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Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
DRUGS WILL GO Up
IF ALCOHOL TAXED
(By Associated PresS)

Oakland, CAL, May 23.-War issues,
brought about by the present nation
al crisis, will engage much of the
attention of the $50 or NOR edelegates
from all parts of the state who are
attending the eleventh annual conven-
ton of the State Pharmaceutical AS
sociation here today and which will!
continue through Friday. Mayor John
L. Davie and local pharmacists well
coined the visitors.
Cooperation of California pharma-
cists in taking som eaction to combat
clauses of the war revenue bill, pro-
viding for an additional tax of $1.10
per proof gallon of alcohol, is antici-
lated as one of the principal issues
which will come before the conven-
tion.
The bill, which has been introduced
in the House, if passed as it stands,
will make total tax on alcohol of
S2.20 per proof gallon. This accord
ing to druggists, will necessitate a
corresponding increase on 80 per cent
Ct all drugs.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
JOFFRE AND V|v|AN|
ARE BACK IN PARIS
(By Associated Press)

Paris, May 23.-Marshal Joffre and
Premier Viviani, who visited America
TO discuss mutual matters with the
American government, arrived in
Rrest this morning and will be in
Paris this evening.
Viviani and Joffre, of the French
mission, sailed from New York on
clay Is, but it was unknown except
10 few officials and many American
newspapers, which loyalty kept the de-
rarture secret. The plans were
carefully laid and most people thought
that they would embark at Hampton
Roads, where they had previously
landed.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
WANTS PAY FOR HIS
BRICK SAYS S|M0MS

The City of Ell Centre became de-
fendant to an action filed today by
the Simons Brick Company, in which
the latter alleges that the city and
Jaems Kennedy, contractor, to whom
vas awarded the contract for con-
structing the joint sewer to New
river, failed to carry out the condi-
tions of the contract.
The plaintiff alleges that sum
amounting to $4,973.25 remains due
and unpaid and asks that the local
bank in which the city funds are kept
be enjoined from paying out this sun
until the amount is paid to the Simons
Brick Company.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
PRIVATE LABOR
BUREAUS ARE
BLAMED FOR
TROUBLES
State Labor Bureaus Passed
Up When Farmer Goes
After Ranch Help.

The practice of farmers throughout
California in patronizing private en-
pioyment bureaus, which charge farm
workers from 81 to Sc for telling
them where jobs can be found, to-
gether with the fact that railroad,
construction and lumber companies
pay better wages, demand shorter
work days and provide more sanitary
housing conditions, is blamed by C.
2 Sexton, superintendent of the State
Employment Bureau system, for the
present inability of farmers to secure
desirable farm help, in report on
farm labor conditions submitted by
him to the State Council of Defense
through John P. Mclaughlin, commits
sioner of the State Bureau Of Labor
Statistics.
In this report Sexton says that the
farmers in various parts of the state
who have reported a shortage of farm
labor have not sought the co-opera-
ton of the federal, state and munich
pal free employment bureas, which do
not charge a fee for bringing work
ers and jobs together.
In summing up the reported labo,
shortage and present farm conditions
Superintendent Sexton says:
"While there has been great deal
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
LOCAL RECRUITING IS
INCREASING DECLARES
PRIVATE FRED MURPHY

Despite the fact that the selective
draft system is being arranged for
following registration of all eligibles
On June 5, the recruiting offices of
the regular army are after men for
that department.
Fred A. Murphy, in charge of the
Ell Centre recruiting station at 532
Main street, reported this morning
that he had had 26 men accepted so
far this month and has many pros
poets in view.
For those recruits who will be sent
to Colon considerable increase in pay
has been authorized by the war depart
ment, copy of the telegram having
been received by Mr.. Murphy this
morning. Those accepted at a rate
Of $21 per month will now receive
$50, and others in proportion.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
FOR
PLAINTIFF IN
SCHOOLCASE

In the Superior court this after
room Judge Sloane rendered decision
in favor of the plaintiff in the suit
CT Architect f. T. Harris VS.. the c. u
y. S. board. Mr.. Harris had submit
ted plans for the construction of a
high school and according to the min
utes under date of March IA, 1915, his
plans were accepted. However, under
date about one month later the pre-
Iious amendments were amended Ia
read accepted when modified and
changed"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
GOVERNOR HAS UNTIL
JUNE FIRST TO SIGN
ALL BILLS SUBMITTED
(By Associated Press)


Sacramento, May Ex-Governor
Stephens is devoting almost his entire
time this month to considering meas
u1es passed by the recent legislature.
The hundreds of bills still left him for
signature or rejection are arranged
iii groups by subjects and the execu-
tive has been handling from twenty
to fifty or more each day. He has
until midnight of June to complete
the work. Bills then left unsigned
become victims of the so-called "pock-
ct Veto"
A measure prohibiting unfair COM
petition by making it misdemeanor
for any person to represent goods of
one manufacturer to be the goods of
another, was among those recently
signed. Another provides that men,
bers of the state lunacy commission
shall not be personally liable for dam
ages in cases where inmates of hos
ritals or institutions are ordered asex-
ualzed. A senate bill providing that
the state historical place receiving ap-
proval as did one permitting the leas-
ing of state lands for grazing pur-
oses for not more than ten years,
caid leases to terminate in case OF
sale of property, and one permitting
improvements to the grounds and
buildings of the state school for the
deaf and blind, in Berkeley.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
President Explains Speech.
(By Associated Fress)

Nby <fSSVNHUtS u I O''s'I
Washington, May pa letter from
the president to Representative Pugh
is published to further correct i'm
speech that the country had not had a
special grievance causing it to enter
the war. ~ meant that our griev-
ance, while entirely sufficient, was
the same as that Of other neutral ma
tions, but perhaps aggravated by the
fact that Germany had made us spe-
cial promises which she grossly ig-
nored.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
Russians Will Continue War.
(By Associated Press)

Havre, May 23.-Bafon Byens, Bel
pian foreign minister has received a
telegram from Russian Foreign Min
lister Terescontenko, in which the lat
ter said: "Rusisa will continue to pur-
sue this war, not for purpose or en-
Wy, but to assure all nations the
right to shape their own affairs, and
to secure peace guaranteeing them
against new attacks"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
CAL|f0RN|A IS
IN LEAD FOR
RECRUITS
Yesterdays Recruits in All
Sections of the Country
Were Total of 1912.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, May 23.-California
made the greatest gam yesterday ir
the recruiting in the regular army
registering 1O3 men, as against less
tnan rs per day for many preceding
days.
The recruiting yesterday netteo
1542 for the whole country, making
1890 recruited of the 183,898 neces.
sary for full war strength.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
Clark Gets Probation.

T. S. Clark, arrested in Steamboat
Springs on May 10 and charged with
forging check on Brawley mer-
chant, and who later pleaded guilty
before Judge Cole, was given proba-
ton this morning and will be turned
over to his brother in Colorado, who
al rees to care for the young man un-
til the expiration of his term of pro-
bottom. Clark confessed to a feeling
Of homesickness while at Brawley and
wrote the check in order to secure
founds with which to return home.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
BIG POWER DEAL IN
SOUTH END OF STATE
(By Associated Prcss)

San Francisco. May 23.-The pur-
chase of the property of the Pacific
Light and Power Corporation and the
control of the Ventura Power Com
pany by the Southern California Edi-
sen Company has been authorized by
the State Railroad Commission.
The consideration named is $4,000
coo cash and $4,000 900 par value
second preferred per cent cumula-
Il tive stock.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
Spain Is Appeased.
(By Associated PresS)

Madrid, May 23.-Premier Prieto
has announced that Germany's reply
to the Spanish note is satisfactory.
He said: Germany recognizes Spain's
rights in territorial waters and shows
herself disposed to punish submarine
commanders violating our zone."
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
Strange Food Exhibit.
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated PreSSJ
New York, May 23.-Filet Of shark.
cray fish and a large array of edible
yeaweed-various unutilized forms OF
American foods of dietetic value-are
among the exhibits at the American
Museum of Natural History.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
Germany Detains Americans.
(By Associat cd Press)


Washington, May 23.-Official rec
ords show that the number of Amer
leans detained in Germany is much
larger than was believed. A protest
was sent to Berlin yesterday based
or specific information regarding the
detention of two Americans at Ant
werp. Several others in different
parts of territory controlled by Ger
many are being detained.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
Southern Presbyterians Decline.
(By Associated Press)

(By AssOClated PTeSSJ
Birmingham, Ala, May 23.-The
Southern Presbyterians have declined
to unite with the Northern. The COM
mittee to which the proposition was
submitted submitted an unfavorable
majority report on the proposal. The
Southern Presbyterians expressed ap-
probation of the offer, but declined
tc appoint a commission to confer
with the Northern Assembly.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
TRANSPORTATION Men Meet.

Representatives of the various
transportation lines, together with ex-
press car companies, are in session
today at the Barbara Worth hotel for
the purpose of devising ways and
means of handling the 1917 crop of
cantaloupes in Imperial Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
King George Cultivates Potatoes.

Wy <HSSVNHUtOu US0V
Windsor, May 23.--King George can
be seen most afternoons in Windsor
rerk cultivating potato patch hs
started himself when the general al
lotment scheme was initiated. Prin-
cess Mary is the owner Of an allot-
nent adjoining and one Of the young
Princes has a vegetable patch.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
Jewels Are Stolen.
(By Associated Pres.

Long Beach, CAL, May 23.-Jewels
valued at $4,000 were stolen early
this morning from the show window
Of Afana Brothers. Sticky fly paper
vas placed on the glass to deaden
the sound while the robbers were
breaking a hole in it.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
Income Tax Upheld.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, May 23.-The House
has retained the Lenroot income tax
amendment, but struck out the tax on
advertising matter other than that
contained in newspapers and periodi-
Gals.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
Lassen Celebrating.
(By Associated Press)

Redding, May 23.-The heaviest
eruption of Mt. Lassen for two months
burst forth today, furnishing sem
sation for the Grand Lodge Knights
ofPythias meeting at Redding.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
Signs Pure Milk Bill.
(By Associated Press)

Sacramento, May 23.-Governor
Stephens has signed the Satterwhite
pure milk bill providing regulations
for inspection and tuberculin tests
that are stricter.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
u. S. Soldiers i'm London.
(By Associated Press)


London, May 23.-The first de-
tachment of the United States army
engineers, under command of Major
Parsons, has arrived.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
Italian Commission Arrives.
(By Associated Press

(By Associated Press)
Washington, May 23.-Enthusiastic
crowds received the Italian mission.
which arrived here today, being head
cd by Prince Udine.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
Refuses Passports.
(By Associated Press

IBy ASsOCI1teu PreSSJ
Washington, May 23.-The State
department has refused to issue pass
PORTS for the Socialist conference at
Stockholm.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
Successful Attacks.
(By Associated PreSS)

Paris, May 23.-The French made
successful attacks on three parts OF
the front line today.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23
DIR. Young Is Dead.
(By Associated Press)

Stockton, May 22.-Dr. ]. D. Young,
head of the state hospital, died today.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-23

ICoNTINUED ON PAGE FoURl
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-01
Cloudburst In Louisville.

Damages estimated at approximately
$780, 900 was caused late Wednesday
in Louisville by downpour of rain OF
almost the intensity Of a cloudburst.
Two and one-half inches of rain fell
in less than two hours. Sewers were
unable to carry off the water and
spouted the overflow into the streets,
which at some points were as much
as four feet under water. The street
car service was demoralized for an
hour or more and thousands of per"
sons were unable to get home from
work. Diners in basement restau-
rants were forced to flee. The tire
department was kept busy answering
alarms caused bv lirh'0na AZ pump
mo OH 10. g cellars
at ,1e Lc iisv lie o: Nashville office
Guiding were flooded with a 10 ei'
timated at $35, 600.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-01
f. A. YOST COMPANY
QncOrpOrated.)
Hardware, Harness and Buggies.

One OF the leading institutions Of
its kid in Christian county is the
F. A. Yost Company, whose commodi-
Gus store rooms are located at pa and
ZIG South Main street, where the
business was established in 1907. A
general line Of heavy and shelf hard
ware is carried and a speciality is
made OF auto tires, implements and
tools-wagons, drills, mowers, binders,
Irvine, seeds, fertilizers, and IN fact
everything needed about the farm. A
complete line Of the best makes of
stoves and ranges is handled. as we'll
as enamel ware of all kinds. Paints
oils and varnishes are given especial
attention and only the best brands dis
tributed. The company has had a
steadily increasing patronage since
its inception, and the volume of bust
ness transacted at present is immense.
The firm is composed OF some Of the
county's leading business men, and is
under the active direction OF Mr.. ID. d,
Cayrc, president and general manas' r,
gentleman of long experience in this
line and one whose natural ability
together with his pleasing and cour-
teous personality account in no small
degree for the phenomenal growth Of
the business. Mr.. H. A. Yost, a gen.
tleman who stands high in the bust,
acss circles of the county, IS score
tary and treasurer OF the company
and contributes much to its efficient
service. To those who have not as
yet formed the business acquaintance
OF the F. A. Yost company you will
profit by doing so at the earliest OPP
portunity.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-01
PURELY PERSONAL.

Miss Dollie Greenfield, OF Guthrie,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
Henderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Lam, of Gen.
trail City, are attending the fair. They
are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. James
H. Brown, South Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Mcpherson left
yesterday for Philadelphia to visit
their son, Charles j. Mcpherson.
Mrs. B. B. Corban and children,
of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, who have
been visiting Mrs. Corban's sister,
Mrs. Brenda Harlow, will leave this
morning for their home.
Mr.. j. T. Edwards and Miss Hooser
have returned from New Y-'k,
where they went to purchase 90 IDS
for the Edwards store.
Mrs. McJ. Smith and little son, Of
Guthrie, visited Mr.. Geo. E. Randle'
family Thursday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-01

courteous manner and pleasing per-
sonality has built up an enviable pa
tronage and a reputation for RELIABLE
ity and square dealing that is second
to none. In his attractive store can
be found a complete stock OF the best
and freshest drugs and chemicals,
proprietary remedies and toilet pre-
parations, as well as a fine line of
rubber goods, sick room supplies and
fancy articles, all of which are offer
cd to the trade at most reasona .
prices. A speciality is made of the
prescription department which is in
charge Of Mrs. W. H. Southall, a
registered pharmacist of experience
and training. A nice line of cameras
and photo supplies are carried in
stock When in need OF anything
usually found in an up-to-date drug
store you will make no mistake in
calling at No. 8, n. Main street.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-01
". &. HORD BARBER SHOP

For smooth shave, an artistic hair
cut or a refreshing shampoo the men
Of this vicinity usually resort to the
y. u. Hord barber show on East 9th
stre,t, near Main. MT. Hord, who es-
tzbl.sheL the business some eight
years ago, is al artist in his line,
substantial citizen and withal cour-
teous and pleasing gentleman. His
shop is well equipped and arranged,
the tools and appliances kept in the
best possible condition and only the
best and purest soaps, tonics, lotions,
etc. used. An acquaintance with this
shop and with Mr.. Hord and his effici-
ent assistants, will prove an asset to
any man and we cheerfully recon-
mend it to those who are not already
patrons.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-01
GEORGES STEAM BAKERY.
Bakery and Confectionery.

Bread, being the staff OF life, there
is no more important business in any
community than its production and
nowhere can be found a more modern
baking plant than that owned and
operated by r. II. George, at ~ East
9th street. Mr.. George established his
business in 1924 in another town and
removed here several years ago. and
1t flied a long felt need from the start
and he Las enjoyed steadily .ncreas-
ing patronage during the years OF its
existence. Bread. cakes. pies. Ntc.. are
produced IN quantities not only to
supply the city but the entire sur
:dad'ng country, and the product is
f. nous for its excellency. The plant
is 4 model OF cleanliness and sanita=
ton and has been kept abreast of the
times in every detail. The plants
specially is the famoue Blue Ribbon
Cream Bread which is favorably
known TO the housewives throughout
this en.ire section. A general whole
sale as we'll as a retail business is
conducted. an auto delivery furnish
irg quick delivery over the district.
Mr.. George, the proprietor, is one OF
me oder and more substantial of our
business men. a thorough gentleman
and an influential citizen WAC merits
the material success he has achieved.
We are proud to include such a wor-
thy concern as this in our business
directory edition.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-01
THE J. H. ANDERSON COMPANY
nncorporated.)
Departmental Service.

No history of the commercial pro-
gress OF the city and county would
be complete without mention OF the
above firm which for thirty years has
been one OF the landmarks in merch-
andising throughout this section and
whose name stands for the highest
quality goods, the best and latest
styles and the most courteous and
efficient service. The business occu-
pics its own commodious and well
appointed sales rooms at 215 South
Main street, which are completely
stocked at al times with an mex
haustible supply of the very latest
and best in clothing, shoes, dry goods,
ladies and chldren's ready-to-wear,
millinery and furnishings, rugs, cur
tains, draperies, etc, which are dis
posed Of at the most reasonable
prices. The different departments
occupy four store rooms, all in
charge of employees who are experts
and authorities in their chosen lines,
thereby assuring the best possible
service to patrons. The company,
which is incorporated, is composed of
some of the leading business men of
the city and includes J. H. Anderson,
president and moving spirit of the
business; Jno. H. Bell, vice-presi-
dent, and Geo. W. Crenshaw. secre-
ary-treasurer, all courteous business
gentlemen whose recognized ability
and high reputation for squaredealng
business methods is responsible in no
small measure for the wonderful sue
cess the business enjoys. Hopkinsville
is proud of the Anderson Depart
ment Store, an institution which
would do credit to a city many times
this size, and shows its appreciation
by the liberal patronage it extends to
the store.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-01
GARRISON ICE CREAM COMPANY
Manufacturers OF lee Cream and
Cones.

Supplying towns within a radius Of
so miles of Hopkinsville the Garrison
Ice Cream Company, located opposite
Hotel Latham has built up an envia-
BILE business during the comparatively
short time since its inception here in
the early part Of 1916 and is rapidly
local industries. The company are
manufacturers and shippers of ice
cream and cones, having a capacity
of 400 gallons of the finest grade
cream per day which has a ready sale
and an ever increasing demand. The
company has established a reputation
for cleanliness and sanitation by US
ing the best possible methods in the
manufacture of their product and
allowing only the best and purest of
ingredients to enter into their cream,
all raw materials being purchased To-
cally. whereby the proprietors assure
themselves of getting the best and
freshest, and at the same time provide
a convenient market for local pro-
ducers Of milk, etc.
The plant is modern in every detail.
containing all the latest machinery
and appliances known to the art of
making good cream, and is kept
scrupulously neat and clean at all
times. Six persons are furnished
steady employment. The company is
now contemplating large expansion
~ thar ..Io.f A. a - forrfhA f........
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-01
TIE WALDEN BREAD COMPANY.
Eread, Cakes and Pies.

Although breadstuffs, like practical
L. Everything else, have advanced in
price yet prices have been kept at the
lowest possible notch and big sized
loaf NAV be had for cents at
this modern bakery operated at
No. z07 South Main street by
the Walden Bread Company, which
began business here in 1916, and has
filled long-felt want from its incep-
'ion. Bread. cakes, pies, etc, are pro-
duc5d not only in quantities TO supply
the immediate city, but the entire
surrounding territory as well, and the
product is famous everywhere for its
excellence. The plant is a model or
cleanliness and sanitation and is kept
abreast of the times in every detail,
including an auto delivery service.
The specially OF the bakery is Its
celebrated Butter Crust bread which
enjoys a tremendous popularity over a
large expanse OF territory.
Mr.. w. l.. Walden. the proprietor, is
a courteous and efficient business
gentleman of long experience in his
line and one who we'll deserves the
success he has achieved. The plant.
which employs a number of well paid
workers, is located at 4O7 South Main
street. and quick service can be had
by calling Phone No. 294.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-01
WEED Il feet HIGH.

Along with other things weeds are
making new records this bountiful
year. A huge weed of the richland
or bull weed variety, grown on a
branch of Saline creek, in Stewart
county, Tenn was brought to the
Kentuckian Office Wednesday. Ii
nearly three inches at the base and "
feet high. It was cut by Joe Taylor,
of Big Rock, Tenn, Route 2. 1t is
but fair TO Mr.. Taylor to add that i;
grew on the bank of the creek and
not in LiS corn field.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-01
Z. H. HIGGINS, DRUGGIST, .
Second Door From Court House.

AT No. 8, North Main street, only
two doors from the court house, is to
be found the ever busy drug estab-
lishment conducted by Mr.. Z, H..
Higgins. a druggist of long expert
ence and great ability. and citizen
and business man who stands high in
the esteem Of the people Of Christian
county, Mr.. Higgins began business
sere many years ago and by the best
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-01
Bodies Recovered.

The body of young Whitfield, who
was drowned Sunday in Cumber-
land river few miles from Clarks-
vile, was found near the city. Miss
Margaret Morris body, found Tues
day, was buried at Bowling Green.