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Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
SUGAR BEET AREA
BEING INCREASED

Washington, Dec. Sugar beet
seed was grown commercially in this
country during the past year in sew
eral states from Michigan to Califor-
MIA. The crop of seed harvested in
1915 was so atisfactory-accordi
to the report of the chief Of the Bu-
reau of Plant Industry, United States
Department of Agriculture-in each
of the areas tested, that largely
increased acreage was planted this
year..
This bureau has assisted in an ad-
visory way in growing, selecting and
siloing the roots, planting them ia the
spring, harvesting and cleaning the
seed, and. in general, endeavored to
produce the largest amount of COM
mercal seed possible at minimum
cost. Approximately 5000 acres are
in beet seed in this country this year,
and we require the product of at
least 10000 acres for a normal plant
ing, not considering the natural ex-
pansion of the beet sugar industry.
Each new mill will require an average
of 200 acres in seed to meet its plant
irg requirements. Seven new mills
are in process of construction for this
year.
The problem of drying the sugar
beets for the purpose of increasing
the amount of raw material for the
mill and thereby increasing the length
of the sugar campaign has been fur
ther investigated. The principal diff
ficulty has been in finding or devils
ing a dryer of suitable capacity to
handle enough beets per day to be
profitable. A satisfactory solution Of
the problem will be very beneficial in
those small valleys in the intermoun-
tain states where the acreage is not
sufficient to support a sugar mill,
and yet the sugar beet is necessary
to the highest results in the farming
operations.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
A GERARD
SAILS FOR GERMANY
(By United Press)


New York, Dec. 5.-Ambassador
James w. Gerard sailed on the steam
er Frederick VIII. to resume his duties
at Berlin, leaving President Wilson
dc termined to pursue the same course
as in the past toward Germany.
The ambassador carried with him a
clear summary of this government s
attitude on all questions now pend
ing between Germany and the United
States, gained in conferences with the
president in the first talks he has had
with the president since the war be-
gan.
While here the ambassador assured
those with whom he talked that the
danger of certain radical elements in
the empire overthrowing the influence
of the German government was traf-
ling. :
Lefore sailing Gerard expressed the
belief that many Of the belligerent
countries--Germany at least-will do
all of their buying in their own coun-
tries.
.:If our peace and prosperity are to
continue" he told a group of New
York business men, 1--WE must give
permission for business men to COM
bine for foreign trade"
The president embodies this same
idea in his message to Congress to-
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
TELEPHONE: HEARING
POSTPONED BECAUSE
OF LOCAL REQUESTS
Calexico Grievance Will Be
Aired Later When the,
Board COnvenes Here.

The Imperial county supervisor.
passed resolution yesterday after
noon requesting the State Railroad
Commission to investigate the tele
phone rates now being charged II
this county.
Yesterday was the date original
ly set for hearing the suit of the
City of Calexico against the I'M
perial Telephone Company at Ell
Centre, but owing to the fact that
a hearing before the State Rail
road Commission had been sought
by the Imperial company, and the
request for postponement of the
action, no steps were taken look
ing to an adjustment of the diff
culties complained of.
The Imperial Telephone Com
pany will ask the railway commits
sion for permission to dispose of
its holdings to the Pacific Tele-
phone company and at the same
time the latter company will pre-
sent request for authority to
consummate the proposed merger.
In the event of the consolidation,
the City of Calexico will then ad-
Just its case with the new control
ling company.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
SUPERVISORS TO
LIMIT LOAF Of
BREAD TOI.WELvE
OUNCE MULTIPLE
Buns and Crackers Exclud-
ed in New Ordinance
Just Enacted.
WEIGH BREAD ONLY
ON THE PREMISES
Average Weight of Twenty
LOaves Will Govern
in the Tests.

While not exactly attacking the hish
cost of living the Imperial county su-
pervisors passed an ordinance yester-
day afternoon which prescribes the
weight of loaf of breaa :" be made
and sold in the county, restricting the
weight to 12-ounce loaves and null
tiples thereof. A tolerance of ounces
is permitted on the 12-ounce loaf and
upwards.
1t will be unlawful for any person
or persons to make or offer for sale
any bread not conforming to the stand
ard of weight as fixed by this ordi-
nance, the sealer of weights ana meas
ures, F. w. Waite, being empowered
to enforce all provisions of the act.
The standard of weights fixed for all
bread manufactured are IL ounces, "a
ounces, 36 ounces, etc., but this Goes
not apply to crackers, buns or cakes
Bread offered for sale as stale orcac
is also exempt from the ordinance.
The standard weight will be deter
mined by the average weight OF TWEEN
ty loaves weighed upon the premises
within eight hours after it has been
manufactured.
A tolerance of two ounces above
the standard weight is herein fixed
and four ounces above the standard
weight is the tolerance for larger
loaves than 12 ounces.
The penalty for violation is fixed
at a 500 fine or Jail sentence OF
thirty days, or both, at the discre-
ton of the magistrate.
1t is very likely that the ordinance
will become effective about January l.,
the supervisors having that matter
up for discussion today.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06

A program of unusual interest will
lie given at the regular meeting of
the Ten Thousand Club Thursday aft
ernoon, December 7, with Mrs. Violette
S. Campbell as leader.
Assemblyman R. E. Wills, Attorney
L. C. Nichols and Mrs. G. E. Kennedy
will participate in the program. Mr..
Wills will speak upon the subject OF
lcwmaking, explaining the process by
which a bill becomes a law, and Civ
irg personal experiences and intimate
glimpses of the legislative branch OF
government, which cannot fail to in
terest. Mr.. Nichols will discuss oul
community property laws and outline
the proposed amendments which are
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
EATTLE CRUISER BIDS
WERE OPENED TODAY
(By United Press)

Washington. Dec. 6.--Bids were
opened at the Navy Department today
for the construction of four battle
cruisers, the first vessels of this class
to be built for the United States ma
Wy. They will cost $25,0O0,O00 apiece.
The legal maximum which the bid
ders must meet is $16,50O,0O0, ex-
elusive of armor and guns. They will
have a speed of 35 knots, length
of between 1926 and $50 feet, will have
q little under 100000 horsepower, So,
COO tons displacement, electric propel-
ling machinery and main battery OF
14-inch guns.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
Program of Unusual Interest
for Ten Thousand Club Meeting

to be supported by the Woman's Leg
islative Council of the State at the
coming session of the legislature. Mrs.
G. f. Kennedy vii! speak upon the
morons and the proposed legislation
in their behalf Mrs. Campbell will
touch briefly upon women as jurors,
and on amendments to the existing
jury laws. The Misses Long will rem
der musical selections. AT the close
cf the program special committee
will serve, refreshments and social
period will be enjoyed, including a
happy surprise. Hostesses for the
DAY will be Mesdames D. V. Noland
Vaughn Francis, G. E. Coggins, t. II.
.Gebbie and J. f. Lindsay.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
RAILROAD FOR
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

The contracts have been let for
the new railroad from Calipatria to
Westmoreland, in the Imperial Valley,
and this road is to be completed by
next spring.
The settlement of differences be-
tween the Spreckels interests and the
Southern Pacific over the San Diego
Eastern, followed by the immediate
construction of the Calipatria railroad,
would seem to indicate that this Cali
patria branch will connect with the
San Diego Eastern, and become a part
q the through line to Yuma.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
Lord Northcliffe Scathlingly
Rebukes Old English Cabinet

ties who have prevented England from
exerting full force in the war, What
ever happens, these malevolents can
not assemble again. Whatever gov
eminent arises cannot but be an inn
mense Improvement on that which has
disappeared. Lloyd George is one of
the few British statesmen understand
ing America. II look for good rela-
tions between Britain and the republic
as a reseult of his forceful action of
yesterday.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
K. OF ?. LODGE
ELECTS NEW
OFFICERS
Moore Chosen Chan
cellOr Commander of Ell
Centre X. P. Lodge.

The x. of p lodge held the annual
election of officers last night in Cas-
tie hall, the following being chosen
for the ensuing year:
Marvin Moore, c. c. j. l.. House,
V. c.; prelate, Professor Lackey; Roy
Kellerstraus, X. r. S.; G. H. Math-
ews, NJ. F.; Ira Hobby, M. E.; r. A.
Chestnut, M. W.; S. H. Lockett, NJ. A..
d. d. Jones, l. g.; I. A. Tunstall, o..
G., and H. B. Webb, trustee.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
FoOdstuff Regulation.
(RY United Pressl

Washington, Dec. 6.-Congressional
action on foodstuff regulation viii
await the recommendation of President
Wilson and his cabinet, to be based
on reports from the departmental in
vestigators. 1t is learned that the
plan will be fully supported by the
Democrats in both houses. President
Wilson is undecided whether to en-
body his recommendation into spe-
cial message or to Individually see the
leaders in both parties.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
GERNANY's GOAL IS
CAPITOL OF RUSSIA
By Alderman.
(By United Press)

With the Germans at Pitesci, Dec. 6.
-Bucharest's fate is a matter of only
few days. Desperate resistance can
only delay occupation Of the capita.
The goal Of the offensive in the new
movement is not Bucharest alone. Ger
many intends to first destroy the Ru-
manian army preparatory to march
ing toward Russia, with Odessa the
final goal.
All the officers believe the present
operations are only the beginning of
gigantic operations by Hindenburg in
the East instead of the West, and de-
signed to bring decision in the war
to this field.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
The Ups and Downs Of Life.
iBy United Press)

London, Dec. 6.-Mrs. Charles Da-
Wis, wife of coal miner, CHANGED
to read of the death of her brother,
Lieutenant Colonel Richard Poole,
learned she was his only heir, and
collected S4O0, 900, eight farms and fif
teen houses.
Lady Mabel Smith, sister of Earl
Fitz-Willam, finished seasons farm
work and applied for job as la
borer for the winter, to release a man
for the army.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
(By United PreSs)

London, Dec. 6.--Lord Northcliffe,
England's greatest publisher, is large
ly responsible for the cabinet shake
ur and gave the following to the Unit
ed Press:
BY Lord Northcliffe.
Copyright, 1916, by United Press.
Copyright 1t the Department of Ag-
riculture, Canada.)
LLOYD George has given knockout
to the gang of aged on inept mediocre
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
Boy Kills Brother.
(By United Press)

10Y OIIIlcU ICooJ
Modesto, Dec. 6.--Leslie West, aged
13, early today took shotgun and
placed the muzzle to the head Of his
sleeping brother, George, aged 5, ex-
Eloding both barrels, and blowing the
top of his head off. 1t is not known
why he did it.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
Another Ship Sunk.
(By United Press)

New York. Dec. 6.-American men,
bers of the crew of the steamer John
Lambert, arriving here say the YES
sci was shelled and sunk without
warning by a German submarine on
November %. The vessel is listed as
American. They said the diver fired
while they were getting into the boat.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
Villa Holds Parral.
(By United Press)

FL Paso, Dec. 6.-With 5000 men,
Bandit Villa is making headquarters
at San Andres. 1t is learned that the
Nillistas still hold Parral. General
Trevino was denoted after the ocu-
patton of Chihuahua City, General
Gonzales becoming civil governor and
General Murgis commander of the ar
my.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
Convict Woman.
(By United Press)

Thompson Falls, Mont, Dec. O.
Edith Colby has been convicted on a
second degree murder charge for kill
ing A. c. Thomas. She was indeter-
sentenced to from ten to
twelve years Imprisonment. Her coun-
sci appealed.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
Lloyd-George Is 1t.
(By United Press)

NDy UNIUeU ITeSST
London, Dec. 6.-The announce
raent of the appointment of David
Lloyd-George to head the new minis
try is expected momentarily. He was
summoned by the king Immediately
after Andrew Bonar-Law had declined
the premiership.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
ysH2EMnl
German Consul Trial.
(By United Press)

San Francisco, Dec. 6.-The trial
ofGerman Consul General Franz Copp,
arrested on charge of violating
American neutrality, is under way with
the taking Of testiomny this after
noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
(By United Press)
Graves Hearing.

Washington, Dec. 6.-Dr. Graves
hearing on bIackmail charges is post
poned until March 10, owing to the
governments inability to present GER
tain testimony.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
Subpoena Chiefs.
lRY United PresSl

Wy OE50CV 1CSSI
Chicago, Dec. 6.-The heads of
Swift, Armour and three other big
packing plants have been subpoenaed
to apepar before the federal grand
jury which is probing food costs.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
Serbs Successes.
(Ry United Press)

Paris, Dec. 6-The Serbs have cap
tured more positions north Of Cru
nitza The Teuton attacks from the
north have caused the Rumanians to
retire toward Bucharest.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
After Real Slayer.
(By United Press)

(By United FTessJ
St. Joseph, Dec. 6.-Prosecutors Nc
Danials, after being acquitted of muir
dering his wife, has started a hunt
for her slayer.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
Weather Predictions.

(By United Press)
Los Angeles, Dec 6.-Fair and cold
err tonight. Thursday fair with heavy
frost Thursday morning. Westerly
winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
COTTON MARKET.

The following quotations are from
TIE Imperial Valley Long Staple Cot
ton Growers Associations:
Now York Omen Noon CloSe q
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-06
Bucharest Falls.

(By United Press)
Berlin, Dec. Cit is officially re-
ported that Bucharest and Ploesti have
been conquered.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
CITY NEWS.

Get your holiday purchases early.
And ship your packages early.
An exchange says that one hun
dred women in one hundred luxuri-
Gus limousines, drove up to a most
luxurious hotel ana decided the high
cost of living was due to the war"
Odd, isn't it.?
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
aILIIARps AND sowLiNe.

FOR SALE-Billiard tables, brand
new. carom and pocket. with complete
outfit, SIPS; second hand tables at
reduced prices. Easy payments. Cigar
store, drug delicatessen and soda
fountain fixtures. The Brunswick
Balke-C ollender Co. Davenport, Iowa.
l. C. Sanders, agent. PIG Harrison st.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
GIFT FOR ALL.

Nothing could make more accept
able Christmas gift for mother and
father, brother and sister, than pair
of shoes or slippers. You will find
good selection at Ludwigs. 1904
Main.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
coA,-eoop OLD IOWA COAL.

Less ashes, nc clinkers, more heat
Twenty cars ordered to Keokuk. or
can bill to any point on c., B. &
O.. or Rock Island.
D. E. REEVES & co.
Black 931.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-12-12
CITY NEWS.

Abe Martin says: A Teller never
knows tn value of woman's affec-
tons till she sues him
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24
Legsl.
Notice to Nonresident Defendant.

In the appellate court Of the state
of Illinois for the Second district to
the April term, A. D. 1915.
John NJ. Smith, Nellie NJ. Glow, Nell
lie Anderson, Arthur E. Johnson and
Anna E. Smith, plaintiffs in error, VS..
George w. Smith and Robert W. Rank,
administrator, with the will annexed to
John P. Smith, deceased, defendants
in error. Writ of error to the circuit
court of Rock Island county.
Affidavit of non-residence Of the
above named defendant in error,
George W. Smith, having been filed in
the Office of the clerk Of the appellate
court. Second district, state Of Illinois,
notice is therefore hereby given to the
said nonresident defendant in error,
George W. Smith, that the plaintiff in
error on the 23rd day Of February, A.
D. 1916, in the above entitled court
sued out a writ of error from the said
appellate court returnable on the first
Tuesday of April. A. D. 1916, and that
thereupon a summons issued out Of
said court wherein said suit is now
pending, returnable on the first Tues
day in the month of April next, as is
by law refuired. Now unless you, the
said above named nonresident de-
PENDANT in error, George W. Smith,
shall personally be and appear in the
said court on the first day Of the next
term thereof, to be holden in the appel
late court room in the city of Ottawa,
county of La Sale, state of Illinois,
on the first Tuesday Of April next,
when and where said defendant in err
ror may appear and take such steps
as the law allows, and plead or an
swer to the said writ of error, the
same and the matters and things
therein stated will be taken as con-
fessed against you.
Dated at Ottawa, Illinois. this cath
day of February, A. d. 1915.
C. c. DUFFY,
Clerk OF the appellate court, Second
district.
WILLIAM M'ENIRY,
FLOYD E. THOMPSON,
Attorneys for plaintiff in error.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24
WEATHER OBSERVATIONS

An area of low pressure which ex-
tends from the south Atlantic coast
northWestward to Minnesota, with the
greatest depression over South Car
DINA, has bee nattended by rain or
snow from the middle and east gulf
coast northward to the Ohio valley and
New England. High pressures prevail
from the north Pacific coast eastward
to the Missouri valley Considerably
lower temperatures are reported from
Saskatchewan and Manitoba, the Their
mometer at Prince Albert registering
zero and at Winnipeg degrees below
zero. The eastward movement Of the
low and the northwestern high and
the approach of another barometric
depression which is over Alberta will
be attended by fair weather in this vi
cinity tonight and Friday, with cold
err tonight, followed by rising tempera-
ture Friday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24
GENERAL DEMAND
HELPS hoe PRICE
Cattle Are Scarce on Chicago Market
Shipping Inquiry Strengthen
Sheep and Lambs.

Chicago, Feb. 24.-Hog prices were
sustained today by fair general de-
mand Cattle were scarce. Shipping
inquiry gave strength to quotations
on sheep and lambs.
Hogs: receipts $4,000: steady; bulk
S.30@S55; light 7.95@S55; mixed Sis
GS.55; heavy S.1O@S.60; rough S.100
S.25; pigs 6.50@760.
Cattle: receipts 1000; strong; steers
6.S5@9.50; stockers and feeders $3.50
no; cows and heifers 9.25@S.25;
calves S.5O91125.
Sheep: receipts 10000; firm; weth-
ers 7.90@S.50; lambs 9.2501135. IS,
st. Louis Live Stock.
st. Louis, Feb. 24-Hogs: Receipts,
1000; lower; pigs and lights $500
S.55; heavy S.600S.65.
Cattle: Receipts 1900; steady;
steers 7.50@950; COWS and heifers
5.50@9.50; calves 6.O0@11.00.
Sheep: Receipts 1000; steady;
yearlings S.00@10.OO; lambs 5000
11.35; ewes 6.500S.10.
Kansas City Live Stock.
Kansas City, Feb. 24-Hoge: Re-
ceipts 5000; steady; bulk S.00GS.35;
heavy 8.25@S.40; light 790@S25; pigs
675@76O.
Cattle: Receipts $500; higher;
steers 100000; cows and heifers
450@S,50; calves 6.90011.O0.
Sheep: Receipts 5000; steady;
lambs 1040010.90; yearlings $3.50
1000; wethers 7.75@S.25; ewes 1000
1855.
Omaha Livestock.
Omaha, Feb. 24.-Hogs: receipts
20,500; st aady; heavy S000S.25; light
7S5@S.15; pigs 6.75@775; bulk 100
OSLO.
Cattle: receipts 1000; steady; steers
7.0C@S co. cows and heifers 5.50@725.
Sheep: receipts $780, steady; year
lings S.25@9.75; wethers 7.25@S0O;
lambs 10.40@1O.90.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24

Several possibilities are opened up
by Grand Duke Nicholas's capture of
Erzerum. viii his victorious army
which thus has forced its way through
the back door of Turkey attempt to
reach Constantinople through the
mountain passes of Armenia? Will it
send an expedition north to Trebizond
on the Black sea, through an equally
forbidding country? Will it descend
the Euphrates with the idea of reliev-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24
Cured His RUPTURE

was badly ruptured while lifting a
trunk several years ago. Doctors said
my only hope of cure was an opera
ton. Trusses did me no good. Finally
got hold of something that quickly
and completely cured me. Years have
passed and he rupture has never re-
turned, although | am doing hard work
as a carpenter. There was no opera
ton. no lost time. no trouble. | have
nothing to sell, but will give full in
formation about how you may find a
complete cure without operation, If
YOU write to me. Eugene M. Pullen.
Carpenter
COB Marcellus Avenue. Manasquan.
N. ]. Better cut out this notice and
show II to any others who are rup-
tured-you may save a life or at least
stop the misery of rupture and the
worry and danger Of an operation.
L-lAdy.Is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24
T@day'@ Market Quotations.
WHEAT STONCER
ON Low RECEIPTS
Priees on Chicago Market Score Sub.
stantial Advance All Around Al.
ter Opening Almost Cent on.

Chicago, Feb. 24.-Strength devel-
oped in wheat today on unexpected
nrmness in quotations from Liverpool
ana because Of diminishing receipts
northwest. After opening 1sc off to
sc up, with May at 239s@1235s and
July at 1.19h@L19%, prices scored a
substantial advance all around.
Later the market suffered a sensa-
tlonai break, the consequence of bear
ish rumors of greatly increased ten
sion between the United States and
Germany. The close was semi-demor-
allied, 5 to sac net lower, with May
at l.171a and July at LAS.
Corn hardened with wheat. Com
mission houses were moderate buyers.
The opening, which ranged from 80
4 Csc higher, was followed by an
additional upturn.
Sharp declines took place on the
break in wheat The close was nerv-
Gus, 1 Il to 15sc under yesterdays fin
ish-
Oats reflected the advance made by
other grains. Demand, however, was
light
Steadiness characterized provisions.
Traders chiefly watched the action Of
the hog market.
Chicago Cash Grain.
Chicago, Feb. 24.-Wheat: No. 2 red,
-.21@1.24; No. 8 red, 11S15122.
Corn: No yellow, nominal; No. 4
yellow, 70hQ73c; No. 4, white, TO
7212c.
Oats: No. 8 white, 43@44hc; stand
ard, 44l2Q46. Rye, No 2, CSC; bar
ley, $50 76c; timothy, 100000; Glow
lard, 1902; ribs, 1Ocmfwypetaoishrd
err, 1000 q 2OOC; pork, 19,O0@2.5O;
lard, 1902; ribs. 1O.75@11.25.
Chicago Provisions.
Chicago, Feb 24-Butter unchanged.
Eggs, higher; receipts, 1926 cases !;
firsts, 212; ordinary frsts, 2O14 O
2012c; at mark, cases included, 800
21c
Potatoes, receipts, 81 cars; I'M
changed.
Poultry, alive, unchanged.
New York Provisions.
New York, Feb. 24.-Butter strong
receipts, 1878; creamery extras 351ac !;
firsts, 32035c; seconds, 2913631c.
Eggs firm; receipts, 1924. Fresh
gathered extras, 25@251ac; extra
frsts, 2412c; firsts, 2312@24c; sec
onds, 22@23c.
Cheese steady; receipts, 1914; state
whole milk flats held colored specials
I1S@1SAc; do, white colored average
fancy, 17h@17Ac; do white, TAO
17%c; flats, current make specials,
I17@17Ac; average run, 16$4c.
Dressed poultry unchanged. Live
poultry unsettled; some sales report
ed as follows: Chickens, 1912 @1612c;
fowls, 161ac.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-24

Some military experts believe the
recent activity shown by the Anglo
Indian force on the Tigris and the
Russian armies in Armenia and Per-
STA were begun and developed with the
idea of serving as deterrents to a sec
ond attack on Egypt, just is it is ex-
pected that an offensive of the allies on
the Saloniki littoral will shortly be
developed with the same end in view
The distances, however, are so vast
that at no point can military opera