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Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-27
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Literally True

Literally True
Constructing a model of an Eng
1ish cottage, pupils of Dorothy
East'S class at Mckinley school
we're stumped when it came to the
1ual box hedge. They had no
plants to use. Then one bright
child got an idea, the rest joined
in and now there is real "box'
hedge around the tiny building.
1t is made out of boxes, painted
green.
Well, why not?
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-27
District Completes All
Power Lines Within City
Areas, Adds Customers
Contractors Finish Transmission System.
Move Equipment Out; EI Centro Alley
Lighting Proposal to Be Submitted

Completion of Imperial Irrigation district power lines
within valley cities announced Thursday by Chief
Engineer M. j. Dowd
Johnson and Kelly contractors have completed their
contract and removed their equipment, Dowd said The
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-27
'Loborites Fight
Call to Servi ice:
Vote Threatened
House of Commons Stirred by Debate
On Eve Of HitIer's S Speech; Prime
Minister Declares Delay Stupid

LONDON April 27. (UP)-Peace in Europe is in the
balance and "a very little way another may preci-
ptate war; Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told the
House of Commons today
The Prime Minister in opening debate his decision
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-27
1919 Laughs

Well, why not?
1919 Laughs
Salute the COW! The foster
mother of mankind"
That is not our idea. 1t came
from an advertisement in 1919
newspaper that virtually paralyzed
activities at the county clerks Of
flee for time the other day when
Citha Lamson and Mrs. Margaret
Ann Christian started reading it.
What amused our operator most
was a picture of Ross Hickox and
Charles ChilderS in belligerent
poses. The caption read:
s"Men of action"
Kittens on The Nerves.
Say Scat" to Don Campbell and
you will have TO duck. He spent
most of one night playing nurse
main to Housecat Susie's four
newly borns and he has had en-
ough of cats for a long time.
When Donna JQ, 6, and Jean
Ellen, 8, shrieked with glee to see
the kittens and praised Susie for
producing them, Don looked a bit
neglected and remarked:
Anyone would think I didn't
have ANYTHING to do with it,"
David Harum Oswalt-
On the same subject of births,
-RR was mildly amused by a horse
Pal that Sterling Oswalt and
Gharlie Pitzer were discussing. 1t
appeared to hinge upon the sex
of colt, and was new to RR al
though probably old to horsemen.
Lets say so much for the mare
if she has filly and so much if
she has a horse colt" said Sterling.
RR didn't hear what Charlie an
sWered, but we'll bet it was the
same thing We were thinking:
Suppose there isn't any.
Gentle Hints
We wish all subscribers We're as
calm and collected about their
=. complaints as Manuel Mendez, for
mer Calexico lad convalescing in
the Santa Clara county hospital.
Continued on Page 2, Col. .
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-27

Butter: Los Angeles. 23iscs but
terfat, Imperial Valley fob. ranch.
grade A, 301ac; manufacturing milk,
24c; route gathered cream, siisc.
LA. Hay: U. S. No. 1, s14-i4.5Oi
No. 2 Ieafy, S13.5O-14; No. 2. si1-12.
Minneapolis flax May Sill.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-04-27


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The Washington times., 1939-01-10
TERRAPlANE

1898 4-Door Touring T1e
Luxe Custom Sedan-Luxury transports A.
special car Autumn Brown finish cleo
trio hand gear shift and many other de-
luxe features. Priced low at S595. L.
P Steuart, Inc. 1925 14th St. N. W.
The Washington times., 1939-01-10

Smart in trim and appearance smooth.
quiet and economical in operation This
late model "Trew Value" Dodge has
everything car should have Its black,
are like new and of course 1t carries our
full guarantee. You can't beat this one
for dependability at only S575 Easy
terms at the Trew Motor Co. 1926 14th
st. N. W.
The Washington times., 1939-01-10

PLYMOUTH 1885 4-Door De Luxe Sedan.
Recondltioned. economical 6-cyI motor.
hydraulic brakes, broadcoth upholstery,
gray finish, excellent tires. Sale price
$3S5. L. P. Steuart. Inc. 1925 14th St.
n w DEC 1900
The Washington times., 1939-01-10

Willys 1897 sedan-Thoroughly an S2Q5
honest value for & perfect per- pAOC
forming car. We cut the price for i'm.
mediate sale. See 1t or call us today
for homo demonstration. Easy terms
Of $50 down and 1910 week.
LEO ROCCA, INC.
(Branch) 1913 Pa. Ave. S. E. AT. $3.50
The Washington times., 1939-01-10

1918 HoLBRooKE ST. N. E.. NO.
9 rooms kitchen, bath. screened-in porch
auto. heat: $500.
FLOYD E DAVIS CO.
733 18th St. n. W. Ma. O352
The Washington times., 1939-01-10

FORD 1887 s5 HIP. Tudor Trunk-Thor.
oughly reconditioned thruout; low
mileage and ready for any test. $395.
Trade and terms. Hill & Tibbitts. Inc,
1114 Vermont Ave. N. W. Ma. $3.50.
The Washington times., 1939-01-10
PLYMOUTH

Plymouth 1897 2-Door Touring C1IO
Sedan - In perfect condition. Y 1O
Carries a new-car guarantee.
GEORGETOWN MOTORS
3342 NJ St. N. W. Michigan 1850
The Washington times., 1939-01-10

81 $50; Northwest; sacrifice; G St, con
venent to shopping center: substantial
brick; 6 lovely rooms bah; h.-w h
new oil burner. front and rear porches
Liberal terms arranged.
LEO M BERNSTEIN Met 54OOI
The Washington times., 1939-01-10
COLUMBIA RID. 1854

COLUMBIA RID. 1854
tSCHUYLER ARMs)
! room, kitchen and bath, S45 90; 8
rooms, kitchen and bath, $500. Ele-
yator. switchboard, res. mgr. Elec. re-
frlgeration on house current.
H. L. RUST COMPANY
1901 18th St. N. W. NAT. S1OO
CONN. AVE, 362O-Modern. . bedrms..
living rm., kitchen. bath: 9 rms. foyer,
kitchen, bath, S45. Refrig.; res. mgr
2434 FRANKLIN ST. n. E, CCor, 26tb),
6r th.k., b. and 3 ~; water, cleo, gas:
2 porches, 2nd H.: S2S mo-; 81 wk.; open
The Washington times., 1939-01-10
INSPECT TO-DAY

OVERLOOKING EASTERN STAR
HOME, 6119 N. HAMPSHIRE AV.
On wide avenue. in a grove of trees A
beautiful setting and a Beautiful Home
8 rooms, lavatory on 1st floor. 2 fireplaces
recreation room. Only S9,950. DI. 1911.
The Washington times., 1939-01-10

FORD 1885 Tudor sedan-Original blue
finish. A one-owner car that has had
excellent care. Equipped with radio and
ready for any demonstration. Only $2S7.
Hill & Tibbitts, Inc, lila Vermont Ave
N. w. MA. $3.50.
The Washington times., 1939-01-10

FORD 1898 Deluxe Tudor Sedan-A car
that is practically brand new. Jet black
finish; mohair upholstery; low mile
age; radio, clock and other access. Re
duced to $5S5. Packard, cath and n
SITS. N. w. RE. Ol45.
The Washington times., 1939-01-10

FORD 1887 s5 HIP. Fordor Trunk Sedan
-New-like black finish heater and air
horns. Fully deluxe equipped Perfect
mechanically. Price. $455. Hill & Tib.
bits, Inc. lila Vermont Ave. N. W.
MA. $3.50.
The Washington times., 1939-01-10
THE COLTON


200 18th ST n. E.
Second floor-3 rooms, kitchen bath. Ar
cola heat; elec. and gas; excellent con.
dition; S37. SO.
The Washington times., 1939-01-10

Original blue finish, mohar uphols-
terry. Equipped with heater Ready for
winter driving. Let us demonstrate.
S349. Hill & Tibbitts. Inc, lila Yer.
mont Ave N W. MA 9S50
The Washington times., 1939-01-10

PLYMOUTH 1885 4-Dr. Deluxe Trunk
sedan-Original black finish. immaculate
interior. This car ready for any demon
stration: $379. Terms. Hill Tibbitts
Inc 1114 Vermont Ave. n. W. Ma
$3.50.
The Washington times., 1939-01-10

Low mileage. one owner. fine motor,
very clean. dark blue finish: heater
equipped Ready for safe winter driv-
ing. Reduced to $475. PACKARD. cath
and SITS n. w. Republic O145
The Washington times., 1939-01-10

FORD 1886 Club Cabriolet-This car has
genuine leather upholstery. white side
wall tires. A demonstration will prove
its worth. $435 Trade and terms. Hill
& Tibbitts. Inc, lila Vermont Ave.
NJ W. MA. $3.50.
The Washington times., 1939-01-10

FORD 1885 Fordor Sedan-Jet black fin
Clean upholstery. excellent tires. Only
$29 down and balance as low as SIT
month. Handley Motor Co., $3.50 Georgia
Ave. N. w. AID. 6O62.
The Washington times., 1939-01-10
PETWORTH
g Qhl
BTNGALOW S. z.

FIVE BEDROOMS AND BATHs-S7.- :
$50. Just square off Conn. Ave, in
Chevy Chase, Nd. On lot 60x115 IT..
near schools, transportation and 2
clubs. TWO BEDROOMS AND BATH
ON 1ST FLOOR. Needs nominal re-
pairs, but out-of-town owner has
priced for quick sale.
SHANNON & LUCHS co
1905 H St. N. w. National 2345
The Washington times., 1939-01-10

FORD 1888 VS. Tudor-Black finish. all
good rubber. a real economical buy at
only $3.50. Terms to suit you. Hill &
Tibbitts. Inc, lila Vermont Ave. n. w.
MA $3.50
The Washington times., 1939-01-10

FORD 1885 VS. Coupe-Original black
finish; motor thoroughly reconditioned:
all good rubber. A bargain at only $249.
Terms Hill Tibbitts. Inc. lila Ver-
mont Ave. N. W. MA. $3.50.
The Washington times., 1939-01-10

studebaker Coupe. 1934-In excel cox
lent running condition Repos- pCO
sessed, selling for unpaid balance, SSb.
MOTOR FINANCE co.
1917 o st. ~ w Decatur 65lO
The Washington times., 1939-01-10

Plymouth 1887 2-Door Touring G1OS
De Luxe Sedan Radio and PfOO
heater; a beautiful car.
N. E. BRANCH L. P. STEUART
141 18th st. N. f. Atlantic 5000
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28
"7he Old Homestead" Famous Old Denman Thompson Play Revived in West Swanssy, N H., Home of Late
 Author, Star-Nsphew of Thomp.
 am Rlaua | AA Aixs RAlA
son Plays Leading Role.

West swan2ey, N. H., July 2e- (UP)--1'he "s. R. O." sign was on the door, just as 1t was in the old days, when shfewd Yankee towns. folk revived The old Homestead" last night to pay off the mortgage on Q community house.
 Complete even to ox.drawn hay rack and be-whiskered quartet, the honey melodrama of the ten, twent, thirt" days drew tears to the eyes of . score of "oid boys" as they listened to . modern "Un- cle Josh Whitcomb" forgive a wayward nephew.
 Dennlan Thompson, the original Uncle Josh." must have heard the first curtain call from his grave in the little cemetery, . scant 300 yards from the outdoor ampi- theater across the street where l,200 persons, 400 of them standies, elbowed their way in to see the show.
 Willard Thompson, a nephew of the author and star who died in 1910, took his un:le's part and his nasal twa1g and sly down east" homilies, delighted the youthful summer visitors who never heard of "Addie Hopkins" nor knew the engineering feats performed to bring the oxcart across the stage of the Lyceum theater in old New York.
 The play dragged in spots, but as "Uncle JdSh" said after the show it naturally would without Uncle Denman."
 Though the play made the au- thor, the author made the play.
 Thompson, an itinerant actor and circus clown, was born in Ger ard, Pa, 94 years ago. Until 4i, Thompson angled for favor of flckle audiences with various the- atrical bait. Then he created an Uncle Josh" skit that opneed in Pittsburgh at Harry Martins Va. rieties and played several seasons with moderate success.
 He moved his family to West Swanzey and, impressed by his neighbors and their ways, sat down and wrote ",rhe old Homestead" in a week. It was q story of life in a country town. the flight of a scapegoat nephew to the big" city and his ultimate return and for. siveness by an uncle.
 Modern producers speak of the plays success in hushed tones.
 Many of the original actors were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28

caused strong currencies to collapse exceeded lcooo.0Oo0O0,OoO francs tten trillions). That sum would be enough to give every family in the United States, France, Germany, Russia, Belgium, England and Can- ada a free house and lot.
 Germany's public debt was ex- banded by the war 2,s4l per cent the United States, 2,025 per cent; Britain 984 per cent, France 393 per cent, Russia 486 per cent, Italy 333 per cent. By successive devalus ations of national currencies, most of the European continental gov- eYnments wiped out their war in- debtedness. Even Switzerland, which was neutral and played no role in the war, but which had to prepare for its own defense, increased It's na- tional debt 8Se per cent in those years.
 In France after a quarter of a century, not all the old abttlefields have been turned back to peaceful farmlands. In French soil. 100000 nameless soldiers still lie buried in unmarked graves under the crops now being trampled down byb young troops maneuvering into position to be ready for the next emergency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28
Years Since Thomaston Man Enjoyed His Meals So Much

Asserts he can eat anything now without . sign of distress from in- dieestion, gas,, heartburn. bloated feeling and other troubles since Vendol relieved constipation.
 Here is interesting news-good news, for every person in this city who suffers from indigestion, gas in the stomach, lump in throat, acid risings, cramps and other symptoms when caused by constipation. Read what reliable citizen right near here says Vendol did to relieve these troubles, then if you suffer the same way, do as he did, that is, take V6ndol and enjoy the same grand relief.
 MT. Adolph Fairchaus, glass bender at the Eclipse Glass Co.,, and 8 resident of Thomaston, Conn, near Waterbury, said: "It's grand feeling to eat what you want and know you won't pay for 1t by suf- fering later. For a time I was ac- tually afraid to eat what I wanted. Seemed most everything turned against me and caused cramps, gas, bloated feeling, acid risings, and shortness of breath.
 "The quantities of gas would crowd my heart causing heartburn, and any extra exertion made me short of breath. I often had head aches, and severe pain in my shoulder disturbed many a nights sleep.
 q know now that all these trou- bles were due to constipation be- cause after had been taking Ven. dol short while 1t relieved my constipation like nothing else 1 had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28

concerning new legislation signed by President Roosevelt. The laws provide more adequate pension priv ileges for widows and children of veterans. The statement was origin ally prepared and released by Frank s. Kline, national rehabilita- ton officer. The legislation was sponsored in Congress by the D. A V. The notice is as follows:
 Department of Connecticut
 D. A. V. of w. w.
 July 28th, 1939. To: All Department and
 Chapter officers:
 A telegram has just been received from National Service Director Thomas Kirby, to the effect that the president has just signed the two bills, which. have been actively sponsored by our organization.
 So that all concerned may be in a position to give these two bills full publicity and answer questions thereon, the following digest is fur nished and while not official, it will be found to carry the salient points of both bills as finally passed.
 II. R. 5452 (Now Public No. 1881
 1. Provides that when a veteran dies from 6 non-service connected disability, but who has a rating of 1 per cent or more tformer law re- quired 10 per cent) for service con- nected disability-his widow and/ or his children shall be entitled to a pension.
 2. Provides that when veteran, who has 6 rating of 1 per cent or more, dies from other than his serv- ice connected disability-the pen- sion payable to his widow shall be $50 Cit is now $22) per month; for a widow with one child (under 18) $38 Git is now $30) per month, with S4 for each additional child.
 3. Provides that when a veteran dies from his service connected dis ability---his widow, if under 50 years of age, shall receive $38 Cit is now $30) per month; if 50 years of age, or over, $45 Cit Is now $37.60) per month: the maximum pension pay ment is raised from $75 to $83 per month.
 1. Provides for an increase in the statuatory award from $25 to $35 per month for the anatomical loss of/ or loss of use of--one foot, one hand, or one eye.
 s. Provides for reduction in in- terest charges on loans secured by liens on government insurance from 6 per cent to s per cent.
 H. R. 2296 (Now Public No. 1S6)
 1. Provides for the restoration of compensation to those veterans, who were on the compensation rolls on March 19. 1933. suffering from par alysis. paresis, blindness, or who were helpless or bed-ridden the so-called misconuct caseS. Statuatory pre- sumption Is granted and they will receive 75 per cent of what is paid to direct service connected cases. Wid- ows and children of these claimants are granted the same pension bene- its as those of other veterans.
 FRANK s. KLINE,
 National Rehabilitation Oficer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28

tried ever did, then all these other troubles just faded out. I feel bet. ter than l have in a long time, have more energy and pep, and actually feel like a new person.
 My advice to everyone is to waste no time taking vendol and see for themselves what 1t will do. |"
 Visit Apothecaries Hal Co., es Bank s., and let them explain all about this superb mixture of ex- tracts from Natures Roots and Herbs combined with Alkalines.-- Learn how lt will help you. vendol Is also sold by Rickman's Drug Store, ] N. Main St., Bristol; Nau- gatuck Drug Co. and Donovan's Pharmacy in Naugatuck; Spooner Drug Co. in Oakville; Lennon Pharmacy In Thomaston, and by leading druggists everywhere.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28
BY RALPH HEINEN

N KUmited Press Stan Correspondent) Paris, Jily 2s-CUP) - A quarter of Q century ago today, on July R8, 1914, Austria declared war on Serbia in retaliation for the mur. der on St. Vitus Day, just a month earlier, of Archduke Francis and his wife, at Sarajevo.
 That clash of two Danubian powers, the mighty and naughty 'duadl empire and the lowly Serbs, was the spark which set off the World War which lasted four years and four months, threw 24 nations at each other, costing 10,O00,000 dead, 100000 other casualties, 9,000,000 orphans and b,000,0O0 widows.
 Events followed rapidly upon the Austro Hungarian declaration of war on Serbia, Russia great protector of the Slavs of Europe but, as events were to prove rap- idly enough, merely an empty she'll of great Kingdom, rose swiftly to Serbia's aid. Germany in turn mobilized to help Austria, her ally of the Central Powers. Italy, another member of that group, hesitated, bargained and finally jumped into the camp of the Allies in 1915.
 Germany Swept Into Belgium
 Striking swiftly through Bel giuim to reach France and the coast, Germany brought Belgium, France and Britain into the war. Within 10 days after veinna's declaration of war on Belgrade, eight major powers were at war.
 The rapid march conflict is best shown in timetable:
 July 2S, 1914 - Austria declared
 war on Serbia.
 Aug. - Central Powers declared
 war on Russia.
 Aug. 2 - Russian army marched into Germany; German army
 invaded France at Grey. Aug. 3 - France and Central Pow.
 CTS mutually declared war. Aug. 4 - Germany declared war on
 Belgium.
 Aug. 4 - Britain declared war on
 Central Powers.
 Aug. -- German army entered
 Liege, and Belgium declared
 war on Central Powers. Aug. 10 - British expeditionary
 force landed in France. Aug. g - Japan declared war on
 Germany.
 Before the end of August, 1914, however, the Germany army was planted in Belgium and the swinging operation through France had begun which was to lead, a month later, to the first crushing defeat of the Germans by Mar shul Joffre in the First Battle of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28

culate the costs of . war which sent
 100000 men to their deaths, overthrow five thrones, sent two reigning families - Hapsburgs and
 Hohensollerns - into exile, caused curriences to collapse and millions to suffer severe privations in the slow reconstruction years.
 In the 62 months of war, 74,OO0;- 000 men and women were rnobilized ln the service of their countries. France lost one in every 2S men of Its population; Germany one in every 33, Austria. Hungary one tn 50. Great Britain one in 67; Italy one in 70: Belgium one in 200; United States one in every 2,000. Germany lost 100000 dead, 4,000, 900 wounded; France 1,A00- 900 dead and 5,000,O0 other cas- ualtiea; Russia 100000 dead, 5000 900 wounded; Britain eOO, 900 dead, l,S0oO0 wounded; Italy 5i.oo dead. l.o0O, 900 wounded. Even Rumahia had l5s,0o0 killed; Bul. garia 100000, and Belgium 38,000. Wartime deaths due to sickness p1c- voked by the war or its pfivatiors added a further 3,O0o,000 toll in Europe alone.
 The terifac cost of war which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28
World War Spark Set Off 25 Years Ago
 With Austria's Declaration Against Serbia;
 Europe's Armies On March Within 10 Days

The AustriAns next n1obilised and the Russians followed Immediately The Germans then Inobinsed to ftifill their warning and at virtually the same time the French did too, but to show his pacific intentions and hopes, ViviAni ordered the French army to pull back two kilo. meters from the German border.- Q serious tactical mistake as events proved.
 Under the coordinated general staff plans, the Russians were to send an army into East Prussia, but no Russian troopa appeared there, Instead, the Russians mobilised on the Austrian border, evidently pick ing the weaker force of the Central Powers. The French government stormed and ranted without success fot days until finally the Russian ambassador in Paris, Hsvolski and his military attacl1e Captain Igna. tieff succeeded in convincing St. Petersbufg to fulfil the engage. inent and the Russians moved into East Prussia where Hindenburg and Ludendorff awaited them. The war was 6n.
 Five Thrones T6ppled
 Now, . quarter of . century later, 1t is possible for technicians to cal-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-28
STATE INSPECTORS
 LAUD LIONS FARM
30 Children Regaining Health at Clubs Recrea.
 tiOn Center at Bantam

The Waterbury Lions children's health farm at Bantam Lake is con- sidered by state inspectors "one of the finest camps in the state," Pres ident William O. Taylor reported to members of the club at yesterdays weekly meeting. He said the state inspectors had complimented the local organization for the excellence of the farm. The work of improv- ing the farm is still going on. and in the near future the Lions hope to obtain e boat in which the young campers can take short trips on the lake. There are at present 90 chil- dren at the camp, all of them show ing improvement in health and weight since their arrival at Ban tam.
 Standing committees for the com ing year were announced by Presi- dent Taylor yesterday, as follows:
 Club finance: Adolph Raymond. chairman; Merwin 8. Bronson. Layton A. Rose, Charles 0reenblatt, Merbership: Crayton r. Car penter, chaiman. pr. Raymond George, George A. Baronian, James Millar, L. A. Rose and E. Ashley Darrows. Bylaws: pr. Raymond c. George, chairman: c. r. Carpen- ter and D. A. Barrows.
 Programs: James Millar. chair man: E. Norton Decker. William T alakor and .James A. Phelan. publicity: Calvin Martin. William J. slator and James A. Phelan; letin, J. Sidney Pearson. editor, Mervin Bronson: Civic: Francis Calvin, chairman; Robert Lager- quist and Adolph Raymond; sick. committee. Adoiph Raymond. chair man. James A. Phelan: hited-clib. ]. 6. peagson, chairman: Francis Calvin and Or. Glenn D, Sweet.