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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
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Fairy Tale
MAKE-BELIEVE SICKNESS
~WARY GRAHAM BONNER
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There was kangaroo in the zoo
and he wanted to have fuss made
over him so he pretended he was i'll.
The peculiar thing about his illness
to the keepers mind was that he
couldn't very well imagine what was
the matter with him.
The kangaroo had perfectly good
appetite for he couldn't give up eating
just to pretend he was sick.
You see he was only "just pretend
ing" to be sick.
But he puzzled the keeper. He
thought that there must be some kan
CARGO sickness where the animal could
still eat, and yet be far from well.
The keeper became so worried over
the kangaroo's sickness that at night
he would get up to see If the kanga-
roo was asleep.
Every time he went to look, the
kangaroo was sound, sound asleep.
He was always breathing very quiet
ly, too. The keeper thought to HIM
self that this must be good sign, for
If he happened to be suffering from
indigestion he would certainly be
moaning and having bad dreams.
Finally the keeper decided the kan
CARGO must have something the matter
with his heart.
The next day the keeper sent for
the doctor and the doctor examined
the kangaroo's heart.
He said it was one Of the strongest
hearts that he had ever examined. And
the keeper was still more puzzled.
The kangaroo used to sit for hours
and hours just playing with his tail.
Sometimes he would think it was
time to show how Ill he felt by crying.
So he would first look as If he was
just being able to keep back the tears,
and then he would act as II he could
keep back the tears no longer and
would shake with sobs.
This kangaroo had always been
much spoilt. When he was very young
he had been spoilt and nothing ever
seemed real treat to him.
He had always eaten too much at
parties, he had always turned every
thing topsy-turvy, he had always said
he didn't want to play any game that
was being played, and yet would never
have another suggestion to offer.
But during this pretended sickness
of the kangaroo his family were the
only ones who were not worried about
him.
The keeper couldn't imagine wheth-
er it was because they had grown
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
Would Shake With sobs.

tired Of his meanings, or whether the
kangaroo was only pretending to be
sick.
Such queer actions he had never be-
fore seen. Besides most of the ami
mails were SO patient and brave when
they were sick.
The kangaroo now began to make
the keeper think he was just pretend
ing to be sick.
One evening the Fairy Queen
stopped by the kangaroo's yard.
"Are you having good timer" she
asked.
"No," answered the kangaroo.
"Well, why do you behave so fool
ishly and try to get sympathy when
you don't deserve it? Join the others
and have some fun, and don't worry
your good keeper"
The kangaroo took the advice Of the
Fairy Queen, and he never pretended
to be sick after this. 1t wasn't much
fun to be really sick and it wasn't
even much fun to pretend to be!
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
BLACK AND WHITE
REMAINS IN FAVOR

Black and white continues to be a
combination greatly in favor wher-
ever smart women dine. The degree
of taste and perfection which is used
in this combination has direct bear
ing on the effect of the costume. The
all-white hat, the white glove and
jewelry has much to do
with it's success, says a fashion CORE
spondent in the Kansas City Star.
White linen has crispness which
no one can deny, especially when it is
combined with black hat. either of
coarse straw with glazed surface or
one of the crocheted straws. No one
has ever known the exact percentage
of white to advise in combination with
black. Fashion is favoring the black
satin skirt and the cream lace blouse
for informal dining. This may be worn
with white or an egg-shell jacket.
Contrast is the watchword for the
linen suit. The white skirt with the
navy jacket has by far and away given
the brown and white combinations a
race for popularity, while red and
white, or cherry red linen skirt and
a french blue handkerchief linen sur
plice blouse are in the height of fash
ion.
Or listen to this combination which
was worn at the horse show in Tuxedo
park by New York debutantes: White
dresses accompanied by very short
white wool capes, and red and green
sash at the belt and with these small
white visca caps.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
WASHINGTON NEWS
ITEMS OF INTEREST
Brief Resume of Happenings Of
the Week Collected for
Our Readers.
THE MARKETS
Portland

Wheat - Big Bend bluestem, hard
wheat, SAC; soft white and western
white, SIC; hard winter, northern
spring and western red, 49c.
Hay-Buying price. I. o. b. Portland:
Alfalfa, $3.50; valley timothy $3.50
@16; eastern Oregon timothy, $3.50
1880; clover, Sill; oat hay, Sill; oats
and vetch, S1O@1O.5O.
Butterfat-21@23c.
Eggs-Ranch, 15@1Sc.
Cattle-Steers, good, $S.25@S.65.
Hogs-Good to choice, $S@S75.
Lambs-Good to choice, $5@5.75.
Seattle
Wheat = Soft white and western
white, SIC; hard winter, western red
and northern spring, Sic; bluestem,
Sec.
Eggs-Ranch, 10000.
Cattle-Choice steers, s7@8.
Hogs-Good to choice, $4,000.
Lambs-Choice, $6@6.75.
Spokane
Cattle-Steers, good, $7@S.
Hogs-Good to choice, $3.50.
Lambs-Medium to good, $4.50@5.25
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
Cinderella in History

Long before the Christian era a YER
sion Of Cinderella was known to the
Egyptians. The story was also ia
miliar to the Greeks. It is found in
German folktales of the Sixteenth CEN
fury. The Grimm brothers popularized
the story of Cinderella. The English
versions, however, are derived from
the narrative Of Charles Perrault.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16

not appear in the same meal.
ceylon Tomato SaIad.-Peel three
solid tomatoes, cut them into halves
and press out the seeds. Chop the to-
matoes and put into bowl, add
tablespoonful of lemon juice, a tea
spoonful of salt, a tablespoonful of
onion juice and the same of green
pepper, with half teaspoonful of
paprika. Mix and turn into the dish
in which it is to be served. Serve with
four tablespoonfuls of coconut cream.
Coconut Cream.-Prepare coconut
cream by grating good-sized nut and
pouring boiling water over it. Wash
and stir until all the flavor has been
washed from the fiber, then press into
sieve and drain, turn into a cheese
cloth to strain. Let the milk thus OBJ.
tanned stand over night. The cream
will form on the surface. Remove this
and use for the above dish. It is well
to remember that nut after draining
out the milk, If placed in the oven or
on hot plate to become very hot, will
come out Of the shell with little diff
Guilty.
Italian cheese-Take one pound of
veal, one and one-half pound of Calls
liver, one-half pound of ham, one
small onion, one-half teaspoonful of
sage, two teaspoonfuls Of chopped
parsley, one-fourth Of box Of gelatin,
two teaspoonfuls Of salt, one-fourth
teaspoonful of penner and dash of
cayenne Cover the liver with boil
ing water and let stand five minutes,
then drain and dry. Chop the liver
and the other meats, all raw, add the
seasonings together with one grated
onion. Mix well and grease a mold,
press the meat into 1t, packing well,
cover and steam three hours. Remove
the cover, pour off the broth, adding
the gelatin to the broth, return to the
mold and let stand in cold water for
an hour or more.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16

it's every detail. 1t excels in fine tai
loring. The jacket is of brown silA
grosgrain with waistcoat and skirt
of brown checked beige wool. A note
OF red is carried out In the clever side
fastening on the waistcoat and in the
flat crepe ascot tie.
AS the days go on it is apparent that
the vogue for touches of brown is
more pronounced than ever. Instead
of the usual black ribbon or patent
leather band on the now-so-popular'
panamas the latest wrinkle is trim tt
with brown.
The same is true in regard to foot
wear, the newest summer sports shoes
are white buck with swatches of
brown leather or pipings in brown In
stead of black.
And have you seen the latest in the
adouble-date" dresses which are terri
bly, smart and as practical as smart?
They are called double-date because in
the twinkling Of an eye they can be
changed from q sports frock to q tai
lored ensemble. 1t is simply matter
of DOMINIC or doffing the long dark
silk coat which compliments the white
frock under it. A perfectly stunning
double-date costume tops a white
sleeveless flat crepe dress with long
sort Of redingote coat made of eye.
leted brown silk.
CHERIE NICHOLAS.
20. 1881. Western Newspaper Union.)
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
Won the Crown

A teacher had been asking his class
riddles one afternoon. After he had
asked quite number he challenged
anyone in the class to ask him rid
die. If he couldn't answer it, he prom
Used to give the asker crown.
Soon hand was raised and bright
pupil asked: "Why am I like the
prince of Wales?"
The teacher gave up at last and the
boy gave the answer.
because I am waiting on the
erown."-Farm and Home.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
Origin of Meteoritea

Meteoritas are believed to be small
fragments of world that once ex-
listed between Mars and Jupiter. The
bigger fragments form the little plan.
cts known as asteroids, of which hun.
dreds are known.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
No competition Wanted

Teacher (much exasperated by one
pupil)-Look here, are you the teacher
Of this class7
Pupil-No, sir, I'm not.
Teacher-Then why do you keep
talking like Q numbskull3
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
African Game Preserve

The great Kruger park in Rhodesia
is game Enclosure 200 miles by 60
miles where, since 1925, game of all
kinds has been allowed to live unmo.
Tested by native or white hunters.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
First Aid

aOur dog Patty bit the woman next
door," said Mary Jane.
"How terrible!" exclaimed her aunt.
'sWill she die?"
II don't think so," replied Mary
Jane, because mother gave Patty
some medicine right away"
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16

believe man prays when he
does we'll. I believe he worships
God when his work is on high
plane.-James Whitcomb Riley.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16

the same nature
do not appear in
the same menu.
When serving a
fruit cocktail the
entire menu Should
be considered, as
other fruits should
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
sEAsoNABLE GOOD THINGS

One of the laws Of well planned
meal is to see that several foods OF
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16
The KITCHEN
!: CABINET
6nos - . - . 20 - . ~ osoo .
lGl. 1881. Western NEWSPAPER Union.l

Although the world is full of suf-
fering, 1t Is full of the overcom-
ing of it.-Helen Keller.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16

Throughout fashions realm the style
prestige Of cotton weaves is matter
of comment. This pretty little dresa
is fashioned of maize-color pineapple
mesh" durene (perfectIy mercerized)
cotton. Inverted pIeats starting al
the yoke and novel white collar are
important styling features
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16

three of them were born with four
legs. In all his Is years Matching.
Hovila declared this was the first
time he ever found freak.
Hotels in the state of Washington
had receipts Of $20,OO0,000 in 1929, &C
cording to the census bureau. There
were 694 hotels operating the full year
and these took in s19,323,OOO. Thir-
teen hotels of the resort type had re-
ceipts of $4,000. There are 46,715
guest rooms in the hotels of the state
and the seating capacity of the dining
rooms is 10000 The revenue came
$12,326,000 from rooms and $4,0lS,-
600 from meals. Salaries totaled S4,-
$4,000.
There are just 11S more males than
females in the population of Spokane,
says the census bureau, the two sexes
being almost exactly $3.50. The gov
eminent reports for Spokane 57,S15
males and 57,6cS females. Between
the ages of and years there are 81
more boys than girls and between 10
and IA years there are 16 more boys,
but from Is to "a the females are in
the majority and there are 1000 more
young women between the ages of 20
and "a than there are young men in
hat bracket.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1931-07-16

Orchardists are thinning their ap
pies in the Charleston section. There
will be normal crop this year. About
60 carloads will be shipped.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-04-10

making expected earnings and there.
fore hampered in meeting their obliga.
tons. Unfortunately some invest
ments and loans created by persons
outside the banks which found their
way Into the banks In relatively few
instances have reflected the unwise
business policies and conditions that
became more than usually prevalent
In our business activities and contribu-
ted to the difficulty Of banking. The
vast bulk of bank assets, however,
are 100 per cent sound above all ques.
ton.
"Hard Boiled" VS.. Easy" Banker
In another aspect the people of the
community have part to play in main
tanning the soundness Of their banks,
and that Is through the medium OF
patronage. The existence Of a bank is
dependent ON public patronage. II
only those banks were patronized in
which the NEST careful policies were
practiced and the most conscientious
and able men in charge, it would go
far toward maintaining the standards
of banking. If business men in COM
munity when refused loans by their
banks for good and sufficient reasons
because conditions are not favorable,
thereupon withdraw their business to
banks where less careful methods pre-
vail, they clearly contribute to the Gre
alton of less sound banking situation
Also If, in the heat of competition,
banker offers higher interest rates
or more free service to attract custom
ers than the earnings of conservative
banking justify, and is encouraged by
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-04-10

. more conservative bank. obviously
the public is again playing a part in
bringing about q less sound banking
situation. 1t is an unfortunate fact
that the banker who is strict. hard
boiled" II you please, Is liable to be
less popular than the easy" banker.
and by that same token the public It.
self has a voice in influencing the char
acter of banking. Also 1t is the public
In the end which pays the main part
of the penalty II unfortunate results
follow.
Still again the public can exert an
influence in shaping the character Of
banking by supporting the purposes of
bankers to maintain intelligent, indie
pendent, honest banking supervision
by the public banking departments
through insisting that this function OF
government shall be kept as free from
political influence as the Judiciary It.
self and shall be manned only by men
Of the highest ability and character.
In still another way can the people
themselves contribute to maintaining
the ability OF their banks to meet their
obligations, and this is by granting
them the fullest possible confidence.
AS l said, the deposits are not kept as
cash but are invested in loans and Sc
curities. Even the soundest assets Of
this type require some time to recon-
vert at full value into cash deposits.
In many cases Of bank troubles the
only thing wrong with bank was an
unduly suspicious and apprehensive
state of mind in its customers created
by no act or condition of its own but
by baseless rumors which sometimes
led them to destroy the value Of their
own deposits by demanding them i'm
mediately, forcing bank to sacrifice
its assets and otherwise disrupt its
financial operations.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-04-10

place, the assets of bank, outside its
government bonds, consist mainly Of
loans to business men and Of invest
ments in securities created by corpo-
rate enterprises. The deposits OF
bank are not kept in the vaults as
idle cash but are employed in these
loans and investments to earn the
money to pay the expenses of the bank
SO that 1t can render services to Its
customers and also pay them interest
on such deposits as bear interest. II
there were no such thing as unsound
business men or enterprises there
would be no such thing as unsound
assets in bank.
1t Is of course the unquestioned duty
OF the banker to choose only sound
loans and investments, but the diff
Guilty Of such judgment, and human
judgment is never infallible, Is plainly
increased In such times and under such
conditions as we have been passing
through. with many businesses. not
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-04-10
Bankers Help

During the year 1880 the Bankers
Association of Langlade County, Wis
consin, worked out the finances for a
cooperative milk plant, which entailed
the raising of 100000, and also spon-
sored an active 4-H-Club campaign
that eliminated in an Achievement
Day" program, in which upwards Of
400 young people participated. The
increase in the number interested IN
this work was 200 per cent over the
past two year period.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-04-10
Two Full Moons in Month

The period Of one full moon to an
A minutes and 2.S7 seconds, or
29.53O59 days. When one full moon
occurs on the first or second day OF
the month, there will be another full
moon before that month ends. In Au-
one on the first and the other one on
the thirtieth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-04-10

est conduct OF
their Institutions,
nevertheless the
SO un d n 9 8 8 Of
banking as a prac-
tical matter OF
fact Is q commun-
fly pr o b | 9 m In
which the public
has q part to play
as we'll as bankers
and government
officials charged
with the super
vision of banks.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-04-10
Stick to Opinions

1t carries too great an imputatiOn
of ignorance, lightness or folly for
men to quit and renOunce tenets
presently upon the offer of an argu-
ment which they cannot immedi-
ately answer.-LOcke
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-04-10
The Community
AND ITS BANKS

BY ROME C. STEPHENSON
Pyssidesf Americas Bakers Associations
While upon the individual bankers
there rests without qualification the d.
rect responsibility for the prudent. hon.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-04-10

Our Americanese is great Ian.
guage. To draw a gate is great stun,
but to get the gate 10 supreme hu-
miliation.-New Orleans Times Pieay-
une.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-04-10
In a Nutsheii

When comes another singer. there
will he room for another song.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-04-10
Later

Later
Sonny, after rushing home from
school at noon for his luncheon. was
reminded that he had forgotten to re-
turn thanks and mothe; insisted he
do IT even though he had eaten. He
replied: mo, mother, | haven't time
now; I'll just say it twice for supper"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-04-10

Ancient Powder Horns
The larger end of the old powder
horn was closed with a disk of wood,
to which a loop was attached for the
shoulder strap or cord. The tip of the
horn was bored through and a wood.
en- stopper closed the opening
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-17
CHILDERS SAYS
PROGRESS MADE
ON KLINE BILL

Charles L. Childers. attorney for
the Imperial Irrigation district who
returned to the valley from Sac
ramento last night, reports that
progress is satisfactory so far In the
matter of the Kline bill.
The bill, recently referred back
to the committee for amendment,
passed the committee IL to and is
before the assembly. The vote
probably will be taken some time
next week.
AS it now stands, Childers ex-
planned, the bill reads that not
more than 100000 acre feet of
water ever can be taken outside of
the Colorado river drainage area
and that the first and primary
3,850,000 acre feet must remain
within the drainage area. TIL G
drainage area is defined to contain
Imperial Valley along with Coach
ella Valley and other regions near
the river.
Representatives of the Metropoli-
tan Water district appeared in Sac
ramento in opposition to the bill,
Childers said.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-17
Former Valley
Resident Dies

Mrs. Jack Dyer, the former Mrs.
Lonny Jones Of Holtville, died at
the county hospital last night fol-
lowing an illness of more than a
year She was 40 years of age.
She had been living with Mrs. A.
williamson, a friend at her nome
west of Brawley since she came
from San Diego several months ago
in hope Of benefiting her health.
Her condition became serious We'd
nesday night and she was removed
to the hospital for treatment.
The body was taken to Arnold's
funeral home in Imperial to await
communication from relatives re-
garding funeral arrangements.
An investigation of the case was
conducted by Coroner Bert Under
wood this morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-17
COURT SESSION
PASSES WITHOUT
PRISON SENTENCE

For the first time in several weeks
law and motion day in Judge A. G.
Finney's court passed today without
one defendant being sentenced to
the state penitentiary.
Roy Raymond of Brawley was ar
raigned on a charge Of driving an
automobile without the owners
consent. C. l.. Brown was appoint
cd his attorney. and the case con-
tinued until next week for plea.
Jose Gonzales was arraigned on
a charge Of burglarizing a drug
store in Brawley, Alfred Blaisdell
appointed attorney, and the case
continued one week for plea.
B. Bascadillo was arraigned on
an amended complaint charging a
statutory offense in three counts,
and the case continued week for
plea. Bascadillo faces preliminary
hearing April % in Judge I. May
fields court on four counts charg-
ing assault with deadly weapon.
Adolfo Escalante entered plea
of not guilty TO robbery. Trial was
set for May 4.
Probation was granted Antonio
Soldano. charged with escape, and
a Jail sentence of Is days was I'M
posed. The usual terms Of proba-
ton were made.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-04-17

Hay Shipments Increase - The
Federal-State Market News service
reports that the movement of al
falfa hay from Imperial Valley to-
ward Los Angeles during the week
ending April IL, totaled close to
5000 tons compared with 4943 of
the previous week. The first cut
ing in the Yuma, Wellton and Roll
sections of Arizona is reorted clear
ed up at this da:e.
Croquignole-Spira1 and combi-
nation permanent wave at Ruth'S
Marcel Shop, Fourth and Wensley.
Phone 1893 for appointment. Come
in please, and go out pleased! 15tf
Motion For New Trial - Motion
of Ray Poole, constable and Defend
ant in suit brought by Frank
Smyer, city traffic officer, for a
new trial was submitted to Judge A.
C. Finney today after arguments by
attorneys. Smyer sued and received
Judgment for $500 because the con-
stable sold car under attachment
OH WIICll OlllyCl lid0 q hAoA "o"6>
DR.. A. b. Hanson, Dentist, Davis
Bldg. Extraction specialist.
Divorce Granted Divorce by
default on grounds of willful deser-
ton was granted today to Kate Nc
Donald from Clyde Mcdonald. Both
are colored.
Troop 81 Meets - Boy Scouts in
troop 81 will meet at the Methodist
Social hall tonight at 6 o'clock
preparatory to journeying to the
Aten ranch for wiener roast and
picnic supper. Howard Givens will
talk concerning the stars and PLAN
cts. Out door games will be en-
loved during the evening. This
meeting was postponed from last
week.
DIR. ID. w. Ryan, Of Los Angeles.
graduate, registered chiropodist,
orthopedic specialist. California Ho-
tel. Appointments, phone AZ. This
week only! 11Cz
Sues On PrOmissory Note - Mat
tie Scott Nelson today filed suit
against w. A. Payne for $445 al
legged due on a promissory note.