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The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1927-01-01
The Egotist

1 have been denied a certain Joy
many know. There are persons who
regard themselves as perfect, and find
pleasure in the habit; in criticism of
those not equally blessed with con-
ceit.
have often wondered what the atti-
tude of the really great is to-
ward themselves. Was Michelangelo
satisfied with himself? Or did his
constant hard work indicate he was
unable to do his best? II this was
the case, what a wonder is the pal
pably inferior man who, contemplate
ing himself, falls on his knees in wor-
ship.-E. w. Howe's Weekly.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1927-01-01
Cuckoo Kept Busy

There is curious legend in Dutch
folklore: when the cuckoo's note Is
first heard in the woods the the coun-
try girls kiss their hands. and ask the
bird, Cuckoo, cuckoo, when shall !
be marriedY And the old folk, Grip
pied with age and illness, inquire
Cuckoo, when shall be released
from this worlds cares? The bird
answers by calling cuckoo" as many
times as years will pass before the OBJ
ject of their wish is attained. But as
many girls never marry, and some old
people live to a great age, the poor
bird Is SO overworked answering the
numerous questions put to her that
the spring passes before she has time
to build a nest, and so she lays her
eggs in the nest of another bird.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1927-01-01
RESCUED FROM FIRE
(Preston News Service)

Washington, D. c., Dec. 31-Four
women and a little boy were taken
down ladder to safety early Thurs
day when fire cut off their escape
from the second floor of an apart
ment house at 249 Florida avenue.
The rescued were: Mrs. Helen
Jones, aged 20; Hugh Jones, aged 5 !;
Mrs. Margaret Bachelor, 33 years
old; Mrs. Elizabeth Dyson, So years
old; and Miss Emily Dyson aged %.
Firemen soon got the flames under
control. The damage was estimated
at about $4,000.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1927-01-01
Postal Equality Sought

Without prejudice to their claim to
votes and general equality with men
before the law, some married French
women have decided to select few
special, if apparently minor, points on
which they intend to secure equal
treatment. Among the rights de-
sired Immediately is the equality of
postal privileges.
A French wife went to the post
office and asked for box as near her
husbands as possible.
Are you in business on your own
account, madame" asked the post
master. "No." "Then you need your
husbands authorization to rent
box!"
The reply started the movement for
postal equality.
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PAGE THREE
PENNSYLVANIA MINERS
ENCOURAGED BY PORTERS

(C0ntinued from page u
in Pittsburgh. This paper is not
wanted among the Negro miners be-
cause it stirs up unrest. He declared
that he would have the next Negro
salesman caught selling that paper
arrested and fined.
The coal companies are realizing
the success that the Porters are hav-
ing with the coal miners and have
set about conducting campaign Of
Misrepresentation and intimidation
to prevent the Negroes from becom-
ing unionized.
One of the clever schemes resorted
to by the coal barons is to circulate
propaganda among the Negroes that
the white unionists are members of
the Ku Klux Khan. Many of the Ne
gro miners have learned that this is
a hoax. Until recently, the Negroes
affiliated with the union secretly it is
claimed. But now they are openly
joining the union and the organiza-
ton work in many of the mining dis
tricts is said to be conducted openly.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1927-01-01
Whale Meat Like Beef

The whale Is warm-blooded nam.
NAL and its flesh Is exactly similar to
beef with but slightly coarser texture.
The canned product has no oily taste
and 1t is cheap, palatable. and easily
digested. The analysis of canned
whale meat has shown that its food
value may be compared with that Of
round steak. Some time ago 1t was
estimated that 10O.OOO,O00 pounds OF
whale meat could be supplied the peo-
pie of the American continent from
the British Columbia coast annually
at price Of about 121a cents pound.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1927-01-01
Million Stars in Cluster

ASTRONOMERS count the great clus-
ter Of Hercules as one of the most in
teresting of globular systems. It ap-
pears to the naked eye as small star,
but under the heavy glasses is found
to contain no fewer than $4,000 stars
and they can be photographed today
with the improved aids for star study,
and astronomers claim that it is en-
tirely possible that Hercules. to the
naked eye a star of the sixth magni-
tude, may have at least million stars
in the cluster, all casting their rays
forth together.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1927-01-01
A Beggar's Warning

A kindly old lady stopped over a
reclining beggar and produced a pen
ny. The beggar eyed it disdainfully.
"Maam," he began. Did We read in
de paper about de beggar cat died and
left million dollars to a lady dat
give him a quarter?'
81 seem to remember something of
the Sort" replied the old lady, but
"Well, dat guy was me brother.
OATS de kind of family we are v-
Exchange.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1927-01-01
STONE LEAVES WITH BODY

Mr.. George Stone, 214-West Cen
trail Ave-, accompanied by his four
small children left for Louise, Missis-
sippi with the remains of his wife,
the late Mrs. Mary Stone, aged 26
years who was fatally burned In u
gasoline explosion.
The interment will take place at
the family home. The body was pre-
pared for shipment by Simpson and
Wills.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1927-01-01
Lark at Exhibition

A lark's nest, with three eggs, was
found behind stand prior to the open.
ing of the Sussex (England) agricul.
tural exhibition.
The bird was not molested. but
gained free access to the nest through
a wired device, thoughtfully fixed by
bird lovers Although thousands OF
visitors came in close proximity, the
bird sat undisturbed on the nest till
the eggs were Matched.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1927-01-01
Wrong Way

Little Tommy had a sore toe, so
his mother thought this a good op-
portunity to make him eat his cereal.
Tommy" she said, ''if you eat
your oatmeal it will cure your toe"
Shortly afterward Tommy came to his
mother with a very disguised air.
Il ate my cereal." he said, "but my
toe isn't any better. I guess the darn
stuff went down the wrong leg
Fall River Globe.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1927-01-01
True to Form

do you act toward your wife as
you did before you married her"
asked one married man Of another.
"Pll- say | do. Exactly. remem-
Der how l used to act when first met
her and fell in love. l used to hang
over the fence in front of her house
and gaze at her shadow on the cur
tains, afraid to 60 in. And l act Just
the same way now when get home
late after a poker game"
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You cannot play all of the week
and then expect money when your
needs come upon you.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1927-01-01

People who strive to do right are
subjected to the ridicule of those who
strive to do wrong.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1927-01-01

Gene Tunny Cancelled his appear
ance at benefit show. He must be
a true champion.
The St. Paul echo. [volume] (St. Paul ;) 1925-1927, 1927-01-01

Courtesy is common sense in &C
ton.
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The good-time crowd usually land
in the bad-time poorhouse.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23
These Questions Will Be An
swered Tomorrow
Jail Sentences
Given Two Men

JOS Cantr,raS and l.. Samara
received like sentences WREN they
pleaded guilty to charges before
.indgc iIcrvrv in Police Court this
morning. Both were sentenced 70
pay Il fine al $40 ut speHd % days
ia the lookup. Neither WaS able to
furnish cash and commitment was
otdcred. ContrrraS pleaded guilty
To vagrancy whil" Namara admitted
that he WAS drunk.
ContrcraS was arrested when he
was found ut 3:45 q clock with a
wrench. screw driver aldl flashlight
behind thu garagc at Second and
Brighton streets. He said that he
always carried these tools as. he
needed them in his employment rs
ranch hand. He worked nights,
he told the judgc, but was willing
t. plead guilty to the charge of
vagrancy preferred against him.
T. L. Price and r. +. Davis were
released after being questioned by
Judge lIervey. Thev We're arraign-
ed on charges Of vagrancy.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23
Valley Kiwanis
Clubs To Give
Dance Tomorrow

Imperial Valley Kiwanians will
entertain their ladies at dinner
dance ut the Hotel Barbara Worth
tomorrow night. The affair pro-
misses to he one of the elaborate So
cial events of the month. Member
ship of the FL Centre, Brawley and
CaleXico clubs will be present.
Among the guests of honor will
be' Tom Shore of San Diego, lieu
teHant governor of Kiwanis clubs
fer this district. Preceding the
dinner dance, Il trip to Yuma is
planned. with members of the three
valley clubs motoring to that city
to attend the Yuma club s lunch
con meeting. Mr.. Shore will ae-
company them.
Special entertainers for the even
ing 5 program are being brought
from Los Angeles, arrangements be-
ing under the direction of Jack
theseborou9h of Brawley, who will
act as toastmaster.
The regular weekly luncheon
meeting of the local club will be
held as usual on Friday.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23
ENGLISH VISITOR
HONOR GUEST AT
e EVENING AFFAIR

Complimcnting Mrs. Mccullough
Jones of Manchester, England, who
IS spending the winter as the guest
of Judge and Mrs. /. Mayfield, NJ.
and Mrs. II. Watson Fawcett were
host and hostess at a most success
full evening affair given at the ir
home recently.
Eugene Dcyo, formerly an army
captain and stationed at Honolulu,
gave a talk on the Hawaiian Is
lands, which was u feature Of the
evening. His talk was illustrated
with a number Of color,d slides
which added much to lis effective
ness.
Horace Williams sang a group of
delightful solos, accompanied by
Mrs. Williams at the piano.
Guests present included Mrs. Me
CulIough-Jones, Mrs. Jack Neil, hr.
T. w. Peterson, Miss Peterson.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23
Firemen'S Dance
To Draw Crowd

The advance ticket sale for the
Eighteenth Annual Firemeu-s Ball
and Boulder Dam frolic presageS
one Of the largest crowds that has
ever attended the social event.
Tickets are on sale at practically
all stores in FL Centre and surround
ing towns and reports are to the cf-
feet that they are selling rapidly.
The firemcn this wear have en-
gagged the Charles Hubles l0-pieca
orchestra of the Del Coronado Ho-
tel. Coronado, to furnish the music
and dinner Will hc served at mid
night. They consider the program
to be one III the best they have
ever procured.
Members OF the orchestra will
take turns in. punetaatihg the
dance music with special vocal and
instrumental numbers while several
added entertainment features will
he staged
The dance viii be held in the
gymnasium Of the high school Fri
day night and special arrangement :
have been made to take care of
those who wish to attend to hear the
music, bat not te dance, in the bal
cony. The entire program of music
win be hruadcastc,l direct from the
gymnasium.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23
INFORMAL DINNER
PARTY GIVEN BY
MRS. X. Y. WATSON

Mrs. Il. y. Watson was hostess
at IN informal dinner party last
night. when she entertained a
group Of Masonic wives. whose hus-
bands were attending the Washing
tom : birthday set-together for I'M
pcrial valley Masons.
The dinner table was attractively
decorated with sweet peas in spring
time shades, aud pink candles. Gov
crS were arranged for Mrs. W. !.
Reid. Mrs. Norman Moore, Miss
Iaci Moore, Mrs. Charles F.. Scott.
Mrs. J. :. Jones. Mrs. Hugh T. OS-
borne, Mrs. Dorsey Whitclaw. Mrs.
Il. r. Whitelaw, Mrs. Gilbert Will
oughhv of CaleNico and Mrs. Rus
sell Sage Of Minneapolis.
Bridge completed the delightful
evening. Mrs. Moore winning the
high score prize and Miss Moore,
the second.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23
". e. T. T.. LEADERS
MAKE PLANS FOR
LECTURE SERIES

". G. F. I. leaders are busy at
the present time completing n list
of dates for Dr. sara +. Wise. na-
,ionally known speaker, who viii
begin 4 series Of lectures in Impe-
rial Valley or Sunday next. Dr.
Wise win spend "a couple Of weeks
in the valley, and viii speak in the
various cities.
She win open her series in this
city with an address at the Meth
odiSt church Sunday morning. and
viii deliver an important lecture
that evening at a union service at
the State Street Christian church.
Dr. Wise speaks particularly on
the problems of youth, and parents
should plan to hear her series.
Youag people viii also find her
talks OF particular interest.
Further announcement of the ser
les viii appear in later issues Of
the Press.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23
Large Crowd at
Swiss Dance

Over 1900 residents of Imperial
valley, which is thought to estab-
lish record for an event of the
kind, attended the benefit dance
given for the Swiss band at the
Palm Garden in Heber hast night.
and those in charge believe that a
substantial sum will be realized to
aid in the work of the band.
Dancing, which began at $50,
lasted until , clock in the morn
ing. Masquerade costumes were. the
order of the evening, with Il fam
lily portraying a gypsy group win
ming first prize in the hest costume
contest Refreshments were served
throughout the evening by conccs
sions in charge of those giving the
dance.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23
Boys Tampering
With Fire Boxes

More than 40 fire alarm box
glasses have been smashed during
Thea last month, Chief Tom Reanis
declared this morning. He said h.
believes it to he the work OF Young
stcrs and issues a warning that if
caught in the act of breaking the
glasses complaint will be made
against them.
THE glasses have apparently
been shattered in order to get the
reserve glass left in the box for in
stallation when an alarm is turned
in. We are removing all these rc-
serve glasses now aud anyone
caught breaking the glasses without
cause will be punished,' the chief
declared.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23
Alaskan Railroad
Official Is Here

Kenneth Bush, general manager
Of the Cooper River and North
western railroad, spent Tuesday in
Imperial valley. The Cooper River
road is located in Alaska and is
used almost entirely for handling
the hauling Of ores from the Alas
kan mines to the seaports. Mr..
Bush gave an interesting descrip-
tion of the road during a confer
encc with rail men here. He left
for san Diego this morning over
the san Diego and Arizona road,
declaring that he was interested in
viewing the Carriso Gorge cut,
which he said had been referred to
10y northern railroad men as q
wonderful feat in engineering.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23
REPORT FEW MARRIAGES
IN ITALIAN SWITZERLAND

MILAN. Feb. - No wedding
l,lls havc rung for q year in ~
communcs Of Italian Switzerland. In
1925. not single birth took place
il T. of the 26d communcs of ttc
Ticino Canton. In more than go
communcs. the deaths exceeded the
births, while in @6 communcs. births
and deaths just "qualcd each other.
The reluctance to marry and the
dwindling birth rate among tn" ltdl-
ian stock Of the Swiss population
offer a striking contrast with the
conditions prevailing among their
Latin brothers south of the Alps. In
Italy. government laws against
hirth control propaganda and taxes
on bachelors have been enforced 10
aid what world seem 10 hr a cam
paign for more Italians.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23
SCHOOL OBSERVE
ANNIVERSARY OF
PATRIOTS BIRTH

All El Centre elementary schools
honored the anniversary of the birth
of George Washington by appro-
pirate exercises commcmorating the
birth of the great patriot, during
which the human characteristics, as
we'll as the brilliant statcsmanship
of Washington were clevcrly depict
ed.
At Mckinley school the grades
united in a program which opened
with flag salute by all grades,
followed by quotations from the
writings of George Washington bv
the "a class. Miss Margaret Ma
son then sang 4 solo, which preceded
a flag drill by the 3-B class. An ap-
propriatc song by the "a and 3-B
grades and the story of George
Washington given by Everett
Thomas were next on the program.
followed by Il playlct, The Cherry
Tree, by the 4A and 5B and a
musical selection, y Soldier Boy
by the first grade. The program
closed with the assembled students
singing America.
The feature of the program given
at the Wilson school was an original
play written and enacted by mem
bcrs Of the "A class, which portray
ed four episodes of the revolutions
aryswar period. The first scene was
one of the historical Tea Parties, =
curing which the girls of the IA
as colonial DANES, discussed their
.l..+. ,t L.. 4
tea, but to use substitutes made
from roots. Scene two was vivid
dramatization of the signing of the
Declaration of Independence, with
Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jeffcr-
son, John Hancock and other lead
erS of the day portrayed by boys of
the "A in costume. The third scene
pictured Betsy Ross and her com.
PanionS making the first flag of the
republic, during the turbulent DAYS
Of the revolution. The last scene
concerned the hardships undergone
by the soldiers under Washington at
Valley Forge, and demonstrated the
manner in which the colonial men
faced untold misery in pursuit of
liberty. Principal roles in the play
were taken by ". +. Hancock as
John Hancock; Loren Shultz as
George Washington. Albert Kings
ley as Benjamin Franklin; Richard
Woodson rs Thomas jefferson: ::
Katherine Jones as Martha Wash
ington and Betty Jane Sciron rs
Betsy Ross.
\ short assembly was held at the
Harding school. with all grades
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23
TRAINING COURSE
IN SCOUT WORK
OVER WEEKEND

! Applications for the Third Annual
Training course of the Tmperial
| County Council, Boy Scouts of
America, must he in Friday, s. l..
| McCrory, scout executive, announc-
ed today. The course, which will be
! held at the Brawley high school
Saturday afternoon and Sunday will
offer the best and most intensive
program ever available here for
! leadership training.
OF particular interest is the com
ing of William Tompkins, we'll
known San Diego man, who is a ma
tional authority on the universal
Indian sign language and picto-
graphy, who recently returned from
an extended tour of the middlcwest.
where he has been engaged in re.
search work and lccturing.
Tompkins is the author of the
! only book ever compiled on the In.
dian sign language. This book has
been officially approved by the Ma
tional Council of the Boy Scouts of
! America. He has lived for many
years among the Indians, and knows
their ways and customs probably
better than any other white man to-
! day. He is always a welcome visi-
| tor among the various tribes and
has been accorded high honorS by
many of them.
In addition to special work on the
Indian sign language, instruction in
! archery, art leather working and
, wood carving will be new features.
The program will open Saturday
at 30 sharp. Leaders attending
will eat at the school cafeteria and
sleep in the gymnasium.
Active Program
The opening of the course will
be devoted to n short period for dis.
cussing its obicctives. Troop forma
tion will follow, and a meeting OF
| patrol leaders and officers of the
troops. Songs. wells. and other ae-
| tivitics of boy scouts in camp viii
be intersperscd with discussions and
instruction. \ camp fire with stunts
is planned fer the evening.
Sunday morning important fea-
! lures will be the assembly and in
| spirational period, patrol meetings
and nature hike, games and re.
| crcational methods. Scout projects
will be discussed. Ia the afternoon
the scout oath and law and how IL
teach them and other matters oi
scout lore will be discussed
WHAT'S Wrong With You
| Troop" Will be subject for di,
cuSSion and questions. Dismissal viii
occur at ! q clock.
The cost of attending is s.. this
amount covering the three meals to
be served. Application can b.
made to Huston purar. BrawleN;
Arthur T. IIohsou. CalcXico: Hamil
/ ton Kediie. Yuma and :. l.. Nc
! Crory of this city. All scout lead
crs. no matter what their capacity
and men interested in such work art
invited to attend. For those not AT
present active in scout work, i j.
! announced that attending the cours,
creates no obligation to become 4
scoutmaSter.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23
BAY CITY VISITOR
CONPLINENTED AT
INFORMAL AFFAIR

Miss Mal~ie Livingston Of San
Francisco, who is house guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross T. IIickcoX. has
been the inspiration of number
Of informal affairs given recently.
Yesterday Miss Livingston was
complimcnted by q tea, given by
Miss Agnes Ferris.
Among other hostcsSeS who have
entertained Miss Livingston recent
" are Mrs. C. f. Conant and Mrs.
Leroy Holt. both of whom gave
dinners complimenting her.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23
NORTH CAROLINA GIRL
SEEKS DRIVER S JOB
by United Press Leased Wire

CHARLOTTE, y. G., Feb. o.
Miss Bcnnie May Fcspcrman, daugh
ter of the Mcckclnburg county chief
of police, has gone in for chautfcr-
ing.
fhc 90 year old miss, "becausC
of idle fine" she explained, has
advertised for job as chauffeur.
Miss Fespcrman is the first wo-
man in North Carolina to aspire
to the place of James
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS

Judge and Mrs. I. Mayfield Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace Williams, Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Deyo, Mr.. and Mrs. r. c.
Rooney, Mrs. Adelaide Davcy Of
Dallas, Texas. and Lyman Strick
land of Roswell, y. NJ.
Refreshments were served by the
LoStcsS at the conclusion of the eve
ming.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23
Members of Present
Day Club To Meet At
Ross T. HickcOS Home

Mr.. and Mrs. Ross T. Hickcox
will entertain the Present Day club
ut their nome Friday evening. As
& compliment 10 Miss Ialsie Liv-
ngston of san Francisco. who is
'Aeir h-use O. est. a group of guest.
will be Ir>sent. III addition to the
1lnh memnrrS.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23
limitations Out For
Luncheon On March {

Invitations are out for a bridge
luncheon, to be given by Mrs. l.. c.
House of this city and Mrs. W. +.
Moshcr of lIeltville. The affair
will he at the Hotel Barbara Worr
on March :.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23
acacia Farm Home
Department To Meet
On Friday Afternoon

The Aracia Farm Home depart
mrut will meet at the Acacia school
on Frday afternoon at l:3o q clock
with Mrs. Leslie Mcdonnell in
charge of The demonstration.
Wholesome Cookics, viii bc the
~ulirrt Miss Orpha y. Miller viii
talk ou tho u~r of corcHl> iu Ia"
Iiri..
They re- fighting in Nicaragua.
but that : neutral Zonc. 50 il
doesn't count.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23

uniting in a few musical selections
and recitations, including some of
the addresses delivered by Washing
ton during his long service as q
statesman
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23
AUTHORITIES PLAN END
TO SUICIDES IN VOLCANO

KUMANOTO. Feb. 22.-Prefec-
tural authorities in Negasaki are re-
ported considering plan to spread
Il net across the crater of Mount
Aso, big kyusiu volcano, TO prevent
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-23

suicides. y
Some 60 persons ended the
last year by leaping into thes
of the volcano. 4