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The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-28
PULLING BOOT STRAPS.

The American manufacturer is fast working out system of beating the ill effects of high tariff and consequent high production cost in America by establishing factories in foreign countries to supply the foreign trade. It is now feared that further advantage may be found in shipping products of the foreign branch factories to the United States and thus participate in the em- ployers profits from 'cheap" foreign labor. After all this very high tariff and very greatly re- stricted immigration is lot like one trying to lift oneself by pulling boot straps
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-28

Bishop Paul Matthews of New Jersey had novel experience at dinner tonight He was unable to extract cork from bottle of mineral water and woman at the next table produced cork screw from her bag, then lit cigarette and smiled. Atlantic City Special to the New York Times.
 What the novel experience was we don't know, but our conviction is that it the phenomenon of bottle of mineral water with cork We are a mineral water addict, and for the life of us we can't think of brand of m W. that doesn't use metal caps.-(F. P. A. in New York World)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-28
STOPPING STOCK PANICS.

While the country will thank MT Morgan and the other bankers who stopped the panic the New York Stock Exchange those who were closed out and others who lost heavily would have been more thankful if the bankers could have headed off the panic before it started. =s
 Many politicians will probably endeavor to con- vince those people who closed out and lost
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-28

Since the Prohibition enforcers have extended their jurisdiction over the seas to the twelve limit of foreign countries wonder if they do not now feel that they made mistake when they got the United States and other countries to agree to restrict the high seas limit from three to twelve miles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-28

large sums before the recovery of prices that the whole thing was a game to get their money and then put the stock back to old values. And in the past it has not been difficult to convince lot of them under similar circumstances that they were victims of manipulation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-28

Doheny was acquitted of the charge of having bribed Fall and the latter convicted of the charge of having accepted brbe from the former. Either Fall was very unlucky with the jury Doheny was very lucky.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-28

Congressmen talk in advance of any tariff re- vision about limiting the changes to certain pro- ducts that clearly demand attention, and then, when revision begins, the work develops into a grabbag, with each and every Congressman trying to snatch something for his section-(Memphis Commercial -Appeal0
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-28

Sometimes these paid propagandists find that they have been underpaid propagandists They often get their pay in neither currency nor checks IL would be good joke Mir Shearer, for ex- ample, if the shipbuilding people had given him. says s25O,O0o worth of old battleships.-(New York Word)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-28
Europeans and American Baseball News.
(NeW York World.)

We have frst-hand information as to how the stock ticker the ships is working but from the Adriatc's daily ship news:
 NEW YORK,-George Piepgras held the Brons- ton six hits. Chicago cubs took two games hold on the first place by trouncing the Philadelphians twice while Pittsburgh earning only an even break with Boston Double Headers"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-28

The population of Sing Sing is now l790, the highest on record. Which proves that it is pos
 sible for a community to grow without a conner Ical club.-lAnchorage Times)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-28

i Apparently it is not crime to give bribe but is a crime to accept
The Daily Alaska empire., 1929-10-28

Have you JrIed Jne F1ve o'clock Dinner Specials aJ Nabry's Cafe2
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS
TWICE TOLD TALES
MEETING YESTERDAY Y

a delightful meeting of the Twice
Told Tales section of the Woman's
Ten Thousand club was held yestor
dav afternoon at the home of Mrs
8. J. Bradshaw.
The name of Mrs. Norman Ler,
bard was presented for membership
in the section and unanimously
adopted and after matters of husi.
ness were completed the meeting
vas turned over to Mrs. J. S. Larcw,
story teller for the afternoon.
Two charming short stories were
given: An allegory by Olive
Schreiner entitled "Thc Last JOY
and translation from the French
of Daudet's "Last Lesson" Much
interest was attached to these
stories as Mrs. Larew had told them
before the section l. years ago.
Roll call was answered by current
events after which delightful re-
treshments were served by the hos,
tess. Members present were Mes
danes o. J. Bradshaw, j. +. Brock,
W. w. Apple, \. A. Contos, J, ).
Larew, f. J. Mack, j. L. McNeecc,
Hugh 7. Osborne. u. b. Roberts. Il.
y. Watson aud r. G. Banta. Guests
were Mrs. Mabel A. Summers and
Mrs. James Allen of Santa Ana.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31

Mrs. Douglas Ddes-Mrs. Emma
Douglas, wife Of T. J. Douglas, and
well known in Imperial Valley, died
recently at her home in Los Angeles,
Mrs. Douglas made frequent visits
to FL Centre and had a host OF
friends in this city and elsewhere
in the county. She is survived by
her husband and threo children: T.
j. Douglas Jr., c. W. Douglas and
Mrs. l.. y. Ellison, all Of Los An.
geles.
MimeogTaphing. 1ypint, and pub
!, lie stenegraphers. Supefior. work
|, Reasonable rates. Service Depart
| ment, Imperial Valley Business
College, Phone $50. Ads
DR.. A. 3. Hansen, Dshtisk, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist. adv
Fresh Buttersd rvpcorn 1t PAU Z
Stages Depot. adv
Let Storage He,p You. Our rein
forced concrete warehouse 10 the
safest place for yonr piano, trunks
and household goods. Phone l. Pion
eer Truck and Transfer Co. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31
PERSONALS

sMr. and Mrs. Wallace Robley,
former valley residents now living
on the coast, are visitors in the val
lev over the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Allen of Santa
Ana and are expecting Mr.. and Mrs.
Milton Zander of Pomona tonight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank l.. Lathrop
are in San Diego for the holidays.
Z Mr.. and Mrs. Ray c. Roberts were
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. +.
Brittingham in Calcxieo last night.
Mrs. II. II. Skeels and her daugh-
ters Doris and Marcia Jean, all of
Azuka. arr the house guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles f. Farrel. !.
Miss Nora Epler will return from
Los Angeles tonight where she has
been spending the past few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. NJ. Gruwell have
gone to Los Angeles and plan to Wit
ness the football game at Pasadena
tomorrow.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31
Hot For Paris
Is Funny Film,

Laughs galore are contained in
"Hot for Paris" the Fox Movictonc
comedy featuring tho bill tonight at
Fox Imperial thcatcr.
The dialogue is extremely funny
and the antics of Victor McLaglen,
Ell Brcndcl and Fiji Dorsay keep the
audience convulsed as the two for
mcr. in the role of lovcsick sailors,
battle ana scheme for the favor OF
the actress who is east as chorus
girl.
Polly Moran,' always favorite
with movie audiences, also has I;
prominent part in the picture.
"Iot for Paris" is full OF non
sense, and those inclined to lool
cnly on the serious side OF life will
probably not like it, hut the biz
MA jority, who like to sprinkle
laughs as they 60 along, will no,
want to miss it tonight.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31
Valley Chambers
!. ] ]. To. Meet Friday

Next Friday 1igAt the Associated
Chambers Ut Commerce Of Imperial
county will be the guests Of Calipat'
ria. The executive meeting will be
called at esi5, according to =. Y.
Rowe, president, and dinner will be
served at I o'clock. The meeting
will be held at the high school and
dinner will be served by the Ladies'
Aid society Of the Calipatria Union
church.
The prineipar subject for discus
sion at the general meeting will be
hay production, and grading and
marketing of hay and it is expected
that there will be large attend
aiicc of hay growers from all parts
Of the. valley present.
This will be the first meeting of
the new year Of the associated body
and will take the place Of the reg
ular December meeting, which was
postponed owing to holiday festivi.
ties. President Metzel, Of the FL
Centre chamber urges all interested
in attending to get in touch with
the local chamber in order that res
ervations can be made for the din
ncr.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31
Physician Urges
Vaccination For
Smallpox Guard

Vaccination as sure safeguard
against smallpox. is recommended
by DIR. T. G. Luckett, city health off.
iecr, in discussing today several
cases of the disease in mild form
which have been reported lin this
city. \ dozen or more cases have
been reported, be said, none Of them
being in violent form.
"There is nothing greatly alarming
in the present outbreak" DR.. Luck
EFT said. "The eases which have
been discovered have been placed
under quarantine and every prceau'
tion is being taken to eliminate ex.
listing eases and prevent spread of
the disease. ..
"This latter can best be accom-.
llished by vaccination. Strangely
enough many persons oppose vaccin
alton and efforts of health Officers
to induce vaccination, are vigorously
combatted, yet medical science has
proved it is almost a certain guaran
tee against infection. Cooperation
of parents by allowing their children
to be vaccinatcd, would greatly sim
plify matters
Contrary to the belief held by
some, DR.. Lucket explained, the Law
docs not require removal of small
pox eases to a pest house. Isolation
in the homo and a rigid quarantine
arc sufficient. he said.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31
Social Brevities


A party of young people plan to
motor tomorrow to Pasadena to sec
the L. S. C.-Pittsburgh game, among
them being the Misses Jean Stewart,
Mary Kate Stewart, Ruth Bettis,
Buick Underwood, Alice Cole, Eve;
lyn Kern and Messrs. Paul Giliett,
Albert Lizarrafas, Milton Finley,
Edgar Martin and Earl Briggs:
Tonight the long anticipated an
nual bali of Signal chapter, o. E.
s., will take place in the COM
mandery hall of the Masonic Tenn.
pie. All Eastern Stars, Masons and
their friends are invited to attend
this gala occasion and for those who
do not care to dance, bridge games
have been arranged. Excellent lnu-
sic and decorations, and many fea-
ture numbers have been provided so
that a pleasant evening will be en-
icyed by those attending.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31
Golfers Invited
To Visit Links

The opening of the first nine holes
Of the new Ell Centric golf course
schedules for tomorrow morning
ought to bring out golfers of all dc
gfees of proficiency. Those who be-
tray special ,Caledonian proclivities
will .bc.. especially interested i'll the
announcement that there will be a
supply of balls and clups on hand
for the players. First come. first
served will obtain in the distribu-
tion of these items, and the manage
ment wishes to call special attention
to the fact that this largcss is in
tended for tomorrow only and will
not be permanent feature of future
play.
The greens are reported to be in
excellent condition and will afford
opportunity for high class play. The
opening will hold forth all day or
until all the free balls are lost and
the clubs broken.
The public is cordially invited to
be on hand tomorrow. The formal
opening of the whole IS hole course
will take place some time in Febru-
aYy
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31
Alfalfa Bulletin
Is Available Now


: Prepared ip .rcspopse 10 requests
for Information Cd thc" comparative
value and adnptability Of vafieties
and strains Of alfalfa for CaliforAla
conditions, Agricultural Extension
Service Circular 3S, written hS' RTef.
B. A. Madison, ia ready Tor, distrlhu.
ton. The pamphlet may be- obtain.
ed freed from the Hsiuersitys Of
California College Of Agriculture a:
Berkeley or Davis, or. from the Farm
Advisers Office at II Ccntso.
Other points taken up in the cir
eular arc the value Of seed from
different sources, tho factors. which
must be considered in selecting good
seed, and the steps BY which the
buyer may be enabled TO secure seed
Of the kind and quality desired.
"In summarizing the alfalfa prob.
LENS in California" says the author,
"it must be remembered that not
all the, difficulties encountered By
growers result from poor seed or
mixed varieties. There is an inter.
mingling Of factors that are difficult
to scgregate. In many eases Ger.
tain soil or moisture conditions, com.
bincd with cultural methods prac.
tices, bring Unsatisfactory results a.
to plant vigof, longevity Of stands,
or hay production"
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31
CHANGE NOTICED
BY CHAMBER in
VALLEY TOURISTS

The Ell Centre Chamber Of Com
, mcrcc reports that a decidedly differ.
ont class Of tourist has been stop
ping at the counter of that erganizR-
ton in the past two months. While
formerly the majority Of persons
were definitely transient, merely
stopping for road information,
the larger number who visit the
chamber now are there because of
actual interest in the valley and
what may be seen here. Daily a
number, of persons are directed to
6onvenient drives into the country
surrounding Ell Centro, where they
may see lettuce, grapefruit, canta-
loupes and other products which are
of interest to strangers and the ques.
tions which are asked by these tour
lists indicate some knowledge of this
section and an actual interest in I'M.
perial Valley.
Letters asking about accommodate
tions are also becoming more num-
erous, according to Secretary Robert
Hays. Persons from all parts of the
state, and the neighboring eastern
states write to see about accommo
dations for several months and to
know what kind of houses and apart
ments are available. Many letters
are also received, especially from
the east, from persons who desire to
come here for their health and these
letters would indicate that winter
in Imperial Valley holds attractions
for those who are i'll a position to
live where they choose without fin
ancial consideration.
"All tourists" states Hays, ere
mark about our delightful winter
weather and, while valley residents
may feel our December weather
chilly, those from north and east re-
gard it as delightfully."- mild and
pleasant. Our weather. our product
ivcncss and our unusual desert seen
cry are undoubtedly attracting at
tention in all parts of the United
States and unqucstionably Ell Ccntro
and Imperial Valley will one day be
drawing the better class of tourist
from all parts of the country"
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31
Valley Shipments

Ninety one carloads Of produce
were shipped from valley shipping
points yesterday according to South
crn Pacific freight officials this
morning, marking a new. high mark
for the season, Lettuce led with 81
carloads. II from Brawles, Is from
FL Centre; seven from Ieber; thrc'
from CaIexico and. Holtville. and
two eaclf from calipatria and San
dia. -
In addition to lettuce shipments
Calipattia shipped four cars Of peas;
Brawley, one Of peas: Holtxillc ont
ear Of cabbage and Calexico one oi
grapefruit.
lncteascd shipments arc forecast
for today as is evidenced by the or
der of 81 ears. Fifty Of these ars
for Brawley; Is for FL Centre; eigh,
for Calipatria and a like number fol
Hebcr, with five each needed at Ca
lexice and Holtville.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31
Doings About
Court House

Marriage license issued this morn
lug to JOAQUIN Garcia, sc, and Luz
Dias, 81, both of Brawley.
Alma J. Brady entered a com.
plaiut this morning against James
u. Brady, asking for d divorce and
alimony. Extreme cruelty. Is given
az basis for tho action. The CON.
plainant alleges that she was called
vile names. was assaulted ard her
life threatened in pubic on several
occasions. The couple We're married
in San Fernardina May 90, 1910, and
sepatated on August Is, 1929.
judgment was asked BY the I'm.
perial Valley Branch Of the Bank OF
Italy against George l.. Fleming, to
the amount Of si3i.so, in paymcnt
Of a NOE itng overdue. e
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31
Sailors Fail To
Pay For Meals

Two of unGic Sam S gobs from
San Diego left an unpaid bill Oh the
counter at Stoves restaurant yester.
day afternoon and started out for
some unknown port. They were ov-
crtaken however by FL Centro's po-
lice cruiser and towcd into drydock.
When they. appeared this morning
before Admiral (Judge) Perkins,
they gave the names of B. c. Owen,
is, and +. +. ,Nagel, IS. II. L. Ed
wards, %, companion, was also ar
raigned. The ease was continued un-
til this. afternoon.
A charge of vagrancy against Rita
Ruiz, II, was dismissed and the same
disposal was made of similar charges
against Lawrence Brennan and G
l.. Hansen.
Ed Kittlc, "a, and G. NJ. Kintncr,
30, held for investigation, will be re-
leased when they can clear up the
matter of switched license plates OIL
a Pontiac coupe.
l.. DyacAkorsky, a Russian, was
arrested when unable to show any
naturalization papers or passports
He will be turned over to the immi
grafton authorities.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31
CHARMING AFFAIR
HONORS BIRTHDAY

Mrs. Frank G. Weir gave de-
lightful bridge party last evening at
her country home in honor of the
birthday of her son, Sam Weir.
Bridge prizes were awarded to
Mrs. Lloyd Kenyon and Frank Tay-
lor for high scores and to Bert
Coomcs for low, the guests enjoying
varions games after the card game
was completed. Delightful refresh
mcnts were served by the hostess.
Guests at this charming affair
were Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Kenyon,
the Misses Kate Weiss, Dorothy
Weir, Anna McManus. Helga Lund,
Esther Ehmke, Mildred Ehmke,
Alice Land, Doris Weir and Messrs.
Louis MeManus, Bert Coomes, Frank
Taylor, Carl Gordon, Sam Rowlins.
Homer Shirk, Valentine Weiss and
the honor guest, Sam Weir.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31
Chamber Directors
To Omit Meeting


Owing to the fact that the regular
mcsting day Of the El Centre Cham
der Of Commerc falls on New Years
.day this week, the luncheon of that
organization will net be held tomor-
row. There win be no directors
meeting tomorrow night. although
President Hctzel may call special
meeting of chamber directors later
IN the week. 0-.t
Paul Clsgstope, manager Of the
Western Division Of the chamber OF
eou,mcrce of the United States, will
address the buainess men OF ~ Cen
fro at the noon meeting on Wednes'
day, January s, and will diseuss mat
ters connected with the organization
of business in local, national and
International fields, with particular
atteation to problems vital to the
West.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31
JUNIORS PLAN
DRIVE TO GET
new MEMBERS

An intensive membership drive
was inaugurated by the Junior cham
Der of commerce at the regular week.
ly breakfast meeting of that orgaIi-
zation this morning. The members
present were divided into two teams,
enc captained by Louis MeManus,
the other bv Chuck Seeley and the
month of January was set as the per
iod for the drive. The team which
Is declared loser at the end of that
time must pay for the breakfast on
the first February meeting day.
Louis McManns' team got of. to n
good start when Ralph Moss, of the
Hulsc-Anderson company, was intro
dnced az new member, and R. B..
Whitclaw who was present at this
meeting, significd his intention of
becoming Jaycee.
The coming Phoenix trip was dis
tussed and it was decided to charter
special ear to take local delegates
to the big mid-winter conference of
Junior chambers of commerce from
all psrts of the country. The i'm
portance of this meeting was pointed
out and as many as could possibly
maAc the trip were urged to do so.
The tree planting committee of
The chamber will meet with the
board Of trade at an..early date to
discuss the purchase of suitable
trees for the airport and county fair
grounds at Imperial. The beautifi-
cation of the city is one of the great
causes to which Jaycees have dedi-
Gated themselves and this planting
of trees is but the beginning of a
larger program along similar lines.
Letters Of appreciation to radio
station KxO and the Imperial Valley
Press for the support given the
chamber during their arrangements
for the big minstrel show and mid
night matinee, were voted unani
mously. In turn, the Jaycccs went
on record as offering their services
to the Imperial Valley Fair in any
capacity, and a letter to that effect
was sent to the secretary Of the fair
commission.
Reports from various members in
charge of the sale Of tickets for the
minstrel show were made to the pres
ident and last minute arrangements
for that affair were put under way.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31
Honest Crooks
Up To Standard

"Honest Crooks" the Bronson
Players current vehicle, now play
ing at the Palace Theatre, is of the
same high calibrc that has been
characteristic Of all Of their shows
to date. .
The rlot holds the interest, the
dialogue Is brilliant, the show is
well east.
Deserving ef special mention is
the work of sAek Bronson in tho
role of Freddie Terrill, the ex-safe
cracker.
virgie bronson "a Roxic, the
stranded chorus girl is excellent as
are Dutch" Sheffield, as Hiram
Hcckcrman. and Claude Thomason,
as Harold Horner.
"HOncst Crooks plays tonight
and tomorrow night. 1t will be f"l'
lowed by stepping papas," which
opens Thursday night. .
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31
SUICIDE IDENTIFIED

Los ANGELES, Dec. 81. W.H-
The man who committed suicide
December II by hanging himself tt
& tree near the Colima road and Pa
cific Electric crossing has been iden
titled as John J. Qucll of Horncll
\. H., deputy sheriffs announced to
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31
LINDY IN MIDWEST

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 81
Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lind,
bcrgh arrived at Mars Hill airport
here at ll:3o a. m. today, complet
ing the first stage Of an inspection
tour for the Transcontincntal Air
TranspOrt lines
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31

Guaranteed Education. There Is
always a demand for properly pre-
pared office assistants. Ney term
at the Imperial Valley business
College begins January s, 1880: Let
us prepare you for good position.
Phone $50. adv
Two Bicycles stolsn--A. Afford,
577 Commercial, and j. McColuni, of
East Ell Centre, reported to the po'
lice that each, lost bicycle last
evening while attending Fox impcr.
ial theatre. One was Pierce Ar
row, the other Davis.
WOOD, WOOD, wooD-sawed
and split by tier or cord. Phone l
for prompt service. Pioneer Truck
i. & Transfer Co. # adv
Natural Permanent Wave $1,000.
Parisienne Beauty Shop, SIS Main.
Phone 7S3. adv
wooda Blesy schoos Of Dancing
72a Orange. Phone 733-W.
adv
Milk Thieves Busy--Thc Ambort
Dairy reported to police headquar-
ters this morning that some one IS
stealing milk. along Fourth street
and also He'll avenue early in the
morning after deliveries have been
made. Twelve. quarts were stolen
from different houses this morning,
according to the. report.
The New Artistic Permanent Wave
at Mrs. Freemon g. Phone Z. adv
Pre-inventory sale on Swing
frames. Valley Art and Picture
Shop. $50 Main st. adv
District Board Msets--The Imper.
ial District board Of directors held
their weekly meeting today. The
morning session was occupied chief
ly with the consideration Of appeals
for assessment adjustments and 9th.
or routine business.
Gull Grapefruit in large burlap
sacks at $3.50. !. V. Grspeffuit
Growers, Broadway & II. r. Tracks.
T, adv
Let Us frame Your ravorite
calendar. Valley Art and Picture
Shop. 639 Main ST. adv
Smuggler Taken BY Officers -
Harry Moten, So, of this city, was
brought to the county Jail by Gus.
toms officers this morning OH u
charge of smuggling whisky from
Mexico into the country. Motea was
captured this morning along thu
border.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31

Riverside county has ordered a
survey Of the. proposed Ortega high
way between Elsinorc and San Juan
Uapistrano.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

Fifty cars of Navel oranges from
Rcdlands, San Bernardino county,
were on eastern markets for Christ
mas.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31

Gull Grapefruit in large burlap
sacks at $3.50. i. V. Grspeffuit
Growers, Broadway & II. r. Tracks
adv
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-31

Let Us frame Your Tavoritl
calendar. Valley Art and Picture
Shop. 639 Main 81. ad,