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Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24

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tree for the city.
Practically every church in the
city will hold services tonight and
tomorrow in honor of the Saviour 8
birth and large crowds are expected
by the pastors of the various
churches.
Christmas being primarily day
for the family to cclebrat in the
lnmc, many joyous reunions are
anticipated by FL Centre residents.
Relatives and friends from other
cities are expected here for the
holiday. On the other hand no
small number of FL Centre people
will 20 TO other cities for their
Christmas celebration.
The sick and unfortunate in the
hospitals and at the county farm
and will be remembered during the
day and the Salvation Army ex'
poets to feed many homeless per
sons at Christmas.
There will be no publication OF
/ the Press tomorrow, the staff JOIN
ing in with the management In
wishing the people of Imperia
alley . Merry aud Happy CHRIST
mas.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24
PLlJTES AND PLEBES BOTH WILL
HAVE EQUAL CHANCES FOR XMAS
FEEDS IN new YORK ON FRIDAY

Brussels sprouts and sweet pofa-
toes. Dixie.
Waldorf salad.
Plum pudding. hard sauce and as
sorted cakes.
Coffee.
How to Stuff Bird
Eugene, the chef at the Waldorf,
explained to the United Press how
the turkey and stuffing should be
prepared.
" Select nice II pound bird, y
said Eugene. Wash and clean
well. stuff. Truss the bird and
set N Il moderate oven. Cook slow
IL until tender. The stuffing is
made by opening the shells of PA
oouhds of chestnuts, immcrsing
them for few seconds in something
fat. peeliu2 them and almost com
ylctcly cooking them in consomme.
Then mix them with two pounds of
very finely chopped pork rubbed
through 4 fanny
Mike, the poetic cook at the
tubs also explained, bat less cx-
plicitlv. how the turkey Multi
gan piece dr resistance of Bowery
meals, was made:
'Yuh trow in some turkey an
veal an beef and whatever else yuh
happen TO have, said Mike, "an
let 'cr cook That : all they is to
it,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24
INTERESTING, PROFITABLE DAY
SPENT BY ASPARAGUS GROWERS

\ very interesting aud profitable
day was spent by 40 of Imperial
Valley S asparagus growers at the
asparagus growers field day held
ndcr the auspices of the Agricul-
iura Extension service at the Crit
orion asparagus r"nch yesterday.
The morning WAS devoted To dem
urstrations Of various field opera
lions. }. u. Milstcad. the ranch
manager explained hat they had
discontinued the practice of burn
ing off their tops and now were
discing down to to add organic mat
ter to the soil, and then apply fer.
tllizcr in the spring. A very thor
ough discussion then cnsucd be
tween the growers regarding all
phases of the industry.
Guests For Luncheon
The growers were the guests of
\. l.. Woodall, owner of the Crit
elion ranch, for luncheon.
The afternoon session consisted
solely of talks. thc first being one
on "Somo Economic Phases Of the
Asparagus Industry. by Farm Ad-
,-isor Garthwaitr. \ number OF
charts were presented 10y Garth,
waite showing the tremendous in
cleasr IN asparagus acreage. produc-
ton and carlot shipments from Inn
lprial Valley. California am. all
over the L. :. curves showing how
prices had declined with the in
rIeasc of shipments were also pre-
scntcd. In conclusion the farm
advisor warned growers that dara
obt.ined from all over the United
States clearly indicated that grow
cr~ would have t. increase their
per acre production would have 10
improve the quality Of their aspar-
agu>, would have 10 cat down their
cost Of production, and maintain
and improve their present efti"ient
marketing system.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24
DRY SLEUTHS ARE
ORDERED TO CURB
BIG BOOZE BILLS
Ry United Press Leased W ire

WASHI NGTON, Dec. 1i.-NsSISt-
ant Secretary of the Treasury \u-
drews today warned prohibition Of
ficcrs that ridiculous and cXtrIN-
agant use Of funds in securing cyi-
dcnce, would mean immediate lis
missal from the federal dry enforce
ment service.
Citing the Mavflowcr hotel case
here, which has occasioncd storms
of protest from the floor Of con
gress, Andrews laid down the law
that henceforth money must bo us-
ed "intclligcntly and economical
N.'
Two agents spent $500 in =
month at the hotel seeking evidence
through expensive dinners and cX-
tensivc purchases Of liquors, but
The two employees arrested were ac-
quilted.
Andrews. in memorandum to
al administrators. ordered them to
seek advice of federal attorneys to
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24
Costs Higher Here

j. ID. Huston gave very com
pehcnSivc discussion on the cost
of production Of asparagus showing
that costs in imperial Valley ex-
cccdCd the government estimates
for the [. $. and also exceeded
northern California costs. His flo.
ucs showed that il cost over 800
per acre to bring asparagus INTO
bearing, and about 80 per year to
maintain them, :he average cost
per crate running to about $3.50.
John Andrews spoke on his invcs
cations which showed that over
production was the cause of last
wear : disappointment.
\. l.. Woodall, president and man
agcr of the Imperial Valley AS
laragus association. talked on the
marketing of Imperial Valley as
paragus. pointing out that il came
into competition with asparagus
from Soathern California, Northern
California. Gergia, South Carolina.
Illinois and other states. He stress,
cd the Importance of improving the
quality
Extended Discussion
An extended discussion then en-
sued regarding the adoption of
standard grades for Imperial Valley
asparagus. 1t was decided to have
all growers write their opiaions to
.!clm Andrews, secretary of the as
yoriat.on. Thy directors Of the as
sociation would then meet and act
ON The matter.
1t WAS arranged 10 hold another
meeting in the spring TO study har-
vcSting, packing, grading and mar
krting. y resolution thanking
Farm Advisor Garthwaitc for his
efforts in beh.,T of the asparagus
growers was un.n;mGusIv adopted.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24
BY PAUL w. WHITE
uInited Press Staff CorreSpon0en

NEW YORK. Dec. 24.-From thr
standpoint of getting filled 10 tn"
brim with food. il doesn't make
much difference on Christmas Day
whether Won re broke or plutocratic.
For instance. here's what You can
get for a nickel NJ ono Of " Nh
Zero = tubs:
Negetabi" soup.
Turkey Mulligan.
Cranberrics.
Whole wheat. white raisin and
rye bread.
Cakes, doI4huts, pies.
Coffee.
Fruit and hard candy.
What You Get for SO
And here's what you can get foT
- At the Waldorf Astoria hotel:
Canapc of caviar.
Clear green turtle soup.
Saltcd almonds. celery, ripe olives.
crab meat. thcrmidor.
Roast turkcy, chestnut stH:ting.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24
Plan Effort TO
Obtain Pavement
On Imperial Ave.

Acting ON the suggestion of w. c.
Costello, newly appoiued chairman
Of The road committee of the FL
Cutro Chamber Of Commerce, an
effort is 10 BE made 10 have definite
aud prompt action taken to obtain
pavement on Imperial avenue north
from 'thr san Diego highway t. th'
present state highway pavement.
The directors Of the chamber at
last night : meeting decided 10 take
this matter up with the supervisors,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24

y Christmas program will be pre-
sentcd tonight ut the State street
Christian church. Children of the
Sunday school will participate and
Il Christmas tree will be one of the
features of the evening.
The service will open with an or
gan prelude oy Mrs. Edward H..
Law. Christmas songs will he sung
by the audience, after which Rev.
Law will lead the dcvutionals.
" Holy Night, will be sung by the
junior choir.
Bobby Johnson and Eleanor Gwyn
viii give rrcitations, and the or
rhcstra under the leadership of
Mrs. Marie Rcitz Jenkins. will play
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24

the state highway commission and
lthc city council, and if possible en-
Sable them to reach some decision
relative TO financing of the work.
It was also decided to hold a dairy
day celebration in this city on Feb,
ruary 20. 1926. An all day pro
gram of sports, games and barbecue
will be arranged for the occasion.
The directors also voted TO work
with the city council for the elm
ination of the Eighth street ditch
and for the ornamental street light
ing system ON Main street.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24

The male quartet, composed of John
Carmichael, Mr.. Boon, Pcrcic
.Thaeker nmissBr. Re. Clemons will
give selections.
Margaret Zinn will give Christ
mas recitation, and Mrs. S. o. Lingo
and Mrs. Jerry Sweeney will sing n
duet, Star of the East
Santa Claus and the Christmas
tree ceremonies will follow the pro
gram.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24
NOTED AUTHOR
DIES At HOME
IN HOLLYWOOD
By United Press Leased Wire

HOLLYWOOD. Dcc. "a. Mrs.
Alice Hartman, author of .'The
Man of Two Countries and widely
known as magazine writer and
publisher, died of pneumonia at her
home here today after brief i'll
ness.
Mrs. Hartman was born in New
port, Maine. March II, 1861.
She was head of the Alice Harri-
man company, book publishers, with
offices ut Seattle and New York
city.
She is survived by two sisters,
Mrs. Martha Hobart, Pasadena, and
Mrs. Sophie Howe. Seattle
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24
Turlock wild
Man. at Large

TURLOCK, Dee. 24.-The "wild
man of Tmlock still was at large
tcdav. but the mystery surrounding
lis marathon dashes through the
streets in bare feet was solved.
Nick Dcmoris was apprehcndcd
On his third dash through town in
a. many days. but explained to Off
GERS hc was doing pcnmce after "a
call from providence.
As he appeared to be harmless,
officers told him to run :. hut to
run elsewhere and Nick departed,
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24

make certain that convictions could
be obtained before they spent
money for evidence.
Andrews said he considered
..under cover Investigations prob
ably The surest way To break up
the bootleg industry and to bring
Illicit operators to Justice. He Sald
he had asked congress for a consid.
orahlc increase I'm the amount Of
appropriations 10 he used for this
LlrEnSN.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24
CLAIMS cHAMPION 'RIDDY

WOODLAND, Cal. Fec. 24.-
10 year old hen, n bird which in I'D
lifetime has laid more than l0tl
eggs, and, it is claimed, has hatcl
ed and has scratched for more chlcl
ems than any other biddy in tll
state, is owned by Mrs. X. Russo
of Knights Landing. The hen,
Wyandotte, makes no fuss aboJ
three broods IL year.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24
Cattle Market

Cattlc-l00. holdovcrs 100; no
steers offered, she stock mostly com
mon kinds and sOuthwesterns. Med
ium steers quoted $7.50M $50; com
mon COWS largely $4.00M.5.00, good
kinds quoted up TO $6.25; canners
and cutters $225M $50: bologna
bulls $3.50M4.j0.
Calves None. Medium to choice
caves quoted $7.00MS.50.
ilogs-600; only one load offered
early, others not due until after
noon session. Load slightly mixed
19I-lb. Nebraskas $l3.25; late yes.
terday clean up was made with bulk
going over from $l3.25Ml3.50.
Sheep-Nonc. Good and choice
lambs quoted $l4.00Ml5.00; com
mon to choice ewes $5.50MS.00.
Bicycles equipped with balloon
tires are 10 be placed on the mar
kct.
A daguerrcotypc album of fa-
nous murdcrcrs was sold in Lon
don recently.
Birds that bray like a iackass in
habit the Andes.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24

Birds that bray like a jackass in
habit the Andes.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-12-24
Y|ILETlDE FIESTA
TO BE GENERALLY
CELEBRATED HERE

Continued from Page II
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-07-30
Sacred Flag Ceremony
Is Staged by knights
Military Review, Beauseant Honor
and Drills Thrill Stadium Crowd

ranks and mass formation, followed
tho mornings dril being staged by
the national encampmont in which
Is teams arc competing.
Tho drills were resumed Thursday
at $50 n m. and viii continue dur
ing tho morning and afternoon until
the competition IS concluded
Tho awards. both national and To-
cal. VIII be made by Col II. p. Hois-
ington OF Kansas. chairman Of the
national drlll committee, The drill
teams are cheorcd on in their spirited
contests by delegations occupying
seats in tho stadium.
Tho military review opened when
siloams million dollar" band OF
oak Park. m. marched onto tho
field II was Joined shortly after by
a band from Oregon commundcry at
Portland. the Bethlehem band OF Sc
attic and ono OF Adams bands,
In receiving tho International
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HERE'S MORE ABOUT
BABY BURNS
STARTS ON PAGE ONE

a neighbor at sI5 p. m. and. with
her husband, she went to the boys
room.
Upon opening the door they were
Mortified to find the baby crib a mass
Of flames. Dense smoke filled the
room and poured into the hall
Mrs. Blake stumbled to the bed.
side, dsregarding the flames. and
seized the baby. Blake grabbed tho
bed with both hands and hurled it
bodily thru the window
Meanwhile the charred and ter
ribly-burned body Of the baby had
been placed in an automobile. which
raced to the Renton hospital.
While the grief-stricken mother
and grandparents watched the boy
died just before reaching the hos
pItal
The Gllkeys had been visiting at
the Blake home. The body was taken
to the undertaking parlors Of James
Tachell and Son az Renton
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-07-30
Exclusive Masonic Body
Holds Impressive Dinner
Red Cross of Constantine Tenders Banquet
to Chief; Few Belong to Ancient Order

Colo. grand chamberlain OF the
Imperial council ~ the Red Cross
OF Constantine.
Sir Adrian uHmorsly, Of Indian
npOliH. fight eminent grand record
rr 81 tho grand rnrnmpmuut Of
knights Trmplar.
Sir Andrcd Agnow, % Mllwau.
krc. WIS, right eminent grand
WBrdcr 90 tho grand vneHmpmcnt
OF Knights Tcmplar
Str James ~ Rowland, Of shrrvos
port La, junior general OF the i'm.
pcriR council uf tho Rod Cross OF
Constantine.
Sir bert &, Lee, Of Springfield.
Mo- general grand priest Of tho
general grand chapter OF the Unit
ed States.
Judge William H. waste. 81 san
Francisco cal. intcudAut general
81 the state 81 California FOR the
Rcd cross OF Constantine, and past
grand commander ~ the grand
commBndrry Of California.
Sir Harry Grimm, OF New Or
leans. La. intnrdaut general Of the
Red Cross 81 Constantine for the
state OF Louisiana
Sir Herbert a. Scutcr, Of Omaha,
Scb., intcndaut general OF the Red
Cross % Constantine for tho state
81 Nebraska,
Sir George A. pntllgrcw, OF Sioux
Falls. :. r., iutcudBnT general of
tho Red Cross OF Constantine foT
the state nt South Dakota.
Sir Edward g, Day or Helena.
Mont. iutendaut general OF tho Red
CruHs OF Constantine for tho state
OF Montana.
sir Frank T. SpraEu-, OF Graf
ton. ~ H., iutrndnnt general Of tho
Rod Cross of Constantine FOR tho
state OF North Dakota.
Sir Ira II. Lewis. OF Salt Lake
city, Utah, lntcndaut general ~ tho
state OF Utah,
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HERE'S MORE ABOUT
MOTHER
STARTS ON PAGE ONE

statement. she said. but warned
the deputies az the time she would
tell the truth on the witness stand.
saying the statement was not true.
She and the baby were then taken
TO the Lebanon home and while
there the deputies called and again
threatened 10 take away her infant
unless she gave them the key 70
her trunk. she told her lawyer. She
gave them the key she said, and
they nnsacked the property taking
private papers belonging to RiEsby.
II is in connection with this az,
fair that Attorney Ballard says no
may file grand larceny charge
against the two deputies.
Having submitted to the demands
Mrs. Rigsby was then put in the
county Jail under $500 bonds and
forbidden the privilege Of communi-
eating with anyone uuul. thru
friends. she got word TO Attorney
Ballard Of her prcdicamcnt She WIS
held there four days. until a $500
ford yt-a4 s,oafaff
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-07-30
What to See, Where to
Go and When to See It
THURSDAY

Masonic Temple: Business Sos.
sions, knights Tomplar. continued.
. a. m
University Stadium: Competitive
drills. continued, a. m. The Way.
farer" opening with grand review
OF California COMMANDERS. y. IN.
Lake Washington Canal: A. 4 U.
and r. y. w association swimming
and diving events, $40.
State Armory; Presentation Of
prizes and trophies TO winning
knights Tcmplar teams; grand final
Templar ball, . p. m.
Sportsmen's Show: open from 10
A. IN. TO II p. m. usual Indian. hunt.
ing trapping. Boy Scout and Camp
fire Girl events. musical events after
noon aud evening AZ and 8.
Seattle HaTboF: Battlcshlps open
for inspection, 2 to p. m. launches
from navy float. foot Of Washing
ton 81.
Olympic Hotel: Reception By
grand commandery OF Colorado. ftal'
Ian room. SIS.
Downtown: Illuminated streets
and electric display. all evening.
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AN IMPRESSIVE gathering nriss
- ing out Of knights Templar
week In Seattle was the breakfast
held Thursday morning al tho Rain
Tor club 10y members OF tho Red
Cross OF Constantine.
Presence In seattle Of Hon VIII
lam q, Bray grand sovereign OF
tho Imperial Council OF tho RED
Cross on Constantine Tor the United
States. gave rise 90 the occasion.
ana tho breakfast was rendered him
by ST. Adams eoncluyc No, rs OF
Seattle.
Tho Imperial Ecclesiastical and
Military order OF The Rcd Cross Of
Constantine Is said 20 be the oldest
and most honorable OF all the
orders or Masonry, It's authentic
recorded history can be traced back
hundreds of years
No conclayc OF the order can have
more than 30 members, each Of
whom Is elected with tho greatest
care. There are only 1900 mcm-
bcrs In the United states The two
conclavca IN Washington have u
combined membership OF less than
30. More than e75 OF the total
membership IN the United States
were In attendance az the break
fast
Addresses were made by Most
Ilustdous Sir William @, Bray
Hon. William c. Burgcr Hon. sam
uei y. Cochran. Sir Isaac n. Het'
finger. Hon, Roland il, Hartley,
Hon. Edward II. King. Or Weldon
Young. Leonidas Perry Newly and
Sir George w. Nallcry.
Daniel Il, Trrfethcn. Of Seattle,
Intendant General Of the Rcd Cross
Of Constantine. with jurisdiction
over the conclayo in the state OF
Washington. presided as toastmns'
ter,
Others seated at the head OF the
table included;
sir Perry W woiducr % Los An
ueles. CAT right eminent senior
wardc OF the grand cucnmpment %
Knights Templar OF the United
States,
sir Harry C. walker. OF Bling
hamton. \. Y. right eminent grand
junior warden % tho grand en-
cAmpment Of knights Templpr, and
member Of the Red Cross OF Con-
atHutiur-
sir Mark Norris. 81 Grand Rap
Ids, Michigan, right eminent
grand standard bearer % the grand
encampmeut % kpishts Tcmplar
Sir Herbert s. sands az Denver.
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Troops Try Rescue
of Seized American

pEKIN. July 30, 49, The Chinese
government hns sent 1000 men 10
tho region OF the Morgan Palmer
ranch in Mnnchurla IN an attempt
10 release DR.. Harvey Howard,
American. from the bandits who
kidnapped him last week
Howard, associated with the Rookie,
Teller Foundations hospital in Peitin,
was kidnapped and sccrcted by ban
dlia who roldcd the Palmer ranch
and killed Palmer last week.
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HERE'S MORE ABOUT
KNIGHTS
STARTS ON PAGE ONE

cago Communicates said reluctant
good-bycs Wednesday night and be-
gan the homcward journey, singing
praises Of their host city as they
left Likewise Thursday parties or
guests In trains and autos said their
farcwclls. Dallas. Texas. Command
cry No 8 viii leave Friday morning
By boat for Victoria and Vancouver,
b. G. By Friday night tho home
ward exodus viii be practically com
plcted
Getting back again 10 tho 1928
race. n sir knight from Colorado
questioned feminine booster OF
Minneapolis:
wen, now. Isn't Detroit quite n
bit nearer the Canadian border7"
THAT doesn't count n bit. Mime
sofa Is also a border state, and be-
sldcs. how about the waters OF
Minnetonka!' was the quick re-
sponse Of the lady who made an.
other friend for Minneapolis
4 SG,5O0O0O Masonic temple, the
largest in the world. was ono of
the attractions offered by Detroit.
The offer to act as host TO Knights
Tcmplar was made by c. A. Them.
past commander OF Detroit Com
mandcry No. /, who declared that
more than $4,000 hotel rooms arc
within walking distance Of the new
temple,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-07-30

MEMORIAL services for William
40 Jennings Bryan viii be held by
tho King County Democratic club
Saturday noon At Moves cafeteria.
Charles @. lieifner. former chairman
OF the democratic state committee.
and lifelong friend OF Mr.. Bryan. will
speak
George +, Ryan, president OF the
King County Democratic club. met
with Or n A. Matthews aud other
admirers Of tho lRto democratic lead.
or Wednesday afternoon to plan me.
mortal services at the First Prcsby.
icrian church.
August was set as tho date. and
United states Senator c, c. Din has
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-07-30
MINNEAPOLIS
RAISES CASH

Minneapolis already has sub.
Ecribed S2j0,O0O for tho conclave,"
said w, II. Wells Of that city, who
ig active in the interests OF the Min.
nesota metropolis, and now Seattle
visitor.
we could have brought certl.
fled check for this amount with us.
If we had deemed II necessary. Any
sum that Is required Gun DO raised
over night.
we will have n new $4,000, 900
municipal auditorium completed In
1927 for use in 1898. This will
contain n main floor seating 10000.
We are assured Of use OF the Uni.
ycrslty stadium. seating $4,000 per-
sons. Parade grounds and the Ken.
wood nrmory will furnish other
accommodation for drills and
events
Excellent hotel accommodations
In Minneapolis together with adj.
ditlonal quarters in ST. Paul, 10
miles distant, and plenty Of rooms
offered in residences will amply an.
swor that need
"Our city has n flno climate, n
nationwide good name and l be.
leve we will entertain the next trl.
onnial conclave In 1898" he said,
Grand Master Ncwby's trionnlnl
report was submitted wednesday
u
Treasurer II Wales Lines and
Grand Recorder Hnmmcrslcy
The trcnsurcrs report showed to.
tai cash resources Of S7lO.eoi 81,
The recorders books show tho total
membership to have been 43s,175 on
July !, 1924, M against dO0267 in
1922, n guin of 31oOS. Figures for
1926 viii not be available until the
1926 report Is prepared.
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Beauscant the entire Washington
brigade formed huge Tcmplar
cross on the field aud stood at nttcn.
tlon while 900 male voices on THE
Wayfarer" stage sang The Cru.
Endcr."
Eminent sir Ivan Moore. Of West.
orn Cato Prcccptory. Victoria.
stepped forward and handed the
beauseant TO Sir Harry L. Sanford.
commander OF Bethlehem. with tho
words. Guard this banner; send II
on It's way"
Tho Beaugcnnt was dedicated by
the Grand Prcccptory OF Canada in
1891 II went TO Buffalo. then TO
Philadelphia, then to Washington, D.
&C., then to Marion, Ohio, and out
west TO Hollywood. From Hollywood
the Beauseant went TO Oregon, then
to Victoria, where II was last held.
u will travel 10 every Grand Com.
manJcry In the world before being
returned to Cyrcne Preceptory, of
Toronto Canada.