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Imperial Valley press., 1919-11-29
THEY MARVEL
At The CHANGE
SRiENDS OF MRS. SHIELDS ARE
ASTONISfiED gsN HER RAPID
IMPROVEMENT

w hen they told me nothing could
help me-" said Mrs. p. L. Shields. OF
2I1& i17th Ave, Oakland Cal. in an in
terview, recently. II almost gave pp in
despair. But l am now we'll and happy
and have undergone such a wonderful
change since | began using Tanlac that
would hardly be taken for the same
pC"son. In fact, my friends, who have
not seen me in the last few weeks.
seems astonshed and ywant 10 know
what l have been taking to make me
look 50 different
Two years ago ! had = spell OF
grippe that left me in a wTetchcd con-
dlJ;oE and pulled me down from a stout
healthy woman to a nervous and physi-
cal wreck. Ny appetite left me com
pietcly and night after night never
sept = wink on account of nay nervous
ECSS and misery. / could not eat any
thing without suffering intense pain
afterwards and | would bloat up with
sour gas until I could hardly breathe
Finally | got down with rheumatism in
my shoulders, hands and limbs and at
tAe time l got Tanlac | had been per-
fcctly helpless for eight months. l
couldn't even feed myself or pull the
covers up over me and had to be waited
or continually.
Everything was done for me that
could be, it seemed, and I was told that
nothing could help me, but I still had
some hope. At the time I got to think
ing about how others said Tanlac had
helped them and I somehow felt that
it might help me, too. Well, it has not
oply helped me. but | firmly believe il
l had not taken it 1 would not be hero
today. Before l had finished my, first
bottle my appetite was better and now
cat just anything | want never have
the least trouble with my stomach, and
my sleep is sound and restful every
night. l had fallen off in weight until
/ was hardly more than a frame o.
skin and bones and. While it may sound
unreasonable, it's the truth, + have ac-
tJally gained forty pounds since be
gan taking Tanlac about ninety days
GSo and if anyone could feel like a
new person l do. l have told hundreds
of people about Tanlac and will keep
on praisirg it the remainder OF my
life"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-11-29

Mecca south to the pavement above
Westmorland. This route was almost
impossible during the recent sand
storm The San Diego route is fair
in it's entirety, the road across the
mountains between San Diego and Cam
DO via the Potrero grade having under
gone recent Improvement work. Some
grading work is still under way, but
the detour provided are good Leave
San Diego by way of 9Th and Universe
~ avenue. The route by way of the
Potrero grade is reported to be in bet
ter condition than the Descanso route.
El Centro to Yuma: Cars are getting
through on the Plank road, but advise
only the most experienced desert driv-
crs to use this route. The road by way
of inland and GlaTn.s is very rough but
is the safest road connecting Ell Centre
Imperial Valley press., 1919-11-29

with Yuma, chiefly because of the fact
that it parallels the railroad. Glami;
to Palo Verde, fair desert road.
san Diego Coast Road: The San Diego
coast road can be classified as eXcellcnt
with the exception OF the rough Getou;
between Irvine and El Toro. This DC
tour is to the left of the main road sc
miles long and very rough. 1t will be
some little time before the road be
tween Irvine and San Juan Capistrano
is clear-when the present worl. is fin
ished-betweer Irvine and FL Toro the
road between the latter point and Cap
istrano win receive the attention ans
more detours will be installed. 1t i.
advisable to leave the main highway a
Irvine station and proceed to Capis
trano VIA Laguna beach-the 9-mill
stretch of dirt road between Laguna
Imperial Valley press., 1919-11-29
TWO CARLOADS
FOR SAVAGE
TIRE PEOPL T


Two carloads Of tires. valued approx
insately at S5O,O00 viii be included in
tAe first freight train over the San
Diego and Arizona railway when the
freight reaches this city Tuesday morn
iIg about O'Clock.
These tires will come forathe new I'm
perial valley factory branch of the
Savage Tire Corporation. which is To-
Gated in the Barbara Worth hotel build
ing.
The local management has been
anticipating these tires for some timc
Ea. expects to dispose of them in short
order. Business with the Savage peO-
pie has been excellent since they open
cd il their Imperial valley location an(
there IS every reason to believe thcJ
viii have big year in the Valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-11-29
ROAD CONDITIONS
EtIR IN SOUTH

- The following is from the weekly re-
port of the Auto Club of Southern Cal
ifornia;
Los Angeles 10 the Imperial Valley:
III the first part of last week. one of the
club cars made a trip from lei Centro
to Los Angeles over the Mecca route
and pronounced conditions to be exceed
ingly poor almost all the way from
Imperial Valley press., 1919-11-29

and Capstrano is in good shape and
Offers less difficulty than the detour be-
tween Irvine and FL Tore
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
B & N to Get
Loan from War
Finance Corp.

Boston. April 24.-Judge James NJ.
Merton. Jr. in the Federal court to-
day authorized the receiver of the
Boston & Maine Railroad TO accept
certificates OF Indebtedness amount
ing to S271 600 from the director gen
eral of railroads. and to apply to
the War Finance Corporation for a
loan not exceeding so per cent. Of the
certificates Issued. The receiver was
given power to pledge the certificates
dS security for the loan.
The Boston & Maine is in need OF
funds to meet obligations amounting
to more than $4,000 which are due
on May l. The road was unable to
obtain cash for the purpose from the
director general of railroads because
OF the failure of Congress TO make an
appropriation for the Railroad Ad-
ministration. Judge Morton empow-
cred the road to pursue similar
policy in raising funds ~ meet obli-
cations which become due after May
1, in the event of the director gen.
eral being unable to make cash ad-
VanCeS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
Says Wilson
Has Placed
U. 10 Danger

New York April -4-President
Wilson's conduct of American peace
negotiations mas unquestionably
delayed the making Of peace with
Germany and placed the nation in 4
very exposed position that is full of
grave dangers and consequences to
the United States" George W. Per-
kins declared in statement today
upon his return from France. He
las been abroad since December IN
vestisating complaints made By Am
erican soldiers against the Y. M
{. A.
There is growing evidence. he con-
tinued. that Germany no longer
feels that she was whipped and is
coming 20 feel that the war was
more or less Of Il Craw.' The time
to have made peace with Germany,
he said, was the very first hour
possible after November IL, when her
ruling classes. military class, anu
the populace generally were in a
far more humble frame of mind"
Mr. Perkins said that within a few
days ne would issue a statement on
This official mission to Europe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
Ireland to Be
Finish Line of
Ocean Filters

St. Johns, " F. April 24.-If Harry
G. Hawker, Australian aviator. and
Capt. F. P Raynham, his British rival
succeed in crossing the Atlantic in COM
petition for the $4,000 prize offered by
the London Daily Mail each will SET
claim to first transatlantic fight hon
ors by dropping packets on the Irish
coast, according to plans announced to-
night.
The Daily Mail stipuiates that its
prize will go to the first plane crossing
the coast line in fight or touching land
at any point in Great Britain or Ire
land" Both hiers intend to end their
fights at Brooklands. Eng. but as TIE
race promises to be close and both
will head first for Ireland. they plan
t. let the Emerald Isle constitute thei1
finish line"
Major C. W. Morgan. Raynham' s
navigator. stated he hoped to drop on
the shores of Ireland the first Of a
series of packets stating that the Mar
tinsyde biplane passed that point at
Suc! and such 4 time
Other packets, he said would DE
dropped at half-hour intervals in the
4O0-mile trip from ireland to Brook
lands.
Hawker has a similar plan for reg
istering the time of arrival of his Sop
with machine. He said he planned TO
fy over the Irish coast at Cape Clear
Continued on Page +col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
Oriando's Statement

Paris. April 4.-(By the Associate l
Press. is the text Of Pre-
m'er Orlando statement:
yesterday. while the Italian deIega-
ton was discussing counter-proposals
which had been received from tho Brit
lsh prime minister and which haa for
their aim the Cancellation of the con-
Trajectory tendencies which were man
Tested concerning italian territorial as
pirat.ons. the Paris news, aeers publ h
Ell q message from the President of the
United States il which he expressed
ms own thought on one OF the gravest
problems which has been submitted to
the Judgment Of the conference.
The practice of addressing nations
directly constitutes surely an innoya-
ton in International relations. I do not
sh to compla n. but I wi h to rec I'd
IL as a precedent SO that at my own
time l may follow it, inasmuch as this
new custom doubtless constitutes the
granting to nations of larger part.ci-
pations in international questions and,
personally. I have always been of the
opinion that such participation was the
harhinger of a new order of things.
Nevertheless if these appeals are to
be considered as addressed to nations
outside of the government which repre-
sent Il might say even against the CO.,
ernmenD I should feel deep regret in
recalling that this process, heretofore
applied TO enemy governments, is tCda y
applied for the first time to a govern
ment which has been and intends to re-
main loyal ally of the great Ameri-
can republic, namely. to the Italian
government
Premier Orlando says that he might
complain that such a message addressed
TO the Italian nation had been published
at the very moment when the allied and
assoc ated powers were negotiating with
the Italian government, the help Of
which had been sought and apprec;a;-
ed in numerous serious questions here
tofore discussed in intimate and COM
plete solidarity.
above ALL he continues. II should
have the right to complain if the dec
larationS Of the Presidential message
have the purpose TO oppose the Tta!-
ian people to the Italian government.
because it would misconstrue and
deny the high degree Of civilization
which the italian people has attained
Continued on Page +co!. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
DETAILS OF PEACE CONFERENCE
TO BE PLACED BEFORE ITALIAN
PARLIAMENT BY PREM. ORLANDO
ORLANDO TO ROME

Paris. April c4.-tBBy The Assoc
ciated Press>.-Premier Orlando and
Signor Barzillai will leave for Rome
tonight. This decision was announc-
ed after Premier Orlando's return
from his conference with the other
members of the Council of Four, at
which. according to the Italian pre-
mier, only questions Of principle and
not territorial questions. were dis
cussed
This is explained as meaning that the
discussion conferred on the question OF
prestige involved IN the publication of
Pres. Wilson's statement and that 40
effort was made to reach a settlement
on the territorial basis. The confer
ence lasted two hours.
Baron Sonnino. the foreign minister,
and the other Italian delegates and rep
resentatlves will remain in Paris tenn
porar1ly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
hun Counter
Proposals on
League Plan

Copenhagen. April 24-tBy the AS
sociated Press)-The German coun-
ter-proposals to the League Of Ma
tons are outlined in a long despatch
from Berlin.
The German draft proposes that
the League of Nations shall embrace
all belligerent states and all neutral
countries which We're signatories of
The Hague treaty. The other states
to be admitted by the consent Of a
majority of tie members Of the
League but the Holy See to be ad-
nnitted without this condition.
It is proposed that the League
shall function through congress Of
states and world parliament, the
former to be the chief administra-
tive body, comprising representa-
tives, with equal rights. OF all gov
ernments. The world parliament is
to be elected from the par,iaments
Of each state, one representative for
very million inhabitants, but no par
Lament to send more than ten repre-
sentatives
Further it is propcAd that two
special bodies shall be created. an
international tribunal and a media
ton bureau, to decide respectively
questions Of law and questions of in
terests. Every difference between
states must be submitted to either
body. The draft regards war as an
obsolete method of settling disputes
Therefore it plans that ornaments
shall be reduced TO domestic REQUIRE
ments, with no armed ships excep.
for the Leagues police force and
adequate costaI protection for each
country. All straits and canals are
to be internationalized There must
be no economic war unless by the
League as a measure Of compulsion
The draft also contains a lobor
agreement resembling the labor
charter published in Paris.
Regarding colonial questions. 4
recognizes the principle Of interna-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES for tropical col
onies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
May Withdraw
all "Y" Workers
From Italy

Paris. April 24.-The possibility of or
dering all American Y NJ c. A. work
ers' out of Italy is being considered %
Jo hn r. Mott Of the War Work Coun
Gil of the Y. ". c. A. There are about
N) American workers in Italy assigned
t" various units of the Italian army,
and Mr.. Mott today was somewhat per-
turoed over the possibility that they
right become involved in manifesto
tions OF anti-American feeling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
SOUTHERN PORTS
WANT MORE OF
FOREIGN TRADE

Washington. April H-Claims of South
Atlantic ports to a greater share Of
the nations foreign trade were pre-
scented to the Shipping Board today oy
a delega ton composed of Southern SEM
South Atlantic Maritime Corpora ton.
7 was stated in this connection that
inter or cities in the southeast are eag,r
to establish direct relations with Pan
America through the Inauguration Of
regular steamship service from ports
Eear them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
Long Credits
To European
Buyers Urged

Chicago, April 24.-The Importance
of organizing American business so
that long credits may be extended
to European buyers in order to re-
store normal international trade
conditions. was the subject Of an ad-
dress here today by Eugene Meyer,
Jr.. managing director CT the war
Finance Corporate Mr.. Meyer spoke
gefore the Sixth National Foreign
Trade Convention.
After pointing out that the war
had changed America from a debtor
nation to a world creditor Mr.. Meyer
urged the responsibility OF this coun-
try for a policy that will enable Eu-
rope to restore its industry anu en-
ployment of labor and thus hasten
the worlds political and social peace.
Present world conditions, he said.
made unusual trade methods neces-
sary. "Our former international bust
ness associates" he added. have
used their resources so freely during
the long struggle that they now tenn
porarily lack the means TO pay IN the
ordinary way. With their tremenu-
GUS obligations and their depleted re-
sources they can spare no geld IN ex-
change for goods which we might
SELL"
Mutual interest determines the
right policy" he continued. FROM
our point Of view it IS IN our inter-
est to market our products and 10
restore the commercial standing and
prosperity Of our customers. 1t IS
in their interest to restore their nor
NAL economic operations ana tneir
employment of labor" Mr.. Meyer
then explained that it was with this
view in mind that the treasury OBJ
tanned authority from Congress to
lend one billion dollars through the
War Finance Corporation to A1neri-
can exporters to enable them to sell
abroad on long term credits. He snS-
gested that it might be Beneficial FOR
foreign buyers to form groups by in
dustries and give joint obligation
to American sellers.
One Of the urgent needs OF the
situation, he went on. was for the
development in this country or eS-
pecially trained and equipped men as
leaders in the international economic
field.
In conclusion he declared that
when it came to the practical appli-
cation of a League of Nations the
questions which would be pressed for
solution would be largely economic.
questions which would only be dealt
with by trained men with a knowi-
edge OF world economics. He urged
the convention to take up the con-
sideration OF the training OF such
men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25

Differences appear to be develop
ing between loan campaign mana
gers of Iowa and Michigan. the two
states which have subscribed their
quotas, over the question Of which
was first to achieve this record.
The Treasury expressed no opinion
as to Which should receive first
honors. The official summary Of the
campaign said, however. that a mes
sage from c. VI. McNider, the Iowa
sales director, received at 1885 A
NJ today said Iowa passed its quota
yesterday afternoon at $50 P. NJ.
A telegram from F. r. Fenton of the
Michigan committee also received
today saiu that Michigan had passed
its quota. but gave no time of pass
ing. Workers in each state are con-
tinuing TO roll up subscriptions
The 'leveland district continued
tonight to lead all other districts
IN the number Of communities reach
ing their quota, having 1l5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
Denies Wilson
ia Secret Pact
With Powers

Washington. April 2f-Secretary
Tumulty in statement issued to-
night at the White House said Il
cablegram had been received from
Pres. Wilson in Paris giving posi-
tive and unqualified denial to re-
ports. that the President had en-
tered into a secret alliance or treaty
with SOME of the great powers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
Textile Strike
Declared off
at BiddefOrd

Biddeford. Me. April 2t.-The
city and Saco. which started Feb. 3.
with walk out of a part Of the en-
ployes IN the Pepperell mills in this
city and the York mills in Saco in an
effort to enforce a 4S-hour week on
the corporations. ended today At i
meeting of the local union this after
noon a vote was taken and the strike
was declared off
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
BRITISH LABOR
'.CONGRATULATES
PRES. WILSON

London. April 2i.-'By the Associated
Press. -P-ominent British labor leaders
have sent a telegram to Pres. Wilson
atuating him on your magniti-
cent declaration FOR peace based on the
j. points,. and adding:
| We are certain that the Italian
Workers will associate themselves with
the international workers in supporting
YOU"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
6 MORE MAINE
TOWNS COMPLETE
LOAN QUOTAS

Portland. Me-. April 24.-Six more
Maine towns had completed their
quota Of Liberty loan subscriptions.
1t was announced at State headQuar-
ters tonight, making a total Of Is.
The new towns are Midway. Lee.
Lowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25

Boston. April 2+.-The presence IN
this city today Of thousands Of the
members of the famous Yankee Dr.
vision, who VIII parade tomorrow
gave impetus to the Victory Liberty
loan campaign.
Reports to the New England COM
mittee tonight indicated a consider
able increase in the number of sub
scriptions for the fourth day OF the
drive. These, together with the
thousands of pledges reported from
cities and towns all over the district
which are doing their utmost 70 eX-
coed their quota early in the cam
paign. were expected to have vlsi-
BILE effect on the district total when
il is made public tomorrow.
At noon today the Federal Reserve
Bank reported s61. 0I5.000, the figures
covering subscriptions completed up
70 the close of business last night.
The quota for the district is $780,
900, coo.
The states totals and quotas fol-
lows:
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NO NEARER SOLUTION
CEy The Associated Press)

=
Vittorio Orlando. the Italian pre-
mier, has delayed his departure for
Rome long enough again to sit in
conference with'the other members
Of the Council Of Four-Premier
Lioyd-George. Premier Clemceau
and President E.ilson.
The knotty question regarding
Fiume and the Dalmatian coast,
over which the Council is at odds. did
not come up for discussion, only
questions Of principle being taken
up. Two hours were taken up in the
Council, which was believed to have
considered fully the question Of pres
tige involved IN the publication Of
President Wilson's statement on the
Italian situation.
While Signor Orlando is returning
Immediately to Italy. there to lay
the details Of the peace conference
before Parliament. Baron Sonnino.
the Italian foreign minister and the
other Italian representatives will
temporarily remain in Paris.
The situation as regards Itaiy's
claims is still acute. There appar-
emily has been no recession by the
Italians from their stated terms, nor
IS there any Indication that the Brit
ish and French premiers and Presi-
dent Wilson have receded from their
stand
Signor Orlando has replied to the
statement Of President Wilson in re-
gard to the Italian situation. In it
he says the President expressed "his
own thought on one Of the gravest
problems whicvh had been submitted
to the Judgment Of the conference
while the italian delegation was dis.
GUESSING counter-prop0sitons on
Italy's claims.
The statement Of the premier con-
tends that in addition to the safety
OF Italy on the front OF the Alps, his
country requires protection on her
flank along the eastern Adriatic and
that the people along the Dalmat tan
coast should be permitted to have
the right Of self-determination in
the matter Of Italian sovereignty.
Mexico has announced through it,
foreign office that the Mexican gov
eminent has not recognized, nor will
it recognize the Monroe Doctrine or
any other which may attack the SOW
ereignty and independence Of Mex
leo"
Paris. April 24.-tBy The Associ-
ated Press)-Premier Orlando and
the other members Of the Italian del
egation apparently are much more
more angered over President Wilson's
worldwide publication of his posi-
ton on the Adriatic questions than
over his opposition to their claims
and the fact that diplomatic proce-
dure has been violated and what is
termed an insult offered to the Ital-
ian government. because the Presi-
dent made his position known to the
Italian people over the head Of the
peace delegation.
Discussing this contention today Il
member of the American Peace dele
CATION said:
Fiume or nothing has been the
Italian delegations unalterable form
ula for nearly eight weeks. and their
firm insistence upon the settlement
OF the Adriatic questions before an
agreement upon the peace terms
Continued on Page +CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
Victory Loan Figures
Nearing Half Billion Mark
Sales Show Increase in NE.

Washington. April .HNearIy $780,
100000 additional Victory Loan sub
scriptions were reported tonight TO
National loan headquarters and
raised the total to $40O, DOC, 900.
The exact total was $685.. 49S. 900 and
was distributed among the twelve
districts - follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-25
ITALIAN PREMIER REBI)KES WILSON
QUESTIONS PROPERTY UTTERANCES
PEACE COUNCIL NO NEARER SOLUTION

Premier Orlando Issues Reply to Presidents
Statement - Declares Has Never Denied
Pact of London Did Not Apply to Fiume-
Italian Claims Based on Principles of ii
Points People Along Dalmation Coast
Should Be Permitted to Have Right of Self
Determination in Matter of Italian Sow
ereignty