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Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09

NEW YORK. May 8.--Nothing re-
lieves the tedium of insomnia like
making up rhymes of all SortS--Stag,
dove and kid Trifling trioletS such
as this caper into mind:
Said Courtney Ryley Cooper
To Dudley Field Malone,
You old political trooper
Said Courtney Ryley Cooper
"As a gay society Whopper
You certainly stand alone
Said Courtney Ryley Cooper
To Dudley Field Malone.
Then there is no rest until one
has played a return engagement
which may run something like this:
Said Dudley Field Malone
To Courtney Ryley Cooper
What morbid taste you've shown
Said Dudley Field Malone
Your gangster tales disown
You hardened criminal snoopcr."
Said Dudley Field Malone
To Courtney Ryley Cooper
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Today's Horoscope

TOday'S Horoscope
Many persons born today are
highly temperamental. Anger is their
greatest weakness.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09

One e-Minutc Test Answers
/. Philadelphia, Denver and San
Francisco.
2. The drum.
3. Red.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-05-09
Twenty Years Ago
Nav q. 1917

j. B. Hoffman. who for fifteen
years has been the justice OF peace
at Calexico resigned today. The
board of supervisors appointed j.
B. Williams to take over his duties.
Evening star., 1937-06-06
By Horace Ku0wles.

w YHERE is the corner stone to
~ one Of the mightiest SYM
wv bols Of Americas freedom
The Sfat11a Of ikartuo
Evening star., 1937-06-06
Automotive Briefs

j. P. Mcdonald, division manager.
and j. w. Middleton. assistant division
manager, of the American Oil Co.,
recently returned from Old Point
Comfort, where they attended a sales
and advertising meeting at the Cham
berlain Hotel. They met with the
executives Of the company to discuss
advertising and sales plans for the
coming months.
Mcdonald stated that newspapers
will be one Of the mainstays OF the
coming campaign. The American Oil
Co. has always devoted a large pro-
portion Of its advertising expenditures
to newspaper space, and with great
success.
Attending the meeting at the Cham
berlain Hotel, in Old Point Comfort,
were DR.. Robert E. Wilson. president;
c. F. Hatmaker, vice president;
Charles H. Wagner, general manager;
J. N. Carney, general sales manager,
Central and Southern divisions; F. A..
Colonel, sales manager, Central and
Southern divisions; E. F. KalkhofY,
advertising manager, and 300 division
manager, assistant managers and
salesmen.
This meeting will be followed bv
meetings in the various cities through
the territory.
Evening star., 1937-06-06

enough flre to catch in the dry brush
and start one OF those disastrous fires.
Before building a fire, when camp
ing in the open, it is important to
scrape away all inflammable ma
terial leaving a fire spot of at !ses. ?
feet in dianster. The fire itself should
be built in hole dug in the center
OF this circle, and should be kept
small. One Of the worst things to
do Is to build the fire against trees or
logs. When breaking camp be sure
that the fire is out
That is more easily said than done.
To put out camp fire the Goals
should be stirred while soaking them
with water. Turn the burning sticks
over while wetting them, If wood is
used. Even the ground around tho
fire should be wet. Lacking water,
the only safe alternative is to stir in
dirt and then tread on the fire until
every last spark is dead. 1t is i'm
portant TO be on the lookout for
fires. reporting all you see to the local
warden or ranger
How to Get Bearings.
Before taking any extended tour
that may lead into sections of the
country where there are few sgnposts
and no handy telephones, be sure to
learn few Of the simple plans about
keeping your bearings. Learn the old
stunt Of finding the points Of the COM
pass with the aid Of a watch, or,
better still, carry compass in the
car. There are several types. one Of
which affixes to the windshield.
Few motorists ever think to acquaint
themselves with the laws Of other
States, yet this knowledge is extremely
useful when starting out into the open
country. Such information can be
obtained from ones local automobile
club. Well-posted the tourist can
save himself lot Of uncertainty and
not be in constant fear OF running
afoul OF the law, especially with re-
spect to hunting, fishing or drawing
trailer.
In travelling farther and more often
the modern motorist should this year
carry more emergency equipment. A
tow rope is especially necessary. The
service kit should include a fire ex.
tlnguisher, first-aid kit, flashlight,
q good bumper jack, spare tube and a
supply OF matches. For long trip a
reserve can for fuel and one for engine
oil are we'll worth taking along. Many
| tourists also carry flares for use when
changing tires at night.
This is the season for getting out
and getting going The wise motorist
will prepare himself against the pos
sibility of being helpless when he has
! to get out and get under.
Evening star., 1937-06-06

given location for IA or 18 days dur
ing the year.
The Importance Of highway planning
cannot be realized unless we are aware
OF one fundamental truth: That the
cost OF the highway system is not the
amount OF expenditures we make dur
Ing any one year. 1t is the cost of
owning an investment-of maintain
ing the roads We have built in order
to preserve their value, of paying off
the cost Of those parts OF the system
we use up yearly, and Of creating an
earning power or interest, which will
indicate that we are economically
justified in the magnitude of our
highway investment.
Planning, therefore, is the only way
IN which We can extend our system
and improve it with regard for traffic
and other requirements II we shall
build roads. as we often did in the
past, just for the sake of building, we
shall soon find that we can no longer
carry the traffic financial obligation,
and we shall lose much OF what we
have invested To construct q trans
portation system without adequate
provision for its proper upkeep is no
less an evil than to build a road that
goes nowhere
tCopyright, 1877
Evening star., 1937-06-06
WHERE, OH! WHERE?
Forgotten But Not Gone Are a Couple of
Historic Corner Stones. The Statue of
Liberty One Is Buried Deep.

IN driving rain on August 5. 1884.
About 700 men and Is women had
gathered for the occasion. AS the rain
poured in torrents, the huge square
was lifted by the crane, the waves Of
umbrellas tilted upward and then
slowly settled as the block was lowered
in place. A copper box containing
CONS, daily papers, the history Of the
statue, copy of the Declaration of
Independence and other memoranda
was placed beneath the stone. Un.
daunted by the downpour, the speakers
were in fine form, the bands trump4ed
their loudest. closing prayer was
offered and the drenched crowd de-
parted.
Just when the corner stone was
buried is not definitely known, but it
probably occurred during 1888. Old
newspaper files of 1887 reveal that
funds were to be provided in the near
future for landscaping the grounds
surrounding the statue. A large ter
race, referred to by the Governments
superintendent there as hill" was
thrown up as part Of the beautifica-
ton work.
A ND this brings up another corner
stone story, closer to home.
What is corner stone without a
corner?
In an obscure nook on the south
side Of the Naval Hospital grounds is
large stone block with the following
inscription: Designed and presented
by the Stone Cutters Union of WASH
ngton as the corner stone OF the
Memorial Bridge, which in connecting
the Nations Capital with Arlington
shall ever stand as monument to
American patriotism Dedicated the
9Th day of October, 1902, during the
tnlrty-slXth national encampment Of
the Grand Army of the Republic"
inquiry at the Public Buildings and
Parks Department revealed the stones
existence was entirely unknown. Mustv
records tailed to throw any light on
us history. No reason was given bv
of11cials as to why 1t was not used
when the bridge was built few years
ago, except the stone probably did
not MT into the architectural design.
Inc report Of the Memorial Bridge
Commission established in 1924 re.
veals Andrew jackson was the first to
suggest such connecting link across
the Potomac. Daniel Webster, in a
speech delivered July 4. 1851, made
reference to Jackson's foresight. The
report points out the span would be
"symbolical of binding together of
North and South in one indivisible
Union, knowing no sectional bounds"
In 1901 design was prepared and
submitted to Congress, but no au.
thorization for work was made.
Today the stone, block about 8
feet square and feet high, clearly
shows the scars that IS years of neglec.
have left. Some Of the edges are
badly Clipped and the sides are mustv
and weather-beaten. In little hollow
place in the center, where WAS tn
have gone the bottle Of rare old
Burgundy and cherished documents.
are fragments Of broken beer bottles
and trash.
What is to be done with the hat.
tered old rock now that the parks
department knows about it?
Nothing" said a high Official.
But what is q corner stone without
corner?
Evening star., 1937-06-06

wiper combination will put q little
cleaning fluid on the blade so that
when the glass is dirty there will
be no chance OF scratching it. Anti
freeze may be used as the fluid in
cold weather which. combined with
the heating element in the blade
should solve the whole problem OF
meeting Winters sleet storm fore
armed.
Mechanic Joe Speaking.
"It is sometimes puzzling to car
owners to have the engine use q
lot OF oil and still be peppy They
cannot understand how there can
be fairly good compression while at
the same time obvious need for new
rings, or even a rebore job.
'All this Is easily understood when
we realize that Oil not only acts as
an effective seal to help hold COM
preston but that 1t makes the engine
free and timber. The arrangement
would be all right If it weren't SO
wasteful and il it didn't flll the cylin-
ders with carbon"
Tough on the Clutch.
Sand, believe it or not. Is one OF
the most difIicult things to pull out
OF with a car. The danger lies in
burning out the clutch. Caught in
sand the rear wheels tend to remain
stationery. You race the engine, en-
Evening star., 1937-06-06
Summer Tourists Warned
Of Water, Fire Hazards
Don't Swim in or Drink Unfamiliar Water;
Beware Of Carelessly Setting
Forest Fires.

Springtime. signposts and sand
wiches signalize the arrival of the
season for outings In the car, but the
provident motorit. says Frederick c.
Russell, realizes that they also mark
the beginning Of the time Of year
when those who use their cars for
contact with the great outdoors must
give serious thought to avoidance OF
hazards that are both personal and
social. Many old customs must be
revived to suit the new season. he
says, and this year, especially, there
must be more serious thought given to
some OF the problems which heretofore
were exclusively for the consideration
Of campers and sportsmen.
Through the house trailer and the
better equipped touring car the motor
yacationist now has new contact with
nature. There are, therefore, certain
precautions that must be observed
He is on new ground, especially If he
Is one OF millions whose familiarity
with the outdoors is an occasional
picnic in the park
Drinking water is problem which
should be given serious thought Avoid
using water from unknown sources
even though 1t may look fresh. The
higher surface water is the more likely
1t is to be pure. Usually there is some
one nearby who can advise regarding
the quality Of available water. Trailer
users can solve the problem by boilins
water before drinking it. Those who
are travelling without the facilitie!
| which house trailer provide shoule
go into towns for water if they wan
| to be doubly sure Of avoiding contain.
nation. Swimming in unfamiliar
places Is also hazardous, especially i,
one Is tempted to dive Quicksand l!
more common than most traveller.
think. and many places seemingly use.
ful for bathing purposes have deer
springs that are treacherous.
Forest Fire Danger.
Each year about 40 million acres o1
forest land are damaged by fire. Thi!
calls for concerted action on the par
| OF all travellers. II these annual l5O..
900 fires are to be lessened it is up t1
each and every person in the motor
party to do all he or she can to avoic
trouble. That is why officials war;
against smoking while travelling in tn,
woods. good rule to remember wher
| trying to avoid discarding matche.
that may still be burning is to breal
| them in two.
Cigar and cigarette stubs should be
dead before being discarded. Many
motorists who would not think OF
throwing lighted cigarettes from the
car make the mistake of shaking out
| pipe ashes in which there still i,
Evening star., 1937-06-06
You're
A|DEDBY RUSSELL
Slowing Down of Auto Often
Found to Improve Ra.
dio Reception.
BY FREDERICK C. RUSSELL.

Motordom tries to improve on the
old maxim by offering the straight
and wide path, but 1t adds nothing to
safety.
There IS no question but what the
excitement Of trouble shooting leads
to a lot OF blind alleys, unless the
owner Of the car Is careful to watch
his reasoning I was reminded OF
this by a recent letter in which q
reader told OF difficulties with the
cars radio set. There was, he eX-
planned, peculiar interference while
the car operated. This increased with
the cars speed, decreased with de-
celeration. What puzzled him most
was that the trouble lessened when he
pressed the brake pedal.
That seemed to point to some
strange interference from the brakes.
But we had better watch our STEP
While there are some cases OF inter-
ference from brake drums, as well as
from tires, the chances are that in
this case the improvement in recep-
ton upon applying the brakes was
simply due to the slowing down.
Dressing Up the Car.
1t seems to make a convincing
story these days to say that practi-
cally everything one needs with a
car comes as standard equipment, and
that there is no longer the former
interest in accessories. But, like a
lot Of other things that are said cur
rently it does not bear close exam
ination. The truth Is, the accessory
business is steadily on the increase.
Never before have there been so many
new things on the market. Never
such sales volume.
Last year one of the major COM
panies sold 100000 in extras to
its customers. The largest single
item on the list covers car radios.
Heaters rank next. BY the looks OF
things the modern buggy whip for
use as radio antenna should run a
close third with spotlights.
Combines Three in One.
Speaking of accessories reminds me
to predict that the next important
development in windshield wipers will
be one that is not only a wiper but
a cleaner and a defroSter. 1t is Just
a matter of combining three separate
ideas in wipers. That, Of course,
sounds simple, but there are certain
problems to be worked out before
this interesting and welcome develop
ment can become a reality. The new
Evening star., 1937-06-06

gage the clutch, and nothing happens.
That Is, nothing you would like to
have happen. Plenty Of things are
apt to go wrong
In mud one or the other Of the
rear wheels will start spinning. That
gives the clutch chance. The same
with snow. Not that being stuck in
either mud or snow Is anything to
be desired. Simply that this situa-
ton Is worse with sand Worse, too,
because it doesn't suggest anything
SO serious. That naturally leads any
driver to give less thought to avoiding
sand.
Watch This Sneakinx Up.
Maybe you are familiar with what
safety engineers. in their informal
moments, refer to as "sneaking up"
II you're not aware Of this 1 might
define it as the tendency modern cars
have OF gaining on the car ahead.
This Is particularly noticeable on the
open road where there is considerable
Sunday traffic One slow driver in
the procession may cause the rest of
them to forget how quickly, even at
normal speed, they may catch up
with each other. You have to watch
your own car to make sure you do
not actually coast into the car ahead,
and through the rear view mirror you
have to be on your guard against a
humping from the car behind.
Evening star., 1937-06-06

the Statue OF Liberty?
When faced with this question re-
Gently, the Federal Government was
forced to admit that the granite block
was entombed, or to use q word Of
current popular usage, it is packed
buried on Bedloe Island in New York
harbor beneath 80 feet of firmly
pressed dirt.
The fact that the key block to the
statue is in a molding grave was
learned here when an inquiry was
made concerning the inscription on it.
The National Park Service, which has
charge Of the big copper goddess, dug
deep into its musty files, but came out
confessing total ignorance as to what,
if anything, was engraved on the
stone. A telegram was sent to the
keeper Of the statue in an effort to get
the information. The reply disclosed
that the corner stone rested 80 feet
under ground and whether \ record
has been kept Of the inscription was
unknown.
Old records reveal that the historic
block was laid with fitting ceremonies
Evening star., 1937-06-06
Why Tea Is Sweet.

A CHINESE superstition, poetic In
its inception, has maintained for
years the practice of leaving to women
the task Of picking the tea leaves
which make such an important con.
tribution to Chinese trade.
The belief is that only leaves plucked
by the delicate hands Of women can
retain their sweet flavor so to women
has fallen this harvesting activity,
Evening star., 1937-06-06
THE FUN

Place clean, dry saucer or platter
upon table. Take a pencil eraser
end down, and hold it against the
platter at an angle of about IS degrees
Push firmly in an endeavor to move
the pencil across the platter. You will
nnd that the platter moves and may
even push the table covering or table
itself.
Place a small quantity OF water in
the platter and repeat. You will find
the pencil eraser now moves across
the platter with very little effort We
might say that 1t ''Skids" across the
platter. There will be no tendency
to move the dish.
Evening star., 1937-06-06
THE FACTS

On a clean, dry pavement your tire.
exert very strong push. 1t Is this
push which moves your car forward
When the pavement is wet your tires
have a tendency to repeat the eraser
and wet platter performance. This
may prove to be dangerous II you try
to stop quickly or change your direc-
ton suddenly. Other conditions
which tend to cause similar results
are wet leaves, car tracks, oil, ice and
snow. Under such circumstances
whenever you feel impatient, Just re-
member the wet eraser.
Evening star., 1937-06-06
Baldwin To Be Peer.

CTANLEY BALDWIN, who retired
voluntarily from the prime min
istry Of Great Britain, Is the third
head Of the British government to step
from his exalted Office into the House
Of Lords. Arthur j. Balfour became
the Earl of Balfour, and Herbert H.
Asquith became the Earl of Oxford
after leaving Downing street.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-03-11
Old Highway No. 4

Mr.. and Mrs. john Blair ana
Ella and Francis were visitors at
Holmes Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Martin
were Sunday afternoon and supper
guests at the Paul Jerk home.
Tillie and Enid Martin were
visitors at Paul Jerks Wednesday
evening.
Blanche Avervig was an over
night guest of Evelyn Holmes Sum
day night.
Jesse Martin was a visitor at
Wesley Martins Sunday.
Thresa Schley, and Edna Thomas
were visitors at Simon Holmes
Sunday.
Albin Johnson was a caller at
Henry lilies Monday.
Mrs. Wesley Martin and Enid
were afternoon visitors with Mrs.
Erik Forsberg and Mrs. Karine
Thornbloom and children Satur-
day.
Ernest Helm and a friend were
visitors at Wesley Martins Sunday
night.
Lele and Lois Holmes were Wis
itors with Joy, Carol Jean, and
Gwendolyn Martin Sunday.
Genard and Ralph Martin were
visitors with Adrian Holmes Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton w. Steg-
ner and daughter, Eileen, of Sank
Centre, were visitors at Paul Jerks
Sunday.
Adrian Holmes spent Sunday
with Genard and Ralph Martin.
Gerald and Ernest Thornbloom
were visitors at Wesley Martin
Thursday evening.
Aurelia and Helen Gartner, who
have been attending the public
school in Sank Centre, were visitors
at their home Saturday and Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Zerk motored
to Long Prairie Thursday fore
noon.
Jay Martin was a visitor with
Lucille La Forge Thursday night.
Earl Holmes was a caller at
Martins Saturday afternoon.
George Gartner spent Monday
at his home.
The Coe-workers Club was held
at the C. w. Stegner home, in Sank
Centre. There was a large atten-
dence. A delicious lunch was
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Jerk were
visitors at Wesley Martins Thurs
day evening.
Enid Martin spent Saturday af-
ternoon and Sunday at the Jesse
and Fay Martin home.
Enid and Genard and Ralph
Martin were visitors with Vivian
and Adrian Holmes Tuesday night
Wesley Martin was a visitor
with Tom Hughy Sunday.
Helen Thornbloom spent the
weekend at her home.
Fay Martin was a caller at Yves
ley Martins Friday afternoon.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-03-11
Cedar Lake

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Ritter are
the proud parents of girl which
was born Saturday evening.
Mrs. Carl Johnson left Friday for
an extended visit with relatives at
Clear Lake and Annandale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Kind and
daughter, Adeline, of Kalispell,
Mont, left for their home Wednes-
day after visiting with relatives
for about two weeks.
Chas. Hesse and Philip Bailey
made a business trip to Belgrade
a week ago Sunday.
Mrs. Minnie Gamradt and fam
I lily visited Friday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert JAG
obs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Kind and
family were Sunday dinner and
supper guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Poppe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Otto, of Han
cock, were Friday dinner guests
| with Mr.. and Mrs. Thorval Han
sen.
Billy and Clarence Michels spent
Sunday evening with Leroy John
son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Clark, Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Rogers, Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Besser and daughter
Margaret, we're Sunday dinner
guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Besser and helped Or
val Besser celebrate his second
birthday anniversary.
Lucille Kind and Dorothy Ever
list were a week ago "Wednesday
night guests of Mrs. Henry Lloyd
Martin Peterson spent Sunda!
afternoon at the Carl johnson
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lloyd, FL
mer and Alberta Gamradt and La
Rayne Brauninger visited Sunda.
afternoon and were supper guest
at the George Kind home at Unity
Hubert Thiesen, Margie Ortl
and Victor Woeste were Sunda.
evening guests at the home of MI
and Mrs. Thorval Hansen.
Chas. Hesse and Theodore VIE
ner made a business trip to Will
mar Monday.
Roger Bailey spent Tuesda
night with Harry Gamradt.
Mrs. Henry Besser and son, Or
VAL visited Thursday Afternoon
with Mrs. Albert Kind.
Elmer Volkman, who spent
week with his parents, Mr.. an
Mrs. Albert Volkman, left for hi
home Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Lietz and son
Gerald, Mrs. Elizabeth Kind AM
son, Elmer, and Albert Dusek wer
Tuesday evening visitors at tn
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert KinC
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1937-03-11
Birchdale

Miss Dorothy Ahrens, who has
been employed at the Joe frisco
home near Melrose, returned to her
home last Saturday.
Mrs. Joe Sabart was a Thursday
afternoon visitor at the Jake VAN
derhoff home.
Mrs. Vesta Trumble and Mr.. and
Mrs. Lester Trumble were Sunday
visitors at the Ted Kramer home
at Round Prairie.
Henry Schwieters visited Sunday
at the Christ Lentz home.
Dorothy, Marie, Rosalia. Edwin.
Sylvester and Ferdinand Ahrens
were Sunday afternoon visitors at
the Carl Engle home.
Miss Florence Vanderhoff left
Tuesday for Minneapolis where she
expects to find employment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbert Gust and
family and Ivan Lyon were Long
Prairie visitors Saturday afternoon.
Henry Hartung and Roy Boyer
were business callers at Randall
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Rachey and
IdIIlllN, MI. anu ivan anu
children we're Thursday evening
visitors at the Wilbert Guse home.
Carl Engle was a caller at the
Fred Ahrens home Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Rachey and
family spent Saturday evening at
the Mrs. Vesta Trumble home.
Ira Lyon was a st. Cloud visitor
Tuesday.
Miss Este McClintick is employ,
ed at the Roy Greener home in
Grey Eagle.
Mrs. Wilbert Guse spent Tues.
day with her mother, Mrs Frank
Sabart.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL Arnzen spent
Tuesday at the Fred Ahrens home
Max Wagner was caller al
Hartung's Monday.