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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-27

Members of the c, L National
Guards. were at Redwood Falls, Fri
day evening for inspection. But two
of the Morgan boys were present.
Miss Thea Jensen of Redwood Falls
was the guest of her sister Miss Anna
Jensen a part of last week.
Mrs Nels Jensen returned from
Hudson, Wisconsin where her hus-
band has been taking treatment for
a nervous breakdown for the past
few months. His condition is much
improved and he hopes to be home
to enjoy the holiday season with his
family.
Sergeant M. H. Scheuveller writes
from Fort Hamilton, N. Y. that the
big city was one big jam when the
news of the armistice reached the
city. go Large plate glass windows
were pushed out and broken in the
general rush and business houses
closed and the parades we're i'm
mense. Mike is one of the young
men who is getting to the front. He
had passed an over sea examination
and will be disappointed if his part
in the worlds war is ended.
The funeral of Paul Rohde son of
VIM. Rohde took place on Monday at
the home of VIM. Rhode, Jr. The
young man was operating half Sec
ton Of land with his brother Hugo
at Gary, MINI. A little over two
weeks ago he was taken with in
fluenza death resulting week ago
Friday. He was born in Ellen, twen-
ty seven years ago last July. A
father and six sisters and three bro
theirs, mourn the loss of brother.
Interment was made in the Eden
cemetery.
Mrs. Chris Jensen was shocked
last Monday afternoon, to find the
body of Carl Nelson hanging from the
hayloft Of the barn. Her husband be-
ing absent from the farm home, and
realizing that she must act at once,
she pluckly cut the rope which held
his lifeless form. Mr.. Nelson was a
laborer who had made his home with
the Jensen, and the family did not
surmise that he contemplated such
a rash act. Little il known Of his
family history, aside from letter
found among his possessions-from
a sister in Copenhagen, Denmark
dated six years ago which contained
the sad news that an older brother
had taken his life by hanging. This
with his Incorporate habits for strong
drink preyed on his mind. He was Of
a very quiet and retiring disposition
but very Industrious. He was a tiler
by trade and worked in this vicinity
for the past few years. Eighty two
cents was found in his pocket and
the sum Of Is dollars was found sew
ed in the inside of his shirt. Rev.
Hanson Danish Minister from Evan
had charge of the funeral service, and
his remains were hard to rest in the
public cemetery.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-27
MORGAN NEWS ITEMS

Mrs. J. L. McMaster and Grace
Knowles were in Redwood Falls, Tues
day Of last week.
John Gorge of Shaunavon, Sask,
Canada is visiting his father, N. D.
Gorge. He has been taking treat
ment in ST. Mary's hospital at Roch-
ester.
Mrs. Blaine Mckay and daughter
of Redwood Falls spent the past
week with the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Papa.
Miss Susie Richards is taking her
sisters place as cook and housekeep-
er for Father Bozja while her elder
sister Miss Mary Richards is visiting
her parents at Madison.
Mrs. Fred Anthony and little sons
have returned from two months Wis
it with her parents in Iowa.
Reinhart Langholtz was among the
list in Wednesdays paper who were
severely wounded in action. His
friends are all anxiously waiting to
learn the extent of his injuries. He
was splendid young man and the
town is proud that one Of their num-
Der has fought so nobly ind well.
Mrs. K. Jensen returned from a
few days stay in Minneapolis on Fri
day.
The Christian Endeavors enjoyed
a genuine good time at the home of
Mrs. Nels Jensen last Friday evening
Nearly sixty guests were present and
spent the evening getting acquainted
with the new teachers. Mrs. Joe
Shank delighted the company with mu-
steal numbers on the piano.
There will be union Thanksgiving
services at the Presbyterian church
next Thursday morning. Rev. Bub-
blitz of the M. E. church will give
the address and choir composed Of
members Of both churches have charge
of the music. An audience of thank
full citizens are expected to attend.
Tuesday evening the Ladies Aid
held an interesting thanksgiving SER
vice at the home of Mrs. Ward Hart
wick. The home was tasty decorat-
ed with the flags of our allies and our
national colors-as well as Chrysan-
theums and japanese fans and UNI
brellas, Madames w. H. Ball, w. w.
Garlic, II. O. johnson and Miss Cora
Metag dressed in the ORIENTAL cos
tunes of the native women of the
Orient described the homes of that
country as compared with those of
our own land. Madames Stevens and
Pollard had charge Of the study. A
thank-offering was taken for mission
special music was rendered and a
dainty lunch was served by the hos
tess and. number of ladies.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-27
SHUTDOWN NEWS

Word has been received that Julia
Klevek1 daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Kseven died Of influenza at
Mi1ot, N. D. where she was conduct
ing dress making parlors. The re-
mains were shipped to her home in
Golden for. burial.
The. Missionary Society will meet
Tuesds Dec. 3 with Mrs. Senius Jen-
sen.
Mrs. Christine Paulson and Tilda
Va1e of Pennock visited at the Jul
Jus Jensen home last week.
Senuis Jensen is having new gar
age built on his place. Herman Wen
eel is doing the work.
Mrs. Carrie Jensen was on the sick
list last week.
Miss Magdalene Heiling of Morgan
is visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilbur Evans.
Mrs. Louis Lawrence and daughter
Mildred was on the sick list last week
Theresa Neudecker canvassed Dis
trict II for the Y. M. C. A. War fund.
The Ole Olson family is suffering
from an attack of influenza.
Miss Ida Kagel of Springfield Wis
tied with her sister and brothers in
Shutdown last week.
Word has not been received that
Peter Torvik and daughter died of
afluenza. Mr.. Torvik is a brother
in-law of Mrs. Simenson of Spring
field the former having lived here
years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lars Jensen of Twin
Valley are visiting with friends here.
Mrs. Otto Jensen is visiting at the
julius Jensen home.
The Ole Gruff family is ill with
influenza. A nurse from Mankato is
helping to take care of them.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-27
Trade Lid Off

All war restrictions were removed
from the retail business yesterday
by orders of the. Council of National
Defense. In a telegram to the state
Public Safety commission, G. B
Clarkson, acting director of the coun-
Gil directed that normal conditions
be at once restored in all retail esta-
blishments in Minneapolis, ST. Paul
and other Minnesota cities.
The order specifies that the resto-
ration is complete and final and that
all advertising, deliveries, employ
ment of extra help and Christmas
buying itself may now be consid-
cred as freed from any and all re-
strictions.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-27
Paul Shells Dies

Paul Shiels, son of Rev. and Mrs.
Shiels of Morgan passed away at
noon Tuesday after long and SER
ious illness which started with an at
tack of influenza. The news reach
es The Gazette just as we go to press
and will be great shock to the ma
ny Redwood Falls friends of the par
ents of this young man who believed
him well on the way to recovery. His
death came very suddenly after it had
been reported that he was safely out
DIV danger.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-27

At a recent meeting Of the local
Woman's Club the women went on
record as being opposed to the pur-
chase of toys and other articles made
in Germany. In this connection we
note that a measure has been intro
duced in the Senate providing that all
dealers in German made goods must
display sign stating that they sell
German goods and must also mention
the fact in their advertisements
Sleepy Eye Dispatch.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-27
Oelke, Bill Hosken, Ulrich

ondet, Ed oelke, Bill Hosken, Ulrich
Lipp.
MISS Emma Knutson came down
from Belview Monday morning to APP
en- school again.
VIM. and Robert Neale and Miss
Arlie Castle spent Sunday at the
Frank .Okins home il Swedes Forest
Mrs. Pettis of Danube is spending a
few days at the Geo. Yantz home.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-27
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our thanks to
all those who helped us SO greatly by
the kindness shown us during the
illness and death of our daughter
and sister, also to those who extended
US such great sympathy.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Quesenberry
and family.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-27
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our si.lcere
thanks to our friends and neighbors
who aided us during the illness and
death of our beloved daughter and
sister and also for the beautiful flow
ers sent.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Anderson and fam
lily.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-27
DELHI NEWS ITEMS

Get your Thanksgiving wants at
Archers, Fresh Oysters, Celery, Wal
nuts, Dates, Cranberries, Apples, Or
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1918-11-27

Try the WANT AID column
in the Gazette and get returns
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02
SOLDIERS DEPENDENTS.

providing the allotment soldiers families and de-
pendents will result serious impairment of military morale
corrected Inquiries of the
spirit bitterness the They are hear
for home and receiving not complaints at least statements
conditions by failure receive the aid sp
lated.
uniform believe fear that the de
behind being cared for the sp
being helpless remedy himself and the man
given also a feeling of savage resentment
neglect could take There have
explanations which the that the dependents
duty bound furnish them
arrival Washington take command of the
deficiency especially gnazed by the turning OF his
the presidency the deficiency war
cabinet bill.
be forever for nacton in
weather The will to win
can beatm that afflict this planet.
Alexandria itself place history and
young officer who Lord Beresfod There is
the and Bresau distance gnaed Tor help and
he stricken monitors A gallant
n the good old style.
fairly presumed that when Secretary McAddo says
between and June 30
that the money all from loans
publsc S415O000OO last for the
port and other religious institutions THAI
equivalent loan and bears witness
lgous zeal of patriotic proportions
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02
SOCIETY
School Welfare League.

The meeting of the School, Welfare
League held at the Wilson school,
Friday afternoon, was largely attend
ed by parents, teachers and friends.
The subject for the afternoon pro-
gram was the organization of the
Junior Red Cross. Mrs. Balls Walk
er gave the information needed re-
garding the plan of organizing. Mrs,
Violette Campbell gave very extern
sive outline of the work that may
be accomplished and what the CEN
tral Red Cross chapter can do to as
sist the Junior Red Cross. Mrs. A.
Nance stated very briefly how the
Junior Red Cross might obtain their
membership fees and other credits
for supplies through the Salvage de-
partment Of the Red Cross. Mrs.
Fleming told how the parents could
cooperate with the children in the
Junior Red Cross. Mrs. L. P. Sar-
gent told what the churches are do
ing to aid the Red Cross by sewing,
knitting and making surgical dress
ings. All the churches of the city
are enlisted in this work. Reports
from the different schools were made
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02
HOL T VII LIE

Holtville, Feb. 2.-The dedicatorv
exercises at the new Highline gram
mar school were held at the school
last night. An excellent program was
arranged for the occasion. The chair
man of the dedicato1y exercises was
W A. kEns. DR.. Crandall, principal
Of the Holtville High School, addressed
the audience, and Mrs. R. Y. Round
tree, president of the Board of Edu-
cation, also spoke. Following is the
program
"America,' audience.
Prayer, Mrs. J. F Weatherbie
Instrumental music, Mrs Slaton.
"Our School: It's Finances" Mrs. R.
V. Roundtree, president board of edu-
cation.
"Our School: It's Work." Grace L.
Wheeler, teacher.
Instrumental music, Mrs. Slaton.
"Our Schools A Few Milestones. 4"
d. B. R. Crandall, principal Holtville
Union High School.
Violin solo, Miss frost, High School.
Adjournment.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02
Mrs. A. Nance. Ed.
Phone 25I

by the teachers. Miss Hedrick, for
the Wilson school, reported the chill
dren all busy with some Red Cross
work, and the sale of thrift stamps
amounting to $40. For the Lincoln
school, Miss Record reported sale
of thrift stamps to the amount of
S104, besides o,her work. Mrs. Rob
erts said the Mckinley school had
sold S147 worth of thrift stamps and
that the pupils were busy in many
ways with war relief work. The re-
suit of the vote taken to see in which
of the teachers rooms the picture
should be hung next month, resulted
in Miss Langdell's room receiving the
highest vote. All joined III singing
The Star-Spangled Banner"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02
SAN JOAQUIN IS
WILD OVER COTTON
Meetings of Farmers 1eing Held
Weekly to Interest Them in Grow
ing of Egyptian C0ttOn-Said Five
Thousand Acres Will Be Planted in
That Valley

! Between five and six thousand acres
of Egyptian cotton will be planted in
the San Joaquin and Sacramento VAL
ileys this spring if enough seed is
available, judging from the requests
Tor permits to import seed that e
coming in daily to the office of the
state commissioner of horticulture.
One firm has been granted permission
to bring ten cars Of seed from Ari-
2ona and there are numbers of impor-
tations of car lots and less.
In order that prospective importers
of cotton seed may avoid delay and de-
nurrage on freight cars the commits
sion of horticulture calls attention to
quarantine order No. 26, with amend
rlents Nos. and 2, which allows the
Importation of cotton seed into Cali
fornia from Yuma and Maricopa coun-
ties, Arizona, only and then only aft
er permission has been obtained from
Requests for permission must state
where the seed was grown and the
name and address of both the export
er and the importer, and the amount
of the shipment. 1t is also necessary
to obtain a certificate in triplicate
from the Arizona state entomologist
at Phoenix, stating that the locality
where the seed was grown is free
from pests. One copy of the certifi-
cate must be sent to the state COM
missioner of horticulture at Sacra-
mento and another to the county hor-
ticultural commissioner at destina-
ton. These restrictions on importa-
tions of cotton seed are to guard
against introduction of the cotton boil
weevil and pink boil worm, cotton
pests which occur in the Southern
States.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02
WILMER ROBERTS
DEATH IS NOTED
Imperial Youth Who Left 10 Serve
His Country Passes Away in the
Army and Navy Hospital at San
Diego-Harry 5. Fuller Receives
His Commission.

Imperial, Feb. 2.-Wilmer Roberts.
brother Of Frederick and A. f. Rob
erts Of the Roberts garage, who left
the Imperial high school a little over
a month ago to join the navy, passed
away at the navy hospital in San Die
90 last Saturday
The deceased, who was not quite
Is years old, had contracted mea-
slsS, which two days later developed
into double pneumonia.
A. Z. Roberts was At the bedside
of his brother a week age Sunday, at
which time he was thought to be i'm
proving. Fred Roberts left here Sun
day morning to attend the funeral.
The pre-convention rally at the
Methodist church Wednesday night
was addressed by Dr.. +. Ellsworth
Smith, general Sunday school super
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02
A SERVANT WORTH WHILE.

The women Of our city are espec-
tally favored in having an opportunity
to know thoroughly whats what in
electric cooking. All this week the 10
cal lighting company Wi. confuct a
demonstration of the famous hot point
electric ranges. They are favored in
having with them for demonstration
work an expert demonstrator, and one
well versed in the art Of electric cook
ing, Miss b. f. Calvin.
Miss Calvin comes direct from Hot
point headquarters at Ontario, Cal.
and will take pleasure in explaining
fully to the housewives of El Centre
the "ins and outs" OF electric cooking.
She will bake daily, the good things
your family like, as well as many OF
the dishes advocated by the national
food committee
Luncheon will be served each after
noon and Thursday evening. This is
free to all visitors. The evening dem
onstration will he held to give the men
Of our community an opportunity to
attend the demonstration A special
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02

}. c. Male, who has been resident
of Holtville for the past ten years,
left last night with Mrs. Male for Los
Angeles, where they will make their
future home. Mr.. Male recently dis
posed Of his ranch here, but still has
property in the city In deciding to
make the change, both were more or
less reticent to leave Holtville, where
they have made many friends during
their residence here. Mr.. Male has al
ways been good booster for Holtville
and at one time served as a member
of the city board Of trustees. They
carry with them the we'll wishes of
their many Holtville friends.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02
News In Brief

T. p. Taylor has purchased Tract
SO, 1916 from Andrew J. Looney.
Jennie J. Burleigh has bought part
of Section 9, lila, near inland
from the Imperial Valley Farm Lands
syndicate.
+. NJ. Schlbohm has leased his
ranch near Brawley to Hajara Singh,
who will plant milo.
Henry c. Bartels, ageo 33, of this
city, and Annie Frances Rebhausen,
aged 20, Of Los Angeles, were IL
censed to wed today.
Births during the year 1917 in the
city were 100 and the deaths were
Ill, according to figures compiled
by City Clerk Van Way. Thus the
city is behind the county in the mat
ter, as the State Board of Health
reports that there were SO more births
than deaths in Imperial county.
Notice.
Imperial Irrigation Distict war
rants drawn on the General Fund and
registered under Numbers 4673 to
4773, both inclusive, are now payable.
r. II. MADDUX,
Treasurer, Imperial Irrigation Dis
trict.
February =, 1918.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02
Wanted: Young Men, Young Women

Approximately 100000 extra help
ers are wanted to meet increased gov
ernment and business activities. Bo
ginning salaries range from $500 to
$4,000 a month. To assist in met
ing this demand for office help, the
business College at Riverside is just
now offering an emergency course in
shorthand and bookkeeping, which
may be completed in four or six
months. The college will give full
credit for all work done in other
schools. Pleasant employment at a
good salary is assured every young
men and woman who will Immediately
qualify for office work in Riverside
Business College. The college secre-
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02

for Southern California of
the Congregational church, and by
George Ragan of Ell Centre. The reg
uiar convention of the county Sunday
schools will be held at the Presbyterian
church in Ell Centric, Saturday, begin
ming at 10 m. and closing at 9
D. m.
Word has just been received by Dr.
H J Fuller that his son, Harry s.
Fuller, who is stationed at Fort Bliss,
Tex, has received his commission as
first lieutenant, which he gained
through competitive examination in
which forty applicants were partici-
pants.
Mrs. H. D. Paulin is entertaining
relatives who arrived from Los Ange-
les yesterday tfernOon via automobile
over the mountains In the party are
her mother, Mrs W. Z McVay; her
sister, Miss Frances McNay, and un-
Gle, R B Sumner. Mrs. McVay and
daughter expect to remain a few
weeks, while Mr.. Sumner will return
to Los Angeles in a few days.
Miss Leila Sweet, teacher at Key
stone school, was absent Monday to
attend the funeral of her father in
Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02
Hear Miss Hutchinson.

"Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by
Kate Douglas Wiggin, is the best
known story of the author and has
come to be called a classic Of child
hood, and Thomas Bailey Aldrich
says that "Rebecca is just the incest
child in American literature" Miss
NJ. c. Hutchinson will give this story
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02

The Hardtimes D7rce which was 20
have taken place at Woodland Park
last Saturday night, which which was
postponed on acccl2 Of rain, win lie
glyen next SauI lay night, Fe ..
Those who attend are requested 10
be attlred in i.acdt;mes costumes --
fdv
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02

tary, ]. l.. Granttham, is in FL Centric
for a few days. Drop him or the col
lege card with your address and he
viii call and start you into business
now-Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02
DOlNGS OF CLUBS.
PERSONALS

in most charming way Monday
evening at the Wilson school. The
entertainment will be given under the
auspices of the School Welfare
League.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02

menu for THURSDAY evening has beer
planned, including dishes that the
sterner sex especially like.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02

The first weekly health report the American troops in
France compares favoraby with relating
regard traceae debauchy
showing abroad distinctly better than that Of
Notwithstanding the depressing effect Of this information
prohibition headquarters the country will rejoice and
fresh courage.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02

The increasing number of Uboa which and
back he latest reported mLny among
German which resulted in the killing 38 officers Whether
the effect exaggerated there question that the
ed 5 work.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02
Patriotic Lesson.

True patriots work fer this coun-
try's future instead of boasting of its
past.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02

Germanys policy Of giving anneXatons the front
but reserving free hand make them the West keep
ing with the standards Boshevikist diplomacy.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02

The estimate of population 05000O0G for the continental
United made by Treasury Department should
how get past the for publication in Germany.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02
Red Cross Notes.

The Methodist church women
served at Red Cross headquarters
yesterday and made fourteen bed
shirts, finishing them completely.
Each Friday afternoon these ladies
sew and breal their own record in
the number of garments completed.
* i; i:
A delicious and substantial lunch
con was served at the Red Cross
tea rooms today by the Pythian Sis
ters.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02

Why prevent troops from shooting the
enable the army
accumulate a large supply.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02
AN EXPERT is HEARD FROM.

William Jennings Bryan, veteran of the Spanish
epic struggle all peris and hardships
Chauaqua itinerary the effect that "a ministry of munitions
necessary"
this close the debate Colonel By
recalled informal to
that military preparations not I'm
betrays Colonel Bryan the justly celebrated
military formal the loyal legion
Springe1s million who the presidents call
ing to spring to arms and We take it,
remarkable of the
suonness his gives authority his
formal
The ministry of munitions is done for.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02

Inasmuch Uncle Sam has about all the there IS
seems to be the ideal man to run world bank.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02
If Rigid.

Self-inspection is sure cure for
self esteem.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02

By managing the of Congress upon himself
haps Gartieds give Secreta
Baker a
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02

Garfield receives salary of 81 from the govern
people who thing he is worth it.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-02

7. P. Taylor has purchased Tract
80, 1916 from Andrew J. Looney.