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Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
THE NEED OF OPTIMISM.

We commend to a in Washington
the story with the black who condoed with oy
tender hearted lady. .
you'd better said the mpuden youngster and look
at your own boy He got black eyes
The war has phase from the stand
the nations opposing Germany fus-
Italy weaker than supposed but Is not
Germany much Austria much wearler Austra
could not defend against the Servans Italy has suffered
things in the 1t VIII
Dc more great things good spirits ana sup
v the and renorcemens reaching from
the Allies will from the Italian 'front.'
Of eminent statesmen
should take sufficiently sompre
view our undertaking. and may easily be IN
oug quench hope We DO not underes
Germany its power OF endurance
But spirit Germany IS far worse OH
than Allies.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
Librarians Meet.

In response to the call of the county
librarian, Mrs. Thomas Beeman, the
branch librarians met Saturday at the
Wilson school to consider special fea-
lures of their work and duties devolv-
ing out ofthe war situation. The
members resolved themselves into the
committee of information and librar-
les acting for the woman's county unit
of the Council of Defense. Miss Fer
lis of the Ell Centre library told of
the work she and her force were doing
to help along the lines of food conser-
vation. They are clipping all reci-
,es they find in different publications
that are in keeping with the govern
nent ideas of conservation, and they
ire making them into neat scrapbooks.
These books are for circulation among
patrons of the library. Mrs. Camp
Jell gave an informal talk and urged
he librarians to cooperate with the
gomen's organizations of their locali-
les to the fullest extent possible, and
With the conservation, home econom-
cs and publicity committees of the
Council of Defense. A Hoover lunch
on was served and noon and was pro-
bounced very satisfying by all who
,artook of it. Those attending the
meeting were Mrs. George l.. RICHTER
Miss Janet McRea and Miss Ferris
Ell Centre; Mrs. l.. A. Barnum, Heber;
Miss May Bell Grigsby, Brawley; Miss
3ess Wofford, Calexico; Mrs. S. H
Lockett, Seeley; Mrs. Ida B. Robinson
loltville; Mrs. James Rowland, Melo-
and; Mrs. T. B. Beeman, county Ii
,rarian; Miss Margaret Randall and
Irs Violette Campbell.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
THE GREAT PUSH.


Pushing them back on the western
front,
Pushing them day by day,
Into the valleys and over the dales,
Up the hills and away;
Pushing them back, pushing them
back,
Over the mud and the sand,
Pushing them, pushing them, pushing
them back,
I Back to their Fatherland.
| Pushing them back with our hand
grenades,
Pushing them back with our guns,
Quietly, steadily, inch by inch,
Pushing, pushing the Huns;
Quietly, steadily, foot by foot,
Pushing them mile by mile,
Pushing them back with their song of
hate,
Pushing them back with a smile.
Pushing them back at the bayonet
point,
Pushing them back with our tanks,
Through the forest and under the
crags,
Over the slippery banks;
Pushing them back with our men-of-
war,
Over the weltering foam,
Raider and cruiser and submarine,
Pushing them, pushing them home.
Pushing them back in the driving
sleet,
Pushing them back in the rain,
Pushing them back through the mists
of death,
Pushing them back in our pain;
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
THE NORTH SEA MURDERS.

The SORROW and Indignation the committed by
islands has been increased by the
way which speaks Of what has taken place ar
the deed German newspa
pers congratulate country this victory They even 1o
speak and bravery shown by the
nation which find reason Tor eH
feel pouo
of its navy this cannot help feeling sorry LOT
the conditions Of providing only so nope
,on we are British sailors while few IN num-
her did their Of their death spirit whch
undivided admiration of the world AND the
which, needless of the shells falling on
all sides of them yielded what help their power to the drown"
n neutral sailors place gratitude which VIII
not be forgotten
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE.

intelligence that shipping the
neck of the bottle through preparations on the
uestern front must they become effective
expend billions the first year support OF the
.ause of Allies million soldiers
in Europe we million tons of shipping
This Government hundred thousand soldiers IN
France and to supply them with munitions
and shipping formerly used
by France.
supplies OF food ana
piled up
on the Atlantic seaorts awaiting ships to carry 'he
bring about freight congestion nan
m relieve one carloads of steel and otne
the terminal
hpbulding industry chilled oy the
quarrel pol
ces and by the polces employed the Pacific coast
The SHIPPING world shouted its warnings for SIX months
asking that every steel ships sn
ships ships-but has been adequate response
When will the awful need OF shipping ana
Allies danger of starving Tor lack OF
seagoing transportation?
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
Various Items OF Interest To Women
Edited By Mrs. A. E. Nance. Telephone PSI

portance in Ell Centre, will on Satur-
day evening, December Is, entertain
at a dansante for the benefit of the
Red Cross. The invitation is general.
but the committee hopes that all SOL
diers who are in the Valley, as we'll
as those at Camp Beacon, will con-
slider themselves especially invited
The young ladies in the reception
committee will wear Red Cross uni
forms. A delightful evening is prom
ised by the following: Misses Marga-
ret Hall, Janet McRae, Lola and Stella
McKim, lone Sammons, Martha Web
ster, Lille Larey, Markell Wachtel,
Lenna Mayfield, Lula Collins, Mamie
Northcott, Helen Shaw, IneX Collier,
Jane Kelsey, Julia Conkling; Mes
lanes Robert E. Hays and j. X. Haw-
kins. The ladies who will act as pa
tronesses are Mrs. A. l.. Richmond,
Mrs. j. Elliott Druiff, Mrs. G. S.
Helms, Mrs. Leroy Holt, Mrs. W. S.
Fawcett, Mrs. James w. Glassford,
Mrs. LIE Baron of Brawley, Mrs. De
Rackin of Imperial, Mrs. Warren Cur
rier of Holtville and Ms. c. +. Turn
,r of CaleXico.
X \:
The Junior class of the High School
will give 75 per cent of the proceeds
from the play to be given December
II to the Y. M. c. A.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
c. w. b. Nj.

The c. w. B. NJ. will meet Tuesday
afternoon at the home of the presi-
dent, Mrs. E. Z. Clements, sos Ler
Rey avenue. The program will be OF
unusual interest, consisting of bio.
graphical sketches of pioneers il
Africa, and lesson studies. Mrs. S. w
Leffingwell, Mrs. J. S. Larew, Mrs
w. NJ. Keyes, Mrs. H. W. Kessler, Mrs
Hila Anderson and Mrs. T. McGl
will take part in the program. Mrs
Hodge will be leader.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
COssacks' Capital.
(By Associate / Press)

London, Dec. 10.-A Petrograt
lispatch to the Star reports Novo
rcherksk is now the capital OF the
Jossacks territory and is the center
If an active movement against the
3olsheviki. There is plenty of cav
,lry available and the organization OF
infantry is being conducted vigorous
~. Something may happen IN a
ay or two," the dispatch adds.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
GERMANS TRY
ITO Pt0W UP SHIP
Continued From Page One)

There were not enough ministers, pail
bearers or hearses.
The return Of fair weather Sunday,
following successive snow and rain
storms, made possible systematic re-
lief, and the city is rapidly emerging
from the chaos of the exploson.
Enough doctors and nurses have ar
rived to care for hospital cases. A
quantity of supplies have arrived and
more are en- route, and the danger OF
famine has been averted. The au-
thorities are endeavoring to enforce
requests made yesterday that nom
residents here, unless on urgent busi-
ness, leave the city, and that others
remain away for the present Lum-
Der, glass and other materials are
needed to repair innumerable dam
aged buildings.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
Differently Pronounced.

Now here's word that's all the rage
Some folks pronounce it "camouflage.
In conversations others drag
The word, and name it "camoufiage,
And then, ] have a friend namec
Madge
Who calmly mention "camflouage."
To me it seems but a mirage,
And so l call it "camouflage."
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
CATHOLIC BAZAAR
WAS GRAND SUCCESS

The Bazaar given by the Catholic
ladies last Friday and Saturday nights
was a decided success and the ladies
are greatly pleased over the receipts
which more than exceed their most
sanguine expectations.
They are thankful to everone VINO
assisted them in the affair and who
extended To them their patronage.
They wish To thank in particular John
+. Davis, who kindly donated the use
of the hall
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
(By Associate / Press)

Petrograd, Dec. l0.-Sunday the
central election committee for the
constituent assembly, which includes
Minimalists and Constitutional Dem
ocrats, was arrested by the Bolshev-
Xxi Red Guards. Scattering returns
indicate the Bolsheviki have the lar
eest vote of any single faction, prob
ably equaling all others combined.
Kerensky has notified the provisional
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
Presbyterian Guild.

The Ladies' Guild of the Presbyte-
rian church will meet at Red Cross
headquarters, Tuesday afternoon, tC
sew. 1t is hoped all members of the
guild will attend, as little business
of Importance will be transacted.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
FUR STORE Al
BARBARA WORTH

A branch of the +. Obrikat Fur
Company, the largest fur dealers in
California, has been established on the
mezzanine floor of the Barbara Worth
and is in charge OF Vic Obrikat.
The opening of this fur store will
be staged today. Special showings of
the latest in furs will interest all the
women Of the Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
Grammar School Party.

The teachers of the grammar
chools gave a very jolly party Fri
lay evening at the Wilson school
3uilding. The High School teachers
nd members of the two school boards
we're the honor guests. A variety of
.ames and contests between the two
;chools caused no end OF fun. The
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10

relay race was won by the High
School and the grammar school won
the "airplane race" Refreshments
consisting of Welsh rarebit, cookies
and hot coffee were served and great
ly enjoyed, after the strenuous pro-
gram.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
Red Cross Dance.

The young ladies who have for the
past few years been responsible for
so many pleasant entertainments, and
especially the charity balls which have
been an annual event of so much i'm
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
Coming Events.

America" the extravaganza to be
presented Tuesday night at the Pal
ace theatre by the Pythian Sisters
will be of unusual interest, as the cas-
is composed of home talent.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10

The Imperial County Teachers In.
stitute opens on the 18th for a three
days session. Mrs. Margaret Me-
Naught will be one of the hostesses.
She is state chairmen of education
of the Women's Council of Defense.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
Personal.

Mrs. w. S. Cummings, county tru-
ant officer, attended the meeting Of
he Woman's Progress Club at Heber
Friday afternoon and spoke of the
truancy work.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
,OSSACKS IN REVOLT,
SUPPLIES CUT OFF

Continued From Page One)
sreoutlawed and every Cossack leader
vho casts off the "yoke of Kaledines,
iorniloff ard Duloff" is promised fra
ernal support.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
THE BOLSHEVIkI VOTE.

In New York City Socialism made its best showing
proed v the great Boshev 1t recruited chiefly from
an openly tiAmerican and alien IN origin IN sym
nabes and in political ideas be reckoned with but Is
bound to learn eventually New York is not Petrograd
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10

Press Liners are rea' ~ those WV.
sant work! Do you need help for ths
arch? Il u
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
LADIES!

Tailor Made Suits to order. PER-
Feet fit and excellent workmanship
guaranteed.
Your own material we cut, trim
and make including as many fit
-ings as necessary for $4,000 and
up.
Repairs, Alterations, Cleaning
Dyeing, Hats Renovated.
GENTLEMEN'S SUITS and OVER
COATS made to measure. $2500 and
up. TRY ON READY IN 3 DAYS.
SUITS DELIVERED TO YOU IN T
DAYS.
NO FIT, NO PAY, GUARANTY.
Your own material cut, trimmed
and made for $500 and up.
Exxperts in recutting and remodel
ing misfits.
LET US FIND out Of 5000 woolcb
samples "A perfect match for a paii
Of trousers to you good enough coat.
Eastern made clothes $500 and
up.
EMERICH'S
Opposite Yarney's Imperial. Cat
PlUne l01W
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10

Press Liners are reaG by those WI
want work? Do you need help for tn
anchy
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10

New stock or picture frames and
moulding. Evan Davias studio.---Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10

Frost or snow or blistering heat,
Morning and noon and night,
Winter and summer, autumn and
spring,
Pushing them out of our sight.
cushing them back with our country's s
love,
Back with our mothers tears,
East and West, below and above,
Out Of our children's fears;
Out of our dreams and out of our
lives,
Out of their ill-gotten gain,
Pushing them, pushing them, pushing
them back,
Never to come again.
China. w. S. Pawenham- Walsh
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10
Stop FOOdstuffs.

The provisional government of ST.
IBERIA has ordered the stoppage of
food supplies for European Russia,
particularly Petrograd, on the ground
that they may reach Germany.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-12-10

government that although he has re-
signed the premiership he still con-
siders himself member of the cab
mot
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1917-07-20

cost of production, there will always
be a feeling that 40 cents per hun
dred was enough to return a good
fair return on the investment, espe-
cially as municipality managed plants
are making an even less rate.
But the company has its side; that,
together with the new rate settled
upon Thursday morning late, is pre-
sented by the company on our fourth
page.
The new rate is so cents per hum
dted At least that is the basic rate.
Messrs. Henley and Mann state that
they were moved to take the matter
of compromise rate up with head
quarters by the appeal of the Wo-
mans Club and talks with business
men. They say that with but few ex-
ceptions they have met with courte-
GUS treatment and a willingness on
the part of business men to discuss
the matter in a calm, business-like
manner. But they have always re-
verted to the appeal of the women.
That was the basis Of their appeal
to the headquarters of the company;
with the result that compromise wins.
Mr.. Henley told The News that he
was aware that there had been reason
for complaint on the part of the pub
lie at times over the quality of the
ice. but that this was a fault that
the company was remedying as fast
as possible. There had been boiler
trouble responsible for this inferior
ice. As to weight he said that the
wagons were equipped with scales and
men delivering were instructed to
weigh the ice in the presence of GUS
toners when they appeared at the
wagon and to give them full weight.
He stated further that where there
were complaints they should be made
Immediately, and not held back until
It would be too late to make an in
vestigation and remedy the matter.
All complaints would be given a fair
hearing.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1917-07-20
Herbert HOOver's Thanks.

Herbert Hoover, Food Commission
er of the United States, in a letter
addressed to M. P. Walsh, of the
Florida Farms and Homes, Inc, sends
his thanks through his associate, DR.,
Raymond Wilbur, to the Putnam
county Demonstration agents, Miss
Sipprell and Mr.. Cantrell, for the good
work they are doing in the food cam
paign. Following is the letter:
HERBERT HOOVER,
Washington.
July 10, 1917.
M. P. Walsh,
Florida Farms and Homes, Inc,
Palatka, Fla.
My Dear Mr.. Walsh:--
May I thank you for sending me
the two Putnam County weeklies
which indicate the fact that good
work is being done in the food cam.
paign.
l am glad that you have taken up
the matter with the county demon
stration agents and to know that they
are doing such fine work in your coun-
ty. Will you be kind enough to thank
them in the name of Mr.. Hoover.
Very sincerely yours,
(Signed) r. WILBUR.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1917-07-20
To Confer Rank of Page.

Knights of Pythias of the city are
anticipating with much interest an
event that is to occur here Thursday
night, July 26. In the presence of
Hon. N. P. Yowell, Grand Chancel-
lor, and other dignitaries of the order
from neighboring cities, a class of
twenty-eight candidates for Knight
hood will receive the Rank of Page
in the Castle Hall of st. Johns Lodge,
No. 8. Military forms and customs
pervades all of the initiatory work
of this order and it differs from all
others in that its several steps of ad-
vancement in initiation are termed
ranks instead of degrees. The GER
emony of comforting the Rank of
Page was evolved and perfected by
the master minds of the order during
the dark days of civil strife in our
country, and is pronounced by frater-
nity men to be one of the most beau
tiful and impressive in existence. st.
Johns Lodge has a membership of
265; only two lodges in the State are
larger-Jacksonville and Tampa. Py-
thians are expected here in large num-
bers from adjoining counties. The
class involved is one of the largest
ever reported in Florida.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1917-07-20
Death of Mrs. Jane Holcomb

The many friends in the communitv
were shocked to hear of the suddeo
death, Tuesday night at 8 o'clock Of
Mrs. Jane Holcomb, for MANY Years
a resident here and woman of manv
lovable traits.
A daughter, Miss Mabel, of Palatka
and three sons, Earnest of Valdosta
Ca, Harry of East st. Louis and Raw
of Colorado; three brothers, Henri
and George Merwin of this citv and
David Mcrwin of Illinois; two Sisters
Mrs. Rugg of Barlow and Mrs. Cath
crime Lewis of Yates Center, Kansas
all survive The funeral services
will be conducted from the residence
on Kirby street this afternoon at ;
o'clock by Rev. S. Grady of the Meth
odist church. Interment in West
View cemetery.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1917-07-20
If So You Can Begin
Kissing Your Best
Girl Goodbye.
Names of Putnam County
Boys Who Have Been Sc
lected To Fight For You
And All of Us.

Plans for the drawing which is
being held to day to fix the order of
military liability for nearly 1O,OOO,-
900 registered men throughout the
country were materially changed late
yesterday. Instead of a process re-
quiring not more than an hour, it
was necessary to draw one at time
at least 10,263 numbers. 1t will re-
quire at least ten hours for the
drawing. The process began at $3.50
this morning.
If more are needed to provide Put
nam "ounty's net quota, about 14O,
those standing next in order will be
summoned.
Following is the order in which
Dutp ~, oouptv,. lict ,,,oe J,o,,,,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1917-07-20
Relic Welch Marries.

Drpe E. Welch received a tel
fsterday morning announcing
oae Of his daughter, Isabelle
's to Dr.. Edward W. Jelks of
lie, The ceremony occurred
me- Of Mr.. D. W. Hunter, a
that had been taken for a
br Jelks and DR.. Harry Pey-
Visionary Ridge, near Chat
Tenn, on Wednesday, July
rare present at the wedding,
K mother, Mrs. Geo; ..
4, pcyton, the parents of the
d a brother.
ks and Miss Welch We're to
II n later in the year, but ow-
| Doctors orders to report at
surgeons training camp in
preparatory for duty IN
he Young people decided on
Wedding before the doctors
It IS likely that the bride
bnly accompany her husband
Sc. &C. but that she will go with
France, making her home
is on the firing line either
\ or Paris.
Felch is the only daughter Of
Geo. E. Welch Of this
has grown to womanhood
be is a most charming. young
highly accomplished. DR.,
been for some time associat-
Dr.. Rogers Sanitarium in
Glle, and has a fine standing
Ie physicians of the city and
ike other young men of his
he has felt the call of his
|hnd given heed. He is a
h the army with the rank of
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1917-07-20
,nroying Farm Loans.

rton, July 1S.-Five per
: s.H, to farmers under the Fed
|, + loan plan are being ap-
I the herr rate of 100000 daily.
= 'tlf 15th the board had char
'e eosssociations whose loans
more than $20,0O0,OOO.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1917-07-20

Mrs. f. T. Clark and little sons, Ed
win and Bill, are spending the week
H. Jacksonville with Mrs. Clark's pa
rents. Mr.. end Mrs. Roland Wood
ward. Edwin Thomas Clark, Jr., says
he expects to stay all summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-13
White Silk Sport Skirts

OF White Satin or Silk BroadcIoth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-13

until Nine. Frances Aida stepped 70 IN.
front Of the stage and sang s.Ruis
Britannia" and "The Star-SpansIsS
banner"
Seats for the entertainment, which
was given under theanspices Of N.
American Committee Of the British Re-
Cross and other British war societi..
brought from SO to s25, boxes soIg
for $500 and $1,000. The feature OF H.
programme was the exhibition OF IA
Official British war picture Of theBat.
o.. OF fre Arcre, showing charges h.
fire scotch Highlanders and the Frenek
troops. GAd the British tanks in actin,
The pictures we're introduced by Mao,
Charles Gordon. the novelist, known 4.
"Rslp Connor" He drew apoIauss
when he said that 100000 women II
England, with hands az white ana
soft' as those Of the women in Ia
boxes were working all night long /,
the munitions plants.
Leon Rothier sang the "Marseillsis.s
and war poems were recited By 2. 4
Sothern and Julia Marlowe. Laure.s.
Taylor COVE the recruiting speech from
"Out There"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-13

tax Of eight cents per 500 on new
life insurance was said 70 be very
heavy. Exemption Of reinsurance from
the tax was asked by Thomas W.
Blackburn. Of Omaha. representing the
American Life convention.
"In other respects" he said. we are
going 20 take our medicine cheerfuliy
and periodically
Exemption Of farmers, factory ana
similar mutual and cooperative non
profit fire insurance companies was
urged by Johr K. Freeman. af Prov.
dence, r. J.. and Herman /. Ekern' oil
the National Association Of Mutual IN
suranee Companies.
The fire insurance business, Presl,
dent r. n. Bissell of the National Board
Of Fire Underwriters declared, rs
singled out in the House bill for spe-
cial taxation" although il is now one OF
the most heavily taxed and has SUI
fered great losses from the war Hun
dreds Of fires have been due to war
conditions. he said. He stated that the
fire insurance companies would will
lingly bear general business and IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-05-13

he stated, not over half are paying ex-
penses and few making 10 per cent
annually. Half Of the retail motor
dealers. Mr.. Reeves declared do not
make living.
The alleged discrimination in favor
OF newspapers and magazines was at
tackled az unjust. unfair. discrimina-
tory and confscatory" by A. d. oil
plant, OF Trenton. " J. ". c. Ely
of Buffalo. representing streetcar ad-
vertising concerns. said they could not
pay the proposed per cent on gross
earnings.
Attack Insurance Tax
Various attacks on the proposed in.
Surance taxes were made by represent
atlves Of life, FIRE. industrial and cas-.
uaity insurance interests. The rate on
industrial policies was said 70 be Gun.
FAIR and discriminatory"
or about s25 900, 600 900 of life IN.
surance IN effect. $4,000 600 .Oo0 was
SAID TO be upon men subject TO ARM
conserlpton, with extra hazard N ,be
eempanies as source Of loss. The