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The Nome daily nugget., 1936-06-03
(CITY OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER)
ON THE SIDELINES OF WAR
(The Houghton Line)


 Modern inventions, 1t is said, tend to make more horrible and destructive too hdeous for civilized peoples to contemplate or endure. It probably isn't true. Ancient warfare Wlckedy brutal and bloody and it's casualties far greater than those of modern bat ties. Ancient nations nearly destroyed by war, cities sacked and burned armies wiped out left to die of wounds, disease and starvation. And the vct inns of ancient warfare died very unpeasantly not by the brief dispatch of bullet Whiff of poison gas.
 The horror of didnt stop it in days of old, and neither will the terror tanks great guns, bombing planes and modern bayOnetS.
 But there are modern inventions which may add a and convincing dreadfuness to war if the high command allows it. which 1t won. They could be so effective that sensible and sensitive citizens would be willing to hang every official general rckster dip lomat who started unnecessary refused to finish it.
 Let us imagine war like the last one. as brought up to date by radio teeVsion and motion pictures and sponsored by enterprising group of advertisers. First thing in the morning. an appetizer for break fast, American civilians would be invited to hear the thunder of guns over the trenches where their boys were waiting for the order to go the top Later in the day. by kindness of manufacturer of bak ing powder the radio audiences would listen to the groans of the wounded and dying the rattle of rain the tin roof of Water-soaked dugout, the shattering explosion of shell blowing battalion of young SOL diers to eternity.
 Expert spelbinders perhaps would take charge of the evening program. .Wota war; folks, Wotta war There goes squad of Pennsylvania boys into acton, and they won be back A young ot1cer from Illinois shot shot through the lungs Just a min ute folks and we'll get his One of the enemy'S shells just dropped battery and wiped out ten fine lads from Indiana. They're bringing the wound ed this way on stretchers Maybe of the boys will say word into the microphone for the folks back home.
 Well ke said it, but had to cut him off We've got to keep this clean for our friends who use Sapp's Soap for Sensitive Skins Is Mrs Mabel Mul- lins of Grand Rapids, Iowa, listening in? Her son George was just shot down in flames flying over the enemy lines. In few moments, folks, we'll turn you over to the front line trenches where there's lot of hand-to-hand fighting going Maybe your boys out there, stand by. Volta war folks; wotta war"
 There are many who honestly believe that high explosives airplanes, poison gas twenty mile guns and express tanks will at last make terrible be endured But the soldiers will endure because sol ders trained to take it. It's the folks back home who would stand for war; if they were allowed to learn what war is really like
 .Ju6Op-O ch uitbf fobt
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-06-03
TAKE TIME OUT
Columbus Dspatch)


 You are anxious, tense, distracted! Every nerve is taut every sound be 1t but the buzzng of vagrant mosquito startes you in way that would have amaz- ed you few years ago. The radio in the room below booming out music that you cannot hear or blatant an- nouncements about product in which you have about much interest as you have in the biological eccen- trctes of the calenterates gets you all on edge That is the time to take time out
 You have financial troubles. The not is about due and your account is overdraWn The insurance prem iun is impending; the doctor bill is not only due but increasing with the arrival of junior Mo- B. and Gran ne's fall downstairs after she had put her offspring "by proxy" to bed. "'Take time out
 You think you have hardening of the arteries; you lie in bed with your finger your pulse to direct peced 1uctuation of the heart beat: you sense cer tain difficulty in breathing and tendency to suoca- tion. You remember that your father had symptoms similar and you yourself suffering his tormentS That's the moment to take time out"
 Take time out, and relax, phlosophze. Say to yourself Even if it is true, what do gain by worry and accumulated suffering? What do 1 gain by tor menting myself with the thought that slated for the bankruptcy court or the cemetery when am not at all sure that such melancholy fate is nevtable?
 Take time out', say the psychologists and the philosophers and to your days you will add days.
 The advice is sound and it is welcome.
 Diner wrathfully-"Hey waiter, this place is den of thieves. My bill is fourteen dollars. It should only be thirteen.
 Waiter-'Yes sir, the manager thought you might be supersttous
 Chiseler-You oughtn't to charge but half price for cutting my hair when I'm half bald.
 Barber-Sorry, sir We don't charge for cutting your hair-we charge for the time we spend hunting for it.
 How on earth did you get Tommy to take that medicine-te him it was candy?'
 Certainly not put it on the highest shelf in the house and told him that it deadly poson.'
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-06-03

Stick to it long enough and any job is finished All questions have two sides, but not many citi- zens care to hear the other side.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-06-03

Judge-O Baloney you are charged with fighting in the street. Are you guilty. not guilty?
 OBaloney-Its no use to say not guilty, Yer Hon. said it the last time before ye and ye didn't believe me. And didn't have black eye like I've got today.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06

This year, there will be added to
ether attractions, such as the taSh-
ion show, a doll baby parade. a
great Palo Verde ball will be held
where the pale green and pale gold
blossoms of the Palo Verde tree II!
bloom will predominate. One OF
the features of the afternoon will
be the Dance of the T o
Verde, originated by Mrs. Wooda
Blesy. which is becoming a tradi-
ton in connection with the FeSti-
val.
State Wide Attention
Already Ell Centro'S Palo Verde
Festival has attracted statewide, if
not nationwide attention. No 9TH
er community has adopted the Palo
Verde as its own city tree. No other
tree, perhaps, has SO much in the
way of romance, tradition and at
tractiveness as has Ell Centro's Palo
Verde tree
This year tree planting will be
further advanced by the distribu-
tion of thousands of brilliant-floW
ering oleanderS, which are being
grown now by the Future Farmers
of America, ana which will be
ready in few weeks to go into
parkWays along the streets of FL
Centro, TO add their lovely pink, red
and white blooms to the glorious
gold of FL Centro'S miles of bios
Soming Palo Verde trees.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06
DANCE OF PALO
VERDE TREEE

The Dance Of the Palo Verdes
was originated last year as fea-
ture of Ell Centro's Festival of the
Palo Verdes, and was conceived by
Mrs. Wooda Blesy of Ell Centro.
mo lovelier tribute to a gracious
and beneficent gift of Nature than
this exquisite dance could be offer
ed. The Palo Verde is the deserts
own symbolic tree. Its long feath-
cry fronds Of delicate green, re-
splendid at Festival Time with
millions of redolent golden yellow
blossoms, make it a tree as beauti-
ful to behold in the season of its
blooming as are the flowery cherry
tree of Japan" Elbridge
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06
X Big
For
1mperia |

Enough flax is grown in Imper-
ial Valley every year and will be
/ grown in the near future to daub
a considerable area of the United
States with paint
Flax is a comparatively new in
duStry here but recent tests give the
valley a worlds record with the
production of 62.5 bushels of flax
seed to the acre, or enough to make
155 gallons of linseed oil so neccs-
Sary in paint manufacture, and over
ton Of linseed meal.
Despite the valleys vast poten-
tialities as flax producer, it would
be impossible TO flood the market
for even though the entire valley
/ acreage were turned over to flax
growing it would still be necessary
to import flax seed from foreign
countries. This growing demand for
flax from which to make the base
for paint, added to the perfect con-
ditions in the valley, adapted to flax
growing, are responsible for a rap
idly-increaSing interest in the in
dustry Alread ythe acreage in flax
has risen by leaps and bounds.
Puniab Variety
The variety of flax mostly used is
the Punjab which originated in
Punjab, India, region whose lati-
tude is almost the same as Imper-
ial Valley. Others are the Giza and
AbySSinian.
Flax is best planted between
October IS and November IS and is
harvested in May. Flax does we'll
on average good barley soil, not de-
manding especially soft earth. The
land must be free of weeds, how
ever. and alkah. 1t is best planted
by drill and requires from four to
five irrigations to make a crop.
OF increasing notice to the lay
men are the beautiful fields of
growing flax alongside the high
ways. The attractive blue flowers
give the impression of billoWing
waves as seen from the motor car
The superiority of the valley flax
production is better understood
when compared to average produc-
ton in middle western states. Out
put there averages 2 to 9.8 bushels
to the acre compared to Imperial
Valleys 81! Machine harvesting
with present equipment means a
loss Of 25 to 20 per cent of the seed.
improvement in harvesting ma
chlnery to reduce waste undoubted-
'ly Is only question of time.
Growing flax for fibre probably
will never be a factor in Imperial
Valley, for the climate is too dry
However, there is no reason why
this fact should discourage the in
dustry in Imperial Valley. The
long growing season thror RI mild
winters with plenty of sunshine
give the desert seed a higher than
quick drying paint,
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06

upon the bloSSoming time OF tht
thousands of gorgeous Palo Verde
tree in Ell Centro, are well under
way. The event will be more pre-
tentious than that of any previous
year, and many active committee
are already busy at work upon the
details.
The prime objective of Ell Cen
tfo's yearly Festival is to encourage
the setting out of more trees aEc
the planning OF more beautiful
grounds and gardens, and the pro-
duction of more and lovelier flow
ers. There is generally lack Of ma
tural beauty in cities which have
been built in the flat, reclaimed
desert area. FL Centro was no ex-
ception Our people here have
been busy in this area, tilling the
soil, grading and paving city
streets, putting up business blocks
and supplying the demands of the
surrounding farming population
and until recent years, and, per-
haps, until the tree planting COM
mittee of the Ell Centre chamber
of commerce was organized, there
was no concerted move to create a
more beautiful Ell Centric.
Within the last five years. this
tree planting committee has placed
IN the parkways approximately
5000 ornamental trees. The city
administration of Ell Centre has
ADDED many more, and of course
within the property lines, but fac
ing the street, there must have been
planted a still greater number cf
trees and shrubs, each of which in
a few years will be doing their
share to make Ell Centro a truly
lovely city.
Changed Landscape
You can not set out, say a total Of
10000 trees in a period of three
years with most Of them living ana
growing, without effecting some
change in the landscape. TIL e
Palo Verde trees set out three wears
ago will this summer produce CRATE
ful shade. besides. during the
blooming period in late spring BIOS
coming torCh to the world as a
great golden orb of loveliness.
Ihis years Festival of the Palo
verde Trees promises to attract
more interest than in past celebra.
lions. More persons are interested
more school are planning to take
part. The parades will be more
elaborate and pretentious; the flow
er snow should be great festival of
the flowers.
particularly agreeable and flowers
ana blossoms will be more profuse
ana VIII be early. The flower show
ltSeIi has outgrown the former
comfortable quarters provided hv
the Woman's 10000 club buildino
ana must move to the larger Vet
Grams Memorial hall
Ihe weather this season has beer
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06
ALFALFA CROP
WORTH MILLIONS

The annual value of the alfalfa
crop here varies from two to three
million dollars, depending upon
price and acreage. Much of the
alfalfa land produces between six
and seven tons per acre per year
The same land can be continuous
ly farmed to alfalfa for five years
before re-seeding.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06

BY HUGH T. OSBORNE
(DTector d Former Pres, Imperial HigiVay Assn.)
When the Imperial Highway is completed fast
moving automobiles will speed over the famous road
which once was followed, rs years ago, by pony ex-
press riders and the stages of the old Butterfeld stage
lines Then the people of Imperial Valley will rea-
lze this Is one of their most important and valuable
highways connecting by short, fast route easy
grades our great agricultural region with the densey
populated areas south of the city of Los Angeles
Valleyites also will have direct to the me-high
mountain resorts
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06
CANVAS BUILDING
SERVED AS HOTEL

In 1903 the old canvas building
that did duty for three years ad
Hotel Imperial was torn down o
make way fer a new building.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06
City Beautification
Purpose of Event
BY MRS. J. S. JONES


Plans for Ell Centros Third Annual Festival OF the
Pao Verde trees, glamorous yearly event which TINS
wear will be held late April early May, depending
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06
10000 ACRES UNDER
CULTIVATION IN 1894

Approximately 10000 acres were
under cultivation in 1904 in I'M
perial Valley
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06

The top photo shows Imperial Highway it goes over
divides the Coyote
right the Butterfiel station at
Valecio rebuilt completely by Diego historical
shows the glorious along
the western Imperial county At the left famous
that Travelled between ST. Louis the Pacific
the 1850s, what Imperial highway providing the
only communication between
Imperial Valley press., 1936-03-06
Grapefruit
Thrives in
ValleyArea


Famous for its flavor, Imperial
Valley grapefruit is known the
country over for extraordinary
quality. Sugar companies would
have been bankrupt long ago if
thew had to depend Cnly On sugar
old to sWeeten this fruit, for the
sWectness IS already grown" in if.
Only a small share Of Imrerial's
$50 coo acres has been planted TO
grapefruit but there are moro than
5000 acres in this permanent crop,
which yields very we'll when plant
ed on prCoer land. The trees enioY
loco, sardy ground and it has been
found ? mistake to force their
growth on compact soils.
Imperial's quality fruit has been
recognized wherever shown. For
seven years in succession when-
ever the county made its display at
the great Valencia Orange show. it
succeeded in winning a purse for
the most attractive display of
grapefruit, while individuals them
selves came home with enyiable
ribbons.
Ripens Early
The desert fruit ripens in early
winter and has gained a proper
sugar content veil in advance of
ell other districts. On this account
the offerings meet with instant fa-
vo. when the season opens up.
Tho fruit is all picked by spring.
Aside from the fact that Imperial
valley is capable of growing very
excellent fruit, growers have been
attracted to the business through
the fact that land is very reason-
able in price and the in-lal eX-
pense of starting a grow s one
that account relatively small. The
cost OF operating is likewise COM
paratively cheap. Water is ineX-
pcncive. Spraying and fumigation
arc unne cessary since no scale tor
neuts the trees. Fertilization Is
-acily handled with alfalfa to be
reduced CT bought frCm nearby
! growers.
In the matter of sales. some
growers have developed their c.2n
markts and have handled their
crops successfully. Others have
io'ned the banner Of the California
Fruit Exchange and are shipping
;nder the direction Of the coopera-
tive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09

The names of no less than 5,693 persons are listed at the present time on the active files of the United States employment office here in Waterbury, according to report released this morning by the newly appointed manager of the local of- flee, Thomas I. Shea. These names include not only the people in Wa terbury that are seeking permanent employment, but people from all parts of the Waterbury district, which includes Naugatuck, Thomas ton, Torrington and many other small towns. The approximate number of unemployed here in the city is set at about 4,300, or a little over four percent of the actual population.
 Inactive Files
 Of the 5,963 listed on the active files for the Waterbury district, 1,534 are women and 4,159 are men. It was explained that the total reg istration at the local office was prob ably much higher than the above figure, but that applications for work were relegated to the inactive files if persons failed to call at the office again before 8 period of sixty days had elapsed. No figures in connection with ages, the number of skilled and unskilled workers, etc., were available at the local head quarters.
 Another item in connection with these figures, which are complete up until April 1, is the fact that during the month of March, 22l were taken care of by the WPA and about 20 absorbed by the PWA.
 In connection with the local re- port, it was announced recently by Miss Helen s. Wood, director of the State U. s. Employment service, that there are 84,00O people in the state who are listed on active files and inactive files alike. In Bridgeport there are 11,000 names listed on the active files, according to reports of Arthur Collins, formerly head of the Waterbury office and noinwNtrr Waterbury office and now in charge of the Bridgeport branch.
 Skilled Workers
 In the report of the entire state, the director finds that man yof the unemployed are classified as skilled workers and that of this number of 16,0O0, about 13,000 are over the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09
N. U. s. J.

The second regular monthly busi- ness meeting of Unit No. 21 of "The National Union for Social Justice" will be held at the Hopeville school gymnasium tonight at 8 o'clock.
 A prominent speaker has been ob- tained to address the members on issues of current interest to all members. This address will be brief and immediately following the meeting card playing vii lbe en- joyed by those members wishing to participate. In view of these ar engagements, 1t is expected that the attendance will be large. Edward J. Fox, the president, will preside as chairman at this meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09
BARBIERI'S CHUMS
 KILLED IN CRASH

Anthony Barbieri, son of MT. and Mrs. Domenick Barbieri, of South Elm street, was 8 fellow student of the four cadets of Valley Forge Military Academy killed Tuesday afternoon in the VIVA passenger plane crash in Pennsylvania. The local youth, who vii lreturn to the academy Tuesday, was one of the last persons to see the four boys alive. He bade them farewell in Philadelphia as they prepared to board the plane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09
RECORDS MOTION TO
 SET VERDICT ASIDE

A motion to set aside a verdict of $584 for Edward B. Gizze in his suit against Ruby Cole was filed in com- mon pleas court today by Attorney Ralph Coppeto, counsel for the de- fendant. The jury returned the ver-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09
Figures Released By Manager Thomas Shea
 Cover Local District
z4l Persons Given Employment During March By Federal Agencies in Connecticut

age of forty-five. Miss Woods states that many of the skilled men are toolmakers and machinists and that many of them have been forced, during the past few years, to sell their tools. When they apply for work now they have not the money to reequip themselves. There are no accurate figures in connection with workers such as these here in Waterbury, but it is safe to assume that there may have been many such cases here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09
1893 Unemployed Persons Listed Here

dict early yesterday afternoon.
 Gizze claimed that the amount was due him for work of digging two weeks and several ditches on the Cole property. He was repre- sented by Attorney Sidney Cassel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09

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 When Scheible had no sin-miIl; When "2i" was . Cagney game
 And not . high-class gin-milL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09

Britain now has 4.3O5 new motion picture theaters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09
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