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The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-10-27

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The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-10-27

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24
| cked Up Here and There.

L hat the British nobility and wealth.
classes of the kingdom have done
- in this war-the great
= Red Cross sacrifices they have
made for the Red
oidmono. Cross-wiIl form
at and interesting chapter in the
4 tory of the war, says the New
Jrk Herald. They have given
4 !, their town mansions to the govern
snent; they have transformed their
Auntry houses, which have been de-
Iscdbed as the stately homes Of Eng
land" into hospitals or convalescent
homes for the wounded and they have
now gone into their Jewel chests and
given of their very best in order that
the Red Cross may be provided with
funds.
Their gifts. many of them of great
value. both intrinsically and from their
historic associations. have been coming
in in greater number than in any of
the three previous years. and already
well over two thousand have been re-
ceived at the Red Cross rooms, oppo-
site Christie's. in King street. London.
But all previous gifts have been
eclipsed this year by the magnificent
Offering of the Diamond Syndicate of
London, which has sent the Red Cross
Q yellow diamond weighing 205 carats-
the largest yellow diamond in the
World-for sale to the highest bidder.
While experts are slow to appraise the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

to relatives in California and Missouri.
Mrs. Duncan C. Pell, wife of Maj. Peil.
U. s. A, now on duty at Columbia, S C.,
with their young son, Duncan Charleston
Peh, Sd, is visiting his family at New
York
Lieut.. Woodwork Sibley. L. S. A, has
his mother. Mrs. Sylvester Sibley Of Chi
cago. visiting him at Camp Lee, Va
Capt. chauncey Dewey. u s r, now
last week by Mrs Dewey.
Mrs. Joseph L. Goldman. wife of Lieut..
Goldman. u s. A. VIII go to New York
this week to spend Easter. Upon her re-
turn to Washington she will be again at
stationed at the Washington barracks.
The presence there of two officers of the
same name and rank has given rise to
! some confusion. Lieut. Harry S. Goldman
] Is bachelor.
: Mrs Sam Fuller, wife of Capt Fuller,
q. s. A. has gone to Leavenworth, Kan.
to remain during her husbands absence
in France with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Good john
Lieut. E. W. Mcdonald. L. S. A. went
last week for station to Cape May, n. j..
where he will shortly be joined by Mrs.
Mcdonald.
Capt. John Milledge, L. S. A. now sta
eoned here. was Joined last week by Mrs.
sfiIledge. who has been visiting her
mother. Mrs ]. X Taylor. in Texas
q Mrs. Ralph Hospital wife of Capt. Hos
< tai. L. S. A. has gone to Fort Leaven-
k'rth. Kan. where. during her husband s
? sent detail at Fort Sill. Okla, she will
& it her parents, Col. C. F. Craig, L. S. A.
I'D Mrs. Craig
A~spt Jacobs, L. S A. recently assigned
- duty here in the inspector generals
~e. arrived here last week, accom-
x led by Mrs Jacobs.
{, FRS. Merrill Lindsay. wife of Maj. Lind
L. s. A. accompanied by their young
~ has gone for visit to relatives at
r. wentworth, Kan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

that csnnt James 4. Hackett, actor ana
director gem
Capt. Hackett to Work era %. inc no
for Soldiers. colum ID u s
field and camp entertainments, is to
Join the star of Gov. Whitman shortly
with a higher rank. says the New York
American. He attended the military
and naval meet for the Woman's Over
seas Hospital U. S. A. the other night
in Madison Square Garden as member
of the governors staff.
Capt Hachett is soon to san Tor
France. to carry on the Knights OF CO.
lumbus field theater work as near to
the front limo as Gen. Pershing VIII
permit. Cardinal Gibbons. in letter
to Cant. Racket, said:
"Your presence in the camps will, I
am sure, be a blessing in every way
X
The news from Paris is that Nine.
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thy, considers 1t advisable to let rather
than occupy himself.
ME- Morris and tho Crown Princess
Gustavus. who was Margaret Of Teck. are
great cronies. Each year Mrs. Norris
presents q Play during the Christmas sea-
son. pays an expenses and gives the pro-
ceeds to some Swedish charity, generally
for Swedish children. This years play
was q translation from the Swedish made
by Mrs. Morris, who is a splendid lin
guist, and has added Swedish to the list
Of languages she speaks and writes.
The first play. given the year after Mr.
Morris became American minister to Swe-
den, was written by his young daughter.
Constance, whose portrait painted with
her mother may be seen in the rooms Of
the College Club in Chicago. once IA
vorite haunt Of Mrs. Morris, who Is a
Wellesley graduate.
Mr.. Morris, by the same authority, is
said to have developed into a real dipio-
mat Everybody Is sure Of a welcome at
the American legation in Stockholm from
the minister down to the hallboy and ever
ready to do a countryman service, tits
said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

Sadda Yacko has retired from the Jap
anese stage. Gays
Nine Sodde vooko the New York Sun.
This recalls to Pa
Ases1eS. risians this charm
ing exotic who delighted visitors to the
exposition of 1900 and started q new
cult in that Paris which was ever inn
questionable. Sadda Yacko set the craze
for things Japanese in modern France
and popularized the kimono among the
lingerie things and dessous of Partisan
femininity.
Tony Drexel for many years was
figure in London and Paris. He is now
stout, gloomy
Tonv nrevol Takea and retiring. not
to say downcast-
to the Continent. In former years
he loved to dine and dance. and was
always in evidence at the most promi-
nent table in the smart restaurants
His money was spent lavishly. After
his daughter married Lord Maidstone
CONTINUED on Tenth Page.)
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value of this compared with the value
of such historic diamonds as the koh-
i-Noor," The Jubilee" the Great
MoguT' or the famous Hope Blue" 1t
is expected to fetch something between
$500, 900 and 100000
The Red Cross diamond. as 1t has
Just been christened. was discovered
in 1901. in the De Beers Company's
mines, in Criqualand West, and in its
original state weighed about $50 caTats.
1t is a pale canary yellow. a color
much sought after by Indian princes,
being much more luminous than a
white stone in artificial light 1t is
highly phosphorescent; that is to say.
after exposure to brilliant illumina-
ton it emits the rays 1t has absorbed,
becoming self-luminous in the dark.
The queen is sending from her own
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ford's house in the Rue LATTE, Paris
viscountess GalWay-A pair OF oFfen-
| tai china beakers smashed in different
colors.
Dowager Countess of Bradford-Fine
old jeweled necklace given BY Beau
Brummea to Lady Elspeth Manners.
daughter of the fifth Duke OF Rutland;
Princess Antoine de Bibesco-oid
Wedgwood tea service.
Countess Brassey-Ddamond star
brooch. of large gems
Adeline, Duchess of Bedford-Origtnal
design by G. F. Watts for his painting
Earl Of Summers Paris residence.
Dowager Countess of Pembroke
Large brooch. set with rubies. dia-
monds, emeralds and pearls.
clock signed by John Brogden. in chis-
eled gilt. enameled case. painted with
Cupid heads.
Lady Rankborough--Pearl and dia-
mond cluster bracelet
Dresden tea service decorated with
Cupids and punches of flowers and
Dresden candelabra with nve lights
Queterie necklace.
Beatrice, Lady Clarke Jervoise-Old
ebony table inlaid with ivory, beauti-
fully engraved with scene and figures
illustrating the fable of Aurora and
Psyche, from designs in, the Farnesian
palace, Rome.
Lady Rothschild-Gilt enameled early
eighteenth century snun box and some
articles of SevreS porcelain.
Admiral Sir Hedworth Meux-Sword
Of honor presented by the corporation
of the city of London to Vice Admiral
Lord Collingwood in memory Of the
battle of Trafalgar, 1906, beautifully
chased in gold and the Collingwood
arms mounted with diamonds.
These are but few of the gifts sent
to the Red Cross. In addition several
wen known portrait painters like Sir
non. James Pryde. Meirose McEvoy.
George Causen and G. Ffldes Watt have
sent empty canvaseS, on which they
will paint the portraits of the highest
bidders or of any whom they may
nominate to sit to the artists.
What perfect equipment the knitters
have nowadays. and how proud they
are to show their new
The Knitfino implements. There are
first the knitting nee
Aea oance. dies. of amber, cellu-
silver or gold bracelet wool-holder,
which can be much jeweled; the silver
stitch holder; the cases holding differ
emit sizes of knitting needles, the many
odd needle holders and the tape
measure.
In California knitting tea donces are
all the rage. There. one may show their
outfits beautifully. The girls have be-
come so expert with the needles and
wool that even during a dance they
knit.
Mrs. Ira Nelson Morris, who has been
on brief visit to New York and Wash
ington, expects
Mrs. Morris Popular to set sail in
in Stockholm. h.r 49,. IN
Sweden. 1t was a matter Of regret to her
many friends in Chicago that Mrs. Nor
ris didn't come west, writes the Chicago
Herald.
The Morrises play a big role in Stock
holm society, according to gossip. and
their home. Oakhill, is Prince Wilhelm 8
palace. which the prince, who is not veal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

On. Johnston is at present on duty at
Boston
and ME- Wyeth have gone to New York,
where the former has been detailed to
duty ut the Army medical supply base.
Miss Dorothy Wyeth, at present visiting
her aunt, Mrs. ]. D. Matthews, at Atlanta,
Ga, win shortly join her parents at New
York.
Maj E. R Andrews. U. s. A, was joined
Inst week at Chicago by Mrs Andrews
and their daughter, after series of visits
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-03-24

It was strongly intimated recently
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Amy Notes.

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The news from Paris is that Nine.
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This Is the 'front.'
icing style Sani-Cold.
made in the popular
a p a r t m e n t house
style.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18

cent of the total contract price, based
on the Districts estimate of the
amount of work TO be done, for the
faithful performance of the said con-
tract, and also furnish an additional
bond in the sum of so per cent of the
total contract price, based on the
Districts estimate of the amount OF
work to be done, as guaranty that
the contractor will pay in full the
claims of all persons performing Ia
Dor upon or furnishing material TO
be used in such work.
Each bid shall be accompanied by
certified check for 10 per cent of
the amount bid, made payable to the
Treasurer Of the District and to be
forfeited 10 said District should said
bidder fail for ten days after the ac-
ceptance of his bid 10 enter into the
said contract with the said District
and furnish the required bonds.
The contract will be let to The low
est responsible bidder, but the Board
of Directors reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
BY order of the Board of Directors
of the Imperial Irrigation District,
El Centre, California.
F. H. McIVER, Secretary.
Dec4to24 incl.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18


FL Centre, California, December 3
Sealed proposals viii be received
1913.
by the Board Of Directors Of thc
Compania de Terrenos y Aguas de Ia
Baja California. S. A., at lis office
in lhe Masonic building, in the City
of El Cenlro, Siale Of CalifolnjaVn-
Ill 10 o'clock A. III. OF he 24tu 3ay oC
December. 1918, and ihorcup9a
opened for the erla-ling and r2is-
ing Of The Saiz lev"a, which lies In
The Republic OF Noz,o, between the
PuedoQcs aud Ahcia rivers, parallel
ln@ approximately .l' 1nJ'r-Ca'iIQr-
mia Railroad bctwo Paredore5 and
Ba Squo stations, q. distance south
erly of about five miles. The par
lic,lar location cf Ire work to H.
dene is shown in tbr ulans and specj-
Gallons and in geutl beginS al the
west end Of said Sai1 levee, co0linu-
ing westerly for a C.s'ance of six ANA
one-haH miles.
The precise grad 10 which said
lovec is o be rais"1 is slated in The
plans and specifjca
The material fer uch repairs and
for raising such lcae win be ob-
laincd from borrow pits adjacent 10
S aid levpc ON the bri side, and the
estimated yardaeo involved Is ap-
proximately 100000 cubic yards.
Said work shall be completed on orr
before the Isl DAY of May, 1919
Plans and specifications can be
seem at The office OF h. Board of hi
rcc,ors in lho Masonic Building, ia
.hch CITY Of El Cn'ro, California,
md al the Office of he Chiof Engi-
1eer Of said Comrania do Torro0os 81
euas 7o la Rain California, S. A..
n he civ Of Calazieo California to0
which plaps and specifications refer
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18

enee is hereby made for a more de-
tailed description Of The work to be
done.
ANY bid5er to whom The contract
shall be awarded shall within ten
days after the acceptance of his bid,
make, execute and deliver TO the
Board Of Directors a written contract
in form satisfactory to SAID Board,
Tor he performance Of said work
within the time and in the manner
stalled in said notice, plans and speci-
ficatiors, and also furnish it an ac-
cepJa5Ie bond in the sum of 25 per
cent of the total contract price. based
amount of work 10 be done, for the
On the C6Mpania's estimate Of The
faithful performance of the said con-
ract, and also furnish an additional
bond in the sum of 80 per cent Of the
total contract price, based on The
Compania's estimate Of the amount of
work to be done, as & guaranty that
ne contractor Will pay in full the
claims OF 2lI persons performing Ia
hor upon or furnishing material 10
he used in SUCH work.
Zach bid shall be accompanied by
a certified check for 10 per cent Of
The amount bid, made payable 10 the
Treasurer Of the Compania, and to be
Forfeited to said Compania should said
bidder fail for ten days after he ac-
ceptance of his bid 10 enter into Tie
said contract with the said Compania
land furnish The required bondc.
The contract will be lei TO the low
est responsible bidder. but The Board
Of Directors reserves the right to re-
iect any or al bids.
BY order of The Board Of Directors
Of the Compania de Terrenos y Aguas
de la Baja California, S. A.
r. D. McPHERRIN,
Dec4tO24incl Secretary.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18
ADVERTISEMENT.


FL CenTo, California, December 3,
1913.
Sealed proposals will be received
by The Board of Directors of Imper-
ial Irritation District, al its office
in The Masonic buildins, in the City
OF FL Cenro, State of California,un-
Ill , o'clock p. NJ. on The 24h day OF
December, 1918, and thereupon
opened for the extending and rais-
ing of The Saiz levce, which lies in
.ha Republic of Mexico, between the
PWed0ncs and Abeias rivers, parallel
in- approximately The Inter Califor-
MIA R3ilroad between Parcdones and
BataGue stations, al distance south
orly of about five miles. The par
ticular location of the work to be
done is shown in the plans and speci-
catons ana in general begins al the
west end OF said Saiz levee, con.inu-
inc westerly for q distance Of six and
one-haE miles.
The precise grade o which sid
levea s. 10 he raiscd is stalled in The
pl ns and specifications.
The material for such repairs AID
for raising such Iav2e VIII be ob-
tam lt'Hi oulloW pItS "OIdCCu' ~
~aid levao on the land side, and 'he'
estimated yardaee involved is ap-
$4,000 cubic yards.
Said work shall be completed on or
before the list day Of May, 1919,
Plans and specifications can be
seen al the office Of iho Board Of
Dirsc'orz in the Masonic Building
in The City Of FL Centre, California,
and a The office of she Chief Engi-
noer of ala District, in The Ci.y Of
CAeXico, California, 10 which plans
and specifications reference is here .
By made for a more detailed descrip-
a1 of Ohe work 10 BE done.
ANY bidder to whom The contract
shall be awarded shall, within ten
days after The acceptance Of his bid,
make. execute and deliver TO the
3oagd of Directors a written contract!
Ia form satisfactory to said Board,
for .te performance Of said work
within tile time and in The mauner
AIRED in said notice, plans and speci-i
!. atiors, and also fUrni Il il an ac
.opiable bond in The sum Of 25 per
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18
GOVERNOR PROCLAIMS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER u,
COMMUNITY DAY"

Sacramento, Dec. 18. - Governor
William D. Stephens has designated
Friday, December 27, "Communit!
Day." He has also named it in
proclamation in which he calls upol
"all public-spirited citizens" to JOIN
in the movement for the establish
ment of Community Councils. Tit
proclamation follows:
In order to preserve to the
State of California the social and
moral asset which it has ac-
ouired through the development
of the cooperative spirit during
the war, and in order to weld our
people into more perfect dem
ocracy, hereby appoint Friday,
December 27, 1918, as "Commun-
ity Day." and call upon all lead
ers of war activities, all state.
county, and city officials, as well
as all public-spirited citizens to
ioin in the movement inaugurated
by the State Council Of Defense
to the end that on that day a
community council will be or
ganized in every communicates
trict in California. The idea of
community organization has al
ready been endorsed by the
President and other national au-
thorities.
During the Christmas season
let us thus put the spirit OF
Peace and Good Will into prac-
tical application.
In Witness Whereof, hereunto
set my hand and cause the great
seal of the State of California
to be affixed this 18th day of
Danamher 1918
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18
Dec4to24, incl.
NOTICE. OF HEARING OF PETI-
TION FOR PROBATE OF WILL.

TION FOR PROBATE OF WILL.
In the Superior Court of the State
of California in and for the County
of Imperial.
In the matter of the Estate of Wal
ter Reedon, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the pc
tilion of R. L. Glasby for the probate
of The will of Walter Reedon, de-
ceased and for the issuance of let
ters testamentary thereon to R. L.
Glasby, will be heard at 2 o'clock p.
M. December 20, 1918, at The court
room of said Superior court, at Ell
Centre, Imperial county, California,
when and where any person interest
ed may appear and contest the same.
Dated December 7, 1918.
NJ. S. COOK, Clerk.
By C. F. Williford,.
Deputy Clerk.
JAS. w. GLASSFORD,
Attorney for Petitioner.
Daily Dec 7 to Is inc
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18
Political Announcement

l hereby announce that l am
candidate for the office of
Director of tn Irrigation Dis
trict-Imperia District. If AZ
rangements al mde for meet
ings, | will speak and explain
the failures of the Irrigation
District. l also have a message
of good cheer.
CLARK w. ADAIR,
r. F. d. Route 2, Box As, I'M
perial.-AdY.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18
TO PROBE KIDNAPPING
OF DIR. HITERTA.

Nogales, Ariz.-American con-
sui at NOgales, Sonora, said he
has received instructions from the
State department to investigate
the alleged kidnapping from
Douglas, Ariz., of DIR. Huerta,
who was hanged at Aqua Prieta
with three compatriOts. 1t is al
legged Huerta was taken from his
bed and carried across the border
in his night clothes.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18
URGE DRASTIC
SABOTAGE LAWS.

SacramentO.-Governor Boyle
OF Nevada and other speakers at
conference of governors dis
cussed labor problems. Governor
elect Campbell Of Arizona urged
the enactment Of drastic laws
against sabotage by the Indus
trial Workers Of the World and
others advocated direct action
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18
HUNS CONTROL MANY
MEXICAN WIRELESS.

Washington. - Edward Nally,
vice-president of the Marconi
Wireless, told the House mer-
chant marine committee that Ger
mans controlled more than Is
wireless stations i'm Mexico dur
ing the war. sAs
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18
LOST AND FOUND
HELP WANTED
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-8O acres cornstalk pas
ture. M. Matsuki, Y mile west
and y mile north of Heber. M.
Matsuki.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18

The Methodist church will hold
their prayer meeting Wednesday
night at 1880.
The Baptist church will hold their
prayer meeting Wednesday night at
1880.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18
CLASSIFIED
w ANT ADS.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
Accepted According to the Following
Rates and Rules.

Rates-The rate for inserting PIE
PAID Classified or Liner Advertise
ments in The Imperial Valley Press
is 1c per word each insertion, If paid
In advance. Minimum charge, 25c
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18

Classified Advertising CHARGED
TO ACCOUNTS will be at the rate oil
1kc per word, with minimum charge
of 25c,
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18
Auto Supplies

COLvIN AUTO SUPPLY CO, INC,
Is Main ST., handle full Accessory
Line, Firestone solid lires pressed
on or off.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18
---.,vs, Q aa-

Make your reservations for your
Christmas Dinner ut the Barbara
Worth uotel.--Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18

The imperial Valley Press cannot
guarantee the accuracy or assume re"
rect insertion of any advertisem ent
ordered for more than one time.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18

FOR SALE-Registered Holstein-
Friesian 2-year-old bull. c. Dar-
nell. one mile west Brawley.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18
Watches and Jewelry
Vitala

NO CURE, NO PAY Vitala cures
stomach, ne.ve, heart, liver and
kidney trouble. See DR.. ErkeIens,
514 Broadway. Ei,ala makes You I'M
mune from contagious diseases.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18

BARGAINS IN TIRES. Ell Centre
Cut Rate Tire Co., 653 Main st.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18

FOR SALE-Cornstalk and bermuda
pasture; 3 miles west Of Ell Cen
tro and ga mile south Of high
way on Eucalyptus. c. L. Miller.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18

FOR SALE-Tire bargains:
Two 34x412 new plain tread, $50.
Two 30x3 non-skid, $33.
One 3Ox31a non skid, $40.
One 32x31z non-skid, $23.
One 33x4 non-skid, Q. d., $25.
All firsts with full guarantee
Harry E, Hart, 800 Main st.
FOR SALE OR RENT-Forty acres
alfalfa, 80 cows and equipment.
r. w. Sears.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18

Errors not the fault of the adver.
tiser. which clearly lessen the va-ue OF
the advertisement, will be rectified
only by republication without extra
five deys after insertion. No allow
nnce will be made when the error does
NOT materially affect the sense or pur-
nose of the advertisement
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18

WANTED-Hay and grain haulinS.
C. w. Curphey. Residence phone
99-J; office phone 80.
WANTED-To buy al once, 500 tur-
keys. Address Box SO, Press Of
flee.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18
Planning Mills
Real Estate for Sale

OSCAR SWEENEY, G22 Main 81.
Forty acres alfalfa, well located on
main highway, only $165 per acre
for quick sale.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-18
Tents and Awnings

IF IT'S MADE or CANVAS We
make it. hgeline TEN & Mfg. Co.