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Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14

Among devoted newspaper mar
rieds are George Clark. an editor ON
the Mirror. and his wife. Kay Par
sons. a SINGER on the radio. Clark
occupies a penthouse en- First ays-
nue. He works days and his vile
at night She gets home around
am. but he never retires untlI
she arrives. And he not only spends
every night at home but calls up
his wife every hour or SO.
Phil Plant. who is hiking Of on
another safari in Africa ia his de
luxe trailer recently showed q
travel organization tho first coiorea
pictures of animals to come oat oil
the dark continent Plant. who
made his first speech in public. re-
ysaled himself a modest fellow with
amusing slant ON ais experimental
tions. He confessed his amateur
ism by explaining he took about
$500 feet but only got 200 feet OF
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14
Transient Problem
Is with Us Again

A visit to the FL Centre police court
any morning will convince any resident
of the city that the influx of penniless
transient visitors is more of a problem
than the average man realizes. 1t is
costly to the city whether the men are
arrested and jailed or left to beg on
the streets or steal in the residential
districts. Every resident can help by
discouragng the beggars
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14
Bruce Cation Says:
~ Norris Would Bare IVA for All to See

the government, for establishment
of IVA with it tremendous power
making facilities, its promise Oh
cheaper and more easily available
electric current, its usefulness IN
controlling floods, that man is
George Norris.
He fought for his ideal through
thick and thin. Never political
discussion did ne hold in SenateL
corridors but what he turned over
in his mind the possible advan-
tages which could be accrued to
his cherished plan.
Norris was probably the happiest
man in Washington on that day
back in 1888 when the TVA mea-
sure became law Since then he has
defended it against attacks which
he felt might ruin its usefulness
Now, however, a crisis has arisen
in the affairs of IVA. There are
charges that the administering
board is torn by friction and bick-
ering; that efficiency of the entire
project is suffering from that dis
sension.
Norris. the man who had the
courage to fight for TVA and the
wit to put it over, now has the
intelligence to recognize the fact
that IVA needs an airing and he
has the courage to propose 1t him
self
To be sure, his investigation reso-
luton proposes an inquiry into
o,her phases of IVA operation.
notably whether municipalities and
rural residents have suffered any
loss by reason of the court attack
on the authority by private utili-
ties. and whether there have been
any violations of the IVA act.
But over and above all that, Nor
ris wants to know whether IVA
is working, and if no, why not. He
wants the country to know, too, al
though he must realize the posi-
bility that an investigation may
bring out some facts unfavoraple
to the project he fathered.
More of that kind of franknesS
and honesty could be used IN
American politics these days.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14
Famous Sayings --
By 0. O. Mcintyre

lairly distinct pictures His most
comical shots were OF giraffes and.
coupled with his comments, they
fairly rolled the guests in the aisles.
incidentally. when the late John
Ringing used to feel a mite melan-
chcly ne would visit his menagerie
tent and watch the siraffes. He
usually came away grinning.
Katharine Cornell is one OF the
stage stars who has never sue
eumb2d To the movies, radio or ad-
yertising endorsements. Although
sc has been besiegcd from time
to time by offers from all three.
On one occasion she is reputed to
have been offered $4,000 merely
TO say She enjoyed the aroma of a
certain Partisan perfume Holly
wood has offered to let her write
aer own ticket She loves the legi-
innate theatre and nothing could
induce her to desert it. Anyway
size has amasSed considerable for
tune sticking to her last.
Hirsute stuff: Forrest Davis,
magazine writer has joined the
thin triad Of scribblers in New York
who are sporting Van Dykes, the
ether two being Ernest Boyd and
S. S Van Dyne.
I don't get around to cafes fea-
turing low comedians often. but
when I do there is always a laugh.
At a noisy hurrah on West SOD one
was telling and it is probably old
TO the sophisticates-how a bum
accosted him on the street with the
announcement he had not had a
bite in four days. 50" cracked
the comic. 7 bit him."
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14
Barbs -~

JAP A N + S + official contends
China overestimates her STRENGTH
From the progress OF the japanese
drive. compared with advance pre-
dictions. there apparently has been
some Understanding, too
Oranges and lemons are "ripcn-
ed" by use Of petroleum gases, sci
enlist reports. Nc wonder people
get "oiled" en- whiskcy SourSl
Governor Earle Of Pennsylvania
had the state attorney generals
chauffeur arrested fer speeding
IS miles an hour. Can it be ,hat
speed laws apply to state Officials,
too?
Joe Louis fights Nathan Mann.
Feb. 23 II remains to be seer
whether we should bc calling Matte
the Condemned Mann.
Chicago torch dancer sues for
100000 because she was burned
during rehearsal Should be bet
time in court.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14

girls around the bars who initiate
the flat, metallic voice Of Kath-
arine Hepburn. But all they get
is free drink now and then.
Full moon effect with mustache:
George Rector. BuddieS and bust
ness partners: Messmore Kendall
and Major Bowes Col. E NJ
Houses sphinX-hke expression of
calm. Somehow you have a feeling
Don Herold is one of the fellows
with snap shots of the children to
spring on you.
Frank Case could pass for a slight
ly Shrunk Dwight FiSke Whatever
became of Mrs. Enrico Caruso?
Park avenue doormen. stand at sa-
lutte when eX-President Hoover
strOllS to his Waldorf apartment.
Jack Lait is another finger snapper
at the passing years.
Eula McLary sounds like a glide
on roller skates. Last of the bang
wearers: Helen Morgan and Irene
| BOrdoni Joe Kennedy would be a
| pip for a cleaning teeth" ad. I
have to giggle at the invitation to
speak on wild animal night at an
adventure club Me-Who takes to
| the hills at a loose GOVT
Maury H. b Paul, ace society
scribbler. blended his Christmas
card sendings with the times this
year. Those on his list received
the cards he received last year with
a pen line drawn through the names
Of the senders and Paul's written
underneath. For instance, ours was
his last years card from Irving and
Ellin Berlin One suspects. how
ever, that Paul's chauffeur delivers
/ them in his masters robins egg
/ blue Rolls.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14
Looking Backward
- In Our Files
THIRTY YEARS AGO
January IA, 1907

D. G. Alpin, H. L. Peck, and
WILDER Clark were nominated di-
rectors of Water company NO / at
its meeting.
A horse that Will SouthWell had
Just bought for $75 and which he
was holding by a halter. broke loose
and ran. It fell on the sidewalk
and broke its leg. SouthWell was
forced to shoot the horse.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14

One of the most refreshing signs
on the political horizon is the re-
cent action of veteran Senator
George w. Norris, Nebraska indie
pendent, in proposing a Senate
investigation of his own beloved
tennessee Valley Authority.
In a political era marked all too
often by stubborn, unreasoning re-
fusal to air the facts and cope with
them. Norris willingness. even ca
eerness. to have the inner work
ings of IVA exposed to public view
is a healthy symptom.
If any one man can be given ere
cit for saving Muscle Shoals for
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14
The Grab Bag
One Minnie Test

/. What is the number of the
present u. S. congress?
2. Who has accepted the chair
manship of the Republican party's
new policy committee?
3. What name is given to the
right of government to seize pri-
vate property for public use, with
compensation to the owner?
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14

one has burned
the candle at both
ends more than
Rudy Vallee-but
look! He 5 always
merry and bright.
The only write
when he pleaSeS
colunlniSt: Walter
Lippnlann. Add
up all the accom-
pliSl1ed strutters
and you still won I
have a H AIRY
RiphO1qn Those
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14
TEN YEARS AGO
Innuo,.,, It 1909

Valley businessmen and leaders
from Los Angeles, Pasadena, and
San Diego attended the dinner
meeting of the highway committee
of the California Development as
sociation held at the Barbara Worth
hotel last night at which Ray Edgar
presided
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14
TWENTY YEARS AGO
January Ii 1913

Thomas T. Cook is among the
Camp Lewis soldiers who has been
transferred to Camp Kearney, ac-
cording to word received here today
Mrs. Dan V. Noland entertained
tie Twice Told Tales section Of the
Ten Thousand club.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14
You re Telling Me -e.
BY WILLIAM RIFT
Nj H1tY GnOd Mpdicinc

WATERMELONS. IT is now as
serted, have certain therapeutic
value in the treatment OF kidney
disease. At last We have a medicine
which is not only easy, but a 10y,
to take.
Imagine the smile on a patients
face when the doc writes out his
prescription: An ice-cold slice, to
be taken every four hours"
The huge green Alabama berries
are certainly the biggest pills IN
medical history but jhey are bound
to 60 down the quickest of all
We don't know who first discO1-
cred Watermelons, but he makes
Columbus look like piker Chris
found a lot of land but the other
fellow gave us a ruby paradise with
an emerald ring around 1t.
Farmers, We have Just learned
often bury Watermelons in the fan
to keep them from freezing. Ihas
news just about decides us 10 50
treasure hunting tonight.
Watermelon isn't ordinary gruh
by a long shoc-it's really food foI
the soul. We have never seen any
one eating watermelon who wasn't
smiling and happy as a lark.
One of the things we could never
understand is how the great pocts
ever managed TO overlook ona oi
Mother Natures grandcst gift
His Majesty, King Watermelon
and instead wasted their pean5 al
praise on such ordinary matter d.
roses, moonlight and lady'a linn
pid lamps!
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14
Editorials and Comment
FRIDAY, JANUARY Il, 1898.
New York Day by Day

NEW YORK, Jan. l4.-Thoughts,
while strolling; Memory-that wire
jigger on the end of the leather
shoe string. Newest boo target in
the newsreels: Barbara Hutton. No
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14
One-Minute Test Answers

/. The present us. congress is
the 18th, second session.
2. Dr.. Glenn Frank, former pres
ident of the University of WiScon-
sin.
3. The right of eminent domain
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14
Tcday'S Horoscope

Most persons whose birthday oc-
ours today have a firm devotion to
Justice. Their life, while stern, is
trouble free.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14
Words of Wisdom

He is richest who is content with
the least, for content is the wealth
of nature Socrates
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14
thoughts for the Day -

Let us not be desirous of vain glory provoking one
another enyying one another-G3latians 5;26.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14
Hints on Etiquette

Well-bred people never embar-
rass others by long, awkward fare
wells.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14
Set
To Talk With T. Z.

WASHINGTON. Jan. ID. CUP)-
John L. Lewis. chairman Of the
Committee for Industrial Organiza-
tiCn, Owen D. Young, chairman of
the General Electric company, and
Thomas w Lamont. a member of
the banking firm of j. p Morgan
and company, were reported today
ready to confer with President
Roosevelt on plans for alleviating
the business recession.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14

The huge green Alabama berries
are certainly the biggest pills IN
medical history bu, thev are bound
to 60 down the quickest of all
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14

Imagine the smile on a patients
face when the doc writes out his
prescription: An ice-cold slice, to
be taken every four hours"
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-14

HETNaN0
ALL TIE EEWh
TO IMPERIAL
VALLEY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
Courtesy of Modern Village, New York.

When sales clerks speak of summer fabrics and summer color schemes, do you notice how often they mention coral, oyster white and mussel grey Sea-blue and water-green .. sand and seaWeed brown? The world has gone to sea to get inspiration for cool ef- fleets, it seems; and a refreshing trip it is, too a-shopping and thereafter.
 Dining rooms in particular have welcomed the nautical note, which this season is suggested by means of color alone more often than by direct design. You can imagine how cool and submarine the dining room illustrated would seem with sheer floor-to- o-ceiling curtains of pale sea-green gauge or cellophane Even the inexpensive fabric we know as theatrical gauge or tarla- tan, in the tWo-tone weave that mixes blue with green, would make windows look as elusive as the walls of an aquarium.
 In the room photographed the walnut furniture is conservatively modern, in the smart stripe-grain
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
Ho7U To Keep WeU By DR. WILLIAM BRADY. MD.

first dared not attempt the eXer- ciseS without my truss on, but about 1 1-2 years ago decided to do as you suggested, leaving off the truss and supporting both sides with the middle fingers. believe this has given faster improvement. Now my ruptures seem nearly completely cured. A few weeks ago I shovelled snow for an hour one Sunday mor- ming without the truss and no ill ef- fects"
 It is not quite correct to say that I suggested leaving off the truss in such case. suggest the exercises should be taken in eases of recent hernia where the protrusion is small" In old hernias where the protrusion is large, or in double her. nias, the patient should follow the advice of his or her own physician in reference to leaving off the truss at any time.
 Most umbilical or navel hernias in infants are spontaneously cured by the time the child is three years old, especially if the childs muscu- lar development, nutrition and growth are normal and a suitable belt or other support is kept on to prevent the bulging. Carbon MOnOXide
 Would one sleeping say fifteen feet above street level get any dangerous effects from the carbon monoxide from automobiles in the street? co. S.
 AnsWer-It is extremely unlikely. However, a group of factory workers were overcome by carbon monoxide when smoke from neighboring stack happened to blow through the room where they worked. Vitamins Is garlic a better source of vita mins than other vegetables? If so, is it effective to use garlic tablets? e. T)
 AnSWer-No.
 Copyright, 1888, John F. Dille Co.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17

After all in hot weather there's nothing quite so comfortable as a simple cotton frock designed on carefree lines and made up in a cheery fabric that takes to sun and studs with equal glee. Here is Claire Tilden's conception of what that frock should be. It's smart, sim pie and above all easy to make from Pattern 605. The back bodice is cut to extend over the shoulders in a yoke effect and to cover the upper arm, too. You'll appreciate the flat tery of the front panel and waist band in one. A few tuckS at the neck and some bright buttons con- plete this picture of the perfect summer cotton frock.
 Pattern eos is cut in misses and Women's sizes IA. 16, IS, 20, 32, 34, 36, 33, 40 and 42. Size 16 requires IA yards 36 inch fabric.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS 15c) in coins or stamps (preferably coins)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
WE, THE WOMEN
WE THE WOMEN Need Social Specially School To Help Brides Help Their Husbands

out. How to be respectful enough
 of him in public SO that his patients
 will feel their trust is warranted, and how to keep her name in the society columns of the local newspa- per-his only legitimate means of advertising.
 The minister's wife could bel taught how to win friends and alien-l ate no one. and just how active she can be in church affairs to show the congregation that she is an inter- ested and tireless worker-but not busy body. The politicians future bride would be taught how to make charming talks-preferably short ones-and how to shake hands aS' convincingly as the present First Lady.
 With colleges rushing into the| business of informing their studentS of the physical aspects of marriage. it's wonder some progressive school doesn't go into the social as- poets. K
 Who would teach such a course2 2| Why, guest lecturers-women who have been successful wives to suc-
 cessful men. Copyright. 1888, NEA Service, Inc. j
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17

finish which has made this wood so popular with contemporary de- signers. For seats of the chairs sea-blue leather of fabrlkoid is sug- gested |. cool deep blue tone with greenish tinge, and pipings in sand color shade paler than the beach tones of the rug. Oppo- site the shimmering window wall pain three walls in oyster white, as sharp in contrast as white sails on the ocean.
 The long, beautifully finished top of this walnut dining table - bar as a raft would make a fine foundation for squares Of pale coral linen high spots of color to be echcoed by big pink and white shells or a branch of coral on cabinet shelves or the serving table against side wall.
 Of course the modern charactc> of this room and it's furniture are grand incentives to the planning of such a scheme. But the sugges- tions given are also excellent, gen. erally speaking, for dining rooms which were born more or less tra- ditional, and all their lives have hoped for another chance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17

wives of politicians in a fourth. And so on-through all the profess sionS.
 The wife of a future professor could be taught how to coax an air of good taste and ease-of- living out of an instructors salary. And how to play second fiddle to her husband in all social gatherings. She could learn, before it is brought home by bitter experience, that sloppy speech and slang are not for her. And that if she reads any lightweight maga- zines, she must not leave them out in plain sight on the living room table.
 The doctors wife could be taught how to deal with hysterical patients who telephone when the doctor is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
Household Hints - WOMANS REALM -- Latest Styles
.BEAUTx------ GlorJNing
 Yourself
By Alicia Hart
NEA Service Staff Writer

NEA SerVlcc Sta1r Wrlter
 Girls who have decided to take excellent care of their complexions and hair this summer and thus avoid the trouble and expense of recondiGioning Urea :ments in the fall arc interested in vacation prep arations these days. They are watching advertisements carefully, hoping for specials" on items they need.
 If the budget permits, 1t is, of course, an excellent idea to buy large quantities of cleansing tissues and other products that you use month in and out when your favor ite store has a sale. Almost every manufacturer of cosmetics features introductory offers several times year. These are the times to re- plenish the supply of old favorites, or decide to try new item.
 For instance, there's new pow der container that solves, once and for all, the trorbles involved in get ting face powder packed so that it won't sift out of the box and all over your clothes. The powder and a puff are in a white plastic jar with leakproof cover, and the jar fits into an attractive leather case.
 Incidentally, speaking of new pro- ducts, you might be interested in pure white nail lacquer. This is milky, chalk -WhiJe-not transpar- ent-and will be flattering when your hands are suntanned. If you like this. you may occasionally wear one of the new nail Waxes instead of polish. These are chalk-white, too, go on as easily as lacquer and are supposed to protect the nails and encourage them to grow.
 The cologne of the moment is scented with English violets, and is as refreshing as the odor of the violets themselves when first they are gathered from the fields near Devonshire. This, and other lightly scented colognes, are something to consider during the hottest months Used after a bath, cologne keeps your skin cool for hours. And many bushes women use it to freshen UT arms and neck during daytime hours.
 Next: First Steps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17

had been very anxious to have Buzz recognize him. He said, Hello, Buzz" with an ingratiating smile And her boy had mumbied reluc- tant reply.
 "You want him to admire you, don't you?" she said.
 "Who? Me? Have that dumb OK admire me? I don't care what he thinks. I can't stand him."
 Buzz Whistled in his security of greatness. He was sure of his place. Wasn't he popular guy? All the fellows tried to get on his good side. He threw Stocky Kel- lar. two years older than him salf He didn't have to study, either, because all he had to do was look at lesson.
 Success Can Ruin, Too
 His mother had worried over
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17
Gain SeIf-COnfidence By Talking in Public


 "Why should Public Speaking in- terest me?" you ask. I'm not po- litician, club president, or radio an- nouncer!"
 But you are interested in conver- sational come hither-whether it's a date for two or an award at your tennis club.
 Start your home speaking course by making friend of your voice. Read aloud. Notice what emphasis does. Say T love YOU" then T LOVE you" Next give the phrase nflection-shout it, whisper it.
 It's fun-and excellent training to see how much emotion you can put into your voice using meaning less syllables-such as "um," "ni,'' "po," and so on instead of words. Practice before mirror.
 Our 32-page booklet, by famous lecturer and radio speaker, tells how to prepare formal and informal talks, preside at meetings, act as toastmaster. Radio speaking.
 Send 10c for your copy Of PUB LIC SPEAKING SELF-TAUGHT to the Waterbury Democrat Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave-, New York N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-17

- his impatience with neighbor chil- dren. It had worried her, but now she discovered certain callousness in her boy that shocked her. Suc- cess could ruin as well as encour- age He had had too much success, had Buzz. Something would have to be done.
 "Wilfred," she said when they got home, T must talk to you"
 Don't call me that" said Buzz, beating his cap on the porch rail. T hate that sissy name"
 Its high time you were re- minded that you have your weak spots she said. Lately you seem to have gotten the notion that everything about you is perfect. You haven't any real kindness left in you, I do believe. Has it ever struck you that boys like Ter ry are as much entitled to live and be happy as you are? That boy never had chance. You expect him to admire you. Don't take it too much for granted. He has a right to think that you find something to respect in him. Perhaps he is kind. Is he?"
 "Oh, I guess he is. He sells pa pers to help his aunt. He lives with her"
 That's all I need to know. l like him at the moment better than l like you, son. You must learn to consider your strength and smartness, only yours by gift You can repay that gift by kind- ness to others less blessed. That Is character. Maybe Terry would amount to more if he was encour- aged by people like you"
 Buzz considered with frown T might at that" he said finally T guess I make fun of lot of people. I'll try to remember"
 NEXT: Service.