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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-08-24
eign countries not engaged in war.

Il IL q
The Woman's Liberty Loan com.
|mtttee is also organizing q Liberty
Loan league, to be composed OF both
men and women buyers OF libert.
bonds Of the first issue. who will be-
come promoters OF the sale OF the
bonds of the second issue when It
shall be announced by the secretary
of the treasury. The committee Is
also arranging through the office OF
the United States commissioner of
education a plan for interesting the
school children of the country in the
liberty loan; and, through the extern
sion division Of the department OF
agriculture, plan to interest the
farm women of the nation in the
cause.
Bond in Every Home"
1t is the aim of the Woman's Lib
erty Loan committee to interest every
woman in the United States in liberty
bonds and to sell bond in every
home in the land. To this end the
committee urges every woman not
yet connected with liberty loan or
ganization to attach herself to the
one which will be established in her
and II the community has
not yet such an organization for
women to communicate with the
chairman Of her state.
In this way every American woman
may become an active agent in the
purchase Of bonds which will provide
for the food, shelter, and mainte-
nance of American sailors, soldiers.
and marines, and at the same time
make for herself an investment pay
ing her higher interest than the usual
savings account, and one which is
guaranteed by the resources of the
government of the United States, the
richest nation in the world.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23

Correspondence of Associated Press)
Toxic, Oct. 30.-Japan's financiers
are showing keen interest in the visit
of M A. Konshin, formerly president
of the Bank of Russia and now head
Of the Commercial and Industrial
Bank of Moscow. NJ Konshin's visit
is ostensibly a pleasure trip, but is
considered to have a much more seri-
Gus purpose, and his party is already
referred to as a special finance COM
Mission to Japan dispatched by the
Russian government to negotiate for
the establishment of a Russo-Japancse
bank. The capital proposed is report
ed to be 100000 yen.
air service between Stockholm, Malmo
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23
SUES FOR SEEPAGE
CASE AGAINST WATER co. NO. 3
is FILED.
Francis Patterson Says His Land Was
Ruined by Seepage From
High Line Canal.

A case which promises to be OF
great interest in the valley was filed
by Francis and Docia Patterson
against Imperial Water Company No
3, serving the Calipatria and inland
sections, last week, the company max
ing answer today.
The Pattersons allege that 100 acres
OF their land in the North End, worth
800 per acre, was ruined by the seep-
age from the high line canal, the wa
ter table rising and rendering the
growing Of most crops Improbable.
The Patterson ranch borders on the
high line canal.
The company answers that the seep-
age is not caused by the negligence t
its officers on employees, denies that
the Patterson land is worth 500 per
acre. and alleges that the land would
he worthless but for the high line ca
nsl
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23
MILITARY TRAINING
CALENlCo PUPILS WILL HAVE L
:. LIEUTENANT.
School Officials Are Congratulated OF
Securing an Army Officer
for This Work.

To the sre&: satisfaction of the stu
dents and faculty, military training
will be begun in the Calexico high
school next Monday afternoon. AS son
as the plan was announced, it met
with the endorsement of every boy
in the high school, and the male mem
bers of the four classes are all going
in for the work.
Lieutenant S. d. Hervey has been
detailed to give the instruction. At
the beginning, there will be but one
drill each week, but the number may
be increased. The boys will soon b'
supplied with guns. though these hav,
not been secured at this time Pro-
fessor Sehrwood is corresponding with
state officials and hopes to be able
to get arms without delay.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23
MEATLESS DIET
GAINING GROUND
NEGErARlANlSM LIN ELY TO
+ GAIN GROUND DURING WAR.
DE NOUNCE KILLERS
RERN ARD SHAW ADDRESSES
NEGErAHlANS AT MEETING.
The World Win he Better Without
Meat and Fish, Says Eng
RSh Negetar,auS.
tHN Associated tveSSN

Maaehe&ter Easland, Nov, "a
"'rhe eNne&ieRee Of the present war
should result IN the general adoption
of the meatleSS diet" SAYS the annual
program adopted by the Vegetarian
Society Of Great Britain. which has
jus, closed its annual convention here,
In his presidential address, Pro
feSsor Ernest Bell spoke of the "many
hundreds Of millions of men and wom-
en- who are now obtaining living out
of the slaughter of animals and fish,"
and suggested that one of the social
results of a general adoption of vege-
tarianism would be that "these peo-
pie would turn to more humane and
edifying work" He added. "At a time
like this, when food is a most serious
problem, it is monstrous to devote "a
pounds of dry grain to the production
of one pound of beef"
Bernard Shaw, in letter to the
said that he had been a
for forty years and spoke
o fthe meat diet as a relic of canni-
balism.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23
LOSE $1,000 RING
MRS. DALE LEAVES VALUABLE
JEWELRY ON HOTEL PIANO.
Offers Reward for Platinum Ring
Which Disappears Suddenly
at Barbara Worth.

The loss of ring valued ut Sioet
was reported to the Sherifts office To-
day by Mrs, j, B. Dale, wife Of a cot
ton dealer. who is living at the Bar
hara Worth hotel,
The ring. made Of platinum and SCI
with three large diamonds, was left
on the piano ON the mezanine floor
of the hotel by Mrs, Dale, who had
been playing. She left the meSeani0e
floor TO go to her room and mmedl-
ately remembered she had left the
ring behind. Although she returned
10 the piano within a few minutes aft,
ec she discovered her loss. it was gone,
A reward of Slo0 is offered fer the
return of the ring, Mrs, Dale believes
that the ring WAS taken by enc ia
mihar with the fac; that on two other
occasions she had lef, the ring ON the
piano after playing.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23
Permanent Labor Bureau.

imperial county should have per
manent employment or labor bureau
Whether the present labor agent
should continue his work along the
lines originally laid down, or whether
another man should head the effort to
hrirg more labor here, is a matter
that is "by the mark" The internal
situation and the call of Mars for
more and more men makes it certain
that labor will grow scarcer and that
this great food and cotton producing
section must compete with otner sec
items for farm laborers.
The competition will be keen. San
Joaquin, the beet fields, the orange
districts, Pomona Valley and other
sections. will want men. and the farm-
ers of these sections will hold out
great inducements to the laborers
Imperial Valleys end of the labor
getting game must be upheld by a
competent man and propaganda for
securing man-poWer prosecuted.
The present labor agent is doing
good work right now. He is constant
" in correspondence with families in
Texas. Oklahoma and states farther
east who want to come to Imperial
Valley. Scores of these families are
now picking cotton here.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23
WANT A FEEDER

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Lakeside. These lines would be a well
come feeder to the San Diego & Ari-
zona and to the Southern Pacific if
the deal contemplated goes through.
The San Diego & Arizona has not
yet completed its line from San Diego
to Seeley, Imperial county, where ii
will connect with the Imperial Valley
branch of the Southern Pacific. Con-
struction is being rushed, both from
San Diego and from Seeley, the first
line having already reached Campo
and the road from Seeley being now
to Carriso pass.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23
ROADS LEAD TO FAIR
Continued From Page One)

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Mechanical toy booth-Teddy bears
and dolls. Mr.. Rice, assisted by Mr.
Montague, Misses Gladys Farnsworth
Lucille Summers. Irene Donley, arna
Hollrad, Pemberthy and Johnson.
Knives, watches, baseball gloves,
etc.-Imperial Valley Hardware Co.
Mr.. Langford.
Automatic hog feeder booth-This
will interest the farmers. Dnoated by
the California Corrugated Culvert Co.
Steer donated by VIII Stanton of
Calexico.
Tilley's skin game.
Perfumes. stationery and toilet wa
ter booth-Presiding. Misses Kate
Kammerer and Bee Bocher. with little
Frank Adams dressed as Uncle Sam.
Dollars r's-worth-for-a-dime - Under
management of Mr.. Mackey Goods
furnished by Narney Bros. & Co
Carnival goods booth-MisS Ruth
Adams. assisted by Miss Merriam and
six girls representing Allied nations.
Cut flowers booth-Flower girls,
Dorothy Dyke. Ruby Adams. Helen
Phillips and Mary Adams. During the
day the flowers will be in Narney
Brothers store with three ladies in
charge.
Scottish Rite booth-Mr Waite and
Charles Turner of Calexico. Pies and
cheese.
Imperial Eastern Star booth-Cof
fee and sandwiches, presided over by
the members of Golden Rule chapter.
Niger baby booth--Mr. kelson.
Shooting gallery-Mr. Erik, assist
ed by Mr.. Stuart and Mr.. Sheets.
Clown band-Leader, Mr.. Phillips.
Speilers-Louis Farnsworth, Will
liam aGFrnum and Phil Brooks.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23
GREAT SHEEP OUTPUT
TWO TRAINLOADS FOR EAST
SIDE THIS SEASON.
Holtville Sheep Men Say the Crop of
Lambs Has Been Excep-
tiOnally Good.

! There are approximately 40 car
loads of sheep in the Holtville section
to be shipped to market this fall and
winter, according to statement made
by o. n. Shaw at a conference be-
tween directors Of the Commercial
Club and w. c. Driver, general man
ager of the Holton Interurban, yes
terday afternoon
Mr.. Shaw told Mr.. Driver that the
sheep can be shipped from here if
proper provisions are made at the 10
cal stockyards for handling them. he
said the stockyards at present do not
provide proper facilities for water
ing and feeding over night. IF the
repairs are not made, he said. it will
be necessary for shippers to take their
stock to other towns for shipment
Mr.. Driver promised that the stock
yards will be put in shape at once.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23
BRITISH NEAR CAMBRIA

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sights, but no more striking spectacle
has been witnessed than that of non-
lcombatant men, women and children
pouring out of captured towns under
the guidance of their deliverers and
marching toward homes and comfort
back of the British lines after three
years of captivity and, in some cases,
of slavery.
Push Baby Carriages.
Mothers were pushing baby car
riages through gaps torn in the Hin
dcnburg line by anks Others tram
pied happily, babies clutched to their
breasts, while beside them toddled
youngsters, many carrying dolls, and
some clinging determinedly to squirm-
ing puppies. Old men and women were
bringing all the household effects that
they could pack in pushcarts or car
ry in their arms.
Promote Lieutenant General Byng
(By Associated Press
London, Nov. 23.-Lieutenant Gen
eral Byng has been promoted to gen
eral in recognition of his distinguished
service in the recent operations near
Cambria.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23
TEUT0NS LIMIT
USERS OF COAL
STOPS PLEASURE TRAVELLING
THROUGHOUT EMPIRE.
LIMIT BAGGAGE ROOM
NOT ENOUGH STEAM TO HAUL
FREIGHT In GERMANY.
Military Trains First Is the Rule in
kaiser's Realm This Year.
Says the Message

( Correspondence OF Associated Pre$S)
Berne, Oct, 20,-tieln.any has re.
sorted 70 stringent measures Of re
ducing its coal consumption during
the coming winted by cutting down
its train service aaa eurtailiug the
rumber of people who travel. eSpeci-
ally in expires strains.
''he latest edition II the journal of
tie Association of German Railroads
announces tha: at 4 recent meeunS
of the repre-. 'tativa> e. all Gerraa
railroads, held in Berln. II Was ananl =,
mously decided no: Cay 10 ~eiuce the
number of trains. bat to put such
a high cost upon travelling. by means
of radical raises in the price vf tick
cts. as to insure thai only those viii
travel who absolutely must do 81.
The advances contemplated and
which probably will become effective
within very short time, are as feI-
lows: On all tickets for express
trains costing up 70 ) marks. an ex-
ira charge of mari.s will be levied:
tickets hitherto costing from 5 to 10
marks will be taxed 8 marks extra:
from 10 to Is marks, l. marks extra;
from Is to % marks. 20 marks extra,
and for sums above - marks, 10
marks extra for each n marks as or
dinarily charged.
Likewise there is to be sharp linn
itation in baggage regulations SO that
both the size and number of trunks,
as we'll as their weigh, will be cut
down.. For the frs time in many
years, Sunday trains are to be reduced
in number. Hitherto they have always
run on weekday schaiul sometimes
even have been increased in number,
because of the Germa:1's love of max
ing Sunday excursions.
| In order to assure the punctua ar
rival and departure of trains, which
unfortunately suffered greatly las.
winter because 1t was Impossible to
get up enough steam to harl the
long, heavy express trains on time,
the time tables will be revised 50 that
trips will be longer than under the
present schedule-though probably no
longer than they have been actually
taking.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23
LAW IS NOT OBSERVED
DISTRICT ATTORNEY CALLS AT.
TENTION TO FIREARMS LAW.
Says Not Half of the Valley Hard
ware Stores Are Observing
This Important Statute.

District Attorney Nichols today
called the attention of the hardware
stores of the Valley to the recently
enacted firearms law, which is now in
effect. The law makes it a misde-
meanor for any hardware firm not to
have on hand and fill out licenses for
the buying of firearms.
The state printer, r. l.. Teller, calls
the attention of the district attorney
to the fact that only IA out of 33 hard
ware sores in the Valley had applied
for license blanks.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23
ORGANIZATION PERFECTED.
San Francisco Man Chosen to Lead
West in Saving of FOodstuffs.
(By Associated Press)

San Francisco, Nov. 23.-Commis-
sioner Herritt has perfected the or
ganization of the executive branch
of the Food Administration, appoint
ing Charles Blame yof Saratoga and
Barton Bean of San Francisco, and
Sayre McNeill respectively as chair
men of the boards of marketing and
distribution, food industries and food
conservation.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23

When the Germans get so that they
can't sink any more merchant ships
they will then no doubt abandon the
practice for humanitarian reasons.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23

London, Oct. 30.-Reports from
Stockholm printed by the Morning
Pest say the Swedish Aeronautical
Club is taking active measures for the
realization Of its long contemplated
and Gothenburg.
There are to be fourteen intermedi-
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23
TO Prosecute Soon.
(By Associated toreSsD

Washington, Nov. 23-It is the pur-
pose of the food administration to
begin prosecutions Immediately for
violations of the food. conservation
laws. Hoover instructed the state
food administrations to make such a
report to manufacturers and dealers
at once.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23
PRESENT LABOR DEMANDS.
Question of Railroad Wage Increase
to Be Passed on to Wilson.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Nov. 23.-The demands
of four brotherhoods for wage in
creases amounting to 100000 an
nually will be passed on to the pres
ident. Succeeding developments de-
pend upon the presidents action on
counsel.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23

American idea of winning indepen-
dence from tyranny: "Stand by your
affairs and your fires" Russian idea
OF same: Talk by your affairs and
your fires"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23
Insane Escape Shot Dead

Portland, Ore, Nov. 23.-I,ouis
Hayes, who escaped from the Oregon
last night, Shot and fatally wounded
deputy sheriff, was shot and killed
today by a policeman in the basement
of the house whore he took refuge.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23

Some people are so made up that
to add some superfluous luxury to
already iaxish homes, and only five
to give the weary and sufferings boys
in the trenches a little fragment of
home comfort at the Y. NJ c. A. hut.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23
O'LEARY INDICTED.
fRy Associated I'ress)

New York, Nov 23.-Jeremath
OLeary, president of the American
Truth Society and editor of "The
Bull which recently was barred from
the mails, was indicted here today on
charges of a violation of the espion-
age law and the postal laws.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23

The Quakers must be deeply touched
~ The large number Of penitent CON
Nefts VINO m these times are hasten
mg to join their non-reristance
church.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23

Imperial Irrigation District war
rants drawn on the General Fund and
registered under Numbers 3697 to
300, both inclusive, are now pay
able. r. H MADDUX,
Treasurer, Imperial Irrigation Dis
trict.
November %, 1917.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23

The Germans may find that they
can be killed just as conveniently on
Italian soil, where they have no elab-
crate trench system, as in their con-
crete shelters on the western front.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23

After the news editor exhausts his
gray matter trying to reconcile two
absolutely conflicting dispatches from
the Russian front, in comes another
declaring both of them were lies.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23

The man who is so sure that the
United States can't win. the war is
usually the same one who a year ago
wanted the United States to stop mu-
n.tion shipments so that our present
allies couldn't win it. a
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23

After deploring the food scarcity, a
LOT of US will proceed to order about
three times as much as is necessary
for Thanksgiving dinner.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23

The Germans won't worry much
about military defeats if they can
keep on stirring up labor troubles
here at home in America.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23

ate stations, for the erection of which
the necessary land has already becr
partly acquired. The service is OK.
pected to open before the end of the
war.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23

The people who hoard food to get
higher prices are probably the same
ones who think it is strange they have
to pay higher for everything they
lry.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23
ONLY ONE VASSEL SUNK.
French Report Shows Submarine Ac.
tivity Almost Futile.
fEY ASSOciaInh r.rnrnA

Paris, Nov. 23.--One French sbir
over 1900 tons and two fishing vcs
sells were sunk by submarines au,
mines last week.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23

Villa having resumed fighting
again, conditions in Mexico are once
NOR enormal.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23
Former Governor Dies.

(Bv Associated Press)
Denver, Nov. 23.-Former Cover
nor Peabody of Colorado died today.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23

Vanee at Noodlawn, Saturday
nl4t Special music White Star
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23

Big dance Thanksgiving night.
Woodland Park ADJ.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23

Dance at Woodlawn, Saturday
night. Special music. White Star
Stages.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-11-23

Continued From Page One)
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-10
Field j MEET I[ il AND Dec
uAMA1|0N CONTEST
Two Important Northwestern N. d
High School Events to Take Place
ut Minot Normal Saturday

The third annual field and track
meet of the high schools of North
western North Dakota will be held at
the Normal field at 2 o'clock p. M, Sat-
urday, May IL, under the auspices Of
the Normal school.
Thirty contestants have entered from
Berthold, Crosby, Minot, Surrey and
Velva. Surrey and Crosby make en-
tries for the first time.
The following is list of the events
TRACK-1O0 yards; 22O yards; 440
yards; half mile; one mile relay in
teams of four.
FIELD-Pole vault; run; broad jump;
run; high jump.
WEIGHT-12-pound hammer throw;
12-pound shot put; discus throw.
It looks like close contest between
Minot and Velva, the lated having ex-
perienced field and weight men, also
good track men. An exhibition ham
mer throw will be given by Knut
Christianson of Benedict, who ex-
poets to break his st. Olaf record Of
152 feet and 9 inches.
An admission of Is cents will be
charged to defray the expenses of the
contestants.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-10
Three Hudson Autos Burn in G. N. Car

Three Hudson Autos Burn in G. N. Car
Three new Super-Six Hudson auto
mobiles consigned to Kalispell, Mon
tana, firm, were destroyed by fire on
the crossing at Third street northeast
about midnight this evening. The car
was on fire when the train pulled into
the city. The local firemen were called
and put out the blaze. One of the cars
was totally destroyed and the others
damaged. The roof Of the freight car
was burned and the car was otherwise
damaged. The car was sealed and the
fire started in mysterious manner.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-10
.DESLACS OIL
PROSPECT BRIGHT
Minst Press Representatives Shown
Thru Oil Fields West of Minot-
Flew Continues Satisfactory.

A representative of the Independent
took advantage of an invitation ex-
tended by the officials Of the Des Laos
Western Oil Co. to visit their oil we'll
near Des Laos last Saturday after
noon and in company with Peter Ku-
laas, chemist, and G. A. Johnson, of
the Ainot Daily News we were taken
out to the scene Of the recent oil find.
There we found that a goodly assem-
blage Of representative citizens had al
ready gathered, including L. D. Nc
Gahan Of the Messenger, Chas. Scrib-
nor and son Of Tasker, Judge Dill of
Minot and various others whose names
We neglected to learn. We were taken
to we'll No. /, the first well sunk. This
wen, which is but 24O feet in depth,
was found carefully capped and locked
ausher was lowered and came up
filled with dark, oily liquid, which
was emptied into pail. This oper-
atioA was repeated two or three times.
The fumes which arose from the pail
smelled strongly of gasoline or ben
zine. "A saucer full was skinned of
the top and match applied, when the
flames shot up and in a minutes time
the contents were completely consum-
ed. We then went over to well No
2, which is facetiously termed "Pete's
Well" The same conditions prevailed
here as at No. /, and the same pro.
cedure followed. The liquid here was
Of . slightly clearer quality, but the
flash test and odor correspondent the
results obtained at the first well test.
I'd. Here tape was lowered and the
measurement disclosed the fact thai
. depth of 236 feet had been attained
w returned to well No, 4, which 4:
but 24O feet distant, and BY this ,ttiiitis
the liquid which had been poured int
the pail had settled and bottles were
then procured in which the surfac.
liquid was then poured. This sampl,
and the one obtained at the No. 2 wei
were brought back to Minot by Mr.
Kulaas who will make chemical anal
yyis Of this test as he does all samples
taken from the wells.
At well No. 1 preparations are be
ing made to erect derrick. CaissonI
have been sunk at the four corner!
upon which the superstructure will
stand. Piled around are large mum
Der Of pipes or tubes, varying in siz,
from 8 to IL inches, and perhaps q