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Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29
E. ". CUFF

IN the passing of E. W. Cuff the north
1 end of Imperial Valley loses one of Its
most active citizens and the valley as
whole one of its best boosters.
The years which Cuff spent here were
busy ones. limited not to seeking his own
advancement, but included helping his
fellow citizens and his community to meet
and solve their problems.
Several wears ago, as president OF the
Associated Chambers of Commerce, he
did yeoman work in trying to iron out
intersectional jealOusles and mlsunder-
standings, whatever measure OF success
he achieved being due to his pleasing
personality and his high regard for the
opinions of the other fellow.
Men differed with Cuff on many mat
ters. but this did not prevent them from
enjoying his friendship nor hinder him
from extending it.
His death is genuinely mouned, no
less in the south end of the valley than
in the north He was a high type of cit
iZen and Imperial Valley could use to
good advantage many more men as Keen
ly interested in public affairs as he was.
--O------
A group of st. Louis men have pur-
chased stock in a salesman who plans to
become movie star Such sublime faith
is darn near pathetic.
-O-
We wouldn't like to have job as nurse
to a hungry tiger. We would prefer 1t
though to the job Lin Sen faces as the
new head of China.
Gandhi said there would be hell to pay
and it looks as though it is starting right
in.
When Mr.. Hoover visited the zoo it is
quite likely he thought he was making
call on the senate-or where he would
like to see the senate.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29
Don't
Quote Me-

WASHINGTON, Dec. %. UP
Depression may be abroad in the
land, but it seems to have inter-
fered but little with the season S
gaieties in Washington. That ap-
plies both to the doings Of the Am
erican citizenry and TO the en-
bassies of foreign nations-albeit
one of the latter hasn't had pay
day in two months. Just the same,
the payless ones poured champagne
on Christmas Eve just as did the
regularly paid. Here and there
were reports that the wines were
not quite so old as those Of some
years now past, but in general they
seem TO have proved acceptable.
One of the brightest parties Of
the Christmas days was at the Mex
lea nembassy. There a tradition of
entertaining the children of the di-
plomatic corps at Christmas was
carried on by the new ambassador,
Senor PUG Casauranc. The child
ren wore the costumes CT their ma
tive lands and were entertained
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29
SCHOOL OFFICIAL
KNOCKED OUT BY
BURGLARS BLOW

A wide spread search was con-
Quoted by county and city officers
last night for man who entered
the home of ID. F.. Choisser, district
superintendent OF Calexico schools,
at 438 Sherman avenue, Calexico,
and struck Choisser on the head
with the butt of pistol when he
found the latter was home.
The burglar escaped without any
loot, but left Choisser in a semi
conscious condition. Choisser had
recovered today.
Entering through the front door,
the burglar was surprised to find
Choisser home, and attacked him,
stricking him once on the head with
the butt of a large revolver. He
then left hurriedly.
A report in the sheriff's office
described the man as an American,
weighing about l55 pounds, and
with thin hair. He wore a blue
suit and no hat.
Don Campbell was dispatched
from the sheriffs office to partol
the Calexico highway for two
! hours, and spent another half hour
in Calexico searching for the at
tacker. He returned to Ell Centro,
and with Roy Dupont of the city
police force searched the eastside
thoroughly, but found no trace of
man fitting the description.
Hans Rasmussen, Fresno, grew q
! sweet potato that weighed l3 lbs.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29
The Muse Box ployeda tune

secret. Oh, there he's playing the
same old tune over again. I'll never
get it out of my earsi'
She began to sweep as hard as
she could, making swishing sounds
with the broom, while Mrs. Long
ears hummed a song as she sewed
on the button. But neither the
sweeping of Nurse Jane nor the
humming of the rabbit lady could
stop the sound of the music box
in the next room where Uncle Wig
gily was standing looking at the
snow.
For it was a Christmas music
box that was playing and, as Nurse
Jane and Mrs. Longears said, the
rabbit gentleman never seemed to
tire of hearing the tinkle inkle
sounds.
Haven't you played that music
box enough, Wiggy?" asked his
wife in resigned and patient-like
tones. do stop!"
"Oh, please, just want to play
one more tune, then I will go out
and look for an adventure" prom
ised her husband.
The music box was the kind that
had something inside like comb,
and a round thing, with pegs on,
rolled past the teeth of this comb
and so made tunes. To make the
music box play Uncle Wiggily had
to turn little handle-like crank
on a hand organ. Once more he
turned the crank and the music
box played an old tune over and
over until Nurse Jane and Mrs
Longears ran from the room and
stood on the porch until the play
ing was over.
I'm going TO do something to
that music box if he doesn't stop
playing it all the while!" said Mrs
Longears.
IN help you!' offered Nurse
Jane. "As soon as he goes out,
she whispered, well hide it and
pretend it is lost"
"A good idea,' laughed the rab-
bit lady.
When Uncle Wiggily hoped out
that day to look for an adventure
the animal ladies took his music
box and hid it in a closet upstairs
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29
Chamber Omits
Weekly Luncheon

No chamber of commerce lunch
con is scheduled for Wednesday OF
this week. the El Centro chamber
following the usual custom of dis
continuing luncheons during the
holiday season when so many other
events are in progress.
NJ. NJ. Munson, chairman OF the
program committee OF tn chamber,
states that a number Of important
visitors will be in Ell Centro during
the month of January and several
interesting meetings have been ar
ranged.
Because of the visit of the high
way committee of the state cham
Der of commerce on Tuesday, jan
uary 5. Munson states that the
Wednesday, January 6, luncheon
will not be held, but in its place a
dinner will be arranged for Tues
day evening.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29

They did it very secretly and then
they went on with their work.
Mr.. Longears came back from
his adventure, having one with the
COW lady and the first thing he
asked for was his music box. But
his wife and Nurse Jane pretended
not to hear what he said. And
when he began looking for his
Christmas present they went out
of the room and did not help him
look for it.
This is very strange" murmured
Mr.. Longears. Where is my
music box? l want to play it."
Don't you tell him where it isl
whispered Mrs. Longears.
mo, won't, promised Nurse Jane.
All the remainder of that day and
in the evening Uncle Wiggily
searched for his music box but he
could not find it. Then he went
to bed, as did his wife, Nurse Jane
and all the bunnies. And, all of a
sudden, in the middle of the night,
strains of music were heard.
"Oh, Hes found it" squeaked
Nurse Jane.
Hes playing 1.-THE same old
tunel" exclaimed Mrs. Longears.
Uncle Wiggily sat up in bed. 4
happy smile on his face. "Hal''
he cried, there's my music box.
From the sound it must be hidden
in my clothes closet. l must have
put it there and forgotten. I'll get
it," Going to the closet Uncle
Wiggily saw his music box hidden
in a corner. And whom do you
suppose was playing it?
Yes, a cute little mouse lady
Wandering about in the night she
had come upon the hidden box and
winding her long tail about the
handle, she twisted it and played
sweet music.
"Oh, how glad I am that l have
found my music box!" cried Mr..
Longears and, sitting up in bed, he
played the same old tune over
again.
ITS no use!" whispered Nurse
Jane. I'VE may as we'll let him
play"
Yes" sighed Mrs. Longears
He may get tired of it some day
But the last I heard Mr.. Longears
| was still playing his box. And il
the coffee pot will put some
chocolate on the cake of ice To
make it look like an apple pie, I'll
tell you next about Uncle Wiggily' S
COW adventure.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29

means for getting square with congress
for the kick-back following the Hoover
incident. 1t gives protectors and anti
debtors something more to wrangle over.
1t would be cheaper and more comfort
able in the long run to follow Mr.. kahns
wish and throw the debts into the sea
than to saddle ourselves with any more
colonies
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29
Famous Cough
Prescription

A doctors famous prescription
called ThoXine is guaranteed to re-
lieve coughs within a few minutes.
II works on a new principle-re-
lieveS throat irritation and goes
direct to the internal cause.
Taken before retiring, Thoxinc
absolutely prevents night coughing
1t gives the same speedy relief for
sore throat, too. Safe for the whole
family guaranteed no dope Money
back if not satisfied. Csc. Clements
Drug Store. adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29

with songs and stories in almost
every language represented.
The Mexican embassy always has
been a place of joy for children.
Former Ambassador Teller spent
much time with his own youngsters
and found leisure somewhere in his
busy days to build them a marvel
Gus doll house, completely furnish
ed. Each year he added something
to it at Christmas, saying:
The house must never be fin
ished."
At the Venezuelan legation, Ven
ezuelan Minister Arcaya poured
champagne in silver goblets and
presided over one of the merriest
parties Of the year. On Christmas
day Chilean Ambassador Cruchaga
gave a buffet luncheon which cen
tered around a beautifully symmet-
rical fish reposing on the buffet.
One hundred and 10 candles illum-
mated the Christmas tire at the
Norwegian legation.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29
BERRY PICKERS ORGANIZE

MONETT, Mo, (UP) - Even the
berry pickers have organized At
meeting here recently, more than
200 growers and pickers assembled
to talk over problems which will
confront the producers next year,
when they begin to harvest the
berry crop. More than $4,000,000
is brought into Missouri every year
from the sale of berries.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29
Wild Life Thrives on Preserve

ENTERPRISE, Ore, UP)-Des-
pite depredations of nimrods dur
ing the hunting season just closed
wild life is on the increase in Wal
Iowa National Forest, check re-
veals. The game census shows
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29
TEN YEARS AGO
naoap.nar % 1921

Shows and. rains have confronted
the Imperial Irrigation district with
high water some weeks earlier than
ever before. At Gila Berd the Gila
river was flowing two feet over the
top of the dam yesterday Work.
men are replacing piles and bents
removed by high water aeperal days
ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29

The regular schedu.e of the San
Diego stage line was resumed today
after the delay on account OF heavy
rains. Several carloads of stranded
travellers left here. Regular daily
schedule is expected to be resumed
If no more RAIN falls and no mo.e
WaShoutS occur.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell Of
Imperial Valley for This Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
December %. 1911

At the Holtville Fiesta New
Years day 1000 mince pies will be
served in addition to the hundreds
of turkeys. Special committees
have been appointed to prepare the
food.
Sheriff Mobley Meadows returned
today with four more members of
the l. W. w crowd He ran into q
party of six of them in the noun
tains and captured four, the other
two escaping. This makes a total
of 13 now held.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29

2,515 elk, 10000 mule deer, 4 0
brown and black bear, 1900 coy
oteS and 325 bobcats.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
December 20, 1916

The last few days have been dis
astrous ones for autoists cn the
San Diego road Those who were
lucky enough to get through safely
say there are machines piled up
alongside the highway every few
miles. Since Sunday no machines
have passed along the Salton Sea
route.
While there were few croakers
who said the 1918 boom was
mushroom affair and thai the val
ley would recover from il, the
Southern Pacific railroad is said TO
be doing as much business here
now as it did in the big year.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29

Issued Daily, Except
Sundays. Entered at
the Post Office, at
FL Centre, Calf, as
Second Glass Mat
ter.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29

Gandhi said there would be hell to pay
and it looks as though it is starting right
in.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29

We wouldn't like to have job as nurse
to a hungry tiger. We would prefer it
though to the job Lin Sen faces as the
new head of China.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29

A group of st. Louis men have pur-
chased stock in a salesman who plans to
become a movie star. Such sublime faith
is darn near pathetic.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-29

When Mr.. Hoover visited the zoo it is
quite likely he thought he was making
call on the senate-or where he would
like to see the senate.
The Washington times., 1931-06-17
@W@men's
EASIEST Way
ADVERTISEMENT

TT is no longer necessary to use
liquids, with resultant inconven-
ience, and embarrassment, for init
mate feminine hygiene. Besides ordinary
antiseptics may be inefficient or contain
carbolic acid, bi-chloride or other forms
of mercury. Physicians say their use
may cause scar-tAyue, frequently max
ing surgical operations necessary.
For over lS years, an eminent phvsi-
can has obtained remarkable results
with prescription designed especially
for intimate feminine hygiene. 1t is very
quick in effect, absolutely harmless to
the delicate membranes, positively v safe.
an instant deodorant, and can be used
continuously with beneficial results.
This very efficient feminine necessity is
called "Femite".
In the form Of dainty little cones.
"Femite" is packed in a small, metal
box, ready for immediate use anywhere,
anytime, without inconvenience or
embarrassment.
Write for Feminine Facts" the
booklet written especially for women
by physician. Mailed free of charge
in a sealed, plain envelope. Address
Johnson-Neilly Company, Inc,
Dept. &C, Hagerstown, Md.
''Femite" is on sale at all Peo-
Piles Drug Stores and all good
druggists,
The Washington times., 1931-06-17
PARCEL P D s 7.
EXPORTS|N 80
S20,510,000
Decrease From 1929 Is Slight
Due to Inclusion Only of
Goods Valued at Over $25

American business men con
Quoted an extensive export bust
ness through the medium of the
parcel post during 1890, although
business conditions throughout
the world considerably curtailed
its value as compared with 1929,
the Commerce Department an
nounced today.
$6,OOO,OOO Drop
Total parcel post shipments to
foreign markets in packages
valued at S25 or over aggregated
$20,S10,000, a drop of about S.,
100000 from the year before. w.
L. Cooper, director of foreign
and domestic commerce, said:
Statistics are indicative that
many inland manufacturers of
articles which lend themselves
to expectation by mail are find
ing profitable foreign outlets
for their products, since many
Of the packages included in
these shipments originated In
cities removed from the sea
board.
"As these statistics included
only commercial h p m ents
valued at $2S or over, ad-
dressed to dealers, excluding
large quantities Of packages of
lesser value, shipments direct
to customers and non CONNER.
cial packages sent by private
parties, they are incomplete as
regards the total value of mer.
chandiSe shipped abroad by
parcel post during the year."
Hosiery Largest Item
Foreign women are large buyers
OF American silk hosiery, al
though their purchases, like those
Of others, we're considerably cur.
tailed as the result of interna-
tional hard times. Silk hosiery
was the largest single item, the
223,699 dozen pairs sent abroad
having been valued at $2,305, 200.
Only two items of parcel post
export showed gains in value last
year as compared with 1929. sci,
entific and professional instru.
ments, apparatus, and supplies,
valued at $1,7S9, 300, a gain of
about $4,000 and electrical ma.
chinery and apparatus valued at
$412.175. an increase Of $4,000.
The Washington times., 1931-06-17
SATISFACTION OR MONEY BACK

SATISFACTION OR MONEY BACK
There Is no need for you to tolerate
gray, faded or streaked hair. IL you
will brush it a few times with Canute
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Canute Water is a crystal-clear, col.
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like liquid. Results from its use are
especially pleasing because 1t does not
stain the skin or scalp. After the color
is restored you can wash and curl the
hair without affecting it in the least.
The hair becomes glossy. soft and lus-
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looking with an application OF Canute
Water once a month.
Your hair will surely yield to the
gentle. never-failing influence of this
pure. clean liquid. This is so certain
that dealers are authorized to refund
the purchase price IL it should fail to
give absolute satisfaction. But it will
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testify to the remarkable qualities of
CaRHte water as n color restorer for
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our expense. Sold on an absolute guar.
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The Washington times., 1931-06-17
HAWKINS QUITS
AFTER 'SLUR'

DR.. John R. Hawkins, presi-
dent of the National Negro Re
publican League. has resigned as
president of the Association for
the Study of Negro Life and
History, of which DR.. Carter
Woodson. historian, is director, it
was learned today.
The unexpected action of DR..
Hawkins is said to have resulted
from Sluring remarks said to have
been made by DR.. Woodson in a
series of newspaper articles re-
Gently published and concerning
the Republican organization.
DR.. Hawkins has been head of
the history association since it's
inception several years ago. He
is also president of the local Pru-
Dental Saving Bank and finan-
cial secretary of the A. M. E.
Church, a religious body of over
100000 members.
The Washington times., 1931-06-17
Maryland Druggists
Meet in Buen1 Vista

Pharmacists from nearby
Maryland are today attending
the forty-ninth annual meeting
of the Maryland Pharmaceutical
Association and the sixteenth
annual meeting of the Travellers
Auxiliary. Lawrence S. Williams
of Baltimore is president of the
pharmacists, who are convening
at Buena Vista Springs, Pa.
The Washington times., 1931-06-17
Market Basket Best
For Baby on That
Weekend Trip

Garry the baby in a market
basket.
This is among the vacation
hints which the United States
Children's Buraeu is giving t6
parents who plan tours, week
end trips and picnics.
The ideal basket. the bureau
says, is one with a handle low
enough to hold the baby safely
inside and should contain
mattress and other accessories
necessary to comfort.
The Washington times., 1931-06-17
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The Washington times., 1931-06-17

Canada huff said sufficient to add
that the cost of this attractive weekend
journey .$28.85. covers complete trans
portation over the Pennsylvania Rail-
road and the route of the famous Mont
realer sleeping accommodations with priv
ilege of occupying Pullman berth on Sat
urday night in Montreal at no additional
cost 1.-TWO in BERTH. and, last but not
least, the six satisfying meals you will eat
during this erto-beforgotten Fourth
OF July Weekend.
Through Train Service . Complete
Eollipment
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-10
Issued Daily, Except
sundays. Entered at the
Post Office, FL Centre,
Calf, as Second Class
Matter.

get along better but acquaintanceship
is great business getter. We like to
trade and do business with those we
know.
These advertisements will be presented
at frequent intervals. We urge our read
ers to look for them and to read them.
They will find them interesting.
We happen to be the subject Of the
first advertisement. believing that we
should set the example we preach.
What we are is we'll known TO all -
newspaper Who we are and what we
try to do. has not been SO we'll known.
The business of getting out a news
paper is unique in that the important
element Is tire. Three o'clock and press
time comes exactly at the same hour each
day 1t cannot be delayed nor can 1t be
hurried. There IS no putting off until
tomorrow. We must be ready to shoot
and shoot on time-everythlng must be
cleared up. 1t is an intensely interesting
business. not only for those engaged in it,
but for the layman.
The latter is always welcome to visit
the Press plant at any time. He will see
many things that are educational and m
teresting. the mere operation OF limo
type machine, for instance, being liberal
education in itself.
If this series helps readers of the Press
to a better knowledge OF Ell Centre; if it
aids in creating better feeling OF loyal
ty to Ell Centre Institutions if it stimu-
lates stronger faith in the future OF
this city and Imperial Valley, the object
of those responsible fer it will be
achieved
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-10
Published by
IMPERIAL VALLEY
PRESS, INC.
LEARNING OUR CITY
w. c. COSTELLO,
Manager

In this issue of the Press is started
series of advertisements, designed to give
industries and business houses of Ell Cen
tro an opportunity to let the public be-
come better acquainted with them and
the part they play in the development
and prosperity of Imperial Valley.
Most of Us go along day after day'
knowing that so and so IS IN the dry
goods business, somebody else is selling
farm implements, another firm sells 1000
stuffs and so on down the. line OF actlVl-
ties
What is behind these firms and indlvid-
uals. their relations toward those with
whom they do business, the amount oil
money they contribute to the welfare OF
the community-these and many other
facts are unknown to US. Perhaps some OF
us do not care. Others cannot help out
be interested in a better knowledge OF
those around us, in an opportunity to
know more about those with Whom we
rub shoulders every day.
Few of US really know Ell Centro. kach
is wrapped up in his own affairs and ne
may know his neighbor only through So
cial or occasional contact The neigh
boris business and the part he plays IN 1t
is something else again.
There are industries being conducted
here day after day, contributing much to
the upbuilding of the city, about which
many of US know nothing at all.
1t is the idea Of the Press in presenting
this series to make all of US better ac-
ouainted with the business life of the city
When folks know each other they not only
Imperial Valley press., 1931-01-10
Sea Scouts To
Feature Program

Sea Scouts viii feature on the pro-
gram for the annual banquet of the
Imperial-Yuma council OF the Boy
Scouts Of America. which is to be
held January 13 in Brawfey.
Headed by Williae- Raines OF
Westmorland, group of the local
Sea Scouts viii make their appear
ance, showing aspects of their work,
whilc Raines gives a brief talk out
lining the high points in the Sea
Scout program.
According 10 H. E. LOunsbury, as
sistant executive in charge Of the
Sea Scout work, there are "a boys
/ IIegistered and seven troops organ
iZed. Fifteen new Scouts are ready
to Join, a boat has been ordered and
IS in San Diego. and three more
beats will be applied Tor under the
provisions Of the Britten bill.
Lounsbury points out that statis-
tics show that the percentage OF
boys dropping out OF Sea Scout
work is considerably lower than The
percentage for Scouts.