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The Washington times., 1926-08-23
CONTROL ROT BY BARE FIELDS

one year. While these tests are
favorable to clean falloW as
means Of eradicating the infesta'
ton. the method must be regarded
ton, the method must be regarded
Tests made at Sacaton, AriZ.,
demonstrated that small isolated
areas of Texas root.rot infesta-
ton could be controlled by satu-
rating the infested soil with for
maldehyde Il to 100 solutiOn). A
small plot, on which 80 per cent
Of the cotton plants had died Of
root rot, was irrigated with this
solution by means of street
sprinkling tank and later by 2
acre-inches of irrigation water.
The cottonseed was planted five
days later. The entire area in
Tested at the end of The sea son
amounted to only SO per cent.
This method may prove to he
useful for small isolated spots
of infestation occurring on a val
liable piece OF land. Also il was
found In Arizona that root.rot in
jury to cotton was reduced by the
application Of harnyard manure.
The Washington times., 1926-08-23

rush out and take part in the
activities Of his school mates.
II wish Bobby were not so
timid," his mother sighed as the
years went by. II don't see
why he can't have enough
spunk TO assert himself some
times"
She didn't even know that she
had smothered Bobby's spirit
beneath an adverse idea Of her
own making.
After Bobby had suffered
through Is misera BILE years of
standing back and taking the
lea wings, his uncle came to visit
the family. Bobby went fish
ing with his uncle. He went
to the golf course with him,
he rode around over the coun'
try with him, and shared his
room with him at home. For
tunately. nobody told the uncle
that Bobby was timid. In the
excitement of the visit even
The Washington times., 1926-08-23
Go on With the Story From Here

You think haven't any kick
. you called me an adding ma
chine. Now I want to tell you
that I couldn't have done what
did without emotion and i'm
agination. I've got enough money
now-I can quit. But when
saw you I knew I had come to
q focus. I want YOU now as
much as I wanted money ten
years ago. And I'll get you be-
cause I'll bring to the job more
OF everything than anyone else
WILL" Brierhalter said.
His Quiet Strength
JosIyn for all OF her GOODNESS
could not help but thrill family
at the quiet strength OF his
statement. 1t had a ring that on
any other subject would have
been entirely convincing.
Your difficulty" she said
with a substantial feeling Of ad-
vantage" won't be with any rival.
What you don't seem to be able
to realize is that you simply
do not interest me 'in any init
mate way"
Brierhalter was still studying
her face.
Its a strange thing that a
woman could rouse me to throw
my whole self into struggle
for her favor" he said. more to
himself than Joslyn. II suppose
it's the challenge in you. But if
you won't accept me as a lover
right now-may l hope you'll
have me as, at least, a good
friend?"
His tone, at the last, had be-
come persuasively amiable, and
Joslyr again found herself yield
Ing TO his gracious manner.
"As friend. why not?" she
said. But why must mon always
The Washington times., 1926-08-23

be concentrating on this love
bus:ness?"
Not al young ladies have the
same complaint to m IKE!
imagine you're just afflicted With
too mucn charm" ne said with
a smile. But, putting the maio
problem sside sor the momrnt.
I'll consider it a privilege if
may be just a friend Of yours
Brierhalter, over her protest.
stairs tc her apartment door.
With his hat in his hand he
shook hands goodnight with her
and she got final impression of
his closely-grained polish. The
subtle inner weakness that she
sensed in the magnetic Kelvin
had no counterpart. so far as
she could discover. in Brier-
halter.
Man O. Oak
In the hard, victorious battle
with Life Brierhalter had ac-
Quired a toughnesS of fibre that
Joslyn. with her upbringing in
a lumber country. likened to the
quality of oak which, however
highly polished, retained its in.
nate strength and hardness. And
Kelvin, as she Involuntary con.
trasted the two. was like wal
nut, dark, beautifully grained and
CLOSED, but fragile under the
sNrface.
IN see that you don't get any
the worst of it at the Club Bonn
bay" Brierhalter said in parting.
"a word coming from the right
source to the owners won't do
you any harm. And any time
you would like to use a car If
you'll give me a ring I'll send it
around with the chauffeur. 1t
will be rather convenient for
shopping and such purposes.
Please don't get the idea that
I'm a demon or an eyre or any
The Washington times., 1926-08-23
FASHIONS
FANCIES

Cunning Coates reaching just
to the hips, are being worn in
Paris, and are predicted as a
late summer style on this side
of the ocean. OF novelty, EN-
broidered fabric, such a coatee
has one button at the bottom
and is most effective when worn
over a jabot frock. so that the
frill can be used on the outside
of the jacket.
a Clever Deception is prac-
ticed by the resourceful way of
Stimulating lace-trimmed or EN-.
broidered hosiery. Colored lace,
or embroidery, medallions at
tached to bands of the same are
made so as to be easily adjust
able on the leg, just below the
knee. and on the foot. just below
the instep. Over these are drawn
plain chiffon hose, and the effect
Of most elaborate and expensive
imported hosiery is obtained.
Seeking a Proxy for the pic.
turesque Spanish comb which was
SuCl n DcCOlIlllE ILCoNlbl S'oo 'ClVL|
long cooled tresses gave way to
the youthful bob, stylists have de.
signed the Spanish Comb Tur.
BAN" the velvet crown of which
is exactly the shape its name i'm
plies. The brim of this odd little
hat consists merely of a fringe
of black lace.
stepping Out" could not be
more daintily done than in the
latest evening slippers of lamb
MORE with banding, strap and
heels of silver kid, In the most
delicate evening shades Of white.
or black, these slippers are made
of fabric that is shot with silver
to give 1t a shimmering CLEAN.
Illusions That Wear Well are
indeed scarce, for they so seldom
can withstand the strain of every
day wear! The new ILLUSION
silk lingeries, though as exquisite
~ sheer as it's name implies. II
properly laundered leses none OF
its original charm. and even re-
tainS its delicate pastel coIorinSS.
The Washington times., 1926-08-23
HOUSEHOLD
HINTS
JELLIED VEGETABLES

JELLIED VEGETABLES
Jellied vegetables are excellent
used as a garnish for cold meat
or for a salad. Fill small molds
with tiny balls of white turnip
and green peas. Cover with
sSpic jelly and when firm remove
to cooked artichoke bottoms that
have been marinated with French
dressing.
WATER ICES
Water ices are those made from
syrup favored with fruit essence,
or from the actual fruit juice IT.
self. Crushed fruit made into a
PURGE makes a good ice cream.
Do not whip it too much.
TARRAGON VINEGAR
Pick the tarragon leaves before
the plant begins to blossom; put
them into a stone jar; pour over
them the best cider vinegar: cover
the jar. and set in q warm place
until the vinegar shall become
Favored with the leaves; then put
into porcelain kettle; steep
gently: strain and bottle closely.
Two quarts of cider vinegar will
be required for about five hand
fuls of leaves.
The Washington times., 1926-08-23

mother forgot to mention it.
So, naturally, Uncle Robert as
summed that Bobby was just like
other boys. and treated him ac-
cordingly.
Under the inspiration Of his
uncle's comradarie and confidence
Bobby's spirit blossomed like a
rose.
Then one day they were out
together in a boat. In some way
the boat capsized. 1t was Bobby
who eripped his uncle by the coat
collar and swan to the shore with
him.
That's the bravest boysT ever
saw" announced Uncle Robert
when they arrived at home. Il
tell you I'm proud to have u
nephew like that. Why that boy
isn't afraid of anything"'
The family glanced at each
other in establishment. 1t had
never occurred to any one Of
The Washington times., 1926-08-23
By L. Lamar Matthews
WHEN Bobby was a baby he

"HEN Bobby was a baby he
w showed fear of strangers,
and as he grew older he seemed
to draw into his shell in the
presence of outsiders
Bobby is very timid," his
mother always explained. Sne
kept repeating that same silly
sentence until the entire family,
including Bobby. got the thought
firmly fixed in their minds.
II some one knocked at the
door the mother would say to
the boys young sister: Mary,
you go to the door. Bobby is SO
timid he never knows what to
say"
If the telephone rang in the
middle OF dinner. mother wovid
say: Mary. please answer he
phone. Bobby hates to talk to
people. He is so timid."
At school Bobby slipped INTO
his seat, kept as quiet as pos.
sible all day. and then stood on
the sidelines at recess and
watched the other boys play.
He felt that he was too timid TO
The Washington times., 1926-08-23
Kelvin Loses Control of Himself When
JOslyn Asks If He Would Mind
Her Leaving Him
The Story Thus For

tired o. and Of
to
blood feminine
.
Kde decides her her first lesson
In the big city,
restaurant JAMES KELVIN picture
IL
rsenst his
Later Joyn apghs Herman Stein tor eHanom In his office
q win
and to and
shelter
will policeman
o he
scandal blows
IN
to
wah9k that DO NOT
be .
ID
Bombay,
Joyn sharply rejects BrhaeF UnmOd he tells her he
tD
The Washington times., 1926-08-23

sand girls far prettier and cleverer
than 1 who would fall over them
selves to be your sweetheart"
Her lids were slightly heavy
with fatigue, but as she stood be-
fore her door, the opera cloak
gathered around her and the
The Washington times., 1926-08-23

parted. gave him spirited smile.
Il think we might be right good
friends il you continue 10 be as
nice as you've been the last few
minutes" she told him. And
really I'm not worth your getting
excited over--there are a thou
The Washington times., 1926-08-23

small shingled head thrown back
with a touch of coquetery she
could not overcome, Joslyn
brought a quick leaping light to
Brierhalter's eyes. A weaker
man might have attempted to
kiss her, but Brierhalter almost
The Washington times., 1926-08-23

thing like that-don't do me the
injustice of setting up any preju-
dices."
AS a matter of fact. he had, by
his force Of lersonalty, com.
pletely healed the hurt he had
inflicted and JoSlyn, AS they
The Washington times., 1926-08-23

THE Titanic catastrophe brought about immediate demand
for patrol of the iceberg From March to July
this danger the North Atlantic is paoed by two vessels
the Guard with third in reserve
The Washington times., 1926-08-23
This Day in History

I'm August &c. $780, u S. Baltimore sailed from New
u York bearing Of Captain John Ericsson the great
inventor their resting place In sweden ms natVe anc
He invented the Monitor which saved the Navy In 1867
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07
East Is East
henChinamen
Use Telephone

Referring TO the difficulties en-
eaea. .ercd when foreign capital en-
.s...- 10 introduce modern indus
tria, n ms anL. make them eff
fective against the negative influ-
ences Of leisurelv Oriental habits.
the Wall Street journal declares
that it is 4 difficult matter to inn
press upon the Chinese the fact
that the telephone is 4 time and Ia
Dor saving device rather than a
luxury.
One of the best known charac-
teriStics Of the true Chinaman is
his propensity for voluminous and
flowerv speech. So firmly i'm
planted is this tendency that when
he comes to talk over the telephone
he finds himself unable to dispense
with these verbal bouquets. Espe-
ciallv is this true of Cinnamon of
the old school, who, when they get
on the wire, spend sometimes ten
or fifteen minutes in exchanging
compliments, solicitations and oth-
er conversational efferveseences
before they are ready To take up
the actua! subject of conversation,
which in itself is. rs rule, pro-
tracted.
The Chinammen in the United
States. however, have learned
American WAYS and can carry on a
conversation in this country with
as much dispatch and precision as
anYone.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07
Sleepy Sam" Wins
pin Derby
BY United Press Leased Wire

PONCA CITY, Okla, Sept. =
"Sleepy Sam" pride of the Ed
Briggs stable, feasted today on a
choice assortment of bugs as re-
ward for winning the annual terra
pin derby held here yesterday be-
fore a crowd of $4,000 persons.
Owned and trained by Briggs,
Fairfax, Okla, druggist, Sam GOV
cred the so foot derby course in 50
seconds, thereby enriching his own
er by $2,238.
Forty nine other racing terra
pins finished either several lengths
behind Sam. or in the center Of the
arena depending on their inelina-
tion to sleep or run.
The entry OF Tom johnson,
Wichita, Kansas, oil man, scuttled
rcross the line a few seconds behind
Sam and took second money, $59f.
Mrs. Roy French 5 terrapin won
third place and $356,70; Ted
Thornton 3 racer was fourth and G.
o. Darham 5 good terrapin was
barely able to finish fifth.
The annual Labor Day classic was
held after elimination contests
weeded out hundreds of entries,
most of whom were afflicted in the
trial heats with acute general in
difference, or chronic what $ the
useitis.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07

farm bureau manager left SATURDAY.
for Blackwater, Missouri, where his
father is reported to be very i'll.
Viva f. Macdonald of Los Auge-
les, is in FL Centre on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Rowan of San
Diego, are visiting friends in Ell
Centre.
Frank Reyschlag, assistant farm
advisor is back on he job, after nm
absence Of several weeks in the east.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. *. Mitchell and
). F. Baker spent Sunday IN Pine
Valley
Mr.. and Mrs. Ruhl Peddicord Of
san Bcruardino, have been the house
guests Of the Michael Xavalas' for
several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Jenkins have
returned from a week 5 vacation,
spent with their children, at Cata-
lima Island. The Youngsters viii
remain there another week as guests
Of friends. Albert viii attend the
fail session of the military academy.
Walter Johnson and Theodore
Groene, of johnson Greene company
spout the weekend in san Diego.
Mrs. G. \. BFatIcy has returned
from two weeks vacation spent a..
Redoado Beach Los Angeles aod
Bakersfield. Al the latt,r city She
was the quest Of her daughter. Mr.
y. Y. Haines and family.
Fred Cross spent the WeeA=end 1t
Catalina Island.
T. +. Stocking Of Pasadena. is
transaetiu4 business in FL Centro.
Mrs. f. NJ Conrad Of IT. Wotth.
Texas is visiting in FL Centre
Mr. and Mrs. ]. Il. Morris ha1r
returned from san Diego, bringing
With them Mrs. Morris mother Mr..
DIXON and SON Thomas, WHO have
been spending the past two months
al Long Beach.
Miss Blanch Griffin of HoltNffle
was u business visitor in Fl Centro
this forenoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07
Many Preside
Soldiers Attend
Church Services
by United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. Pie.
~ and patriotism 90 hand in hand
at San Francisco Presidio. where
Uncle Sam : soldiers are becoming
as staunch rcligiousIy rs they are
patriotically.
Though attendance at religious
service is not compulsory at the
Preside, where the 30th infantry
is stationed, l0.500 soldiers were
Sunday morning worshiperS there in
the past twelve months. according
to Chaplain John h. Wright. The
total for the entire army was 400
600.
Chaplain Wright prepared the
first SyStematized religious training
schedule for the army The plan
proved SO successful that the war
department obtained details of his
system fer application throughout
the army.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07
PERSONALS

Or. Edwin o. Carter has gone to
Los Angeles TOR -eeK 5 vacation.
Mrs E. Pike Of Modesto. is visit
ing in FL Centre.
J. J. Deuel. head Of the utility de-
partmeHt Of the state farm bureau
federation j. in Fl Centre on bus
mess. y I
Reed T7rlev spent sunday and
Monday visiting relatives in san
Diego.
Frank TAYLOR has returned from
the CarolAaS. where he has bees en-
joying an extended vacation.
b. y. Irvine. Imperial Comfy
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07
Chicag go Movie
Houses Thronged
Despite Strik e
Nv United Press Leased Wire

CHICAGO. Sept. 7.-Chicago has
seen its movies without paving The
fiddler and likes 1t.
Although musicians fro" 400
moving picture theaters walked ont
yesterday when their union dcaand-
ed more pay and shorter hours. the
houses had capacity crowds last
night At midnight union Officials
conferred with the exhibitors who
refused TO yield and tonight was
scheduled to be another orchestra
less night.
The show houses We're not without
music, even though the musicians
were not at their places. In mum
bcr of houses, panatropes, similar
to the phonograph, were brought
into use.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07

M7uriue MaStitE left Saturday to
enter the southern branch for the
coming term
NJ. and Mrs. II A. Dunn spent
the weekend at Coronado and San
Diego.
W. L. Orloofo Of Ca1cxico was a
business visitor in El Centre this
forenoon.
Mss Rose Mahana spent the week
end with relatives in CaIeXico.
Ms. fona Stafford spent the
weekend ui ,jacumba.
NJ and Mrs. NJ. f. @ 'Rrien have
retmned t. FL Centre from an cx-
tcndcd Vacation in Tmlock and 9th
or aa~thrrn California cities
Fred Anderson visited his wife
and small son over the hoGdlyS Mrs.
Anderson expects to return 10 the
valley about October /.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07
BEAUTIFUL GIRLS ARRIVE IN
ATLANTIC CITY TO COMPETE
IN MISS AMERICA" CONTEST

was waiting to ra:se il. flag anj
s,gnalize the beginning Of The beau.
Y congress.
Miss Lanphier pulled; the flag
Went almost TO the top Of the staff,
then the ha1yard broke. The flag
tluttorad and fell to the ground.
Miss Lanphier screamed and soon
was in Mysteries. Proceedings halt
ed while She was carried away-thc
first casualty Of the pageant.
While Mayor Edward Bader pre-
Son'ed Tire beauties with huge wood
rn KEYS heavily gilded, >ignifying
t6e Freedom Of tlc city the halyards
weGa repajred and q policeman rails
"a tie flag.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07
Jardine TO Give
Decision on L. A.
Railroad Plan
Nv United Press Leased Wire

W WASHINGTON, Set. :. Sccre-
tary of Agriculture Jardine will de-
eide within 4 fortnight on the appli.
cation Of the Los Angeles county
flood control board for authority TO
build 4 railroad through the lower
portion of san Gabriel canyon.
agriculture department officials said
today.
Pasadena desires TO establish a
reservoir in the section through
which Les Angeles wants to run the
railroad, and the secretary 5 deci
SO" Will determine whether the
road must b. built along the noun
tain side or may be constructed
through the lowlands. ii was said.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07
Wealthy L. A. Man
Must Appear In
Ell CentrO Court

Milton Blasier, II, wealthy apart
ment house owner Of Los Angeles.
: booked for appearance in Justice
MaNfleId : court September l.. to
answer charges of reckless driving
filed by Traffic Officer Acklcy and
Taekett Sunday.
Blasier was arrested on the Ca
IeXico highway as he was returning
from MeNieah. After being held
IN the county jail for Il few hours
he Was released when he posted 1920
a~ 4 cash bond for his appearance.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07
BASEBALL GEAR CALLS
MEETING FOR SATURDAY
by tnited Press Leased Wire

CHICAGO. Sept. 7.-Judgc kene-
saw Mountain Landis, .,ezar of
baseball, today called u meeting Of
American and National league club
owners to be held n Pittsburgh next
Saturday for the purpose Of discuss
ina plans fer the coming world
series.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07
Cayuse Indian
Girl to Be Queen
of Big Roundup
by United Press Leased Wire

PTNnLETON. Ore, Sept. =
For the first time in the history of
the famous Pendleton roundup a
true native of the Cayuse country.
a fuIl.blooded Cayuse Indian girl.
has been selected queen of the big
show scheduled to open September
Is.
Esther Lee Motanic is the maid,
en- thus honored, and she is no or
dlharv queen. Queen Esther ! l..
which is her official name now.
possesses the rare combination of
facial beauty and intelligence. She
Is well educated and cultured and
has the full respect of her people
as well rs that Of the whites.
In past wears n beautiful and So
eiallv prominent white girl has al
ways reigned during the Pendlenton
roundup.
Miss Motanic is in the Indian
service, working for the govern
ment at Valentine. Arizona. After
her reign she will return 10 her
home there.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07
DETECTIVE WOULD HAVE
BABIES FINGERPRINTED
BY United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES. Sept. If Ser
geant Fred Heese, Richmond detee-
tive chief. had his way all babies
would lie finger-Printcd at birth.
Sergeant Hcese. 4 delcgaae TO the
police convention here, has been
wagiug an active campaign in sup
port of his infantiIe bertillion plan.
He said Pennsylvania pos,esse, such
Il law and that it is rimo that Cali.
fornia should adopt a similar sta
tute.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07
Ry United Press Leased Wire

ATLANTIC CITY, \. J.. Sept. 6
Seventy three girls, each p.ckcl
as the most beautiful daughter 81
her home town, arrived in Atlantic
CITY today and were received 10y
10000 persons gatherc dto give
them welcome.
Wearing fashions .ia7est Gre
ations, from saucy hats to dainty
slippers, the girls who VIII contest
for the honor Of being named
=" Miss America" the na.ian's prrt-
tiest girl for 1926. came by spr-ia.
train from PhiladeHhia.
But their arrivals was not with
out its tragedies,
Miss Gladys lmogeue King If
Louisville. Ky, took the wrong train
and arrived an hour ahead ii the
" beauty special "
The special train itself struck
negro rs II pulled into tic statiau
injmring him.
Miss Fay Lanphier. of California.
who Won last year beauty champ
ionship Of America, became lvstefl.
cal and had to be carried away
when the halyards ny which She WAS
raising flag 10 signal the arrival
oi the beauties broke. letting the
flag fan ANONYMOUSLY to the ground
Only So VIII Compete
OF the 73 WHO arrived today. only
80 will compete for IT, prizes. the
others being more or less honorary
past champions and
girls who simply couldn / he eXclud-
ed from any show whore beauty
counts for something.
When the tram stopped. each girl
and her chaPerone was escorted
through a line formed from the train
shea to the Plaza in front Of the
station, and there Miss Lanphier,
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07
Prison Inmate
Composes March
By United Press Lea.ed Wire


SAN QUENTIN, Cal, sept. e.
Guv Massev,> ".FriSouer Song,
which fioatod from Il prisoners cell
Ia become almost national song,
has been IL inspiration for another
prisoners melody. hut this time il
Is march.
Edward Tompton, VINO has three
wears more to complete seven
Year term. composed the march
named "Inaugural and Band
master Damascus G. Gallur Of San
Quentin introduced il recently
when he governor visited here.
Tie tune proved an instant hit
and efforts Were begun to have it
published.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07

\ valuable deposit Of gi!souitc
l@cd ia Paints, has bcea found n
I.un.poe Stata l5Urbart County.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07

The harvesting of lettuce and
sugar hcets ut Guadalupe, Santa
barbara Comfy, began Augusta.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07

Tbreshing of 500 acres Of sweet
peas for seed is under way at Lom
poe, Santa Rarbara County.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07

Guadampe Santa Barbara Conn
tr will soon have a new go acre
tract under irrigation For trucl,
farming,
the famous Gage Canal Mt River
side has had 100 inches of water
addc4 from wen in the Tcqncs.
quithc CANYON.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07

The Big Lagoon trestle on the
Redwood highway north Of Eureka
and 1000 feet long was opened for
traffic August %.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07

Wha I in a name REPRESENTATIVE
Fish Of New York is a dry.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-07

Cn TIE Boatner ard Purncell ranch ml.c,
south o. FL Centre on Eighth street. and ont
half mile west and l mile north . mi,es west
l mile north Ct Ca'exieo. Follow the signs
SALE COMMENCES AT 1890 SHARP
FREE LUNCH