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Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-08
LARGEST CORN CROP
GREATEST IN HISTORY OF The
UNITED STATES.
This Is the Cheering Prospect Sent
Out From Washington by
Government.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Aug. S.-The largest
corn crop in the history of the coun-
Try is in prospect for this year, ac-
cording to reports received lat the
Department of Agriculture. The con-
dition of the crop is fixed at 1873,
Indicating crop of 3,191 100000
bushels.
The wheat crop is fixed at 68.7
with total for all wheats of $685..
600 900 bushels.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-08
BANKER is CAPTAIN.
HoltviHe Elects A. II. kellar to Lead
Home Guards.

At the semi-weekly meeting OF
Holtville Home Guards Monday night
A. H. Kellar of the First National
Bank was elected captain of the or
ganization, succeeding A. F. Schloh
who resigned two weeks ago because
he is called to service with Field Bat
trey d.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-08
FOOD BILL PASSED
SENATE ALSO APPROVES FIRST
FOOD BILL
Large Majority Stands by President
i'm the Food Conservation
Measure.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Aug. S.-The Senate
adopted the food bill as it came from
the conference. After the final vote
of 66 to z the Senate also approved
the conference report on the first
administration food bill, which pro-
yides for a food survey and appro
pirates money to stimulate produc
ton.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-08
CIGAR BOX VIOLIN.

Harry Bishop, expert auto and car
rage painter, is the constructor of a
violin which he made from a cigar
box, and which produces a remark
ably fine quality of music for home
made instrument. The violin has but
one string and the bow of this pecu-
liar instrument is the staff of small
flag.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-08
ANOTHER LIBERTY LOAN SOON
TO BE SPRUNG.
Preparations for Again Seeking to
Sell Bonds to Carry on Amer
ica's Part in War.
lBy Associated Press)

New York, Aug. 8.-Preparations
are well under way for the floating
of the second Liberty Loan. 1t is said
it will be offered early this fall, prob
ably in September.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-08
Los Angeles Reflections.
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated Press)
Los Angeles, Aug. 8.-Of 311O men
examined here, 674 have been reject
ed, or little over 20 per cent. One
thousand sir hundred and eleven
claimed exemption and 674 enlisted
for service.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-08
MANY MEN HAVE ENLISTED.
(By Associated Press)

San Francisco, Aug. s.-During
MAY, June and July of this year 7,o93
men have enlisted in the various
branches .of the service in California
snd Nevada.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-08

Zeke Mentos is now member OF
the harbor patrol at San Diego. This
branch Of the navy stops all incom-
ing ships for search.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-08

A. P. Nichols, well known in local
musical circles, is filling an engage
ment at the l.. & S. Theatre.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-08

A plunge party, followed by sur
prise shower was given Tuesday even
ing by the girls of the Varney store
in honor of Miss Nan Wade. The
shower was given at the home Of
Miss Willie Kemp, where the engage
ment to Miss Wade to Walter Swan
verger was announced.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-08
TENNIS CHAMP ENLlSTS.
CRy Associated Press9

(By Associated Press,
Los Angeles, Aug. 8.-Maurice Nc
Laughlin. former tennis champion,
has enrolled at the naval training sta
ton at San Pedro.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-08

Harold Atkinson and his brother,
William Atkinson, has just returned
from San Diego, where they took the
examination for the Aviation Corps.
There have been quite a number OF
Ell Centre boys seeking admission to
the Aviation Corps.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-08

Press Liners bring quick results.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-08
PERSONAL and LOCAL MENTION

w. J. Tesch leaves tomorrow for
an extended business trip to Los An
geles.
Former Supervisor Boyd and L. Ii.
Francisco are in San Diego on bus
ines strip.
E. J. Quinn, T. J. Cork and Robert
Braig leave tonight for San Diego
and other coast points.
r. J. Rivera returned this morning
from San Diego, where he took the
examination for the Aviation Corps.
n. o. Ramage, San Diego realty
man, has just returned to the Bay
City from a few days sojourn in Ell
Centre.
F. G. Doegel leaves for two weeks
vacation with his family, who have
been spending the summer in San
Diego.
Rev. w. G. Conley, who has been
attending the convention Pf Chris
tian churches at Long Beach, re-
turned home Tuesday morning and
will hold services at the usual hours
next Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-08

W. J. Tesch leaves tomorrow for
an extended business trip to Los An
geles.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-08

r. J. Rivera returned this morning
from San Diego, where ne took the
examination for the Aviation Corps.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-08

E. J. Quinn, T. J. Cork and Robert
Braig leave tonight for San Diego
and other coast points.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-08

Former Supervisor Boyd and L. ii
Francisco are in San Diego on bus
ines strip.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29

German-eorn citizens In this country
who are absolutely false TO its nation
al interests
Nor does e. F." better his cause
by alleging that many South Germans
are not in sympathy with Prussia.
Prussia is predominant IN the German
empire. the otter states are practi.
calIy Mer serf4, her yassals: ana
whether Or not they admire or sym.
pathlZe "lth rr~>Sl8m miltartsm, they
ODE! and carry uGt Prussian orders
and i.vaCtiseS. and the war is run on
4 strictly PruSs:an basis
Although We .tll know many Rhine
'ander' and South Germans who in
time * peace are admirable individl
uals. .er'hejeSS. thu fact remains
that they have DeCOme injected with
the diaboliral virus OF Prussianism.
and that they are just as radical and
venomOus al h" present moment as
any Junker who ever came from east
Of the Oder
With such knowledge before us. is
ii any wonder that man born in
Germany and naturaliZed in this couR-
try should become a subject Of sus-
ricion unless ne takes his stand for
America in a clear and uneQu!voCal
manner? And is il any wonder that, II
he is unwilling to take such Il stand,
he should remain an object Of suspic
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29
War. Hemmed Switzerland

In the midst of il all sits brave little Switzerland,
minding her business. strong politically. but
numerically small. 1t is a nation fully prepared
for any emergency. but with never Thought OF ag'
gression. and at peace with the world even the
warning world that hens her in on every side
Switzerland has but n handful Of men for an
army. armies of the present day are enumerated
Her defending force numbers but 300OO0 men. yet
il is big enough 10 command the respect and con-
sideratioI OF the mighty nations now at war all
about her. and her international standing has been
maintained through it all.
= Every Swiss male arriving at the age Of 20 years
automatically becomes soldier of the republic
He is drilled and thoroughly schoOed in the deepest
sense and meaning of soldiers work. and though
he may return to his daily work profession he
remains a thorough soldier. at the beck and call
of his government until he is 80 years of age He is
constantly ready, and report. fully armed, at
moments notice.
:. In size, Switzerland is but few square miles
larger than the state Of Maryland but her force for
peace is 100000. and every man soldier. Yet. we
are told by Professor Charles BOrgeaud Of the Uni
versity Of Geneva, that Switzerand's preparedness
does not foster a spirit of militarsm, but, on the
contrary, is inspiration to walk in the paths of
peace.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29
EDITOR
George AIDES Little Hint

This appears to I've that time often referred I" a
the 'psychoogicaI moment I" report what G""r"
tde wrote in the Oficial Bulletin, Uncle sam
daily paper. early this month.
AIDE is not only a great hum0riSt. but a loNe
headed American. He has written. said and don
many things which ring finely of patriotism. but II
has not cxceIlcd this column in the Othrlal Buil'
tin. Saws the gentleman from Indiana:
All the walls and misgivngs and fish put
into circulation by few picayune outsiders who we're
just built to be obstructionsts and somehow cant
help it,
They are holdover of the Vallandigham clan that
reviled Lincoln and gave nderhand copperhead
support to the cause OF slavery, even after it was
doomed.
They are the kind Of people who oppose public i'm
provements, will not buy tickets for the Chautauqua,
criticize the minister If he smiles in public and attach
the presumption OF guilt to any woman attacked by
scandal
They the small bores, the twobyfours, the
gnas the sand flies the ticks on earth to teach
good people the quality of patience.
The time has come to ignore them.
IL We cannot lock them up for safekeeping, at least
We can shut them out from our daily program and 60
ahead with the important work laid out for
This Is no time to waste precious hours and vocal
energy in trying to that two and two make four
and water is wet. and the sets in the and
the mad dog Of Prussanism must be muZzled.
Do not try to convince the miniature La Folettes,
because they do not wish to be convinced. They de-
rive bilious comfort from being different They have
learned that cloud has silver lining; it is fes
toned on the interior with crepe.
II all the optmists along your street should arise
some morning into world bedecked with dew
sparkles and exclam in unison What a beautiful
sunshiny day. then two-legged crab would
emerge from behind lilac bush and say, Yes; but
think It'll rain before night"
If you find banana skin on the threshold of pa
trotic opportunity. kick it aside and do not permit
yourself to become fused
The stalwart men and women of middle age are to
keep the home fires burning during the supreme or
deal now at hand.
They are to raise the crops, speed the factories
collect the taxes organize the home guards conserve
the wheat and meat and sugar. back up the Red Cross
pedde the Liberty Bonds, write the letters pack the
comfort kits and stand by for orders at all times
II busy worker feels some one Juggling at mis- coat
TALL the thing to do is to kick straight back and kick
hard but do not waste time in looking around
AIDE puts the situation in homeIy words that an
nan with commonsense can understand.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29

ion: II e. F" win do as many Of our
GermaR-boEn citizens have done and
are doing: II he viii take bold and
decided stand for America; II he will
openly support and uphold this coun-
try in its honr or peril, be win find
himself no longer an object OF saspie-
len; and he win have no difficulty in
getting employment in any. si.uatioA
which he has the necessary ability 10
fill. But II he does not so declare
himself he mus, remember that HE
who is not for rae is against me" and
he has only himself TO blame 81 he
suffers accordingly. Xxx.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29
LETTERS
GERMANS IN THE v. s.

Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
Sir: Enclosed please find a letter
which recently appeared in the San
Francisco Examiner and which, be.
lieve, hits the nail on the head con.
cernipg those of German blood among
us who fail to take a decided stand
for the United States. L. r.
The letter is as follows:
To the Editor of The Examiner.
Sir: While man born in Germany
and naturalized in this country is I'M
questionably entitled to fair dealing,
he must not expect that, in giving him
what he calls fair deal" Americans
jeopardize any of their rights, which
are now so gravely imperiled by the
unwonted aggressions of the Central
Powers. "E. F." may be faithful ami
patriotic American citizen, but at this
very minute there are thousands of
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29
NO DlsHoNoR IN DEPOSITION.
tFrom the stockton. cal. Reeordl

From the Stockton, Cal, Record)
Liliuokalani will be remembered just as long as
though she had served out her term as the queen.
Possibly she will be remembered longer anG more
gratefully by her former native subjects for the gen.
tie sentiment of pity now comes to reinforce any
conviction of divine right that may linger in the
islands. This is not hint to King Albert of Bel.
GUM, OF. King George of England, but it is an &C.
acknowledgement from democracy that on the death of
exroyalty there still royal honors in free land
Napoleon left heritage of good for the world but
the world would be more cheerful about it if it had
not been marred by his attempt to leave unit Napo,
Icons to occupy thrones.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29
SUGAR OUTLOOK FOR 1913.
From Facts Ahnut Sugar

(From Facts About Sugar.
While the season of 1917-1S is vet too young to
make possibly any exact computation of the prob
able amount of sugar that will be available for the
American market during the coming year. sufficient
is known of conditions in the various producing
sections to make it evident that there will be no
surplus Of sugar above actual necessary require.
ments Es.. r.. ..=..... +-.-8:.#. f..
The grinding of cane in Louisiana has progressed
sufficiently to make it clear that the crop will be far
below earlier estimates and below that of last sea-
son. The harvest of sugar beets has been delayed
by unfavorable weather. An unusually large pro-
portion Of the beets are still in the ground and the
scarcity Of labor gives rise to the fear that winter
weather may come on before they can be gathered.
In Hawaii the prolonged drought has led to
sharp revision downward of the estimated crop
yield. Only in Porto Rico, OF the various domes.
tic producing areas does the present outlook prom
Use an output equal to that of last year. produc.
stion of 21,000000 ordinary TONS exclusive OF the
Philippines, now seems about the best that can be
hoped for from American sugar fields.
In Cuba likewise present indications point to
yield no greater than that of the present season. al
though estimates of 100000 tons or more have
been made the basis of acreage and early condi.
tons Unless actual results obtained in the course
of the harvest exceed present promise the combined
lOiai vi Ameflcdn ana 1uDan pfOdnctlon is nafdly
likely to exceed 5,450.0OO tons
OF this amount at least 100000 tons will be re
quired TO meet the most urgent requirements Of
Great Britain, France, and others of our allies,
even assuming that the Mauritius crop and con.
siderable proportion of the Javan production can
be utilized by them This would leave approximate,
" four and quarter million tons for the use of the
American people This would permit an average al
lowance of little less than seventy eight pounds
to each person in the country, or about pound
and half per capita less than actual consumption
in 1916.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29
By Felix Adler. in the Standard.


Good will in the strict sense is the engine upon
which we must rely to create peace Every one of
us instead of writing letters to the newspaper as
to what the kaiser the ear or some one else
should do may begin to initiate the reign of peace
by creating in himself good will, especially toward
the people against whom he feels objection Almost
every one objects to one more other races, and
many people object to all races other than their
own. There also individuals that repel u.s. there
are those whose mere faces create in US dislike We
can begin by overcoming our personal repulsions
making it our ethical purpose if we feel strongly
repealed, to try and take friendly view of man,
to try and see the fair side of his nature If there
lis any one whom You particularly dislike, think
kindly of him at this moment.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29

The publicspirited sportsmen who are doing their
best to keep racing alive in Hawaii deserve support
and the New Years Day events should be attended
with this in mind. 1t is impossible here to secure
races with the number of entries and caliber of
horsefesh found around the big Eastern tracks or
the Western tracks under the old regime but if the
various committees do their best in seeing that the
public is given the contests it expects to see very
good programs can be furnished
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29
Arthur F. ReaarIck. mastnr-

Arthur +, Restarlck. master, has
the approval OF the &C
counts OF the trnsteeship of II. E
Cooper ct al. acting for the owners
Of the yacht Hawaii. regarding the 70.
cent sale Of the vessel. The trust has
received $2S25 and disbursed $ss2l2E
leaving I balance Il 73 cents.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29

detailed investigation of milk-production and
distribution costs in Honolulu would take time and
cost money, but the results would be worth while.
IT such an investigation established the present cost
OF milk to the consumer as reasonable the public
would pay without grumbling
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29

The great mass of railroad men, like the great
mass of any American group, may be counted upon
as loyal. They will rally to the new scheme of
government controlled roads and give good service.
Now that the United States has taken over the rail
roads as war measure, they are all enrolled among
Uncle Sans fighters, even though not in khaki or
blue.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29
PERSONALITIES

MRS. W. r. LIVINGSTONE. who IN,
derwent a serious operation at tho
Queens Hospital last Wednesday. IL
getting along nicely and a speedy re.
covery is anticipatad.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29

Don't leave it all for the government to do. The
government has its Limitations. 1t is not a con-
Jurer Too many people are under the impression
that the government can do anything. 1t cannot
It can't compel the farmer to raise single sack of
potatoes more than he intended to- or single grain
OF barley or wheat But Observation-Disclosures
can. DO what the great government can't do. You
can increase the food supply hundredfold if you
so WISH The government can very wisely advise
as to the uses of the products of the farmer and the
manufacturer and the producer. which, added to
your endeaVors, aid materially in winning the war
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29

That Liberty Loan swindler who was given a
quick trial and threeyear sentence has learned
that it's poor business trying to goldbrick Uncle
sam
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29

Someone has referred to the l. ". W. as '.Roshe
Wiki without the whiskers." The remaining char,
acteristics seem to fit without need for alterations
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29

When it comes to showdown of resources. espe.
cially at war time, United States is up in front.
We occupy per cent of the surface of the earth :
have over per cent of its people, over 80 per cent
OF its wealth We also produce IS per cent of the
worlds corn, 20 per cent of its cotton. - per cent
OF its OIL 40 per cent of its copper 43 per cent of
Its pig iron 81 per cent of its COAL % per cent of
its tobacco 8 per cent of it's silver "a per cent of
its wheat and over 81 per cent of its gold all of
which goes to show that the Allies can dine at our
table for some time to come.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29

Instead of turning their swords into plough,
shares. the Russians turning their helmets into
megaphones.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29

Secretary Lansing's periodical revelations cont
nue. to knock the prop out of German propaganda
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29

Kaiser Wilhelms Christmas peace Offering rings
as true as plugged nickel
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29

While the reds" and whites" are fighting each
other, it looks blue for Russia
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-29

It has been almost week since the exczar made
his latest ESCAPE
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-26
SYKES BODY
IS LOCATED
CAMPER NEAR SUGAR CREEK
FINDS REMAINS OF MAN
DROWNED JUNE 13

The body Of Austin A. Sykes. who
was drowned by falling in the Des
Moines river near the foot Of Green
street Wednesday afternoon June Is
was found near the mouth Of Sugar
Creek Saturday afternoon by j. A. NC
Cormick who Is camping on the river
In that vicinity.
He called Coroner l.. A. Hammer
who took charge Of the body and re-
moved 1t to Moroney's undertaking
parlors where an inquest was held Sat
urday evening. The Jurors decided that
Mr.. Sykes death was accidental.
He had been seen STOPPING over
washing his hands and face and then to
topple into the water. Efforts to rescue
him were futile and the body went
down the last time about twenty five
feet below where the man had entered
the water.
Awaiting word from Mr.. Sykes par
ents who live in Wilmington, N. c., the
coroner is holding the body,
Mr.. Mccormick, a resident OF Mus
catine, Is camping near the August
Martsching farm. and was enroute to
Ottumwa when he found the body. He
had rowed across the river and had
just tied his boat preparatory to walk
ing to car line when he saw the man
lying in the mud close to the ~.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-26

Katherine Holehouse, superintendent
at st. Josephs hospital, and others will
assist in this organization work.
While none Of the surgical dressing
and bandage making can be done out
side of the headquarters work room
yet many Of the garments, sheets, tow
els, cloths and other equipment may
be and will be made by the women in
their homes.
GET LINE UP ON WORK..
Mrs. F. B. Thrall, chairman Of the
general women's committee, M. B.
Hutchinson, chairman of the purchasing
committee, and Mrs Hutchison are in
Des Moines today getting a compre-
hensive and detailed outline of the
work from the state Red Cross head
quarters.
Mrs. J. p Cummings. an active mem
Der OF the general committee, has
gone to Chicago for the day to get a
line up on the work of this sort as it is
handled by that city.
Mrs. Cummings has visited the chap
ter rooms In st. Louis this spring and
Mrs. Thrall was in great many of the
Chicago workshops few weeks ago.
Mrs. Hutchinson saw the work started
In California soon after war was de-
clared in April.