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Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04
UNCLE WIGGILY AND THE
NAIL BITTER

Mrs LongearS, the rabbit lady,
hoped into the seashore cottage
one day, her jolly little tail, like
tuft of cotton. sadly dropping.
"What S the matter?' asked
Uncle Wiggily. for he could tell at
once. by looking at his wife, some
thing was wrong.
"Oh. nothing" said the lady
rabbit.
"Yes there is went on the
gentleman bunny. 81 can tell.
Now I want to help you, so tell me
the trouble
Its Baby Bunty," said Mrs.
Longears.
Don't tell me she has run
away!" exclaimed Uncle Wiggily,
jumping out of his chair in such
haste that he nearly dropped the
twinkle from the end Of his nose.
"Don't tell me that
81 wasn't going to-please
don't get excited" said his wife.
She was just as fond of the little
orphan rabbit as was Uncle Wig
gily.
well, what about Baby Bunty?'
asked Uncle Wiggily.
Bites Her Nails
"She has begun TO bite her paw
nails!'' whispered the lady rabbit.
mol" murmured Mr.. Longears,
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04
CHAMBER ASKS FOR RETURN OF
CAPT. CUNNINGHAM TO VALLEY

that he be returned by October
this year in order to be ready for
the influx of those who will be look
ing for work on the canal and for
migratory field workers who COM
mence to arrive in the valley in that
month.
In his letter to j. H. Fallin, in
charge of the u s. employment ser
vice in this district, Hays has CON-
mented on the highly efficient ser
vice which Cunningham has rem
dered to this community and stat
ed that much efficient work was in
terfered with and showed up in la
Dor disturbances later in the year
which could have probably been
avoided had Capt. Cunningham
been returned to the valley by the
first of October
In conclusion Hays promised the
cooperation of the Ell Centro Cham.
ber in every way possible in assist
ing Cunningham and his work
through the farm labor service to
find employment for those desiring
it and to protect Imperial Valley re-
s1dents from the transient workers
who come here each year and at
tempt to get work which rightfully
belongs to citizens of this commun-
itV
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04
BED. TIME STORIES
By HOWARD E. GARRIS
Copyright. 1884 by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate)

Then, all Of a sudden, after the
shell doll was asleep, Bunty care
fully put her to bed on the sea-
weed and began to bite her nails.
mean Bunty bit her own paw
nails, not the clam dolls, for the
doll didn't have any.
'Bunty. Stop!'
"Oh, it's true!!' said Uncle
Wiggily sadly. "Bunty is a nail
bitter. I must stop her!" Suddenly
he popped out from behind bunch
Of sweet fern and called: "Bunty,
stop that!'
Stop what!" asked the little
orphan rabbit. "Oh, how you
frightened mel" she said, smiling
now that she saw Uncle Wiggily
"But I wasn't doing anything!o
she added "Only putting my doll
to sleep!o
You were biting your nails!'
said Uncle Wiggily sternly. "You
know you were. You have been
doing it many times. Now that IS
bad. 1t is bad for your paw nails.
as biting makes them so short you
may get sore paws. No rabbit can
be good dirt digger, as all rabbits
must be, il their paw pals arc toe
short. Besides, when you bite your
nails you swallow some Of the
pieces and this is bad for your
stomach Now I want yea to stop
it. viii you, please, Bunty?"
"Oh, yes" Bunty promised. -
didn't know I was doing it, " and
this was quite true. She bit her
nails, not thinking Of them.
Fcrgets Premise
Uncle Wiggily thought he had
cured Bunty Of biting her nails
but he was mistaken. Next day
she forgot her promise and bit
them again. And 50 on for many
Gays until at last Urcle Wiggily
said:
II must punish Bunty. Then
she will remember - So he took
the orphan rabbit child for a walk
in the fields In the fields grew
many burdocE weeds with broad,
green leaves. Upcle Wiggily knew
that the burdoc. leaves were very
bitter, but Bunty didn't know thi-.
So when Uncle Wiggily, pretend
ing to want then. asked Bunty .
pick the brdock leaves for him,
the orphan rabbit did. In this way
she got her paws all covered with
! bitterness.
Then, all CT a sudden, she start-
I ed to bite her nails again. Bit
she had no sooner started than
! she cried:
! "Oh! On! What q bitter taste!
Water Waterl' and she ran 70
| get a drink. And Uncic Wiggily
laughed. But after that, whencv-
er Bunty started to bite her paw
nails, she thought of the bitter
burdock and didn't Thus she was
cured. And I hope the gold fish
will whistle like traffic police
man and stop the rain from fall
ing. Next I'll tell you about Uncle
Wiggily and the Bob Bird
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04

scarcely able to believe what ne
had heard his wife say.
Yes" she answered "She
has, and I don't know what to do.
Biting the nails, even fer a
little orphan rabbit, is a very bad
habit said Uncle Wiggily,
thoughtfully. ~ must speak %
Baby Bunty about it," he went on.
- wish you would" said his
wife. "Nurse Jane and I have
talked to her about it and asked
her to stop. Each time Baby Bun
ty promises, but she so soon for
gets and the next thing we know
she is biting her nails again. It's
too bad'
ut certainly is" agreed Uncle
Wiggily. 81 must see what I can
do about it. Leave Baby Bunty to
me. -
"All right" answered his wife.
81 hope you can stop that bad
habit she has started on.H
Uncle Wiggily hoped away down
the sandy seashore beach. He want
ed to find the little orphan rabbit
and watch her without her seeing
him. He wanted to see just how
she bit her nails and why. He did
not have long TO look. Soon he
saw Baby Bunty sitting on a pile
Of seaWeed. From some of the
died weed cast up by the waves.
Bunty had made a dress for a
clam shell doll and she was now
singing this doll to sleep
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04
Berry Member OF
Trojan 'Squires'

Ebert Berry of Ell Centro, a
member of the Trojan Squires,
honorary. sophomore men service
organization, is among student
campus leaders at the University
Of Southern California who will be
en- hand to welcome incoming
freshmen and to act as guides dur
ing Freshman week which opens at
U. S. G. Wednesday, September 10,
Members cf Trojan knights, AM
azons, and Squires, temporarily
will relinquish their campus trad-
ton enforcing roles and will assist
the neophyte class of '38 in orient
ing themselves to their new college
surroundings. For future use each
freshman will be given a "Frosh
Bible' and week of grace to di-
gest the suggestions it contains.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04
trip east.

Request that Capt. w. N. Gun
ningham, of the national farm la
Dor service be returned to Imperial
Valley on October l has been made
by Robert Hays, manager of the Ell
Centre Chamber of Commerce.
Cunningham, who has been in
charge of the u S. employment SER
vice branch office in Imperial Val
ley for the past several years, is
appointed each year as a special
agent and Hays has urged that his
reappointment to handle this ter
ritory be made this year.
1t was through the activities Of
the chamber of commerce that a
branch Of the re-employment ser.
vice was first opened in Imperial
county several years ago. AT that
time the office was open only about
four winter months of the year, and
largely through the insistence of
chamber officials, the period was
extended until July of each year.
1t has been customary to send Cum
ningham to the valley in late Oc-
tober and the chamber is urging
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04
Makes Plea For
Birth Control

PASADENA. Sept. 4.U.P)-Shock-
ed by the growing mortality OF
mothers in childbirth. DR.. Haven
Emerson. president OF the Aneri-
can Public Health association in
convention here, today was on rec
ord as advocating birth control in
the United States.
"Let us for the sake Of these
women give them the knowledge
that will permit them &c choose
the time and circumstance Of their
own child bearing DR.. Emerson
said. He pointed out that the
United States stood 23rd on the
list Of civilized nations in mater
nal childbirth mortality.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04
THANKS GIVEN
BY BURNHAM
FOR SUPPORT

Winning the Republican nomina-
ton by an overwhelming majority,
Congressman George Burnham has
written letter of appreciation TO
the readers of this paper. Con-
gresham Burnham S letter follows:
II it were possible. I would like
to take all of my loyal supporters
by the hand, thank them person.
ally for their interest in my CAM
paign, and express my appreciation
for their friendship and loyalty.
On account of my official duties
as your representative in congress,
I had very little time to devote to
the primaries. However, I shall
cover the entire district thoroughly
before the general election in Nov
ember.
II am grateful, also, and duly
appreciative OF the generous sup
port given me by the press Of both
San Diego and Imperial counties.
To my opponents I extend my
hearty good will and friendship
If I am successful in the general
election I shall continue to render
every service possible to ALL the
people, regardless of party affili-
ations or differences of opinion. -
Congressman Burnham received
a large majority in both San D .
ego and Imperial counties, his vote
beng three to one over that cast
for his opponent. Approval of his
record during the last session OF
congress was seen in the fact that
he polled more votes in San Diego
and Imperial counties than any
other partisan ;lndidate. icclud-
ing these who were running for
governor.
Attendance at the California
rodeo held in Salinas was the larg-
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04
Plane Goes To
Aid OF Seaman

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 4. U.P-
Speeding toward Acapulco. Mexico,
with medical assistance for an in
jured sea captain, Robert Hancock,
San Francisco pilot, headed his
cabin plane over lonely, isolated
areas today with DR.. r. w. Starr
as his passenger.
The pair were answering pleas
for aid, radioed by Capt. H. ingalls,.
of Los Angeles, skipper of the oil
tanker Tulsagas which left San
Francisco August "a for New York.
ingalls, failed to state the nature
of the accident which befell him
yesterday and which forced him 10
put the craft in Acapulco.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04
Hold Inquest In
Colun1bo's Death

HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 4. U.P)-
Preparations went forward today
for an inquest over the body of
Russ Columbo, radio and screen
crooner, as physicians treated Lam
sing Brown, famous Hollywood
photographer who accidentally shot
the actor, for extreme shock. Loo
tors said the cameraman collapsed
after the tragedy in his home.
While friends and fans alike
mourned the crooner's death, de-
tectives marVeled at the incredible
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04
PITCHER NOSE SRUhEN

LOS ANGEL IS, Sept. 4. (U.p)-
Dick Ward, youthful Les angeles
baseball club pitcher, today was
recovering from a broken nose re-
ceived when he was struck by
line drive from the bat of Dan
Hafey, Mission outfielder. The ac-
cident occurred during the second
game of Labor day doubleheader,
won by the Angels, 1870.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04

freak which caused the tr2gedy-a
bullet, accidentally fired from an
ancient Derringer dueling pistol,
ricocheting from a table into The
actor s brain.
Columbo's body was removed
from the county morgue 20 an nm
dertaking parlor as members Of his
family considered plans for the
funeral.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04
Don't Quote Me-
By United Press

established in 1887, depicts a post
rider with mail bags. Also shown
on the flag in proper colorS is a
white disc. Inside is the lettering
"Post Office Department-United
States of America. -
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04

Published every evening texcept Sunday by The
Imperial Valley Press, Inc. 625 State street.
n centro. California. W. c. Costello, business
LsAnager. Telephone 26 business office; 700 edi-
torial department Pun leased wire United Press
Associations
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04
EDITORIAL PAGE
FEATURES
VALLEY ON WATCH

Imperial Valley is watching with con-
siderable interest, the course of the
strike in the lettuce fields in the Salinas
area, having in mind that what happens
there may also happen here this fall and
winter.
Thus far newspaper dispatches have
not revealed any of the radical forces
which sought to foster a strike here last
year, as being active in the Salinas af
fair.
The Cannery and Agricultural Work
ers Industrial union, if it is active in Sa-
linas, has not as yet reached the public
prints.
1t may be borrowing trouble to be anti
cipating the entry of this organization
into valley affairs, but at the same time
it will do no harm to keep a sharp eye
out for its emmiSaries.
Growers, shippers and bona fide lab
orers can settle on whatever may be
necessary and proper for the industry
here, without the help or rather the in
reference Of the Cannery and Agricul-
tural Workers Industrial union.
And what is said about that organiza-
ton applies equally we'll to its chief pro-
tector, the American Civil Liberties un-
ion.
The valley doesn't need either organ
ization and made it plain to them last
season. 1t is to be hoped that the les
son was well learned.
Although constantly in the midst of
political dynamite, Los Angeles now has
chance to worry over some of the real
stuff, which has been cached by thieves
in some place unknown to the police.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4-PWA
money has found its way into
Death Valley, where less than a
century ago the bleaching bones
of men and animals proclaimed a
place accursed.
New highways are being built
and abundant water SUPPLIES are be-
ing tapped to open up this section
of the Mojave desert to travellers
and health seekers. Winter visit
ors can travel through Death VAL
ley in comparative comfort.
In connection with road building
there a few days ago one of the
vagaries of nature occurred. Rec
ord breaking droughts were burn
ing up wide sections Of the country
when an unexpected downpour
caused Death Valley to revert to
its ancient status OF an inland lake.
In an area Of 400 square miles de-
yastation ranged from leaky roofs
to the complete inundation OF the
desert floor.
The water even .obliterated the
intersection of two highways. One
old road, a mining trail, became a
roaring torrent. The unusual rain
fall justified recommendations Of
government engineers that the new
roads be built at higher levels.
Henry A. Wallace, secretary o.
agriculture, who doesn't care for
the sea anyway, is the only cabinet
member now who has no distinct
i've flag.
The attorney general and the
postmaster general were the most
recent to have their personal flags
listed by the navy department in
its volume on international codes
and signals. Both have dark
blue field with four white stars.
The department OF justice seal on
the attorney generals flag cepicts
the American eagle in an unusual
pose. "rising and standing in the
middle Of the shield. In its right
talon is held the traditional olive
branch, in the left a bundle Of l3
arrows.
The post office department seal,
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
September 4, 1919

L. H. Lippmah is in Los Angeles
on a business trip and will return
the last of the week.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04

Ralph Reynolds of Varney Bros.
is enjoying his vacation at coast
points.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04
TEN YEARS AGO
September 4, 1924

That Los Angeles, San Francisco
and the whole state of California is
becoming more and more dependent
upon Imperial Valley products. was
the statement made by j. Dabney
Day Los Angeles bank president.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04

j. D. Mackey of Imperial was
business visitor in the city this
morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04
THE 'UNLOADED GUN

The tragic death of prominent film
and radio singer in Hollywood over the
weekend, emphasizes once more the me-
cessity of extreme care in handling the
so-called "unloaded gun"
1t Is not likely that any charges will
be brought against the unfortunate
young man who owned the fatal gun.
His grief over the killing of his friend
Is sincere and will doubtless be the
greatest punishment that could be given
him, If any feel that punishment is nee
essary.
Carelessness with firearms at any
time, Is inexcusable. Even if one is alb
solutely certain that gun is unloaded.
pointing it at another, or failing to make
certain that it is not so pointed, is bor-
dering on the criminal.
1t is reported that the gun in the pres
ent tragedy, was an ancient one. in a col
lection. 1t would seem that any colec-
tor of firearms would make absolutely
certain, before placing a weapon in his
collection that it is not loaded. Failure
to do so can only result in tragedies
which bring sorrow to all concerned in
them.
This will be one month when the su-
peryisors earn their money. Counting
the absentee ballots is not exactly play.
-O
Old feuds can be depended upon to
furnish fireworks when necessary. The
Hoover-J ohnson one has been resurrect-
ed.
Upton Sinclair has brought poem
with him to Hyde Park. That alone
should be sufficient to have him thrown
out on his ear
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04

This will be one month when the su-
perylsors earn their money. Counting
the absentee ballots is not exactly play.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04
Looking Backward
What the Press File. Tell OF
Imperial Valley for This
Date In Past Years
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Canfan,bar A 1914

The Ell Centro grammar school
trustees have accepted the fine new
building on Fifth street, which was
completed without dollar for eX-
tras, at $4,000
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04

Old feuds can be depended upon to
furnish fireworks when necessary The
Hoover-J ohnson one has been resurrect-
ed.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04

Attendance at the California
rodeo held in Salinas was the larg-
est in the history of the show.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04

Frederic Rapson has returned
from his vacation.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-09-04

Upton Sinclair has brought a poem
with him to Hyde Park. That alone
should be sufficient to have him thrown
out on his ear
The Lexington advertiser., 1934-11-08
If YOUR home needs a new roof OF

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repairs: the Federal Government has
providedaplan by which YOU can bor-
row money from YOUR local bank or
other financial Institution, to be re-
paid in installments over a period of
as long as 3. and in certain cases ).
years.
The purpose of this plan is to en-
able YOU to make needed improve
ments toyour property and toprovide
work for those who are unemployed.
Loans can be made for as much as
$1,000: YOU can install new plumbing
equipment, electrify YOUR home, in
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monthly.
10 to an approved financial insti-
tuition and ask about loans for home
modernization.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SEE ANY NEMRrR
OF THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE:
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Evening star., 1934-01-07
CROWN PLAY OPEN
TO 18O QUAL|F|ERS
Matches Only to Occupy Six
Days of Meet Proper-NeW
Walker Cup Team.
BY EDWARD ]. NEIL,
Associated Press Sports Writer.

N IEW YORK, January 6.-Golf
M launched a reconstruction
1 Y program all its own today
with a thorough overhaul
ing of the manner of playing the
anual amateur championship
and the announcement of thor
oughly democratic 1884 Walker
Cup team, with four of the nine
PLAYERS new to the classic inter-
national competition.
Patterning the amateur championship
after the British system. the United
States Golf Association announced the
elimination of qualifying play in the
tournament proper and the substitution
of a full week of match play among a
maximum of l60 entries, most drastic
change in the history of the competition.
At the same time, Francis Oulmet,
Boston veteran who led the Walker Cup
forces in 1882, again was named captain
of the team that will meet the British
at st. Andrews May II and II.
His team mates are Johnny Goodman
of Omaha, present open champion,
Johnny Fischer of Cincinnati and W..
Lawson Little jr. of San Francisco, all
youngsters new to international play;
H. Chandler Egan of Del Monte, Calf,
veteran who won the amateur in l904-5
and eliminated Goodman in the
first round of the 1888 amateur, but
never before played in Walker Cup
matches; Max R. Marston, another for
mer champion who returned to top
flight form last season, and the veterans
of the 1892 team, George T. Dunlap, jr.,
of New York, national amateur cham
pion; Gus Moreland of Dallas and Jack
Westland of Chicago.
Evening star., 1934-01-07
Americas Cup Defense Begun
With Pouring of cotton Keel
For Harold Vanderbilt Yacht

poured w. Startling Burgess designed
Enterprise and he watched over her
throughout her construction. He was
on hand again today to watch the
molten metal flow. with hopes and
fears that only the designer Of racing
yacht can know
He must wait until late Summer to
know if his drafting board has given
T. o. NJ Sopwith the same answer it
gave doughty Sir Tom. With Burgess
was his recent bride the former Mrs.
Edward NJ. Biddle of Philadelphia.
HANY of the men who worked on
N the discarded queen of four
years ago, stored nearby and
still as gracefully beautiful as ever,
were busy today with the new ia
vorite'S keel Others were bending
long pieces of steel for the usurper's
frames Her hull will be bronze below
the water line and her topSides of
steel Many of the mechanical devices
prise will be absent aboard her sue
cessor. having since been ruled out
The almost Symbolically bottOmleSS
America Cup first entered yachting his
tory in 1851, when the schooner Amer
lea whipped a feet of British craft in
a race around the Isle of Wight Since
. then millions of dollars have been
poured through it, in defense and chal-
lenge in a dozen sailing contests, but
the "Old Mug" as Sir Tom was fond
of calling it, has never left American
shores.
Evening star., 1934-01-07
Court Results

New York University, 43; George
town, 23
Catholic University. SO: Gallaudet. 81.
Guilford, AZ; American University. IL.
Howard University, So; Delaware
State, II.
Central High. Al; Fork Union, 10.
Army 46: Johns Hopkins. %.
City College IN. ", 80; st. Johns
(Brooklyn). rs.
PENNSYLVANIA, 81: Harvard. 10.
Penn State. SO; Juniata. 19.
Marshall, 35: Cincinnati. IS.
Pittsburgh, IS; Temple, 80.
Carnegie Tech, 80; West Virginia, %.
Navy. Al; Western Maryland, 81.
Fordham, 81; Columbia. 81.
Alabama. 48; Tulane. %.
Vanderbilt, "a: Georgia Tech, %.
Florida. SO; Mercer. "a.
Texas Christian, SO; Texas. 81.
North Carolina. SO; Davidson, %.
Emory and Henry, SO; Union. %.
Mississippi College, 81; Murray
Teachers. %.
Eastern Kentucky, 40; Morehead
Teachers. rs.
GeorgetOwn College, 81; Kentucky
Emory and Henry, 80; Union College
(Kentucky), %.
New York Celtics, 30; Tennessee, IS.
West Kentucky, 80; Louisiana Nor
NAL, 29.
Roanoke. 80: Lynchburg %.
House of David. a. Okmulgee Junior
College, Al overtime.
Indiana. %; Michigan, 18.
Oshkosh Teachers, %; State Normal
u. 26
Purdue. As: Minnesota, 80.
Creighton, At: North Dakota U, 26.
Iowa. Al; Northwestern, 20.
Omaha u, As; Wayne, a.
Ohio State. AZ; Chicago, 80.
Dubuque, 80; Central, "a.
Superior Teachers, 90; La Crosse
Teachers, 10.
st. Louis u. 40; Arizona, %.
Illinois College. 40: Carthage, So.
Alumni. "a: st. Benedict's. 23.
Notre Dame, "a; Michigan State, 80
(overtime).
Peru, 81; Tarkio, 81.
Missouri, 80; Kansas State. 20.
Carleton, 80; Manchester, 36.
Dekalb Teachers, 81; Millikin, 1s.
Mankato Teachers, IS; Gustavus
Adolphus, 20.
Loyola, As; Ripon, %.
North Central, So; Elmhurst, 20.
Drake, IS; Oklahoma A. g. NJ, "a.
Grinnell, 50; Washington est. Louis)
20.
Southeast Missouri Teachers, 22;
Northwest Missouri Teachers, 20.
Hanover, SO; University Of Louis.
vile, 80.
Butler. "a; Indiana State Teachers,
20.
Evansville, 80; Wabash, 20.
Washburn, 43; College Of Emporia, SO.
Washington State, 26; Oregon State,
a.
Tulsa Oilers, %: Denver Pigs, 81.
California. 40; Utah Aggies, 81
Colorado College, 50; Denver A C.. a. .
wyoming u, ST; Western State, az.
Montana Mines, 43; 3;Montana State, a.