ordered to-
day 20 Tampi,O.
American oil men with MeXiyan
holdings, At was announced, will con-.
fer late! in tht day with Secretary
Hughes
Secretary Hughes said he Ead rc
ceiyed from Acting Governor David,
son of Texas { refusal to ptrn,l
Mexican troops 70 cross Texas soil
Davidson, R.ghes said, did nct
make his refusal final but said he
feared border lloubles would result
and desired further information.
AUSTIN, Texas, JAZZ 1S.-Acting
Governor +. W. Davidson today re
fused the request of President OBJ
regon of Mexico for permission to
move 1000 troops from the state
Of Sonora to Eagle Pass, across
Texas soil.
The executive stated he feared
such movement might result in
mfavorable plicat;one. ..--...
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18
JAPANESE DIET
MAY DISSOLVE
AFTER NUp1'IALLI.S'
Fly United Press Loasea yVi-e

T'@T 1T -'''e"
TOXIC, jan ls.--Japan's politi
rol crises, involving the growing
strength of the peerago which is be-
ING attacked by thc commoucrs of
the empire, grew increasingly acute
today.
SO sharply drawn have tn, lines
become that ii seemed assured the
dissolution of the diet would follow
Immediately after the wedding of
Crown Prince lIrohito and the
Princess Nag&ko, which is scheduled
for the last of this month. Japan
csc custom would not permit poll
ties to interfere with such an event.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18
DINES-NORMAND
HEARING GETS 4
POOR SENDOFE
Everybody Sends Doctors
Certificates Exc G pt
Greer, Puryiancc

| Los ANGELES, Jan. l8.-Lack
| ing stores of the principal witnesses
the preliminary examination Of Hor-
ace a. Greer, charged with shooting
Courtland S. Dimes during a party
at which ne was entertaining Mabel
Normand and Edna Puryiance, well
known screen actresses, got away to
q lanc start today.
There was no possibility of the ex-
ANIMATION a being completed al one
hearing.
A Physician S certifiete was intro
ddred TO show that Dimes is stil
unable to leave the hospital.
Attorney Milton Cohen, represent
Jug Miss Normand, presented anoth-
er medical statement asserting that
his client had relapse and is CON
lined to her bedrooHr
Mrs. Edith Burns, Miss Normand 3
companion, ard one OF the pT.Acipal
witnesses, is also i'll and attended by
two nurses, her attorney reported.
Only the defendant, Greer, and
Miss Purviance were in the court
| room today.
Overruling pleas of the attorneys
that the hearing be again postpon-
ed, Justice Handy ordered Miss Pur
vianee to the witness stand, where
she related her story Of the New
Years affair, similar to her state
ment heretofore.
Did Not See Shooting
Miss Purvianee testified that she
did not see the shooting and was
unaware that Greer and Dimes had
| quarreled until she heard the pistol
shots.
The blonde actress was attired in
plain sport suit and passed almost
unrecogniZed as she entered the
courtroom with a girl friend.
! Greer was the first principal III
the ease to appear. Accompanied
by his attorney and a deputy sher-
iff, they entered the courtroom five
minutes before the hour set for the
examination to commence.
The small courtroom was packed
and long before 10 o clock, the houI
the case opened, bailiffs refused I'D
mittance TO any one else.
LOS ANGELES, Jan. l8.-Influ
enced by the advice of Mack Sen
nett, her producer, Mabel Normand
late last night messaged Mrs. Sophia
Delaven Cowles, prominent Chicago
elubwoman, that she will go TO the
Illinois metropolis as soOu as she
is well enough to travel" 70 tel
H." etory there of the Cour'laNd S
Dimes shooting.
Confirmation of the telegram came
from her secretary today, with tho
expla nation that any such journey
must, of course, be delayed for some
time, pending the stars complete
recovery, as well IS settlement o.
the ease against Horace A. Greer
her chauffeur, charged with N
shooting.
Bringing to an abrupt postpone
ment the preliminary hearing o.
Horace A. Greer, chauffeur TO
Mabel Normand, on q charge o.
attempting to Fill Courtland S
/, Dimes, Denver oil man, the case wa
= today set over until Monday afte
only one witness had testified.
Telling all fat girls they are fa'
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18
u. 5. COUPLE IN
TROUBLE As BOAT
REACHES FRANCE
Scorned Wife Left in
L. S. Is Behind
Arrest

CHERBOJRG. Jan. 1S--Whcn the
White Star liner Majectir arnYt,i
today American CoEsul CorTigan
boarded her from 4 tender and de-
mandedr the passport of Claude Bos-
ie, former citE e.erk OF Omaha,
Nebraska.
The consul wrote 'eancelled' in
red ink across the face of the pass
port.
Boseia, who expressed surprise and
INDIGNATION at the action, was aC-
comDanied by Emma Womsley,
whom he introduced rs his We,
saving they had been married ut
Denver, December %, six months
and a day after Bessie obtained 4
divorce from his first wife.
4 marriage certificate produced
by the woman caves the names 0t
three witnesses and showed tELt
Miss Womslev came from Redl&Hds,
California. The couple did not have
divorce papers with them.
"phis is a pot on the part OF
nv ex-vife 10 cause Us trouble,
Bessie exclaimed.
Consul Corrigan then permitted
the couple to land and proceed to
Paris, pointing out they would be
unable to travel farther without a
passport.
OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 18.-Nrs.
Navbelle Mexican Bossic, wife o.
Claude Bessie, former Omaha city
lerk, whose passports were can
.ellel by the American1Spnsu. when
he landed at Cherbourg, said today
that size and Bessie had never been
legally divorced.
Mrs. Bessie said her husband had
been missing since December Is
when ne left ostensiblr for Kan
-as CiJy.
A separate maintenance agree-
,ent" drawn up and signed b.
Bessie and herself was described
by Mrs. Bessie. This agreement
was not filed in court.
Emma Wamsley, formerly Of
Kansas City, Mrs. Bessie said, wa
lcr husband ) dear girl, for
more than % wears.
REDLANDS, Cal, Jan. 18.-Em-
ma Wamsley, named in ChernourG,
France, dispatches as resident Of
his city, is not known herr.
Tho woman' S name does not 1p.
ear in the city directory, lnd an
xtensivc inquiry filled to reTeal
hen she resided here.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18
| (EWS BRIEFS
FROM CITY AND COUNTY

Fine Juicy Steaks and Chops at
the Broadway Chop house. adv
st. Mary Altar Society Food Sa'n
tomorrow. Cox Grocery. adv.
See MFR. Bob Junior Play, Janu-
airy 1919. adv
Mrs. Palmer Held to Answer
Mrs. L. r. Palmer of Calexico, who
was arrested in that city early in
the week Oh charge OF shoplifting
preferred by Narney Brothers of
this city, entered 4 plea OF not gull
" when arraigned before Justice
Mayfieid IN the FL Centre town
court and was held 20 answer in the
superior court, bail being fixed at
S5Uo. Being unable 10 furnish bonds
she was remanded TO the county
jail. d. l.. Ault of Calexico has
been retained as her attorney.
And Now! Steve's open all night.
Open all Night ut Steve's. adv.
Fresh Oysters, Leefoot Cream
Waftles. Oregon Cafe. Adv.
Cut Down Rattles with General
Cords. Tom Gill Tire Co. adv
Oh, Mama. Please give me 4
niekle. I will run to Paul's for a
Sweet Ball. 1t is not funny mama,
il is Honey, made with popcorn.
Only nickle. adv
Coming for Cotton M,euing-Ac-
cording TO telegram received BY
Farm Advisor Garthwaite, w. r.
Camp OF the United States ucparl-
ment of agriculture experiment sta
tion at Shafter VIII arrive here
tomorrow 20 attend the cotTon
meeting a. C;lipatria. As Camp
probable knows more about raising,
cotton than any other man in Cali
foruia. his coming viii be q great
addition TO the success of the
lnceung. There is also Il possibili-
~ Of DR.. J. w. Gilmore and Prof
VI. ". Macl;ey of the state uE;ver-
sity being present.
Nest me at Steve's. adv.
To Borrow q Kiss or to lean
kiss, you have got TO rub your lip.
on Paul's Sweets. Opposite Var
nPys. adv
Steve Has Thrown away the key
q hour service. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18
Local Men Feel
Dele ga ton Is
Large Enough
Continued from page J.

rcv Hermon, chairman Of tne amuse-
i1en: committee, VS. given author
lty to represent the chambGr at &
meeting of the various organiza
torS interested in the proJeet.
1t was voted to have a represen-
tative Of the chamber attend the
meeting of the western division of
Il g United States Chamber o. Com
nerce which will be held ~ San
Francisco, January 20 and 80 end
either Prcsiiers Charles +. Scott
or Secretary J. r. Coylc viii attend
the meeting at the expense Of the
chamber.
Rluge Acts On Colony
Director RTnge stt,teG, that he
las taken up with the Sol@hern
Pacific general agent at FL Paso,
the matter of bringing the Men
monte colony now in Mexico to
Imperial Wiley, and hoped 10 b.
able to make report at the next
meeting cf he directors.
Vice President Cary reported
that county clean milk commit
tee he's been organized, with mem
berships IT, various v;fley COM
munitiCs and that an effort viii
be made to establish :. county lab
7ratoTv and cmrloy a county a Try
inspector, in order to improve the
milk supply of the valley.
Directors present at the meeting
were II. W. Brewer, r. H. Cary,
J. s. HuIf, J. II. Ford, Tom Gill,
Rodnev Hermon, II. P. Meyer, A.
p. Nutse', G. W. Runge, Frank
Slocum, Charles Soncs, Pcrcic
Thackcr and William Tondro.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

LOS ANGELES-Gouthern Calf.
Tel. Co. buys $150,000 property and
viii erect a 100000 telephone cen,
tral exchange building. -.. .,s.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18
SEARCH CONTINUES FOR
FOR REDDING, CAL. YOUTl

SACRAMENTO, Jan. 1S.--The
search for Tilford Dozier, 20, miss
ing son of DR.. Ernest Dozier, state
assemblyman from Redding, today
was taken over by the State De-
partment of Criminal Identification
under G. C. Morrill,, superintendent.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

los ANGELES-His wife chas
ed him X ti'aes around the family
automobile, then caught him, Har
ry Joerden testified, seeking Il di-
ia May Jocrlen, his
sprinting mate. t-.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

The price CT pig iron is 50 high
We know where they can get soErc
biscuits for q substitute. ...,A
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

Telling all fat girls they are fat
and all skinny girls they are skinny
will keep you single.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

Cut Down RattIes with General
Cords. Tom Gill Tire Co. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

Hotel Barbara Worth Table de
bote dinner s1.00. Special Chicken
dinner sl.0o. Special T-Bone Steak
dinner 90c. Special Rib Steak din
GER SOC. Seventh Stree Entrance
direct to cafe. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

Oh, Mama. Please give me 4
niekle. ! will run to Paul's for 4
Sweet Ball. 1t is not funny mama,
it is Honey, made with popcorn.
Only 4 nickle. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

And Now! Steve's open all night,
Open all Night ut Steve s. adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

st. Mary Altar Society Food Sal'
tomorrow. Cox Grocery. adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

Fine Juicy Steaks and Chops at
the Broadway Chop house. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

If you Want to Laugh see "Mr
Bob.' ad,
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

ESt.e Batteries Sk:ufui aurs
Il nab. p Pstt-ries G f O.
gins RatteZy Shop. ADV
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

Enjoy Your Meals al the table.
Special Dinners. Bee Cafe. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

Steve's Merchant Lunch. adv
Are You Mason? Jan. % & %. adv
Our Taffy is made of pure cream
40e per ID. Paul's Sweets. adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

Money TO Loan on automobiles
sont-acts bought. Fred r. Cross
t76 Main st. Phone $50. ADV
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

Barkley VISIT FL Ce-tro-Wing-
field Barkley, industrial manager
for the Southern TrusG and Com
meree bank Of San Diego, is in
the valley for few days on bust
ness. Although a resident OF San
Diego, he keeps in close touch with
affairs in the valley and stated
this morning. that he considers
business here to be very good.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

You Never Saw such complicated
situations before, Mr.. Bob adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

General Cords are comfortable
fires Ton Gill Tire Co. adv
There are Two trained cats III
the plav "Mr. Bob.V adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

Eat at the OrSsvn and be com
'ortah,e Ladies rest room an
uen's smoking room Ac
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

Palacroix Has More Trouble
Juan Palacroix. who lost out in 4
foot race with Deputy Sheriff Ryan
at Prawley wednesday, was visit
cd By further grief at the county
Jail last night when he WAS sud
denly attacked by bad tootache,
palacroix groaned and yelled as he
suffered through the night, much
to the annoyance of the other pr4s-
oners who showed little sympathy
for him. He was taken to 4 den
.ist this morning and had the OF
tending molar removed. .--,o.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

For Mems WORK Shoes see Gun,
hingham, opposite post office adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

st. Mary Altar Society Food Sail
tomorrow. Cox Grocery. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

st. Mary Altar Society Food Sal"
tomorrow. Cox Grocery. adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-01-18

IT takes 100000 lbs. of ice an
nually to carry Southern Califor'
MIA s fruit crop to the cast.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-16
V0 TIN C PRIZE
Trophy for State Showing
Biggest Ballot Increase

With endorsement OF governors
OF states turnout the Union. Col
hers. the national weekly. has Of
fered the first voting trophy to be
awarded to the state making the
largest proportional increase in re-
corded ballots in the forthcoming
presidential election.
The trophy stands q inches high
and - wide. It's walnut base Is
surmouuted b. a gIobuiar ballot
box in gold and silver on which Is
a bronze eagle alert II VIII become
Athe property Of the state making
the largest proportional increase an
voting over the 1920 record. the
award 10 be based on the record
formally supplied by state author.
tiles 70 the federal census bureau.
In endorsing the trophy plan as
a stimulus TO state pride in in.
creasing the vote. governors in the
different sections OF the country
have expressed their opinion that
the election win witness a record
vote approaching The high water
mark Of 1896 when so per cent OF
those qualified voted.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-16
SOMETHING new
Offer School for Girls to
Learn Almost ANYTHING

The School OF Opportunity" for
girls viii be opened by Mrs. Florence
n. oren. new director OF education
Of Plymouth Congregational church.
October l. Mrs. orsn was formerly
general secretary Of the Y. w c. a.
The program Of the new school Is
designed to give instruction in charm.
social manners Of all kinds. English
and conversation, craftsmanship,
dress. gift selection. physical educa-
ton and cultural subjects. Mrs. Oren
hopes TO teach everything that the
business and industrial girl desires to
learn.
Glasses in personal budgets, par.
Iiamentary law. art and crafts,
know your city" dramatics. relig.
ious education. languages OF any kind
or any other kind Of instruction will
be given when ten girls join In ask.
ing for the class. Mrs. oren an.
nounces.
Further information May be OBJ.
tanned from Mrs. Oren at her office
in Plymouth church.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-16
NO EPIDEMIC OF
PARALYSIS
Health Officer and NewSboy
Nail Wild Story

I'm spite Of an unauthorized ~.
port 20 the contrary. there Is moth.
ing like an epidemic OF infautiie
paralysis IN seattle" said Dr.
George y Mclaughlin. city health
otficcr Tuesday
such reports do Seattle a. great
deal Of harm snd FASTENED ycster.
day 70 put out statement to cor,
rect them,
1T Is true that In the past two
months 80 cases have developed
and there have been seven deaths
as a result Two Of these were
cases from wcnatchec. where, 1
understand. the disease has assert.
ed itself lately.
Naturally, We are concerned
over the appearance of any inhin.
tile paralysis whatever and we are
taking steps TO prevent its spread,
There IS no thought OF closing the
schools. bu, we think it wise TO
keep children from congrcgauns
outside OF school hours and VIC be-
Hovc il wise 90 keep children with
symptoms isolated
where there are cases q indcfin-
lie illness. II Is wise 10 call IN a
physician and have a diagnosis
made
When an afternoon newspaper
Monday printed the story u the 10.
called epidemic. uewsboy on
Pike stree; announced Il by shout.
ing
Doctors need more dough. Buy a
paper and read about a.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-16
Claims Wife Took
New Mate, Savings

Chyo Okazaki wasn't satisfied
with new man when she ran
away from her husband. I. Okazaki,
according 10 complaint for di.
yorce filed in superior court Tues.
day. She also took with her 1900
Of the community wealth. Okazaki
charges. The money, about s2.iOO
altogether. was on deposit in Jap.
se.American banks OF Seattle.
according to the complaint, and is
all in the name Of his errant
spouse.
When he returned from work
September II. according to the com.
plant. Okazaki found note telling
him that his wife had gone and
where the Key to the trunk was
hidden. IN addition 10 a divorce
okszaki. who Is 80 years old. wants
all the money remaining In the
bank IN his wife's name. ~ he
claims that he earned all Of II.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-16
Can You Beat This?

a brand new bungalow Of four good
rooms modern, fun basement.
hardwood floors, cabinet kitchen
nook. etc University location
make your own terms and. u you
won't be too unreasonable. you
can come very near making the
price. too Tho thing lH that ~
belongs 20 an Eastern concern and
they want some kind Of sale for
~ az oHre-Bnd rs your chance
60 get home on your own terms
aud a. a. sacrifice price Better
bring the checkbook and hustle
out.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-16

rnhIubcd paIy az l8G7 Ssycnth Ave.
Scatue Washington
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-09-16
AUTOS FOR SALE
Eldridge Buick
Used Cars

Some folks place lot ~ stock
Ia what they vail BLOOD
WILL TELL" A fellow with
good mother usually turpH
uut to be q good father Sc
lcCtinE USED CAR should
follow thia rule Pick USED
CAR that has made good a. a
new cara USED buick
We rr-Htrsigr them 60 match
new ones in performance and
appearance The follow Ing
cHra az our low prices viii
turn prospects into buyers
1888 buick G-CYLINDER SIC
hAN-seo this car in ne orr
iEinal paint This former
owner took pride in keeping
u m flrHt-rlAns condition. and
when " came tu Ne. very little
rcszergiviuE had Go b. done
Equipped with iiss worth pf
accessories This car viii be
heartily appreciated when the
rainy weather comss' Down
payment itai. Liberal terms
place " Within your reach
1879 uuICK G-cYLfNpER
TOuHINg-W have reprinted
" IN the attractive HaEphrush
green with lst black Tenders
and Katherine stripping ~
geld Equipped with bumper.
motumetSr. rain hWiprs mlrruT,
glass wind dsflsctoTH The
cord tires are all Guudysarn,
and in excellent condition. We
recommend this ear Down
payment 1915,
1880 BUICK g.CYISDEH--A
quality paint Job gives this
Nuiek new appearance,
FULLY equipped with every de-
Hitable accessory. has an ull-
car comfort az an unheiiey-
ably low cost 1870 down pay
Insnt
1913 BUICK G-CYLINpEn
COlrE-Aftrr coming from
our Rebuilding Department.
this car IL capable Of giving
almost new car service.
Every wearing part has been
renewed whore necessary with
genuine buick parts The up
helntrry 10 nes 4 quality
paint Job. Down payment 1895
I2:i BUICK i.cYLINpER Sc
DAN.
1884 MUCK 4-CYLINbER
TOURING
USE YOUR CREDIT
Eldridge Buick Company
IA st.osi: 50. y Pike 81
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-12-20

Ne-.l
that ever grew pigtail. along with
her husband who can wash, dishes
At for the most particular kind Of
royalty TO eat off of I'llieave 1t to
you if II ain't So"
Sally smiled. but the Wreck face
had a suggestion of guinness.
Are you suggesting" he asked.
that my wife and go 10 work In
your kitchen and get meals for your
boss"
You We got the idea. SAID Charley
McSween Meals for the boss-and
the boys
We'll. &c, It out of your head.
Nothing dong
The foreman turned 10 Sally with
slightly panied expression
Il don think your husband grasps
II. ma am He don't seem 10 quite
lay mold Of the situation Here | arn
with the boss comm and no cook
Somebody got To- get those meals
| cant coon EN- There ain one OF
the boys cali cook good enough
They can rustic things for them
selves. but they don't know any city
tricks We got TO have q cook
Sally smoothed her apron and
smiled again .
Its too bad" she said. Il can
zee what Ak you're N. You've been
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1924-12-20
HNH
EL9zl1
Uncle .lohn|

THOUGH it's called "the old,
old story" it is ever, ever new,
from the embers Of Redemp-
tons blessed past; over nine
teen hundred Christmases have
voiced allegiance true-each
Christmas morn more hallowed
than the last. We celebrate this
birthday with the anthem and
the feast, for the shepherds
must be diligent as when they
saw "the bright an mornin'
star" a-blazin' In the east, an
heard the strains Of "Peace,
Goodwill to Men," We contem-
plate the table, loaded down
with blessin's rare, provided by
a gracious Master-hand, while
faith endows ability to feel His
presence there,-it's a faith that
all His children understand. Let
doubts an fears assail us by
whatever law they MAXWELL
treat 'em with the dignity of
scorn-and pray divine forgive
ness on this blessed Christmas
day, from evil thoughts to
which all flesh is born. Lord,
give US strength and nselmees,
in the journey as we run, for
Thou hast conquered death, that
we may live. Go with us through
the shadders till the spell Of
life is done,-rememberin' to
forgive as we forgive.