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Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24
Ne.Us inBrief

1t is believed that ne received his
wound in the last day or two of the
war.
A few days ago Mr.. and Mrs. Lyal
received letter written in hoSpl-
tai, but they did not know how serl-
Gus his injuries were.
In the casualty report issued at
Washington today, the name OF VIII
Lyal of Imperial, who was previous
ly reported missing in action, ap-
pears as only slightly wounded.
The Barbara Worth hotel has
erected beautiful tree in the din
ing room for the benefit of those
taking their Christmas dinner there.
They report many reservations for
that evening.
Young Lval is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Lval of Imperial. He
grew up on a ranch near there and
was graduated from the Imperial
High School, and has a large list of
friends who will be glad to learn that
his injuries are not serious. tie en-
listed in the army about a year ago
and has been in France about four
months.
John r. Cudahy of the Cudahy
ranch stopped on his way out to San
Diego He was accompanied by his
nurse, as he has not fully recovered
from an attack of influenza.
Lieutenant Ray Smith and wife
are coming to Ell Centre to spend
the Christmas holidays with Mrs.
Smiths parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. T.
Grips.
MARGARET NJ. Hubbard of Calipa-
tria is registered at the Orego1/ho-
tel for a few days visit with friends.
J. D. Goree of Imperial/is an Ell
Centre visitor.
]. L. Psvton of Virginia was in
town today as advance agent for
road show trying to get building
to show in during the coming week,
but owing to "flu" condition he was
unable to arrange for the show here
an5 has gone to CaleXico.
DR.. and Mrs. A. C. Rogers Of Los
Angeles are motoring through the
Valley seeing conditions here. They
are stopping at the Barbara Worth
hotel.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24

Armand Powers, son of Dr.. and
Mrs. Il. H. Powers, has returned
from Los Angeles, where he has been
attending Occidental College. He
will remain with his parents until
after the Holidays.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24

OUIISIIIIdS IItWo.
Household furniture and fruit at
d. d. Nairn auction, December 27.-
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24

Mrs. Mildred Vogelsang will ar
rive Wednesday morning to spend the
Christmas holidays with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. OFT of S48 Olive
street.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24

The many frienis of the Rev. and
Mrs. Palmer will be glad to learn
that she is greatly improved from
her attack of influenza.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24

White Leghorn chickens at D. d.
Nairn auction, December 27.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-12-24

The health officers report great
Improvement in the 'flu" conditions
throughout the Valley The hospi-
tai at Calipatria has been closed en-
tirely, as there has been no need for
it redentlv. This is indeed GOOD
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-08-01
Contentment May Be Attained by True
Simplicity and Devotion
By NORMAN HAPcooD IN L..li..

Why few people truths put forth by great thinkers
for example, that the unsh happier than the seshf
the progress Of fellowship in industry people constantly speak
az granting benefits to labor sacrfce
tuted, suppose H. Why privileged Do not
know in hearts that simplicity and devotion give
accumulation Of material things ra Is lack Of
that keeps from trying lives just little Of the
Iesament Indeed there anything tragic than die without
having given the great spiritual practice?
have been looking carefully into the early stages cooperation
small manufacturing plant The plan year ago.
questions concerning factory employment which
most Of the members factory employees The head the
has differed with the committee but and then he right when
stated his view the committee voluntarily reversed previous decision
By something like This year paid exactly
dividends wages ths paid capital The president
company intends carry the further goes
idly the education of the employees makes possible He has desire
pile up such fortune that nether he hs gem
eraona win know hs necessity Of doing their share order live
lie without fear and without ndoen a know him know
Of the Otsr ps Of capitalists who cling all the power all
the profits
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-08-01
MANY woMEM srILL AsLEEp.

Thousands OF women in the U. s. A.
are not yet awake 10 the war. So
Ida McGlone Gibson. field worker for
the American Red Cross, has declared
"Sacrince7 Why, tke women OF
America don't know what the word
meansl Let me tell you an actual
happening that came under my OBJ
servation.
The Red Cross is doing splendid
work among the refugee children, car
ing for them In every way. Some
weeks ago the workers decided TO
distribute some sngar among a group
of these children. for they we're suf-
fering for need Of Il.
Each child was given one lump
from a supply on hand. ard then we
had 70 watch them 10 Keep them from
hiding II to send 10 the soldiers AZ
the front"
Tho pseudopAtriotism OF her coun.
try men and women who invest their
surplus wealth In liberty bonds and
war savings stamps and then think
they have done their full duty was
sternly criticised By Mrs. Gibson. She
asserted:
Neither the men nor the women
know what sacrifice really means.
They buy Liberty Bonds and War Saw.
inss Stamps with the money they don't
need and then TO home 10 q meal OF
white bread, all kinds OF meats and
sweets and think they are helping 10
win the war They are violating the
rules laid down BY Hoover every day
in their homes"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-08-01
A rHxT FROM HUGO.

Thia war Il not the kind that can
be won lust by tha people IN Uniform.
Ever civilian. too, has 70 ksey ever
lastingly AZ n and IN no particular
4 Z more tfBs that eternal vigilance
e ne price q safety than IN the
matter og food conservation. 1shs
grandson of the great French author.
Victor Hugo. said something which
might BE- used az text on which
ever, household in Maryland might
preach itself q sermon! Said be. we
WI Eight with the sammies. we win
90 down 10 the sea N ships with tho
Sammies. but By -- we won't
starye while they have luxurles over
there
The eyes OF the Allied world have
seon the spiendor OF the American
soldiers IN the trenches over there /"
DOM let them see any shame OF the
American people in their peaceful,
prosperous households back home
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-08-01
VEGETARIAN SCOTCH BROTH.
CONCEAL Recipe)

-Four carrots. three turnlps. three
onions, two quarts water or vegetable
stock. three ounces pearl barley. one
teaspconful Of chopped parsley, salt
and pepper.
Wash and peel the vegetables and
cut them into ANAL dice. put the wa
ter or stock into saucepan and bring
70 the boil. add the vegetables. Wash
the barley and add. let all simmer TIL
the vegetables are soft and the barley
cooked. Season, sprinkle the parsley
81 the bottom OF tureen, pour the
boiling soup on to It and serve. Small
dumplings can be served IN this II
liked, II Is best TO soak the barley
for an hour or two. and the cooking
must be very gentle
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-08-01
LITTLE LETTERS ON FOOD
TO MOST EVERYBODY

FeIIow-cltIxen-Rem Remember that mil.
Hons Of human beings, mostly women
and children. have died Of want in
Europe No food regulation yet has
caused single Marylander any sacri-
ce, only q change OF habN
Mr.. clergyman--L.et the pulpit lead
every national war endeavor, for Mary
land 10 hghttng holy war.
Mr.. Lawyer-see that the orders of
the Food Administration are explained.
Impress upon the public that these
have the full force OF the Law and
must be observed in the public inter
est, lest a law unenforcsd bring all
laws In TO diBrepute.
Mr.. consumer--R m Der the
trenches. Save wheat, beef ana pork
by substituting cornmeal. oatn al. po-
tatoes, nsh and other foods winch can,
not be sent TO the men who are doins
your fighting.
" you arc teacher, teach your
pupils the truth about our food prob
lens. Master facts and present a
world picture Of food. Inspire them
10 understand that to produce and con-
serve food Is an Important part OF
MaryiAnd's contribution toward the
winning OF this world war
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-08-01

Fbemndedness sappng the vital forces Of
real danger to democracy As for the evil community
troll through Identification registration instruction. supervision and
regation is urged.
complete Of the febmnded country has never
been TAKEN out estimated that eemnded person
$50 Of the population approximately 100000
10000 have been rejected from the army
Of and disorders were rejected
account Of feeble-mndedness
The community must awaken the importance controlling feeble
mindedness the increasing burden Of crime necency disease
immortality and poverty resulting from viii stagger coming genera
TONS The effect Of the prevalence Of bemndedne
Of the nation in the light Of the National army figures
scarcely BE- called negligible
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-08-01

A fact Is a valuable thing and ought
to b@ saved up. Saart a savings &C
count Of facts They have the stran.
gest way Of popping up just when
they're needed--lf you've stored them
away. The schoolhonse Is the main
factory. A man said 10 us the other
day that what ne learned before he
was 15 was worth more than all he
had ever learned since. The more you
learn before You are 10 the more Tim
you'll have 10 learn later Personally
we would rather have a fat savings
account Of facts than OF dollars. A
dollar win earn from 8 to per cent.
A first-class fact may some dry earn
you $40 OO.--The American boy.
p .
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-08-01
Public's Service to Crippled Man Is to
Find Him Proper Employment
By ALBERT wooDRlcKER. cAls.eo

In the past the attitude Of the public has greater handicap
the cripple than his physical disability People have
be helpless Too often than otherwise they persuaded him
AS certain writer said recently:
For the disabled soldier there has been hero worship, the
civilian cripple there has bean futile kind sympathy which,
instances ct least, does the cripple harm than good"
All that most cippes need believe Job they
fitted for and perhaps little training preparation
told there hundreds Of seriously crippled holding jobs
Of importance
think therefore, the pubics crippled man to find
for him good job In fact idenes calamity society should
demand Of the cripple that he back into world
the majority Of instances would only ready to do 60
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-08-01
WHEAT IRON AusrRALlA.

Bringing wheat from Australia
through the United States to France
involves long and perilous trip. The
fact that vessels are subjected to such
lengthy voyages to get wheat shows
the need there n for II and the neces-
silly for people Of Maryland TO be AZ
sparfng as 10 humanity possible in its
use. Another boat carrying 1ip, zoe
bushels has just reached baltimore
from the Antipodes. That does not
mean that the United States should
relax In its efforts at conservation;
rather does It prove how absolutely
requisite Is the limit in wheat-thrift.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-08-01

Owing 70 the grave shortage in food,
cholera IL on the increase in Petrograd
and hundreds OF persons are daily fall
Ing victims 10 II, says Russian wire
less despatch. As long this coun-
try's loyalty keeps a steady food supply
going overseas. there will be no danger
Of such disease fighting the Hun battle
In the Allied Camp.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-08-01
Easy to TransIass.

An freshman was sitting in an inn
In County Mayo one day, while It
was raining furiously outside. A no
bIeman's brougham drew up at the
door OF the hosiery. Blazoned on the
panels Of lis doors were the arms Of
its owner inscribed with the mot
TO, "Fldes resnat ubique.~ "Pat."
asked some one Of the Irishman,
"how 20 YOU translate thata' "Eany
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-08-01

The test Of the BIG business man
Just now is not the amount Of money
he makes for himself out OF the war
but the help he gives his country in
winning II. One outstanding way OF
doing that Is for him to help organize
HIS own community so that II Is self.
sustaining 30 far as food Is concerned.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-08-01

that they are wo than the saoOE but they damage spiritual
Of the church do condemn institution II
has noble people in IT, like Aaude Adams the late Joe Jefferson
Waaed and Others but IT purpose and not
for instruction.
When presents story Of harot why that story told
tain the people In the audience not to elevate their 1t
point out the pitfalls for the unwary feet
As for drinking that gang satisfied damaging our men
and debauching boys but the dirty sinking whisky
ing and debauchng few years ago you couldn't find
decent woman drinking smokngnow
II estimated that there hundred thousand fallen
women in this country Of that number $4,000 attribute their fall
a result Of the dance.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-08-01
Tripping the Light Fantastic Is Called
plugging Set to Music"
By BILLY SUNDAY

DANCES are simply hugging set to music. Cards
are the tools Of the gamblers-the only thing more
crooked Is hOrseracng. Not all theater plays are inn
moral, but the few exceptions only prove the danger
Of most OF them
II the dance il only matter Of exercise and grace
and makes no appeal to the passions try to have the
men dance together, and the women dance together.
II would kill the dance in two weeks
Card playing and dancing are greater enemies to
the spiritual life Of the church than Tho saloon MAJ
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-08-01

Ues mustard generously when max.
ing pickles. II brings out the favor
OF the vinegar and takss the place
Of spices IN sour pickles Of any sort.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-08-01

Make jana and marmalades instead
OF jsllies, thus saving ths pulp and
sna Of the fruit Sweeten with honey
or corn syrup
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1918-08-01
Notice to Correspondents:

Our correspondents are requested TO send in their
communications in time for current issue. We
are most anxious to publish all communications,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
SILK SPECIAL Spring Foulards
 $1.49

New spring foulards in wonderful selec- tion of new colorings dots, small figures and conventional designs. These are priced to meet popular demand and will most assuredly be greeted with interest this morning. Foulard is one of the most prac- tical and serviceable silks you can buy for spring and it is indelibly stamped with fash ions approval.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
You'Ue just ten ddys to reap the benefits Of
 February Furniture Sale
 Biz sauings on high-grude furniture


  that the figure There possibility that furniture will
  sensible thrifty thing under the buy possible When much   
 
 
  Everyboys the whether
  of choicedo furniture buying today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19

these. They differ greatly from the average 1.50 silk hose. It's a difference which is hard to describe but easy to see. A differ ence which expresses itself in a stocking of a heavier weight, of a more shapely contour (because of the per feet full fashioning) and of the clear sheen of the color ings. This stocking comes in black, white, taupe, cham pagne, wisteria, new silver, pongee, cardinal, mode, em- erald, kings blue, battleship gray and chocolate. And it comes ready for service, with reinforced garter tops, soles, toes and heels.
 (MAin Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19

12 bars Soda Crystal laundry soap in standard size cakes; not reduced in size to permit of this special price. A standard quality of kitchen and laundry soap.
 No phone or c. o. D. orders.
 9th Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
Ten yards Glove finished Long cloth
 $1.5S

Only 1 bolt to . customer i. - . suzu. A remarkable low price on an exceedingly good quality of longcloth. m Just 24O bolts, ten yards in each bolt, for this mornings selling. A superb quality that will give excellent service. Only one bolt to each custo n 1T, be- cause of the very low price.
 (2d Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
LOvEMAN, JOSEPH & LOEB
Store Opens at $50 q. m.
THISISFEBRUARY19TH ANDECO

and all of them worthy bargains Now for day Mo- there will be bargains all of the
 those which heartily received yesterday floor will thrift group of unusual
 the several vii worthy of share of tme ed in saving
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
$1.5O to $2 silks Special today
 $1 yard

A special group of odd pieces of silks select ed from regular stock from broken color assortments from discontinued lines of satin, taffetas, crepes, poplins, fancy silks and stripes and plaids.
 This lot represents loss to us for the req son that many of the pieces cost as much as the low price for which we sell them, but we gain in the satisfaction of giving unusual bargains to the appreciative women who will buy them. -aa s'''F
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
Remarkable ualues tn new spring
 Ne eckwear soc

The newest of the new and the smartest of the smart in spring neckwear. Collars of sheer, dainty organdy and fine georgette crepe. Great, in style value and in their intrinsic value. We cannot say that these collars at soc are actually worth any certain sum, but we can, and do, assert that had we not bought them special and in quantity, they could not be sold at soc each. These collars represent fortunate pur- chase and we now pass that fortunate purchase on to you and we hope that you will not be so unfortunate as to neglect it. (Main Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-19
Silk stockings $1.5O! Not $1.5O sih
 sfOckinps

II OPOA OAdA1l
 i n a t on of these g o o d p u r e thread silk stockings you will bear in mind the last pair of silk stockings for which you paid 1.50, you will then ap- preciate t h e superiority of
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-13

noticed thtat this water turned red
dish color cused by mixing of water
with the vein of peculiar looking min
eral, almost like powder, which had
apparently laid for centuries encased
in marble-like casing of rock and
clay
The sore on his leg begn to heal and
by the time his work was completed
his leg was sound and well0 This was
considered so very remarkable by the
people of that section that an investi-
cation was made and it was found to
be like radium, gold. platinum and
other wOndrous secrets of nature-a
natural compound containing inimita-
BILE prophecies in proportions no chem
st has attempted to duplicate though a
large sum was offered he who could
accomplish this.
Today, like radium, which is used
IN curing cancers, X-ray WORK anu lllu-
minating watch dials, so Acid Iron
Mineral has it's many uses being re-
makble remedy used externally or in
ternallyand anyone troubled with
blood diseases, eruptions, rheumatism,
kidney, bladder or stomach disorders
of anv sort NAV wisely visit the near
est store and procure a bottle. A
twelve ounce bottle sent prepaid on
receipt of 81 by the Ferrodine Chemi-
cal Corp, Roanoke, Va, or send
stamped envelope with letter telling
what your trouble is for folder telling
more about this great iron preparation,
Acid Iron Mineral
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-13
MAKES DISCOVERY
DIGGING DITCH
Owner of Land Made Rich, Man Dig
qing Ditch Cured of Tenacious Dis
ease.
STORY A ROMANCE.
People With Stomach, Kidney, Blood,
Rheumatic or Skin Affectior.s
Relieved.

Acid Iron Mineral onalcoholic, nat
ural from is taken from great depos-
it found upon a poor farmers place
near Hickory, Mississippi, and the
story of this great gift of natures,
which made the farmer rich and the
medical world richer, and makes it pos
sible for people to quickly treat stom-
ach, digestion, kidney blood and rheu,
matte complaints at home, makes in
teresting reading.
An old man while digging mill race
on the Horn farm, ran across it. He
was affected with an old fever sore
and blood troubles which were con-
sidered incurable. During the several
weeks digging his feet and legs were
wet each day as water gathered and he
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-13
w. S. s.

w. S. S.
You are enthusiastic about iavest-
ments.
You are constantly putting little
money in here and there without
special investigation or careful cen
sideration.
Something is bound to pan out
right you reason, and so you go on
dipping in here and there in different
enterprises till you are tied up and in
perpetual hot water
Why not risk less and gain more in
a sure thing?
The government is Offering the fair
est sort of investment.
Non-taxable Thrift Stamp certif-
icates, War Savings certificates, re-
deemable in ten days or five year,
with proportionate interest, is some
thing to be enthusiastic about.
Every one of your children should
be trying 20 earn its per capita share
Of the war savings loan and with
ont delay.
Set an example and show them that
you are making sacrifices in favor
of this sort of investment Go with
out a few things and invest in stamps
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-13
ARAB NEWS

Mr. and Mrs. M. ]. Mikel CT Macon
have been the guests of relatives here
for week
Mr. and Mrs NJ d. Mikel and chill
dren visited Cordele, Friday.
Mrs Make Story of Warwick was
the guest of relatives here Sun.
Mr. and Mrs. j. |. Wood and little
son spent last Sunday in Vienna,
guests of Mr.. Woods parents.
Miss Bessie Oliver of Unadilla, is
spending a while with Mrs. j. O. j.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-13

Taylor
Mrs. j. F. Barnwell is visiting her
daughter Mrs. II. ". Jenkins at
Jenkinsburg.
Mrs Nellie Patterson and Mrs
Thcs Thorp of Cordele were recent
guests of Mrs V. 0. Harvard.
Mrs. w. A. Miller expects to leave
at an early date for Columbia S. c.
to join her husband Lieutenant w. A.
Miller with the Medical reserse
officers.
B. F. McWilliams spent several
days last week at Fort Oglethorpe
with his brother Virgil McWilliams,
who is to sail for France soon.
One of the soldiers Gu the i'll fated
Tussannia, Lee Malone registered
from Valdosta, is well known in
Arab having spent his early boyhood
here. He is a grandson of Mrs NJ.
Ritchy.
Friends of Mrs Ed White will be
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-13
ADAMS QUITS RACE FOR
REPUBLICAN CHAIRMAN

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 13.-John T. Ad-
ans, of Iowa, this afternoon withdrew
from the contest for chairman of the
republican national committee.
The fight agaist Adams was based
on charges of dislOyalty.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-13
HINES--HAYES

The marriage of Captain L. E. Hines
of this city and Miss Myrtle Hayes
of Griffith occurred Sunday in Atlanta.
The bride formerly lived in Cor
dele and is an attractive young wo-
man. Captain Hines is well known
railroad man who has for the past
several years been connected with the
A. B. & A. He has many friends
who extend congratulations and best
wishes.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-13
MRs. klKER HOSTESS

Mrs. e. l.. Kiker entertained de-
lightfully with two tables Of bridge
this morning at her home Oh Sixteenth
avenue. Pink carnations and bowls
of narcisus were effectively used in
the living room. After the game
delicious hot luncheon was served
at the card tables. Guests included;
Mrs. Hal Stcy, Mrs. Classon, CT Ocan-
to, Wis, Mrs. Price Heard, Mrs. G. c.
Ship. Mrs. Clyde Wilson, Mrs. Cliff
MOntfort, Mrs. Seab Hamilton and
Mrs. H. B. Nicholson.
B. J. Scale. of Admission, Ala, was
here Yesterday.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-02-13
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AUSTRIAN TROOPS MADE
SUCCESSFUL RAID ON HUNS

LONDON, Feb. 11-A successful
raid was carried out last night by Aus
tralian troops against the German po-
jsitons southeast of Messines. Tween
lty-eight prisoners were captured says
todays official report