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Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-20
Barbara Worth Scene Of
Splendid Banquet Ten
dered to Congressman.
ARE AMAZED OVER
WONDERFUL GROWTH
Handsome Tribute Paid Val
ley by Visitors-Leave
for the Coast Today.

With John E. Davis as toastmaster.
the banquet rendered the visiting con-
eressmen and their wives proved to be
one of the most enjoyable events of
this nature ever held in the valley.
About $50 were seated in the banquet
hall of the Barbara Worth hotel and
fluctuations from both sides were not
concluded until midnight.
Imperial Valley made every effort
tt show appreciation and homage to
the distinguished statesmen who were
brought to Imperial Valley by Con-
gessman William Kettner. That this
endeavor accomplished its purpose
was evident from the many compli-
n.entary remarks handed out by the
visitors.
The menu was all that could be
desired and reflected the usual class
Of the famous hotel and its manage
ment. Everything on the menu ex-
cept the fish came from the valley,
ard, had it been necessary, the Salton
sea could have furnished the piscator-
ial element, too.
L. P. Padgett, chairman of the
House committee on naval affairs,
paid glowing tribute to the reclama-
tion Of the Colorado desert and par
ticularly to that section known as I'm
perial Valley and declared that he
had had his eyes opened after coming
here.
T. B. Butler, ranking Republican
member on the same committee with
Mr.. Padgett, admitted with delightful
candor that he could not imagine why
people ever came to Imperial Valley,
but he did know why they remained
here. In reference to the activities
Of William Kettner of the Eleventh
district, the speaker said that if
"Bill" were retrained in office much
longer there would be very little at
Washington except the name of the
city.
Mr.. Butler accused the San Diego
member of taking flag from the
capitol building and presenting it to
Holtville. He is also said to have
dug a block of stone out of the base
ment of one of the national build
ings and shipped it to friend in San
Diego.
"If you leave Bill there he will have
the capitol building moved here," he
ssid.
C. H. Dillon, member of the in
tcoNr1NuED ON PAGE Tw0l
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-20
Remainder OF
BONDS TAKEN
ATPREM|UM
Calexico Disposes of $4,000
Grammar School Bonds
at Good Premium.

Of the original issue Of 100000 for
the construction of a grammar school
at Calexico, the remaining $4,000 in
bonds were yesterday disposed of by
the board of supervisors to the Lum-
berman's Trust Company of Port
land.
The price received was a premium
of $512, with accrued interest from
date of issue. When the bond elec-
ton carried in Calexico only $4,000
had been sold, the board believing at
that time that sufficient funds were
on hand to complete the new build
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-20
JUDGE WEST HOLDS
COURT IN IMPERIAL
COUNTY THIS WEEK
Judge F. ]. Cole Exchanges
Benches With Well Known
Jurist From Santa Ana.

Judge z. B. West of Orange coun-
ty is holding court this week in I'M
perial county, with Judge Franklin
j. Cole occupying the bench at Santa
Ana. Judge West has been in the
Valley frequently and the local bar
always anticipates his visits here
with much pleasure. ~
In the Superior court this week the
calendar is confined to civil cases.
except when criminal pleadings ma
terialize. Judge West is considered
one of the most capable jurists in
California and his methods of dis
posing of routine matters are fre-
quently and favorably commented On.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-20
ASK PACKARD
TALKCOiTT0N
At BOSTON
Farm Bureau President Will
Give Textile Managers In
sight on Valley Cotton.

The California cotton industry has
received strong recognition in New
England through an invitation ex-
tended to Walter E. Packard, presi-
dent Of the Imperial County Farm
bureau, to 60 to Boston as the guest
Of the National Cotton Manufacture
els Association to address its men,
bers at their annual meeting next
month on the cotton culture here.
Mr.. Packard said he would leave on
the 18th of next month for Boston,
stopping off in. Iowa to speak before
tire students of Ames college, his al
ma mater. Mr.. Packard's talk on the
cotton culture of the Southwest, dis
tinctive because of high yields and
high grades, is to be the feature ad-
dress of the meeting of textile manu-
facturers and is to be printed in the
official proceedings. Motion pictures
and stereopticons will be taken across
the continent to illustrate the talk.
Another indication of New Eng
lands interest in California cotton is
"a request received by the Imperial
Valley Information Bureau, GOA South
Spring street, from the College of
Business Administration of the Bos-
ton University for an exhibit Of I'm
perial Valley cotton for its CONNER
cial museum, open to 1400 students
and the general public as well. Nc
other exhibit of cotton has been placed
and a display of California cotton is
Especially desired, according to the
letter.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-20
REVIVAL At METHODIST
CHURCH IS ON TONIGHT

Plans are complete for the evange-
listic meetings which are to begin to-
night at the First Methodist church.
The effort to secure a location for
the meetings in the business district
was not successful, owing to the fact
that all store buildings are occupied
or will be Immediately. Mr.. and Mrs.
}. G.. Ramps, experienced mission
workers, will be here to assist the
pastor during the series. Meetings
will be held every night until Easter,
Mondays excepted. Good music and
straight preaching will characterize
the services. All who attend will be
treated with cordiality and hearty
invitation is extended to every person
in the community.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-20
SUPERVISORS To
TEST SURFACE
FOR ROADS
Committee of Three Ap'
pointed to Try Out Vari-
GUS Road Surfacings.

A resolution was passed yesterday
afternoon by the board Of county su'
rervisors instructing the chairman to
appoint a committee Of three to ex-
pertinent with asphalt road surfacing
as distinguished from paving with a
concrete base.
Supervisors Rice of Imperial and
Beai from Brawley, and County Sur
veyor George R. Wade, were named
by chairman L. F. Shaw. The COM
mittee expect to construct several Sec
tions of highway with the use Of as.
phalt and kindred materials. These
will be given severe tests and results
r,ade known later to the board.
In the event that this paving proves
satisfactory in every respect it is pos
sible that the concrete and bithulithit
bases will be discontinued in various
sections Of the county.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-20

As result of preliminary hear
ing held before Justice of the Peace
/ Mayfield the case against Gulam
Mahomed, accused Of embezzling part
of $1,000 from seven Hindus, was dis
missed. Justice Mayfield held that
insufficient evidence had been adduced
to show that the defendant was di-
rectly implicated in the theft,
Seven Hindus had leased 500 acres
Of land from the Californ-M Maxico Land
and Cattle Company and this acre
age was planted in cotton, with M.
Ali as general factotum for the part
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-20
The Kingdom of Cantu Shows
Some Marvellous Transitions

In the April issue of the Sunset
appears an article by Harry Carr on
"The Kingdom of Cantu," being the
result of visit to Mexicali by the
well known writer a few weeks since.
The article is embellished with num-
ber of cuts showing the governor, a
reproduction of the high school and
the military road to Ensenada and
the Plaza de Chapultepec.
Colonel Esteban Cantu is described
bs the writer as 'the little cavalry
major who has become king" A great
deal of the credit is handed Pablo
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-20
BECK PLEADS GUILTY
AND ASKS PROBATION

l.. 2. Beck, charged with forgery on
complaint of E. E. Harden of Holt
vile, pleaded guilty this morning in
Judge Vests court and an application
for probation was made by Attorney
Joseph F. Seymour, Jr., for the de-
fendant.
Judge West set Thursday morning
at $3.50 as the time for hearing on the
probation application. County Proba-
ton Officer A. w. Swanson will then
make a report on the merits of the
application. Beck was arrested Feb
ruary 27.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-20
Gulam Mahomed Released on
Charge of Embezzling $1,000

|ners. A profit of approximately $10,-
1000 accrued from the combined eff
forts of the Asiatics and shortly after
Ali is said to have disappeared with
the trust fund
Before leaving Ali is said to have
paid Gulam Mahomed $1,000 by check
IIt is alleged that this payment was
part of Mahomed's share for conni-
vance in the defalcation. Mahomed
contended that Ali owed him this sum
and that it was not his division of the
embezzlement. o. V. Wilson ap-
lpeared for the defendant.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-20
FARM
MEALS COST
BUT VERY
LITTLE
Report for February Shows
It Cost the County Nine
Cents for Each Meal.

The February report of R. S. Sum-
ner, superintendent of the county
farm, shows that % people were ad-
mitted during the month. A total of
81 were enrolled during February, with
Is discharged and 8 having died.
During the month 2617 meals were
served, at an average cost of 1902
per hundred meals. This low cost of
feeding the inmates is made possible
owing to the fact that the farm man.
agement raises practically all Of the
vegetables used at the farm.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-20

lDato, father-in-law of the governor,
the author asserting that 1t is Da-
to's fertile brain that provides all the
taxation schemes in vogue in Baja
California.
A number of instances are recalled
where General Carranza attempted
to wrest the domain from Cartu and
the consequent ignominious endings
of each attempt. cantu has fredusnt-
Ily declared that until q real govern
|ment is established in Mexico he will
continue Baja California a. an inds-
pendent territory, l
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-20
PresidentMayAcknowledgeThi This
@ q
Rush Amry and Navy Recruits
Naval Preparedness Is fastened
SAILORS FROM GERMAN.
ship IMTERNED NEAR
PHILADELPHIA ESCAPE
(By United Press).

Washington, March 20.-Appar-
emily the actual declaration of war
depends upon the fate of the first
armed merchantmen. 1t is con-
sidered improbable that the sink
ing of the three ships Sunday
will cause declaration Of war.
Though prepared for hOstilities
which are deemed inevitable, Pres
ident Wilson is not inclined to
force the situation. Certain men,
bers of the cabinet openly state
the belief that a state of war ex-
lists.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-20
RAILROADS ASK THAT
RATES Be INCREASED
(By United Press)

Washington, March 20.-At the ex-
ira session of Congress the railroads
will ask that law authorizing the
increase in passenger and freight rates
be passed. Railroad managers de-
clare that if Congress has the right
to fix the wage scale it has the right
t. legislate rates.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-20
U. S. to Send Greetings.
(By United Press)

Washington, March 2O-The govern
ment is preparing to recognize the
new Russian regime and will send
greetings as soon as Russia is reor-
ganized. The ambassador reports the
army and navy supporting the new
government.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-20
(By United Press)

Paris, March 2O.-The German re-
tirement is marked by wanton de-
struction and devastation everywhere
in the reconquered French territory.
The roads have been blown up, artk
the trees, fences and houses ,fazed
tt. the ground. Roye IS 90 mined and
blown up that it looks like an earth
quake scene.
Mines have been planted at every
street corner so that the buildings
topple in the street owing to the sud-
denness of the French advance. These
are exploded without warning to the
civilians.
The French forces continue steady
and relentless narrowing of the Ger
nan retreat.
(By United Press)
London, March 20.-The German re.
treat in the West is slowing percep-
tibly. This may be due to the storms
or perhaps the Germans are reaching
prepared position.
AS a result of German dynamiting
Peronne is now a mass of ruins and
rubbish. !.
(By United Press)
Paris, March 2O.-The French have
progressed slightly between Ayre and
Aisne despite the bad weather and
lack of communications.
Several Germans attacks around
Verdun have been bloodily repelled.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-03-20

CONTINUED ON PAsE TWO,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-19
miss Florence Adler Receives Medal

Mics Florence Adler Receives Medal
Mrs Il G Burnsdale Mrs II r Wat
Has Mrs l. r Seaman and Mrs J Il
Fairfield returned home this morning
from Pawnec where they were dele
gates at the first district convnton
of Women's clubs, and announced
ttat Miss Florence Adler has been
honored with the award of the gold
medal presented by the Fine Arts
club of Enid for the best individual
collection in the art exhibit Miss
AGler's beautiful collection Of pen
painting won the medal for str, much
to the delight of all her co-work
ers in the Guthrie federation as well
AZ the many friends throughout the
district. who sent hearty congraiu
lations to her The convention clos
cs AT noon today anu the other dele
gates, Mrs Henry r George and Mrs
Ralph Ilron are expected home this
evening Pawnee established q rec
ord for the first district in the hos
pilality shown their guests, especial
~ on the opening day, Tuesday
which was set aside as social day
Among the features was reception
at the beautiful ranch home Of Paw
nee Rill (Major Gordon Lilllel and 4
writ to the Indian Agency The DO
nestle science class Of the high
school served the banquet and the
cub women were hostessos at sup
per at the hotel Besides the var
icus exhibits there was special ex-
hibir from the Indian agency.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-19
WET GROUNDS PREVENT
ACTION BY GOLFERS


Wet greens prevented goIflng.
bursday
Almes Bronson, Loyeless and Heer
VIII play in Oklahoma city tomorrow
The mems club has a number of
rev members and great interest II
beiug felt over the possibility OF fix
Ing over the greens aud riddne the
link ol the cattle
The following includes the list Of
present members A number Of oth
ers ato expected TO join
L y Bronson, g G Bnlkley. e g
Hornet W II Heer. LYMAN GRAY
Maurice O'Rourk, Fred Sochl w NJ
Bronson, Tell Walton r u Walton,
DR. f y Cronb Chas Olson, A l. Ev
ans + J Fitzpatrick w r Welch.
Harold WEIGH John Lovelcss. Fred
L'ntz. l. 6 Niback. r II Harmon
Or Hirschi S l. Spuyrer John Coyle.
Sam Gardner W II Boasen. John
Hartman y NJ Tibbetts. Henry ~
George, Geo Paddock VIII Weloh,
Elmore McGiney
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sary Of Mr. Parsons Monday after
noon Mr. Parsons accepted an invi
tation to visit eome Of his friends IN
tie country. and to exchange view
ard IDEAS IN regard to crop planting
l'pon his return home in the evening.
he Wa surprised by finding room
tull Of his friend at his home Ar
ter the surprise a O'Clock dinner
which was served amidst beautiful
table decorations, WAS thoroughly en-
eyed by those present, and the re-
mainder of the evening was spent in
light entertainment The guests of
The evening departed wishing that
Nh Parsons may have the pleasure of
enjoying many more delightful wears
ard birthdays among his friends IN
this community Those present ana
forming the surprise party were hIs
l,other, Mrs Lura NJ Parsons Mr. and
ms Clifford Eiscnschdimt. Misses
Mary Eisenschmidt, Trinnic Morris.
Sliza Johnson of oklahoma City: Mr.
j II Crayens. Tom w Morris r-sl
Grover c Reiston
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rrs Fred Y cronk rntertsIns.

The Wednesday Auction Dinner
club was entertained in the home OF
Dir and Mrs Fred Y Cronk last even
ing with the Cronks tho Lymon J
Grays and the + Fit1natrioks AZ
hosts and hostesses A two course
dinner was served at seven O'Clock
end the table, held oenterpieees Of
IiIacs and bridal wreath Tho spec
ial guests for the occasion were MI
and Mrs " II Coyle Mr. and Mrs Tell
Walton Mrs NJ Cassidy and Miss
Katherine Cassldy In the game OF
auction guest favors were presented
10 Mr. aud Mrs Walton and club fav-
pr, to Mrs d NJ Tibbetts and Mr.
Maurice O'Rourke. The next to en-
tertain the club are Mr. and Mrs
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-19
CUT|CUUA FREES
MRS. TALBOTT'S BABY
OF Severe eczema
Which Covered His Entire Body
Caused Disagreement, Burning,
Itching and Loss Of Sleep

'My son was about two and one hall
years old when he had a bad case Of
eczema. 1t began on his legs first. and
then it spread till il covered his entire
body, causing Disagreement, burning,
itching and loss Of sleep. It first came
in red pinples then formed blisters nun
ming water, and the burning and itching
were SO great that he scratched ard
irritatcd the breaking out. Tie was cross
and restless and had to wrap his legs
in cotton,
81 began TO use Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. When i used one 81
Culicura Soap and Ointment he WAS
healed. "tSigned)Mrs. Gertrude Talbot,
54KirbyAve. Louisville. Ky. lulySl, 10
"A little care, litilc patience, the use
of Cuticura Soap and no other on the
skin for every y-day toilet purposes, with
touches of Cuticura Ointment. now and
then, to any pimples, raShes, redness,
roughness or dandnlf often means a
clear, healthy skin, clean scalp and good
hair through life. r
For Fres Samples by Return Mail
address post card: "Cuticura, Dept. IL,
Boston" Sold eveywhere.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-19
Alkali Makes Soap
Bad For Washing Hair

Most soaps s1d prepared sham
poos contain too much alkali, which
rs very injurious, as 1t dries te
scalp and makes the hair brittle
The best thing to use Is Just pan
uiilsified cocosnut oil FOR this is
nre and entirely greaseless lts
trry choap, and heats the most eS.
Jensiye soaps or anything else all 70
pieces You can get this at any drug
store, and few ounces will last the
whole family for months
Simply moisten tho hair with wat.
sr and rub it In, about a teaspoonfui
Is all that Is required. II makes an
abundance Of rich, creamy lather
cleanses thoroughly and rinses out
easily The hair dries quickly and
evenly. and is soft, fresh looking,
bright, fluffy, wavy and easy TO
handle. Besides, Il loosens and takes
out every particle OF dust, dirt and
dandruff,
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xmE wmH g xE gERm ~ N n
"a OF LOCAL MOMENT a
sHH HRHK n mH y nj NJ " n N N a

Lose It Use a Lader want
Follow the Trail next week
Ellts Arranging plans for erection Of
$4,000 home.
Food prices continue upward
Plant that garden
Know about the war Get q late
map At Leader Office
City hall, Friday evening, 6 50---
business mems dinner important
A homely woman IS always worth
three or four pretty,ones except as 10
luoks.
Friday, 18th was a lucky day for
the navy-1GG6 recruits were re
ceiyed,
Jerry Cone A locomotive travel
ing a mile minute gives Loo puff5
each minute"
When things come your way it
means that YOU have taken care to
start them in that direction.
George McGregor 1.-TWO and one
eighth inches Of rain fell In Guthrie
last night measured It,"
Time, $50 Friday evening place
city hall, event luncheon of get
together interests Be there
Life after all Is $3.50 20 and
YOU should be as willing to believe
good as you are to believe evil
No man really laughs at a Joke on
himself although he occasionally
gives fair imitation of hlarity.
Frank Pieratt. Figure It up, and
you will discover that potatoes cost
almost as much per pound as sugar
Girls look for four leaved clover
probably for the reason that they are
the only persons who have time to do
So
Reports from the garbage depart
ments of twenty three of the largest
cities in the United States show a
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1hursday
Acorn Club Mrs W 7 Field
Thursday Auction Luncheon Clul
Mrs J r Paymal
Alturian Club Library
Leisure Hour Cmb-Mrs Puckett
y NJ G Club--M Mr. 4 4 Voris
Friday
Friends Dinner Club-NIr and Mr.
Walter Chesnut
Six Hundred Club-Nrs J NJ Fife
East Guthrie " e T U-Mrs l. /
Mccormick
Boy soprano, I'D NJ Catron Jr-
First N = Church
Friday Bridge Club Mr. l. Bel
and
Saturday
Rooney Mooney Shah Club-NIrs
J II Woodwortn
Phi Delta Gamma club miss
Blanche Beland
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-19

Ms. Altn Al writes 81 ho,o ,u,
scrptiun enabied brr ur lllat your pre-
l. il tfeegrain nrboleno vnH1c ,aH,c - pounds
nc to nse lkewlseg" ''"'''N) Saie Tor
Answer. n the sir,,l ,,..n
followed. grain ul't, ,lon' are
1afe in the rodu1tinn ,'nlets are
Thousand. ha,r hoo" l ahnoimll Fat
Know of ''''
= " G ak. npl,,..
coated tonqne tonl h,o,t ,tf ne Of
con tipatian and gennr,i itu'h 1 headache.
Anguo, AZ VIZ nealth
,t..,.tt - NhNlluAlN rOnaftpatpd VDu
lnot snlnhn, a9 ,u'ee Eraln snlpberh tablets
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-19

NO l2otla the drillers have not
struck on in the Carter well. bul it
appears they have struck a mag It
= true the we'll Is down 1880 feet in
mother earth, but for that matter il
has been at that point towards China
for 10, these many months 'Tis sad.
to tell this story, but lis true. In
the meantime, however, an expert
liSherman is al work.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1917-04-19
Disfiguring Growths of
Hair Entirely Removed
iNew Method Removes Root and Ain

II YOU are afflicted with 4 growth of
saperfluous hair go TO your druggist at
once. get a stick of phelactine. follow the
simple Instructions aud have the pleas
ATTEST surprise Of your life. With Your
own eyes yOu will see the hair come out
roots aud all Instantly, easily, leaving
YOUR skin smooth and hairless AS Il babes.
phplactin Is not To he compared with
the usual depilatOry or electrical methods.
II Is new aud different. It is odorless,
ron irritating, and so harmless "A child
could safely eat it. SO efflcacious It is
always sold under money back guar
antee..
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atrenGth and nervous system failing me
i do not reeuperate as Of yore MY food
and rest seem not to benefit az they
should Am weak, despondent and un-
aide to perform the duties which were
assumed earlier in life. while my ambi-
ticn for work and pleasure IN slowly GO
M
Answer. | think n powerful harmless
tonic and nervlne medicine will rejuve-
nate nnd restore the functlons Of diges-
tlon assimilation and elimination hy in.
yitoratng the nervous system obtain
II rec grain cadomene tablets, packed in
sr led tubes, aud take as per directions
accompanying.
Norris asks. u have suffered with
= chroule cough Tor almost a year aud
Atch iresh cold every few weeks Moth
ing the doctor gives me helps, so | write
to you
answer You need thorough laxative
cough syrun one Tint not only relieves
but suroly drives it from the system The
following regularly used will oust any
durable cough or cold promptly Obtain q
~ 02 bottle Of essence mentho- axene,
mix It with home made sugar syrup or
honey as per directions on bottle.
" " asks Can you prescribe
rch9hle Treatment 10 rot e'h II dan
druft itching aud feverish scalpYa
Ansver know you can get instant
relief and permanent results by using
llain yellow minyo as per directions
"fith accompany each 4-oz. Jar.
Henry ! G. writeg, Something seems
tn he wrong with my system, and don't
know what II is have huge puffs un-
der my eyes, my eyes are bloodshOt In
morning. and my feet aud ankles are
swollen Sometimes ! have chllls and feel
weak and tired most Of the time
Answer Your eliminating organs, such
q liver and kidneys, are In need of treat
meni Regin taking BaImwort tablets at
once Get them In sealed tubes with fun
Of any well stocked druggist.
NOTE Fer many years Dr. Baker has
lcen giving free advice and prescriptions
% millions of people through the press
'olpnus aud doubtless has helped In
'elieylng ilness and distress more than
my single individual IN the worlds MS
.oiy Thousands have written him express
'ions Of gratitude and confidence.