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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1936-01-03

Although some authorities place
the origin Of the tomato in the Sec
ond century, the history Of this
popular vegetable really begins
with an English writer of the Six
teenth century, John Gerard, whose
Herbal" still stands the test Of
time, notes a writer in the Cleve-
land Plain Dealer. Gerard was a
surgeon who was born at Nant-
witch, Cheshire, but he lived In Hol-
born, London, where he had a large
garden. He knew the tomato as
the "Pomum amoris," deriving the
name, no doubt, from the Italian
''Pomi del Mori," apples of the
Moors. This became "Pommes
d'mour" In France and "Love ap-
pies" in England. Tomatoes were
eaten in Europe for at least a hun
dred years before Americans would
let them come upon their tables.
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The Plimson Mark

The mark on the side Of a ship
that looks like the sign on the end
of well-known cracker box is the
Plimsoll mark, or sailors safeguard,
originated by Samuel Plimsoll of
Bristol, England, and adopted by
act Of parliament to protect insur-
ance companies from dishonest ship
pers who criminally overloaded I'M
seaworthy ships, over-insured them
and then sent them out to their
doom in the seas. Even though
sailors have signed articles, says
writer in the Washington Post,
they cannot be compelled to sail
on a ship loaded deeper than this
mark. It's position is mathemat-
ically accurate, being figured on
the form, displacement and cargo
carrying capacity Of the ship.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1936-01-03
Smiles Not Always True
Sign of Our Happiness

Smiles do not always connote
q pleasurable emotion. There are
smiles and smiles, and he who can
not analyze them is much disad-
vantaged, asserts q writer In the
Montreal Herald.
There are smiles Of courtesy and
diplomacy; smiles Of anger and
hate.
There are smiles Of pleasure and
appreciation; smiles of WEAKNESS
and resignation.
There is the professional smile
and the disarming smile Of intrigue
and the smile Of betrayal.
There is the smile Of love, friend
ship and affection.
There Is the cynical smile-the
smile Of disgust and tolerance.
There is the sweet, trusting smile
Of a guileless soul, and the compla-
cent smile of peace, contentment.
hope, and a glorified life.
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Health and
Hygiene
By DR.. w. D. Brown
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AND
ALCOHOL
DIR. w. D. Brown

Death because of automobile ac-
cidents is a frequent visitor in this
modern busy world. Every at
tempt is being made to reduce
these accidents to a minimum. To
do this the cause underlying these
misfortunes must be found. Such
a study shows that there are many
factors which are responsible.
These may in turn be divided into
causes due to deficiencies in the
various parts of the vehicle and
due to an abnormal condition in
the driver.
If everyone used extreme eau
ton in regard to these two factors,
there would be very few if any
accidents. It is very easy to keep
an automobile in the best of con-
dition all the time-if one is finan-
cially able to do so. Likewise one
might see that he is in the best of
physical and mental health. This,
however, is a real problem, for the
average person often unknowingly
neglects himself to such an extent
that he is usually "below par"
To avoid accidents, one must be
alert; his reaction time" must be
normal; his car must be under con-
troll. This personal equation called
the reaction time denotes the time
that it takes one to make a cor
rect Judgment concerning what to
do and the putting this judgment
into action.
Small amounts of alcohol e to 8
ounces) have been shown scientifi-
cally to impair both the mechanical
skill and intelligence to such an
extent that the reaction time is in
creased although the subject feels
that he is doing better. This feel
ing and the effect persist for sew
eral hours for the alcohol remains
in the blood and is oxidized slow
ly.
Of the many factors responsible
for accidents, small amounts of i'm
bibed alcohol may be classified as
an important one. It would be
wise then to refrain from drinking
even a small amount of an alco-
holic beverage within three or -four
hours before driving. F.
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things are facts. They exist. They
are the realities of the Scottsboro
case"
This writer believes that the LID
has done much for the Scottsboro
boys. He believes it's efforts have
been sincere even though it has
not neglected to turn them to the
prestige of the organization. If
the LID can be convinced of the
truth of Mr.. Groves contentious
as ably set forth in his quoted
comment, he believes the LID has
done enough to prove Its good
faith and could in fairness to itself
and to the Scottsboro boys step
aside and permit a reluctant south
to free these victims in it's own
face saving way. But can the LID
be so convinced? We doubt it.
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Records Carved on Cliffs

More names, dates and records
of achievements are carved in the
rocky cliffs of the Dog river near
Beirut, Syria, than in any other
spot on earth, writes Corwin G.
Roach, Gambler, Ohio, in Golfers
Weekly. For the past 5000 years
this gorge has been a fertile pass
for armies marching between AZ
RIGA and the East and few conquer
Ors, from the pharaohs Of Egypt
to the marsha1s Of France, have
failed to leave inscriptions on it's
rocks.
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THE PUBLIC VIEWPOINT
st. Paul, December 26.
Editor of the st. Paul Recorder.

Dear Sir:
Through your paper I ask the
question, "What about the Negro
and the National Union for Social
Justice? I have keenly watched
every medium through which news
can be transmitted, but have not as
yet seen a word relative to what
national Importance. Shall the
the Negro thinks of move of such
Negro assume his traditional atti-
tude of the past of waiting until
accomplishments are realized and
then present a claim for a just
and equal share of the benefits :?
And does he think that the white
man is blind to his traditional
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fance riding tendencies? This is
matter of vital Importance that
I hope will be given the assistance
of your paper in working up senti-
ment favorable to organizing and
doing our part as citizens.
While / realize that it is as much
my part as that of any one else to
start the move, but as / do not
claim to be leader I feel loath to
take the initiative.
Yours truly,
r. j. w. WALTON.
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COMMENT
By w. M. SMITH

Seldom has a group of people
enjoyed themselves more than did
the elder ones who were the guests
at the annual dinner given them
by Miss w. Gertrude Brown and
the Phyllis Wheatley auxiliary at
this settlement house on last Sat-
urday. They enjoyed the fine
Christmas dinner, the carol sing
ing, an entertaining stage show,
and best of all the very attentive
care given by the younger women
who waited upon them and the
comforting experience of social
contacts many had not had since
the dinner of last year. Phyllis
does nothing more satisfactory
during the year.
Miss Naomi Upton, 44O5 Lyndale
Avenue South, presented for the
delighted guest puppet show, the
best have ever seen. Young
women of our group who feel that
they are not given a fair OppOr-
tunity should note the example of
this rs year old girl who for ten
years has earned a good living and
had a good time, too, with this
puppet show which she designed
and presents all alone. Miss Up
ton, assisted on this occasion by
her sister, Virginia, receives $1,000
for as minute engagement, but
on Saturday donated her show for
the pleasure of the Phyllis guests
Churches and others may contact
Miss Upton by calling Regent
2O8S.
We omitted the Sunday School
lesson from our Christmas issue
lack of room. But did we receive
a protest? We most certainly did
That's one way of getting effec.
tive reaction to our features. Now
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believes should be denied the
humanity AS long that right denied
M 10 rights mViOlate.
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Forty-four per cent Of the worlds
telephones are now dial instruments.
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we know how much the Sunday
School lessons mean to our readers.
Father Coughlin's radio address
of last Sunday, will, we predict,
make friends for his cause among
many millions of hearers. He pro-
tested in behalf of labor. He de-
clared that cutting wages and re-
ducing employment would never
succeed in increasing buying power,
the only remedy for present con-
ditiOns. And we agree with him.
While the Rev. COughlin did not
intend it, it strikes us that he made
most effective plea for the Town
send plan for this method would
at once put into circulation many
millions of dollars each month, the
spending of which would search
out and bolster every kind and con-
ditiOn of business. 1t would weak.
en- the control and profits of the
bankers against whom Father
COughlin and his national security
organization are directing their
bitterest attacks.
John Temple Graves, "the most
liberal columnist in all the south,
is quoted by the Pittsburgh
Courier as saying: 1.-TWO things
are obvious to anyone near enough
the scene to know the situation
and objective enough to admit
what he sees. One is that no Ala
bama jury is likely to let the In
ternatiOnal Labor Defense or any
other COmmunistic organization
win famous victory. Another il
that, rightly or wrongly, SO mucI
resentment of outside interference,
has been created that no Alabam.
jury is likely to let any outsid,
lawyer win a victory, particularly
if he comes from New York. Thil
point applies against Samuel S
LeibOwitz and there are other anC
more personal ones against him Al
well. 1t isn't necessary, either, t,
approve or to disapprove. Thes,
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OQulVAlenC Tor 6ellO.
Forty-four per cent Of the worlds
telephones are now dial instruments.
The average number Of shares held
by American Telephone and Tsle-
graph Company stockholders e
twenty-eight.
Long distance telephone service
has been inaugurated IN China be-
tween Lanchow and Ningshsia City,
the provincial capitals Of Kansu and
Ningshsia.
An average Of sixteen or more
telephone calls q month IL made By
every person In the United States,
az compared with one q month for
the Inhabitants Of the rest Of the
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Facts About The Telephone

''Moshimoshi" II the japanese
equivalent for "Hello."
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HOUR GLASS The old year is gone and
with hope the bitter
it's disappointments
its hardsh
of the
Inc OeAeneen' H"t" VI -1o'-
dav-a has turned the hour glass
and begin the year with
Ihen Time slate. Ours it is to write
a %
'"o 1eN0ANS VI -OHo
memories
when months done
the days begin he course again. they their
reasonably
hope from the year?
Surely essenng grip has made life for
desperate dscouragng strugge increasing potency
which have worked with and not alone
better comforts but well for those spiritual
values without which % surrounded though be with economic
being still Among these should be listed
social training bringing recreation to all and with
willingness human needs and find solution
ills least the which
would mold these cooperative whole to the end that the great
est good may flow to the largest number.
DEVOTION
with determination rid ourselves of whatever hndrances
mpded their in the that 1886 will
day. the implications of which be
But generations the light of its fumen
will rise up and call us blessed.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-15
MILLIONAIRE FLYER
SETS SPEED RECORo

GRAND CENTRAL AIRPORT,
GLENDALE. May 15U.P)- Riding at
a 300-mile clip on TIE Crail of $50
bet, young Howard Hughes. Million
aire sportsman and speed flier.
brought his sleek silver transport
plane whining out of the sky tonight
to set a new air record from Chica-
go.
He sent the plane skimming over
the airport hangers at 7:15 pm,
psf, and was clocked for an elapS-
ed time of g hours. 10 minutes, 10
seconds.
The slender black-haired flier
climbed out of the cockpit, grinning
and ready for dinner.
His record flight was the result of
a $50 wager with an unnamed friend
that he could nave lunch in Chicago
and dinner in Los Angeles. He took
off from the mid-western city at 2:05
pm, Eastern Standard time G1:05
am, P.S.TO.
The elapsed time was officially
clocked by o. D. Mckenzie, Ameri-
can Aeronautical association timer.
Hughes "lunch-to dinner" mark
establishes the first authentic speed
record between the two cities. The
only official mark at present is the
commercial transport record of IL
hours, 45 minutes, set by Transcon-
tinental and Westerns Sky Chief" "
The young millionaire also crack
ed Col. Roscoe Turner's unofficial
mark of hours, SO minutes for the
l837-mile flight. clocked on a trans
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-15
TIRE FIRM TO
HOLD FORMAL
OPENING SAT.

Celebrating their appointment as
General tire distributors and the
establishment of their new station,
Carey Freeman General Tire COM
pany. Inc, at Fifth and State
streets. Dunbar Carey and Don
Freeman will hold their formal
opening Saturday, May 16 and a
special sale on General tires in con-
junction with the event.
Carey and Freeman have lived in
Ell Centro for many years. Carey
was employed by another tire COM
pany before starting in the neN
partnership. Freeman was a sales
man for Roy Womack for several
years.
Carey and Freeman both stress
the fact that they will strive to
give the same high quality service
that General tires are noted for.
In selecting the General line,
Carey said, I'VE believe we have
chosen the finest quality tire avail
able. We have tires for every type
automobile and truck and in addi-
tion have installed the most mod
ern equipment for servicing the
cars of our customers. Shell gaso-
line and oils need no introduction
to the motoring public. Their repu-
tation for quality and performance
is worldwide. Hyvis scientific lu
brication is also noted for its eX-
cellence and with it we believe
we can honestly offer our custom
ers the finest type of fabrication, -
he concluded.
Freeman stated that both he and
Carey were enthusiastic over the
new undertaking and declared that
they would both do everything
possible to satisfy each customer.
The Garey-Freeman station has
been repainted, new tire stock is
displayed in the office and stored
in the basement, and new Hyvis
fabrication equipment is in readi-
ness for Saturdays opening.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-15
POWER BATTLE
ENDS IN SCRAP
OVER PROPOSAL
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Continued from Page -
from the All American canal. Be
hind the power companys applica-
ton is the fear of competition
from canal power, opponents de-
clared, and not an active desire
to increase electrical service.
Battle Brought On
Because opposition took this
form. the hearing developed into
a battle between private monopoly
and public ownership of power,
centering about the details OF
power company operation and pro-
posed irrigation district operation.
Conflicting comparisons were
drawn by agents for either party,
and exhaustive surveys made OF
both systems. Even the history
o, agricultural development in the
valley. as it may effect power
development, was brought out.
CONVENTIONS, in brief We're:
Southern SierraS: That loss OF
its business through competition
from the All American canal sys-
tenn would not be to the interest
of the general public in southern
California, as represented by the
company's stockholders and con-
sumers in areas other than 1mpe-
rial county.
Irrigation District: That per-
mission TO the power company 10
proceed would damage the canal
program and make it difficult for
Imperial Valley taxpayers to meet
canal payments without levying
of eXhorbitant taxes by the dis
trict taxes which could not be
paid.
Perhaps the most hectic two
hours OF the hearing came late
Thursday. F. o. Dolson, vice-pres-
ident and general manager OF the
power company, had suggested
that the company and the district
cooperate in distribution of power.
The power company would help
construct hydro plant number
three on the canal, he said, and
would give the district an option
to buy the company's system in
the valley at the end of a reason
able period, which he described
as 10 years.
Rates would be reduced imme-
diately upon signing of a contract
between the agencies, and there
after would be fixed by agreemnt
btween the power company, the
district and the railroad commits
sion, DolSon suggested.
Raised Wildcats"
Horton unleashed the bittereSt
attack OF the hearing, one de
scribed by Attorney Henry Coil
OF the power company as the fury
of Wildcats
You and your company" Hor-
ton told him, have raised the
wildcats that are fighting here
now"
Horton charged that power
company agents know they would
not have to live up to any rate
agreement, but could raise rates
at will, as long as they had per
mission from the railroad commits
sion. He described Dolson'S pro-
posal as one you know you don't
nave to live up to.
"AS a matter Of fact, Mr.. Dol
son, Horton thundered, you've
finally found yourself at place
where you're licked at every turn
and now you're trying to wiggle
out of it the best way you can.
One statistical witness was call
ed after Dolson left the stand and
before the hearing ended.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-15

Ivan Maisky, Russian ambassador.
handed to Sir Robert Vansittart.
permanent underSecretary for for
eign affairs.
The note announced:
i. Russia reserves complete
liberty of construction for its far
eastern fleet.
2. The qualitative limitation Of
Russia'S fleet in European waters
viii be dependent on Germany's
acceptance of identical reStric-
ti0ns
The important features. how
ever. are contained in two reserv-
ations.
The first agrees TO negotiate
with Britain and expresses readi-
ness to assume naval obligations
to the same extent as Germany.
Reservation two declares any
Obligations which Russia under
takes would not apply to the far
cast. unless Japan enters into j
similar agreement with Russia
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-15
House Approves
Electrification
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Continued from Page II
of the foreign affairs committee
who were content to let the resolu-
ton die
Congressional leaders were criti-
cized by Francis j. German, vice
president of the United Textile
Workers, for delaying considera-
ton OF the Ellenbogen national tex
tile bill until after the supreme
court passes on the constitutionality
of the Gutfey coal act, after which
it is patterned. German saw con-
greSs 'abdicati'lg its legislative func-
ton"
Dr.. Francis E. Townsend directed
a demand at the house committee
investigating his Sl00 a month old
age pension plan for a speedy con
clusion of the inquiry after il re
sumeS next Tuesday.
The santae foreign relations COM
mittec discussed the London naval
treaty in executive session today
after which Sen. Joseph r. Robinson
SAID action probably will be com
pleted tomorrow and the treaty
IA flied 1t thi: SnSsion.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-15
L. A. BANKS
L. 4. GRAIN
Los ANGELES STOCKS

Los ANGELES, May Is. UPD-
A gain of l = points by Southern
Pacific featured a rising market ON
the Los Angeles stock exchange this
corning. Twelve issues rose against
five shat sank and IL that were un-
changed. Volume was around 10, 900
shares.
southern Pacific's rise went to 80
on 800 shares.
racine GO Gas aas EIeceTIe Tae shors commPn mG
son was up * in the 6s at 2S12 on
200, up Y in the common at 2G y on
500. and off y in the originals at
'37a,.
western Pipe & Steel dropped
point to 81 on 100 shares. Gem
eral Motors gained - to G3M on 100.
and most other industrials were
unchanged.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-15

KWANIS CLUB
HAS PROGRAM

Roland Fanton, president of the
San Diego League for the Hard of
Hearing. spoke at a Kiwanis club
meeting Friday noon in the Barbara
Worth hotel
Mrs. Margaret Radcliffe. lip read
ing instructor and organizer of the
Imperial Valley League, discussed
problems of the hard of hearing and
the work the valley league is doing
to meet them.
Thomas Fowler OF San Diego
gave a short talk.
The Rev. Harold E. Doty. pastor
OF the First Baptist church, was
welcomed into membership. Harry
Forman was chairman.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-15
DAIRY GROUP
TO VISIT CITY
, Continued from Page

tAOlAlAlANA ii Oltl 4 as
de Boer. S. HARLEM Cars. Of Hynes.
j. Krudhof. B. Schnder, W. Van
Dix. A. Fikse. Of Artesia: Chas. T.
Merrill. E. J. Phillips. Jimmy Fisher
of Chino: o. R. Fuller. Corona; E.
w. SOBER. J. T. Loubet. Arthur E.
Tissot. Of Chino; Ralph Noting
ham. c. Mankes. of Norwalk: H.
Weis. Henry Romberg. Reynold
Kootmans. San Van Lantan. Of
Hvnes. NJ. I. Fitch, OF Fontana:
James Nav. Of Downey, NJ. W.
Mathis. Of Pomona. George VIPER
us. of Hynes; Herman Won RyS. OF
HyneS: B. Rohrer of Chino. G. NJ
Littleiohn. of ArteSia, r. H ISaacS.
of Artesia.
The delegation Is due to arrive in
Fl Centro Friday afternoon where
a program has been arranged by
the chamber OF commerce. A spe-
ciai dinner has been arranged at the
Hotel Barbara Worth. Guests will
leave for CaleXioo Saturday morn
ing for a tour Of the AllAmerican
canal work. Luncheon will be
served for the group in Holtyille.
The E. Centre program Friday
evening Will include addresses by:
Roy H Womack. Walter 3. Have
korst. Hugh T. Osborne, George
Winright, w. E. Hancock, c. H H.
Small. NJ. F. Mcintosh. Earl Y. c.
Northrop. Evan T. HeWeS.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-15
NEW YORK STOCKS
Continued from Page d

ton, made net gains
International Harvester led the
farm implements higher. Case was
steady after making up a one
point loss. Caterpillar tractor and
Oliver Farm advanced and Deere
was firm. Mail order issues were
fractionally higher.
Johns Manville led u rise in build
ing issues. Prospects for a rise In
tire prices bOlstered the rubbers
Communication issues recovered
early losses. CoDpeTs and silvers
were steady to firm. Utilities fluc-
tutted narrowly, with Columbia Gas
active and firm on a favorable earn
ings report.
Wrigley, among the few weak
spots, dropped a a points to new
low for the year at Sc. Commercial
r.nt was among the issues to
make a new top for 1896, touching
593s up Is. Radio preferred new
stock made a new high at 73A. up
pa points. Radio Corpora ton com
mon was the most active stock on
the board.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-15
YUMA CUBS TO
PLAY CYO CLUB

Meeting their toughest game of
the season the Yuma Cubs run up
against the strong Mi2mi CYO Club
in a double header to be played on
the Yuma diamond Sunday alter
noon.
The o7mc is scheduled to start
at 2:30 Yuma time.
The Cubs, managed by Jack
Stark, are resting in second place,
Cne game and a half behind the
league leading Tucson Merchants.
A double win over the CYO team
will put the Cubs in a position to
blast their way into first place
week from Sunday when they
meet Tucson.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-15
VEGETABLES

Los ANGELES, MAY 10. UP)-
Supplies were generally liberal with
demand and trading fair on most
lines.
Asparagus: Local and san Diego
Co. IT l2c.
Cantaloupes: Imperial valley
jumbo Ass S2.75-3; $3.50: Jumbo 3Gs
So. .50-2.75; standard Ass $3.50; pony
S1.G5-1.75; standard flats l2s and
l5s $1-ll5; jumbo l2s and l5s S1.10-
1.25.
Melons: steady; Imperial Valley
weaver specials and honeyballs,
Jumbo 36s and As S3-3.25: standard
45s $2.75; pony 54s $1.75-2.
Waterm elOns: Imperial valley
Klondikes, green and striped 4i4c.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-15
Market Quo tations
l.. A. LIVESTOCK

Los ANGELES, May 10. CUP)--
Hogs 100, steady best truckins
Cattle $50, quotably steady no
steers sold; few cows $4.5O-5 50,
cutter grades $3-4.25; bulls $3.50;
calves 175. steady, vealers S9-lO,
few calves $S.25 down.
Sheep 1000, including 247 direct
and l22 to feed lots, fully steady;
medium 10 good spring lambs 81
9.25. few fed S6.5O-7.25, shorn ewes
$o25-3.25