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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-10
Observation-Disclosures
Short Stories
of the TO1Un
Observation-Disclosures
Pythians in Capital.

Pythians in Capital
j. D, Carmichael and W. W.
Clarke, members Of the local
Knights Of Pythias lodge are in Ok.
lahoma City today, having been sum
moned there by the state commit
tee on Pythian war fund They will
return from Oklahoma City this
evening.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-10
EXTRA

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FREE. Short time only Kahn Tail
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-10

w. S. S. means, I'VE Shall Sacri-
flee" Are you buying War Savings
Stamps?
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-10
EXTRA

With every suit pair Of trousers
FREE short time only Kahn Tail
ored Clothes Hamilton's. est
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
|ND|CA T|ONS
.O|r POI|(;|(;AL
REVOL.UT T|ON
IN GE: RMANY
Leading Hun Paper Says
: Majority Parties Resolved
to Form a Parliamentary
Government.
(By Associated Press)

Amsterdam, Sept. 21-The govern
ment crisis in Germany is approach
ing a decisive stage, according to the
Leipsic Tageblatt. A majority of the
parties are firmly resolved to form a
parliamentary government entirely in
dependent of main headquarters and
vii! pursue policy demanded by the
seriousness of the hour.
The Socialists have declared their
readiness to enter the new govern
ment under the following conditions j:
First the abolition of certain para
graphs Of the constitution.
Second, the entry of at least two
or three Social Democrats into the
government.
Third, occupation Of one important
political post, presumably that of min
istry of the interior, by Socialist.
German newspapers are seriously
discussing the participation of the
Social Democrats in the government
Germania reproaches the Socialists
for their failure to utilize the oppor-
tunity of gaining influence through
the selection of one of their leaders
in the government, and says:
"If the Social Democratic party
udertook it's share of responsibility,
it would soon realize that in politics
there are often almost unsurmoun-
table difficulties. For this reason we
should not offer objection to Social
ist leaders entering the government" "
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
MEMBERS C.. OF c.
APPROVE PLAN Of
COMPANY SCHOOL

At meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce directorate last night ap-
proval was given to the plans of the
International Harvester Company for
the holding IN the valley of an agri-
cultural and home economics short
course school.
F. B. Fuller was appointed eXecu-
tive chairman of the committee to
have the schools in charge, while j.
Nj. Oft was made chairman of an
rangements, c. w. Leffingwell chair
man of publicity, with M. D. Davis
and James A. Mum assisting. Mrs.
F. B. Fuller was named head of the
women's committee and also of the
entertainment committee.
The courses will be presented first
at Brawley, on September 80 and Oc-
tober 1; at Calexico on October 2 and
8, and at El Centre, October A and 5.
Those in charge will be Professor
r. G. Morrison of Chicago, lecturer
on agriculture, and Mrs. Honore M.
Pratt, lecturer on home economics and
home making.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
NEARLY I WO
MILLION j. s.
TRO0PSREA(;H
EUROPEPORTS
General March, Chief of
Staff, AnnOu unces That
EmbarkatiOns From u. S.
Exceed l,75O,OOO.
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Sept. 21.-More than
million and quarter Americans
have embarked for all fronts, General
March announced today.
He said the military news from all
fronts had been continuously good.
The First American army has COM
pleted it's operation to eliminate the
st. Mihiel salient and the situation
has become stabilized. The enemy is
hurrendly perfecting a new line in
front Of the Americans. 1t stretches
twenty milese, from Maiseray to the
Moseile river at Wanderers.
The Americans are ten miles from
Metz and an equal distance from Con-
flans.
General March read a cablegram
citing a general order by Major Cen
eral Reed, commanding the Fifteenth
Scottish division of the British army,
lpraising the First Artillery brigade
and the First American division for
Incorporation with the Scots. The Or
der said the Fifteenth had never re-
ceived such perfect assistance in
"taking over" operations, although it
realized that the American division at
the time must have been under Sc
we're strain and must have suffered
severe casualties. Major General
Reed said that an awkward situation
arose, and that the voluntary action
of the commander of the Americans,
in remaining to join in establishing
British units and in sacrificing relief,
relieved the situation.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
DRAFT PARTIES POPULAR.

There is new fad starting in Ell
Centre which is proving very popu-
lar. 1t is the holding of draft work
parties" by employees of corporations
and offices.
The Exemption Board deluged with
work incident to the registration of
II, has issued several calls
for volunteer help and these have
Leen answered by some dozen or more
assistants.
But the most material aid will
come from the draft work parties" :"
This is the way it is done. The en-
plcyes of some firm get together and
arrange on given day or evening
to devote a certain time to this work,
the whole being done for Uncle Sam
and the winning of the war
Today three young women employees
Of the Holton Power Company, aided
by one Of the department heads of
The corporation, accomplished some
valuable work on the draft. On Mon
day five Of the employees of the Ir-
,rigation District will hold a similar
work gee.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
WAR EXHIBIT,
MARINE BAND
IN FL CENTRIC
ON OCTOBER
Valley Cities to Be Given a
Treat in Connection With
the Fourth Liberty Loan
Campaign.

As one of the publicity "stuntss" in
connection with the Fourth Liberty
Loan campaign, the people of the I'M
perial Valley will have the exception
al opportunity of viewing one of the
most complete war exhibits sent out
by the United States government.
The exhibit, consisting of guns,
grenades and other implements of
war, souvenirs of the European bat
ties, and other war curious, travels on
what is officially known as the Lib
erty Loan Train of War Exhibits"
News of the itinerary of the train
was received here today by A. C.
Johnston, chairman of publicity for
the war fund drive. The train will be
in the valley for three days, on the
following schedule:
Ell Centro, to $3.50 p. m. on Oc-
tober l.
Calexico, 1850 to $3.50 p. m. on
October /.
Brawley, 2to 4 p. m. on October /.
Where the train will be exhibited
for the remaining two days that it
is to be in the Valley is not disclosed
in the official letter received from
Harold Janss, publicity director for
Southern California for the loan.
The exhibit will consist of two flat
cars, loaded to the brim with inter
esting war relics. The train will be
accompanied by guard of soldiers.
A feature of the coming of the ex-
hibit will be the United States Ma
rine Band of Mare Island, which will
give concerts at each station. The
band will play patriotic and war airs.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
E:N(;KA ARE
|;5}()L. LAT ING
B()(;HE: BASE:
IN P|(;ARDY
Teutons Move Civilian Pop
u!ation i'm Preparing for
a Gigantic Battle to Hold
the City.

The British have resumed their at
tack against the Hindenburg line
northwest of st. Quentin. They are
continuing their progress through the
main nindenburg line and have ad-
vanced northwest of Bellenglise.
North Of Gauche Wood one of the
British advanced posts was pressed
back slightly. In Flanders the Brit
ish improved their positions from
Mes sines to south Of Ypres, where
strong point was captured.
The English have opened an at
tack on front of about three miles
between Havrincourt Wood and st.
Quentin. -8-, "a
The French have captured Benay
and made further progress northward
last night in their drive to outflank
St Quentin. At Castres, where the
French are about two miles from st.
Quentin, German counter attack
was repulsed. Apparently the Ger
mans are Fastening the removal of
the civil population and are placing
numerous battries in st. Quentin. Ac-
cording to the Echo de Paris, fires
have been observed at different points
in the city.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
DR.. JOHNSON
of HOL Tv|LLE
POST
FARM ADVISOR
Local Man, After a Confer
ence With State Officer,
Admits He Has Place Un-
der Consideration.

While official confirmation was
lacking, it was thought around the
court house today that Imperial coun-
tys' new farm adviser to succeed G.
e. Sullivan, who resigned in July to
enter military service. would be Sc
lected before many hours.
Walter E. Packard, assistant state
leader of farm advisers, was in Ell
Centre, coming for the purpose of q
conference with DR.. w. o. Johnson
of Holtville, the newest and regard
ed as the most likely candidate for
the position.
This conference began shortly 1T
er noon and continued for some time.
Neither of the parties to it early this
afternoon would make any more pos
tive statement than ''Dr. Johnson has
the offer of the position of farm adj
wiser under consideration"
1t is understood that Mr. Packard,
former Imperial Valley man and an
acquaintance of Dr. Johnson's for
several years, was well satisfied with
the Holtville mans qualifications and
was prepared to recommend the ap-
pointment to Washington.
Imperial county's farm advisory
desk has been vacant since the mid
die of the summer, when Mr.. Sulli-
van and his assistant both resigned
to answer the call to the colors.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
LARGE NORTH END
ACREAGE SOLD TO
Los ANGELES MEN

Calipatria enjoys the distinction of
recording the largest real estate
transaction in Imperial Valley for the
mast several months. The entire land
holdings of Num- & Latham, consist
ing of 1000 acres of alfalfa land and
leases aggregating another 1880
acres. consisting of highly improved
alfalfa lands, have been purchased by
N. r. Vail and w. b. Coberly of Los
Angeles.
These gentlemen represent the most
extensive cattle interests throughout
the entire Southwest The Vail Co.,
of which N. Il. Vail is general man.
care, operates the largest cattle ranch
in Arizona, besides owning Santa
Rose island and many other large
ranches fully stocked with cattle.
That tehse experienced cattlemen
should decide to locate in Imperial
Valley is a decided compliment to this
valley as a feeding territory, and q
genuine boost.
Mr.. Coberly, who will have active
management of this end of the bust
ness, said to newspaper represen-
tative:
For some time we have been ia
vorably impressed with the possibili-
ties of Imperial Valley as an ideal
feeding ground. We shall, in large
measure, carry on the business as
commenced by Messrs. Mum G.
Latham"
The entire negotiations for the
transaction were conducted by T. A.
Johnson of Calipatria. The reported
consideration was approximately
$4,000, all cash.
- D rsn------
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
ALLY ARMIES ENVEl OpE ST. QUENTIN
STATE MAY HAVE
ASP P|RANTS
FOR Gov s CHAIR
(By Associated Press)

Sacramento, Sept. 21.-Secretary of
State Jordan has pointed out the pos
sitiity that there may be four cam
didates for governor in November.
Stephens, Republican, and Roser, So
ciai st, have won nominations; an in
dependent may run and the Supreme
court may decide to place either He
ey OF Rolph at the head of the Dem
ocra1ic ticket. Young, Republican;
Snyder, Democrat, and Beals, Social
ist, have been nominated for lieuten-
ant governor.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
VICTORIOUS SERB
ARMY CONTINUES
MACEDONIA DRIVE
(By Associated Press)

London, Sept. 21.-The Serbians
east of Monastir advanced more than
nine miles in one day. They are less
than eight miles from the main high
way connecting Prilep with the Var
dar river. A great number of pris-
oners have been captured. The AL
lies have captured Godiyak, fifteen
miles southeast of Prilep.
In their advance northward the Ser
bians have passed line extending
through Krnyrvo, Strigovo, Brogojel
and Poloshko.
Soldiers who had been forced to en-
list in the Bulgarian army during the
occupation of southern Serbia are
throwing away their arms and joining
the army of liberation.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
WILSON ASKS
ALL NATIONS
PUNISH RUSS
b0LSHEV|K|S
(By ASS ociated Press)


Washington, Sept. 21.-President
Wilson today, in note addressed to
the neutral nations of the world, sum-
moned them as followers and support
ers of civilization, to remove the Boil
shevik menace in Russia, which has
placed that country in an anarchis-
tic state.
The proposal is to take steps en-
tirely separate from the conduct of
the war and that all civilized nations
register their adherence of such bar
barism.
The message to the diplomats says
the United States is informed that
peaceable Russian citizens of Petro-
grad, Moscow and other cities are
suffering from an openly-avowed cam
paign of terrorist; that thousands of
persons have been shot without even
the form of trial, and that the i'll
administered prisons are filled be-
yond their capacity.
Great Britain and France, having
virtually declared the Bolsheviki to
be outlaws, will not be interrogated,
but have been advised of Americas
action.
1t is made plain that the United
States is acting solely in the interest
of the Russians themselves and to aid
in the reconstruction of their nation
upon the principles of democracy and
government.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
LIE: MA
{: P|DEM III;
SPREADS To
NAVAL MEN
Navy Department Reports
Dread Disease Prevalent
at Training Stations-N0
Figures. of Extent.
(BY Associated Press.

Washington, Sept. 21.-Navy re-
ports show that Spanish influenza is
prevalent at training camps at Great
Lakes station, Boston, Philadelphia
and at the marine camp at Quantico,
Va. There are no definite figures to
show the extent of the epidemic.
About 1000 men have been affected
by the influenza at the Great Lakes
station. The attacks are generally
light and there has been but one
death.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
REV. STEVENSON
IN LAST SERMON
HERE TOMORROW

Rev. Thomas E. Stevenson, who has
resigned his local pastorate to accept
a charge at Santa Ana, will preach
his farewell sermon tomorrow evening
at the First Presbyterian church. Out
of compliment to the departing min
lister, members of the Methodist and
Baptist churches will attend this serv-
ice.
"This will be Rev. Stevenson's fare
well to the church and city and we
will be glad to have the many friends
of the congregation and pastor wor-
ship with us at this time," says the
invitation issued to the public today
by the church officers.
Rev. Stevenson leaves for the Coast
on Monday in order to be able to at
tend the sessions of the Southern Cal
ifornia Presbytery, WHICH begins it's
meetings on Tuesday evening.
Bible school at the Presbyterian
church will be held at 9:45 a. M, with
the morning church services at IL
o'clock. The sacrament of the Lords
Supper will be celebrated at this serv-
ice, preceding the reception to new
members.
Young Peoples meeting is scheduled
for o'clock, while the evening serv-
ice will be held at 8 o'clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
HUNS SURPRISED
BY j. s. SMELLING
OF METZ FORTS
(By Associated Press)

Genevar, Friday, Sept. 2O-The
Meter Zeitung says the lombard
ment of Metz by the American
heavy artillery caused surprise, but
no panic. Only few persons were
killed and the damage was insignifi-
cant.
1t is learned from Basic that the
has caused an enormous
in Germany. Many of the
inhabitants have left, but neutrals
have been prohibited from departing.
This is the first bombardment of
Metz since 1870.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21

Suit was instituted in Superior
court today by Bert Noble for recov~
cry of land from which he is alleged
to have, been dispossessed by Ada C.
and Eugene Lebaron. The land is
located near Brawley. The plaintiff,
through Attorney James l.. Allen,
claims he has been damaged to the
extent Of $1,000 and asks rentals of
500 monthly since the Lebarons took
possession in August.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
LOAN REMNANTS.
(By ASS 0 ociated Press)

Washington. Sept 21.--Industrial
honor pennants will be awarded es-
tablshments showings that rs per
cent of their employees subscribed to
the Faurth Liberty ,nsn,
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
BRITISH CASUALTIES.
(By Associated Press)

London, Sept. 21.--British casual
ties for the week ended today are:
Killed or died of wounds, 4S7 officers
and 3,153 men. Wounded and mis-
sing, 1,196 officers and 1926 men.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
RED CROSS WILL
DISTRIBUTE XMAS
GIFTS TO TROOPS
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Sept. 2l.-Christmas
packages for American soldiers in
France will be delivered under an ar
rangemeat with the Red Cross, the
War Department has announced.
Only one parcel will be accepted for
each man. Coupons for forwarding
them Will be distributed to next Of
kin.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21

A marriage license was issued to-
day to Frank Reese Brazelton, 26,
and Thelma Morton, 10, both resi-
dents of Brawley.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
ALL ! NAVAL
BEAT
On
RUSS RIVER
Operating Along the Dwina,
i'm Northern Russian, En-
tente Forces Sink Two
BOlshevik Ships.
(By Associated Press)

London, Sept 21.-Entente naval
units and Allied troops operating
along the River Divine in northern
European Russia have sunk two enc
my ships and captured three guns,
according to a War Office announce
ment. They have inflicted heavy losses
on the Bolsheviki.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
LIGHTNING STRIKES.
(By Associated Press>

San Jose, Sept. 21.--Lightning
struck small power plant on ranch
nearby. The damage is approximately
$1,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
ELECTRIC STORM.
(By Associated Press)

San Francisco, Sept. Rain and
hail accompanied the first electrical
storm of the season.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21

TO ADVERTISE for q stenogra-
pher is to simplify the search for the
efficient worker desired.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21
BRITISH MONITOR
SUNK IN HARbOR
WITH HEAVY LOSS
(Ry Associated Press)

London, Sept. 21.-A British moni-
tor was sunk Wednesday in port. An
officer and nineteen men were killed.
Fifty are missing and it is pre-
sumed they were killed.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21

TO ADVERTISE; that boarding
house in the classified is to put it on
line Of communication open to you.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21

Press Liners bring Quick Results.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-09-21

Try Press Want Ads for Results
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-09
OBITUARY

Lily Luella Short Vandervort was
born in Iowa, December rs, 1875;
died August 4, 4918, aged forty-one
years, seven months ten days. While
yet an infant her parents moved to
Illinois, where she grew to girlhood
coming with her parents to Idaho
when she was about eighteen years
of age, settling in Pahsemaroi valley,
where they remained until three
years ago when they moved to a
ranch near Blackfoot.
Lily Short was married in 1901
to R. B. Vandervort at Lima, Mont.
To this union two children were born
Bessie and Evelyn. OF her immedi-
ate relatives there remain her hus-
band, two children, father, mother,
brother and sister. Four of her
brothers have proceeded her in her
departure.)
41er home, at the time of her
demise, was at Pocatello, altho she
was being cared for at her parents
home on the ranch near Blackfoot.
She united with the Baptist church
when a girl and has lived a consis-
tent and highly exemplary christian
life, thus leaving a heritage of ines
timable worth and eternal in it's eX-.
tent.
After long days and nights Of in
tense suffering she quietly fell
asleep in calm repose.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-09
DR.. Hoover Returns
From Camp Kearney
CLAYTON HOOVER AND SEVERAL
OTHER BLACKFOOT BOYS
LEAVE CAMP KEARNEY FOR
FRANCE.

DR.. G. "A. Hoover returned Satur-
day night from two weeks trip to
Camp Kearney, where he and his
family were together for visit.
The son Clayton is member Of the
One hundred forty-fifth field artillery
and was leaving for france last week
via Camp Mills, N. Y.
The doctor said the troop trains
began loading on Tuesday and were
still loading when he left on Friday.
A train of thirteen passenger coaches
and a kitchen-car would take its
place on the siding and receive
its load promptly. The kitchen-car
would be at the middle of the train.
AS soon as one train pulled out, an
other would be spotted for loading.
so there were upwards Of thirty-fve
trainloads in the fortieth division.
DR.. Hoover said he found his son
Clayton and Fremont Kutnewsky
feeling fine and keen to go. They
are both members of headquarters
company of the one hundred forty
fifth field artillery, and are close
friends. A spirit of comradeship pre-
vades the whole camp, and they were
a proud lot of men as they stepped
aboard the coaches on the way to the
scenes of action. Persons writing
to them should give the address,
Camp Mills, New York, even after
they have sailed.
Mrs. Hoover and daughter Phyllis
have been very much benefited by
their stay in california and will
visit friends at different places before
returning to Idaho. They will prob
ably come home some time this
month. The doctor had good trip
and a respite from long period Of
steady work. 44e says he has been
in every state in the Union now ex-
cepting New Mexico and North Da-
kota.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-08-09
VICTORS IN HAND
TO HAND FIGHTING
Under Hurricane of Shellfre They Force Pass
ages Over Vesle and Repulse Attacks Ger
man Army Will Continue its Retreat.
HUNS SHOW SUBBORANCE NEAR AISNE

the intermittent reports of the guns,
which had been heard all day, were
merged into one great roar.
The clouds, which had lifted
slightly, reappeared just before the
attack was launched and the action
was conducted without much advant-
age in observation by aircraft.
When the order for the advance
was given the men for the most part,
swept forward in open formation.
The Germans launched a counter-at-
tack without success.
The men on the American right
fought their way along the chosen
routes. Some of them floundered
across thru the water, while others
used the bridges that still were
standing.
One detachment of Germans,
somewhat more than a company,
moved forward into the pen. Here
the American machine guns caught
them, and sweeping them with bull
lets destroyed them almost totally.
Counter-Attack Quickly Defeated
The Germans attempted to strike
the Americans disconcerting
counter-blow with considerable
force by plunging down a ravine
leading to the river. Their path had
been cleared by their artillery and
they might have succeeded in reach
ing the Americans, but the movement
had been reported to the artillery
stations south of the Vesle and from
them there swept into the advancing
column such a mass of shells that
the formation was quickly broken.
At another point a detachment of
Germans stood until the Americans
were upon them. Then it became
a hand-to-hand conflict, the only one
of the kind during the battle. In
the mud and IN darkness, where the
combatants were barely able to dis
tinguish each other, they fought it
out.
The Americans won.
The Americans on the left failed
to reach their objectives until they
had called for a second barrage.
Under it's cover they rallied and
struggled forward to the chosen po-
sitions
The Germans, in attempting to re-
pulse the attack, use4 guns Of II
and 105 valiber and minnenwerfers.
They had them on the higher ground,
considerabl to the rear of the battle
line The American guns did ex-
cellent work, not only in covering
the advance, but in breaking up
especially one large as
semblage of infantry.