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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-10-06


grant reviews, and of these about
one in five will remain there to
be disposed of on their merits
About 200 will be stricken from
the list as soon as the court has
had an opportunity to examine
the questions presented.
Cases for Arguments
The "a cases advanced for ar
gument, all Of which will be heard
during this month. present 2S diff
ferent questions, and are headed
by an attack upon the law regulat-
ing jitneys in Detroit. Near the
top OF the list is the case Of
Swift & Company and other pack
ers to set aside a consent decree
under which they agreed to con-
fine their activities to the meat
packing business.
The list includes a number of
tax cases, one from Michigan, a.
lacking the federal gift tax on
state securities; another from
northern Ohio questioning when
dividends were taxable under the
act in effect in 1917: one from
Minnesota asking when net earn
ings could be treated as non-tax-
able surplus under the revenue
act Of 1918; and Okahoma's appeal
whether taxpayers in the recovery
Of money paid the government
are restricted to the grounds stat
Cd In their claims; whether their
settlements made by the commits
sion OF Internal Revenue are re-
viewable by the board Of tax ap-
peels -and the courts. in a case
from Cincinnati. and whether In
comes from leases on Indian lands
can be taxed by the federal gov
ernment. IN two cases from Okla
homa.
Prohibition Cases
Several prohibition cases also
have been advanced for hearing
including those Of John P. Don-
nelly. former prohibition director
Of Nevada, to determine whether
prohibition agents are required to
report alleged law violations to
United States attorneys; whether
national prohibition superseded
the Alaska dry Law in the mat.
49, = -
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-10-06

contact with the professor, the adj
vantage Of his personal and SYM
pathetic attention and his interest
in each individual character as it is
unfolded before him during the
years Of the association, are all
lacking in this mass instruction.
1.-THE safety Of the future, the
purity Of learning and the efficiency
Of teaching are all intimately bound
up with the small educational unit"
his Good Housekeeping article con,
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1927-10-06
IIov's YOUR RooFg

II you need shingles for it,
remember Femmer has them n
n price that is right. adv.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1927-10-06
Four Patrols Ready
as Lexington Youths
Organize Scout Troop

The organization Of the Lexington
Boy Scout Troop has been completed
with the enrolment Of members and
the election of troop leaders, and the
boys are greatly interested in the work.
The membership includes four patrols,
which is the maximum number in a
Scout Troop, and is as follows:
Patrol No. /: Dick Barrett, patrol
leader; Alive Povall, assistant patrol
leader; Ben Beall, Jr., Robert Stephen
son, Hugh Nichols, William Gulledge,
Eugene Herman.
Patrol No. 2: Bud Moore, patrol
leader; Harold Hammett, assistant pa
troll leader; Wendell Rodgers, Lowry
Steele, Edwin Watson, Phillip McRae,
Earnest HuffstatIer
Patrol No. 3: Harry Flower, patrol
leader; Julian Watson, assistant patrol
leader; Sigmond Flower, R. P. Ellis, ].
T. Buck, Edwin Thurmond, Morris Will
liams.
Patrol No. A: Junior Pickens, patrol
leader; Morris Lewis, assistant patrol
leader; Raford Herbert, Herbert Hyn,an,
Celian Lewis, Celian Herman, John
CARROT Herbert.
This activity was sponsored by the
Lexington Rotary Club, whose Scout
Committee, consisting of H. W. Watson,
5. l.. Burwell, Morris Lewis, B. S. Beall,
Jr, and H. L. Martin, has been at work
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1927-10-06
Todd Back Again
as Motor Conductor

Tuesday morning Of this week found
Conductor S: M. Todd back on the To-
cal motor car after an absence Of many
months, due to changes made in the
local railroad lines, when the high wa
ter in the Greenville district made it
necessary that other men be cared for
on schedules in other sections. w. A..
Wiley, Of Memphis, who has been in
charge Of the motor car from Durant
to Tchula, has gone back to his old run
at Clarksdale, and Tom Conn is back
from the Grenada district and in charge
of the local freight, with the result that
Capt. Todd is placed back on his old
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1927-10-06

for some time, arousing the interest Of
the boys and making organization plans.
DIR. B. D. Blackwelder is Scout Leader,
assisted by P. H. Williams, W. NJ. Gal
loway and Homer Davis.
The Scouts Are holding meetings at
the school house at o'clock every FRI
day evening, and are enthusiastic about
Scout work. With the present member
ship, and more to be added later, Lex
ington will have one of the best Scout
troops in the state.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1927-10-06
Diverse Attractions
Industry and Thrills
Features of the Fair

JACKSON, Miss, Oct 5.-A different
Fa iaa Eilsaamost diversified program in
Mississippi history is the announcement
from State Fair Headquarters for Fair
week, Oct. 1922.
Automobile races, horse races, foot
ball, agricultural exhibits, dairy show,
home economics display, manufacturers
exhibits, school pardes, fire department
parade, free open air stunts and great
bargain selling by Jackson merchants
are just a few headliners of bill that
will amuse, thrill and educate Fair visi-
tors from early morning until midnight
every day.
The stella attraction will be Thaxs,aa
and his great aggregation Of musicians
who will include in their program Grand
Opera, College and Jazz orchestra will
provide music in all parades and on the
fair grounds throughout the week.
The Johnny Jones Shows" will cover
acres on the midway. All railroads will
give special rates and run excursions.
The Kinds County Federation of Wo-
mems Clubs will act as hostesses for
the women of the state and 10000 Jack
sonians will greet every Fair visitor
every day.
Everybody is invited and everybody is
expected to visit and take part in Mis-
sissippi's greatest State Fair week of
October 17.th-22nd.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1927-10-06
Ill Plans Complete
for Special Train to
National Dairy Show

The National Dairy Show is being
.,eed by business and farm leaders here
4 the opportunity of lifetime to get
!. ~ vision of the highest type of dairy
|he, and every effort is being made to
/ any the largest possible delegation on
nv Attala- Holmes Special Train. Octo-
IN 1920.
/ Under arrangement. which are now
tunplete, the Attala- Holmes Special
Etsn will have Pullman Accommodations
i care for all passengers. The Pull
nm ears will arrive over the Aberdeen
)r,lsl and be set OFT in Durant, where
seasers may board them and 70 to
N berths any time between 8 and IL
beiock Tuesday night. Some t1nes at
)er midnight it will leave for Mem
bhis, where it will be parked at the
Poplar Street Station during Wednes-
Bay and Thursday. During this time it
Hill serve as hotel for the passen-
Rsrs, being used for sleeping Wednes-
Bay night and for it's Accommodations all
BAY Wednesday and Thursday. 1t will
eye for home after midnight Thurs
1y again set out on the siding there,
lnd passengers may remain in their
hsiths until o'clock Thursday morn
~
Encouragement is proving to be very
papaN, for it keeps the fair-goers
sny from home only two days, yet pro-
woes for two full days in Memphis. At
y same time the cost is low, for no
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1927-10-06
Foreman to Deliver
Address Third Sunday
at Methodist Church

Hon. J. M. Forman, one Of the leading
lawyers Of this section Of the state, and
one of the leading laymen Of the Meth
odist church, will bring a most helpful
message to the membership Of the
Methodist church, and all others who
will worship with them on the third
Sunday morning at II o'clock.
Fer some time an effort has been
made to have Mr.. Forman visit Lexing--
ton but for various reasons he has not
been able to do so. A most cordial in
vitation is extended to all Of the people
of the community to hear him. Mr.
Forman has . most appealing message
for men and it is confidently expected
that an unusually large number Of mem
Of the city will be present for the SER
vice.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1927-10-06
Holmes MedicOs Meet
on Tuesday Afternoon

- The Holmes County Medical Society
will hold it's regular meeting in the
Bott building Tuesday, October II at 2
p. m.
At this meeting officers of the So
ciety will be elected for 1928 and pa
pers called and read in order. It is
hoped that as many members as possi-
BILE may attend as it is the most i'm
tant meeting of the year.
F. L. BOTT, Secretary.
run. His many friends are glad to note
him in his accustomed place, and also
to extend a welcome to Mr.. Conn, one Of
Durant's good citizens.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1927-10-06

We have supply of Red Rust
Proof Seed Oats. See us. Wal
ton & ThurmOnd.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1927-10-06

Continued on Page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04
PERSONALS

Mrs. 7. II. Shaw of Brawley was
visiting in FL Centre yesterday.
Mrs. II. II. Smithson of Holtville
was in FL Centre this morning.
Among residents of Brawley not
ed in this city recently were Mr..
and Mrs. W. Anderson.
Mrs. r. L. Boget, and Mrs. Rus
sell Thompson of Holtville were in
this city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam W. Dunaway,
of Pacific Beach and Mr.. and Mrs.
Otis B. Tout, of San Diego, were
overnight guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. R. Philley of this city. Mr..
Dunaway and Mr.. Tout who are
well known here, wers here to at
tend the Elk's past'exalted rulers
meeting held last night. Mr.. Tout
is now editor of the Hillcrest News.
The party left for their homes this
morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04
4bOt1t
CALIFORNIA
|. T lRYIN E.NGLERo :
THE JOSEPH HOOKER OAK

California has another claim for
fame in the Joseph Hooker oak tree
locate dnear Chico, the largest live
oak tree in the world. IT is on the
"Chico Rancho,' formerly owned
by General Bidwell, and was named
after Sir Joseph Hooker who first
claimed it the largest oak in the
world. The tree is 105 feet hign.
the circumference of the circle
formed by its branches is 446 feet.
and it is estimated that, allowing
two square feet to the person, 1885
might stand beneath the tree.
When and where was the first
state fair held?
In San Francisco October 4, 1854.
Does the lieutenant governor re
ceivc a salary!
eyes. $4,000 a year.
What Is the Indian population of
California?
1850 according tod the United
States ccnsus in 1920.
What Is the origin of the name
Hetch-Hetchy?o
This is the Indian name of deep
valley lying north of Yosemite. 1t
was originally spelled "Hatch-
atchie' and was the name given by
the Tuolumne Indians to grass
growing at the lower end of the val
ley, the grain of which they used
for food.
These questions will be answered
tomorrow:
When were grated trees introduc-
ed in California?
How does Sacramento river com
pare with other commercial water
ways in L. s.
How many children are employed
in California?
What is the per capita wealth in
California?
Questions about California will
be answered if sent to the California
Information department Of this
ncwspaper)
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04
Market Prices
POULTRY

Hens, Leghorns, 3A to 4 lbs, 25c.
Hens, colored, lbs, and up, 3Oc.
Broilers, ~ lbs, and under 2H
35c.
Fryers, Leghorns, PA to 3 lbs,
25c.
Fryers, colored, 212 to lbs. Soc.
Roasters, soft bone, 3 lbs up 34c.
Dueklings, Pekin, 314 lbs, up 25c
Geese, 25c.
Young Tom turkeys, 13 lbs, and
up, 40c.
Old Tom turkeys, 34c.
Small Tom turkeys, under 13 lbs
15c.
Hen turkeys, his, up 4oc.
Small hen turkeys, under s lbs.
15c.
squads, light and heavy, 40c.
Capons, 5 pounds up, 35c.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04
Traffic Rules
To Be Discussed

Much interest is being expressed
by motorists about the city and vi
cinity in the "get-togethero gath
ering scheduled to be held in the
county court house at 7:30 o'clock
tonight, at the request Of Judge I.
Mayfield. The meeting will be an
innovation as no gathering of its
kind has ever been held in this vi
cinity.
The plan of the judge in calling
the meeting, is to bring the motor
ist and the court closer together in
the task of putting motor traffic on
a more smoothly working basis.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given by G. B.
Morgan, administrator o: the estate
Of Charles Blaul, deceased, to all
persons having claims against said
deceased. to present them within
four months after first publication
Of this notice to the undersigned at
l07 Rehkopf Building, FL Centro
California, the place selected to
transact business Of said estate, or
file them within four months after
first publication Of this notice in
the office of Clerk of Superior
Court, Imperial county.
Dated this 18th day of January,
A. D.. 1927.
G.. B. MORGAN,
Administrator.
Jas. w. Glassford, Attorney for Ad-
ministrator.
Jan IA 81 2S T 4 IL
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04
In Bankruptcy. No. 8699-H
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
rPEDTT0Dc

In Bankruptcy. No. 8699-H
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
CREDITORS
In the District Court of the United
States for the Southern District
Of California, Southern
Division
In the Matter Of y. Pollock, Bank
rupt.
To the Creditors of \. Pollock,
Bankrupt, of FL Centre, Imperial
County, California, and district
aforesaid.
Notice is hereby GWEN that on
the 2lst day of January, 1927, the
said y. Pollock was duly adjudi-
Gated bankrupt; and that the first
meeting Of Lis creditors will be
held at the office of the undersgn-
ed Referee. 10 Bank of Italy
Building, Sixth and Main Streets,
City of FL C"ntro. State of Califor-
mia, on the 10Th day of February,
1927, at the hour of 9:30 Il. m. at
which time the said creditors may
attend, prove their claims, appoint
trustee, examine the bankrupt
and transact such other business as
may properly come before said
meeting.
Dated this 4th day of February,
1927.
r. B. WHITELAW,
4t1 Referee in Bankruptcy.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04
NOTICE

Pursuant to call of the President
and in accordance with the By
Laws of the Company, the Annual
Stockholders Meeting of the Will s.
Fawcett Company will be held at
its regular place of business in the
city of Ell Centre, California, Mon
day, February 7th, 1927, at the
hour of ten o clock, a. m.
HAROLD A. BURNHAM,
3t2 SecretaryTreasurer.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04

Smith Trial April 11.-Walter D.
Smith, former treasurer Of the city
of Imperial, entered a plea of not
guilty to a charge Of embezzlement
when arraigned before Judge A. C.
Finney in Superior court this morn
ing. Smith is charged with convert
ing to his own use, funds set aside
by the city for the purpose of meet
ing payments due on bonds. After
Smith had entered his plea the
court set the date for trial in the
matter for April II.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04

In 1926 farm bureau members
pooled and purchased many tons of
commercial fertilizers, according to
a report from Cowlitz County, Wash
ington.
The main cause of the growth of
the peppermint industry on the
Pacific Coast is due to coast mint
containing more oil than that of
eastern states.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04

The secretary Of the chamber of
commerce in Orange, n. j., urges
that a publicity man be appointed
to herald the deeds Of the firemcn
" hose deeds care not sufficiently
appreciated. Now we can expect
to see the headline: "Firemen Per,
lied in Rubbish Blaze
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04
Divorce Action Filed.-Two di

vorce actions were filed at the
county clerks office this morning.
They are as follows: Tillie Albert
against Jack Albert. Married in
Los Angeles on June 8, 1919. Scpa-
rated on January 81, 1927. Henry
b. Greer against Effie I. Greer.
Married in San Francisco on Sep
tcmher Is, 1921. Separated October
80, 1925.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04
Charge Illegal Entry.

Charge Illegal Entry.-Two Japa-
nese were arrested by immigration
officers a short distance west of
Imperial yesterday. They are Sosei
Nakamo and X. Yunagusuku. Both
have been locked up at the county
Jail charged with illegal entry into
the United States and are awaiting
action of the immigration author,
ties on deportation measures.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04
SBRLEES
From City and County

reels SOC; Shampoo SOC; Trim
Manicure SOC. Vera Rodri-
Casa Rey Hotel, No. II. Phone
adv
d Extends Lines.-The South
tactic Railroad company has
need the completion of the
sion of roads into the Rio
e Valley in Texas. Although
extension does not open any
oadways for shipments out of
ial Valley it is of interest
ue to the fact that many per
f this vicinity are financially
Fted in the Bio Grande valley.
xtension runs from Falfurrias
nosa and opens a road divis-
tween Edinburgh and Har-
ct or ButGered popcorn, the
you ever tasted, at Paul's
ade Stand. Pickwick Stages
adv
A B. Hanson, Dentist. Ex.
a specialist. Davis Bldg.
gs by appointment. = Phone
adv
way Official Here.-G. j.
general freight and passcn-
tent of the Southern Pacific,
n tour of inspection of the
yesterday, accompanied by
Frizzell, district freight and
ger agent. The men went to
nts in the valley and attend
Western Growers Protective
tion meeting in Brawley.
ey to Loan on Automobiles.
g Securities Co., Inc, Fred
ss, Mgr, 660 Main st. adv
rty Cafe. $50 Main ST., still
he quality food at reasonable
adv
ty of Skin and hair are in
by appointments at the Fran
puty Shoppe. Phone 7. adv
{ Visits House. - II. A. Ma
bf Sixth street, reported to
Centre police this morning
s house had been broken in
ng the night. A Victrola and
ber of records were the only
reported missing by the own
! N. Baker, Piano School,
and class instruction. 665
Phone 220W. adv
ice Cost of Permits.-Fcr-
Felix, inspector general Of
alton of Mexico, has notified
Miranda, inspector in charge
border. to discontinue the
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04

The state college of agriculture,
Washington, warns farmers not to
ovcrplant mint. The same warning
is applicable to California.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04
DR.. Amy Lyoua Osteopath, 704
80. Fifth st. Phone 744. adv
japanese Is Arrested.

Japanese Is Arrested. = s. Naki-
mato, 80, n japanese, was arrested
by immigration officials near
Brawley yesterday afternoon and
has been locked up in the county
Jail. Nakimato is charged with hav-
ing illegally gained entrance to
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04
BUTTER AND EGGS

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4.-Fo1-
lowing is the market for produce:
Butter 49c.
Extra eggs 2Sc.
Fresh eggs 27c.
Pullet eggs 24hc.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04

II the radio keeps growing in
popularity as it has, pretty soon
Wen have to have constitutional
amendment against it, we fear.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04

Three poloists have purchased D.,
600 acres for polo field near Gilroy
Santa Clara County.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04

Morey to Loan on Automobiles.
Sterling Securities Co. Inc, Fred r.
Cross, Mgr. 6G0 Main st. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04
Greiset Pleads Not Guilty.-Wi

CHOfoOU fCetUo INOU OUlICy T. w IT
liam Greiset entered plea of not
guilty to charges of embezzlement
when arraigned before Judge 1.
Mayfield late yesterday afternoon.
He was released on his own recog-
nizance for a preliminary hearing
to be held February 81. j. w.
Ritzman, complainant in the ease,
was taken back to Los Angeles
from Ell Centre Tuesday where he
was recently convicted on change
of license violation and sentenced
to pay a fine Of $500 or spend 1870
days in Jail.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04

practice Of charging applicants for
border permits 50 cents to pay for
the revenue stamps, although it will
| be necessary to secure passport
| photos and recommendations from
the chief of police or justice of the
peace. This change will benefit
Imperial Valley business men TAX
ing short trips into Mexico, who
find it necessary to equip them
selves with passports.
Have You Tried our Cream Waf-
files with Coffee. Liberty Cafe. adv
Goddy Case Continued case
of Frank Goddy, dog catcher, which
was scheduled to come up before
Judge 1. Mayfield yesterday after
noon was continued over until next
week. Inability of the defense TO
have its witness present yesterday
was the reason for the delay. The
defendant is charged by a humane
agent with having kept two dogs at
the pound for 4S hours without
food or water.
Wooda Blesy Dance Studio. 723
Orange. Phone 411W. adv
Money to loan en- Automobiles
Sterling Securities Co. Inc, Fred R
cross, Mgr. 6G0 Main 81. adv
Kindling Wood For Sale. Phone
241. Valley Lumber Co. adv
Maternity Hospital. s22 Euclid.
adv
McMullen Held to Answer.-Leon
McMullen was held to answer to
Superior court following prelimi-
nary hearing held before Judge l.
Mayfield this morning on a charge
of grand larceny. McMullen was
arrested in Texas and is said to
have admitted to attaches at the
sheriff's office that he with A. r.
Lindsey stole car from the Pion-
eer Storage Co. in Holtville. Bond
was placed at $4,000 and the defend
ant committed to the care of Sher-
If Gillett in default Of the bond.
I. v. Academy Of Music offers
superior advantages to students Of
piano, voice, pipe organ and dra-
matte art. 632 Olive. Phone 1861.
After 6 p. m, 466W. adv
DR.. Amy Lyons Osteopath, 704
80. Fifth St. Phone 744. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04

ice Cost of Permits.-Fcr-
Felix, inspector general Of
alton of Mexico, has notified
Miranda, inspector in charge
border, to discontinue the
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04
Van Fleet Case Continued. TT

ease of the people against Van
Fleet has been set over for another
week. Van Fleet recently pleaded
guilty to a charge of contributing
to the delinquency of minor children
and asked for a probation hearing
The hearing has been put over sew
eral times pending the outcome of
Investigations into the matter.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04

j N. Baker, Piano School,
and class instruction. 665
Phone 220W. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04

I. v. Academy Of Music offers
superior advantages to students Of
piano, voice, pipe organ and dra-
matte art. 632 Olive. Phone 1861.
After 6 p. m, 466W. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04

Ban on Trucks-No trucks or
trailers are permitted over the
Mountain Springs grade, and the
control system which is now being
used is in effect "a hours a day. 1t
is expected that the road will not be
tied up in this fashion for an ex-
tended length of time, as those in
charge of the construction work are
making rapid headway.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04

! the United States and is being held
pending action of the immigration
authorities.
Chickens Bought and sold. Dress
ed or undressed. Phone 966 for
prices. 1882 Woodward. adv
Story Hour Tomorrow.-At 1920
tomorrow morning the usual story
hour is to be held at the city library
! and all children are requested to be
on time. A number of interesting
selections have been chosen and the
children are assured of an enjoy
able hour. All Ell Centre children
are invited.
Opportunity for valuable position.
See Useless refrigerator ad in CLASH
fled dept. adv
Alien Is ATested.-In making a
check on aliens on a ranch near
Westmorland immigration officials
found Benjamin Chavez, "a, a Mexi-
can in possession of quart of al
legged intoxi eating liquor and gun.
Chavez was brought back to the
county Jail and locked up last night.
He is being held pending an inves-
tigation. Being an alien, he has no
right to be in possession of weap-
on. No formal charge has been
placed against him as yet.
Detour Shortened. The detour
between FL Centre and the foot of
the Mountain Springs grade has
been shortened to one and five
tenths miles, according to report
from the touring bureau Of the
Automobile Club of Southern Cali
fornia. The recently opened oiled
road is reported to be in fine con
dition.
Ban on Trucks-NO trucks or
trailers are permitted over the
Imperial Valley press., 1927-02-04

"a B. Hanson, Dentist. Ex.
Ia specialist. Davis Bldg.
gs by appointment. = Phone
adv