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Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06
HITLER'.S FREEDOM
Jackson Citizen Patriot)

Jackson Citizen PatrlOt)
Maybe Hitler would lose this mast
cry complex if he had wife to make
him put the milk bottles out every night.
If she speaks to him in the tone of
voice employed by school teachers in
addressing the third grade, you know
which one carries the pocketbook.-Sa
Rafael Independent.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06

in need OF orders
but SO were
about a dozen
o h er statesmen.
Murphy knew
a man who was
in need of his
beds-but he was
known as the
coldest, most un-
responsive pro-
position in the
city He would
listen. now and
then ask a #ques-
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06

News comes of a Jewish Ethio-
plan who eats bullets. He Just
trained himself in recent years to
take advantage of everything that
came his way.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06
DALE
CARNEGIE
Author of 'now to Win
Friends and Influence
PeOple'

William L. Murphy told me this
story He is the inventor of the
Murphy-In-a-Dor bed which you've
probably seen.
In his struggle days. he was badly
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06

If L. S. Indians continue their present
rate of increase, in hundred years they
will be as numerous as when Columbus
made his voyages.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06

D"ie N'i Nv civ JlOl, luen snake
his iceberg head. And that ended
it. He never gave any reason for
turning an idea down, but it was
turned down and no power under
high heaven could sway him.
One day young Mr. Murphy but
toned up his oyercoat and went to
see this man. OF course, he knew
he had about as much chance as a
Kansas grasshopper IN front of a
hungry turkey.
Anotner salesman Was already in
the office making his presentation.
Bill Murphy overheard the conyer-
sation and he knew his rival was
putting up a good sales talk. But
he was turned down. The door
opened and Bill could see the iciclc
himself. The icicle made a slight
gesture. barely noticeable but Bill
recognized it. An idea leaped into
his mind
Ushered in, Mr. Murphy moved
his chair close to the man, cupped
his hand behind his ear. Excuse
me, but would you mind speaking
rather loud? I'm slightly deaf
The iceberg face changed express
sion.
We'll, I can understand that. As
a matter Of fact I'm a bit deaf my
self
Mr. Murphy had discovered a Sc
cret buried in the mans heart He
was hard of hearing -and he didn't
want people to know it. But since
Mr. Murphy was similarly afflicted,
his heart warmed toward him.
Mr. Murphy came away with the
orderl
There was only one catch in it.
Every time Mr. Murphy saw the
man he had to cup his hand behind
his ear and shout. But he got the
business.
In a dentists office the other day,
I picked up a big thick book Of 335
pages. What do you suppose was
the subject OF this book? Teeth?
Oh. no, this author devoted 835
pages to discussing only one tooth
til third molar on the lower jaw.
He refused to discuss in 835 pages
the third molar in the upper jaw.
He stuck to the lower jaw.
Some day someone will probably
become a specialist on the northwest
corner OF the third molar on the
left side Of the lower jaw.
HAUL OUT Your Odds and Ends
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06
You re Telling Ne -
BY WILLIAM RIFT

The Home owners Loan Cor
poration has more than 10000
homes on its hands, due to fore
closures, Uncle Sam better keD
that quiet or relatives may hear
about it.
Zadok Dumbkopf doesn't believe
the Scotch invented golf. He says
he can't imagine them thinking
up a game in which you knock a
25-cent to 75-cent ball out of sight.
Those mysterious earthquakes
throughout Europe are easy to un-
derstand. The old continent is
simply trembling over what Hitler
or Mussolini may think up next
With the Japanese advance wa
ter-logged it seems that the Japs'
major blunder was committed
when they invaded China with an
army. They should have used the
navy.
A Missouri high school has a
course in fishing. Almost any day
now we expect to hear of the estab-
lishment of class in watching
ball games.
The average college boy, sur
vey shows, has bigger feet than
the doughboy of 20 years ago. He
doesn't mind, but what worries
him is whether, after graduation,
he will be able to find desk to
put them on.
WE REALLY owe those giant
baby pandas vote of gratitude.
They certainly have been a well
come front page relief from the
news of Europe and Asia.
Ancient Romans grew flowers
and vegetables in the same gar
den. Junior, reading about that,
wants the system revived. He
thinks it would be wonderful to
lunch ON rose petals while one,
through a closed window, admired
the beauties of spinach.
Mans remote ancestor, say bio
logists, was fish. Hmmmmmmm
We've lost the fins but historians
certainly point out family re-
Semblance
AS the sluggish, murky flood
waters of the Yellow river return
to their nomal banks, Zadok
Dumbkopf foresees the Sino-Jap-
anese war Transforming itself into
a mud-slinging campaign.
The male mosquito, say insect
ologiStS, is strict vegetarian.
"Cherzes la femme!" Cry we, swat
ting briskly.
The personal pronoun Il" makes
up less than 2 per cent of common
ordinary speech, linguists say. OBJ
viously, their survey and study
could not have included political
speech.
NOW is the time when the Of
flee worker who fought SO valiant
ly for the last two weeks in All
gust wishes he'd agreed to the
first two weeks in July.
A European inventor has per
fected an airplane which flies for
ward and sideWise. He calls it the
"Housc Fly" plane. All other Eu-
ropean inventors will, of course,
Immediately get busy designing
gigantic sWatters.
And these are the days when the
weary suburbanite aWakens to the
song of the laWn-moWer and the
cheerful chirp of the next door
neighbor's lawn sprinkler.
Chicagoan, imprisoned six
months for crime he did not COM
nit is released and given $40 by
the authorities. He says he isn't
sore. But-just wait until he has
to pay income tax on that 10 bucks.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06

A "Prison Digest, containing best
writings of inmates throughout the Unit
ed States is published at Connecticut
prison
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06
Thoughts for the Day

And the ark Of God remained with the family of OBJ
ededom in his house three months. And the Lord
blessed the house Of obededom. and all that he had
I Chronicles 1914
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06
Grab Bag
One-Minutc Test

l. When did Spain become re-
public? ~
2. What state does SenatoiSar-
thur Capper represent?
3. When did U. S. immigration
reach its peak?
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06
One Minute Test Answers

HAVING SEEN SO many hitch
mixers since the weather turned
warmer, Walt S. wires to say he
can't understand why the poet
didn't call it: In the Good Old
THUNDER Time
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06
Hints on Etiuucttc

Dinner napkins should be used
frequently, particularly before
drinking.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06

Astronomers suggest the possible
existence in the Milky Way of 1O0,-
900 planets inhabited like the
erath. What?-100,O0O Japans?-
100000 Hitlers?-10O,00 Mussolinis?
No, no-100O0O times mol
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06

The Home Owners Loan Cor
poration has more than 10000
homes on its hands, due to fore
closures, Uncle Sam better keep
that quiet or relatives may hear
about it.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06
Words of Wisdom

Nothing is SO easy as to deceive
ones self, for what we wish, that
we readily believe e.-DemostheneS.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06

Those mysterious earthquakes
throughout Europe are easy to un-
derstand. The old continent is
simply trembling over what Hitler
or Mussolini may think up next
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06

zadok Dumbkopf doesn't believe
the Scotch invented golf. He says
he can't imagine them thinking
up a game in which you knock a
25-cent to 75-cent ball out of sight.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06
TOday's Horoscope

TOday's Horoscope
Many persons whose birthday oc-
ours today are sensitive, and feel
keenly any apparent neglect. Bash
fulness is their greatest drawback.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06

New Yory City is fighting to
control the mosquito this summer.
Control him? That's not enough
send the rascal to a concentration
camp! -
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06

HAUL OUT Your Odds and Ends,
They'll Bring You a Profit
Thru Want-Adsi
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06

BRINGING
ALL THE NEWS
TO IMPERIAL
VALLEY
Imperial Valley press., 1938-07-06

With the Japanese advance wa
ter-logged it seems that the Japs'
major blunder was committed
when they invaded China with an
army. They should have used the
navy.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27
S II NJ NJ O " 5
No. 1866
In the Superior Court Of the State
of California, i'm and for the
County of Imperial

NO. lSIOb
In the Superior Court Of the State
of California, i'm and for the
County of Imperial
IMPERIAL IRRIGATION
DISTRICT, Plaintiff
EDWARD p. JAMENSON, ct al.
Defendants.
Harry w. Horton and Geo. r..
Kirk, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
The People of The State of CAL
fOrnia Send Greetings to:
EDWARD p. JAMENSON. SEA-
BOARD BOND AND MORTGAGE
COMPANY, a Corporation, JOHN
DOE, JANE DOE. RICHARD ROE,
JOHN DOE COMPANY, a Corpora
ton, RICHARD ROE COMPANY, a
Co-partnership, and JOHN DOE as
Administrator of the Estate OF
Richard Roe, Deceased, Defendants.
You Are Hereby Directed to APP
pear and answer the Complaint In
an action entitled as above brought
against you i'll the Superior Court
of the County of Imperial, State OF
California, within ten days after the
service on you of this Summons-jf
served within this county; or within
thirty days if served elsewhere.
And you are hereby notified that
| unless you appear and answer as
above required, the said plaintiff
will take judgment for any money
or damages demanded in the COM
plant, as arising upon contract. or
it will apply to the Court for any
other relief demanded in the Com
plant.
Given under my hand and the
seal of the Superior Court of the
County of Imperial, State of Cali
fornia, this 25th day of April. 1898.
w. j. McCLELLAND,
(SEAD County Clerk
BY G.. 0. KENYON,
Deputy Clerk.
M. 16 % 30-J. 6 13 20 27-J. a.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27
TRACK TEAMS
TO CLASH AT
TWILIGHT

EVANSTON, ILL.,, June 27. CUP)-
Powerful all-star track teams built
of the best in the Big Ten and
Pacific coast conference clash at
twilight today in the delayed sec
ond meeting of their colorful inter-
sectional series at Dyche stadium.
The far west, bulwarked by Is
members of southern California's
national champions, were heavy IA
vorites but several outstanding Big
Ten performers will make enough
opposition to threaten at least three
national collegiate records.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27
% City Property For Sale

FOR SALE 3 bedroom, 2 baths.
Residence at 767 Len Rey. Now
under construction and if sold
at once purchaser may have
selection of colors of tie and
paint. See owner on job or Ty-
ler Insurance Agency. $40 Main.
6-3-TF
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27
WANT-AD
PAGE
-PHONE 800.
WANT-AD RATES

Count . words per line)
Per lin. one day ....... .,.. 1oc
Minimum Space ........ 8 lines
3 Days for Price OF PA Days.
6 Days for price of 4 days.
Contract rates on application
DEADLINE 1890 am. weekdays
Sunday deadline II am. Saturday,
Minimum. out-of-town adver-
tisers, soc.
WANT-AD RULES
Want ads are sold only in COM
bination Imperial Valley Press
and Morning Post or The Post
Press on Sunday.
ALL RATES CASH
=. Except when advertiser car
ries regular credit account, or Is
listed In telephone directory.
Remittance on charged advertis-
Ing due within days of last ad
insertion.
If remittances are not made when
due, advertiser is to pay all col
lection costs.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27

MY EQUITY in 1887 Packard
Convertible coupe for sale or
trade. Al condition. 525 1st,
CaleXico. o-A9
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27
Used Cars

81 MODEL A Sedan. Reasonable
Good condition. No dealer 525
First St, CaleXlco. rs
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IS Trucks, Tractors, Traiiers

MODEL T FORD truck for sale,
cheap. Good running order. Pm
37O1J3, O. j. Bradshaw. $50
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27

2 ACRES Grapefruit Good house
and garage, partly furnished.
Reasonable price. Write l. G.
Frandsen. Heber. IA
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27

SEE THIS 1887 FoFrd 85, 4 door
sedan with radio. Excellent con-
dition. Owner wishes to sell or
trade for older or wrecked car
Will finance balance. 1925 Olive
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27

HAY hauling wanted. Will pick up
hay and grains in field. Any To-
cal hauling. Call Wade West.
Phone 613M 629
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27
EiUeSfOcE
90
.1.Z

40 HEIFERS for sale. 5 months to
2 years old. 2 miles so. OF Seeley.
E. Barrell. IL
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27

GOOD FORDSON tractor with
disc plow attachments. Joe Od-
ermatt Il mile no. Meloland.
6-29
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27

For sale
"a Ford Coupe
81 Dodge Sedan
"a Cheve Master Coupe
'33 Cheve Master Coach
80 Plymouth Sedan
'36 Ford Pickup
'33 Ford Coupe
'35 OldS Sport Coupe
'37 Cheve Truck
PEOPLES FINANCE
AND THRIFT co.
612 Main s., Ell Centro
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27

CHRYSLER 36-6 TRG BRM al
most new tires, motor, uphol-
stery excellent condition. Pri-
vate party. Ask for Fred Nico-
colaus, Ell Centro $780, 6-23TF'
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27

81 FORD SPORT Roadster. Good
condition. Inquire Kenyon's Des-
ert Plunge. 6-2o
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27
CLASSIFIED
ADS
PHONE 300
35 Trucks, Tractors, TraiIers

TWO WHEEL trailer, enclosed top,
wire mesh sides. Like new. 449
Len Rey. o-2B
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27
Situations Wanted

RELIABLE MAN to look after pro-
perty during vacation Can give
reference. 1887 Adams Ave. A. K.
Smith. 6-28
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27
Farm implements

MODEL 80 Allis Chalmers (Stand-
ard Track. Good condition.
Ready for work. $3.50. One Cat
erpillar 20 hip. fair condition,
good for many hours of service
$3.50.
EDGAR BROS. FARM EQUIP.
410 No. Imperial Ave.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27
Summer Homes

CABIN FOR rent at Calexico
Lodge. Phone 81 Ell Centre or
628 Calexico
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27
Transportation
10 HeLD Wanted

WANT DRY HAND mixer to
handle string Must be neat and
clean. Apply Post-PreSs Box 203.
$50
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27
Lost, Found, EStrdy

LOST Black brief case, size 11X16,
containing papers. $5 reward.
Return to Post-PresS. No ques-
tions asked. 6-28
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27
ii Apartments For Rent

FURNISHED apartment in rear
with sleeping porch, shady yard.
$3.50 month. 418 So. 9Th. 6-27
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27

FURNISHED apt $1,000 per mo.
Lights furnished 473 Park. 6-28
Imperial Valley press., 1938-06-27
@ miscellaneous For Sale

FOR SALE ? red Cocker Spaniel
puppies, 10 weeks old, l male, l
female. Electric Easy ironer,
electric washer, studio couch,
dresser, single bed, Frigidaire
Sally Patton, corner 9Th and
Ross Ave. $50
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-19
Junior College Sees Soph
Glass PIoy Mondoy

The sophomore play "A Woman Of
No Importance" by Oscar Wilde, wal
presented in the Holmes Junior Col
lege auditorium on Monday evening
May 16. at eight o'clock.
The auditorium was filled to ca
pacity, and . most ~appreciative au-
dience declared the play to be one
Of the best ever given In the school
The actors under direction Of Miss
Edith Thaxton, head Of the dramatic
department, acquitted themselves ad.
mirably.
During intervals between acts an
address Of welcome was given By
Glenn Trusty. President Of the Sopr.
omore elias, and music was furnish
ed by e. p. Garrett and Dorothy
Hines.
The proceeds Of the play will BE-
donated to the college for new swings
to be placed on the campus.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-19
Edgar Kingston Rose
Passes Away.

Edgar Kingston Rose ~, died in
Lexington Sunday, May Is. at IL
o'clock at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Monroe Roach, following a leng-
thy illness.
Funeral services were held al the
residence Monday. conducted by the
Rev. T. J. McCafferty. assisted by
Rev. McKibben- Interment was in
Duck Hill. Harrell Undertaking As
ISOLATION was in charge.
Mr.. Rose was a native Of Duck
Hill where he spent the greater part
Of his life. He served as Deputy
Sheriff Of that community for sew
eraI terms and was the manager Of
several farms.
He was a lifelong members of the
Methodist Church
Surviving are: Jour daughters, Mrs.
Monroe Roach, lexington; Mrs Maude
Rayner, Tchula; Mrs. N. l. Rhodes,
Holly Springs; Mrs. Albert Norton,
Memphis, Tenn; and one sister, Mrs.
Matte Fletcher, jackson.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-19
Methodist Church
Progrurn

Church School meets at Gas, c,
II. Carruth, supt.
Preaching service at II A. M.
The choir win sing Beneath the
Cross" Mrs Waiter being the solo
list.
The sermon will be delivered by
Rev. E. F. Tucker. pastor at Sails.
Rev. Tucker is one of the strong
young men Of the conference and will
be heard with much pleasure.
The intermediate League will meet
at $50.
The Senior League at $50.
There will be no evening preach
ing service because Of the Commence
ment program at the Baptist Church
at s o'clock.
The circles Of the missionary So
ciety will meet at 8 o'clock Monday
afternoon as follows: No. ! with Mrs
A.. A. Porter. No. 2 with Mrs. Causey
Special Aldersgate meeting at Tar
Tuesday evening, May "a. to celc-
brate the 200th anniversary of John
Wesley's heart warming" The en-
tire congregation is urged to attend
this anniversary program. 1t will bt
unique and worthwhile.
Everybody invited and will be wei
come to all these services.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-19
Flower Show Held
In Goodman

The Woman's Reading Club Of
Goodman sponsored a flower show at
the home of Mr., and Mrs. w. l.
Harmon.
Following were winners OF ribbons:
Best MIXED bouquet-Mrs. E. w.
Ford, blues Mrs. J. E. Eakin, red.
Best Sweet Peas - Mrs. Shelby
Stafford. blue; Mrs. Charlie Flowers,
red.
Best bowl Of larkspur - Mrs. Will
Mitchell, blue; Mrs Carl Hansen, red.
Best pansies Mrs. NJ. G. McDan-
ieA blue; Mrs. Wilbur Thomas, red,
Best petunias - Mrs. w. A. knight.
blue; Mrs. J. f. Allen, red.
Cactus blossom - Mrs. w. T. Nc
Daniel.
Polyantha rose Mrs. Jimmie Don
aid.
Amaryllis - Mrs. A. A. Derrick.
Best snapdragon-Mrs. M. c. Nc
Daniel. blue; Mrs. Paul Hend, red.
Red roses - Mrs. II. B. Powers.
Specimen rose - Mrs. Charles
Flowers.
Roses Mary Lee Powers.
California Poppy Mrs. J. r. Allen
Wygelia - Mrs. e. W.. Ford.
Day lilies - Mrs. J. +. Allen.
Jacobs ladder - Mrs. J. d. Neaves
Verbena Mrs. H p. Powers.
Phlox - Mrs. ". A knight.
Ragged robin Mrs. ]. F. Alien
Iris - Mrs. H. B. Flowers, blue
Mrs. Bessie Doty. red.
English daisies - Mrs Henderson
Nasturtiums - Mrs. Ed Powers
Lautona - Mrs. Lee Mallory.
Coroeopsis Mrs J. J. Browning
Blue; Mrs. w. A knight, red.
Best gladioli - Mrs. Arnold, blue
Mrs. w. A. knight, red
Among wild flowers Mrs. Parker
won the blue ribbon with . baske'
Of wild hydrangea, and Mn H b
Powers won the red ribbon with
phlox and Queen Anne's lase.
For plants - Pink begonia, Mrs
Eakin, sultana; Mrs. Harmon.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-19
Junior Senior Glasses
Enjoy Bouquet

The annual Junior-Senior Banquet
was held at the Hotel Durant Mon
day evening by the classes Of Durant
High School.
The Junior Glass was host to the
banquet honoring the graduating Sc
niors. Johnny Dinas is president OF
the Junior Class and Miss Marie
Drake is president of the Senior Class
C. H. Carruth, superintendent OF
schools, was POSTMASTER and men,
bers Of the High School faculty were
also present.
Miss Clara King entertained the
guests with several vocal numbers.
The banquet was greatly enjoyed b,
all.
Dancing was enjoyed after the ban
quet by the two classes.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-19
Scored Concert Will Be
Given Here Sunday 70

On Sunday night, May 10th, at 8
o'clock, there will be given at the
local Methodist Church a sacred con-
cert under the direction of Mr.. Joe
Meek, Mrs. Madge Iipsey at the or
gan. This will be for the pleasure
of the community and there will be
no admission fee. The concert viii
consist Of a number of special num-
bers by the choir and the singing Of
some old hymns of the church. This
will be the conclusion of the Alders-
gate Commemoration which has been
observed by world wide Methodisn,.
The entire community is cordially in
vited.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-19
Saturday. Moy "a. honors
World War Decd

Preparations for the observance of
Poppy Day, Saturday, May %, are
being completed by the Durant Unit
of the American Legion Auxiliary,
Mrs. W. T. Hand, unit president an
nounced today. Plans are being de-
veloped to distribute memorial pop
pies in every part OF the city.
Honor the World War dead and
aid the wars living victims, is the
The poppy, which bloomed SO strik-
meaning Of the memorial poppy
ingly among the trenches and battle
graves in France and Belgium be-
came the Flower Of the dead during
the war. Ever since the war it has
been worn in all English-speakinS
countries annually as an individual
tribute to the men who gave thesx
lives In TIE conflict.
The little red flower takes added
significassce from the fact that It Il
made by the war disabled, and that
il contributes to he welfare or dis
ablea men and the dependent fami-
lies ~ veterans. Everyone VIA wears
q poppy on Poppy Day, not only Ii
sAewing remembrance and A~nor fol
the men who died in the war, blu,
is giving help to those who still are
hearing the burdens OF war in suf
3ering, privation and lost opportuni-
ties. All contributions made for the
flowers will go to support the re.
Mobilization welfare work OF the lie.
gion Auxiliary which Mesns 50 much
to the disabled veterans and the fam
lilies Of the dead and disabled"
The women Of the Durant Unit azx
making great efforts for a success
full Poppy Day this year and ars
hoping that everyone in Durant, WFss'
and surrounding communities viii
join with them in IGNORING the dead
and aiding the Disabled"
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-05-19
William A. BAG on
ATTORNEY AT LAW
TELEPHONE 1874
OFFICE IN PEOPLES BANK
Tired He Wished
He Was Dead
Now Feels Fine Again After Weeks Treatment

When you stay tired. are Bilious
and Constipated, are nervous, head
achy and can't sleep well, look out
for Malaria and Biliousness that can
put you fiat Of your back In bed.
Don't put off treatment. It is too dan
gerous. Right now get . bottle OF
Nash's C. 4 L. Tonic. This reliable
medicine clears the blood Of Malaria,
removes the poisons in your system
and has q powerful stimulation effect
to brace you up and make you feel
good. You can take Il without miss
ing your work one day. and It 10 not
unpleasant to take.