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Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25

over which we have no control.
We spend huge sums and plan
endlessly to restore prosperity. We
may do first-rate. effective job
but day after tomorrow some upset
in Europe may knock the bottom
out of world recovery and put us on
the skids for another long decline.
We re-establish our faith in
simon-pure democracy. But If we
are jammed into war next week,
and wartime censorship, regimen
tation, and rule by the brass hats
descend on us. where is our demoea
cracy? Out the window, for the
duration of the war at the very
least
Whether we like it or not. we
are a part of world society We
are not down in the cockpit-the
Atlantic is still broad - but our
boasted isolation is isolation only
in military sense.
In a limited but tragically real
way our collective future can be
changed overnight by the actions
ofs some irresponsible megalo
maniac in uniform.
The sad fact is that we can't even
guess at our future without keeping
one eye on Europe. And in the
Europe of today, unfortunately, al
most any disastrous thing may hap
pen overnight.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25
Other Editors Say
TALKING sEAwAY AGAIN
Riverside Press

The St Lawrence seaway project seems to
be looking up once more.
Washington correspondents say that perhaps
the Canadian treaty to finish the remaining
stretch between Lake Ontario and Montreal
will go through after all.
There has been much opposition IN both
countries TO this project which would provide
passageway for deep sea bottoms to Lake Supe-
rior ports The proposed new channels are
acknowledged as feasible. and on the whole as
tending to benefit shipping and bring the m
land cities of the wnole Great Lakes region
closer to Europe and our Atlantic seaboard
Many American vesselrnen have not liked
the idea which appeals so strongly to the lake
ports, Of permitting foreign Seagong ships INTO
the lakes. They fear composition
Private power companies on both SIDES ma
urally, do not like the prospect Of public power
developed in large quantities as pyyproduct
OF the proposed canal locks, to be sold IN COM
petition with private power.
President Roosevelt and PreIpier King OF
Canada have both favored the seaWay Ihere
are two political factors I'M It's favor now Pre-
mier Hepburn of Ontarf6zaaS Withdrawn his
opposition, it is reported, and President Roose-
welt has stronger ano more popular support
now than before
Such an Improvement would be expected TO
increase Great Lakes freight tonnage aireaoy
by Tar the greatest of any waterway IN In
world, and 70 cheaper Heigiat rates t1oE sAkae
lean exports over q vast area.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25
A PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR THE EQUALIZATION BOARD

James P. Greene, affectionately known
as Jimmy to hundreds of friends in I'M
perial county, begins operation of the
new public relations office of the state
board of equalization with the best
wishes of this community. The state
board could not find an ADLER man for
the work in which Greene will engage;
his record assures both the public and
the board of equalization of emlnently
fair and highly practical treatment
The office over which he will preside
is one for which there has been de-
cided need for many months. 1t Will
be. in Greene's words, mot propaganda
bureau. We believe that there is much
informative and constructive 81 I
which the public should know regard
ing the boards work, and propose to go
ahead on that line"
It will be good to have some place to
turn for information concerning the
state board of equalization. which is one
of the most complex and highly malign-
ed organizations in the state government
The people of California contribute
about S168, 100000 through various funds
administered by the board. Yet June
30. 1896. figures show that adminlstra-
tive cost of the board, including all actl-
vities. is 1.84 cents for each dollar. The
figure is surprisingly low. What hap
pens to the rest of the money, the pub
lie relations officer will attempt to tell
the public.
His job is tough one, and one which
should benefit all concerned.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25
New York Day by Day
By O. O. Mcintyre

NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-Diary: The
morning sparked off with two pleas
ing touches. A proof Of piece Ru-
/, uert Hughes wrote about me for a
Cosmopolitan series and my new
motor license number. Just 05. So
Cabling with Arthur j. Burks, king
pin of the pulp writer's, about his
roam in the northwest.
For a snack at FRANKIE Cases and
with my lady to see a Corot, for
which we have about decided to ar
ticle. Then sitting awhile with EW-
| ing Galloway talking of our old
Kelly pool crowd and how few left.
Then home and found Lolita and
jDenise Coblentz had called.
Dinner at the Colony and Gloria
swanson and her husband Count de
la or however you pile it up-were
dining in genial tete-a-tete. So to
my desk and a batch of letters from
some favorite correspondents which
included H. T. Webster, Gelett Bur-
CESS, Roscoe Peacock and Faith
BaldWln.
One Of the lesser known Edgar
Allen Poe landmarks in New York is
at 126 Cedar street, now occupied by
dark k-timbered cafe called Ye Old
Cedar Inn. At one time it was a
iail. later a fire house and still later
rooming house where Poe had
quarters. It is still quaint with much
of the ancient atmosphere preserv-
ed An cid fireplace in the dining
room and a balcony encircling 1t
and leading from this is a door tc
Poe's room. The present proprietor
says he has a steady clientele more
interested in good food and drinks
than in poetry and atmosphere. >
He didn't seem interested in attract
| ing the writing trade.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25
WHERE HEADLINES PROTECT
THE PUBLIC INTEREST

1t is impossible to believe that Presl-
dent Roosevelt meant his words to be
taken literally when he said of the Cen
eral Motors strike situation: Il think
in the interest of peace, there come mo-
ments when statements, conversation
and headlines are out of order"
The President probably intended to
convey the very practical suggestion
that wild-eyed, over-done statements by
leaders on one side or another in the
labor controversy should not m crit
scare headlines in the country's more
sensational newspapers. No one can
disagree with this belief. On the other
hand. it is not likely that the ma
tion's chief executive would wish all
news of the strike situation hushed up.
II affects all of the people too gravely
for that.
The General Motors strike, directly
or indirectly, affects three-fourths of
the population of America. Certainly
ANYTHING of such widespread results
deserves widespread publicity-and pub
licity giving both sides of the question
Newspapers would be nothing more than
abiect failures if they refused to rec
ognize and publish something OF vita
intereststo the pocketbooks OF 50 many
people
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25
News Behind the News
A Steam Roller Passes OUer :. Pres
idential Aspirations Flattened :.
4 Lesson is Taught =.

WASHINGTON.-The steamrollering 10 Whlcl a
senator Harry Flood Byrd was subjected IN tns
Senate the other day might not nave peeh 90
utterlv complete if so many senators had not
suspected that Harry seeking to build MN;
self up as ls4O presidential candidate ano
at the same time fighting out an ola eruose
with Roosevelt. ,.,,.
The Senate vo'ed. 73 to l, for the admins
trations bill to extend life of the RFC Tor z12
years, Senator Byrd being the lone menlpeI [, W
vote nav Byrd's amendment to extend RfCS
life only year had been beaten, % to ".
On the surface, the conflict between BYRD
and the president may look like an honest oli-
ference of opinion.
The senator thinks hundreds of millions oil
dollars can be saved through reorganization
program eliminating applications ana overlap
ping .;,
The chief executive believes that only minor
savings can be made through reorganlzatlon
insisting that his program OF reorganlzatioh lor
efficiency purposes be kept separate from any
program of economy which VIII eliminate gov
ernmental functions .,
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25
Editorials and Comment
MONDAY, JANUARY 25 1887.
q OH Sol says
TX FRANK WATANABE
BY Eo HOLDEN
WHAT NEXT?

| seen a picture of one ex-Follies girl,
She was SMOKING A PIPE at Palm
Beach! 1t seem she wish to making corn
cob pipe smokeage popular to the fair
sex.
For Moses sake!
Many oldish gents say that an pipe
are mans best friend Are it ALSo
woman's? | inhail to you.
Maybe here are what we shall reading
in newspaper pretty too soon: Nine
sales girl fired from prominent dept
store-they were caught chewing tooac-
ca and spatting behind counter.
The world are moving alright. But
which way?
Thank you please.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25

The post of doorman is no longer
the flunkey Job it once was. ES-
pecially in certain stretches of Park
avenue and in Sutton Place and
pontifical East End avenue. There
are many records of policemen re-
signing to take the less authorita-
tive places. And, of course, there
are those extra dandy assignments
at such hotels as the Waldorf, Ritz
and such. There are doormen who
with their Christmas gifts make
around $4,000 a year and the haz-
ards, compared to that of policing,
are far less.
For the best of printable re-titles
for the Clare Boothe all hussy play:
Harry Evans THE Park Avenue To-
bacco Roard."
MitZi Green, once a yoWling brat
of the flickers, is now grown up
lady of the night clubs. Appearing
before sophisticated stay-outs with
her ventures in the mimetic art. She
is indeed astonishing-topped only
by perhaps the inimitable Sheila
Barrett. And is one of the few
wonder kiddies" of the screen who
after enormous juvenile success has
been able to carry on in a different
field reaching maturity. Another
impersonator with vogue this Win
ter was an importation known as
Antique. Although portly he gave
an impersonation of King Edward
that was nothing short Of amazing
But the all time top in mimicry tc
me was Pert Kelton's of Charlie
Chaplin.
90
The mimic was once what Abe
Martin called "the rara avis bird.
There were scarcely a half dozen
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25
LOOKING
BACKWARD
What The Press Files
tell of Imperial VAL
ley for This Date in
Past Years.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
January rs, 1912

James Murray the Seeley barber
accused of shooting young man a
few days ago, was today bound over
to the superior court by Justice
Mayfield
Every seat is now occupied in the
Almorio school and plans are under
way for more adequate accommo-
dationS.
The MasonS of the valley are ar
ranging for the first annual ban
quet which will be held here Feb
ruary %, and in coming years 1t
will be held with lodges in other
sections of the valley.
TWENTY YEARS AGO
= January rs, 1917
Elmer A. Todd announces that in
order to accommodate all who wish
to study with him, he is making II
new rate. 1, Tt
According to a story published in
a Los Angeles paper it is planned to
colombo 10000 acres in lower Cali
fornia with japanese immirants.
Prominent japanese officials are
said to be neotiating with the Pa
cific Land and Cattle company for
the purchase or lease of some of
their holdings across the line.
TEN YEARS AGO
January Is, 1927
Phil w. knights, city engineer.
will go to Los Angeles tomorrow to
complete arrangements for obtain
ing the last right of way necessary
in the elimination of the Eighth
Street canal
The mercury continues to keep
an even keel in Imperial Valley and
as result valley residents are IN
joying the finest weather in many
years.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25
GRAB BAG
Onc-Minute Test

l. Who is the. U. S. secretary Of
agriculture?
g. Who wrote Tire Great Stone
Face?
3. What stage drama is now in
it's fourth year on Broadway?
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25
Hints on Etiquette

The woman who meets a gentle
man acquaintance in a restaurant
does not permit him to pay for her
meal unless he has specially invit-
ed her to join him.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25
Words of Wisdom

If no use were made of the labor
of past generations, the world
would remain forever in the infancy
cd knowledge.-Cicero.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25

Unless winter rains add materially
to the water in Coolidge reservoir,
Arizona, there will be a serious
shortage this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25

The state of Delaware has only
three counties, New Castle, Kent
and Sussex.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25
One-Minutc Test An5wers
/. Henry A. Wallace.
2. Nathaniel Hawthorne.
3. Tobacco Road.

According to Oregon law, the
loser in gambling game in that
state may sue and recover from
the winner double the amount he
lost.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25
Thought for the Day

Summon thca to the way of thy Lord with wisdom
and with kindly warning: dispute with them in the
kndest manner thy Lord best knoweth those who
stray from his way, and he best knoweth those who
have yielded to his guidance."-The Koran.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25
Tcday'S Horoscope

Persons whose birthday is today
are sometimes inclined to take an
overly pessimistic view of life. They
may be handicapped by occasional
feelings of inferiority.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25

a tonic and it increased my appetite. my
nerves were calm. | grew stronger and de-
veloped into womanhood naturally
Buy now at your neighborhood store.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25

Coyotes kill thousands of dollars
worth of sheep in Nevada every
year.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25
January Is, 1927
CALM YOUR NERVES.!

Mrs. Florence Chino
Of 476H S. Indiana Ave,
Los Angeles, Cal. said:
when / was growing
into womanhood / SUI
fcrcd from backward dV
vclopment. i was weak
and the least little thing
would completely upse,
me. ! took DIR. Picrce's
Eavorifc prnscrinfinn as
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25

There arrived by express the other
day a hamper from a food corpor-
alton of its various samples-cer-
Gals, puddings, coffee, cocoa, choco-
late, cake, crackers, tapioca and
what not. A certain lady observed
"They probably just heard of New
York's two neediest cases."
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25

Insiders who know the background OF the
Byrd-Roosevet relationship realize that there
is far more to it than trat. And even more
to it than the mere CLASH tsetsveen. the conser-
vatism of Byrd and the liberalism of Roosevelt.
According to Jim Farleys For Roosevelt
Before Chicago" boys, Byrd started out with
them at the outset OF the 1882 pre-conVentlon
campaign then persuaded by wall Street
democrats, to become candidate for the nomi-
nation himself ~ 80
AT any rate he controlled the Democratic
machine in Virginia, chose delegates Tor NM
self and was prominent among the favorlte
sons who held out with Al Smith,, John Raskob
Jouett Shouse and otner conservatives in the
stop Roosevelt" effort.
II was generally understood that the Vlr-
ginian was out for the vice presidency II he
couldn't capture the major prize
After the election, Byrd was an unannounced
candidate for secretary OF agriculture or Tor
sort of an assistant PRESIDENT job which would
give him charge of White House political rela-
tions.
But Byrd's presidential ambitions, his con-
seryatisn and the question whether he could
be depended on for full loyalty to his chief were
more than enough to cause Rooievelt to turn
him down for any appointive JOB.
Byrd then had himself appointed and sub
seuuently elected 10 The U. S. Senate when
Claude Swanson resigned to become secretary
of the navy in 1888 He became perhaps the
most persistent critic of the administrator IN
conservative Democratic ranks, attacking one
administration measure or policy after another.
Various optimsts proposed him as a presi-
Dental candidase on conservative Democratic
ticket. -.
AS 1896 approached, it began to be common
talk among many Virginia politicians that Sen
ator Byrd. still in control of the state machine
was figuring on having the Virginia delegation
to the convention for his own nomina
tion.
That's the background as told by New Deal
ers in explanation why the president, with his
own reorganization program. doesn't intend to
be pushed around" by Harry Byrd
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25

and now the. woods are full. Over
the radio, on the screen and what is
left of vaudeville. So to excel in
the field is something Of an achieve
ment. For years Elsie Janis reign
ed on this side of the Atlantic and
CiSSie Lotus on the other.
Until a recent quick journey to
town, Earl Carroll had not seen the
theatre he built on 7th avenue since
the day in a bankruptcy action he
lost it. He always avoided the cor
ner. But taking across town, he
looked up from a newspaper and
was in front of it. The spell was
broken and he went in, prowled
about and heaved few sighs. And
in some dark recess perhaps brush
ed away a rising tear.
90
Bagatelles:: Bert Lahr was once
$21 a week star in 14th street vaude-
vile Mrs. Paul Whiteman al
lows Paul one dinner week with
diet rules suspended =, The Roy
Howards' daughter Jane is doing
research work for the Museum OF
Natural History Nora Bayes was
considered the most temperamental
Of all vaudeville stars.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-25

The mimic was once what Abe
Martin called "the rara avis bird. y
There were scarcely a half dozen
Evening star., 1937-12-03
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

sTUDEBAKER 1887 Dictator: only few Of
these popular st. Regis models in Wash
tngton territory; this de luxe type has
radio, heater and other extras: fully
nswcsr oost redHesd bsnsss enGee
cut TO $697 for clearance sale at LEE D.
BUTLER. INC, 113S 18th st. NV.
SAVE BIG DEPRECIATION coeT-Buy :
established dealer. Write. stating full re.
quirements (price, etc.) My knowledge and
experience qualify me to select the best
buy for you from large stocks at advan.
tageous price. A few 1887 models Of some
cars still available at good discounts. Ref.
erences. Box ARB-R Star 3s
Evening star., 1937-12-03
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

STUDEBAKER 1881 coach. Dictator: good
running condition and finished in dark
blue: many miles Of Transportation waiting
for some one: priced for quick sale, $139
PARKWAY Motor Co., S040 M st. NV. West
STUDEBAKER 1881 sedan; newly painted
battleship gray; 2 of 5 tires are brand
new clean mohair upholstery, economical
"6' motor: reduced to Ss7-yes, full price
only $s7.for todays special on Buffers
BUTLER's. INC, G121 aist st. NV.
sTUDEBAKER 1884 de luxe Dictator Sc
dan. This model was one OF the most
popular Studebakers ever built and this
one at only $3.50 Is real ''Trew Value !"
Sparkling black paint like new; unusually
good tires: Immaculate mohair upholstery:
Tree wheeling, and the sparkling perform
ance of this economical. six-cyiinder motor
Select the dealer and then the car" The
TreW Motor Co.. 1926 14th st. NV,
i4tn. ana "a ave. Sc. Decatur 1910, At
lantic 1910.
STUDEBAKER 1881 sport sedan, six
wheel equipment good paint and tires and
It runs fine: sos. Pohanka Service. 1I26
goth st. NV. District 9l41.
STUDEBAKER 1884 cruising sedan. radio.
attractive brown finish. fine tires. luggage
space IN rear; smooth, quiet motor: q real
value at only $3.50. Pohanka Service,
Evening star., 1937-12-03

TIRES three 6.25x16, used 5000 miles,
$50, excellent condition; fits most medium
and low price cars. Natl. 5000, Apt. COL.
after pm.
Evening star., 1937-12-03
TIRES FOR SALE.

GARAGE FOR CHRYsLER ROYAL, VI
clnity of 18th and N. H. ave-. north o
Dupont Circle. North 6496
Evening star., 1937-12-03

OLDSMOBILE 1895 ''S" convertible
roadster; radio heater, Cherokee red finish
hasn't Flemish: perfect tires; mechani-
cally perfect. Very attractive and sporty
and will give some one many miles Of
nne service. Pohanka Service. 1126 Goth
Evening star., 1937-12-03

PACKARD 1898 super 3 convertible Vic
toria. splendid condition: chauffeur driven.
cared for. original owner. sacrifice; priced
for immediate cash sale. S425 Call Shep-
herd 1903 between q and s:30 pm.
Evening star., 1937-12-03

HuPMOBILE 1885 4-door touring sedan:
another fire automobile to be sacrificed by
this sweeping plan; we will not be under
sold; see it, drive it and judge its value
equipment radio. mohair upholstery: un-
conditionally guaranteed: no payments un-
til 1888. H. B. Leary Jr, e. Bros, 1921
14th st. NV, Open ewes. Potomac 1900
LA SALE 1928 sedan, excellent condi-
ton: sos cash. private owner. Adams
6G92, pm.
Evening star., 1937-12-03

DODGE 1882 sedan. The 4-door sedan is
one Of the best models ever turned out by
the factory. original black finish and in
excellent mechanical condition; S229;
$1,000 down balance $500 per month
PARKWAY Motor Co., 3040 M st. NV.
Evening star., 1937-12-03
AUTO TRUCKS FOR SALE
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.


AUBURN 1898 6-wheel, dual-ratio de luxe
sedan. perfect condition; reasonable terms
S225. Georgia S996.
AUBURN sedan; attractive sport type with
oda very see 80 otRer at
LEE D. Butler S Bargain Roof, 1i3i 3lst.
AUSTIN 1888 coupe, excellent condition:
make an offer Logan Motor go Co 2lst and
BUICK 1896 de luxe. model 90, custom
sedan: almost brand new; built-in custom
radio; many special features; cost new,
Saloo' sl' must must saGritice, $3.50. Give terms.
BUICK 1897 model Al dark gray de luxe
sedan. radio, heater; driven 1000 miles;
absolutely, like new; private owner: will
sa5e small. mall cheap car In trade; $500. Apply
BUICK 1929 sedan. Are you tired of wait
ing for q crowded street car on cold. rainy
m,ornnss2 n, Would d,yy yog prefer the comfort
shsf i xoals e dspsndasle oT weuia etSS Soa yoa
dependabie Buick for only sss ' ssH The TreW 1as
Motor Co.. 1925 l4th St. NV, 14th and
Pa. ave. Sc. Decatur 1910. Atlantic 4340.
rso heater TWO spare wheels n ender sease
s5sssl Sisas soo hifh is ssstess
quiet motor: 1878. Pohanka Service. 'Yi:.t; ii36
goth St. NV. District 9l41.
BUICK, 1887 series 81 four-door touring
beautifully appointed automobile: will be be
sold with new-car guarantee: handsome
; polychromatjc gun metal finish. white side
wan tires, d. s. Royals: factory built in
radio, all dual equipment: this car sold for
81 $50 new; here is the best value on the
arivs i tonisht and form your nr'SFnapfa own opn
ion. Norris, Inc. Studebaker dealer, 20l g
-14th st. NV. North 3949. Open evenings
BUICK "a AZ small-size sedan, $500
weight class, 6-wheel equipment This
car driven only $1,000 miles by original
like new an outstanding value at our
special price of $4,000. Stanley H.
Horner, Inc, I'LL 14th st. NV.
zBUICK 1881 Victoria de luxe 6-wheel, 4
passenger coupe and a 1881 sport cab
riolet. both marked down to S167 for to-
days specials at Buffers Bargain Roof on
top 9tudebaker Service Building For 81
winterized cars, all sensationslly reduced
to S1a7 or less, come to LEE D, BUTLER,
INC. 1121 21st st. NV.
Evening star., 1937-12-03

| PLYMOUTH 1882 p. A. model coupe,
orig NAL finish, GOOD motor and fine rubber;
priced for quick sale, 81 90: 50 down, bal
| ance SI2 90 per mo. Parkway Motor Co.,
| 3O4G M st. NV. West 0lSl.
Evening star., 1937-12-03

PACKARD "6" 1897 4-door touring sedan,
with trunk and built-in radio: this car
has been used very little by original owner
and cannot be told from new; $3.50; new
car guarantee and terms. Barnes Motors,
1929 lJth ST. NV Decatur 2390
Evening star., 1937-12-03

FORD 1896 5-pass. Tudor trunk, excellent
blue paint. spotless upholstery, all good
tires and splendid motor; S435 C. c. c.
guaranty. Capitol Cadillac Co, 1922 22nd
st. NV Natl. $500. Open Sun. and eve.
Evening star., 1937-12-03

LA SALE 1885 6-wheel custom trunk
sedan. A beautiful car of modern lines,
driven only 1900 miles by the original
owner, who took great pride in the con-
dition. You can own one Of the classiest
cars on the street for only S595 less your
trade. Stanley H. Horner, Inc, 1929
14th w.
Evening star., 1937-12-03

PIERCE-ARROW 1898 5-pass. brouaham
u wheels, excellent paint; fine, clean up.
holstery, all GOOD tires and a splendid mo.
tor; a very clean car: $i.5. c. C. C. guar
anty. Capitol Cadillac Co.. 1922 :!2nd st
NV Natl 1900 Open Sunday and evening
Evening star., 1937-12-03

CHRYSLER 1896 1-passeuger sedan: cor
rect mileage IS 12,27S; original paint is
perfect; this is very clean car; you
simply cannot find better value elsewhere:
500. c. c. c. gauaranty. Capitol Cadil-
lac Co. 1922 22nd st. NV. Natl. $500.
Open Sun and eve
Evening star., 1937-12-03

fEThe above sale has been nostponed
until FRIDAY. THE SEVENTEENTH DAv
OF DECEMBER, AD 1927 AT THE
SAME HOUR and SAME PLACE
BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES