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Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-27
Bedtime Stories
By HOWARD E. GARIS
Copyright, 1928, by McClurs
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGILY,s SURPRISE

Uncle Wiggily had tnree surprises
all in one day. Ana they ali had
something . do with a party. I
shall tell YOU about them.
IN the first place. Nurse Jane and
Mrs. Longcars made i up between
them to give Uncle Wiggily a sur
prise party. To ct him out If the
way long enough 50 they coI!d fix
up the tables and have the forty
sixteen rabbit children wash their
paws and faces, they asked Uncle
Butter. the goat, to invite Mr..
Lougoars over to play checkers.
When Uncle WiggilE got tired of
playing checkers and started to go
home before the surprise party was
ready, Aunt Lcttie, the clever goat
lady, Went upstairs and poured
water from 81 window. So the bunny
thought il was raining. lie went
back. sat down and played NOR
checkers until the rain had stopped.
Only. of course. there really was
40 rain. Il WAS Just Aunt Lrttit
pouring water from pitcher from
upstair, down over the porch roof.
- whom Uncln Wigsily got outside
the goats house and Wa, hopping
ON toward lis hollow stump bungs-
low, hc noticed that tie ground, all
over. was dry and that no drops
were dripping from the tree"
branches.
"Why. this i, very s.rlngc!'
said Mr.. Longears. 1T raiuyd At
Unric Buffers house, but nowhere
else, Ncry strange"
50 that was his first uYri,c,
n--.. L-a.-- IL. n-L. EuL ~. ~
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the Hob Cat with his silly little
tail. "Whcn he gets in you 90 to
the back door and III go to the
front door, and between US we shall
catch him.
So knowing nothing about the
Bad Chaps that we.r after him,
Uncle Wiggily went in his 1unga-
low. The lights were turned low,
soft music was playing from the
radio and there was most delicious
smell.
''What's 5 the matter with the
lights ?' called the bunny gentle
man as soon as he opened the front
door. And with that. all of a sud
den, all the lights were turned up
most brightly, the radio played
louder and Nurse Jane and Mrs.
Longcars and all the little Dummies
Shout-d:
''Surprisc! Surprise! Surprise on
Taddicums,
Wcll Wei! Wclu" exclaimed
the rabbit. This is a great sur,
prisc!' And 50 it was, being num-
ber two, just rs promised
''Sit down. paddicums, and cat'
cried Jingle.
"Sit by me- begged Jauglc.
ESQ. hy me. by me, Sit 10y me!
begged the other forty hi.ty-siX
bunny boys and girls until Uncle
Wiggly had to laugh, and 50 did
every one else. Uncle Wiggily
ended by sitting down to his sur
prise parr table, between his wife
and Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy,
which satisfied everybody.
So the good time began and it
Tas Il jolly good time. too, let me
tell YOU. Oh, such wonderful carrot
and lettuce cakes as there were,
And such turnips pudding and clover
sandwiches!
But with all tn" happiness a. the
party, trouble was coming -,roublc
in the shape Of the SkilIcry Scallcrr
Alligator and the Bob Cat. Nearer
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tell You about. And it wasn't until
some time afterward that the bunny
uncle learned it was Aunt Lettic
pouring water from Il pitcher that
made the pretend rain and kept him
in until ) clock.
As Uncle Wiggily neared his
bungalow he began to hear soft,
sweet music coming from inside.
They must have the radio turn
ed on, > thought the rabbit gentle
man. = Il hop in and listen 10 the
Imperial Valley press., 1929-03-27
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
March 27. 1914

City Attorney j. 5. Larcw has
prepared a new ordinance which
will permit only one horse one COW,
or two mules within a prescribed
area of FL Centro; IS chickens,
ducks, turkeys are the limit for Il
single back yard.
City trustees recommend that
pool rooms be closed at ll:30, with
no music on Sunday and no music
after 9 a. m.
Phil d. Swing and john d.
Reavis have been appointed dele
gates to the reclamation conference
at Denver next month.
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Christian Church
Baptism Service

The ordinance of Cb'istiaa
Baptism viii bo observed tii, even
iH2 at the State Street Christian
church at 7:@0. There are number
of candidates for this beautiful -c--
Nice to Which the public is .neited.
Them VIII be special music appro.
pirate to the sc,yicc.
DR.. Ritrhey, the evangelist, Is
speaking each evening TO good audi
ences and many have been added r.
the church, Iie is quiet in manner
aud his sermons are convincing. Mr.
Cherertou, tie minister, lcad- tie
coAgrc satioual singing.
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AGED MOT0RLST
HEAVILY FINED
IN LOCAL COURT

c. G. johnson, 63, was fined Sloo
or 80 days in jail today by Judge
Perkins III police court when he
pleaded guilty to Il charge of reel,
less driving and running away from
an accident.
The accident occurred on The night
of March i. johnson driving a
light car, ran into a sedan owned
by X. Yomato of Holtvillc, on Com
mercial street. johnson is alleged
to have leaped from his car and
then tore up his registration ccrtifi-
cate.
f.. J. Weatherbie apprchnnded
Johnson yesterday.
California poker caused th" arrest
of six Mexican Youths ut Il local
billiard hall last night but their cX-
planation this morning before judge
Perkins in police court that they
were not playing for money gained
their release.
California poke, for the iuforma.
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TEN YEARS AGO
March 27. 1919

Mrs. Ira Hobby, Mrs. j. Stewart
Ross and Mrs. I. 7. Luckctt ale en-
tcrtaining over loo guests today
with bridge tea at the barbara
Worth hotel.
The Elks ladies will entertain to
morrow with a card party a which
Mrs. l.. II. Phillcy and Mrs. Allen
=. Nuffcr will be hostcsScs.
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NO INQUEST ON FLYr2

LOS ANGELES, March q. W.P
BE ,qu2c =. Summer Brown Jr., son
q. prominent business man, went
up Ni':,ca1 permission OF Monarch
Field officials, no inquest will be
held into his death, which occurred
when his airplanc crashed near
Telegraph Road yesterday.
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COlOred Woman
Again In Tolls

Ella Culbcgson corrcd rooning
Ious Keeper, was again in .he toits
Of the hw last night whru arrested
by {. J.. Rosruque>t. night police
officer, Oh cLarg, of vagfauce.
ahc was arrested Monday u.g.t o4
similar charge and uas released
on 80 bond. Dat, of trial was sol
.n both case, for March ao upon
plea of mot guilty, before Jadge Per-
kin this morning.
Andy CWbr.on tl a.am 4
husband. was released fl.a uagntur
ia police court after spending the
'nigif' ia laiL ilc claimed te 4new
nothing ~ the alleged Illicit .rtlor.
of his wife.
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Simple Way To Stop

Brooklyn, N. UT has been re-
ported that wonderful results have
been accomplished in Epilepsy Colo
nics with a new remedy. The most
stubborn cases of fits have been
stopped through this simple, harm
less non.habit forming treatment.
Any reader who sends their name
TO Dept. 1873 Phenoleptol Company,
Box II, st. Johns Pl. Station, Brook,
lvn. N. Y, viii receive a FREE
booklet explaining this new guarran'
tccd treatment. Write for 1T today,
,,on+iopirp This naper. adv
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band. l love music. And hops they
Lave something good to eat.'
Oh, wasn't he going t. be sur
pri>od, III say,
Now, as Mr.. Longcars was hop
ping toward his bungalow little
way back i'm the woods the Bob Cat
and Ski]lcrv Sca}lcry Alligator sat
on stumps watching him.
"Tbcre goes that rabbit!
garglcd the Gator.
eyes. and l think we Lave a
good chance to catch linn, snarlod
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Nursing Class
To Hear Doctor

Dr. o. l.. Webster viii address
the home nursing class at the El
Centre municipal rest room Thurs
day afternoon, his topic being,
First Aid and BandaginE. 8
very interesting aud practical
demonstration is promised.
Last Thursday, when DR.. j. =
Guchie spoke 10 the class, large
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Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of I'm.
perial Valley for this Dats
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
March 27, 1909

IVVV
r. II. Benton, w. p. Mansfield
and W. X. Barker left for Jacumba
today where they will meet with
the San Diego county road com
missioners for the purpose Of study
ing the possibility of securing a
good road between San Diego and
the valley.
Judge +. C. Farr has returned
from Los Angeles where he has been
visiting ex-governor and Mrs. Crit
tpnden of Missouri.
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ton of those who are not familiar
with the game, is nothing more or
less than "iackpots. "
The card players were 7. Molina,
j. Gonzales, l.. Gonzales, f.. Con
zalcs, r. Aravrez and II. Argirio.
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Acot,yoro WeId;no- General Machine Work

Cylinder Grinding or Boring. Piston Grntlng, ily-
wheel ring gears Pumps and Tractor work blcyeie1'
Noveltes Wilson Machine Shop 1922 Nam fhone 4O-1
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beside, THE regular .'..s m.Hbur,.
Mrs, Webster who ;, DO charge ~
t'e class, invite, eIi .adi.- wa5 can
~ t-sl -.- -ss .o-Y..s -...
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10 oricuItural Imr!ements-Farm Equipment

The only stock of genuine parts in the valley; Mn
niar Tractors Hulse-Anderson 14l4 w. Mtil n
Plal ii"O'''' Phone 1856
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Auto Electricians--WiIlard Batteries
Drugs and Beauty Shop.

El CcntrO Drug Co Complete lne OF drugs, NeteTHdTy
remedies. Fountain service All lines of BEAUTY work
done by expert operators. Permanent waving by Flt
Tenhard Price $3.50 at 5th & Main St. Phone
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Furniture-Clayton, For Furniture

Rugs linoeums, Stoves window shades, Nesco kero.
sene Pacific gas ranges camp equipment, hard
ware. Pianos, new, used. Sewing machines. Caro-
tables, chairs rented for parties, etc. SAP Main
St Phone 623
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Hushman's Garage-24 Hours

Storage Washing, Greasing. The only complete vul
canizing plant in valley Factory Warehouse McClaren
Ajax tires tubes 76l Main ST. Phone SIS
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Hatchery--EI Centro Hatchery

w. Commercial St, block west of Imperial Ave.
Chix are from Accredited and Blood Tested Flocks.
Will hatch your eggs for $4.0O per hundred.
Phone co.
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Army & Navy Variety Store.

New and Used Furniture stoves, linoeums, hardware
Wo va ny o; W e. ~ Phone SD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-10-13

The blouse has come into
its own again! A blouse makes
a lovely ensemble with .
skirt or gives a feminine look
to the most severely tailored
suit. These are of all-silk, in
satin or crepe de chine, in the
new Fall shades. Trimmed
with frilled collars, bows or
buttons. Long sleeves or
sleeveless. Sizes "a to ~. $5.oS.
Blouses, Second Floor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-12

sanctions are all potent In their power
to restrain nations from going to war.
He is confident that public opinion Is
Gas Secretary Stinson has just re-
minded Russia) "a live factor which
can be promptly modified" The
President holds further that this assess
ment Of the value of public opinion Is
already so generally recognized through
out the world that Gas is also pointed
munique on the Chinese situation) lit
has become a factor of prime impor-
tance in the solution of the problems
and controversies which may arise be-
tween nations"
Rests Four-Square on Pact.
The Hoover doctrine rests four-square
on the Kellogg BRAND pact. 1t unre-
servedly looks upon the 54-power treaty
to renounce war as an instrument Of
national policy for exactly what the
pact says. It banishes the thought,
held by certain scoffers at home and
abroad, that the treaty is scrap OF
paper. The Hoover doctrine, as Secre-
tary Stimson promulgated it on Decenl-
Der 4, regards the pact "as covenant
which has profoundly modified the at
titUde of the world toward peace" The
American Government VentureQ 70 go
the limit with its co-signatories OF the
Kellogg BRAND pact to avert war in
China, because Washington intends to
shape its own policy" in strict accord
ance with the anti-War pact. That
policy includes the right, as the United
States sees it. to call to the attention
of another pact signatory its obligations
or the dangers to peace which from
time to time arise"
From the administrations stand
point, modified world opinion" has won
no fewer than three victories for peace
during the present year. The first was
the prevention of war between Bolivia
and Paraguay last Winter. The second
was the avoidance of hostiities between
Russia and China at the inception of
their railway controversy last Summer,
coupled, as it was, with a joint pledge
from them not to violate the Kellogg
BRAND pact. The third peace victory
for world opinion is the present cessa-
ton of what the Chinese government
brands "undeclared but actual war" in
Manchuria by Russian Soviet border
troops.
1t is Herbert Hoover's firm conviction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-12

that world opinion can be Just as
speedily and irresistibly modified"
again If and when the emergency arises
as it was on the trio Of occasions above
mentioned. The President places more
faith in such a mobilization than he
does in article XVI Of the League Of
Nations covenant, which provides for
sanction of force to restrain the bellig-
rent passions of nations.
No American now In public life has
had so convincing demonstration OF
the power of public opinion as Herbert
Hoover. He is In the presidency today,
not so much because the Republican
party, as represented by its organiza-
ton leaders, wanted him to be there,
as because popular sentiment in
Hoover's favor virtually forced his
nomination by the G. o. P. The Cali:
fornian, having acquired a profound
respect for the potency Of public opin-
ion at home, has translated into the
Hoover doctrine for peace his faith
that public opinion is no less of Q
power when applied to the affairs OF
the world. F. w. w.
(Copyright, 1927
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-12
Hoover DOCTRINE"
OF PEACE IS Barred
Diplomatic Passage With
Soviet Commits U. S. to
Mobilize World Opinion.

Amid the hurly-burly of the opening
of Congress, the Presidents message
and the national business survey confer
encs, Washington and the Nation at
large have not yet measured at It's full
significance the true inwardneSs OF the
late Russo American diplomatic flsti-
cuffs over China.
What emerges from them is nothing
more or less than the proclamation of
the Hoover doctrine"--the doctrine
whereby the United States now commits
itself to mobilize the public opinion of
the world whenever and wherever
world peace is threatened" Henry L.
Stimson, Secretary of State. speaking
with the full authority of the Hoover
administration, has nailed to the mast
colors which-it can be stated with
complete confidence-will fly there, and
fly vigorously and promptly, as long as
the present occupant of the White
House is President.
Explanation Of Doctrine.
The Hoover doctrine in conception is
as definite and integral a factor in
American foreign policy as the doctrine
launched and inmortalized by President
James Monroe in another December 106
years ago. One thing, and enc thing
only prospectively, will defect the United
States from maintenance Of the Hoover
doctrine. That Is the unlikely contin-
gency that, for some reason, this Gov
eminent might some day withdraw from
the league Of peace" established by the
Kellogg BRAND pact.
Secretary StinSon's recent rejoinder
to Soviet Russia's trucking manifesto
about American intervention In the
Manchurian crisis brings the new peace
doctrine wildly to light. The first
inkling of it was given at the close of
Prime Minister Macdonalds visit to
washington in October. On October
10, the prime minister and President
Hoover issued carefully prepared "jcint
statement" on the accomplt ShmentS OF
their meeting. One passage bore the
unnlistakable imprint of Mr.. Hoover's
own hand. It read: THE part of each
of our governments In the promotion
Of world peace will be different, as one
will never consent to become entangled
In European diplomacy, and the other
is resolved to pursue a policy OF active
cooperation with its European neigh
bors. But each of our governments will
direct its thoughts and influence to-
ward securing and maintaining the
peace Of the world.
Outlines Part q. s. 70 Play.
It Is possible for this writer to out
line and define precisely the part" the
United StateS-under the Hoover ad-
n1inistration at least-intends to play
lin the promotion of world peace" In
the first place, It will be as far as pos
sible from the part" which Great
Britain, under the force sanctions" of
the League of Nations lis resolved to
pursue in active cooperation with its
European neighbors." President Hoover
told Prime Minister Macdonald, in
effect il not in these precise words, that
the only sanctions in which he believes
are the sanctions of public opinion.
Hoover, moreover, considers that such
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-12
Novel Traffic Plan Used.

Pedestrians press q button before
crossing some of the streets in Man
chester, England. BY this means they
operate trafic warning lights-amber
fer caution" red for STOP" and green
for go" By pressing . button In q
control box the warning signal followed
by the stop is given. The pedestrian
has is seconds in which to cross the
street, after which the light automati-
cally changes, allowing the trafic to
proceed. The next person must wait
IS seconds before pressing the button.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-12

bonds on the Ohio River Bridge at
Evansville, for which the offer was 1904
for each 81 900 bond.
The commission rejected the bid be-
cause it was too low" j. A. Scott,
chairman, said. A bid accepted by the
commission April 23, offered approx
mately $500 for each $1,000 bond. That
award was set aside by the Court of
Appeals, however, on grounds that the
commission had entered private nego-
tiations with the bidders.
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$11,00O,0OO BRIDGE BONDS
AGAIN OFFERED FOR SALE.
Kentucky Highway Commission
Rejects Only Bid Received and
Decides to Readvertise.

BY the Associated Press.
FRANKFORT, KY. December Ia
The State highway Commission Tues
day rejected the one joint bid it re.
ceived on approximately Sill ,ooo, 900 OF
bridge bonds, and Immediately adopted
a motion to readvertise for bids to be
opened January on the same II prof.
ects that were provided for In the issue
offered yesterday.
The joint bid rejected was submitted
by Stifel-Nicholas & Co., st. Louis; G.
w. McNear & Co., Chicago. and StTan.
al1an, Harris g. oats, Toledo. The bid
offered, 1886 for each per cent $1,000
bridge bond, with the exception Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-12
Booming!

Don't tell us that business is Stacking up In this shop
it's very much to the contrary.
We're giving business the boost of bargain prices
the usual January sale reductions almost month in
advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-12-12

Bearing orange trees in Brazil num-
bers 1880, 900.
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Choose From 1900
TWO-Pants Suits

These st. Adams Suits include fine cheviots in b
and oxford; unfinished worsteds in blue and ds
grey; the heavyweight blue serges in single a
double breasted models.
There are styles for both the young fellows a
their elders, with regular sizes from 33 to 48, W
special sizes for short, slender and stout.
The Washington times., 1929-05-02

the idea. He thought be-
cause | made that PROPOSE
ton, | knew where Bobby
was. He rose lazily to
his feet. "Well, Beebe,. I'm
not going to bother you.
just dropped in for this
word.
He sauntered toward the
door, though he had no in
tention of leaving. His mind
was working swiftly.
He turned. "Need any
more money, Beebe! You
know Bobby still has a
credit of two or three hun
dred dollars with me-
Beebe met his eyes now.
"Don, tell, me the truth.
You We been awfully sweet
to us, right from the start.
But is that really Bobby's
money, or have you been do
ing it yourself out of your
own pocket7"
He laughed. "Why, you
silly kid, of course it's his.
Not that it would make any
difference because you could
have anything | own. You
know that, don't you!" he
ended in a lower voice.
She was touched, as he
wanted her to be. "Don, "
she said abruptly. II
just can't lie to you any
longer. Bobby was here last
night. :"
"You mean-he's safe
The Washington times., 1929-05-02

casually when they were
alone.
eebe hesitated. He
noticed that, too, though,she
answ cred clearly and
frankly: "None. 2"
"It's funny to me,':' he
murmured, pressing out his
cigarette.
What is iti"
"The whole thing. Bobby
breaks out of the coop, and
no one knows who pulled it.
Next he disappears, vanishes
for three days, and we don t
know what's happened to
him. The cops dom know
either, fortunately talked
to 'em last night. :"
"Last night?" Beebe ex-
claimed.
Yes. | made a PROPOSE
tion to Inspector Wilmot to
lay off hunting for Bobby,
and I'd square that dead
cops family"
What did he say7" she
asked eagerly.
"Just laughed at me, of
course. And Biff Myers,
toe"
myers was here last
night" she said.
Don looked at her sharply.
What time7"
"About TO-"
Fright after I got through
with him!" he said. "See
The Washington times., 1929-05-02

Bess?" the racketeer de-
manded.
81 gotta see you"
"Yeh?"
Listen, Mikes worse.
He's getting worse every
minute, and there amt a
cent in the house.
$50 that's itf' Wilkes
said irritably. 81 paid Mike
his bit out of the last job.
Think I'm going to give him
coin every time he yells for
it,"
The woman scarcely
changed her expression. She
was not likely to be intimi-
dated, he saw. He altered
his tone abruptly.
What's the trouble?"
"You know what the
The Washington times., 1929-05-02

His mood changed alb
ruptly as he listened. What
does she want?" he snapped.
Il told you l didh t want
any of the mob sending
their women where l lived. "
He heard the buzzer in the
hallway, and swung towards
it with the receiver still
against his ear. Well, She s
here now," he enaed an
grily. :" All right then
He hung up, and saw the
woman coming down the
corridor. She was wildly
painted, almost vividly
dressed. But there were
lines about her mouth that
dropped, and a haggard
look under her eyes.
"What do you want,
The Washington times., 1929-05-02

There were dozens of
bright ties strung over the
rack in his bedroom. But he
could not find one that sat
isfied him. His white face
looked a little fresher from
its recent shave. He was
whistling to himself. He
felt in high spirits.
The phone rang. His was
a private number that he
gave out to only a few. He
did not wait for the Jap to
call him, but left the bed
room to answer it himself.
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CHAPTER VI

He had a Jap servant and
a well-filled cellarette. Here
he entertained occasionally,
but none of his mob ever
bothered him in his retreat.
When Don wanted to see
them, he went to one of the
hangouts, speakeasy or
night club, where he knew
they were to be found.
On the morning following
Bobby's return, and his sue
cessful flight to Johnny the
Hops hiding place, Don
Wilkes was dressing him
self with unusual care.
The Washington times., 1929-05-02

Many ginger ales come in scanty
little II OF. bottles instead Of full
pints. 1t pays to read the label
when you buy ginger ale. If the label
reads "Clicquot Club Pale Dry" you
are getting full measure and full
flavor too.
Do be sure about the flavor. The
secret of Clicquot's superior flavor is
this: here is a "dry'' ginger ale that is
aged six months. Hence the quality,
the sunny smoothness, of this famous
pale dry beverage.