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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-14


1.-THE parts OF a new car are
carefully and accurately made, but
just as a pair of new shoes must
be broken in before fitting com.
fortably, so these new parts must
also be adjusted in order to func-
ton properly.
High points on the bearing must
be smoothed out. tool and grinding
marks gradually worn away.
high polish acquired"
Breaking Them In
This is the statement of David
Gregg, research engineer of the
AC Spark Plug Company, who pro-
ceeds to give some expert advice
about breaking in new automobiles.
To quote Gregg in part:
'F'irst, follow explicitly the manu-
facturer's directions for the break
ing in period, which usually is 500
miles. After this period, and when
the engine is warm occasionally ac-
celerate up to 40 or As miles an
hour. Immediately the speedometer
registers 40 or As slow down to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-14

around IS miles an hour. This
enables the oil to circulate freely
among the moving parts.
THE short bursts Of speed permit
the parts to be come accommodated
to full load operation without
danger of burning or sticking,
which might occur with continued
high speed running.
AT the end of the first 1000
miles the car should be driven back
to the dealer for complete check.
See that the valve adjustment is
correct, the compression even in all
cylinders, the distributor contact
points checked. The operation of
the steering gear and alignment of
the front wheels should be checked,
and be sure the nuts which hold
the wheels on the rear axle are
tight and without sign Of looseness.
"a car properly broken in and
regularly checked at good service
station should give many thousands
of miles of care-free operation at
minimum of expense"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-14

Just the softest, gentlest touch Of your
toe on the brake pedal applies the brakes
on all four wheels with velvety frmness-
and the car comes to much quicker and
safer stop with cushioned smoothness
YOU have never before known.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-14

A variety of thirty models to pick from
magnificent outside, inside. Come see
come drive-compare!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-14
NEW SPANISH BONDS

MADRID, March 14.-FolloWlng
the policy of Secretary Mellon, the
Spanish government has decided TO
issue new bonds at lower rate OF
interest to cover the national deot
of $3.50 900, 900. A special fund
will be established to redeem por-
lions Of the issue at intervals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-14

color schemes concludes MI.
Tucker, "for no longer is 1t simply
the younger element that creates
the demand for color in automoplles;
The popularity Of color has reached
a point where practically the entice
American market demands 1t.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-14
Women Outnumber Men
In Factories of japan

TOKYO, March IA. - They are
more women than men laboring In
the 1911 factories of japan the
recently completed labor census re-
veals.
OF 1,37S,390 factory workers In
the empire, 3,067 are women, and
but 625, $3.50 men.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-14

AFTER carefully examining this years
( \ automobiles Of various makes we
are doubly convinced that the new Chand-
Ter offers more style and lsta.ny-mOrc real
comfort-mMch liVelier perfOrmdnce-thGn
buyers can find in any other car within
hundreds of dollars of the price.
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First 500 Miles Test
of Automobile

The first 500 miles is the most important period in
the life of automobile and the in which the
driven that stage determines to large extent the kind
of future service it will give
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-14

might have in the preparation OF
his 1928 tax returns.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-03-14

Send your laundry to the firm adj
vertisinr in tOday's Times and Herald
who's Who columns on next to the
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-07
Bedtime Stories
BY HOWARD E. GARIS
Copyright, 1927. by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE
BEARS HONEY

Uncle Wiggily started to hop
away when the Wolf popped out OF
the bushes near where the owl had
scratched on the white birch bark
the magic nine numbered squares ir.
side the one larger square. For
Uncle Wiggily well knew what a
hungry Wolf would want and that
was ears.
"Don' t be afraid of him! y hoot,
ed the owl to Uncle Wiggily. Tho
bunny gentleman had hoped over to
tell the owl that to make an omelet
lac must break the shells of the eggs.
The owl didn t seem to know that
himself. though his own wife laid
the eggs. Some owls arcn t as wis'
as they look. This one WASH t, any
how.
Don t be afraid of this We.
don t believe he can fix the mum
bers so they will add up to fifteen
in every way hooted the owl.
eyes | cant" howled the Wolf.
. Give me tine. As soon as | d.
the puzzle | m going to do some
nibbling!' and he looked at til"
bunny's 5 ears. But though the Wolf
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-07

You will find the sum to be -
no matter in which way YOU make
the addition. There is also another
way by putting > in the ccnte'
square, S in the upper left, IN the
lower right and filling in the othef
squares with figures that, all TO-
gether, will also total 10 III any
direction.
THAT ; good trick to rcmem
bcr.' said Mr.. Longcars, when ne
had helped the owl make the ONE
let. Maybe l can fool the Bob Cat
with it next time he chascs me.
SO Uncle. Wiggily hoped on an3
on over the fields and through tn"
woods until, all of a sudden, as H.
was Jumping over bush he heard
ON the other side, loud grilling and
growing noise. Oh, such a noise.
..What's the natter y askeI
Uncle Wiggily, seeing what he
thought was large, brown rock o''
the ground near the bush.
"Mattcr enough, - growlcd a
voice. II m stung' That 5 what
the NATTER y
..Who stung vou'' asked the iab
bit. and now he saw that what ht
had thought was big, brown rock
was big, brown bear, rubbing hs
nose IN the wet mud near a spring
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-07

to be put in cast again.
Mrs. II. Mitchell of Escondido, n
pioneer Of Imperial, called on Mrs.
M. II. Gavin, on Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. n Emmons have
moved into one of the Jones cottag-
cs.
An Easter Birthday celebration
will be held at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Knapp. Guests will be Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifford Moore, and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lemond and
family, and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Knapp and son. There will be al
Easter hunt for the children as well
as peanut race, and educational
games for the grown ups. y pot luck
dinner will be served at noon.
McCabe Home Department was
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-07
THE LAST WORD

With Ell Centro citizens going to the polls Monday
to elect city officials for the four years the Press
takes this last opportunity to impress several points
upon the voters solely IN what beves to be the best
interests of the city
the city council, and electing Fred ]. Gianoa with
them, believe citizens of Ell Centro will be provd-
ing the city with the three best men available for serv
ice to Ell Centro. Their records OPEN the standing
in the community is rreproachabe, they expert
enced and successful business men, and best of all,
they experienced in administering the affairs of
this city
They can give El Centro what it needs particularly
in the next four years-A REAL BUSINESS ADMIN
John C. Neale present city clerk, is unopposed for
reelection. Charles H. H. Small, who is candidate
for city treasurer succeeding Fred j. Ganoa is also
unopposed The former has proved himself capa-
bic and any change in this office would be un-
wise at this time. Small, experienced banker, is
properly trained to assume the administration of the
cty's finances The Press has heard of opposition
to either man and believes there will be none.
WE URGE EVERY CITIZEN TO VOTE YES"
ON PROPOSITION NO. l.
This provides for a levy of TEN CENTS on each each
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS of REAL ESTATE
PROPERTY VALUATION, to be used fund for
parks, music and advertising purposes. 1t provides
the to enable Ell Centre to expand and progress
during the next four years 1t is not new idea. At
present levy of five cents 500 valuation is avail
able for limited along the lines. This will be
discontinued when Proposition No. is adopted. The
latter amounts to ONE DOLLAR each THOUSAND
DOLLARS OF VALUATION, instead of the so cents
which paid an increase of 90 cents on each thou
sand dollars.
The fund raised by this will be expended
under the direction of the chamber of commerce,
supervised by the city council At present only 25 per
of the assessed property in the city supports the
chamber of commerce, whereas ALL the property
benefits by it. Proposition No. l is PROGRESSIVE
AND FAIR
THE PRESS URGES CITIZENS TO VOTE
"YES" ON PROPOSITION NO 2.
This provides for the annexation of small strip
of land the western boundary Of the city 1t is geo
graphically part of the city at present and the citi
zen who has faith in Ell Cenro sees Proposition No
only as the foreruner of that time when the city Will
have to acquire room in every direction.
FINALLY, THE PRESS URGES EVERY REC
ISTERED CITIZEN IN THE CITY TO VOTE NEXT
MONDAY.
Some may not agree with the platform which the
Press fosters. Whether he does or whether ne does
not it the duty of each citizen to to the polls ana
cast his vote that the results when the ballots
counted will truly represent the wishes of majority
of the citizens If this is DONE the Press feels certain
that the men and propositions which it is supporting,
will successful tthe polls, providing that I'll Cen
tro citizens for the best interests of their city that
thev are progressive and that they realize FL Centro
is deserving of their support 100 percent
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-07
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of m-
perial Valley for this Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO


In special elections held, the in
corporations of the towns of Braw
ley, FL Centre and CaleXico was
voted. In vi Centre and CaleXico
the election carried by large MAJ
Gritty. In FL Centre l03 votes wcrr
cast for incorporation and IL
against. Trustees were elected III
Guiding H. b. Pearson, j. Stan
ley Brown, d. D. Pellet, W. Q.
Hamilton and Charles Buttrcss, Clerk
T. G. Havens; treasurer, r. f. Jau.
man; marshal, Clyde Bradford.
In its "Two Decades Ago col
umn, the Riverside Press mentioned
the name of Ii. E. A1att, who i
now postmaster of Imperial. Allatt
vas nominee for the board of trus-
tees on the antisaloon ticket al
that time.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-07
'The Captive"
Case Recesses

LOS ANGELES, April Z Like
readers of magazine serial who
must wait between installments, the
jury in the trial of Ed w. Roland
and A. Leslie Pearce, producers who
staged "The Captivc,' must wait
until Monday to hear the climax of
the play which police called obscene.
Reading of the play was begun
shortly before adjournment of court
yesterday, over the protest of the
defense that this evidence would be
only hearsay.
A police sergeant read the lines,
leaving off the dramatic flourishes
which spectator might find i'm
pressing at a stage performance.
The climax of the play will be read
Monday when the trial resumes.
The defense has subpoenaed 50
witnesses
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-07

"Who stung vouo'
"Thc bees in that hollow tree,
groancd the Bear. pointing with his
paw. "Oh. how they stung me or
my soft and tender nose. Oh! Oh.
OH
"Why did the bees sting you?
asked the rabbit gentleman.
Because | tried to take some oi
their honcv.' sighed the Bear. II
love sweet stuff! | felt | must have
some honey but when | tried to tax"
it from the bees they stung me!
Oh, my nose, My poor nose!
Uncle Wiggily did not say it ser
we'd the Bear right. Instead, the
bunny gentleman hoped over to the
hollow tree and, speaking to the
Queen Bee, kindly asked: "lf /.
make a puzzle for YOU, will you let
the Bear have some Of your honey
eyes, buzzed the queen. " But
it must he a hard puzzle and YOU
must make us new house,
~ will" said Mr.. Longcars.
With a blackencd stick the rabbit
drew on some white birch bark the
picture that YOU will see at tile enc
of this story. "Cut out four pieces,
said Mr.. Longcars, land fit then
together properly and see what yon
have.
SO the Queen Bee cut out th'
little puzzle and while TRYING to fl
it together her worker bees gave tn
Bear all the honey he wanted 50
Low you try to see what YOU cal
make by cutting out the blact
pieces and pasting them in the right
way together on a white giccc or
I aper. If you do the trick you may
have some honey. And, anyhow, i
the postage stamp doesn t hide in
side the envelop when the postmah
IS trying TO tag it, | II tell you
next about Uncle Wiggily and the
Bob Cat ) candy.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-07
TEN YEARS AGO
April 7, 1918

The Sccley roller gin, the frs
gin handling Egyptian cotton in the
Imperial Valley, started ginning this
morning, and worked smoothly
throughout the day.
San Diego county supervisors to-
day pledged them selves to improve
the road between the Imperial coun-
tv line and Warner s ranch in time
for summer travel.
District Attorney Galcn Nichols
addressed the Woman 5 Ten Thous
and Club at it regular meeting to
day on the Liberty Loan. Mrs. \.
Nance followed with a talk outlin-
ing the work that the women are do
ing as their part in the Third Libcr-
tv Loan campaign.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-07
THEATERS

Warner Bros. will present Al Jol-
son in "The Jazz Singer' at the
Valley theater Sunday for a run of
three days.
The story of the rise of the son
of the cantor who deserted his home
to become a jazz singer and at last
was torn between the desire of his
father that he succeed him in the
synagogue and his own desire to
shine on Broadway is we'll known
Alan Crosland, who directed the pic
ture, is said to have treated the
story in the spirit in which it was
conceived. That Jolson is the log
ical exponent of the story of the
picture is clear from the fact that
the story of his own life parallels it
in many places.
Chief in Jolson S support is MAY
McAvoy as leading woman in the
role of Mary Dale. Warner GLAND
has the role of the elderly cantor.
Across to Singapore, Ben Ames
Williams vivid drama of the sea,
with Ramon Novarro as the star, is
the attraction commencing Sunday
at the Palace theater.
The new play is a graphic ro-
nance of the clipper ships, with No
varro as young sailor, enmeshed
in strange love affair which leads
to dramatic adventure. Much of
the picture was filmed aboard the
old clipper ship Narwahl,' - which
put to sea with the company for a
lengthy Pacific cruise during which
tht sea scenes, including the ter
rifle storm, the mutiny, and the at
tack of Oriental pirates, was filmed.
Joan Crawford, noted for her work
in many pictures, plays the heroine
and Ernest Terrence, James Mason,
Edward Connolly, Frank Curricr,
Anna May Wong, Dan Wolheim,
Duke Martin and others of note are
i'll the cast.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-07
HEBER
(Press Staff Correspondent

(PresS staff correspondent
HEBER, April THE District
Conference of Ladies Aid of the
Methodist churches of the valley was
attended by a good representation,
from Heber. Those in attendance
from Heber were Mesdames M. Bor-
den, John Briggs, f. r. Cheser, M.
II. Gavin, Sadie Fishburn. and Ang-
cline Courtney.
Billy Miller had the misfortune
to break his arm at school on Tues
day. Mrs. Ella b. Ware accompanied
Linn to the doctor,
Miss Agnes Tozcr spent the week
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Tozer. Miss Tozcr returns to her
school in Brca on Monday.
Mrs. A. Ming, of Holland, Mich.
igan, is the house guest of Mr.. ami
Mrs. Ben Tozcr. Mrs. Ming and the
Tozcrs were neighbors in Holland
80 years ago.
Mrs. |. Humphrey, of San Diego
has been spending week with her
daughter, Mrs. George Thompson
and visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Thompson. Mrs. Ralph Thompson
will accompany Mrs. Humphrey on
the return trip to San Diego on Sat
urday.
Mrs. &. G.. Gumn entertained
guests from Ell Centre on Wednes-
day, including Mrs. Roy Gumn, Mrs.
I F. l.. Carter, and Mrs. Floyd Ern-
est.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. Mayu, of San
Rernardino, will spend Easter witt:
Mrs. Mayu $ parents and grand
mother. School mates will remem.
Der Mrs. Mavu, as Ruth Gumn of
the Hebcr graduating class of '24.
Ray Barnes has returned from :.
business trip to Phoenix. Arizona.
Merry Social Affair
Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Woods enter
taincd with an old fashioned dance
Tuesday evening. Refreshments wcrs
served at "A late hour. Music wa>
furnished by Oklcy and Willis Brad
shaw. Fifty guests were present.
S. \. Briggs returned to his home
in Abilene, Texas, on Friday even
ing.
\ called mccting of the ladies
Aid WAS held at the homo of Mrs
NJ. II. Gavin, on Thursday. Plans
were made for the Dollar Social,
which is an annua ! affair in April.
A Community Pot Luck supper will
be held at the school house on Fri
day, April Is, at ! clock. Each
family will bring their own dishes
and sandwiches together with .
pie and one dish for the pot luck.
Members present were Mcsdames NJ.
Borden. John Briggs, +. Il. Cheser,
Sadie Fishburn, :. Maupin.
Mrs J. J. Lowe viii spend Eastct
with her parents, at toachclla.
Pioneer Visits Valley
Miss Mary Campbell OF Glendale,
called on Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. II. Gavin
On Thursday. Miss Campbell wa
one of the pioneers of the valley,
living east Of Hcber in the early
days and later built the home known
as the Lyon 5 place. DR.. Campbell,
her father, was Promcnent in civic
affairs in the carly days.
Richard and Wyanc Haas o.
Hcmct, were in town ON business
recently,
Lcthc Haas had the misfortune to
fracture his injured leg causing 1t
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-07
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
,nr,I = 1O1

Ross and Stuart of the Enter.
prise Grocery received the first
Strawberries Of the season today.
Mrs. +. s. Wing returned from =
five weeks stay in Los Angeles.
j. L. Travcrs began work this
morning on new cottage for r,
T. Harris, architect, on his farm
cast of town.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-07

held at the home of Mrs. La Bruch-
erie. Those from IIeber attending
were MesdamesA j. j. Wilson, Essie
Knapp, and Angcline Courtney.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-07
GETS BUILDING PERMIT

Walter Wakefield was granted
permit by the building inspector
this morning for the erection OF
garage at SlS Main street me
building is to be semi-fireproof Oh
concrete and corrugated iron ana
will be erected at cost of approx
matcly $4OO, according to the apph'
cation filed.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-07

The new high-gear road up Mt
San Jacinto via Idyllwild, Will be
finished in late summer.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-07

Orange county has 1856 acres
of citrus fruits, Of which 5o,92o
sare in oranges.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-07

The highway between Cotton and
is being Strengthened and
made eight feet wider.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-07

The annual Valencia Orange
Show at Anaheim, Orange county,
will be held May IT to June ;.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-07

The Chino district of San Bcr-
nardino county grew about one
half of the county's alfalfa crop
last wear or 46,S00 tons. The Vic
tor Valley grew 15.102 tons.
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-07

iigglcd the numbers every which
Wav, he couldn t do the trick, and
at last Uncle Wiggily said:
4 m tired of waiting Cor YOU.
| m going to hop on. 50 ava!
hoped the bunny and later, When
the Wolf had such headache from
not being able to do the puzzle
that he had to 90 to bed, the owl
showed the rabbit how the trlet
was done. l suppose you found out,
but if YOU didn't it s like this:
Imperial Valley press., 1928-04-07

A gnat abatement district n
been formed in the Coacheha N"i'
ley.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-03
Horse and Wagon Hit,
 Owner Sues for Sl,O0O

An automobile and . horse and wagon collided on East Main street on December : at about 6:30 o'clock in the morning and the latter fared not 50 we'll. according to the com plaint of Mike Daunis. who has brought suit for 31,ooo damages against George Roy. driver of the automobile. Attorney Lawrence J. Colon represents the plaintiff and Constable John O'Neill served the papers.
 The horse and wagon were being directed along East Main street by Ignac Kajauskas. an employe of the plaintiff, and the defendants auto mobile collided with the ether vehi- cle. rendering tho wagon and horse rather out of luck. He charges Roy with negligence.
 Suit for tl5o has been brought by John Dornfeld. through L. '. Colon, against Paul H. FriedmSn. Con. stable John 5. Recor served the pa- pers.
 Emily and Walter Jiexierski have been named defendants in an action for t325 damages, brought by Jos eph Ruczyk, through Monroe g. Gordon. Constable Recor perform ed service.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-03
BANDITS ENGAGE
 IN PISTOL BATTLE
Payroll Recovered and Three
 1en Captnrd by Police

Philadelphia. Feb. 5 (UP)-Three payroll bandits were captured and . fourth made his escape after being wounded in a gun battle which ex- tended along route of more than Six miles in North Philadelphia shortly before noon today.
 Recover Money
 A payroll of $5.200 which had been taken from Frank Ross, mes senger for the Colonial Trust Co.,, was recovered.
 The four men seized the money from Ross in front of the Metro politan Life Insurance Co. and un- der threat of death forced a taxicab driver who was engaged by Ross to accompany them.
 Two of the bandits were in their own automobile and two were in the taxicab when they were intercepted by Detectives Joseph Laird and Jo- seph Cammita.
 Running Battle
 After . running gun battle of more than six miles, the men bar ricaded themselves behind their au- tomobiles and attempted to stand of the detectives who had been Joined by Patrolman Winfield Jones.
 The battle in the street continued for several minutes before the ban dits were captured.
 Many houses in the neighborhood were damaged by stray bullets but no one was injured except the es- caped bandit.
New Britain herald., 1928-02-03
GRouNDHoG nsQUo1ED;
 SAYS WINTER IS OVER
Subtesranean Weather Prophet Oalla Attention to Special Rule for
 Leap Year.

It's all wrong-that old whee5e about the groundhog and his shad- ow. The fact that he saw his shad- CIV yesterday does not indicate six weeks more of winter. It indicates just the contrary. and nothing but the old superstition, which some people still believe, is the proof of the pudding.
 Bob" Tyler of Wolcott. says win- ter is over. He quotes the wood- chuck, and he ought to know, be- cause Bob confers with hts own pet woodchuck or grouhdhog as he may be called for hts information.
 Here is the secret. The rule that if the groundhog sees his shadow he will go back to sleep and there will be hard winter for six weeks more. applies to every year except leap year" says Bob.
 "In leap year ne reverses his polf. cy and if he sees his shadow he stays out and winter is over. If he comes out on a cloudy day in leap year, he returns to his underground home until ApriI l."
 From an old Scrapbook of 17s2, Bob found the following. which he sent to the Waterbury American as proof of his contention:
 If cloudy Candlemas day in leap
 year be And the woodchuck his shadow can-
 not see.
 Back to his ground hole he goes
 to stay, For Winter will last till All Fools
 day"
New Britain herald., 1928-02-03
City Items

A son was born at New Britain General hospital today to MT. and Mrs. Walter Doerner of ~ Camp street.
 F. G. Russell of Hart street, traffic manager at Landers. Frary & Clark. is ill at his home.
 Policeman William O'Day is off duty because of illness.
 Mrs. John Malarney of 31s Main street reported to Captain Kelly at police headquarters today that she fell on the sidewalk in front of D.. Miller's store on Church street about 5:3O yesterday afternoon and in- jured her back.
 The police were notified at 1855 this morning that two boys had en- tered the Lyceum theater. Officers Carroll and McCabe investigated and found that the boys were employed in the theater.