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Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-20
TOO MUCH WATER
ON SOFT LANDS
Farm Adviser Sullivan Delivers
Warning to Those Who Have AL
falfa on Soft Land-Water Table
Easily Formed and Roots Do Not
Penetrate to Great Depth.

Too much irrigation has been given
alfalfa on the soft soils of the Impe-
rial Valley-a fact divulged by recent
research into alfalfa irrigation, ac-
cording to Farm Adviser Sullivan,
who spoke Wednesday night at the
meeting of the Westmoreland Farm
Center.
Mr.. Sullivan gave the figures indi-
eating the depth to which irrigation
penetrates on various types of land.
"In most districts" said Mr.. Sulli-
van, "alfalfa roots seek a depth of
fifteen feet. Here, on the soft land,
they may approach that depth. On
the medium soil the water penetrates
perhaps four feet and on the ex-
tremely hard land it does not ordin-
arily reach below two feet. For this
reason, the alfalfa roots in the Impe-
rial Valley lie closer to the top than
in other districts. The finer roots
remain near the top, as they prefer
soil with humus, and here the humus
is generally near the surface"
To remedy the defects in alfalfa ir-
rigation Mr.. Sullivan recommended
the use of lands not exceeding a
quarter-mile in length, and larger
head of water. This will enable the
water to move more slowly and pene-
trate deeper. =
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-20
PARLIAMENTARY SKIRMISH
WINS FOR THE STUDENTS

Parliamentary procedure was
dropped for brief moment at High
School Student Body assemblage yes
terday morning.
Assembly, periods are taken during
regular recitation periods. Therefore
when, after the business of the meet
ing was over, motion was made for
dismissal, the students refused to sec
ond it. President Graeser slipped
over coup and broke rule of par
liamentary procedure when he pro-
gued the meeting. The meeting was
held as a rally for the Brawley bas-
ketball game and for the Junior class
play. Two weeks of the Christmas
holiday for High School students have
begun. Part of the time the build
ing will be tronged with High School
teachers from the entire Valley, as
sembled in a teachers institute.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-20
GET READY TO
PAY INCOME TAX
John c. Carter, Collector for Thi.
District, Issues Statement of What
Is Expected of Those Who Are Sub
ject to Income Tax-Farmers, Mer-
chants, Clerks to Come Under Law

Los Angeles, Dec. 17.-You won't
have to figure out your own income
tax all by yourself hereafter. The
government is going to send out men
to help you. 1t will be up to you to
hunt up these men.who will be sent
into every county seat town, and some
other towns besides. to meet the peo-
pie. Postmasters, bankers and news
papers will be able to tell you when
the governments income tax man will
be around and where to find him. He
win answer your questions, swear you
to the return, take your money and
remove the wrinkles from your brow.
Retuns of income for 1917 must be
made between January l and March
II, 1918.
"The government recognizes" Col
lector of Internal Rvenue Carter said
to-day. "that many persons experience
a good deal of difficulty in filling out
income tax forms. 1t recognizes, too,
that taxpayers resident at points
where collectors offices are not cas-
lily accessible find it hard to get
proper instruction in the law. Next
year, when every married person liv-
ing with wife or husband and having
Ia net income of $4,000, and every un-
married person having a net income
Of 81 900 for the year 1917 must make
return of income on the form pre-
scribed, there will be hundreds in
every community seeking light on the
law, and help in executing their re-
turns. My own and every other col
lection district in the nation will be
divided into districts, with the coun-
ty as the unit, and a government Of
ficer, informed in the income tax, as
signed toeach district. He will spend
hardly less than a week in each coun-
ty, and in some counties a longer
time, very likely in the courthouse at
the county seat town. In cities where
there are collectors branch offices,
he will be there, and in other cities
possibly at the city hall. My office
will in due time advise postmasters
and bankers and send out notices to
the newspapers stating when the Of
ficer will be in each county. It will
be unnecessary for prospective tax
payers to ask my office for forms on
which to make returns. The officer
who visits their county will have
them.
at may be stated as a matter of
general information that met income
is the remainder after subtracting ex-
penses from gros sincome. Personal,
family or living expense is not ex-
pense in the meaning Of the law, the
exemption being allowed to cover such
expenses.
"The new exemptions Of 81, 900 and
$4,000 will add tens Of thousands 10
the number Of income taxpayers in
this district, inasmuch as practically
every farmer, merchant, tradesman,
professional man and salary worker,
and . great many wage workers, will
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-20

be required to make return and pay
tax.
''The law makes it the duty of the
taxpayer to seek out the collector,
Many people assume that if an in
come tax form is not sent, or gov
ernment officer does not call, they are
relieved from making report. This
is decidedly in error. 1t is the other
way round. The taxpayer has to go
70 the government and if he doesn't
within the time prescribed he is vio-
lator of the law and the government
will go to him with its penalties.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-20

of the and old soldiers who travelling
have window
Secretary Baker
Wherever soldiers travelling ready
Tor them with courtesies and
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-20
Tobacco Prices
READ THIS LIST of tobacco prices for cash in
he Wholesale Department:

-"Horseshoe" Plug Tobacco 12 lbs. :. $3.50 but
-"Star" Plug Tobacco 12 lbs for. S6.35 but
-"Tuxedo" Smoking "a 1Oc tins for. -. $2.25 car
-"Prnce Albert" Smoking "a 1Oc tins. :. .$2.35 car
-"Velvet" Smoking. "a 1Oc tins for :. $2.25 car
-"Bull Durham Smoking 72 SC bags. :. 1925 car
-"CameT Cigarettes. 200 in carton. q. . 81 .06 car
Wheat Straw Papers, SO pkgs. to box, for. S3.2
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-20

THIS FINE STEEL CUT COZ
FEE put up in 5-lb. alright tins and
offered now at a price that will re-
pay you to come to the Wholesale
Dept. if you can use the quantity.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-20

PROBABLY THE BEST KNOWN Laundr
sale Department tells you that soap is chez
Soap $4.65
100 bars White King Soap for. -. SAFE
100 bars A. B. Naphtha Soap for. -. $3.50
100 bars large Lava Soap for. ...... .$S.1(
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-05-04
SHOOTING ARRAY.

A distressing shooting ARRAY occurred
at Isabella, Tuesday afternoon about
| O'Clock, the participants being Emmett,
the lo-year-old son oil Andrew Caddis and
Lon Shields, nephew of R. M. Shields.
There had been bad feeling between the
boys and several attempts had been made
to settle the trouble without avail. Finally,
they agreed to shoot it out.
Before they reached the spot where they
expected TO make human targets OF them
selves, they agreed to shake hands and let
the matter drop.
In statement to Squire Grant Simonds
after the shooting, Shields said he had his
hand on his gun which was in his breast
and that Cadds had his hand on his gun
in right coat pocket That when he went
to offer his hand to Gaddes, the shot was
fired.
The bullet, .38 calibre, entered the
right side of the abdomen and perforated
the stomach and large bowel, coming out
in the soft part Of the back.
Young Gaddes was broughtto Ducktown
and lodged in the lookup to await the
outcome of Shields injuries.
As we go to press, we learn that young
Shields is resting well, and that unless
complications set in he will recover.
1t is regretiable affair and illustrates
what usully occurs when men carry piss
tolls. 1t should be lesson to all young
men who indulge in this pernicious habit,
to the end that it may save them much
trouble in the future.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-05-04
Notice to the Mayor.
REQUISITION ORDEB.

The following is one of series of
proclamations issued by German Off
GERS to the people of Belgium when
that unhappy country was invaded.
One will appear each week until all
have been printed-EDroR.l
The Commune of Luneville will furnish
by Isl September 1914, under penalty of
fine of 100000 francs in case of refusal or
opposition
l. 100000 cigars or 100000 cigarettes,
or 5000 kilos of tobacco.
2. $4,000 litres of wine lin cask or bottle
3. 1000 kilos of tea or cocoa.
4. 10000 kilos of sugar.
S. 1000 kilos of roasted coffee.
6. 1000 wooden stockings.
7. A quantity of soap, of toilet paper or
cut paper, and great number of pocket
hankerchiefs and of knives.
8. 10 kilos of glycerine.
9. 10 kilos of grease.
expressly add that all of the goods de-
manded must be OF the best quality, and
that, in all cases where they are not so,
the Commune will be held responsible. All
appeals against this order will be null and
void.
Orion, 29th August, 1914.
Officer commanding the Isl Bavarian
Reserve Corps,
Won Fashbender.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-05-04
County Correspondence
BENTON.

The death messenger has made another
visit here, and has taken away James Cal
hOun. He departed this life al his home,
over in the old First district, April %. He
died Of acute Indigestion He was a bro
Their Of M. v. Calhoun, of old Patty. He
was beloved by ali Ehe. knew ham
ChaRcerY cOart met here last Monday,
several cases we're heard. The custer
cases agaiDl the justices of the peace were
all continued except the one against Rus
sell-it IS TO be tried and opinion sent in
by time for either party to appeal TO lhe
supreme court. In the Onster case against
former Chairman williamson and Justices
N. S. Price, F. M. LOvingoOd, ]. NJ. Shearer,
Z. l. AmbuTn, Grant SimOnds and J. N.
McBrger and others, the court dismissed
the cases and taxed complalnants with the
costs John W. Quinn, B. F. McClary and
several others brought suit to relieve the
county Of high taxes and to give them and
their friends control Of the county court
and pike road funds. They tried to re-
district through the ehancery cOurt-asked
that the county be pat IN the hands of a
receiver. This was the beginning of the
custer business. These beginners now
dance to large bin Of costs. There are
now several other custer suits but they
are always continued. Even Attorney
Witt, who started the custer business has
little case against him in the cOun. his
easier to start some things than it is to
stop them.
Sheriff Ellard has two boys sick; they
are thought to have or to be taking the
fever.
Tbs electric lights have been put out on
arms with refectOrs to lighat the streets
around the square; stronger and better
iphts are used. The county pays for these
lights; they are better than the old way
Water works comes next and then the
city will be ready to take on factories, CAPT
tai etc.
1t has been dry foreground was get
ting hard, but it has rained and now farm
ers are happy.
The railroad bridge has been guarded
for some time here, but owing to some
trouble, new guards have been put on in
the other guards place.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-05-04
FIRE AT BENTON.

Fire in Benton, Tuesday night, destroyed
the postoAice, Wilson's drug store and the
almory of Co. H. The total loss will be
around $4,000. with insurance at less
than half
The Polk County News Office was all
but wrecked in an attempt to save it.
The Polk County Republican. (Ducktown, Tenn.) 1914-191?, 1917-05-04
How To Use The
TELEPHONE

Did it ever occur to you that you
might not be using the telephone in the
right way?
Do you speak sideways, above. be-
low, or six inches away from the trans
mitter of your telephone?
You should talk directly into the
transmitter simply at it. Keep your
lips about one inch from the mouthpiece.
Speak in an even tone. 1t is not neces-
sary to shout.
There is much that can be said about
the proper way to telephone. but these
little rules will help.
Wbsn yoH Telepbone-Snis
CUMBERLAND TELEPHONE M1M
AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY 49,
Incorporated %sEtETasw
BOX $50, ATHENS, TENNESSEE
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-26
THE FRENCH
SWEEP ONWARD
More Than 100 Guns and $4,000
Germans Captured.
SOME FURIOUS FIGHTING
Progress Also Made In Champagne In
Face OF Stubborn Resistance.
Tsuton counter-Attaek Broken
BY Artillery.

Paris. - Hard fighting continues
between the French and the Germans
ell along the southern front in France.
The French War Once, In q late COM
munication. records further progress
for the forces Of General Nivelle north
Of the Aisne, In Champagne and In the
Argonne forest
More than 10000 Germans have been
made prisoners and guns in excess OF
100 have been captured by the French
since the offensive began last week.
The War once communication says:
Between st. Quentin and the Oise
there has been great activity by both
artilleries, particularly in the region
to the north OF Crugies.
ITO the north of the Aisne our
troops, harassing the enemy, have con-
tinued to progress toward the Chemin
des Danes. We have occupied the
village Of Sancy.
"In Champagne we have captured
several important points Of support In
the grove of Moronvilliers, notwith-
standing the stubborn resistance OF
the enemy.
HE have made, since the 18th OF
April, between Scissors and Auberiye,
more than $4,000 prisoners. The num-
Der OF guns we have captured during
the same period and which have been
counted up to the present exceed 100.
"In the Argonne, after sharp fight
ing, our detachments penetrated to the
second enemy trench. They found a
great number OF German dead.
Belgian Communication A recon.
naissance attempted by the enemy In
the region of Stuyvekenskerke was
dispersed by our fire. Prisoners re
manned in the hands Of the Belgians
"Orient After brilliant counter-at
tacks our troops recaptured few sle-
ments OF trenches that had been lost
on the eighteenth at Tsrvena Stena
About go prisoners, most Of them Ger
mans, remained in our hands. To the
east Of the Cerna the Serbian troops
repulsed two enemy attacks"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-26
BALFOUR MISSION
IN WASHINGTON
British Leader Welcomed BY
Secretary Lansing.
UNION JACK BESIDE U. S. FLAG
Large Crowd At Station, Warded on
BY Army OF Soldiers and Po-
llcemen, Cheers Visit
ing Delegates.

Washington.-Th American capital
extended a simple but heartfelt wei
come to the British minister for for
eign affairs, Arthur ]. Balfour, and the
other members of the British commits
sion, which has come to Washington,
as Mr.. Balfour himself expressed 1t,
ito make cooperation easy and ef'
fective between those who are striv-
ing-with all their power-to bring
about lasting peace by the only
means that can secure It, namely, a
successful war"
The weather was perfect and Wash
ington, with bright spring sunshine
clad in the light green foliage OF the
season, never looked more beautiful
when the special train which had
brought the distinguished visitors with
their official escorts from the North
drew into the Union Station. Every
where bunting few In the light breeze,
mainly the American national colors.
The British Union Jack and the
French tri-color were in evidence In
many places, but the local fiagmakers
had been unable to meet the public de.
mand for them.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-26
PROHIBITION
DURING THE WAR
Bill in Congress Authorizing
President to Stop Sale.
WOULD SAVE THE GRAIN
Democrats Await Orders From Him.
Agree To Pass Only Meas
ures Proposed BY Ad-
mInlstratlon.

washington.-Naton-wide prohibi-
tion for the period Of the war will be
made an Administration policy, in the
judgment Of those close enough to the
President to reflect his views upon
this question.
That the leading officials OF the Gov
ernment have concluded that fixed
restriction upon both the manufacture
and sale Of spirituous liquors should
be ordered seems absolutely certain.
House Waits On Wilson.
The question whether there will be
prohibition was put sQuarely up to
President Wilson when the House
Democrats, In caucus, agreed that the
extra session Of Congress should be
devoted exclusively TO war emergency
legislation proposed by the President.
A resolution to this effect was substi-
tuted for one previously adopted. after
a vigorous fight, providing for con-
sideration Of a bill introduced by Rep
resentative Howard, Of Georgia, to
permit the President to prohibit the
manufacture or sale Of liquor during
the war.
The advisory commission of the Ma
tional Defense Council is known to
favor at least legislation which will
stop the manufacture Of whiskey and
beer. That body is not believed to be
in favor Of interfering at this time
with the sale OF the liquor, beer or
wines which may be already in stock.
Means Considered.
II Is reliably stated that members
OF the council have gone 30 far In the
direction Of prohibition as to consider
means whereby II may be effected.
There is reason to believe that some
of them are Of the opinion that the
President by an executive order, may
bring the manufacture, II not the sale,
of liquor to an end. Such an order
would be justified. It is said, as a
straight war measure.
Others are inclined to the belief
that legislation must be enacted be-
fore such a move may legally be
made. What may be the Presidents
views as to his authority In this mat
ter is not known, nor have his views
as to the necessity for prohibition
been disclosed. But the fact that his
advisers seem to favor definite re-
strictions indicates that he will pro.
pose them.
The effect OF the Howard measure
would be to produce absolute prohibi'
ton in the United States during the
war. It not only authorizes the Presi
dent to stop the manufacture Of in
toxicants, but It also authorizes him
by proclamation, to prohibit its sale.
Would Save Grain.
1.-THE purpose of my BILL" said Mr.
Howard, "is to conserve all the grain
products for food purposes and to
bring about better moral condition
in the country during the war. This
measure will save for food purpose,
lac, 900, 900 bushels of grain. ! have
reason to believe that both Congress
and high Government officials are con
vinced that we should close the dis
tilleries and the breweries during the
war. 1t can only be done by includ
ing in one OF the war measures al
amendment giving the President thu
needed authority"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-26
PLEA FOR UNIVERSAL SERVICE
Major General Wood Points Out What
He Considers the Duty Of the
United States.

Boston.-Major General Wood,
speaking at a meeting Of the Ameri-
can Cotton Waste Exchange here, said
thnt the United States would not fulfill
its duty in this war until it had sent
men to the front. The meeting was
called to raise funds for the Red Cross.
"If we are to be part of the war;"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-26
RAISING OF CHICKENS URGED.
Would Add 1oo,ooo,ooo Pounds To
Nations Meat Supply.

Chicago. = One hundred million
pounds can be added to the nations
meat supply within six months If peo-
pie will grasp their opportunities to
raise chickens. This proposition was
laid before a meeting Of the American
Poultry Association here by e. t.
Richards, of Cedar Rapids, Ia, presi-
dent Of the organization. He said the
Department OF Agriculture approved
the plan to raise more chickens.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-26

said General Wood, "our men In our
uniform must be at the front. 1t is
no childs play. We shall send living
men and bring them back dead--but
never until this is done shall we fulfill
our duty.
"You are now standing behind the
allied lines and behind such forces as
we have a1oat. There is a long period
of preparation ahead of us, before we
shall be ready to assume our proper
position in the war, and the first step
is to back up the plan for universal
military service. You cannot let some
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-26
$4,000 SHELLS INTO RHEIMS.
French Deputy Accuses Germans OF
Abomlnable Vandalism.

Paris.-"Since the first Of April 65,-
900 shells have fallen into Rheims,
said Camille Lenoir, Deputy for Rheims,
who has Just returned to Paris from
q visit to his constituency. "The
number OF houses demolished or set
on fire." the Deputy continued, exceeds
anything experienced in preceding
bombardments. Germany, with abom-
Unable vandalism, again has begun to
shell the cathedral.
"I declare on my honor that moth
ing from military point Of view justi-
fies our enemies in saying that they
have reasons to fire on our admirable
basilica."
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-26
SIX SONS IN ARMY AND NAVY.
Two others OF Texas Woman Plan
ming To Enlist.

Houston, Texas.-Six OF the eight
sons of Mrs. Della Tate are serving
their country now and the other two
will enlist as soon as they can make
provisions for their wives. Mrs. Tate
herself announced these facts at the
navy recruiting station as William F.
Tate signed up for the navy. The
services of the Tates are shared equal
ly by the army and navy.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-26
FRANCE HoNoRs AMERICA.
President Poincare and Ambassador
Sharp At Ceremony.

Paris. - An impressive ceremony
was held at the Sorbonne by the
French Maritime League in honor Of
United States. Rear Admiral Lacaze
presided and among those present
were President Poincaire, American
Ambassador Sharp and Alexander Mil
lerand, former Minister of War.
A large crowd made an enthusiastic
demonstration with French and Ameri-
can flags, while the patriotic airs OF
both countries were played.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-26
BUYS 500 TONS OF BACON.
Government Places Order At IS Cents
Pound.

Chicago.-One million pounds OF
bacon, at 35 cents a pound, has been
purchased here by the Government In
the last few days. This is the highest
grade of bacon. Among packers 1t
was said that a modification Of Gov
ernment specifications as to bacon
would make for economy. Canned
sausage and canned corn beef also
has been bought in considerable guam
titles.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-26
Statue OF Wilson In France.

Deauville, France.-Upon the initial
i've of Mayor lie Hoe, a committee OF
citizens has been appointed for the
erection of statue of President VIII
son here.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-26

body else do your job and have cl's
conscience. This republic has sns
everything In the way Of opportun,.sr'
and, on the other hand, 1t has the ~
to demand the service Of its citlzenI
"a voluntary service however
lightful In theory, is ridiculous IN ~
tice. 1t would be n noble thlns ,,i
every man rushed to the colors' ,,a s
every man does not. Only 6'oVV "A
have been enlisted In two Weeks ,.t :"
l leave 1t to you to estimate
long 1t will take to get an army y
million men,"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-26
snaln continues Strictly Neutral.

Madrid (via Paris The new cab
met had It's first meeting and has is
sued a note announcing that 1t will
maintain strict neutrality toward all
the belligerents.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-26
NEW CABINET IN SPAIN.
Formed BY Marquis Prleto-Roman-
ones Ministry RESIGNED.

ones MIHIstry HcsIuHeu'
Madrid, via London.-Marquis Man.
uel Garcia Prieto, President Of the
Senate, formed new Cabinet to take
the place of the Ministry of Count de
Romanones, which had rendered, its
resignation. Marquis Prieto at vari-
GUS times held the portfolios of Minis
ter of Foreign Affairs, Minister of JUS
tice and Minister Of Public Works. He
is member of the permanent Hague
tribunal.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1917-04-26
Berlin Reports New Battle.

Berlin.-The official statement is
sued by the German War Office re-
ports that new engagements developed
between Prosnes, east Of Rheims and
the Suippes valley.