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Moose Pass miner., 1940-06-30
The NEW YORK TIMES says: "The rapid

The NEW YORK TIMES says: "The rapidly increasing range and speed of bombers cessari ly raj SC doubts about our own security. The bombing of Bost on or New York by long range planes that follow great circle over the Pole in good weather or cross the Atlantic, is no longer to be di smi ssed as a wild improbability Tn word, the time i s rapidly approaching when we shall no longer be isolated from Europe by several thousand miles of air."
 NOW we have 75O land soldiers bottled up at Anchorage. Delegate Dimond says there will be 3loo such soldiers as time goes on apace. That Us just fine or IS it? If bomb were dropped on the rail road, one on each side of Anchorage, those soldiers couldn't get out of Anchorage ,ex- cept in small groups by either plane or small boat to save their own lives, cer- tain1y not to save ours.
 As these long, cumbe some, expensively operated troop trains have thundered thru Moose Pass bearing 200 soldiers at time over period of four or five days, we ve wondered at the optimi sm of War Depart ment which apparently thinks that when war comes, |, it will be feasible to u sher 3100 soldiers out of Anchorage 200 at g time, providing there is a railroad to usher them over.
 Did neither of our two repre- sent tives in Va shingt on tell the War Department that Seward, ON THE PACIFIC OCEAN, is the ideal 1ocatio on where practice, stratagem and ec onomy are concerned, for the south-cen- tra1 Alaska Army base? Apparently not. There ARE, of course, more votes in Anchor age than elsewhere in the Third district.
 NOW we I've got Colonel oh1son and ajor George both running around up here yelling "Get out of my way."
 Would that we were Brigadier General. We'd yell, "Pipe down, boys!" = not that we'd care whether they piped down or not.
 The War Department is kicking because the Alaska Railroad freight rates are so high. "It's an ill wind ,"etc.
 Fourth of July celebrations are not be- ing considered by most cities in the Stat e If England wins this war for us, Indepen- dence Day wi II nevermore be ment oned in the est circles.
 If your name Is Johnson, Hugh, Hiram or Hagood, that entities you to tell Hitler that the United States couldn't lick its weight in house cats.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-09
Two Events On Oct. II:
Arrival ofWuter and
The Man From MARYLAND
= Ry LOGAN JENKINS =

On Oct IL, 1913, husky young landed in Impera!
and blew his last half dollar at the King Cotton.
On Oct IL, 1940 first water will arrive in Imperial
Valley via the All American canal.
There is distinct connection between the two events
if the husky lad from Maryland hadn't stopped at
Imperial hadn't tarried for n years in the valley there
probably wouldn't be any All American canal for water
to through The Maryland man Evan Thomas
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-09

More aviators, please!
United States government Off
Gals Wednesday opened the way
for additional enrollments in the
flight training course at Central
junior college in Ell Centre.
Hereafter young men between the
ages of 10 and 26 years who have
had two full years of college work
may be enrolled as special students
in the junior college to take the
flight course only. Formerly they had
to be regular junior college enrollees.
Ten young men must qualify for
the course, Dean Glenn Kieffer OF
Central junior college said, or the
Civil Aeronautics Authority will not
give the course.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-09

Up until the early 1930's there still
wasn't much connection between the
burly farmer and the red hot issue
that the All American became dur
ing the 20's. In that third decade
of the twentieth century, however,
the connection between the man
from Maryland and the fate of I'M
oerial Valley was forged
When Evan Hewes ran for direc-
torship on the Imperial Irrigation
district board in the spring of 1888,
district politics were hotter than a
Minnesota stove on cold night.
The 1882 refunding plan was in
something of turmoil; the All
American canal had begged down in
factional dispute between Impe-
rial and Coachella valleys.
HeweS went into office in Febru-
ary along with w. E. Young and
plunged into the middle of the row
BY Oct II of that year he was
chairman of the board; by spring
the controversy with Coachella had
been ironed out; by August, 1884,
dirt was moving on the All American
canal.
A Grin Breaks Out
HeWeS' normally passive face kept
breaking out in uncomfortable grins
Tuesday afternoon as he recalled
those exciting early days of his
career in public service Hewes' face
usually carries a serious look and
he discusses any subject with ut
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-09
Farm Debt Group
Answers Attack

Three valley farm centers will
meet this week on Thursday and
Friday nights, according to Frank
G. BeySchlag, county agent.
Steve Harris and Lee Landerman
will speak at the meeting of the
Rose Mesquite center at Rose
school Thursday night and Bey-
schlag will speak at the Magnolia
Mulberry center at Mulberry school
the same night.
On Friday night Sheriff Robert
Ware will address the Acacia center
on Fifth Column" activities. All
meetings will start at 7:3O.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-09
Reno Fire Marks
Prevention Week

RENO, New, Oct. 8. CUP)-Fire
damaged half a business block here
today, destroying bakery, a saloon,
meat market and damaging a
liquor stock of the Coffin Redington
Co.
No one was injured. Damage was
estimated at more than $255,000.
1t was Reno's regular annual OBJ
servance of fire prevention week.
Last year the city had its largest
fire of the year during fire preven-
ton week.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-09
Recruits Pour in
TO Bolster NAVY

SAN PEDRO, Oct. 8 UP)-Naval
recruits poured into San Pedro to-
day to bolster personnel of warships
in the Pacific fleet.
A 17-car special train brought 375
seamen from eastern training sta
tions for assignment here, while an
additional so men arrived and were
taken to San Diego harbor. Forty
more San Diego-bound sailors will
arrive later and Friday another
special train will bring 200.
Admiral JamaS O. Richardson
called for the recruits to place the
fleet at top strength.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-09


This the board Of directors the Imperial rsa district looks IssdY
the Bill no+hend Charles
Kirk counsel NJ chief f1ewe
Walter
w. marked the
Of The American
The future of the
aroe+mr the has ashunqon roll
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-09
Border Patrol Job
Open in Valley

Oct. "a was the closing date set for
applications for the position of bor-
der patrolman at salary of $4,000
year, the department of justice
said Wednesday.
Applicants must be between 2l
and 35 years of age, meet rigid ply
sical requirements, and have been
engaged in outdoor activities for
at least year. Additional informa-
ton may be obtained from Elmer
Keltz, U. S. Civil Service secretary
at the Ell Centre post office.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-09
u. S. hipbui|ding
Facilities Doomed

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9. CUP)-
Secretary of the Navy Fr;slk Knox
announced today the navy has au-
thorized 19 concerns to construct
with federal FUNDS additional ord
nance and shipbuilding facilities
costing $96, 6,146,0 900.
Under the program designed to
meet the needs of the two ocean
navy the facilities would be built
at government expense for private
operation. The government would
retain titE to the property.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-09
Don Blair Takes
Over ToasiMasfers

Don Blair Tuesday night assum-
cd his duties as president Of the La
.onian ToastmaSte.s c.uo of FL Cen
tro and outlined six-months pro-
gram.
James Noel was voted the best
speaker of the evening and John
Tyler the speaker showing the great
est Improvement. Otner speakers
were George Lederman, John Kear-
rey, Earl Brinnon and John Ray
mond.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-09
More FIedg|ing Aviators Needed to
Fill Out Air Training Course Here

Glasses will be held at the junior
college between 7 p. m. and 9 p. m.
Tuesday, wednesday and Thursday
nights.
Dean Kieffer said those INTERCEPTED
in the course may communicate with
him at the junior college.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-09
HEALTH CHIEF TO
ADDRESS TEACHERS

Dr. W. H. Orion, chief of the di-
vision OF health and physician edu-
cation of the state department of
education, will be the principal
speaker at a teachers institute at
Central Union High school in Ell
Centro at p. m. Thursday night.
ANY teacher may attendd.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-09
PRISON INQUIRY
STARTS OCT. 18TH

SACRAMENTO, Oct. 9 UP)-The
legislative committee named to in
vestigate construction of the new
Chino State prison in San Bernard
inc county will hold its first meet
ing Oct. 16 at Chino, Chairman
James H. Phillips of Oakland an
nounced today.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-10-09

CALIFORNIA; beloved senator,
Senator Hiram Johnson. who
did his part-and it was a big
one-in helping obtain for In
periaI Valley the All American
canal. Mark Rose, with whom
Senator johnson worked during
The trying days Of The Boulder
Canyon Project Act, has said:
There was no finer piece Of
legislation ever drawn
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
DO SOMETHING

Many american soon,en are anxious
to do something" about present con-
diions in "this troubled World"
Here are te10 suggestions Kath-
leen Norris makes:
Fla our eyes more steadily upon an
ideal.
Pick up shattered pieces of ,0recked
hopes and go fortUard again.
Wipe out all hate and revenge in our
lives and in the iues Of felloto-man.
Substitute for these things-forgiue.
ness.
Formulate a definite peace plan for
the World as substitution for the in
definite one tUe not0 possess.
Draft a first american World Map"
and haze all the nations of the sUorld
draft maps that are nearest to their
ideas Of equality and justice. Then
bring these nations together around the
conference table and adjust the diff.
ferences.
Take as much time as is needed to
work out the complicated problems
that would arise in such plan, but in
the end, the Uomen of this generation
will haze made a great and lasting con-
nibution to the cause OF peace and
World progress.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15

has pink bead or button eyes.
Make your own pattern for him
by following the diagram. Rule
paper into 1-inch squares; num-
Der them; then draw the pattern
outlines. Cut two body pieces;
four ear pieces and a Pinch strip
to be used between the two sides
of the body. Interline the ears
to make them stand up. Join all
raw edges, as shown, leaving an
opening in the body for stuffing
tightly with cotton or bits of soft
cloth; then finish sewing.
NOTE: Mrs. Spears Sewing
Book No. 2 contains numerous gift
and bazaar items, including a
dolls wardrobe; mems ties;
purses; baby's bassinet; 80 pages
in all.
Send your order to:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15

any romantic plans we have for be-
ing generous to a recent foe, to do
ing good to them that have despite
fully used us, is simply not practi-
cable.
A Fair Deal for All.
Nevertheless, I challenge all the
American women who read these
lines to set to work at once in their
own minds and souls to formulate a
definite peace plan, as contrasted
to what we have been using before,
an indefinite one. I mean map Of
the world that gives every nation a
more than fair break, generous
break. I mean to apportion oil land,
rubber, iron, wheat lands honestly,
balancing and changing this map
until every nation is willing to say,
1--WE are content" I mean for each
country to sacrifice something in
land, in rich undeveloped tracts, in
harbor rights; I mean the estab-
ishment of many open ports.
The churches have failed to do
anything as concrete as this. The
rulers have failed. They are all
willing to find billions for guns and
bullets; they are all afraid to give
millions for help.
"Why on earth should werlich,
independent, protected America
help Germany, or Japan, or any
other country" they demand. eve
have enough charity at home"
Yes, but they don't count what
those countries, as enemies, cost
us today, and cost us yesterday, in
lives, dollars and arms. If Ameri-
ca had loaned the stricken coun-
tries of the world 1000, 000,0 900 Is
years ago, she might have saved
nine times that sum in the sudden
terror of increased armament that
has possessed her.
Women Could Do Much.
Our hearts are sick with discour-
agement and failure today. But if
in another year, through some
American woman's genius, or the
genius Of several women working
together, a first American World
Map is drafted and submitted, and
if in two more years every nation
has scorned that map and drawn
UP another nearer to it's hearts de-
sire, and if in three years seven
countries have gotten together on q
map, and if in five years % coun-
tries have agreed to it, in its hun
dredth changed and amended form,
then we will have made a contri-
button to world progress that no
other generation of women has
touched.
When that map'is accepted every
country in the world will begin to
lessen military preparedness, and
the millions so saved will more than
balance any tariff rights or terri
torial concessions that we have had
to sacrifice s-y
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
It's Time to Plan Your Easter
Dinner.

Next week Eleanor Howe will
give you suggestions for an Eas-
ter dinner-watch for her column!
In it you'll find a recipe for deli
cious Easter ham, and recipes
too, for the good things to serve
with it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
Left-Overs Take a Bow

Just why left-overs should be con-
sidered the problem children of the
kitchen, is mystery to me! They're
a challenge to ones housewifely
imagination, of course, but cleverly
combined and judiciously seasoned,
they may become distinguished
dish, around which to build an at
tractive and satisfying meal.
If they're served as left-overs
there's nothing particularly inspir-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15

ing about the lit
tie dabs of vege-
tables that accu-
mulate in the re-
frigerator. But
when they're sea-
soned with care,
combined in a
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
Care Of Cream !

When receiving cream In guam
titles from the. country heat it until
1t becomes hot. then allow to COOL
cover it and set ia .icebox. It re-
mains sweet for several days.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
Easter Bunny Stays
AS White as Snow
By RUTH WYETH SPEARS

CTUFFED toys of oil cloth or
- waterproof bath curtain mate
rial are something mothers have
been dreaming about. Just wipe
them off with a damp cloth to keep
them fresh and clean.
The Easter bunny shown here is
II inches long. He is white, hand
stitched in heavy pink thread and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15

salt, and pepper,
and blend well.
Add mushrooms.
Gradually a d d
the milk, stirring
constantly. Fold
in remaining veg
etables, and cook
for Is minutes
over low heat,
stirring FREQUENT
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15

Mr.. Twitchell
made the appoint
ment and hung
up. He was now
quite disturbed.
He didn't like
that picture of a
tally-ho. Itseemed
too much like the
police wagon.
"Always some
thing from those
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15

whats this?"
he demanded, APP
prehensively.
"It's a greeting
from the income
tax department"
said Mrs. Twitch-
ell.
There's some
thing behind it,"
d e C ! a r e d Mr..
TWitchell with
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15

tax departments, he blurted, pac-
ing the floor. eff it isn't one thing
it's another"
'fBut, Elmer, why do you get so
excited. You made out an honest
return, didn't your" put in Mrs.
Twitchell.
"Of course. But what of it? You
have to keep explaining things, just
the same!"
"But this is just a greeting
st guess I'll call up my lawyer"
said Elmer, grabbing the phone.
''Dodson?" asked Elmer, getting
his attorney, "this is Twitchell. Did
you get any seasonal greetings from
the State Tax Bureau?"
''Calm yourself" said Dodson.
s'What's the trouble?"
81 am in receipt Of card from
the State Income Tax Bureau, send
ing seasonal greetings. I don't like
the looks Of it."
just seasonal greetings! IL
doesn't ask any questions?"
"None. What does it mean?"
81 wouldn't want to say without
conference with my partners" said
Dodson. 81 haven't had any case
Just like that"
'How soon can you see them?"
asked Elmer, anxiously.
Tomorrow or next day. This is
quite new. I once had case where
a Federal tax agent sent a birthday
card to a taxpayer and we found out
it called for no explanation from
us, but seasonal greeting, well, it's
quite new. Suppose you drop in day
after tomorrow. I'll have an opin-
ion."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
Of Course You Want Copy Of
Household Hints!

In spring a home makers fancy
turns to thoughts of crisp curtains,
and clean, sparkling windows, rugs
that are fresh and bright, and walls
that aren't ashamed to face the
light of sunny dayi That means
housekeeping, of course, and all
the odd jobs that 60 with it-what
to do to make the dining room cur
tains last one more season, how to
renovate the kitchen linoleum; or
how to wash chintz window shades.
You'll find the answers and other
puzzling questions, in Eleanor
Howe's useful booklet Household
Hints" To get it, just send 10 cents
in coin to Household Hints" care
of Eleanor Howe, 919 N. Michigan
Ave, Chicago, Ill. g
(Released by Western Newspaper Union.D
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15

Cinderella Dessert.
With a fork, break up leftover pie
or cake. Place in a buttered baking
dish. Top with fruit (fresh. canned,
or stewed), and add sugar if de-
sired. Bake in a moderately hot
oven (375 degrees) for $3.50 min
utes. Serve with custard sauce.
Leftover Dinner Ring.
8 cups soft bread crumbs
" cup fat (nelted) w2
teaspoon salt !.
Va teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons onion (minced)
l teaspoon poultry seasoning
4 eggs (slightly beaten)
Va cup milk 80
l cup peanuts (chopped)
Combine ingredients in order list
ed. Pack into a well-greased ring
mold and bake in moderately hot
oven (375 degrees) for about 80 min
utes. Turn out onto large platter.
Combine leftover vegetables in
cheese sauce and serve on the ring
mold.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15

tr'A state income tar department is
reported considering suggestion that
it cultivate the good will of taxpayers
by sending them Christmas cards
every yem." News item.)
Mr.. Twitchell looked at the pretty
card. Seasonal Greetings from the
State Income Tax Bureau" was the
inscription on it below picture of a
tally-ho. He put on his glasses and
read it again. Then he called Mrs.
Twitchell, excitedly.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15

dough and place in a shallow,
creased pan. Bake in a hot oven
(450 ,degrees) for 20-25 minutes.
Serve hot, with leftover gravy.
Vegetable and Egg Croquettes.
! cup mashed potatoes Cleft
ovef) -esfs
! cup peas
Tablespoons onion Finely cut)
3 eggs (hard cooked and finely
cut) ss.is @A-44 y .-.s-s.,l ~ ~
teaspoon salt a.
Dash pepper 80
Va cup butter (melted). ..4i
Combine the potatoes, peas, onion,
eggs, salt and pepper, and shape into
croquettes. Arrange in shallow bak-
ing dish and brush with melted but
ter. Bake in hot oven (450 de-
grees) for IS minutes.
!. Buffet Supper ROlls.~ sa
Put leftover meat or fowl through
the meat grinder, twice. Moisten
with aSlittlelgravy, to spreading con-
sistency. Make a batch of biscuit
dough- and roll, out to M-inch thick
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15

It was now late at night. Mr..
Twitchel suddenly got up out of bed,
took off his pajamas and dressed,
even to his coat and hat.
''Why, Elmer, where are you go
ing?" asked Mrs. Twitchel.
II can't sleep. I think I'd better
do it," he said.
do what?"
Address card to the tax bureau,
wishing it well. It's just courtesy"
Mr.. Twitchell addressed a card,
mailed it and went back to bed. But
he didn't sleep well.
He couldn't expect to until after
those conferences with his account
ants and attorney.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
Bureau of Standards

A BUSINESS organization
"A which wants to get the
mosr for the money sets up
standards by which to Judge
what is offered to it, just as in
Washington the governments
maintains a Bureau of Standards.
oYou can have your own Bureau
of Standards, too. just consult
the advertising columns of your
newspaper. They safeguard
your purchasing power every
day of every year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15

FIGHT COLDS by taking DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
over a period of time. Helps build
physical resistance by improving nu-
tritional assimulation.-Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15

conviction and emphasis.
"There can't be anything behind
greeting card" argued Mrs. Twitch-
ell.
"I'm calling my tax accountant
just the same," snapped Mr.. Twitch-
ell.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
Vegetables a Ia King.

(Serves g.
6 slices bacon
" cup flour
" teaspoon salt
1s teaspoon pepper
! cup mushrooms Canned or
fresh)
3 cups milk "e
"a cup green pepper (chopped)
"a cup pimiento (chopped)
/ cup celery (chopped)
cups whole kernel corn
Cut bacon in small pieces, and
cook until crisp. Stir in the flour,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15

smooth, creamy cheese sauce, and
served in an unusual bread ring,
they become totally new, delicious
and nourishing main dish for a
meal. Leftover vegetables COM
bine, too, to create vegetables la
king" or a hearty lunch or supper
salad. &
Odds and ends Of vegetables and
meat unite to make a meat loaf Of
distinction, and scraps of Sundays
roast can be used to advantage in
tasty appetizers or ''buffet supper
rol1s| I'll
Even the bits of yesterdays cake
and pie contribute to the success Of
today's dinner. Not-so-fresh cake,
served with a hot sauce, becomes
cottage pudding; from dry cake
slices, dried or candied fruit, and
a -custard, cabinet pudding IS
evolved; and that quarter of berry
pie left over from last nights din
ner is the basis of truly delicious
cinderella Dessert"
Left-overs are time and budget
savers-much too important to be
merely heated and served as
Scraps" Use them wisely and well
to add variety to meals, to save
time, and to cut food costs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15
REVISED SPELLING

Hitler uses the personal pronoun
''r' once in every So words, leading
all speakers in the world in that re-
spect. Mussolini is second with an
''I'' for ever SO words. This answers
for all time the question, Pepper,
how many rs in 'dictator'?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15

ness. Spread the meat on this and
roll up like a jelly roll, to about
! inch in diameter. Cut in 3-inch
lengths. Place the rolls in creased
baking pan and bake in a hot oven
(450 degrees) for 1918 minutes.
Sauce for Croquettes.
" teaspoon brown sugar
2 slices onion Finely cut)
"a cup butter
Va cup flour
cup milk
cup bouillon stock
tablespoon raisins
Melt brown sugar in skillet. Add
onion and butter and cook until
onion is slightly Drowned. Add -four
and blend thoroughly. Add milk and
bouillon stock and cook, stirring con-
stantly, until mixture thickens. Add
raisins and serve with the GRO
quetteS.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15

Knows Only Price
The cynic is one who knows the
price of everything and the value
of nothing.-Wilde.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15

''Is this you, Hemphill?" asked
Elmer as he rang his tax account
ant. ''Good! This is Twitchell. I
think I had better see you at once"
whats happened?"
''It's a communication from the
Income Tax Bureau"
'Well, what does it say?"
sit just says, Seasonal Greetings
from the State Income Tax Blu
reau,'" explained Mr.. Twitchell.
"Hm-mm-mm," unused Hemphill.
"Maybe you'd better come in tomor-
row and we'll look over things"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-03-15

any romantic plans we have for be-
ing generous to a recent foe, to do
ing good to them that have despite
fully used us, is simply not practi-
cable.