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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-02-16

1S02-Phineas P. Quimby, not
ed mental healer of his day, born
at Lebanon, N. H. Died at Bel
fast, Maine, Jan. 16, 1866.
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1845-George KEENAN,, noted
American journalist, lecturer and
explorer. born at Norwalk, Ohio.
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and Russia renewed pledge to go
on with war.
19SS--Repeal of Prohibition
passes u. s. Senate.
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1834-Ernst H. Haeckel, famed
German biologist, scientist and
professor of zoology, a popular
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1S40-Henry Watterson, cele-
brated Louisville, KY, newspaper
editor of his day, born in Wash
ington, D. C. Died at Jacksonville,
Fla, Dec. p, 1921.
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TSmsrrow. the knife Sssesuds.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
UNCLE WIGGILY'S NEW GAME

Early one evening. when it was
Just getting dark and Uncle Wig
gily had lighted a blaze in the fire
place of his hollow stump bunga-
low to keep out the cold, he heard a
knock on the door.
"Hum!" he said. "Who can that
be? I'm not expecting any callers!"
Although he didn't know it, he
spoke this quite loudly, and Nurse
Jane, who was in the kitchen put
ting away the supper dishes, heard
him.
DO you know how you can tell
who is at the door, Wiggy?' the
muSkrat housekeeper called to him.
mo, how?" the rabbit demanded.
How can I, Nurse Jane?'
Go and See!" she laughed
That's how, Uncle Wiggilyp
My goodness" the rabbit gentle
man gaSped, when he realized that
Nurse Jane had played little joke
on him. you're certainly right. And
that's just what I'll do"
1t was a good thing he did, for
another knock came. and when the
rabbit gentleman opened the door
there stood Johnnie and Billie
Bushytail, the squirrel boys, and
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
PAGING CITIZEN ROGERS

One OF the best pieces of news to crop
up recently is the declination of Will
Rogers to seek the office now held by
Sunny jim" Rolph.
The name of the champion gum chewer
of the nation was put forth at a Jackson
day dinner in the north of the state.
Promptly came the information from
Riverside, where the screens best come
dian is on location. that he would have
no part, in such doings.
I'D rather continue to be poor actor
than poor governor" was the statement
from the foremost monologuist in the
United States.
As California wants an honest man for
governor Will couldn't qualify on the
basis of that statement. He is not poor,
neither in this worlds goods nor in his
trionic ability
But the incident served to expose a
startling fact in connection with the high
est paid columnist in this or any other
nation.
Will is reputed not to be a citizen of
California, hence ineligible for the office
suggested.
How come? Millions of Californians
in California and throughout the world,
would like to know about this.
Here he has enjoyed our climate for
many years, he has been permitted to
purchase California property California
studios have given him work at living
wage, California incidents have given him
material for his column, California has
let him get away with blue serge suit
where evening dress is demanded, and in
short, California has been gosh darn
good to Will.
Lest it might be thought that he is
merely remaining faithful to his native
Oklahoma, we cite the information furn-
ished by his sister, that he is not citi-
zen of Oklahoma either.
In view of this deplorable condition,
we are in favor of delegation from the
Native Sons and Daughters making call
upon the worlds champion kidder to in
duce him to fall in line and become reg
ular.
If We do not insist that Will listen to
his fellow Democrats, he ought to be will
ing to reciprocata and sign on the dotted
line. These are days when every citizen
counts.
What does he count? Why ask us?
San Diego is greasing the skids for
its veteran" chief of police. He has
been on the job almost six months
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12

WHEREAS, it hath pleased a di-
vine Providence to remove from our
midst one of our most faithful
workers, and one who by his cease
less devotion TO the cause of I'M
perial county and to the welfare of
the Associated Chambers of Com
merce of Imperial county hath en-
deared himself to every worker in
this organization and to every resi-
dent in. Imperial Valley, and
WHEREAS, the loss which the As
Sociated Chambers of Commerce of
Imperial county has suffered by
the untimely demise Of Sophus C.
Sorensen, one time it's president, is
irreparable and irreplacable, now
therefore,
BE 1T RESOLVED, that we do
deplore the demise of our past pres
ident, Sophus c. Sorensen and we
do extend to the bereaved widow
and family our most heart felt SYM
pathy and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a
copy of this resolution be spread
upon the minutes of this organiZa
ton, and that copy be sent to
the bereft family, and to the press
of Imperial Valley, and
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED
that when we adjourn this meet
ing, we do adjourn in respect to
the memory of our past president,
Sophus C. SorenSen.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
BY MRS. S. L. ROBINSON
Press Staff Correspondent

Mrs. Mamma Herrick after visit
ing friends in Encanto returned
home Sunday.
True Sheldon left Monday for
Ramona where he will attend high
school and live with his sister, Miss
Ethel Borden who teaches in the
Rar- 0na school.
George Campbell was a dinner
guest Sunday at the J. T. Oftelie
home.
b Mrs. Lila Powelson has returned
to her duties at the WestSide school
after being detained an extra week
on account of sickness in San Di-
ego.
j. H. Kirkpatrick of Elmwood,
Ill, has been enjoying visit with
his brother, Judge Kirkpatrick, for
the past week.
The Brawley Caterpillars are go
ing to play the Seeley baseball
team Sunday at the Seeley grounds
and a good game has been promis-
ed
The P. T. A. had their cake walk
postponed until January IT, We'd
nesday evening, and all members
are requested to bring a cake or pie
to help out the entertainment. Ev-
cry one is invited to attend; it will
be held in Community hall
Seeley Boy Scouts, Troop 5, were
accompanied by George Wooliscroft
on an all day outing at Dos Cabezos
Saturday. The day was spent pass
ing tests and in climbing the noun
tains. At noon each Scout had to
cook his own dinner, and the boys
thoroughly enjoyed the day and
hope there will be many more days
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12

Jackie and Peetie Bow Wow, the
puppy-dog boys, and they were hop
ping up and down on the doorstep
and waving their paws about and
blowing and putting.
Come in, come inl" Uncle Wig
gily exclaimed. How are you, and
what are you doing on my door
step hopping around like that?" and
he laughed, for he was very pleased
to see his young friends.
I'VE came to call on youl' John
ME Bushytail told him, as the four
entered the stump bungalow. And
we're hopping and waving and
putting because it's cold out to-
night. Our mothers said we could
visit with you until o'clock, be-
cause tomorrow is Saturday. So
here we are"
The rabbit gentleman and Nurse
Jane were indeed happy to enter
! tain the visitors, for sometimes the
evenings seemed long in winter, and
it was pleasant to have the COM
pany of the Bow Vows and the
Bushytails. To celebrate the occas-
ion, Nurse Jane made some hot
lemonade, and they all had fine
time drinking it. Then Uncle Wig
gily showed them a new game he
had just thought of.
This big chair, with the castorS
on it will roll across the floor he
explained, "and we'll make believe
it's a trolley-car. Billie, you can
be the motorman. Stand over here,
near the wall. Now the station is
at the door-and you put passengers
in and send them scooting over to
the door-only the passengers will
have to put their paws out so the
chair, mean the trolley, won't hit
too hard. Now who's to be the firsC
passenger"
Il ami" Petite Bow Wow cried
And here's my fare!"
He pretended to hand Billie some
money, which Billie pretended to
take, and then Peetie sat in the
chair.
fAll-l-l-l aboard" Billie called
Are you ready?"
Ready" answered Peetie.
Billie gave a great push and the
chair scooted right across the room
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
DOINGS IN AND ABOUT SEELEY

spent the same way Scouts were:
Thomas Brooks, Harold Robinson,
Merlin Wooliscroft, Gordon Wom-
ack, Robert Hui, George Uchamlya,
Jockie Yoshida, and Ezel Brewer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Ragland and
baby daughter of San Diego were
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Fer
gason Sunday.
The West End farm home depart
ment met at the home of Mrs. .. f.
Gallaher Thursday and the day
was spent in cheesemaking as many
of the women attending were not
present at the last meeting. The
cheese that was made before was
enjoyed at this meeting. Those
present were MeSdames Lytle, Lie
bert. Wise, Higgins, West, Womack.
Kramer, Wilson,, Kemp, Shumard,
Kent, and hostess, Mrs. Gallaher.
Next meeting with Mrs. Mike Lie
bert OH January 18.
A crowd of children and some
grown ups have been attending the
little medicine show every night
which is showing this week in See
ley. A popularity contest has made
it very interesting to the young
people.
Miss Porteous and Miss Christie
are holding their regular meetings
in Community hall after being
away two weeks in San Diego.
Those who enjoyed these meetings
before are glad to welcome them
back and a welcome is extended to
the public to attend. These relig-
ious meetings are non-denomina-
tional.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tate and little
daughter of Oregon are located in
the Heatley cottage on Alamo street.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
BEDTIME STORIES
BY HOWARD E. GARRIS
Copyright, 1888 by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate)

to the door, where Peetie stopped it
by putting out his paws. He had a
fine ride. OF course. the others
wanted to try it, and Billie was kept
very busy being motorman. Then
Johnnie took his place and Billie
was a passenger. Oh, they had fine
time, all right, with Uncle Wiggily's
new game!
But just when Jackie was abort
to have his ride the door began to
open, slowly slowly. Uncle Wiggily
realized that he had forgotten to
shut it tightly.
Gracious he cried. why can
that be?"
They all looked at the door. And
suddenly the mean face of the Bob
Cat stared in at them.
"Oh, ho!" he cried. What a nice
party! I'm glad I'm in time-and
now 1 guess I'll -
oh, no you won't!" Peetie Bow
Wow shouted. He was now the mo-
torman of the make-believe trolley,
and had his paws on the chair. You
won't do anything, you old Bob Cat
you!"
And with that he gave the chair
a tremendous push. 1t scooted over
the floor on its rollers and hit that
Bob Cat just as he was coming in
the door
"Wowl" he yelled, and was knock
ed right out the door again. He was
so frightened he ran away, and that
was the last they saw of him that
night! So they all played trolley
until 8 o'clock, and tomorrow night,
if the picture wire doesn't get
twisted up in the lamp-shade and
make thel light go out, I'll tell you
about Uncle Wiggily'S speech.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
Don't Quote Me-
By United Press

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-Twelve
years ago Rep. Focht, Repn., Pa. III
congressional debate called the dis
trict represented by Tom Blanton,
Dem, Tex, the "jackrabbit district. E"
Blanton, one Of the most indefa-
tigable dry orators in congress, re-
sented it, He wasn't sorry when the
voters failed TO return Focht to
congress the next year.
But the voters Of Pennsylvania
have changed their minds after
more than a decade. Focht is back
in the house of representatives
again, and Blanton is none too hap
py about it. At the first opportunity
the other day, Blanton demanded OF
Focht:
"I remember that once you called
my district the jackrabbit district,
didn't you?"
YES" retorted Focht, "and I sup
pose it is yet"
Blanton replied but his words
were drowned in the laughter of his
conferees.
In the back Of the house cham
Der, on the Republican side, is the
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
agriculture in Imperial Valley.

agriculture in Imperial Valley.
On account of the peculiar eli
matte conditions prevailing here,
work done at other experimental
stations is of little value to our re-
gion, and to carry on necessary ex-
periments it is vitality essential that
this station be continued. We ask
you to use your good offices and
every means at your command, to
see that the Yuma Experiment Sta-
ton at Bard is maintained and al
lowed to continue to render this et-
fective and necessary service.
Yours very truly,
M. o. Simms,
Chairman, Agricultural Committee,
Ell Centre Chamber of Commerce.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12

he will be secretary OF state in the
cabinet of President Grau San Mar
tin.
State Department officials still
refuse to believe. really, that he is
gone. They say they will accept the
news as authentic when, and if, he
arrives in Havana. If Sterling hasn't
changed his mind the tenth time,
he should sail past Moro Castle
some time today.
1t looks like the name is going to
stick. The Farmer-Laborites are in
clined to hope SO. They get noticed
little enough in the transaction of
business by the Democrats.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
WHAT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
is DOING TO AID Ell CENTRO

The Imperial Valley Press is
glad to publish each day one
full text letter received by or
sent from Ell Centre Chamber
of Commerce, to acquaint the
citizens of Ell Centre with the
work, Objectives and accom-
plishments of that organization
in behalf of El Centre and I'M
perial Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
OREGON BANKS AID MINERS

GOLD BEACH, Ore. U,PJ-GoId
miners panning metal out of the
sands and gravel of Curry county
are being advanced SO per cent of
its apparent value in cash by banks.
The banks hold the miners accu-
mutations until a man has two oun-
ces. then it is sent to the govern
ment mint. The banks exact small
service charge.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
NaEboff Enters
Used Car Trade

After several years specializing in
the sale of automobile parts. Sam
Naliboff has entered the used car
market and offers an excellent line
of values at his headquarters, 438
Main street.
All cars are guaranteed for 80
days and financial paper connected
with transactions is carried by Nal
iboff.
A list of bargain offers in used
cars will be found in the advertising
section of this issue.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12

PAYS. HONOR :.
TO SORENSON

The following memorial resolu-
ton on the death of the late S. C.
Sorenson, was unanimously passed
at a recent meeting of the Associat-
ed Chambers of Commerce of I'M
perial Valley:
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
Ell Centro, Calf.

Ell Centro, Calf.
Hon. Hiram w. johnson,
Hon. VIM. c. McAdoo,
Hon. George Burnham,
Washington, d. c.
Gentlemen:
We have just learned that there
is danger that the Yuma Expert
ment farm of the U. S. bureau of
plant industry, at Bard, Imperial
county, California, may be discon-
tinued. We hope thiS is not the case.
This is the only governmental eX-
pertinent station situated in the re-
claimed desert area of California
and its work is highly essential to
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12

Published every evening Except Sunday by The
Imperial Valley Press, Inc, 625 State street.
FL Centro. California. w. C. Costello, business
manager. Telephone 26, business office; ZOO edi-
toral department. Full leased wire United Press
Associations.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
Looking Backward
What the Press Files Tell of
Imperial Valley for This
Date In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
January II. l914

San Diego county has taken a
great step ahead in subscribing for
state highway bonds in the sum Of
100000, of which S285,000 is
pledged for use on the highway be-
tween San Diego and Mountain
Springs, bringing the highway to
the county line.
Laughlin Brothers have COM
menced picking their 100 acres of
cotton for the second time.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
Editorial Page
and
Features
THE ROOSEVELT BALL

While suspicious persons may feel that
there is a little too much political at
mosphere" in connection with the nation
wide Presidents BALI, to be given on
the occasion of Mr.. Roosevelt's SIND
birthday, January 30, it is one of those
things that all of Us should be big"
about.
The plan is to have a ball in practically
every city and town in the country, on
January 80, promoted by some non-par-
tisan group, the proceeds to be presented
to the Warm Springs Foundation, as a
tribute to Mr.. Roosevelt.
Although it is seldom discussed and
infrequentlv referred to in print, it is
generally we'll known that Mr.. Roose-
velt, victim of infantile paralysis, re-
covered his health through the treatment
he was able to get at the Warm Springs
Foundation.
Since then care for those stricken as
he was, has been close to his heart. Par
ticularly is this true where children are
concerned, and it finds a ready response
in the hearts of all. Every child should
have its chance for a healthy, normal,
active life. Those stricken down by the
dread disease can often be restored to
perfect health by proper treatment.
The proceeds of the presidents Ball.
will provide such treatment for many
otherwise unable to obtain it, and who
would be forced to remain cripples for
life
The Press was asked by the general
committee in the east to sponsor the ball
in Ell Centre, but, believing that such an
affair should not be restricted to any
single organization, asked to be relieved
and the ball is to be given by group rep
resenting various organizations, with
Mayor Rice as chairman.
1t is hoped that Ell Centro will respond
generously in patronizing the ball. Poll
tics need not be considered in it in any
way. Those having scruples in this con-
nection should be able to join in paying
a tribute to a man who was brave enough
to fight off terrible affliction and bat
tie his way to the highest position with
in the gift of his follow-citizens.
Headlines: MAN Shot in Labyrinth,
Filipino Shot in Lottery Row. Some
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
January I2. 1919

First copies off the press of the
Arrowhead Magazine which this
month is devoted to portraying to
the world the wonders and fertil-
ity of Imperial Valley have been
received by Don c. Bitler, county
development agent.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12

SUBSCRIPTION RATES - Delivered by carrier,
per month, 55 cents; by mail, so cents per month
in advance. Entered at Ell Centro California, post
office as second-class matter. Member California
Newspaper Publishers Association. M. c. Mogen-
son. national advertising representatives.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12

STEAM ENGINE So YEARS OLD
ATTICA, Kans. U.P)-George Nc
Carol is the cWner of a steam en-
CINE built in 1880, which was in use
until six years ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12

The December winners in the
monthly classes of the dairy COW
competition are as follows:
The four winners in both Glass
A, highest producing COW, and Glass
B, highest producing first calf heif-
er, are the first four names in each
of the above lists.
Glass C-Best 5 Cows in One Herd
H G. FarnsWorth, FL Centre ...288.5
E. j Mulligan, Ell Centro 662S3.9
Len Bucket FL Centre .280.0
w. B. Havekorst, El Centro ........276,2
The dairymen who won points in
the monthly classes for December
1888 are as follows.
Pts.
w. B. IIavekorst, Ell Centro III
H. G. Farnsworth, Ell Centre 10
f. j. Mulligan, Ell Centre .....~283.9
Ori Flory, Ell Centre ......................., 3
w. A. Scheniman, Ell Centro ........ 2
Len Buckel, El Centro .................. 2
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12

The Junior class play, "Mr. Bob",
given at the high school last night.
proved q decided hit.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
TEN YEARS AGO
January IL, 1924

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence E. Conant
returned from Los Angeles yester-
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12

A monster meeting Will be held
next Saturday afternoon at the
high school for a discussion of the
valley S water problems.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12

The state fair will probably run
from September l to 10 at Sacra-
mento.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12

ing women will give it a trial"
Write DR.. 'Pierce's Clinic, Buffalo, n. Y.
New size, tablets 50 cts, liquid Sl.00. Large
size, tabs. or liquid, Sl.35. "We Do Our Part"
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12

Cherokee strip newly christened
by Rep. Lemke, Repn., n. D.
There sit all the Farmer Labor
representatives and most of the ra-
dical Republicans. During an ad-
dress Lemke made an impassioned
gesture toward them and called
them sitters in the Cherokee strip"
Succeeding speakers made the same
reference.
The Agricultural Adjustment Ad-
ministration code for the gum tur-
pentine industry disappeared. Gum
turpentine magnates chafed while
AAA officials searched for the doc
ument. They looked for it in every
possible location-and in every i'm
possible location. Then they found
it.
An unnamed genius had filed it
under foods
Manuel Marquee Sterling, the dip
lomat who hung up an all-time
record of saying farewell to Wash
ington 10 times in two months and
changing his mind nine, finally and
actually has started for Cuba, where
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12

COW TAKES
TEST HONORS

Report of the Imperial County
Farm Bureau Cow Testing associa-
ton for the month of December,
1888 shows the 10 highest produc-
ing cows which were tested dur
ing the month are as follows:
Lbs.
Owner Address B.F.
w. B. Havekorst, FL Centro TAO
Ori FlOry, Ell Centre ..................69.4
E. j. Mulligan, Ell Centro ......68.4
w. A. Scheniman, FL Centre 66.6
Wyrsch Bros, Ell Centre .......,...664
H. CT. F'arnSworth, Ell Centro .65.9
A. K. Nichols, Holtville .........65.6
NJ. P. Holiday, Brawley ..........622
Len Buckel, El Centro .............6l.1
Gene Higgins. Ell Centro .........59.3
The 10 highest producing first
calf heifers which were tested dur
ing December are as follows;
w. B. Havekorst. Ell Centre .......58.2
H. G. Farnsworth, Ell Centre ....53.5
H. G. Farnsworth, Ell Centre ....50.S
w. A. Scheniman, Ell Centre SOL
L. L. Hargrove, Brawley ............49.4
L. E. Sinclair, Calipatria ............47.8
H. G. FarnsWorth, Ell Centre ....47.5
w. A. Scheniman, FL Centre ....46.1
w. A. Scheniman, Ell Centre ....44,8
H. G.. Farnsworth, Ell Centre ABB
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12

Poor Princess Mdivani = separated
from her husband and only half steam
er's deck to herself.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12

Headlines: MAN Shot in Labyrinth,
Filipino Shot in Lottery Row.. Some
day one of these birds is going to get it
through the gizzard
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12
SUFFERING WOMEN

Mrs. ]. Snltger OF 80
Prague ST., San Francis
co, Calf, said; II was
bothered with backachc
continually but after
taking half a bottle of
DR.. Pierce's Favoritc
Prescription | began to
get relief, and after TAX
ing four bottles | felt
well and strong again.
| surelY hone all suffer-
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12

In the back Of the house cham
Der. on the Republican side, is the
Imperial Valley press., 1934-01-12

San Diego is greasing the skids for
its veteran chief of police. He has
been on the job almost six months.