davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-05
County Has 9 Home Radios

ONE county in F1orida-Baker-can boast oA
- only nine families who possess q radio.
Two others, Duval and Dade, has one radio for
each four families the latter, with 1000, lead-
ing the State. Three cities-Jacksonville, Me
ami and st. Petersburg-also have record OF
IS per cent in radio ownership.
For the State at large there are $4,000 radio
sets for the ST. 900 families.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-05
Hens Lmbr0ve Farm lid.

THE hens of the country did their best ID
bring prosperity TO the farmer last year.
Figures gathered by the Department Of Agrt-
culture show that the average farm flock has
four less hens than year ago, yet is laying an
average of four more eggs per day.
The open Winter is believed to be responsible
for the greater laying efficiency, and experts
anticipate that during the Summer there viii
be corresponding decline in production.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-05

arrows and other signs on the face of the cliff.
Presently he made up his mind about the loca-
ton of the treasure. He worked for few
days making more surveys and finally located
the spot The hard rocky soil gave way grudg-
ingly to the blows from the picks AS all three
were anxious to get the treasure it was decided
that Uncle Buddy" should go to town to get
aid in the form of pick and shovel workers
But Antonio, who was quite old, was already
pretty well spent by the labors of the past
month. He complained to the doctor about
feeling unwell One night, shortly before the
laborers arrived from town to put his treasure
hunting ability to a test, he died in his sleep.
The next day the doctor searched the old mans
possessions for the map which he had heard
him mention so often, and the key to the hero
glyphics by. which he had located the place for
the excavation. He found neither. Antonio's
body was taken to Mulberry and the party re-
turned to the work of excavation. After dig
ging for several feet into the solid rock which
lay at the bottom of the scant subsoil, they gave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-05

csdt in the light of modern Contemporary Mind
Should miss the kingdom hidden in the mind,
And point Him to Orion's lordlier light;
And to that deeper Splendor still be blind
Which crowned its own infnitude in night
Rounding His whole creation He bent
Godhead to dust, ennobling all anew
Strange that they should not guess the thing He meant
Zen while they doubted if the tale were true;
That Love, in whom all bounds of Time and Space
Are ended and in whom all worlds begin,
Saw the dumb kline look down into His face
Because there room in proud Inn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-05

GENERAL years later Dr. Hill took several OF
- his townSpeople into his confidence and
together they organized a search for the lost
lode. Thinking that perhaps the limestone cliff
contained hidden passages, they started digging
a test tunnel into it. While they were blasting
away at this Charley Gonzales another Mexi-
can appeared on the scene. He conferred with
DR.. Hill and told him that he also had intimate
knowledge of the location of the lost Louisiana
mine His knowledge was available for price
and part Of the treasure. He would show
a quicker and easier way than blasting to get
at the bushels of diamonds and the pile upon
pile of gold bullion.
He was hired by the syndicate and immedi-
ately set to work Gonzales was smart enough
TO go through the same maneuvers as old An
tonic. His job with the treasure hunting COM
pany consisted mainly Of sitting on rock and
thinking. Finally the members of the company
SpurTed Gonzales to action They warned him
that he had been employed to tell them where
to dig Charley Gonzales came out Of his trance
and got busy. After skirmishing around In the
woods for several days he selected spot for
excavation. This digging was not without its
fruits. AS the dggers removed layer after layer
of dirt they uncovered occasionally piece of
rusted iron that looked as if it might be a
chest handle, and one time a piece Of steel
which DR.. Hill diagnosed as a sword hilt was
taken from the excavation. Excitement ran
high. Perhaps the lost lode was about to be
found. little further down human bones
were thrown up to the watchers at the top Of
the pitt There was feverish interest among the
workers. Old Antonio's story about the bodies
of Indians being thrown into the excavation by
the Spaniards had been corroborated. But the
excitement short-nved. A little bit lower
down the diggers came again to bedrock.
For some time small articles and pieces of
clothing had been disappearing from the camp
of the treasure hunters and they began to
suspect that Gonzales was hunting treasure of
a different kind. AS matter of fact he might
be taking the treasure hunters for bunch of
suckers His actions were carefully watched
and 1t was soon discovered that the Mexican
was stealing things from the camp and hiding
them in the woods, preparatory to making away
with them Their faith in their guide well
nigh depleted, they dragged him before a
justice of the peace and charged him with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-05
II Good Guess.

familiar to every schoolboy."
Girlie-"Oh are you the truant ofacer2"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-05

holders, for the Ozark country, like
every other part of the world,
abounds in those who would make
their fortunes without any expendi-
ture of effort.
But the treasure legends and
treasure hunting are not confined
to Franklin County, Ark. Through
out the Ozarks they abound, and
in almost every crossroads store
there can be found hill men who be-
lieve in these tales and spend
great deal Of their time trying to
justify their beliefs. Outside Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-05

up all hope of striking the lost
mine, at least in this location.
Although discouraged by find
ing bedrock instead of an IRON
bound chest, DR.. Hill and "Un-
Gle Billy" did not give up the
search. It was carried on in
dustriously for the next few
years. The evidence of buried
treasure in the neighborhood
was plain. There was first the
marked rock in the Canadian
River, then the marvellous dis
covery of the hieroglyphics on
the cliff, the flint dagger and
the stone shaped like a key.
Evidence enough, even for a
scientific man. He never once
suspected the honesty of old
Antonio. Never during his life
time did he give up the search
for the treasure. AS he made
money in the practice of his
profession, it went, virtually all
of it, into the search for the
Lost Louisiana Mine.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20
Missing Woman
Is Sought Here

Frank P. McCaslin, FL Centre po-
lice chief, received a letter today re-
questing that he aid in statewide
search for Mrs. Rhea Eisenhauer,
daughter OF Tiff James Ridgeway,
l42la North Seventy-fourth street,
Seattle.
Ridgeway, in his letter. said he is
IL and has spent all his money in
efforts to locate his daughter, who
left her home in Columbus, O., n
mid-September, intending to hitch
hike to Seattle to visit her father.
She was taken into custody by
San Diego officers October 81 be-
cause Of her resemblance to Mrs.
Ruth Judd, who was being sought
at that time, but was subsequently
released, the letter asserted.
Since that time no trace of the
woman has been found. Her father
declared the belief she is in I'M
perial Valley, perhaps in hospital
or on a farm
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20

been on long hops and walks with
me. But sleeping all the dark night
in the woods-well, I'm not so sure
about that
POOH We wouldn't be afraid, if
that's what you meant" said
Buster.
Sure not!" cried Buster.
Lets go!" shouted Muster
So Uncle Wiggily and his Rabbit
Scouts got ready to go hiking. 1t
was rather late in the afternoon,
for they had been to school that
day, but though their father said
il would soon be dark, the Rabbit
Scouts didn't mind.
you had better have something
to eat with you" called Mrs. Long
ears to her little rabbit chaps as
they started off. Here are some
carrot sandwiches and some cab
bage cookies to take with you. I
suppose you will not be nome to
supper" she added, winking one eye
at her husband.
wei, IL oil NItJC4AOo, IL o"ANt' -
my Rabbit Scouts want to stay out
in the woods all night, Of course we
won't be home for tea
We'll stay out al night all
right shouted Buster.
"Sure!" shouted Buster and
Muster.
But We'll come back in time for
breakfast" added Buster.
I'm glad you told me that"
squeaked Nurse Jane, the muskrat
lady housekeeper. ON have plenty
of griddle cakes and maple sugar
for you. Nov goodbye and good
luck"
OFF on their hike started Uncle
Wiggily and his Rabbit Scouts.
They had not marched very for into
the woods before the little boy bum
MES became hungry. So their
father let them stop, sit on stump
and eat the cabbage sandwiches and
carrot cookies. Then it got dark.
And, all of sudden, there was a
loud noise.
whats that?" cried Buster and
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20
BUSY
CHECKING over
CHURCH SURVEY

Cards used II the church survey,
made in E Centre last wednesday
by volunteer canvassers Of the var
icus churches Of the city. are being
turned in promptly at the FL
Centre Chamber Of Commerce.
where they will be sorted as to de-
nomination, according to Robert
Hays. manager of that organization.
About 1900 residence were visited
on Wednesday, seven churches Of
the city cooperating in making the
survey in the various precincts into
which the city had been divided.
According TO Hays about one-third
Of the cards have been returned to
the chamber, filled out. and others
are being held by the church can
vassers in order that the precincts
may be completed and that those
who were not at home at the tins
OF the first call may be inter
viewed at another visit.
Pastors Of churches which did not
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20
Issued d ally, Except
sundays. Entered n t
the Post Office, Ell Gem
tro, Calf, as Second
Class Matter.
EDUCATION IS NEEDED

A constructive bit of work that should
II do considerable immediate good to
improve traffic conditions in Imperial
county, and should have very beneficial
effect in the future, is the series of lee
lures being given in the schools Of the
county by the California Motor Patrol
The psychological effect the words of an
officer in uniform can have upon young
sters is tremendous. Childhood has ma
tural inclination to look upon uniforms
with admiration and respect, and it is q
dead certainty that everything the traf-
fic officer tells them will have their full
est attention. Not only that, but much of
it will stay with them. to be impaired to
parents and those with whom the young
sters may ride.
They can be made to see the dangers
of crossing streets without looking where
they are going and that youngsters must
obey the laws which development of the
automobile has made necessary.
The lectures might be extended to the
adult bodies Of the county, including
service clubs, chambers of commerce and
similar organizations.
We have altogether too many traffic
accidents in Imperial county. A straight
from the shoulder talk in man TO man
fashion would accomplish more good
than half a dozen officers compelled by
our geographical outline to patrol large
areas in remote localities.
The lecture course appears to US to be
the right method for tackling a serious
problem. The majority of us want to
obey the laws but we grow careless at
times and in some cases we must plead
ignorance. The talking traffic officer
can do much to inform US and to obtain
the cooperation of the driving public
that is vitality needed if the highways
of the county are to be as safe as they
should be.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20
Crawford
Film TO Close

Tonight viii marx the last per-
Torrance Of Possessed starring
jean Crawford and Clark Gable,
which opened last night at Fox I'M
per.al theatre.
Recounting the career of a girl
who sought TO escape from the
drudgcry of factory life by becom-
ing a Broadway Butterfly the
film is dramatic throughout, re-
ueyed now and then by comedy
which is used as an effective bal
lance to the more serious parts.
Miss Crawford, who has achieved
considerable dramatic ability after
starting in the films in lighter parts,
has an excellent character in the
production. Gable IS also well cast
and the balance of characters is in
the hands CT capable performers.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20
Bedtime Stories
BY HOWARD E. GARRIS
Copyright, 1928, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGTLY'S RABBIT
SCOUTS

Once upon a time, as Uncle Wig
gily was out in front Of his hollow
stump bungalow, playing with some
OF his little rabbit boys, while his
little rabbit girls were inside help
ing their mother and Nurse Jane,
after school, some real Boy Scouts
marched past.
These Boy Scouts had on neat
brown suits, with red handker-
chiefs around their necks and in
front of them marched a leader
who was taking the Boy Scouts OF
a walk. or hike. into the country.
AS Uncle Wiggily's hollow stump
bungalow was well hidden behind
some trees and bushes, and was
some distance from the road, the
Boy Scouts did not see the rabbit
gentleman and his little boy bun
MES. But if the Boy Scouts had
seen the rabbits they would only
have waved their hands, called a
jolly greeting and marched on.
However, if the Boy Scouts did
not see the rabbits. the rabbits saw
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20
Pioneer Woman
Dies At Border

Mrs. Hattie Roberts, so. was
found dead in bed Wednesday
morning ct her home at Second and
Mary streets in CaleXico She had
been III with a heart ailment for
long time and had been in the care
of a physician.
Investigation into the death was
conducted by Coroner Bert Under
wood and it was discovered death
was caused by a heart attack.
Mrs. Roberts had been a resi-
dent of Imperial Valley for years
and was well known in the COM
munity where she resided.
She left a will disposing of resi-
dental property in CaleXico to
Violet Emerson Allen Of Imperial.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20
! swept the ir0nt steps

the Boy Scouts and Buster. who
was bold little bunny chap, said:
"Daddicums, couldn't we be
scouts?'
Il think that would be sport!"
shouted Custer.
And We could go on a hike and
sleep all night in the woods, couldn't
we, Daddicums?" asked Muster.
well, being rabbits, I don't see
how you could be Boy Scouts said
Mr.. Longears looking at the march,
ing lads now far down the road.
IF we can't be Boy Scouts maybe
we could be Rabbit Scouts" said
Buster. How about it, Daddi-
cums?'
We'll, that's not a bad idea."
agreed Uncle Wiggily.
What would we have to do to be
Rabbit Scouts?" asked Buster.
Mr.. Longears thought for mo-
ment before he answered. Then he
said:
well, I don't know very much
about Boy Scouts, though 7 have
often seen them hiking in the woods
and 1 understand a little Of their
talk. I heard that they must do
three good deeds every day, being
kind to someone, or running an
GRAND or even helping lame rab-
bit if they should see one"
II went to the store for Nurse
Jane yesterday" said Buster.
And today I swept the front
steps for Mother" said Buster.
Did you Go anything, Muster?"
asked his father.
IT gave Jingle half Of my Jolly
pop answered Muster, but I guess
that doesn't count, does it,"
Surely it does" exclaimed Mr.
Longears. ANY kind act counts
So, though Of course you can't be
Boy Scouts you may be my Rabbit
| Scouts"
Hurry! Hurry! Hurry shouted
Buster, Custer and Buster. And
Buster asked; will you take us on
hike and let us sleep in the
woods?"
why, yes, I think that can be
done" Uncle Wiggily answered.
at least we can try it. The hiking
part will be easy, as you have often
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20

join in the wednesday survey have
offered the services of members OF
their congregations on rechecking
and il will be several DAYS before
this recheck is completed as it will
entail calls on the people VINO work
and are at nome only evenings or
other times when it IS difficult to
make a complete canvass.
Hays states that the cards are
being sorted according to denonai-
nations as soon as they are returned
to the chamber and that the pastors
OF the individual churches may
have the cards Of persons preferring
their church at any time or may
wait until all the cards are in and
get the cards all at one time.
Cards are being sorted according to
church membership or church pref
erence Of the adults in each family
and are then turned over to the
pastor Of the church named on the
card. The ministers OF the city can
then determine which persons at
tend their churches and can con-
tact newcomers who prefer their in
diyidual churches but have not yet
attended or affiliated.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20
NEW BOOKS AT
CITY LIBRARY
Fictinn

Fiction
"E,bene2er Walks With Cod" by
George Baker.
"Silver Irumpets Calling, by LII
ellie Borden; "War Paint and
Rouge, by Robert w. Chambers;
The Murder at Wrides Park, BY
J. s. Fletcher; THE Case Against
Andrew Fame, by Anthony Crepe;
One Night in Santa Anna, by
Thomas Washington Metcalfe;
Raven Rough, by John C. Moore;
"Castle Island, by r. H. Mottram;
Guests of the Nation, by Frank
O'Connor; Pans Parish. by Louise
Peattie; The Destroyer, by En-
est Poole; The Golovlyov Family,
Icy M. L. Schchedrin.
NCn-Fiction
Current Prose, by Frances Del
Plaine; Gods and Little Fishes,
by Alfred Pearce Dennis; Ancient
Life in the American Southwest,
by Edgar Hewett; The Life Of the
Holy Spirit. by James Robert Nc
Intire; acknowledgment in Sell
ing by David r. Osborne; "King
OF Fashion. the autobiography Of
Paul Poiret; Introduction to Ae-
counting, by Alva Prickett; How
To Be Interesting by Robert Z.
Rogers; Rome and the Romans,
by Grant ShowerSman; Cleopatra,
by Oskar Won Wertaeimer.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20
TEN YEARS AGO
Novap,her % 1907

The long cherished hope for a
real tennis club III e. Centre is fast
becoming a reality. a lease has
been obtained on the finest tennis
courts in the valley, those of the
local country club. Ten men be-
came members of the club.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
November 90, 1916

A. T. SHIRLEY, county superin-
tendent of schools, made the fol-
lowing statement: If I had the
authority there never would be an
other game of football played on
the campus of an Imperial county
school," The statement was oc-
casioned by the death Of an In
perial boy injured in football
scrimmage,
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20

he Struggled close to his father as
did The other Rabbit Scouts.
What's that funny noise?"
You shall hear about it in the
story tomorrow night which will be
about Uncle Wiggily's night camp,
And I do nope the parlor rug will
not be too proud to go out and visit
the kitchen linOleum.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell of
Imperial Valley for This Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
November 20, 1911

Hotel Broadway is to be extended
north to the alley between Broad
way and Commercial streets, the
extension to be A by sc feet in eX-
tent. Screened-in porches and all
modern conveniences viii be added
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20

Cotton prices which declined
heavily following the government
report Of cotton ginned are rapidly
and steadily recovering from the
slump. The trade is still optimistic.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20
Chicken Thieves Gas Victims

SOUTHBEND, England, U.E)-
Chicken thieves. it is believed here,
are using gas to make the birds un-
conscious.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20

The San Diego and Arizona rail-
road has become a Southern Pa
cific line and the railway will be
completed, there being 30 miles OF
construction yet to be done.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20
NONE OF JMVY's BUSINESS

IN our humble opinion, and without stat
ing what our feelings may be toward
the Imprisonment of Tom Mooney the
honorable James J. Walker, mayor Of the
City of New York, is showing a little
more brass and gall than usual, in COM
ing to California to intereede fer
MONEYS release.
Even if we grant that Mooney has been
terribly wronged and is held in Jail un-
justly, it does not strike us that it IS
Walkers job to seek his liberty.
The past several years have proved
that there is big pile of dirt in Mr..
Walkers own back yard and unless he is
overwhelmingly and incurably dumb, he
must know of its existence. And nobody
has yet accused Mr.. Walker Of being
dumb.
Frankly we doubt very much that Mr.
Walker is so greatly interested in Tom
Mooney as to make trip clear across
the country to appeal for his release.
More likely there is another political fuss
brewing in Gotham and Jimmy wishes to
get away from it.
The pile Of dirt referred to above has.
in the main, been blithely ignored by Mr..
Walker, who at times has told critics of
WV SO1 / VI oAOliiS1 IIIdt l4ISy SlIOuIu lOOh
to their own sins and not condemn the
state of affairs in his New York until
they had first cleaned up their own num-
icipalities.
That is mighty good advice and we
trust Mr.. Walker is the type that can use
his own advice. He might just as we'll
stay in New York and do his own bit of
cleaning. OF course his announcement
smacks of a grand stand play but Mr..
Walker happens to have achieved his po-
litical prominence through nothing else
but grand stand plays.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20
The transcontinental tourist party


arrived in Brawley late last night,
having trayersed the new ALI
American" route from Yuma to
BraWley without mishaD. This trip
opens the way for more travel from
the middle west to Imperial Vauey.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20

The first carload of live poultry
ever shipped from Portland to CAL
ifornia, left the last week in Oct
ober.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20

Alfonso is found guilty and banished
from Spain for life. That Is about the
equivalent of hanging a corpse.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20

Reports are that Prince Nicholas
blackened King Carols eye. If he
knocked is blooming head off it would
be still better.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20

Farmers at Wiley, Colorado, will
this year market 20.350 turkeys as
against 22G00 last year.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20

Montana mas planted a very large
increase of winter wheat over the
acreage Of 1890.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20

Maybe this talk of whether the girls
should share part Of date" expenses is
o. k. but any such plan would be frowned
down by a regular fellow.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20

The visit of the old Stanford team to
the White House suggests the number Of
football teams Mr.. Hoover could make
from his various commissions.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20
Shoe HOspital

-136 North Fifth High Grade Shoe Repairing
at special prices-S125 half soles for $100 and $3.50
half soles for $125. All extra heavy. Rubber
heesMens 35c and soc, ladies 35c. All work guar
teed
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1931-11-20

~ :; e =. e I, IL n. 3
a | y s $50 4 : IN ~ ss y y y
~ - 4. 81 y. NJ