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Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15
THE MELON APHIS.
Ravages May Be Checked by Destruc
 tion of Weeds.

Prof. c. w. Woodwork, of Whittier, is studying the problem of the melon aphis in Imperial Valley. He says:
 "This plant louse is now present all over the valley, particularly common on pepper grass and more rarely on alfalfa, and as soon as the cantaloupes are out of the ground they will be in danger of becoming infested.
 Every grower of cantaloupes should therefore take immediate measures for the destruction of all such weeds as pepper grass along ditch banks and roads for quarter of mile at least from the field he is planting to this crop, particularly towards the driec- tion of the prevailing winds. Alfalfa fields should also be very closely pas tured for the next few weeks so as to remove all rank growth which serves as food for these insects"
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15
BEET SUGAR PROJECT
 WELL UNDER WAY
Seeds of Many Kinds to Be
 Planted at Various Times
Sugar Company Prepared to Demon strate How Great Are Imperial Val. Iey's Advantages Over Other LocaIi. ties-Msny Farmers interested.

The Imperial Valley Sugar Company has completed it's organization with the election of the following officers: w. T. Hayhurst, president; w. E. Wilsie, first vice president; c. F. Hay den, secretary; R. H. Clark, treasurer.
 The necessary machinery for con ducting the experimental work of rais- ing sugar beets has arrived, and twenty acres of land has been prepared for planting, some on the Wilsie ranch and some on Ira Aten's place. The first lot of seed will be put in the ground in few days.
 It is the purpose of the company to experiment thoroughly by planting several different kinds of seed in var ious soils and at many times during the year. These experiments will de- termine exactly which kinds of beets is best adapted to Imperial Valley soil; what months seed can be most advantageously planted; what per cent of sugar can be expected; the quantity of beets which can be raised on an acre of ground and whether or not two crops can be raised in one year
 Leading farmers and business men in the county are taking an active interest in the project, which, it now seems certain, will be carried forward vigorously to successful consumma- tion. It is already known that Imper- ial Valley has important advantages over any other region in the country in the raising of sugar beets. Exact ly how great this advantage is, and how profitable sugar beet factory will be to the farmers and manufac- turers, will be determined by the ex periments now begun.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15
COUNTY SEAT TO HAVE
 TWO NEW STORES

The El Centro Hardware Company will open a new store in the rooms now occupied by R. l.. Rumsey about March 1. MT. Rumsey expects at that time to be installed in his new double store building, west of his present quarters. The El Centro Hard ware Company is composed of Red lands and El Centro men, the chief stockholders being members of the Redlands Hardware Company. The company will carry full line of hard. ware, implements, paints, oils, glass, harness, etc. Frank Long, of the Red lands Hardware Company will have charge of the store and will have un. der him corps of competent clerks.
 The El Centro furniture store an nounces that it will open fine line of furniture in temporary quarters in the Blackinton building on February 25. pending the erection of a new building. The announcement in an other column explains the size and character of the stock.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15
Itinerary.

Leave Los Angeles S:S0 D. m. Thursday, Feb. 27; arrive Imperial Junction S:15 a. m. Friday, Feb. 2s.
 Arrive Brawley 400 a. m Friday, Feb. 2S; leave Brawley 10:80 a. m. Friday, Feb, 2S; arrive Imperial il 100 a. m. Fri day, Feb 2s.
 Leave Imperial 500 p. m. Friday, Feb. 2s; arrive El Centro 5:15 p. m. Friday, Feb. 2S
 Leave Fl Centro 6.0O a. m Saturday, Feb. 2s; arrive Calexico e;SO a. m. Sat urday, Feb 29.
 Leave Calexico 6:S5 a. m. Saturday, Feb. 29; arrive Front 500 a. m. satur- day, Feb. %.
 Leave Front s.1O a. m Saturday, Feb. 29; arrive Calexico 9:S0 a. m. Saturday, Feb. 29.
 Leave Calexlco 11:SO a. m. Saturday, Feb. 29 arrive El Centro 12:O1 noon, Saturday, Feb. 29.
 Leave El Centro 200 D. m Saturday, Feb. 29; arrive Holtville 2:SO D. m. Sat urday, Feb. 29.
 Leave Holtville 500 D. m. Saturday, Feb. 29; arrive E Centro 53O p. m. Sat urday, Feb. 29.
 Leave El Centro 5:45 D. m. Saturday, Feb. 29; arrive Imperial 500 D. m. Sat urday, Feb. 20.
 Leave Imperial 10:O0 D. m. Saturday, Feb. 29; arrive Imperial Junction 10:45 D. m. Saturday Feb. 29.
 Arrive Los Angeles 5:45 a. m. Sunday, March 1.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15
GIad-Hand Boosters.

Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. II. 1908. w. F. Holt, Centro, California. h- Sir
 Fhe Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce ke completed arrangements for running excursion into the Imperial Valley, wing here the evening of Feb. 27th, H going through the Valley as per the Elosed schedule. lny changes to be made before time departure will be duly mailed you. Ne will have our own diners and sleep and will not impose on your people Ter than to offer them the "Glad Hand B extend such courtesies as we are e to do in our capacity as Boosters your Valley. Hoping to have the pleasure of meeting collectively and personally, remain
 Very truly yours.
 FRANK WIGGINS,
 Secretary.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15
V. E. Stockwel & Co.
 or R. E. JAUMAN, Fl Centro.
AN OPEN LETTER.

The writer has been appraised of a rumor alleged to have become com mon, that myself and others have formed coalition to foster and prose cute land contests.
 At the present time, when all kind of wild rumors are extant concerning conditions in this valley, it is futile to attempt to ascertain the originator of the story.
 Suffice it to say, that at no time have I entered into any agreement what ever with any person to instigate, fos ter or promote land contests, nor have I begun a single land contest since coming to Imperial County. I have however, been employed as attorney in the prosecution of eight land con tests, already brought by eight ssepa- rate persons, and have been retained in the defense of several others.
 never have, and never will take a contest case against any bona fide set tier, who in good faith is struggling to comply with the law and establish home.
 On the other hand, the prosecution of contest against the land grabber and speculator, who is attempting to corral more land than the law allows him to have, is legitimate business and no covert threats will deter me from accepting such business, if honorably rendered.
 Respectfully,
 V. RAPP.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15

Arrangements are being made in all
 perial Valley towns to receive and certain the 15O visitors expected to
 nprise the Los Angeles Chamber of
 mmerce excursion party, which will
 i've in the valley Febn2S. Brawley |l make a fine exhibition of pro cts, Imperial will show the country
 the visitors and give them an en- 'tainment, Holtville and Calexico .Il give them something to think but, and it is up to the business
 n of El Centro to provide for a Eeption worthy of the visitors and Bditable to the county seat.
 t is proposed to hold an evening .eption, briefly welcome the party, ten to what the Los Angeles men 'ye to say about business relations valley towns and their city, and Eidentally give them sample of Centro orchestral music. Also it suggested that on the second day 1 excursionists be treated to an in- nal luncheon of valley products,
 b an exhibition of the variety and
 lndance of good things raised on ! reclaimed desert. Committees of b El Centro Chamber of Commerce 'l attend to the details and ask CO Pration of business men and farm
 in making the affair what it should The following letters and telegrams plain the excursion arrangements:
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15
NOTICE
Of Time of Receiving Bids for County
 Supplies.
March 1

Notice is here given that sealed bids will be received by the Board of Super visors of the County of Imperial, Cali fornia, up to 10 o'clock a. m., on Mon day, the End day of March, 1908. For furnishing the county offices with stationery, fuel blank books and supplies for the year ending December 31st, 1908.
 Bids will also be received at the same time for the burial of the indi- gent dead of Imperial County, for the year ending December 31st, 1908.
 Bids will also be received at the same time for the feeding of the pris- oners held in the county jails at Fl Centro, Brawley and Calexico, for the year ending December 31st, 1908.
 Bids will also be received for sup plies for the County Horticultural Commission of Imperial County, for the year ending December 31st, 1908.
 Bids will also be received for sup plies for the County Physician and County Health Officer for the year ending December 31st, 1908. Bids will also be received for sup plies for the Live Stock Inspector, for the year ending December 31st, 1908.
 All bids shall be on a schedule fur nished by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervis- ors reserve the right to reject any and all bids offered, or to accept or reject any part of the bids offered, prefer ence being given, however, to the low est responsible bidder.
 All bids must be sealed and ad- dressed to the Board of Supervisors of Imperial County, California, at Fl Centro, and must reach the office of the Clerk of said Board of Supervisors in the Town of El Centro, on or before 10 a. m. of Monday, March 2nd 1908.
 By order of the Board of Super vlsors of Imperial County, State of California.
 Dated, this 18th day of February, 1908.
 D. S. ELDER, County Clerk and Ex-Oficio Clerk of
 the Board of Supervisors of the
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15
FREE GARDEN SEEDS.
V. RAPP.

In addition to the sack of garden seeds sent by Senator Flint. the Press has received a consignment from Con gressman Smith, including beans. cu- cumbers, lettuce, radish and tomato The packages are for free distribu- tion as long as they last, and they are going rapidly.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15
Big Crowd Coming.
Los Ang

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 12. w. F. Holt,
 El Centro, California. Jos Angeles Chamber of Commerce ex- |sion will follow itinerary furnished you |ept that they will leave Fl Centro forty-five p. m., Saturday, 2Sth, stop Is at Imperial until ten p. m. that |ning en route Los Angeles. Please |e me entertainment which will be pro- led at Holtville and Fl Centro for use (erary for excursion. Now contem- |te one hundred fifty people, two diners T. A. GRAHAM. El Centro, Cal, Feb. IS, 1908. IA. Graham,
 |ss't. Gen'l. Freight & Pas. Agt., Los Angeles, California. Holt in Los Angeles today. El Centro amber of Commerce arranging for re- ltion at opera house with music Friday Ining. Luncheon of Valley products Eurday at noon. Holtville will furnish B for tour of inspection of industries D nearby ranches Saturday D. m. c. E. PARIS.
 Genl. Supt
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15
For Exchange.

5-acre orange grove, on Sierra ave-, 1 blk. from Palm, 2 blks. from Mag nolia ave, Riverside, and business blk, best location in San Dimas, two story, all rented to permanent ten ants under lease; one or both for Im- perial valley lands.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15

240 acres, fully water stocked, all in growing crops, fenced and cross fenced, ripe for subdivision; want part cash, part good Los Angeles; do not submit anything which will not bear strictest investigation.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Next Sunday evening at the Presby- terian church, Rev. Ward will speak in connection with the birthdays of Presidents Washington and Lincoln. The public is cordially invited to this and to all services,
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15

Between $4OO,OOO and $5OO,OOO in scrip is still in circulation, according to J. A. Graves, president of the Los Angeles Clearinghouse Association.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15

320 acres, 320 shares water stock, good house, shade trees, fenced and cross fenced; 200 acres in alfalfa, balance in barley; sandy loam soil; this is a chance of lifetime and will not last.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15
WOODLAND GATES,
 \. ATTORNEY

Munsey Bldg, Washington, D. c.
 Late Private Secretary to United States Senators Stevhen M. White and Thomas R. Bard. Land and other de- partmental practice; also Congressional business. Refers, among others, to United States Senators Frank F. Flint and George c. Perkins, California dele gation in House of Representatives, Hon. Thomas R. Bard, Hon. R. J. Wat CTS, Gen. H. c. Otis, Hon. A. C.. Hub bard, Los Angeles Chamber of Com merce, Los Angeles City Aqueduct.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15

320 acres, fully water stocked, all in crop, fenced and cross fenced, final proof made; choice location; ready for subdivision; part Los Angeles, part cash, balance terms.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15
Stop, Look and
 Listen!

A few pick-ups - while they last all on a cash basis. Yours must be the same. GET BUSY!
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15

I60 acres, fully water stocked; extra fine sandy loam soil; no better in the valley; half cash, balance good Los Angeles, or nearby.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15

Anything you don't know, and wish to know, call on or write
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15
THE HEDRICK ENGINEERING co.

THE HEDRICK ENGINEERING CO., Perry L. Hedrick, c. E., (Mem.
 Wes. Soc. Engineers) President Engaging in civil, mechanical, hydraulic and sanitary engineering Specialties Surveying of private claims, levels for grading, special contour maps and plat ting, irrigation systems, public and private water supplies, sewage disposal designs, plain and re-enforced concrete constrltction. Holtville office with J. s. White, Jr. Fl Centro office with Beach & Dool.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15
ARE
 COMING, 0 HOl 0 HOI
|ank Wiggins is Coming,
 You Know.

'ts Turn To and Give 'Em the Time bf Their Lives, and Show What This
 Marvellous Valley Can Grow.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-15
D. s. ELDER.

County Clerk and Ex-Of1cio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Imperial. State of Cali fornia.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-08
HAWAII ALL AMERICAN.
People Happy, Prosperous and Pro,
 gressive, Says Garfield,

San Francisco, July 7-Secretary of the Interior James S. Garfield. who ar rived late last night from Honolulu on the cruiser St. Louis, came ashore to- day. The secretary spent two weeks in the islands inspecting the various de- partments of the territorial govern ment which come under his supervis- ion, paying particular attention to and gathering much data upon the further commercial development of the islands and the labor and immigration prob lems
 'The islands are thoroughly Ameri- can and the American spirit is partic- ularly strong" said the secretary to- day, l spent busy two weeks in tour ing them and found the people hap py, prosperous and progressive.
 There is not the slightest race agi- tation In the islands The different races are living in the utmost har- mony and I could not help observing the general prosperity of the people.
 'I was greatly impressed with the success of the sugar and coffee indus tries in the islands and the possibility of their future development"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-08

debentures due January, loiS, convert ible into stock at par after January l5, 1923 Stockholders of record as of De- cember 2, 1907, were given the right to subscribe at par for the new debentures on or before January 15, 1908, in the ratio of one slOO debenture to each three shares of stock.
 Holders of tho old 1-2 per cent. do- bentures, convertible Into stock be- tween 1911 and 1916 were also extended the privilege of subscribing to the new securities in the proportion of slOO of the 6s to every &50 of the old l-2s, including the subscription warrants for tho 3 l-2s on which three lnstalments had already been paid
 Trading In the New Haven convertl- ble per cent, debenturce In the un- listed department of the stock ex- change began January 1G The first quotation was ll6, or one point in ad- vance of the price established by the trading In the rights at S5 per share Just prior to their expiration The price of 1l6 represented an income bas- Is of about 5,06 per cent, The deben- lures are now quoted at about i23 5-S, first lnstalment paid.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-08
THE OLD AND NEW WAY.
Some Important Facts Which May
 Prove Helpful

Thirty years ago old-fashioned cod liver oil had to be forced down a pa tients throat. 1nvalds couldn't take 1t, and children wouldn't, But the doc tors prescribed 1t, and it had to be taken by force. Yet 1t cured people where enough could be taken into the system, for 1t has ever been the great est of all tissue builders and general reconstructors known to medicine.
 We are now anxious to have every one know that Vinol is a new form of this very old and valuable remedy, containing in concentrated form all the medicinal clements of cod liver oil, actually taken from fresh cods' flyers, but by an eXtractive and con- centratlng process 1t is made without oil or grease, and 1t is as delicious to the taste as fresh orange.
 Vlnol does not upset the stomach like old fashioned cod liver oil and emulsions; it's strengthening and healing properties are remarkable. and both doctors and patients are de- lighted with its action.
 MdHy Wulluellul cures llBHl HeIe III New Haven have been effected by its use, and we ask all of our customers to try Ninbl on our guarantee to re- turn money, every time it fails to make rich, red blood, increase the ap- petite cure stomach troubles, give strength and renewed vitality to the aged, rundown, tired and debilitated. or cure chronic colds, hacking coughs, or bronchitis. Hulls Corner Drug Stores corner State and Chapel streets, corner Howard and Congress avenues, New Haven, Conn
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-08
VMAe4M-3
D0lNGS IN REALTY
Papers Filed Yesterday in the Office of the Town
 Clerk.
Quit Claim Deeds.

Luigi Sangiovanni to Henry A. l. Hall, S7 feet on Wallace street.
 Henry A. l.. Hall to Luigi Saneio- vanM, 37 feet on Wallace street.
 Fred Kernochan to Andrew Moorhead, 66 feet Gamer street
 Lomas & Nettleton to Emma P Thomas, 46 feet Ellsworth avenue.
 Emma P. Thomas to George Dud ley 35 feet Bradley street.
 Henry F. English to Charles Dud. ley, Sl feet Grand avenue
 N. II, Savings Bank to John Reilly S3 feet Nicoll street.
 Thomas | Bailey to Samuel c Goodsell, s4 feet Harrison street.
 Lomas & Nettleton to Harry I Smith, "A feet Compton street.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-08
NEW HAVEN CONvERTIBLEs.
Installment on $30, 100000 New De
 bentures Due Next Week.

New York, July 1.-The second of the four % per cent. payments on the $39,- I029, 500 new convertible debentures of the New Haven road will fall due on the 18th of this month. It will call for S9,757400
 Had the terms of the issue been strictly adhered to, $19,514,S00 would remain to be paid in, even after the July 15 instalment. But it was stated late in January that although only 25 per cent. had been asked for, over 60 per cent. had been paid, thus giving to the road approximately $25,000,00O in cash. Most of this was Immediately loaned out at good rates of interest.
 The original New Haven financial plan was to issue 351 ,695 shares of stock at $125 per share. This was amended SO that 431,219 shares would be issued at par,
 This scheme was later abandoned and the directors announced their n- tention 10 issue s39.029. 600 of per cent.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-08
MISS CLARA RUSS ........... 12 i77 State St.
District No. 4.

All of wards Eight, Nine, Ten and Thirteen (Westvllle).
 Votes MISS FANNIE PITTS. .,........ 42 All Winchester avenue. MISS CLARA LOWENSrEIN. ... 2 IS Canal street. MISS KATHERINE MAGUIRE. 27 80 Foote street MISS MARGARET F. TOOLE.. .. 5tO SIS NewlialI street. MISS FANNIE DENNIS. ...... 79 l3 Beers street. MISS FLORENCE c. SHAW. .40O5 i5 West Elm street (Wcstyille). MISS JENNIE F. MUSE. ....,.. f8 160 Bassctt street. MISS MARGARET WERTZ. ..fS0S I3 Springsldc avenue. MISS MAY \. GLYNN. Al 35 Edwards street. MISS ALICE DOWNS. ......... .15l Blake streci. MISS LILLIAN JOHNSON. 1878 767 Whallcy avenue. MISS BESSIE ROBBINS. ....... Q 76S Whallcy Ave. MISS OLIVE BOLTON. ........ 1t 1892 Whallcy avenue.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-08
ONE WEEK REMAINS
Time Getting Short for Votes in Journal Courier Free
 Trip Contest.

At the opening of the eighth week Of the race for the magnificent trips to Washington. Philadelphia, Atlantic City and New York, the Journal Courier will award in It's great popular contest, the manager takes occasion to express appreciation of the work being done and the friendly relations Of all concerned in the contest.
 From this time on the hustle will be lively It Is now, at every step of the way, anybody's race.
 There are no sure things in this contest. The clnch Is for the one who makes up her mind that the trip is not won until the vote Is counted and that every day of the next eight days Is time for untrlng hustle for votes.
 We'll, there is little over a week yet of this popularity race--only eight more days. The persons who have responded to your requests WANT YOU TO WIN.
 YOU WANT TO WIN?
 WILL YOU WIN?
 ITS UP TO YOU.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-08
SHERIFF REFUSES TO HANG.
Opposed to Capital Punishment an6
 Wants an EXecutioner.

Minneapolis, Minn, July 7-The In terstate Sheriffs' association, in ses- sion here with an attendance of sher- ifs from 22 states today heard a plea from Frank $. Randall, superintendent of the St Cloud Minnesota, reforma- tory for an official hangman MT Ran dall does not believe in capital pun ishment, but argued Shat where such q law was enforced there should be an official eXecutioner appointed to con duct the hangings.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-08
District No. 3.

All of wards Eleven, Twelve, Four- teen and Fifteen.
 Votes MISS KATHERINE DUGGAN. :. a4 84 Haven street. MISS ALICE PERRY ......... 70 PTS Exchange street. MISS NORA E. ALLEN. ...... 30 X 250 Ferry street MISS EILEEN BRINLEY. .ts38 248 Chapel street. MISS ALICE POWERS. ..... 2S 515 Ferry street. MISS MARGARET LARKINS.. 5 87 HavciL street. MISS MILDRED l. CONKLIN. 17 45 Poplar street. MISS MARGARET CLANCEY. .4311 375 Grand avenue. MISS A. H. NETTLETON. .... IS POS English ttreet. MISS AMIIIE NEUMAN. ........ z 1916 State street. MISS GERTRUDE GREEN .... z 1475 State strcei. MISS GERTRUDE PETIT. .... 523 1925 State street. MISS CLARA SsROOKS ...... 10 Cedar Hill Aye. ard Grace St. MISS MABEL GUSTAFSON. 1901 3S2 Grand avenue,
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-08
JAPAN PLEASED WITH US.

Tolslo, Japan, Tuesday, June 2.--The action taken by the American congress In appropriatlng si,5Oo, ,OOO for the Toklo srahd exposition of 1912 has done more than anything else to convince the pub lie that the highest thought of Amer lea Is that friendship towards Japan csc.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-08

meet to-day for the election of off, cers. There will be no vacancy on this board of officers, and it is expect ed that the present officers will be rel elected The only board of directors was reelected Monday at meeting of the stockholders
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-08
Warranty Deeds.

Rose Lefchetz to Louis Metzger, 55 feet Ferry street
 Jacinto Casareigo to Richard J. Shields, SO feet Watson street
 John w. Nichols to George w. Leo par 50 feet Whitney avenue
 Henry E. Lowe to Thos. q. Hlnck- lev 30 feet Atwster street
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-08
There is a great rage just now for emerald green and black, while old- gold yellow Is also very popular,

l was told recently of such an easy way to clean white felt hats and am going to pass It along; Mix powdered magnesla and water to make a moist paste. Put thls on the hat with brush and allow 1t to dry thoroughly. then shake and brush off. If necessary have a second application and the old hat will be splendid and clean.