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Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27
KIDS.
CIRCUS CO MING
TO Ell CENTRIC

The circus is coming to town, Fl
Centre Youngsters undoubtedly al
ready know the tlmc and place.
Monday, October II. at the old fair
grounds on east Main street.
And this time itiS the Floto
circus and Buffalo Bill : wild west
combined shows which the modest
advance man claims is the second
largest show in the world'
Sunday afternoon the big. all steel
brightly colorcd advance ear No. |
came to FL Centre and at davbrcak
this morning the entire crew of 40
men under the able direction of Y.
\. Williams. veteran of advance car
managers started thcrcfrom ..--.,,.
With pots and paste
And speed and haste
To proclaim to all crcation..-..-..
that this gigantic tented orgau2a.
tiun viii he here for AN afternoon
performance only, on Monday, Oc-
tohcr II.
While the Sells Floto circus needs
no Introduction TO tn" folks of FL
Centre il might be well to state here
that this season they have added
many new features. There are
over 400 arcnic stars under the big
top alone. Heading this imposing
array of talent are the liannaford
family, with "Poodlcs' the world :
greatest riding comedian, the flying
Wards a group of Is men and we
men. who are seen in daring displays
on ia" flving trapczc, making amaZ-
ing flights in mid-air, performing
double SumrrsaultS and reverse
flight from one to another aud fca-
turing Miss Mamie Ward. the only
lady that has ever been known to
accomplish double Somcrsault
from the bar into the hands of n
catcher, while blindfoldcd and
houud in a gunnySack.
Thousands of dollars have been
expended in approximations to the
mcnagcric, which include hundreds
of wild animals from across the
seas.
The entire circus will he shown
here, for one performance only, as
the schedule will not permit a full
day stop here for two performances.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27
PERSONALS

O. 4. Klein OF the Southern Trust
and Commerce bank is back today
following three weeks Vacat ion
spent ON the coast. Klein motored
to san Francisco, going by the coast
route and returning by the inland
route.
Friends of Miss Margaret Julian,
a graduate of Central Union high
school and former resident of this
city, will be interested to know that
she has accepted a position in Pasa-
dcna where she is teaching at the
jefferson school.
G. o. Bulls left Saturday for Los
Angeles, where he will spend the
week transacting business.
w. W. McEucn, manager of the
Pioneer Title Insurance company is
back in his office today following
n three weeks vacation. Accom-
panied by Mrs. McEucn, McEucn
was a member of a group of FL Cen
trans who camped at Mammoth lake
Mr., and Mrs. G. +. Soncs and Mr..
and Mrs. j. ID. Foss were other mem
bcrs of the party The McEuenS
returned to this city by way of
Yosemite, Los Angeles and Riverside
Mr.. and Mrs. f. y. Smith spent
last night in the city and planned to
leave for Pasadena after Il brief
stay in their home here. They
expect to divide their time between
Pasadena and FL Centre this winter
maintaining homes in both cities
The Smith children will spend the
season in Pasadena. Leroy Smith
graduate of the local high school
is enrolled at the University of
California, southern branch.
DIR. Sem Bacon has returned
from Banning, where he spent the
weekend with Mrs. Bacon. Mrs
Bacon will return TO the city short
ly after the first Of the month.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27
BY P. A. MILLER,
Research Assistant in Plant Pat.

Research Assistant in Plant Pathol.
Cgy, University Of California
The first report was presented at
the meeting of the Associated
Chambers Plant Pest Control com
mittcc held at the FL Centre Cham
bcr of Commerce. July 2G. 1926. The
present report will discuss the work
done during the past two months.
During the latter part Of july
and th" early part Of August numcr-
on" attempts were made to secure
miIdcw infection upon cantaIoupc
vines growing on the courthouse
grounds At FL Centre. These plants
were to be used to continue the
fIold experiments which had 10 be
abandoned after the close Of the
canHlloupc season in the valley.
MlIGrw failed to develop on thcs"
plants. The high temperatures and
low relative humidity Of the at
mo@ph"re prevailing at this season
ot the year is believed to have been
responsible in a large measure for
the failure Of mildcw to develop.
Because of these conditions addi-
tionaI field work on the controli Of
mi!dc" was not possiblc in the
valley.
On Aug. : an abandoned field Of
cantaIoupcs which had not been
PIoWcd was visited. Melons. were
picked and the seed obtained from
vines which had survived or cs-
capped tn" miIdcw. This seed viii
be sown aud the plants observed
during next season to determine
whether or not they are truly mil.
dew resistant. Some Of the older
mlId"Wcd vines were carefully cX-
amincd for the fruiting bodies Of
the mildcw in which the over
Wintcring spores are produced but
none were found. Some of these
vines were kept under moist con
ditions in the basement Of tie
courthouse at FL Centre to see
whether these fruiting bodies might
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27
Elks Invited to-
Brawley Dance

Rrawlcy Elks will b" hosts TO
others Elks Of the valley and their
ladies nj an informal dance to be
given Wednesday night in that
city.
Admission to the dance will be
limited to ElEs, who Will be asked
10 show their membership cards.
Is there is no meeting Of FL Cen
tro lodge of Elks this week, NJ. ".
Wa,lburn. exalted ruler, urges all
members of the lodge to attend the
Rrawlcv dance. \ large delegation
t- cvpcctcd from this city for thn
occasion. aAx r
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27
MAN KILLED WHEN ROCK
FALLS IN POWER TUNNEL
By United Press Leased Wire

BIG CREEK, CAL. sept. IL
Frank j. Collins -, Of San Fran
cisco. Southern California Edison
co. shift boss, WAS killed here yes
tcrday when some loose rock in a
tunnel fell and crushed him.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27
Famous Midget
Buried Today
by United Press Leased Wire

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27.-Tom
Thumb, the world s smallest
man, was laid to rest by his
friends here today.
The 42-inch midget, whose real
name was Darius Abncr Alden,
died at the ripe old age Of -. lie
is survived by = widow, who is 50.
Tom Thumb was born in Ohio,
Aug. II, 1912. His parents and
his brothers and sisters were all
Of normal size.
He won international fame
while travelling with circuscs.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27
BATTLEsHIP FLEET WILL
ENGAGE IN NEW MANEUVERS
BY United Press Leased Wire

SAN PEDRO, Sept. 27.-Ihc en-
tire force of the United States bat
tie fleet put to sea today for their
final rehearsals preliminary to an
ti-aircraft short-range battle prac.
tice. After short-rangc battle
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27
Emmanuel Circle Meeting.-Mrs

Is. \. Scott viii entertain the
members of the Emmanuel Circle of
he Baptist church at her home, cor.
er of seventh aud Vine streets,
omorrow afternoon ut 2:3o o o'ci"cE.
Officers for the ensuing year viii
i, elected
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27
Our Big Slaughter Hat Sale start

friday. oct 1th. The price *l.o0,
30 aod S595. Tins is the best
ale for the public in Southern Cat
foruia. You save many gallons Of
asoliue if vou huv at this sale. II
irving through stop in Outar-" M
'hr Vogue Millinery, 80 No. Emc-
al Ave. adN
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27
NEWS BRIEFS
From City and County

party is attending a conference
with Riverside and San Bcrnardno
leaders at Riverside which is be
ing held for home demonstration
agents and state extension special
lists in clothing projects. Tomor
row they will attend a project lead
crs' training meeting at San Ber
nardino.
DR.. A. B. Hanson, Dentist. Eek.
lraction specialist. Davis Bldg.
Evenings by appointment. Phone
8W. adv
Home Coming time is home fur
nishing time at the |. V. H;,:dw2re
Go. adv
We Are Prepared to take care of
your trade, anything in the way of
Fat hens and fryers. Give us trial.
NJ. +. Todd, 1882 Woodward Ave.
Phone 9GG. adv
Reception at Academy. Thurs
day evening Of this week The fac
nlty Of the Academy Of Music will
give an informal reception compii
menting its new members, Lettic
Farley Van IIoescn and Miss Alice
Kaye. The public is invited TO at,
tend the affair. which will be held
from 8 TO 10 o clock.
When Visiting Los Angeles drop
in to cat at "Steye - 1122 West
Seventh. A real valley welcome
from valley folks. Adequate park
ing space. adv
Houses, lots. See Afflerbaugh.
Hazel N. Baker, teacher of pia-
no. Systematic training In Artistic
Piano Playing. Individual instruc-
ton, classes. A firm basis for future
success. GGj Hell. Phone 220W. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27

practice next week the fleet win
come to anchor for machinery over
haul and signal competition. Gun
merry exercises will then he resumed
beginning Nov. l.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27

County Horticultural Cc,nmis
sic't,r AN TaSscll To1o county,
will exhibit lj5 varieties of fruit at
the State Fair.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27
You can
conquer
irritability,
headaches
and fatigue

(which result as you know from the
aee-old enemy, irregularity of habit.
just as the old hardy Roman legionar-
les conquered the then known world.
and on the same diet that kept them
we'll through drastic changes of cli-
mate which would have killed less we'll
nourished men.
Buy from your grocer today package
of Roman Meal. This cereal is NOT
solely a medicinal product compounded
of coarse bran, unrelieved by nourish-
ing grains. II is food. nourishing,
the whole wheat and rye berries, with
just enough bran added to keep the sys-
TEN regulated, and thoroughly cleansed
in Natures one and only way, through
q ISeperly balanced food.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27
WILL RECOVER
FROM SERIOUS BURNS
Uy United Press Leased Wire

FRESNO, Cal, sept. 27,-Al-
though his injuries are serious, Jim
my Sang, 3, whose mother ran into
y bonfire to save him from the
flames, will recover, hospital at
tondants said here today. Mrs. G.,
Sang, the child's mother, is also
recovering from burns she re
ccivcd while rtsruing her son.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27
Attending Moctings-Miss Orph

Attending McetingS-N IsS VTPHH
\. Miller. county bouc dcmonStra
ION agent, left yesterday for "a
rim 10 san Bcru1rdiuo and River.
idle. She was accompanied by four
# thu hat project leaders Of the
'arm Home departments, Mrs Mar
.nrrt povumg. Mount Signal; Mrs.
elmer Guucs. Magnolia: Mrs. Mic"
.ribrrt. S,rl,V aud Mrs. i. l..
Magnolia. Today thu
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27
COTTON MARKETS
BY United Press Leased Wire

NEW YORK, Sept. 27.-Cottor
closed off 81 to 43, spot quiet, mid.
nplandS 1880
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27
The Barbara Worth Barber Shop

MI Beauty parlor has reopcned mn
er the same management. j. y.
:rown is managing the barber shop
d Mis-, Betty Shonts WiG hive
nargc of the beauty shop. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27
The Faculty

The Faculty of The Academy of
Iusic iivitcs the public To an intor-
hal reception Thursday evening,
sept. 3oth, from ) to ~ @ clock
onorins its new members.
Iettic Farley VAN llooscn ahd
Mis-. Alice Kavr. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27
Call Afflerbaugh, 573.

Prisoners Go To Coast, - c. y.
marshal, left today for San Diego
with a. Gustamcnte aud \. Ramirez,
who will 90 on trial in the federal
court there on charges Of violating
the tariff act by smuggling liquor
across the line at CaleXico. The
men were arrested several weeks ago
aud have been held at the jail since
arrest.
Piano Tuning aud repairing. Mar
tin : Piano shop. 40 Fifth SIT.
Phone 2lW. 15t12
For a Real Lemonade or Orange
ade at Paul J, Union Stages De-
pot. aAv
DR.. Harry Findley, specialist in
diseases of eve, ear nose and
throat. 80 "a Davis Bldg. Phone
%. adv
Jenkins Violin anu Cornet Studio
will reopen for enrolment Of old
and new students September 18th.
adv
Ferguson Electric Shop open
for business as usual. l3i South
Fifth. adv
MANY of the Things You have
been wanting for your home are
now ON sale at the /. V. Hardware
Co. adv
Nine Katharine Ward Kupelian,
A. T. G. NJ, in her method of
teaching demonstrates correct tone
placing, The foundation Of all good
singing. Studio at jl2 Olive.
Phone &9I. adv
Sciots Band to Practicc.-Rcgular
practice for the FL Centre SciotS
band will be resumed tomorrow
night mt s clock at Herb Holt ;
shop on Sixth street. Musicians
who desire to ioin the band are cor
diallv invited to bring their inStru-
mcuiS and attend the practice,
which will hc under the direction of
Jimmy Hushman, band leader. The
band is planning on taking an ae-
tive part in community affairs dur
ing the fan and winter months.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27

A co'o&v &C PohcmianS is to be
established On Il l,rIl acre tract
west Of Stockton, san joaquin coun-
~
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27

Voices Tested Free. Lcttic Early
IAN Hocscn, soprano ,late of Hin
law Conservatory and Letitia Bar
um School Of Expression, Chicago,
aill De pleased to-nieet any desiring
onsultation or advice regarding
heir voices, at her studio in the
.cadcmv OF Music. Sine spccializcs
a diction and the speaking voice.
as adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27

Wallowa county. Oregon, has or
gqnizcd cattle and horse rais'rs
association.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27

The first baie Of 1926 cotton was
ginncl It CasS Grandc, Arizona
August /.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27

See DeloZ1er Reynolds for best
'riccs on your used furniture. 6tf
First Meeting Called-Thc first
slI meeting of the Methodist Mis-
'onary Society will be held tomor-
Dm afternoon at the home Of the
itcSidcnt, Mrs. +. ID. Jacobs, corner
j Wenslcy avenue and Fifth street.
York for the coming season will be
,1tlimed. The meeting is called for
Z 80 o clock.
Williams Music Studio. Violin
nd band instruments. Students
l.ained for orchestra and solo work.
.dvanced and beginners. Special
fstem for beginners. Advice Civ
a as to choice of Instruments
torace Williams, $40 Main st.
hone 657. adv
i For Sale Cr ~ent--pianos- De.
.ner Rey nol3s Furniture Co. Gtf
Or r. E. CUNNINGHAM, OetoopIthic
bvsician. JT2 VI ia st l'hJr IA
4, "ppoint cent. adv
-
Will Return Soon-Mrs. l.. IIar
lille, matron of the FL Centre city
ast room, is expected back Octob-
d ! from her summer vacation
hich she has been spending at Ban
.ing and San Brrnardino. Upon her
',turn. Mrs. llarvillc will resume
rr duties as matron, which position
ne most capahly filled during the
asst year.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27
Extra Dining Suits
Are Now Included

8-Piece Solid Walnut Suite
Here you may select one of the most at
tractive suites that we have had III our store
at this price. The suite consists Of a large
Buffet, 4iX56 inch table teXtends to 7 feet)
host chair and dining chairs which are
handsomely upholstered in blue leather Spe-
cal now ct . .... .. . Observation-Disclosures
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27

Many of the Things You have
been wanting for your home are
now ON sale at the /. V. Hardware
Co. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27

DR.. Harry Findley, specialist in
diseases of eye, ear nose and
throat. 80 "a Davis Bldg. Phone
%. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27

For Sale Cr ~ent--pianos- De.
.zier Rey nol!s Furniture Co. Gtf
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27

Ferguson's Electric Shop open
for business as usual. l2l South
Fifth. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27

Piano Tuning aud repairing. Mar
Tin : Piano shop. 40 Fifth SIT.
Phone 2lW. 1Jtl2
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27

This cutie consists of a combinat on table
CT charming colonial lines with solid Ma
hogany chairs which are upholstered III
~ 'al icn silk tapestry. 1t will make a
p'endid comb nation for the combined hv-
ing room and dining room
-Special at
Imperial Valley press., 1926-09-27
Extra Dining Tables

Solid Walnut top table 42x4S inches, ex-
tension style and regularly $3600. Special
at S22.05.
finish and verv attractive as well as durable.
Spec al at S19.35.
There are many other attractive offerings
in our dining room groups at extreme re-
ductions.
The Washington times., 1926-02-26
ANTI-EVOLUT|ON
LAWS SCORED

Going on record against the en-
actment Of anti-evolution laws by
State legislatures, as the final ac-
ton of the Seth annual convention
OF the superintendent department
of the National Education Associa
ton. the educators were speeding
homeward today, or preparing to
leave today and tomorrow The
exodus began at the conclusion
Of the five days sessions last night.
THE guiding of the inquiring
mind of YOUTH the evolution reso-
luton read, sis responsibility not
to be lightly undertaken.
Realizing that each generation
must be mindful of the lessons to
be learned from the studies and
experiences of former generations
We rely confidently, in any con
flict between truth and error, upon
the divine wisdom that has en-.
lowed the human brain with the
power to think and to reason.
only that education can be free
which provides, under conditions
appropriate to the age of the stu.
dent. complete liberty to seek an
answer to any honest question.
our fellow citizens that while
legislation seeking to control the
subject matter Of the curriculum
may impede educational progress,
ii has not the power to alter,
modify, or set aside any immutable
law of nature, OF science, or Of
God"
The resolution was adopted
unanimously, and DR. Randall j.
Condor, the newly elected president
of the organization, denying the
body of educators would lobby
against the enactment of such
legislation. declared: I'VE, how
ever. would inform them that we
stand for the untrammeled search
ing for truth"
The nations leading educators
are not agreed so completely on
the subject Of Federal department
OF education.
With the y. T.. A. on record at
the convention unanimously i'm favor
or the bill now pending before Con.
gress providing for such a depart.
ment with representation i'm the
CABINET, opposition grew yesterday
before the joint House and Sen.
ate committee at public hearings
being held on the bill.
The Washington times., 1926-02-26
MccOYS COD LIVER
OIL TABLETS
How to Have Soft,
Pretty White Hands
Use Tce-Mint

Many women viii undoubtedly be glad
!. 1879 49, n.ss $500 y:
the work they have to do. The secret
lies in rubbing little lee Mint into the
nands occasloaa.Iy. pteTSLAeg JosL pe-
you will be agreeabIy surprised at the
pleasant transformation that has been
wrought by even q single application.
Ice-MInt Is made from Japanese prod.
net that 10 simply marvellous for its
beautifying properties whether used on
kind OF work woman does she should
have pretty hands as they are really
the true marks Of refinement few
applications of Ice-Mint will actually
make any woman proud of her hands
and skin II costs little and IL sold
and recommended by good druggists
The Washington times., 1926-02-26
0'Brien Boy
Thin and Pale
In q Little Over Two Months
Gained Eleven Pounds By Using
McCOy's Cod Liver Oil Com.
pound Tablets.

AS body builder. an appetite creator.
and to. make weak. skinny boys and
girls sturdy, strong and full of energy
there is nothing like Cod Liver Oil
any physician will tell you that
But it's vile, horrible stuff to take.
and Is apt to upset any stomach, so
now doctors are prescribing and wise
parents are buying McCoy's Cod Liver
Oil Compound Tablets-sugar coated
and as easy to take as candy.
The son of George @. O'Brien OF
Mahwah, y. j.. was thin and pale, and
did not get enough nourishmeat from
his food. In little over two months
he gained eleven and -one-haif pounds.
and feels and looks one hundred per
4 sent better.
Mothers. II any of your children are
weak. thin or puny. give them these
tablets. as directed for 80 days. and
watch them gain flesh and health from
day TO day-they seldom fail-but IL
the unusual should happen and you are
not supremely satisfied with results
your druggist is authorized TO return
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and genuine McCoy's Cod Liver Oil
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at Peoples Drug Stores or any drug
gist in America. Thousands of boxes
sold daily.
The Washington times., 1926-02-26

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The Washington times., 1926-02-26

TIOm lAudMS NUuHtyS =
We have heretofore offered you this same fine
grade of apples and those of you who know
what they are will no doubt be greatly pleased
to know that they are again obtainable
With al due regard for the fine apples which
come from other parts Of this great u. S. "a.
we do not hesitate to say that there are none
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Evening star., 1926-11-26
CLASS GIVEN DINNER.
Boys and Girls Enjoy Pre-Thanks-
giving Annual Event.

Boys and girls of the Thaddeus
Stevens open window class partici
pated in their annual pre-ThankSgiv.
ing dinner Wednesday night. under
the direction of the domestic science
teacher and served by girls of the
domestic science class.
Miss Edith A. Lyons, teacher Of the
open window class, and Miss Mildred
T.. Gibbs, school principal, received
the following guests:
DR.. +. [. Bennet. DIR. J. II. Johnson
Mrs. l.. w. Mcneil. Assistant Super
intendent Clark, Assistant Superin
tendent Long, Supervising Principal
Merritt. Supervising Principal Bruce
Supervising Principal Perry, Miss NJ
+. Shadd, Mrs. Coralie F. Cook, j. G
Nalle, DIR. w. S. Montgomery. Mrs. ]
w. Shaw, A. w. Turner, Mrs. l. c
Lewis, Rev. D. E. Wiseman. Rev. c
c. Williams, Rev. J. l.. Pinn, Miss c
Z. Martin, Miss r. S. Nixon, Mrs. r
c. Horner. DR.. j. A. Murphy and E
S. Potter.
Materials and clinical instruction
for the open window class are sup
piled by the child health education de
partment of the Washington Tubercu
losis Association with portion of the
funds raised by the sale of Christmas
seals