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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12
CURRY JOHNSON.
A Human Story by Charley A. starl

A Human Story by Charley A. Starks.
Strange are the workings of cir
cumstance which far surpasses the
creative genius of the Fictionist.
Truth, as said, is stranger than fic-
ton, that is because we take less
trouble to learn her ways.
Just what chain of events brought
Curry Johnson last Wednesday morn
ing to u door, a miserable object of
pity, / have never been fully able to
ascertain. Johnson's narrative abil-
ity proved rather incoherent and l
could only catch a few ineligible
words between the sobs and groans
and meanings which he was loudly
uttering. This much l knew, here
was an anguished soul. The cry of
heart vas touching, the tear glands of
the sufferer opened wide their gates
and He cried. Yes, wept and prayed.
1t was here that l cleaned some idea
of what was going on with that mind.
Would you believe it? That the
prayer started with a low munlbling
of the Blues? At first / was inclined
to smile at the apparent ludicrous-
ness.
30, Lawd, you know I'm a po' boy
and a long ways from home: just put
me back to Louisiana and I promise
to never leave no more; oh, oh, just
put me back to Shreveport; l amt
got no education and don't know moth
ing; I'm a po' boy and l want to go
home"
/ took in the situation at once, and
attempted an interruption by asking
his lame. Without stopping his volu-
BILE flow of canting (for it was a can't
he told me:
Latta Aug 4, '16
my name is Curry johnson"
I'm from Shreveport Louisiana"
"Mr., l amt got no education
"And l don't know nothing"
"Just help me back to Louisiana"
"And / promise you I'll stay"
ooh, oh, Lawd, you know, Lawd"
"That is what / want, Lawd."
Trying to quiet and console the lad,
l took him in my arms as he was
swaying to and fro and assured him
that we would send him back to
Shreveport, to his beloved Louisiana,
With questions and a manifestation
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

versation veryDimpatiently and inter-
rupted at times with loud protesta-
tionns at the thought of having to
stay a longer period in this place. He
was reminded Of the fact that he had
received nothing but kind treatment
here. Butt even this failed to soothe
his apprehensions. His utterances
were louder until we gave him the
choice of either staying with us and
awaiting developments or we would
send him as far as our means would
allow. We attempted to show him the
logic of waiting but to no avail and
he asked that he be allowed to de-
part. And so II was. A ticket was
bought to Joplin and $500 was given
him in cash.. In addition to this he
was given a suit of clothes, one extra
pair of trousers, a suit of underwear,
a shirt, a bath and the best hopes of
a thoughtful class of citizens.
Back to the South.
'Tis night! The stars are awake,
winking and blinking in the blue-black
heavens. The turmoil of a city's day
is marked b ythe half abatement of
Humanity's mad rush for Gold which
the evening abrogates. Horse and mo-
tor are seen moving in less numbers;
pedestrians walk with more leisurely
gait; the constant buz and hum, pc
culiar to the day, now sends forth in
termittent sounds, but the street cars
still rattle and rumble along with their
urban patrons who probably seek not
now the Eternal Medium of Exchange,
but Recreation's softer God. Curry
Johnson is nov at the Union Station.
This master structure, to him, is awe
inspiring. The colossal columns over
head seem to reach the sky. Curry
looks up and is thrilled, and like all
others, feels his insignificance in such
a building. Nevertheless, he feels a
strange delight for some reason.
Maybe it is his prospective trip. He
was, at least, to start to his ever-dear
Shreveport, the land of his birth. 1t
mattered o if old man Keith, his
former employer, was mean and hate
full, and what if he did not pay but six
bits a day? Couldn't he go to the
country and pick cotton and eat wat.
ermelons? What if he didn't have
n kinfolks there any more since his
father died? He knew Doctor Hen.
derson who had an automobile. Then
he liked the Old Saw Mill even though
it was there he got his skull frac-
tured. Curry Johnson was human;
he loved the place of his birth, even
though it offered him nothing sub
s%tantially encouraging.
The Eleven Thirty-five" over the
X. c. & S. carried a passenger that
night not merely from one place to
another, but it conveyed a product of
the waving and surging forces of
Economy and Sociology. The appar-
ent ALTERATION of the mind was sooth-
ed in the thought of its immediate ac-
QUESTION of that for which it most
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Too much credit cannot be given
the Negro Boy Scouts of this city
for the splendid attention which
they have given to visiting dele
gates of the Most Worshipful
Grand Lodge of Masons this week.
They have escorted the various
delegations from the Union Station
to their stopping places, directed
them where they wished to go and
were courteous and attentive to
the last degree. Special attention
was given to the aged delegates,
many of whom have been members
since the organization, fifty years
ago, of the Grand Lodge of Ma
sons.
These, Boy Scouts will also as
sist in the conducting of delegates
to various places during the Ma
tional Negro Business League next
week.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12
IN M EMORIAM.

In memory of my dear mother. Mrs.
Elizabeth Richardson who passed
away two years ago, August 6, 1914.
Oh, loving mother, when the call
came for you it was sudden and a
surprice.
We couldn't understand, and our
hearts still grieve the same as two
years ago.
You were always so loving and kind,
your sweet face is not forgotten, and
your voice is ringing still, dear moth
er. l know you are happy with the
angels. But a place is vacant in
our home no one can fill. We should
not be broken-hearted, for what God
does we know is right.
Sadly missed by
ANNIE E. FLOYD
and Family.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Mrs. Booker T. Washington will
address the women of Kansas City
Wednesday, at the Y. NJ. G.. A, at
3 o'clock p. M, under the auspices
of the City Federation of Clubs of
which Mrs. Minnie l.. Crosth-
wait is president. An mfor-
NAL reception will follow to 5
O'Clock. The public is invited to
attend.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12
NOTICE.

The Ebenezer Famous Choir will
give a Leap Year Concert at ST.,
Johns A. NJ. E. church, 1747 Bellview
avenue, Thursday night, August II.
Everybody is invited to come. Ad-
mission 10 cents. Refreshments
downstairs. Mrs. CIV. Walker, stew.
ard, for the benefit of our pastor.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Miss Ethel Shelton and Miss Cor
rine Mosely passed through this city
Sunday enroute to Denver, Salt Lake,
Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle,
Chicago, Washington, D. C. She will
pass through here again about the
18th of September and will visit her
brother, Mr.. w. H. Shelton.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

yearned. The Oasis was now being
reached in the desert of despair
A child of the South was returning to
its own. The train shrieked and
jerked. The deep tuneful sounds of
the whistle was heard by n to whom
they seem to say in pleasing accents:
louisiana louisiana!
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12
CARD OE

We wish to thank our many friends
for their loving kindness and many
good deeds shown in the sickness and
death of our beloved husband and
father and rother-in-law.-Mrs. EN-
ma Lisbon, Wife; Willie Lisbon, Son;
Frances J.. Wilson, Sister-in-law.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12
PORO CLUB.

The Poro Club will have their final
meeting Monday, August IA, at 8 p. m.
at the residence of Mrs. w. L. Belts,
1907 East 18th street, to arrange for
the parade. All agents are expected
to be present.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Mrs. Fitzgerald, 1919 Vine street,
has as her guests Mrs. Martin Lewis
and Mrs. Archie Harris of Hannibal,
Mo-, and they were all pleasant callers
at the Sun office last Tuesday.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Prof. d. N. Crosthwait is visiting
his elder son, David. Jr., at Marshall
town, Ia. From there he will go to
Chicago and visit another son, DR..
Paul Crosthwait.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Mr.. Raymond Knox, 4S17 Penn ave-
nue., has returned from st. Louis, Mo-,
where he was visiting last week. Mr.,
Knox reports having had a most de-
lightful visit and was very much i'm
pressed with St Louis, Mo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Mrs. A. R. Chinn of Glasgow, Mo-,
and Mrs. c. R. Mcdowell of Hannibal,
Mo-, passed through the city en- route
to Baltimore, Nd, to attend the Ma
tional Federation of Colored Women's
Clubs.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

The Inter-City Danes will receive
the delegates of the National Negro
Business League and the Railway
Postal Clerks at the Overall Studio
Friday evening, G to IL.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Mrs. T. Johnson returned home af-
ter an extended visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Grant in Winnipeg. She also
visited in Hamilton, Ont, Minneapolis,
Duluth and other northern cities.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

See George Little for decorating,
pennants, bunting, flags, automobile
cards or business welcome cards.
Headquarters. Watkins Bros, Under
takers. Bell Phone Grand 9S7.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Mrs. Ida c. Washington Gladney,
who has been in Chicago since June,
returned yesterday. Mrs. Gladney is
looking exceedingly well.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. N. H. Fender of Van
couver, B. c., are the guests of Mrs
Callie Diggs, ITO Oak street. Mr..
Fender is attending the sessions of the
Masonic Grand Lodge.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Mrs. Josephine letter of Oklahoma
City, Okla, visited with Mrs. A. E.
Crawford. From here she went to
Leavenworth, Kans.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Mrs. S. E. Bean of Gainesville, Tex.
has arrived in u city and is visiting
her son, Mr.. S. E. Bean, Jr., at his
home, 1882 Grand
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Mr.. A. L. Brown and Miss o. L..
Lynch were quietly married August Z,
to the surprise of their many friends.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Mr.. Emil Kay of San Antonio, Tex,
stopped in our city Sunday en- route
to st. Louis, Mo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Miss Pauline G. Vaughan, who has
been very i'll for the past four weeks,
remains about the same. Her many
friends hope for her recovery soon.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Mr.. Wendell R. Allen of Boonville,
Mo, who visited Miss Monette Moore,
1908 Woodland avenue, August 4, 5
and 6, left Monday for his home.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Harris of ON
aha, Calf, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. E. Nickens, sos Charlotte street,
this week.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. John Heitz and son
of Kansas City, Kas., and Miss Allie
Jones of Omaha, Neb., spent the week
end at Excelsior Springs, Mo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Madame M. Benton Dean, Fannie
Cleman. Mary Godd and son Emmette,
spent the 9Th In st. Louis, Mo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

The members of the Buckner Jubi-
lee Co. we're guests of Mrs. Mile
Jet, 1910 Michigan avenue, last Sat.
urday and Sunday.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Miss Eva Taylor left Thursday for
a three weeks vacation in Chicago
and Detroit.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Mrs. Laura Carr Smith of Los An
geles, Calf, and Monrovia, Calf, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
NJ. Carr.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Mrs. Elvira Burns of Denver, Col, left
for home Sunday night, after spending
two weeks with her cousin, Mrs.
Frances ]. Wilson.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Mr.. James Montgomery, Jr, gave a
delightful stag to 40 guests in honor
of his 32d birthday. Many presents
were received.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. B. j. Knox, 1910 East
18th street, will visit Lawrence and
Atchison, Kans.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Miss Zelphia Phoenix and Miss
Monette Moore had a delightful time
Sunday afternoon visiting Miss Edyth
Thompson of Coronado, Calf, who
is a house guest at 2423 Grove street.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Then followed that sweet demon
stration of sympathy the kindred
touch of love. 1t was the eontribu-
ton of the Widows Mite" For,
say what we may, u average
are extremely moderate.
The Eighteenth Streeter, as al
ready mentioned, responded glorious
ly. With small contributions, in a
comparatively few minutes, $3.50 was
raised.
Some n suggested that the Provi-
dent Association should help. These
people were called and they readily
sent their Colored Representative.
Kind, gracious, active in the cause,
the lady took up her investigation in
an appreciable manner 1t was soon
discovered that the System of the
Association prevented an immediate
adjustment of the affair as already
planned, and that it was absolutely
necessary to gain some information,
that was qualified, from Shreveport,
ere they could act tor cooperate with
In. citizens in sending the boy away.
Meantime. Curry listened to the con-
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Miss Villa NJ. Glenn, manager of
the Kansas City Sun, delightfully."- en-
t~ertained a party of friends with an
automobile party last Monday even
ing in honor of Miss Myrtle Evans, of
st. Joseph, Mo. Miss Evans is the
house guest of Miss Grace Middleton,
1910 Highland avenue
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Mrs. Erma johnson and Vera Pal
mer were the guests of Mrs. Golf last
week.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

WANTED-A lady roomer, 2641
Highland Ave. All the comforts of
home.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Mrs. Leona Ferguson of Jefferson
City visited Mrs. T. B. Carter, en-
route to Denver, Col, for the sum-
mer.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Monday evening, July 81, Miss
Grace Middleton entertained about
two hundred Of Kansas City's repre-
sentative young people with a dance
party at the Garrison Field house,
complimentary to Miss Myrtle Evans
of St Joseph, Mo.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12
THIS YOU

Here is an object of pity. A Human,
suffering from injuries sustained in
an accident while working in a saw
mill. A crushed skull which has af-
fected his brain, together with an inn
perfect operation, which has left
CURRY JOHNSON in a miserable
condition. Think of it! A long, long
way from home. Iliterate, a mere
child, weak, kicked and buffeted about
the world in want of Human Sympa-
thy Great God! 1t cannot be true!
Curry's all-consuming Prayer is to
get back to Shreveport, Louisiana, his
home. Shall we refuse substantial aid
to send him there?
The citizens are responding freely
and manly as the following names in
dictate:
Here those Noble names were incul-
Gated.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1916-08-12

Miss Edna H. Cook, secretary Of
the Y. w. C. A., Kansas City, Kans.,
entertained with a dance party last
Monday evening at the City Park, for
her sister. of Chicago. III. A very en-
ioyable time vas had by all present.
Mr.. Thomas S. Young of Highland
Park, ILL.,, is in the city the guest of
Rev. and Mrs. It. A. Wilson, 1747 Bell
view avenue. Mr.. Young is visiting
his sister, Mrs. e. N. Wilson, and 10
n of the most thrifty young men
who enlisted in the Spanish-American
war. He raj a member for ten years
of tine Tenth cavalry.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-22

Christmas cigars in suitable pack ages at BurfOrd's Corner. Phone 3t4.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-22

Everything musical which will make the home happy at the
 JUNEAU MUSIC HOUSE.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-22
GERMAN REPORT ON
 ALLIED NAVAL LOSSES
 SINCE START OF WAR

BERLIN. Dec. 22.-W!reless to sayville. IA summary of'the total losses of the various entente naYies in warships since the beginning oi the hostilities, according to the Ger man figures, was given by the ov- erseas News Agency, The detailed losses as computed are:
 British warsmps, 12S of total of 56S,2 tons.
 French, 20 of $500 tons.
 Italian, 20 of 63.6 500 tons.
 Russian, 16 of 54,SOO tons.
 Japanese, four of 9,1OO tons.
 The figures given are inclusive of the French ba;t.eship suffern, re- gently reported i0st.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-22
YUKON COPPER LIMITED
 GIVES OUT WAGE SCALE

wHITEHoRSE, Y. T, Dec. 15, 1916.-The following scale of wages for eight-hour shifts, less a board and room deduction of $1.25 per day, is in effect at our properties at whitehorse. Yukon Territory, Cam ada:
 Miners. $4.75t Muckers and trammers, $4.25. Timbermen, $500 Timber Helpers, $4.75. Trackmen. $5.25. Ripper, S47J. Cagers, $500. Hoistmen (main hoist), $500. Hoistmen Underground, $4.75. Pumpmen. s5,5O. Surface trammers, S4.75. Surface labor S4.OO, Blacksmith S6.75. Tool sharpeners. $5.5O. Blacksmith helper. S4.50. Machinist, S6.50. Compressormen, $5.5O. IeamSterS, S4.0u. Head timber framer. $5.5O. Timber framer, $500. Shifters. S7.00. Shaftmen, S55O. Shaft leaders. $500. Raisemen, $500 Raisemen leader, S5.5O. Corneptcr Se 5O Pipe and handymen, S4.50. Bremen, S4.5O. Walters (montM, $S2.50. Wishwashers (month). SS2.5O. Janitors (month), $S2.50.
 YUKON COPPER, Ltd,
 W. D. GREENOUGH,
 Manager -d27.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-22
NEW WAR MINISTER.

MUNICH. Bavaria, Dec. 22. - Lieut.. General Philip von Selling rath has been appointed Bavarian Minister of War, according to an official announcement made here to- day, in succession to Baron Kress von Kressenstein, who resigned last week
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-22
NEW TRIAL DENIED
 CANADIAN CONTRACTOR

WINNIPEG. Man. Dec. 22.-C. F. Doherty. minister of justice, has de- clined a new trial to Thomas Kelly, millionaire contractor convicted and smentenced to prison for conspiracy to defraud the government of Mani toba in connection with the erec- tion of parliament buildings here.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-22

Sterling gooos m endless variety, such as never before were shown in Juneau are on display at the Val entIne Jewelry Store. We have too much of them on had, consequently they are offered for this week, at reduced prices. d22.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-22
HORSE MEAT COMES DEAR.

BERLIN, Dec. 22.-Owing Co the steady advance in the price of horse meat, maximum price of S9 cents a pound for the best cuts, liver and aausage has been fixed by the authorities.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-22

have a lot Of Rogers 1s47 Silver. plated ware, the best made, which | will offer at half price for this week only. wish to dispose of this lot in order to make room for new goods which are arriving daily. E. VALENTINE. d22.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-22

When you want something any thing-in Printing that is really fine let The Empire do the work TOT you
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-22

SUNSHINE Fruit Cake at Gold. stein's Emporium. soc per pound package. d9.tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-22

SS 1-S off on all Hart Schaffner & Marx overcoats at Gold5tein's Elm porium. d22-tf.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-22

Sale still on at ereenDaum's. op- en every night until o'clock until Christmas. d2S.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-22

All goods sold at Sharick's en- graved free Of charge. Open Sun day. d22
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-22

Sale still on at areenbaum's. op- en every night until g o'clock until Christmas. d2S.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-12-22

Buy an overcoa. ss 1.s off at Gold steins Emporium. d22-tf.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-13
MANY LEASES CLOSED
AT CALIPATRIA TOWN

The Calipatria country is being
secured by leasers and among the
leases closed recently are the follow
ing:
Geo. w. Shawver leased his 160-
acre ranch at. $500 cash rental per
acre per annum.
Guy Owens leased his alfalfa ranch
at $4,000 per acre cash per annum to
Cravens & Price.
Mr.. McKim's 360-acre ranch was
rented for $1,000 spot cash per acre
to Daley & O'Neil for cotton.
H. A. Simpsons farm of 800 acres
was leased to Fred Porter for three
years at one-quarter crop rental, foT
cotton, corn and barley.
The De Ormand ranch was rented
for $4,000 per acre for cantaloupes.
Ordinary grain lands are leasing fo-
$1,000 to $500 per acre.
This means the intrinsic value Of
these farms on an interest-hearing ba-
SIS are worth from S150.0C to $4,000
Der acre.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-13
Noble May Be Next Challenger.

London, Dec. 7.-Un,ess Tommy No
ble proves an in and outer he will be
the next challenger for the flyweight
title following the Zulu-Kid-Jimmy
Wilde championship battle here De-
cember 18. Noble landed in the cen
ter of the spotlight on both feet
noodestly yelling Here l ami" wher
he knocked Wilde off his pins in 6
recent bout at Liverpool.
The knockout came in the twelfth
round Wilde's bony knees were rat
Ting together as the slip Of boz
tottered around the ring. Suddenly
Noble whipped over a left hook an;
the champion took a high dive fo-
The count of seven. He covered clev
elly and stayed through the round
Noble lost heart after that recover.
ILy Wilde and the Welsh harp flat
tened him in the fifteenth.
Noble three days previously put III
a crude exhibition against Young Jot
Fox. Fox, however, is genuine ban
tam and outweighed Noble consider
ably.
If Zulu can win against Wilde i
is foregone conclusion that Jacl
Callaghan, promoter of the interna
tional bout, will match the American
with Noble for a twenty-round bat
tie.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-13
HAVE you ANY

Ii you lave any articles about you1
premises you want to dispose of, put
{. want ad in the PRESS. Good Sc
cond-hand furniture. farming tools,
and othe- equipment are always sala-
bic ard it costs but 3 cents line to
let Imperial County people kno what
you have to offer. Every day some
one reports a ready sale of some ar
ticle advertised in our Classified De-
rartment, the use of which is becom-
ing more and more general.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-13

ers."
That's the emphatic endorse
nent given by Frank Higgins,
well-known watchman at the So.
Pacific shops in E. Bakersfield
And you know it's a sound opin-
ion, coming as it does from Mr.
Higgins.
You take absolutely no risk in
trying Penn's Thick. It's guaran-
teed to be the best natural leaf to-
bacco made, and if you're not per-
fectly satisfied your dealer will re-
fund your money. Get a 1oc cut
to-day.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-13

Il S c d a II d
gives me
a b S ol Il t c
satisfaction.
1t is a pleas
tire for me
t 0 re c.
o m m e n d
P Z N N S
T H I C K
to a Ii to-
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-13

FOR SALE-Pure bred Bourbon Red
turkeys for breeding. j. A. Mixer,
" miles north on Fourth ST., FL
Centric. 1916
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-13

FOR SALE-Some pure bred regis
tered Duroc sows; also two fine
herd boars. Richardson ranch, 2
miles east a south Ell Centric. 1915
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-13

FOR SALE-A carload of good work
mules at Valley Livery Yards, I'm
perial. 1918
Imperial Valley press., 1916-12-13

FOR SALE-Order your wood, coal
or feed at the Broadway Feed and
Fuel Co. Phone 81. If