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Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-18
MORE FUN COMING

Calornlas junior SENATOR chairman of the senate
committee on privileges and elections has expressed
the OPINION that Senator Joseph Grundy of Pennsvl-
vana is legally holding his seat in the senate follow
Ing MS appointment by Governor Fisher of Pennsyl-
Vanla When the senate refused accept for member
SNIP William S. Ware of tainted memory
Callfornlas Shortridge made the statement vester-
day In announcing that determination of Grundv's
rights would be postponed until after the HOLIDAYS be-
cause OF his inability to obtain quorum of his COM
mittee.
Ordinarily this might be construed as Just about
eliminating any opposition to Grundy, formerly the
arch senate lobbyist, and whose appointment to the
senate is considered in many quarters terrific slap
at the dignity and sanctty of that august body How
ever there is every likelihood that much more will be
heard of the affair.
Senator Nye of North Dakota, one of the "sons of
wild jackasses is author of resolution to dismiss
Grundy because of his connection with corrupt Penn
sylvana elections, and one depend upon it that
Nye not going to let the matter drop There will be
more fun in the senate after the holidays have passed.
incidentally appointment of the senator from
Wyoming is also open to discussion, although no one
has challenged the right of Patrick Sullivan to succeed
the late Senator Warren. Any question of Sullvans
right hinges Interpretation of Wyomng's law auth
orizing the governor to fill vacancies in congress but
which occur only during sessions of that body. Mr.
Sullivan appointed just prior to convening of the
seventy first congress.
If for other than that his presence in the
senate is likely to prove another thorn in the side of
"the without party, the Hon. j. Thomas Helm
of Alabama, Mr.. Suvan's appointment should be per-
mtited to stand.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-18
MAKE YOUR CHRISTMAS HAPPY

While it is safe to say that there is great number
of poverty stricken persons in Ell Centro it true be-
yond question that there many families in this city
whose Christmas will be bleak and drab affair unless
they remembered by the fortunate residents
of the city.
There are many children in these families, and
Christmas being primarily time of JOY for children,
these youngsters should not go without the things
which are most dear to them They should not be sad
when others glad nor have that sadness empaszed
by the JOY exhibited by their companions and associates
in the more fortunate families.
The various churches of the city, the Eks the Sal
vation Army, and other organizations each year at
tempt bring cheer and happiness into the homes OF
the poor and unfortunate. Those of us who are plan
ming upon enjoying Christmas, will have that JOY
intensified if carry within ourselves the knowledge
that we have helped to make others happy.
If is impossible contribute to all the efforts to
help we should least pick out organization and
give it our assistance, either of time money.
Most of us are absorbed in affairs the
greater part of the year that may quite correctly
be accused of selshness interest in the poor and
unfortunate is negligible, not, perhaps, because we
wish it So but because are SO busy.
We can make up for that selfshness, which is GER
tanly not good for US, Christmas time. Those who
are fortunate enough have children know with what
mad delight they look forward to Christmas time IT
is easy for their parents to picture the hopeless grief
of the children who must go without that mad deilgnt
unless others come to their aid.
Your Joy with your children Christmas morning
will be increased if you know that you have done
little to make other youngsters happy on that
day Give something now before you forget it.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-18

and I'll help her eat it, too. That's
the best present | can think Of"
alt will he nice" agreed Uncle
Wiggily. al must think of some
thing for my wife. now that l have
brough home the Christmas candy
and nuts for the bunny boys and
girls"
"Say," went on Mr.. Twistytail,
winking one eye, "why don't you ge.
YOUR wife for Christmas lot of
carrots, lettuce and cabbage And
then YOU could help her eat them !!
Ha! Hal"
eve have plenty to eat in our
Bungalow" said Uncle Wiggily
"But now happen to remember
that Mrs. Longears said she would
like now radio"
"Then why don't you get her one" y
asked the pig.
81 think | shall" answered Uncle
Wicgiy. Tpn mop down to the wire
less store now and get a. fine, new
radio for my wifc's Christmas"
No sooner said than done and
while Mr.. Twisty tail went to buy
two bushels of corn for his wifc's
present, Uncle Wiggily hoped to
get the radio. II did not take him
long to pie out one he thought Mrs.
Longears would like, and the old
rooster gentleman, who kept the
store, asked the rabbit if he would
like to try the radio before taking it.
"Oh, yes, by all means" answered
Mr. Longears.
So the rooster plugged the radio
in an electric light socket, turned on
the power. twisted the dials and then
out of the loud speaker came the
most lovely music. Uncle Wiggil,'
listened to that for while and an
other turn of the dial brought in a
song.
"How do YOU like it (" crowcd the
rooster.
"It is very fine" answered the
rabbit gentleman. "'ll take il. 1t
win be "a jolly surprise for my wife
much better than if | took her
some carrots, cabbagcs and lettuce" "
"That radio will bring in anything
even the faintcst whisper" went
on the rooster storekeeper, as he
wrapped the set up for Mr.. Longcars
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-18
Bladder Irregular?

If functional Bladder Irritation
disturbs your sleep, or causes Burn
ing or Itching Sensation, Back
ache, Leg Pains, or muscular aches,
making you feel tired, depressed,
and discouraged, why not try the
Cystex AZ Hour Test? Don't give
up. Get Cystcx today. Put it to
the test. See for yourself how
quickly it works and what it does.
Money back if it doesn't bring
quick improvement, and satisfy
you completely. Try Cystex today,
Only 60c. Clements Drug Store.
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-18
Building Permits
Near High Mark

By degrees the total for building
permits during tho current year is
rising toward the half million dol
lar mark with but few days more
left in which to make the goal
Yesterday permit was issued to
tile San Lung company for the
erection of duplex dwelling on the
southeast corner of Fourth and Or
ange. This is to be one story, six
room structure and will cost ap'
proximately $1,000.
j. B. Whitaker took out an $500
permit calling for an addition to a
hacking shed at Brighton avenue
end the Southern Pacific tracks
1his addition is to be semi-firep:oof
with walls and roof of corrugated
iron.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-18
IT'S A TouuH LIFH

CbriStmas vacation began official
ly for the children of El Centre
schools yesterday afternon and fol
the next two weeks The Youngsters
will be enjoying themselves TO the
fullest extent. While il is under.
stood that some will be taken on
visits TO relatives outside the valley,
most of the children will remain
at home to enjoy their vacation and
especially the big Christmas dinner
and the attendant distribution of
presents.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-18
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
December 1S. 1914

NJ. A. Fowler, residing near See
Icy, is rapidly becoming known as
the gopher king" of Imperial Val
ley. That is to say, he doesn't raise
The burrowing rodents, but he killS
them in great numbers. Charles
Carr, county purchasing agent, yes
terday gave Fowler receipt fo'
a77 gopher skins representing i
months trapping on the Fowle'
ranch. So far, more than l,00t
gophcrs have been trapped by
Fowler.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-18
Looking Backward
Svhat the Press Filler Tell Of I'm.
perial valley for this Date
In Past Ysars
TWENTY YEARS AGO
necemher 1R. 1909

Now the announcement is mad,
that the British-American Cotton
company within Is days will have
permanent representatives in tho
valley to take an active hand in the
development of the new industry
and thereby the business of grow.
ing cotton enters upon a new period
A. A. Ash, confidential agent fo'
the company, has been in the val
Icy for some time and it is his re
port that led to this step.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-18
Bedtime Stories
~ HOWARD E. GARIS
~ewspapsr Syndicate
DOWNRIGHT, 1928, by Mcclure

The Press is contemplating dis
continuing the Uncle Wigghy fea-
ture which has been operated for
several years, replacing it with some
other story for the children, or do
ing away with the feature entirely
The editor would like an expression
from those who have been reading
the column as to their opinion. II
the feature is not desired it will be
eliminated.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-18
EYESORES VANISH

Our sincere thanks to the owners OF property on
State street which caused to "how several weeks
ago at the of the dsreputabe shacks the prop
crty contained. 80 .
While it might like boasting to take credit Tor
the of these eyesores like to believe just the
same that our "how" was the which started the
owners into action -
The property djacent to the new telephone build
ing has been cleaned up and the peace where poultry
of various sorts used to Cain while awaiting their
doom now contains pile of lumber which is shortly
to be removed. -,
Yesterday workmen started tearing down the other
shack that caused particular annoyance because
happened TO be backed up alongside our own bailWck
in which we take considerable pride Like the Mohan
edans we have continually turned our faces to the
east hating to use cur windows because OF the
sorry shack which confronted gaze in that direc
tion 80 ::
Our happiness for the removal OF the two eyesores Is
of the utmost 1t be increased however by seeing
squad of workmen drive up some fine morning with
sticks and stones with which to add couple OF more
structures to Ell Centros business section and we'll bet
q mess of pied type against rusty cruller that such
thing will happen in the near future
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-18

+ Thursday fair with moderate temper.
ature; gentle. to moderate southerly
winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-18
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Generally fair tonight and Thurs.
day; cooler northwest portion to-
night moderate northwinds.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-18
THE WEATHER

LOS ANGELES AND VICINITY
Fair and somewhat cooler tonight
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-18
TEN YEARS AGO
December 18, 1919

Probably the most important deal
that has been consummatcd in re-
tail circles since the beginning of
merchandising in the Imperial Val
ley: was made public today i'll an
announcement from Varncy Bros. X
Co. The entire stock of hardwar@
Of the Varney stores in Brav'cy.
FL Centre and Calcxico has been
purchased by Edgar Brothers, who
will take complete charge january /.
in the lemon so it won't make sucl,
puckcry faces, Pll tell you next
about Uncle Wiggily's Christmas
wreath.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-18

Having been read out of the Democratic party, one
wonders lust where Senator tom Tom" Hefn of Ala
hama will 80 now. Many citizens could express
wish as to where he far as they are converncd
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-18

What pop will on the income tax reduction isn't
a drop in the bucket compared with what Christmas
will cqst him.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-18
w. I. Stone -N0n-BOard Insurance

State Insurance Commissioner requirements tho
for Board companies. The prices to you
remarkably lower Let us show this real saving
Phone w. I. Stone 248 or 3S7-Office S31 Main. Also
collection service
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-12-05
Death Takes Former Resi-
dent of Sank Centre
Alderman Harry Van Norman Was
Nephew of Mic Rice of This
City-Served in Illinois

Alderman Harry o. Van Norman,
of Chicago, formerly a resident of
this city and a nephew of Mic Rice,
died recently at the home of his
son, Lawrence, at 1927 S. Kilbourn
Ave-, Chicago.
He was elected to his second
term as aldermen, representing the
Twenty-seventh Ward, last spring.
A special meeting of the council of
Chicago was called at which me-
mortal resolutions were adopted.
Alderman Van Norman had serv-
ed three terms in the Illinois State
legislature and was member when
elected to the city council to take
the place of John Touhy, who had
been elected a member of the San
itary District.
The death of Alderman Van Nor
man makes the second vacancy in
the council by death. He was al
so secretary of the 9th Ward
Democratic organization. He was
SIS years old and had lived in Chi
cago for 20 years. He had been ill
for many months though he missed
very few of the council sessions. He
was engaged in the furniture bust
ness and lived at 124 South Honore
street.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-12-05
Mrs. Charlotte Holm,
Aged 81, Dies Nov. 20
Deceased Was Resident of Birch
dale Township, Todd County,
for Many Years

Mrs. Charlotte Holm, a resident
of Birchdale township, Todd coun-
ty, for many years, passed away at
the home of her son, Simon Holm,
Birchdale, Friday, Nov. 20, 1929,
aged 81 years.
She was ill but few days with
bronchial pneumonia.
The deceased was born and grew
to womanhood in Sweden. With
her husband and family she came
to America. maSky years ago, set
thing in Todd county over a quart
er of century ago. S,a1
The. aged husband, Frederick
Holm, one SON, Simon Holm, of
Birchdale and one daughter. Mrs.
Olson, of Burg, N. D., survive.
Mr.. Holm resides with his daI:,h-
ter in North Dakota and it was
impossible for either of theta to
attend the funeral.
The funeral was held frorn the
Adventist church on Ash street
Wednesday afternoon at 90
O'Clock, Elder Edniundson, of 81.
Paul, conducting the service. The
body was laid to rest in the Swed-
ish Episcopal cemetery in Kandot,
township.
The pallbearers were: Mark Mad
land, Louis Hedin, Andrew WICK
lund, Nels Anderson, Morris Mel
son and Carl Ecklund.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-12-05
Service Station Opened
AT Alexandra Saturday
Owned by G. G. Urness, of this City,
and His Father, Nels Urness-
Completely Modern

Saturday was the opening day for
the new Urness Service Station at
Alexandria, which is located at the
corner of Trunk Highway No. 2e
and the new No. 3, three blocks
north of the North American
creameries, Inc, and one block west
of the 500 Line tracks.
The new station is owned by Nels
Urness, of Alexandria, and his son,
G. G. Urness, of this city, and will
be operated by the former. The
station has all the modern facilities
in service to car owners. They
will handle the Cities Service Com.
panys gasoline and oils.
The new station is an attractive
one, and represents a considerable
investment. By a piping arrange
ment the gasoline is taken from
the cars on the 500 Line and run
directly to the filling station.
The service offered includes a
modern grease pit, air pressure
Alemite lubricating gun, electric
transmission and gear flushing
penetrating oil sprayer for springs
through air pressure, free auto
matte filtered and measured air
service, free self filling water SER
vice and other types of high class
service.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-12-05
MeIrose Youth Stars
On Notre Dame Team
Red" Thompson Will Be Remem-
bered by Sank Centre as High
Glass Athlete

Harold Red Thompson, captain
of last years Melrose high school
football team and now freshman
at the Notre Dame University, is
in the 'limelight at this school,
which is famed for its great foot
ball teams, as result of stellar
playing in the championship game
between the Brownson and Carroll
halls.
Each hall on the Notre Dame
campus has it's own football squad
and a championship game is played
each year between the two teams
having the highest percentage after
series of scheduled games.
This year the championship was
won by the hall at which Thompson
lives, Brownson defeating Carroll
IA to O. The following is clipping
from an account of the game:
1.-THE playing of Thompson at left
half back for Brownson alone stood
out. Early in the third quarter, the
elusive little Bronson back, inter
cepted Carroll pass and scamper-
ed IS yards for the initial score of
the game. On the next kickoff, a
Carroll man fumbled and was
downed behind his goal line for a
safety. In the fourth quarter
Thompson took it upon himself to
strengthen his teams lead. He
caught punt on the Carroll 45-yd
line and returned it, la Carido,
for the second and final score of
the game"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-12-05
Governor Calls Meeting
Of State Peace Officials
Law Enforcement Conference to
Be Held in st. Paul on
December 28th

st. Paul, Dec. 2-Governor Theo-
dore Christensen today announced
plans for summoning all peace Of
ficers of the state here for q sweep
ing conference on law enforcement
to be- held December %.
This will be the second such con-
ference, the first having been held
last January. Plans for the Decenl-
Der meeting call for outlining pro-
gram of more drastic enforcement
of state and local laws. Reports
/; also will be made on the progress
during the past year of activity
outlined at the first conference.
Sheriffs, county attorneys, the
heads Of the state criminal and
traffic bureaus, and municipal
chiefs as well as federal prohibition
enforcement officials are expected
ito participate in the conference.
Earle Browne, head of the new
state highway patrol, created by
the last legislature, also is expected
to attend.
At least 300 officials are expected
to attend the conference, the three
major purpose of which, as out
lined by the governor, are: cooper
alton between the various state, To-
cal and federal law enforcement
agencies; aroused interest on the
part Of the public in the enforce
ment of laws and outlining of new
Legislation to increase the effective
ness of enforcement bureaus and
agencies.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-12-05
Gopher Prairie Boys.
Girls to ''CarryQn'
Leader Vandesteeg Suggests That
Early Selection of Stock
Should Be Made

From the enthusiasm of the Go
pher Prairie All Club members at
the close of the season the Herald
is convinced they intend to carry
on in 1880.
The local club members made a
marvellous showing this year in
spite Of late start. Local Club
Leader believes there are several
potential champions in the Gopher
Prairie Club and he has asked the
Herald to suggest to the young pc
ople who plan on carrying on" in
1880 either in the dairy or beef
class that they should select their
animals early. It would be a
good plan to confer with DR.. Van
desteeg for further particulars.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-12-05
Minnesota Fares Well at
Chicago Livestock Show
Corn Exhibits Rank High-Moore-
head Farmer Wins First Place
with Alfalfa Display

By winning first place in exhibits
of eastern alfalfa seed at the Inter-
national Livestock show and affili-
ated exhibits in Chicago Monday, j.
A Trunk, of Breckenridge, Mimi,
brings to the state the honor of
being one of the finest alfalfa seed
centers of the country, according
to officials at University Farm.
Minnesota Representatives to the
livestock exposition were winners
of nine other places in judging
events and contests at the show,
results. of which were announced
Monday.
Minnesotans won the first five
places in region one for 10 ears of
yellow corn. H. H. Kalmoe, Mon
tevideo, was first; John Henderson,
Cokato, second; Ben DeForth, Cot
tage Grove, third, B. G. Olson, Wat
son. fourth, and Norman G. Lien,
st. Cloud, fifth.
In the single ear corn exhibit in
region two, Lewis M. Scott, of Fair
mont was second, and M. e. Teeter,
of Granada, third.
The Minnesota Al club delega-
ton to the national club congress,
which is being conducted in con-
junction with the livestock EXPOSE
ton, arrived in Chicago early Sum
day morning. After registering
under the supervision of T. A.
Erickson, state 4-H leader, the
contingent was divided into two
groups, one Of which visited the
Lincoln park zoo and the second the
model electrified farm of the Pub
lie service Company.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-12-05
Reject Worthy Claims
ForLack of Evidence
World War Veterans Suffer Be
cause Records Are Not COM
plete-Officers Meet

Wednesday evening of last week
Commander Louis Lea, Adjutant
Thos.: Clough, Service Officer DIR. A.
F. Moyhihan, and Joseph Jackson,
of Robert Swift Post, American Lee
gion, drove to Little Falls to at
tend Service officers meeting for
the Sixth Congressional Minnesota
district.
The real purpose of this meeting
was to inform service officers in
the proper handling of the various
claims of needy veterans of the
World War for medical treatment
and disqualification.
The service officer is very inn
portant position. DR.. A. F. Moyni-
han has held this position with
Robert Swift Post ever since it's or
ganization in the late fall of 1919
His work can be made much more
effective by the cooperation OF
every consideration even though he
may not be member of the Amer
lean Legion.
The Herald has watched this
splendid organization from it's in
ception and we are convinced that
every former World War veteran
should enroll as a member.
The Little Falls meeting dis
closed that there are 449 dis-allow-
ed claims of veterans of the Sixth
district. In most cases the veterans
bureau were compelled to reject the
claims because they were not COM
pleted as evidence and other neces.
sary details of proof. Four OF
these claims are from the Sauh
Centre territory.
Any veteran needing the care OF
the government should file theil
complete claims with Service Officer
DR.. Moynihan, without delay.
There are hundreds Of thousands
of former Veterans of the Worlc
War who have not yet filed theii
claims for adjusted compensation
The time for filing these claims will
expire Dec. 1, 1929. If there is {
Veteran reading this article WHIT
has not yet taken steps to accep
the protection the government pro
vides he should do so without de
lay.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-12-05
Farmers Urged to Closely
Study Quality Of Seeds
Tested Product Stressed at Univsr-
sity Farm by State Expert
G. p. Buck

st. Paul, Nov. IS. Watch Your
Step" has been transposed into
Watch Your Seed" as a caution
to the farmers of Minnesota by G.
p Buck in charge Of the state seed
laboratory at University Farm. Mr..
Buck issues this word OF caution
to protect farmers in buying seed
supplies for next spring because
seeds of inferior quality are often
offered to growers.
: Mr.. Buck particularly warns
farmers to be careful in the pur-
chase of alfalfa, clover, and sweet
clover seeds. If supplies offered
contain red, green, or violet colored
seeds, at least part of the seed are
imported from Europe, South
America, or Canada, and their hard
mess for growth in Minnesota may
be questioned. He said also that
the pure seeds act requires that
all agricultural seeds offered for
sale or sample of seeds supplies
storaged elsewhere must be label
ed SO that the buyer may know
exactly the kind Of material he is
getting. Warning similar to that
issued by Mr.. Buck is being sent
out in other northwestern states
also.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-12-05
Mysterious Gas Floors
Robert Plant Tuesday
Became Suddenly Ill While Repair
ing Barber Shop Hot Water
Heater

Tuesday afternoon while Bob
Plant was working on the hot water
heater belonging to Steve Deziel,
barber, some sort of gas formed
and very soon began affecting Mr..
Plant. He left the work and went
out the rear door of his shop. About
Is minutes later he came too and
found himself lying on the floor of
the Brown garage. How he got
there he does not know. He said
he never came in contact with this
sort of gas before and the gasses
about garage do not usually af-
feet him. The only bad effects he
said he could notice was bad
headache the morning after"