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Imperial Valley press., 1929-07-10
NEA Los Angeles Bureau

until after the post office investiga-
tion is completed, the administration
has indicated great increases in
postal rates on some classes of mat
ter offer the most likely solution.
Although the President has ad
vanced no specific program for in.
creased revenue, fiscal experts of
the department have given attcn-
tion To the prospect of increasing
parcel post rates on packages of
large dimensions and also to the
possibility of asking congress for
higher rates ON bulky printed mat
ter,
Imperial Valley press., 1929-07-10
THE WEATHER

LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY
Fair tonight and Thursday with
modratc temperature. Cloudy or
foggy in the morning.
SOUTHERN CALlFORNlA-Fair
tonight and Thursday with high fog
in extreme west portion tonight;
normal temperature; gentle variable
winds.
FIRE WEATHE Err FOREC Asst
Fog on coast. fair in the interior
with normal temperature and humid
itv; gentle variable winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-07-10

1t was all Miss Fuzzy Wuzzy coul =
do to get one end OF the sheet On
the line. But when she had done
that the wind whipped the other
end about so there was much
trouble.
Nurse Jane had clothespin in
her mouth ready to use when size
had the edge of the sheet over the
line. Put when she held the sheet
in place with one paw, and reached
her other paw to take the clothes
pin out of her mouth, along would
come a strong puff of wind aad
Imperial Valley press., 1929-07-10
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of I'm
perial Valley for this Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Jllly 10. 1909

The shipment of hay from the
valley is now practically at an end,
there being no demand for it in Los
Angeles. The reason for this is that
the local crop is now being used in
that city and this is expected to
meet the demand until October,
when there should be renewed call
for the prouct of this valley.
The trustees of the union high
school will meet tomorrow to organ
ize for the coming year by the cleo
tien of president and secretary, and
at the same time will issue a call
for bids for the erection of the
main building for the high school.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-07-10
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
.Jlly 10. 1914

Work having begun yesterday
noon on the laying of the top of the
pavement on Fifth street, it will be
a matter of only about two weeks
before that thoroughfare is open
for traffic.
Mrs. c. NJ. Berry aud her daugh-
ter, Mrs Clark Booher have gone to
Long Beach for the summer.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-07-10
TEN YEARS AGO
Illlv 10 1919

w. s. Fawcett yesterday received
returns from New York on recent
deliveries of eantaloupes which
showed IA price of 81 Il crate receiv'
ed.
Friends of DR.. G. J. Ridley, who
practiced osteopathy in this city for
several years, will be pleased to
know that the popular doctor is back
in FL Centre and has opened up of.
tices in the Davis building.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-07-10

sewing on his shirt he saw that the
muskrat lady housekeeper had hung
up all the clothes except a large
sheet. With this sheet Nurse Jane
was having trouble.
For the wind was blowing very
hard and flapping the sheet about
as though it were the sail of a ship.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-07-10
Stabhings Mark
Garment Strike

NEW YORK, July 10. U.P One
woman and two men were stabbed
today when hostilities again broke
out between rival factions of the
striking garment workers.
Knives and black jacks were cm-
ployed, when n group of right wing
picKets encountered group of left
wing members on 7th avenue, near
3sth street.
POINT AREN'T, CaIif.-Twin
State Oil Company viii start oil
drilling operations Immediately.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-07-10
CoNrEssEs sIAYING

GLOBE. Ariz., Juiy 8. tU.D-Em-
metf Hedgeworth was being held by
police here today awaiting orders
sssom authorities AZ Pieher, Okla,
where he was said 10 be wanted on
u murder charge. Hedgewcrth sur
.sndesed to local authorities and
Imperial Valley press., 1929-07-10
TO ELECT OFFICERS

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., July 10. U.H
Arizona wool growcvs were to
elect Officers today at the 43rd an
nual convention of their association
here.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-07-10

declared he did not know the name
of his alleged victim, it was report
ed. He refused to enter plea ON the
charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-07-10

Five opossums were caught in n
Quicken h,ase at Ripon, San Joaquin
ccuat..
Imperial Valley press., 1929-07-10

That distant noise is not thunder Just /
f Bills making "whoopee'' in Los Angeles.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-20
WINTERS
Enjoyment Yesterday
= OW... perfect RADIO
Reception the Year Round
Chain Programs Now Enable You TO
Enjoy Radio at Its Best-Even During
the Hottest Season

A SIDE from the excellent program
~ radio fans are enjoying hour afte
- through national hookups with {
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-20

need summertime and static deprive you OF the
The best
lea your speaker the of SWITCH to the
noseesS
of habit closed down radio during the hot
celebrated
which being brought home over the
Columbia BrOadcasting System by WFBM.
fall
tonight
If you radio Why defer such pleasures
and relaxation until Fall? makes avail
has developed
Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15
BAKE SALE

Another one of the ever popular Bake Sales, under the auspices of the Ladies Aid, Seward Communi- ty Church, will be held Saturday in the former location of the Alaska Rose ShOppe, next door to Orlander's jewelry store. The usual order of tasty, home made foods will be on sale beginning at 10 o'clock i'll the morning.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15
FUNERAL SERVICE IN
 MORNING FOR BRADsLEY

The Coroner's jury, at the in quest held yesterday over the re- mains of Jack Bradsley (not Beardsley) brought in a verdict of death from self-inflicted wound through the right temple with a 22-rifle bullet.
 Nothing definite has been learn ed as to relatives though it is believed Yakima was his former home and that relatives may be living there.
 Bradsley, man about 35 years of age, will be buried from the Seward Funeral Parlors 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. A grave ser vice will be conducted by Rever- end Hatten
Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15
A LONG MOVIE HUNT

MT. Whitney, prominent New Yorker who arrived few days ago for an extensive Alaska big game, moving picture hunt, will be in the field for a considerable period. it is said, in fact for sev- eral months, and has obtained the services of Guide Blair. A few days will be spent down on Russian River before going into the hills
Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15
u. 5. ID bE CLARIFIED
 F0R AIR NAVIGATION

WASHINGTON, Aug, IS, (P)- The United States is to be charted for aerial navigation, much the same as oceans are charted for ships.
 The department of commerce geodetic and coast survey has laid plans for preparation of the charts to guide aviators to any part of the country. For the purpose of the work, the country will be divided into 89 sections, each covering four degrees of longitude and three de- grees of latitude.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15
GUESTS OF c. OF c.
cAM EPAMCISCO Auo 14

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug, IA, (P)- Arthur Brisbane, famous Hearst editorial writer. and author of TO day" in the San Francisco Exami- ner. will talk over KGO on "Gener- al Observations" He and Col. Frank Knox, general manager of the Hearst Newspapers properties, will be guests of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Hotel Oakland
Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15
CONNECTS ESCAPE

LCJ ANGELES, Aug, fl, (P)- Thirteen drug addicts escaped from the state narcotic hospital during a riot staged by more than 100 in mates in which it required armed squads of sheriffs in addition to guards to quell them. Posses are seeking the escaped men.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15
KILLED IN CRASH

LONDON, Aug, 14, (P)- Henry Porch, alleged American talking picture engineer, was killed and Raymond King and Richard Kirk patrick were severely injured when their automobile crashed over a parapet of a bridge across the Thames.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15
MRS, RICHARD CRQCKER
 LOST b|C LAWSUIT
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla, Aug.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla, Aug, Is. (P)-Mrs. B. Crocker, widow of the late Richard Croker, Tam many leader, lost a lawsuit which cost her $5,000,000.
 The court awarded J. B. McDon- aid the Palm Beach estates with 10000 feet of ocean front property owned by Mrs. Croker and valued at $7,0O0,000 at an option price of $1 100000.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15
PAINTINGS, BOOKS SEIZED

LONDON, Aug, 13, (Pl--Paint- ings and books by D. H. Lawrence, English author, which were seized in a raid on an exhibition of his works, were characterized as gross, course, hideous and unlovely and obscene. Four of the books will be destroyed.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15
WATERMELON PATCH

HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 15, (P)-A pioneers picnic here brought out all the oldest settlers that had been here for 15 years. Before that time Hollywood was only a watermelon patch.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15

Miss Sara Sjursen of Ketchikan and Everett Nowell of Juneau, were to have been united in mar riage last week in Juneau, accord ing to announcement.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15
AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN EEAGUE Detroit IT; New York 12. Boston 4; St. Louis 1. Philadelphia 5; Cleveland 3; I innings.
 Washington II, Chicago 5.
 NATIONAL LEAGUE Pittsburgh 1; Boston Q. Philadelphia 2; Cincinnati l game called in 7th inning.
 PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE Los Angeles 6; Missions 5. San Francisco 5; Hollywood 4. Sacramento 9; Oakland 8, Portland 2; Seattle 1.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15
A WARNING

Certain local lads apparently are in for heck of lot of per- sonal trouble if they persist in trying to break into Dreamland hall. A word to the wise should be appreciated. This also goes for any of the gang caught monkey ing" around autos. Think it over!
Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15

Comparatively few fish were be- ing taken last week by herring packers in Chatham Strait, ac- cording to the Juneau report.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15

Girl-"I maintain that love- making is just the same as it all ways was"
 Boy-"How do you know?"
 Girl-"I just read about a Greek maiden who sat and listened to a Tyre all evening""
Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15

FRESH KILLED POULTRY,a also FRESH RANCH EGGS and VEG- ETABLES, See F. l.. Groth at Me MulIenS.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15

SEE THE l6 AND 32 H. F. SEA HORSES NOW IN STOCK; REAS- ONABLE TERMS AT BROWN & HAWKINS.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15
Seattle ice cream and fresh candies at Sylyia's

QUALITY DEVELUPINe, PRTNT- NC AND ENLARGING. Srhallef- r's AlasEa Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15

Seattle Brick Ice Cream; Strawberry chocolate; New York. Pints and quarts. The Candy Cottage.
Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15
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Seward daily gateway., 1929-08-15

Don't fail tu try our brick ice cream. It's the only kind for parties. Candy Cottage.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-02
ROOSEVELT EXPANDS
POLICIES OF smith
Continued from First Page)

my distinguished predecessor a A.
nancial balance sheet showing an
excellent condition in the treasury.
and the prospect Of a substantial
balance at the end Of the current
year"
Roosevelt urged carrying forward
OF social welfare reforms and public
works programs.
He suggested an eight-fold hand
ling OF the labor problem. including
"a real es4ht-hour day and 4Shour
week for women and children in in
dustry," the blishment for them
OF an advisory minimum or fair
wage board" extension Of work
mems compensation to cover all oc-
cupational diseases, a commission 20
against want, law declaring human
labor not a commodity, and restric-
ton of injunctions in labor disputes.
Il recommend the prohibiting of
granting temporary injunctions in
individual disputes without notice of
hearing the message said, land
provision for trial before a jury of
any alleged violations of injunc-
tons"
Himself partly crippled by infan-
tile paralysis, Roosevelt asked the
board to provide medical care so
that its $4,000 disabled cripples may
be restored to useful lives"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-02
0RPHANAGE
Sisters GRATEFUL
Thank Public for Generosity
During Christmas Season

A statement thanking the people
Of New Britain fos kindness to the
children of the Polish orphanage
was expressed by the sisters today.
The statement follows:
1.-THE sisters and orphans OF the
Polish Orphanage wish to take this
opportunity OF extending their most
sincere thanks to the kind people of
New Britain for their thoughtful
ness and generosity In helping to
make the Christmas season one glor-
ious and not to be forgotten occasion
at the Polish Orphanage and the st.
Lucian's Home. The sisters and Or
phans appreciate the many hun
dreds of gifts and donations that
have been sent to the institution.
I'VE especially wish to thank the
Daily Council. knights Of Columbus.
and the Council OF Catholic Women,
for the many beautiful gifts so gen.
erously given to the orphans. and
the committee for the untiring ef-
forts to make the Coming Of Santa
Claus a success,
1--WE thank all our benefactors
who either through donations. gifts
or aid helped to make Christmas a
most happy one for the orphans.
May God Almighty repay you a
hundredfold."
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-02
CORNED BEEF AT RITZ

New York, Jan. 2 (UP)-Corned
beef hash. generally regarded q
plebeian dish. was served this morn
ing at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in one
of the most fashionable parties Of
the holiday season.
Mrs. Richard Edward Breed in
troduced her daughter, Jane, to So
ciety last night at a large ball at the
hotel. There was dinner and later
another debutante party Joined and
there was supper.
The dance continued and finally
early this morning a breakfast was
served at which the main dish was
corned beef hash When Mrs. Breed
ordered the dish there was consider
able questioning on part of the
maitre d-hotel, for corned beef hash
is not part OF the regular menu OF
the hotel.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-02
NOTICE

By Order OF the Superior Court,
within and for the County of Hart
ford, decreeing foreclosure by sale,
l will sell at Public Auction on the
premises. subject to the approval of
the Court, the following described
parcel of land, with dwelling house
and other buildings theron. situated
in the Town of Newington. on Satur-
day. January 18th, 1929, at o'clock
in the afternoon.
The said property Is situated in
the south part Of Newington, a short
distance north OF the junction OF
Main Street, so-called, with the
turnpike and fronts both on Main
Street and the Hartford and New
Haven turnpike. and was formerly
known as the Weir place.
Bounded: North by land now or
formerly Of Mary L. Churchill and
George E. Churchill; East by land
now or formerly of George E.
Churchill in part and by the Hart
ford and New Haven turnpike. So
called: South by lands now or for
merly of Calvin Whaples and OF
Elias w. Steele, partly by each; and
West by highway known as Main
Street, containing eighteen GS)
acres of land more or less, being the
first described piece in a certain
deed from the Estate Of George A.
Weir, dated March IS, 1921 and
recorded in the Newington Land
Records. Vol. 16, Page sci.
Terms: 1906 cash at time Of sale,
balance when deed is approved by
the Court.
For further particulars, inquire
Constable Fred Wrinkle. Room 10.
No. 33S Main Street. New Britain,
Conn.,. Committee appointed by the
Court to make the sale.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-02
Mckenna Takes Over
KiWanis Presidency

Hugh S. McKenna, general man.
ager Of the Hardware City Lumber
Co., today took over the gavel OF the
kiwanis club and will function as
president for the coming year, sue
ceeding Elmer w. Pape, whose term
has expired.
While Mr.. McKenna and his staff
actually took charge today. the in
stallation ceremony. beyond the for
NAL turning over OF the gavel. will
take place at the Shuttle Meadow
club January 80, when the club will
hold its annual banquet.
The meeting today consisted of
the change OF presidents and reports
Of committee chairmen.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-02
BOLIVIA HAS NOT
Signed PROTOCOL
CONTINUED from First Page)
is considered almost a certainty.

is considered almost a certainty.
While attempting to settle the
trouble between Paraguay and b.
livia. the Pan-American conference
has gone ahead. with drafting an
arbitration treaty. one OF the pur-
poses for which it was called. The
treaty has been prepared and dele
gates say that 1t is the most ad-
vanced document OF it's kind ever
negotiated. Only disputes affecting
domestic jurisdiction and contro-
VERSES where third parties are In
volved are excepted from compul-
sorry arbitration. though individual
exceptions may be made by some
governments before final ratifica-
ton.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-02
HERALD GIVES ANNUAL
NEWSB0YS' BANQUET
Continued from First Page)

jollification amid surroundings In
sharp contrast with the unpleasant
tries of the weather outside. Sheriff
Frank Clynes was at the piano. He
led the boys in group singing in
which the "newsies' displayed a
remarkable acquaintance with the
popular songs of the day.
After the boys had been furnished
with bags Of candy and fruit an
nouncement was made that the tick
cts that admitted them to the dinner
would also admit them to the Stanley
Arena where the New Britain roller
polo team was to meet Bridgeport IN
league game.
Up Arch street after the dinner
was over. the army Of carriers pa
raded munching on fruit one minute
and singing the next. Just before
the game was to start they crowded
their way into the Arena and to a
section of the bleacherS which had
been reserved for them. Throughout
the contest, the lads kept UP steady
fire of cheers and "wisecracks." the
bulk OF the comments being direct
ed at Fred Jean, former local star,
now with the Bridgeport club.
Besides the boys who ply the
streets of this city carrying Heralds,
distributors from East Berlin. Ber-
lin. Beckley, Kensington, bristol,
Plainyille, Southington ard Forest
VILE, were present and all joined in
proclaiming the day one of the best
ever"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-02
GIRLS BURNED TO
Death IN Oregon
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sham, Ore.
The tragedy came on the eve Of
the opening OF school aftef, the holi-
days. The girls had just returned
from their homes to resume their
studies today.
Retire For Night
Occupants Of the dormitory had
retired for the night and were
trapped when the Undertake Christ
mas tree caught fire. presumably
from faulty electrical wiring and
sent runners of fire darting into cur
tains and other inflammable furnish
ings. .
through the windows above the roof
Of the porch and leaped to the
snow covered ground.
Miss Minnie Mack. owner Of the
building. was seriously burned in
trying to extinguish the fire and
while running from room to room
to spread the alarm.
Equipment Insufficient
Fire fighting equipment on the
campus was insufficient to cope with
the blaze and the demoralized tele-
phone service. due to recent heavy
snow. to surrounding towns delayed
calls for outside aid. Equipment
from Independence, Oregon, finally
responded, but was successful only
in preventing the flames from
spreading.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-02
RETURN 10 WEST POINT

Cadets Gunnard w. Carlson and
John Ondrick returned to the
United States military academy 1t
West Point. N. T.. yesterday after
spending the Christmas holidays
with their parents here. 1t was
their first vacation since they en-
tered the academy in July. 1897.
but they will fare better In the fu-
ture and will be home once more
this summer.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-02

by Tuxhorne catapults four gallon
containers into the air when set off
by hook attached TO a cable
dropped from the plane. The con-
tainers are projected along the line
of flight at approximately the speed
to the plane and are hauled aboard
by a winch operated by small,
wind driven propeller. The gasoline
Is pumped from the container into
the fuel tank and then the contain
er is dropped with a parachute.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-02
Cllarred Bodies

Dallas. Texas, Jan. R-Two
charred bodies were found In the
ruins Of a rooming house destroyed
by fire here early today.
Although immediate Identification
was impossible. 1t was believed the
victims were James H. Martin, %,
Itasca, Texas. and Samuel r. Scott.
%. San Antonio. students at Baylor
Medical college here.
Search Of the ruins Of the build
ing was started when Martin and
Scott failed to report for classes.
Fellow students said they knew the
two had been sleeping in the room
ing house.
The only other occupant. J. NAL
colin Daniels. was aroused by flames
and smoke and leaped to safety from
a second story window.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-02
City Advertisement
SEWER IN HIGHLAND TERRACE

SEWER IN HIGHLAND TERRACE
Clerks Office. City of New Britain,
Conn. Dec. 81. 1928.
To whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that the
Board Of Compensation and Assess
ment OF the City OF New Britain.
has made the following assessments
of special benefits or betterments,
caused by the construction of
sewer in Highland Terrace. from
Stanley Street to Carlton Street. viz;
HiChland Terrace
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-02
Woman Tlyiny

Metropolitan Airport, Los Angeles,
Jan. 2 P>-Miss Bobby Trout. Is
year old Los Angeles aviatrix. took
the air in a sports monoplane at
COS a. m, today in an effort to
break the women's endurance flight
record.
Miss Trout, who holds a conner
cial aviator's license he's about $50
flying hours to her credit.
The present womens endurance
record, hours and minutes, was
made last month at Roosevelt field,
New York. by Viola Gentry.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-02
City Advertisement
SEWER IN UNCAs ROAD

Clerks Office. City of New Brit
ain. Conn.,. Dec. 81. 1928.
To whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Compensation and Assess
ment of the City of New Britain. has
made the following assessments OF
special benefits or betterments.
caused by the construction Of .
sewer in Uncas Road. from Com
molwealth Avenue to Highland Ter
race. viz:
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-02
City Advertisement
SEWER IN FARAHNGTON
AVENUE

Clerks Office. City OF New Britain.
Dec. 81, 1928.
To whom it may concern:
Notice is hereby given that tho
Board Of Compensation and Assess
ment OF the City Of New Britain, has
made the following assessments OF
special benefits or betterments.
caused by the construction OF a.
sewer in Pennington Avenue from
Osgood Avenue northerly. viz:
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-02

Negoes are said to be almost as
immune to the effects OF mustard
gas as they are to sunburn. as the
effects of the two are very similar.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-02

Total .3S3c.08
Accepted. adopted. certified from
record and published twice by order
OF the Common Council.
Attest
ALFRED L. THOMPSON.
} City Clerk.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-02
LEAD PRICES Up

New York, Jan. 2 P-The Ameri-
can Smelling and Refining COM
pany today advanced the price of
lead from $50 to SIS cents pound.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1929-01-02

There are two kinds OF balances
in the rotating part OF machine
static and dynamic.