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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-24
and yellow trefoil grow, 1t is unneces-
sary to inoculate for alfalfa.
Soil Should Be Neutral.


Soil Should Be Neutral.
The soil should be neutral in order
that the alfalfa bacteria may thrive,
and unless the soil conditions are gen.
orally good 1t Is impossible to grow
alfalfa on a commercial scale.
Quite commonly the farmer secures
his incubation material from an old
sweet clover or bur clover field, or else
from an old alfalfa sod, applying the
inoculated soil on q cloudy day or dur
ing the evening In order that the al
falfa bacteria may not be injured by
the bright sunlight, Investigations
have shown, however, that there is
less danger of permanently injuring
the alfalfa bacteria by sunlight than
was formerly supposed. and although
1t Is not advisable to court trouble by
needlessly exposing incubation mate
rial, this dirt, IL necessary, can bear
sunlight for several hours without
severe injury.
Nodules Are Essential.
It Is essential that the soil, IL taken
from old alfslfa fields, should be from
those plots where the alfalfa plants
show numerous nodules upon their
roots. Such soil, well dried, pulver-
lied, and sifted through a window
screen, is best applied to the new field
through the fertilizer attachment of
a grain drill. by the use Of a lime
spreader followed by smoothing har-
row, or by distributing 1t with the
aid of bn end gate sower attached to
q wagon box. Two hundred pounds
or more Of sifted field soil will be
sufficient for an acre. 1t is neces-
sary In obtaining the material to re-
move from the surface 2 or inches
of soil and to obtain the inoculating
material from the underlying @ or
inches. Broadcasting the soil by hand
requires larger quantity and is best
done in the early morning, late eve
ming, or on cloudy days In order to
minimize the damage effected by the
suns rays.
The glue method of incubation was
widely practiced several years ago IN
Illinois. 1t consists of moistening the
alfalfa seed with ordinary furniture
glue and then sprinkling inoculated
soil over 1t SO that the sol will adhere
to the seed and carry the bacteria on
to the new field. Specifically, this
method consists in dissolving two
handouts of glue for every gallon Of
boiling water and then allowing the
solution to cool. Then the seed should
be placed In washtub and enough Of
the solution sprinkled oversize seed
to moisten It, but not enough to wet
tho seed, one quart to the bushel usy.
ally being adequate. The soil from
the inoculated field should be dried In
the shade. pulverized into a fine dust
and scattered uniformly over the seed,
from one-half to one gallon Of dirt b.
tng suficient foe each bushel Of seed
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-24

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ached all the time.
/ was tired and had
no ambition for any
thing. ! had taken
q number Of medi-
cines which did me
no good. One day
! read about Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compoundand
what It had done for
women, 90. I tried
1t. My nervousness
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1919-10-24

communicating the water. because of
the necessity of reaching between the
Stats to drink.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
COttOnGrOWers
Office To Close

The first of july the operations of
the Imperial Valley Long tSaple Cot
ton Growers Association will be sus-
pended as the result of a decision
reached by the board of directors. FL
nal arrangements to close the busi-
ness of the association and prepara-
tions to vacate the office and sample
room, which they have occupied for a
number of years at the corner of
Fourth and Main streets, are being
rapidly carried forward.
An office will have to be main
tanned at some place by the associa-
ton for year or more, until its
books can be closed, and for the pro-
lection of the large cotton interests
which it now holds in eastern mar
kets. The association treasury is in
excellent condition and it is estimated
that at the close of the business
surplus will remain.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
BOARD EXPECTS
TO CALL BONDS
ELECTION TUES.

With the necessary signatures eX-
pected by that time, the board of di-
rectors of the Irrigation District at
its next regular meeting will pass a
resolution calling the special election
to vote $2,500,000 in bonds.
The board is completing prepara-
tions to visit Yuma in the near fu-
ture to talk over weir matters with
the water users of that valley. 1t
is thought the Valley board has a plan
arranged, which has not been made
public, which will result in securing
the assent of Yuma to have some sort
of weir placed in the river to tide
this section over for the summer.
Major Leeds Of the United States
army engineering staff arrived yes
terday from Los Angeles and left
Immediately for Andrade in company
with President Nickerson and Super
intendent Cronholm to study the sit
uation.
Eighty-five thousand pounds of gil
ant powder was Yesterday set off by
Superintendent Cronholm of the Riv-
er division. This blast loosened
enough rock to completely rebuild the
weir.
IHC lOiiONllIS lSpCit vi lllC iSNSHI
trip of the delegation to Yuma was
submitted last night:
"To the Associated Chambers of
Commerce of Imperial County-Gen-
tlemen: We, your committee, APP
pointed for the purpose of investigat-
ing the situation in Yuma valley re-
garding the construction of tempo
rary weir in the Colorado river this
year beg leave to report as follows:
"On the morning of June 9th we
went to Yuma and were met by a
delegation of Yuma Valley men who
received us very cordially. After
luncheon we were taken on board
Reclamation Service train and pro-
ceeded down the levee to a point near
our temporary weir on the Arizona
side, where we were given an oppor-
tunity to inspct the weir.
Going on board the train again,
we were taken up the levee to La
guna dam. Mr.. Schlecht, the Yuma
Project engineer, caused the sluice
gates to be raised, showing the OPP
GRAFTON of the desilting works and eX-
planned the operation of the dam,
headgate and desilting works. He
also explained to US the proposed al
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
OUTPUT
TED To
BREAKS
IN N ARKET
Japanese Growers Take Ac-
ton to Keep Prices Up as
They Fear Possible Drop
in the Market.

Fearing to flood the market, the
Japanece cantaloupe growers at a
meeting Thursday decided to limit the
output to five standard crates, or Is
flats, per acre, for single day. This
was announced at the session of the
cantaloupe operators.
The situation, despite the move of
the japanese growers, is not consid-
cred other than favorable at present,
although the heavy shipments of the
past few days may result in a break
in the market. The eastern demand
is said to be moderate, and the sup
ply not excessive, but the fact that
there are now some thirty miles of
cantaloupe cars between the Imperial
Valley and the market causes some
to believe that break is due.
The Chicago price for standard 45s
is $4.25 to $3.50. This, it is declared,
is still good price, and reasonable
profit can be shown until the price
drops below $500. The japanese fear
the market will fall below $500 in
the East, and it is to prevent this
that the move to reduce the output
was made.
The Japanese growers represent
about 60 per cent of the acreage or
$500 acres in all. The greater por-
tion of the remaining acreage will
follow the lead of the Japanese in
this, as many of the contracts per-
nit such a practice. This move will
entirely eliminate the ponies.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
co: RAT|F|ES
PROJECT FOR
ST A TE BODY
FARM BUREAU.
Thirteen of Fourteen Cen
ters in Imperial Give APP
prOval to Plan for State
Organization.

Announcement that the proposal to
affiliate with and assist in the organ
lzation of a state federation of coun-
ty farm bureaus had been ratified
by the centers of Imperial county was
made at the regular monthly meet
ing of the Farm Bureau directors late
yesterday.
Thirteen out of the fourteen CEN
ters have voted their approval of the
project. One center has taken no ac-
ton, contenting itself with tabling
the proposition. The result of the
vote will be telegraphed to the state
leaders Of the movement.
Formation of the federation means
the linking together under one head
and into one organization of the va
rlOuS farm movements lnaugurated by
the counties through the cooperation
and assistance of the University of
California and the federal Department
of Agriculture.
Nearly one hundred representative
farm men and women, a ma ajority OF
them official delegates from the four
teen farm centers and home demon
stfatlon departments, will appear be-
fore the county board Of supervisors
on Monday morning to seek a renewal
of the agreement between the county
| and the University of California for
a continuation of the farm advisory
and home demonstration work
| The delegation will be composed
of directors from each of the centers
and others. They will ask that the
county appropriations compare
lively small sum in proportion to
the wonderful results achieved-be re-
iewed, that the agreement again be
signed, and that DR.. w. o. johnson
and Miss M. Ruth Dckey be con
tinued in their positions OF farm ad
visor and home demonstration agent
respectively.
With an attendance Of nearly four
score at the initial meeting, the Jas
per-Alamitos center has been formed
Meetings will be held alternately a
the Jasper and Alamitos schools. It
officers are: B. l.. Gruwell, director
Jerold Shaw, vice president, and Mrs
Arthur Tripp, secretary.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
RAISE GOODLY SUM.

A sizeable sum was netted for the
uniform fund of the Ell Centre Fire
Department in the proceeds gathered
from the summer shop" which they
conducted last evening. While a def
mite financial estimate has not been
submitted, the members of the de-
partment are credited with the sale
of no less than 700 tickets.
The attendance was exceptionally
large and the affair in every way
proved aS popular and enjoyable as
the many former social events under
the auspices of the firemen.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13

States consumes from thirteen to sew
enty-two times as much opium per
capita as other countries"
The report said that enough opium
is consumed in the United States ev-
cry year to give every man, woman
and child thirty-six doses. Twenty
million dollars is the minimum esti-
mate of the value of the habit-form-
ing drugs used, The committee said
it could not determine what effect,
if any, national prohibition would
have on the situation. The consensus
of opinion appears to be that the
number of addicts will increase as
soon as the prohibition laws are en-
forced. These opinions are based for
the most part on the theory that
drinkers will seek substitute for al
cohol. This opinion apparently re-
ceives some support from investiga-
tions made in some of the Southern
states, where prohibition has been in
effect for some years.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13

terations provided for in the plans
for the All-American canal.
Returning to Yuma. we were TAX
en- in automobiles to New Yuma and
vicinity and thence to Somerton, where
a meeting had been arranged with
the water users of Yuma Valley. Here
we were given an opportunity to pre-
sent our request for the privilege of
putting in temporary Weir until
such time as it would be possible to
make connection with Laguna Dam
We explained our dire necessity and
promised that every effort would be
made to connect with Laguna Dam at
the earliest possible date.
"Our request met with strong op-
position from the water users, who
expressed the belief that the break
in their levee in 1916 was directly
caused by our weir in the river and
also that the weir was causing the
water table under Yuma Valley to
rise to an extent that threatened ruin
to their land.
tion was adopted supporting the Board
of Governors inI their attitude in re-
fusing permission for Imperial Irri-
SdIloil blSIIlCl W CONSTRUCT weir
this year
"On the following morning your
committee went to Hanlon Heading,
where we inspected the works and
operation. We found the canal and
head works to be in good condition,
but it is very evident that a weir
will be vital necessity for this year
at low water time.
"Your committee therefore recon-
mends that the Imperial Irrigation
District Board be strongly urged to
insure the construction of such a
weir without fail.
'Your committee further earnestly
recommends that immediate steps be
taken by the Irrigation District board
to secure the completion at the ear
lest possible date of the first leg of
the AllAmerican canal from Laguna
dam to Pilot Knob of a capacity suf-
ficient to supply water for the pres
ent Irrigation District and the mesa
lands and that the Associated Cham
bers of Commerce as body make
every effort and offer to Imperial
Irrigation District Board every assist
ance in their power to secure such
end"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
USE OF DRUGS
D n INCREASE
THRU0UT NATION
lRv Associated Pressl

Washington, June 13.-The report
of federal Investigators shows that
the nationwide use illegally of mar
cotic drugs is steadily increasing, de-
spite four years of vigorous enforce
ment of the federal narcotic law.
1t is estimated that there are more
than a million drug addicts in the
United States.
Investigators found shat imports
of opium have increased twice as fast
as the growth of population. Imports
of coca leaves, from which cocaine is
made, have also grown steadily. The
report said:
'It has been stated that about 80
per cent of these drugs entered for
consumption are used for other than
medicinal purposes. While this state
ment is probably extreme, compari-
son of the per capita consumption in
the United States with that of other
countries indicates that the United
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
Invite Yuma
Boosters Here

There is merit to Yuma's COM
plant and position. Also the Val
ley's side of the issue is of the
highest merit. We can best solve
our problems by getting together
on common ground of under
standing and helpfulness."
This, in substance, is what
prompted the Associated Cham
Der of Commerce, an organization
representing every Incorporated
municipality in the cOuntv to is
sue an invitation to the members
of the Yuma Commercial Club to
visit the Valley.
By long distance telephone Jo-
seph f. Seymour, Jr., executive
secretary of the booster Organi-
ZatiOn, this afternoon got in
touch with the Yuma boosters
to extend the cordial invitation.
The visit is projected for some
time during the next week or
ten days. The visitors will be
here one entire day and night.
During the day they will be taken
On a tour of the Valley and in
the evening will be the guests of
honor at a dinner to be given by
the local boosters.
$50 far as we are concerned
there will be no water discus
siOn," said Mr.. Seymour today in
explaining the plans for the good
fellowship junket. 1--WE simply
want to meet them, want them to
meet us, to become acquainted
with our Valley. In other words,
to get acquainted and realize that
on both sides we are regular fei-
lows"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
BANK MESSENGER
RECEIVERS LOOT
FROM ROBBERS
(By Associated Press)

New York-SiX holdup men op-
Grating at the entrance to the ele-
waited station in Manhattan at
tackled two messengers of the Co
lonial bank and obtained large
sum of money being carried to
the Federal Reserve bank. One
of the robbers was shot, but his
companions carried him to an
automobile in which they escaped.
Bank officials withheld state
ment as to the amount lost.
1t developed later that the wounded
robber, who grabbed the bag, report
ed to have contained 100000 dropped
it when he collapsed.
David R. Ryan, the elderly messen-
ger who fired the shots, recovered
the bag while the other robbers car
ried their wounded companion to an
automobile. Ryan had been stunned
by blackjack.
The other messenger Henry Boy
Ian, was choloroformed by the rob
bers.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
BOOSTER APPEARS.

The first edition of The Imperial
Valley Booster, new publication
from the press of the Elite Printing
Company, was placed in circulation
today and to say that it attracted
attention is phrasing the effect cry
modestly.
The paper, or rather magazine, fol-
lowing the approved form of such pub
lications, is of pocket size and con-
tains vast amount of interesting
boost information about this great ag-
licultural empire. In addition, it car
ries large volume of advertising
from almost every community in the
Valley.
The publication will make it's ap-
pearance monthly and will not only
be circulated among permanent resi-
dents, but especially among newcom-
ers and prospective settlers.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
Give Program
For Flag Day

Special Flag Day exercises will be
conducted Sunday afternoon at the
Ell Centre City Park under the au-
spices of the Elks' lodge, at which
time the following program will be
rendered.:
Music, "Star-Spangled Banner"
Ell Centro Band and Audience
Introductory exercises .........
..... Exalted Ruler and Officers
Prayer. Chaplain Wiley Weaver
Song ............. Elks' Quartette
History of the Flag. C. K. Scott
Altar services Esquires and Officers
Song, "Auld Lang Syne" ".....
..Elks' Quartette and Audience
Elks' Tribute to the Flag ......
....... Joseph F. Seymour, Jr.
Patriotic Address. -. Rev. Hartman
Song, America" ......... Audience
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
BRISK BUSINESS
MAY WIPE OUT
RAILWAY DEFICIT
(Rv Associated PreSSl

Washington, June 13.-The Rail
road Administration has reported that
increasing business may offset the
railroad deficit sufficiently to render
any advance in rates.
In Central Western regions last
week the increase over the same
week last year in the loading of
grain amounted to GA per cent. The
increase in the Northwest was 100
per cent. All freight handled in the
Southwest amounted to IL per cent
more than last year Cotton is NOV
ing freely to the Gulf coast under
the promise of additional steamers.
In the East the general freight
movement is sub-normal, but ore
shipments are increasing.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
RICHEST NEGRO
WOMAN DEAD.

(ByAssOclated Press)
New York-The title of the
richest negro woman in the
United States" held for many
years by Mamade c. J. Walker,
manufacturer of a hair ointment
widely popular with her race, will
pass to her only daughter, Mrs.
Leila Walker Robinson, under
the terms of the mothers will,
flied in indianapolis. The estate
is estimated to amount to one
million dollars.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
TUNGSTEN CO.'S
ASK BIG TARIFF.
(By Associated Press)

Washington-Twenty- one Colo
RADIO tunsten producing compa-
nies have informed the house
ways and means committe that
they cannot resume production
unless they wer granted tariff
of SO per unit on their product.
Representative Kahn of Califor-
MIA declared that development Of
tunsten mining, begun as a war
necessity, would make the Unit
ed States Independent if Austrian
competition with its low minimum
cost could be prevented.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
ROLSHEVISM REARS
IT'S UGLY HEAD.
(Bv Associated Press)

IbV ASSOCIdIeU T TtSST
Atlantic City--A resolution
urging recognition of the Soviet
government of Russia and lifting
the blockade Of that part of Rus
sia under Soviet control was one
among 200 submitted by dele
gates attending the American
Federation of Labor convention.
Indications are that it will ore
iciptate bitter controversy when
it is discussed on the floor.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
RIVER DISCHARGE.

In communication filed with the
Irrigation District offices today, Su-
perintendent F. l.. Cronholm of the
River division reports that the Colo
RADIO is being patroled to the Saiz
levee and that observers state that
the rivers present discharge is $4,000
feet.
The slucing of materials between
lockwood and Hanlon heading has
commenced
Superintendent Cronholm closed his
report by announcing that the stork
had brought two little strangers into
Sonora town,
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
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s27 Orange.ne 13.-Officers of the
Union today submitted
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four acres ton which an agreement
class shape. led. This was the first
ettlement of the nation
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rooms and sns provide for the nd
and sewing Ike, so far as the Pos
months; addlCompany is concerned,
tro. will agree to wage
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roperty as result
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way. minus of the COM
liable line at the
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WANTED-A Milke.ials today an
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south One-fOuIth ms & Western rail
school as the result of
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from Los Angeles, -
man m 1oi,g 20 H''T barn' 40 10 LICENSES.
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Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
Last Minute
Bulletins
TACK SWALLOWED
WILL RECOVER.
(ByAssociated Press)

Chicago-Hospital ph ysicians
said today that 6-months-old Dor
othy McVickers would live fol-
lowing an extremely decilate op-
GRAFTON to remove forty-three
tacks from her stomach and three
from her lungs. A box of car
pet tacks had been handed to the
baby by her 2-year-old brother.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
ALL QUIET AT
BORDER CITY.
DVNDTN u T.
(Ry Associated PreSs)

by Associated freSS
Ell Paso-There is no indication
that Villistas contemplate an at
tack at preSent on Juarez. A Mex
ican federal scouting party is out,
but no skirmishes have been re-
ported. The Twenty-fourth U. s.
infantry has arrived from Co
lumbus, N. Nj.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
| GOVERNOR BELIEVED
TO BE NEAR DEATH.
IBVASSOCiatedP Press

Seattle-Physicians have an
nounced that the condition of
Governor Lister is growing criti-
cal. He displays considerable
cloudiness of mind. He has been
in poor health for some time.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
PACKING COMPANY
BURNED OUT.

(By Associated Press)
San Francisco-Fire in four
story brick structure in the whole
sale district occupied by the
Guittard Importing company and
the Anchor Packing Company
has caused an estimated loss of
a quarter Of q million.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
DEMOCRATIC CHIEF
IN SALT LAKE.

(By Associated Press)
Salt Lake-Chairman Cummins
of the Democratic National COM
mittee leaves this afternoon for
Reno.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-06-13
PERSONS
LOSE LIVES IN
TRAIN EXPLOSION
(By Associated Press)

Fort Worth, June 13-The engineer
and several other perons were killed
when locomotive on the Fort Worth
& Denver City railroad blew up at
AVonda,e. near here