Imperial Valley press., 1918-08-08

Ell Centre, in keeping with the spirit of loyalty
and patriotism being shown everywhere throughout
America the British Ises France and Italy, will cee
brae every decisive victory of the Allies in appropri
ate manner as soon as the news is flashed to this CITY,
A number of we'll known citizens met last night
at The Press office to formulate plans for the success
full carrying out of the undertaking, the result OF
which was the organization of the Gel Centre Victory
Club" The membership of the club is limited to good
American patriots Ali that is necessary to have your
enrolled is to sign the coupon below and mail to
The Press office.
A committee appointed to call upon the
chants and business men of Ell Centre today asking
for their cooperation to the extent of closing their
places of business during the hour Of celebration in
case it should occur during the daytime
When news of decisive victory is received,
bugler will sound the call and whistles Of every de-
scrlption will sound the long blast which indicates
victory. Automobiles will rush through the streets
Of Ell Centre sounding their klaxons horns, which
will serve signal that the exercises will be held
within an hour, at central location.
flag will be raised, after which it will be saiut-
ed Meanwhile the patriots gathered will sing the
tional anthems, followed by songs of the Allies.
number of patriotic speeches will be made, and per-
haps an official hanging of the Kaiser will take place.
Altogether it is the purpose of the club to render
beautiful and impressive program at each celebration
The Boys Scouts and the Home Guards will be asked
to participate in each program.
Every citizen Of Ell Centre is requested to join
the Victory Club. 1t will not cost cent to join,
tnere Will De no QueS or expenses OF any Klnu Wnat-
ever
1t was pointed out at the meeting last night that
people everywhere throughout the land becoming
enthusiastic the part the United States soldiers
taking in the war, and it helps them lot to show
your pride in them Hurrah every time you flag;
clap your hands when you witness picture showing
soldiers those of any of the Allies It is the
greatest help in the world for you to back up your
You in the biggest fight in the world, and it
is necessary for you to do your part.
One of the committee said, last night, that he
amazed at the indifference shown by Ell Centro audi
when picture of our soldiers flashed the
SCREEN or when the flag passes by He said:
"Why, they go wild over baseball, and some of
them would sit up all night long to get ticket to
game Of ball in which Ty Cobb would play. That is
all right and proper, but the greatest game in the
world is being played right now, in France, and is
time you were hoering. Don't be ashamed to let your
friends know where you stand"
In order that everyone may have chance to show
their loyalty to the Allied cause, The Press appends
ballot, which all requested to sign and mail
leave at The Press office. Sign the coupon and be-
come one of the Victory Club Do it now.
The Press will print in another issue the full pro-
gram for the exercises, and tell the exact place of
celebration when this is arranged by the committee.