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Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-21
AND DISCIPLINE
HAMMERED INTO RECRUITS

Camp kearney, San Diego, Oct. 19.
Cleanliness and discipline are Two
army customs hammered into recruits
in the detention camp here with such
vigor thai il is hard 10 say which
receive most attention. Camp clean
liness is insisted upon as much as
personal cleanliness and he result is
that conditions exist in he recruit
camp at all times which would do
credit o he best organized line reg
imeni.
The most plentiful hing al the
camp is man power Hundreds of
mcn are availabel there at any time,
and to rain as many as possible, as
vel Is 10 get he work done quickly
and well, very large "police" details
are used. A most any hour of he
day groups Of six or seven men un-
der command Of an ''acting corporal" ,"
himself a recruit. can be seen gath
erin up any chance bits of paper,
burnt match ends or other waste
h~oughout The camp.
The ground is kepi scruplously
clean. Sanitary reason, training of
the men and pride in the organization
are factors which cause officers 10
insist urcn This. An empty cigarette
wranner on The "round would ra1k 90
a misdeneanor here, while TO leave
fruit peclina about would be almost
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-21

a felony.
"We have an extraordinarily high
class of men in his camp" said one
officer, "and while in many places
pride is no a very evident hing in
a recrui receiving camp, we have il
IN our men here and we want them
to nave it in the organization. Two
things we can give hem as basis
for this-discipline and cleanliness
and we are doing it,
To aid the men in keeping hem
selves and heir camp clean, many
devices, he product of army manu-
ais or The experience of some "old
timer" among the officers, are in use.
One of these is rock pla form for
the tables on which clothes or dishes
are washed. These platforms are
built of cobbleslone picket up near
by. Wafer splashed down from lhe
washtubs above cannot collect on
them and form unsaniary puddles
from which the men might collecl
muddy spatlerings on shoes or leg
gins.
The cleanliness and order go fur
ther han he bare ground of The
camp, however-every tent floor is as
spick and span as is possible to
have any space Of bare earth. Every
recruits shoes are placed under his
,ot in The approved fashion, every
tcn' IS rolled up in reenlaIion fa,i1ior
each morning so The sun and air may
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-21
DiSAPPOINT THE KAISER.

peace propaganda has already had part Of its well
neplaed slowing the Liberty Loan campaign
Silly Influenza have helped Now he question is
we are the 3eope 10 bso easily deceived,
Listen to the peace with the baby killers, they
say H. until while man can shake hands with
them And them hat
as they ake bloody hands shake of friendship
moi yet
Germany be beaten into repentancerushed if that Is
necessarybeore end dollars
needed Buy bonds oday II do
lose. you don't may not win.
Surely you viii long delay the solicitor who asks for
your Liberty Bond subscription?
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-21
reach every place beneath it.

reach every place beneath it.
This pinstaking cleanliness goes
even further han is The case, in many
instances, in civil life. For example,
provisions are hauled 10 the camp
in big automobile trucks, protected
oy canvas sheets. Each sheet, wheth-
er used in The handling of ice, meal
or only bread. is scrubbed with soap
and scrubbing brushes before it is
used again.
eve could not do his with low
grade men," said Captain Irwin w.
Minger, commanding The recruit
camp; "but these men are of an un-
usually high type. So we are doing a
loI OF hincs that will make them
even better soldiers than they would
be without this training"
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-21

The successful outcome of the
Fourth Liberty Loan. campaign JUS
lifies public expression of the sincere
appreciation and untiring service rem
der2d by The women Of Imperial
county
wish personally 10 thank all the
chairmen and their workers for the
harmonious manner i'm which hey
have assisted in this work
/ am sure he women have just
cause 10 feel proud of the results ac-
ccmplished.
MRS. DAN V. holland,
Vice County Chairman Women's Lib
eriy Loan Committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-21
BULGAR REJTVEN ALTON.

Basic, Oct 21.-Bulgarian Premier
Malinoff outlined the program Of he
new government before the Sobranjs
yes ierday. He announced his purnose
to pacify the country, stabilize il and
create conditions which will permit
realization Of Bulgaria's democratic
aspirations
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-21
MRS. VIOLETTE CAMPBELL
Phone lS4-W

Centre. Club and social circles will
welcome Mrs. Phelps as a mos de-
sirabie member. Mrs. Phelps will
represent the Y. w. c. A. in The Unit
cd War Work Campaign as mem
Der of The executive board,
Miss Brewer o. Imperial was a Wis
itor in Ell Centro Saturday and called
al Red Cross headquarters.
Mrs. w. H. Bcs of Brawley was in
FL Ceniro Saturday afternoon to shop
ani attend to matters in connection
with The Production Department of
the Brawley branch of he Red Cross
of which she is chairman.
Among Brawley people wishing in
Ell Centre Saturday afternoon were
Mrs. Philo Jones, Mrs. Ernest and
Mrs. Eaton.
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An increasing number of strangers
is noted on our streets these last few
Gays. indicating hat fall and winter
activities are opening up in earnest
after he long vacation of he sum-
mer.
Save your fruit seeds and nut
shells and iurn them in al Red Crcss
headquarters. Scientists in Uncle
Sans employ have discovered hal
carbon made from specified seeds and
shclls will absorb poison gas more
readily than oiher carbons, so he
Gas Defense Division calls for peach,
apricot, plum, prune, olive, cherry ana
dale seeds; also Brazil nut, cocoanut,
hickory, walnut and butternut shells.
According 10 instructions received
from Miss Charlotte Ebbetts, state
of home economics for the
Food Administration. War Iime econ
omy is 10 lake on much broader
meaning than lhat of saving food
alone, important as that is. Economy
III clothing ard conservation of every
resource are 10 be handled through
the women's commit ees of the Coun-
cils>(of Defense under direction of
Miss Ebbetts and her representatives
in each county division of he wom-
ems committee
There are indications that the Ma
ional and Slate Councils of Defense
and the Women's Committee will
completely amalgamaIe and work as
one organization. The two organiza-
tons are now meeting in San Francis
co 10 discuss the proposition.
Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles, ma
llOnal president of he Federation of
Women's Clubs, urges hat all clubs
cooperate 10 the fullest extent viii
the Women's Committee of The Ma
tional and Stale Councils of Defense.
ani thai war work be given the first
figh of way in every community. In
imperial county the women's clubs
will follow This plan. Every club will
have standing committees on child
welfare, food conservation, home eco
nomics, Americahizaton, etc, and
will have precinct organizations o
take care of he canvassing which
may be necessary during the various
campaigns called for by he govern
meni.
The State Committee of Immigra
lion and Housing is preparing a ma
iiionality map of California to facili-
ate lis work of Americanizalion
! Mrs. Campbell, chairman of he Wom-
ans Committee. State and Naliona
Councils of Defense, has been re-
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Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-21
DOINGS OF CLUBS
PERSONALS

uuested to furnish an estimate l) as
TO the total population of Imperial
county; (2) total foreign-born popu-
lation; (3) The three largest groups
of foreigners in the order of heir i'm
,porlance Mrs. Campbell referred
The questions 10 C. w. Barton of the
County Exemption Board, who per-
haps is The best obtainable authority
on these questions and he has made
the following as an approximate es-
timaie (D Total population, $4,000;
(2) foreign born, $4,000; (3) three
largest groups Of foreigners, in order
OF Importance, Mexicans, Japanese
and Hindus.
Miss Irene Smith has accepted a
position in The SalomoH department
store.
Mrs. George Watkins, chairman Of
the Garment Department, request s
hat the women who assist ed in max
in the pneumonia packets last week
al Red Cross headquarters, as well
as others of the city, report for duty
again tomorrow afternoon II is very
essential that all workers. assist with
The surgical pads and bandages Of
the lasI quota, as the chapter is great
l1- hnE in hn al io, h,,,,
dred and twenty-five of the pads
mus be made in double quick time;
there is considerable sewing to be
done on these pads and Mrs. Watkins
can use large number of women in
their construction. Mrs. Glassford
also wants more assistants to work
on the bandages. Both classes will
be open Tuesday and Wednesday af-
ternoons.
The Boy Scouts who are members
of the Publicity Department of the
Imperial Valley chapter are doing fine
with the poster work which is so inn
porlant part of The organizations
educational propaganda. The Boy
Scouts have been entrusted by the
president of the United States with
new and important commission,
which makes them the government
dispatch bearers in carrying 10 the
homes of their community the PAM
phlets on the war and, so far as Ell
CenIro is concerned, no better organ
ization could have been selected to
carry on his work. The boys have
been fai lhful to every duty assigned
to them since the beginning of The
war.
Cap ain Perry l.. Hedrick of the
Engineer Corps is at Ft. Douglas,
Utah, where he weni last week in re-
sponse to call 10 report for duty.
Pay up your pledges to the Red
Cross War Fund drive and do il now.
This is sacred duty and nobody
should fail to make good promise
made to The organization which
means so much to suffering human
ity a home as well as on The battle
field. The chapter should moi be pul
TO The expense of sending personal
statements 10 those who made pledges.
You know what you owe on YOUR
pledge and The committee will great
ly appreciate it if You will call al
headquarters and settle without fur
ther notice.
! Mrs. Edgar A. Nance of Imperial
was noted on the streets of Ell Cen
tro today
! Mr.. and Mrs. George J. Phelps have
purchased one of The Kennedy bun.
galows al the corner of Fifth ane
Holt, where they expect to reside al
soon as possession can be secured.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-21
SOCIETY
Sc ldier Letter.

Sc ldier Letter.
The Ira Atens have received let
ler from their son Marion, who is
with the British aviation corps. Lieu
, tenant Aten is well and enjoying
every minutes of the big adventure. .
He is impressed by the hard work
the women of England are doing in
almost every line of business acllv-
ity. 1t should give our American
women food for though as we real
ize how little has been our part as
compared with the work Of our SIS
ters over here. In the l. S. A. Ill
peace ana comparative plenty ii is
hard 10 fully comprehend conditions
in he European countries engaged in
the war, he says.
i
Mouse Campaign.
The government is advising ma
tion-wide attack upon rats and mice
and the State Council of Defense and
he Wonan's Committee are endeav-
uring 10 interest the people as to The
/ Importance of getting rid of these
destructive pests a. this time when
every ounce of food and feed is need
ed for man and animals.
The United States Agricultural De-
Tariment states thai rodents yearly
destroy crops and other property val
Ted at over 100000 900 A very large
Tart of il is in grain in fields and
warehouses. II takes an army of over
100000 men to produce what rats and
mice destroy, including losses from
fires caused by them. JUS think of
1t. Women can aid verey greatly in
his work and are urged to give it
heir though ful attention.
Red Cross Electiin.
Alsewhere in this issue of The
Eress appear the names of those
chosen by he nominating committee
as candidates for the Red Cross board
CT managers. L will be noted that
here are twelve names on the bal
lot, from which six are to be elected.
The lis includes the names of ne six
who have served during the past year,
&c falln1,--. Iap,aS w C1.ecforJ M,.e
Y. S. Campbell, Ben Solomon, c. II
Cooper. 0. G. Horne and A. l.. Rich
rlond. The new names are John E.
Davis, L. p. Sargent. James S. Jones,
". S. Reed. George w. Anderson and
4. E. Clements.
Only paid up Members can vote at
he election, which is to be held at
RED Cross headquarters on the even
ing of October %. Everyone must
vote for six persons, no more and no
l.ss. Ths full lis is published in both
rapers, so that every one may have
cn1plc time to make up his or her
irlind concerning choice.
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Influenza Control
County Superinl endent of Schools
A. P. Shibley was in he country re-
Gently distributing bills in the inter-
est of influenza control Every in
dividual in he county should unreser-
vedly cooperate with the authorities
,inhelping to prevent he spread of
his disease, which is causing such
sad havoc in his and other countries.
Keep The children at home and avoid
al crowds. II is a crowd disease for
the most part and with the theatres,
churches and schools closed, and all
rublic gatherings prohibited, il may
he possible to preveni lis spread.
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News Notes.
George J. Phelps has accepted a
position with he Imperial Valley
Hardware Company as manager C
lai,. bifv fi1rriftJra fnp ri mani in IA
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. George J. Phelps have
purchased one of The Kennedy bum
galows al the corner of Fifth and
Holt, where they expect to reside as
soon as possession can be secured.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-21

Mrs. Edgar A. Nance of Imperial
was noted on the sireeis of Ell Cen
tro today.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-21
News Notes.

News Notes.
George J. Phelps has accepted a
position with he Imperial Valley
Hardware Company as manager Ct
heir big furniture department in Ell
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-21

Captain Perry l.. Hedrick of the
Engineer Corps is at Ft. Douglas,
Utah, where he wen lasi week in re-
sponse to call 10 report for duty.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-21

The State Committee of Immigra-
ion and Housing is preparing a ma
tionality map of California to facili-
late lis work of Amercanizal ion.
Mrs. Campbell, chairman of he Wom-
ans Committee, State and National
Councils of Defense, has been re-
Imperial Valley press., 1918-10-21

There are indicaion that the Ma
'lonal and State, Councils of Defense
and the Women's Committee will
completely amalgamae and work as
one organization. The two organiza-
tons are now meeting in San Francis
co % discuss the proposition
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01
CONSTIPATION
And Sour Stomach Caused Thia Lady Much Suffering. Black
 Draught Relieved.

Meadorsville, Ky.-Mrs. Pearl Pat rick, of this place, writes q was very constipated. had sour stomach and was so uncomfortable went to the doctor. He gave me some pills. They weakened me and seemed to tear up my digestion. They would gripe me and afterwards it seemed was more constipated than before.
 I heard of Black-Draught and de- cided to try 1t. I found it just what I needed. It was an easy laxative, and not bad to swallow. My digestion soon improved. I got well of the sour stom- ach, my bowels soon seemed normal. no more griping, and I would take dose now and then, and was in good shape.
 cannot say too much for Black Draught for it Is the finest laxative enc can use"
 Thedfords Black-Draught has for many years been found of great value in the treatment of stomach, liver and bowel troubles. Easy to take, gentle and reliable in It's action, leaving no bad after-effects, it has won the praise of thousands of people who have used 1t NC-135
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01
NEWEST NOTES OF SCIENCE

Of all the European capitals Lon don has the best health record.
 The total number of blind persons in the world is estimates at 2,390, ,0OO.
 Paris has added to it's police force a corps of divers to work, beneath the Seine.
 An Ohio inventor has patented a submarine that runs on track as an amusement device.
 Two hundred electric clocks, con- trolled by master clock, are used by Liverpool hotel,
 The United States does more to stock it's inland waters with edible fish than any other nation.
 There are said to be about 800 uses for the palmyra palm, which grows throughout tropical India.
 New York produces more than half of the tale in the United States, with Vermont in second place.
 Switzerland has made it unlawful to manufacture, store or sell artificial wine or artificial cider.
 A brush and comb that can he fold ed into a dust proof box and carried in the pocket have been invented.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01
CITIES ARE
 RECOVERING FROM COLD

Johnson City, Tenn, Dec. 31.-This city and section are rapidly recover ing from the bitter cold prevalent Saturday night and Sunday morning, when the thermometer registered 25 degrees below zero, the coldest in the history of this section. The tempera- ture this morning was 20 degrees above zero.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01

We would modestly suggest to MT Hoover that the food offenders are not all among the high-ups. There are a multitude of the smaller fry who need looking after, and that badly.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01
WAS FEELING ALL RUN DOWN

Symptoms of on-coming kidney trou ble deserve prompt attention. for ne- glect invites serious illness. Louis Buckner, Somerset, Va, writes: "I was feeling all run down; tired, with pains in my back. After taking Foley Kidney Pills I felt like a new man." Backache, rheumatic pains, stiff joints sore muscles, swollen ankles, puffiness under eyes, and sleep-disturbing blad- der ailments yield quickly to this time tried remedy. A boon to middle-aged men and women.
 Hesterly Drug Store, 2
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01

LOST-Pennsylvania auto tire; size 32X2 1-2. Was lost on road between Hope and Prescott. Tire was new. Will pay liberal reward for return to me.-C. B. Rogers, Hope R. F. D. 2. Phone 816 31d3
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01

Liberal reward will be paid for re- turn of rubber tired runabout, which was moved from shed in rear of Mary Hackett's house. Information will be appreciated. Ali Ingram. MiIlvilIe, Arkansas. d2-w
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01

An accurate statement of this country's war aims is not of nearly so much importance as the accuracy of the aims of the boys in the tren- ches.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01

When you are in the city come in and let us have that amount due on your subscription.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01

Let us sell you a scholarship in one of the best business colleges in the world. You need business course and we will save you money.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01

Justices of the peace can secure their blanks at this office. If you can't come after them, write us and we will mail them to you.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01
THE WEATHER

Fair and warmer Wednesday,.
 Maximum ............ ..oU Minimum ....... .l9
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01

The Prescott Daily News has it first.
 "Drive to the right"
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01

When in Prescott we would be glad to have you come around to our office and see us. You will be welcome.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01

The Nevada News, a good weekly paper for $100 per year.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-01-01

TT HIS will express pleasant "Thank You' for your A continued patronage and confidence.
 We striving to make this store real convenience and an institution to this whole community.
 We wish you prosperous and happy New Year
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1918-03-29

Mrs. T. L. Parker and Mrs. McMil.
Ian were up from Oneatta today.
Prof George Bethers and family
moved their household goods to va
quina. at which place Prof. Bethers
will begin teaching school.
The Steamer Chilcat will arrive in
at Siletz Bay this week with a cargo
of goods for the Kernville store OF
Kern Brothers.
N. Snow and Son have bought a
parcel OF land on Hill street from NJ.
NJ. Hufford, and will erect a store
building thereon this summer.
Married in this city on Sunday,
March 2S. 1897. Grant King and Miss
Maud RAIDER, both OF this place, with
Squire Hall officiating.
Ira Wade will begin a three months
term OF school in the Stanton district
next Monday.
The Steamer Richardson took a
scow load OF fine building stone from
the Rochester quarry down last Sun.
day. The rock is for the San Fran.
cisco market.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1918-03-29
LITTLE ELK

Hello! Little Elk is still on the
Map.
School is now In progress with
Miss Cecilia Stabler at the helm.
The County Agent was at Grange
at Eddyville Saturday but 1t was the
day Of the county coyote hunt there
were not many present.
S. T. Loudon made a trip to New.
port Saturday returning Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Eagleson Of
Woodburn came in last week and
purchased the Magee place here for
$4,000. Mr.. Eagleson is fine young
man and will make a good neighbor
Mrs. Eagleson, formerly Miss Saw.
yer taught school here a few years
ago and has many friends here. Mr..
Magee will be missed by his many
friends. He came here from Mime.
sofa twenty.seven years ago and has
spent the entire time on Little Elk,
except two years that he spent in
Newport.
Cline Bros. and w. F. Wakefield
have put in good deal OF time in the
past few weeks hunting coyotes and
two or three wildcats.
A bunch Of Little Elkers gave a play
THE Old Dairy Homestead" for the
Red Cross benefit and were quite
successful with 1t. They played at
Tum Tum, Eddyville and Summit and
received net total OF $685.. The
players were Bertha Fix, manager;
Elmo Wenhert, Rena Loudon, Levi
Hunt, Irene Hodges, C. II. and Le-
land Wakefield. Francis Cline and
Kenneth Loudon. Mrs. c. H. Wake
field sang between acts. At Summit
the Underhill orchestra assisted. After
the show at Eddyville, Mrs. F. C. Adj.
rich treated the players to an oyster
supper which was greatly enjoyeo,
Don Miller was over from Wolf
Creek and was working for S. T.
Loudon this week.
Everyone is trying to get their
spring planting done but the weather
is rather wet.
Goat shearing Is now at hand and
we hope for a good price this year.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1918-03-29
FiEGLES CREEK

As the sun crosses the line we are
getting our share of pelting rain and
a fair example OF tempests.
Bear and buzzards have awakened
from their long winter nap.
Some are having difficulty with
stock during the weakening conditions
OF early spring. Mr.. Tubbs lost good
COW in the marshes. Mr.. Walker has
a little anxiety about sheep and Mr..
Kessi with young stock. We will all
feel safer when we once again feel
the even ground beneath our feet, Of
settled summer. 80.
Frank Mulvany and Miss Blanche
attended Grange last Saturday week.
Mrs. Frank Garrison. sons George
and baby Franklin VESTED Mrs. Frank
Mulvany Monday. George who took
his eighth grade examination at Fie.
giles Creek school during Helen +.
Daniels regime is expecting to enter
High School this coming year feeling
no doubt that q college education is a
better investment than a farm" or as
Abraham Lincoln the subtle deduced,
IL will prepare myself and my time
will come. ,.stH VA. t.. r.i
Blanche Mulvany is visiting Mabelle
Poland this week. ..
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1918-03-29
ARMENIAN RELIEF DRIVE

Tho Armenian relief drive com.
mences In Toledo tomorrow and every
man, woman and child should assist
In raising Toledo's quota which is
$4,000. A special appeal is made to
the business men to do their part.
Portland has far exceeded her quota
OF $4,000 as has number Of other
counties in the state. Never before in
the Worlds history has there been
such suffering and loss Of life from
starvation among women and little
children as is now taking place in
stricken Armenia. and no more pitiful
appeal and cry for help has ever been
made TO the good people Of Lincoln
County. Do your bit tomorrow without
fail. and remember this means us all