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Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-08
Bruce Cation Says
- Social Responsibility is Asset Nowadays

good. It simply means that IN to-
days world a sense Of social re-
sponsibility pays. No business gen.
orally regarded as against the pub
lie interest has any great future
ahead of it. Social responsibility
is simply a new factor in business
which the smart business man must
consider for his own good, even II
not for any great love OF humanity.
A typical example is the change
in the tone of liquor advertising.
PAY your bills first" cries a prom
inent distiller in his newest ads.
mo person should spend a cent for
liquor until the necessities OF living
are provided-and paid for"
Is this firm trying to kill off its
own business? Not at all. 1t is tax
ing long-range view. The very
existence of legalized liquor de-
pends on the civilized manner IN
which it is consumed" continues
the distiller In the long run, we
believe, it is good business for us
to say pay your bills first
The same long view Is being
adopted by many other firms. There
is a nef conception of public good
will in the air. That used to mean
simply that many people were ia
vorably inclined toward the parti-
cular product of the firm. But now
it means more than that the firm
is producing a useful and valuable
product-that 1t Is a socially Valu-
able institution. Many firms nave
seen the light on the idea, and act
ing so that it can validly be sold.
More than ever before, every in
stitution, public and private, Is be-
ing called on to meet this ultimate
test: rs it a social asset? Does it
help or hinder great numbers of
people?" And as each year passes,
more and more responsible people
are realizing this Such a change is
one of the best hopes for the fu-
ture.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-08
POTENTIAL
NEW AREA

Provision is made in the ALI
American canal contract for the
inclusion i'm the district of large
area east of Imperial Valley and
another To the west. The East Mesa
contains over 10000 acres of irri-
gable land lying between the sand
hills and the valley. The West
Mesa is smaller and lies between
the area now irrigated and the Va
Hectic mountains.
Most of the irrigable area on
East Mesa can be served by canals
leading out from the All-American
canal and the Coachella branch OF
that canal. The land is far more
rough than in the valley itself
and consequently the cost of a dis
tribution system will be greater per
acre served Furthermore, lined
bitches would probably be neces-
sary throughout much of the area,
and the cost would be also large
or that account.
The soils are somewhat similar
to those on the mesa south of Yu-
ma where the use of large amounts
OF fertilizer has been found neceS-
sary. 1t is believed that the same
condition will hold, although in
less degree, in the case of desert
lands brought under cultivation for
the first time on the East Mesa.
l. is our opinion that expansion
of irrigation agriculture on this
portion of the valley will be slow.
The soils on West Mesa are gen.
orally less sandy than those on
East Mesa, and it is thought that
they are more productive. This
body of land, however, cannot be
served except by pumping and is
less compact than that on the mesa
on the opposite side of the valley
The irrigation works will mus be
costly, relative to those for Impe-
rial Valley itself, and the costs OF
operation will be considerably
greater. 1t is believed that develop
ment here will likewise be slow.
District officials were not Op-
timistic regarding the rate of de-
velOpment of lands on East Mesa
anu VII "CSt IICSd, anu CAPi CooCu
the opinion that the cost of con-
structiOn and operation would be
serious barrier which might not
be overcome for many years. In
general, it is our opinion that the
development of such new lands
will not materially alter economic
conditions in the Imperial Valley
because the income from these
lands will be used up in costs OF
construction and operation of The
works needed to serve them.
AREA ACTUALLY
CROPPED
Classification of crops in Impe-
rial Valley is complicated by the
extent to which double cropping is
done. The growing season extends
throughout the entire year and il
is customary for two and even three
paintings to be done on the better
lands; also, crops planted in one
season are harvested in another
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-08
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given by Harold
Brandt, executor of the estate OF
Grace D. Mcdonald, deceased, to
the creditors or all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to
exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers, within six months after
the first publication of this notice,
to the said executor at 212 Rehkopf
Bldg, Ell Centro, California, the
place selected for the transaction
of all business of said estate, or to
file them within six months after
the first publication Of this notice,
in the office of the Clerk of the
Superior Court of the State of Cali
fornia, County of Imperial.
Dated this 28th day of January,
1888.
HAROLD BRANDT,
Executor
CLARENCE B. SMITH,
Attorney for the Executor.
F. 8 Is 22-M. |.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-08
Other Editors Saw
SIMPLY COMMON SENSE PRECAUTIONS
San Francisco Examiner

INdn
Locks to Americas front door the Pacific
coast are at last receiving the attention of the
war and navy departments. On the heels of a
visit from Louis A. johnson, assistant secretary
of war, comes announcement OF a mass flight of
l8 long-range navy planes to start on January
10 from San Diego to Hawaii. Air. Johnson is
coordnating a program by which industrial
plants. in the event of war can swing into swift
production and delivery of armament and sup
plies The navy planes will be permanently es
tablished at Pearl Harbor These are not war
like moves They are simply common sense pre-
cautions.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-08

U. ). representative says, "C0n
gress should jealously guard its
power over the nations money"
Who's been attacking their mile
age payments now?
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-08
Hints On Elinneiie

It is undgnified and confusing
to sign a letter with the given
name only, unless one is writing to
q close personal friend.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-08

Milwaukee ministers plan to open
a night club serving tea. Increas-
ing liquor sales indicate this will
probably be bitter tea to the gen.
pral ven
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-08
The Grab Bao
One-M Minnie TEST

]. Who is chief justice of the
U. s. supreme court?
2. In what country is Mt. Blanc?
3, What state is nicknamed "Old
Dominion?
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-08
New York Day by Day

NEW YORK, Feb. 8.-That duSky I
Harlem gal Josephine Baker is again
the amazing dancing sensation of
Paris following her marriage to q
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-08
Barbs --

The American ambassador who
was slapped by a japanese sentry
should learn the Oriental custom of
saving ones face.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-08

Thirteen-year- boy, editing a
railroad trade journal. shows that
railway problems are just childs
play after all.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-08

Persons whose birthday occurs
today start many projects they do
not finish. Their lie may be filled
with hesitancy.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-08
Qre-Minute Test Answers

/. Charles Evans Hughes.
2. Mt Blanc, highest peak of the
Alps, is in the French province of
Haute SaVoie. near the border of
Italy.
3. Virginia.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-08

The iron lungs are just what
many women have been waiting for.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-02-08
Words Of Wisdom
TOday's Horoscope

The best armor is to keep out of
gunshOt- Bacon.
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-09
Faith

Gods purpose in sending His
Prophets unto men is twofold!
The first Is to liberate the children
of men from that darkness of ig
noranee, and guide them to the
light of true understanding The
secord is to insure the peace and
tranquility of mankind, and pro-
vide all the means by which they
IAN be established" Baha'u'llah
teaches all great religions are
parts of one Divine Plan for the
education and salvation of man
kind. So blind hath become the
human heart that neither the dis
tuption of the city, nor of the
mountain in dust. nor even the
sleaving of the earth, can shake
eff its terors. The illusions made
in the Scriptures have been unfold
ed, and the signs recorded therein
ave beeu revealed, and the pro-
phetic cry is continually being
saised. And yet all, except such as
God was pleased to guide, are be-
wildered in the drunkenness of the +
hcedlessness!
The gift of God to this enlightened
age is the knowledge of the one
ness of mankind, and the funda-
montal orrness of Religion, Be
ware, o believers in the Unity of
God, lest We be tempted to make
any distinction between any of the
manifestations of His Cause, or
to discriminate against the signs
that have accompanied and pro-
claimed their Revelation. This in
deed is the meaning of Divine I'm
ity, if We be of them that appre-
bend and believe this Truth.
BAHIA ~ llah
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-09

Mr.. William Smith, formerly o.
Omaha. died in Cheyenne, Wyo.
Friday morning March 25th at 1885,
a. MIR Smith was a 32nd degree
Mason,a Western Star Masonic
Lodge number g, a member Of tht
Wyoming Chapter No. 6, 0ES and
Frontier Lodge No. 285 /. B. p. o.
r. Of Wyoming. The funeral was
held Sunday, March q, at 2;3o
from the AME Methodist church
Cheyenne, Wyoming. with Rev. B.
II. Moore officiating and officers
Of the Western Star Masonic
Lodge served as p%allbearers.
Among the many floral offerings,
tho Governor of the state. Gov.
and Mrs. l.. A. Miller sent a large
spray Of carnation and stock. The
deceased left his wife, Mrs. Eve
Ign Smith; two sons, Leroy and
LaFrance Smith; two sisters, Mrs.
Henry Biddieux, and Mrs. II. Grif-
fin of Omaha. The funeral was at
tended by his sisters, Mrs. H..
Biddieux, of 2218 No. 9th street,
and Mrs. J. A. Griffin, of 2910 No.
18th avenue; nephew, Mr.. Mat
thew Biddieux; niece, Miss Ruth
gayle Griffin and Mr.. Frederick
Banks, all of Omaha.
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-09
MT. NEBO BAPT. CHURCH
Rev. J.. G. Gates, Pastor
Helen Bradshaw, Reporter

The Sunday school was opened
at $3.50 With the assistant superin-
tendenf. Rev. Leffall, presiding.
The lesson was Central Ideas in
5esus's Teaching" Rev. Harris
taught a very interesting lesson.
Sunday was Covenant meeting
and everyone vas truly given food
for thouRht.
TIE BYPU, under the guidance
Re. J.A.Harris was one Of superb
interest.
Communion was offered Sunday
night. Rev. Gates preached a soul
stifring sermon, ''The Wrath Of
Cod is at Hand
All are invited to come and be
with us in our BYPU.
There will be a prayer day at
Zion Baptist church the End Thurs
day in April. This is a new feature
in the New Era Association All
are invited to come and worship
with us on that day. Mrs. Cora
Haynes asks all to come and par
tieipate with the women for it will
be spiritual strength.
The public is invited to worship
with MI. Nebo.
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-09
Squire Neal Draws 2
Years In Federal Pen

Minneapolis, April 9 (ANP)-
Following his conviction last Sat
urday on two counts charging him
with c~oncealing $5,903 of he funds
admittedly embezzled by his bro
Their from the 500 Line Railroad,
w. Squire Neal, widely known
mortician of the Twin Cities was
sentenced to two years in Federal
prison Tuesday by Judge Gunnar
H. Norbye.
Squire's brother, john Neal, for
mer confidential messenger for the
500 Line. had confessed taking
$4,000 of the roads money over
a seyen-year period, was given a
sentence of Is years in Federal
prison. The case had attracted
wide attention because of the pre-
minenee Of the brothers in the So
cial and business life of the Twin
Cities and because of Johns uni
cue method Of systematically fitch
ing funds from the railroad.
Tho 5000 of the eompany's
money was concealed by Squire
Neal. was found al his home in a
golf bag. At his trial, under cross
examination, John Neal said he
spent $50 to 500 a day on cigars.
clothing, gifts and donations. He
said he gave freely to the church
end the Home for the Aged, but
did ret gamble or frequent night
clubs and taverns.
The testimony also revealed that
Brother john from 1886 to 1887
put nearly $4,000 into the under
taking business he operated jointly
with Squire, that in that time the
mortuary had paid back $4,000 of
The amount.
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-09
This Week in
Thought and Religion
By Robert L. Moody
Negro Health Week

1t is very encouraging to know
that we, as a group, have advanced
in knowledge and care with regard
to helth, as well as we have made
progress in other things.
At n time, we yer supposed
to have been undesirable because
Of lack of sanitation, but now we
have and know, doctors, nurses
and methods that govern the spread
and cure of disease, as well as
those of any other group.
Insurance companies refused us
the same hates in protection as they
Offered to others, this is supposed
to be based upon our morality or
death rate, which is reported to be
higher. Of course, in many ir-
stances, social and ECONOMIC cir
cumstances cause our people to
live in inferior buildings, eat an
improper diet, and wear thin clo-
thing.
Yet we are able to give more at
tention to our bodies. "What know
we not that your body is the temple
of the Holy Ghost. Ye are not your
own" eff any man defile the tenn
pie of God, him shall God destroy;
for the temple of God is holy,
which temple We are" l Cor. 3:16,
II and I Cor. 6:19, 20.
We are not able to live a well
rounded mora, spiritual or intel
ectual life if our physical life 1.-THE
body is wrecked.
Nothing should be eaten or
drunk or used in the body that
Supplies or Or rauses abnormal
conditions. Though tobacco and
liquor are popular and legalized
items, they are harmful to the
body, directly OF indirectly.
Let us not fail to give our bodies
the proper rest, exercise, toileI
and food, that God may have a
healthy (if not Handsomely temple
in which to dwell.
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-09
The Thrifty II Art Clak

The Thrifty II Art club met
Tuesday, March 20, at the home
Of Mrs. Inez Partridge, with all
members present, except Mrs.
Williams, who is yet unable to
meet with us.
Following our routine of bust
ness, the hostess served a lovely
luncheon which everyone enjoyed.
After lunch the president pre-
sented u of the most beautiful
gifts To Mrs. NJ. Robinson. who
was very happy to receive them.
Mrs. G. Nelson visited with us.
and Miss A. Foxall. Mrs. Nelson
is to leave the city for Hot Springs.
Ark, where she will stay three OF
four months. She gave a wonder
full talk and asked that we do
hold up and continue our good
works. Miss Foxall played the
piano and sang several beautiful
numbers. Much work was q
plished for the afternoon.
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-09
Sorority To Establish
Lobby In Interest Of
UnderpriviIeged Race

THE need for the establish
ment of an agency devoting
its entire energies to a con-
slant and continuous scrutiny,
analysis, and Interpretation
of the legislative process and
the acts of Congress as they
affect the Negro and all under
privileged groups has become
increasingly evident. Intelli-
gent action depends upon a
clear understanding of the ma
ture of the conditions or pro-
blems to be acted upon. The
function of this agency, there
fore, will keep these two aims
as it's paramount detectives,
This lobby will not duplicate
any of the tasks already being
performed by such organizes
tions as the National Negro
Congress, NAACP, and other
kindred organizations. but will
augment and extend their work
through the performance of
this specialized task and by
interested and constructive CO.
operation"
Commenting upon the politica
of the new agency, tn,
said:
1--WE eschew all alignment
with any particular political
party; rather we shall carry
out our program strictly on
the basis of concrete issues.
We believe that we can render
an invaluable service to our
people and to all underprivi-
legged groups in America"
The Non-Partisan Lobby for Ec.
monte and Democratic Rights i.
sponsored by the XI Omega
of the Alpha Kappa Alphi
.orority, with offices in the South.
.ast House.
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-09
Shark Fishing Profitable

Norwegian fishermen report that
shark fishing off the Shetland Is
lands is now more profitable than
TRAVELLING. They say that this sea-
son they have been able to make
catches worth S., 500 to s4, 600 in a
few days. Large galvanized-iron
swivel hooks so fathoms apart on
stout lines are baited with had
docks. The sharks, from ten to
fourteen feet long, are hauled
aboard by means of derricks. Ev-
cry part of the fish Is used, flesh
being sailed for food and skin pre-
served as fine leather. While the
shark lines are in the sea the fish.
ermen shoot dolphins, which are
used as food on ~silver-fox farms.
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-09

Washington, April 9 (ANP)-A
congressional lobby to be known as
tho Non-Partisan lobby for Ee.
oDomic and Democratic Rights has
been set up in Washington as the
aftermath of a recent Founders
Day meeting of the graduate and
undergraduate chapters Of the
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
The decision to establish such an
agency resulted from a message
delivered by Miss Norma Boyd, one
of the incorporators of the soror-
ity, in which she stressed the need
for legislation to help correct some
of the social ills which beset us as
n race, especially, those, at the
lower economic levels. Miss Boyd
reminded her sorors of their res
possibility to those of our group
who are beleaguered by problems
of unemployment and by all of the
ills of social disintegration which
follow in its wake; poor housing,
m~alnutrition. high mortality rate,
deliquincy and finally crime. These
things we must correct. We can
help by creating interest in these
problems and stimulating action by
those who are in a positions to help
in the amelioration of these social
ills.
William p. Robinson, of the De-
partment of Politicel Science o
Howard university, was selected to
direct the activities of the Lobby.
The Overwhelming reception Of the
idea resulted in the formation of
the Legislative committee, consist
ing of Miss Norma Boyd, chairman
Mrs. Thelma Bryant, DR.. Dorothy
b. Frerebee, Mrs. Ethel Grubbs,
Miss Marjorie Holman, Miss Lean
ma Johnson, Mrs. Marie Long,
Mrs. Gladys Peterson, Miss Ruth
Travis and Miss Caroline WEIGH.
The AKA Sorority has over a
of years sponsored some So
valuable projects. It's more
recent program was the initiation
of a health project under the lead
of Miss Ida Jackson. which
consisted of the administration of
medical aid, immunization and So
eial hygiene to underprivileged Ne
groes in the Mississippi Black Belt.
The Legislative committee issu-
ed the foil owing statement ex-
nlaining the establishment of the
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-09

The Church of the Living God
Mission met at the home of Sis.
Watson at 1922 No. oath St. Thur.
March 81. The meeting opened
with the president in charge. We
had one visitor which We were
very glad to have. The committees
made their reports as usual. We
enjoyed a lovely lecture from our
PRECEDENT After further business,
teaher Sis. Brayboy took charge
for a Lesson taught from Matt. s.
6. Many good thoughts taken
it. After this dismissed. The host
served a beautiful luncheon. Beau
-tiful lilies and ose was the cen
ter deeoTatians-ef two beautiful
tables, everyone enjoyed them
selves. Asking all out to come out
to be with us. For time and place
call the president AT. 6248.
President, Sis. M. Wright
Reporter, Sis. NJ. l.. Steele
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-09
An Old Naval Station

During the Punic wars, the Lipari
stands. north of Sicily, were a Car
LaginIan naval station.
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-09
TIRED, NERVOUS, EXHaUSTEDI
-. Look 70 Konr stomach

Start taking Hostetter's Stomaohio Bitiers right now
and you viii quickly note how its medicinal herbs
and roots help 20 r~eVitalize your digestive glands
and give new vigor, energy and appetite. Famous
for 81 years. At all drug stores. Is OF. bottle. Sl.50.
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-09
Ahead Of lime

isn't 1t dinner time yet, motherf"
mo, dear. not for another hour
ret"
"Then my tummy must be fast"
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-09
Man of Loud Voice

Stentor was n of tho Greeks
lefore Troy whose stentorian voice
vas as loud as that OF so men.
The Omaha guide., 1938-04-09
First Atlantic Steamer.

The first Atlantic steamers were
Usually slower than ships carrying
iail alone.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-09-15
Special Assembly

At a special assembly called on
Thursday, September 8, a problem OF
especially vital interest to the young
people of the school, the prevalence
of tuberculosis. was discussed by
state and county health officials.
DR.. J. w. Digger, of the State Health
Department, explained to the stu
dents the method of case-finding, and
urged upon them the necessity o.
their full cooperation in the fight
against this disease. DR.. L. H. Eu
banks. of the Holmes County Health
Department, and Mrs. Pearl Walden,
of the State Health Department,
echoed DR.. Dugger's statement as to
the necessity for action on the part
of the young people.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Dugger's
address the student body voted to
take the test for tuberculosis. the frs,
junior college students in the state
o take such action.
to each student on Monday, Septem-
Der IL. the test being read 4s hours
later, and to those showing mega
tive reaction a second and strong
er dose was given. Those showing q
reaction after either shot will be
given an X-ray at a later date to
determine which of them are efflir
ed with the disease in an incipien;
or an active stage.
DR.. Digger assured the students
that those who show a positive re-
action after the tuberculin shot need
no become alarmed, since X-ray vii
disclose that perhaps only sinai
percentage of them really has the
disease.
Or. Digger and Mrs. Walden hayc
been FOR the past few months en-
g. ged IN giving this test to factory
,.vrAeis throughout the state.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1938-09-15
Alumni News

Alumni, remember Home Coming.
October 29th.
Among the number OF visitors on
the campus at the opening of school
were MANY Of our former. students:
Louise jones, teaching, Carrolton,
Miss; Mrs. Fred Straghn, formerly
Mary Frances Anderson, teaching;
rollton, Miss
Mary Helen Tindall, teaching. Car
The following visitors were students
from last years class and we want
to wish them the greatest success
in the school which they will attend
this session. We also want to remind
them to remember Holmes j. c. and
that we are always glad to welcome
them back to the campus:
Jack Busby, Eta, Miss; Cecil Nit
cheil, Fed Banks, Miss; Janet Bar
rett, Water Valley, Miss; Garland
Campbell, Thornton, Miss; Walterine
Peaster, Thornton, Miss; Bettye Boil
ing, Pickens, Miss; Johnnie Powell,
Mount Olive, Miss.
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