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Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26
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Sweet Harmony
Not Reigning
in Inner Circle

UNITED PRESS HEADQUART-
ERS, WALDORF HOTEL, NEW
YORK, June 26.-Hs the resolutions
committee reconvened at II 'clock
today to complete drafting of the
platform, there were several indica-
tions that all was not as peaceful
rs first reports forecast.
Labor began inquiring about Bry-
an S war referendum plank. The
American Federation of Labor, it
was learned, was prepared to make
a fight on the plank providing it
specifies for such referendum by
the United States alone.
The League of Nations advocates
were also lining up strong for
determined fight for an out and out
endorsement of entrance into the
League of Nations without the qaul-
ification that referendum should be
held. Meantime, the anti-Mc Adoo
forces We're lining up to renew their
efforts to name the klan specifically
in the anti-klan plank. 1t was ex-
pccted that the sub committee
would be tied up in its delibera-
tions throughout the afternoon.
There was some talk of the posi-
biity of night session for presen-
tation of the platfo"9'5. hnt' the
,ehanes seemed to be that it would
h0I ne feaGyfor presentation to the
convention betos tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26
RANCH AUCTION

On next Monday at 2 p. m., Junna
30, d. L. Zinn and Chas. Johnson.t
auetioneers, are going to sell the M. !
w. Williams Ranch, of 80 acres, all
auction. This is really, you mights
say, an out of season sale. A ranchR
at auction in midsummer in Im.E
perial valley is a novelty. But thah
auctioneers mean business and MrA
Butterfield has ordered them to sella
this ranch for the high dollar. Thel
ranch is located at the northwest
corner of the famous TamarackE
ranch in one of the most intensiveh
farm sections of Imperial valley. /
You might say this ranch is almost
surrounded by asparagus fields, can.
taloupe fields, vineyards and grnpe-l II
fruit, extra good soft land, fairlyt
well improved and will be n greatH
buy for some one. An Investment
here may mean several thousandl
dollars profit to the buyer in al
very short time. This is sure cY'
buyers sale. The ranch is located
7 miles northwest of Imperial andH
3 miles northwest of Thompson 81
Casing and the roadssare all signt
ed OUT to the ranch. A trip out toll
this ranch viii be well worth your
time. advH
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26
IOWA BOY, IL, CARRIES OFF
FIRST CONVENTION HONORS
BY United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, June 2G.-Jolm J.
Hughes, Jr.. II, Of Des MoineS. Ia.
doesn I care whoop about the
windup Of the Democratic G3aven-
ton.
1t could all lie over now, Is far
as he Is concerned. For he has re
ceived his appointment rs official
page, and has an engraved car,. to
prove it.
"And I have had my picture
taken, just like a regular candi-
date he says triumphantly, "and
all the kids back home will see il. -
Back home young john is 4
seventh-grade schoolboy, and a first
grade carrier Of the Des Moines
News after school hours.
His father is sergeant.at-arms OF
the convention. But it should not
be implied that he used his office
to win the appointment for his son.
The boy and his smile lcarried the
issue. And here 5 his4picture TO
prove it. .+
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26
Ell CENTRIC IS
REPRESENTED BY
ATTY. LAREW

El Centre asa city is being of
ficially represented at the hearingI
of the petition of the Southern Sie4
rras company for authorization "a
fix rate schedule THAT will allow
increased emergency charges forI
electricity, which is before the railI
road commission of California all
Riverside today.
Attorney j. s. Larew, lawyer for}
the city, was instructed by the citys
council. to appear in behalf of thet
tcitv to protest the netition of thea
electric company. He left Los AM
geles, where he has been for sew
eral days, to be present when thdI
harings opened ats9:S0 this morn-l
ing in the court house at RiversideIl /
Several other valley cities aref
being represented at the hearings
~as well as various organizations off
the valley. The Associated Cham.l
bers of Commerce, the Farm Bureaul
and the Irrigation District are rep-I
resented.
City Attorny w. 7. Wilson eT'
prawlev will represent Brawley old
the hearing.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26
CHAMBER HEARS INSPIRING
TALK ON SOIL FERTILITY

Summing up the work of the coun-
tv committee on soil fertility, Clark
Adair, member of the committee from
Seeley and r. w. Hoover, member
from Holtville told those present at
the Chamber of Commerce luncheon
at the Barbara Worth hotel on We'd
nesday at noon that the ranchers of
the valley had worked with the com
mittee in the inauguration of a sys-
tenn of scientific fertilization of land
in such a way that great benefits
had resulted in production.
The committee has been active for
nearly two years in attempting a
careful study of soil requirements in
the valley and considering the ele-
mcnts which 90 toward making por-
tions of the land capable of growing
certain crops, whereas other acre
ages are found to be entirely differ
ent in nature.
The luncheon was attended by
about 40 members of the chamber
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26

Crumbles Returns From East
Kenneth Grumbles, who recently
placed sixth in the fin24s of the
Olympic tryouts at Cagbridge, Mas
sachUsetts, in which ATHLETES from
all over the Unite0States compet-
Cd, reached El Ccktro last night.
where he win speitI The Summer
with his parents. Kenneth is the
star low hurdles man at the Uniyer-
sity of Scuthem California an,l is a
graduate OF Central Union high
school here.
Insure Your Hay with Edgar
Bros. Realty Co. adv
Valley Beauty Shoppe. Soft wat.
er shampoos, marcelling. Phone 324J
adv
Live Oaks has dining table
with splendid home cooked meals.
adv
DR.. Harry Hooper, Dentist. 64i
dain Street. Phone 3s2W. Adv
Home-Made pastry at Steve's adv
At Steve's the food is ALWAYS
fresh We have our own refrige-
rating plant. adv
Cigars and Tobaccos, alwayi
fresh at Steyes adv
Davis Beauty Parlor, for appoint
ments. Phone 227. adv
National Bakery Bread machine
made. adv
Home Made pastries always serv-
ed at Broadway Chop House. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26

and guests, among whom was j. r.
Ford, formerly a resident of FL Cen
tro, now head of the legal depart
ment of the Consolidated Title In
surance Company at San Bernmdino.
Mr.. Ford was called on to give
greetings to his former associates.
Special Music
One of the features of the lun-
cheon was the special music provid-
cd by three members of the high
school orchestra. Miss Margaret
Lanier, pianist; Miss Josephine Will
liams, violinist, and John Angel, cor
netist, gave several selections which
were enthusiastically encored by
the audience, Following the ad-
tournament of the gathering a large
number of members of the chamber
commented on TIE fine musical pro-
gram, and stated that the three per-
formers ought to be called ON for an
early appearance at another lun-
chpOn
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26

retary of agricultury and treasury
David Houston, he declared that the
fact that he was permitted to make
the nomination as a matter If per-
sonal courtesy "proves that Hi
nois is not boss ridden.
Still another Of the Illinois del
egation-Jabes a. Mceks of Dan
.ville-was recognized. He second
ed McAdoo s nomination on behalf
of tho McAdoo element in the Bren-
nan organization.
Indiana was called next on the
roll and Fremont Van Nuys cf In
dian"pOlis mounted the pla form
and placed in nomination Senator
Samuel NJ. Ralston Of Indiana.
Reaching the climax Of his brief
presentation, Van Nuvs turned and
pointed TO a large oil painting of
indiana ; f;.vorite son, which was
lifted to he speaker $ rostrum.
Calling Of the roll of states pro
ceeded. iowa sent up y. F.. IIealy
Of Fort Dodge, blind state senator
who settnded the nomination of
smith.
Healy criticized those who would
make the race or religious creed an
issue in determining the n6miree.
Michael l.. lgoen also of the Hi
nois delegation, followed Stevenson
and announced he was TO make a
trief seconding speech. lie did it
for GOV. vi Smith-lnd got a
great hand for his efforts.
Applause greeted Avres at the
conclusion CT HIS speech nominating
Coy. Davis and .he entire kaLS1s
delegations, each delegate rosplen-
lent in real Kans:s sun flpWers,
ose and Gheered and saved their
sun flowers.
Kentucky yielded 10 Oregon and
Mrs. Alexander Thompson Of Port
and, Ore, took the platform. Her
voice carried to the far corners Of
The garden and her first sentence
for that reason, received a big
cheer.
Howard Bruce placed Governor
Richie in nomination. When he
concluded, q group of Ritchic en-
thusiasts cheered, waved banner and
gave Il real demonstration 70 the
Maryland governor.
While the Ritchie demonstration
was on leaders were working to see
what should be done abou. the order
Of business if nominations are
concluded. McAdOo leaders wished
10 obtain night session in the
hope of obtaining few ballots
which would show McAdoo in the
lead and take the edge off the big
smith demonstration.
George Il. Brennan who was ask
ed if he would agree 10 this said
"there II be no night session if we
can help it. ~
A two thirds majority win be re-
quired to change the rules and per
nit balloting tonight. Such vote
might prove test vote on Nc
Adoo s actual strength. The kit-
ehie demonstration lasted fully ten
minutes and WAS tile most enthus-
iastic given 20 any candidate to
date except Smith and MeAdoo.
Charles II. Cole, OF Boston, deliv-
cred a short address seconding the
nomination Of Smith
The leaders were unable to reach
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26
new CITY HALL,
CIVIC CENTER ARE
PROMINENT aims
(Continned from pare y

Confined from page y
in the citizenry of FL Centre which
will cause them to improve and
beautify their property holdings
and curb parkings.
S.-Muricipal Band:
To encourage community band
music and assist in organization of
Municipal Band.
9.-Health Center:
TO take steps for establishment
of a community Health Center to
safe guard child health and wei
fare
SUPPLEMENTARY PROGRAM
New Industries
To study industrial possibilities
and investigate proposition for in
dustrial location in this commun-
ity.
2.-state Highway Construction:
Continue work of road committee
to secure appropriation Of funds for
construction of uncompleted state
highway within the county.
3.-Feriodical Clean Up CAMPAIGN:
To cOOperate with the citv Fire
Department and other organizations
- kn"n tho streets a"d alleys
throughout the city in cleanIv con
dition- and remove fire hazard. ...
L. 4.-Community Chest:
To start movement for City
Communitv Chest.
determination Building ard Loan
Aeeociatior: ----.----.--
Projects inconpletp on last year s
program. Ornamental street light
ing system. Commercial cold stor-
agc plant.
Trarsfer Luncheon
Attorney Charles Y. Scott. chair
man of tho committee on legislation
and taX1tion, presented an endorse
ment of the Hardison plan for re-
o7'"ortiorment of lerislativp dis
tficts to preserve control in the
state senate for the rural districts.
The report was arnroved bv the
electors, who passed & resolution
covering the action taken in the
matter.
Attention was called TO the fact
that after the weekly luncheon of
the Chamber next Wednesday noon.
thp lur"heonS would be transferred
TO the Oregon hotel for the summer,
where thev viii he held'in tile. ovcr.
ing instead of at noon. The dining
room at 'the Barbara Worth is to
be closed on Thursday. July 3, ac-
cord'ng to nresent plans.
The following directors were
"'ro"ont NJ +ho m"cti"" last night:
J. s. Duff, J. II. Edgar, w. L.
Garrett, r. NJ. Gill, l.. G. Lee, II.
p. Moore, A. p. Nuffer, C. T. Pa
ris, p. C. Thacker. j. r. Ford,
formerly of FL Centre, now in
charge Of the legal department of
the Consolidated Title Insurance
company at San Bernardino, was
present at the meeting last night.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26
WOMAN'S BLOC is
LATEST THREAT
SAYS ALICE PAUL
by United Press Leased Wire

UNITED PRESS HEADQUAR-
TIERS, Waldorf Hotel New York,
June 26.--A woman s bloc in
congress is now to be sought by
the national woman S party because
Of the failure of both the Republi
can and Democratic conventions to
endorse an equal right amendment,
Alice Paul, vice president of the
party, announced this afternoon.
'We shall proceed as rapidly as
possible to discover in the various
states women candidates whom we
can support, a statement from
Miss Paul said. "lt will MAKE no
difference to us on what ticket they
run 50 long as they viii fight the
mans fight after they are in
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26

any agreement so Congressman
Fitzgerald of New York will move
for adjournment until 1880 . clock
tomorrow after nominating speeches
are concluded. The New York, Hi
l,ois and other anti-McAdoo delega~
tions are going to vote for the over
night adjournment while McAd0o
supporters vote for a night session.
Chairman Walls threateneISto en-
tentain a motion to take the CON
yentiOn to some other city if order
is not maintained in this hall.
The threat followed another long
demonstration by Smith supporters
after seconding speech.
The demonstration lasted for fully
- minutes.
Following the placing in nomina-
tion of Ferris, j. Bruce Kremer.
McAdo0 leader, moved that the
convention adjourn onw until 1880
0 clock this evening. Loud "no'
from the delegation section.
Fitzgerald of New York was
:hen recognized and after explain
hg that ,reie were several more
nominations that might weary the
delegates and that there were mum
erOus entertainments late this af-
ternson and tonight, moved an
amendment TO the Kremer amend
ment that the convention adjourn
until 1880 o'clock tomorrow morn
ina.
The vote was taken first on the
Fitzsgefald amendment and the
chorus of ayes and noes from the
floor appeared about even. 4t
Walsh called for a second voice
on the 1890 adjournment. 1t was
decided to call the roll of states to
decide.
The roll was called.
Tho voting for 1890 adjourn
men. were 10 vote "&ye" and
those favoring 7,50 adjournment
vote emo.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26

ers, to adjust the tariff to cut the
cost of living and agricultural pro-
motion, to lower freight rates, to
create a cooperative marketing sys-
TEN and restore prosperity.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26
Three Mexicans Get Ninety Days

Fernando Sunega, Murulla Chavez
and Manuel Munez, all MeXicans,
were given sentences of 90 days each
on charges of vagrancy this morning
in police oeurt. The trio was taken
TO the county Jail to begin sentence
Immediately after their hearing be-
tore Judge Whitelaw.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and County

famous Ranch Goes at Auction
Next Monday, june 30, at . y. N.
the well known NJ NJ. Williams
ranch win go under the auctioneer s
hammer. This piece of land com
prising SO acres is considered by
many 10 be one Of the most desir-
able pieces Of land in section its
sections, being exceptionally soft
and mellow. 1t is located at the
northwest corner of the famous
Tamarack ranch, seven miles north
west Of Imperial, and three miles
from Thompson S crossing. 1t is
expected large crowd will attend
the sale next Mnday, in charge of
u. l.. Zinn aud Charles johnson, auc-
tiOneers.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26
Farm Bureau Directors to Meet

Farm Bureau Directors to Meet
The Imperial County Farm Bureau
directors viii meet Saturday morn
ing IN the office of the farm bu-
ltau manager when matters of inn
rortanee will come up for consider
ation. This viii be the last meet
ing until fall. At noon the directors
and their wives will join the chair
men of the Imperial County Home
Department and their husbands at
luncheon at the Barbara Worth
hotel. Reservations for the luncheon
may be made by calling l2l.
Davis Beauty Parlor for appoint
ments. Phone 227. adv
Buy Bread at National Bakery.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26

Hotel Orcgon-Our washed air
cooling system is now in operation.
Noon lunch 35e; dinner soc. Fried
chicken dinner zoe. Chops, steaks
and salads ats all hours. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26

Dance at Live Oaks every Sat
urday and Sunday evening. Good
music. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26

No .Sdbss.tgte --ssed in\.NatieTaf
Bajrsry Pastries. Only the best.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26

Hotel Barbara Worthwhile de
hote dinner $1.00. Special SQUAD,
Chicken and T-Rone Steak dinner
s1.00. Special h.5 Steak dinner
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26

The state highway commission has
definitely taken over the Mecca
Blythe highway in Riverside county.
Al good feelings should be ey-
pressed. Most of them arrive as if
they are sent by freight.
While, passing out poipted re-
marks remembers the pOrcupine.
His only friends are other porcu-
pines.
The average acre yield of toma-
toes in California is about six tons.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26

You Summer Widowers won t
miss the home cooking if you eat
at Steve s. adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26

Spend Your Week Ends at Live
Oaks. Tents and cabins for tran
sients, $l.0o single or $1.25 double.
A few cottages for rent at Live
Oaks. Plenty of water, dining table,
store; prices very reasonable. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26

Stage Line Running to Yuma
Announcement is made that United
Stages Inc, has purchased the
Holtville stage line. Cars are now
being operated out of the depot on
Main street, this city, and the round
fare trip has been reduced. Through
special permission of the Railroad
Commission through service 10 Yu-
ma was also started Yesterday.
Through a recent ruling of the
Arizona state authorities il is now
possible to enter Arizona by auto
mobile an da car will leave here
daily for the desert tri pat p. m.
The return trip win be made from
Yuma daily, leaving there al s
a. m
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26
Arrest Mexican Couple at Border

r. Besal, %, Mexican from West
morland, and Miss l.. Rodriguez, 16,
Mexican also OF Westmorland, were
arrested at CalexicO yesterday fol-
lowing the receipt of telegram to
the sheriff S office requesting that
both be held until officers from
there could get them. Besal is book
ed at the county Jail on a charge
of kidnapping, being brought there
last night. Miss Rodriguez Is also
being held at the county jah.
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26

At Steve's, tasty hot weather
specials. {" No come backs here. "
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26
Smith Admirers
Stage Greatest
Demonstration
Continued frnG nags II

suddenly from the silence East
Side, West Side THE din was on
again. Sirens resumed their shrek
ing. The paraders started on their
march, shrieking as if they had
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26

DR.. w. E. Lyons, LOG f. Wilson,
Glendale, Cal. Phone Gil 2201. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26

Bring Your Health Problems 10
Tompkins, The Chiropraetor. n
Dunaway Bldg. Phone 32S. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26

oieHuaie, tal. Hh0ne I'll 22Ul. adv
To Attend Summer School-1MiSs
Mildred Cole, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. J. O. Cole, left for San Diego
yesterday, where she will attend the.
summer sessions at the high school.
She will remain for six weeks until
the close of the session. Miss Cole
Will be senior in the Central Union
high school here next wear. Mrs.
Cole accompanied her daughter to
the coast.
Money to Loan on automobiles
Contracts bought. Fred X. Cross
Geo Main St. Phone 359. adv
Davis Beauty Parlor. for appoint
ments. Phone 227, adv
For Hot Weather comfort-let
National Bakery do your baking.
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1924-06-26

Davis Beauty Parlor, for appoint
ments. Phone 227. adv
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-16
PRENATAL DIET
: FABLES ON HEALTH

WHEN Mrs. Mann OF Anytown
w was anticipating her first baby
she had a long consultation with
tho family doctor on diet, exercise
and other questions.
"Onc thing Is certain" the doc
tor told her, "and that Is the neces-
sity Of well balanced and mixed
diet. The diet should contain n mix
ture Of fats. proteids, minerals and
carbohydrates. BY all means. drink
plenty OF water.
"In the early days, when nausea
is likely 10 DO n disturbing factor,
II Is best 10 dispense with three
large meals u day and substitute q
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-16
We Can't Point With Pride

IT'S customary TO think of London as a foggy, summy
Il sort Of place. distinctly unwhoesome in comparison
with New York
But the bitter truth is this:
Only 60 out Of every 1000 babies born in London died
last year. In New York 81 out Of every 1000 died
Taking England a whole the infant death rate
90 out of 1000, and in the United States it n out
of a thousand.
So far babies concerned in their first struggle
for life, England is the land of opportunity.
America could better afford TO compare unfavorably
with England in trade. in gold in ornaments than to be
behind her any other country when il comes TO the
safety of her babies.
They've found In Italy prehistoric containing skeleton
rrouhed table telegraph back tried
to take the details OF democratic convention and persisted merab
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-16
Sports and Americans

old foges, observing the tremendous crowds at base
" ball games, often comment that the country has gone
crazy sports.
The ancient Olympic games in Greece were held in
stadium that seated 10000 spectators.
The Greeks, however. held their athletic meets only
every four years, in August. They wanted time TO
devote to improving their brains Here have baseball
half the year and other sports the other half with mil
lions of people interested in sports than anything
else.
Americans do everything to excess.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-16

half.dozen small ones. Tho medical
world has disproved tho old saying
that an expectant mother has 10
cat for two. She has 20 do nothing
OF the sort, and eating foods that
would be likely TO disturb the stom-
ach is silly.
I'm tho later days, when mother
hood rs near, red meats should bo
eaten not more than once day,
while fish, eggs and meat should
not be eaten every day, due to the
protein content.
ION tho other hand, fruits, yegc-
INDEPENDENTLY vegetables OF the
lcafy variety help build up the
mineral supply which ~ neededn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-16
TeIe phones for the Deaf

A TALKLESS phone for deaf mutes is invented by VIII
liam E. Shaw of Cambridge Mass. It's worked by
typewriter at end of the line making lamps hight at
the other end There's electric bulb for every letter
of the alphabet.
When two people, who neither speak hear
communicate by phone" it's time to repeat that
nothing impossible Also that there's no obstacle that
can't be overcome problem predicament that can't
be solved
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-16
Radio Bugs

DADIO keeps many potentially bad boys good. The
IN number of juvenile court cases in America dropped
almost AZ per cent in the past year. Radio deserves
large portion of the credit
1t diverts youthful energy into placid channels.
Crime, after ALL is to considerable extent just matter
of msdrected energy Many professional criminals would
become good citizens if shown that they'd make more
money they'd apply to legitimate work the energy time
brains and scheing they devote to trying to get some
thing for nothing
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-07-16
K LETTER From
Nv RIDGE MANN

July 49, 1924.
Dear Folks:
went to the sportsmens show course took the
kid alongI wanted him 10 learn TO know the nalards
silver tbroated For I'm n nature-lovng and
that's place TO teach child; ! thought
try to learn what makes the wildcat wild.
They showed kind OF fish Western fellow ever
meets--tho kind you serve upon dish. and the fish
that walk the streets lot Of birds thereof
course the feathered kind the sky and
air Of every sort you find.
They had sort OF Western II brought 10 sight a
hunters dream; with ducks and grouse TO view
and beavers swimming round stream. And then the
youngster got goat with all tho things that caught
ms eyea fishing rod and gun boat were Just few
he'd like TO buy. ~
walked around. At every turn, and down tho length
OF every aisle found lot Of things 10 learn and ono
could tarry quito while So should YOU bavo Tho mn
ents free to study things ought to know to recognize
ne pruS you soe-so down to view tho sportsmens show
M,uaae M!a's~