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says he wants to grow up t. be a
fireman.
There is an instructive recognition OF
these jobs OF action, as they might be
called, these roles of fireman, police
man, motorman, conductor, to name
the four most prominent, at least In
the city.
Action, and plenty of 1t, appeals to
the lad, the man-to-be, who knows
that all men ought to be, II possible
men of action.
Men of action!
Men of the Army, the Navy, the Ma
rine Corps! Men who sail planes, who
drop with parachutes
| Who climb mountains, who explore
! jungles!
Every man in the world ought to be
able to fight, to sail planes, to drop in
parachutes to climb mountains, to ex-
plore jungles.
Time and circumstance, however,
the ancient inexorables. have combined
10 Keep millions OF persons away from
those actions.
Men become clerks, and writer's, and
business men. and postal employees, and
theatrical people, and q hundred and
one other sorts.
Their endeavors as men Of action
become strictly limited.
| =
Down in the heart Of every man,
however, II he possesses any red blood
at all, lies a deep wish that he. too
might have somehow managed to be q
man of action.
| SO he keeps an admiration in his
heart and mind for the fellows who
| are.
Hence.we have a worldwide worship
| OF Lindbergh. And 1t is the same
streak In us which makes us like fire.
men.
Firemen are essentially men of ac-
ton. Action" is their middle name.
Ihey have to be ready for possible
actlon at all times. And when they
act-weIl, they must act quick, and no
mistake about 1t. Notice we do not say
quickly, but quick When firemen act
they do not act quickly, somehow, but
! they act quick
Quick is another OF their middle
names.
4 The two earliest photographs which
we can recall taking with an ancient
ooX camera were of the polar bear at
the Zoo and Of No. engine coming
out of the station door on U street
when We were small boy.
There were bars across the bear
Haue ny Ine TeHectlOn OF the cage by
! the sun. but there were no marks on
1 the picture Of the engine.
! 1t vase drawn by horses, In those
days, and the ancient snapshot shows
( the big bosses prancing for the turn
/ Just as they came to the street.
! Many OF Us old-timers were in
/ clined. at first, to think that some of
the romance would go out Of the fire.
fighting business when the dashine
! steeds were taken out of harness and
parked away in pastures.
Yes. there was a romance then. tc
be sure. but time is everything in fleht-
ing a fire. and when the gasoline en-
! gines got on their feet. as it were. the
fire departments Of the land were Quick
! to take advantage Of them.
Speed. and more speed. was the need
for every second, even, is precious In
| getting to a fire
1t makes one happy to say. after
having seen that splendid parade ano
waved the Arcadia Company ont Of
town. that not one whit of romance, OF
thrill. has gone out of it all
! The fireman still has the most thrill.
ing role OF any public servant. ano
shares With the postman the heartiest
welcome of the general public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-12

Stop minute and think about this
fact. You can ask our Information Bu-
reau any question of fact and get the
answer back in personal letter. 1t Is a
great educational idea introduced into
the lives OF the most intelligent people
in the world-American newspaper
readers. 1t is part Of that best pur-
pose OF newspaper-service. There Is
no charge except 2 cents In coin br
stamps for return postage. Get the
habit OF asking questions. Address your
letter to The Evening Star Information
Bureau, Frederic j. Haskin, Director,
Washington, D. c.
Wv. "' 40 a. eS"' '"
A. 1t is a race in which the horses
entered before 10 am. one day may race
| thb next day. This differs from the big
stake races in that the entries in the
| latter are closed weeks or months be-
fore the race.
O. Who financed the Lindberghs
trip to Japan?-P. r. M.
A. Col Charles Lindbergh and Mrs.
Lindbergh are financing their own trip
to the Orient, as this is purely vaca-
ton trip.
G. What is the origin Of the express
sion, hoi polloi?-M. G.
"A. 1t is derived from the Greek
words, OF polloi, meaning the many, null
titude, or the masses.
Q. Where was Gypsy Smith born?-
G. C.
A. Gypsy Smith. whose real name is
Rodney Smith, was born in a gypsy
camp in England After his conversion
he devoted his life to evangelism. He
is man originally uncultured, but of
wide reading.
q. What noted creation OF art is
called The Door Of Hell?-E. w.
A. The Door of He'll, or. as it is more
| usually called, The Gates of He'll. Is a
work by the eminent French sculptor
Robin on which he originally intended
to place his famous statue, The Thinker.
We understand that this monument has
now been set up IN Paris. contrary to
the sculptors original idea.
O. Do any Of the States have State
holidays celebrating the anniversaries
Of their admission to the Union?-F. G.
A. Only Arizona. California. Colorado
and Nevada have such State holidays.
O. How much of Iceland is habit
| able?-W. S. C.
A. About one-flfth. Almost four
ffths Of the island are uninhabited
and almost uninhabitable.
Q. OF what word is ornery corrup-
tion?-E. E. T.
A. II is a corruption Of the word. or
binary. Through usage it has taken on
a slightly different meaning.
O. Who compiled or edited Theodore
Roosevelts letters to his children?-I
A. J. B. Bishop.
Q. Should the initials on a brides
silver be her own or her prospective
huSbands?-M. L.
A. 1t is never proper to mark a
brides linen or silver with the initials
| of her prospective husband. If it is the
wish of the bride her silver and linen
are marked with the initials of her
Christian name. maiden name and mar
riage name. Many brides, however
prefer to use their own initials in hav-
ing linen or silver marked.
Q. What is superheated steam?-D. J.
A. 1t is steam at a temperature
higher than the condensing point cor
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winsome personality brings Jimmy
Walker so many complimentary saluta-
tions that he sometimes feels impelled
to say a word about his contact with
American affairs SO as to give the people
some suggestions as to what the ovation
Is all about.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-12

When Ramsay Macdonald finds
former partisans lining up against him
he Is meeting with an experience that
history has many times revealed. Poll
tics has often been referred to as a
game. 1t is played pretty much the
same the world over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-12

Methods of producing corn and oil
have changed greatly since ancient
times. Yet both articles, with their
variants, continue to be kept well for
ward in the perpetual unrest attending
efforts at social adjustment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
The September Locust,

The September Locust.
Look yere. Mistuh Hot-bug. We ha.
heard enough fun you.
Yous been a-hollern' in June, July an
August, too.
Singin' in de sunshine an a-singin' in
de moon.
It's time you give somebody else q
chance to staht a tune.
You's hypnotized de sun an got II
under yoh control
Till every time you gives de word he
burns q ton O. coal.
I tells you. Mistuh Hot-bug, way up
yonder In de tree.
You's due to git yoh notice dat you's
singin' of de key.
Dat Oh thermometer Is 'shamed to look
me in de eye;
De mercury is dizzy rum a-standin' up
so high;
He say you got him hoodooed in a way
dat isn't fair,
An as long as you keep singin' he mus
keep a-roostin' there.
rs pow'ful fond o. music, but you's led
me sech q dance
I warns you dat it's time to give Miss
Katydid q chance.
You's wantin' too much notice. II
you'll take hint FUN me,
You's done wore out yoh welcome, and
yous singin' of de key.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-12

All humanity processes to desire per-
feet peace At the same time there are
few individuals who do not read the
report of heavyweight battle as the
next best thing to a ringside seat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-12

Differences of opinion have existed
among grammarians as to whether
politics is a singular or a plural noun.
Teachers now assembling their classes
must be impressed by the vast variety in
political opinion and be inclined to
teach the pupil to say politics are"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-12

Trustful admirers may be a little
confused when they find man so
accurately informed on political details
as Alfred E. Smith leaving it to be in
ferred that he has no definite ideas as
to his own prospects as a candidate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-12
Sees War Dogs Loose.

From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
There is little doubt when the wolf
is at the door" of some Of the nations
Of the world II is war dog which has
reverted to type.
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Germany is permanently unable to make
her payments, and that chaos in China
and India and the elimination of Rus
sta from world cooperation tend to
prolong the disastrous situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-12
Less Trouble Getting Wed.

From the Charlotte News.
1t is reported that marriages are
running at least Is per cent above nor
NAL just now, which might indicata
that girls with good jobs have little
trouble finding husbands these days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-12
Getting Rid of Canvassers.

From the Roanoke Times.
A soft answer may turn away wrath
but it won't get rid Of house toulouse
canvasser.
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Fallen Pride.

you say you took the conceit Out
Of Priggins?"
Eyes. Persuaded him to have his
picture taken by seaside photographer >
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Her Preference.

MY heart I'm laying at your feet, I"
He said with pathos nicely planned.
Quoth she, IT think 'twould be more
neat
To have a diamond on my hand"
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THEODORE w. MOVES. h. Editor

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His Originality,

You don't consider Mr.. Blink
originate"
mo" answered Miss Cayenne. 1.-The
extent Of his 80 -inality is his prejudice
against quoting anything as the author
wrote it."
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No Choice

What do you consider the most
pleasant month in the year?"
Il haven't any choice" said the dis
contented man. "Bills come due in all
of them just about the same"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-12
Nothing Important.

How do you know there Is nothing
important In this letter from my sister,"
said she. You haven't read it,"
mo-" answered he. But I glanced
over your shoulder and saw there was
no postscript"
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"By de time you's old enough" said
Uncle Eben, ito tell de difference be-
tween a broken heart an disappointed
vanity. you's old enough to realize dat
1t doesn' make much diff 'rence, nohow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-12

@. In what line of work is there the
most unemployment?-F. j.
A. The greatest measure of unem-
ployment found in the employment
census taken in April. 1880. was In the
building trades, where $4,000 men and
$500 women almost one worker in
every six were jobleSs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-12
Army Reserve System
Changed Under New REFINE.

A B C, Madrid.-A decree of the pro-
visional government will abolish what
has long been an anomaly peculiar to
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hard worker. AT present he is at work
on historical and symbolical novel
to be called Jacob and His Sons" deal
ing with the destiny of the Hebrews.
To gather local color he has recently
Travelled in Egypt and Palestine.
Villa Gather has arrived at the dis
tinction of being analysed in critical
volumes. VILLA Gather" by Rene Ra-
pin, is in the Modern American Writers
Series. The judgements expressed
about Villa Gathers novels are at vari-
ance with those of many readers. For
example. MY Antonia," usually con-
sidered her best, is placed below 30
Pioneers" which is more of a sketch
than complete novel. M. Rapin con-
siders Death Comes for the Arch
bishop" her best novel, and, remem-
bering its charm and subtle atmosphere
of the Southwest. one is almost inclined
to agree with him. Ve devotes a whole
chapter to THE Song of the Lark
which, in its consistent development of
an original genius character and its in
tense realism, the Booklover considers
her best novel. M. Rapin concludes
that Villa Gather leaves us in no
doubt as to what she thinks of the
growing cult of mechanism, prohibi-
ton, sterilization and xenophobia grad
ually spreading over America and alter
ing the face of even her beloved West. "
r. X r
In his book 1.-THE Way to Recovery"
Sir George Paish discards many sug-
gested remedies for the worldwide
business depression and suggests a few
of his own. He thinks the chief causes
of the depression are the reparations
and interallied war debts, and the
fact that each nation is greedily pur-
suing its own ends without interna-
tional cooperation. He believes that
the world gold supply is sufflcient. that
q moratorium Is only palliative II
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-05
Published by
IMPERIAL VALLEY
PRESS. INC.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME
W. c. COSTELLO
Manager

IT'S good to be back
i THE statement is made after due
consideration of several weeks absence
from the daily grind, a journey of sew
eral thousand miles through half the
states in the Union, and changed status
in life.
There is an old statement about blood
being thicker than water. 1t is true
statement The ties of kinship are strong
indeed. and the longer we live the more
we appreciate the fact.
Second only to these ties are the bonds
of friendship, and the hours that have
passed since our return to Imperial Val
ley have served to strengthen our appre
citation for the wealth that is ours in the
possession of many dear and valued
friends.
In no place we have seen are the
friendships stronger or more sincere than
right here in Imperial Valley. We have
our family differences it is true, but each
of us, If We ask ourselves the question,
can truthfully answer that residence in
the valley has brought us priceless pos
sessions in the friendships that we have
formed here.
II 10 SOOQ W Oe UdCh ut IOdl VI lllC
nations metropolis, the majesty and dig
nifty of its capital, the beauty and fruit
fulness of Dixie, the energy and hustle
of the Southwest all are to be admired
but serve only to increase ones pride in
his adopted home. Seeing other places
intensifies ones understanding of Imper
ial Valleys brief but active history and
stimulates a confidence in its promis-
ing future and the opportunity which it
holds forth for those who are willing to
work for the success it offers.
Resuming again our little niche in the
community is as comfortable and as
pleasant as putting on an old shoe. There
is also heap of satisfaction in the
changed status referred to above. No
longer will it be possible to charge us
with complete ignorance when we dis
cuss in this column, matters pertaining
to the home and the state of matrimony,
as some of our friends have done in the
past. Although a mere rookie" IN the
field, we already feel sorry for the fellow
we used to be, and honesty compels US to
admit that our critical friends were right
we did know nothing about it, we don't
know much more now, but we are willing
to learn.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-05
Issued ID a lily, Except
Sundays. Entered a.
the Post Office, Ell Cen.
tro, Calf, as Second
Class Matter.
TRUTH FROM THE DEAD

I INCOL4N STEFFENS, famous news
l. paperman Of the old undertaking
days, announces at his home in Califor-
MIA that he has been practicing the art
of dying for 10 years. In fact, he says
that to all intents and purposes he is
dead, having arranged his affairs, writ
ten his will and set himself free from the
necessity of earning living or worrying
about what his reading public will think
of him. And he likes it very much.
You see," he says, now that am dead
| can voice honest opinions. All my life
| have been trying not to lie. But no one
wants to know the truth. Only dead per-
sons and fools speak the truth. | am a
happy man because | am dead
Stetfens has earned the right to separ-
ate himself from the demands Of the liv-
ing. He has spent an active life telling
his felloW-citiZens some unpleasant and
important truths-about the Mcnamara
case, about city politics, about labor con-
ditions, about the Russian revolution and
similar matters-and his fellow-citizens
bit him in the ankle for thanks. And he
provides us, now, with an illustration Of
the fact that the most effective and dam
gerous of censorships does not come from
arrogant office-holders but from the.
general public.
No one wants to know the truth. IS
that true? Where the truth is three or
four centuries old, it isn't. But where it
involves our emotions, or our prejudices
or our ocketbooks-well, it seems to
work out that way.
Who of US, for instance, in the spring
of 1929, would have listened to anyone
who said that stock prices were far too
high and that our industrial machine was
geared to too fast pace?
Who Of US, in 1917 and 1913, would
have listened patiently to anyone who
suggested that Germany was not solely
responsible for the World War?
How many of US, today, would listen
to an economist who happened to remark
that Russia's economic system might be
better than our own? Wouldn't we sim
ply tell him to shut up, without bother
ing to find out if he were right?
So it goes. We are all censors; and
men like Mr.. Steffens, who have uncov-
cred many truths that run counter to our
established notions, know that writer
who has a living to make must step war
ilv
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-05
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Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-05

He paused and listened. Once
more came the rumbling sound and
! then laughing voice called:
"Oh, I knocked all nine of EN-
down I wish Unkie Wig were here
| to see what a good shot I made"
That's Baby Bunty speaking,
said Mr.. Longears, this time talk
ing outloud. But I wonder what
she means by saying she knocked
all nine of them down? And why
does she want me to see what a
good shot she is? I hope mur-
INJURED the rabbit gentleman, that
! there aren't nine Bad Chaps in the
/ bungalow If there are, Baby Bun
! ty sure is a brave little orphan rab-
+ bit TO knock nine of them down in
one shot. I had better take a look
before I go in"
Uncle Wiggily looked through a
side window and saw his wife and
Nurse Jane laughing.
Well said Mr.. Longears 10
| himself, they wouldn't be laughing
| if there were nine Bad Chaps IN
the bungalow, SO I guess it isn't as
dangerous as I thought"
/ Then Mr.. Longears took another
look through the window and saw
Baby Bunty, Jingle, Jangle, Buster,
f Custer and Muster, to name only a
few OF his forty leven sixteen rab-
bit children. The bunny boys and
girls were standing in a row. hold
ing round, wooden balls in their
paws and 1T the end of the room
stood nine wooden clubs, or pins set
up in the shape Of a triangle. II
you don't know what a triangle IS
please ask daddy or mother or some
of your uncles or aunts to tell you.
We'll. we'll. What is going on
! here?" asked Uncle Wiggily with a
jolly laugh as he hoped in through
the open window. What's this?"
This" said his wife, lis the nine
! pin game I bought for the children
down at the eleven and twelve cent
store"
"A ninepin camel" exclaimed the
RABBIT. That sounds very jolly.
How do you play it?"
Like this" explained Nurse Jane.
There are nine wooden pins, or lit
tie clubs. You set them up in the
shape of a triangle, at the end of
the room, and then you roll one
of these wooden balls at them. You
try to knock all the nine pins down
with one ball. But if you don't you
may roll a second ball
why, that's like the game OF
! bowling" said Mr.. Longears.
Yes agreed his wife, tits the
nine pin or bowling game and the
children are having lots Of fun with
it"
"Oh, it's awfully jolly. UnkieWig!"
said Baby Bunty, speaking like a
summer girl at the seashore. Don't
you want to bowl over the nine
pins?'
7 should jolly well like to try
my hand, old dear" answered Mr..
Longears, speaking like an English
rabbit, or at least as English rabbits
are supposed TO talk. Let me have
a go at it.
Nurse Jane set up the nine pins
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-05
Short Change
Artists Here

Bringing recollections of last win
ter's depredations on passengers at
the FL Centro stage depot. report
was filed in the police station yes
terday telling of two men, one short
and stout, the other tall and thin.
who are engaged in working the
short change racket on Imperial
Valley residents.
The two have been working in
Yuma and Winterhaven, according
to the report. and have now shifted
the scene of the activities to the
valley. What method they used
was not reported.
One of the men is tall and weighs
about los pounds, while the other
is short and weighs about lao
pounds, the report said They are
driving a slate colored sedan.