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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

HOW LONG-Before the old boiler
will get ''het-up' to the danger point
depends on how soon she gets hot
enough. Winter churning thru the
deep snow on the side streets togeth-
er with alky in the water Jacket
chases the B. T. us right into her
makeup. A neat and nifty motometer
placed out front on the radiator cap
would warn Of impending over
heating, as well as make a whale of
q fine Christmas present from FL
fields, opp. depot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

SPARKPLUGS - With
cuddle cutely in the toe of a sock.
Nothing could be nicer for a Christ
mas gift than a set of these to the
motorist of the family. Everytime
you hear the Champion Sparkers on
the radio. think that the plugs are
just as nice as the music they send
thru.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15
AUTOMOBILES
Automobile Accessories

rrrTRATORS-For Ford cars cost
4. buck. easy TO install and make
Ms I'D tin can hop out from under
si,never you step on it. F'if1eld's,
,cp depot, Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

BOY-Or his Dad desire very much
that Santa bring an egg-beater hand
drill for the tool kit. There are sew
eral sizes and types at Fifields.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

on all automobiles, but
some or them don't percolate very
happily. Perhaps down in the innards
OF the car owner Of your home is a
secret ambition to have new loud
ne warns up to a few hints and If
depot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

CARTS-For Riddles at attractive
prices at F'ifield's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

BET YA-He'd be glad with q Schra-
DER Tire Tester in the toe of his
part-wool stocking. He's guessed at
the pressure in those balloons and
ashamed Of 1t. You ought to step in
TO Fiheld's and get him tester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

PESKY OORBELL-Always playing
out when Father fails to bring home
the. batteries? Why not give him
bell transformer from Fifeld's to
hook right on the house circuit and
relieve him Of these battery wor-
ries?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

SOLDERING IRONS-That heat cleo
trically make gifts we'll worth while.
Fifield has them that are especially
convenient to use for all soldering.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

TRIKES-Just ask the kiddie if he
wants one. Then go to Fifield's for it,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

PEDAL PADS--F'or Fords help dress
up the inside of the car and make
for easier driving control For dol
lar at Fifelds you can get set of
three.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

YOUNG BICYCLES-That smoked or
grew up, are much desired by the
younger set. They are own cousins
to the stooters which Fifield's also
sell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

mugs, snick1e plated tools, all handy
Tor next summers Sunday picnic on
top of Mt. Geewhitaker is a sugges-
ton for Christmas Joy for the family
from Fifield's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

LICENSE-Plates for the new year
will soon be with us. A neat little re-
membrance would be a set of clips
from Fields made especially for
this kind of knuckle skinning at
taching job (if done the old way).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

YES-Whisk broonls may be found at
Fifield's. Excellent gift for anyone
There is usually one in every dear
family whose shoulder blade Is itch
ing. Nothing any better relief than a
good stiff whisk broom.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

KIWANIS - Radiator emblems are
stocked at Fifeld's, opp. the depot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

WIND BLOW-Down the back of
your neck because the blood-dusted
back curtain light is but a yawning
void? At F'ifield's, opp. depot. there
may be obtained for a mere pittance.
new windows for this empty space.
If windows do not suffice, tack Slice
Of transparent celluloid instead. 1t
may be had in sheets up to 20x5o
inches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15
MERCHANDISE
Articles For Sale

RAZORS--For Christmas-safety rax-
ors of all kinds and also the old style
type. Chance to cut up, at Fifield's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

LAMP KIT-Sounds like something
big. It is big in usefulness to the
motorist, but low in price. Where else
can you make Christmas merrier for
a quarter? What? You're ignorant?
Why Lamp Kit is dinky little
round end metal box, built just right
for holding spare headlight and tail
light lamp bulbs. OF course he can
buy the bulbs himself. Fifield sells
both the Kit and the bulbs. The thing
Tor the boy to buy for Dad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

GAS LEAKS-Water leaks, loose nuts
on the radio, the sewing machine or
the kiddie car. almost any old thing
will lend itself to adjustment with
one Of the Crescent wrenches sold
at Fifield's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

HANG-On the tree a string of COL
ored lights from Fifield's. You'll find
it worth while to hear the folks ex-
claim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

PLIERS-In as many different types
give you a chance to pick out what
ever you think will make the best
gift. There are small ones for the
hip pocket and regular old sockdo,ag-
ers for heavy use at Fifeld's. opp.
depot
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

YOUR BOY-Can have more fun with
couple or three dry cells from FL
fields and a few spools of wire, than
ne can with whole peck of home
trained doodle-bugs Educational as
the dickens, and keeps him busy SO
he forgets to plague Baby Sister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

BICYCLES sort of a tantaliz-
ing gift for the boy, but still, he'd
like one and it's not so long till
the maytime. Won't he just have
fun then, tho! Fideld's Is the place
for bicycles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

HERE'S A GIFT-For Mother that
sure slips herr the foot ease. Hang
It's young vacuum cleaner that
never grew up in size, but oh, how
she does suck the, catkins from
meath the bed, and get into the cor
ners when sweeping down the cellar
stairs. Fifields would be happy to
show you one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

HOCKEY sSTICKS-Are a. help to a
boys happiness. Fiflelds has these
Shin-whackers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

NOT-So punk Is the idea of "driv-
ing light that stays put" from FL
fields.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

GIVE-A luggage carrier for the au-
tomobile. Fifield's have luggage car
riers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

BLINDING-Lights become not so
terrible when reduced by one of the
glare shields sold by Fifield's, opp.
the depot. These are fine self-protec-
tion from the other fellow, whether
he has his lights focused or not
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

SKATES--Carry with them much
Christmas cheer. Fifeld's have a
wonderful stock to pick from. Sizes
for all ages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

JACK KNIVES-Always cause shouts
of joy from the young, in spite of
the ss Fit S "b have peme corker
for Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

DAILY PICNIC DAD-Takes with
him to the whatnot factory made
merrier with tin biscuit box and hot
coffee bottle. This vacuum bottle
lunch kit from Fifield's, OPP. depot,
is practical present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

DOOR BELLS-To replace the worn
out Taper on the front door, or for
the lad to hook his dry cells to- make
not such dusty gift. (from Fifields)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

SPONGES-Just soak 'em for a row
of fluffy soap bubbles. oh golly, but
they're a Saturday night help, as we'll
as a useful item about laundering the
car. A corking good sponge isn't so
mouldy an idea The range in sponge
sizes and qualities at Fifeld's is
bound to make possible a happy
Christmas for someone
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

HANKERIN-For years for set of
steel letters so he can stamp his ini-
tials on his tools. Why not make him
happy with set from Fifields.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15
Lost and Found

wrs-Eyidently for use in mo-
g W. ons left. one right. Probably
|s s.sS' Anyone may have these by
Kim at Fifield s, OPP. depot, and
s-;nS reward of Sass to clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

THE BOY--Who tinllers needs a roll
of good Bulldog Friction Tape. from
the store opposite the depot. Not such
a rusty idea for the housewife either.
Mends broken chairs and crushed eli
CARS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

RADIO-Parts for building sets and
depot. wy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

EpopTUNITY-Found for easy way
4. n christmas problems. Go to FL
KIM for chance to pick presents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

snow all over the living
room carpet. Nothing, out front on
which to wipe the feet. Cocoa mat
from Fifield's effectively stops this.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

Fire out or low.
Everything chilly. Ugh! Must have
heat quick. American Gas Heater sold
at Fifield's is the most comfortable
way out. Have one handy on Christ
mas morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

HAS HE-A hacksaw? Mighty handy
thing for man or boy to have in his
tool kit. You get 'em at Fifield's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

DOES HE-Have a chain tool? If he
hasn't you can earn his everlasting
good will by draping one over the
Christmas tree for him. Saves many
dark blue sentiment. Fifield's have
several types. All are good.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15

MALLETS-Obey that impulse! Use
the mallet with the rubber head. 1t
is useful item about the workshop
or garage. F'ifield has 'em.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-12-15
MERCHANDISE,
Household Goods

RADIO-sets and speakers Of the de-
pendable type and highest quality.
sets from $50 to s575. speakers from
$40 to $275.00 at Fifields.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-12
ENTIRE NOS PICNIC
VIII BE HELD ar
UIPISS SUNDAY

Plans for big picnic and cclc-
hratjou were made by members of
thc Entire Nos club committee, who
will be in charge OF the event, at
Il meeting held last might at the
home of Nj. aud Mrs \. ". Buntc,
corner of Sixth ana Vine strccts.
Next sunday was selected as the
date for the picnic.
Arrangements made included the
selection Of Iipass 81, the location.
fUI tn" cllb 5 get together. Dancing
and games viii be a part Of the en-
trrtmnncnt. Some Of the members
of The club are planning TO go to ia
,rnba Saturday and stay over there
for The dance that night.
Mr.. and Mrs Bmrc are commit
tcr chaii'mcn and are beng assisted
r.. Mr.. and Mrs. RnlIo Bridges, Mr.,
and Mrs. Fred Kenyon, Mr.. and Mrs
Elton Christian, MI. INA Mrs. W..
\. Scheniman. and Mr.. and Mrs. j..
i. Green
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-12
MISSIONARY, GUILD
SOCIETIES ENJOY
PROGRAM on INDIA

With y members in attendance
The guild and missionary societies
If the Presbyterian church held =
successful luncheon at The church
Yesterday. The luncheon was fol
lowed by program, presented by
the missionary society.
Mrs. Nicholson va, in charge of
jhc lcvotiou>, after which an inter
,>.in- program ON "lndiai, was
given. Mrs Fred Nuttall spoke on
''TLe Spirit Of Change in India.
MIS-. Gilbert Preston gave Girl
hood Days in india. aitd Mrs.
George y Hartman took as her sub
.irrt Church Work In India To
Day
Mrs Joseph Kay. who ha, been
occupying thc office Of vice prcsi-
don't Of the missionary sorictv re.
signed, and Mrs. Mary Pinncv WAS
elected in her place.
Members of the committee who
wcrc responsible for the delicious
luncheon were Mrs. F. II. Mclver,
chairman, Mrs. Gilbert Preston,
Mrs. George y. Hartman and Mrs,
X. +. Pope.
Ncsterdays = meeting closed the
guild activities for the year, II hay
m- boon decided 10 hold the Chinese
luncheon in the fail The mission
a1y society Will hold its closing
meeting on the second Tuesday in
June.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-12
SOCIAL NEWS
MRS. ID. Il. ROBERTS
REELECTED HEAD OF
LITERATURE GROUP

At meeting of the literature sec,
tion of the Woman s Ten Thousand
club, held following a luncheon at
the home of Mrs. b. B. Roberts yes
terday, Mrs. Roberts was reelected
sectional chairman for the next club
year. Other officers elected were
Miss Agnes Ferris, vice chairman; !;
Mrs. y. y. COntos, secretary, ana
Mrs. l.. }. Mack, treasurer.
Following the roll call, which was
answered with quotations from
+" Macbeth, Mrs. Contos gave a
resume OF the first three acts of the
play, following which Miss Ferris
lead the study of Act 4. Mrs. Frank
+. Anderson acted as leader for
Act 5, thus competing the study OF
the tragedy.
1t was decided that the section
would continue Shakcspearian study
again next year.
Preceding the meeting Mrs. Rob
erts, assisted by Mrs. Dorsey White
law and Mrs. ContOs, served 4 deli
cious luncheon. PINK roses centered
the small tables, where pretty pink
and white color scheme was used.
Covers were Iad for Mesdames Al
bert W. Hale. Dorsey Mhite.aw, F.
Il, Eidred and {. l.. Shaw, OF Holt
vile, guests, and Mesdames Calvin
Mousstau, frank +. Anderson, y. y.
Contos, Joseph Nay, }. d. Johnson,
L. j. MACK, Miss agnes Ferris aud
the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-12

"Cntil the year 1907, Imperial
County was a part of San Diego
county, but on August of that
year, an election was held dividing
San Diego county and creating the
new county of Imperial
"a bitter contest was wagcd be
tween Imperial, the pioneer town of
the valley, Brawlcy, to the north,
and the new townsitc of FL CcutrO,
four miles to the south. as to which
WAS to become the county seat, with
IL Ccntro winning the honor.
"El Ccntro' $ growth was not
phenomenal, at first, but so earnest
were its promoters in their purpose
to create "model town y, and so
substantial were its buildings that
1t soon attracted high grade Of
residents which developed into a
splendid community.
In the fight to enforce the
eighteenth amendment still waging
strong control in this year Of our
Lord 1926, be it told to the cverlast.
ing credit of the new county, that
at the first session of the board of
supervisors, Supervisor Clark NOV.
ed the adoption of county ordinance
No. /, Prohibiting the sale or dis
iibution anywhere i'll the county,
except under the more rigorous re-
strictions Of any form of malt or
>riri'uouS liquors.
Ordinance Passed
The l;nano., 40, /.
adopted, and few days later, Or
"inancc No. >, was likewise adopted
" Forbidding all manner of gamb.
ling and betting
Who shall DENY that the good
women of the valley, in their vigor.
Gus support of the w. c. T. L. move
mont, organized the wear hcfor",
were not the real power behind thc
throne to bring about these splendid
pieces of legislation,
Perhaps it would be we'll TO di-
gIcsS here, TO reflect ON some Of the
carly living conditions that the pio.
I ecr residents were subject 10. We
have already mentioned the problem
- be combatted in making the open
ditch water fiji fOr domestic pur-
peSeS. Fortunately the water, when
''adc uSablc' was found TO contain
Ill the health giving clements and
las, in more recent years. been de
clatcd in large percentage pure.
Furious Wind Storms
Nearly all tho first residences
were tents, or when floorcd. rooted
and partly sided. were called tent
house. The only way to vcntilatc
these was hy opening canvas
flaps which served as windows
There were many days when il was
,@t necessary To resort to ventilation
hcavv winds giving rise to anxiety
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-12
.NrS. Lemons Hostess 10
Tuesday Bridge Club

Th' Tuesday L,cuiug Bridge club
was delightfully."- entertained by Mr.
and Mrs. b. L. Lemons at their home
last night Mrs. Z. Il. liaack and
Fred Nuttall made the nigh scores
IF the evening, and M. and Mr..
Noru ". Bishop werc The respective
recipients OF the women p, and men ;
consultations.
Nr-. Lemons served delicious re-
freshmcuts following the games.
Guests prescott, IN addition TO the
rlub membership, were Mr.. and Mrs.
q. +. Givcns, MI and Mrs Ncrn VI.
Bishop, Nh and .-r~. "oau Il. Xur-
cher, Mrs. ". +. Smith a5d Dr. Sem
Bacon.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-12
ANNUAL LUNCHEON
TO MARK CLOSE OF
SUCCESSFUL YEAR

Marking the close Of one OF the
most successful years il the his
tory Of the Woman's Ten Thou
sand club, the annual luncheon
which brings to a close the 1925
26 club calendar viii take place
on Thursday, May 20.
AS the attendance at the an
nual luncheon is always large,
members of the dinner commit
tee, who are to serve the lun-
cheou. would appreciate reserva-
tion being placed early.
Reservations may be made with
Mrs. J. D. johnson. 670-J; Mrs.
George E. Mann. $50; or Mrs.
Leslie Mcconnell. 90e-J-1.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-12

society Tor ting ensuing year Were
elected as follows: Mrs. Charles
collier. wee presidents; Mrs. p. j
Lewis. secretary, and Mrs. Gli25S,
treasurer. Mrs. John FrohIey w4s
reelected Librarian.
South America oar Ss;er
Country. vas rae subject .uf t#se
program. Mrs. Lewis, MRS. Rus
sell Graves and Mrs. Edward H..
Law gave interesting papers en- Va
lioa> phases - life IN south Ame.-
ia.
Mrs. Raybugu and lIss. Graves,
accompanied 10y Mrs., F. L. Nhaw,
sal = :; duet. and Marr-- Gr.4Yss play
cd e piano solo.
The neXt meeting. which will lie
he last OF the >orietv' : Year. viii be
held next month at ,h- home Of
Mrs. Paul Bemaa. F.1ch member
may bring 2ucs; TO tire mectia-.
Officers viii be- Installed.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-12
Early History
OF Ell Centre

Editors Note:-The Press
takes pleasure in presenting for
the benefit of its readers the
narrative of the history Of El
Centre, written by Mrs. A. H.
Griswold, pioneer resident of
FL Centre, which is being run
serially from day to day.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-12
Business Meeting and
Reception to Be Held
bU vs.. c. T. L. on Friday

The Fl Ceutyo ". &. I. |. !,
planning a special program for Fri
day, with meeting, pot-luck din
ner and reception for new members
included in the arrangements.
-Four o clock i the nour set for
the afternoon business meeting,
Which will be held n the city PARK.
Reports from the membership drive
l.iIl be given. ~ 6 % clock pic
ME dinner will be served. An eve
niug program viii open at 80.
Rev. Ray L. Carter Of Imperial will
be one OF the speakers,
New members are particularly i'll
vitcd to attend, a reception in
their honor will be held.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-12
REFLECT MRS. ".
R1YBURN HEAD or
MISSIONARY GROUP

Meeting at me home Of M, e.
II. Grccuwcll, TO Holt avenue, NOM
bcrs Of the Women : Missionary SOC
cictv of the state Street Christian
church hold an interesting gather
ing yesterday, following iun~hc"a.
Twcr-y-fivc mcmbcra and ~Hc>' Is
we're r-csou'. Mrs. Walter Ray
burn wa, reelected president Of th"
,crirty a. .Le business session.
Othcr Officers who wall sretc iar
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-12
Pythidn Sisters VIII
Observe Guest Night
After Short Meeting

\ guest night card party Will be
given by members of the Pythian
Sisters Temple No. Il, following a
Drief business meeting TO be held at
Davis hall at s o'clock tomorrow
night. Five hundred will be the di-
version Of the evening. Husbands
and friends of the members will be
guests.
Members of the committee in
charge of general arrangements for
the affair are Mesdames Hettie Ste
wart. Coons and Effa Robinson.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-12
E;usic Section Members
to Meet at Club House
at 9 O'clock T0aOrr0y

Tomorrow Is the date set for the
closing frolic TO be held by the mu-
sic section Of the Woman's Ten
Thousand club. which viii consist OF
Trip to Jacumba, with luncheon Al
the Vaughn hotel. Twenty four
members and guests are planning TO
make the trip.
Those who are going are asked TO
meet NJ the club house at 9 clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-12
Jenkins Recital to
Be GiUen at Christian
Church on 2ISt of May

Marie Reitz Jenkins announces
that the annual recital, to be given
Dy pupils of her violin and cornet
school, is scheduled for the evening
of Friday, May 21. One of the fca
lures of the program will be selec
tions by the SO piece orchestra com-
posed of pupils of the school The
recital viii be given at the State
street Christian church.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-12
Wednesday, May II, 1926

Imperial, but for a number Of years
past an inhabitant Of FL Centre and
4 valued member OF the Woman :
Ten Thousand club, most graphically
tells how she fused to keep MY small
sou and daughter in bed, fully dress.
ed on windy days, partly to keep
them warm, or in case the house did
blow away. to be ready for the
emergency.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-05-12

rs to whether the house would stay
laoorcd. These wind storms, elcctri.
cally charged and laden with soil,
not simply dust, usually lasted in
all their fury three days and nights
The calm followed and usually left
the freshness and vigor of a heav."
rain
Mrs. Leroy Holt, pioneer of