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Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13
Flag Day Will
Be Observed Here

Elks will hold their annual Flag
day parade and ceremonial Monday
night at o'clock, all citizens being
invited to attend both parade and
exercises.
The line of march will lead from
the court house down Main street to
Fourth, proceed down Fourth 10
Broadway and thence to city park.
Elks will be joined by members
ot the American Legion, the Legion
fife and drum corps, and the NUM-
cipal band under the leadership OF
Professor Horace Williams, the
Moose and other organizations.
The official Flag Day ritual of the
Elks lodge will be followed in the
exercises at the park. Flag Eti-
quette" is to be the subject Of an
address by Hugh Osborne.
One of the features of the pro-
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13
Published by
IMPERIAL VALLEY
PRESS. INC.
ROOM FOR MORE
w. G. COSTELLO
Manager

Uncle Sam has % more nieces and
nephews in Imperial county today as a
result of the naturalization hearing held
here yesterday. That is, technically he
has, though the new citizens will not be
given their certificates until Monday
night
The class was composed of % persons
representing 10 nations. The five who
failed to acquire citizenship will have an
other chance, their mistakes being of a
technical nature and citizenship was not
denied for any reason that cannot be ov-
ercome.
Such high percentage of successful
applicants was very gratifying TO all
concerned with the hearing and was
commented upon by the federal eXamin-
er conducting it.
Much of the success of the candidates
is due to the citizenship class conducted
during the winter by Glen S. Kieffer, Of
the high school faculty. Throughout
the winter months he has given of his
time to help those who want to become
citizens. It is a splendid bit of work,
and something in which more OF US
should take an interest.
If we wonder why we have Reds" and
radicals of one type or another, we
mlgnI 1lllu IIl6 answer III Jul ll4NAA1SA-
ence to the foreigner, particularly those
foreigners who must learn new IAN
uage when they come to this country.
1t is not surprising that we have radi-
Gals. The wonder is that we do not
have more. All radical organizations
have workers ready to pounce upon the
alien who has come to this country and
teach him their radical beliefs in his own
tongue. 1t is but natural that he listens
to those who talk to him in a language
with which he is familiar. The Ameri-
can, on the other hand is inclined to
shun the alien ar ridicule his dress, his
speech and peculiarities he may have.'
These % men and women who have
become new citizens can be just as good
Americans, as George Washington or
President Hoover. Of their own free will
they have chosen the United States for
their country and have taken an oath to
abide by its constitution. No native born
citizen can have a greater love for his
country than the foreigner who is better
able to see the difference between the
land of his birth and the land of his
adoption.
Their certificates will be presented to
the new citizens at the Flag day eXer-
cises in city park Monday night. 1t is
hoped that there will be large attend
ance of citizens, not only to show their
respect to the flag but to welcome be-
meath its folds those who have chosen it
for their flag.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13
HWos helPlq} his wife

Almost as bad as that" the Bob
Cat said, dipping his tail in the
water again. Uncle Wiggily was
catching goldfish to take home 70
/ his wife for pets and there was a
mud turtle in the grass near the
Duck Pond"
Don't tell me Uncle Wiggily bit
you on the tall" howled the Fox.
No. it was the turtlel" sighed the
Bob Cat. He bit me hard and
hung on and I had to run fast 70
shake MIN off. Oh, how my tail
hurtsl"
Then 7 guess you'd like to do
something to Uncle Wiggily because
he made the turtle bite you.
wouldn't you?" whispered The Fox.
Indeed I would, but what can I
do?1 asked the Bob Cat, Hopping
his sore tail about in the pond of
water.
you can help me catch him!p
said the Fox, blinking his eyes.
"Nonsensel" whispered the Bob
Cat. Time and time again we've
tried to catch that rabbit, but we
never have. He is always too
/ smart"
Wen catch him this time" said
the Fox. How many little Bob
Cats have you at home in your
den?'
Three or four, I don't exactly
remember the Bob Cat answered.
We'll, I have three little Foxes, -
said the other animal. They are
getting big now, and I suppose your
little Bob Cats are also. The six OF
them, or maybe the seven, if they
all jump together on Uncle Wiggily,
ought to catch him"
Eyes, maybe" agreed the Bob Cat.
But that's a new idea-sending our
little Foxes and Bob Cats to catch
Mr. Longears"
we should have done it long
ago, growled Fuzzy Fox. You see,
Uncle Wiggily loves children and
when he sees cur little Foxes and
Bob Cats coming close to him he
won't play any tricks as he would
II he saw you or me -
THAT might be SO" the Bob Cat
said I'm get my little Boobies
I have four, I remember now, and
you get your three little Foxes and
wen see what happens"
The two Bad Chaps went to their
dens and told the seven hungry
children to 90 softly down to Uncle
| Wiggily's bungalow and see If they
could catch him.
Wen wait here in the woods for
you to bring him to us" said the
Bob Cat and the Fox to their little
/ ones.
Down to the bungalow went the
three little Foxes and the four little
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13
Class OF Aliens
Gets Citizenship

When the next election rolls
around. Imperial county will have
at least % new votes, for that num-
Der was admitted to citizenship in
the United States after examination
by j. w. Butterfield before Judge
a. c. Finney yesterday afternoon.
Out of a class Of % only five
failed to pass the examinations on
the constitution and government Of
the United States. These five are
entitled to try again in later ex-
animation.
Nine countries, most Of them in
Europe, were represented at the
hearing. Certificates of citizenship
will be presented to the successful
candidates at Flag Day exercises
here Monday, according to Judge
Finney.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13

THE Mexican Post. semi-official
organ of the Mexican government
published at Mexico City, is author
ity for the statement that the Col
orado River Land company the
Chandler interests), owner of many
thousands acres of rich agricultur-
al and grazing lands in Lower Cal
itornia. is negotiating with the OBJ
RECON administration to sell all its
holdings 10 the Mexican govern
ment. The plant of the irrigation
district below the border is said to
be included in the negotiations.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13
Bedtime Stories
BY HOWARD E. GARRIS
Copyright, 1928, by Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate
UNCLE WIGGLY AND THE
~ nr4rEEr Ea-s

What's the matter?" asked the
Fuzzy Fox of the Bob Cat, who was
dipping his silly little tail in a pud-
ole of water beside the path in the
woods.
Matter enough" mewed the Bob
Cat. Look at my tall"
If I had my strong glasses on I
might see your TAIL" chuckled the
Fox. But, as it is, why, it's hard
to tell just where it is. I can't
see It"
Don't make fun of my tall"
growled the Bob Cat. I've had
trouble enough as it is"
What kind Of trouble?' asked
the Fox, seeing that his friend the
Bob Cat really was suffering. Did
you get burned?n
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13
Hard Luck Hits
Touring Family

Looking for the prosperity that
should have been just over the
hills, Louis Colon and his family,
of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, drove
west on the san Diego highway
yesterday afternoon. their personal
belongings piled into an old coupe
and Sc tucked away for emergen-
cy.
They were two and half miles
west Of FL Centro when q passing
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13
TEN YEARS AGO
June 13, 1921

The textile mills of Japan are
rapidly absorbing an enormous
quantity of Imperial Valley cotton
Of the short staple variety. jap
anese brokers are in the field pick
ing up all they can get at the rul-
ing market price.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13

FL Centro postoffice, which will
be five years old in October. ham
died 1884, pieces Of outgoing mail
curing the month of May and 90,-
354 pieces of incoming mail This
makes a total OF 228,960 pieces.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13

gram will take place when % re-
Gently naturalized citizens of the
United States will receive their final
papers. Judge A. G. Finney of the
superior court will make the presen-
tation.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13
Issued Daily, Except
Sundays. Entered at the
Post Office. El Centre,
Calf, as Second Glass
Matter.
THE GERMAN CHANCELLOR


In the very near future a conference
looms between representatives of the
United States, England and Germany,
on the subject of German reparations.
The German republic seeks an ad-
iustment of the terms under which war
payments must be made, on the ground
that she is in financial distress due to
the worldwide depression.
DR.. Heinrich Bruening, chancellor of
Germany will represent his country at
the conference, which is of an informal
nature.
Recently we heard and saw DR.. Bruen-
ing talking over a news reel. His talk
was addressed to the American people
and those who heard it could not help
but be impressed with the high type of
man DR.. Bruening is.
He is the perfect antithesis of the
Prussian autocrat type which was the
moving spirit behind the World war and
which all Americans learned to mistrust
He is more like the old pre-war German
professor, or he might be an orchestra
conductor. He represents the type OF
German that the whole world has always
accepted as being the very best product
of Germany.
Honesty, sincerity and dignified friend
illness, were portrayed in every word he
spoke and his entire manner was such
that one would Immediately place full
confidence in him.
DR.. Bruening stands as the bulwark be
tween order and chaos in Germany. II
he falls there is every reason to believe
that the radical element in Germany will
be in the ascendant, and if this happens,
much more can happen to disturb the
peace of Europe and of the world.
The chancellor does not appear to be
one who will distort conditions We
Judge him as a man whose words should
be listened to carefully and with the full
est consideration.
The United States is fortunate in be-
ing at peace with the world, except in
the bituminous coal fields, and Of course,
Chicago.
It seems to have taken Pagan to get
the goods on Al Capone. Maybe Christ
ians were too Christian-like with him.
Wonder what a Chinese Communist
sounds like when he is talking.
Mr.. Edison calls for faith. Perhaps
because he doesn't need charity.
The Presidents pet fish was caught
and eaten. The chuckles are from Sen
a+or Johnson and Mr. T q Cuardio
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell of
Ipnperial Valley for This Date
In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
.June I3. 1911

July II is the date set by the
board Of supervisors for the election
On the proposition to form the I'M
perial Irrigation district. The same
boundaries for the five divisions of
the district as the present supervi-
sorial districts of the county were
decided upon.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13

The state will open bids for a
new bridge at Riverside, across the
Santa Ana River, June "a.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13

The Ramona Pageant, held an
nually at Hemet, Riverside County
this year made a profit Of $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13

Holtville has started a movement
to get all valley towns to agree %
have three days set aside as Fourth
OF July holidays this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
June IL, 1916

Metz and Orr have taken out a
permit for a business block on
Broadway between Fourth and Fifth
streets for the accommodation OF
their growing business.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Generally fair tonight and Sun
day but cloudy west portion; nor
NAL temperature; moderate west
winds offshore.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13

Mr.. Edison calls for faith. Perhaps
because he doesn't need charity. =.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13

Wonder what Chinese Communist
sounds like when he is talking.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13

It seems to have taken a Pagan to get
the goods on Al Capone. Maybe Christ
ians were too Christian-like with him.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13
THE WEATHER

Los ANGELES AND VICINITY
Fair but with considerable cloud
iness tonight and Sunday; moder-
ate temperature; gentle shifting
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13

The Presidents pet fish was caught
and eaten. The chuckles are from Sen
ator Johnson and Mr.. La Guardia
Imperial Valley press., 1931-06-13

The United States is fortunate in be-
ing at peace with the world, except in
the bituminous coal fields, and of course,
Chicago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1881
Marshall Jofre

There IS as much sorrow in the United States today as there is in France at the news of the death of Papa Joffre, as he was af feetionatey called by hundreds of French soldiers, as well as those of other nations The aged little warrior made a gallant fight for his life. just as brave as that one he staged thirty miles from the portals of Paris in 1915 when General Won Kluck's army was press ing forward against the city and sweeping all French resistance before it. There are those today who ridieue Joffres claim to fame, as sertng that it was General Gallenne and not Joffre who turned the German advance. At any rate we shall know the true story of the terrible battle of the Marne, the first one. when Joffre's memoirs are published very shortly.
 Papa" Joffre was accustomed to battling the Germans His first encounter with them came when he was mere youth of 8. He had just entered the West Point of France when the Franeo-Prusslan war broke out Joffre gained much valuable experience while fighting Bismarck armies. He strengthened 1t with siege of colonial service. His whole life was that of fighting man. And the small stature, the ruddy, cheerful face, the bristling mustachios beed the war-like na ture of him. No one who had followed the last days of his life could deny that Jofre was warrior. No man could have gone through what he did. faced the world and his coun- trymen SO bravely without possessing soul cast in steel.
 It must have been proud day for Jofre when he was made Marshal of France, the first time this honor had been conferred since the Franco-Prussian war of 1870. But to the hystercal nation now free to weep and at the same time bless the man who had kept the Germans from Paris Joffre was god like figure at the moment. It is too bad that this attitude was not maintained to the end. His last years were bitter ones for the man who should have basked in the sunlight of popular favor. Perhaps now that he is gone his eountrymen will erase from memory the bitterness of Joffre's last years He should always be remembered as the smiling little general who stemmed the tide and whose op- tmism sent the poilu back into the heart of terrible conflict. We can rest assured that Papa Joffre will be waiting for those brave comrades of his to join him above.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
War Pension Period

How long do wars effects last? For ex- ample, the effects of the World War on thi country? For some of the effects no graph can be made. But the veterans board has worked out one curve that is an eye-opener. So far the government has expended about $5,0O0,0 900 900 on veterans relief. The government has expended about $5 000,000,- 900 on veterans relief The statsticians figure that by l940 the government will have spent 3,O00,000,000 for this purpose. And the cost of hospital care pensions, etc. will still be mounting.
 The biggest surprise is found in the esti- mated extent of the pensioning period The last of our World War vetrans. it is forecast will pass away in 1885, which is 69 years af- ter the end of the war. Many veterans in old age will marry young wives, according to precedent and in such cases pensions presum- ably will be extended for the widows life terms The last World War widow is ex pected to die in the year 2058. Thus this form of war expenditure is protracted l40 years beyond the armistice which ended the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
We Stand By Our Claim

Final arguments as to acceptance or re- jecton of recommendations of Special Master Charles w. Bum in the water diversion con- troversy between Connecticut and Massa- chusetts will be heard Monday. In antei- patton this state through it's legal department and special representatives had filed its reply to the Bay State brief. It was the last act in the long drawnout drama of respective rights to interstate waters As has been 1n- dicated throughout the legal battle Connec- ticut still maintains that the uses of natural waters must be such as not to in ure riparian owners rights to the use and enjoyment of the same. This state further contends that Massachusetts planned diversion of waters of the Swift and Ware rivers without regard to the theory of equitable division
 From the very first this state has seemed to have been placed on the defensive. Since eastern Massachusetts seems 10 be without any further suitable water supplies for the expansion of the metropolitan water system it went west and reached the Swift and Ware rivers, tributaries of the Connecticut. Connecticut contends that there are many waters in eastern Massachu- setts that would furnish adequate supplies for expansion had they not become polluted, COnQltlOn TOT "TlCn lIllS Sldle IS m no way responsible. That seems to us to be over looked in the general confusion over the amount of damage diversion will do in this state.
 Certainly if Massachusetts rivers are badly polluted the state IS 10 be blamed for the condition. Connecticut finds the same sltua- ton in practically every river of this state also good many of our ponds and lakes, not to mention Long Island Sound However we are progressing toward far distant day when our rivers and lakes will have been re- turned to their natural state of cleanliness. We are doing this with an eye 10 the future, for we are fully aware of the fact that many of the rivers and streams now polluted may be sources of water supply for domestic purposes fifty years hence Massachusetts overlooks this to reach for sources. yet untanted, but constituting important tributaries of an n- terstate stream.
 It seems strange that this state should sui fer because Massachusetts does not war against stream pollution. If the courts approve the Bay State action in diverting the water then the stamp of approval is likewise placed on continued pollution of Massachusetts streams. We are afraid that the Bay State project will be approved. Certainly the work on the mammoth piece of work is not waiting for approval or rejection. The authorities must be reasonably certain that consent is theirs But if it is we can only vision continued en- eroaehments and virtual water steals which will be even more damaging than diversion of the Swift and Ware rivers. States and eorpor- ations age merely awaiting government approval to launch similar efforts to control water sites and rights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03

The term National Guard is in dispute. Various National Guard organizations in the country have been claiming of late years that they were the first to employ it. The War Department at Washington called upon to settle the dispute ruled that the honor of be- ing the first National Guard organization goes to the present l07th Infantry of the 27th Division New York National Guards. It goes on to say that On August 26. 1924. the Eleventh Regiment. New York Artillery. was, with other troops waiting at the Battery for the arrival of the Marquis de Lafayette to escort him 10 the City Hall. the Fourth Com pany of the regiment having been designated the guard of honor. The Eleventh Regi- ment at that time was composed of both artillery and rifle companies. but the latter were dissatisfied and planned to withdraw and form a separate infantry organization. group of officers interested in the proposed change was in earnest discussion when Ma jor John D. Wilson referred to Lafayettes con- nccton with the National Guard Of France and suggested that name for the new corps. The response from both officers and men was immediate and favorable. Later or October l. 1925, an official order was issued making the Battalion of National Guards separate organization. And that's how the National Guards originated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
Ben Franklin, Knight of the Bath

While January IT, Benjamin Franklins birthday is we'll observed as an annual oeeas- ion for pointing out the value of thrift. there is another virtue which can trace its ancestry to Franklin and which should not be over- looked in celebrating the natal day of Phia- delphia's eolonal sage. As the son of a soap manufacturer he was extremely interested in cleanliness, and was a pioneer in the matter of tub bathing. His boot shaped tub, made of galvanized tin, was one of the wonders ing himself was likewise marvel to an age which looked on baths as serious flrtatlons with death, or at least illness.
 He was among the first Americans to advo- cate and practice that degree of personal cleanliness for which our people are now known the world over. The colonsts. like the inhabitants of the Old World countries, had not yet fully emerged from the Dark Ages when the odor of sanctity too ire quently meant something that had to be covered with stronger perfumes.
 Household cleanliness was almost a rell- gious rite among the early American settlers but few had the Franklin courage. especially in winter. to defy the superstition surrounding the processes of bodily cleanliness It was not until many years later that his example be- came popular, and it is only recently that the American people have achieved the title of the most sanitary nation in the world. Hats off, then to Benjamin Franklin. who started the campaign, and who not only preached but practiced two virtues. cleanliness and thrift
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-03
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BATTLE OF PRINCETON

BATTLE OF PRINCETON
 On Jan 3, 1777. Washington. fresh from his victory at Trenton. soundly defeated the British at Princeton. in one of the most decisive battles of the Revolutionary War.
 Cornwallis, British commander had left part of his force at Prince ton, N. J., in order to hurry south to catch Washington. He found hin' between Trenton and bend of the Delaware. Thinking that Washing" ton could not hope to escape, With the British army in front of him and the ice-choked river behind, Corn wallis expected to 'bag the old fox in the morning.
 At night. however, Washington crept steathily around the British and reached Princeton just at q time when the American force was being driven back. Then Washington, rid ing at the head of his troops, ad- yanced to within 30 yards of the enemy and directed the battle. When the smoke of battle had cleared tn" British were found to have lost heavily.
 Soon after, Washington led his army to the hills of Morristown. in northern New Jersey. where they spent the rest of the winter.