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Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24

the International Bank Soon 1t
was followed by another adobe
building erected by DR.. w T. Hefi-
ernan at what is now Second street
and Imperial avenue.
The first school for CaleXico
ch ldren was miles north and 3
3 n-iles west. taught by J. E. Carr.
Children walked back and fourth
over the dusty trails. Glasses were
held under . ramada. In 1904 Cal
exico had its own school, a tent
which the children shared with
the Methodist church at Third
street and Imperial avenue. On
week days the children learned their
lessons under the thumb OF Mrs.
p. w. Preston. On Sunday these
same youeSterS attended Sunday
school there.
Few disturbances and practically
nc theftS was the rule in CaleX-co
in the early days OF the century.
When felix left home they merely
fastened the flaps Of their tents.
That was enough
J. Il. Hoffman was the first JUS
tee OF the Peace, not only Tor Cal
eXico. but for the whole valley. AT
first he had no jail and improyised
a method of his own. a log, chained
between two mesquite trees, served
as an excellent place TO anchor
prisoners, who were mainly Indians
and Mexicans, held for drunken
ness. The system was much ike
that OF the stocks in which pill
grim ancestors reflected upon their
miSdeeds
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24
CALENIC0

CAEENICo
ceEarate somewhat and with o
= rsrsonal history of its own because
Cf its proximity TO the Information
al border. CaleXico nevertheless
also played q master role since the
very beginning OF settlements in
ICperial Velly. Its name CAL fornia
mEX1CO, conceived BY that ace OF
catch-wcrd producers. L. M. Holt,
suggests n part Of its coloTful ccm-
binaticl A bearded frontiersman
up5n a field made frCm a Spanish
Ereastplate MIGHT be a proper coat
of arms. Fer CaleXico is q combina-
ton even as SIS name The music
Cf Spanish is nearly as often heard
on its streets as the harSher tones
OF English.
u was no; always 50.
English predommated when CAL
oxico's tOwnsite was laid out in 1900,
along with that OF Imperial BraW-
ley. Heber and Silsbee. El Centre
was not yet even a whistle stop.
Pefcre that Claexico had been
merely a settlement of tents and
r9madas baking in the sun. a com
munity where water had 10 be
Lroaeht in by barrel from far away
wells. Visitors-and they were few
and courageous-left the train at
Flowing Wells. travelled TO Imperial
by stage. and then jolted acorSs
the desert in open wagons.
Calexico's first permanent build
ing. erected soon after the town
site was laid out. was an adobe
structure put up by Edward Aiken
and company. IT afterWard housed
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24

garded by the growing community.
BY 1903 Brawley had grown be-
y0nd the 900 mark necessary for in
corporation. Fifty citizens filed a
petition with the board OF supeVis-
ors to allow Brawley to incorporate.
The petition was allowed. April
2 Brawley citizens voted "a to %
for incorporation. AT the same time
the new city officials were elected.
They We're G T. Wellcome, John
Cady. c. C. BoWles, w. V. Stahl and
Andy Bodne. P. F. Nice, who was
Justice of the Peace, was named
clerk and recorder. The first treas
urer was w. T. Dunn and the first
,,,orcbaI I w Martj,,
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24

1904, serious blazes destroyed val
liable property.
In 1924 the Dunlack hotel, the
Asahi hotel a pool room, two res
taurants, five confectionery stores,
q jeWelry store, in fact all the build
ings on Eighth street between Main
and u stree were razed The loss
was estin- ated at 100000. Less than
a month later a $75,000 fire des-
troyed the Potter blcck and the
Central hotpl
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24
HOltville growih
indicated

As an Indication of now rapidly
the town grew, between 300 and 400
peeple attended the opening of the
new Alamo hotel in the fall OF 1904.
The towns first newspaper. the
Tribune, was established by John
B. Baker of Imperial in 1905 The
early day editor is now justice OF
the Peace at Imperial. Later Judge
Baker took over management Of the
Calexico Chronicle and for 4 time
ran roth papers.
Early the following year the of
fices Of the Tribune Burned and
Continued on Next Page
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-24
GtdnlOr in
Early Cities

AS Imperial Valleys history is linked with that of
FL and Imperial it Blended with that of Cal
exco, Brawey and Hoitve The five towns as five
sisters. Between them they made the valley.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-10-14
Life Helps Enlighten

general ignorance majority the lis
whe Americans concerning the Is million Negroes their
contributions place the American scheme almost
paling.
highly country
Magazine issue
Negro life from his these
In this and time all naonaies, classes and
of citizens who make the American population know
thing about the other fellow
With all his progress the white about
his neghbor the he
other The little does obtained chiefly from
the ud headlines daily which generally confne their
criminal minority The whites
who their picture of the Negro from the newspn naturally form
the idea that the exaves spend all of their time
committing dastard against the the communities
which they reside.
impression Negroes
the radio all buff
dancer that they all like than
their white brethren that of them resemble closely Amos
and Andy
pubicists publications
white public practically ignored
population
often distortion they have built the white pubs mind
completely picture group
The huge of this policy has been borne by white and black
has millions dollars the hatred which exists
within its borders history and all ea
would the country dollars which the racial
disturbances all ills brought eracy have
People their fellow citizens iterae
the of the word.
The TIME publications which publish LIFE Magazine TIME Mag
azne several others have precedent by giving true
publishing
older
found the subject the only important and of interest
that that there growing number of white people who
Intellectually curious this group people who have awakened
the that they practically nothing about the largest racial
minority in the country.
Knowing other fellow problems
differences between nations but will be noticed that wherever
cnsorshp unfair presentations textbooks
all such evils the printed word there hatred
suspicion and dissension
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-10-14

and really got a good eyeful. It's
treat not only to see the game,
but to hear the Minnesota band
play some of its rOusing songs.
HORACE BELL did some good
work in the game, but injured his
nose during some of the plays.
During the latter part of the game
he had to wear a nose guard.
While waiting for the green
light at crossing on Nicollet the
other mite we heard an old beggar
say to a man, sinister, please take
pity on a miserable wretch; l have
wife and six children" Where
upon the gentleman replied, "My
poor fellow, accept my heartfelt
sympathy-so have l." And-the
crowd passed on.
So folks, ''Once in Awhile" don't
forget, in the midst of your fall
rOmances, to give one little thought
to
Your old Pal,
SAL.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-10-14
Friday, October IA, 1888
Descending to a Low Level

Ray Chase auditor Republican candidate
for Governor contributed his bit the fight elect Harold Ssen
and defeat Elmer Benson in handsomely bound booklet
titled Are They Communists Catspaws"
Mr. Chaes booklet the vicious appeal prejudice
the midst Minnesota that has been lot read
In clever mhOdcal Mr. Chase prominent who
happen Jewish extraction dpcabe
acehatng whispering campaign being the
He reprints full editorial from the Southern Textile Bue
tin which in attacking Langton Hughes the paints picture
defending the Imprisonment and attempted legal nhng
the Nine Scottsboro Boys!
We admit that Hughes whose full photo Mr.
smooth pamphlet rated It's his business.
The of authors from Theodore Dresser
down called Reds.
Mr. Chase contribution the campaign has accomplished
thing will make all of the Negro citizens who have considered
voting for Sassen hesitate They will naturally wonder whether the
Chase policy of descending low levels racbang in
dcaon of what expected Republicans regain ascendanc
State Government It's logical and fair question to ask
Such attack surely depressing those who have considered
Minnesota commonwealth where such campaigning would
duged in except surreptitously.
booklet Negroes probably
claimed by Negro Republicans.
With that theory will will say that
booded member the who
full implications is most assuredly blind.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-10-14
PREFERRED
FIRMS

These firms appreciate and solicit
the patronage of the colored PEG
pie of this community:
Babicks Market - Meats, 627 Universit,
Artistic Cleaners-S20 Sth Ave S.
Acme Smoke Shop, 639 9Th Ave. N.
Barney's Lunch. 7O9 6th Ave. N.
Bells Cafe, 207 Third st. S.
Comedian Beauty Shop, 1918 4th Ave. S
Cleo's Beauty Salon. 531 Lyndale Ave. N
Cooks Liquor Store, 239 Cedar st.
Durham Scott-Stove, Furnace Repairs, II
S. 3rd St.
GOOdman's--Jewelers, SIT Hennepin Ave.
Grain Belt Beer
J & H Laundry, Ssth and Cedar Ave.
Kato Beer
Knutsen. Al-Meats Groceries, s752 4tl
Ave. S.
Lincoln Drug Co., Nicollet & 4th st.
Minneapolis Brewing Co.
Maple Leaf Club, 1913 Hyland Ave.
haywood Hardware Co., 3805 4th Ave. S.
o. X. Service Station, all Z. 3Sth St.
Plymouth Liquor Store, 301 Plymouth Ave.
Porters & Walters Club, Is S. Srd st.
Pete's Bakery, 347 E. 3Sth st.
Purity Drug Co., Washington & Marquette
AYES.
Maurice L. RothSchild Co.. Nicollet at 4th
St.
Royal Barber Shop, $40 9Th Ave. N.
Rainbow Diner-See Ad.
Southtown Meat & Grocery. $3.50 4th Ave.
S.
Snyder's Drug Stores, rs S. 7th St. 21 s.
9Th St.. and It'll & Hennepin.
Swenson Furniture Co., 2941 Chicago Ave.
Universal Sewer Service. Cherry 22O2.
Zinsmaster Baking Co.-Bakers Of MAS
TER Bread.
Wormser Hat Stores, SO4 Nicollet Ave-, 2s
S. 9Th St., 80 S. 7th St., 619 Hem. Ave.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-10-14

I realistically, vogue. --1.-- |------
Now that there exists Union which provides
$1,000 per per regular walters
Negroes displaced
whites.
Another weakness the hotels substitution discovered
when is known that the white walters
St. Paul. but imported other cities appears
only the hotel depng Coored people
consider that the white people of St. Paul
the kind of job wants This action of replacement carried
ultimate will local employment
that the real for wanting the change
that the hotel feels that the salaries paid much Negroes
them white will benefit possible
the hotel seeking in which break relationship with
the local labor bringing people loyalty
and will be inclined side with the
affecting the entire of the place In long
scheme unhealthy preus unworthy
of Minnesota and the City of St. Paul
On occasions learn that there
of the Negro St. Paul Since patronage white
would that the time such friends
register their until the hotel playing
Recorder.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-10-14
The st. Paul Hotel Situation

Without warning and apparently without the St Paul
Hotel recently made effort replace its Negro walters the Casino
with whites that colored employees could
found in sufficient numbers supply the needs of the establishment
The hotels statement of this alleged shortage amazing however
of the large number of the Twin Cities who
lauded the which they the
a banquets and other special affairs
Also the situation somewhat puzzng when the local officials of
that they do wish all Of their oored
the Casino but only those who inefficient On the other
Jenkins catering the chain which
that matter what the hotel intends
get Negroes regular walters them special parties
only
living paid at the hotel Negroes accept
sought after The of the
other employment during slack and
when business picks perhaps unoy but the
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-10-14
Here And
There

Visiting friends in the post office
recently l learned that this is let
ter-writing week.
l was glad for the information
because l believe that of all the
Weeks" that from time to time
make their demands upon our time
and attention and seek an entrance
to our pocketbooks, there are none
which exceed in the sentimental in
terest and value, this injunction to
write the folks back home-a duty
so easily forgotten and so fire.
quently set aside.
Uncle Sam in promoting such a
cause is certainly not influenced by
any thought of gain for the gov
ernment's exchequer for the great
bulk of his mail comes from the
business community where the out
put is governed by the hard facts
of business rather than by the
beauties of sentiment.
Indeed, feel our Uncle is chief
ly concerned in calling our atten-
ton to some things for which we
should be eternally graf e f u |.
Among them the prideful fact that
of our one hundred thirty million
people few indeed are they who do
not possess the ability to write if
they wish. This almost universal
accomplishment is in startling con-
trast to ages past when writing
was the possession of the highly
educated few and of the ruling
class alone. l was urged by my
friends in the post office to write
in my column inviting our readers
to join in the letter writing group
and get in touch with friends and
sweethearts during the days of it's
continuance. But a young lady in
the department interrupted to say,
"No, tell them to write to their
mothers, they won't fail to write
sweethearts without a reminder"
AS she happens to be both young
and personable and undoubtedly
speaks from experience 1 shall fol-
low her advice and exhort you here
to sit down at once and write that
long overdue letter to mother.
These modern times have pro-
duced so many methods of making
communication easier. There is
the telephone fine way to get a
personal contact-but it is expen-
sive. There is the telegraph-a
quick method that saves time and
labor.
Neither of these have the init
mate satisfying effect of a letter
that you sit down and compose for
yourself, and write-perhaps with
real difficulty - with your own
hand. You can take as much time
as you wish in this little talk with
tell her of all the expert
ences-good and bad-you have
had, then send it to her at a cost
of only three cents and commence
to draw at once dividends of a
clear conscience, feel the reaction
of the comforts emanating from a
loving mothers heart and realize
that your action has been twice
blessed in that it has given her a
great happiness and you the most
pleasurable emotion you have en-
joyed for a long, long time. And
as a last reminder may insist that
you use neither the mechanics of a
typewriter, the ease of the tele-
graph, but write it yourself. The
worse the writing the clearer it
brings to the old folks at home a
picture of the boy or the girl who
left home many years ago but
whose features and characteristics
are reproduced with the greatest
fidelity in the letters you all too
seldom send.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-10-14
Hello Everybody.

Talk about spring fever and
spring rOmances; welI spring has
nothing over this weather here
now. Everyone l meet has the
worst case of fall fever you ever
heard of, which seems to be re-
spOnsible for these new, sudden
and very startling fall rOmances.
But old Jack Frost says he'll soon
be a-rippin' and rarin' around and
nippin' these fall rOmances all to
pieces.
Laugh of the week: What two
young wifies sent their bubbles off
last weekend on one of their week
end hunting trips? The two hub
bies started off on one of the chilly
days all bundled up in their warm
hunting toys, hot lunches, etc., and
the next day after their departure
the weather turned decidedly warm
er (about 80 some degrees) which,
if you have any knowledge of hunt
ing ducks, is grand weather for
such (Tish! Tish). Well, anyway,
to come to the point, the girls are
actually saying that their dear
bubbles came home Sunday eve
ming with not a duck, nor a SOUR
rel, but a string of fish apiece.
Being the weather turned so sud-
denly the bubbles said they knew
their wives would heckle them to
pieces if they didn't bring home
something, so they brought fish,
which in their case was better than
nothing.
What rawther popular Mpls. boy
is secretly engaged to a Chicago
gal? CTS to laugh, and what
Mpls. gal thought she was the one
and only one in his life?) q.
What cradle snatcher in St. Paul
has his eye on another cradle which
he thinks he's going to rob? (The
jokes on you, boy, for this little
wise baby has her eye on bigger
fish already, even though she is
child. What Mpls. girl thinks
FULLY (CAGNEY) HICKMAN is
Tho tweet." Have you heard
about the popular club round
about the Twin Cities which is
planning gala party for Halo
we'en? l heard one of the fell
lows say to a well-knOwn girl
about town that he didn't know
just what to masquerade as, to
which she replied, boy, you don't
have to masquerade; go just as
you are and everyone will take you
for Frankenstein."
One of our popular candidates
who is trying to succeed himself
to the legislature said at a meet
ing the other mite that when he
first went to the legislature he
thought he would find them all
Solomons, but he soon found out
there were some there as big fools
as he was. Now call that very
modest Of him. -. The same legis-
lator when accosted by a gentleman
from the country to support the
bill he wanted passed said, 20. K,
if you will aid me with little bill
of mine" The gentleman said,
"Sure, and what is the title of your
bill?" my grocery BILL" replied
the legislator.
The Purdue Minnesota game last
Saturday at the stadium was really
a thriller. The Minnesota team
certainly earned their seven points
they .made, cause that Purdue
team was. strong one to break
through. The weather was ideal
and the stadium was filled to its
capacity. Editor CECIL e. NEW
MAN, Sports Scribe JIMMY LEE
and SAL were in the press section
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-10-14
Poetic Thoughts
Didn't Know
By MORRIS GIBBS, Sr.

Didn't Know
I didn't know you could do that kid
Never thot that you had it under you rid
Because always have known you be the kind
That had other things your mind.
Never tell what the other fellow knows
Until he begins to put a show,
For like all shows good, some bad
Actors best when they make people feel glad
Some people don't show,
What they got upstairs you'll know
By guessing jumping conclusions,
For looks don't thing present optical
So when we're ready to say didn't know
That he she had enough to of snow
Better think twice you'll be surprised,
That those folks knew something that you didn't know
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-10-14
This Paper Is
Not the Oldest,
But the Best

-. But who can deny that it is
not the best and most widely cir
culated Negro newspaper in this
CITY?
Evening star., 1938-02-02
MENDELSON BUILDS
SECOND SPEEDB0AT
Notre Dame II Is Completed by
Detroit Pilot Who Gets Cup
From Roosevelt.

HERBERT A. MENDELsoN, the
Detroit motor boat pilot who
drove his Notre Dame to victory In
the annual Presidents Cup Regatta
here last September, received the
Presidents Cup yesterday for the sec
ond time in three years. The trophy,
symbolic Of world supremacy In the
field Of motor boat racing, was pre-
sented by President Roosevelt In the
executive offices Of the White House.
Mendelson. who represents the De-
troit Yacht Club, also won the Amer
ican Power Boat Association award
in 1887 to establish his speedy craft
as the worlds best in its class.
The speed king announced ysster-
day that he has completed another
craft. Notre Dame II, that will assure
America victory in the next classic.
Following the presentation cere-
mony at the White House. Mendelson
and his veteran pilot. Clell Perry, were
guests at luncheon at the Willard
Hotel and a dinner last night In their
honor at the Shoreham Hotel.
Evening star., 1938-02-02
Eastern Is Favorite,

FORCED to forfeit its first game to
the Rough Riders due to the use
OF an ineligible player. Eastern never
theless is prohibitlive favorite to
spank Roosevelt. which it previously
defeated, 44-19. Eastern thus would
take q half-game lead over Western,
defending champion.
Western failed to erase the impress
sion that Eastern is the smoothest
team in the series with its performance
against an improved Wilson five, play
ing erraticauy for three periods before
squirting to win.
Bob Custer paced the winning at
tack with nine points, while Dave
Maioney and Charles Findley were
high for Wilson with six points each.
Evening star., 1938-02-02
son.. Ken Harter. Buck ONeill Jack
Paulus. Shirley Povich. Bob Ruark. Tony

Bon, Pan,u. Aen sh,- Harea; er,. buGS QNeil Jack
TsbIe No. 2s-clarence G. Brown. Ed
Posy dosbf Rs fGsI saxssse sHiefe B
char,s a yTsni,s g. s;ocS 4 J. key 81 u,1 T5tnk Murray
couneor ~; Frank Gatewood, aekaa Geraid droA: a.
ners 81 Ernest Johnston: Bryan Morse William
fhs%ss sasltog %lsa Wen N Stamford !" A. Weiss
g; p. Holien6sch. Milton Kins. SWAN
% sanek Ms wa4rsn. Mssne1 Al Ss5 Woods T.
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ceiii': THE So s:.SS3s MSAsrifs R95'H:: '5: Ne,l
Msbonneii Ha5ora wiiiism iifsas'n K. Moncafe Msl'
ships, 7a! s,,.n: DE J. Ernest Smith, P. A. smyth.
'0f Tssis ssfnleS; So. as-M.uric. Carroll. .,e..
Carver, George Grove: Jester Hasan: Law
5ean see esn ehst Msss ss rnes Meade
Inns. Dr. W. NJ. Fails. Dr. b. j. Ftssib6on,
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0e: !.s!s s!Se1ss 3snns sS5oe Carter Ray H.nten,
h. n: ns SnIss Hssns,S M5rY Yh1 g Ssa
sSie Ss.s sfwi.m ~asfF Saas ssReF
ehs,s % E6e,lns IT. sasar ea Foster t:Tns5s nssn
ard p. Jenson. T. Calvin owens. Douglas
Wrabt &; rbhillips' Hubbert R. ouinter' J. Eliot
Table No. 3e-Lt. comdr. Stephen B.
Cook. Bill Coyle. Eddi Faunce., Eddy. Gill
Bin McAndrew. Arch Mcdonald. Rocky
Riley; Noryelle Sharpe:
Table No. .33-Fred Berger Charles 3.
Martin Mccarthy James McNamara. T. A.
oponnell; william P. Ryan Norman
Table No. 36-A. s. Gardiner. A. ..
Gardiner. jr.; Paul Herdon: Hallan HUI
man; Jack O'Connell. Jack Reichardt, Jere
TaSle . NJ. Sc. R. Ackerman. qoldts
| Ahearn. W. J. D. Butts Arthur De Titts.
fou oeyin1on. Clark Nichols, Matt Twome5.
Leonard vin04. Melvin v1noe.
Evening star., 1938-02-02
Few Seats Left
For Sport Feast

DUE to a last-minute rearrange-
ment of the completely soldout
touchdown Club banquet at the
Willard Hotel tonight q few addi-
uonal places now are available, &C.
coroing to Bernard L. (Dutch)
Eoerts. chairman of the clubs
Ticket Committee.
Inese seats may be obtained by
teiepnoning Eberts at Republic 0554
OF calling at his of1ce, room Oh,
Evans Building.
Evening star., 1938-02-02
st. Johns Plays Tech.

CT. JOHNS was to seek its eleventh
triumph in IL games today. play
ing host to Tech at 3:30 o'clock. while
Eastern and Roosevelt each prepped
for their meeting. Eastern was to face
Gonzaga at Anacostia High gym and
the Rough Riders were to tangle with
Briarley Military Academy at Roose-
welt at the same time.
The Johnnies experienced little
trouble In trimming Anacostia High,
29-8, yesterday at st. Johns. as Coach
Gene Augusterfer inserted his second
team for two periods. Jim Giebel led
Cadet scoring with six points.
Evening star., 1938-02-02
Helps Paralysis Fund.

PROCEEDS Of Fridays show will be
turned over to the Presidents pa
ralysis fund.
Tickets may be purchased at A. G.
Spauldings. and Catholic University.
Prices are $3.50 and 81. The pairings
will be as follows:
=, l12-pound class-Charlie Norris MAN
tick VS.. Willie Tapp tPolice Club.
-, lls1pound class.Dick volpe ,Revere)
vs.. Gilbert Mayo tAlexandrial.
l2h-pound class-Georee Salamone
,Eas1 ~, Boston, VS.. Buster Miller Washing
I35.pound elsss-Tommy Cotton tBos-
tom vs. Carroll Wright Terminal .'Y").
CWoreester) vs.. Bobby Matthias Nations al
1so-pound class-Lewis Smith EAST
Boston, & VS.; Jackie White Terminal "Y").
GKinsston) VS.. Bobby schvarts CAiexane- =
Heavyweight .class-Frank Chludinsk,
(Boston, vs.. Andy Ready (unattachedJ.