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The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-04-05
ALASKA BANKERS MAY ORGANIZE
 AS ASSOCIATION

l ne banks along the Alaskan Coast have signihed their desire to organize as Alaska Bankers Asso- citation. If interior banks are agree able, the association will be formed immediately.
 Among banks that have mani fested their willingless to join such an organization are: Bank of Alas ka, Skagway, Wrangell and An chorage; Miners & Merchants. Ketchikan; First National and B. M. Behrends, Juneau; First Terri torial Douglas; First Bank of c ot'- dova; First Bank of Valdez; Seward Bank and Hartman Nati- onal, Seward; Bank of Anchorage.
 Purpose of proposed organization is to secure uniformity of action among banks; to letter personal acquaintances; promote discussion of subjects of importance to bank ing and commercial interests of the Territory; secure proper consider ation of questions regarding finan- cial and commercial usages. cus- toms and laws which affect banking interests; and for protection against loss through crime. Need of such organization has long been felt, Alaska bankers de- clare.-Busines Chronicle. Ladies visiting cards neatly printed at the Wrangell Sentinel. Charlie Olesen came into town Monday morning from the head of the Porcupine, bringing nice catch of fur which he had made in the past four weeks. Charlie's catch consisted of seven lynx, ten marten, fifteen ermine, nine wolver- inc, five beaver.
 B. A. Ross, who has been with the Bank of Alaska at Wrangell for the past four months, left with his family on the Humboldt for Skagwav. MT, Ross was with the Skagway bank before coming to Wrapgell. It is reported that he is soon to be transferred to a branch of the Bank of Alaska to the Westward.
 There was lively time at the Arctic Brotherhood last evening. George Barnes and Elton Barnes | were initiated into the order. Elton had a pretty rocky time of it on the trail, but he got along far better than his father. George Barnes says a municipal election is noth- ing compared with an A. B. initia. tion when it comeSto strenuousness.
 FOR SALE-Two room cottage nicely furnished. Inquire of Oscar Carlson.
 At the meeting of the Wrangell Fire Department Monday night it was decided to petition the town council to place several sections of hose in the north end of the town. The question of having the fire hydrant to the rear of the school house moved to the front of the. building where it would be more accessible was also discussed, and the matter will be brought to the attention of the town council.
 Rev. J. N. Coker returned on the Spokane yesterday from Haines where he attended the Presbytery. He will leave on the Uncle Dan for his home at Craig. When asked concerning the deliberations of the Presbytery MT. Coker said: We decided to suspend work at Craig for awhile. The percentage of population hardly justihes con- tinuing our work there. We are not vacating, but merely suspend ing work there for the present. In about a month l shall .lsave for the states. "
 Card of Thanks
 We desire to express our deepest gratitude to the friends who came to our assistance when our home was burned last week. Their |
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-04-05
Mining News.

CHITNA- Production at the Jum. bo and Bonanza Mines of the Ken necott Corporation is between S2, 500, GOO and S3,ooo,ooo a month.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-04-05

Arnold Jackson, who, prior to the outbreak of the present Euro pean War was engaged in mining at Juneau, Alaska, has been in. vested with the Military Cross by the King at Buckingham Palace, London, England. At the out. break of hostilities, Mayor Jackson, for that i, now his military rank. anne south to Vancouver, B.C.,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1917-04-05

Few realize how RUST threatened the extinction of Steel Ranges Sheet metal steel or the ideal material for bodies and But RUST would destroy M Rust worked from the inside outside
 So there the MONARCH built it's detence-of NITROUS ENAMEL a material you from every day household experience is not effected by Rust.
 Every inch o the MONARCHS fues is covened with this non-rusting protection.
 You enjoy the satisfaction of cooking a MONARCH Range in and year No danger of breakdownn nger of rustng out just continued satisfactory service. We don't know how ongl But the looks of this splendid Range we'd guess life time.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10

3IRDLAND-
Carries the most complete stock
in America of rare and beautiful
birds from all over the world. Be-
fore purchasing a pet of any kind
visit our stores and see the large
collection Of fancy and aviary birds.
We carry the largest stock of all
kinds of cages, of all prices and Va
rieties; also foods and remedies for
any of your pets.
TALKING PARROTS
The good, tame double yellow
heads so widely sold as the human
takers; celebrated birds from Co.
rinto, known to be the best alking
parrots.
DOGS
Our Dog Department is at your
service with a collection Of dogs and
puppies of all kinds; also full line
of kennel supplies. Send for illus
trated catalogue in colors, FREE.
L. M. GRIDER
1901 Central Ave, and 210 MercanH
tile place, Los Angeles, Cal. 33
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual stockholders meeting of the I'M
perial Valley Gas Company will be
held at their office, 131 South SiXtll
street, in tie City of Ell Centre, on
February 20, 1917, at 10 o'clock a. m.
for the election of board of dircc
tors and the transaction of such other
business as may come before it.
Dated El Centre, February 8, 1917
2-1O HARRY M. OFT, Secretary.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
NOTICE INVITING SEALED PRO
POSALS FOR FURNISHING MA
TERIAL FOR EXTENSION OF
WATER SYSTEM.

WATER SYSTEM.
Notice is hereby given that sealed
proposals or bids will be received by
the undersigned, City Clerk of the
City Of Ell Centre, at the City Hall of
said city, up to 7:30 o'clock p. m.
Wednesday, the 14th day of Febru-
ary, 1917, for furnishing said City
with the following described mate
rial, f. o. b. Ell Centre, to wit:
181 pieces Class "B," four-inch cast
iron pipe, twelve feet long, or
100 pieces Class "B." four-inch cast
iron pipe, twenty feet long ilatter pre-
ferred).
Two 4x4 hub-end cast iron crosses
Five 4x4x4 hub-end cast iron Tees.
Six four-inch iron body, bronze
mounted hub-end gate valves, Crane
No. 1852, or equal.
Five four-inch fire hydrants, three
feet six inches bury, Keystone single
throw, 21A Inch nozzle.
Twelve 4x2 reducers.
The Board of Trustees reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
By order of the Board of Trustees
of the City of Ell Centre.
Dated this 25th day of January
1917.
(SEAL) WE. VAN WAY,
Feb10 City Clerk of Said City.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
FARM LOANS

FARM LOANS
at a low rate of interest and Oh
a plan similar to the proposed Fed
eral Loans. Money available at
once. If you cannot find the time
to call, just drop me line or call
me up and l will drive out and eX-
plain. Will loan on final certifi-
cate.
L. p. SARGENT
,552 Main Street Phone 265
Ell Centre If
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
HAVE YOU ANY

If you have any articles about you'
premises you want to dispose Of, pu'
{. want ad in the PRESS. Good Sc
cond- hand furniture. farming tool,
and othe- equipment are always sal1'
bic and it costs but 3 cents a line t.
let Imperial County people kno what
you have to offer. Every day some
one reports ready sale of some ar,
ticle advertised in our Classified De.
rartment, the use OF which is becor
ing more and more general.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

WANTED-Turkeys and turkey eggs.
In answering state varieties, num-
Der YOU can supply and prices. Ad-
dress Charles w. Frost, Box A,
Benson, Ariz. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
25,89O for 25c

For as little as 25 cents you can bring message
Of eighteen words before an audience OF 25,o9O
readers.
Are you aware of that?
The Want Ad method Of reaching great NUM-
Der of people at little expense is the most cffectual
krown
Tire Imperial Valley Press goes into 1,726 homes
every day. Granting that there are only FIVE mem
bcrs in the family, you assured Of daily audi
cncc Of $780, Your 25-cent message entities you to
three daily insertions. Thus you reach three times
6,4C0, or 25,S90 readers.
Tell this army of readers what ycg wish TO sell,
buy exchange anything from rabbit to a ranch.
II it has reasonable merit you will receive direct
response at once.
Phone your want ad in tc The Press NOW.
Phone 26.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
Fifteenth Press Want Ads Try Oh
FOR SALE--LIVE STOCK

FOR SALE-One team 4-year-old
geldings, weight about 1900, well
matched. Inquire Bogue ranch, 1h
miles north of Signal school. If
FOR SALE-2S head of hefers, aver
age around 3 years 4 fresh mostly
heavy springers. Address B. D.,
Press office. PIP
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10

WANTED-Poultry. The very high
est prices for your poultry at all
times. We call for it and pay cash
right at your place. Drop US a pos
tai. Pacific Poultry Co., P. O. Box
S12, Ell Centro. 81
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
LOST, STRAYED OR STOLEN

FOUND-Machinist scale. Owner
can have same by calling at Press
office and paying for this ad.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
81 THOMAS HOSPITAL

Thoroughly equipped for any medical
or surgical case. Artistic rooms exclu.
aiveiy for maternity cases, where the
natiept has the coE.ort and quiet Of
home combined with hospital convent
ence. New two-story building wits
spacious screen ed-in verandas, suv-
rounoe ed by lawns and trees. Thirty
bed capacity. Graduate nurses.
RATES-Ward, .s15 per week pri
vate rooms $40. SIS and $50 weeE
Far fy~,her tnfornsmsfon 2a5'ers
Sisters of Mercv
Es. s'W~TRO say.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10

FOUND-Near Calipatria, one mo-
torcycle. Owner write R. M. Smith,
Calipatria, Calf. 20
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10

WANTED TO RENT-Furnished
house, modern, two in family. Ad-
dress M. E. g., Press office. Il
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
SOUTHERN PACIFIC

from Sa~ Francisco
No. SO arrives Ell Centro at 1920
m.
No. 36 arrives El Centro at 5:35
m.
TO San Francisco
No. 35 arrives Ell Centro at $40
. m.
No. 81 arrives Ell Centro at 8:20
p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10

WANTED-Old false teeth. Don't
matter if broken. I pay $1.O0 to
$500 per set. Mail to L. Mazer,
2OO7 South Fifth St., Philadelphia,
Pa. Will send cash by return mail.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
HOLYOII INTER-URbAI>
RAILWAY COMPANY

REFLECTIVE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4.
1916.
i1i Centre 10 Brice, MeI0laud and Holt
willie,
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
HELP WANTED

WANTED-Expcrienced housekeeper.
Good position on wages. Telephone
or apply c. E. Conant, Sixth and
Wensley. If
WANTED-Housekeeper, even if for
only part of the day. Address P.
O. Box 661. 2-13
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10

FOR SALE-Cotton planters outfit,
consisting of span of large mules,
Mandt wagon and rack, disc, plant
er and lister combined, cultivator,
two plows. Price $500, or might
sell separately. Also good tent
house, 12x14, wood roof, $40. c. H.
Connett, First National Bank, Sect
ley. If
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10

FOR SALE-1914 5-passenger Over
land, in splendid condition. Is
equipped with four new Kelly
Springfield non-skid tires. Has
starter and generator, etc. Will
trade for livestock or will sell for
cash. Roy E. Breedlove, Route l,
FL Centro. 2-1O
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10

LEARN actual auto repairing, book
keeping, shorthand, radio, engineer
ing. Y. M. C. A., Los Angeles. Cat
alags free. 2-29
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10

The great problem confronting the public speak
err the amusement promoter, the politician seeking
office. and the business man, IS just this:
"How can we effectualy reac, people--grcat
crowds of people-without expendlng enormous
sums?
"What can we do to assure heariE2g-ora read
ingof cur message by large audiences and not pay
too dearly for the privilegc?"
Vhe degree O. success reached by the speaker,
the promoter, the politicians, the business man, de-
pends very largely ON how much he knows Of the art
OF reaching many people without oyerspending.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-10
FOR SALE-MlSCELLANEOUS

FOR SALE-Wheeler & Wilson sew
ing machine, tables and chairs, hair
mattress. 657 Vine st. 2-13
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03
NEGROES FROM SUNNY ALABAMA SILVER
AT CANTONMENT WAITING TO SEE SNOW

looking for great things from the col
ored men at Camp Dodge
They have their own Y NJ G A..
building. No 50 and soon theFe'll
be stan Of Negro secretaries there
10 help them communicate with the
folks they left behind them. For some
OF these recruits can't write. and must
have some help when they want to
send letters To their wives and moth
ers back in Alabama,
Chaplain II. b. Boyd has been as
sisting some of these fellows. Many
OF the letters are amusing, but the
men take them seriously indeed. One
man wrote to Mandy"
Gold as Greenland, here. We got
some SNOW, an there's more aeon
ing"
II won't take those fellows long to
! become familiar with army routine,
/ They're little strange yet, and get
/ lost pretty frequently It's quite like
/ " that one fellow still is over at Y. NJ
&c. A. building No. 80 He's lost. A
colored sergeant found him at the Y
/ NJ. C. A. Thursday, and tried TO find
/ out his company, or the number o.
/ his barracks.
Barracks? Barracks? What
dem?" he asked.
The sergeant told him that was
where he ate and slept, and advised
him to find his home as soon al
possible.
"Oh. Lawdy,r the recruit said. =
don know which house mine Is. Dey!
all the same to me I'm gonna sta,
right here. till my gineral comes ant
gifts me.
He's probably stin there.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03
SPECIAL SERVICE
. FOR LUTHER HERE
Saturday aud Sunday Of Next Week
Dates al Exercises Mt Angus
tana college.
A SWEDISH FESTIVAL IL HELD
Professor ifar skongaard Presents De-
iightfml Song Recital Before
Cief Club.

Special services Saturday and sun
day of next week, in honor of Luther's
birthday anniversary, Nov 10, will be
held in the Augustana gymnasium. ac-
cordtng TO an announcement made AT
the college.
Sunday evening there will be song
service, in which all churches and
all church choirs are invited to take
part. and it is hoped that chorus Of
SOC voices may be secured. Saturday
evening the Swedish services will in
augurate the celebration, Dr. A. Ber-
gin of Lindsborg, Kan, being the prin-
cipal speaker. Sunday morning com
mon services will be held. at which
Rev Dr. J. Telleen will preach.
At the song service Sunday evening
/ the hymns of all denominations will
/ be rendered, each preceded by short
4 historical preface by Or. e F. Barthol-
omeW. At the close of this portion Of
/ the service the program will be clos
/ ed with some numbers from the ora
torio, Messiah" c. r. Magney, may
or of Duluth, MINI, will also give a
short address.
The annual Swedish festival was
held in the Augustana chapel last ev-
ening, DR.. s. G Youngert of the sem
mary being the speaker of the occa-
sion. The Wennerberg chorus also
made its initial appearance of the
year The purpose of the festival was
to stimulate interest in the Swedish
language and literature All services
were conducted in Swedish.
Song Recital.
+ A short but delightful song recita
was rendered yesterday afternoon a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03
POSTAL SAVINGS NOT
SUBJECT TO SEIZURE

Postmaster Harry r. Simpson re-
cefyed instructions from Washington
today, to make public a statement TO
the effect that some Misrepresentation
seems to exist relative TO the stains
under the trading with-the-enemy act,
OF citizens or subjects Of Germany or
its allies resident in this country. such
persons are not included within the
term enemy or ally of enemy as en-
ployed in the act Deposits in the pos
tai savings banks of the United States
belonging to such persons are not la
BILE 10 seizureiby the government, and
will not. therefore. be taken into the
possession of the alien property GUS
todian or be iuterfered with in any
way whatever.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03
TAKING THE KICK OUT
OF THE AMBER FLUID

Washington, Nov. g. Regulations
TO pave the way for removal OF alco-
hoi from beer for industrial purposes
and conversion of the residue into soft
drinks were issued today by Daniel
Roper, commissioner of international
revenue
Beer may be piped from a brewery
to a distillery without payment of the
usual removal tax, but a solid wall
without openings must be constructed
fetwean the two establishments il they
are I.der the same roof.
Alter the alcohol has been removed
ny Oscillation and denatured accord
ing 10 law. the residue may be piped
back into the brewery without tax paw
ments. to be made into soft drink.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03

A systematic survey Of Illinois
statutes, with a view TO determining
what changes are necessary to bring
laws already passed into harmony with
the new civil administration code, and
what new safeguards are necessary,
Is being undertaken by the Illinois leg
islative reference bureau, under the
direction of ". +. Dodd. secretary.
With Secretary Dodd, who was until
his appointment by Governor Lowden,
professor of political science at the
University Of Chicago. are associated
several young attorneys, each of whom
Is working out some specific problem.
The information CLEANED from the
Study Of Illinois laws. from the earliest
days Of the state, will prepare the
legislative bureau. It Is said, to be Of
large service in the event that q CON
stitutional convention is authorized by
popular vote in 1918 Secretary Dodd
has instituted new system OF d.
recting his assistants. Every morning
the young attorneys are called for
class room lecture or for a recitation
on subjects which bear upon the gem
eral task. photographers, special ar
tlcles upon particular PERIODS OF llll-
nols history, classification of laws.
data on Inconsistencies in statutes and
masses of other material are being
compiled by the bureau TO be available
for the use Of legislators, who are said
20 make q constant demand on the time
OF the bureau attaches even when the
legislature is not in session. With the
Inauguration of the new administrative
code, the bureau is being asked many
questions as 10 the rights and priv
ileges Of various departments which
are not identical with old divisions of
the state government many OF which
were abolished. One question recently
asked came from a state charitable in
stitution and sought information as TO
how much the Institution was war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03

4 o'clock before the 6Augustana clef
club by Professor Isar skougaard OF
the conservatory Selections from
The Magic Flute one Of Mozarts
productions. were chosen fer the oc-
CASTOR by Mr. Skougaard
THE Magic Flute" is an opera of
exquisite quality II was composed
but short time before the compos-
er's untimely death and contains,
some think some pathetic strains in
dicating a premonition on the part of
Mozart Of what was IN store for him
IN the near future Il Is somewhat OF
tangled romance in nature and con
tains many delightful surprises.
Professor skougaard possesses a
rich, deep voice that goes well with
such selections He delighted his au,
dienee with his rendition and elected
well-merited praise for his efforts and
ability.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03
100 CAMP DODGE
OFFICERS SLATED
FOR PROMOTIONS
Advancement Of Commissioned Men
Necessary Because OF Numerous
Vacancies.
MEANS MORE WILL GET RANKS
Seiectives. Made n-C0ms,p VIII
Likely BE Promoted to Second
Lieutenants.
Especial to The Argusl b.

Camp Dodge, Iowa, Nov. 3.-About
one hundred recommendations for the
promotion In rank of officers assigned
to the Elghty-eighth division Of the
national army at Camp Dodge are to
be made by Major General u. II. Plum
mer. division commander,
Data now is being gathered show
ing the number Of vacancies and as
soon as this has been done recon-
mendations viii be drawn by General
plummer and forwarded 20 Washing
ton.
No intimation n who these Off
GERS will be has been made and prob
ably will not be made until after
action has been taken by the war de-
partment
There probably will he q number Of
Des Moines officers included in the
list, it is said.
NOn.COms In Line.
The effect Of promoting the officers
now assigned means that those men
who entered the service under the Sc
lective draft law and have been ap-
pointed non-commissioned officers viii
be commissioned as soon thereafter as
possible 20 fll vacancies caused By
the promotion in rank of those to bt
recommended soon by General Plum
mer
The commissioned officers will
not have to- attend the officers training
school to be opened Jan 8 at the can
Torment before receiving their com
missions. This indicates that the mel
who now are uOn-cOmmissoued of
iicers will receive their commission
before spring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-03

Camp Dodge. Ia, Nov Say.
man, they say veal gonna have
snow,'
'Daw-dee Gimme ovah coat
somebuddy,"
"Heah, boy wha'd vail sit dem
mittens?"
That's the way those Negro recruits
from Alabama feel about the Iowa
climate They're al Camp Dodge, dis
covering that unless they move faster
than a mile an hour they're going TO
be fr0st-bitten For some of them
hadn't heard about the cold weather
up here and brought very scanty
wardrobes with them. 4 cigar box
doesn't hold many clothes, and that's
all the hand luggage brought by many
OF these colored soldiers. Others car
ried their excess baggage in ban
danna handkerchief, and a few had
the foresight 70 bring a good sized
suit case full of extra clothing.
! Still, though they may be cold these
fellows are cheerful crowd They
smile dazzlingly as they "cuss" the
cold. and step along at a pretty lively
rate. as that chilly wind sweeps down
the company streets.
You should have seen them Thurs.
day night. lined up for company mess
1t was the first army meal for some
Of the recruits, and their eyes were
wide in anticipation Of the hot Irish
stew" which was said TO be forth
coming The mess kits were a reye
latiOn to them. They experimental
with those shiny pans, until they dis
covered how the covers were fastened
on. And when one would solve tbt
mystery of removing that cover, hi
would break into laughter, like
child with a new top.
My. golly, that amt gonna hol
enough fer me-" one big Negro said
Say, man, ] could eat a gallon c
soup right now Kinda cold, ain
it?" His head was covered with a BIZ
handkerchief, tied at the corners t
make a close-fitting cap.
Lost NAH hat outa the cab win
} dow he explained Had tuh loo
8 to see wha' Yves goin', an lost tina
o'n'ry hat"
! And most Of those men never hav
q 1seen any snow One in the lot, VIII
once had worked in Illinois, got quit
d an audience, when he tried to eX
plain the character Of snow
Its great stuff boys" he answere
; them. Vail know how rain is
| Shows ies the same, only white al
soft. Piles up in the streets. an col
al Man alive. you'll je
y nachuly freeze" The uninitiated fe
= lows marveled, and shiyered at tn
o thought Of that strange stuff
Them beds we got sho' are wahm
:, one stoop-shGuldered little fellow salt
6 ''Wisht we could sleep all the tim
\ but we gotta drill, too. When d9yu
. reckon we'll get dem unifohms"
= They're all eager for those uniform
4 And it won't be long until the patche
y overalls; the Pullman porter's un
q forms, and the gay checked suits wi
n be changed for olive drab And whe
4 they get those uniforms. they
4 straighten up, and step along in grei
- shape.
Negro soldiers are always goo
= fighters. You cant beat them sa
- Major General Plummer. They
a faithful and reliable. Give a Neg
y uniform and a gun, and let hi
Il march. and he's in his glory. Tn,
love the military do men of that rae
Some Of the finest soldiers I've ey
p known have been colored men. We