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The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07
A Pessimist
Wasn't Lyinu

Blinks: 'I thought you said he was a heavy thinker. and yet he even wouldn't touch this pre-war stuff
 Jinks: q didn't say he drank and you probably noticed he tips the scales at not less than 25o."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07

That Is If You Can Enforce the
 Order And if you fathers care To see your daughters act
 like martyrs, Just order them to wear Skirts long enough 10 hide
 their garters.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07
boervations of Oldest Inhabitant

In these days of synthetic eomplexions if you see a wo- man shedding tears you know she's got something really worth crying about
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07
Mother Talked From Experiencc

He has a spotless reputation, ]" declared daughter.
 Very nice,' retorted mother, but he will be too free from ten spots for you to enjoy life with him."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07
A Gold Digger

She's easy on the eyes, And always worth another lool But boys who take her out Swear she's hard on the pocket
 book.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07
ALONG LIFE'S
 DETOUR
A surer Sign of Spring
By SAM HILL

A Surer Sign of Spring When the first robin comes along
 and sez- Springs fere"--we know the
 critters 1yin'; But are sure 'tain't so very far
 away When we lamp the first dande.
 lion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07
The Ananias Club

q hate getting a meal said she, but l Thoroughly enjoy clean ing up after one and washing the dishes-especially the pos and pans
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07
They Just Took It.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer.


 Emil Ludwig eminent biographer. complains that American women are spoiled by having been given too much independence by their husbands Given" did he say? Emil, don't be funny |
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07

If he would give any justification for it whatever, the American people would be glad to bestow the title William the Silent" on Sem ator Borah.-- Seattle Times,)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07

The Atlantic City announcement that there would be no more beauty contests is a bitter disappointment to those who looked forward to career as judge of such events.--( Seattle Times
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07
Speaking Of Eassball-Which We
 Can Auain-

A pitcher makes as big a hll bg flaming three of the opposing bat ters as home-Tun king does when he slams out a four-bagger.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07
Passing Observation

Those who do things only for consideration are the kind who show no considera-
 tion for others.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07

There is talk of making Kansas City bone dry while the Republican National Convention Is in the city. But 1t probably is just talk tDetrot Free Press)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07

VI vote for Earl eossman's way of seeing ttaa Mount Mckinley. He will view it rom = afplane. &
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07
Knew His Stuff

What makes you so positive ht is a bootlegger?
 "He refused 10 take drink.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07

Some of those agricultural region politicians seem to be just spitefully opposed to MT. Hoovers Presidential aspirations as Southern Klansmen are to those of Gov. Smith.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07

convention. Among those contributing to tn fund for the payment of the debt were.
 Jesse Holman Jones and Thomas For
 tune Ryan, $50,000 each: Howard Bruce
 Rogers Caldwell, Sam ". Fordyee,s John
 w Davis, Frank L. Polk, $10 900 each;
 Glem L. Shaver. Cyrus IL Mccormick,
 James ". Gerard, s2,500 each; Edward
 N Hurley, Owen D. Young, Henry Nor
 genthau, $2,O00 each :; Melvin A Tray
 Tor, sas H. strawn, Norman E. Mack,
 S1,000 each
 This financing has all occurred since tn meeting of the National Committee at Wasf ington the middle of January. It would ndcat that there is probability that the "Unterrifed will not be greatly handicapped this year a heretofore for the lack of an adequate eampaig fund.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07

What saddens the unreconstructed in this country is that just the Canadian border the liquor is as good 1t was here in auld lang syne.-tS Louis Globe Democrat.)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07

There seems to be just one thing that Col Lindbergh cannot do. He cannot stay out of an alrplane for than day two at a fima.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07

London comic weekly calls Big Bill Thompson fiat tire" But flat tire is without wind and Big Bill isn't Florida Times-Union
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07

The way to be proud of our great favorite son IS to think about tndana's.-- Ohio State Journa1)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07

senator Heflin says one can muzzle him. Well, why not put nosebag on him and lei him bray into that2--tO Omaha 8ee-News.)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07

With the kind of legs some of them show, showing brains would simply be excess baggage-and on the other hand some of them don't show any brains in showing so much of the kind they have to.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07

What7 Ic Silence All We're Gonna
 Hear?
 Will those who believe wisdom comes with age please. comment on that Denver Judges warning to woman 96 years old that she would have to quit flirting?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1928-04-07
Which Are That

Here is a question recently ask ed by a Chicago paper
 DO YOU BELIEVE WOMEN
 NOWADAYS. SHOW MORE
 LEGS THAN ,RRAINS2"
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-27

the city can afford to do better.
AS evidence of the practical work
these classes do, Professor PAYNE
exhibited desk, bookracks and ia
bles in his office, made by the stu
dents in the manual training depart.
mcnt. They are also making Il pul.
pit for one of the churches. the lat
ter furnishing the material and the
students the labor. "'We try at all
times to tie in our work with serv-
ice to the community the princi-
pal said, thereby explaining in Il
nutshell the reason for the splendid
success he has made among his peo-
PIE.
"'Wo have 2s0 pupils in the elc-
mcntary departments and 40 in the
high school, Principal Payne said.
in answer to the question. "'Tcn
years ago few colored students had
even the eighth grade as their OBJ
icctivc, gradually we raised it to
that, then to the desire for n high
school education, and now we aim
for college. Several of our boys
and girls are now attending college
and the number Of those who do so
will increase gradually.
More Space Needed
"Wc try to impress upon our stu
dents the necessity for being self.
reliant and independent, and that
only by hard study can they fit
thmSclVrS for the opportunities
which life offers to them. In our
work with the people of the East
side, We urge them to take an inter.
est in community affairs, to be law
abiding, industrious and ready to
help one another. Most of the par
cnts are eager to give their children
better cducationS than were afford
ed them and they are intensely in
tcrcstd in all stages of school work.
What do we need here! | think
we could do much with Il new high
school building,' the principal said.
"'Wc are terribly crowded in all de-
partmcnts. 1t would enable us to
place the domestic science depart
mcnt and work shops in proper
quarters, and the space now used by
the former could be devoted to kin
dergartcu work. | realize all this
would cost money, and considerable
thought must be devoted to ways
and means for raising it. 1t will
come in time, | feel certain, and
in the meantime we will manage to
get along with what we have
Professor Payne is an inspiration
to teachers and pupils, measuring
his work only in the amount of serv-
ice given to his people and the com
munitv. The Eastside school is a
hive of industry, font of inspira-
tion, and a great credit to those who
unselfishly devote themselves to its
welfare.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-27
Harding School

With the famous three RS and
their allied subjects being more
Thoroughly taught in the elementary
schools than ever before, ii is inter
c>tjug to note the progress made Il
long the lines of developing quail
ties Of character. cultivating good
taste and stimulating grade school
children to appreciate a wider field
Of life.
Visiting the Harding school this
week, the Press reporter learned
what is being done for health and
general culture in addition to the
necessary fundamental instruction.
To take health for an example:
Every morning the school nurse Wis
It's each school, and any ailments
from cuts and bruises needing an
autiNcptic, 10 the first signs of i'll
ness receive prompt and scientific
attention. On the door Of each room
hangs q chart showing the weight
of each child each month. with
record Of the height and the ideal
weight. Simple diet rules, instruc-
tion about fresh air, sleep and cx-
ercise come in as a part Of Keeping
one 5 weight what il should be on
the chart. Hot dishes served at
noon and milk purchased daily help
with the nutrition campaign.
"The problem of the schools is
different in more WAYS than ons
from our grandmother day" said
q teacher. ''Thcn only the children
of the more educated families at
tended in any number. Now with
every child compelled to 90 to school
the average level has been lowered,
and the school is trying TO lift the
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-27
No. 1859
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the Superior Court of the State
of California, in and for the
County of imperial

county OF Imperial
In the Matter of the Estate of
John Snidow Larew. Deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned, eXecutrix of the es-
tate Of John Snidow Larew, de-
ceased to the creditors of, and all
persons having claims against the
said deceased, to file them with the
necessary vouchers within ten
months after the first publication
Of this notice. in the office of the
Clerk Of the Superior Court of I'm
perial County. or to exhibit such
claims, with the necessary vouchers.
within ten months after the first
publication of this notice to the
said eXtcutriX, at the office of
Dorsey G. Whitelaw, Rehkopf Build
ing, Fl Centre, California, which
said office the undersigned selects
: his place of business in all mat
tors connected with said estate of
John -nidcw Larew, deceased.
LIZZIE D. LAREW,
Executrix Of tho Estate Of John
Snidow Larew, Deceased.
Dorsey G.. Whitelaw, Attorney for
said EXccutriX.
Dated and first published at FL
Centre, on this 9th day Of May,
1928. 81 il IS -
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-27
Asks Help For
The Milkmen

In line with the efforts to assure
a supply of pure milk for FL Cen
iro, DR.. +. A. Burger, city health
officeJ, today asked residents of
the city to cooperate with dairy.
men by washing and returning milk
bottles promptly. Many tottlcs are
returned in very dirty condition, the
miIkmen complain, and in some
cases are not returned az all.
1t is also violation Of the law
to use milk bottles fJ' any other
Empty bottles should bc placed at
the point where milk IS usually
delivered and be protected so they
Will not be broken befotn the milk,
man can pick them up
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-27
Valley Chambers
Meet Tonight

A committee will be selected at
the meeting of the associated cham
bers of commerce in Calipatria to-
night to name candidates for cleo
tion to the executive board of the
chamber ut the meeting in May. The
Officers elected at that time will
take office in September.
A meeting of the executive board
of the association will be held at
6.30 o 'clocR in the high school with
the regular meeting opening with
dinner at 7 O'Clock. The Calipat-
ria Women 5 Club Will provide the
dinner.
An effort is being made to obtain
speaker ON the state parks ques-
tion for the meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-27
METHODS
QUITE DIFFERENT
REPORTERS FIND
Confined from Page One)


children here had prepared Chi
nese exhibit in connection with
their studies. Chinese works Of an
kinds had been brought into the ex-
hihit bat the feature was in the
booklets on China which the chill
drcn had prepared. The coverings
ON the books had been made by the
children and dressed up in clever
art work. Inside. pictures clipped
from magazines and newspapers,
had been pasted and the completed
work is most interesting.
The same mark Of progress stamps
each Of the rooms in the building.
Another feature is the politcncss
exhibited by the children. When
visitor enters he is greeted by the
teacher and q minute later lie finds
one If the pupils furnishing him
chair. a book to follow the studies.
and when NE prepares to go he is
furnished with q student guide 70
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-27

average by teaching standards of
life which are unknown in the poor
or homes.
To teach thrift, banking has been
introduced in the schools, and in
rooms at Harding the sign was seen.
"Tomorrow Will BE Bank Dav, >
thus reminding the children TO
bring their pennies. cit is not the
amount saved that we streSs.' one
teacher remarked, "but the regular.
ity Of making deposits. -
Work Less Formal
That the schools are less formal
than they used to be is very notice.
able. Work is not done in the dead
~ silence Of years gone by. The
new theory of learning by doing is
proving highly successful. For those
who need special help, there are OPP
portunitv rooms.
Harding pupils are encouraged in
initiative and originality. There a
Library Club has been formed in
one room, and meets after school
one afternoon week. Books read
are discussed by the children, who
handle their club affairs in digni,
fled and competent manner without
aid from the teacher.
Another development at Harding
is the Safety club. formed l& the
boys themselves, for the purpose OF
protecting the pupils ON the school
grounds. Members act in an ad-
visory capacity to the children, and
i'm no sense as policemen. \ survey
Of possible hazards to safety was
made by the boys without sugges-
tion from a teacher and submitted
to the principal.
Good citizens in the making
may be seen by all who visit Hard
ing school this week.
Eastside School
"Doing fhe best with what we
have is the way Principal Payne
of the EastSide school summed up
the work which is being done there
Nor is the work limited to school
studies. for the EaStside school is
the center Of the community life OF
the section it serves.
When the Press representative en-
tered the school building, eel Cen
tro, YOU re the town that I adore, '
floated out from one of the lower
grade rooms, where the Youngsters
were having their singing lesson un-
der the direction of Mrs. Zenobia
Payne. SO good was the singing,
and SO enthusiastic the teacher and
pupils, that the newspaperman park
ed himself in a seat and spent more
time than he really should, listening
to the songs. There seemed to be
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-27

show him through to the other rooms
Of the building.
The iron rod that meant discipline
in days Of old has vanished but in
MS stead can be found a politeness,
an mwrittcn study in the day :
teaching and learning. There is lit
tie of comparison between the
school of today and that of yestcr-
day and those who have not visited
1.-The Old school, in many years
win be surprised and delighted in
their visits there during the present
- PMhMr School Week.N
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-27

something ironical about these
Youngsters singing of ''froggies
learning to SWIM when they are
without even 4 wading pool, in
which to splash around.
But their ardor was not dimmed
in the least. They turned from
frogs to birds with remarkable ease.
and even flew as they sang.
In the various grades coIored and
Mexican children gave strict atten-
ton to their studies under the di.
rcction of their teachers, and the
reWspapcrman, remembering Vari-
Gus whacks on the head when les
sons were not learned, marveIcd at
the patience of the teachers here.
and the seriousness of the pupils.
Youngsters in the kindergarten
were busy with colored paper, scis,
sorS and paste, making Indian bon
nets for party to be given tonight.
FarncStncsS may have been here.
bat il was crowded off the map bv
sheer delight. Kids who don I have
any too much fun in the world
turned loose with such material as
this, and under the teachers super.
vision turning it into the fulfillment
Of their drcams-Why shouldn t il
delight them?
And the older students in the up-
per grades and in the high school,
studying patiently and wholeheart-
edly, inspired by the determination
that they are eventually going to
enter the many fields which are
ever opening to the educated negro.
and encouraged to do 50 bv thp1
teachers. who themselves have gone
through the long hard grind, anx-
iouS 10 make the way just Il little
easier for their pupils.
No Whacks Here
Memories Of a somewhat harsh.
If intensely practical New England
high school, crowded the newspaper
man rs he noticed the algebraic fig
ures on the blackboard in one of the
high school rooms. No harshncss
hare-.inst patience that made one
ashamed Of ever losing his temper.
The workshops and domestic sci.
cnce department of the high school
set apart from the main building.
otfer the boys Of the E,astside op-
portunity to fit themselves fer prac-
ticaI trades if they wish, and the
girls are given Il thorough training
in household duties, cooking, sewing,
and hygiene. The quarters are
crowded and the equipment not all
that it should be, but Professor
Payne makes it suffice in some
way, and hopes for the day when
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-27
HAWAII FOR SMITH
BY United Press Leased Wire

HONOLULU, April 27.-Hawaii $
six Democratic deleg9:eS will 90
to Houston pledged to "'vote for
Alfred Smith until you are released
by Smith or one Of his authorized
representatives
In the territorial contcntion yes.
tcrday Smith supporter, held the
upper hand from the start, defeat
ing the effort Of some delegates to
send an uninstructed delegation.
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Of Personal Interest to
Washington Residents

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rich and their
young son Frank are taking a trip
through the great lakes region. Herbert
Rich, jr., Is at Camp Kohut. oxford
Me.
Mrs. Edward White of Cumberland
Md, who was the guest of her son-in-
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan
fash of Chevy Chase for several weeks,
has returned to her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Goldsmith
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Tobriner, Mr. and
Mrs. Harry King and Mr.. and Mrs
Louis Leon will leave tomorrow for
Mackinac. Mich. to spend several weeks.
Mrs. Bertha Oettinger has Joined her
brother-tn-law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
Tony Oettinger of Wilson. N. c. at At
lantic City for the remainder Of the
Summer.
Mr.. and Mrs Allan DE Ford and their
young daughter Barbara are on a motor
trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Feifer and son
Jack have moved from 2807 Connect
cut avenue to 400 Connecticut avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kraemer and their little
daughter are now located at 400 Con-
necticut avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Hahn and their
children viii motor To Atlantic City to-
day to spend the remainder of the
Summer.
Mr.. and Mrs Mark Lansburgh are
taking a motor trip TO Maine.
Mr.. and Mrs A. Lehman and their
daughter, Miss Deborah Mae Lehman.
and her cousin. Miss Alice Frank. are
at Bedford Springs. Pa. for two weeks,
having motored there Tuesday.
Miss Ida kaufman Is spending the
week end at the Hotel Ambassador in
Atlantic City, visiting Miss Irma Ney.
Mr.. and Mrs Isaac Behrend left for
Virginia Beach Friday night and are
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Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued 70 the
l0 Edward W. Bethel. %. and. yoesphins I.
Joseph n. Fairfax, 50. and MARY 4. Sell
Oliver G. PuEh, 90. and Annie M. Harris
49,; Rev. W; 2; Battle - u,,,,. y,uns
~, cii mo o w Truth T. rand ana AA''e
preston Headiey. II. and Pearl BRYANT
Henry K. Graraiich@ IS. and Josephine r
Hoiderbach: Rev Clement J. Jordan.
Edward T. Gsliagher. IS. ana Antoinefte
B. Zank. 30. both Of Baltimore; Judge ROB-
8 Elmer @ssiey. al. and Louise Jones. is'
Hillyard Youns. rs, and Grace jackson,
Is: Rev. @. o. Bullock.
Robert NJ Bievins, 30. and Elsie N
Stoner. -: Rev Hugh n. Stevenson.
George J. Chaconas,. ~. and Leila SCOTT,
as: Rev. PATRICK. Murphy.
20. both Of Frederick. Nd; Rev Henry q.
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Episcopal Church Saturday, July IA,
Rev. Edgar Carpenter oficiating. Mr..
and Mrs. Builocks are spending their
honeymoon at Orkney Springs and
after August / win live at TIT King
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Purvis eDownhsnn and
their children left Wednesday for Pen
sacola. Fla, where they will make their
future home.
MRS. Robert w. Schneider and Robert
w. Schneider, jr.. have gone to Madi-
son, Conn, to visit the formers son-in-
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Taylor Lewis. jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Vowel of Fair
fax, and Miss Doris Gennri and Mr.
Charles Berry of Washington spent the
week end with Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll
F. Hines.
Miss Katherine Leadbeater Is Che
guest of Miss Rogers in Granger, KY.
Mrs. Ivan Carpenter OF Denver Is
visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Giasscock, on Braddock Heights.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. H. Hartzfelt and
their three children, Of Dubois, Pa.
are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Strauss on South washington. street.
Miss Pauline Strauss and Mr.. Charles
A. Strauss, IT., have gone TO MasSanetta
Springs to attend the Young Peoples
Conference Of the Presbyterian Synod.
Mrs. Mary Troth. Mrs. Helen v: Reed.
Miss Florence A. Long, Miss Eleanor
Watlins and Miss Bertha Allison have
returned from New Orleans, where they
attended the national convention OF
the Business and Professional Wonen's
Clubs.
Mr.. Thomas Metcalf has left for his
home in New Bedford. Mass, after
visit to Mr.. and Mrs W. M. Van Sickle
Mrs. Frank T. King is home from
visit to Miss Mary Rowland In Nor
folk.
Miss Freida Pullman is the guest or
Miss Sally Beach in Deln1ar, Del.
Mr.. Milton Leadbeater and Mr.: Car
roll H. May, jr.. are guests OF Mr.
william Loiir In Madison County, va.
Miss Katherine Adams has gone tn
lakewood, Va. to spend the remainder
Mrs. e. r. White Of Scranton, Pa,
is the guest Of her sister, Mrs. o. r..
See, who entertained at tea TUESDAY
In honor of her guest.
MIR. and Mrs. j. ". Hasson. IT., Of
washington spent the week end with
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D..
v. Hasson. p
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T. j, Waller near Stafford Court House,


T. ]. Waller near Stafford Court House,
Va.
Mrs. Cresswell, wife Of Lieut.. l.. B.
Cresswell, entertained . party OF IL at
dinner and bridge Wednesday evening
as surprise party for her husband, in
celebration of his birthday anniversary.
Mrs Sanderson, wife of Lieut. L. H.
Mop Sanderson, entertained at bridge
Wednesday evening, when she had
three tables, for Miss Margaret Brice of
Winnsboro. N. c.. who is visiting her
brother and sister-in-law, Lieut.. and
Mrs W. o. Brice.
Capt. and Mrs L. J. Hughes had as
their CUES. last week end Mrs. Hughes
sister, Miss Sadie Proved Of Wash
ington
The Tuesday Clubs were entertained
this week By Mrs. Radcliffe, wife of
Capt Radcliffe. and Mrs. Brice, wife of
Lieut.. w. o. Brice.
The Reserve officers we're hosts at a
dance and entertainment for the off,
GERS of the post and their families and
friends Thursday evening on the tennis
court at the Officers' Club. This was
in way Of farewell party to the post.
as the Reserves left Saturday, having
completed their two weeks training.
The next group of Reserves will arrive
about the goth.
Among the recent arrivals on the
post to take quarters are Capt, Dewitt
Peck. who will be attached to the
Marine Corps Schools and who has
just completed course of study at Fort
Leavenworth. Kans. Capt. and Mrs.
Peck are now on leave and will return
to the post next month.
Capt. Harold S. Fassett, who was
recently married in Boston, has taken
quarters and will report shortly for
duty, bringing Mrs. FaSsett with him
at that time