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Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
The Press Campaign Headquarters
THE CANDIDATES QUICKEN THEIR
PACE IN THEIR RACE FOR VOTES
the Leaders Actions Are Still
IS Tame Easily

Every one, at some time or other,
has watched with maddening interest
and terse attentiveness a bunch of
race horses, running even near the
quarter. quicken their pace without
perceptibly changing their positions.
Closely watched, the leaders actions
for a sign that would show winning
class. With the leading mounts punched
a race is tame, and naturally your
eyes turn to the bunch in back for a
mount Of ginger. to breast the pace
maker.
The Press readers are watching with
considerable interest the progress Of
the circulation campaign candidates,
in their race for votes. The entrants
are running punched. nearing the quar-
ter, with quickened pace. without a
perceptible change OF position. The
race is tame, for none of the entrants
show winning class. With the quarter
pole but day ahead, their progress
should show considerable more form
than thus far. The running is good,
and any entrant with ginger could cas-
lily breast the pace makers in the race
for votes.
From now on the candidates must
cease marking time and start out with
Tuickened gait, to gather votes
Time and tide wait for no man." This
you must remember if you desire to
win. You must keep busy in a vote
getting way. while the subscription
picking is at its best.
Do Not Depend on Promises
Every candidate should be careful
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
Auto Wins Race

IBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
Los ANGELES, Dec. 1.-Nikrent,
driving an automobile, won the auto
aeroplane-motOrcycle race from East
lake park to Bloomington today. HI
covered the 50 miles in an hour flat
BOnney, in an aeroplane, within three
miles of the finish, was forced to alight
on account of wind. The plane was
damaged, but the aviator was not in
iured. The mOtorcyclist stopped out
side of Los Angeles
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
'rietors,' 5l8 Main Street

! strumental postlude. Christian En-
deavor at 6 30; evening service at : 80
quartet. Beneath His Wing" tIIender-
SON, Mr.. and Mrs. Conklin, Miss Fos,-
berg and Mr.. Thacker; offertory: anth
en-, MY Heavenly Home" (Havensl ;
subject of sermon, Heroes and COW
ards" instrumental postlude. All ar"
invited. especially strangers.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
Prize Offered

Will pay S5 for best 40-word rea-
son why Imperial valley is the best
place on earth for dairying, poultry
raising and live stock. Mail all an
SWerS and sign your name on Sepl-
rate sheet. Decision will be made by
three Judges to be selected. Entries
close Dec. %. j. w. COlson Land Co
ADVERTISEMENT. 1873
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
First PRESBYTERIAN Church

preach at the usual hours, 4 a. IL. on
the parable of the farmer who thought
to feed his soul on corn; Z 80 p. m.
What Smith Loses by Not Going u
Church." Sunday school at 10 a. III. :;
"Wednesday evening midweek service
of prayer and service at 80. Cordial
welcome TO all.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
To Omen Studio

Prof. H. Kuhn Of Germany has ar
rived in FL CentTO and will open 4
music studio here to teach piano, VIC
lin. cornet, trombone, clarinet, etc, be
ginners and advanced. Prof. Kuhn eX
poets to form free orchestra ciaS-
for his pupils.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
Carload of Fords

Bliss Brothers have brought in an
other carload of Ford automobiles AMI
another is due in a day or two. The
new machines are Of the new pattern,
being of much more attractive lines
than the old ones. though substan
TALLY the same in the high class mech
anism for which the Ford is famous.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
Christian Church

Sunday school at 80 a. m: mornint
services at If a. m.. program: RE
sponse After Prayer" lBaubach) g; solo
THE Lord IS Ny Light" (Allitsenj
Miss POwelson; offertory; quartet
cod Is a Spirit" (Bennett, Mrs.
Swing, Miss Powelson, Messrs. Conk-
lin and Thacker: sermon by pastor: in
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
MUSIC TEACHERS AND STUDENTS
TAKE NOTICE

4FREE SCHOLARSHIPS, endowed, and val
ued at II 900 each will be awarded by the Los
Angeles Musical College. Scholarships good in all
departments: Voice. Violin Piano, Drama. Com
Examinations daily from IL to p. IN. For full
particulars address Los Angeles Musical Col
Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07

scriptiOns for the last days Of the cam
paign. In many cases they are future
myths, 50 do not trade your vote get
ting opportunities for them. Never
| count on a subscription until you have
it in your hand. Then it is yours. Nine
people out of ten who say, ~ will give
you the subscription next week." have
money in their pocket to pay for 1t
when the promise is made. This is a
convenient subterfuge for them to hide
beneath. They are stalling you-put-
ting YOU off on a promise they never
intend to fulfill. If person is inter
ested enough in your campaign to
promise you subscription they should
he interested enough to come across
with the money.
Remember, the Indian once owned
America and breathed defiance at the
white. He eXacted his own terms for
his possessions -traded millions of
acres of land for bright blanket and
string of beads, and promises-prom-
ises that never have been or We're
intended to be fulfilled. Be careful
candidates, not to trade your vote get
ting opportunities and one OF the Cir
culation campaign prizes for future
myths.
See the Newcomers
There are many new subscriptions
that can he gathered among the resi-
dents Of FL Centro and the adjacent
vicinity, among the newcomers, re :
cent residents. not acquainted with the
Press. These you should get in touch
with, for the votes their subscriptions
will bring. Their subscriptions can be
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
Bulletins Are Posted

In accordance with the recent order
Of the state railroad commission, the
Southern Pacific Company has placed
bulletin boards at each depot. and on
these announcements are made of the
time trains will arrive.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
More Cold Weather

Los ANGELES, Dee. THE wealth
cr prediction today is: Fair tonight
and sunday: heavy frost Sunday morn
ing: light northeast winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
DISTRICT CANDIDATES

DISTRICT CANDIDATES
First Capital Prize at Large
3tudebaker Touring Car. S14OO
Second Capital Prize at Large
Building Lot, $4,000.
Third Capital Prize at Large
Building Lot, 100000.
District 4.
Supervisoral District 1.
The Prizes:
First, Furniture Order. $4,000.
Second, Furniture Order, $4,000.
The Candidates:
Grace Bennett, Calexic0. 32,62O
Mrs. Mamie Cline, Heber ..2O,t25
DR. Hutchinson, Calexico. ..... $3.50
w. |. Mccoy, Calexico. .4O.1OO
>upervisOral District 2
The Prizes:
First, Furniture Order. $4,000.
Second, Furniture Order, $4,000.
The Candidates:
j. ID. Meadows. Ell Centre 73.545
Mrs. Ira Aten, Ell Centre. .. 33,9iO
Mrs. G. C.. He'll, MelOland. .3O.2t5
Mrs. Ruth Morrison. FL Centro. 2.450
District 3.
SuperviSoral District j.
The Prizes:
First, Furniture Order $4,000.
Second. Furniture Order, $1,000.
The Candidates:
Miss Ellen Gray, Imperial %, 700
Mrs. Cora M. Mccall, Imperial. .22. .O45
Mrs. II. n. Dyke, Imperial. .... .2O.175
Supervisoral District /.
The Prizes:
First, Furniture Order $4,000.
Second, Furniture Order $4,000
The Candidates:
Miss Hazel Holloway, Brawley .47,75O
District 5.
Supervisoral District ).
The Prizes:
First, Furniture Order, $4,000.
Second, Furniture Order, $4,000.
The Candidates:
Mrs. D. w. Wilkinson, HOltville. 81 400
Mrs. C.. A. Conklin, Holtville. 81 1925
Hugh Winder, Holtville. ... $3.50
Rules of Prize Awarding
Each candidate is limited to winning
one prize.
In case of a tie, the value of the
prize will be equally divided among
those polling a tie vote.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
At the L. and S.

The H. and :. Thrater will give a
special program for tonight only, Civ
ing four interesting pictures, Love 5
Ttest," "OratOr and Cow Charmer.
"The Dawn of Passion" and ''The Sou
Of the Ninlinn
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07

We advance $50 bale on cotton con
consignments without interest. Daily
Bros. & Gage, FL Centre. Cal. Phon
Main 6.-Advertisement.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
came DN RUJO

\. :. Rice, wife and three daugh
tiers arrived last evening from their
home in Pomona by automobile to re-
main two or three weeks and care
fully inspect the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07

REPORT OF THE CONDITION DF
THE Ell CENTRO NATIONAL BANK.
At Ell CENTRIC, IN THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA. At THE CLOSE OF
BUSINESS. NOVEMBER. 26 1912.
RESOURCES
Loans and discounts ........ $19O.165.S2
Overdrafts, secured and un-
secured Observation-Disclosures. S,953.44
U. S. Bonds to secure circula-
Premiums on U. S. Bonds .. 10000
Bonds, securities, etc....... 100000
fixtures ................ 26,3s3.44
Due from national banks mot
reserve agents. - 4,29140
Due from state and private
banks and bankers, trust
companies and savings
banks ..................-. 2,S11.5O
agents ................. 5s,41O.35
Checks and other cash items 1,299.0S
Notes of other national banks 2150.0O
Fractional paper currency,
nickles and cents ......... 16o16
Lawful money re
serve in bank, viz:
Specie ......... s2O,615.65 2o,615 65
Redemption fund with u s
Treasurer (5 per cent of .
Due from U. S. Treasurer. 100000
Total Observation-Disclosures 1852. .43ost
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid in........s 100000
Surplus fund ........... 100000
Undivided profits, less ex-
penses and taxes paid. 3,S24.90
National bank notes out
Individual deposits subject to ~
check 247,O61.e4
Time certificates of deposit. 24,961.76
Certified checks ........... 70.96
Cashiers checks outstanding 9,511.5s
Notes and bills discounted. none
Bills payable, including certi-
ficates of deposits for
money borrowed .... none
Liabilities other than those
stated none
Total ....::...: :......... 1852, ,4S0.s4
State of California, County Of Imperi
al,
l. F. B. Fuller, President of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
F. B. FULLER, President.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 7th day of December, 1912.
Seall l.. o. HARVUOT,
Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
IRA ATEN,
]. A. MORGAN
$. w. LEFFINGWELL,
Directors
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07

had for the asking, it being simply a
case of the first one there, the first
one served. You might as well have
them as some one else. 1t all rests
with yourself.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
just Received

just Received
A full carload of first class canned
goods. Ross & Stuart.-Advertisem
1sO.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
No. g34g.

REPORT or THE CONDITION or
THE Ell CENTRIC NATIONAL BANK
At Ell centric, IN THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA. At THE CLOSE OF
BUSINESS, NOVEMBER, 26. 1912.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-12-07
Do Not Depend on Promises

Every candidate should be careful
net to depend on promises OF sub
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10
They Should Be PentfOned

Complaining that the railway STA
ton waiting room at 5oynton, Okla
was without fire on d bitterly cold day,
J. NJ. jackson filed protest with the
corporation commission and scrutiny
of his allegat ons brought the; dlscov-
ery that the Jacksons are parents OF
thirteen children born III three years,
Their eldest, son, is now fourteen
years Of age, making the personnel OF
their progency list fourteen IN num-
Der Five years ago in the increase
in the Jackson family became marked.
Twins are now five years Old. Irlp'
lets succeeded twins III twelve months
and 10 another year triples, c'me i've
children on the sane day. The FIVE
are still alive, but the bealrn Of the
whole family, declares Jackson was
impaired by the absence If warmth III
thr Boynton station wait ng roon.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10
hAr. Levers Resolution.
And aveyour health.

Congressman Lever, in the interest
of the farmers of the country, is seek
ing to have the department of agri-
culture broaden it's reports relating to
the cotton crop.
In the House Of Repres entatives on
January 3, Mr.. Lever introduced the
following joint resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on the Cen
sus and ordered to be printed:
Resolved by the Senate and House
of Representatives Of the United
States of America in Congress assem-
bled, That the Director CT the Census
be, and he is hereby, authorized and
directed to publish, il connection with
the statistics Of Gotten gionea to. spec
fled dates and in connection with the
acreage and condition reports cf cot
ton issued by the Department of Ag-
ricalture, the latest available statis-
tics of the exports, stocks, and con-
sumption OF cotton, and Of the mum
ber of spindles.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10
A Girls Wild Midnight Ride.

F. warn people Of a fearful forest
fire in the Catskills'a young girl rode
horseback at midnight and saved many
lives. Her deed was glorious but lives
are often saved by pr. Kings New
Discovery in curing lung tro1ble,
coughs and colds, WHICH might have
ended in consumption or pneumonia:
"It cured me of a dreadful cough and
iuue disease" writes W. r. Patterson,
Wellington, Tex, 'after tour in our
family had died with coosumption,
and gained 81 pounds." Nothing 81
SUI @ and safe for ali throat and lung
troubles. Price SOC Ard 81 90. Trial
bottle free. Guaranteed by al drug
gists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10
A Hero In A Lighthouse.

For years J. S. Donahue, So. Haven,
Mich, a civil war captain, as light
house keeper, averted awful wre cks,
but a queer fact is, he might have
been wreck. himself, if Electric Bit
ters had not prevented. They cured
me of kidney trouble and chills," he
writes, "afterI had taken other so
called cureszfor years. without bene.
f. end they also improved my sight:
Now, at seventy, I am feeling fine. .
For dyspepsia, indigestion, all stom-
ach, liver and kidney troubles, they're
without equal. Try them. Only soc
at all druggists.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10

Frank Nierise, superintendent CT the
Dillon oil mill, WIS shot IN tha back
by a negro, but was cnly slightly
wounded because Of the fact that he
had on a very heav, overcoat. The
negro was drunk, and rhe superlntend-
ent had ordered hlm off the grounds.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10

Miss Matsie Nell Moore, student
at Lander College, Greenwood, died
Thursday night week, after an i'll
ness Of two weeks. She was the old
est daughter of Rev. J. II. Moore CT
the South Carolina conference and a
sister of Jerry Moore, and was about
20 years old.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10

You will hnd that druggists every
where speak we'll OF Cbamberlaln's
Cough R-u,edy. They know from
long experience in the sale OF it that
in cases of coughs and colds it can a.
ways be depended upon, and that it is
pleasant and safe to take. For sale
by all dealer.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10
A Terrible Blunder

to neglect liver trouble. Never do it.
Take DR.. Kings New Life Pills On the
first sign of constipation, biliousn1ess
or inactive bowefs>snd prevent vlru,,
lent indigestion, jaundice or gall
stones. They regulate liver, stomach
and bowels and build up your health
Only 25c at Kaufman Drug %
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10
B15ndtiger Captured
By Sheriff AaI1AeF.

Sheriff Sim J. Miller on Saturday
succeeded in capturing S. \. Coriey,
? nero, said to be notorious blindtl-
ger, at Irmo, The sheriff secured the
negro and six. gallons aud ope quart of
whiskey of the we'll knoFn "Star'
brand
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10

Anson A. Brown, prominent citl-
zen Of Lake City, Williamsburg coun-
ty. committed suicide with laudanuna.
The aer il tssibuted to pad health.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10

Ifyaa are rroubled with chronic
constipation, the mild and gentle el-
feet OF Chamberlsin's Tablets makes
them especially suited to your case
For sale by All Dealers.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10

Orangeburg will make an effort TO
got the college that the Lu,hefans have
determined to build for young women.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10

Secretary OF State McCowh turned
$50, ,9O5. .92 into the state treasury re n
charter feHs tt e p ,st year.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10

Attorney General Fraser LION was
married in Beaufort O. the SsSA %
Miss K Kathieen Greenwood OF 3 'ston.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-01-10

Reader if sou are due for your paper
try and send Us J our dollar.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-05-17
Mail Route to Wood.

Postmaster Brown received a com
muuication last week from the de.
partmeut in which they take up the
matter ot Il daily mail between Wood
and White Rlvcr This is in response
to u petition by our citizens which WAS
scnt to- the department some two
months ago and is Just bearing fruit
The communication rs ked for various
information and also for n recommcn
dation from the postmaster that the
route be established according To his
best judgement. The route has been
recommended and no doubt we will
soon have daily mail from the east
-Mellette County Pioneer.
About that same time we expect tC
get Il daily route from Carter, and
then our mail service from Winner Il
Murdo Qrom railroad to railroadD vii
be daily one and will be an idea
service.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-05-17

The committee requested that this
amount be deposited in the First
State Bank, and authorized the Sec
rotary and Manager to draw checks
for all bills, prizes, etc. The business
men OF Wood will raise something
equal to the amount already collected
now hy the Indians, and by good al
ver,ising don't see why we should
not have a celebration that will eclipse
all former celebrations in this neck
of the woods.
The programs will be- out in due
time, and ball game every day will
he one Of the main features. as Wood
has one of the strongest teams IN
Mellctte County.
For concessions apply to the Mana
ger or Secretary.
BY TIL SECRETARY.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-05-17
LOCAL ITEMS

Messrs Watson, U'a, Wood and
| Cole were White Rive visitors Thurs
day.
W. II. Tacket,, Of Gregory, spent a
few hours in the city Thursday morn
ing.
Geo. Moir. our amiable contractor,
spent few hours in Carter the last
of last week.
Messrs Roberts. Brown and Daven-
port, OF Valentino, Neb., were in our
city Thursday.
Frank Thompson OF the Faiiview
hotel, went down to Winner, Sunday,
for few days stay.
Rev. Russell, OF Carter. will preach
III the hardware store at this place at
eleven O'Clock Sunday morning.
l.. Il. Emerson and &. 4. McMurray
spent few hours in our city Thur.
day afternoon. They are hustling
business me at Carter.
j. Cey Collins. who has a home
stead near town, has accepted "a posi-
ton with the Northwestern Auto Co.
in their garage and repair shop.
j. Holm, who drew No. Is, and has
selected a claim near this place, who
is nov in White River in the locating
business, was in town a short time
Tuesday.
L. :. Tricbor, with the Fullerton
Lumber Co.. drove over from Murdo
in his auto, Friday. He tells us that
there was not near rs much rain ovel
west a. there was here.
The telephone central has been in
stalled in Carriers store. the line re
arranged and everything is working
fine. The crew have lett for Whit,
River to do some work there.
Theo. Film started. Saturday morn
ing for Norfolk. Neb., to meet hi
wife. He also has other busipess L
attend to and visited other parts y
the state before returning home.
Albert II. Wheaton, of Rapid City
Republican candidate for Congress
man in the Third District, was in on
city distributing campaign literatur
TUESDAY, and paid this office q shor
call
/ DR.. Edmunds, who has a claim nea
here, arrived from Howard, 5. D.
, the fore part of the week. He in
forms Us that if he can get suitabl
rooms for offices he will locate here i
his practice.
Il. l.. Bunting and X. 4. Johaso
have gotten their houses completes
on their homesteads ten miles south
> west of town, w. +. kissinger having
L done the carpenter work. They ar
now busy cropping and stocking u
their farms.
P.J Burke, who has had charge c
The PIONEER at this place for sever;
o weeks, departed, Saturday, for Lir
n coin, Neb., where he will probabl
G take up the printers work again. tt
t many friends regret his departure an
hope to SEQ him back again in tt
fall.
l.. DIG. Miller, after completing ii
N large tract of breaking ON the Woo
y ranch adjoining town. moved his bi
d traction breaker TO the NJ. l.. Wpot
worth claim to turn over forty acre
more prairie. These large brealin
r. machines, If kept busy, will do
y much toward developing this ne
country as anything we know of.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-05-17
All Section Lines to be Roads.

At "A meetingof the county com
missioners, on May 2nd, all section
lines in the county OF Mellette were
ordered to be public highways and
same to be 66 feet wide.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-05-17
Straycdi

From my pasture y miles south
east of Carter. large black gelding,
4 years old. with ioretop trimmed.
Gantle. S5 reward for information As
10 his whereabouts. q. i. Holmes,
40 Carter, :. ID.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-05-17
Strayed!

A brown gelding : yrs old, bottle
brand on left shoulder, wine cup on
left hip, VT about $50. Finder please
return TO Shaw's livery barn and get
rcward. Arthur Digenan.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-05-17

U. S. Marshal Mcqueen, OF Winner,
spent few hours in town Tuesday
evening. while on his way to Murdo.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-05-17
More Railroad Dope.

The jordan News of last week, in.
forms us that the Northwestern Ry.
is making preparations to extet d
their road on west from Winner at
once. i, claims that the section men
from Sioux City west to Winner have
orders TO gather up all loose construc
ton material and pile it along the
track where i, can be easily loaded
and sent 10 the end of the liue. This
material i used first in railroad eX-
tension. and the News dopes 1t all out
as sure sign. Let us hope SD.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1912-05-17
Color OF Ballots.

AS a matter Of information, will
state the colors Of the ballots for the
republican, democratic, prohibition,
and socialist parties will be the same
rs before:
Republican,, white. Democratic,
yellow. Socialist pink. Prohibition,
blue.
Your very truly,
H. Sec. of State.