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Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24

FOR SALE-200 Rhode Island Red
pulletS. Phone 901-W. 22t3
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24
Real Estate Bargains
The Newfaneles

FOR SALE OR RENT-10 or 20
acres on San Diego highway, op-
posite Eucalyptus school. Address
John Nippert, Ell Centro. 24t7
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24

FOR SALE-Furnished house close
in, modern and attractive. Bar
gain if sold at once. Easy terms,
like rent. Apply GA Olive.
1-thf-s
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24
Miscellaneous For Sale

FOR SALE-Cheap. A nursery of
$4,000 fine Mary Washington as
paragus plants. These plants are
grown from carefully selected
pedigreed seed. Roy Shepard, Box
Gas, Ell Centro. Ranch five miles
southeast of Ell Centro.
12-mws-Nov.7
FOR SALE-800 Gallons of butter
+ milk and whey for hog feed. In
quire at Arrowhead Creamery.
23t4
One Hot Point electric range $55 90
One Westinghouse electric range
with time clock ................... 5000
One 4-burner gas range with To-
inch oven NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 2.50
Oil cook stoves ............ $3.50 to S35 90
Six-foot and 8-foot glass show
cases ....................-. 90 and $35 90
Perfection Oil Heaters $3.50 to $500
Three plain gas heaters, each $3.50
Three-burner gasoline cooker with
high shelf ............................... $3.50
|. V. HARDWARE co.
BASEMENT STORE
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24
For Rent-HOuSes

FOR RENT-Furnished houses and
apartments. Call Mission Apart
ments, Sixth and Commercial.
24t3
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24

FOR RENT Four-room furnished
house, hot water, Frigidaire, lawn,
garage. See owner, 1040 South
Seventh st. 24t3
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24
FOR SALE

Fryers, fat hens soft-bone
roasters, per Id. .................. 23c
ROBERTSON POULTRY YARD
2 blocks west of city limits on San
Diego highway-Phone 1901
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24
Rooms and Apartment

FOR RENT One-room apartment.
704 State. 24tf
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24

FOR RENT-Furnished room, pri-
yate entrance. 704 State. 24tf
Imperial Valley press., 1931-10-24

FOR RENT Unreasonable. Nice rooms
close in. $50 Brighton. 24t3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03

given it to Henry Ford ten years ago. He offered something like S5,000.000 for a project that only cost Uncle Sam $o0.000,- 900, but what's few millions between friends like Henry and Uncle Sam?
 The next best thing for President Hoover to do is to name commission to investigate the commissions that he appoints. They aren't functioning the way he wants. This latest report is indicative of that. Congress is trying to do its best for the nation. It has twice passed bills disposing of Muscle Shoals. Ex-President Coolidge used pocket veto the first time Hoover simply vetoed the Norris bill outright last year. Nobody apparently cares to dabble in nitrates and electric power Of course, the fact that if these plants were in operation now there would be plenty of jobs in northern Ala bama doesn't seem to count very much in official circles. It requires a commission to decide that there are lot of people in need of jobs. They call it red tape You choose your own name for it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
GIVING FOR THE UNEMPLOYED
(Meriden Journal.)

Cities all over the country and even the federal government it. self have been studying the Wa terbury unemployment relief plan as the basis of their endeavors 10 protect the unemployed and needy this winter according to the Wa terbury Democrat.
 This is u weekly contribution plan wherein those who are work ing help those who are not and the fund is managed by a commit tee of citizens. It has been in op- eration about year and as Il pay as-you-go project is preferable 10 bond issues and other measures IT the opinion of the Democrat.
 The Waterbury scheme is com mendable for its simplicity. It's success depends entirely upon the number of those who are able to give and those who will give when they have the means. Many cities have found 1t necessary to make the giving compulsory through current taxes or bond is- sues and also by means Of the community chest. Waterbury cit- izens are to be praised for Nolun- tary giving when and If 1t was vol untary. As.
 There should be no wish to de- tract from Waterbury's proud rec ord but there will be critics who will say that the city's financial condition would not permit Of more bond issues and that the tax rate was already so high that It could not be increased. Contribu- tions from the public was the only way left.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
Just One More Commission

President Hoover is having bad luck with his commissions In his term of office he has probably created more commissions that met with little or no success In their ap- pointed duties than any two previous presi- dents. Now his commission to lease the government nitrate and hydroelectric plants at Muscle Shoals is actually on the shoals itself Although the commission sent out invitations to l32 corporations and indlvid- uals for bids it received scant six. Henry Ford who made the first private bid some ten years ago was not among those offering to take over the huge development down Tn Alabama this time. He was however, one of those invited to bid.
 The General Motors Company, E. l. Dupont de Nemours and Company, Union Carbide Company, Bethlehem Steel, General Electric, Andy Melons aluminium monop- oly. U. S. Steel. Goodyear Tire Western Electric. Westinghouse. and the American Cyanamd Company, all were asked to bid on the government property, but failed to do so. Hence the presidential-appointed commission will not close the bidding and
 award the contract but will keep the polls open until it has attracted big fish into its net. Unfortunately we are afraid the big fish for which it IS looking will break through the netting. And Muscle Shoals will be a national issue when President Hoover comes up for nomination in l932.
 We don't expect to see President Hoover altering his stand on government ownership He is unalterably opposed, just as was Calvin Coolidge Maybe he is right in taking this stand. Certainly it has been exemplifed that when Uncle Sam dabbles in private enterprises he is apt to muss up things Tn general. Opponents are quick to point to the wartime operation of the railroads and the famous merchant marine fleet, most ot whose boats are still rotting slowly in some port. On the other hand we have Senator George Norris word for it that if Uncle Sam did interest himself just teenyweeny bit more in hydroeleetric power development we might be able to substantate some of the complaints about excessive rates.
 It is the opinion of the Nebraska senator that if the federal government went into the electric power business at Muscle Shoals il would have yardstiek by which power costs throughout the nation could be measured and action taken in those regions where lighting rates are said to be excessive. In this he IS warmly supported by Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana who believes that Gov ernor Roosevelt of New York could safely run on an snti-power trust platform in 1852 and be elected president. However. fhn will sevsr solve the Muscle Shoals prob lem. Is might even have been better 10 have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1881
State Income Taxes

Looming as an item for much discussion at the next session of the Legislature arc state income taxes, judging from reports that are going around the state. he meeting of mayors and seectmen in New Britain to- day to discuss new means of taxation has probably given rise to this discussion. It isn't new, of course. They have been men tioned from time to time, but generally dis earded as unnecessary. However, the ex- penses of running a modern government are considerably heavier than they were years ago. The taxes are not meeting increased budgets That's why the mayors are meet ing to-day.
 When the meeting was first preached by Mayor Quigey 1t was freely rumored that cities might impose a gasoline tax of their own in addition to the state tax. Of course luxury taxes have always been suggested. But we doubt if any of these will meet with popular approval. Neither will the gasoline tax, but people will continue to buy gaso- line and drive their cars just as much 1t will take dollar gasoline to eonfne some ot the cars to garages We don't imagine that state income tax will be as popular as any of the above, but it certainly might not be as hard to impose as some other form ot tax stion.
 Certainly it could be inaugurated with less expense than other systems. Hartford assessors declare that a state income tax would cut our present property taxes 5 and l-3 per cent In our case this would mean close to l2 mill reduction or about Z3 mills which is just two mills lower than Hartford's present rate of 25. By the way don t let that 25 mill rate deceive you. Hart ford still maintains the school district sys- tenn and residents must pay the taxes to their own district instead of directly to the city as they do in Waterbury where only few school districts are separated from the city.
 Property owners to-day. it will have to be admitted bear the burden of paying the eirvs expenses There should be no heavier ones imposed upon them Most of us are agreed upon that. But the limitations ot taxation seem to be narrow. If our chief executives can solve the problem they will be performing notable service not only to their own communities but to the state at large. If they are simplihed forms of civic government that can be adopted in this state without sacrificing the right of everyone to be represented in the seat of government let the public know about them. There should be some good come of this New Britain meeting to-day even if it does nothing more than discuss informally the situation. Ger tainly there will be future developments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
Quotations

The duty of national defense will remain basic until civilization has reached a higher level.
 Secretary of State Stimson. Fear of nature as an instrument of divine wrath has given way to new fear-that of the complex mechanism of modern life. -Dr l.. P. Lockhart.
 
 The barber shop has ever been a public forum where vital questions of local and national importance have been threshed out in general debates. the echoes of which are often heard in the chamber Of our state legislatures of the halls of congress.
 --senator James J. Davis.
  Industry in the United states never was in better CT sounder
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03

August Busch, one of the famous family of St Louis beverage manufacturers has more than come of first best in his recent controversy with Richard H. Scott, who represents the American Business Mems Pro- hbition Foundation. As might be inferred Mir Busch is vitally interested in having four per cent beer legalized. He believes, as do many more men not interested in its manu- facture that the entire nation would profit if breweries were once more allowed to op- crate and produce beer with four per cent alcoholic content. He cites an attempt in l930 by united prohibition organizations to secure the presence of prominent business and professional men at congressional hearing Not one man could be brought to the hearing before the judiciary committee, although frantic efforts were made to get just one man. Henry Ford and Thomas A. Edison did send telegrams with perfunetory support for prohibition, but although invit- cd to appear personally and testify in behalf of prohibition they failed to be present. On the other hand the list of the prominent personages who have joined the ranks of the antis in the last twelve months is on the in- crease. Rarely day passes but what some body. often former prohibition ally, deserts his cause to preach the downfall of the ex- pertinent that has caused so much dissatis- faction and trouble for the nation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
BACHELOR MAIDS

Connecticut women must be hard to please in matters matri- monial for the census bureau in tabulating statistics on the sub ject of marriage finds that the percentage of "bachelor girls or shall we use the older expression "old maids" is far larger in this state than throughout the United States. Of the whole AS states only three. Massachusetts, Rhode Island and South Carolina, pre- sent a greater proportion of these more or less delectable young (?) persons.
 On the other hand it may be the fault of the men. They may not be SO susceptible to feminine charms as others.
 Anyway you look at it. 1t Is a bad thing. Marriage Is the natural objective Of human life. Those who shun 1t for one rea- son or another fail to accomplish the great purpose. Also they miss the finest institution known to man and are denied the happi- ness of rearing families. which Is the one sublime lthlng in fife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03

It is a pleasure to see work actually started on West Main street. As soon as the Connecticut company completes its task of laying new trolley track ties the city can proceed with the job of laying new sur face, something that has been sadly needed on this busy thoroughfare for quite few years now. When that is completed Water bury's entrance and exit streets for tourists will compare with the best in the state. The sole remaining piece of work is to fix the south side of Freight street where Belgian blocks now abound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
Let There Be Light!

The halls of Congress this winter will undoubtedly hear words of international fi- nance war debt revision, and world disarm- ament. Will the man on the street under stand the part the United States must play on the world stage' William E. Borah, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, writing recently in "CollierS, tells us that our private citizens have made investments and other advancements abroad to the amount of 17 billion dollars and says, The American taxpayer is entitled to inquire" Senator Borah writes: Under the Young plan, Germany is obligated to pay the European powers between lo30 and 1888 over 26 billion dollars. In the same period, from l930 to 1888, the European Allies are obligated to pay the United States over 20 billion dollars. Here is mortgage of 46 billion dollars resting upon the energy and brains of millions and millions yet unborn
 Editors gathered at the Wiliamstown Institute of Politics discussed disarmament and emphasized the role of the newspapers in fostering peace. Albin Johnson analyses the same problem in Editor and Publisher. or WHICH ne IS SeneVd SOIIeSpOHQent Ile believes that the forthcoming Disarmament Conference will stand or fall on the strength of public opinion. Anyone who wants information on these matters written so that he who runs may read can obtain it. request addressed to the Washington h. formation Office of the League of Nations Association, 231 transportation Building Washington. D. C.. will bring pamphlets and lists of publications.
 A handy new review called Disarma- ment'' is published at }. rue Chateau-Ban- quet Geneva. Switzerland. It announces it. self as follows The purpose of the re- view is to give as true an impression as pos sible of the movements of opinion, official and unofficial, in the different countries concerning the prospects of disarmament. Those concerned in this publication are welded to no particular scheme for the re- duetion and limitation of armaments. But they are convinced that. unless the real facts of the situation are very widely known, '. the success of the first World Dsarma- ment Conference will be gravcly imperlled. For this reason, they propose to place at the disposal of pariamentarians, journalists or ganizations concerned with international affairs and all students of disarmament the information here set forth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
Here, There And EDeryvhere

much bearing on his happiness and his life-expectancy table. The four months mentioned, none Of
 which contains an r." are those Tn which the oyster is customarily
 missing from the menu. The months comprise spawning time. during which the oyster becomes
 poor in flesh and a bit fiabby, there | fore becoming less palatable, but not at all harmful, according to
 shellfish experts. There is quite a
 sharp drop in the oyster trade dur
 ing this period, but this, oddly enough, does not apply to the oysters cousin, the clam, which is
 even more popular. particularly the ariety for steaming during the sum-
 mer than a tany other season of the year.
 When inquiry was made of well
 known Hartford oysterman about the "r' tradition he said 1t was all
 wrong "because there's an IT in
 every month" May, he pointed out, ! Is only an abbreviated form of
 Mary. for whom the month was
 named, while by phonetic spelling
 of good down east pronunciation wet get "Jurne, 'Jurly" and I'AursuSt. mere appears to De
 room for the suspicion that the oysterman in making this state ment was actuated by motives other than a desire to excogitate on matters orthoepical and ortho- graphical. The dealers cash regis
 ter doesn't click and ring so reg ularly and so musically during
 those months, which by orthodox
 spelling contain no IT."
 Someone, somewhere. has said that the brayest man that ever lived was the one who first swal-
 lowed an oyster and thus imparted to the world the news that oysters ] were good to eat-even braver than the man who first discovered the alleged palatableness of snails or the edibility of a frogs hopping
 mechanism.
 There doesn't seem to be much
 more to say about oysters at this time unless one, in a martial spirit. stirred up anew the controversy as to whether they should be eaten plain or with pepper and salt,
 dabbed with horserad.sh, immersed
 in cocktail sauce or in some other condiment. There's enough trouble
 in the world now. so who would want to start another war? The main thing is that the oyster is ''in our midst" again and that fact is
 sufficient, to bring unalloyed pleas
 pre- to trenchermen, from the hum-
 blest in the ranks to the most fastidious of epicures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
(NEA Service Writer)

Washington-Abou two out of every three men and one of every
 four women in American cities ap- pear to be employed.
 One gathers this from a cross- section of the reports that come in every day from the census bureau of its count in various cities of persons 10 years old and over en- gagged in gainful occupations" Taking five California cities and seven New York cities from the latest batch of returns you find that
 the average percentage of the male populations employed is about "A. The California cities are San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Oakland and the New
 York cities are New York. Albany
 Rochester, Syracuse, Utica, Buffalo and Yonkers.
 The larger cities show a greater percentage of gainfully employed persons of both sexes and the per centage of women at work in- creases especially in the bigger centers. San Francisco has "A per cent of it's men and 29 per cent of it's women at work; New York 67 per cent and 25 per cent. The state of Maine, by way of comparison. shows "A per cent of it's men gain fully occupied and 21 per cent of its women.
 Figures thus far tabulated indi- cate an anticipated but not star ting increase in the proportion of women at work, both married and single.
 Your correspondent also ac- I, Ia tsx lao same mail from the departments interior. Listen:
 Paradichlorobenzen dissolved in crude cottonseed oil at the rate of one pound to two quarts of oil and applied with a paint brush is the
 latest and most satisfactory con- trol measure for the lesser peach borer. Experts worked three years in Georgia before that announce ment could be made. The lesser peach borer is the one that attacks trees above ground and the other borer, called the peach tree borer, strikes at the trunk just below the ground.
 Both domestic and foreign mar kets for butter have shown consid- erable strength in the last month. Russian butter exports continue to increase.
 The interior department says the number of student caravans classrooms on wheeis-has broken all previous records in visiting Yosemite National Park this sum- mer.
 Its office of education assures parents that lisping or suffering in children does not necessarily de- note an inferior native ability and that among those who suffered from vocal impediments were Leigh Hunt. Charles kingley, Charles l, Demosthenes, Aristotle, Aesop, Alcibiades, Cato, Virgil, Manzoni, rasmus, Malherbe, Tur- enne, Boyle, Priestley. Lamb, Erasmus Darwin, Charles Darwin
 Moses Mendelssohn, Cardon, Ca mille- Desmoulins and the artist, David"
 The justice department. perhaps having noted the Wickersham comm ission's tart comments on cer- tain federal institutions and its assertion that the American prison system neither reforms criminals nor protects society, says much has been accomplished during the past year in the work of reclaiming prisoners and making them better fitted for citizenship. It details a considerable expansion of educa-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
TO.DAY'S SELECTED POEM
SWANS FLIGHT

(By Agnes Kendrick Gray in The New York
 Times) The wild swan fedgling shook his clumsy wing. Small downy- -feathered thing. And fuffed and ruffled hercely in the sun. With pride of flight begun! The surge of wings that beat unceasingiy Across a ehartiess sea, Through depth of tropc night and arctic dawn, unfaitering. on and on All the swans primal urge apd heritage Were in that irAt-nung gage uncounfed sky-ieagnss in that pregnant thing The nutter of a hedgings wing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03

Mir Busch quoted figures to show that in l9l7-l8 the brewing interests consumed B. 220.000 tons of coal a year and l80,OOO freight cars were necessary to transport it.. They were Anti-Saloon League figures of those years and had been used to show the need of suppressing the breweries during war time when such supplies were needed for other things It was charged that the destruction of the brewery was needed to win the war, because it consumed so many materials needed to help win the war. Now the reverse is becoming evident. The brew
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-03
At The National Capitol DAILY WASHINGTON LETTER A Digest of Who's Who and What's What
 By RODNEY BUTCHER
DAILY WASHINGTON LET

, ton facilities in federal prisons and reformatories.
 The labor department reports that retail food prices in cities have decreased, on an average, 17h per cent in the last year.
 Building permits issued in 2s3 cities. it also says. fell off 34.3 per cent in total construction between July, 1880, and July. 1881. lnci- dentally, people in the contracting business advise your correspondent that building permit figures are not very trustworthy because many cities charge no fees for such per mits and their philosophical citi- zens are likely to take out permits for mere mirages just so the home town will make a good showing as compared with other cities.