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Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1929-06-21

waged. The Imperial Irrigation Dis,
triet, comprising the largest indie
pendent irrigation area in the world,
has borne the brunt of the battle,
although in 1920 the city of Los An
geles and the populous sections of
Southern California came forward
as powerful reinforcements to Il
weary army. The district board
first sought the aid of the interior
department to get a connection with
the Lagnna dam. That was the first
step to get water supply through
canal wholly within the United
States. Laguna dam is the diver
sion point for the Yuma reclamation
project. 1t is about 90 miles above
the Mexican boundary line, and will
enable the government to keep the
canal on the California side all the
way to Imperial Valley. The present
canal runs for 90 miles through Mex.
leo.
November l, 1911, is the first re-
corded date of any official action.
Director Earl G. Pound of the I'm
perial Irrigation District on that day
introduced and secured the passage
of resolution instructing the Sec
rotary of the district to apply to the
department of the interior for terms
upon which the district could con
meet with Laguna dam. Pound is
now president of the district, and a
member of the California Colorado
river commission.
More than eight years later came
the first recognition by congress that
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1929-06-21
COMPACT REVIEW OF ACTIVITY
IN BEHALF OF BOULDER DAM

(The following chronological
review of the Boulder dam pro-
ject act was written especially
for Imperial Valley newspapers
by F. w. Greer, publicist Of the
Imperial Irrigation District,
whose time and study for the
past IL years has been devoted
largely to Colorado river legis-
lation.)
Today the Boulder dam project act
becomes a law. Six of the Colorado
river basin states having ratified the
Santa Fe compact for a division of
the waters of the Colorado river, the
six months time fixed by congress
has expired. In Las Vegas, Nevada,
the nearest town to the dam site,
Secretary of Interior Wilbur is on
the ground for the job in hand -
the greatest governmental construc'
tion program since the days of the
Panama Canal.
Twenty years ago a small but de-
termined little band of farmers met
in Imperial Valley. They were just
recovering from the ravages of a
devastating flood of the Colorado
river which ran, unchecked, through
their fertile valley for Is months
(l905-l906 and 1900. They We're
confronted by two problems as they
saw it, "We had to get out of
Mexico and we had to control the
river, )" said Mark Rose, He was one
of those farmers who has since been
called the father of the all-American
canal, one of the. units of the Boul'
der dam project.
From that time the fight has
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1929-06-21
HOOVER REPLIES
TO PROTEST ON
BORDER SHOOTING

INTERNATIONAL FALLS
Mimi, June 81. W.P)-Almost fort.
night after Henry Virkula, Big
Falls confectioner, was shot to
death by Emmett L. White, border
customs patrol, the city council
here today received a letter from
President Hoover in answer to an
appeal for relief from arrogant
lawlessness on the part of gov.
eminent border agents.
"You may rest assured the
Presidents message said, "that
there is no intention on the part of
the federal government in any way
to transgress the limits of the law
The matter as mentioned in the city
council message has been referred
to the treasury department for ac-
ton.
At the same time George John
son, city clerk received a letter
from U. S. Senator Thomas D..
Schall, to whom second appeal
for "relief" had been made.
"This is terrible thing
Schall said, ''anG. some means
should be found to prohibit its
repetition. -
The message to the President WAS
sent June II and that to Schall
June 10. Similar appeals were dis
patched to Senator Hendrix Ship
stead and Rep. Fred Pittenger.
Virkula was slain on the high
way q miles south of here when he
failed to halt his motor car for
liquor inspection.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1929-06-21
Mead And Wilbur
Reported Enroute
To Boulder Dam

LOS ANGELES, June 81. UH -
DR.. Elwood Mead, chief of the Unit
cd States Reclamation Service, and
Secretary of the Interior Ray Lyman
were enroute to Las Vegas, New, to-
day for an inspection of the Boulder
dam project which they intend to
continue to Los Angeles late Mon
day, it was learned.
DR.. Mead and Secretary Wilbur
will come here for the purpose of OBJ
tanning definite contracts for the
purchase by Los Angeles and other
cities of the hydro-eleetric power
from the Boulder dam under the
terms of the Swing ohnson bill, it
was said.
DIR. Mead will be guest of honor
at a conference dinner Tuesday night
TO be given by the citizens water
and power committee. Joseph Scott,
chairman of the committee, announc-
ed that the contracts and power
distribution were to be discussed at
that time.
According to w. p. Whitsett,
chairman of the Metropolitan Water
District, who returned from confer
ences in Washington this week, the
secretary of the interior cannot au-
thorize construction of Boulder dam
until he holds contracts for power
and water sales sufficient to repay,
with interest, the cost of the project
within period of not more than %
years.
The various Southern California
cities comprising the Metropolitan
Water District are expected to pro
vide three contracts, he said.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1929-06-21
Scotch Thrift
Aided Morgan

NEW YORK, June 81. Former
President Coolidge can trace his
ancestry TO Charlenlange, ac<
cording 70 "Your Family Tree
by David Starr Jordan and
Sarah Louise Kinball, published
by D. Appleton & Co., today.
William Howard Taft, Secretary
Wilbur and J. P. Morgan are
descendants Of David I, King of
Scotland, the books say.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1929-06-21
WHAT'S DOING

TONIGHT
I. v. Pyramid, No. 81, A. e.
o. ,Sciots, 8, Masonic Temple.
~ Boxing, 8, Ell Centre Arena.
Jasper Farm Center, 8.
Mulberry All club, 8, A. j.
Woelke residence.
+ Fox Imperial Airdome, "Fox
Movietone Follies of 1929"
Radio KXO--5:30-10.
.M TOMORROW
High school Girl Reserves Re-
union, $50, Kenyon's Desert
Plunge. AZ. ..R
Radio Kxo--7-s. Ill,
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1929-06-21
COAST GUARDsMAN DROWNED

SAN PEDRO, Calf, june 81. W.n)
"A body found floating under a
dock in the outer harbor was identi
fled today as that of Marvin G.
!, Nays, coast guardsNan, Of Birming,
ham, Alabama. Mays was last seen
on the night of Jd = q aboard the
gutter Montgomery. Police believe
Mays fell overheard and drowned.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1929-06-21
Where Speed King Met Death

above
death Altoona when several
autos piled up during 2of Keech
attempting aver striking another when
his depression in thcbrd track caomed off the
railing the nfe and burst into flames The
gardnd for the last time in
terrific burst of speed and below the gaping hole the track
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1929-06-21
At
treat Y
CHANGE:
Firing On Canadian Beat
May Bring Liquor Mat
ter to Crisis.
ACTION BY STIMSON
Asks Treasury Officials
For Report On Border
Incident.
BY LYLE G. WILSON
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, June 81. WD
Growing administration dissatisfAc-
tion with smuggling conditions ON
the Canadian border and the sea
board may lead to abrogation of
liquor treaties now in force between
the United States and almost score
Of foreign countries.
The latest reported incident In
wolves the alleged firing of rum
boat upon a coast guard vessel in
the Detroit river. Possibility that
international complications may
arise from this source was seen In
the quick interest evidenced by Sec
rotary of State Stimson who expects
a full report from the treasury de-
partment today.
Abrogation of the existing liquor.
smuggling treaties would represent
a roundabout method of seeking bet
ter conditions on the Canadian Dor.
der where the general treaty does
not apply. In the general treaty to
which Canada also is party, the
United States conceded foreign ship
ping the privilege of bringing sealed
liquor into United States ports in
exchange for the right to stop, board
and seize rum smugglers within an
hour 3 sailing distance Of the Amer.
lean coast.
Some American officials, including
persons at the treasury department
are convinced the United StAtee gave
much more than was received in
these treaties when foreign vessels
were conceded the privilege Of
bringing liquor into port. It is sug-
gested the United States gained bat
little from the agreements largely
because their loose phraseology
makes exercise of American rights
difficult.
By abrogating these treaties the
United States would re.impose Vol,
steadism on foreign vessels in Amer
lean ports. Foreign shipping inter
ests probably would urge their gov
ernments to enter into new arrange.
ments regain the sealed liquor privi-
leses because of the added attrac-
ton wet ships have for many Amer
lean trans oceanic tourists. With
this important trading point again
at issue, it might be possible to make
a new arrangement with Canada to
replace the existing border conven.
ton.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1929-06-21
ARIZONA FEED soARcE

PHOENIX, Aria, June 81. Wn--
Arizona cattlemen are moving their
herds into other states because Of
the rapidly diminishing supply II
water and feed in this section, Il
was said here today.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1929-06-21

The state game farm, Yountville,
Napa county, is furnishing Chinese
pheasants eggs free Of charge.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1929-06-21

Continued on Page Three
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-15
He WAS LIFELESS
And DESPONDENT
But ALL-BRAN made him wide
awake and we'll = doctor
prescribed it

CONSTIPATION ruins hopes, saps
strength. Yet thousands of suffer-
ers have found the way to relieve and
prevent this disease. Read how this
man rid his system of constipation.
During the three years before ALL-BaAN
cured me, / experienced more embarrassing
moments than | care to tell Of Being life
less, dull lOggy and despondcnt, | could not
keep my Job. My friends didn't want my
company and / was tired of being asked
What in the world is the matter with you 2
after spending much money for treat
ment finally found a doctor who advised
me to eat ALL-BRAN three times day.
did this for three months and | didn't need
to be told that | looked better D.. | felt
better and acted better -. | am still using
ALL-BBAN every morning and have no trou-
bic now whatsoever" (Name and address
upon request)
Guard against constipation by
eating Kellogg's ALL-BRAN. ALL
BRAN is guaranteed to prevent it
to relieve it. just eat two table
spoonfuls daily-chronic cases, with
every meal. Far better than habit
forming drugs and pills.
ALL-BRAN is 1000 effective. Doc
tors recommend it because it pro-
notes natural elimination. Serve it
with milk or cream. Use it in cook
ing-muffins, bread, etc. Delicious
recipes on the package. Grocers
sell it. Restaurants, hotels, dining
cars service it. Made by Kellogg in
Battle Creek,
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-15
Missing Girls
Sought Here

Search for two missing San Diego
school girls has extended here upon
receipt Of a telegram from the coast
city chief Of police TO Chief Of Po-
lice Sterling Oswalt Of FL Centre.
The two girls, Dorothy CIary, -,
and Mary Crockwcn, H. have been
missing from their homes since last
Monday. According to the police
telegram the giris are supposed to
have reached here last night.
According to the description Of
the missing girls as furnished 10y tn,
San Diego police Dorothy is about
) feet six inches and brdnettc.
Her companion is feet s inches and
blonde. TIE latter has an inlpedi.
mcut in her speech.
Chief Oswalt is making a detailed
search of the hotel and roomlnG
houses here in an effort 10 locat,
the girls
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-15
ROTARY CLUB IS
HOST TO LOCAL
DEN OF LIONS

FL Centre Rotarians, in regular
weekly meeting yesterday, had as
their guests members of the local
Lions Club in the annual "get to.
gether . of the two organizations.
The roarin' Lions, headed by Pre-.
sident J. c. Ncalc, gave a first-rate
account of themselves by attending
practically 1909 strong. President
Chas. T. Soncs handled the meet
ing in behalf of the Rotarians.
The host club had provided, as
the principal program feature Of the
day, talk by Precy f. Palmer
Brawlcy Rotarian, which proved to
be highly educational and Of more
than ordinary local interest. Pal
mcr, head Of Brawlcy 5 Junior col
lege, discussed the many mineral
deposits to be found in Imucria
county. subject seldom associated
with this agricultural community
and doubtieSsly surprised many OF
his listeners with his account of tho
rather extensive nature of such de.
posts. The talk Was m"1c doubly
interesting through the use Of Ian
tern slide, IN illustration.
For pure cnterrainmc,s Rotarian
George Paulin ''sto!c til" show
with an original paroGv on we'll
known popular sor@, C:,oir verse OF
which land thcrt Weic many OF
lhcm) gave iudividG;l attention tC
many of the bcttcr-HroV,, traits and
habits of members Of Eth clubs
Paulir = le-ics werc mtst clcvcrly
wordcd ard rhymod, md he found
constant difficulty in proceeding
owing to a continuous uproar OF
laughter which greeted each sue
cccding verse.
4 short talk in behalf Of tho
"Scout Messenger" official publi
cation of the Impcrial-Yuma Boy
Scout Council, WAS made by Scout
l.. B. West of this city.
Other guests present were r. S
Reese, Wcstmorland; l.. W. Pettitt
FL Ccntro; L. w Flauharty, Bcr
kelley; DR.. Armstrong, Los Angeles
Visiting Rotarians included r. J..
Snuffin. Brawlcv; Thos +. Andcr
SON, CaleXico; L. II. Addison, Ne
vada Iowa.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-15

near Seeley Wednesday evening.
J. G. Boone recently purchased a
ucW car.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hansel Offill had
as dinner guests Sunday Mrs. Wal
drige md daughter Donnoth Of
Brawley, Linden Lectner Of Impe.
rial, Mr. and Mrs. Ely Offn and
family from Calexico, and Mr. Bo-
haron and daughter Ida Bohanon.
Mr.. and Mrs, r. l.. Boone Of I'm
rarial we're dinner guests Of Mr.. and
Mr.. Curtis Boone Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-15
Destination OF
Lindy' Unknown

BROWNSVILLE, Tex. March -.
Colonel Charles A. LindbcrEh left
Brownsville at 1906 a. m. Contra.
Standard Time today for an m"n-
nounccd destination.
He declined 10 say wncre la was
going. but headed north ., ne left
this citv's new municipal airport.
He was flying n Curtiss-Falcon open
cockpit plane, with blue body and
yellow wings and tail.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-15
City Council To
Meet Tonight

The sale Of the west end Of the
city park for swimming pool site
to Fred Kenyon Will be the chiet
business to be taken un by the city
council i'm meeting tonight.
Kenyon is endcayoring to pur
chase the property on Eighth street
and intends, / successful, to begin
immediately the construction Of q
modern outdoor pIungc, it is under.
stood.
1t is expected that the city coun-
ell win act favorably on the pro
iect. The meeting is scheduled for
tonight rather than ON the regular
weekly date because OF the absence
Of two Of the councDmu last Wed
nesdaE evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-15
So. California
Sport Briefs
ny United Press Leased wire

SANTA ANA, Calf, March -. r.
Thc Portland regulars defeated Scat
tic here yesterday II to 10. The day
was cvcacd up however by q yanni-
gan clash at san Clcmentc which The
Seattle club annexed ) to 4.
HOLLYWOOD, March l5.-Chct
Shandel, the big heavyweight from
San Francisco, is favored TO defc3q
Les Kennedy, OF Wilmington in the
main event at the Hollywood Legion
stadium tonight. Shandcl has an
advantage in weight, height and
reach.
Les ANGELES, March l5-Franh
Moran, former heavyweight cham-
pionship contender, viii be appoint
cd temporary chief boNiug inspector
in the southern California district,
succeeding Bill Bomb.
Bomb 5 suspension by tommis
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-15

TIJUANA RACE TRACK, II
uana. Mexico, March l5.-(Sle-
ciaI.--In nine years Of racing,
James Wood toffroth, president of
the Tiaiuana Jockey Club, La
~raiscd the ante of the stake bearing
his name from a mc#gr" $1,000 70.
y gross this year which VIII exceed
/ 4125,U9o. This sunday 5 stake race
viii be the tenth renewal Of Wiz
Is now the outstanding turf cveat
ot the winter season the world oNes
Turf fans are pouring into t,1S
! Quaint Mexican city and san Deg
( to the north in an ever thichcniAs
stream. as the race draws near.
TH,. distribution is unparalleled!
n winter racing. It has only baea
surpassed i'm tart history once
+ tHat AZ Belmont Park whn IKE
/ Fuur.ty y,a4 run last season. t9t.
/ tr1th vii! give AWAY about Sl3oaaa
GA March l-,.jLc dar uf the big
handicap. There viii be- u races in
/ aI that day, each carrying a suA.
.tautial purse. Several Supporting
hau5icaps viii be included on TIE
program, according TO Racing aecres
tary lack 3. Campbell.
The yaju" o. the pursa is depend
/ emit somewhat upon the number of
startols, It's costs an owner just f5e1
to start u thoroughbred. These fees
alI 60 to the winner and add to tic
total Of 100000 added money hung
rp by The Jockey Club. The track is
fast, and the weather clear. TINS
Will mcan that the maximum nun
her cf starters viii 60 po>twafas.
perhaps as mauE as "A.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-15

sioner James Woods will be filed to-
day, the latter announced, if the
inspector persists in his refusal to
resign.
Moran has been acting as assis-
tant Inspector for the past two years.
PHOENIX, Ariz., March -.
Light practice session will be in
order for til, Detroit Tigers until
their departure over the week end
for san Diego where they mcnt the
Hollywood club Of the Pacific Coast
League in an exhibition game.
LOS A.oELEa, March 15.-JaoG
Dempsey is fayorably considering an
offer to stage two open air heavy.
weight boxing contests in Detroit,
according to Saul. Cohan, local jewol-
cr and close friend Of Ia. cE-eham-
pion.
col.au said that Dempsey wired
him that lie would accept the De-
troit offer, which was I,nad ~ by
Floyd F,tzs!umons, provided he was
paid $4,000 for each bout
4 now $4,000 barracks was
dedicated February l6 at the We.
tcraHs Home in Napa county.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-15
ELM NOTES

ELM, March 15 Mrs. Matte
Boone has returned from PortervilIe
where she spent several days on bdsi-
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. OffiIl and
family enjoyed q birthday party
given for Mrs. Kelley at her home
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-15
Traffic Business
Remains Quiet

S;ato traffic officers as wyll IS
the city speed patrol had another
easy ;imo last night, with not a
single violation Of traffic lnv5
coming to their attention.
pau Perez. iu Il Ford delivery
truck and Robert McPherson Of
Yale, Michigan smashed their cars
on the highway H. r'i!.s weat IF
here yesterday. Neither was SEP
.ouSiy burt. Damage to the cars VS.
esijmated at about 5000.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-15
Geafshift Extension

Make driving easier lv bringing
your geayshitt lever closer, This
oXtousion-to fit all cags-.s at
tractiNely nickeled. Too
sale IIlCI ..,.,,......,. - -
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-15

\ urw $4,000 horrack, was
dedicated February l6 at the We
tarms Home in Napa county.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-15
TO PUBLISH REFUNDS
Hy United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, March H.
Within the next few days, the
treasury department viii institute
new policy Of making public ri
tax refunds in excess Of 100000 as
soon a- the refunds have been ap-
proved by the commissioner Of i:r
fcrna revenue. Formerly, it has
been -hn custom TO make public tax
refunds once q year when they were
snrt M cnMgrnes
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-15

Attractive looking. sturdilV made
throws powerful beam. Fully
guauaatecd Bracket fits most
cars. Convenient switch i'm han
die. Anniversary ca HG
Sale Price ............ - Its
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-15

Uac'a a nationally advertised
uataiaa'te. vacuum opera ed
windshield cleaner that SELLS res
uIarly at $2.S5 e.. fully guaran-
tccd, complete with ruhher tub
ing -. Tor ca gg
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Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-15

eaarp- LOOKING. durable and
comfortable. For men. Finest
r. aI. imported C-re. i.Ght nI
aHla~. vth yentilatiana in top ot
f#HI -Ha fingers. SIDE opening
nlh,t tae1l Verv easy % Uuf CO..
or take off. AnA.ryr- co On
s4ry %4lo price ..,... QAt1O
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-15

A 533 acre tract Of land on Suisun
Bay, between clyde and Bay Poin.
recently soId for $25O,00o and it i
said il viii lbr used rs the site for
= lat2a industrial lp,,iprisc.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-03
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VIA NAVAL RADIO STATION

81 Wisconsin o ntrack S6 new and
2T4 old cars. New supplies moder-
ate. demand and trading moderate.
market steady. Carlot track sales
outweigh, Texas l00-lb. sacks Bliss
Triumphs y. s. No. Is S4.75-5.O0:
Louisiana sacked FER cwt. Bliss Tri-
umphs u. s. No. is and partly grad
ed S400-425; Alabama sacked per
cwt. Bliss Triumphs U. .. No. Is
! q $42S: Florida double head bar
rels Spaulding Rose u. ;. No. Is
mostly S.. Old supplies liberal. de-
mand ind trading moderate, market
about steady. Carlot track sales in
voice weight. Wisconsin sacked per
cwt Round Whites u. S. No. Is and
partly graded 10000; Idaho sacked
per cwt. Russetts u. S. No. Is $500
2-25: Minnesota and North Dakota
sacked per cwt. Round Whites Y. S.
No. Is and partly graded 10000.
String Beans: st. Louis: Arrived
! Louisiana etxpress. ! Texas. on
track . cars. Mississippi express re-
ceip.5 moderate. Supplies moderate.
demand moderate. market about
steady Texas busheI hampers green
quality and condition fair s2.z5-2.50.
Louisiana and Mississippi 7-3 blshol
hampers green. stringless s2.l0-2.5o.
Mississippi express receipts Lei
S2.50-3.00.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1929-05-03
NEh lister

Continued from page one.)
pills were IN attendance, in addition
to the eight teachers. Noblin lost
consciousness when hurled to the
ground, but was not seriously in
jured.
About Is children. the most Sc
riously injured. were taken in am
balances to Bristol and Kingsport.
while others were sent by automo-
biles. trucks and wagons 10 The
nearest railroad station at CIinch-
port, where a train was converted
into a movable hospital to take them
TO Bristol.
Red Cross Relief
The Red Cross began relief work
today and the unit at Bristol was
reinforced from washington and
Cincinnati. Tetanus anti-toxin sent
from Knoxville and nearby cities
was administered to those suffering
from decorations.
The list Of know dead at Rye Cove
follows:
Ava Carter. "a, a teacher of Cove
Creek, Va.
Bruce Cox. Is. of Gate City.
Polly Carter, Il. Of Rye Cove.
Nonnnie Fletcher, IA, and Ber-
nice Fletcher. 8. Of Rye Cove.
James Carter IL. Of near Rye
Cove.
Bertha Mae Darnell. II. Rye Cove.
Emma Lane. 6. and Ethel Lane.
IA. Of Rye Cove.
Della Bishop 10. Of Cove Greek.
Little Lee Carter, age and address
unknown.
Three unidentified dead.