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Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20
FORMER NAVY
MAN BELIEVED
KIDNAPPED In |. A.
by United Press Leased Wire

+ Los ANGELES, July 20 Be
lievod by his landlady to have been
kidrapcd, John Rowcn, 70, former
navy officer, mystcrioqsly missing
since July rs, was being sought by
police today.
|. Mrs. w. NJ. Griswold, at whose
home Bowen maintained bachelor
quarters, reported the aged man lett
the house with man and II woman
IN an automobile.
Mrs. Griswold S suspicious were
net aroused until Mrs. Irene New
man, friend of Bowen, reported
that woman claiming to be Sis
. tcr of Bowen, had tcicphoned hcr
saving the aged man had "rm
away from her in I'm automobile
with three McNicans. II is said
Bowen had 10 sister living.
Ho@en had considerable money
with him when lie disappeared, Mrs.
eriswold reported and also carried
the key to safety deposit box
where he b. said to have kept Il large
sum of money.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20
Plenty of Melons
From TurlOck in
:. San Francisco

According to wire reports the
cantaloupe market in San
Francisco is weaker today. with
shipments from Turlock on in
full swing. Two thousand crates
were received by truck from
northern regions while four cars
by rail- were delivered.
Prices are as follows for the
Imperial Valley grades; Stand
ards, S1.25-1.50; ponys, S1-1.10;
flats. 75cS5c. Tuulock piIlk3
are bringing So. 5o-2.75. =<-s@ :.
Imperial Valley grapes are
bringing 75c to s1.25 per box.
Waternelons from this sec
ton are selling at two and half
cents apound.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20
PHENOM EMAIL
RECORD SET,
TAX REPORT


Establishing a national record for
increase in federal tax collections
and refleeting a phenomenal yet
consistent expansion in business
total receipts Of the Southern Cali.
fornia internal revenue district for
the fiscal year ending June so, were
$500, 400 in excess of the collec-
tions Tor 1920, the year in which tax
receipts reached the highest mark
in the history Of the treasury de.
partment.
Collector Rex Is. Goodcell eX-
planned that owing to reductions in
tax rates the increase Of 1925 over
1920 fer comparative purposes reach
The stf Eectmg sum of S35.65S, 400.
In 1879 1uE ,Nar tax rates were in
effect while the fiscal wear 1925
faced u reduntioR IN revenue of an
proNim8tely S2s,D0O00 owing to
amendment of tax schedules and
lowering OF rates which were not
operative IL 1920.
In other words, facing loss Of
revenue of S2S.U00,0OQ the coilec-
tiouS for 1925 not only offset this
less but registered a gain Of 81,
639, ,455 over 1920. Applying the
tax rates that were in effect Ia 1920
30 the 1925 fiscal year the total col
lechons for 1925 would have reach
ed the staggering amount Of SS@,-
242,542.
Total collections for the fiscal
year 1926 were $55,242, 80 compar-
Ell with $55,974,6S6 for 1924, a de
crease of 1882, LAO. For comparative
purposes, haNYsver, the gain OF 1925
over 1924, M.SEs $14,7S9. .S54, as $1j,-
-, 900, in Taxes that were assessed
and collected in 1924 were aunulled
by the new reveqpc act and were
not in effect in the 1925 fiscal
year.
Tax reductions that became ef-
fective during the f7scal year 1925,
and which did net affect the 1924
collections, entailing loss of revenue
were:
Income, $l2,060,000 manufacture
ers excise tax, $650,000; beverages.
s1S4,000; jewelry, etc, $4,000
telephone and telegraph messages,
s355, 600; tax on thcaters. $4,000:
amusement admission tax Sl,S00,-
boo; total, $l5,522.090.
Facing this immense losS in rev
anuc the actual decrease in 1925
folleatiatsI was $7S9,l46 compared
with. 49Ss
Tie Ees "A Rgeles -dist5ict. is the
enly 5sIsecfioA ii}iif Of the Internal.
'evenae department with the poss-
lille exception of Florida. that will
show an increase in total receipts
for the 1925 fiscal year over 1920,
the department s banner year. Col
lector Goodeell said.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20
British Miners
Won't Mix In
Official Probe
BY United Press Leased Wire

LONDON, July 20.-The British
miners are standing firm in their
decision not to participate in the
governmental court of inquiry into
the coal crisis.
They notified the court today
when it resumed sessions under
Chairman Mcmillan, that they
would not take part in thc meet
ing. despite the government 5 re
quest to do SO.
Meantime, the transport workers
met to decide whether they would
join the proposed "quadruplc alli-
ancc, of the great labor unions.
with the purpose of combating
what they term an attempt to lower
the British workingman s standard
of living.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20
$4,000 Young Men
Are Attending
Training Camps

Preliminary reports received by
the war department indicate that
approximately $4,000 young men are
il attendance at the nineteen c. NJ.
T. camps now open throughout the
United States. Twenty one camps
are vet to be opened. with an at
tendance of about 10000 additional
men. In the Ninth Corps area about
5000 men are TO receive training
this summer. OF these, about 2,G90
either are in camp now or have com
Plcted the course. The camp at Del
Monte. with more than Il thousand
Young men to attend, will open July
- and will function for month.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20
Simple Mixture for
Ga s on Stomach

Sinri5 5r Aho.r bark magnesium
sudph e r.. rlv.e-ine, etc, as mix
ed in tdle'ika, helps any case gas
on the stomach Unless due to deep
eeated a"ses. The pleasant and
GllCI -c'i9., VII surpri,e you.
Beco2s 27le~ika IS such Sn ex-
cellen .n.a inal evacuant it is Won
derful -nr constipation-ic often
Torl n oH- hour and never gripes.
Sold he Clients Drug Store. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20
DAILY MENUS

Observation-Disclosures cereal,
thin cream, crisp bacon, creamed
potatoes, bran buffins, milk, coffee.
Luncheon-Potato ball salad,
toasted muffins, fruit Jelly with
whipped cream, plain cake, milk,
tea.
Dinner-Iced watermelon cubes,
broiled swordfish, cucumber sauce,
baked potato croquettes, lima
beans. head lettuce with Russian
dressing. whole wheat bread, cher
rv pie, milk. coffee.
The cucumber sauce. salad dress
ing and pie are taboo for juniors
under six years of age. The beans
should be mashed with Il fork and
the fish carefully flaked to remove
all bones.
Potato ball salad is a bit out of
the ordinary and most attractive to
serve.
Potato Ball Salad
Two large potatoS, l seant tea
spoon mustard, 112 teaspoons salt, 3
tablespoons olive oil, l tablespoon
tarragon vinegar, 3 hard-eooked
eggs, few drops onion juice, l tea
spoon anchovy sauce.
Boil potatoes tender and put
through a ricer. Season with mus
;ard and salt. Rub eggs through a
sieve or ricer. Add to potato mix
ture and beat in oil and vinegar and
onion Juice. Mix we'll and stir in
.anchovy sauce. When firm enough
to handle shape into small balls.
Chill and serve on a bed of lettuce
with a mild cooked salad dressing.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20
Blackmailer Is
Shot to Death
by United Press Leased Wire

p CANTON, Ohio, July 20. - Guy
Shaw. rs who, according to auehor-
tiles, had made living by black
mailing members of 'petting par
ties along highways, was found shot
70 death today in Il roadside ditcl
u,ar here.
Sheriff c. y. Kirk announced
Shaw : SLAYER would not be pros
ccUjed if he would come into the
open and testify against the alleged
biackmailc;s. three of whom are
already under arrest.
The sl2pectS il the blackma:l
gang told Kirk that Shaw was sh,t
by one Of the automobile "petters y
from whom he is said to have de
manded hush money.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20
REPORT STEAMER AFIRE

QUEENSTOWN, July 20-Thc lie,
land line steamer Scythian, bound
for Boston from Antwrep aud due
here today, was reported to be afirc
but no details have come. Scythian
carries no passengers.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20
THE WEATHER

Los Angeles and Vicinity: Fair
and warm tonight and Tuesday.
Southern California: Fair tonight
and Tuesday but cloudy tonight on
coast. Not much change in tempera,
turC.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20
NEW YORK FIRM
NOT INSOLVENT
By United Ptess Leased Wire

NEW YORK, July 2o.-William
NJ. Cannon, receiver for Dean,
q Nativia and Company, has been
discharged by Judge Hand IN fclcr-
ii court. Creditors Withdrew
bankruptcy petition, saying the firm
which recently was reported to have
failed for $50, CO0,000, was not in
solvent.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20
MAN KILLED WHEN
STRUCK Ely TREE

REDDING, Cal. July 20.-Struek
b. "A falling tree, John W shepard.
j, was killed in the forest back Of
In, near the Oregon line, accord
hFE 10 word received here rJdav.
Shepard was working as a donkey
engineer.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20

II all the arguments in the world
were placed end to end they would
not reach any conclusion
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20

Men are 50 lucky. They never can
tell when women are laughing at
them.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20

Ventura county supervisors will
expend $4,000 in improving the fair
grounds before the annual fair in
September.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20

Many good flivvcr gets cussed
by someone who doesn t understand
it. Same is true of people.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20

Nothing seems to take n man off
his feet as fast as a good porch
swing.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20

If you want 10 learn to high dive,
fall in love first, 50 you won I care
what happens.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20
COTTON MARKETS

NEW ORLEANS, July 20.-Cot
ton closed steady; spots unchanged
mids 24.2j.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20

What spoils a good party quick
cr than having the chaperone drinE
up al the liquor1
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-20

NEW YORK, July 20 Cotton
closed fairly steady; spots } lower; !;
mids 24.45.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-06
Observation On Tie Weather

Washington, Oct, 6.-Torecast for Southern New England: Increasing cloudiness followed by showers late tonight or Wednesday,; warmer to- night and in cast portion Wednes- day; moderate to fresh south and southwest winds,
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Showers tonight and Wednesday,; warmer tonight; colder Wednesday in north and central portions; mod crate to fresh south and southwest winds.
 Conditions: The disturbance that gave rainy weather yesterday morn ing throughout New England passed northward to the Gulf of St. Law renee during the past "A hours and an area of high pressure overlies the Atlantic coast states. A slight disturbance is passing over Ontario today and trough of low pressure extends from New Mexico north eastward 10 the upper lakes, causing light rains in the Ohio valley. The northwestern area of high pressure is accompanied by frosty and freez- ing temperatures and covers the northern states between the Rocky mountains and the Mississippi river Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather followed by increasing cloudlness with slowly rising tenn. reraturc.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-06
A BAKING COMBINE
ON A BIG SCALE

Of mergers there appear to be no end. We have had stories of contemplated electric mergers and railroad mergers, and some of them have materialized and others are still in tn 0 making. The latest merger Is a s4o0,o00,o00 baking combine which threatens to feed the eastern part of the nation with reduced overhead and through the Issuance of 1o,oOo,ooo shares Of new stock. The latter little f1nan- cial concomItant Is one of the most important things about the thing; no mergers without new stock; no new stock without deal ing in Wall street; without Wall street there would be no big mer- gers.
 The baking business has been standardized considerably during the last decade or two. There have been mergers of smaller companies and now there Is to be merger of the big ones.
 Some time ago several congress sional sharps opined that there should be an estigation" of the baking industry. Now that the first steps have been taken in form ing the big combine we suppose there will have to be congress sional investigation. That won't bother many people merely the officials of the baking concerns -- as the others will have no great kick coming so long as the supply of bread doesn't fail the bread basket.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-06
THE pERILS OF AIR MAIL FLYERS

The experience of an air mail flyer the other day who while crossing Pennsylvania at night got Host" in the mountains, served to call attention to the hazards faced by the pilots of the air mail serv- ice.
 Since the governmental air mail service was started five pilots have lost their lives: and the inaugura- ton of flying by night as well as during the daytime few months ago has increased the risk taken by these intrepid airmen.
 The air mail pilots are unsung heroes; they are following a most hazardous occupation and appear to enjoy 1t. Such an airman prob ably realizes that accidents are bound to occur. but like true sol diers, always thinks that the other fellow will he the one to get hurt
New Britain herald., 1925-10-06
How to Get Married
(Counsel by Byron)

(COuHSel pS bSIuly
 i. St three feet away from Her on the davenport. Tell her it's a nice evening, but you thought for a while 1t was going to storm. Look at her, gulp, and look the other way. Move three inches closer.
 9. Meet her eyes squarely, look down, and stammer that yesterday was a nice day, too. Adjust necktie and pass foref1nger between collar and neck. Eigh, and meet her eyes squarely.
 8. Move six inches closer, and look nervouSly to see if she saw you. Smile feebly, and tell her that 1t will probably be a nice day tomorrow unless the wind comes up.
 4. Slide a foot closer, then lean back as if you were merely trying to sit more comfortably. Sigh, and pick thread from your coat, examine thread from all angles. Roll thread up into little ball and tap floor nervously with left foot. Look al her for nearly three seconds, then | look at floor. Look at cling, and study wallpaper design.
 5. Adjust necktie and move closer. Hold breath and summon desperate courage. Hunt her hand Pounce upon it. and don't let 1t gel away Look into her eyes, turr pale and stammer. Squeeze hel hand, and move still closer Heavt terrific sigh, swallow hard, and ain kiss at lips. striking her left eye, brow. Don't let her get away Hold the pose until exhausted.
 6. Ask her.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-06
Barbara LaMarr, Movie
 Actress. Has Breakdown

Los Angeles, Oct. P-The Los Angeles Examiner says Barbara La Marr has suffered a breakdown in health that will compel her temper ary retirement from the screen. The actress collapsed during the filming of scene Saturday and physicians advised her to give up work until she regains her strength.
 Miss La Marr's father, ". " Wateon. said his daughter had been i'll since her return to Los Angeles last July and that when she caught cold about month ago she was unable to overcome 1t and steadily lost strength. He said she planned 10 complete the picture on whicf she Is working however. before go. ing to the mountains for a rest.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-06
MASS. MURDER WITNESS
 SUBJECTED TO BEATING
Watchman at Ward Baking Go. Plant Had Testified Before Grand
 Jury fin Coss Killing.

Cambridge, Mass, Oct. 6 Pl-Wil- liam Prouty, watchman at the plant of the Ward Baking company here, was attacked and severely injured yesterday by two men, believed to be connected with a band which shot and killed Edward (. Coss, bank chauffeur, last Tuesday and escaped with the company's s10,0O0 payroll. Prouty has been a witness before the MiddleseX grand jury which is con- ducting an investigation of the mur- der and robbery.
 While the circumstances of the attack on the watChman have not been disclosed, District Attorney Ar thur K. Reading admitted last night that Prouty had been injured pre- sumably by friends Of the gunmen, and was under a physician's care.
 The watchman witnessed the raid of the money car of the Central Trust company, in which Ross was shot 10 death and q negro bank mes senger was wounded, and furnished the police with a description of three men who took part in the robbery.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-06
25 Fears Ago Today
CFrom Paper of That Date)

(From Paper of That Date)
 The trolley company has put into effect some new rules. Some pa irons think it would be better to carry out some of the old ones, such as stopping where they desire to get off, etc.
 A Polish republican club has ben formed. with the following of flcers: President, W. Hartman; vice president, Joe sulick; record ing secretary, Thomas Makare- witz: financial secretary, Dominick Zeznizyk; treasurer. John Czinkier; executive committee, Stany Abra- hamowitz and Steve Karple.
 Many wheclmen of the state are out for the repeal of the famous lantern law at the next legislative session, and the local L. A. w. has announced that no candidate can expect the cyclist vote unless he agrees to this. The difficulty of ob- taining satisfactory lanterns and or estimating the time which they will burn makes it hard on them. Judge Ayling will work for its re- neal or for the enforcement Of a law requiring lanterns on all vehi- cles. dump carts. baby carriages and sulky ploughs included.
 Philip WetzeI, a carpenter fell from the staging of a building on Iinwood street yesterday and sus- tained some severe bruises.
 When A. Bertini reached his home on Bigelow street last night he found one of H. R. Walkers teams standing across the walk. AS he attempted 10 pass, one of the horses bit him on the shoulder and knocked him down. Mir. Bertini fell on his side. and Is now confined to his home with severe injuriee.
 Morgan, N. F. H.. S., 'O9, has re- turned 10 school from his recent ! illness
 The high school freshmen who are interested in athletics will meet after school Thursday. Chamber lain, 'O4, was appointed captain Of the gasketball team and Hartman 'O2, 10 coach the players.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-06
gasoline tar.

BucullhV 'oA'
 The construction of good roads in the state receives virtually no opposition because of the great share taken by the general public In the benefits accruing from good roads. There was a time when some classes of the population ob- jected to the expenditure of money for improved roads because it was felt that only a few would benefit therefrom. IL was necessary at that time to make attempts 10 educate the public 10 the advantage of smooth roads: and In this propa- ganda it was necessary 10 point out that people benefited from good roads even though they did not own automobiles. Such argumenta- ton is now no longer necessary. Everyone directly benefits in smooth highways because virtually everyone rides In automobiles, either in his own or that of a friend.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-06

while In 1925 there were in round numbers 5000 more. And VIC learned that tho farm acreage in 1920 totalled more than 6,00Q, 900 acres. while in 1925 1t totalled less than 6,OOo,O0O. A postscript to this remarkable retrogression advised us that the census In 1920 com prlsed more than 100000 acres of woodland.
 Clearly, then, 1t Is not farming that forms { h e backbone of the trek 10 Florida. Agriculture Is the basic industry of them all; but in Florda, 1t seems, they do not need much agriculture to justify the boom, Incoming individuals with money to spend form & good sub stitute so long as they continue coming.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-06
A Thwartcd Ambition

A Thwartcd Ambition
 (By Andrew G. Stafford) When l was but little lad No bigger than flea, My mother said unto my Dad, Its up to Us to see Our boy grows up 10 be a man Respected near and far; He must not ply some common trad Or run 8 trolley car" Some great profession, such a
 Law, Our sonny must adorn; To wield a hammer, plane, and say Our ofepring vas not born.' Therefore in schools for quite
 space Was much tuition paid So I'd avoid the deep disgrace Of working at trade. Despite the great expense entailed And sacrifices made, My mothers lifelong efforts failed To save me from trade; For I've become barber sirs, Who slaves the weaker sex; I have two steady customers My wife's and daughters necks.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-06
Brtter-EngliSh Week

At Monday breakfast Katherine, aged 12. informed the assembled family that Better-E English Week was at hand.
 "We must watch our speech, avoid slang, and use nothing but proper English" she explained.
 LAW, be yourself, kid, be yourself" suggested Billy. aged Is. You can bet your grandma's lipstick that here's one red-hot daddy who doesn't intend to cramp his style for any body. Not mel"
 William" protested the mother.
 "Papa!" appealed Katherine Billy's just trying to be mean. Make him stop it!"
 Listen here, young mani" direct. ed the head of the house, fixing q stern and malevolent eye upon hi' son. Nix on that lingo! Youl sisters got the right dope on thi' dang stuff. We sin't gonna hay,
New Britain herald., 1925-10-06
Is SHE A CHIP OF THE, OLD RJOCkn

Miss Susan Brandeis, elder daughter of Justice Louis D. Bran deis of the L. g. Supreme Court, Is a lawyer. When a son follows in the footsteps of his father It is customary 10 say he Is chip of the old block. The same can be said of daughter,
 To argue case before the su- prcme Court Is regarded as evi- dence Of being a good lawyer; at least, no lawyer without great con- fidencc in himself or herself would attempt it. and no client without great confidence in his lawyer would give him 9 case to argue before that august tribunal.
 Miss Rrandcis, however, ap- reared before that body yesterday. Her father. under the circum- stances, did not hear the argument but the other justices were no doubt treated 10 a very able pre- sentation Of legal lore by the young woman.
 All dufiful husbands realize that if is hard 10 heat a woman In an argument, even ones wife. This might be regarded as evidence that women hy nature are well adapted to be lawyers. Not as many are 1 attempting 1t, however, as was once thought likely. Most women apparently prefer to do their argu' 1 ing at home, where they win every ! time.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-06

about 5000 commercial mines and 5000 small wagon mines. In addi- ton there are five to six hundred anthracite mines. In 1924 1t was estimated that there were S2s.237 men employed in the coal mines of the United States.
 Q. How many permanent Ameri- can cemeteries are there in Flu rope?
 A. There are eight; one In Eng land, one in Belgium, and six in France.
 Q. What is the meaning of tbe name "Tilie?"
 A. This Is a contraction of Ma tida and means mighty In bay tle."
 Q. Who was the star in the mo- ton picture "The Reckless Age?"
 A, Reginald Denny.
 Q. I have tortoise that will not eat. What kind of food should I give 1t?
 A. tortoise will have 10 be coaxed 10 eat when In captivity or in confined place. Try giving it flies, scraped meat, berries and fruit.
 Q. Are tin cans made entirely of tin?
 A. No, they are made mostly of sheet steel, the outside and inside surface only being coated with a thin layer of tin. Q. Can you give some directions for skinnine a snake and tanning the skin?
 A. Split skin up center to base of skull. Remove skin from body ! Apply alum and salt Gone part alum to two of salD. Rub this or feshy side and stretch skin unti | dry. Soften skin with damp clott and scrape the inner tissue. Care should be taken not 10 scrape toe [ deep. After this process add g small amount of sweet oil or meats foot oil Skins are sometimes pickled in solution in proportions of one part alum, two parts salt and ten parts water. The alum ant 1 salt should first be dissolved in tht water. then permit the composition 10 come 10 boil. When cool, sub merge the skin and leave in the solution for a day or two. then dry