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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
Commodity Price
Changes in Week
BY II. N. McGILL,
Editor of McGu Commodity Service.


AUBURNDALE, Mass, September 20
P).-The commodity price level has
successfully held the advance of the
past three weeks. During the week
just closed there was no change in the
average. More groups declined than
advanced, but in most cases price weak
ness was limited, while two important
groups-live stock and hides and
ieather-recorded a substantial gain.
The principal decline occurred in vege-
table oils, although textiles, non-ferrous
metals and building materials reached
new low. Out of Is individual COM
modify induces. we're lower, 5 I'M
changed and 2 higher.
The latest McGill business volume
index is around Is per cent below
normal. There are signs that this
should represent low ebb for 1890. Sea-
sonal factors which call for business
improvement now being noted. Car
loadings from the first eight months
Of this year declined II per cent from
q year ago. Latest figure corrested for
seasonal variations shows decided turn
upward. Mergers for the first eight
months mounted to 221, compared with
3I3 during the same period last year.
International trade is disappointing,
but the bulk of the decline has been
registered in raw materials and not
finished products. Exports of machinery
are close to record proportions. In
ventories of raw materials continue
high, but finished goods in wholesalers
hands are the smallest on modern
records.
All Commodities.
For the week just closed all commod-
tiles recorded no change from the pre-
vious week. Remember that during the
advanced. The period of price staloili-
zation is progressing.
Agricultural Prices.
AS wheat repeatedly touched new
lows and corn has recorded weakness,
agricultural prices ruled weak. These
two products have direct effect upon all
grains and also food and feeds. World
production of wheat promises to ex-
coed last year by around per cent.
Industrial Prices.
new low was again touched by in
dustrial prices, as building materials,
non-ferrous metals. paint materials and
vegetable oils declined. 1t is important
to note, however, that the rate of de-
cline is rapidly losing momentum.
Textiles.
Fine textiles were also lower and
cotton last week broke under the IL
cent mark. Latest data shows that
production of silk in the Far East ex-
ceeds earlier estimates Certain grades
of rayon have been revised downward
A check-up shows that total stocks of
textiles remain high.
Miscellaneous Groups.
Building materials reached a new low
and this is in line with the further con-
traction in total building. Non-ferrous
metals reached new low, chiefly due to
the break to 1919 cents in copper. Vege-
table oils were influenced by a continual
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
BANK CLEARINGs.

NEW YORK, September 20 especially
New York bank clearinps TO-DAY
81 ,048, 100000: a year ago, 1892. 600
600: New York bank balances TODAY
$147,000,000; year ago. $228. 600 600
New York Federal Reserve credit bal.
snces today, 1923, 900; a year ago
$191 ,000, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
CORPORATION PUSHES
CUSTOMER OWNERSHIP
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special DlSpdlSA ~ AAc pboA'
NEW YORK, September 20.-A new
offer Of its So cumulative preferred
ono par value )stock under the popular
ownership plan in campaign which
Public Service Corporation of New
Jersey.
The stock will be sold at $3.50 a
share and accrued dividends, for cash
or on terms of $40 down per share
and $40 per share per month there
after until the final payment, which VIII
receive interest on installments as paid
at the rate of per cent per year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
DIVIDENDS DECLARED

West Virginia Water Service Co.
Federal Water Service subsidiary de-
clared regular quarterly dividend of
$3.50 on preferred. payable Ootober 10
to stock of record September 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
BUILDING CONTRACTS.

BY the Associated Press.
Building contracts executed in the
region east of the Rocky Mountains
showed huge gain for the week ended
September Is as compared with the
previous week when the amount was
Subnormal because of Labor day. The
following totals for comparable periods
are given by the Census Bureau:
Week ended September 10. $751; 54000
Previous week. ............. 8,76S 900
Same week last year. ...... 20,553 900
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
MISCELLANEOUS Groups.

Building materials reached a new low
and this is in line with the further con-
traction in total building. Non-ferrous
metals reached a new low, chiefly due to
the break TO 1912 cents in copper. Vege-
table oils were influenced hv a cnntirnna-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
U. S. TREASURY BALANCE.

The United States Treasury balance
announced today as Of close Of business
September 1s was 1924, 726,244.6e. Gus
toms receipts for the month TO date
were $50, 442 1913 Total ordinary ex-
~enditures. S9.152, 836.1s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
RIGHTS EXPIRE
ton of the downward trend of linseed
oil and lower prices for China wood.

Imprtant Price Changes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20
TRANSACTIONS ON THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

Note--An stocks sold In one hundred share lots
excepting those designated by the letter tS0s) (250s
which shows those stocks ROd in odd lots only.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-20

The Chinese used the compass on
their sailboats hundreds of years before
il was known to the sailors Of Europe.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26
RED TAPE OR HUMANITY?

If the new grand jury wishes to do
something to prevent future stains on
Imperial county, it might endeavor to
find out who is responsible for the dis
graceful death of sick and unfortun-
ate man in the city jail Monday night:
Literally he hanged himself with his
own suspenders. Figuratively, he was
strangled to death by the red tape that
prevented his being given the medical at
tention which he required.
This man first came to the attention
of authorities in Brawley who took him
to the city physician for first aid treat
ment. -.
Later he was turned over to an ottl-
Ger who brought him to El Centre with
the intention of having him admitted to
the county hospital.
Permission to enter the hospital was
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26
Issued Daily, Except
Sundays. Entered at the
Post Office, e. Centre,
Calf, as Second-Class
Matter.

denied him. we are informed. because he
was not resident of the county. He
was permitted to go to the city Jail and
there in his despondency, he hanged
himself.
We can understand the need for pro-
tecting the county from being imposed
upon but we do not think that protec-
tion need be extended to the point where
it casts sick person out like a dog, to
let him die miserable death.
The county hospital belongs to the peo-
pie of Imperial county. We think the
people of Imperial county would rather
be imposed upon by 10 unworthies than
to have one worthy person refused aid
in time of distress. There has never
been a rule made that could not justifia
blv be broken under certain circumstance
es. ~ mizsss, 81 VI i4s -
If there is no arrangement whereby
those in authority can use their dlscre-
ton in cases Of this kind, such a condi-
ton should be remedied Immediately.
Red tape must not be permitted to let
the call of humanity go unheeded.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26
MUCH WORK AHEAD

Granting permission to extend State
street across the railroad tracks is good
news indeed and will provide a remedy
for a situation that threatened to ham,
string Ell Centro's commercial develop
ment.
There has been grave danger of this
city becoming a one street community
insofar as commercial activity is con-
cerned. This is eliminated now, or will
be when the crossing is completed.
Important as the extension is, there
are two projects Of vital Importance to
the city's welfare, which must be taken
into consideration at this time and given
priority over the extension.
Last week the city engineer reported
on the partial collapse of the sewer sys-
tenn and the city council Immediately
ordered a survey to ascertain the need
and cost of a new sewer system ms
being concerned with the public health.
must not be delayed. 1t will cost money
but it must be done.
The second item for consideration Is
the enlargement of the city's water plant.
While not required Immediately, 1t VIII
be a necessity within the next two years
and the means for taking care of 1t must
be kept in mind.
We are living IN growing clty ana IL
costs money to grow. 1t is better to be
spending public money for needed con-
structive projects such as these than to
be having it squandered by corrupt pub
lie officials and racketeers as is the case
in so many American communities.
The city has year in which to eXer-
else its right to extend State street Def
mite figures on the cost are not avail
able at present, but it not the city's in
tention to let anything interfere with
exercising the permit which it fought so
hard to obtain.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26
Published by
IMPERIAL VALLEY
PRESS, INC.
BE THANKFUL
W. G. COSTELLO,
Manager

Nothing for which to be thankful?
We might start out being thankful that
we are alive. thankful that we are IN
good health, thankful for work that
makes life worth living, and go down the
line citing so many reasons for beng
thankful that this column could not con-
tain them all
If you think there is nothing for which
to be thankful. take stroll past the nos
pital and see, even through the windows
those who are suffering. You'll be thank
full as you go on your way or YOU can
take it for truth that you have heart
of stone.
You can make a visit out to the coun-
tv farm and see there the poor and aged
with friends and families gone and de-
pendent upon the public for the means
to sustain life Would you rather be
in there with them, or as you may be
now?
This morning nature presented US WIN
one of the most gorgeous sunrlses that
the eve of man ever beheld. One could
not lock at it without being thankful Tor
sight of which so many are deprived.
There are number of men-young
men too-over in hospitals on the coast
who have been in bed for II long years
Twelve years ago they were mere young
sters. full of the love of life and look
ing forward to long years of enjoying
it. Their country called them and they
answered For II years the wounds they
received fighting on the fields OF France
have kept them confined to their BEDS
with constant suffering. Can you be
thankful you are not paying such
price?
If we take stock Of ourselves-ba lance
up our merits and receipts, we will lind
that we are receiving much more than
we deserve.
Thankful? There isn't a turkey dim
ner in the world big enough to express
the thanks we feel.
In all sincerity we say Thanks ana
hope everyone's Thanksgiving will be as
happy and as thankful as ours.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26
Holiday Given
Highest Praise

Coming at time in keeping with
its name, Holiday" acclaimed by
critics as one of the best pictures
ever filmed, will open tonight at
Fox Imperial Theatre and will be
repeated at tomorrow's holiday
matinee at 2:30 and twice tomorrow
night.
Holiday" is the play which
brought Ann Harding to the front
rank of motion picture stars.
Briefly Holiday" tells the story
Of young lawyer who is taken up
by daughter of wealth who ina
gineS herself in love with him. Too
much money has spoiled her, how
ever, and the young lawyer falls in
love with her sister. Complications
seem about to destroy the new
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26
BRIEF NEWS FROM MELOLAND

ner guests at the home Of Mr. and
Mrs. Harry James.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. C. Richards Will
have a family dinner at their home
Thanksgiving Day. Their daughter
Mrs. Earle Allen. and two daugh-
ters, will motor down from Beau
mont to be with them. Mr. and Mrs
Laurence Richards and son will also
dine with them.
Mr.. and Mrs Dan Scott will en-
tertain with a big dinner Thanks
giving Day. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Scott, brother OF Dan Scott, Will be
down for q few days, and Mrs. Hazel
Summers and son, Charles. and
mother, Mrs. Annie Crawford, OF
Orange, will also be house guests
over Thanksgiving. Mr.. and Mrs
Ralph Engebretson and daughter
Carmen, will be local guests present.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26
WARFARE ON BAD
LIGHTS KEEPS UP

Following out their announced
intention of warning against acci-
dents and the causes Of accidents
on Imperial county highways, state
traffic officers during the past TWO
DAYS have arrested l6 motorists for
violation of motor vehicle laws.
OF the 16 nine were cited for de-
fective lights. Several yere driving
with only one headlight and no
tail-light. According TO Captain
Frank OSwalt. defective lights are
one of the greatest causes Of acci-
dents on state highways.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26
THANKSGIVING
THEME OF TALK
AT LIONS CLUB

Rev. Charles Wilson Baker was
chairman OF the day at the Lions
club luncheon at Hotel Barbara
Worth Tuesday noon.
He read the Thanksgiving pro-
clamation of President Herbert
Hoover and elaborated upon all the
points touched upon in the annual
pronouncement. The personal mes
sage OF the President to his people
was voiced in his consideration of
the home and things which effect
it. illness. accident and death.
Regarding the country at large he
spoke of peace, the advancement
of arts and sciences, prevention of
disease, protection of the child, re-
lief of unemployment.
Bringing the message home to
The Imperial Valley Mr.. Baker
urged the Lions to consider how
fortunate this part of the country
is with its general freedom from
the evils of poverty and unem-
ployment that prevail in many
other sections. He asked the club
members to voice their thanksgiv-
ing at one of the church services
to be held Thursday and to carry
the Thanksgiving spirit into the
other 1854 days of the year.
Miss Lucille Krauss presented the
Junior college girls trio, who sang
Indian Dawn" and "Homing". The
singers were Katherine Steele.
Katherine Spencer and Lucy Strain.
Harry Horton reported a meet
ing with Mrs. Hoyt. representing
the national parks association, and
plans for a desert park along both
sides of the Mexican boundary that
are now on foot.
Lester Eichold and Leverette
House were visiting Lions from I'M
perial and other guests were c. J.
Russell, Miss Krauss and the men,
bers of the trio.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26
BY MRS. WARD McGREW
Press Staff Correspondent

The Meloland Community Bridge
club met Tuesday afternoon with
Mrs. r. Neifert. Cards were enjoyed
during the afternoon, followed by
| the serving of delicious refreshments
! by the hostess.
Prizes were won by Mrs. Laurence
Richards, first, and by Mrs. Ralph
Engebretson, second.
Those present were MeSdameS Dan
Scott, G.. C. Richards, Harry James
Ward McGrew, Arthur Farley, W. A
Swerdfeger, Ralph Engebretson
Laurence Richards, and the hostess
Mrs. Ebert Newton is planning a
big family dinner for Thanksgiving
Day Mr.. and Mrs. Short and
daughter, and Mrs. Pomarantz and
daughter, all of Los Angeles. will be
down for the holiday. Mrs. Short
and Mrs Pomarantz are sisters OF
Mrs. Newton. Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Kinnaird, Mr. and Mrs. H. c Skip
per and Helen JOY and Lytle Kim
naird will be other guests at din
ner, besides Mr.. and Mrs. Meryl
Hartsock, Ebert Lee Newton. and
Mr.. and Mrs, Newton.
The teachers and pupils Of the
Meloland school will present little
program at the schoolhouse Wed
nesday afternoon from to o'clock
featuring Thanksgiving.
H. b. Hollingsworth OF Los Ange-
les was an overnight guest OF Mr.
and Mrs. Alex Meyer recently. On
the following night Mr. and Mrs
Don Turner stayed with Mr.. and
Mrs. Alex Meyer. Mrs. Turner is
remembered by some old-timers as
Miss Faith Hollingsworth. The
Turner's at present are on a leave
of absence from their missionary
work at Carupano, Venezuela, S. A.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Robinson OF
Hanover Kansas, came to visit with
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Havekorst foi
an indefinite length Of time. Mrs.
Robinson is sister of Mrs. Have
korst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Farley are
leaving on Wednesday to spend
Thanksgiving with Mrs. Farley's
sister and family, Mr.. and Mrs
Clarence Bush. They plan to return
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent Hamerson
of Heber will be Thanksgiving din
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26
Teams To Help
Charity Fund

CHICAGO. Nov %. W.P) - Rival
football teams OF Oregon State
College and West Virginia Univer-
sity were scheduled for final prac-
tice here today IL r,oparation for
tomorrow's charity gridiron carni-
val.
The westerne:s and mountaneers
are to meet in the collegiate game
of a doubleheader at Soldier Field
for the benefit of Shriners hcspi-
tails for crippled children. Teams
selected from former Notre Dame
and Northwestern stars viii meet in
a preliminary game at 10 a. M. and
the combined bill IS expected to at
tract more than 10000 spectators,
with a profit of approximately
SITS .0O0 for the charity project.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26
JUNIOR CHAMBER
SEEKS INCREASE
IN MEMBERSHIP

Discussion of ways of improving
the Junior Chamber of Commerce
here took up this mornings session
of that body in the Barbara Worth
hotel.
The question of increasing mem
bership attendance was brought up
by President Russell Kleigel and was
followed by discussion on the part
Of members.
The Desert Breeze, as official or
gan of the El Centre Junior Cham
Der of Commerce. came in Tor a
great deal of discussion. 1t was
urged that members of the cham
Der back the paper with actual Ell
fort toward increasing its circula-
ton and furnishing editorial copy
In a talk on constitutional lecture
classes. e. b Goodman asked tor
the support of the JayceeS in put
ting over his project
Taking up the matter OF outboard
motorboat races on the Salton Sea
next Sunday, members voted TO meet
at the Barbara Worth Hotel at 8
o'clock Sunday morning, attend a
breakfast for representatives OF the
California Highways Society, and
motor to the races. About 20 sig
nified their intention of attending
the races.
In speaking of the yacht club
project started by the Junior Cham
Der of Commerce, several members
pointed out that the project has not
been dropped, but continued Tor a
later action. 1t was suggested that
a committee from the junior cham
/ Der present the proposition 10 the
/ associated chambers of the valley
since the yacht club will be valley
! wide organization.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26
Hanley Denies
Getting Offer

CHICAGO, Nov. 26. U.2)-"I have
not received an offer to become
football coach at California Uni
versity," Coach Dick Hanley OF
Northwestern University told the
United Press today I know moth
ing Of the rumors that I'm under
consideration 10 succeed "Nibs
Price at the coast school ana hav-
en't given the matter any thought '
Hanley is not under a signed
contract at Northwestern but Is re-
ported to have a verbal agreement
extending until 1885.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26

romance when the young lawyer
solves his problem by deciding to
take a holiday trip to Europe.
In addition to Miss Harding the
players in the cast include Mary
Astor. Edward Everett Horton.
Robert Ames, Hedda Hopper, Mon
roe Owsley, Creighton Hale and
other notableS
Holiday" is declared TO be a
splendid appetizer Tor the Thanks
giving dime. u 7-.st the thing 70
follow the annual bout with the
turkey
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26

forcibly taken from her companion,
H. w. Lawson, son OF wealthy
manufacturer, as the pair was
parked in a secluded spot.
The bandits. Lawson reported,
robbed him of SO and drove off
with Miss Meserole, deserting the
hysterical girl and the automobile
several miles away, where passers-
by found her.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26
SCANDAL RAKiES
CUSTOMS PATROL

DETROIT, Nov. 26. U.P-Under
fire in a sweeping investigation OF
alleged grating practices in the
customs patrol ranks here. q mem
bers of the patrol have submitted
designations in the last five weeks,
it was learned today.
In addition six men were held in
the county Jail today, and it was
understood they would be brought
before the federal grand jury to
testify Federal authorities lefus
ed to say who the men were. and
if they were border patroimen.
No one was allowed to talk to them.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26
GAELS FAVORED

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 26. U.P)
The University of Oregon football
squad arrived here today and went
through a light workout in pre-
paration for its clash with st.
Mary's at Kezar stadium, Thanks
giving day. The "Galloping Gaels'
are favorites TO win but a hard
fought close game is expected.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26

rabbit the Wolf gave loud howl
and ran away crying Water! Wa
teri Water!"
For in the piece Of cake Uncle
Wiggily put some red hot pepper
and hotter mustard and the Bad
Chaps tongue was burned. Then
the rabbit went back TO his din
ner and all was we'll. And II the
mince pie doesn't start rolling
around like a hoop in the middle OF
the night, III tell you soon another
story.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
November &c, 1915

Time is RAPIDLY lessening IN
which to pay the first installment
of city taxes before the addition OF
the penalty of 10 per cent. Monday
is the last day and the business at
the office of the city tax collector
is expected to be good.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26

The fatal day has arrived. The
day when c. U. H. S. is to meet
Holtville on the .ield OF football,
but why be so excited? We are
sure of victory. still it cannot be
victory without labor for we know
what splendid team Holtyille has.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26
Girl Kidnapped By
Pair OF Thugs

LOS ANGELES, Nov 26 U.P&
Ruth Meserole, II, OF Los angelo.
was brutally assaulted by two ban
dts early today wheE she was
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell OF
Imperial Valley for this Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
November &c, 1910

Phil D. Swing, district attorney
elect has been chosen by the ElKs
to deliver the memorial address at
the big memorial service which will
be held at the Yuma theatre sun
day, December 4, by Yuma lodge
No. 476.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26

DR.. John d. Jackson, a Ken
tuckian, has arrived in Ell Centre
with his bride, formerly Miss kath-
crime Marie Strouse. Dr. jackson
is a brother of Chris Jackson.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26
TEN YEARS AGO
November 26. 1920

The Ben Bowie post Of the
America nLegion held its first an
nual banquet at Prices restaurant,
2O9 East Main street last night.
Price. who served in the army as
a Chow hound" donned the apron
and cap for the lads. and was mas
ter of the day.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26

Farm Adviser Ray Ellis recently
installed D. w. Adams as the sec
ond tester for dairymen, his terri
tory being that for Holtyille, south
Imperial Valley press., 1930-11-26

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