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USE HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-27

brooklyn laughed when Uncle Robbie
traded Doug McWeeny to the Reds for
Luque last Winter, but when they saw the old
man pitch they changed their good-natured
laughter to frank admiration. In the Spring,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-27
Putting OdOr Into Gas.

A T first thought natural gas seems to have
an advantage over manufactured gas in
that it is practically odorless But first thoughts
are sometimes wrong. as in this case. The only
safe way of discovering gas leaks before dis
aster is through the sense of smell, and nat
urally an odorless gas gives no warning.
To overcome this, experts have worked out
compound to add to natural gas which gives
the warning. The name of the new compound
sounds fairly attractive, but names mean moth
ing in this case. Ethyl mercaptan, the formula
used, seems to be about on the peak of all bad
odors Any one of the five typical doors in the
combination would seem to suffice by itself,
but when combined no one would doubt the
presence of escaping gas
The aroma Of garlic, onions, decayed cabbage,
sewer gas and hydrogen sulphide have all been
gathered into this new warning agent and it is
not surprising that l part in 100000 parts
of pure air stands out like a sore thumb In q
crocheting contest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-27
ANSWERS.
Vey odd Pictares'

"Head-B ody-Legs' is a very amusing game
which will make all sorts of fun at party.
1t is drawing game, but the players need not
be artists to play it. In fact, the worse their
drawings are the funnier the results will be.
Three more players sit around table,
each with sheet of paper folded into three
parts and pencil. On the top third of his
paper each player draws the head of some living
creature-human, animal, bird or f1sh-and
carries the necklines just over the edge Of the
fold. Then he folds the paper so that his draw
ing is hidden, except for the tiny necklines.
and passes it to the player at his left, who has
not seen what he has drawn.
Each player then takcS this new paper and
draws any sort of body on the second fold,
connecting it with the necklnes and carrying
the bottom lines of his drawing just over the
edge to the bottom third of the paper. When
this is done the papers are again folded, with
the bottom third showing. and passed again to
the left. Each player then completes the
drawing by adding any kind of legs he wishes.
The resulting pieces of art will throw any
crowd into gales of laughter. You may have
creature with fishs head, mans body and
a. donkey's feet; a pigs head, horses body
and woman's legs with high-heeled shoes, or
anything else And, Of course, nobody knows
what to expect until the papers are opened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-27
The Spinning Pin.

Did you ever spin pin attached to rubber
band? Not matter how it is bent. when revolv-
ing rapidly it seems to be dish of some definite
shape.
Use a small rubber band a few inches long
and to it, somewhere near the middle, tie
pin or piece of small wire with fine thread.
When bent and spun between the thumbs and
forefingers of both hands the pin seems 10
be a dish. BY bending the pin to some other
shape an entirely different dish is formed.
The effect is greatly heightened if it is spun
before a dark background with q bright light
thrown upon the pin. This viii proYe to be an
interesting party stunt if the guests present
are each provided with a rubber band and
pin. Stage contest to see who can produce
the most effective or distinctive object. The
fun isn't confined to dishes alone, by any
means; in fact, almost any symmetrical object
can be initiated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-27
Base Balls oldest, Youngest.

down at Clearwater Robbie was the butt of
considerable guying by the newspaper boys
about Adolfo. but he stoutly reiterated that the
Cuban would win plenty of ball games. He
has done just that.
Sad Sam Jones started the season as If he
didn't mean to lose game all Summer. His
years struck off perfect balance with the
young fellows on the Washington staff
Rixey is the other veteran. Eppa has been
suffering tough luck this year with losing ball
team, the Reds. He has pitched and lost some
good games this year.
Ace of the youngsters is Wesley Terrell, the
sensational young Indian, who won Fl and
lost 10 last year. his first in the big show. On
his second year, Terrell already has disproved
the ancient maxim that a good first-year man
usually runs afoul of lots of base hits during his
second season. Another young Indian OF
promise is Mel Harder, who pitched six victories
this year before losing a game.
French is the only left-hander on the stan,
but he has been pitching better than 500 ball
for the Pirates. Wyatt, McKain and Sherid
are right-handers, and each has good high
hard one" the ball that Alex used to dote on
throwing when there were three and two on
the batter.
4 GREAT part of the story might be told by
the catching department. Schang is a
cagey veteran, wise in every trick of the base
ball trade. He has been through six world
series, and seems bound for seventh with the
Mackmen. This year Mack is able to give
Cochrane lots of rest, trusting the job to
Schang. His hitting this year has been below
average, but behind the bat he is reliable, keen
and still has the old arm.
Against Schang is rated young Alfonso the
Terrible Lopez, the sparkplug of the Brooklyn
motor. His arm has come to be respected by
National League baserunners. And he has been
hitting away up there. For a man in his first
year, his sagacity behind the plate has won
praise from the veteran managers in the
National League.
There are your two ball teams, grabbed age
and youth. wisdom, experience and patience
against speed and bubbling spirits. You pays
your money and takes your choice!
Copyright, i930)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-27
Pu&Sed.

Four-year- Junior was eagerly looking for
ward to his birthday and when dinner was
finished began to walk around and around his
fathers chair. He kept this up for several
minutes and then asked his mother:
which Is daddys right side?"
"Daddys right side? I don't understand
what you, mean"
Eyes, you do" insisted Junior You told
me yesterday that if I got on daddy's right
side he might buy me a scooter"
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::5;;::=31 ID S Sfk R91 FX ssf & Q
POSERS

Socrates. one of the most famous of the
ancient Greeks, originated the method of teach
ing by asking questions. These posers really
back to Socrates in asking them
l. What European country is famous for
raising tulips?
2-What is Christmas called in France?
8. Do peanuts grow under above ground?
4. Who wrote the poem, THE Bells?
S. Is the whale animal or a fish?
6. What poisonous gas is found in the ex-
haust smoke of automobiles?
Z. In what country is the Dead Sea located?
g. What color is sapphire?
ANSWERS.
l. Holland. 2. Noel 8. Under ground. 4.
Edgar Allen Poe S. An animal. 1t has lungs,
not gills. s. Carbon monoxide. z. Palestine.
g. Blue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-27
Aut0 Style.

Customer Cat riding academy II want a
saddle horse.
Riding Master-What kind of a saddle do you
want, English or Mexican?
Customer-What's the difference?
Riding Master-English saddles are perfectly
plain, and the Mexican have horn.
Customer-Give me one with a horn. I'm not
used to the traffic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-27
Strong Medicine.

A colored woman went to her husban's physi-
clan and said: "Doctah, Abs come to see If
yo' am gwine to ordah Nastus one of dem mus
tard plasters again today"
"I think, Mandy, perhaps he'd better have
one more"
We'll he says to ak yo' kin he have slice
of ham wifi it cause it's mighty powful to take
alone"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-27

WTATER hand ball is similar to basket ball,
~ but it is played in water and there are
goal posts as in foot ball instead Of baskets.
1t will prove a mighty popular camp game, or
will while away an hour Of fun in any group
of swimmers.
Selection of the two teams is made by first
naming captains who in turn choose their
teammates Five players are needed for each
side The goal posts are set up so yards apart,
and stakes set in the stream or lake bed roughly
determine the out-of-bound lines. The goal
lines form the ends. The sides should be either
10 or Is yards apart.
You will need, besides the two teams,
referee and also timekeeper who stands upon
the bank. The contest is divided into four
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-27

The definitions are:
HORIZONTAL.
2. Radio distress signal.
4. Peg for fastening a tent.
6. Noise made by a pigeon.
2. Tavern.
9. Exclamation.
10. Young dog.
IL. Upon
Ia. Amount (abr.).
is. Gardening tool.
II. Blemish.
1S. A canvas shelter.
VERTICAL.
/. South American serpent.
2. Cease.
3. To omit.
4. Therefore.
5. Half an EN-.
6. A community Of tents.
8. The middle of the day.
9. Possesses.
IL. We.
Is. Snare.
Is. Toward.
16. He.
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quarters. If possible the water should not be
more than waist deep at the center, although
if good swimmers are playing, the depth is
immaterial.
The ball should be of rubber, well inflated,
from to 10 inches in diameter. 1t is tossed
up between the two centers. point is made
when one team or one player succeeds in tossing
the ball over the goal posts. 1t is then put into
play again at center.
Fouls are called as in basket ball and for
the same reasons. person who deliberately
pushes the head of another player under water
is to be removed from the game. The team
with the highest score at the end of the four
1O-minute quarters wins. There are no free
throws.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-27
PUZZLES

Lots of boys and girls are going camping
these days so our cross word puzzle takes
shelter this week in a tent.
UNDER CANVAS.
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CAMPERS

And here are two word chains made up Of
good camping words Remember that you
must change only one letter at time, and that
all words formed must be real dictionary"
words
Change POLE to TENT in five moves.
Change HUNT to FISH in four moves
=
Our picture puzzle this week is picture word
square. It should not be hard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-27

Next we have word diamond built
around the word Campers" The second
line is a tin container the third is a star with
q tail, the fifth means poor and the sixth is
attempt. Can you form the diamond?
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-28
OUT INTO THE SUBURBS

The big cities of the country continue
to grow bigger, and the census is show
ing also that the small town, in great
many cases, is growing smaller and
smaller; but hand in hand with this dew
elopment goes another which should not
be overlooked.
If the country's population shows an
increasing tendency to congregate in the
big cities, it is also showing an even more
marked tendency to move into the outly-
ing, less congested districts of those
cities. The suburbs, in almost every case,
are growing faster than the metropolis.
The borugh of Manhattan, for in
stance, in New York, has actually lost
more than 100000 inhabitants during the
last ten years, although New York City
has made substantial gain in popula-
ton.
Cities like Boston, st. Louis, Cleveland
and Pittsburgh have failed to show the
growth expected of them; but in each case
the outlying suburbs have made striking
gains. Even such cities as Chicago and
Detroit, which piled up big increases in
population, found certain old, establish
ed districts which showed a loss.
This tendency counteracts, in way.
the movement from country to city. 1t
is a wholesome thing, and bids fair to
solve some of our worst urban problems.
Consider Manhattan's loss, for in
stance. Much of it is recorded in the ter
ribly congested East Side district, where
living conditions have been unutterably
bad. More than 100000 people who used
to live there have moved out-out to
places where they could get more fresh
air and sunshine, more room to move
about in moro Snaca fO hrinU I'm their
children. Isn't New York, as a whole
much better off because of that shift?
The congested parts of any city are
poor places for human beings to live. The
present tendency out to the suburbs is
an extremely good thing. 1t will make
our cities better places from every stand
point
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-28
Want L. A. To
Share Expense

LOS ANGELES, June %. W.p)-
Whether the city of Los Angeles can
legally expend $4,000 toward the
cost of grade separation structure
10 be placed at the Southern Pacific
Coast line crossing of Victory place
in Burbank by order of the state
railroad commission, was the sub
ject of report being prepared by
the city attorney here today.
Mayor II. L. Bruce of Burbank
pointed out the county will pay
$4,000 and the Southern Pacific
$4,000 and said that Los Angeles
could afford to pay $4,000 from the
benefit it would receive.
The estimated cost of the entire
project is $s7, 500. An assessment
district will be, created to pay for
the remainder Of the cost.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-28
Bedtime Stories
By HOWARD Z. oAA1lo
Copyright. ia2s. b. 0cCl0gU
Newspaper oyudicsss
UNCLE wIeeILYs LETTER

'sNon will never guess what
have thought Of" mewed the bee
Cat 10 the Fuzzy Fox the day after
Baby Bunty had squirted water On
the two Bad Chaps from her big,
red. rubber bali.
"I'm not going to Try growied
the Fox. indifferent like and lazy
as he stretched out IN the sun AT
the doorway Of his den. "4ea
think of lot Of silly things. Ar.
Bob Cat.
"This is about catching Uncle
Wiggily," spoke the Bob Cat. And
| hope YOU don't call that silly.
"It will be silly IL You doH Z
catch him. howled the Fox.
81 couldn't do much verse in try-
ing TO catch that rabbit than YOU
did when YOU wanted my pail OF
water TO pour down Uncle wiggily :
burrow and then along hoped BABY
Bunty and wet US both. How about
that"
"Well. that trick went wrong.
agreed the Fox. But what Is this
new thing YOU have thought of''
"Listen,' whispered the Bob Cat.
81 will write a letter and drop IL
on the path that Uncle Wiggily al
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-28
THIRTY YEARS AFTER

1t must seem queer world indeed 10
John F. Fish Of Chicago, who suddenly
regained his sight, after having been
blind for 80 years.
He states that he would have been
afraid to walk about the city as he has
done for years, had he known of the tow
ering buildings and rushing traffic OF
the modern age
In his mind women still wore bustles
and street-sweeping skirts, while men
were adorned with the popular styles OF
boards that prevailed in the gay nlnetles.
When tree fell on him while he was
on his honeymoon 80 years ago, destroy
ing his sight, Old Dobin was still mon
arch of the highways; the telephone was
a success but none too reliable; electric
lights were the old-time yellow, feeble
variety; the airplane had not been born;
neither had radio; what few automobiles
existed were wheezy contraptiOnS that
occasionally could squirt at 10 miles an
hour; the terror to the pedestrian was
the "scorcher" mounted on bicycle.
Golf was limited to enjoyment by the
idle rich''; tennis was a nice refined
game for "sissies"; the ukelele was un-
known and the mandolin reigned in its
stead; the saxophone existed but had not
developed into pest; some folks were
just getClnX over JOHn II. OulIIVdAS 5 uc-
feat eight years previous; Dewey was
the nations hero Cor possibly he had al
ready become goat); the Kaiser, the
Car and others were in their full power
and glory; Babe Ruth was in Balti-
more orphanage; a young engineer
named Herbert Hoover had just set out
for China with his bride.
It was far different world from that
on which the eyes of Fish reopened. The
gangster, racketeer and gunnlan of his
home city had not come into existence;
home was really that and not filling
station; eastern colleges ruled the roost
in athletics; the butcher gave away liver
instead of charging high price for it;
bridge was something folks enjoyed and
did not make a business of; = Imperial
Valley was still the abode of the side
winder and the horned toad.
Whether it was better or worse world
than the present one opinion differs.
We are willing to leave the verdict to the
individual. Much material progress has
been made, and some of the old ideals
have been tossed into the discard. 1t is
interesting to note that to Mr.. Fish only
the trees and flowers are same as they
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-28
Junior Delegate
Returns Home

Robert "Buck" Oakley, one Of the
delegates of the local junior cham
Der Of commerce to. the national
convention of that organization in
Brooklyn, arrived in Ell Centre last
night, and when interviewed this
morning gave most enthusiastic
account of his trip and of the con-
vention.
What interested Oakley most of
all, after the convention proceed.
ings, was the visit in Washington
made by the delegates, during
which they were received by Pres
ident Hoover, June 10, on the White
House grounds. A large picture of
this meeting is to be seen in the
window of the Office Supply com
paHy on Main street, showing the
President with the delegates from
every section of the country.
Buck is saving the best part of
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-28

claimed. "a letter for the Fairy
that lives in the cave under the hill.
didm Z know a Fairy lived there,
hut shall be very glad t. meet
her. The postman must have
dropped this letter. Well. IN de
liver IL for him and perhaps the
Fairy NAV let me have a wish. Even
II she doesn't IN give her the let
ter
80 Uncle wiggily hoppcd along
with the Bob Cats letter. toward
the cave beneath the Hill where the
two Bad Chaps were waiting hun
grilv.
All ~ a sudden rnelc wiggily
heard rusfling in the bushes aud
he hid behind stump, thinking
there might be danger. But IL was
only the big. strong, kind Police
Dog
"llello. Uncle wiggily!" barkei
the Police Dog. "What have you
"a letter for the Fairy in the
cave under the hin" answered the
rabbit. "The postman dropped h
on the path so ann going 90 deliver
IL for him and mayb be the Fairy will
grant me a wish
a. never heard Of Fairy living
in the cave" barked the Dog. e But
she may be there for all that. L.
me see that letter Uncle Wiggily
gave it to the Police Dog. who put
il Ia his nose.
"Nuff. Wuff,' be harked.
"This letter smell. of Bob cat
There is a trick here. Uncle Wig
gily. You had better let me deliver
this letter at the cave while YOU
hide off a little way aud see what
happens.
So Uncle Wiggily hid where be-
could see the cave. The Police Dog,
walking softly, drew near to the
doorway.
"lierc comes Uncle Wiggily, Hgl
Ha!' whispered the Bob Cat.
"iia! Ha. Your trick worked, -
ehuckled the Fox. Out they rushed
thinking 10 catch the rabbit. But
when those two Bad Chaps saw tho
Police Dog with the letter, Oh. my,
You should see how they ran when
the big, brave dog chased them far
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-28
Dividend For
Imperial Bank

Will C. Wood, superintendent of
banks, today announced the pay
ment of % per cent dividend
amounting to $3,050 in the savings
department of the Farmers and Mer-
chants Bank of Imperial. This
brings the payment in the savings
department to 40 per cent. The case
was heard before Judge A. c. Fin
ney on June "a. The bank was
placed in liquidation October 10,
1927.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-28

off into the woods. 80 they didn I
get the rabbit.
"it's "a good thing YOU smcllcd
Rob Cat ON that letter. said the
rabbit when the Police Dog came
back. 'Thanks lot And if
the electric fan doesn Z blow pepper
ia the face of the clock 10 make il
sne,1e, I'm tell you next abou.
tnclc Wiggilv's brown tails.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-28
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
.Jure % 1Q1G

Only a few weeks ago the canta-
loupc profits predicted that no sim
gle days shipments this year would
reach the record of 1914. when 20s
ears rolled out of the valley. Yet
yesterday 5 output reached total
Of 2lS ears, the biggest shipment
ever sent out of-any cantaloupe dis,
trict of the United States.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-28

dcscrtion and non-support in the di-
voree suit of Ruth Bagsot.
Mrs. Baggot said they were mar
ried IS years ago and that he de-
serted her four years ago and has
not aided in her support since that
time.
She asked custody of their 10
year old son, Robert King Baggot.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-28

ways hops along through the woods
when he is looking for an adventure.
] will address the letter to the Fairy
who lives in the big cave under the
hill. When Uncle Wiggily hops
along he will pick up the letter anu
take it to the big cave under the
hill where the Fairy lives
"But no Fairy lives in the big
cave under the hill9" said the Fox.
~ know that, sillyl' chuckled
the Bob Cat. "But Uncle Wiggily
believes in Fairies. He's like Peter
Pan, sometimes. Anyhow he II find
on the woodland path the letter J
shall drop and he II take it to the
Fairy cave, as | might call it for
joke. -
"Well, what after that - asked
the Fox. off there is no Fairy in
the cave what about it'"
"There will be no Fairy in the
cave" spoke the Bob Cat in very
low voice, "but you and | will be
hiding there and as soon as Uncle
Wiggily comes along with the letter
we II pop out and catch him. How
is that for "A trickp 20
"Not bad ?" growled the Fox.
80 Ho. Ho! | think it is IA pretty
good trick!' howled the Bob Cat.
"I'd like to see you think Of one
half as good. Now III write the
letter and drop it on the path where
Uncle Wiggily will find it. You go
hide in the cave and | II come along
as soon as | finish. "
So the Fox bumped himself along
and hid in the cave under the hill.
The Bob Cat found q stick that had
been burned black in a bonfire and
wrote letter on a piece of white
birch bark for paper. This letter
he addressed TO THE FAIRY IN
THE CAVE UNDER THE HILL
and dropped it on the path that
wound through the woods. Then the
Bad Chap with the silly little tail,
squirmcd himself along to the cave
where the Fox was waiting.
"Uncle Wiggily will be along
soon!" whispered the Bob Cat.
~ hope so. Pm getting hun
gry," growled the Fox.
Uncle Wiggily was hopping
through the woods whistling mer-
ry, jolly tune. All of sudden he
looked odwn on the path and saw
"a letter. The rabbit gentleman
"Myi What's thislo he ex-
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-28
TEN YEARS AGO
June %, 1920

Imperial Valley cotton growers
after a tour of the cotton belt OF
Salt River, Ariz.. have returned
home thoroughly cnthused witt
methods used in Arizona in the cul
tivation. marketing and securing OF
labor 10 make and gather the crop.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-28

\ special meeting of the board
Of directors of the Imperial Valley
Growers Association has been called
by President II. G. Field of West
morland, to be held at the Barbara
Worth Hotel, FL Centre, Thursday
afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-28

were three decades ago. All else has
changed.
The thought comes, were such thing
to happen to any of us now, what sort of
world would we open our eyes to 80 years
hence? 1t is safe to say that it would be
as much different to our present one as
ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-06-28

his account for the meeting of the
Junior chamber next Wednesday
morning, when he will give full
report of the trip and business mat
ters brought up at the convention.
Louis McManus and Paul Pace, the
other two delegates to the conven-
tion are expected home some time
during the coming week.