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Arizona republican., 1918-12-28
READY FUR F|NALS IN
 GIRLS TENNIS P|iY

The elimination for the girls hisn school tennis tournament has been completed, leaving Misses Lois Lee craft and William Cronin contenders in the finals. This process has occu- pied about two weeks. The oricinf teams were Lucia Campbell and Vida Hartman; Lillian E. Cronin and Mary Burton; Lois Leecraft and Lillian |. Cronin; Lillian Osborne and Ges-u de Cartmel.
 After the first elimination tine teaTns were, Lucia Campbell and Viola ha3- man; Lois Leecraft md Lillian Crongl.
 THESE MAY DELIVER COTTON - The following names were drawn at the Phoenix gin, of the Southewst Cot ton company, and these men may de liver three bales each of cotton, Janu ary 8 Walter T. Smith, J. E. Duck ett, Ned Creighton. and Will White.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-28

AT THE TOLLESON GIN-The fol- lowing names were drawn at the Tol- leson gin, and may deliver bales each of cotton, January 3: D. B. Askins, A C. F. company. and T. M. Moore.
Arizona republican., 1918-12-28

The first grand ball will be given by the Mesa lodge, Eastern Star, on New Years night, January l, 1919. at Masonic hall Phoenix music. 1b
Arizona republican., 1918-12-28

FOR SALE-Ford. Practically new. s. z. Earle Phone 97 Mesa. gs
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-03-15

cut lanes through it; If so, this pres
aged an early morning attack on our
trenches.
OF course had to be one Of the four
selected for the job. 1t was just like
sending fellow to the undertaker's
to order his own coffin,
At ten o'clock we started out, armed
with three bombs, bayonet and re-
volver. After getting into No Mans
Land we separated Crawling four or
five feet at a time, duciing star shells,
with strays cracking overhead, I
reached their wire. | secuted along
this inch by inch, scarcely breathing,
I could hear them talking in their
trench, my heart was pounding against
my ribs. one false move or the least
noise from me meant discovery and
almost certain death.
After covering my sector | quietly
crawled back. | had gotten about half
way when | noticed that my revolver
was missing. 1t was pitch dark.
turned about to see if | could find it;
it couldn't be far away, because about
three or four minutes previously | had
felt the butt in the holster. | craWled
around in circles and at last found 1t,
then started on my way back 10 our
trenches, as | thought.
I ,h,I hurlnI vii
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-03-15
THE RED CROSS NURSES OF EUROPE
ARE GIVING TOASTED
CIGARETTES TO THE BOYS

To anyone who doesn't know Of the
wonderful advances that have been made
in the preparation of smoking tobaccos
in the last few years itmay sound strange
to speak Of tc1stcd cigarettes.
Strictly s. ,aking, we should say ciga-
rettes made of toasted tobacco the smolS-
ers of this country will recognize it more
readily by its trade name, LUCKY
STRIKE the toasted cigarette.
The American Tobacco Company are
producing millions of these toasted ciga-
rettes and these are being bought in
enormous quantities through the various
tobacco funds conducted by the news
papers of the country and forwarded
through the Red Cross Society to the boys
in France.
This new process of treating tobacco
not only improves the flavor of the tobacco
but it seals in this flavor and makes
the cigarettes keep better.
The Red Cross nurse is always glad to
have a cigarette for the wounded soldier,
as in most instances, that is the first
thing asked for.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-03-15
CHAPTER XVIII.
STAGED Under Fire.

Three days after the incident Just re-
lated our company was relieved from
the front line and carried. We stayed
in reserve billets for about two weeks
when we received the welcome news
tha& our division would 90 back of the
ling ITO rest billets.' We would re-
main in these billets for at least two
months, this in order to be restored to
our full strength by drafts of recruits
from Blighty
Everyone was happy and contented
at these tidings; all you could hear
around the billets was whiStling and
singing, The day after the receipt Of
the order we hiked for five days, max
ing an average of about twelve kilOs
per day until we arrived at the small
town of o..
1t took us about three days to get
settled, and from then on our Cushy
time started We would parade from
s 40 In the morning until II noon,
Then except for an occasional billet
or brigade guard we were on our own.
For the first four or five afternoons |
spent my time in bringing up to date
my neglected correspondence.
Tommy loves to be amused, and be-
ing Yank they turned to me for
something new in this line, | taught
them how to pitch horseshoes, and this
game made a great hit for about ten
days. Then Tommy turned to Amer
lea for a new diversion. | was up in
the air until a happy thought came to
me. Why not write sketch and break
Tommy in as an actor?
One evening after flights out" when
you are not supposed to talk, | impart-
ed my scheme in whispers to the sec
ton. They eagerly accepted the idea
of forming stock company and
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-03-15
ELSIE FERGUSON COMING
In "Barbary Sheep'-a Screen Version
of Kitchens Famous Book

In keeping with the progressive pol
icy of his theatre, Manager Peck OF the
Opera House announces one OF his
greatest coups in the history of his
PLAYHOUSE in popular Elsie Fergusons
first motion picture, Barbary Sheep
one of the most luminous stars in the
theatrical ornament, Miss Ferguson
left the orbit of the stage several
months ago to appear before the mo-
ton picture camera for Aircraft Pic
lures, in a screen version of this fam
Gus book by Robert Kitchens
Elsie Ferguson may be numbered
among the very few, stage personages
who have repeatedly refused cXtraor-
binary offers for film engagements,
firm in the belief that her efforts be
fore the camera could not exceed her
work on the stage Her realization OF
the fact, however, that before long, the
cinema would reach point where her
efforts would do full justice to the film
amusement public seeking an art such
as has always beeW her ambition to
present, came several months ago.
Quietly she studied the work OF the
PLAYERS on the screen and noted the
constant Improvement of photo-play
technique. Miss Ferguson finally en-
tered the film world, not because OF
its novelty, nor because of chance for
accommodating a fortune, but because 1t
holds out to her possibilities for ACHE
vements never before realized II even her
triumphant career. One of the thea
tres most faithful opponents OF the
true dramatic art, Elsie Ferguson's
advent to the screen marks a distinct
achievement for the motion picture
,,otrone Adv
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-03-15
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

At the present time, owing to the
great congestion of the railway and
mail service due to the war, a delay
in the delivery of The Register occurs
now and then. 1t is impossible to pre-
vent it. All newspapers and periodi-
Gals are suffering in the same manner.
All of us must endure inconvenience
of one kind or another. Wait little
before sending a complaint.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1918-03-15
RIPTON

Mervin Culver is moving to East
Middlebury, having entered the en-
ploy of Roy Sessions
On the 9th the mornings mail was
carried on a load of wood
Two of {. p. Boyntou's children.
who have been sick with whooping
cough are recovring.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21
New York Cotton.

New York, Nov. 21.-The New
York cotton market had firm open
ing and was 27@50 points nel higher,
selling up 10 net advances of 90 points
on tile active positions. In addition
10 strong cables, spot houses and Liv-
erpoo bought, and there were inli-
nations that some large export ship.
ments were pending. This stabilized
The market and led 10 moderate on'
side support, with The result tllat
prices AT The end of the first fifteen
minutes were about so points me-
higher. BUYING was by no means ac"
tive or aggressive. bul offerings were
lighi, and The advance extended io
I27.25 for January before The end OF
The first hour, with active months
generally selling 5000 points above
last nights closing figures. The I'd
vance met with scattered realizing
and prices reacted several points af''
or II o'clock. No fresh fea ture de-
v-eloped during The early afternoon
and business remained Guiel. viii
prices ruling 30@40 points net high
Ier. Range:
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21
DIR NEW PROBLEMS.
the deluge. what?

After the deluge, What!
Now that peace is shortly to be here ana
theoretically at least is here now, the sober
minds of the nation will be concerned with the
great problems of reconstruction and all the IN.
cidental questions dealing with that large ana
involved problem.
There is no activity in the entire country that
will not be affected by the new order OF things
Just what effect will be produced in various lines
# is difficult to forete Unquestionably in many
industries there will be a transitional period
when forces will be reduced, in some cases dis
missed altogether, while new materials are being
secured and while the necessary orders are pro-
cured to warrant operation.
The business of the country has been sadly
lislocated The injury should be repaired with
the least possible inconvenience and loss 20
those concerned, and that means everybody.
1t is likely that large share OF the strictly
war work contracts will be Cancelled during the
present week if that has not already occurred.
Most of the larger manufacturing institutions
which have been engaged in making military
supplies were obliged to abandon their regula"
line and substitute munitions of war products OF
the thousand and one kinds required to carry on
the war These factories are for the time being
without the necessary raw materials required
for resumption of their old lines. Before the
necessary supplies can be furnished delay will
be encountered by the concerns of whom they
order Every industry will find its resources
of supply waiting on someone else. Before re
SUMPTION of the old time pace can be expected
a reasonable time must elapse to straighten out
the run of materials, which has been totally dis
arranged and vitally disturbed.
So far as the men in the camps in this coun-
try are concerned, there seems no good reason
for long retaining their services. They can and
should be mustered out of service at the earliest
possibe moment and that process could be accel-
Grated by the employment of sufficiently large
clerical forces to speed up the task and permit
the men to return to their homes.
As to the disposition of the forces abroad
there is some diversity of opinion. In some well
informed circles it is the belief that it will re-
a,,iye a wear .or, more TO get the men back -in
America. assuming that there is no serious delay
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21
INDUSTRIAL METAMORPHOSlS.

Now that the guns on the battle fronts aie
silenced, may again TURN oIi ..'a ~ oo,
neaceful pursuits But in doing that we are COIL
fronted with variety of perpleXlng prooielIis ~.
Our task of the moment is to feaolust 'ne
machines of industry from war oasis " q
neacc basis with the least possible friction anu
+Io Toast loss of time Bernard M. baruc"'
aha;,oan of the war industries board, is oegnh,
ming the work of lifting restrictions wnlcn ila,
of necessity been placed upon prodnctioh anu
construction during the war .4oo,
II is a gigantic task to gather up the scattere
.,.,,aads of the industrial fabric and commence
,,,aar;nc where we left Off But titanic eHortS
o,. have discouraged Americans and we ate
ios inclined to be disturbed by hig undertakii:se
than at any time in our history. our appe'i,.o -
for large accomplishment has been Whet.eu
the experience of the past year and nan anu q
nation which can do as much III as short d ''ll.e
as we have done will not faiter no" wheh VIZ
n,ust place ourselves on peace basis.
While the war industries board mas ISSUE"
. let indicating the lifting of certain restrlc
tions. it is likely that as fast as business ihte'
ests are ready to go ahead they VIII fnd tne gen
eral conditions so improved hat tney VIII oe p1,
mitted to proceed nearly along normal lines. In
saving this we have in mind manufactured proc.
,,cs in no way related to foOdstuffs wnlcn WIZ
he in class by themselves for year or TWO.
It now appears likely that construction pr
;ects of nearly all kinds will be permitted to pro-
ced without let or hindrance
And during the past two years vast amount
of .oonstruction projects has been held in abey-
ance, waiting the lifting of the ban and the com
inc of more propitious moment for the prose-
c,,tion of structural undertakings.
So far no announcement has been mace ':y
the War Department as to its poilcy WIN respect
to tbe men in the cantonments in this country.
With 1000, 900 soldiers abroad there would seem
to be no good reason for delaying the promp.
mastering out of the soldiers in America Mos1
of them are anxious to return to their homes ana
waiting for them to which they are desirous D.
returning.
The reconstruction period is upon us, and we
see no reason why it should not be accompllsne
with minimum of disturbance. The country IS
on healthy basis financially IN sploe ol oui
gigantic expenditures.
Every man appears willing to put ms snoui-
der OF the wheel and is anxious to do ms shafe
with the least delay.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

il, the matter of policing Germany Others voice
/ the notion that it willst two years to bring
the work in France to ahead a.3ut many wise
heads who have adsexperience in military mat
ters insist the men can be brought back to Amer
| lea and furnished with their discharge from tha
army in less than six months. if vigorous AMI
efficient methods arc employed in this task
The adjustments in industry and commerce
! incident to the return of between 100000 and
1900 900 men to their old positions will call fo,
the exercise of far-sghted ability and spirit of
large-minded generosity Patience will be- re-
quired on both sides. It, took the country over
a year to get on war footing and the change
back to the conditions appertaining before the
war cannot be accomplished in moment, al
though it can be much more. quickly done than
the change when the alarm bells were ringing
and every move was delayed by inexperience.
New legislation in both nation and state will
be demanded by the changed conditions which we
shall face. There will be an expectation of larger
democracy and it should be the aim of the wsest
minds in the nation to formulate plans for
bringing about the needed changes.
This will be time when the most danger
Gus demagogues, both politicians and newspa-
pers. will be active in getting in their deadly
work We may well keep on our guard against
the loud shouts and persistent demands of self
appointed leaders who will play to prejudice and
passion.
Undoubtedly there will be many new cond.-
tions to meet, but the world is not going to he
turned bottom side up nor are American institu-
tions to be thrown into the discard.
The public instrumentaty, whether polti-
clan or a publication that mysteriously and per-
sistently suggests that the old order is going to
be swept away by some new system or some
magic wave of the wand in their hands should
be watched with jealous eye. We have bee'!l
much more than hundred years perfecting QUE
system of democracy. 1t has been considered
good enough for the nations of the world to fol-
low. There undoubtedly will be important
changes needed in legislation. But there is go
ing to be no demand for hystercal policy Of
bolshevikism and political panic. We have given
our men, and our money to the great cause OF
democracy and it is democracy to its fullest an
plication which should be vouchsafed to every
citizen of America.
But we must go about our task saney and
with the same prudence and caution that has
characterized the actions which have resulted ir
our present position among the nations of the
world. Let us continue to exercise the self re
straint and the wisdom required to tring about
the largest measure of real justice and equality
Again we say keep an eye on the element that
cries out too loudly against the things which
have stood the test of time. There is nothing
more dangerous and these we always have with
US in plenty.
Some of them are men and some of them are
newspapers.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21
TNENTY-F|VE:PER
Cent CUT in MEX
SUPPLY IN CO.

The milk supply of Southern Cali
fornia is threatened by the slaugh
terms of large numbers of dairy
cows for beef, accordins to private
survey of Imperial Valley. Within
the last eighteen months, it is esti-
mated, 25 per cent of the dairy cows
have been sacrificed.
Dairymen are warned thai condi-
lions which have made dairying less
profitable than other lines of hus-
bandry may change soon, and that
then they will need the COWS they are
now selling 10 the butcher. II is
also pointed out that, with less cows
10 feed, the price of alfalfa ma~ go
down.
Assistant Farm Adviser Scribner
of Los Angeles county answers The
question. "What is The matter with
The dairy busmess?" by citing the
following fault methods followed by
many dairymen:
Tendency 10 buy all or most of his
feed. Indiscriminate rather than in
dividual feeding.
Poor care of developing heifcrs.
Ignorance of quality and quantity
of production of individual cows.
Tendency TO let fodder lie in fields
until injured by the weather
Matinee every Saturday and Sun
day at Palace theatre, 2:30 p. m.---
dy
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

San Pedro, CAL, Nov. 18.-Lelters
received from her two brothers, each
asking news of the other. received by
Miss Rose Ardiaz, of this city, re-
vealed that they were both in the
same French hospital without either
knowing The others presence. The two
young men, members of American
army units, each wrole the sister ask
ings news of the oilers Whereabouts.
Miss Ardiaz compared the addresses
and found The unusual situation.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

CaleXico, CAL, Nov. 13.-Lard, cot
fee and other merchandise seized Al
The border to prevent its expectation
10 Mexico in violation of provisions
of The war trade boards ruling, viii
be placed in the hands of the Fedora
food admins ration, according 10 d
ruling made by United States District
Judge Benjamin F. Bledsoe, in Los
Angeles and forwarded 10 local Gus
toms and food officials.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21
Mulligan & Bowen
UNDERWRITERS
Licensed Emblamers. Lady
Attendant.
Phone sc El Centre
NOTICE OF HEARING OF PETl-
TION FOR PROBATE OF WILL.

In the Superior Court of The Slals
of California, in and for the County
of Imperial.
In the matter of the estate of
GORDON HOLLOWAY, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the pc
tition of E. S. Judson for the probate
of Will of Gordon Holloway, de-
ceased, and for the issuance of let-
ters of administration with the Will
annexed thereon to said E. S. Judson,
will be heard at 2 o'clock, p. m., on
Friday November 29lh, 1918. at The
courtroom of said Superior Court al
IEl Centro Imperial County, Califor
MIA when and where any person in
terested may appear and contest the
same.
Dated November 16. 918.
M, S. COOK, Clerk,
By C. E. Williford.
Deputy Clerk.
Dan V. holland,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21
men DEM0B|E|zED
FROM NAVY TO Be
IN RESERVE CORPS
(By Associated Press)

Washington, Nov. 21.-Sccrctary
Daniels said nearly all officers ant:
men released under the navy's demo
bilization plans would be placed i'll
reserves TO be available in case of
emergency. Where men desire to
sever all connection with The navy,
some method will be found for their
discharge.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

Kansas Cily, Nov. 21.-Hogs-Re
ceipt>, 27,OO0; SC o 10c lower. Bulk
17.OO@1750; heavy, 1900 17.53
packers and butchers, 1710@17.5O
light, 16.75@17.55; pigs, la'oo@
14.50.
Calle-Receipls, $4,000, iHludins
200 soulherns; steady. Prime fe;
steers, 17.50@15.50; dressed bee
steers, 12.OO@1S.00; western Steers
southern Steers 6.OOie
1900; cows, 5.O0@12.0O; heifers, ~.
@13.sO; stocker and feeders, $500
14.5O; bulls, 6.50@9.OO; calves, 7.5OQ
1850.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21
Nome Alaska. Oct 12- Try Mail

Nome, Alaska, Oct. 13-(By Mail)
Flags of ile old Russian autocracP
are still used along The northweste.r
Siberian coasl. The iradins schooner
Flyer pui in here recently from East
Cape, Siberia, with The Russian ma
rinc flag al her masthead The flag
bore three stripes Of red, white and
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

A Kalamazoo lady dropped dead from heact
failure on the way to attend concert Man :
people feel like doing it on the way home.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

As candidates for the gaows we propose
Nietzsche Treitschke and Bernhardt They are
equally culpable with the kaiser.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

We don't understand why Senator Townsend
should have been so fussy about expressing his
opinion respecting La Toilette.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

When Ohio goes dry next spring what will
they dc in Monroe to maintain their position of
primacy in the state news department?
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

Mr. Taft says the overseas soldiers will not
return for two years. He evidently does not III
tend to run for President again.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

Fatalities were stopped on the battle fronts
Monday, but the number of deaths in the peace
celebrations throughout the country kept the
total net killed and wounded up to wartime
Standards
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

The Germans aren't much on mussng up
their own things. Even the revolution is not go-
ing to litter up the Fatherland.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

The Red Cross announces that
there will be an abundance of beau
tiful yellow and white chrysanth"'
NUNS for sale al headquarters and
also on The street, beginning We'd
nesday. the day before Thanksgiving.
These lovely flowers are the gift OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kuykendall 10 The
Red Cross. Their daughter, Mis-
Hattie, will have charg' of The sale
Mr.. and Mrs. KuykendaIl have son
Clinic i'm the submarine service.
:: Il +
The labels for overseas packages
for our soldiers and sailors have
arrived and inquiries about them will
BE- answered at headquarters, whenct
they are 10 be distributed.
i: i: I;
Miss Georgia Watkins, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Watkins
is completing her course in recon
siructon work al Reed COLLEGE, PORT
land, Oregon, and is expecting Cal
overseas soon.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

Half Moon Bay, Cal, Nov. 49,
John Pitcher, 81 years old has jus
been reelected justice of the peac'
of this township where lie has helt
that office for 35 Years.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

When Mr.. Gerard used to kowtow to the en-
peror in one of the imperial palaces, he did not
expect to be advocating his hanging so soon
thereafter
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

Champ Clark got back to Washington in spite
of his Convict" observation. But he wasn't re-
elected in Michigan.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

1t is proposed that the seven million women
members of the National Council of Women sing
unitedly on Thanksgiving Day. And their rec
ord up to date has been splendid.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

The doctors calls the Colonels trouble sciae-
ca but it is likely that the patient gives the mai
ady much more picturesque descriptive thar
that.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

Matincc every Saiurday and Sun
day at Palace theatre, 2:30 p. NJ
Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

A report last week said that The former
crown prince had been shot Evidently at a
beer garden III
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

The kaiser's people are not taking any non.
sense from America, but they would like several
iloaves of bread. siHEa
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

When he signed his abdcation papers, the
crown prince ''cried like baby" Merely run
ming true to FORM
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

The ban has been lifted on auction
sales. See linn & Stanton for early
sale dates.--Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-21

War means Of entrenching kings and
autocrats in their positions is not always howl
ing success =.