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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-04-30
SYNOPSIS

CHAPTER I.--Fishing, in idle fash
Ness watches ship, the Pelican, which
he recognizes as the Beacon, his ia
theirs yacht before his death and f1nan-
cial reverses forced him to part with 1t.
A man whom he hears a girl who &C
companies him address as Mr.. Blake,
lands from the yacht. The girl drops
RECEIVERS it, Thanking him, she gives
him her visiting card. She is Alice
Cutler, niece of Stephen Cutler, sue
cessful business rival Of the elder Van
Ness.
CHAPTER IL-Dick overhears a con-
Brent Of the Pelican which gives him
the impression that the yacht Is bound
on a voyage of adventure to an island
the name Of which he does not hear.
CHAPTER III.-Acting on impulse,
Dick. footloose and ready for any sort
Of adventure, remembers a hiding place
In the main cabin of the yacht and de-
termines to conceal himself and sail
a stowaway-witht the party. Stephen
Cutler, invalid, comes aboard, with his
niece, and the ship sails.
CHAPTER IV.-In his retreat Dick
overhears conversations between Blake
and Captain Brent which appear to de-
note something sinister. Believing the
cabin empty, Dick emerges from hid
ing and encounters Marie. Alice Cut
ler's French maid. Getting back quick
!iy, unrecognized, the girl insists she
has seen a ghost" and is ridiculed
The yacht reaches it's apparent destina-
ton, an island. Dick swims ashore.
Nothing but hysterlcaI woman
growled Brent. "She thought she saw
something-a ghost-and she let out a
shrek like a fog whistle. Hustle her
tup to her mistress. I got enough to do
without looking after her.
"Oh, Mr.. Blake" walled Marie, ION
my word and honor I saw something
"a man"
Thought you said it was a ghost. "
jeered Brent.
well, sir, 1t was q man ghOSt-a
tall young man. with dark hair and
black eyes, with-with a white face"
Brent laughed hoarsely. 1--WE got a
lot Of dark men in the crew, Marie
gOod-lookers, too"
But l never saw him before; he
was not in the crew. He was differ
ent--a gentleman"
Blake and the captain exchanged
glances, and the latter finally said:
"Well, if he's aboard, Marie, I'll find
him, and when l do I'll bring him up
for you to identify. If he's gentle
man he won't try to frighten you
again; but between you and me and
the fishes, I don't believe there was
anybody If there was it was one of
the crew."
Brent turned and walked away.
Marie shuddered, and murmured, "Oh,
no, sir, he wasn't one of the crew. I
know all of them"
go up to the house, Marie" Blake
interrupted sharply. "Your mistress is
waiting for you"
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-04-30


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sheled
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alfalfa
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pounds
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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-04-30
CHAPTER v

In the darkness Dick had little op-
portunity to explore his surroundings
with any degree of satisfaction, and
rather than risk discovery through
blundering he cOntented himself with
watching the yacht tied up at the
dock, until the moon came up. Then
with It's rays making everything as
clear as day he climbed the rocks and
cautiously made his way in the di-
rection Of the house.
1t was a big rambling affair In the
moonlight, low of roof, but spread out
over so much ground that it bulked
large and formidable. 1t blended so
we'll with the rocks and trees that 1t
seemed part of the landscape, grow
ing naturally like a huge mushroom
from the ground itself.
Lights twinkled In different win
dows, but portentous silence seemed
to brood over 1t. There were no voices
to break the silence; no laughter, no
music, nothing of human origin.
Dick concluded that the occupants
were so tired with their long sea trip
that rest and sleep were demanding
their attention. This conclusion
seemed corroborated when the lights
In the windows began to go out, one
Iat time, until the great building was
wrapped in gloom.
The last light to be extinguished was
on the upper floor in the front of the
building. When it disappeared Dick
shivered slightly as If left suddenly in
the cold.
But almost Immediately it fiared up
again, brighter than before. 1t seemed
for an instant that an increase of its
candlepower had been miraculously
given to it. It twinkled brilliantly for
q moment, and then went out again
This did not startle Dick; but when
it appeared again and went out as be-
fore ne blnked. He stared at the Win
dow, watching for its temperance
1t came in time, twinkling an instant
as before and then went out for the
last time.
Looks like signal of some kind"
he mused. Then recalling the words
of Blake to Captain Brent, he swung
around and glanced down at the dock
A peculiarly bright light was shining
from the masthead of the yacht, and
as Dick looked it dipped three times,
then remaiped .motionless.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-04-30
When He Did Not Answer She Arose
From the Upturned Boat.

did not answer, she rose from the up
turned boat. II won't question you
further" she added a little stift1y,
"but now that you're on the island
I'll see that you're properly fed and
housed I'll see Mr.. Blake and tell
him"
Dick cut In with a laugh. IF you
don't mind" he said, "pd rather he
didn't know 1 was here. AS for feed
ing and housing me, l won't put you to
that trouble. / brought enough food
along to last several more days, and
1 can sleep anywhere outdoors in this
climate"
She was quiet again, watching him
closely"
That's ALL" he added, uneasy under
her scrutiny. "I'll 60 now."
Where will you go?"
"Oh, anywhere. want to explore
the island"
Suppose" she began meaningly, II
forbade that"
"Why?" he asked In genuine sur
prise.
She did not answer for some time,
but studied him from head to foot with
slow, appraising eyes. Dick grew rest
less and moved toward the door again.
81 suppose you know" she began
quietly, that we're practically alone
on this island-that is, uncle, Doctor
Alster, Mr.. Blake and my maid. The
servants aren't here It's little mys-
terious to me. l don't understand it.
They were supposed to have been here
week ago to have everything In
readiness for u.s."
"If they were here how'd they get
away?' Dick asked. "They couldn't
go on strike and just walk off the
island" III
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1926-04-30
ABSENT-MINDED, RIGHT

Our ideal of an absent-minded man
is the one who walked into the room,
put his cane in bed and went and
stood in the corner; tied his spag-
hetti and ate his shoe strings; wash
ed his hands, threw the water in bed
and jumped out of the window.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17
Train No. lOl to
Handle Express

Effective at once, San Diego and
Arizona train no. l0l, leaving here
daily at 3 0 o'cleck p. m, will handle
express from the valley, according
to instructions received today by
Dale ramsey, local representative
for the railroad.
This will give FL Centre mcr-
chants and ranchcrS an opportunity
to get shipments into San Diego in
time for the early morning markets,
as the train arrives i'll that city
about 9 p. IN. so much express has
been handled on Train u. leaving
at night, that DELAYED shipments
have resulted, Ramsey said. and the
company decided to extend the ser.
vice TO the afternoon train
Hy means of the new Arrangement
valley shippers have three trains to
san Diego each day for handling cX-
press shipments.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17
Political Advertising
TO THE VOTERS AND CITIZENS
OF THE Ell CENTRO JUDI
CIAI, TOWNSHIP

(pon the suggestion and at the
request of a number of my friends,
! am hereby making formal an
nounccmcnt of my candidacy for
nomination at the August primary
election to the office Of Justice of
the Peace which | now hold.
And because of the fact that so
many strangers have come into the
community within the last few
wears, ! feel that brief introduc-
tion of myself at this time will not
be amiss.
| came to FL Centre before FL
Centre 'camc to herself twenty
years ago, the 25th of last October.
and have lived near and in FL Cen
tro ever since that time.
| have been instrumental in re-
claiming the desert, and have taken
an active part in the founding of
Imperial county and the city of FL
Centre, and have been participant
in most of the activities of this
community for nearly twenty one
years.
entered upon the duties OF the
office that I now hold On the Goth
day of November, 1911, by appoint
ment; and have been elected each
successive term since that time.
Having had the experience, and
having devoted my time almost ex-
clusivelv to the duties of the office
for so long time, I trust that my
previous services will merit the
continued confidence that the peo-
pie have reposed in me in the past,
and if reelected, I will try to
strengthen that confidence by con-
tinned fidelity to the duties of the
office.
Very Sincerely,
I. MAYFIELD.
Justice of the Peace, Ell Centre
Township. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17

Confined from Page }
But in that minute whole city
was shaken, buildings tumblcd and
people were killed in falling debris.
When the damage was counted il
WAS estimated that property loss
was in excess Of $j00,000,000. The
area burned over included 2j93
acres or 400 city blocks.
First reports OF. widespread loss
Of life lost much of their tragic
color but when an accurate check
could be made 3lJ were accounted
for in the morguc. Seven were shot
for crime and Iooting. Altogether
:iJ2 persons were reported missing.
There were probably others killed of
whom no record WAS ever obtained.
Today, after 20 years, the tragedy
of the catastrophc was mostly for
gotten; the monetary loss WAS long
ago oblitcratrd by reconstruction Of
business and industry-instcad Of
Iamentiug san Francisco was cclc-
brating the magnificcncc Of the
city Of the present.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17
Sci0ts Band Is
Excellent One

Success crowned the first semi
public appearance Of the Sriots'
band. when it gave short concert
last night in Masonic hail previous
to the regular lodge meeting OF EI
Centre Sciots.
The band, under the leadership Of
Jimmy Ilushman, played a number
Of marches and band pieces. their
work bringing rounds of applause
from the Sciots as we'll as from the
occupants of automobiles parked ON
State street.
Although the band has been or
ganizcd only few weeks, their
playing was of an unusually high
character and undoubtedly it will
bccon" an organization Of which
the entire city may well be proud.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17

ral team win take along it4 strong
est lineup, a~ thr BraNIcv aggrega-
tion has been having considerable
success lately in bowIiag over its
opponents.
Jack Tackctt, manager Of Steve :
nine, is anxious for win over the
BraHlcy outfit, as h" hopes to ar
range for u game with the fast
National city uine and Il victory to-
morrow will help to close ncgotia-
tom, in this respect.
Eootors who wish to accompany the
team are urged TO be read. to leave
steve : cafe at ! 'cIoci, tomorrow
afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17
Furniture Bargains. Clayton 4
Stevens l15 No. 5th. adv

Smith Rcleased.-W l.. Smith, ar
rested by traffic officer Acklcy ON
the CaleXico highway Thursday
hight, on suspicion of having q
stolen car was released from custody
yesterday afternoon. A telegram
from the Los Angeles police show
cd that Smith was entitled to drive
the car which belonged to his sister
ard he was accordingly discharged.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17

W. H. Lutz, vice president OF III
bank said today. Police and detcc
tives have been trying to locat
o Neil for several days, ii was re
VcaIcd, but kept the ease secret.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17

H.. was given he securities to send
to Washington for registration just
before his disappearance, they say.
There ar" Il $4,000 bonds miss
ing, one for 5000 and one for $1,000,
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17
Kids Yearn For
Their Pal Dick

Sandalwood Drive is lonesome
place, and all of the kids are sad,
For Dick is lost and they sorclv miss
the best pal they've ever had.
They cry through the day and they
cry through the night,
Their parents are almost insane.
And til Dick returns they will mev-
cr know a peaceful hour again.
Rotten poetry, but it explains cx-
iSting conditions ON SandalwOod
Drive where the kiddics are crying
themselves sick all because Dick,
Judge Whtelaw 5 dog, and playmate
for all the Youngsters in the vicin-
ity, has disappeared.
Dick, who is part Ardale and part
Gordon setter, has been gone for
two days. Tn" Whitelaw Youngsters
are up in arms and they have the
support of every kid who has spent
many happy hours romping with
Dick.
The dog is black and of large size,
weighing close to 81 pounds. He
wears a big collar with brass spikes
and readily responds to his name
If he doesn' t show up within the
next few days the doctors are going
to have several calls, for the kiddics
are all worked up about the affair.
In an effort 70 pacify the young
Strrs and bring Il return of peaceful
conditions to the south end, Bob
Whilclaw said this morning that he
will pay reward for Dick s return
and will double the fee if the job
is done Immediately. "Pcacc ut
any price, is his motto.
The road from San Diego to En-
senada is washed and reported in
very poor condition, according to
the touring bureau of the Automo-
hi Ia ('hb of Snutlprn California
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17
Steve's Boys to
Tackle BraWley

Stcve's FL Centre team. with Bob
O 'Bricn in the box, will tackle the
RrawIcy Stars in the latter city to-
morrow afternoon at $50. The To-
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17
Schultz Given Probation. -

Schultz, who pleaded guilty to
forgery last week, was placed ON
probation for IS months by Judge
Cole in the superior court TINS
morning. The court permitted
Schultz to return TO his job in Cali
patria with the understanding that
he will make good the amount Of
the forgery and report to the pro
hation officer monthly.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17
DR.. E. o. Carter, Dentist. Room
Is and 20, Davis Bldg. Phone 260.
adv
Kies Ordered from Town-Loui,

kles Ordered from Town-Louis
klcs, who was before Judge White
law earlier in the week on Il charge
of drunkenness, WAS in court this
morning on "A similar charge. The
Judge sentenced him to jail for six
months, suspcnding~ execution on
condition that he be out of town
before night and stay away for at
least six months.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17
Office OF SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that q. ~ after the 9TH day Of
April, .-6, the IMPERIAL Irriga-
tiou I..a.rt viii offer for sale to
the H., s. responsible bidder for
cash. al IS right. title and interest,
except sa,cmcuts and right~-of-way
in use o. # record, in and TO that
certain re-! property situated in the
Comfy Of Imperial, state Of Cali
fornia. aaj particularly described
rs follows, to-wit:
Tract II, T Il S., r 1G f,
:. p. VI.
So Of SEli Of Section -,
T lG <, Il - F., S. B. NJ.
N12 Of NEH Of Section 13,
r lG S, Il - f., s. b. VI.
The title Of the District was ac-
quircd through district assessment
sales and no warranty Of title will
be made.
Proposal to purchase may be made
TO the Secretary of the Imperial
Irrigation District, III Centro Cali
tornia. and the Board of Directors
reserves the right to reject any or
all bids.
T. II. McINER,
\ II & 81 Secretary
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17
Doctors Leave For Texas.

e. :. Brooks and l.. G. House. re-
spcctivcIy county health officer and
county physician. left this noon for
Dallas. Texas. where they VIII at
tend the annual convention Of the
American Medical society. They are
expected back in about ten days.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and County,

Fryers and Fat Hens. Any num-
Der. Dressed or undressed. Phone
9GG. 1852 Woodward. adv
observation-disclosures Paints below
wholesale cost at /. V. Hardware
Co. adv
Furniture at Low Prices. Inves
tigate before buying. Clayton &
hurvens. ll5 Nc. 5th. adv
Former Resident Here-James, a.
Cook. former owner Of the Palace
thrairr and identified with business
interests here fora number Of years,
arrived in the city yesterday and
plans to spend Il week here, making
his hcadWuartcrs at the Hotel Bar
bar;i Worth. Cook is looking after
the asparagus crop ON his ranch eats
Of here.
To Remove Doubt plant Certified
IIciIrl4an Milo. adv
Dr.. A. z. Hanson, Dentist. Ex
traction specialist. Davis Bldg.
Evenings by appointment. Phone
shW. adv.
DR.. J. T. Foncannon, D. O. Room
2G, Davis Bldg. Strictly Osteopathic
adv
State Leader Arrives-W, Il. Rails
ton, assistant state leader of boys
and gals agricultural clubs, arriv-
ed from Berkeley Yesterday and Will
make Il short stay in the valley. Yes
tcrday EaIston spent in conference
with high school teachers of the
various cities where club work is be
ing carried ON. Today. III company
with Assistant Farm Advisor DeTar
and BeysrhIag, he is visiting the
Indian school at Fort Yuma, where
the boys have u pig raising club.
For Highest Yields compact heads
uniform height licilcman Milo. adv
If You Have idle money we can
net yon eight TO twelve per cent,
pn Al security. Interest paid every
month. l.. T.. Sargent, 10 No. 9th
st. RI Centre. advtf
Dinner Dance at Ten Thousand
club House Friday night, April 10.
500 = couple. adv
Leave for Coast-Mr aud Mrs.
Clarence NJ. Bicrlc of Los Angeles
aud Mrs. BicrKc' : mother, Mrs. Will
s. Fawcctt. left yesterday for Los
Angeles. Mr.. aud Mrs. B.icrkc have
been visiting at the Fawcctt homo
for several days. Mrs. Fawcctt will
make m extended stay in Los An.
gclrS and coast points.
For Sale-ITcilcmm Milo seed,
certified by the California Pure
Seed Association, Berkeley, C1lif.
See leading valley dealers or j. r.
Snyder, secy., Imperial Valley
Pure Seed Assn. IloltyilIe. adv
Hotter Barbara Worth Cato. Good
food. Quick service. Reasonable
prices. Table d 'hote and A la Carte
service. tue frl
Benefit Cay, Isrty. ACSn.'>a Of
American Legion Auxiliary, Tues
day, April 20, at $ p. m. Lcsiol
Tall, Imp"ril. 2ic per person. adv
Motor to San Diego-Mr and Mrs.
W. J. Strickland left last night for
san Diego, where they will attend
the wedding of Mr.. Strickland 5 Sis
ter, Miss Nadine Strickland, and
Carleton u. JOY. which is to take
place at Chula Vista this afternoon.
Mrs. Strickland 5 mother, Mrs. l..
W. Ncitman of san Diego, who has
been spending a week as the guest
of her daughter, will remain at the
Stricklands home until after their
return from the coast.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17
Police Seeking Bryan.

Police Seeking Bryan. = Policc
officials of Imperial County were
asked today by the San Diego po-
lice to apprchcnd one T. j. Bryan
jr., wanted in the coast citv for the
alleged theft of an automobile. Brv-
an is supposed to have headed for
Imperial Valley. He is described
ms IS wears old, six feet tan, weight
100 pounds, dark hair and dark eyes
The car he is supposed to have
stolen is a Franklin.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17
". "r ss.-y klWWTNU
New Screen Doors and Windows

for comfort and health. Get our
prices. Valley Lumber Co. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17

DR.. J. T. Foncannon, D. O. Room
2G, Davis Bldg. Strictly Osteopathic
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17

Do You Know that there is Il nice
new modern home for rent, either
furnished or unfurnishcd. right
down town, reasonable, too? Take
n look. 7lj State St. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17

See Delozier REYNOLDS for best
pflc"S on your used furniture. 6tf
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17

Insure Your Hay with T. p.
Sargent, 10 No. 9th st. FL Centric,
Calf. advtf
Club Breakfast, 25c and up. Table
p 'IIotc luncheon 75c. Also special
luncheon. Table D'IIote dinner 81.
Barbara Worth Cafe. wed sat
benefit Carl Party. Auspices Of
American Legion Auxiliary, Tues
day, April "a, nt 3 p. m. Legion
Hall, Imp 'tiJI. % per persoI. adv
Two Men Sentenced.-Juan Rod
rigucI. convicted in the superior
court this week for burglary, was
sentenced bv Judge cote this morn
ing TO serve from one to - years
in san Quentin prison with Il recon-
ncndation that the sentence bc at
least five wears. K. Ortcz. CON
virtcd Of driving car while inlo&-
icatcd, was fined $500 with an al
tcrmativc Of five months in jail.
Mme. Kathrine Ward Kupelien,
vocal teacher, will give lessons at
the Christian Church, corner Fifth
and State, Monday and Thursday
of each week. all day. Tuesday and
Friday mornings. wed Sat If
Dr. T. J. Ruddy, Eye, Ear. Nose
and Throat Specialist of Los Ange-
les. Will be in the office of DR.. K.
+. Cunningham. 532 Main St, on
Saturday, April "a, for examinations
and operations. Phone Ia or call at
office for appointment. mwf adv
Doctors Leave For Texas DrS.
&. :. Brooks and l.. &. House. re-
spcctivcly county health officer and
county physician. left this noon for
DalIas. Texas. where they VIII at
tend the annual convention Of the
American Medical society. They are
expected back in about ten days.
Do You Know that there is Il nice
new modern home for rent, either
furnished or unfinished, right
down town, reasonable, too? Take
a look. 10 State St. adv
Schultz Given Probation. frank
Schultz, who pleaded guilty to
forgery last week. was placed ON
probation for IS months by Judge
Cole in the superior court TINS
morning. The court permitted
Schultz to return to his job in Cali
patria with the understanding that
he will make good the amount Of
the forgery and report to the pro
hation officer monthly.
If You Have idle money we can
..et You eight to twelve per cent,
on Al security. Interest paid every
month. l.. j. Sargent, 1l5 No. 9th
st. Fl Centre. advtf
Announcement. DR.. r. f. Cum
ningham. 532 Main st. takes plea
sure in announcing that DR.. 7. j..
Ruddv. chief of the eye ear, nose
and throat hospital of the college of
Ostcopathic physicians and sur
gcons, Los Angeles, will be at his
offices for the purpose of consulta-
tion on Saturday, April "a. He
will be glad to have him meet for
mcr patients as well as new ones
who may care TO take advantage OF
his visit. His unusual ability as a
and his understand
ing of non-surgical methods of cur
ing conditions and diseases, as well
as his skill us an eve, ear, nose and
throat surgeon, insures demand
for all of his time, therefore it will
be necessary for an appointment to
be made with Dr. Cunningham.
Please phone or call him for an ap-
pointmcnt at an early date. adv
For Sale or Rent-Pianos. De
lozicr REYNOLDS Furniture Co. Off
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17

If You Have idle money we can
net you eight TO twelve per cent,
pn Al security. Interest paid every
month. l.. +. Sargent, 10 No. 9th
st. RI Centre. advtf
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17

Dr. Harry Findley, specialist in
diseases of eve, ear. nose and
throat. 32-34 Davis Bldg. Phone
W. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17
DR.. Amy L. Lyons, Osteopath,
'O5 South Fifth st. Phone 744. adv

Hazel N. Baker, Teacher Of Pi-
ano. 60 He'll Ave. Phone 220W. ad
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17

You'll Iest Well through hot
summer nights if you build that
screen sleeping porch now. Ask for
figures. Valley Lumber Co. adv
For Real Lemonade or Orange
ade at paul's, Union Stages De-
pot. adv
Mexican Dies at Hospital mcv
SaIiman, 80, died last night at the
county hospital from tuberculosis.
lie was admitted to the hospital ON
April ) from Wrstmorland. Accord
ing to the records at the hospital he
had lived III the valley for the pas;
flNc years and was a ranch worker.
The body was buried this afternoon
IN the county plot at Mountain View
cemetery.
Regardless Of Your Paint Needs
YOU cen save money by selecting
Shcrwi Williams Paints at |. V.
hardware Co. adv
DR., E. O. Carter I1anf;sf Poor
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17

If You Have idle money we can
..et You eight to twelve per cent,
on Al security. Interest paid every
month. l.. j. Sargent, 1l5 No. 9th
st. Fl Centre. advtf
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17

Buttered Baby Rice Pop Corn
at Paul. Lemonade Stand. adv
Insure Your Hay with l.. p.
Sargent ll5 No. 9th st. FL Centre,
Calf. advtf
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17

Automobile Loans. I clear your
car and loan YOU money, YOU pay
me by the month. Fred II. Cross.
100 Main 81. Phone 500 FL Centre.
adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17

Dr.. A. 3. Hanson, Dentist. Ex-
traction specialist. Davis Bldg.
Evenings by appointment. Phone
sSW, adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-17

For Highest Yields compact heads
uniform height. Hrilcman Milo. adv