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Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-15
Issued ID a lily, Except
Sundays. Entered B.
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Class Matter.
CHINA BOY MAKES GOOD

WHILE several million Chinese are all
W garbled up in their little affair with
Japan, there is no garbling apparently in
the system of one Celestial who makes
his home in California-Gin Chow. the
sage of Lompoc, and predictor extraordi-
nary.
AS this is written, Gin Chow stands
vlndicated on his prediction that it would
rain IN California during October. He
made the prediction several weeks ago
and spotted October Is as the date the
rain would start.
The sprinkle that is coming earthword
just now stamps Gin Chow as first class
predicting man and he can afford one or
two smokers up his wide-flowing sleeve
as he recalls the snorts cast in his direc-
tion by orthodox weather men.
Gin ChOWS system is an old Chinese
custom. based on the sun, moon, and
various branches of Chinese astrology
which are apparently closed books to the
white man. Gin Chow claims his sys-
TEN was handed down in his family from
ancient times and is his by rightful in
heritance.
Whatever it is, it seems to be right
and we Yankees may we'll doff our hats
in respect to Gin Chow's ability. The 81
year old Oriental without doubt knows
whereof he speaks.
AS to his prediction that a severe earth
quake will jOstle the Atlantic Coast in
1915, we are willing to wait and see, but
considering Gin Chow's past, person
might be able to make some money by
covering his bet for 1915.
Our nomination for the champion DEM
agogues of the day-Smedley Butler and
A. S, Nc. H.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-15
Drab Story OF
Life Revealed

Writing another chapter into
drab story of Jail and court pro-
ceedings, Mrs. Alta May Clifford
was in the county Jail today charg-
ed with abandoning her children,
while her husband is in an Arizona
Jail facing a charge Of grand theft.
The wife and mother, it is
charged, left her children with a
local woman while her husband was
in jail here charged with theft of
an automobile from Holtville
Hindu Clifford, who gave his true
name as Roberts, was granted pro-
baton on condition he contribute
to the support Of his wife and
children. dtafil
When he was released from jail
however, his wife had disappeared,
leaving the children. After obtain
ing a job and making an effort to
support the children, Roberts again
was arrested on the Arizona charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-15
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell OF
Imperial Valley for This Date
in Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Octohpr X 1911

The Imperial Valley Concrete
company OF Holtville now has the
office of the president located in
El Centro. Engineer P. L. Hedrick,
company president, resides here and
will personally manage the business
here and in other parts OF the va
ley.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-15

That some of the finest pears in
the world are raised in Imperial
Valley recently was demonstrated at
the Fritz Kloke ranch near CaleX-
leo. Large quantities of the fruit
has been going to market and
bringing good prices.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-15

The Lester Laughlin Playhouse
on the north side of Main street is
progressing well. Masonry work is
completed and carpenters are now
placing the heavy tinbers. The
place is expected to be ready for
opening by November l.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-15
GROW BANANAS FOR MONKEYS

MEMPHIS, Tenn. U.P)-Monkeys
in the Memphis zoo get home grown
food. The fruit from banana tree
in the flower house is given the
monkeys.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-15

Near Escondido, San Diego coun-
ty, A. L. Houghtelin has construct
ed a large house like an Indian te-
pee. 60 feet across and so feet high.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-15

Canpatria will be host TO other
valley towns at big barbecue and
public meeting. Leading agricultur-
lists will speak during the day.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-15
TEN YEARS AGO
October Is, 1921

Brawley's big festival opened yes
terday when the entire city and
hundreds of visitors turned out TO
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-15

The Riverside-Arlington Heights
Fruit Exchange will ship a sea-
sons total of $50 cars of Valencia
oranges.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-15
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
October Is. 1916

w. F. Holt has leased the Bar
bara Worth hotel to A. L. Richmond
for a period of 10 years at an annual
rental of S13,500.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-15
Published by
IMPERIAL VALLEY
PRESS, INC.
w. c. COSTELLO
Manager
A CREDITABLE MOVE

ACTION of the Imperial Irrigation Dis
n trict directors in resembling the decis-
ion to reduce the scale of wages in the
assessor-collector's office, is gratifying to
the Press, which voiced its protest against
the reduction at the time it was made
last summer.
On that occasion the Press pointed out
the injustice of a reduction in one depart
ment, where little or no investigation of
conditions had been made, and ignoring
the opportunity for complete investiga-
tion of all district departments before
any salaries were reduced.
The statement was made at the time,
and is still believed, that politics, rather
than economic efficiency, prompted the
action to reduce wages. This publication
also expressed the belief, and still ad-
heres to it, that the assessor-collector'
department is one of the most efficient
ly organized and economically operated
in the entire district.
Yesterdays action proves the truth of
the contentious made by the Press. Re-
cission of the former resolution is to the
credit of the district board.
If any of the directors feels that there
is need for wage reductions or adjust
ments, it should be done impartially, with
nothing more in mind than economical
operation of the various district depart
ments, without impairing their efficien-
cy.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-15

witness the various attractions
during the fall festival.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-15

For the week ending Septemberr
10 the Banning Beaumont section
of Riverside county shipped 1900
lugs of late peaches.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-15

to hold for higher prices, with the
result another jump il prices may
be imminent.
The rise in the price of hay is
seen as an indication of returning
prosperity to the farmers of I'M
perial Valley, who only short time
ago despaired of selling their hay
at a profit, Wood believes.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-15

Louisianas three governored circus
comes at a time when all of US really
need good laugh.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-15
Stone Insurance Agency

Thanks folks for the nice new lines that have been
coming in The insuring public is certainly finding its
way to door and being helped to rates that are
reasonable, both fire and automobile in times like
these 1t pays to bring your insurance problems to
us. w. l. Stone, 831 Main St. Phones 248 and 387,
Ell Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-15

Apparently the Brawley boys will not
be satisfied until the COWS are browsing
in our Main street. Ho-hum.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-27

"Anna's Selfish, That's What!" Martha
Nodded.
never could understand why your
uncle Lemuel married her."
"Huh!" Ruth wrote their names on
the tags. "Me, either! What a life
he must lead with those two"
with them it's always me and
mine.'"
sand Anna is as crude as she can
me. Remember the time"
But the recording saint went on.
He had found the value Of their gifts.
And he was anxious to see Aunt Caro-
line and Anna.
They were in large living room be-
fore a merry fire. There were great
holly wreaths in the beautiful win
dows. And from the kitchen came the
song Of the cook. Suppose she had
been the most expensive cook in the
city. That has nothing to do with
Christmas.
Anna smiled across at her mother.
"Almost through with Aunt Martha's
PRESENT."
Aunt Caroline nodded. Eyes. And
If you've finished Ruth's handker-
chiefs, we'll get the package off.
hope Martha likes this"
"She will. Aunt Martha's dear.
Wouldn't it be great If they could
spend Christmas with us some time"
Annals eyes glowed.
wouldn't It'll Too bad you and
Ruth can't know each other better.
You're so near the same age. Martha
writes that Ruth Is working hard.
She's going to amount to something I"
Anna arose to write the names on
the tags. ''I'll bet she does. Remem-
Der when she was a little girl, she
used to be so ambitious? I'm going
to use this pretty tag on her package.
Isn't it fun getting things off to them
wish we could send them something
nicer"
Caroline smiled. martha is sensi-
tive and wouldn't hurt her by send
AAS Things 81 LhoNA OSlbCA tllelA 6llO
could afford for US. Little things can
express our love just as well. I'd be
happy with only card from them.
It's the thoughts. you know :"
Anna smiled and placed each pack
age tenderly into box.
And the packages passed each other
in the mails. BY chance they had the
same kind of tags:
merry Christmas and love from
Ruth and Aunt Martha"
''Merry Christmas and love from
Anna and Aunt Caroline"
But the grown-ups' Santa made very
different notations. For Christmas is
a memorial to a Prince whose greatest
commandment was "Love one another
and who said Judge not" and "revile
not"
What will our Christmas gift record
be? For who can prove that the old,
old lady was not right?
t@. 1881. Western Newspaper Union.l
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-27
IaA1AzgIAu
C S T O R IA
e:
Grain Went Wrong Wav

James c. Carver remodeled a large
building at Madison, Wis, to manu-
facture cattle feed. Friends were
invited to witness its first production.
Carver pushed button. Wheels
turned. Workmen poured great sacks
Of grain into hoppers, but nothing
came out as the finished product. The
building was searched from top to
bottom without discovering where
the grain was going. Carver went to
the roof. There out of a ventilator
spouted the mixture, and the wind
scattered it afar. A workman had
diverted the ground grain into the
wrong pipe.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-27
Laree-Hearfed Eish

A catfish weighing about two and
one-half pounds swan up to the boat
Of Clifford King, of Del Rio, Texas,
and nibbled bits OF chicken tossed to
1t. After taking few bites the fish
swan back to the channel and re-
turned in a few moments with four
others. They partook Of the refresh
ments, then swan off and returned
in short time with a whole school
Of fish about the same size. 4
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-27

worked out by the preparatory dis
armament commission at Geneva. It
is violation of the principle Of the
equality Of nations IL 1t tries to make
eternal the difference between the vic
tors and the vanquished by freeing the
victors Of their obligations to disarm
and making the vanquished bear the
full brunt Of the disarmament clauses
In the Versailles treaty."
CONFERENCES ana conversations
~ in Paris and Berlin concerning
reparations and war debts were held
behind closed doors. but it was re-
liably reported that the French gov
eminent sent word to Berlin that
whatever concessions are made to
meet the German situation must be
only temporary and within the frame
work Of the Young plan; that France
will not agree that Germany's private
debts shall be given precedence over
reparations payments; and that If
there Is any permanent reduction in
the conditional part Of the Young plan
annuities, it must be accompanied by
corresponding reduction in the war
debts owing to the United States.
Germany, on the other hand. is evil
IDENTIFY seeking to take advantage of
her present economic distress to OBJ
tain a great permanent reduction of
reparations, or even their complete
obliteration. The French nationalists
are determined that Premier Laval
shall not abandon the principle Of
reparations, no matter what pressure
Germany brings to bear.
NUR political pot Is already seeth-
~ ing and bubbling and there is a
lot of talk, loose and otherwise about
next years campaign. Senator George
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-27

IN EATH having removed from the
~ senate the forcible and pictur-
esque Thaddeus Ii. Caraway Of Ar
kansas, the Democrats of that state
are considering the choice Of his sue
cessc-. The suggestion has been made,
and we'll received, that the senator's
widow, Mrs. Hattie Caraway. be nomi-
mated to tll out the unexpired term.
This would be tantamount to her elec-
tion. Mrs. Caraway Is said to be will
ing to accept the Office. She is close
student of public affairs and has been
charming and popular hostess in
the Lord Baltimore mansion, a COLI
NAL home just over the Maryland line
near Washington.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-27

0lOCuCI outQs II .
is entitled to the same security and
to the same methods of dlsarma-
ment as other nations. 1t was ex-
pressly guaranteed in 1919 that the
other powers would follow the path
Germany took when she was dis
armed.
"When we disarmed we were for
hidden to possess heavy artillery,
tanks. war planes. submarines, and
warships over 10000 tons. Even anti
aircraft artillery was prohibited. Mil
itary CONSUMPTION was forbidden, and
Germany was instructed. even to the
slightest detail. on how to organize her
army.
"The result is that Germany is ut
terly disarmed. Measures have been
taken to guarantee an effective dis
armament. Would 1t not be flying in
the very face Of all logic, and would
it not be a violation of the solemn
obligation to disarm entered into by
all other nations, If the Forthcoming
disarmament conference would now
seek to apply other methods than those
tried out on Germany?
Therefore we object to the drafts
Of the disarmament agreement as
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-27

will be put up next
summer. Here are few Of the things
the Nebraskan said: ~
IF we are to keep men employed,
why discharge them? 1t may b, neces-
sary in some instances for private in
dustry to reduce its employment, but
there Is no justification for the gov
eminent discharging workers.
IF we expect industry to keep men
at work the government ought to set
an example because the government is
the largest employer in the nation.
favor a bond issue to cover the emer-
gency and provide work fol. the unem-
ployed. do not favor bond issues in
peace times, but this is an emergency
tantamount to war conditions. . l
mean bond issue, not to provide
charity. but to provide jobs by road
building and other federal construc-
tion. Instead of fighting over the dole
the government ought to provide work
for its jobless citizens"
Concerning the world court Senator
Norris said: Il shall favor American
adherence only if reservation is
adopted requiring the senate's ap-
proval before any controversial issue,
involving the United States. may be
submitted to the court for decision"
LOOMING back to the supposed op-
~ position in the Republican ranks
10 the denomination Of President Hoo
yer, which If it exists will probably
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-27

De Iullle, IL is inter-
esting to note that
Senator, Hiram w.
johnson of California
is going to visit Chi
cago for the purpose
of finding out what
support he would re-
ceive in Illinois If he
became a candidate.
Some Of the Repub-
lican leaders of the
city and state said
they would give the
A
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-27

cess Ileana, who Is the
central figure. Mich
olas met accidentally
and fell in love with
Nine. Deletj, divorced
daughterin-law Of a
former cabinet minis
ter. He asked Carol
for permission to mar
ry her and the king
r e f us e d, whereupon
Nicholas climbed in
to his automobile,
picked up the lady
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-27

Family Secret 4. M !.
Teacher-Where does wool come
from?
Boys-Sheep.
Teacher-What is made from IT?
No answer. & sn + nj
Teacher-Well, for instance, what
are your trousers made Of?
Willie volunteers-My dads.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-27

"e"y withdraw her troops
by that date, with the added aggrava-
ton that Tokyo had reiterated the
statement that it would not obey the
order and would make no concessions
to the league.
Then China came to bat with a
statement by its representative at
Geneva, DR.. Alfred SEE. In note
expressing his governments condition
al acceptance Of the one-year arms
holiday Doctor SEE told the league
secretariat fatty that If the league
covenant and the Kellogg pact should
fail in the Manchuria crisis, China
would build up her fighting forces to
protect herself against Japan. Be
fore that he had asked the league to
send an international force to police
the Manchurian railway zone
Gen. Ma Chan-shan, commanding
the Chinese troops in southern Man
churia. was said to have attacked the
Japanese at the Nonni river bridge
which the latter were repairing, and
after a sanguinary conflict the Chi
nese were driven off. But they did not
go far and at last reports were gath.
ering for another attack; and more
Japanese soldiers were on their way
hurriedly to the scene. There were
other battles, but this was the biggest.
What was more alarming to foreign
nations was the spread of the fighting
"a Tho hio citv oF rTioutc;v, rrh;c M
gan with outbreaks Of Chinese mobs
that attacked the Japanese conces-
sion. The Japanese officials said the
disorders were due to the fighting of
Chinese factions and that the real mo-
tive of the Chinese was to occupy
the foreign concessions in the city; so
the Japanese forces went into action
"for protection" and shelled the Chi
nese. American, French and other
troops were held ready to act, but at
this writing had not been called on to
do anything.
In the background Of all the trou-
BILE is Henry Pu vi, who as Hsuan
Tung was the last Manchu emperor Of
China. The young man is quiet rent
ing householder in the Japanese con-
cession in Tientsin, but loyal mon
archists have always been about him
and now it is asserted that there is
afoot a plan to separate Manchuria
from China and put Henry on the
throne. With this in view, it is said,
many thousands Of troops have been
gathered together by Gen. Liang In
Ching, former ally of the Manchu
dynasty and for years the enemy of
the Chang family now headed by
Marshal Chang Hsueh-Liang 1t is true
most of these reports come from JAP
anese sources, but they have the ring
of truth.
Ambassador Dawes was instructed
to go to the league meeting.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-27

w. Norris OF Nebras-
ka gave voice in
Washington to a few
characteristic opin-
ions. The insurgent
Republican made a
strong attack on the
policies Of Mr.. Hoover,
and seemed to the
correspondents about
ready to participate
in a bolt of radicals
from the G. o. 2.
ticket that presumably
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-27


and recording them truly. He wouldn't
judge by the means we use. For" the
old, old lady smiled sweetly, "love
makes gift great at Christmas time"
In a small bungalow at the edge Of
q western town, woman named Mar
tina, and her daughter, Ruth, sewed.
They and their house were bit shah
by. But that does not matter at
Christmas time.
"Dear me!' Martha sighed as she
took the last stitches, Il dread Christ
mas every year. 1t means work and
sacrifice. could have had good
pair of stockings for what paid for
Aunt Caroline's present. But I'd be
ashamed to send her Yess."
"Yes" Ruth snapped. "She and
Anna probably think we're trash any
way. And look at what they give us
Last year Anna sent a bunch of fancy
boxes. Imagine what on earth we'd
do with them!"
"Anna's selfish, that's WHAT" Mar
tina nodded with sudden conviction.
"She wouldn't work the way you've
had to. Shed think. it was beneath
her."
The idea enraged Ruth. She glared.
'Tn show her some day, the inane
snooty thing! I'm going to be some
body. And she with her pampered
life-!
Martha nodded. "She's just like her
mother. Caroline always had to have
her way. Always naughty and proud.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-27

ASASAA . ot0A4u OAA Nlc~
a rm a m e n t was set
forth by Gen. viii
b e m Groener, the
brilliant soldier. who
Is now minister of
war and minister of
the interior and who
may succeed Won Hin
denburg as president.
Germany has the
right to the same
treatment as all 9th
er nations" General
a.r klcN L 4.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-27

Wilmington. Del, In
which he said he be-
lieved interests op-
posed to him are
trying to establish the
impression til at h e
was not always on
friendly terms with
his father. AS proof
that this is untrue he
pointed out that when
both had perfected
like radio equipment
he (William) did not
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-27
Made specially for
B A B les q n d
Chill D R E M

Physicians tell us that one condi-
ton Is nearly always present when a
child has digestive upset, a starting
cold or other little ailment. Consti-
patton. The first step towards relief
is to rid the body of impure wastes.
And for this nothing is better than
genuine Castoria Castoria is pure
vegetable preparation made specially
for babies and children. This means
it is mild and gentle; that it contains
no harsh drugs, no narcotics. Yet it
always gets results! You never have
to coax children to take Castoria.
Real Castoria always bears the name !:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-27

government mas de-
clared war. But there
have been bloody bat
ties up there almost
every day, and the
situation during the
week was getting
worse. The league
council was to meet
again on November
16, and it was con-
fronted with the fact
that Japan had not
needed its order to
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-27
BOIL NORTH SIS

Grandmother always said this. Most Of
US willing to pay $25 to get rid of boil
Ge: Soc box CARROLL from your
druggist today. Stops pain immediately.
Heals worst boil often overnight. Good
for sores, stings, bites, etc. Get CARROLL
today. No use to suffer. Spurlock-Neal
Co., Nashville, Tenn.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-27

m atCer Ser1o u s
thought. and they were rather of the
opinion that Johnson might be ap-
proved by all or part of the Illinois
delegation in the convention. They
cited the fact that the Californian has
opposed all Of the Hoover policies
that proved most unpopular in this
part of the country. and also they
thought his coming into Illinois as
presidential entrant in the April pri-
-maries might help their state ticket.
Those of them who oppose Mr.. Hoover
had heretofore had no one to suggest
except Frank o. Lowden.
VGIHEN Harry Moore was elected
wv governor of New Jersey the other
day, it was Immediately suggested
that he might be a good man for the
Democratic Presidential nomination,
and Senator Lewis of Illinois agrees
that Moore stand at the top of the
list of dark horses. Lewis also told
the reporters there was an under
cover movement" in the Republican
party to repudiate President Hoover.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1931-11-27
News Review Of Current
Events the World Over
Japan Still Defes League of Nations and China Threatens
--Croener Asks Fair Play for Germany
in Armaments
in Arn1anents.
BY EDWARD W. PICKARD

THERE Is no war in Manchuria be-
! cause, as the League Of Nations
and other authorities agree, there
cannot be a war until competent