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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
Blow at Potato monopo,v

st. Paul, Mimi. Jan. ga bin
aimed at the high cost Of living was in
troduced in the Minnesota senate
which would make it a crime for any
person dealing in potatoes to attempt
to create monopoly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
500. 600 for s,lnlan Belief

New York. Jan. 26-The commits
sion for relief in Belgium announces
it has received during the last three
days two gifts of 100000 each and
one Of S2O000O for its special fund for
Belgian school children.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
Arkansas Goes aRone DIV y

Little Rock. Ark, Jan. 26.-The Ar
kansas house Of representatives passed
the senate prohibition bill making the
state bone dry" Gov. c. Il. Brugh
announced he will sign the act this
week.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
Senator owen Is Injured.

oklahoma City. Okla. Jan. 25.-
United States Senator Robert I. Owen
of Oklahoma was run over and Injured
by an automobile here on Tuesday.
The front wheels of the machine
passed over his right leg.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
BLAST DEATH LIST SIXTY.
London Explosion Was Like an Erup-
ton From Volcano.

London. Jan. 23.-The death roll of
the munition plant explosion is now
60. In ten hospitals p persons died
and there are 112 patients receiving
treatment. 1t Is reported. In addi-
ton, 265 persons suffering from light
or injuries were treated. A portion
of the area Of London was shaken Sc
verely when the chemical plant was
blown up. scattering destruction over
a considerable section of the district.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
French Boxer is Killed.

Paris, Jan. 24.-Georges Bernard
champion Iniddleweight of France. was
killed at Pau aviation field when his
airplane way crushed. Bernard. who
was twenty-three years old, began his
career in 1909.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
Omaha Eire Kills Is Horses

Omaha. Neh-, Jan. 24-Seventy-hve
horses were burned TO death and Is
automobiles were destroyed by fire
which burned a livery barn and sew
eral small buildings adjacent. The
losses aggregated $4,000.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

Chautauqua. Kan. Jan. 24.-An ex-
plosion Of 100 quarts of nitroglycerin
near here on Monday resulted in the
instant death of Mac" Stephenson, a
well-shooter. The explosion was felt
for 20 miles.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
U. S. TROOPS LEAVE MEXICO.
Soldiers Of Punitive Expedition Begin
March-Hike From Vale.

Juarez. Mex, Jan. 24.-American
troops of the punitive expedition
marched on Monday from Vale to
Colonls Dublan, according to mes
= 1ge received fror Crsas. Grandes.
These troops reached Colonia Dubian
last night. where they went into camp
for a rest before proceeding toward
the border. the message added.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
NEARING Her Out.

Mrs. Dubwaite has been under a
great nervous strain for about six
months"
That's too bad. What's troubling
herr"
"Some people moved in next door
who are evidently well to do, but to
save her life she can't find out where
they get their money"
immigration into Canada has fallen
off The total for the fiscal year end
ing last March was only 1887.
Recently invented stuffed animals
for children have skins that can be re-
moved and washed
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

any root. herb or flower, TO spoil and
waste or steal the same, or rob any
vineyard or gather up the grapes or
steal any ears of corn growing, shall
be punished with DEATH"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
u. S. MARINE DIES IN FIGHT.
One American Is Killed and One Sc
verely Wounded.

verely Wounded
Washington, Jan. PA night fight
between native bandits and American
marines ia the Dominican republic, re-
SUN "a the death Of one marine ana
Ia, 81. ere injury of another. was re-
ported to the navy department.
Captain Knapp commanding the
American cruiser forces, reported the
fight occurred Saturday night in the
vicinity of the Porvenir sugar planta-
ton, near Macoris, the scene Of two
similar encounters recently.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
ELECT REBEL" LORD MAYOR.
Aid. Lawrence o'Neil Wins Office at
Dublin.

Dublin. Jan. 24-Ald. Lawrence
O'Neil was unanimously elected lord
mayor of Dublin. Aid. O'Neil was ar
rested at the time of the late rebellion
and kept in Jail TOR some days. He was
then released without any charge hav-
ing been made against him.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
Happy Thought.

A woman thief recently captured
says she never robbed friend. Per
haps all her friends are poor.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

Italian scientists have perfected a
highly nutritious bread that is made
from partially Sprouted grain
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31

Mrs. Grace Thomson Visconti, one
of the principal witnesses in the peace
note "leak" investigation. r. w. Law
son testified before the house rules
committee that Mrs. Visconti had told
him she could produce proof that GER
tain officials and newspaper men had
received "big money" for advance in
formation of the Presidents peace
message.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-01-31
Speaks Without Reserve.

"T have spoken upon these great mat
tors without reserve and with the ut
most explicitness because 1t has
seemed TO me TO he necessary If the
worlds vearnlng desire for peace was
anywhere to find free voice and utter
ance. Perhaps | am the only person
In high authority among all the peo-
,Ios of the world who is at liberty to
snoot oud hold nothing back. | am
s,,oot,nr as an individual. and yet l
am sneaking also, of course, as the re-
snonsible head of great government,
and feel confident that have said
,,bat the people of the United States
1vonld wish me to say. May not add
+bot hone and believe that 1 am in
erect speaking for liberals and friends
Of humanity In every nation and of
Ivory program Of liberty? 1 would
fa,n believe that / am speaking for
the silent mass Of mankind every
whore. who have as yet had no place or
onportunity to speak their real hearts
ont concerning the death and ruin they
see TO have come already upon the
persons and the homes they hold most
dear"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-16
LITTLE WILLIE is PASSING.
Something Due to Happen to Speed
Fanatics Who Use Cut Outs.
E. w. Dabbs.

Judging from a few remarks cas-
ually spoken. there are apt to be
some citizens on the mourner's bench
at the Recorders court in the near fu-
ture. They are those who have re-
fused to heed the warnings published
by the Chief Of Police and also to be
found in the traffic ordinances. for
bidding the use of cut outs on motor
cars and motorcycles. This unneces-
sary and disgusting practice. seems to
have for it's sole excuse, the purpose
of disturbing and annoying others and
to announce that little Willie is pass
ing by in his car don't you know
1t is to be hoped that the police force
will be able able to capture a number
of these submarines who wantonly
and without just cause violate the
rights of others to pass a peaceful ex-
istence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-16
MIR. DABBS DISCUSSES MARKETS
He Takes the Position That Chamber
OF Commerce Should Arrange for
Markets for Farm Produce.
Editor, Daily Item.

Editor Daily Item
Mr.. e. l. Reardon need not spill
ink over two columns to explain why
the Chamber of Commerce can not
find a market for my SO bushels of
choice Irish potatoes. 1t Is just
simply that our business men do not
know how to find an outlet for our
surplus crops. and would prefer to
make a profit on stuff brought in in
the regular channels of trade that
have been developed, than to make
the same profit on our produce where
they have to find an outlet for it. In
other words they have no initiative.
If there had really been any market
work done at all in keeping with the
grow food propaganda the Chamber
of Commerce could have told me In
an hour where and at what price my
potatoes could be sold. 1t is stun
about their not being in barrels. Po-
tatoes are sold in bags as much or
more than in barrels. When I see
quotations of potatoes at $500 and
more per bushel, J. would like to know
why lust as soon as offer any at S3.oO
T am told I want u retail price for my
lot?
Now I am not going to quarrel WIN
any one, but / repeat that the men
who are in business are the ones to
find markets for our crops. III they
do not. then please quit giving So
much free advice to farmers about
what to plant. 1t is either put UP
or shut up" to use the gamblers par
lance.
And J offered the potatoes through
the Chamber Of commerce, and am
writing this letter to put the business
men on notice that we who grow the
crons want to see some results. Io
fall down on the first so bushels ol
potatoes offered does not promise
much for the corn. rice, hay. syrup
otc market that has been promised st
confidently by leading business mer
of Sumter. Ct am offering my po
tatoes to the people here at home ina
are having 90 to 20 cents for western
meal and grits at 25 and 81 1-2 cents
per peck. or one dollar for culls' per
fectly sound, but under size, ah'
sI.5O for choice potatoes) And iea'
they will bc just rs unprcparcd mex
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-16
"B. A." Entertained.
istence,

DR.. and Mrs. Warren Burgess enter
tanned the "B. A" Club on Friday
evening at their home on West Cal
houn street. Shasta daisies were ef'
fectively used in the decoration of the
attractive rooms where. tables were
placed for bridge. Mrs. Leon Scott
won top score and was presented with
the prize--a bridge set. After cards
were laid aside, salad course, fol
lowed by refreshing ices, was served.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs
Baynard YeadOn, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
iamin Hodges, Mr.. and Mrs. Hey
ward Crowson. Mr. and Mrs. Leoi
Scott. Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Court
wright, and Mr.. Wilson Green.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-16

This morning nine members OF the
National Guard, the last detachment
to leave Remini where they have been
guarding the big bridge down there
passed through the city on their re-
turn to headquarters in Columbia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-16
Permanent Embassies.

It was not until the close Of the nf.
teenth century that the permanent en-
bassy became at all common, and not
until the end Of the sixteenth that
It became generally recognized inst-
tuition. In 1487 DR.. Roderigo Con-
desalvi de Puebla was appointed per-
manent Spanish ambassador to Eng.
land, and, as he was still In London
in 1900, the Spanish embassy In the
British capital must be regarded as
the Oldest among the permanent EN-.
bassieS Of the world.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-16

Charleston Business Men Pushing
Sale of Bonds.

Charleston, June 13.-Prospects
were bright this afternoon for Char
lesion to pass the $2,000,000 mark
in Liberty bond subscriptions as the
banks alone had late today received
s1,243,45O in subscriptions and large
committee of business men were plac-
ing numbers of blocks Of $4,000 lin
subscriptions among employers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-16
DANGEROUS.

Friend-"So you allowed that con-
ductor on one of your own cars to
jostle and talk back to you all he
pleased! Why didn't you tell him who
you were? That would have settled
him." President of Traction Company.
Yes; and it would have settled me.
He might have told the other passen-
gers."-Puck.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-16

tory, and our flag shall wear a new
-lustre. Once more we shall make
good with our lives and fortunes the
great faith to which we were born
and a new glory shall shine in the
face Of our people"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-16
Baby Words Rule SongIand.

The simpler and clearer a lyric is,
the more chance it has Of getting
across. To carry simplicity to its limit,
words of one or two syllables are al
most invariably essential to popular
song hit. The writer has to think In
the same terms as the great mass OF
the people.-Ameriran Magazine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-16

Official figures show that since the
beginning Of the war England's i'm
portation of cotton hosiery from
America and Japan has more than
doubled.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-16

There Is opportunity for almost
everyone to be superior II superiority
consists in performing some kind OF
useful service In an exceptional man.
ner. There Is almost certain to be
some direction in which an individual
or a race may be Of greater service
than in others.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-16

fall as they are now. i told the COM
mittee of public safety that by July
1st this section could feed itself and
have a surplus. I did not think it
could by June 1st, but 1t can. AS to
how much we will help feed other less
favored sections depends on the price
we can get.
E. w. Dabbs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-16

The British government has sup
piled over 5000 artificial limbs to
manned soldiers since the commence
ment Of the European war.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-16
Welcomed I'm New Orleans.

New Orleans, June 1.-THE men,
bers of the Italian war mission were
enthusiastically received here today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-16

Mr.. w. b. Cooper, large exporter
of cotton Of Wilmington, n. c.. is In
town today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-06-16

professions OF loyalty TO ltS prlhciPieS'
"But they will make no headway,
The false bertay themselves always IN
every accent. 1t is only friends and
partisans of the German government
whom we have already identified who
utter these thinly disguised disloyal-
ties. The facts are patent to all the
world, and nowhere are they more
plainly seen than in the United States
where we are accustomed to deal with
facts and not with sophistries; and
the great fact that stands out above
all the rest is that this is peoples
war. a war for freedom and justice
and self government amongst all the
nations of the world, a war to make
the world safe for the peoples who
live upon it and have made 1t then
own, the German people themselves
included; and that with us rests the
choice to break through all these ny
pocrisies and patent cheats and masks
Of brute force and help set the worlc
free, or else stand aside and let IL p'
dominated a long age through pS
sheer weight Of arms and the aroitra
ry choices of self constituted masters
by the nation which can MAINTAIN TN
biggest armies and the most lrreslsti
BILE armaments-a power to which TN
world has afforded no parallel ana ii
the face of which political freedom
must wither and perish.
For us there is but one choice W.
have made it. Woe be to the man o
group Of men that seeks to stand II
our way in this day of high resolution
when every principle we hold oeareS
is to be vindcated and made secur
for the salvation Of the nations
arc ready to plead ut the bar oi ms
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-09
M'DONNR WINS A NEW
TRIAL; SENTENCED
MANSLAUGHTER
(By United Press)

Sacramento, Feb. Sd. J. McDon-
nell, sentenced to eight years in pris-
on for Staying Charles Cosker in Sier-
ra county following an argument over
President Wilson's speeches, won his
appeal today in the Third District Ap-
pellate court.
Mcdonnell was found guilty of man.
slaughter in the lower court and his
motion for new trial was denied. The
judgment and order denying the new
trial are reversed in the decision to-
day by Justice Burnett, and concurred
in by the other justices.
The testimony, as reviewed by JUS
tice Burnett, shows that Cosker visited
McDonnell's home, where, after drink
ing freely, he lectured for nearly three
hours on President Wilson and his
policies. After his talk he insisted on
Mcdonnell going home with him to
read clippings of the presidents
speeches. When Mcdonnell declined,
Cosker became angry and rushed at
him with a hammer. McDonnelps S
claim that he shot in self defense is
recognized by the appellate court in
reversing the Sierra county Superior
ourt.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-09
MANY SETTLERS NOW
ARRIVING AT CALIPATRIA

This week saw the arrival of the
first Mstallment Of the many settlers
who aAe now coming into the North
End of $he Valley to take up Calipa-
tria FarrA Lands.
OutsidelS are realizing the won
Iderful opportunities that are found
in Imperial\ Valley and the active
campaign onA the Calipatria Farm
Lands where \the Southern Pacific
Railroad is now constructing its new
branch is bringing many new fami-
lies to this sectiVn.
There were sevAnty-five in the par
Ity who came this week, all of whom
were from the santA Clara Valley and
the Bay region arouAd San Francisco
These people had &ll secured their
land in advance and al arrangements
had been made for theh; their houses
either built or under Way; water de-
livery made; head gates\ ION every five
acres and the land all graded, levelee
and checked so that everything was
lin readiness for them to START in with
ltkeir farming operations.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-09
CROWDS GATHER
At THEbAPT|S
MEETINGS

Last night large congregation
greeted DR.. j. F. Watson as he
brought another. inspiring message in
the evangelistic campaign that is now
in progress.
He took for his subject, "Jesus
Christ, the Good Shepherd" His SER
mon was simple, so that the youn-
gest could understand it, and was filled
with a plea for those who are lost.
The meetings are gaining each night
in attendance and interest. Some are
coming from the neighboirng towns
each night. Many decisions for vari-
GUS needs in the Christian life are be-
ing made.
There will be no service Saturday
night, but Sunday will be full day.
Plans are being formulated for a
great mass meeting Sunday afternoon
when number will be baptized into
membership in the Calexico church
The services will continue all next
week, and perhaps longer if the in
terest continues. The fine inspira-
tional singing is a feature every night
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-09
z YEARS AT
FOLSOM PEN
FOR [YTLE

Twenty-Five years at Folsom pen
tentiary for B. C. Lytle was the SEN
tence imposed by Judge Franklin j.
Cole in Superior court yesterday.
Lytle was recently convicted by a
jury of having thrown acid on Tom
C. Potts, Holtville druggist.
Lytle was convicted on two counts.
The sentence on the first was twelve
years and on the second ten years.
Attorney Joseph F. Seymour, yr., i'm
mediately filed notice of appeal.
Although in rendering their verdict
the jury recommended leniency, Judge
Cole severely denounced the prisoner
nd before passing sentence said that
the act was premeditated, stealthy and
brutal, and that judgment should be
severe because he had had time to
study out the heinous attack on
Potts.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-09
STATE R.R. COMMISSION
. HOLDS SESSION HERE

In the City Hall yesterday State
Railroad Commissioner Loveland
heard the argument of the City OF
Ell Centre for the proposed opening
of Broadway through across the S.
P. tracks.
The industries on East Broadway
are protesting because of the incon-
venience they are put to in getting
to the business section and Southern
Pacific depot. Manager Robinson Of
the creamery, Mr.. Clements of the
Delta Mercantile Company, and
others, appeared, besides the city
trustees.
This is the first time, saith the
memory of the oldest inhabitant, that
the State Railroad Commission ever
deigned to hold a hearing in this city
After Southern Pacific attorneys
made defense that the opening was
not greatly needed, the case was con-
tinued.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-09
WHO WILL
SERVE At 6THST. STORE

Mrs. Paul Black, captain of the
hostesses to serve at the Davis Sixth
Street drug store;~a the monster val
entine sale to be given on Saturday,
for the benefit of the Woman's Ter
Thousand Club, will be assisted by
the following ladies, who will have
charge during the hours named:
From 8 to II a. m.-Mrs. Rodney
Hermon, Mrs. Lorin Meyer, Mrs. Roy
Thompson, Mrs. Henry Loud.
From II a. m. to 2 p. m.-Mrs
Henry Hunter, Miss Lola McKim, Miss
Stella McKim, Mrs. Ira Hobby, Mrs
Phil Swing, Mrs. D. v. holland, Mrs
John Mccormick.
From 2 to 6 p. m.-Mrs. Armigel
Howe, Mrs. Fred Van Way, Mrs
James Ford, Mrs. Arthur Long,
| From 6 to 8 p. m.-Mrs. Fred Var
Way, Mrs. Jessie Helms, Miss Lily
Larey, Miss lone Sammons, Mrs. Wal
ter Kibbey, Mrs. T. T. Cook, Mrs
R. Whitelaw, Miss Vandenheuvel.
Cashier, Mrs. John Berger.
Mrs. C. E. Paris, and Mrs. Wiley
Weaver, will be on duty, with Mrs
Paul Black, throughout the entire
day.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-09
READY FOR BENEFIT
DAVIS DRUG, STORES

Plans are about complete for the
big Ten Thousand Club benefit at the
Davis Drug Store Saturday. Society
will be out in full array and friends
galore of the popular organization will
patronize the sales and refreshment
tables. Breakfast, dinner and lunch
con with special menus, and ices and
electorate drinks at the fountain will
leave nothing to be desired as refresh
ment for the inner man. Music and
cut flowers and everything necessary
to add charm to the setting has been
provided for by the management
Both communities will do their best in
the friendly contest to win the popu-
larity of their respective comers.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-09
Welcome Shriners to Ell Centro
SAN DIEGO SHR|NERs
GUESTS IMPERIAL
Valley MOBILES

Great Doings, Vast Caravans, Bril-
liant Ceremonials, Big Chiefs, Splen-
did Costumes, Camels with Three
Humps, Whirling Dervishes, Turbaned
Sheiks of the Desert, Allh be Praised!
Come all We of the Hunger Brigade
and the unquenchable thirst. Sit We
down and rest and refresh theyselves
for the handouts" will be at thy
command and "tonight's the night"
All ye of the Ancient Arabic Or
der of the Mobiles of the Mystic
Shrine of the Imperial Desert Oasis
of Ell Centre:
The great caravan from San Diego
will begin to arrive at o'clock.
Kindly be present at the Barbara
Worth to receive Mobiles Moulton,
Heilbron, Collier, Brown, Tompkins,
MacKinnon and cohorts.
Grand powwow, to 8.
Grand feast begins at 8.
Bring fez!