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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-20
From American Motorist

The May number of the American
Motorist. published monthly by the
American Automobile association at
Washington, y. c., devotes atten-
ton to the state OF Ohio, and Nor
gan county, and this section of the
state. come in for full share of rec
ogHition-much more so than any
other section of similar wealth. The
very first page carries a picture of
the Barnesville road, opposite to the
Ed Fouts place, better known as the
children's home farm, 1t also con-
tains Long Reach. which is the
prettiest scene in the entire maga-
sine. 1t also contains map show
ing from GAINESVILLE to Marietta,
down the river. Speaking of this
route 1t says: From GAINESVILLE to
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-20
CHAUTAUQUA
How We Used To Go And Now
INV TcahnI

(By Isabel Bozman)
Just one life time and such
change in modes of travel, all max
ing for speed if not for comfort.
The first time we made a visit at
Chautauqua, the party Of four had
many unique experiences. On ar
irving we took an attic room, with
the promise of second floor the
next day. The curtain separating
this sky parlor in two, was not
enough to shut out the low laughter
of the M. E. minister and wife, from
the ears of Hattie Brown and my
self. The patter of rain on the roof
added to the story like surroundings.
Just what railroad carried us that
first time, has slipped from mem
ory. At Mayville we transferred to
narrow gauge train, which backed
up the three miles to the assembly
grounds. There we landed, close by
the lake, at the gates of small sta
ton. We bought two week tickets
for the assembly, and so began the
punch in" and punch out" of
many years 10 lOlIOW.
Another year the Erie R. r. was
chosen, touching the lake at Point
Chautauqua about mile and one
half across the lake from the
grounds. 1t was all right and COM
Portable, arriving in daylight, to
take one of the steamers and in a
few moments land again before clos
ed gates to secure ticket. But the
return was made on a stormy night
about 10 o'clock-a smaller steam
er and fear in the heart of at least
one passenger.
There was very little faith as to
safety when the water lashed SO
near us. The engine groaned and
timbers creaked. But we lived to
tell it. Another route brought us
to Mayville at 5 a. M, with an
hours wait for the first steamer.
Everything was beautiful, the wa
ter, the sky and the banks, shaded
with trees, while the morning Choir
us of birds made us welcome.
Through the gate and with bag in
hand we swung up the path, past
the large hotel, and amphitheatre.
the Methodist house, and were soon
settling, if we could have the same
room as the year before.
The years go on, and a new way
Cleveland, Lake Shore R. r.. and
change at Brocton or Westf1eld. A
! new trolley line takes us to May
vile. New scenes, new country.
great vineyards, and rough land
overgrown with scrub. timber, but
many fine views, with glimpses of
Lake Erie, as we speed along, ready
once more for the inspiration of
| Chautauqua assembly. We are old
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-20
MORRIS HARDWARE
Save money on
wire fencing.

Mariatta, tourists following this
route will find some of the finest
scenery in the country along the
Muskingum river. The Muskingum
an Indian name meaning "Moose
eye"--has often been called the
Hudson of the West" which is
quite a compliment to the Hudson.
Those looking for wooded hills,
sharp cliffs, and sparkling, SHIN
mering winding water can fill their
hearts desire in no better way than
by taking the rs mile trip from
GAINESVILLE to Marietta. At some
points the motorist will find the
river-front gardens; at others he
will find himself skirting sharp cliffs
overlooking the beautiful Muskin-
gum river. Every bend in the road
unfolds another panorama of beau
ty. In fact, at few points will the
motorist be out of sight of the river.
The Muskingum by the way, is the
largest river actually inside the state
of Ohio, is the only federally con-
trolled waterway in the state, and is
the only river on which slack-water
navigation is accommodated, within
the Buckeye borders. The road is
now in good condition and awaits
the tourists"
1t would seem that the tourists
had found the road, judging from
the travel that was on it last Sunday
afternoon, when there was an al
most continuous procession, both
going and coming,
The article also states that this
road down the valley will soon be
used as a part of great artery of
touring and commerce, from Zanes-
vile, through Marietta, Huntington,
| w. Va, and on to Florida"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-20
Rocky Glens Win

The New Lexington !, Eagles were
defeated by the RockySGlens at the
local park last Sunday in a fast
ball game, by the score of to 4
The game was hard fought through
out and numerous fast plays with
several good catches of fly balls
made very interesting game. Next
Sunday Tropic will be the attrac-
tion at the local park. This team
is leading the Twilight League
composed of teams in and around
Crooksville, and has not been de-
feated this season.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-20
WHERE is THEIR ISSUE

The big question the opposition faces is find issue with
which defeat Governor Donahey They down the whole list
but fail to find His good roads the he at
law enforcement Investigations and the general bus
mess like which he the oicethey can't get
place Some of the less informed harpng about the
big expenditures but the boomerang them
all When the appropriation bill passed by the last legislature
the governor he vetoed because he felt that
cesvhat economy should be pactced and then the eg
ature passed the appropriaonb his When such
cism hurled the governor goes right past him. and hits the
legislature
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-20
Our Bible In The Public Schools

Our B1Die In Tie uuhC otbOois
Mrs. Kate Williams entertained
the May meeting of the McConnels-
vile w. C. T. u. After devotionals
and the regular order OF business,
the president called for volunteer
captains who with the help of nine
other members, secure ten new men,
bers with dues paid. The call was
responded to.
We must mobilize for law OBJ
servance and law enforcement. We
need the help of every woman who
favors prohibition, at this crucial
time. 1t is a most favorable time
for women to put themselves on rec
ord by joining the w. c. T. U. Cow
ernor Batter of Maine says: 1.-The
women of America are the backbone
of prohibition. and they never will
allow any change"
By a unanimous vote the union
agreed to assist the young peoples
branch in holding a bake sale, the
proceeds to be used in defraying the
eypenses of the delegates to the
state convention. Come on, let us
helm the Y. P. B. in good cause
AS usual a good report was given by
the flower mission superintendent
The name of VIM. Williams was en-
rolled as an honorary member of the
union.
Mrs. Laura Dye presented the
program: Topic, Our Bible in the
Public Schools" The following
phases of the topic were read and
discussed by the members: Neglect.
ing the better part, moral training
in the public schools, cooperation
needed to restore Bible to public
schools, the Bible in the public
schools a stabilizer In part: In
view of the rapid sentiment favor
able to daily reading Of the Bible in
our public schools, the time seems
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-20

Protestant principal, read the 23d
Psalm, led in the Lords prayer and
sang MY Country 'Tis OF Thee"
What was wrong about that?
During the delightful social hour
elegant refreshments were served by
the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Alice
h.-XX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1926-05-20
Red
Strand
Fence
greatest
value
on
the
market

You get value in
the durability.
The test is how
soon will the fence
have to be replac-
ed. Red Strand
Fence is guaran-
teed to be the best
fence on the mar
ket. You get doub-
lie life at no extra
price.
Look for the Red
Strand top wire,
which means heav-
ier coating of zinc
and copper bear
ing steel.
You have every
thing to gain and
nothing to lose.
See
MORRIS HARDWARE
Save money on
xxyiro fnncinU
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-02
1927 Auto Plates to
Be Dark Maroon

SACRAMENTO, Calf, Aug. .
Official styles for 1927 automobile
] license plates will be the combina
+ tion of a dark maroon background
with buff colorcd letters and mum
erals.
! Announcement that these colors
! will replace the blue and white com
! binatlon of this year was made by
! Will II. Marsh, chief Of the division
Of motor vehicles. They will,
Marsh said, make a pleasing and
dignified appearance and afford rea-
sonable, visibility at the same time.
All motor vehicles with the cxccp-
tion Of solid tired trucks will use
these plates. For such trucks this
year IS colors of white and red will
/ be reversed 50 that the background
iwill be red and the figures white.
The plates will be IA by inches,
the same size as this year. The ar
rangemcnt of letters and numerals
Iwill be drasticaily changed. Instead
, of the Authorization used this year
/ the word California will be spelled
out and the figures will be reduced
slightly TO permit seven numerals
on each plate thus eliminating the
prefixes A. b. G.. etc, used this year
to designate numbers above 999, 1899.
For example the plate of this year
numbered G-7j,000 will next year be
| $4,000.
The purpose of these changes is
to give the plates greater adver'
tising value for the state, particular
Iy when California cars go east.
Bids for the plates viii DO reeeiv'
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-02
Effects of Bandit
Found in Prison

san QUENTIN. Cal, Angst >. =
ty-niner,' and relics of the famous
roaring forties were revealed at San
Quentin prison recently when pris-
on board clerk. delving into old rec
ords, discovered a musty envelope.
1t was marked with the name Char
les Pratt, hIgnwavuan of Eldorado,
who died 10. 105J.'
Pratt, long feared by Wells Fargo
riders and travelling miners, six
times entered the gates Of this old
prison. In 1876 he was sentenced
for the last time. He died in pris-
on seven years later, still incorrig-
iblc.
The envelope, containing Pratt $
last possessions, is split with age
and some of its contents are visible.
Disposition of it troubles prison au-
thorities.
In the vcllowed containcr is "a
thick wad of papers. One is
worn, creased and stiff with age. 1t
bears zig-zag marks and it is be-
licvcd to be the location map of
some mine perhaps worth fortune
now. The bottom of the envelope
is heavy and may contain old
minted gold pieces. a lump indi-
Gated where ID small nugget may re-
pose
Unless some relatives should ap-
pear, the envelope will remain in
the state possession. According
TO prison authorities, there are no
relatives remaining.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-02

, hot water treatment; 2S carloads
citrus trees resin washed on account
of scale mfestation; six cotton mat
Itrcsses returned to point of origin
! -four ears Texas red oats rejected on
account of johnson grass infesta.
tion.
! Powdery mildcw again made its
appearance in the cantaloupe fields
this year and the loss in production
was 81 per cent Of the entire crop.
y fair control was accomplished by
the use of sulphogerm, a commercial
fertilizer, and 10y placing sulphur in
small piles around the infested vines.
1t is planned to start the apphca-
ton OF sulphur to cantaloupe beds,
next wear, when the caps are remOv-
ed III order to prevent the mildew
from becoming established. The
caHtaloupcS shipped this year were
generally tastelcss and Of poor quail
lty. condition due partly to the
mildew and partly to the varieties
Of melons produced.
\ vigorous weed campaign is be
ing carried on and we are receiving
splendid cooperation from the ranch
ers. However. it is more or less of
a problem to get action ON the
ranches Of the nonresident land
owners as they seem, many times, to
be unaware of the menace perennial
weeds may become if not eradicated
when they first make their appear
ance. During the current wear S423
visits were made to ranches i'll the
interest of noxious weeds.
The board of supervisors author
ized the purchase OF power truck
and spray machine with which the
puncture vine infestatioms along the
county highways are now being
sprayed with distillate emulsion.
The valley ranchers are very en-
thusiastic about the bounty system
as the gophers are rapidly diminish.
ing in numbers.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-02
Monday, August 2, 1926

when viewed from the rear, avoid
ing the usual dumpy appearance Of
the roadster type.
These open cars, Buick engineers
claim, will go as fast as anyone
cares to drive, all being capable of
rs miles an hour. There are no
vibration periods, due to counter
balanced crankshaft and torsion bal
ancer, the light pistons and heavy
flywheel. Exceptional silence is
claimed for these cars, because of
the new design, a silent transmits
sion, rubber inserts which insulate
the engine from the frame at the
suspension points and Il new exhaust
and muffler system.
Oil need be completely changed
only four times a year through a
vacuum ventiator which prevents
ehankcase dilution. and an oil filter
and air cleaner which keeps all
dirt and abrasive material out of
the oil. Thormostatic water control
aids in preventing dilution bv Civ
ing quick warmup in cold weather
and making excessive use of the
choke unnecessary. A gasoline
stlaincr is also provided.
Included as standard equipment
are automatic windshield wipers,
rear vision mirrors. polished alumni.
mum steering columns and brackets,
i.ickeled control levers, and bakclite
gear shift knob and horn button.
Dash gasoline guages, dash tempcra-
turc indicators and windshield wings
are standard on the l2S inch chas-
sis models.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-02

raised and the side curtains attach
cd, they are weather tight and full
visioncd, due to side curtains of new
design. The window. lights are of
heavy pryalin, there being but one
large light in each curtain. A new
method of sealing the compartments
against wind and rain has been
worked out. The tops and curtains
are water proof fabric. The bows
are natural wood, and all braces are
nickel plated.
Compartments are furnished for
the side curtains and top boots in
all models. The upholstery j.
applied smoothly instead of in the
usual plcats.
The ia l-2 inch chassis models
are finished in cream and patrol
green duco. with her stripping and
natural wood wheels the same as
on the other sport ears. Tires
and rims are Jet black. Wire or disc
wheels are optional.
The dickev SEATS in the roadsters
project only slightly about the deck
so that passengers sit in a low, com
Portable position. There are doors
in the sides of the decks for golf
clabs and small packages. The
insideS of the decks are finished
throughout. All of these ears are
designated as deluxe models, and
carry the new Buick radiator cap
emblem.
Rear Decks High
The roadster rear decks are high
and give Il pleasing strcamIinc eff
feet. The decks have u slight taper
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-02
i. S. Medical Board
Investig ating the
Tropical Fever.

PRESIDE OF san FRANCISCO.
Calf, Aug. 2.-Rccent investigation
into the cause of transmission of
dcngue fever by mosquitoes was con
Quoted by the United States army
medical department research board
in Manila. Human subjects were
considered essential to the success
of the tests. Notwithstanding. the
fact that the nature of the cxperi-
ments involved cntailcd limitation
.of personal freedom, as well as dis
comfort and physical suffering, AZ
soldiers voluntarily submitted to
the test, and their conduct has been
praised in a general order by Major
General Fred W. Sladon, command
ing the Philippine department, as
having displayed the highest sense of
duty and soldierly conduct. "
This disease is practically UNI
known in the United States. In the
southwest, however, and particu-
larly in Texas, it has occurred as
breakbone fcver.' The malady
is sommon in tropical countries, and
in the Philippines is responsible for
most of the sickness Of American
troops. AS a result of the expert
ment, the army medical department
made Il great scientific stride to-.
ward the prevention and eventual
control of this tropical disease. The
board completely cleared up many
unsolved problems having to do with
dengue fever and reached position
to wage war upon it with the same
degree of success that has attended
the campaign prosecuted against vel.
low fever. Preventive measures
taken as result of the experiments
have reduced dengue cases of Ameri
can soldiers from 50 per 1000 in 1924
to less than 20 per 1000 in 1926, ac.
cording to reports just issued by the
surgeon general of the army.
California 's most valuable crops,
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-02
HORTICULTURAL COMMISSIONER
SUBMITS HIS ANNUAL REPORT

B. a. Harrigan. horticultural com
missioner, has submitted the annua
report of Imperial county for tn,
year ending June 50, 1926.
The report in part follows:
Cantaloupes-No. packages con
demned, 235,000 crates; cause o,
condemnation, immature and over
ripe; method of disposal, repackeC
and set III sun; fines, 500.
Strawberries-No. packages con
demned. 600 trays: cause of con
demnation, underweight and top
ped;' methods Of disposal. repacA
ed and sorted.
Grapes-ls,000 lugs; Insufficient
sugar content; sorted and destroy
ed.
Leetuce-62. 600 crates: deceptive
pack and sort; repackcd and dcs-
lroyed.
Tomatoes-2l,0 900 lugS; green and
overripe; repacked ana destroyed.
Watermelons-l93 cars; green and
overripe; resorted and destroyed.
Squash-2o0 boxes, underweight
and topped; repaeked.
Peas-oV0 sacks; overripe; des-
troyed.
The following goods were inspect
ed and passed our OF the county:
lettuce Il,l74 cars, mixed melons
zoo cars, watermeions 44e9 ears, to-
matoes 80 cars, grapefruit 135 cars,
grapes 457 cars,turnlps l car, pome-
GRANTEES o ears, honeydew melons
1014 ears, casauas 20 cars.
Bell peppers 10 cars, carrots >
cars, endlve s cars, cucumbers
cars, turnIps l car, peas cars, spin
ach l07 cars, ehlcory AZ ears, canta-
ioupes l2,9U5, mixed 1ruIt and
vegetables lSJ ears, squash SUI
boAes, peas 463l sacks, figs 2SOO
10 pound boxes, asparagus 5000 crat
eS and ~ ears, grape1ruIt trees QUO.
Quarantine
The fOllowIngs gooaS were IN
speeted and reused entry INTO the
county: l4U0 pounds oranges reject
ed on account or scale lnrestatIon;
two trucks or oranges rejected on ac
count OF red ana purpie scale; -
boxes oranges rejected on account
OF scale lnItstatlUn: % lots alfalfa
seed rejected on account OF noHlous
weed lnrestatlon; two lOts citrus
1rults rejected Oh account of scale;
one Sack cotton samples destroyed
in compliance with Quarantine order
NO. oY; ~ boxes lemons destroyed
On account or scale lnreStarlon; ~
cotton SACKS. including cotton seed,
1rols tOrt worth Destroyed.
Iwo potted ferns rejected on ac,
count on nells plsana 1n4estatlon, one
bundle cape JessaLnIne cuttings re-
turned to poiht or origin III cUmpII-
ance with quarantine order No. ii;
one sack cotton lIne ana seed from
Texas destroyed; enc car sudan
grass recieaned twice and released;
~ packages grape vines gwen the
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-02
Race Track Under
Ground Planned
For State School

BERKELEY, Calf, Aug. Am
underground race track where. in
unfavorable weather. field events
might be staged may be available
at the University of California this
fall.
Construction is soon to start on
a concrete service tunnel 600 feet
long, feet wide and feet inches
high. y considerable portion of this
tunnel will run Immediately beside
and beiow the college cindcr path.
Whether runners speed is re-
tarded by underground air is ex-
pected to be made a basis of scien
tific cxpcrimntation this fall.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-02
Body Of Missing
Man Is Recovered
By United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2.-The
body of William ". Morrow, Susan
vile merchant, was taken from San
Francisco bay yesterday as the
final chapter in the disappearance
June 10 of Morrow and Mrs. Irene
Cain. The bay had given up Mrs.
Mccain 5 body 4s hours previously.
, Identification of the merchant was
definitely established by hotel
key recovered from the body, which
was found by Il soldier at a rocky
spot on the east side of Point Ca
ballo on the Fort Baker reservation,
Friends of the dead couple reveal
ed they had set August l as their
wedding day.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-02
Crown Awarded
Venice Damsel
Dy United Press Leased Wire

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. Cali
fornia s crown of all around pull
chritude or whatever it is called,
carrying a trip to Atlantic City and
back, rested today on Miss Aloha
Porter, Venice, who yesterday was
picked by reputable Judges from a
reld of So bathing girls to wear the
title Miss California;
According 10 the judges measure
mcnts, Miss Porter is of the petite
variety, only . feet 3ll inches tall,
weighing ll0 pounds. Her hair is
bobbed and b~own and her eyes are
hazel.
Miss Eleanor Twohig was selected
as Miss San Francisco. She also
will compete at the Atlantic City
beauty tournament.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-02
IMPROVEMENTS ON
buick CARS MANY

Buick open ears for 1927 were de-
signed. according to Buick engineers
for the growing class of buyers who
prefer a lowered top when the
weather permits. There are four
sport type open cars IN the new line
just introduced, roadster and touring
models being built ON Ia II and
l2S inch chassis.
These cars are all finished in two
tone duco and are upholstered in
Spanish leather. The tops follow
the popular European trend, folding
into a small, flat package. When
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-02

\ large portion of the big pear
0op at Selah, Washington, sold for
$40 a ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-02

California Is most valuable crops,
IL order OF Importance are oranges,
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-02
StOrk Ahead of
Grim Reaper

The birth rate exceeded the death
rate in the Ell Centre district dur
ing July according to a report made
today by City Clerk J. c. Neale.
In Ell Centre proper there were
IS births and five were reported
from the adjoining district. Deaths
in the district total IA of which
seven were in the city.
California h;,. 44.000 acres of
tomatoes this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-08-02
Intriguing
Beauty
That lovely creamy pallor-.
so enchanting, that any
1goman may cultivate

TAN AND SUNBURN are dishguring
-dIscouforting but even more so are
blackhesds, muddiness and roughness.
They destroy beauty. and with it, rob
one of that captivating serenity-that
regular use Of Ell Estado Lemon Cleans
ing Creme will clear up-eradicate those
blemishes and imperfections which SO
hideously mar the skin. Simply mas
sage il into the skin thoroughly, using
the tips of the fingers with careful
upward strokes, then remove with a
soft cloth. For facial imperfec,ions
and blemishes OF long standing, for
deep tan and freckles, for lines of
worry and fatigue, massage the creme
into your face at night, and leave on
until morning. After only one such
treatment. you will begin TO see again
that enchanting lovely pallor-see that
you truly can regain that youthful
freshness that every woman must in
this day, retain. The delicious fra
GRANGE of this amazing creme comes
from the pure Lemon Oil. hand-pressed
from the ripe fruit--the delightfully."- in
vigorating. mildly bleaching ingredient.
Never drop of those synthetic quick
bleach" acid concoetions that peel and
blotch the skin. goes into this creme.
Project preserve and enhance your
beauty by demanding genuine FL Estsdo
Lemon Creme. Nearly every toilet
goods counter features this amazing
product in dollar jars, but should you
wish TO try it before you buy il. send
us your name and address for free
sample. 49, FL Estado Products Co.,
Seattle, Washington.