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The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23
Going DosUn

At the weekly poker game Gid Carl
ton, who makes machinery for motion
picture making, was discussing ancient
history with Frank Lawrence, editor
in-chief OF Universal pictures, the Los
Angeles Times states Gid even
showed Frank a picture Of some Swed-
ish king from whom the CARTONS
traced their ancestry.
That's all right" said Frank. but
after al, that king isn't SO very far
back. I can trace my family back a
great deal farther"
$50 can L" cried Gid, determined not
to be Outdone. 4 can trace my ances-
tors back to-to-well. / don't know
exactly who. but we've been descend
ing Cor centuries.~
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23
A SCOTCH Farrn.

A farmer living In a wei and late
district In the east Of Scotland
GDund times and seasons so against
Mm that he decided not to renew
ais lease. Meeting his landlord the
ether day he said:
z car max nothing o. sic wat
aRd aou land and I'm mo- goin' on
~ It or I'll be ruined"
"Weii. John. take time to think
o." said the landlord; mo doubt we'll
30 able 70 come to terms / might
ret you have the farm at a reduction
en-. Aan acre"
"AA, laird.s replied the farmer,
''vcus land should be let by the gal
Snn. M by the acre."-Tit-Bits.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23
THAN He

The confirmed bachelor came back
20 the club lunch from the end OF the
earth, and We all asked him II he
was married Che is nearly SOD Z
shall marry a clever woman If ! do"
he replied. grimly,
Thought o didn't like these
clever women" said the youngest
member.
"T don't" said the, bachelor, whose
views are we'll known and widely
spread. "But if ever marry it'll be
an internally clever woman who does
it"-London Chronicle.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23
The place For Married FoIIks.

"A cuuntryman and his bride applied
at the box Office for tickets.
"Parquet, balcony or family cir
cle?" asked the ticket seller.
"Which1l it be Marier?" said the
groom.
WELL" she replied with a blush
''seein' as how we're married now,
pr'aps IT. would be properer to sit in
the family circle"
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23

The manager of a small country
estate decided to sell his property,
and consulted an estate agent in the
nearest town about the matter. After
waiting the place the agent wrote a
description of it,, and submitted 1t
20 Ads client for approval.
Read that again." said the owner.
closing his eyes and leaning back In
his chair coastentedly.
After the second reading he was
silent for a few moments, and then
m4d thoughtfully. II don't think I'll
sell. I've been looking for that kind
q place all my life, but until you
read that description / didn't know ]
had III No. I WON'T sell now"
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23
Time It Was Stopped.

A Connecticut girl was angered by
8 pugilist and knocked him down.
We are told that the pugilist will
have the girl arrested.
No doubt he wants the gentler sex
to understand that 1t can't go round
hammering well meaning pugilists
who depend upon their lghting pre-
tensions for a living.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23

Perkins had been appointed tutor
TO the young lord of the manor, and
together they were making the grand
tour. Perkins was congratulating
himself on the excellent behavior Of
his pupil, but, alas! they had only
reached Geneva when his charge fell
deeply In love with a pretty Swiss
peasant. In vain did he demonstrate
with the young lord, pointing out the
social barrier that existed between
the lovers and the total i~mpossibility
Of marriage. But all to no purpose
The beautiful SWISS maiden held the
young lords heart captive, and he
would scarcely leave her side.
Distracted, Perkins wrote home to
the marchioness, asking her advice.
and pointing out her sons infatuation.
A day or two passed In agonizing
suspense.
At last the answer came. Perkins
breathed a sigh of relief. All his
anxiety would now be over. He tore
open the envelope. but as he read the
letter he groaned in the anguish OF
his soul. 1t consisted OF three words:
Marry her YOURSELF
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23

A woman who recently entered
Rhode Island wearing a big hat creat-
ed considerable confusion.
Two boys and q Nutmegger from
Pomfret ere pushed yer the border
into Connecticut and i've cheap jew
effy statesmen were rudely crowded
back across the Massachusetts line.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23

"Johnson doesn't seem very well
HeGtells me he feels lightheaded."
Its only a pose. He's had the
same kind Of swelled head ever since
some reviewer praised his last book
and said he was a man of exceptional
brilliance."
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23
A Problem.

Teacher-Johnny Jones you will
stay after school one hour and study
your LESSON
Johnny Jones-"Are you going to
stay with me?"
Yes
Then I'd like to know II you are
furnishing me or l am Furnishing you"
Life.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23
Ramnvinn 4 Blot.

'sMister," inquired the tramp, would
youse contribute a dollar to help
beautify your town."
What's the idea?"
Fer a dollar I'll move on to de
next town."-Philadelphia Press.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23

"Why do you want to excuse that
Juror? BE says he Will give your
client a fair trial"
"And l believe he would do it, too"
whispered the lawyer with some agi-
tation.-LouigviIle Courier-Journal.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23
Enouqh to Make Her.

Arabella-Why is Miss Passee SO
proud2
Tsabella-Well, there are only 20.-
100000 engagement rings in the world,
and she has one Of them
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23
Unfortunately.

eyes, I am going to marry Mr.. Bull
lion"
why he ia old enough to be your
father9"
II know; but, unfortunately he does
not seem to care for mother"
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23

! = suppose" said q sympathetic
Aeighbor. that you will erect a hand
SonAe monument to your husbands
anesagry."
10 his memory" echoed the tear
sui widow. 'Why, poor John hadn't
any. ! was sorting ove some Of his
ciOtAas to-day and I found the pockets
RAll Of letters / had given him to
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23
The Oddities Of Language.

'.E1ngIish is a funny language after
an. isn't 1T"
why so?"
y heard a man talking Of a polite
81 candidate the other day. say, If
he only takes this stand when he runs
be will have a walkover."
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23
PossibIY.

Uncle Bruno. why it is that YOU
people increase so much faster than
the white people do?"
Deed / dunno, boss. onless It's
cause dah's mo Of us bawn.r-Chicago.
Tribune.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23

"what do they mean by the rising
generation, PAT"
"Oh, the people who can afford to
have airships, sonny"
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23

stMrs. Jones and Mrs. Smith feel
so sorry for each other"
.sWhyf"
Zone has a baby and the other
has not.'-Life.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23

An automobiles who was touring
through the country saw, walking
ahead OF him, a man followed by a
dog. AS the machine drew near them
the dog started suddenly to cross
the road; he was hit by the car and
killed immediately. The motorist
stepped his machine and approached
the pedestrian.
I'm very sorry, my man, that this
has happened" he said. 'sWill a SOW
ereign make it all right?"
"Oh, yes" said the man; Il sup
pose So"
Pocketing the money as the car
disappeared in the distance, he look
ed down at the dead animal.
IT wonder whose dog it was?" he
said.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23

Think Of the cOnvenience Of sitting
still and talking 7Oith reLatives and
friends in other places BY telephone.
Why not go oat-of-toqOn" more
frequently this quick and easy ray?
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-04-23

GHERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue Of a
- writ of fl. fla. to me directed. issued out OF
the Court of Chancery of the State of New
Jersey, will be exposed to sale at public VEN
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29
ORCHESTRA FROM
KANSAS CITY AT
LOCAL THEATER

FL Centre lovers Of good orches-
ira music will have an opportunity
to hear one of the best known mod
crn dance orchcstras at the Thea
ter Tulane tomorrow night, when
Doe Ross and his famous "Singing
Eight - from Kansas City, will be
here.
Ross has organized an orchestra
that is unique in that each of its
members, in addition to playing
from three to five musical instru-
mcnts with unusual skill, is possess
ed of an excellent singing voice, de-
lighting their audiences with solos
and double quartcttc work.
The orchestra is on its way to the
coast from Kansas City, and is
scheduled to play tonight at Phoc-
nix. Arizona. The original schedule
called fer n jump to San Diego,
but Charlie Ferguson heard of it
and succeeded in inducing Ross to
break the jump by coming to this
city. In connection with the or
chcstras S appearance, the Harold
Lloyd film, "'Whv Worry one of
the famous comedian 5 funniest,
will be shown.
Following the performance Mt the
theatcr, the orchestra will 90 to Elks
Hall, where it will play for II dance,
thereby giving an opportunity for
those who trip the light fantastic to
do so to the music of Il real topnotch
orchestra.
Charlie Ferguson hopes to be able
orchestra return here for the an
nual ball of the fircmcn and stated
today that he is certain Ross and his
associates will make big hit in this
.ifV
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29
Last Night of
Famous Picture,
Tulane Theater

"The IIunchback of Notrc
Dame - because of the unusualncSS
of the theme and the splendid act
ing by Lon CLANCY and other mem
bcrS of the east, still retains the
power to interest movie fans. \
large attendance marked thc open
ing of this picture at the Tulane
thcatcr lass night, and fans Will
again be given this opportunity to-
night.
Tomorrow the well known come
dv, "Whv Worry'' with Harold
Lloyd will be the feature attrac-
tion at tho Tulane. In addition to
the feature. Doe Ross aud his fam
Gus Singing Eight orchestra
from Kansas City will be heard.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29
No. 1247 In Probate
NOTICE OF SALE
In the Superior Court of the State
of California, in and for the
County of ImDerial


In the Matter of the Estate of T..
f. Martin. Deceased
Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, administrator of said
estate. viii: sell at private sale to
the highest bidder, upon terms and
conditions hereinafter mentioned
and subject to confirmation of the
Court, on or after the 5th dav of
February. 1925, all of the right,
title. and interest of said estate in
the following described property, to-
wit:
That part of the North half
of Tract Fort~ :A" (40-A) in
Township Fifteen (15) South.
Range Thirteen G3) East, s.
B. M. in the County of Imper-
ial, State Of California, accord
ing to United States Govern
ment Supplemental plat of re-
survey approved July 10. 1910
and on file in the United
States Land Office at FL Cen
tro. California, described as
follows:
beginning Mt point in the
North line of said Tract, G729
feet west of the northeast cor
ner Of said tract; thence west
along the North line of said
tract. $50 feet; thence south
parallel with the east line of
said tract, G6602 feet: thence
east parallel with the south
line of said tract. $50 feet;
thence north parallel with the
east line of said Tract to point
of beginning. Also easements
of record.
Terms of sale are cash or such
other terms as may be approved
by the Court. Bids must be in
writing and left with the under.
signed at G64 Main Street or NAV
be filed in the office Of the Clerk
Of Court.
Dated this 10th day of January,
A. D., 1925.
GEO. w. ALLEN,
Administrator.
Jas. w .Glassford, Attorney for
Administrator. 14tl5
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29
THE IMPERIAL VALLEY PRESS

perial Valley? To whom 10 they
90 when they wish not merely n
good photograph, but that superior
kind which is turned ont by n real
artist This studio has been for II
wears located here in El Ccntro. 1t
is equipped with modern appliances,
appropriate fiXturcs--rverything
that enters into the making of lux
rrious looking portraits. Above
everything else do people want the
best in photographs? They are
not used for one day, but for all
the days that follow. This studio
turns out the best in commercial
work, outdoor photography, movies,
groups, etc. Give name and ad-
dress.
- lIctzcl' 5 Photo Shop, 12G SO.
Fifth.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29
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92 Who is the matchmaker and
10 jeweler in Fl Centre whose
slogan is equality first, then
Price',' 1t is fact that quality is
remembered long after hhe price
has been forgotten. Tn no kind of
merchandise is this more true than
in gems and iawelerv. This jewel
er specializcS on diamonds and
watches of the highest quality. He
has. many beautiful things for all
sorts Of anniversaries. But don 7
get the idea that he stands for n
high price just because he stands
for quality. He is strong on FL,
gin watches, and a good line of
wrist watches. Whatever NAV be
your idea about any sort of watch
or gem. 90 in and talk il over with
him. He is on Main street, front
ing north.
SO. Jenkins, Jewcler, 5s3 Main.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29

1-Who are the people who can ex-
L pedite your freight between Los
Angeles and the valleys For seve-
raj years they have been giving the
people # Imperial Valley 4 ser
vice that is notable for its prompt
ness and reliability. They furnish
daily moto reXpress service and
arc the only licensed truck line ope-
rating under the California railroad
commission between Los Angeles
and Imperial Valley. Those who
put themselves in connection with
their service reap an advantage of
value to them in 4 business way.
They are the people who give YOU
what YOU want-when You want it.
The rates are reasonable. open to
all. Put in vour order with them
and watch the result. Give the
name and address of this company
in FL Centre.
l. Imperial Nalley-Los Angeles
Express, III No. 5th. Phone l.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29

United States lost less than per
cent of their eases. Osteopathv IS
just rs efficient in chronic troubles.
The Osteopath knows disease in all
its phases and manifestations. lie
effects his cures by scientific ad-
iuStmcnt of the structures of the
body-clasScd rs 4 form of bloodlcss
surgery. What is the name of this
firm of Qsteopaths who have of
ficcs both here and in Calexico,
having the finest N-Ray equipment
with an expert in charge: Con
structivc methods in eye, ear, nose
and throat, by Il specialist. Give
name and address.
81 Drs. Burt, Cunningham &
Bowman, 532 Main. CalcXico, Weed
Bldg.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29
TWO MEN OF
SA NJ e n A NJ E
GET 35 DAYS

Gonzales WAS seen TO take the pants
theft of pair OF pah.s from s.
Samaha 5 store At 4j2 Main street,
was sentenced TO serve 80 davs on
the chain gaig by Judge WhiteIaw
in the police court this morning
Gonzales was seen 20 tac the pants
and was chased by the proprietor of
the store. who managed TO ovcrtakc
him. 4 companion of Gonzales
made his escape.
Francisco Gonzales. who denied
any relationship tc Ed, will lac his
companion on the chain gang for
81 DAYS. Francisco had n blanket
in his possession and was unable
to give a satisfactory explanation
as to how he happened to have it.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29

16 What is the name of the com
40 pany in this city from whom
Won can obtain absolute security of
title in all real estate purchases
They give you either 4 certificate
or policy of title insurance. The
company becomes liable for any loss
that NAV come to you. Whv not be
absolutely sure of your title. They
are incorporated and bonded to the
statc-absolutc reliable. Paid m
capital and surplus over $3.50 900
Have been in business since 1891
Do YOU own the land YOU think Won
own This becomes very impor.
tant question sometimes, and of
times it comes too late for the ave.
rage man. Give name and office
address of this company in FL Cen
trO. fronts north on ground floor.
46 Pioneer Title Insurance Col
$50 Main.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29

- What is the name of the lnm-
IL ber company III FL Centro
which is wholly an Imperial Valley
concem' 1t has not been estab-
Ished more than hundred years,
but they have made good. Their
name has become 4 synonym for
good lumber and building mater
ialS. Mention one and the other is
sure 10 come into mind. They car,
ry Il complete stock of lumber, mill
work. lime. cement-everything
that goes into 4 house or building
of any sort. If YOU are contemp,
lating improvements of any sort 1t
will pav YOU to let this company
furnish the materials. They figure
with Il mighty sharp pencil. They
are exclusive distributors in the
valley for Malthoid Roofing and
Sunset paints.
II. J. F. Peck Lumber Co.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29
BISCHOFF TO GO
BACK TO CHICAGO

LOS ANGELES. Jan. 2g-Ray-
mond Bschoff. ALLEGED Tindler
will be returned to Chicagb within
n few davs, according to Illinois of
ficers who are here with eXtradi-
tion papers approved by Governor
Richardson.
II is charged that Bshoff parti-
cipated in $2.0Oo.0ho oil land
swindle. lie was arrested hero re-
Gently after jumping bond in Chi
cago throe years ago
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29
II. J. F. Peck Lumber Co.

~ Where is it in FL Centre that
lO YOU find the coffee with the
kick? And it is the same place
where they have those fine chops
and steaks. and everything just as
clean and sanitary as in Your own
home. They serve 4 lovely break,
fast to start the day off with-and
lust a little better lunch and DIM
ner. Short orders are coming
up" and going down all day long
short in name. not in quantity. 1t
is real interesting to watch the
way they rob people of their ap-
petites-and by the way this is the
only way they ever do rob them.
This cafe fronts toward the rising
sun. almost next door to a hotel.
Il. Eddv's Cafe, 1856 SO. Fifth.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29

Al There arc plenty of places in
the valley 10 buy feed, seed
and poultry supplies, but here is one
place where thew originate. Thew
have feed mill and can grind II
for you, either coarse or fine-t1
suit your taste. They have been in
the business for II years. Have
built up n big trade. They handle
grain in ear loads. They furnish the
mixed feeds that are top-notch iu
quality. They are strong on seeds
take n back seat for no one, in
this line. Headquarters for poul-
try supplies. They have feed for
horses, cows. hogs-for every ami
NAL, except the eat. They are also
shippers of live and dressed poul-
try. Give name and address.
AZ Rath & Marshall, 12G %.
9th.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29

% Who are the people in this city
~ and Valley who are authority
on cement and concrete construc-
ton, They have been in the bust
ness since 1910. They sure know
how to mix the dope. They manu-
faeture under patent right irriga-
ton gates and checks, pipe, troughs,
also reinforced concrete buildings,
foundations. floors. sidewalks and
curbs, building blocks. etc. Also
open concrete ditch work. They
have an extensive plant in FL Cen
tro. Anything you may want 10
know about cement or concrete con-
struetion, this is the place to go for
information. No order too large
for their capacity, or too small for
their careful consideration.
%. Imperial Valley Concrete
Yard.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29
IN Most people have hobby of

IN Most people have hobby of
wanting the best there is to
eat-and here is n lunch place on
certain corner on Broadway that
is catering with energy and single
ness Of purpose TO that hobby. II
is place that has been running
for a half dozen wears right on this
same corner. II i. one of the clean.
est and most sanitary places in the
city. It is all right before your
ewes and YOU can see for yourself.
They serve fine noon lunch that
is unsurpassed. The variety is
pleasing, the cooking fine. It is a
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29

10 What is the name of the Won
AO der ear in the American auto
mobile wQrld' We are going to an
swer this question for YOU. 1t is
the Maxwell. The writer drove one
of these cars from Los Angeles to
Wichita, Kansas. and back. 1t went
over the top of the Rocky Mountain
divides both going and coming
made the round trip without en-
ginc trouble of any sort. And. by
the way, it was the Chrysler en-
gineerS who made such good en-
ginc for the Maxwell. And they
have placed Il car on the market
q Chryslcr SiX-wlGch is also a
wonder. You should see it before
YOU spend your money for an auto,
mobile. Give name and address of
this sales agency. They are also
sales agents for the Cletrae tank
type tractors.
IL. Brackcnburv Bros, GO Main.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29

% What is the name of this very
~ prominent drug store which
has been in business in FL Centre
longer than any other! This drug
store is the local representative for
one of the great manufacturing and
dispensing systems of the country.
The stores of this system are so
widespread that one can scarcely
go into any town or city in the U.
S. or Canada without finding one
of them. And they are in England
and the Islands, too. Always lead
ing drug stores wherever you find
them. The name of these stores
means in English, "King of AL, g."
The name applies to big line of
remedies and sundries they sponsor.
Give this name.
80. Valley Drug Co., Robert
Burns-The Rexall Store, jO5 Main.
Phone "a.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29

~ The best time in the world to
Il have your ear painted is right
now-and one of the best men in
this part of the world to commits
sion to do the Job is 4 certain man
who has been in the auto painting
business in this city for the last
five years. His name does not
spell "painter in fact it spells the
name of a trade or profession that
produces fine eating materials. You
will find this auto painting shop in
the rear of 4 storage garage. on
Main street. Once YOU turn your
car over to him to be re-painted You
can make up your mind that it will
he done promptly and perfectly.
Give the name and address.
81. Baker. Auto Painter, 400
Main.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29
o Who is the man in this city who

Q Who Is the man in this city who
Q believes in signss He is 4 COM
mercial sign writer whose name you
will see inscribed in an ineonspi-
cuous corner Of the good signs in
and around this city. He has 4
studio on the rear of a lot in the
central part Of the city. ANY kind
of a sign YOU may wish he will pro
duce il for You in highly artistic
style. He has been j. years light
ing up this city and valley. He
was born not far away. Those
who knew him early will verify the
statement that he made signs be
fore he could talk. His slogan Is,
Tell the world with signs.
:. Jack Steff. 543 broadway.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29

~ VINO are the people in Ell Cen,
IL tro to see when YOU want
something done in wood' They
have lively plant on the east side
of the track-one that has been busy
five wears. They are not here mere
" 10 look after the ordinary things
they cater as we'll TO the more
difficult jobs. They do job work
Of all kinds, inside finish, cabinet
work. odd pieces Of furniture coun,
ters and shelving and all kinds OF
special cabinet work. They can get
YOU up something fine in interior
fixtures and decorations. They
make ANYTHING out of wood. What
ever vou may have in mind, take II
TO them and they will produce It
for You. ,, 49,
u. Fl Centre Planning Mills, %15
f. Main.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-01-29

! o., bSp Mdlu.
= Who are the jewellers in this
city who have the lucky we'd
ding rings They have them in
stock. or will make them to order,
putting special charm that is a
guarantee of happiness and pros
perity in each and every one of
them. What more do YOU want for
your money. eh? They carry 4
lot of other beautiful things. re-
model and design old iewelrv. reset
diamonds and make a speciality of
fine watch work. It is 4 jewelrv
store that has been in operation
more than a dozen wears and has
made place for itself with tn
people of this city and surrounding
country. Fronts south. in the mid
die of a block. Give the name and
address.
:. Crescent Jewelrv Co., 534
Main.