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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-15
Both Hard to Manage.

iscdd- So they are tliyorced2
Grecne--Yes. she's taken the chill
dren and he's taken the automobile.
Suppose SHE thought the children
would be easier to manage. "~-Y onkers
Statesman.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-15
PHARMACISTS IN ST. PAUL
Attend Thirty-third Annual conven-
ton Of State Society.

st. PauL-More than 1000 pharma-
cist were expected to attend the thirty
third annual convention of the Mime
sofa Pharmaceutical association which
opened here Tuesday.
The business sessions took place In
the roof garden OF The Saint Paul.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-15
Old owatonna Soldier Dies.

Owatonna. - Friedlin Boil, one of
the forty-seven soldiers who survived
the charge of the First Minnesota at
Gettysburg" is dead ut his home here,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-15

Net profit after paying for
farm and all cost of opera
tion ..................... .s2,472.67
advertisement.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-15
ON DRAINAGE COOPERATION
Three Northwest States Agree--U. ..
Court to Decide Big Suit.

~VoFt 10 Oec'oe Dig suit.
st. Paul - Minnesota and North
and South Dakota will cooperate in
drainage and food control legislation,
but they will allow the United States
courts to settle the suits for So, 900, 900
Hood damages which the people of the
two Dakotas have fled against Mime.
sofa. That was the decision reached
at the conference of state officials and
legislators from the three states after
two days and night of strenuous de.
bate.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-15

Garfield Tea, by purifying the blood.
eradicates rheumatism, dyspepsia /. and
many chronic ailments. Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-15
Paradoxicat.

"The truth lies somewhere"
strange conduct, that, for the
truth.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-15

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet for
. laxatiye--three for cathartic. ADV.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-15

The poor relation often wonders
whether rich one really has poor
incsnory.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-15

II II imam finds marriage failure he
enn put Ii all In his wtfe's name.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-15
He Forte.

The operate tenor on shipboarl
sang charmingly at the ocean con-
cart y
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-15
Contrary Attacks

Contrary Attacks.
"He was squarely attacked"
"Yes, and roundly denounced. BAL
timore American.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-15

II don't doubt II. They say he In
particularly good on the high Cs."
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
PROVIDES FOR FOOD
CENSUS OF COUNTRY
(By United PreSs)

Washington, May "a bill author
izing a food census and providing for
the purchase of seeds has been intro
duced in the House.
The House passed bill empower
ing the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion to regulate car service in emer-
gencies and prevent shortages.
AS a result of President Wilson's
conference it was decided that half
of the billion for shipbuilding was
to go towards buying second hand
ships. 1t is planned to attach either
.alf or all of the urgent deficiency
bill, making it Immediately available.
The Senate has passed the Federal
Reserve amendment drawing the state
hanks into the reserve system, thus
strengthening the reserve banks by
upwards of S200,000,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
SELECT LEW Is
INSPECTOR
BRANDS
Lewis Has Backing of Stock.
men of Valley-To Stop
Many 1llega! Acts.

The supervisors have appointed S.
<. Lewis of the Brawley district as
official brand inspector of Imperial
county. The selection of Lewis is un-
dersto0d to have been backed by the
recommendation of the cattle mems
association of the Valley. There were
several other applicants who sought
the position.
The appointment was made to meet
the demands of ranchers and others
who have frequently complained re
garding the theft of cattle and horses
ard the selling of stock already mort
gagged. In addition, the new inspector
will have something so say regarding
the killing and selling of steers, hogs,
calves and sheep. 1t was pointed out
to the supervisors some weeks since
tnat complaints had been lodged
against the class of meat being sold to
some restaurants.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
Women Will Be Called Only
When Men Leave-Ligh-
er Work to Women.
Government Has Evidence
That Germans Is Plotting
in Central America.
(By United Press)

New York, May 3.-Preparations
are being rushed throughout the ma
ton for women to replace men who
are called to the colors. These wom-
en- will be assigned to work as ele-
vator operators, street car conductors,
ticket agents, machine shop experts,
movie machine operators, telegra-
piers, car cleaners, clerks, bell hops,
chauffeurs, mechanicians, farmers,
theatre musicians, etc.
The women are to be called upon
for assistance only when the men have
been sent to the field
The State Department at Washing
ton has received evidence that Ger
many continues plotting in Central
America, but no statement is had
relative to the particular country.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
ACCEPT KENNETH DAVIS
FOR YOEMiN SERVICE
AFTER EXAMINATION

In a telegram received by J. Ed
Davis, the Fifth Street druggisA he is
Informed that his son Kenneth has
successfully passed the examinations
st San Francisco and has been select
ed for the yeoman service in the navy.
Young Davis, a graduate of the To-
cal high school and later associated
with the l.. w. Blinn Lumber Con-
pany, was regarded as one of the very
best examples of young manhood ever
examined by the recruiting officer
who was stationed in this city. Davis
stood feet 21h inches and tipped
the sales at 1876 pounds, having a
chest expansion of AZ inches.
He enlisted as seaman's a2pren-
tice, but upon presentation at San
Fracisco was examined and qualified
for the yeoman service.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
CLASS GIVES
DELIGHTFUL BREAKFAST

The graduating class of the Domes
tic Science department of the gram
n.ar school entertained at very de-
lightful May breakfast, their guests
being the grammar school board.
The class colors, yellow and white,
were carried out very artistically i'll
the table decorations. The dining
room arrangements were in charge of
Eva Sims while Miss Ruth Nc
Atee had charge of the culinary de-
rartment. Those for whom covers
were laid were Messrs. and Mesdames
Bayliss G. Walker, Charles Berkman,
j. l.. Travers and Mrs. Della Morris
and the Misses Hedrick Langdon,
Ruth Travers and Alphadine Hamil-
ton. Those serving were Dorothy An
d.ews, Kate Cox, Lillian Whiting,
Eva Lymes, Lucy Reeves, Marie Cox
and Mildred McAtee.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
GENIAL JAMES
RESIGNS AS
JUSTICE
Served IA Years as Judge
in CaleXicO-Williams
Is His Successor.

On account of the demands of his
private business, J. B. Hoffman has
resigned as justice Of the peace of
Calexico township, the resignation be-
ing accepted yesterday afternoon by
the supervisors. J, B. Williams was
selected to fill the vacancy.
Judge Hoffman served in his dis
tlict for period of IA years and is
one of the pioneers of Imperial Val
ley. In the early days the rotund
justice was paymaster and account
ant for the California Development
Company. At that time the only Jail
in the vicinity of what is now Ca
lexico was an old mesquite tree 70
which a chain was attached. Pris-
oners were manacled to this chain
and held pending trial.
Judge Hoffman is now engaged in
the ranching business, having prop
crty on both sides of the line.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
VALLEY IS TO
LEAD ENTIRE
COUNTRY
New York Produce News
Claims Honor for This
Section in 1917 Crops.

"There is every reason to figure on
the Pacific Coast eclipsing past rec
ords in coming to the front for 1917
with a production beyond all esti-
mates.
Increase of acreage is discussed in
the hundreds of thousands of acres
Those who know the possibilities of
the Imperial Valley say that, per cap
ira, the valley will lead the country
says the New York Produce News this
week.
The publication estimates the 1917
lettuce crop of the Valley at $4O0,00O
The cantaloupe acreage is estimated at
10000 acres and with a crop condi-
ton of Is per cent reducing the actual
production to limit of 5000 acres.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
APPELLAT|ON Of FLYLESS CITY
FOR Fl CENTRIC NOW PROPOSED

discover any breeding places for
flies.
With the minimum of production
and boys gathering in pints of flies
each day it is presumed that it is
only question of time until Ell Gen.
tro will be referred to as the Flyless
City.
To make sure of their investiga-
tions, Entomologist McGregor of the
United States Department Of Agri-
culture will be asked to inspect the
various places suspected of fly ORR
gin in the city.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
BECKW|TH'S AUCTION IS
AROUS|NG INTEREST
AMONG RANCHERS

What will probably be the largest
auction held in the county this sprine
is scheduled for next Wednesday
when the entire stock and equipment
belonging to Ed Beckwith on his
ranch, four miles southwest of Ell Gen.
tro, will be placed under the hammer.
Four hundred and fifty-five head of
stock, including $50 dairy cows, are
t. be disposed Of. The pure bred
registered Holstein bull which took
the second highest price in the first
sale Of W. II. Wilson, will be placed
beside farm implements, horses, mules
and bulls Of less dignity, and sold to
the highest bidder.
Mr.. Beckwith has leased his ran,'h
and is leaving the Valley for his
health. Auctioneers Zinn and John
son will have charge of the sale.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
NEW MEMBERS
DAY COMING
THURSDAY
Woman's Club Planning for
an Outing-In Charge
Of Mrs. Talbot.

"New Members Day." the occasion
on which the more recently acquired
personnel of the Woman's Ten Thou
sand Club will be honored, and in turn
will honor the organization by pro-
viding the program and entertainment
of an afternoons May Day party, is
the plan of Thursdays meeting, in
charge of Mrs. l.. B. Talbot.
The meeting will be held at the
beautiful country home of Miss June
Vandenheuvel and Mrs. May Hill.
Those desiring to attend are request
ed to gather on the Library lawn at
2 p. m. and all who can furnish trans
portation will please do so, for Mrs.
Talbot has undertaken the task of
providing a way, for all who wish to
attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
DISTRIBUTION RIFLES
AUTHORIZED BY SHAW

Contrary to reports heretofore pub
lished to the effect that the rifles
for the Home Guards had been dis
tributed, Chairman Lin f. Shaw of
the Board of Supervisors instructed
the sheriff's office this afternoon to
parcel the arms and ammunition out
as follows: Ell Centre, 40 rifles and
1900 rounds of ammunition; Calexico,
80 rifles and 5000 rounds of ammu-
nition; Brawley, 80 rifles and 5000
lounds of ammunition; Holtville, 80
rifles and 5000 rounds of ammunition,
and Calipatria, Is rifles and 1900
ounds of ammunition.
The rifles will be delivered to the
representative member of the County
Defense committee, who will receipt
for the arms and munitions to Sheriff
Applestill. The supply of arms con-
sists of carbines and rifles, to be Sc
lected according to the desires of the
committee member. The sheriff re-
tains a number of rifles as a reserve
stock.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
GRtENlEAF PURCHASES
SIXTH STREET STORE
FROM J. {. DAVIS

J. E. Davis, proprietor of the drug
store at the corner of Sixth and Main
streets, announces the sale of the
store to w. II. Greenleaf and H. A
Smith of Los Angeles, who formerly
conducted store where the McCol-
loch pharmacy is now.
Mr.. Greenleaf, after disposing of his
store to C. w. Baldridge, who, in turn
sold it to the present proprietor, pur-
chased in Brawley and later trans
iferred his attentions to store in San
ia Barbara. He could not resist the
lure of the Valley and comes this
tine to stay. Possession was given
this morning.
Mr.. Davis retains his Fifth Street
store.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
Dispatches Indicate Serious
Internal Trouble Many.
Places in Germany.
Large Coal-Producing Area
in France Is Recovered
From the Invaders.

London, May 9.-It is reported that
Chancellor Hollweg has rendered his
resignation and will be succeeded by
the Bavarian premier, Hertlings.
Hollweg's Socialistic leanings are
said to have brought him into disre-
prte with the Prussian military lead
ers. 1t is limited that General Hin.
denburg might succeed Hollweg, but
none of the rumors have been con-
firmed.
The British have recaptured some
of the Fresnoy territory lost yester-
Cay and have dispersed further Ger
ran attacks. Bullecourt is now en-
clrcled on three sides and is about
to fall, possibly for.,ag the Ger
mans to retire along the entire Oppy.
Queant line. 1t brought about the
abandonment of a large coal-produc-
ing area.
The Germans lost staggeringly in
attempting to retake French positions
at Chemin des Danes, northeast OF
Cheveaux. The French took the first
line trench on a three-quarter-m mile
fl ont, capturing $50 prisoners.
German newspapers are assailing
the government for lack of frankness
and demand a statement from Chan
cellor Hollweg outlining the wal
aims. The main Reichstag committee
has decided to speedily repatriate all
the deported Belgians and other work
ers in sections occupied by Germans
including Poland, and give them
equal rights with Germans.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
MISS LEAH WILSON is
HONORED AT LUNCHEON

The Library Girls gave very de-
lIghtful luncheon at the Barbara
Worth hotel yesterday in honor of
Miss Leah Wilson, bride-elect Of the
season. Miss Wilson was presented
with very beautiful mayonnaise
howl and cut glass salts and peppers
The color scheme of pink was taste
fully carried out throughout the
luncheon. Covers were laid for Mes
DANES Thomas Beeman, Floyd K.
Brown, and the Misses Agnes Ferris,
Jane Kelsey, Margaret Hall, Jane Nc
Rae and the honoree, Miss Wilson.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09

When the Ell Centre Chamber OF
Commerce announced that it would
pay 10 cents per pint for flies as a
method of eliminating the pest and
germ carrier in FL Centre, Secretary
Don Btler also stated that a. chart
showing the breeding places would be
Installed in his office.
After making this announcement
the secretary enlisted the services OF
Cass and the two made a survey Of
the city. There will be no chart in
the office of the Chamber of Com
merce for Cass and Bitter failed to
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
FORAGE CROPS
SUBJECT OF
ADVISER
MelOland Ranchers to Hear
DIR. Cady on the Preven-
ton of Hog Cholera.

The Meloland Farm Center will meet
Friday evening at the Meloland school
house, the meeting to be called to or
der at o'clock.
Farm Adviser Paul I. Dougherty
will speak on forage crops, with side
talks on the various forage sorghuma
and alfalfa varieties, with special ref
erence to experiment station data and
ranchers' experience in the Imperial
aFlley.
DR.. 3. j. Cady of the U. S. Bureau
of Animal Industry and recognized
authority on diseases of hogs, will
discuss hog cholera and answer any
questions pertaining to that subject.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
GOVERNMENT UTILIZING
LIGHTS TO PREVENT
HARM IN CRISIS

The government recognizes that en-
emies and evil doers prefer darkness
rather than light, and have installed
throughout the Capitol grounds and
about the public buildings at Wash
ington large number of powerful
arc and flood lights as an additional
protection.
The government, cooperating with
railroads and large industries, is also
providing thorough electric lighting
at all public and civil buildings,
bridges, wharves, warehouses and
railroad yards which are of vital i'm
portance in times of national crises.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
Coming Auction Sales.

May 1O-William Skinner, on Skin
ner ranch. Zinn & Johnson, auction
May 11-Park Helm, on Tendell
ranch. Zinn & Johnson, auetioneers
See advertisement today.
MAY 12-Mrs. M. E. Gardner, or
Gardner ranch. Zinn & Johnson, auc-
tioneers. \. ~
May 14-Manual Freitas, on Geo
Forester ranch. Zinn & Johnson, auc-
ticneers. s&, 'NgT~wSN Az.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09

Inspector in Charge Musgrave Of
Calexico has received orders from the
immigration Bureau at Washington
to allow no more Chinese to enter
the United States territory in bond
from ports of entry on the Mexican
border. The order applies to Mexi-
cali and is very specific in it's terms.
Under the new ruling, Chinese are
prohibited from passing from one
port of entry on the boarder to an
other. They may not come over the
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
Stolen Horse is
Found in Mexico

L. C. Sparks Of this city has had
a stolen horse returned to him, Dep
uty Sheriff Henry Gonzales collab-
Grating with Chief Aguilar of the
Mexican line riders. The animal was
discovered across the border and
brought to the lire by Aguilar. Sher-
if Applestill has knowledve of other
arimals' whereabouts and expects to
recover a number of them in the near
future.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
ROOSEVELT DIVISION
Likely TURNED down
(By United Press)

Washington, May 9.-It is learned
that the army bill conferees are rap
idly adjusting all differences and
may report tomorrow.
1t is understood the Roosevelt di-
vision has been eliminated.
The ages will be between 21 and 81.
The prohibition amendment is t" be
modified to apply only to the sale of
liquor to uniformed men. Senator
Chamberlain says it is still possible
that the committee might not agree.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
Paved Streets to
Liking at Border

True to prediction comes the re-
port that the citizens of CaleXico are
intent on more paving since the work
has been started. Last night petit
tions were presented to the board OF
trustees requesting that body to in
Glide a larger area in the improve
ment district.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
TRIAL ON
IN SUPERIOR COURT

The trial of H. Linkletter, Calipa-
tra capitalist, charged with being of
unsound mind, is being heard today
before jury in Judge Coles court.
I.inkletter previously conducted his
own hearing before a commission of
medical men, who held that, while
the defendant was not dangerous, that
he was not mentally competent.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
Government to Raise Near
ly Two Billions by a
New Tax Scheme.
Income Tax on $1,000 for
Single Men and 5000 for
All Married Men.
(By United Press)

Washington, May 9.-Representa-
tive Kitchin has introduced a war tax
bill which is expected to raise $780,
100000 yearly.
1t provides for nincrease in ta-
riff rates and doubles the income
taxes. The tax on incomes of sim
gle men will be on all incomes over
$1,000 and on married men over $2,-
900. 1t provides for Scent postage
and taxes amusement places, tobacco
stands and similar establishments.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
.CA[EX]CO IS CLOSED AS PORT
Of ENTRY FOR BONDED CHINESE

line in bond at Calexico and travel
through United States territory to
Nogales, for instance. The order will
also affect the large number of Chi
nese who are engaged in business or
planting in Mexico during a portion
of the year and who spend the re-
mainder of the time in China.
But three seaports in America
two on the Atlantic coast and one on
the Gulf of Mexico-are open to en-
try by Chinese desiring to pass
through United States territory.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
TRUSTEES SCARCE AT
COUNTY PRISON NOW

When Supervisor Brooks made ap-
rlication today to the sheriff's office
for a trusty he was told that there
was not man available. Deputy
Sheriff Cummings explained that the
jail kitchen was being run with only
enc man at this time. The population
at the Jail at this time is extremely
low.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
Gets Water Right
At Verde Lagoon

A permit has been issued by the
State Water Commission to Ellen j.
Bowles of Blythe for two cubic feet
per second of the Palo Verde lagoon
in Imperial county for the irrigation
OF 100 acres at cost of $1,000. The
water will be diverted by means of a
pumping plant.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
Aviator CarlstrOm Killed.
(By United Press

Newport News, May 9.-Aviator
Carlstrom, the first aviator flying
from Chicago to New York, was killed
with an army student aviator by the
collapse of his aeroplane.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
ENGLAND'S WAR COST
81 MILLIONS DAILY
(By United Press)

London, May 9.-Introducing new
vote for credit, Bonar Law told the
House of Commons that England's
need was for $34, 100000 daily. He
asked for 5OO,O0O,OOO pounds.
Since April / the British have TAX
e.. 10000 prisoners and 954 cannon,
nlortars and machine guns.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
Daniels Returns
To Former Health

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles O. Daniels
of Los Angeles, formerly of Ell Cen
tlo, are visiting at the home of Mr..
ard Mrs. w. F. North of Vine street
Mr.. Daniels, who was formerly con-
nected with the Valley Steam Laun
dry, hopes to return to Ell Centro and
mike his home among his old friends
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
Urges Passage of Bill.
(By United Press)

Washington, May 9.-President Will
son has summoned the Senate ap-
preparation committee to urge the
immediate consideration of the bill
shipbuilding appropriation.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
Thaw Is to Stay.
(By United Press)

Harrisburg, Pa, May Ex-Governor
Rrumbaugh has refused New York's
request for the eXtradition of Harry
Thaw. Thaw can now remain in
Pennsylvania.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-09
Weather Predictions.

Los Angeles, May 9.-Generally
cloudy tonight; Thursday fair; south
westerly winds.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1917-07-11

ment by Gen. Francisco Gou.
zales, acting commander in
chief of the northeastern mill
tary zone with headquarters 1T
Chihuahua. He was over.
Charged by the German firm { {
ketelson & Degeteau for some
padlocks. The managers was
arrested and placed in the peni.
tentiary. The German consul
made demand for his release
lin the name of the imperial
German government and the
kaiser" according to an Ameri-
can officer who was present at
the time.
Tell the German consul he,
the imperial government and
the kaiser may all go to hell"
Gen. Gonzales answered.
The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, 1917-07-11
Northern Mexico Lining up
Right

El Paso, Tex, July 5.-S,nce
the proally campaign in Mexico
was first started by Ell Univer,
sal in Mexico City, the senti-
mente favoring the allies has
reached Northern Mexico, and
during the past 80 days a well
defined movement favoring an
open break with Germany and
the alignment of Mexico on the
side of the entente allies has de-
veloped. This has been in spite
of pro German sentiments pub
llshed daily in Chihuahua CITY
and in other papers believe to be
subsidized by the Germans IN
the North.
A reflection of this sentiment
was recently seen in the state