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Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-23
Bedtime Stories
BY HOWARD E. GARRIS
Newspaper Syndicate
Copyright, 1928, by Mcclure
UNCLE WIGGILy AND SAM
MES SPINACH

Uncle Wiggily, hopping past the
burrow house where Sammie Lit.
detail, the rabbit boy, lived with
his sister Susie heard some loud
talking one morning.
"Dear me-" murmured the bunny
gentleman, q hope none of the
Bad Chaps, like the Fox. the Wolf
or the Bob Cat, has gotten in to
bite Sammie and Susie before they
go TO school. I mean before Sammie
and Susie 60 to school, Uncle Wig
gily FASTENED to say, lest perhaps
Il Squiggle Bug, who was rolling a
SNOWFALL, might think he meant the
Bad Chaps went to school, which
they didn't.
Listening again, Mr.. Longcars
heard Sammic say in a loud voice
But | don t like it and | m not
going to eat ito
''Oh, please, Sammie, begged
Mrs. Littletail, the rabbit mother.
Eat it up like a good little bunny.
You need it to make YOU strong so
YOU can run fast and jump far when
.; Fox chases YOU.
- IN not afraid of FoXn' boast
e., Sammie. And | can run fast
and jump far without eating any
Of it. =
Il wonder what it is Sdmmie
won't eat'" thought Uncle Wig
9,ly, pausing on the steps before
going in the hurrow house where he
was always welcome. \ moment la
ter he heard, for Mrs Littletail said:
There, Seei Susie ate up all her
spinach and I'm sure she will feel
much better for it.
"Pooh. l don't carc,' exclaimed
Sammie. - Susie 5 n girl and she can
have my dish of spinach if she
wants it. Here, Sue, help yourself, 4"
lie Went on with a laugh. Eat mine
as well as yours. But YOU cant run
As fast or jump as far as | can no
Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-23

were in the Hollow Stump School
with the other animal children and,
{ tter the morning exercises, the flag
salute and all that, Uncle Wicgilv
came out on the platform to tell a
story
"But before he does,'' said Miss
Mouse, u want Uncle Wigglly to
hear how nicely you boys and girls
can spell big words. | will call on
Susie Littletail to spell the word
CARROT. - Well, Susie spelled it
very nicely. Then Miss Mouse said:
u will now ask Sammie to spell
the word, SPINACH aa
Sammie spelled: "SPINICH.'
"Wrong, Sammie!' said the Lady
Mouse Teacher sadly. Next"
Then Jackie Bow Pow, the ruppy
dog boy, stood up and spelled:
"Spinach."
"Right.' cried Uncle Wiggily.
"Ha. Ha, Very good Jackie, But
how did you remember that Spin,
Ell has only one in it?''
q had spinach for breakfast,
;.arkcd Jackie, 'and when | was
eating it | asked my mother how to
spell it and I remembered.
THAT 5 fine.' squeakcd Miss
Mouse. - wish all my boys and
erls would eat spinach in the morn,
ing and then remember how to spell
it.
Il will. after this" said Sam
I,ic, who was much ashamed be
cause he had to 90 down to the foot
nf the class with Uncle Wiggily
.hcrc. Then the rabbit uncle told
the children nice Bedtime story.
And if the football will blow its
own whistle to make the boys stop
kicking it around the lots, III tell
YOU about Uncle Wiggily and Pokey
PokeV.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-23

matter how much spinach YOU eat! =
IN not so sure about that, Sam
nie,' said Uncle Wiggily, hopping
INTO the burrow house just \ n.
Spinach is good for rabbit boys as
veil as rabbit girls. And it is also
good for real boys and girls, to make
hem healthy and strong. Why don t
'ou eat IN your dish of spinach''
Because l don't like ill., an
,wered Sammie. 1T 5 such a fun
ny green color and it s all wet and
'-ippery and-well, l just dent like
IT,
"'Not even if it docs YOU good
asked Uncle Wiggilv.
"No. No, thank YOU" Sammic
answered, remembering his manners
!,most at the last moment.
But see, Sammie,'' spoke his
mother, 81, have cut up the nice
fellow yoke of an egg on your spin
ieh so now it ism t all green. wish
Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-23
Chicago Opt0metrist
Offers $40 Spectacles
For So. 9 s
Gives 100 Days Trial

a Chicago Optometrist has dc.
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leaves no mark on the nose or face.
is guaranteed against breaking or,
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dav. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-23

you'd take it to please men'
Nope said Sammie, shaking his
head and holding his paws over his
mouth so nobody could make him
take spinach as they used to make
him take castor oil by holding his
hose. al I'm not going to eat it. Give
it to Susie and let's see if it makes
her any smarter. If il does maybe
I'll eat my spinach tomorrow.
Don't tease him any more just
now,' whispered Uncle Wiggily to
Mrs. Littletail. "'Let them go to
school. m going there myself to
tell some Bedtime Stories for the
Lady Mouse Teacher. And maybe
7 can think of way to make Sam
ME eat his spinach. "
4 little later Sammie and Susie
Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-23
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
January % 1915

FL Centre voters, those who took
the trouble to east their ballots IN
the high school bond election yes
terday, made good showing in ia
vor of the proposition, indicating
that the issue is carried without
doubt. The election was called to
vote bonds of $4,000 for additions
and improvements to the FL centric
high school. The total vote east IN
the city for the bonds was 269. with
only 20 votes registered against
them.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-23

prowler who caused 81 much trouble
here last summer. was turned over 70
immigration authorities for further
investigation. MARTINEZ and Will
l,ams, pleaded guilty to the Charge
and were sentenced to 30 days in
the city Jail which sentences were
suspended on condition h n I the
men leave town Immediately. Viii
liams owned up to having been re-
leased yesterday from the calcxico
Jail while MARTINEZ, questioned re-
garding an alleged theft of an au.
tomohile generator At BrowleN.
stated that he did not steal. he only
attempted to steal Both were told
to be on their way, pronto.
John Harris, II, pleaded guilty TO
4 charge of drunkenness and received
It $40 or days IN jail sentence.
G. Tapia. another vagraney sus-
ucct. was fined So which was sus-
pended ON condition that he get back
10 his job just rs soon as possible
and stay there.
Two traffic fines. one for illegal
parking, the other for not making 4
boulevard stop, ncttcd the city treas
ury $50.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-23
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell of I'm
perial Valley for this Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
January 2S, 1910

1t was stated yesterday that the
warm wave now passing over the
Southwest would cause a melting OF
snow and increase the flow IN the
Colorado river. This representation,
it appears from later information,
is already being fulfilled, the river
rising steadily. Word has been re
ceived that on many of the Arizona
mountains the snow is six feet deep
and that the warm wave Will result
in a good body of water flowing into
the river.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-23
Migrants Fill
Police Court

Nagrancy charges neld the stage
in police court this morning when
Pedro Moreno. 81. c. Tapia, 2S, Julio
Garcia, 25, n. MARTINEZ, IS, an d
George Williams, 30, appeared before
Judge Perkins.
Moreno, suspected of being the
Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-23
TEN YEARS AGO
,January % 1870

Miss Janet Ne Rae. WHO has boon
first assistant to the county Ii
brarian for nearly four years, has
resigned her position and is l'@vtng
FL Centre with her parents to make
their home in San Diego. Miss Nc
Rae has been most efficient in her
work and no doubt will take up Il
brarv work in San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-23

in an airplane yesterday
Robbins, who was formerly en-
ployed here by the Standard Oil
Company. is now chief instructor
for the T. c. Ryan school in San
Diego. The outside loop is extreme
" dangerous and difficult, and only
a handful of flyers have succeeded
in making it. The plane reverscs the
course taken when an ordinary or
inside loop is made.
Since leaving here Robbins has
progressed rapidly in aviation cir.
cles and is now considered one Of
the best flyers on the coast.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-23
Robbins Makes
Outside Loops

Dispatches received here toda!
from San Diego pleased many
friends of s. f. Bob Robbins,
formerly of this city by advising
that he completed two outside loops
Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-23

The fellow who cusses these cold mornings is the
same fellow who cusses hot summers day-and he
can do nothing about either.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-23

Colonel Donovan seems to have been taking lessons
from Mayor Jimmy Walker in the art of getting there
late
Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-23

Reports do not state whether Bill Thompson of Chi
cage listened in the kings speech Anyhow the noise
of the machine guns might have prevented him from
hearing it.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-23

1t is unlikely that there will be any brOadcasting Of
the Reno conference Apparently too much static.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-23

Somebody will have to take Bolivia and Paraguay
out in the woodshed Where do they get that fighting
stuff with peace conference on in London?
Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-23
AUDITORIUM COMING

With All executive board composed of representative
citizens of the city holding meetings at regular inter-
walls, and studying the proposition from all angles
steps provide Ell Centre with municipal auditorium
underway.
1t has been recognized for several that this city
suffers distinct handicap in not having a meeting
place of any considerable size that might be used for
conventions, public meetings and public amusement
Ell Centre members of various fraternal and civil or
CARNATIONS attending conventions in other parts OF
California, have had to sit still when other cities were
competing for the ensuing conventions, because there
was not place here to handle such gathering.
This has been unfortunate because Ell Centre and
other valley cities usually send splendid type of men
to such gatherings; who make an impression up
on their associates and being loyal valeyites, spread
the gospel of Imperial Valley that their fellow mem
bers to here to the wonderful place OF
which they have heard much
Public meetings of any kind have only one or two
small halls in which gather. Discussion Of matters
directly effectng the municipality and the county IS
necessarily limited because there is no place IN Whch
those interested in them gather.
Public recreation finds itself up against the same
blank wall 1t must be held in cramped quarters or
eliminated altogether Even the annual dance by the
Fl Centre fire department is forced to outside the
city for sufficient space to accommodate those desiring
TO attend Il.
There many details to be overcome before the au-
dtorum is reality and when it is actual TACT,
those responsible for il will be subjected to criticism,
but they will have the satisfaction of knowing they
have provided the city with something has needed for
long time.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-01-23

One cheering thought in all this cold weather.
spring training for the big leagues is not far off.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-01
Amateur League To
Meet at Mercedes

Final plans for getting the Valley
Amateur Basketball league into oper-
alton are expected 10 be laid at a
meeting OF the body to be held at
tho Mercedes high school, at 8 p. m.
Thursday.
The chief problem before the body
now Is one Of arranging a salts
factory schedule. With Is teams IN
the circuit, IL has been decided 10
split the group into brackets OF eight
quints each. After the bracket
championships is run off, the win
ners will meet for the Valley title.
The victor and runner-up would then
be sent 10 the state elimination.
Arthur Cowden, Cameron county
tax assessor. has been appointed
league statistician. He has formula
ted a schedule which will be present.
cd for approval Thursday evening,
Under It, the quints will play two
games q week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-01
SIMON PURE ATHLETICS
PROPOSED BY REFORMER

heart that I read IN the paper that
the university AZ Columbia had en-
gagged an $4,000 coach 70 train her
football players
We have I'm America n habit Of
capstaliZing our fine sentiments. In
this vast athletic venture VIE have
capitalized the spirit Of young men
20 make a vast show for the public.
Definite suggestions he made were.
First. that We stop making money
and do away with gate receipts
Second. that we give M profess
Sional coaching. scouting. subSidiZ-
ing. directing from the sid-llnes and
come back 70 amateur coaching.
Third. that leagues be formed
among local colleges that wish TO
play truly amateur athletics.
Fourth. that no compensation Of
any kind whatsoever be given TO
college players who participate II
stadium games.
Fifth, that all our athletic deal
ings be open and above board and
IN the full light of day and that our
ideal be TO give every student IN
college a chance TO participate IN a.
hletics."
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-01
PINCKERT, MUSICK, SAUNDER

NEW YORK. Jan. f-+F-Elimin-
alton az gate receipts and highly
paid seasonal coaches and organiZa-
ton az a new league or conference
in which innovations as these could
be put into practice were proposed
today by president Frank Parker
Day Of Union college in an address
prepared for delivery before the nat
ional collegiate athletic association.
Speaking on The challenge of the
Carnegie report" DR.. Day amour
ced himself glad to negotiate with
nearby colleges OF good academic
standing and similar athletic siren
9Th for the formation Of such a lea
que" He mentioned as a nucleus
for the association Of New York state
and New England institutions. Will
Jams. Amherst. Wesleyan. Hamilton
Rensselaer, Polytechnic institute and
union.
II have been hoping for some
years" said DR.. Day that the big
universities like Harvard. Yale and
Princeton would lead the way OUT
Of this athletic maze.
There seems TO be no sign OF this.
however. and it was with q sinking
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-01

(By The Associated Press
Champions and leaders in the
world OF sport, AZ the request Of
the Associated Press, today set
forth their views as 10 what the
new year holds in prospect. With
out exception they look forward 10
unusually keen competition. es-
peciallv IN international rivalry. dur
ING 1880. Their statements follow:
Bobby Jones. national open golf
champlon-"Thc only thing worthy
~ comment IN 1929 was the tact
that there were no new arrivals in
Championship golf. | think 1880 Will
see much action in international
competition, particularly in the
amateur field. The United States
should be able 10 send q fine team
over for the Walker cup matches.
ami 10 il safe to say the British
side will be stronger than 1t was
two years ago.
Connie Mack. manager Of the
worlds champion Athletics II
believe 1880 Will be a fine year in
sports. Sports or all kinds are con-
IA~AAA#AN ANAAtA NMrASA vi ~ AtAzAAfA
plane. and I think they VIII be big
ger and greater than ever in the
year AZ hand. The Athletics had a
wonderful season IN 1929. but I
have strong hope that they will
even suprass this record in 1880"
Tommy Hitchcock, Jr, captain
Of American polo Big Four
1880 will be a big international
year IN polo. and the United States
enters Il with as fine a supply OF
material as the country has ever
had"
Gene Tunnney. retired heavy
weight champion-"As far as l am
concerned my retirement Is Of
fetal, but I have no thought that
I have taken the future OF boxing
into retirement with me. Out or
the chaos Of the moment. order
will emerge. During the new year
a heavyweight champion viii be
established"
Knute Rockne. Notre Dame
football coach-"we lose nine first
class football players by graduation
and face a stiff ten game schedule
IN 1890, but don't feel too sorry for
US. Wen have a fair team and be
scoring a few touchdowns."
Arthur CThe Great Shires. White
Sox first b2seman-what I'm 60
ing to do TO American league
pitchers IN 1880 is nobody's busi-
ness. and what I'm going to do
10 some OF these baseball players
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-01
!. PORTS CHATS
With Hal EuStdce

That charged pre-game tension 50
well known to football fans settled
over Brownsville ard the VALLEY
wednesday as the clock licked of
the seconds before the first Battle
OF Grapefruit. The impressive form
shown BY the Cisco LoboeS in brisk
workouts Monday and Tuesday made
hem slight favorites over the VAL
lev all-stars The eleven from the
tough Oh Belt 6stric, was pro-
nounced In tip-top shape BY Coach
W. B. Chapman. The BOYS had en-
loved a restful night. despite the
blast and blare which climaxed tie
scattering sputter or fireworks New
Years eve.
The cream OF the Valley grid
churn arrived Wednesday morning
under the wings Of Coaches Dutch
Rektorik and L. X. Martin. The CT
trus Clan was inclined TO be n bit
solemn and not given 70 comment.
The boys were determined to make
q strong showing and TO uphold the
prestige Of football as played along
the lower reaches Of the Rio Grande.
None Of the coaches cared 10 make
a statement before the tilt. except
for that they expected a hard game
and that their boys would give al
they had. As usual. Dutch" with
held selection of his first string
performers until the last. minute.
A lengthy parade Of automobiles
bearing fans 10 the portals Of Tuck
er field formed on ne longest
Main street" Wednesday morning
and continued 10 roll until noon.
When n "a arrived. another took
its place in the line Of march. In
dications were Tucker field would be
filled with from 1000 to 5000 fans
before a cleated boot thudded into
the oval for the Kickoff.
The players were TO have no
trouble in distinguishing between
the teams The Citrus Clan was to
be CARRIED in green jersies, While the
LoboeS' were 10 be a bright orange.
This Is about as strong a contract
as could be concoctsd from an ar
lists paint box.
Coach Doug Fessenden vas ~ q
happy mood Tuesday as he watched
the Loboes rollick through signals
IL was one OF the few times this
year he has been able to watch a
team without wearing his worry
bonnet. Dougr Rather liked the looks
Of the LoboeS They have a power
full squad this season and will lose
only two players. Coach Chapman
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-01
PASS WILL Be
Chief THREAT
Pest Welch, Boilermaker
Luminary, Likely
To Shine
EY GAYLE TALBOT. \

ASSOCIATED Pres Sports Writer
DALLAS. Jan. I-E-The power
rlsyE If the middle west and the
raising attack uoed extensively IN
the southwest were pltted against
each other here today. when all-stsr
teams Of the two sections grappled
81 the second Dixie series.
The bout found the Southwest with
a score 10 settle. Last year 2 collec-
fion IL Fig Six stars. headed by
Blue Howell of Nebraska, won a
decisive victory over the southwests
best. This time. however. Ray Nor
rison. southern Methodist mentor
noted for his use n the pass as IN
offensive weapon. was called upon
to coach this sections team. and
prospects we're fairly bright for the
southwest 70 square the count.
Powerful Back
Advance sales indicated more than
1900 would witness the game. All
proceeds above actual expenses went
10 the Scottish Rite hospital ior
crippled children here.
As u last years tilt most OF the
mid-wegt's hopes were wrapped up
IA an all-American line smasher.
what Howell did last year. Pest
WEIGH, brilliant Purdue halfoack'
threatened 10 do today. Jimmy Fhe-
Ian. coach Of the midwest group
conferred his offense about the BOIL
ermaker. Indications were II Woo4d
be Welch and powerful line agalnSl
\ lighter. but more deceptive, south
wrezt eleven. The WEIGH combine was
n slight favorite.
a Fpccial section OF 1000 seats was
reserved for fans from sherman
icy home OF WEIGH and Eb Carr
away. members OF the Big Ten
squad. Both were stars az sherman
high school
Southwest Strong
While the southwest lineup in
cllccd only two players chosen on
fhe Associated Press composite all
Conference eleven. II was anythlhs
~ y weak sister In Howard
Gulbbs. brilliant Texas Christian
Quarterback and Choc Sanoera'
southern Methodist guard tne
homeitnrs had two ~ tine section S
outstanding stars. and there were
rnfv OF others Of almost the same
ealibre. Added strength came from
outside the conference. when Cent
.rarv COLLEGE contributed Pete Han
IVY. noted triple threaten. and Fred
willis. q great tackle.
Probable Lneups.
southwest Willis Centenary enc
Moore Texas Christian, left tao
Ia. sanders CSouthern Methodist
lett guard; Burnett CTexas ID cen
Ter: Richter Texas A. q ND, Tlgn'
guard: Crataugh arkansas. righJ
tackle: Lucas tBaylori. right enc
Grubbs CTexas Christian quartet
hack: Hanna Centenary. left hail
Nnls CTexas A. & NJ. right nan
Miller CArkansas). fullback.
Middle West: Young Detroi0, Lett
end: westra uowa), lett tackle
Prlkrabek CMinnesota). left guard
Nash Noue Dance. center; Meyers
Iowa, right guard: Cornell tS@
Louis u, right tackle. Collins mo
ire Dame), right end; WEIGH CPur-
due). quarterback; Holman COhio
State), left half: Pharmer Minne-
sota), right half; Gemhis CAl!chl-
gam. fullback.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-01-01
WEST FAVORED
TO BEAT EAST

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. l-tP1-
r,Ko all-star elevenS. featuring all
American performers from both
sides az the Rockies, me- TO-DAY III
tie annual New Years day loot
bah battle between the East ana
the West.
Tho contest Gas called for ? p.
N Pacific Standard time.
Three times. in the last four
wears the West had come out on
.op in tho annual clash, but last
vea- two Dark Horse eastern per-
formers. Harpster and Holmer. led
their team ~ a 20 10 0 victory.
Tho Western ADVANCE lay eSpe-
rially in the backfield. with three
lev men ready 10 lead drives down
tho field. Fanny" Hunting Of Con-
vaEa Benny LON az California.
ard Dutch" Clark Of Colorado.
were al triple threat men and fin
sshed performers in all phases Of
backfield play.
Comparison az the lines n the
two squads gave the East tho edge.
A mighty center trio, led BY Jack
Cannon OF NDtTc DdIle one ~ Nlt
greatest guards OF all time, ard
two powerful tackles. Sleight Of
Purdue and Twoomey OF Notre
Dame. were oked upon 70 out
play their Western rivals.
The lines:
East Pos West
Booma, Drtmth. =. Churchill Okla.
Left End
Twc0mev, N. Dame. Richards. Neb.
Left Tackle
Cannon, ". Dame .SchuarZ, Cal.
Left Guard
Cox, Colgate ........ Riegels Cal.
Center
Gordon, II. ...Brorrbelow, T.C.U.
Right Guard
Sleight, Purdue. .AckernaE 81. NJ.
Right Tackle
farmer. MINI -....-.. Striff, Ore.
Right End
Peters, III. 49, Clark. Col.
Quarterback
Brazil, Detroit ......... LON. Cal.
Left Half
Glasgow. Il ...... Pomeroy.. Utah
RICH. Half
Nagu-Sk, MINI. -. Waldorf. No.
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