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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-04-12
Mystery of the Skin

Despite I great az noes made
by medical men in the knowledge of
the body, relatively little has been
learned about the skin. What causes
skin diseases is largely a mystery.
They do know that arsenic and mer.
curry are he full In cures.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-04-12
Little Harm From Moss

AS a general rule Spanish moss Will
grow on trees without proving
hindrance In any way. There are
cases on record when II would seem
that Spanish moss has contributed to
the death of a particular tree. but
other factors also were present
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-04-12
Was Newton Wrong7

Research points to the possibility OF
a complete revision of our idea of the
universe as developed by astronomers.
Investigators believe that Newton's
gravity theory Is slightly in error and
makes the mass of the universe small.
er than II Is.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-04-12
Founded by Tipplers

Phi Beta Kappa, membership in
which is now an honorary distinction,
once was secret society composed
of gay tipplers, according to historians
of secret orders. II was founded In
1776. and secrecy was abandoned In
1890
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-04-12
Difficult for Stout Sisters

A beauty expert says one should
walk In such way that one seems to
float Well, we saw one of the super.
stout old girls In our neighborhood
trying to do II and she looked like
barge making Roadway in a ground
swell.-New Orleans States.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-04-12
And How We Souawk

IT'S one thing to be a good father
and an abundant provider, and it's an.
other thing to refrain from squawk.
ing when the family makes concert.
ed effort to run you into debt as q
means toward advancement of cul.
ture.-Fort Wayne News-Sentinel.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-04-12
Champion Talker

Fred Elm. Lberger, German actor,
set new talking record when he
spoke for 100 hours continuously.
When he finished speaking he was not
even hoarse. The speech was ar,
ranged as a financial promotion enter
prise.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-04-12
Stamp Production

There are practically l6.OOO,OOO,OOO
stamps made each year About IS per
cent of this number are 2-cent stamps
The approximate annual cost Of max
ing these stamps Is S1.5O0OO0
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-04-12
Wheat Free of Duty

Wheat In bond means wheat i'm
ported from Canada by American mills
to be ground and the flour to be ex
ported. By this arrangement 1t is not
necessary for the mills to pay the
duty.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1929-04-12
Immense Fishing Ground

More than 100000 American, Cana
dian and French craft brave storms
tcebergs and fog on the Grand banks,
submerged banks of sand and rock
stretching 200 miles off the New
foundland coast in quest of fish.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01
HOOVER ASLEEP
WHEN new YEAR
MAKES IT'S BOW
BY THOMAS L. STOKES
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent

ABOARD THE L. S. S. Utah, En-.
route to Hampton Roads, Va, Jan.
1.-prcsidcnt-clcct Herbert Hoover
retired early on board the Utah and
did not remain awake to sec the old
year ent and the new year in, but
the rest of those on board the bat
tlcship staged an elaborate ccle-
hration.
Earlier in the day, Mr.. Hoover
watched with amusement, mock
White House reception.
Humorous takc-offS of cabinet
members, w. G. y. L. cmissaries,
ambassadors, and government Off
cials, were in the pageant of the
mock reception. The affair was
staged by Captain Train of the
Utah, with the assistance of the
Utah 5 Officers and newspapcrmcn.
After the day celebrations, there
were few occasions on board during
the night that would indicate the
passage of 1928. Captain Train had
ordered that there should be none.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01
QUICK THINKING
SAVES LIFE OF
FORMER CONVICT
by United Press Leased Wire

san FRANCISCO, Jan. l.
Liquor rackctccrS who have taken
six lives here in the past year, wer"
blamed today for the attempted
murder of Eddie Quinones, eN-
convict and underworld character.
Emerging from his garage at an
carly hour. Quinoncs suSpiciors
were aroused by the completelr
curtaincd automobile approaching.
As it came abreast cf him, Quinonci
dropped to the walk, escaping the
short range barragn of pellets from
-four ShotgWnS.
Quinoncs appealed to police for
protection, asserting that hc bclieV-
ed outside gunmcn had been called
in to "gct him. hr friends of Joe
Parentc, rum king recently sen
tcnccd to Mcneil Island.
QuinoncS was at one time a part
ner cf Parcnte in rum running
deals. Information said furnished
by Parcntc resulted in Quinones
arrest and conviction for his part
in the business. The men since hav-
been enemies.
Police investigators of the attack
said the side of Qujnoncs' home was
riddled with shotgun bullets, AMI
that only Quinoncs hunch" saved
him from almost certain death.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01
S0UABBLE OVER
FARM RELIEF IS
KNOTTY MATTER
BY PAUL r. MALLON
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, Jan. IA more
complicated situation has grown up
around the farm relief problem in
congress since authentic word was
received that President elect Hoover
intends to keep hands off the mat
ter of whether the relief bill should
be passed at this session.
Hoover indicated to one congress
sional authority, the United Press is
Informed reliably, that ha would
abide by whatever President Cool
idgc wants done. Hoover took the
position he had no right to tell Mr..
Coolidge's congress what to do
The senate leaders seeking to
force the revised McNary- Haugen
bill through at the earliest possible
moment and to avoid an extra ses-
sion of congress, had hoped Hoover
would come ont and say he wanted
a farm bill now. They know Mr..
Coolidge does and they accept Hoov-
cr's indirect statement as meaning
he does. But to succeed in their en-
tcrprisc they must overcome much
congressional opposition and the
only way they can see in which to
overthrow this opposition is to get
a direct statement. They will try
when Hoover comes to Washington
next week.
Republican farm bloc members,
most of who supported Hoover in
the campaign, are for an extra ses-
sion. In the absence Of the public
statement from Hoover they are re
lying upon his campaign statement
that he would call special session
of his congress to enact farm relief
before the next harvest in ease nc
suitable bill is enacted at the pres
cnt session.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01
BRIT0NS JOYFUL
AT REPORT KING
IS MUCH BETTER
BY KEITH JONES
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent

LONDON. JAM !, rs Big Ben
sounded tho kurlI of lo2S. thousands
Of rcvellcr>-~ome i'm evening
clothes and some .' tattcrS sang
"Auld Lang Syuo and "God Save
The King, outside buckingham
Palace where King George lay i'll.
New hope was i'lt cVcrywhere
with authoritative assurance from
the palace that King Georges lung
Infection had h.n practically
cured.
The Official bulletin issued at
Buckingham Palace this morning
said;
"Thc King had good night. The
general conditions are unchanged. -
The bulletin was timed at ll:l5
a. m.
London. alive with New Year ;
celebrations, cWs'aIizcd amazingly
In one thought King George.
Crowds before 81, Paul's cathe-
dral, guests in hotels, throngs in
night clubs, mcryymakcrS every
where paused as 'hc bell of Lon
don 5 famous old clock tower rang
in the New Year.
Good Save The King rang out
almost in unison throughout the
city.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01

ity Edition. to it's readers, the
Press offers q resume of achieve
ments during the past year, and
the outlook on the year just
starting, as seen by leaders of
this community. 1t is suggest
ed that much favorable publi-
city can be obtained for FL
Centre if readers will send their
copies to friends in other places,
who are interested in Imperial
Valley.
The Press takes this oppor-
tunity to wish all its readers
and friends n "Happy New
Year" and is ready to cooper
ate with them in every way TO
make 1929 banner year for
El Centre,
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01

they happened. Conspicuous
among such incidents were
Lindbergh s flight to Paris, the
Levine flight to Germany,
Byrd 5 trans Atlantic hop, the
various flights across the Paci-
fic and more important than all,
the various steps in the course
of the Swing-Johnson bill
through congress.
Recognizing the Importance of
this latter to the people of I'M
perial Valley, the Press re-
questcd the United Press to
keep MS in the closest touch
with developments. How we'll
they did this is matter of re-
cord, the Press, by means of the
fire siren, announcing to the
people the bill's passage
through the House OF Represen-
tatives last May, similar action
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01

by the senate early last month,
and finally the signing of the
bin by President Coolidge. In
each instance the incident was
made known within two minutes
after it actually happened.
Supported Dam Bill
The Press consistently sup
ported the Boulder dam legisla-
tion and frequently has received
letters from Congressman
Swing, commenting it ON its at
titude.
Championing the Republican
party nationally, it received
praise from local Democratic
leaders for its fairness in the
recent campaign. In county
and city politics it has support
cd those whom it honestly be-
lievcd to he worthy of conduct
ing the affairs of Imperial
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01
Smith Joyful
AS He Quits
by United Press Leased Wire

ALBANY, \. y, Jan. 1.-Alfrcd
f. Smith was private citizen to-
day for the first time in six years
and tremendously happy at leaving
the strain of the gubernatorial of
flee.
On his departure from the COVER
nor's office yesterday, he tossed
kiss at bundle of letters marked
Governor franklin ID. Roosevelt. -
81 was afraid that meant more
work for me, - he said.
Smith gave up his official duties
and entertained for the lest time in
the executive mansion last night.
He greeted Franklin d. Roosevelt,
his successor, with "God bless you
Frank' and with hopes fer success
Of the new administration.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01
APPROACH OF
new YEAR IS
RATHER QUIET
CelebratOrs In Most
Cities Have Liquor In
Quantities.
by United Press Leased Wire

Combined forces of federal, city
and state officials patroIIed cities
Of the nation ON New Year 5 eye,
and effected one of the auictest ccIp-
brationS in the history OF the conn
try.
Advance warnings sent ont tended
in most cities to keep the liquor
from flowing too openly and in 9th
crs, patrols Of federal and city of
ficcrs broke up parties whore liquor
was being displayed. y few cities
reported lots of liquor and little Of
ficial interference.
The weather joined forces with
authorities in the midwest, q heavy
blanket Of soggy snow falling over
the entire area and tending to keep
the cclcbratorS ut home.
Liquor was plentiful, and in some
cases officers acted merely as sort
of chapcroncS to keep the cXuhcr-
ance down.
In New York City, the crowds
were forced to quiet down shortly
after midnight when raids were stag
ed i'm many parts of the city. Liquor
was in abundance, but the Officers
broke up number of parties where
th,. liquid rcfrcshmcnt WAS too much
in evidence.
In Chicago, spcakcasics reported
large sales of Whiskey, gin and beer
but the hotel, night club and res
| taurant parties were unusually quiet
There as in New York and Other
cities, federal prohibition aide'
dressed in evening clothes, guarded
the parties.
Just Another Night
In ST. Louis and Kansas City
many celebrations were staged il
homes, and for the most part tn,
New Year was ushcrcd in rathc
quietly.
Cleveland experienced "iust an
other night with few widc-opcl
celebrations. Washington cxperienc
ed rather quiet night.
Philadelphia and Boston reported
moro of the usual New Years ac
tivities. In the former, 12S person
were arrested for intoXicatior
Hotels and night clubs were crowd
ed. Boston had one of its creates
celebrations in years, despite ad
vance warnings that the city woulo
be dry.
Detroit, too, was more or les
open. No arrests were made there b,
federal authorities. Some arrest
| wnrn made hv CITY officials VIII
picked up rcvclcrS who had hao
"onc too many Liquor was plcn
tiful and the crowds noisy.
San Francisco celebrated in /
hoistcrouS manner. Night clubs
cafes and dance halls were brigh'
with gaycty and the Nolstead ac
was held more or less in disregard
throughout the "night life section
of the city.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01
ROOSEVELT IS
INAUCURATED IN
NEW YORK STATE
Cousin of Teddy Sue
ceeds Al Smith AS Gov
ernOr At Albany.
BY HAROLD E. RITCHTER
Omitted Press Staff CorespCldent)

STATE CAPITOL, ALBANY, y.
Y. Jan. /. - Fanklin D. Roosevelt
was inauguratcd today as governor
of New York state, the second time
in 2S years that Roosevelt has
been the chief executive of New
York.
Shortly after noon today he ac-
ccptcd responsibility for the state :
guidance from Gov Alfred +. Smith,
who four times has served as New
York 5 governor, and became the
forty-fourth man to hold the New
York govcrnorship.
Governor Smith. defeated Demo
cratic candidate for the presidency
this fall, automatically passed from
the official life of New York state
after having served six consecutive
years as governor and after having
defeated another Roosevelt, Thco-
dorc, Jr., in his last campaign two
years ago. Smith became a private
citizen after - years spent in serv-
ny -NtN VI "A III \ dHtl ilt >tdlt bl
New York
Theodore Roosevelt was governor
Of New York state from 1899 to
1901. From the govcrnorship he adj
vanccd rapidly until he became pres
idcnt of the United States There
fore the nations 5 politicians eyed
this Inauguration intcrestedlv today
all the moro 50 because in assuming
the post that Governor Smith is re
Iinquishing, Roosevelt now becomes
a national factor in the Democratic
party-a possible candidate for tho
presidential nomination four years
hence.
The contrast between these two
Rooscvclts is marked. Theodore
Roosevelt was the vigorous and dy
mamie rough rider. His cousin
Franklin, as much Democrat a!
Theodore was a Republican, has beer
for years an invalid, caused b,
spinal meningitis. But by will
power and tortuous exercise he ha,
been able to build up his physiqu,
aud now he walks with the md OF
walking stick.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01

occurring daily which the Press
would rather not print. Being
a chronicler of news and not
a maker Of it, the paper must of
necessity print the news as it
happens. At the same time its
rndeavor has always been to
print a clean paper that parents
can read before their children
without embarrassment.
Visitors are welcomed any
morning at the Press plant,
where they will learn of many
angles entering into the publ
cation of a newspaper, which
have perhaps been unknown to
them. Owing to the fact that
interruptions are not desirable
in the afternoon, visitors are
requested not to call during that
time.
In presenting this ''Prosper-
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01
HUGE CROWD AT
ROSE BOWL TO
SEE BIG GAME
By GEORGE H. BEALE
(Unitod Press Staff Correspondent)

ROSE BOWL, Pasadena, Jan. ]
-Grorgia Tech, the Golden Tornado
and California, the Golden Bear, met
before 10000 people here today in
the annual Tournament of Roses
football game.
Tech held a chance through 4
victory to claim mythical national
championship, while California held
the opportunity to establish tn"
football supremacy of the far west
over all sectors.
Perfect weather conditions exist
ed with Il warm san beating down
on the fans and players in Rose
Bowl.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01

Tracing it's forerunncrs back
to the Imperial Standard, the
Imperial Valley Press considers
itself pioneer of the pioneers
and is recognized as an impor-
tant factor in the community
life of FL Centre.
In it's efforts to give the pco-
pie of Imperial Valley the best
in the newspaper world, the
Press has invested close TO
100000 in an up to date news
paper plant, and has an annu-
al payroll of approximately
$4,000.
Through the United Press
leased wire, the Press is kept
in touch with all parts of the
world and many times in the
past has proved its efficiency
bv making world events known
TO FL Ccntrans shortly after
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01

county, and the city of FL Cen
tro.
At all times the Press has
tried to be fair. Bearing no
grudgc against any individual or
firm, it has sought to make
friends, but if in the course of
its duty it has had to make
enemies, it has not sidestepped
the issue.
While at all times welcoming
suggestions from its redders,
the Press also recognizes that
trained newspapemen are bet
ter able to decide how paper
should be run than are those
without such experience. It
recognizes its shortcomings and
constantly strives to keep them
at minimum.
There are many items Of news
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01
Body OfGirl
Found in Canal
Ry United Press Leased Wire

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. l,
Tho body of June Nelson, -, was
found today in the Surplus Canal.
She had been missing since leaving
her home to go to a nearby grocer
last evening.
Her father at the time told police
he believed she had been kidnapped
Detectives who viewed the body
when il was taken from the canal
said the girl appeared TO have met
death by drowning. They said he
clothing was disarranged.
An autopsy to determine whether
the girl was attacked and how she
met death was ordered.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01
Actress Leaves
States Prison
ny United Press Leased Wire

SAN QUENTIN PRISON, Jan. l..
Dorothy "Dot = Maekaye, lioAy-.
wood actress, walked frem san
Quentin prison free woman carly
today after spending 10 months 10
the penitentiary for Withholding
evidence in the death of Ray Ray
mond, her musical comedy star h'la~
band.
Miss Mackaye was met az the out
cr gate of San Quentin hy an NM
known man in coupe and was
whisked away toward the village %
San Rafael, presumably on her way
TO San Francisco.
She left behind her in prison faul
Kelly, motion picture juyenilc aet
tor who must serve five years fcr
beating Raymond 10 death u 4
Hollywood fight over Miss Mac
kayc's affections
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01
kidnapers Give
Girl Carfare

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. l.
Would-be kidnapers, who turned
into robbers when their victim
made successful resistance early
today, were thoughtful enough to
toss her 80 cents SO that she
might not be stranded far from
home.
Miss Shirley Walker, %, said
three youths tried to drag her
into their automobile. Then they
took her purse, containing SO,
and threw the coin at her as
they drove away.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01
VOLSTEAD SAYS
PROHIBITION IS
SLOWLY GAINING
Asserts Much Progress
Made in Country During
1928.
By HECTOR PERRIER
(United Press Staff Correspondent.

81. PAIL, M:nr., Jan. PRO.
hibition is slowly, but surely, dry
ing up the United states, Andrew J.
Nolstcad. author o. the enforce
mrnt act, said here today ut the be,
ginning Of what h. termed ban
ncr year.
:" Enforcement in 1928 was rigil
and succrssful,' tie former Mime
sofa congressman said, and all indi-
cation, point to Il banner year in
1929.
"Thc greatest single achievement;
Of last year was tie successful
stoppagc Of alcohol from legal Ia
Illegal sources. Illicit diversion of
alcohol is almost thing of the
past. Shipments Of alcohol and alco-
holic preparations in car load los
have also practically disappeared.
no liquor Of any consequential
amount is coming in from OUTSIDE
sources; the day OF the big bootleg
ger is gone from many districts. and
the reign Of the crstwhilc liquo2
ears in other places is diminish
ing
..- Cities Real battle-ground
Nolstcad said that the real battle
ground for national prohibition en-
forccmcnt is the BIG cities. He
named New York, Detroit, Chicago
! PhiIadrlphia, Baltimore and Boston
rs the WcttcSt > spots.
The unassimIatcd element oi
! Foreigners in the Iargcr cities wa
believed by Nolstcad responsible
for much Of the lawlcssncss. They
are not yet familiar with the law,
and ideals Of the country he said
land are therefore difficult 4
reach >
The politician who bids for tn,
wet vote ut election time also wa
named by NolstcaG as another bar
lier in the path of enforcement
Drink with the younger genera
tion was not looked upon as Il sel
J ious menace to the - father of pro
hibition.
9enrr younq people driak, n
doubt, - he said "'bccausc the
think it is smart. But as there ar
no saloons it is not likely that the
| will acquire the habit.
The great bulk Of our peopl,
the middle and Iaboring CLASSES
know the value of prohibition AN
are rcaping its benefits.
/ "ThiS will be better countr
if we all remain true to the cause.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01
Japanese Held
For ExtOrtiOn
by United Press Leased Wire

HONOLULU. Jan. !. Kunichi
Yoshimoto, - year old japanese,
was under arrest here today, confess
ed author of an cXtortion plot di-
rccted against Mrs. Charles II. Will
cox, widow of one of Honolulu 5
wealthicst men,
Noshimoto wrote two letters
threatening trouhlc," the first de.
mandmg $1,000, and the second
$4,000, to be left with the cashier
of Il restaurant.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01
SHOOT|NC\
RESULT is
|LFA.TALLY|
Japanese Rancher Slain
By COuntryman As Old
Year Departs.
SLAYER CAPTURED
S. Nagahama, Veteran of
World War Said to Have
Admitted Deed. :,

T. Takahara, 80 year old Japanese
farmer of Meloland, died instantly
from gunshot wounds received dur.
ing a New Year $ eve alteration ON
Broadway near the Abe hotel short
lv before midnight last night and
Sinichi Nagahama, SO, another
japanese, and owner of a cafe near
the hotel building, is held at the
county jail today as the alleged
murderer.
Takahara was shot four times
with a SO calibre automatic pistol.
One of the bullets entered his throat
and the others penetrated his chest
and shoulders. His body crumpled
to the sidewalk near the curb.
According TO police, the killing
eliminated an argument that began
in Nagahama' $ cafe. Nagahama
was said to have followed Takahara
into the street and fired the pistol
when the latter threatened him with
a pocket knife found on the side
walk near the dead mans body.
/ Nagahama ran from the scene of
the shooting to his rooms at the
! Ramona hotel and had started to
escape through the rear entrance
! when Patrolman G. L. Rosenquest
stopped him with the threat that he
would shoot.
When "gahama saw the off
GERS re- yea leveled at him, pol
lice said, le threw up his hands
and clicd, "Don't shoot! Don Il
shoot! [ kill him! kill himl'
The asserted slayer's whereabouts
Immediately after the killing was
not learned until Police Chief Ster1
] ling Oswalt, during an argumentS
with two other japanese near thc3
scene of the murder, knocked one of
the men down. When the Japanese
got up he told police where Naga-
hama had gone.
Claims Takahara Informer
Nagahama claimed Takahara was
a police informer, according to re-
ports, and that combined with seve
raj disagrecments the two were said
to have had over farming mattefs,-
was believed by authorities to have
resulted in the murder.
Nagahama is said to own some
land near Takahara s ranch and the
latter was declared to have had
several arguments with the alleged
slayer's japanese farm hands.
While he was being questioned at
police station by District Attorney
Elmer w. Head shortly after Taxa
hara was killed, Nagahama main
tanned that Takahara had been
drinking and was causing trouble in
his restaurant where New Year IS
eve party was in progress.
During the fraeas in the restau.
rant another japanese was cut by q
knife. The name of the japanese or
his assailant was not learned but
the injured man was said to.
Brawley, and will be br9i
for questioning.
Mrs. Helen Knight, 2S,
ley was arrested on BroY
held as material witt
| killing as was Ray KenaE
old japanese restaurant manager.
Coroner b. f. Lemons probably
will hold an inquest into the cause
of Takahara s death tomorrow.
Nagahama is a citizen of the
United States and served with the
American forces in France in the
! World War. As the result o.
wounds received during an engage
| ..,,,+ Nroroba,no lost his whit leD
Imperial Valley press., 1929-01-01
Ford Likes This One Best

Henry taken, but Ford is said
a of the world wealthiest