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Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-22
Bedtime Stories
81 HOWARD E. oARIs
Copyright, 1923, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY'S MAY
POLE

"Arc you going to be vrrr busy
today asked Uncle W'2gily S
wife one morning as the rabbi; gen
tlernan finished his breakfast
Not so very, he answered.
''Why??"
I'VE really ought to Eava enc for
the children, went on Ms. Long
cars. II think you coalj put one up
in the yard and they could dane
around it and twinc colored ribbons
IS they do in England. -
What : this ali about asked
Uncle Wiggilv. "What do You vant
me to put up in the yard -
~ May pole" answered his
wife. - Didn't YOU ever read about
them -
Yes, I think I have. sad Mr..
Longcars. You mean tai pole
with . bunch of long ribbons fastcn-
cd to the top and the children take
hold of the lower ends of the ribbon
strcamers and weave in and out as
they skip around the .1v pcle on
the ground. Is that it:"
''Thnt : it, said the rabbit
lady. "Win you put up the pole
and fast"a the bunch Of ribbons
on top"
- VIM" promised Unclc Wig
gily. And, wnat is moro, II stay
home instead OF hopping Oft 10
look for an adventure. and I'll
sing song for Tia" animal boys and
girls 70 march by.
Not that song abou. 'WLnncry,
twoery, icFcry Ami ron't You
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-22

rabbit gentleman. with ,he help Of
lis wife and Nurse Jane Fuzzy
Wu7zy. put the oil clothes posi- up
right in il and stamped tn d.tt
alouud to hold it firmly ia r'ace.
"Thore's your May paie''' said
rncle Wiggiiy, rather proudly.
"Ch, but what about fastening
The bunch of long gibbons "a sop
asked Nurse Jane. "Thc ea.idrr
can't have Il MaE pole dance uI.il
M ribbons are fastened Oh ;cp 81
they can be twined about i.
:. Fear ne, forgot MI about
that said Unele Wigc = Il
should have fastened the ends Of
lhc ribbons ON top of IL, pol
wiIrn it WAS Oh thr ground, before
we sct 4; up in the hole. Now /
shall have - ~; ladder 70 climb
to ;hr top of ;hc pole. 2u' tAai VIII
be easier than taking tar p2,
down again.
Ike found l4ddrr in h;S gr,agr,
set it up against the pole and thcr
with hammer, somc tacEs led the
bunch Gt long ribbons. up climbed
.Ac bunny gentleman.
The top Il the psi. was flat and
quite large enough around 50
incl" Wiggi'y cou!d step off the
l:dder and aii down while h. tack
ID the ribbons. This be did. making
lirsclf comfortable on top Of tn
May pole.
Now whilr he sat up on tip of
;hc poe, along came The Sklilcr%
Scallcry Alligator with the double.
jointed tail, ard, seeing the bunny
high up there IN the air, the Ailiga-
tor laughed TO himself and said.
~ II sneak up and take away
that ladder. Then when Uncle Wig
gily wants to get down h. can t
and I'm % ct the Bob Cat. who
can climb a pole, and hen catch
The bunny. Iia' lIa!'
So She Alligator sncakcd w sof,-
Is ard took away the ladder, carry
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-22

dare sing that song!" warned Mrs.
I-ongears, shaking Il paw at her hus-
band.
NO, III sing a different song, -
said the bunny gentleman. But,
first of all, III see about putting
up the May pole.
Ous in the yard was IN old
clothes post standing in d corner
near the fence Uncle Wig-ly
thought this would do nicely for .
May pole.
But first I must dig n hole,
he said.
Now digging a hol' was verY easy
for Uncle Wigg.ly, IS it would have
been fer any rabbit. They hav'
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-22
Wednesday, May %, 1929

family spent Sunday evening with
John Briggs and family.
Mrs. Edith Jacobs and Mrs. Earl
Ircy and children spent Saturday
with Mrs. Arthur Nogel,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Whitchcr
spent the week end fishing at Cuya'
maca with friends from Ell Centre
and Brawley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Wallace spent
Sunday with Mrs. Blanch Wallace
at Hotvillc.
Ruell Walton has returned to his
position in the Jcffrics grocery.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. II. Gavin spent
the week end at Jacumba
Clyde Nicholson of Rcdlands, Is
located at the Gavin home for the
cantaloupc season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Stootsbcrry
spent Monday at Wcstmorland with
Mr.. Stootsberry S parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Stootsbcrry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earnest Auburg
spent sunday as guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Roberts.
Prayer meeting will be held at the
home of Rev. Quinton +. Roger on
Wednesday, it being joint meeting
with the Verde charge.
Miss Sarah Reed gave Il missionary
talk during the church hour at the
lieher charge on Sunday. Rev.
Quinton p. Roger was out of the val
ley during the week end.
The "dollar social of the Ladies'
Aid will be held at the school house
on Friday, MAY "a. y pot luck sup
per will be served ut Z p. m, each
one 20 bring sandwiches, ice tea, and
y pot luck dish, and his own dishes.
The ladies will give their experience
in earning ttcir dollar and each one
present is requested to give their
first experience before the public,
aud the selection so given II possible.
\ program and music will fill tn
evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-22
Furniture--Clayton, For Furniture

Rugs, linolcums, stoves. window shades Nesco kcro
stoves. oacfc gas ra:ges, camp equipment hard
Pianos, new, used. Sewing machines. Card
tables, chairs rented for parties, etc. 542 Main
St. Phone 623
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-22
TEN YEARS AGO
Nav %, 1919

". l.. Hodges, president OF Hodg-
cS Cattle and Loan company, and
one of the largest owners Of Impc-
rial Valley land and business prop
cry, has just completed deal
whereby lie has secured control of
the Imperial Valley agcncy q the
Studebaker automobile. Branch
agencies will be established in the
various valley towns with head,
quarters in IL Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-22
Looking Backward
What tbs Press F'Ess TeN sf In
periM Valley for this Dxss
In Past YSKrl
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Nav %, 1909

The two chemical fire engines
ordered by the city several months
since, arrived thus morning and n
man will be down in day OF two
to erect thcm and put them into
commission.
General Harrison Gray Otis gen
cral manager of the Los Angeles
Times, was IN town yesterday from
talexIco, stopping for 4 glass Of
water as he made a survey of the
valley, having large interests i'll the
California McXico Land and Cattle
company.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-22

Sometimes 1t seems just too bad that we can't
select al cur public officials from the poorhouse
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-22

paws just made for digging, sine
Wild rabbits always dig. or burrow,
under ground to make their homes.
80 Cn,lc Wie2ily dug deep
I ole N the mi,1Ir rf the bungalow
:-a:d uhcr, j. wouldn't spo1 an
'.lower oI vcseiablc beds. And
whnr tho hole was deep enough. the
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-22
Drugs and Beauty Shop.

FL Centre Drug Co. Complete line of drup1 veterinary
remedies Fountain service All lines Of BEAUTY work
done by expert operators. Emma Lindsey. 9TH and
Main st. Phone
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-22

Twenty seven cows in Los Angc-
les county produced go pounds, or
more of hutterfat on testing day,
: ,063 rows were tested.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
MOWTE
ii SlDEIlGHTS 4
AT ARCADIA

The historic death OF Lord Nelson,
patterned after the famous paint
ing Of that tragic event, Is one OF
the unusual scenes in The Divine
Lady" the First National picture
starring Corrine Griffith, which is
now showing here at the Arcadia
theater.
The painting, BIZ "A. w. Davis,
shows the famous nero in the hold
Of the Victory" his last command,
surrounded by ships officers, physi-
clans and heart-broken sailors who
had long worshipped him.
Nelson, who came out Of retire
ment TO meet the combined Euro
pean fleets in the Battle off Cape
Trafalgar. was MORALLY wounded
just as the engagement was being
won BY the British.
He was carried to n place Of safe
ty on the boat where physicians were
working over the wounded and, on
learning that his injuries weer ia
tai, ordered the doctors 10 attend
the other men instead wasting their
time OF him.
The tableau OF the painting was
duplicated almost perfectly by Frank
Lloyd, director OF the picture. from
photographs Of the original paint
ing.
Victor Varconi plays the role OF
Nelson in the picture. The most
prominent role in support Of Miss
Griffith.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
CoLorfuL Festival VIII be
Observed by JetUs Thursday

the agricultural background OF this
festival lost its appeal for the Jew
ish people. The celebration or the
Feast Of Pentecost began TO be en-
doWed with n new background and
new meaning. The Book OF Exodus,
chapter XIX. depicts the giving or
the Ten Commandments to the chill
dren OF Israel ON Mount Sinai. This
epoch-making event took place OH
the very day on which "Shabuoth"
IS celebrated. Hence, after the de-
struction OF the Temple and the
dispersion OF the Jews the world
ocver. the Festival or Weeks came
70 stand for the day upon which
Israel assumed the role OF n spirit
ual people with the Torah as its
guiding light. This idea gave new
spiritual content 70 the observance
OF this festival; IL revitalized 10 ard
lent 10 a signal message 70 the Jew
ish people and the world az large.
Today. the Confirmation Service
marks the most impressive cere-
mony in the celebration of this holf-
day. AT this service bows and girls
who have been instructed IN Jewish
history and principles Of Judaism.
make n solemn promise ~ hold fast
to the teachings and ideals OF their
fathers. This ceremony Is. IN truth
inspiring; 1t becomes a re-enact-
ment OF the great event which took
place on Mount Sinai thousands OF
years ago.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11

Last year. The Letter" an en-
crossing play from the pen Of W
Somerset Vaughan, the distin-
guished English playwright and
novelist, appeared on Broadway
where it enjoyed a successful run.
At the time it was expected that
Jeanne Eagels who created the
much discussed role Of Sadie
Thompson in Maughams' sensation
al success. Rain. would play the
leading role Of Leslie Crosbie. It vas
generally conceded that Leslie Cros-
bit offered Miss Eagels an oppor-
tunity in character study tina. would
enable her to reach the great dra-
matte heights that marked her p0r-
trayal of Sadie Thompson. UrtCr-
tunately. Miss Eagels was not avail
able at the time. and after the first
expression Of disappointment. the
public, Enthusiastically enough. re-
signed itself to future news Of Miss
Eagels.
Fortunately. however, people
everywhere. will nov have the OPP
portunity to see and hear this IA
nous star in the role of Leslie Cros-
bic. the central figure Of The Let
ter" This interesting development
has been made possible ~ Para
mount. which some time ago, de-
cided to produce The Letter" As
an all-talking picture and immedl-
ately engaged Miss Eagels lor the
leading role. II is generally con-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
ADD 265 CARS
TO SHIPMENTS
Daily Movement Declines to
Average of 3S During
Past Seven Days

Shipments OF vegetables from the
Valley continued during the past
week at the rate OF SO ear per
day by freight. increasing the sea-
son total Of fruit and vegetable
shipments to 23.678 cars. according
10 reports or the Southern Pacific
and the Missouri Pacific Lines re-
ceived today. A total Of 265 cars
were moved during the week.
The daily movement was rapidly
declining and it appeared doubtful
whether a total movement Of 24.0U0
CARROTS by freight would be reached
by the actual close of the season.
Only 81 cars were forwarded Sun
day and Monday mornings over the
Missouri Pacific. according to the
report Of that line.
The movement had narrowed
down 10 three commodities. corn.
tomatoes and melons. with occa-
sional forwardings Of other COM
modities. A total Of 1742 cars of
freight and 21.936 cars OF vege-
tables had been shipped during the
season.
Leaders remained in the same
relative position. Weslaco having
shipped 2S7S cars during the sea-
son. Mercedes 2i94. Donna 1927. San
Benito 1773 anu Pharr 1857.
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11

Colonel Gowdy's Big City shows.
Nifty is the sweetheart Of Princess
Kalima. dancer, and she becomes
insanely jealous when Nifty's son
takes up with the troupe and sup
plants her in the affections of Nifty.
She brides a pretty diving girl with
the shows to make love to the boy
in hope that the father would cast
them both out.
The boy not only falls deeply in
love with the girl but the girls does
too. The expected happens and
both are thrown out but not until
some Of the most dramatic scenes
ever filmed are enacted. The climax
comes when Nifty learns that the
dancer conceived the entire plot and
in a highly dramatic scene she is
nearly killed by the irate barker.
The story is brought to a happy
conclusion but not without many
laughs in some of the sequences.
Comedy scenes are injected deftly
TO offset the highly emotional ten
sity of some of the scenes. The
colorful atmosphere OF the travelling
carnival runs throughout the story
and the lives Of the carnival people
in their various moods are wildly
Denoted.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11

Four stars Of the stage and screen,
a colorful background of a travelling
carnival and a triple love story with
abundance of dramatic scenes and
def comedy. combine TO make OF
The Barker" the talking and sound
version Of Kenyon Nicholson's noted
stage play. one Of the latest sensa-
tons Of the new era Of talking pic
lures. 'The Barker" comes to the
Capitol theater, tomorrow, for a
four days run.
All four stars participate in the
talking sequences of The Barker"
and this marks the initial talking
appearance of Milton Sills on the
screen. Betty CompSon. Dorothy
Mackaill and Douglas Fairbanks,
Jr.. also talk during the unfolding
of this colorful romance Of life with
q travelling carnival troupe.
II is a new and dominating Stills
who injects a strong personality into
the role Of Nifty Miller. professional
barker for one Of the side shows Of
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11

ceded that the advent Of Mis-
Eagels in talking pictures marks a
high water mark in this new art
which, step by step, Is endeavoring
to offer to the movie public the
highest type Of entertainment with
players who have distinguished
themselves on the legitimate stage.
The Letter" tells the story OF 4
woman. sensitive, selfish and ro-
mantle: the disconnected wife Of 2
plantation owner in Singapore, the
land Of oppressive heat: OF rubber;
Of Oriental night life. highly pitch
ed. abandoned. Into this play Is
skilfully woven a story Of frustrated
love. jealousy and passion that
builds up to one of the most power
full climaxeS seen ON the screen Ill
many moons.
In addition to Miss Eagels. Para
mount has recruited the supporting
cast from the legitimate stage. It
includes o. p. Heggie. who has
starred in many productions includ-
ing Fashions for Men," Reginald
owen. last seen in the Ziegfeld
show. The Three Musketeers." and
Herbert Marshall. who recently was
seen to advantage in The High
Road" a play which enjoyed a long
run on Broadway this season. Jean
dc Limur directed The Letter.
which opens a weeks engagement
at the Palace theater, McAllen, to-
morrow.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
Honorary Degree of
Laws Is Conferred
On r. B. Creager

An honorary degree Of doctor Of
laws has been conferred upon r. B.
Creager OF this city by Southwest
ern university at Georgetown.
Creager has not received official
notification from the institution
but reports Of the honorary award
have appeared in Dallas papers.
The Texas republican chief OBJ
tanned a degree Of bachelor OF
science from the Georgetown uni
versity in 1898. Since he has been
active member Of the alumni. He
was recently appointed as a men,
her OF a committee Of eve to pro-
vide plans for the future existence
and growth of the school.
Creager was to have made the
alumni address this year but other
eneagementS interfered.
According to the stories in the
Dallas papers, the degree will be
conferred In the earliest possible
convocation.
Creager also holds a degree Of
bachelor OF laws from the Univer-
sity OF Texas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
MISSION HITS
BUILDING PACE
Many Homes Included In
improvements Passing
$4,000 In 5 Months
Especial to The Herald)

-
MISSION. June ia survey Of
Missions building Improvements
shows figures TO the amount Of
S67, 1920 for the first five months Of
the year.
Three OF the oldest Of the build
ings on Lomita boulevard have been
moved back II feet from the orig
inal line. nice brick fronts have been
added. and the building renovated
throughout. at q cost Of approxi-
mately $4,000. The First State
Bank & Trust company and the
First National Bank building. the
latter including the postoffice. are
TO be replaced with new and en-
tirely modern business blocks later
in the season.
New and modern residences have
been built in the country within a
three or four mile radius Of Mission.
for which no building permits we're
issued, but which have Melted a
large sum, according TO the lumber
dealers of Mission.
Among the new buildings in pro-
cess Of construction are the Marcel!
Bros. Oil company's warehouse. the
Ford home" by A. H. Strahlc. as
we'll as several new residences.
Vernon B. Hill has just moved
into his beautiful $4,000 new colo
NAL home. Mrs. Georgia Eckholz
has recently completed a nice new
cottage. nrs. c. o. Murphy mas two
new houses just finished. T. w.
Thies has just moved into a home
Of the English type of construction.
Mrs. Tedford has a modern tenant
house under construction. The home
OF Col. and Mrs. S. M. Duffie and
John Boatright was completed a
short time since just south Of the
city limits.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11

Brownsville and Valley Jews
Thursday will join persons Of the
Jewish faith over the world In the
observance OF Shabuoth, The Feast
OF Weeks"
Special ceremonies in the homes
here will be observed, local residents
said, no organized services being
planned because Of lack Of a con-
gregation.
Only one day Is ascribed in the
Bible for the observance Of this
festival. 1t is one OF the three
important holidays in the Jewish
calendar upon which the Jewish
people, when they dwelt in Palestine
would make pilgramages to the
Temple in Jerusalem. Today, 1t is
perhaps the most impressive OF the
three festivals, because OF the con-
firmation servic which takes place
in practically all progressive syna-
gogues.
Like many OF the other holidays
Of the Jewish calendar, the feast Of
weeks has a two-fold BACKGROUND.
says a statement issued by the Tract
Commission OF the Union OF Ameri-
cal Hebrew congregations. In an
cient times. before the destruction
of the temple. il was primarily an
agricultural festival Observed by Tire
Jews in Palestine. There the end
Of the harvest season OF the grain
comes to a close seven weeks after
Passover. Being an agricultural
people. the Jews marked the end
Of the harvest season with great toy
and gladness. They brought the
first fruit OF the wheat harvest 20
the temple at Jerusalem and offered
IL upon the sanctuary. For this rea-
son. this festival is called in the
Bible the Feast of Harvest and the
Feast Of the First Fruits.
In the curse OF time. however.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
Valley

Continued from Page IL
time ago that another office had
been offered the man who had been
in Brownsville for IL years as man
ager-at a reduced salary. He had
refused the position.
Albert Reed had friends in
Brownsville-lots Of them. The Of
ficers responsible for the contem-
plated change were informed by
these friends that it was doubtful
If a stranger could guard the in
terests of the company as this vet
eran had done.
1t was suggested that the change
might even have an adverse effect
on receipts of the local office.
Reed is back on the job.
Indy AND ANNE we're expect
ed to arrive in Brownsville today
or WedneSday-the Indy and Anne
in question being appropriateness
which are enroute from Egypt in
tended eventually to grace the
geological gardens Of Mexico City.
They we're accompanied on their
journey by w. A. (Snake) King,
local dealer in wild animals and
were in Houston Monday, according
TO the Chronicle.
"They came into New York on
a ship from Egypt the same day
Col Lindbergh and Miss Morrow
got married" King, no amateur in
spinning yarns calculated to look
well in print. explained. He said
that Anne weighed 1000 pounds
and Indy 5000.
Kings headquarters here were
expecting him and his charges to
arrive Tuesday late or wednesday
morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
YOUTHS FINED IN
COURT

Four fines we're assessed by Judge
A. A. Browne in the city corpora
ton court Monday afternoon. All
were youths.
one was penalized SIS for parking
near a fire plug. two SIS for drunk
enness and che 81 for failure TO
halt at a stop sign.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
WOMAN BURNED To DEATH

SOUTH ORANGE. N. J.. June II.
Pt-Mrs. Margaret Casterton, Wife
Of John Ward Casterton. general
purchasing agent OF the Standard
Oil company. vas burned TO death
today i'm n fire which destroyed the
Casterton house. He- husband and
two stepchildren were rescued.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11
TOM MIX SHED

PONCA CITY. Okla, June IL
Mix, motion picture actor.
who 20 years ago was working for
the Miller Brothers of 101 ranch
fame at SlS a week. has been sued
for alleged breach of contract by the
Miller Brothers circus. George w.
Miller disclosed here today.
The suit. filed at Binghampton,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11

N. ". alleges Mix had broken a
contract signed with the 101 ranch
circus last April at q reported salary
of S7,7OO a week and has joined an
other circus at a salary O. $4,000 a
week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-06-11

his old home at JerSeyVille, Ill,
where he will visit his mother. Mrs.
Seago and daughter. Mary Frances
will accompany him on the jour-
ney. which Is expected to take two
or three weeks.
Postpone Banquet.-The banquet
which was to have been held by
the Baylor club of the Lower Rio
Grande Valley on Tuesday evening
has been postponed. according to
an announcement by Miss Alberta
Brown. of Kingsville. president Of
the club. The affair is to be held
at some date later in the summer
Return.-Mr. and Mrs. John Clos
ner returned Monday from Edinburg
where they attended the funeral of
the IL. s. Tinker children. Mrs.
Tinker is a niece Of Mr.. Closner.
Law Observation-Disclosures for
the efficiency apartments being
built by L. D. Jones have been
poured. and construction work is
now progressing rapidly. The build
ing is,located at the corner Of st.
Charles and Seventh.
Visitors Here.-Mr. and Mrs. c.
II. Swallow Of Alamo were visitors
in Brownsville Monday afternoon.
Everything is moving along fine IN
Alamo Mfr Swallow said.
Erect New Sign-Workmen were
installing an electrical sign for the
Calderoni drug store Tuesday
morning.
Electric Plating Shop-An electric
plating shop is being installed at
18th and Pope streets by Dave De-
korte. 1t is expected to be placed
into operation the latter part Of
this week.
EIks To Meet-Several candidates
are expected TO be initiated into the
Elks' club Wednesday night, 1t has
been announced by r. r. Colleey,
secretary. The club meetings are
held at the Elks hall in the Steg-
man building at 1880 p. m.
Try MOtOr-Hurt Batsell, Cleve
Tandy and Billy Tucker went To
Point Isabel Tuesday morning to
test out a new four-cylipder out
board motor.
Club Renovated - Re-decoration
Of the Elks' hall is going ahead rap
idly. Workmen were taking old
plaster from the ceiling Of the pool
room Tuesday.