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Evening star., 1936-11-17

needed it to dab on his feet and ankles
to drive the fieas away.
At last he found sensible druggist
who said that his own home had been
overrun by the insects and that he had
used 40 pounds OF napthalene flakes,
shutting the house up tight for three
days.
The purchaser said such course was
impossible in his case, that he simply
wanted something to keep the fieas of
him.
The chemist put up half an ounce Of
pennyroyal in a neat little bottle
What a pungent, fine fragrance 1t has,
to be sure! No doubt many mint
favored things used daily owe their
charm, in part, to pennyroyal, although
few users know it.
Perhaps it should be said that most Of
the pennyroyal used in this country
Is from a related mint, Hedeoma
pulegoides, or American pennyroyal,
which seems to be the same thing for
all practical purposes.
Candy horehound drops, old favorites
OF small towns 80 to so years ago, have
come onto the market again during the
past two years.
They are put up in neat, transparent
bags.
1t is interesting to give a friend one
of these drops and ask if he recognizes
the taste.
Although he may not have tasted them
since childhood, he invariably will give
the right answer, so unforgettable is
the taste. at once bitterish yet aromatic,
with tang all its own.
This was one of the herbs which, in the
old days, had great reputation as a
cough and cold remedy-hence our
drops. The scientific name is Marrubium
vulgare.
The common name, horehound, comes
from a corruption Of "hoar," gray, and
hume mot hounO an Anglo-Saxon plant
name.
The name somehow reminds one of
a dog name, dachshund, often called in
this country the dashhound, as If it were
a sprinting hound.
But the German means neither dash
nor hound" but simply badger dog, a
dog used to hunt badgers, its ancient
usage.
Natural mints and other aromatic
herbs of the wayside offer an interesting
field OF investigation for moderns.
City living and the effects of city
living, SO widely extended, have tended
to take us more and more away from
such supremely natural things.
Fortunately. revival of herbalism has
been going on all over the world. 1t
comes 10 many-so strange is it-with a
typically modern note.
Yet thousands of persons there are
who have never Smelled pennyroyal,
coriander, horehound, fennel, anise.
thyme, angelica, woodruff, chamomile and
hundreds Of others, all once known to the
simplest country person.
The pet fly is still busy sampling the
horehOund drop. He knows the real
stuff when he tastes it.
Evening star., 1936-11-17
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEWELL.

Natures true children prefer natural
scents of the herb kind.
A fly on our desk, offered a choice Of
lemon and horehound drops, unhesitat-
inely took the latter.
1t spent a long time walking all
over the horehound drop, sampling 1t
from various angles evidently finding
its aromatic, somewhat bitter taste very
much to it's liking.
House cats, whose keen noses usually
resent sharp odors. show ro dislike for
such a pungent mint as pennyroyal.
Their liking for catnip. or catmint, is
well known.
Few plants have more interesting his
tories names and uses than the herbs,
so-called
Technically, the herbs are plants
which have soft wood, which die down
to the roots each Fall.
Actually, the word herb" in modern
times has come to mean something else.
There seems to be almost as much
confusion as to what herb Is as there
is over its pronunciation. The time
honored pronunciation Is ''urb," with the
"h" silent, but the latest pronunciation
is "herb," just as spelled. The latter
has the preference with modern herbal
lists, we believe.
Many laymen will choose the former
just the same, feeling that the latter is
too human a name, to wit, Herb, or
Herbert.
Pennyroyal is one OF the old herbs,
more honored today in books than in
actual use, but retaining enough interest
in its very name to keep it alive.
It's popular name has nothing at all
to do with penny" but really means
king of the neas," through very
curious etymOlogy.
The penny" part Is really "pulegium,"
Latin for flea; the royal part means
regal, of course.
Old herbalists had name for it which,
translated, meant king Of the f1eas,"
owing to its reputed ability to chase
these insects away.
Modern botanists put pennyroyal in
the mint family, whose name, mint,
honors the nympth Mentha.
Hence the scientific name. Mentha
pulegium, the flea mint, literally.
There can be little doubt that the oil
of pennyroyal, the usual form, is a good
flea deterrent.
A young man was in q pet shop COM
planning about suffering from tieas de-
rived from a pet.
The proprietor offered the usual sprays
and powders.
i've tried them ALL" said the young
fellow. We still have the fleas."
II know the thing you need" spoke
ND an elderly customer. "Pennyroyal."
Il remember" answered the other. Il
will try it,"
He didn't find 1t as easy as he had
anticipated, however Some druggists
looked with alarm at the proposal to
buy half an ounce of Oil of pennyroyal.
One possible use accounted for this
attitude but in this case it was really
silly of them, because the young fellow
Evening star., 1936-11-17

heavy loss of life and property damage.
The government, too, has been ma
terially strengthened by q volunteer
force of trained fighters constituting a
so-called anti-Fascist foreign legion of
men from France, Germany, Poland,
Italy, Great Britain and some Latin
American countries. The Loyalists
furthermore have been able to equip
themselves with new supplies Of tanks,
artillery and munitions. These various
recruits and replenishments have stiff
ened the governments powers Of re-
sistance to q degree that explains its
ability to keep the enemy at bay outside
Madrid.
Nothing illustrates General Frances
plight so much as suggestions that both
Germany and Italy are now considering
early Intervention on the rebels behalf
II they continue to be held to stand
still at the gates of the capital. The
Fascist relationships are represented as
agreeing that no international considera-
tions must be permitted to facilitate
red" triumph in Spain. Once Berlin
and Rome formally renounce nom
intervention, they could openly espouse
the insurgent cause with all available
resources. The supposition is that an
Italian naval blockade would be the first
step in that direction, following disrup-
ton of German-Italian diplomatic rela-
tions with Moscow.
Such contingencies indicate how
alarmingly near Europe is drawing to
the brink of q general crisis in conse-
Quence of the Spanish strife. Madrid's
fall or it's retention by the government
seems now almost certain to divide the
Old World into hostile groups. Inter-
vention by Germany and Italy would
not find France, Great Britain and
Russia inactive. The more protracted
the siege of Madrid, the more prolonged
the period of tension and anxiety to
which Europe Is doomed. 1t awaits the
decision there in comprehensive fear
and trembling.
Evening star., 1936-11-17
The Siege of Madrid.

Even II one has no semblance of SYM
pathy with the Spanish government, 1t
Is dificult to withhold admiration for the
gallant defense it is making against
ferocious rebel onslaughts by land and
air. The siege of Madrid is now more
than ten days old and the Loyalists
have not been dislodged. There are con-
nicting accounts as to the extent to
which insurgent units have penetrated
the capitals outer lines and waged COM
bat in its streets. But General Franco
has not established command of the city
and faces vastly greater effort before
it can be brought under Fascist control.
Suggestions are already heard that un-
less the rebels succeed soon in definitely
piercing the government defenses, their
morale may crack under the strain of
Illustration. Whatever betides, the fight
for Madrid is writing an epic Of valor
that adds a glamorous page to Spanish
history.
Verifying predictions rs to aircrafts
role In modern war, the plane is cutting
q major figure in both the attack upon
Madrid and~in its defense. The govern
ments improved position dates from the
hour early this month when it obtained
from abroad several squadrons of bomb
ers, outstripping in both speed and strik-
ing power ships at the rebels disposal.
In dog fighting" over Madrid Loyalist
airmen have had unmistakably the best
Of 1t, although frances raiders caused
Evening star., 1936-11-17
Medal of Honor Deserved
By, Nine-Year-Old Hero

To the Editor of The Star:
OF all good stories in your Sunday and
Evening Stars I have ever read the
article of November IS about the 9-year-
old boy carrying an injured 4-year -old
up three flights of steps after having
been run down really impresses me. No
doubt thousands of your readers would be,
too. To my mind think that 9-year-old
boy should be entitled to medal for his
good deed. Over in Washington as well
as here in Baltimore accidents always
are happening with automobile care
lessness and too much chewing the rag
talking to the drivers by other occu-
pants in the machine). If was way up
in prominence in Washington would
suggest some sort of reward or medal
If it would or could be Congressional
Medal ELMORE D. BAILEY.
Baltimore, Md.
Evening star., 1936-11-17
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

Daydreaming.
Dreamin' through the daytime,
As the minutes slip along;
Maxim life a playtime
An q story an . song.
Hear that ROSTERS crow ascend
As day begins to peep!
Get up an get busy, friend,
An don't you oversleep.
Loafin' up the highway
An loafin' down the lane;
Loaf1n' in the byway
Far away from toll an pain.
Amt you got no chores to tend
No promises to keep?
Get up an get busy, friend.
An don't you oversleep.
Evening star., 1936-11-17
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
Fortunes Sport.

Fate has way of leading one to heights
That seem to satisfy the hearts desires
Sending the thoughts to attitudes yet
higher, -
Filling the senses with untold delights.
Feeling safe in the shelter of Fate's
arms,
Above the tumult of the world, the
eyes
Raised in pure joy up to the SUM
swept skies.
The precipice below holds no alarms.
One seems to be part of light and sum
High, high above the sordid realm
of men,
Viewing still loftier heights ahead
And then -
Over the edee Fate l:~''' "-'shes onet
Evening star., 1936-11-17

A sound OF humility In the title an
official may select for himself does not
imply the propriety of discounting his
power. The fact that Mr.. Tugwell is
called an underSecretary does not pre-
vent him from seeming a trifie overbear-
ing in his demands for money to sup
port his ideas.
Evening star., 1936-11-17

An inaugural demonstration is in
accord with this Nations earliest tradi-
tions. 1t is one of the elemental ex-
pressions Of American life that cannot
be lightly dispensed with.
Evening star., 1936-11-17
Darwin Disputed.

"Do you believe in the survival of the
fittest?"
mo" replied Miss Cayenne. when
several men call on the same evening
the greatest bore is always the last to
90 home"
Evening star., 1936-11-17

A total abandonment of the gold stand
ard is not so easy as it might seem in
view of the frequency with which the
mysterious yellow metal is mentioned in
connection with ecclesiastical and civil
authority.
Evening star., 1936-11-17
CrOOner.

From the Marshalltown (Iowa) Times-Repub-
lean.
One of the hardest things to bear about
it all is to have Jim Farley take us on
his knee, wipe of our tears and sing,
There little Republican, don't you cry,
you'll be New Dealer by and by"
Evening star., 1936-11-17
An Experienced Subject.

do you fear censorship"
"No," replied Senator Sorghum. I'm
used to it. I've worked for years under
campaign managers who rigidly super
vised everything had to say"
Evening star., 1936-11-17
Back to NOrmalcy.

From the Omaha world-Herald.
It will be fun to tune in the radio again
and get our jazz in musical interpreta-
ton, not political.
Evening star., 1936-11-17
No Soil Saving.

From the Lowell Leader.
With all its interest in soil conserva-
ton, the administration had no preju-
dice against q landslide of votes.
Evening star., 1936-11-17

Some of the greatest men are blamed
for having conceded to war the honor
of implying the supreme test of a social
theory.
Evening star., 1936-11-17
Cool for Candidates.

From the Indianapolis Star.
The freezing weather which prevailed
over many States provided q sympathetic
BACKGROUND for the defeated candidates.
Evening star., 1936-11-17

Press conferences have become vitality
essential to public information in desig-
mating which items are to be considered
on or of the record.
Evening star., 1936-11-17
Booming.

From the indianapolis Star
One line Of business undergoing re-
markable squirt seems to be that Of cabi-
net making.
Evening star., 1936-11-17
From Relaxation to Labor.

The world was once blissful place.
A garden for the human race.
The world is one great workshop now,
80 toll the best that you know how.
Evening star., 1936-11-17
A Practical Mind.

"When that man asked you for seri-
Gus advice you insisted on lending him
money"
Eyes" replied Mr.. Dustin Stax.
sometimes lift is Of more value than
an 'uplift.'"
Evening star., 1936-11-17
His Waterloo.

There was hardly any peril that this
fellow wouldn't dare.
He was big and he was brawny and he
never seemed to care
How great the odds against him. In
an ordinary fray
He welcomed opposition with q soul
serenely gay.
He would chase the raging lion. He
would tame bucking colt.
He would lead q trusty squad against
an army in revolt.
In single handed combat he was never
known to quit.
He'd whip three people twice his size
and still feel fresh and fit.
At last ne came to grief, as people gen.
orally do.
1t wasn't very long before he met his
Waterloo.
He trembles and he quails before the
stern, relentless eye
OF fragile little woman who is scarcely
five feet high.
Jud Tunkins says he doesn't like
amateur classic dancing because 1t re-
minds him of the way Summer boarders
act Of an evening when the mosquitoes
are bad.
Evening star., 1936-11-17

"Fohgive yoh enemies as fur as you
KIM" said Uncle Eben. But dat doesn'
mean dat you is expected to lay yohsef
vide epeu 70 mo- trouble ct datr hama"
Evening star., 1936-11-17
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The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
the use for republication OF all news dispatches
credited to it or not otherwise credited in this
PAPER and also the local news published herein.
All rights Of publication of special dispatches
herein are also reserved.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28

30 YOU WANT A JOB AS OUR
REPRESENTATIVE? If you are
a boy between the ages of l3 and
II and live in the following rural
routes; Holtville Rt. l, 2. or 3,
Brawley Rt. l or 2. Imperial Rt.
or 2, Seeley Rt. l, Calexico Rt /
See Bill Hunt Monday night
Between and 7 p, m. at the Post
Press office for full particulars
Or write him at this office be
tween row and Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28
%
Instruction

GOVERNMENT JOBS. Start $1O5-
SITS month. Men, women. Pre-
pare now for next Ell Centro eX-
aminationS. Common education.
List positions, FREE Write i'm
mediately. Franklin Institute,
Dept 49-R, Rochester, NJ Y.
(J28)
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28
2S Business Opportunities

MUST SELL at once small estab-
lished business, best location in
town. $4,000 equity in $4,000 in
vestment for $1,000. Terms. Have
other interests. Box 100-A, Post
Press. (J28-JlA)
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28

WANTED TO LEASE-8O to 100
acres in alfalfa suitable for dairy
A. x. FrowisS, Rt. /, Box 88, See
ley. (J25P- -J28)
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28
transportation

WANTED-Daily transportation in
mornings to Brawley, Calipatria,
Westmorland, good proposition to
make extra money. See w. j.
Hunt, Post-PreSs.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28
For Sale, Mdchinery

New F-30 Farmall Tractor 13 50x24
Firestone rubber at discount.
Used I.H.C. model 1880 fine me-
chanical condition at a bargain.
One Caterpillar 80 rebuilt a real buy
One A. G. model 35, best buy in the
valley. Butane equipped.
Always see the Imperial Valley
Tractor Company at IMPERIAL,
before you buy new or used tract
or. We have what you want in
the tractor line.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28
~ Wanted, Re1t Estate

RANCHES WANTED to Sell or
lease. Also have buyers for
close in Acreage. See C. A.
Irving, Marie Land, 831 Main.
(J17-TF.1
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28

ELECTRIC lawn mower, new u h.
p. ball bearing GE. motor, good
condition, $36 Phone 40. Wilson
Machine Shop. (J22P. .J28)
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28
DON LEE
HOME AIDE AIR CON =
n1FnNER

Now we think the time is ripe,
For you to buy some water pipe.
Very little lumber does it require,
A few nails and small mesh wire.
Put at the bottom a metal pan,
Get all of this if you can.
Some excelsior you may get,
And with water make it wet.
Electric fan to make the breeze,
Then the family sleeps at case
To us the size is immaterial,
Just so we sell the MATERIAL.
Ell CENTRIC LUMBER &
TRADING co.
Phone 1892 l409 Adams ST
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28

FOR SALE-80 acres good land,
we'll improved. No down pay
ment. See Geo. Young, Rt. 2,
Box 253, FL Centro. (J22P -J23)
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28
SANSNava4SmpONN
USED CARS

USED CARS
18th q Main EI Centre
RAG SQUARE DEAL
1875 Ford Delux Coupe, only
1900 miles SG25
1898 Ford Deluxe Coupe. thor
oughly recouditioned, original
paint ,.............. S0Do
1891 Ford Deluxe Tudor sedan
Motor cXcnauge with new STRAIT
osphere blue paint ........ .S49d
1891 Fora Deluxe Tudor Sedan
now 6-piy tires. Original
1891 Ford standard rudGr sedan
Motor gecOnditioned, new tires
ana paint. Extra clean, low
1894 Chevrolet Coupe Master
New paint, extra good tires
1884 Ford coupe. Low mileage.
O8.glnai paint. good f'"es S4g5
1893 ForG Cuupe exchange
no-or. Very clean ......S S445
1884 f"rd Standard TuGor. New
motor new tires New uph OIL
steI 0g. 4 nice one ...... s405
IO3& Ford Tudor. thoroughly re-
conditioned with air wheels
for ............. ....... 1870
1872 HOchne sedan. New clutch,
Motor oyerhauled. New paint
Good Model A FOrds.
> Good Chevrolet COupes and
Sedans
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28

FOR SALE-7 $40 Gu. # Westing-
house electric refrigerator, used
months, sacrifice price. Inquire
673 Brighton or phone 506-W af-
ter pm. (J24T TFD
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28

FOR SALE-Thor washing machine
and upright piano. 469 He'll
(J27-J30)
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28

WIDE SELECTION reconditioned
electric refrigerators, $50 to 500.
Priced for quick sale Edgar
Bros Hardware. (J26P- -J30A)
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28
23 For Sale, Miscellaneous

FOR SALE-Thrashed corn, Y mile
north Meloland. Joe Odermatt.
(J27
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28
Wanted TO Rent

WANTED-To rent unfurnished 8
room house large living room, we'll
located. Phone 1l42. (J24-J28A)
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28

WANTED-Boys to sell papers on
streets Good summer money.
ANY age, Call at Circulation
Dept, Fost-Press.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28
Country Property
For Sale

ONE 40 and ONE 80 acre ranch.
Well improved. Priced to sell.
w, r Headington, Western Union,
Brawley. (J28P-Jy4A)
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28

FOR SALE-Almost new P. o. 4
disc tractor plow. one Killefer
disc harrow, 713 foot John
Wendell one mile east,
1a mile north Mesquite school
(J25.28A)
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28

BEFORE YOU BUY field floats
see McDaniel'S, 1881 Main.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28

FOR SALE-l928 Cadillac Sedan,
excellent mechanical condition.
A bargain See Daniel Cicen, Pho
neer Garage.
Cadillac LaSalle
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28
3 Rooms For Rent

ROOM FOR RENT - Lady pre-
ferred. Corner 4th and Hamilton,
TAO SO. 4th. (J28-Jy1A)
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28
USED REFRIGERATORS

USED REFRIGERATORS
Restaurant Rerigerator-"Super-
built cabinet eft. high, eft. wide,
% in, deep with 3-inch cork in
sulation .................................$87 $3.50
Other Ice Refrigerators at
S400 to $500
Frigidaire, 6 GU. it., all porcelain.
Guaranteed ..........................$1 $1,000
GrunoW, 6 #. good as new $115.00
AT 1. V. HARDWARE
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28

HOUSE AND LOT at Live Oaks.
Oak trees, terms $60000 Cash
$29500 Write P. o. Box 223 Ell
Centre. (J25P- -J2A)
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28

SALES, Leases, Management I'M
perial Valley farms. Exchanges
anywhere. What can I do for
you? w. E. HANCOCK THE
Farm Land Man" FL Centro and
Holtville.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28
81 Used Cars and Trucks

FOR SALE-Very clean 1929 Frank
lin Seven Sedan. $50 Broadway.
(J27-JD
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28

WANTED-An experienced presser.
Phone 87 (J28-J30A)
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28
POST PRESS CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR SALE-Well built six room
house, good location. Double gar
age, $3.50 cash. See C. A. Irving,
Marie Land, 831 Main.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-06-28

lin Seven Sedan. $50 Broadway.
(J27-JD
FOR SALE-Clean 1885 Dodge
Coupe. See Jack Person, Pack
ard dealer. 1872 Main. (J26-J30)
FOR SALE-Clean 1929 Chrysler
Sedan, good rubber puncture
proof tubes. Excellent condi-
ton. 600 Broadway. (J26P-J3OA)
FOR SALE-Ford A 4-door, 1890,
1925. V-8 4-door De Luxe. 1884,
$4,000. 473 Park st.
ANNOUNCEMENT! Carter Motor
Supply Co., 1868 Main St, invites
you to meet our best salesman
WHY'S 77--take a ride and you'll
be convinced. CM29P- tD
Metropolitan news., 1936-10-24

Two line plunges and Force only
gained two vards against the fight
ing Golden Tigers. Another pass,
McGinnis to Dowell scored the
touchdown. Art Williams failed to
convert the extra point when his
place kick was partially blocked.
All through the game, the two
big teams see-sawed back a d
forth In the first half, Tuskegee
had total yardage of "A gained
from scrimmage. Wilberforce had a
grand total of minus q. At the end
of the second half, the Golden I'll
gers had mased II yards to Wilber-
forces 10. These statistics prove
how closely the game was con-
tested. Force punted 20 times to IA
for the Tigers.
Shortly after the Bulldog touch
down the Tigers marched the ball
into Wilberforce territory, but the
fighting Green team held for downs.
A bad pass from center put Force
back on their four yard line. Stand
ing six yards back of his own goal,
H. Rains punted out to the Tuske-
gee 50 yard line.
Iuskegee lost a chance to score
in the first quarter when after a
series of successful runs, Knight
took the ball 13 yards to the Green
IA yard line. A few more plays and
the Tigers had pushed the ball in
side the eight yard line. Here
Force held and took the ball on
downs.
Both teams had success pass
ing. Tuskegee attempted and COM
pleted A while their opponents at
tempted 6 and completed 8. Tus-
kegee tried no passes in the first
half.
A spirited Tiger drive in the last
quarter was stopped when McGinnis
intercepted a pass and ran it back
s yards. The Green Wave then
punted out and while Tuskegee did
drive back into Wilberforce ter
ritory, the game ended while they
were only on their opponents 80
yard line.
Metropolitan news., 1936-10-24
N. u. BEATS OHIO STATE

A pass, Jefferson to Heap, was
the means used by Northwestern
University to defeat the powerful
Ohio State eleven at Dyche Stadium
last Saturday.
With the score 1877 in the third
quarter, Heap passed to Kabealo
who made a spectacular catch. Two
plunges at the line gained only
three yards. Jefferson faxed run
to his left and when about to be
tackled threw a long pass to Heap
on the four yard line. The latter
brushed off two tacklers for the
touchdown.
Clarence Hinton almost broke up
the game. when he intercepted a
pass and ran 25 yards only to be
brought down by the only ran be-
tween him and the Buckeye goaa.
tus', : and Wilherxorce 2 coils.
Metropolitan news., 1936-10-24
BLACK YANKEES DGFEAT
THE CUBAN GIANTS In A
HOT DOUBLE HEADER

NEW YORK, Oct. 2z = T b 9
rowdiest, hottest rivalry in Negro
baseball came to a climax with de-
feat of the Cuban Giants by the
Black Yankees at Dyche Oval, in
this city.
A crowd of $500 fans witnessed
the traditional double-header. The
Black Yankees won the first game
13 to 10. The Cubans were leading
the second game, which was call
ed because of darkness.
Only four Cuban regulars saw
action in these games. The major.
ity of the squad had to return to
Cuba on October /, their bond hay.
ing expired. The new additions to
the Cubans were stars from the
Negro National league,
The Cubans were leading 2 to 0
when the second game was called.