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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-07-27
LABOR SURVEY FOR
JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH

H. C. Fondren, demonstration agent,
and Supt. w. P. Annette have just
completed an organization for this
parish known as a Labor Survey"
The details Of the survey are as fol-
lows:
The general plan of the labor sur
vey assumes that the parish shall be
divided into a convenient number OF
communities" each with its "con-
munity man." These Community
men" may be men who are already on
>,e parish commission or they may
be additional men selected to serve
as community men" and thus become
urits of the parish commission.
Each community man proceeds at
once to ascertain the labor needs Of
every farmer in his community, using
Form l for this purpose, one blank
for each farmer.
In similar manner he uses Form z
in enrolling every individual volun-
teer.ng for the agricultural service
This list should include those Already
engaged in farm labor only for such
times as they will be available for
work on other farms. 1t should also
include those in villages and towns
who can devote any portion of the
season to farm work.
When Forms / and have been filleC
out, the community man makes sucf
assignments as will adjust local sup
pies of labor to local needs, using
Form 8 for this purpose. When tn
community man has assigned labor
er to a farm, it is his duty to motif,
both the laborer and the farmer o
he assignment, giving each Of then
all the information necessary to brin
them together, and designating tn
time and place Were they are t
meet. If he is unable in this way
supply every farmer, he uses Form
in reporting the deficit to his paris
y man. If, on the other hand, he has
surplus Of labor available, it is r.
t ported to the parish man on Form
4 The community man should send t
s his parish man supplementary n
r ports from time to time when change
= in the labor situation demand furthe
Y adjustment which he cannot me-
e w tn the supplies of labor available
: him, or when surplus of labor d
/. velops which he cannot use.
e The following community men ha'
e been selected:
e Ward One, E. H. Andrus and Walt
e Longman.
q Ward Two, P. H. Hoag and D.
IL Richie.
le Ward Three, Rev. r. Ellis.
II Ward Four, T. E. Nixon, E. S. Ha
'o and Henry Walton.
"a Ward Five, H. G. Patterson and
" L. Watkins.
-, :, Ward Six, w. B. Gabbert, E. H. b
ng and W. +. MeHaney.
y, Ward Seven, 2. w. Todd.
- Ward Eight, j. Verrett.
n Ward Nine, Adam Butler.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-07-27
10 GREAT LOSS, But
SOME SMALL GAIN

The dry weather which has had a
hmaging effect on the corn and rice
crops, has worked to the advantage OF
lie melon crop. The crop is not as
arly rs il would have been had there
bens plenty of rain, but the quality is
hrbetter. Wagon loads of the very
luest water melons and cantaloupS are
coming into town daily now, They are
lie finest ever marketed and the prices
are very reasonable.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-07-27
TOKEN Of APPRECIATION
FROM PEOPLE Of ELTON

The citizens OF Elton and especially a
gOOdly number of music lovers regret
70 lose from their midst Miss Echo
uakSmith, the efficient teacher Of voice
and Piano. For a number Of years
Mss Oaksmith taught her art in Elton
ana 10 EuniCe to the satisfaction OF
ner patron as Is evidenced from the
aeadily Increasing number OF pupils In
aer class up to the time Of her
eaVing. She has paid the price
2 prepare herself for her work
@d i given an opportunity will
loYe her efficiency. The good
vii Of the people of Elton accompanies
a'f to her new field of labor. EIton's
pss Is Welsh'S gain.
(Signed)
N. c. HirsChy, Phi. d.
Mrs. E. N. Dagget,
Mrs. W. H. Carrot,
Mrs. Otis Putnam,
W. N. Fontenot,
ChoriSter Catholic Oh
P. j. SabatieF,
Mrs. H. A. d. LaRue,
Mrs. Emma Henderson,
Nicholas Garbarino,
FIN. DumartFait,
E.S. Hart,
j., D. BaCque,
CD. Pennington,
It's. Smith, M. D.
Mrs. G. N. AyISworth,
ThoS. E. Nixon,
Principal Elton HIS.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-07-27

send Us the price Of a years
INSCRIPTION If you are in arrears
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-07-27

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Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
ALIENS, GET PASSPORTS
NOW is THE TIME TO SUBMIT
THEM TO OFFICIALS.
On December l, All Aliens, Whether
Enemy or Not, Must Submit
Passes to Officials.

Inspector-in- Charge A. A. Musgrave
Of the United States immigration Of
flee at Calexico states that he has
everything in readiness to begin ex-
amining passports of aliens, and sug-
gests that as a means of economizing
time and saving trouble, all aliens of
any country whatsoever who have
passports should bring them to the i'm
migration office at once and leave
hem for examination and record.
Each passport is required to be ac-
companied by four photographs of the
bearer-three in addition to the one
attached to the passports. These must
be not less than two inches square
showing the head and shoulders. Three
are necessary to fill the Identification
system in use in the office.
When the order requiring everybody
to have passports goes into effect on
December 1, there will be great deal
Of work to be done in a short time
and ther els no reason why those hold
ing passports now should not bring
them in. lNR'M
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
LOCAL MAN BUYS MIN {
DONALD GRANT TAKES OVER
VALUABLE YUMA HOLDINGS.
He and His Associates in Ell Centre
Will Develop Gold Mine in the
Famous Fortuna District.

= Yesterday an agreement for the
sale of the Monarch mine, in the For
tuna district, was made between the
owner, Wingate Lindsey, and COM
pany headed by Donald Grant of Ell
Centre. The first payment, accord
ing to the option agreement, is $500,
to be made in ninety days. At the
end Of every six months thereafter a
payment of $4,000 will be due until
the purchase price has been liquidated.
The mine is known to contain some
rich values, and Mr.. Lindsey has per-
formed great deal of work on it
since he has been its owner. Mr.. Grant
and some of his associates have been
here the past few days looking over
the property and closing the optional
agreement.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
NO. 5 DAMAGE SUITS Up
HOLTVILLE DIRECTORS HOLD
COUNCIL OF WAR.
Members of the Old No. Board Con
fer With Present Members
on Defense of Suits.

Directors of Imperial Water Com
pany No. held a special meeting in
Holtville yesterday, at which men,
bers of the former board of directors
of two years ago We're present to pre-
sent facts and figures regarding a
numbe of damage suits incurred by the
company during their administration.
Former President J. ]. Strictly was
among those at the meeting.
The damage suits resulted from the
water shortage of two years ago, farm
ers blaming the company because the
water was turned from the company's
canals by order of Colonel w. H. Hola-
bird, then receiver of the California
Development Company.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
CHINESE COOLIES
FOR CANTU'SLAND
COMING, TO BE FOL.
LOWED BY MORE.
ARE SHIPPED IN BOND
SOLUTION OF LABOR PROBLEM
ACROSS THE BORDER.
Hundreds Of Chinese From Hong Kong
Coming to Mexicali to Work
| in the Cotton Fields.

It became known yesterday that the
cotton and corn ranchers across the
border had made arrangements with
China for the shipment of Chinese
coolies to Lower California, in bond
from San Francisco.
The action Of the Lower California
ranchers will relieve serious short
age of labor across the line.
A. Cook of the Southern Pacific pas
senger department came in last night
with a number of Chinese, former res
idents of Mexico, who have been abb
sent for some time and desire. to re-
turn. They came through the state
from San Francisco in bond. Mr.. Cook
stated that the first 500 coolies from
Hong Kong, engaged to work in the
country across the line, are expected
to arrive in San Francisco in a short
time. A party of thirty-two, on their
way over on the Tenyo Maru, has been
since the big liner went
few days ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
WANT GERMANS
TO CHANGE GOVT.
RUSSIANS AMPLIFY TERMS FOR
AN ARMISTlCE.
MAY CONTINUE WAR
BOLSHEVIKI GOVT. WANTS NO
SEPARATE PEACE.
Russian Democratic Ideas Must Pre-
vail in Peace Negotiations, 1t Is
Announced From Petrograd.
MAY CONTINUE WAR
(By Associated Press)

Petrograd, Nov. 22.-The Russian
government today issued a proclama-
tion stating that the new regime would
not accept a separate peace from Ger
many, and that the peace with that
country must come only when the
German people, "inspired by Russian
democratic Ideals" overthrow their
rulers and demand peace.
1t was accentuated that Germ any's
rejection of the proposal for an ar
mistice issued today would mean q
continuation of the war by the new
revolutionary army, Oh the side OF
the Allies, and that it would be prose
cuted with vigor against German inl-
ptrialism.
The Russian government has Of
dered General Boukhomin, command
er-in-chief of the army, to negotiate
with the commanders of the. enemy
armies for an armistice.
Petrograd ambassadors OF the Al
lied nations have been notified.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
EPWORTH UNION FORMED
BIG MEETING AT IMPERIAL FOR
THE PURPOSE.
Miss Pauline Adair Of Ell Centre II
Elected Secretary of the
Leagues.

Tuesday evening about sixty young
people of the various Epworth Leagues
of the Valley meet at Imperial for an
informal social and basket supper.
The meeting was called for the pur-
pose Of forming a county union Of the
Epworth Leagues of the Methodist
churches Of the different towns.
The followin gofficers were elected:
President, Lawrence Banks, Imperial,
first vice president, Floyd Geyer. Co.
lexico; second vice president, Mabsl
Oakes. rBawley; third vice prssidsnt,
Harry Rasmus, Heber; fourth vice
president, Ruth Armstrong, Holttille;
secretary, Pauline Adair. n Csntro1
treasurer, w. H. Myers, Holtville.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
NEW FEATURES FOR
STREET CARNIVAL
PROMISES TO BE BIGGEST EVENT
OF KIND HELD in VALLEY.
PARADE FIRST
SOMETHING ON TAP EVERY MIN
UTE TOMORROW.
Imperial Ad Club, Assisted by Mrs.
Rice's, Committee, Announces
Additional Attractions.

1t is believed that more than 5000
persons from all oveS the Valley will
attend the big street carnival at I'M
perial tomorrow night, the proceeds
from which go to bring Christmas
cheer to the boys in camp and tre1ch.
A long list of attractions are pre-
sented by the Imperial Ad Club, assist
ed by the committee of Imperial wpm-
en- headed by Mrs. John T. Rice.
In addition to the regular startling
attractions, the following have been
secured:
Will Stanton of Calexico has do
mated a steer, to be auctioned off ,du-
ring the carnival. /:
A theatrical company from Los An
geles, headed by Mr.. and Mrs. Far
mum, is to give continuous numbers.
A we'll known female impersonator
will be on The program.
The Jazz Band musicians arrived
from San Diego this morning ana are
being entertained by the city.
The first big event is the turkey
parade, to be put on by Calipatria at
$3.50 this evening. Calipatria women
will serve a complete dinner.
All roads will lad to Imperial to-
night Come and be amused for a
good cause.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
COTTON CROP
GREATER THAN
WAS FORECAST
LATENESS OF FROST AND WARM
WEATHER ADDS MILLION.
MPRESSOR SPEAKS
MAY KEEP AWAY
FROST TILL DEC. 10, IT'S SAID.
Optimistic View of the Cotton Situa
ti0n--Wiil Be About TO-
600 Bales Ginned.

Superintendent T. J. West of the
CalexicO and Imperial cotton
congresses. believes that the cot
ton crop ON both sides of the line
in Imperial Valley will be the
greatest in the history of the cot
ton industry here. He believes
that 10000 bales will be ginned,
and that last years record will be
exceeded by 5000 bales.
Mr.. West, under whose eye every
bale of cotton in the Valley is com
pressed, states that warm fall wealth
er and the holding off of the frosts
have in large measure offset the eff
feet of a small water shortage in the
summer.
"If the frost holds off until Decem.
Der, 10 and l believe it will because
we have moonlight nights until then
we will have the largest cotton crop
Cotton has been putting on ever since
September. l believe we will gin TO-
900 bales"
Mr.. West states that at CaleXico
he has compressed 1880 bales. A lit
tie over half of this cotton is still held
in the compress yards. At Imperial
1900 bales have been compressed, and
half has gone out.
AS the season is late this year, the
CaleXico compress is 5000 bales be-
hind last years total at this time, and
the Imperial compress is more thar
1000 bales behind The labor situa-
tion, too, is responsible for the cottor
being behind.
Spot cotton in New York is worth
80 cents for short staple. At this
price, taking Mr.. Vests estimate
there will be $1O,5OO,OOO worth of cot
ton ginned here this year, in addition
to about $3,OOO,0OO worth of cotton
seed.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
BURN WAREHOUSE
FULL Of FLOUR;
HUNT |NCEND|ARY
ALBERS MILL WAREHOUSE IN
FRISCO DESTROYED.
LOSS is OVER 100000
POLICE, SEARCHING FOR GER
MAN FIREBUGS, CLOSE HALL.
Aroused Over the De-
structiOn of Thousands of Sacks
of Flour in Storage
ALBERS MILL WAREHOUSE IN
FRISCO DESTROYED.
LOSS is OVER 100000
POLICE, SEARCHING FOR GER
MAN FIREBUGS, CLOSE HALL.
(By Associated Press)

San Francisco, Nov. 22.-Fire, be-
lieved to have been set by incendiar-
les unfriendly to the government, to-
day destroyed the warehouse of the
Albers Milling Company, on the water
front.
The blae was started in three OF
four places in the warehouse, and be.
fore the fire fighters could play
streams of water on the structure il
was doomed.
The police, in their chase for sus-
pected alien enemies, closed the Of
fices of the Peoples Council of Amer.
lea for Democracy and Terms of Peace
Alleged discriminating documents were
seized in the office of the society.
Watchmen at the warehouse stateC
that it was packed to the roof with
flour, ready to be shipped.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
TEUTONS SPRING
. Up RESERVES FOR
RENEWED DRIVE
BATTLE WITH ITALIANS FOR
THE PAVE RIVER.
ITALIANS STILL HOLD
BRUTAL TEUTON MOUNTAIN
ERRS LOOT AND BURN.
American Ambulances Arrive on the
Piave FrOnt-GuglielmO Mar
cGni Joins Diaz's Staff.
BATTLE WITH ITALIANS FOR
THE PAVE RIVER.
STILL HOLD
TEUTON MOUNTAIN
ERRS LOOT AND BURN.
(By Associated ?ress)


Italian Headquarters, Nov. 22.-Thc
enemy is bringing forward fresh re-
serves in mass attack on the upper
Piave river where it bends northeast
into the Bellune Alps.
hTe reserves include some of the
picked troops of the Prussian guard,
some of the best troops from Russian
and western fronts and 5000 noun
Itaineers from lower Hungary, who
are noted for their brutal vandalism
A number of American Red Cross
'ambulances passed through headquar-
ters toward the Piave front. The men
and cars appeared in good condition.
Italian aviators reported they saw
lines of civilian population in the in
vaded districts, under guard, headed
for Austria.
Guglielmo Marconi has arrived at
the front to take his place on the staff
of General Diaz.
The action ebbs and flows around
the slopes of three low mountains
There has been some desperate fight
ing around Monte Monfenera. 1t is the
key to the situation, because it is al
the point where the river turns into
the Venetian plains. The whole bat
tie hinges on the control of the rivel
passage leading to the plains.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
SAMM|ES MUST SHAVE
FIRST THOUGHT AFTER COMING
FROM FRONT LINE.
The Cap Worn Under the Steel Hell
NETS Makes a Great Hit With
the American Soldiers.
(By Associated Press)

With the American Army in France,
Nov. 22.-American detachments just
returned from trench duty show the
greatest nonchalance, calling for a
shave rather than food and rest.
The soldiers swear by their new
caps, which they are wearing under
their helmets. Most of them remove
their helmets when they are out of
the fire one, exposing the caps. An
officer remarked that the caps great
ly improve the appearance of the SOL
diers. They are worn smartly cooked
over one ear, and each has a regi-
mental number near the front.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
(By Associated i'ress)

British Headquarters in France,
Wednesday, Nov. 21.-Fiehting as
in other wars marked the present bat
lie more .han any other on the west
ern front.
The cavalry refuted the contention
CT military critics that it belonged to
ta,ngs of the past and the tanks did
'r few hours what the artillery re-
CURED days to accomplish.
The Hindenburg line was pierced ab-
s0iutely on wide front and to great
or depths than ever before The Ger
rans have attem-ted few counter
attacks thus far, but all have been
sr.ashed.
The official statement Of aviation
operations said Only five German ma
chimes were seen the Carahrai front
Tuesday.
The British worked AGAINST the diff
ficulties of mist end rain. Eleven avi
ators are missing.
British Strategy
Haig's blow against Camlra: was
true strategy He hammered the en-
envy in Flanders until they were ex-
hausted and then suddenly sprung a
surprise attack in an unexpected GUAR.
ter.
The enemy considered the Hnden-
burg line impregnable. A strongly
fortified and protected deep belt Of
wire which they thought not orly pro-
tected them from concentrated bonn
bardment, but was sufficiently strong
to prevent the infantry from getting
through, formed part of the defenses.
The tanks in most places had no
trouble in breaking through the wire
or in crossing trenches. There were
gaps rode wide where no vestige OF
the wire was left.
The condition of the German
trenches showed plainly that they
were abandoned hastily.
The Germans first retreated in dis
may. They are fighting desperately
today to regain hold on their rear
positions.
About Flesquieres the tanks engaged
heavy guns. The British infantry de-
liberately charged the enemy artillery
with rifles and hand grenades and
captured many guns killed the crews.
The British captured Fontaine and
Notre Dame, two and quarter
miles southwest of Cambrai and a
number of prisoners were captured.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
Mems Banquet at Oregon Hotel.

Rev. w. F. Richardson, formerly oe
Kansas City, but now of Los Ange.
les, arrived on the morning train and
will be the chief speaker at the BAN
quet of the men of the Christian
church. r. H. Maddux will be toast.
master, and Messrs. Russell, holland,
Conley and others will respond 20
appropriate toasts. The male quartet
will sing. About fifty plates have
been reserved The banquet will be
gin at $50
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
SAILORS START FIGHT
MEMBERS OF THE CREW UPHOLD
THE l. w. w. WORKERS.
This Stand Is Resented by the Patri-
Otic Members and the Craft
Puts Back to Port.
(By Associated Press)

San Francisco, Nov. PA tug
towing barge out of this port
today put back into the harbOr and
delivered to the police authorities
two members of it's crew who
started fist fight by declaring
that the Industrial Workers Of
the World would win the war for
Germany.
As soon as the tug put out from
the the wharf the alleged dislOy-
al members of the crew began to
run down the government, it is
said. Before the officers knew
of it. the entire crew was engaged
in fist fight.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
CHAUNCEY WAS RAMMED.
Destroyer COllided With Transport
Which Had No Lights.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Nov. 22.-Vice Admiral
Sims today reported that the destroyer
Chauncey, sunk Monday, with loss
of 81 men, was rammed by the trans
port Rose. Both were running with
out lights.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
TARRED AND FEATHERED.
Made Disl0yal Remarks-NeighbOrs
Mete Out Old Time Punishment.
(By Associated Press)

Wy hoSoGidleu ITeSSI
Osakis. Minn., Nov. 22.--E. II.
Strattmeyer, a naturaliZed Amer
ican of German extraction. was
tarred and feathered last night
because Of alleged disloyai re-
marks. A group Of masked men
went to Strattmeye;'s home and
whirled him away in an auto 10
lonely spot in the woods near
here. After the coat Of car and
feathers was administered he was
paraded through the streets.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22

tBy Associ II. ca Press;
British Headquarters in France,
NCv. 22.-After smashing through
the Hindenberg line, called inn
penetrable by the TeutOns. over a
twelve-mile front to u depth of
from one to five miles, vest erday,
'he grinding, crushing Britisl. war
machine is moving further south
and east, and consolidating gains.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22

Cook today received from Secretary Of
the regulations for the benefit Of
whose business pleasure takes them INTO Mex
ica and vicinity temporarily.
Lansing that he has instructions to the mm
grafton identification cards. those
Mexican border the line
who border daily pursuit Of their occupations
Lansing brings great relief to the people
Valley both sides of the ne who c0nrOnt-
the passport regulations as
first promulgated into effect on December l.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
PearbOdy Very Ill.
(RY Associatel Pressl

Denver, Nov. 22.-Former Governor
Peabody, Colorado's executive during
the labor disturbances in the Colorado
coal fields and at Cripple Creek, in
Southern Colorado in 1908, is near
death, physicians said today.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
Berlin's Version.
(By Associated Press

Iby ASSOCIuI6U ITtSS1
Berlin, Nov. 22.-Announcing the
continuation of the battle southwest
of Cambria, German headquarters de-
clared the enemy failed to break
through, though they gained little
beyond the German front line. Sew
eral British tanks were shot to pieces.
The Germans drove the British back
to Anneux and Fontaine and forced
them into their former positions south
of Rumilly.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
GERMANS VERY ACTIVE.
Said They Are Openly Inciting the
PetrOgrad Populace.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Nov. 22.-Ambassador
Francis cabled today from Petrograd
that German propagandists were al
most openly conducting their activi-
ties to keep Russian affairs unset
tiled.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
Express Company Hearing.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Nov. 22.-The Inter
state Commerce Commission will hold
Ia hearing on December Z to consider
the application of the express COM
panies for 10 per cent increase in
rates.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-22
Norwegian Vessel Is Wrecked.
(By Associated l'ress)

Honolulu, Nov. 22.-Captain Hansen
of the Norwegian steamer Thor has
reached this port with fifteen of the
crew. He reported the vessel floun-
dered in storm. One lifeboat Is
missing. She sailed from San Fran.
CISCO !. There were no passengers
aboard.