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Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
RED CROSS PIG
AGAIN IS SOLD
BY THE F|REMEN
Famous FOrty-pOund POrker Goes to
Bill Perrin of the BrydOn Bros.
Harness Shop, but Is COnfiscated Be-
cause Today Is POrkless Day-Tick-
cts Bring in $50.

Much to his evident amazement, the
forty pound Red Cross Duroc pig,
manicured and otherwise groomed to
the pink of perfection, was madly
raced through the city today on the
fire truck and finally knocked down
in drawing to Bill Perrin of the
Brydon Bros. harness shop. The pig
was then confiscated in the name of
the authorities because Perrin is not
allowed to have any pork on Satur-
days. 1t will be sold again in Braw-
ley next week.
Pretty society matrons and maids
sold tickets on the young porker du-
ring the noon hour, led by Misses
lone Sammons, Lille Larey and Louf-
bourow, and Mrs. Paul Black.
The privilege of naming the pig is
to be sold by the firemen on Monday.
This pig has now contributed $13265
to the war. When it is worth $3.50
per pound it will be sent to Mr.. Hoov-
er.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
VALLEY FOLKS TO
ATTEND REVIEW
Battery ID Boys Want Everyone Who
Can Get Away to Come Over to
Camp kearney on Friday, to BE
Present at the Grant Review of the
Sunshine Division. sIs .9t

Pattery d boys have sent word tc
The Press that there will be a grand
review of the Sunshine division at
Camp Kearney on Washington's birth
day, next Friday, and they want
everyone who can to come over for
the day. There will be no admission
or red tape for the day, the camp
being open from 1 p. m. Friday. This
may be the last chance to see the
boys before they go "over there"
Selection of February %, Washing
tons birthday, as the date foe the
Grand review of the Sunshine division
at Camp Keainey is hailed as one of
the most appropriate and consiterate
de C;sions yet made by Major General
Fl ederick S. Strong, commanding the
division, who already has endea ed
himself to his command and the pub
lie alike.
No more appropriate date could be
selected than a holiday which at the
same time is he anniversary of the
"tather of His Country" and, as
tlus date falls on Friday, liberty days
for the boys in camp fall in the natu-
raj course of regulations on the two
succeeding days-Saturday and Sun
Gay.
Hence the thousands of parents,
wives, sweethearts and friends of the
boys in the Fortieth, which General
Strong has given the sobriquet of the
Sunshine Division, will see them in
the grand review on Friday, and then
be able to visit with them in San Die
go the following two days by virtue
of these being liberty days.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
WILSON SCHOOL WINS
DOUBLE IN BASKETBALL

The Wilson Grammar School Boys
and Girls Basketball teams played at
Brawley Friday afternoon on the
Brawley court. Ell Centro won in
both games. The girls score was
to 81 in favor of Ell Centre, and the
boys score IA to II in favor of FL
Centro.
Boys lineup: Forwards, Walter
Wakefield, Walter Barman; guards,
Chester Kluck, Arch Walters; cen
ter David Frederick.
Girls lineup: Forwards, Bessie
BARLEY, Wilma Farris; guards, Ruth
bel Jacobson, Jewel Atkins; standing
center, Grace Morgan; running CEN
ter, Carolyn Reilly.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
PRESIDENT TAKES AC-
TION IN APPEALS OF
TIL USANDS WORK
ERS FOR WAGE EQUAL
TO PACIFIC YARDS.
Wages of the IrOnwOrkers to
Be Raised and the Work
ing Conditions of the Car
penters Will Be Made Bet
ter, 1t Is Reported.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. 16.-The presi-
dent is preparing to act to end strikes
at Atlantic shipyards, which are
threatening to stop large part of
the shipbuilding in the East. The
Shipping Boards wage adjustment
board has agreed on an increase in
wages, definite working conditions and
overtime pay in the so-called Delaware
yards, comprising about 60 per cent
of the ship workers on the Atlantic
coast. This does not include car
penters, but is expected to affect their
strike.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
S|M0NS TO SPEAK
OPEN AIR TONIGHT
Don't fail to be in the big crowd
on Main street at 7:15 o'clock to-
night Il you want to get the full
benefit of the war meeting.

Seward A. SimOns, representative OF
the National Committee on Public
Information, will speak on the sub
iect, carrying the Message" which
is word direct from Washington
intended to "wake up" the people to
a full realization of the war.
Chairman Galen Nichols of the I'm
perial County Council of Defense will
introduce the speaker. Previous to
this music will be furnished by bu-
glers from the Eleventh United States
cavalry, who will be here under COM
mand of Captain Rosenberg, to give
the meeting military appearance.
1t was announced that the troop of
cavalry, comprising 100 mounted men,
were on their way to Ell Centro from
Camp John H. Beacon at Calexico,
and would give cavalry drills on Main
street previous to the meeting.
Police Commissioner Egerer and
City Marshal Walsh have arranged
to rope off the black between Fifth
and Sixth streets and will not permit
traffic to pass through between Z and
8 o'clock
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
MEETING SPANISH WAR
VETERANS SUNDAY Pm.

There will be a meeting of Span
ish War veterans to be held in the
court room, at the county court house,
at 2 p. m., on next Sunday afternoon,
February II, 1918, at which time an
organization will be perfected and
work outlined that will be of assist
ance to our government.
Those who served honorably in the
army or navy during the war with
Spain or the incidents of the Philip
pine insurrection, are eligible to mem
bership, and are urged to be present
at this meeting
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
(By Associated Press)

Amsterdam, Feb. 16.-The German
commission in Petrograd mas com
planned to Berlin that it is expert
encing increasing difficulties in Rus
sia. Conservation with Russian lead
ers is impossible, because the latter
declare they are preoccupied on ur-
gent business and make numerous ex-
cuses.
The note of the commission read:
"The Russians have abrogated the
recent decision regarding military and
civilian prisoners of war. After the
grave incidents of the last few days
the question seriously arises whether
it is wise for the German commission
to remain in Petrograd."
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
PIPE ORGAN SELEC TIONS
At STATE ST. CHURCH

The pipe organ selections to be rem
dered at the Sunday morning service
of the State Street Christian church
are exceptionally fine and should be
of especial interest to the lovers of
good music. They are as follows:
Prelude, "The Nuptial March" Faulks
Interlude, "Melody in F". Rubensten
Offertory, "Scherzo" ........ Pepper
Postlude, instroduction to third
act of ''Lohengrin". .... Wagner
All of Mr.. Todd's programs are Of
especial merit and are appreciated by
those who are privileged to hear them,
and this one has been selected with
especial care.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
IMPERIAL FARMER LADS
ARE JOINING THE ARMY

Recruiting Officer Bryant, who has
an office on Main street, reports he
has sent eleven men to the United
States army mobilization point, San
Bernardino, thus far this month. Most
of these came from the farms.
Three men left their work on the
farms yesterday and enlisted. They
are: Abner Heplin, east of Ell Cen
tro; Clifford f. Best of Seeley, and
Thomas L. Earls, west of Ell Centro
The army wants men for the hos
pital corps.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
ONLY TWO OF THE OLD
IMPERIAL BOARD LEFT

At the meeting of the Imper-
ial city trustees, the resignation
of F. M. Salisbury was accept
ed, and G. e. Heber, secretary of
Water Company No. l, was elect
ed to fill the vacancy. Only
Trustees Waite and Adams remain
of the old board. The political
complexion of the board is now
all dry" and saloon men are
quaking in their boots lest the
board declare all liquor licenses
void at their meeting on March
4th.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
ALL IOWANS ARE INVITED
TO THE BIG PICNIC

A cordial invitation is extended ia
all who ever lived in Iowa to attend
the great annual picnic reunion to be
held in Lincoln (Eastlake) Park, all
day, Friday, February %, 1918. If
rainy that date or just before, il
will be postponed to Saturday, March
2. All the usual attractions will be
offered: County register and head
quarters all day, basket picnic din
ners at noon, program at 2 o'clock
college reunions at 3.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
MANDAMUSES DRAFT
BOARD FOR RELEASE
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, Feb. 16.-John Funk has
filed a petition in the United States
court here for a writ of mandamus to
compel the chairman of the Oak Park
exemption board to issue him an ex-
emption certificate so he can enter
the army aviation training school
Although married, Funk waived ex'
emption in the deferred classified
ton on the QUESTIONABLE and was
ordered to report at the flying schoo
January 8. He was unable to go be.
cause the board refused to release him
from its list.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
(By Associated Press)

San Francisco, Feb. 16.-Prosper
Forrest, son of the owner of the Ed
win Forrest Foundry Company, was
arrested today on a warrant charg-
ing him with forging of stamp used
to signify that steel billets had been
adjudged suitable for use by the gov
ernment. Government officials said
his action endangered the lives of
thousands of soldiers ordered to Eu-
rope" 1t is charged the defective
steel was sold for use in crankshafts
and other parts of the machinery f
government vessels.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
LEO B. MUDD ARRIVES
ON THE ATLANTIC COAST

A postcard was received at the
First National Bank today from Leo
b. Mudd, FL Centre boy drafted last
summer, who is now at Camp Merritt,
IN. Y. He says:
"Arrived here last night. Below
zero here, but am feeling fine. We
are fourteen miles from New York. "
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
SPARKS TO SPEAK AT 80 .
|, SEELEY MONDAY EVENING

l. T, Sparks, Southern Pacific COM
mercial agent, will speak on market
ing problems at the meeting of the
Seeley Farm Burean, Monday evening.
Other interesting events are down on
the program for that day and a large
attendance is expected.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
INCOME TAX RETURNS
TO Be IN BY MARCH

The Press inadvertently stated yes
terday that the public would have
until March 81 to make returns on
income tax The last day to make
returns is March /. All returns must
be in this month.
Edmund c. Groves is in Ell Centre
yet, and in his office in the rear of
the Security Bank is helping the pub
lie to understand the provisions of
the law and to receive statements of
income and outgo.
See him before he leaves the coun-
ty.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
Firemen. Attention!

There will be special meeting of
the Fire Department tomorrow, Sun
day, morning at 10 o'clock. Business
of the greatest Importance is to be
transacted. Be sure and be at the
fire hall at the hour of trysting.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
K|LAUEA VOLCANO IS
UNUSUALLY ACTIVE
(By Associated Press)

Honolulu, Feb. 16.-The lava lake
in Kilauea volcano has risen to the
highest level reached within the era
ter since 1894. Lava is spouting
through cracks, gradually flowing over
depressions in the crater's rim and
filling the valley caused by the last
flow, according to reports.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
(By Associated Pressl
Germans Not Wanted in Warsaw.

London, Feb. 16.-A Copenhagen
dispatch says much feeling is dis.
played at Warsaw against the Contra
Powers. Workers are planning dem
onstrations against them and soldiers
and policemen patrol the streets. Rus
sian Poland is aroused over the peace
terms, by which Cholm, which was
formerly contained in Poland, is ced-
ed to Ukraine
1t is reported that the Polish min
istry at Warsaw has resigned as a
protest and that Polish members of
tic Austrian parliament are embit-
tered against Austria.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
ALL CLASS A MEN TO
REPORT FOR EXAMINATION

Physical examination of registrants
will be held Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, February 20, 21 and %, COM
mencing at o'clock p. m.
All men who have not been exam
ned and who have been placed in
Glass | should report.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
Bouquets of Vegetables.
(By Associated Press)

Bern, Feb. 16.-Gigantic bouquets
of real vegetables, being displayed in
florists windows in Vienna, find not
only daring purchasers but also CRATE
full recipients. The output of Aus
trian beer has been reduced to s per
cent Of peace production.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
Seals Invade Home.
(BY Associated Pressl

San Francisco, Feb, 16.-Sea lions,
driven ashore by killer whales, in
vaded the home of the lighthouse
.kepeer north of Monterey, according
to Lighthouse Inspector Rodes.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
Kaledines Reported Dead.
(Bv Associated Press)

Washington, Feb. 16.--The Ameri-
can consul at Tiflis has forwarded an
unconfirmed report that General Kali
edines, Cossack leader opposing the
Bolsheviki, has disappeared, and is
believed to be dead.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
krupp Dividends Reduced.
(By Associated Press)

Copenhagen, January 20 (Mailed)-
The Kupp company has reduced its
annual dividend from II to 10 per
cent. 1t is said the increasing de-
mands of the army have necessitated
spending large share of its profits
on new plants.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16
kA|SER'S AGENTS
NOT WANTED BY
RUSSIAN PEOPLE
German Commission Sends Message
That 1t Is Getting More UnpOpu-
lar Than Ever in PetrOgrad-War
saw People Make Demonstrations
Against the TeutOns in That City.
(By Associated Press)

Berlin, Feb. 16.-It is officially an
nOunced that the commissioners rep
resenting the Central Powers left
Petrograd yesterday and crossed to
the German lines.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16

British Chief of Staff Steps Down.
London, Feb. 16.-General Sir VIII
liam Robertson, chief of the imperial
staff, has resigned. General Wilson,
ub-chief of staff, is his successor.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-02-16

Phone your wants to The Press and
get results. s..~,. rr
Meade County news., 1918-01-24
Costa Rica's Coffee Exports.

Official statistics Of Costa Rica's
coffee exports for the past season
show shipments totaling 27,O44,55O
pounds gross-10,0S9,63O pounds less
than during 1856. OF Beneficiado
or full milled coffee 24,749,135 pounds
were exported, and 2,295,415 pounds
of the Pergamino (parchment) grade,
these quantities being respectively
91.51 per cent and $40 per cent Of the
total. The United States took 53.16
per cent of the shipments, the United
Kingdom 40.14 per cent, and Panama
the bulk of the remainder. Some cofT
fee was sent to France, Italy, Spain
and Chile. The province of San Jose
supplied 1894 per cent of the exports,
Heredia 1882 per cent, Cartago 1923
per cent, and Alajuela 1898 per cent.
The estimated value Of the coffee ex-
ported was S,128,4S9 colones. Cat nor
NAL exchange the colon is worth
$O.4653; exchange now fiuctuating)
The 1918 crop is placed at 10000
600 pounds, but the season is not far
enough advanced to make any definite
estimate.
Meade County news., 1918-01-24
AN ATTACK OF GRIP
USUALLY LEAVES KIDNEYS
IN WEAKENED CONDITION

Doctors in all parts of the country have
been kept busy with the epidemic of grip
which has visited so many homes. The
symptoms of grip this year are often very
distressing and leave the system in run
down condition, particularly the kidneys
which seem to suffer most, as almost every
victim complains of lame back and urin-
ary troubles which should not be neglect
ed, as these danger signals often lead to
dangerous kidney troubles. Druggists
report a large sale on DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root which so many people say
soon heals and strengthens the kidneys
after an attack of grip. Swamp -Roet,
being an herbal compound, has gentle
healing effect on the kidneys, which is al
most Immediately noticed in most cases
by those who try it. DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, offer to send sam
pie size bottle of Swamp-Root, on receipt
of ten cents, to every sufferer who re-
quests it. A trial will convince anyone
who may be in need of it. Regular medi-
um and large size bottles, for sale at
all druggists. Be sure to mention this
paper.-AdV.
Meade County news., 1918-01-24
Aa Effective as Tanks.

Cyprus, the founder of the Persian
empire, first put into practice the
idea of equipping the wooden ammu-
milton carts of ancient Romans and
Egyptians with sharp scythe-like
knives. These were fastened to the
body and wheels Of chariots, and were
effective in charging among massed
troops.
In the middle ages the modest
knived chariot was transformed into
a movable tower, covered with sur
face armor, affording protection to men
inside. These were moved during a
siege over the moats surrounding cas-
lies. From them platform was let
down on the top Of the walls, which
served as a bridge for the attacking
troops.
Meade County news., 1918-01-24
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness.
and that Is by q constitutional remedy.
through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
Of the System. Catarrhal Deafness is
caused by an inflamed condition of the
mucous lining OF the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube is infiamed you have q
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when 1t is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result. Unless the Inflammation can. be re-
duced and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition, hearing may be destroyed
forever Many cases of Deafness are
caused by Catarrh, which is an inflamed
condition Of the Mucous Surfaces.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any
case Of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot
be cured by HALLS CATARRH
All Druggists TIC. Circulars free.
+. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Meade County news., 1918-01-24
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

Has been used for all ailments that
are caused by a disordered stomach
and inactive liver, such as sick head
ache, constipation, sour stomach,
nervous indigestion, fermentation Of
food, palpitation of the heart caused by
gases in the stomach. August Flower
is gentle laxative, regulates digestion
both in stomach and intestlnes, cleans
and sweetens the stomach and alimen-
tary canal, stimulates the liver to Sc
crete the bile and impurities from the
blood. Sold in all civilized countries.
30 and 80 cent bottles.-Adv.
Meade County news., 1918-01-24
RAISINS and Wine
Important Products of the Fa-
nous Malaga District.
Vines Not Trained on Arbors, but
Pruned to Form Bushes Cover
ing About One Square

The two principal varieties of grapes
grown in the Malaga district are the
muscatel and the Pedro Ximen. Rails
ins and wine are both made here from
the muscatel and wine from the Pedro
Ximen, observes correspondent.
The vines are not trained on arbors,
but are pruned to form bushes that
cover an area of about one square yard
Mt harvest time. The vines are set out
in rows ten feet apart. During the
spring and summer they are carefully
cultivated and sprayed with sulphate
of copper to destroy insects. The
grapes begin to ripen about the first Of
August. Laborers with large fiat
baskets or trays gather the fruit. 1t
Is not all cut out at one time, but the
field is gone over periodically and only
the ripe clusters are cut from the vine
with scissors.
The raisins produced near Malaga
are not treated with sulphur, lye, or
Oil, as is the practice in other parts
of Spain. In or near the grape field
there is thrown up an earth terrace
inclined toward the setting sun. This
is divided into sections about ten yards
long and twelve yards wide, around
which low brick or stone wall is
built, to protect the raisins and to sup
port the canvas stretched over them
at night or during inclement weather.
The object of this slanting surface is
to keep the sun constantly shining
upon it. The bottoms of the drying
beds are covered with fine gravel to
retain the heat.
Immediately after being gathered,
the grapes are spread out on the beds
for exposure to the burning sun. AT
nightfall the raisins are covered with
canvas to protect the fruit from the
heavy dew, and, as stated, the canvas
is also spread over them in the event
of rain. There is rarely any rain in
this section during May, June, July
August and September. During the
process Of drying the grapes that re-
main green or become spoiled are care
fully removed, and the clusters are
turned from time to time in order that
they may color uniformly. The drying
process takes about three weeks, Sc
that the first raisins of the season are
ready for packing about the end OF
August. Heaviest shipments go for
ward in September.
Before packing the raisins are sort
ed and graded. After small and i'm
perfect raisins have been cut off the
clusters are laid In boxes lined with
white paper and containing usually q
or 25 pounds of fruit. Good fruit which
has become detached from clusters
through shaking and raisins cut from
small and irregular clusters are sepa
rated from the rejected fruit and are
also packed for shipment. The boxes
of raisins are then brought to Malags
by the growers for disposal to the ship
pers and dealers. The prices realized
vary considerably according to the
quality of the fruit and the quantity
of the crop, also according to the con
dition Of the industry in the Other
countries where raisins are produced
and the general demand In the worlc
markets.
Meade County news., 1918-01-24
HcspitabIe, ANYWAY,

Two mine-layers lay at anchor In
quiet haven. 1t was, tea-time, and the
crew of vessel A found that as re-
CARDS the "staff Of life" the cupboard
was BARE" so they signaled across to
B, which was some distance off:
"Have you any bread to spare, as we
have none aboardT
NO" flashed back the reply. "But
you can come across and hear our
gramaphone."
Meade County news., 1918-01-24
Safe.

Little Richards mother took him for
visit to his grandparents. When bed
time approached he was instructed to
kiss each Of his relatives goodnight.
He hesitated when he came to his
grandfather, who wore a long, heavy
beard.
"Aren't you going to tell grandfather
goodnight, dear?" his mother asked
mo, mother, can't" was the re.
ply; "there isn't any place to tell
him."
Meade County news., 1918-01-24
switzsrIand,s Live Stock Prices.

The price of oxen bought at re-
cent sale ranged from $40 to $3.50
the pair; bulls we're sold for $160 to
$3.50 each; cows, $240 to $3.50 each;
'oung cows, $160 to 5000 each; goats,
$12 to SIC each; small porks, $12 to
$16 each; medlum-slzed porks, $40 to
$50 the pair; fat porks, 80 cents per
pound; sheep, $12 to 16 each.
Meade County news., 1918-01-24
Holding Him to His Word.

81 thought you said when we began
this case in court" said the lawyer,
"that 1t wasn't the money you were
after, but the principle of the thing"
"I did say that; but what Of it?"
"Do you still feel that way about
it?"
"Of course do"
"Well, in that event, since we have
Just won splendid victory, I'll keep
the money the jury awarded you, and
you may have the verdict"
Meade County news., 1918-01-24
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add l OF. Bay
Rum, a small box of Barbo Compound,
and Il OF. of glycerine. Any druggist can
put this up or you can mix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for max
ing and use come in each box of Barbo
Compound 1t will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. 1t will not color the scalp, is not
sticky OF greasy, and does not rub of. Adv
Meade County news., 1918-01-24
Comfort Baby's Skin

When red, rough and itching with hot
baths of Cuticura Soap and touches OF
Cuticura Ointment. This means sleep
for baby and rest for mother. For
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept.
X, Boston," At druggists and by mail.
Soap 25, Ointment 20 and 50.-Adv.
Meade County news., 1918-01-24
The Easiest Way,

The unsuccessful classic sculptor
gazed sadly at the masterpiece he had
just modelled in clay. Then he set
upon it with fists and stick, and made
of 1t shapeless mass. Quoth he:
"One can, by taking thought, add a
Subist to his statue!"
Meade County news., 1918-01-24
He Was WiIIinu.

"And will you marry me?" asked the
man.
"And leave papa?' asked the sweet
young thing.
"Why, certainly"
"But what will papa do?"
"Oh, never mind. III do papa
Yonkers Statesman.
Meade County news., 1918-01-24
Worldly Advice.

II wouldn't stoop to do a wrong
act"
'1That's right. Reach for something
high."-Louisville Courier-Journal.