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New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
LISTEN TO THIS! !, : SAYS CORNS LIFT
 RIGHT OUT NOW

You reckless men and women who are pestered with corns and who have at least once a week invited an awful death from lockjaw or blood poison are now told by Cincinnati authority to use a drug called freezone, which the moment a few drops are applied to any corn. the soreness is relieved and soon the entire corn. root and ell. lifts out with tho fingers.
 1t is q sticky ether compound which dries the moment 1t is applied and simply shrivels the corn without in- flaming or even irritating the sur rounding tissue or skin. It is claimed that . quarter of m ounce of freez- one will cost very little at any of the drug stores, but Is sumcient to rid ones feet of every hard or soft corn or callus.
 You are further warned that cut ting at corn is a suicidal habit.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
HIS SWEETHEART
 WAITS AT KEENEY'S

e'FIis Sweetheart," 8 thrilling i've reel feature with George Boban in the lead will be tho main attraction Tor Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at Keeney's theater. Tonight an episode of the Purple Mask" and other pie lures will be shown. The latest chap ter of the Mystery of the Double Cross will be shown on Wednesday and Thursday and on Thursday. Fri day and Saturday Vivian Martin, the charming film star. will be featured in the Wax Model" a nve reel photo- play of love and mystery. Paramount photographs and comedies in connec- ton with tho feature pictures will be nresented during the week. as we'll as high class vaudeville.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
Why Madee Envies Katie's Primitive Methods Of Dealing With Her
 Marital Problems.

Dicky looked up at me sulkily as brought not one but two water bags to the bedside and put them against his back at the spots where he in dicated the pain was worst. { II suppose you're satisfied now," he grumbled, evidently referring to my plea a few minutes before that he allow me to apply them. Mot that suppose the blasted things will do any good, but I might as well try some thing
 He turned over with his face against the wall .afd shifted the bags again, covered him up warmly and tiptoed toward the door.
 Where are you going?'' Dicky de manded.
 Back to my room.''
 Huh! Care lot about my being sick, don't you? We'll. get along to your book. I suppose you've got your nose stuck in one.''
 Long experience with Dicky has taught me the futility of replying when he is in a disa agreeable mood, so said nothing. but drew a low rocker to his bedside and sat down.
 He made no other comment than a
 
 lay still without grooming for several minutes. suspected that the warmth from the hot water bags was relieving his pain somewhat, but, of course, said nothing about it.
 His next move was to throw off the coverings and attempt to rise. He sank back again instantly, however. with a groan and demanded savagely:
 "I thought you were going to take my temperature.'
 As I went to my room to get my clinical thermometer could not. suppress smile at the remem- brance of the way Dicky had f1outed nay suggestion of taking his just a little while before. Irritation at his discourtesy was changing into amusement at his ridi- culous actions. After all, this hus- band of mine was only a sulky. spoiled child.
 I washed the thermometers off and shook it down before went back into the room, for I knew that any delay would only inf1ame Dicky's raw nerves. As poised it above him he snarled irritably:
 "Oh, take that solemn would-be- look on your face.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
WOMAN
 MADE WELL
dia E. Pinlkham's Vegetable o1npound Did the Work.
 Nothing like it.

zfdeen, Idaho. -!tIast year suf-
 from avoakne1s with poiub in my
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21

REVELATIONS OF A WIFE
By ADEIE GARRISON

? You're neithef nurse nor doctor, you know. but anybody'd think you were dean of a college of surgeons to look at you.''
 Never mind my looks,'' I retorted gayly. smiling as cheerfuily as could under the sibing words, ''just put this under your tongue. close your lips upon it, and don't speak until take 1t out'' 'You Haven't Any!'
 Dicky opened his lips, evidently for another diatribe, but l deftly inserted the thermometer between them, closed them with the fingers of my other hand, and stood smiling down at his angry eyes. At the end of two minutes removed it., and, scrutiniz- ing it, found to my relief that his tenn perature was perfectly normal.
 ''Well!" Dicky tried hard to make his tone nonchalant, but I detected the anxiety beneath, .how high is it ?"
 You haven't any," I returned, with just trifle of malace, for realized that by this time he was fancying himself very ill indeed.
 Haven't any! You must have . fine thermometer. there. or else you don't know how to read it. Give it here"
 I handed it over, and Di.ky looked at 1t carefully. knew that he was exAsperated to ind that had read it correctly, but ,did not expect that his bad temper would lead him to dash the little instrument to the floor, where it shattered into tiny pieces.
 Get correct one" he growled, "that things no good!
 And for heavens sake don't stand there, 50 helplesslv.' he went on. You pretend to have good common sense. Can't you think of something to stop this pain ''
 "Go Ask Katde."
 Please let me get a physician, Dicky,' I pleaded<again.
 If you say doctor to me again I shall dive right through the window" he threatened. If you can't think of Go ask Katie. I'll bet she knows 
 He closed his eyes as if the subject were finished, and I went out of the room. resolved to do literally as he asked and consult Katie was sure from his normal temperature
  the girl might have some old remedy that would relieve the pain.
 As went out of the room II almost stumbled over Katie in the hall. I had a shrewd idea that she had been listening. an idea which was by her first words:
 ''vot ails Meester Graham" she began. II hear him yell. groan 50 loud, tink maybe he awful seek. I tell Jim I 70 upstairs and find out. Jim he say better mind my own but tell Jim to shut up, he one big fool. and 50 I coom up see vot can do."
 Even as thanked her had a sym pathetic little consciousness that Katie, too, had to contend with con- jugal rudeness. and I am afraid. there was in my mind also an envy of the primitive methods of dealing with her problems that Katie was privileged to employ.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21

New collars and cuffs are made oi organdy and many of them are pleated.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
Pads and Fashions

Very few frocks are wide in effect at the hips.
 There is hardly . dress that has not girdle.
 You may embroider your blue serge frock.
 A delightful color in jersey silk Is pigeon gray.
 A scarf collar on a motor coat Is a smart idea
 A cherry-red straw hat braided with chenille in self color is very smart.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21
SIDE TALKS
Try a Dutch Uncle.
BY RUTH CAMERON

was foolish enough to start on an icy hill and the minute began to go fast found myself losing my bal ance. After several such experiences 8 new light broke upon me. I wasn't really losing my balance after all, just my courage. I was simply sitting down because was scared. And the next time I began to waver, tried the Authorman's scheme and talked to myself like . Dutch uncle. Right out loud. Don't you dare give in!'' said. You're perfectly all right. Just keep your courage. Don't be yellow
 Right Side Up With Oare. ., And To, coasted the length of tho hill right side up!
 Try 1t sometime when you find yourself tempted to be mean or self ish or lazy or afraid or downhearted. Sec what Dutch uncle can do for you.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21

The smock has about disappeared and in its place we have the siip-on blouse.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21

covered with figured georgette craps. A row of forgetmenots traverses the crown and merges into the rose clus- ter.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21

ee Compound is the best medicine I - oyer taken and can recommend A1lsu6e 6ering women. ''-Mrs, PERCY
 WGE, Aberdeen, Idaho.
 Me1 who suffer from those dis
 g ills peculiar to their sex should S co0vinced by the many genuine and ehkul eestimonials we ote; e;eonstantly A1iShing in the newspapets of the ltY of Lydia E. PinSn's Vege- - Comp0md to restgg Air health. 0hnow wheeler Lydis E inkhazn's 1getnble CompotudS SWm help you, try ' For advice fite tOs Lydia E. Pink n Medicine C&A1 (eonfidentiaD, Lynn, -. Your letter will be opened, d and answered by . woman, end d an strict confidence.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21

elO0 ana DECK. A friend asked mo to try Lydia P. Pink n am 's Vegetable |Conpound and I did [so. After taking one ebpttle l felt very |m uch ' better. I have nows,staken three bottles and l feel like . different
 woman. Lydia E. 1 |Pinhka1n's VAee-
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21

Linen and serge In the new corn yellow shade Is . fascinating arrange mont.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-21

White satin Is too dainty for ordi- nary wear. but 1t makes a swagger suit for certain occasions. A Russian blouse cut so the hip plaits fall over those of the skirt is the idea, not to mention the striped satin used for collar, cuffs, bandings and girdle.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-18
CONFIRM FIVE
BY BISHOP
JOHNSON
Impressive Services Held
With Bishop of Dio-
cese Presiding.

In the presence of members and
friends of the congregation of st.
Paul's Episcopal mission, a class of
five were confirmed by the Rt. Rev.
Joseph A. johnson last night. In
spite of the inclement weather the
chapel at Mulligan's undertaking par
lors, where the services were held,
was crowded.
Before making the confirmation ad-
dress the bishop took occasion to pub
licly thank D. D. Mulligan, in the
liame of St. Paul's mission. for the
use of the chapel, which has been
rendered the congregation for the
past five months, during the erection
of the new church..
The decoration of the altar was the
gift of Mrs. William P. Hall in men,
ory Of her father.
Those taking the vows of confipma-
tion were Mrs. William K. Walker,
Miss Elizabeth Cadman, Kenneth An
derson, Dryden Hall and Miss Grace
Loveland of Holtville.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-18
JERRY WRITES
ABOUT PAIR
OF PANTS
Tells Friend That There
Was No One to Wait on
Him in H0bdy's Store.

Jerry Conahan, arrested yesterday
morning in Hobdy's department store
and accused of stealing pair of
trousers, writes to friend in Ari-
IONA and explains the mystery of the
missing clothes.
Conahan tells his friend that he
was in the store and had selected a
pair of trousers and' was standing
there waiting on clerk to wrap
them up for him. He said he looked
over the entire store and could not
find a clerk to wait on him.
The pants in question happened to
be without a size mark and it is pre-
sumed that Conahan was somewhat
hurried for time when he made the
random selection.
He writes his friend that the Off
GERS evidently intend to "send him up
to the big house." Conahan's ac-
quaintance with the slang of the pris-
ons leads officers to believe that it
is not the first time Jerry was
caught in the act.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-18
BRITISH CRUISER
CHASING GERMAN
IN SOUTH
ATLANTIC OCEAN
South American Squadron
of British Navy Hunting
for German Raider.
SURVIVORS RELATE
SERIOUS HARDSHIP
Claimed German Ship Left
Kiel With Danish Flag
Flying From Masts.
SURVIVORS RELATE
SERIOUS HARDSHIP
By Charles P. Stewart

Copyright, 1917, by United Press)
Buenos Aires, Jan. 18.-The British
navy, as represented in South Amer
ican waters, is in full cry on hunt
for the German raider which is still
at large, and which, to date, is be-
lieved to have sunk or captured 26
Allied merchantmen. The latest re-
ports account for "a merchantmen
rounded up by the raider, with two
additional vessels missing. Fast
cruisers are understood to be leading
the hunt. 1t is reported Japanese
cruiser is to join in the chase. A
German crew from theraider brought
the Japanese steamed Hudson Maru
as prize to Pernambuco with her
survivors. The survivors say the raid
er left Kiel flying the Danish flag.
They say she took food and fuel from
the captured ships. The survivors
said they were kept below decks,
cooked up and ill-fed.
New York, Jan. 18.-War risk rates
jumped from 3 to 10 per cent as a
result of raider reports. 1t is expected
it will be still higher with the raider
at large. The French liner Chicago
sailed for France regardless of the
raider. She carries 120 passengers.
Washington, Jan. 1S.-According to
an official, international complications
with Germany may ensue of Ameri-
cans were killed in the raiders ac-
tivities. They say peace maneuvers
will not prevent America from acting
if her rights were invaded. Unoffi-
cial advices were received regarding
the raid.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-18
Fight Is On to Control Ma
tiOnal Executive Commit
tee of Minority Party.
REPUBLICAN PARTY
FOR PROGRESSIVES
Governor Johnson Promises
Aid to Those Reconstruct
ing the National Party.
(By United Press)

New York, Jan. 18.-George w.
Perkins has started lining up the Pro-
gressives over the entire United
States. He is preparing for finish
fight on the national committee. He
has had several conferences with Col
onel Roosevelt. Progressive Repub-
licans throughout the country have
sent kilograms to Perkins pledging
support in the forthcoming fight.
Governor Hiram oJhnson of Cali
fornia has wired Perkins assuring
him of hearty support in the battle
to make the Republican party pro-
gressive in character. johnson told
Perkins that concerted action would
bring about the proper organization
of the Republican national executive
committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-18
FIRST CAR OF
LETTUCE ON
JAN. l8

The first car of Imperial Valley
head lettuce was shipped from Heber
this year today-just one month ear
her than the first car shipped last
yean This car contains 800 crates,
each crate containing four dozen
heads weighing 16 ounces or better
head. The heads are packed in fine
ly chopped ice to insure their keep
ing fresh for the northern and east
ern markets, where the fame of the
Imperial Valley lettuce has already
spread although the industry is bare
ly a year old.
Last season the Adams Produce Co.
shipped twenty-five cars of lettuce
from the valley, having contracted
an acreage sufficient to ship 100 cars
had the growers had confidence
enough in their ability to raise let
tuce successfully here, but, as they
were afraid it would not bring a good
price, most of them plowed their
crops up and planted cantaloupes,
with the result that only 25 cars were
Prices which netted the
growers 500 an acre clear were re-
ceived from this lettuce, and this
year there will probably be several
hundred cars shipped.
The credit for introducing the let
tuce business in the Imperial Valley
should go to E. w. Vessey, who in
the spring of 1915 brought Mr.
Adams to the valley and showed him
the possibilities along that line.
The lettuce which the Adams Pro-
duce Company is now shipping is
raised by William Kirstener, former
ly of Montebella, who is going to
show the Imperial Valley farmers
that a white man can raise vegetables
and cantaloupes as well as the Japs
In fact, his crop will be two weeks
earlier than those of any others ir
the valley who are raising for car
load shipments.
Mr.. Kirstener is an American cit
izen who does not intend to let the
Japanese monopolize the farming IL
Imperial Valley and he is convinced
that by making quality his motto he
can compete with all comers. The
Adsms Produce Company are ship
ping Mr.. Kirstner's entire crop OF
vegetables from forty acres, as wei
as the crops of several other Amer
leans, whom they have interested il
the truck gardening, in which the!
feel there is a big future for the I'm
|perial Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-18
HAVE BOXING BOUTS
ON PROGRAM FRIDAY

Tomorrow night the Imperial So
cial Club offers several classy boxing
bouts at their club rooms in Impe-
rial. The bouts will be refereed by
Billy Stewart, who has given entire
satisfaction in the past.
Joe Ferro, a Frisco lad who has
been training in Calexico, was in I'm
perial last night and appeared to be
in the best of condition. Ferro is to
meet Bill Jackson, said to be the best
boxer ever turned out in the VAL
ley.
Ferro did few exhibition rounds
to acquaint himself with the Impe-
rial ring and fans admitted that it
would take all of Jackson's clever
ness to beat the Frisco boy.
All the preliminary entrants are
working hard and the various con-
tests are bound to bring the best eff
forts of the boxers forth. A big
crowd is expected, as the bouts here
tofore have attracted the best sporting
fraternity of the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-18
BINDING RAINSTORM AND STRONG
GALE CAUSES RETURN OF AEROS
Two Aeropanes Start Out this Morning from Black Butte
Supply Station but Forced to Return to Caexlco on
Account of Weather Conditions Report that all Auto
mobiles Stalled by Deep Mud-to Try Again Tomorrow

tive assurance that they flew yester-
day over the very ground over which
the lost aeroplane cast its shadows
week ago, but were only able to cover
about fifty miles, with forward and
backward trips along the east and
west line on either side of it, when
darkness compelled them to return to
the supply station.
Captain Dargue said when he re-
turned in the evening that the sailing
had been smooth most Of the time,
but decidedly rough at others. The
presence of unexpected air currents
was an obstacle, and at intervals the
wind reached velocity that increased
or decreased the speed of the aero
planes, according to the direction in
which they were going.
When the three aeroplanes arrived
this morning at Black Butte they left
at once for Sierra Mayor, near where
the now famous "east and west line"
followed by Bishop and Robertson will
be taken up and followed. Flying in
straight lines, crossing and counter
flying, the machines will cover the
ground thoroughly.
Aviator Jones describes the portion
of the desert that he saw as the most
desolate waste he has ever looked
upon. The wind has drifted the sands
into hills and ridges, and nowhere
was drop of water seen, with the ex-
ception of one small body that is be-
lieved to be saltla ke. There is not
a sign of vegetation-a fact that
makes the search easier, since the
machine, if it is found in the desert,
could be plainly seen a long distance
away.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-18
Marks Asks for Commission
to Probe the Liquor Problem

doesn't have to serve on a jury if she
doesn't want to. The justice of the
peace will act as an employment
agent if another bill passes. An
other gives a man the right to hunt
on his own property without a Ii
cense. Yet another bill provides in
determinate sentences for all pris-
oners, making them eligible to parole
after one year.
Here are some the bills introduced:
Educational-Providing for girls
and boys dormitories in union high
school districts; according a child liv-
ing in one district the right to attend
school in another district; providing
for compulsory military training in
high schools.
Election Laws-Prohibiting hand
bills Is days before election; voting
on referendum petitions at primaries;
permitting registration of citizens at
place of business; lengthening period
Oh TeSiSIrdtioii liIcc w ioui yS"io %
Medical and Anti-Medical Bills
Board of examiners for drugless
practitioners; curbing quack medical
schools.
Business Legislation - Requiring
commission men to give $4,000 bond
to protect producers; small claims
court; removing all restrictions on
wills except that bequests to charity
must have been made six months be-
fore death.
A bill taking steps toward division
of California into two states-North
and South California-will also be
introduced during the session.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-18
Hog Raisers' Convention.
(By United Press)

Los Angeles, Jan. 1S.-Today it is
the hogs turn to demand the atten-
tion of the public. Swine breeders
from all parts of California are here
today to attend the annual conven-
tion of the California Swine Breders'
Association, which is holding a two
day session here. Owing to the rap
idly increasing Importance of hog
raising in Southern California, the at
tendance of ranchers from this part
of the state is especially large.
This morning, after a short busi-
ness session, C. B. Cunningham, Hon.
James o. Mills, Leon l.. Lamson, Will
liam Berstein and others made talks.
This afternoon feeding, marketing
and other problems are being dis
|cused by f. /. Washburn, Frank
Hauser, Harris Wienstock and d. O.
Lively.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-18

Sacramento, Jan. 1S.-It now looks
as though the subject of salary re-
forms will be one of the uppermost
issues at the present session of the
legislature. The wine and grape
men have thrown down the gauntlet
to the rest of the liquor men in no
uncertain terms, and this is taken to
indicate war on the Legislative
floors. One proposal in this connec-
ton comes from Assemblyman Marks
of San Francisco, who wants an hon
orary state commission to probe the
liquor question. He would have all
interests represented on the commits
sion, WI h would report to the legis-
lature two years hence.
Some sentiment is brewing for the
abolition of civil service. Lawmak-
ers who have come in contract with
the system have expressed dissatis-
faction with it. A jury reform sys-
tenn is among the more important
proposals. This would make juror
ineligible for more than one panel In
year and is aimed at professional
jurors"
A bill to regulate jitneys is IN
sight. Another would have plumbers
examined as to their competency.
Another bill changes Labor Day
from the first Monday to the first
Saturday in September; another pro
hibits treating, and still another re
quires flag to float over ever!
schoolhouse. One bill is offered t.
make women eligible for jury service
and bill from another part of th'
house would provide that woman
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-18
MEXICAN SHOT
RESISTING
OFFICER
Hovers Between Life and
Death at Local Hospital;
Officer ExOnerated.

Marcella Valencia, Mexican, who
was shot by Officer J. D. Fox of
Brawley yesterday, is lowering be-
tween life and death at the st. Thom-
as hospital.
Fox was exonerated by witnesses,
who claimed that the officer shot in
self defense.
J. J. Hodley reported to the Braw-
ley police that he had been robbed
and directed attention to four MeXi-
cans camped on the Bryant ranch.
Fox went to that place and is said to
have been attacked by Valencia. Fox,
defending himself, shot the Mexican
through the chest.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-18
Child Welfare Worker.

Miss Flora M. Cosper, interested in
child welfare work. arrived in the city
this morning and is in consultation
with members of the Woman's Ten
Thousand Club. 1t is Miss Cosper's
intention to organize circle of the
work here. She reports splendid sue
cess in Brawley, where thirty-five
were enrolled on opening day. She
is one of the authorized agents of the
national organization.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-18

= Today it is cold and cheerless.
There are those who refused to be
comforted without basking in the glo-
rious sunshine. Each succeeding morn
ing has been chilling and depressing.
1t rains and drizzles and most of the
people are weary of mud and mist. But
somewhere there is gladness and free
down from lowering skies. Some
where the children are playing be-
meath bowers of flowers. Then why
should Imperial Valley people murmur
about few wet days?
A few cases of this cold air would
be welcomed in July. The thought
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-18
TO PROVIDE FOR 80
PER CENT PETITIONS

Sacramento, Jan. 1S.-Assemblyman
Wills has introduced bill to bring
about constitutional amendment re-
curing recall petition to have thirty
per cent of the voters casting ballots
at the previous election.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-01-18
Some Days Must Be Dreary
You Can't Have Sunshine

of heavy sweaters and overcoats in
August would bring shudders. So why
rant and rave over a few uncomfor-
table days. The world cannot be all
sunshine. Some rain must fall. There
are tiny seeds nesting under the sur
face of the sand that will never bloom
except from rains. These little seeds
want to lift their heads and enjoy
the springtime. They enjoy life and
must have rain to burst asunder the
bonds. So remember all days can't
be bright and cheerful. Into each life
some rain must fall and some lives
must be dark and dreary, as the poet
said.