davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-12-23
BY PROF. ]. d. FLINT.

TODAY we have a 'two-in-one spe-
L cial. Smith and smythe were
partners of Boatbuilders, Inc. They
were very good workmen and their
reputation had spread widely. Each
had finished q boat which he had
been working on. Smith was speed
Ter builder than Smythe and handled
all the rush orders while Smythe
handled those which required more
detail Smith had finished his boat
In two months, while Smythe took
six months for the same type OF boat.
One day q sealed order came for
third boat Of the type and both Smith
and Smythe worked on it. How long
did it take them to finish it, working
together?
When the boat was finished 1t was
necessary to notify by mail the man
who ordered it. Smith went to the
post ONCE and asked for . certain
number of 2-cent stamps and 10 times
as many 1-cent stamps and the bal
ance Of 81 bill In scent stamps.
How many of each did he get?
Evening star., 1936-06-15

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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1936-01-03
Cycads Were Prominent
Millions of Years Ago

Cycads are members Of an an
cient family far more numerous in
past ages. Fossil species are found
in many lands where they fiourished
as the dominant plant life millions
Of years ago.
BOtanists call that era the "Age
Of Cycads." biologists, ignoring in
animate life, record it as the "Age
Of Reptiles" And it Is shown as
the latter in all geological charts,
notes a writer in the Los Angeles
Times.
This era In the worlds history
is named the Mesozoic, q Greek
word meaning middle" The earli-
est period Of this era, termed the
Cretaceous, was fourth In what IL
called the age Of life: Inverte-
brates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles
and mammals; man appearing In
the latter part Of the mammal
phase, following the Glacial or Ice
age. The fourth one, age Of reptiles
and cycads, Immediately preceded
the one where Australia existed
much as it is today, with her kan
garoos, cycads, and tree ferns.
Since that time tree ferns have
developed in other tropical lands,
cycads in tropic and subtropics,
but no other types Of kangaroos
have appeared, and only one other
animal Of the same family, the
American opossum. Simultaneous
ly with the latter, doubtless, came
the American cycads, Of which
there are about SO species. These
are rather widely distributed over
the tropical and subtropical parts Of
the Western hemisphere.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1936-01-03

Furnished rooms for rent within
walking distance from heart Of
town. Call Garfield 1O41.
Furnished room for rent. Couple
preferred. TOP Carroll Avenue.
Nice, comfortable furnished
room. Steam heat. 982 Iglehart.
Elk. 4612. Couple preferred.
Mineral Finders
The various fOrked twigs, witch
sticks, doodle-bugs, divining-rods,
ETC., used by so-called OWNERS Of
water, oil and minerals in the
ground, have no scientific sanction.
An article on the subject in Acker-
mann's Popular Fallacies" gives
the views Of many scientists in op-
position to the claims of these d.
viners. There are geo-physical in
struments employed by prospectors
and mineralogists; these consist of
magnetometers, electrometers, ra-
diometers, graVimeters, seismom-
eters, etc. Used by experts who
understand surface indications and
geological formation, these instru-
ments are powerful aid to the To-
cation Of underground minerals.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1936-01-03
Fraternal Notices

Minnetonka Lodge No. 159
United Brothers of Friendship
Meets first and third Thursdays
of each month at 5S2 Sixth Ave.
No., o. L. Benford, w. NJ, Theo.
Woodland, worthy secretary; Hy-
land 5377 or Hyland S749.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1936-01-03
(MinneapOlis)

(Minneapolis)
Nice steam-heated room. For
single man or woman. Price, $3.50
per week. Call Elk. O137.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1936-01-03
ST. PAUL CLASSIFIED
HOUSE FOR RENT

Seven-room house in nice neigh
borhood for rent. Hot air heat, To-
Gated on Clinton Ave. Call BR.
1896.
Five-room upper, all modern du-
pick for rent, south. $500 a
month. Call Br. 1896.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1936-01-03

Desirable Room for Rent-3032
4th Ave. S. Lo. 1868.
Exceptionally nice 5 room bun
galow. Sun porch, breakfast nook,
nearly new. Double garage, near
Clinton Avenue South and seth ST..
Only $285O. Only $3.50 down. For
appointment call Atlantic 1887.
Five room lower duplex. Modern.
Hot water heat. Garage. South
Central. $500 a. month. Br. 1896.
Furnished room for rent. Hot
air heat. Clinton Ave. Call Br.
1896.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1936-01-03

FOR RENT-Five-room house;
bath and garage; hot water heat.
All modern. Call Bridgeport 1896.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1936-01-03
CLASSIFIED ADS

Rates: Three cents per word with .
minimum of 80 cents per insertion, pay
able strictly in advance. A fat rate Of
cents per word on all copy so words or
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29
LOOKING
BACKWARD
What The Press Files
Tell of Imperial Val
ley for This Date in
Past Years
THIRTY YEARS AGO
Nav 30, 1906

The cantaloupe growers new
packing house at Ell Centro was
dedicated with the largest and most
elaborate dancing and celebration
that has ever been given in Imper
ial Valley. A. Latson, valley man
ager for the L. M. Lyon company,
acted as host. Special trains
brought cantaloupe growers and
their friends from Holtville, BraW-
ley and Imperial The famous
Mexican string band furnished the
music. Ice cream and cake were
served free. Anyone who offered to
pay for anything was treated ac
cordingly to the code of Ell Centro
hospitality.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given by Addie
L. Turbett, administrative with the
will annexed Of the estate Of Mary
Turbett, deceased, to the creditors
or all persons having claims against
the said deceased, TO exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers, with
in six months after the first pub
lication of this notice, to the adj
ministratrix at the office of Clar-
ence B. Smith 212 Rehkopf Build
ing, Ell Ccntro. California, the place
selected for the transaction of all
business of said estate, or to file
them within six months after the
first publication Of this notice, in
the office of the Clerk of the Super
ior Court of the State Of California,
County of Imperial
Dated this 14th day of May. 1886.
ADDIE l.. TURBETT,
Administrative.
CLARENCE B. SMITH,
Attorney for Administrative.
(Ml5-22 % J5j
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29

When Dr. F. E. Townsend walked
into his old age pension plan, leaving
ing him, he placed himself liable to
contempt proceedings. That the house
committee should recommend proceed
ings against him in district court was
to be expected. DR.. ToWnsend's popular
ity, and the popularity of his pension
plan. should not cover him with immuni-
ty which would not be granted the meek
est witness before any congressional
hearing.
The contempt case is no reflection
against the Townsend pension plan; in
fact, the pension plan does not enter
into this part Of the picture The pro-
ceedings concern only a man who refus-
ed to testify in matter of grave public
interest. Because he originated the pen
sion plan, Townsend cannot be defied
above the realm of Americas mortals
as a God who can do no evil. It is very
questionable whether Dr. Townsend did
not seriously impair his standing by as
Stunning a cloak Of untouchable import
ance.
Trades against the method of our
government which followed DR.. Town
sends appearance did not in any way
affect the logical status of the old age
revolving pension plan. II every leader
of every group were 10 suppose that he
had powers greater than the law Of
our government, we would have tur-
MOL worse than communism, and
pretty mess Of political potage.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29
DEAR EDITOR:

DEAR EDITOR:
An explanation is solicited as to why church
property attracts the unWelcome attention OF
mischieYous children At least it is to be hoped
it is childrens mischief not adults.
The Episcopal church at Fifth and Orange
each year has had to repair number of
broken windoWs-WindoWs broken, in most cases,
not by accident but simply for the maleyolent
joy of breaking windows. This year there has
been less Of that than in previous years
But now, for the first time a few flowers
planted in frCat Of the church have begun
blooming somebody's offspring can't leave
them alone. This petty vandalism is something
every child should learn is against the law and
may lead to more serious offenses. All par
ents should consider It their responsibility to So
instruct their children and 10 lnculcate moral
and civic principles when Will make for better
citizenship.
Rev DE Won ELLSWORTH
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE OlF SALE OF REAL
PROPERTY

No. 21O61
In The Superior Court Of The State
of California In And For The
County OF San Diego.
In The Matter of the Estate of
JOHN j. KREGEAR, also known
as j. J. KREGEAR, Deceased.
TAKE NOTICE that the Admin
istrator of the above entitle Estate
will on or after June -, 1886, SELL
at private sale, all the right, TILE
and interest of the above entitled
Estate in and to the following des-
cribed real property:
All that real property situated in
the County of Imperial, State of
California, described as follows:
Lots One ID and Two t2l in
Block Seven % of Burk Subdivi-
sion of Block Seven % and Eight
80 of Ell Centro Addition No. |,
City of Ell Centro. County of I'M
perial, State of California, as
per map No. 10 filed in the
office of County Recorder of
Imperial County.
Bids or offers will be received
at Suite Sic Bank of America
Building, San Diego, California.
Dated this Goth day of May, 1886
GEORGE w. FISHER,
Administrator of above entitled Es-
tate, In Propria Persona.
M25-J7
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29
Everyday Philosophy
HAROLD T.. DOTY
Pastor, First Baptist Church
Columnist for This Week
WE NEED EXPERIENCE

WE NEED EXPERIENCE
W6ud think things observa-
ton but they don't that they will only learn from that
EXPERIENCE And what
a teacher o
But thing certain that he who learns the feet OF eX
perenee usually learns his lessons we'll But it is pity that some
folks can't be spared the suffering pain that Is sometimes
attendant mother could help
daughter avoid of the hard places of fe but
themselves and only
bitter the reaiza
that their elders right.
But the young alone are not guilty of this Most OF the human
smten the hard hands
experience nothing do but let
them But sometimes who tried them have
doubtful pleasure of telling them, I'VE told So
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29
Imperial Valley Press

Published every afternoon ex-
cept Saturday and Sunday Sat
urday afternoon issue now sue
ceeded by The Post-Press. Sun
days. by the Imperial Valley
Publishing Company, 625 State
street, Ell Centre, California.
Entered at Ell Centre, California,
post office as second class mat
ter.
Paul Jenkins, Publisher: George
Bennitt, General Manager; Rus
sell Bennitt, Secretary-treasure
Ed. Fitzhngh. Managing Edi-
tor.
NJ. C. Mogensen & Co., National
Advertising Representatives.
Member California Newspaper
Publishers Association.
Subscription Rates: &c per copy.
In conjunction with The Post
Press; per month Coo; Paid in
Advances: 3 months, $1.65; 6
MONTH. S3.25: On- Year. $500.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29
TEN YEARS AGO
Nav 30. 1926

Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. McCrory of
this city were among the Ell Cen
trans who attended the exercises
for the University of Southern Cal
ifornia graduating class Sunday.
Their son, j. Gillies McCrory, who
previously received his ALB. degree
from that institution, is graduating
from the law department.
Edgar House of this city. son of
professor j. L. House of Central
Union high school has been elected
captain of the use track team for
the next year.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29

ceding the awarding of diplomas
by ]. Stewart Ross, president of the
board of trustees. DR.. Tully C.
Knowles, head of the history de-
partment of the University of Cal
ifornia delivered the address. Prin-
cipal and Mrs. Randall rendered a
reception to the graduates, their
parents and high school faculty
members following the exercises.
Mrs. C. K. Cooper left for Hum
boldt. Nebraska, where she will visit
her sister.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29
ea Ch SC.f
VIZ says
,GN Franz WATANABE
LV5 by ED HOLDEN
MONEY
by ED hOlDe N

MONEY
Last Sunday 1 go to church.
The preacher gentleman he say
that money are roots of all evil.
But when sermon are over he
asking for money. Now this
making my brain go out of joint
for puzzel. Because those
teaching which he giving me was
very beautiful to living with.
And the cOngregated money give
him a living. So How? No
please-money not are roots of
ALL evil | thinking. L are will
ing bet 35 cent that 80 per cent
of your desire for happiness can
be answered with money. If you
not believing it-then just you
giving little money at some non
fortunate person and watch the
sunshine rise on their face.
Thank you please.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29

"A review of hearings leaves an hon
est physician or lawyer sorely disgusted
with so-called expert testimony. Juries
do not know who to believe This
was the statement of Dr. NJ F. Behne-
mann, San Francisco, in denouncing a
mix-up this week in a large damage case.
The physician was speaking before his
fellow doctors in convention at Corona
do.
The average layman who has follow
ed expert" testimony famous cases
will agree heartily with the doctor, but
probably will expand his opinion to in
clude all manner of so-called expert
testimony. The memory is still fresh of
a fingerprint and handwriting expert
who testified in defense of Bruno Rich
ard Hauptmann, and who was later
discovered to be a correspondence school
graduate in the study of handwriting,
with practically no actual experience.
Every man has right to fair trial
in American courts, but that is no rea-
son he should resort to trickery and mis-
representation to win his point Any
professional man who aids in such mis-
representation soils the name of his en-
tire profession, regardless of how up
right the majority Of its practitioners
NAV be. The unusual incident is the
most talked of. We seldom hear of the
man who abides always by the ethics of
his calling, discharging his duty without
spectacular trimmings.
The blame rests with the unethical
individuals, but the cure rests with those
who know the right and wrong, and
should take steps to enforce it.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29
The Peoples Voice

The editor disclaims responsibility for OPT
Mons and statements expressed in this column
and retains the privilege of summarizing COM
municati0ns Of more than $50 words No con-
tributions will be acceptable unless accompa-
MED by the name and address of the writer
which, if desired, will be withheld from publi-
cation.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29

He was an old grump whose magic
music hall seat was behind one oc-
cupied by a collegiate flibberty glib
bet who twisted, squirmed and fin
ally slid down on his neck with his
knees in the air. Right then the
grump nudged him and snorted:
Whats the matter, Bud. Worms?"
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29
NEW YORK
DAY by DAY
By O. O. Mcintyre

NEW YORK, May 29.-Thoughts
while strolling: Add sing song ad-
dresses: Anna May Wong, care of
Miss Wong Wing, 27 Mon Chung
Fong. Happy Valley. Hong Kong.
Wonder how many times Vincent
Lopez has played "Nola.' Be fun
to see Ned Sparks and Buster Keat-
on telling one another funny stories.
So you won't laugh!
For the Look the Same as They
Did Is Years Ago Club: Jules
Bache. If that isn't LuciuS Beebe
in little boy pants bicycling toward
the park, he has a double Ed Wynn
is one of the mighty cigar punish
ers, too. New York's idea of d
yokel: One who calls the dinner
jacket a Tux.
Bod Reud, Garbo's escorter
around the town. And when Harry
Evans comes into a room, the fun
starts. That West Sind wahooing
parlor with a Screaming and Fall
ing Room" File under Mad Am
billions: To sit behind Peggy Fears
at the theater ana shear off a hat
full of that hurricane coiffure.
That certain gleam of out of f-town
buyers How many ever saw latch
string hanging out? Dean Corn
wells corn silk mustache. What
became of Hal lie Roy the dancing
wonder boy? Stanley Rinehart Jr.
has something of Ring Lardner's
glum look Add long-faced heroes:
Eddie Riekenbaeker.
Co.
Look alikes: Nancy Astor and
Mary Roberts Rinehart. No one is
topping John P. Marquand turning
out stories of Far East intrigue To
Amos n Andy. Perk up, boys!
When larger suit checks are de-
signed. Nick Kenney will sport
them. Wish I could do Jimmy
Sayo's coy little slide when meet
ing naughty doWagers.
Co.
I have attended several debates
at Town Hall recently. Interest
ing enough but too lady-like. Too
much of the Alphonse CASTOR stuff
Oratory needs spice in the manner
of soup. There's that story they tell
in Texas about the late Governor
James Hogg, a commanding figure
of a man. His debating opponent
was a stumpy fellow with small
head, short legs and a roly-poly
hNlpp ljLyn E1alCfuff NMlaor Tn,y
same kindly and patient attention
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29

Hogg finished, he raised his hand
in an imperial gesture and said as
one appealing for fair play: Now,
my friends, I want you to say the
to my jug-shaped friend here, as
you have shown me-" The crowd
took another look, burst into a
roar and the debate was won right
there.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29
TWENTY YEARS AGO
Nav 80, 1916

A class of 29 students was grad
uated from Central Union high
school, appropriate ceremonies pre-
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29
GRAB BAG
One-Minute Test

l. For what do the initials A
w. o. l. stand?
2. How many persons serve on
a petit jury?
3. What a student at the u. S.
Naval academy called?
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29
TOday's Horoscope

Persons born on this day are
gay. imaginative, dressy and de-
sire beauty in their homes, but
are apt to be fond of new places.
They can be led BY commenda
ton. but criticism tends to make
them stubborn.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29
EXPERT TESTIMONY
NOT ALWAYS By EXPERTS

Dr. H. F. Behnemonn, San Francisco
struck a resounding note of truth in
his denuRciati0H of shameful expert
testimony" in court trial.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29
Hints on Etiquette

When a woman enters a room,
a man should rise and remain
standing until she is seated
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29
THE TOWNSEND
CONTEMPT CITATION

The house old age pension mUestiga-
ton committee had no alternative
than to cite DIR. F. E. Townsend for
contempt.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29

ne-Minute Test Answers
/. Absent without official leave.
2. Twelve.
8. Midshipman.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29

Speaking of town halls, the first
town hall in Perry county O., still
stands in the village of Somerset,
boyhood home of General Philip
Sheridan. An inscription over the
edifice reads: Let Justice be
Done If the Heavens Fall" When
the engraver finished his task a
sidewalk kibitzer inquired: Isn't
that wrong buddy? Shouldn't it be
Though instead of If? Let Justice
be Done Though the Heavens Fall"
The workman scratched his head
studied the words and said ITO
blazes with it. That's close enough"
And SO it stands today.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29
Words of Wisdom

Patience is a necessary ingred-
ent of genius.-Disrael.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29

The ancient jehus with their
equally ancient herdicS are still
dropping like so many moulting
sparroWs on their perches across
from the Plaza this summer. Many
thought last summer marked their
last stand-about four were left.
This evening I counted seven.
Rheumy eyed statues of despair.
One in particular was a Clemenceau
gone to seed. All seem to have lost
energy TO call out for fares. There
used to be one who intoned with a
sheepish grin: "Kerridge lady. Very
eXcluSiye!' But he now merely sits
and sucks at a charred cob pipe.
One thing is strikingly noticeable.
And taXicab drivers could study
profitably the jehu's concern for
neatness. When not dreaming he
is using a Whisk broom or polish
ing rag Noel Coward saw the ro-
mantle side of the hack ride
through the park when in town.
Frequently, after the theater, he
engaged one for swing around the
moonlit road.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-05-29
Famous Sayings

The tear that is wiped with little address may be
followed. perhaps. by a smile.-cowper.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-01
SANCTIONS HAVE EFFECT

Italian troops are scampering through
Ethiopia as the defense collapses with the
defeat of Emperor Halle Selassie's soldiers
but the sanctions put into operation by the
League of Nations are gradually having
an effect on the internal economy of
Italy.
recent report to the League OF
Nations shows that sanctions, after slow
start, have been drastically applied al
though the United States, Austria, and
Germany have increased their trade with
Italy.
Great Britain cut her purchases from
$1,942,00 in January of last year to $780,
900 in January of this year. France re-
duced imports from $1.388,00 to $780,
000 Yugoslavia cut her trade from $482,-
900 to $4,000.
While it is possible that the sanctions
now in effect may exert enough pressure
in Italy to ameliorate her terms when the
Ethiopian venture is liquidated, it seems
clear, from the present case, that economic
and financial sanctions could exert decisive
influence if they were universally and
promptly applied to ar agressor nation.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-01

as advocates of sound money" Their
critics who argued for free silver and
bimetallism said their opponents
wanted to cruelty mankind upon a
cross of gold"
During the last few years this
money debate has been renewed III
a new form and with new slogans
Practically all trained economists
still urge retaining the gold standard.
Their critics. most of them with little
or no training or experience, argue
for what they call a managed cur
rency" and call the first group "wor-
shippers of the golden calf" Since
the subject is very difficult one, the
layman is likely to be persuaded by
the appeal of one of the slogans or by
the group making the most noise.
Everyone presumably favorS
sound economics" But what is it?
Presumably it is those theories and
methods which will best accomplish
CIR : mr.. So everything depends upon
Cur decision about what we want TO
Go. Since SO many people want TO do
so many very different things. there
is bound to be much confusion over
what is sound"
Probably we shall never have COM
plete agreement on many of these
things. Some people will want to en-
courage the growth of large fortunes
and the development of large corpo-
address questions 10 the a:
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-05-01
WEATHER CONDITIONS

A :hallow trough of low pres
sure extends this morning from
the upper Mississippi Valley south
westward to the Rio Grande Val
ley, Minneapolis, Mimi, 1890
inches, and Ell Paso, Texas, 1886
inches. This trough separates
high pressure areas crested off the
middle Atlantic coast and over
northwestern districts, New York
City, 1904 inches, and Wliliston,
n. D., 1922 inches. Light
moderate rains and thunder
storms have occurred during the
last "a hours in many interior 10
calities and in extreme north
western Florida and northern New
England, and there have been
heavy rains in portions of Mime
sofa. Duluth, 1872 inches. Tenn
peratures have risen from the
Lake region eastward over tn