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Glacier County chief., 1939-05-19
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By HAROLD CLAIMING WIRE

storm. But if it's lightning well
earn our money!"
That was Wednesday evening. As
Brock stood at the telephone he
glanced up to the unbroken heavens
where stars hung like clear blue
gems. Later he went out again
and found that even since the time
he had talked with Cook, something
had formed up there. Black patches
had appeared. A high broad arm
covered the area south of Rock
House.
He returned to his bunk and fell
asleep with thoughts of an approach
ing storm, and dreamed endlessly
of blazes and brush hooks and then
fire ball that swung over the for
est. It descended lower and lower
until it touched the pine tops. They
burst into flame with queer sound.
Ringing.
Breck leaped from his bunk and
walked while still half asleep. 1t
was daylight outside. The telephone
bell clamored beyond his door. He
Glacier County chief., 1939-05-19
Cannibals Spurn White Mans Flesh;
Rather Eat Relatives, Traveller Saws

An ornithologist for the Philadel-
phia Academy of Natural Sciences
says that a white mans life among
Dutch New Guinea cannibals is gen.
orally uneventful because the canni-
balls prefer to eat their own rela-
tives, relates a Philadelphia United
Press correspondent in the Detroit
Free Press.
The Philadelphia man recently re-
turned from years stay among
the Karoon cannibals Of New Gui-
nea. He said nothing rates higher
gastronomically than a relative who
oversteps the bounds Of cannibal
propriety.
1.-THE system" he said, results
in a minimum Of bores and love
thieves in the tribe" Relative eat
ing, he said, resulted in part from
the Dutch governments attitude to-
ward consumption Of white men and
Chinese.
Besides cannihal lore, he returned
with 1000 skins and 70 live birds
and admitted he owed his success to
the cooperation Of cannibals.
He said the Karoons have good
features. brown shins and . certain
amount Of beauty among the young
Rirls." But their minds, b said, are
IN and cnnnfving.
'sBos instanes. hts ou1unse .
Glacier County chief., 1939-05-19
CHAPTER XIV

The trip to Bear Trap was Breck's
last ride away from Rock House
Station for some time. Upon Cooks
order he remained close to the tele-
phone, for day by day the first
week Of July passed and then half
the second, with no sign of rain to
break the drouth that had settled
over the Sierras. His grass mead
ow began to turn brown. Needles
under the pine trees became finder.
Three times each day he talked
with the lookout on Kern Peak, max
ing certain that the line was clear
and getting Donny's report. Always
it was the same. mot a cloud.
Humidity hasn't changed half de-
gree"
ANY smoker" Breck would ask.
That was the thing In mind these
days. He began to see smoke in
every patch Of light, and once, sit
ting on . log near the telephone
post, he caught definite tinge of il
IN his nostrils and sprang up, ready
to throw On his pack, then realized
the odor came from his own stove.
When Cook called from headquar-
se1s hey talked a nothing else.
'sLouas bad," the ranger said. Dry
- . match ovsT here; same With
-, I supppsn. Jhiinb Wiu ~ N
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Glacier County chief., 1939-05-19

jerked open the iron box and an
swered. Rock House. Yes. All
right, Denny, I've got you"
Fire to the south of you, Rock
House." the lookout called down.
Reading one seven fve."
"Just a minute" said Brock, He
ran into the cabin, drew his map
from a shelf, unfolding it as he re-
turned to the instrument.
The reading Donaldson had given
him was in degrees from a circle
about Kern Peak; north being zero.
Breck's own map was marked with
a corresponding circle. Now he took
the direction of one seven five-a
little east of south.
Zone seven five," he repeated.
How far?"
Head of Lost Horse Creek"
Breck studied the map, found Lost
Horse, saw at once by contours that
it was in steep, broken country.
Then looking further he discovered
something more. That's near the
Potholes, Denny. What sort of fire
is this?"
Lightning, ! think. Struck in
three places. I've watched a storm
since midnight.
OK" Breck finished.
Another voice broke in before he
could hang up the receiver. Crock
Housed" He recognized Cook. Get
on the trail as soon as you can,"
the ranger continued. at will be
noon anyway before you reach Lost
Horse. Take grub for a week-no
telling"
Glacier County chief., 1939-05-19

something horrible in the cool way
of firing. He pictured the boy, ruth
lessly shot down, lying somewhere
in the canyon below.
But he could have saved himself
the agony. Before he had gone far,
Johnny came Looping upward, gun
alert as he questioned from a dis
lance: "Ranger?"
Eyes. Are you all right, SOM"
The boy approached. mo amt!
Three shots just like that and
/ missed himi"
Back at the fire, with all men
accounted for and no signs of re-
newed attack, now that all the cat
tie were scattered over the noun
tain, Breck faced his prisoner.
Whose outfit are you from?"
The fellow looked up suddenly.
Browns Of course"
"All right, you're going back to
Brown and you're going to tell him
that his line ends west of Black
Mountain, at the creek. Tell him
it's open season on any of his cattle
Glacier County chief., 1939-05-19

found this side of it. Understand?
Now get out!"
When the Middle Forker had rid
den away, quiet fell over the group,
broken at last by Jackson's an
nouncement: Lets get along, boys.
Soon we'll be too damn stiff to
move"
1t was a wordless line of men
that rode down Black Mountain in
the first light of dawn, and a weary
lot by the time they reached Bear
Trap. Still wordless, they threw off
saddles and dumped into the cabin.
But in short time over cups of
black coffee and thick slices of un-
buttered bread, their spirits rose
and talk began.
A cowhand turned to where Breck
was sprawled on the floor with two
others. 'Well by God, Ranger, they
done initiated you!"
Brock raised a hand to his griny
cheek, remembering that slash of
fire. His fingers came away red
with blood.
In time the cowpunchers finished
their coffee and one by one went
where they could lie down in the sun
and sleep. Breck felt the same de-
sire but knew he must get back to
telephone connection with headquar-
tiers. When he rose, jackson
walked with him as far as the
screened meat safe outside his door.
Hating, JIG drew a chunk of beef
from its hook. Here" he said,
wrapping it in gunny sack, "take
this and help yourself whenever you
come through"
Though Breck had meat left from
what Temple had given him, he took
it gladly. Again it was the COW
country's offering of good will.
Glacier County chief., 1939-05-19

ated cars, thousands upon
thousands of refrigerated
trucks, refrigerated ware
houses and refrigeration
equipment in stores. All this
has been done for a single
purpose: to keep food fresh
and at its best until it reaches
the home.
At this point the responsibility
shifts to the homemaker. And II
she falls down ON her job, then all
previous efforts to keep food free
from spoilage have been in vain.
Homemaker's Responsibility
As guardian of her family's
health, one of the homemaker's
Glacier County chief., 1939-05-19

tribesman steals from a fellow
tribesman his wife or some per-
sonal possession. The victim lodges
a complaint with the chief and the
chief calls a council of assistant
chiefs and priests. II they decide
the meat shortage is acute enough
to warrant drastic punishment, the
offender is invited to a big blowout.
He doesn't know he is about to
be barbecued. He dances with the
rest Of them and the only indication
of unusual honor to be bestowed on
him is garland Of flowers about
his neck.
When the dancing ends, the un-
fortunate is killed with specially Sc
lected poles and divided.
1.-THE guests then roast him to in
dividual TASTE"
Glacier County chief., 1939-05-19

the ravages of micro-organisms
which are always ready to attack
foods when conditions are favora-
BILE for their growth.
Two essentials are necessary for
satisfactory food preservation in
the home. First, perishable foods
must be stored at a temperature
Of from 40 to As degrees Fahren-
heit-never at a temperature high
er than so degrees. Second, the
right degree of humidity must be
maintained. Too much moisture
will encourage the growth Of bac-
terra; too little will dehydrate
fruits and vegetables and make
them unfit for consumption.
Home Care of Foods
Both requirements are met by
a good household refrigerator;
and the homemaker who appreci-
ates the importance of keeping
foods sound and wholesome will
regard an efficient refrigerator as
an investment in good health. It
is especially necessary that the
food supply be properly refrigerat-
ed during the warmer weather of
spring and summer, in order to
prevent the consumption Of dishes
that may have become contami-
mated without any marked altera-
ton in appearance, taste or odor.
Highly Perishable Foods
Milk is often regarded as the
most perishable Of all foods, be-
cause 1t is an ideal medium for
the growth Of bacteria. It Is, there
fore, essential that this splendid
food be kept at low temperatures
at all times. It should be put into
the refrigerator as soon as posi-
BILE after it is delivered, and kept
there until the moment it is to be
used. Milk should never be al
lowed to stand at room temporal
ture for any length of time. For
Glacier County chief., 1939-05-19
Mexicana Adds Smartness

Pattern 63l7 contains a transfer
pattern of four motifs averaging
5A by 8A inches; patterns for APP
plique patches; materials needed;
color schemes; Illustrations Of
stitches.
To obtain this pattern, send IS
cents in coins to The Sewing Cir
Gle, Household Arts Dept, 259 w.
18th St., New York, N. Y.
Please write your name, adj
dress and pattern number plainly.
Glacier County chief., 1939-05-19

m o 3 { important
tasks is to see to il
that all food is safe
guarded against
contamination I'M
til it reaches her
table. This means
t h a { perishable
foods must contin-
ue to be refrigerat-
ed properly in the
home. For only in
this way can they
be protected from
Glacier County chief., 1939-05-19
Questions Answered

Mrs. L. E. SIT is a fallacy to
believe. that spinach is in a class
by itself as source of iron. It's
a splendid vegetable, but as a
source of iron, it is practically
equalled by kale, and exceeded by
a number of other greens includ-
ing beet tops, dandelion greens,
chard, parsley, watercress and
turnip tops. -..
@-WNU-C. Houston Goudiss-lsao-63,
Glacier County chief., 1939-05-19

what do you think OF this nre1
Breck asked. ''Lightning?"
Maybe; though it's mighty close
to the Potholes. Make up a crew
from the nesters there. You'll find
a tool box near Weller's place. I'll
keep Denny on the line and If things
don't look better by afternoon, Slim
will come. Now hop onto it'll"
The Potholes lay some twenty-five
miles to the south and little east
of Breck's station; a country OF
small round meadows sunk below
steep ridges, connected by narrow
ravines, and all occupying a hol-
low where the Sierra roof began to
break into lower levels. Nesters
had come there and settled, a man
to a meadow, before the district
was made a federal forest. Now
government land surrounded them,
yet they remained independent of
the reserve.
This much Brock had learned
from Cook when he first came on
the job, along with the rangers
statement: God knows what they
live onl They don't Craze cattle and
they don't farm. They handle Till
sons bootleg some and get their
thirty-five cents an hour freight
ing. They'll bear look any time
you're in that part"
Leading his pack, Breck could
make only four miles an hour along
a trail that climbed and descended
and climbed again. Long before he
came within sight of the Potholes he
saw a mushroom of smoke above
that area. 1t grew steadily, black
at first, showing the fire was in
brush, then took on the gray Of
burning timber. When he topped a
rise about eleven o'clock, and looked
into the hollow country, the whole
basin was obscured in a cloud.
The main blaze seemed further
east Of the Potholes, conferred on
the flank of a cone-shaped peak.
Here an occasional curl of red flame
burst up through the smoke. He
turned in that direction, dipping
downward in order to pass the nest
er settlement. It came into view
hazily; half a dozen weathered
buildings, store, blacksmith shop, q
few houses scattered at the forests
edge. ~
A group of men loafed in front of
the shop. Breck rode there at once,
saying as he halted, is Weller
here?"
1t took no more than glance to
put them down as a shiftless lot.
They wore overalls mostly, I'm
washed since the day they left the
counter, ragged shirts, and stared
with sullen Indifference from beard
ed faces. He repeated. where is
Weller?" .#
One jerked a thumb toward the
smithy. Brock dismounted, left Kit
tied to hitching bar and strobe to
the smithy's door. Immediately he
was confronted by a thin-bodied,
thin-faced man who appeared out of
the black interior. His eyes were
small and close, and his nose
seemed wrinkled in perpetual ami
mostly.
what do you want, Ranger?" It
was a blunt demand.
Breck spoke with sudden anger.
"Are you Weller?"
81 reckon"
"Then what's the matter with you
nesters? Why aren't you on that
fire?" Breck whirled from the door.
"Come on now and get a crew!"
Weller followed at a slow pace.
Cant fight with no tools, mister"
There's the box. Nothing to stop
you" Brock waved a hand toward
the service chest that stood under q
tree not far of.
''Sure, there's a box" Weller
agreed. Help yourself"
Brock went to it and flung back
the cover. Space inside was empty
save for one shovel and a rusted
brush-hook without handle.
n
Glacier County chief., 1939-05-19

it has been demonstrated that
when it is held at 40 degrees-an
ideal temperature-before deliv-
cry, then allowed to stand at a
room temperature of rs degrees
for an hour and half, and again
refrigerated, a rapid increase in
bacteria occurs.
Other types Of protein foods also
present q favorable medium for
bacterial growth when they are
held at temperatures higher than
50 degrees. These include meat,
fish, meat broths, gelatin, custards
and creamed foods. II is advisa-
BILE to keep these foods, as well As
the milk supply, in the coolest
part Of the refrigerator.
Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables soon lose
their moisture content unless they
are protected against warm, dry
air; and they are likewise subject
to the action Of micro-organisms
which result in decay. But when
stored in a modern refrigerator,
these mineral and vitamin-rich
foods can be kept in perfect condi-
ton for considerable periods, thus
making it possible to take advan-
tage of favorable market offer
ings.
Guarding Against Mold
As a rule, warmer weather also
increases the problem of combat
ing molds. For given moisture
and warmth, molds will grow on
almost anything. However, the
most hospitable hosts are acid
fruits, such as oranges, lemons,
berries or tomatoes; sweets, such
as jams and jellies; bread and
meat. While mods are physio-
logically harmless II eaten, they
definitely spoil the taste and APP
pearance Of food.
Mold growths can be killed by
boiling. They are retarded by the
dry circulating air of an efficient
refrigerator. It is to allow for
air circulation that berries should
be stored uncovered-if possible,
spread out so that the air can
reach more than just the top
layer. ....
Frequent inspection of all food
supplies, including those in the
bread box, and the prompt elimi-
nation of any items showing signs
of mold, will help to keep it from
spreading.
Constant vigilance ON the part Of
the homemaker in caring for foods
on hand will avoid q needless
drain on the food budget and will
safeguard the health of every
member Of the family.
Glacier County chief., 1939-05-19
King Alfred . Bible Student

King Alfred the Great was q
translator Of the Bible, for Il was
his ambition that "all the freeborn
youth Of his kingdom should employ
themselves on nothing till they
could nrst read wen the English
Scripture" King Alfred died whils
working on = formulation Of the
Psalms. About that time. too. Ar H.
bishOp Aelffie translated parts =
IL Bible Into Anglo Soznn
Glacier County chief., 1939-05-19
What to Eat and Whv
With Approach Of Warm Weather, C. Houston Goudiss
Advises Extra Care in Storing Foods in the Home
By C. HOUSTON GOUDISS

IS the proud distinction of Americas food industries that
Notwithstanding the infinite variety of peshabe foods
which constantly available and regardless of the
tances they have been transported the
foods delivered to the in esh wholesome
condition, with all their fine flavor unimpaired.
The secret of this modern miracle is refrigeration
money have been invested long refriger
Glacier County chief., 1939-05-19

Mexico, land Of excitement and
color, served as inspiration for
these fascinating designs for lin
ems. Bright prints from your
scrap bag form the easy applique
patches while simple embroidery
adds the finishing touches. You
can turn out q delightful tea cloth,
towel or scarf quick as a wink!
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10
Germans Leaving
BoItic Countries

Germans who are willing to leave
or who can not for various rea-
sons remain where they are-would
be repatriated within one month.
Germans who elect to remain in
the Baltic countries will be told
that Germany can not guarantee
to protect their interests. Russia
is the protector now.
1t was reported that property
which the Germans leave behind
would revert to the Nazi govern
ment and that former owners would
be compensated by land grants and
money payments in their new
homes.
For years the Nazi movement had
been strong among the once pow
erful landed Germans in the Baltic
republics Many of them had fought
the Bolsheviks. They had hoped
that the Nazis would help them re-
gain their estates, and it was re-
ported that some of them were
shocked to find that they were be-
ing moved to Germany instead OF
Germany moving up to them.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10
Officials Search
For Way to Bury
Old Road buqaboo
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the county government, seeking
means of preventing further at
tempts to bring about construction
of the comparatively short stretch
of road which would route the Los
Angeles highway around instead
of through Brawley.
The proposal went before the
state chamber of commerce COM
mittee last week when Leo Hetzel,
who has accompanied Secretary
Robert Hays of the Ell Centro
chamber of commerce to the meet
ing, offered list of projects una
nimously recommended by the
statewide highway committee of the
state chamber of commerce for in
clusion in the 1939-4l state high
way construction budget"
The Brawley cutoff headed the
ist. At the time it was approved,
Brawley objected and was upheld
in its objections by a majority of
Ell Centre civic and municipal lead
ers, one pointed out Tuesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10
italians Worried
Aired Advance

to mark the end of German in
fluence in the Baltic countries ana
to open this territory to Russia.
1t was possibly of some signifl-
canoe that the articles appeared
generally in provincial newspapers
After seven centuries of battle
against Slav influence German
minorities which acted as sentinels
in northeastern Europe retreat,
giving up their posts to Russians
said the Corriere Della Sera OF
Milan.
THE mass exodus of Germans
from the Baltic is viewed with a
feeling of dismay. This is the west
which retreats before the March
of the East, a march which con-
tinues slowly to reach all objectives
without shots, without ultimatum
and without respecting the ties of
recently signed treaties
The exodus of Germans indicates
total German remuneration of any
influence in the northern Baltic
and the opening to Soviet Russia
of territory which is slowly losing
all its independence" said Las
lamps of Turin.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10

ed, of continuing a war which
might result in the destruction of
most of Europe.
2. That all neutral nations
demanded that Britain and France
give in and accept Hitlers terms
3. That Russia and Italy would
most likely join Germany if Hitlers
peace offensive collapsed.
4. That Britain and France
would be solely responsible if the
war continued.
The Nazis seemed slightly more
hopeful that the Allies might be
willing to talk peace. This hope
seemed based on little more sub
stantial than such developments
as the demand by David Lloyd
George that Hitler's terms be con-
sidered.
II was admitted that the inspired
though non-official suggestion that
President Roosevelt come to the
rescue was unlikely to prove fruit
full. Hope persisted that some other
neutral leader would mediate.
tThe German wireless suggested
yesterday that Foreign Minister
Halvdan Koht OF Norway might be
the man.
Well informed NaziS said Hitler
wanted peace not because he was
frightened OF Britain and France
or because of internal conditions in
Germany but because, from his
viewpoint. sacrifice of further lives
was useless.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10
I.V. Growers BEGIN
Grapefruit Harvest

Imperial Valley grapefruit grow
ers prepared to begin harvesting
the 1899 grapefruit crop Tuesday.
B. A. Harrigan, agricultural COM
missioner announced, following re-
ports from Phoenix that harvesting
was underway in the Salt River val
ley.
Harrigan said the season was
opening behind last years schedule
and that harvest would continue
to be light for four or five weeks
while growers feel out" the mar
ket.
The agricultural commissioner
added that comparative low quality
of fruit in early shipments would
also tend to maintain light harvest
for at least one month.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10
Border Feud Has
Sequel in Duel
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as partners and both owned exten-
sive ranches. Business disputes led
to more dangerous rivalry until
December of 1891 when Marion
crouched in the rumble seat of a
car driven by his wife, Inez. anc
poured a load of buckshot into
Garcia as the officer was driving
on the highway between Yuma ano
Calexico.
Marion. in a sensational trial in
FL Centre. was acquitted on plea
of self defense. At last reports he
was living in Julian.
Although few of the factional
disputes came to light on the AM
erican side of the border. reports
have filtered across the line from
time to time of continued blood
letting between SympathizerS OF
both sids. Before Garcia's death,
there were coiorful accounts OF
midnight raids and bloody Skir-
mlShlng III backcountry arrOyoS.
Police officers still tell stories
Of the picturesque exploits OF Gar
Cia. who was credited with doing
much toward solving law enforce
ment problems between Mexico ano
he United States.
FL Centro Police Cnief S-arnus
Oswalt recalled hunting down des,
peradoes with Garcia years ago
Il was on a posse with him be-
low the line when we sighted the
fugitives. Garcia told us to wal;
and rode ahead alone. He whipped
rifle from its scabbard and shoot
ing at dead run brought the men
down.
He was the greatest shot l ever
knew"
Other officers said
He was a killer. There is no
doubt of that. But q staunch friend
if he was your friend"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10

Tack on your scalps-here come
the Indians! And led by a mighty
purity" squaw, too. Feather-oe-
decked performers in a New YorH
rodeo, led by "Squaw" Peggy
Loomis, march to city hall to sere'
made Mayor Fiorc,'o Ia Guardia
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10
Assembly Speaker
Honored in Valley

A dinner and a mass meeting
were scheduled Tuesday for Paul
Peek, speaker of the state assembly,
who was expected to arrive in Ell
Centro Tuesday afternoon.
The dinner will be at the Bar
bara Worth hotel at 6 o'clock Tues
day night and the, mass meeting
at the Imperial fairgrounds at 7:30.
Peek will speak in the evening
and be followed on the program
by speakers for and against the
Ham and Eggs proposition. Both
dinner and meeting are under the
auspices of the womens division OF
the Democratic Central committee
Imperial Valley press., 1939-10-10

ROME, Oct. 10. (UP)-Inspired
Fascist newspapers openly express
ed anxiety today at the extent Of
Germany's concessions to Russia
in the Baltic.
Concessions made in the Balkans,
which Premier Benito Mussolini
regards as definitely in Italy's
sphere of influence, were not men
toned.
Mass repatriation of Germans
from Esthonia. Latvia and Lithua-
MIA was held by the newspapers