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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
FAREWELL FOR
ttBARLEYCORN''
HELD IN OHIO
Big Celebrations to be Stag
ed in Many of the Wet
Districts of State.

Columbus, Ohio, May 24.-The first
OF . double celebration marking the
passing Of liquor traffic in Ohio start
ed here today and at mignight the
state will virtually become prohibi-
tfon territory under an amendment to
the constitution adopted by the voters
last autumn.
While midnight next Monday is
specified in the new law as the time
today and comparatively few saloon
keepers paid the; sac 90 necessary to re-
open for the final celebration on Mon
day.
Big farewell. parties to John Bar
1eycorn were to be held tonight in
nearly every wet municipality in Ohio,
the biggest state in the country to
have voted prohibition. The authori-
ties did not anticipate trouble in any
community as result of the expect
ed hilarity.
For several weeks some communi-
ties have been preparing for the ad-
vent of prohibition and the number
Of licensed drinking places, which
totaled $500 a few months ago. has
been considerably reduced.
Saloonkeepers report that for sew
eral weeks stocks Of wines and whis-
kies have rapidly disappeared. Vir-
luaIly all the finer wines and liquors
have been. disposed of. Despite the
unusually high prices that have pre-
vailed, the dealers say thousands of
dollars worth of liquor has been stor-
ed in private warehouses and cellars
for private consumption.
Scores of saloons that closed today
will reopen shortly as lunchrooms
and refreshment stands. Several brew
cries will reopen as ice manufactur-
ing and cold storage plants.
Ohio will enter the list of dry states
without the usual prohibition en-
forcement machinery. For the present
the prohibition laws will be enforced
by state officials
Prohibition leaders attempted to
pass emergency legislation through
the Ohio legislature this winter, but
failed. A law enforcement bill was
passed, but minus an emergency
clause, and the 'wets' have an.
nounced they will call a referendum
upon it before it can become effective
The state will lose revenue amount.
ing to, approximately $4,oo0,0O0 an
nually as the result Of prohibition
Bills providing for new revenue-rais.
ing acts are pending before the Ohio
general assembly. III
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
U. S. ENGINEERS
PLAY BIG PART
IN RUSS BATTLE
Rebuilding of Railway Lines
After Destruction Aids
Allied Troops.
(By The Associated Press)

Archangel, Friday. May 23.-Ameri-
can railroad troops are playing an i'm
portant part in the rapid advance Of
the Allied troops southwark along the
Murmansk railway. The Bolsheviki
are destroying bridges in an effort to
hold up the Allies. The Americans
however, are working hard putting
the track into shape again.
American motor launches have
been brought on fiat cars from MUIR
mansk and it is expected will soon be
operating with other craft on Lake
Omega, which is connected by rivers
and canals with Lake Ladoga, the
largest in Europe; the Neva River
and Petrograd.
The artillery continues active on
the Archangel front and there are
occasional raids but no serious fight
ing. Several hundred American in
fantrymen are still in the fighting line
on the Dvina and Vaga sectors. They
will soon be relieved. American en-
gineers, however, continue to work on
nearly all sectors.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
HAWKER
LOST LIFE IN
BIG CYCLONE
Ocean Steamers Report
Storm in Path Taken
By Aviator.

London. May 24.-As bearing on
the possible fate of Harry G. Hawker
and Lieutenant Commander Grieve,
who have not been heard from since
they started from Newfoundland in
their attempted transatlantic flight
last Sunday. steamers which have ar
rived from Liverpool report excep-
tionally severe storms in the Allan
tic Sunday night and Monday. The
captain of the Vennonia. which ar
rived from Boston. said that cyclone
in which no airplane could have lived
was encountered by his steamer early
Monday. the storm causing tremen-
douS seas.
The crew of the steamer Tactician
from New Orleans. in describing this
storm, say that it began just as their
steamer picked up the message from
the cableship Farraday, reporting
that it had sighted the red light Of an
airplane in the early hours of Mon
day in north latitude SO degrees, %
minutes and west longitude 80 de-
grees. The storm lasted "a hours.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
TREATY FOR !.
AUSTRIANS TO
Be CONSIDERED
Terms May be Presented to
Delegates on Wednes-
day, Says Report.

Paris, Friday. May 2s.-(By the
Associated Press)-It was announced
tonight that the treaty to be present.
ed to Austria would be considered at
a plenary session next Tuesday and
would be presented to the Austrian
delegation probably Wednesday.
The council Of four today consid-
cred the military terms as framed by
Marshal Foch, General Diaz and 9TH
er military leaders. Austria's formi-
sdable army of upward Of a million
men, which was second to that of
Germany only. is reduced by the
treaty to fifteen thousand men; vir-
tually all military supplies would be
surrendered or destroyed and further
military production abolished
The naval terms are similarly
sweeping, all warships being surren-
dered and Austria's position as a naval
power terminated,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
FOR
NC-4 JOURNEY
ARE. II :. NOT GOOD
Weather Conditions Such
That Airplane May Not z
I Get Away Sunday.

Washington, May 24-weather con-
ditions- still were unfavorable for the
naval seaplane meas start from
Ponta Delgada for Lisbon today. A
message announcing the fight would
not be attempted was received by the
Navy department from Admiral Jack
son at Ponta %Delgada this morning
but caused no disappointment as
weather forecasts had indicated con-
tinuation of storms in the vicinity Of
the Azores.
The morning weather report from
Ponta Delgada gave little promise
that the NC-4 might get under way
tomorrow. Continued winds varying
from l s to 80 miles an hour from the
overcast skies and showers
were predicted. The sea continued
rough.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
Mist s : ]! RETURN ;': ]! !! ;|'
r 70 WORK J OR Be
DISCHARGED
Such is Decision of Tele-
phone Officials Regarding
Winnipeg Operators.

Winnipeg, Man., May 24.-A notice
issued by George A. Watson, COM
missioner of the Manitoba govern
ment telephones, orders all telephone
employees on strike to- resume work
by noon on Monday next. Failure to
do so means dismissal from the serv-
ice, the order states. The central
strike committee last night called out
the long distance operators at va
rious telephone exchanges in country
districts:
here todav rested squarely upon the
effect which an order calling off the
sympathetic walkout would have on
union councils in other dominion cit
les. All issues seem to have been ten
tatively agreed upon except the de-
mand that the strike leaders must as
sumo full, responsibility for the gem
tions to normal before an agreement
with the employers can be con-
cluded.
Various actions of the central strike
committee have been censured by fed
eral, provincial and municipal gov
ernments; the Winnipeg press; the
Winnipeg citizens, committee and
Mayor Charles F. Gray.
Union men have been told by mem-
DClS OIL HcHcIdk NOllAOAOASO
committee that Industrial employers
will recognize collective bargaining,
although perhaps not along the ex-
act lines laid down by executive lead
ers Of union forces
Attorney A. j. Andrews, member
of the citizens committee. in telling
the union leaders that no settlement
strike is called off, declared that near
ly 5000 Of the 10000 union men and
women involved in the walkouts have
returned to their former positions.
President James Winning Of the
Trades and Labor. council questioned
the size Of the estimate.
Spokesman representing the citi-
zens' committee. which took the posi-
tion that Winnipe- citizens recognized
ments, for better working conditions
in some cases; for hiRher wages for
some crafts; for provincial and fed
eral legislation to bring about re-
forms and for proper collective bar
gaining" The committees members
also declared that employers recog-
nized the rights Of unions to strike, Il
necessary, to, call pubic attention to
their grievances.
out that federal ministers have con-
demned the strike Of Winnipeg pOs-
tai employees; and ordered that they
return to work by Monday: that the
provincial authorities have met the
telephone situation in the same man
ner: that Mayor Charles F. Gray and
a majority OF the council have as
sailed the action sof the central strike
committee in calling out tho union
firemen and that the Great Ws.r Vet
erans' association. after indorsinx the
principle Of collective bargaininy at
( the outset Of the strike. refused atG a
special meeting to. indorse the strike
methods OF the union forces
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
ROBERTSON TO
MEET LECETT1

Coblenz, Friday, May 23.-By the
Associated Press)-General Sir WI
liam Robertson. commanding the
British army Of occupation, came here
today for conference with IAeuten-
ant General Luggett. commander OF
the American Third army, regarding
Allied military action should the Ger
mans fail to accept the peace terms.
British aviation officers also have
arrived at Coblenz and have dis
cussed with the heads Of the Third
army plans for aviation activities in
case these should be necessary in
connection with the military program.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
ALL SOLDIERS But THOSE IN
REGULAR DIVISIONS SLATED
TO SAIL FOR HOME BY JUNE IL
THIRTY PERSONS
BADLY BURNED in
BAYONNE FIRE

Bayonnc, N. j., May "a
Thirty persons were burned, sew
eral probably fatally, in a triple
explosion ins the case and can
department of the Standard OIL
company here today. One man.
q living torch, leaped into New.
ark Bay but was rescued and tax.
en- to the Bayonne hospital.
The 1000 employees at the
plant, including nearly 900 girls,
were panic stricken.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
Reports Show That Petro-
grad is Threatened by
Firms and Esthonians; !;
Bolshevik Attacks on the
Archangel Front Have
Ceased.

London. Friday, May 23.-(British
Wireless Service)-A great change
has come 'over the situation in Rus
siA through the successes OF the va
rious anti-Bolshevik forces there.
OFFICIAL and unofficial news shows
that Petrograd is closely threatened
by the advances Of the Firms and the
Esthonians on either side OF the Gulf
Of Finland and by that Of General
Maynard In the region Of Lake Omega,
while Bolshevik attacks on the Arch
angel front have ceased. In addition
the Bolshevik apparently have been
unable to check the advance Of Ad-
lmtral Kolchak's forces west Of the
Urals.3
Tho Daily Telegraph says the Brit
ish and Allied policy of helping tha
Russiau opponents Of the BoishSv1A
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
BAKER TO SPEAK
.... AT FRATERNITY
DINNER TONIGHT

New York. May 24.-Members Of
the Phi Gamnas Delta fraternity win
give u dinner here tonight at which
s,,ss' sssrsteFy S. & VII Rals5 81 VII hs re
ner. o Prmsa, chatp seaksr e thar, hs din
to be held simultaneously IN as many
cities- thrDiighoIt the country, is part
OF the fraternity's projected memorial
to. 120 members who were killed in
the war. It is proposed to erect a me-
hall. Secretary Baker is chair
man OF the committee in charge of
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
CHINESE PROTEST y:
AGAINST TERMS OF
TREATY FOR GERMANY

Annoy. China, Friday. May a.
Protests were adopted against the
terms of the peace treaty with Ger
many as they affect Using Tao and
Shantung at mass meeting here to-
day. An address to the American press
was adopted and kilograms a1so vere
ordered sent to the Paris peauce CON
ference. the Chinese peace delegates
and the legations Of the Allied and
associated powers in Pelkinx.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
TEXAS VOTEs TDAv

Dallas, Texas. May 24.-woman
suffrage and prohibition were the
principal issues in a general election
throughout Texas today. Amend
ments to the constitution giving right
Of suffrage to-women and prohibiting
manufacture and sale Of intoxicating
liquors are being voted upon.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
Officials Of Company De-
clare Death List Will Be
Small; Number Of the
Crew Still Missing; Ship
Sinks During Fire.

Baltimore, Nd. May. 24:-The Old
Bay liner Virginia, bound to Norfolk
from Baltimore with 156 passengers
and a full cargo Of miscellaneous
freight, was burned to the waters
edge near the mouth of the Potomac
river last night.
Lieutenant Commander GeoSge v.
DAVIS. U. s. NJ, who was passenger
on board the steamer Florida. one Of
the rescuing ships. stated here today
he believed ten or fifteen persons
persisted.
omcials of the steamship company,
however, expressed the belief that
the loss Of life would be small but
they give no definite figures until
the passenger list is compared with
the names Of the survivors. Passengers
and members of the crew were picked
up by at least four other steamers
and taken to both Norfolk and BAlti-
more. The fire started in the freight
hold. Its origin was undetermined.
This afternoon the Office Of the
steamship company gave out list Of
survivors that totaled up to the num-
Der who are said to have sailed last
night on the Virginia It is feared.
however. that number Of the crew
were lost. Only Is Of the 81 were an
nounced as having landed.
Three F1ren,en Drowned.
Norfolk, Va. May 24.-Fears are
entertained by officials Of the Old Bay
Line Steamship company for the safe-
ty OF number Of passengers on tho
steamer Virginia. burned to the wa
ter's edge of Smith Point in Chesa-
peake bay this morning. More than
a hundred survivors were brought
to Norfolk on the steamer City Of
Norfolk and the remainder were
taken to Baltimore and Washington.
Three negro firemen are known to
have perished. -,a.
The survivors. half clothed and
showing every indication of terror
filled night, could hardly give CO.
herent account Of the disaster. The
majority Of them were asleep when
the fire was discovered.
Baltimore, Nd, May 24.-Captain
w. G. Lane of the burned steamer.
whose hands were badly burned, said
he did not see any one drown and that
so far as he knew every one reached
the rescuing steamers. He saw three
boats capsize but he believed the oc-
cupants were all saved. Many of tho
crew, he said, were burned or other
wise injured.
Stories as to the behavior of those
aboard the vessel conflict. Some Of
the survivors said there was no panic
and but little excitement except
among a few women. Others said
there was, confusion around the. lMe-s
boats and thaf in one instance a male
passenger, who observed that nun1-
Der of men were about to jump into .
lifeboat as it was being lowered.
drew revolver and threatened the
men if they persisted. ~
Through some mishap. however, the
boat capsized but the occupants, 1s
in number, were all said to have been
saved. Four of them were injured
and were placed in hospitals here.
Negro is Held.
Norfolk. Va. May 24.-Alfred
Coleman, negro. was arrested here
this afternoon by the federal autlaori.
ties on the charge Of setting fire to
the Virginia. The warrant was sworn
out by stevedore employed on the
Virginia
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
GERMANS ARE
MVERSAlLLES
AGAIN. TODAY
Members of the Delegation
Seemingly Satisfied After
Meeting in Spa.

Versailles. May 24.-Count Won
Brockdorff- Rantzau and the other
members Of the German peace dele
cation who went to Spa Thursday, re-
turned here this morning with the
exception of DR.. Theodor, ,Melchoir,
the financial expert. All the members
of the party seemed in good spirits
The delegation ,alighted from the
train at the Noisy lie Roi station and
entered automobiles for Versailles.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
FRENCH filler
INTENDS TO
CROSS OCEAN
Set Out From Paris TODAY
For Morocco; To Land
In Brazil.

Paris, May 24.-Lieutenant Roget,
the French aviator who in April
made a nonstop flight of more than
$50 miles from Lyons to Rome, start
ed this morning on fight from Paris
to Morocco. whence he plans to at
tempt fight across the Atlantic to
Brazil with Dakar as a starting point.
Roget made his start from here at
8 a. m. He was accompanied by
Mechanician Offrey.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
45,O0O,0O0 POUNDS OF
WOOL USED in APRIL

Washington, May 24.-Manufactur-
ers used during April 45,000,00O
pounds Of wool. an increase of 80 per
cent over March. The increased con-
sumption indicates "a rapid return
to normal conditions" the Bureau of
Markets declared in a statement to-
day.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
DEMoBUlIzING TROops.l

Camp Mills. N. Y, May 24.-
Troops leaving today for demobilixa.
ton camps included: f8ss 53
men OF the 125th infantry and two
officers and le4 men OF the 12sth in-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24

10 HOLD CONFERENCES.
4& Washington, May Ambassador,
Bonillas Of Mexico IL leaving here to-
day for Mexico City to- have q con-
3erencs with President Carranza.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
General Headquarters at
Chaurnont Will be Closed
Early Next Month; Cob
lenz Sector Will be Sup
piled Directly From Ant
werp.

Washington, May 24.-Revised
plans for the return of the overseas
forces provide for the sailing from
France of all troops except those in
the regular divisions by June 2, Cen
eral March, chief Of staff. announced
today.
Units now in the service Of supply
are scheduled to sail, 100000 in May.
100000 in June, and the small re-
mainder in July. A definite schedule
has been arranged for closing all the
supply sections and leave areas now
under control Of the A. E. F. head
quarters.
General headquarters at Chaumont
will be closed early in June after
which time the Coblenz sector will be
supplied direct from Antwerp.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
Great Change in the Russian,
Situation; Anti-BOlsheUiks
Making Numerous Successes

to, help themselves still remains in
force. It says that the situation today
is that the movement led by Kolchak
is In fair way to stamp out Boil
shevism. 55{EsHe
Admiral Kolchak, It is added, =
being assisted by British non-combat-
ant troops commanded by Colonel
John Ward. q iaborite and Z social.
list. - Ee 7. -. y
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
60 Per Cent Discharged.

=
Washington, May 24.-Demobiliza-
tion of the army has, now returned
more than sixty per cent of officers
and men to civil life, it was an
nounced officially. The total, includ-
Ing partial reports to date, was given
as 2,215,161. of whom 1855 were
officers. Sailings from overseas since
November IL, last, have totalled L.
152,427
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24
Negro is Held.

Norfolk, Va. May 24.-Alfred
Coleman, negro. was arrested, here
this afternoon by the federal autlaori.
ties on the charge Of setting fire to
the Virginia. The warrant was sworn
out by stevedore employed on the
virginia
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-05-24

London-Forces operating against
Petrograd have taken several thou
sand Bolshevik prisoners.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-14

The only thing that now mars
the prospect OF a brilliant social
season in Washington is absence
of President and Mrs. Wilson,
Secretary of State and Mrs. Lam
sing. the John Davis's and few
others of social. Importance.
@ But society is preparing for the
return of the president. In all
probability the pre-war program
of state functions there will then
be resumed. 4. I'D s
Mrs. Thomas r. Marshall. wife
Of the vice-president, seems dis
posed to pick up things whore she
dropped them when America en-,
tered the war. a. q
Mrs. McAdoo revived ( cabinet
day" at her home. privilege she
has now re'inquished to Mrs. Car
ter Glass. Mrs. Champ Clark has
resumed her 81 Wednesday Il after
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-14

moons at home.
Bids in prOfusicn are planning
looming out" parties.
The daughter OF sthe minister
OF Salvador will have her coming
out party in the Hall of Americas,
in Pan American building. aas-- s-0
Two nationally known leaders
in Washington unofficial society
are Mrs. Thomas +. Walsh and
Mrs. Delos Blodgett. f.sa y.gga
+ Mrs. Nicholas Longworth twill
not take quite as active part
in society as she has formerly.
War has brought a great sorrow
to her family in the death of her
brother. Quentin Roosevelt. ss.sNa
Mrs. o. II. P. Belmont seems ia
be a lot moro interested in the
passing of the Susan B. Anthony
amendment than she Is in society
where she is leader in GbotE
Washington and New York4 T.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-14
Auto Repairs

IMPE RIAL VALLEY MOTOR CO.,
Stud ebaker Garage, Sixth and State,
are low prepared to put Your car in
first calss condition. We employ only
expel ! workmen. All work guaral-
teed. Auto repairs in all branches.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-14

FOR RENT-Good alfalfa pasture
for 100 head dairy COWS. Also 200
tons loose hay on place, six miles
east of Holtville. See Valley Lum-
her Co
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-14
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on the
2lst day of January, 1919, at IL
O'Clock, noon, at the INLAND postof-
flee, l will sell to the highest bid
d"r for cash one brown horse, weight
about 900 pounds; buggy and set of
SINGLE harness.
These are being sold to discharge
a lien for keep.
ANDY PRUITT.
Dated January 10, 1919.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-14

ANY POOR GIRL, needing a home,
friends or advice, call on or ad-
dress Major NJ. Louise Coggeshall,
superintendent Salvation Army
Rescue and Maternity Home, 267O
N. Griffin Ave, Los Angeles, Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-14
Drugiess Healing

VITALA cures stomach, nerve,
heart, liver, kidney and bladder
trouble. See DR.. Erkelens, 514
Broadway. Over 1000 reliable ref
erences open for investigation. VI
TALA GUARANTEED.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-14

WANT TO BUY 200 10 500 turkeys.
Give quality and quotations for spot
cash. Pacific Produce Co., Santa
Barhara, Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-14

FOR SALE-White Leghorn baby
chicks, $500 per 100. Prices on
other kinds on application. Rates
per 1000. Telephone 97F2. Frank
M. Moore, Box 18, Star Route, Ell
Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-14

WANTED-To lease for term of
years, 320 acres good alfalfa, for
sheep. L. M. Macarthur, Heber. If
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MONEY TO LUAN

If you are looking for situation,
or in need of help, try Press classi-
fed advertisement.
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Cotton, corn or grain
land; $50, GAO, 800, 100 acres; all
fine soil. "See Wilson About 1t"
or r. E. Jauman, 472 Main st.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-14

Washington, Jam Ia. - Alfred
Smith, who said he formerly was adj
Vertising representative of the Pu-
eblo Chieftain, ut Denver, testified
today bofer the senate committee in
vestigating German propaganda, that
newspaper made agreement with von
Bernstorff in 1915 and 1916 by which
it was to he paid twenty thousand
dollars for publishingI arcitles favor
able to the German cause.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-14

FOR SALE-1O0 tons No. l alfalfa
hay, f. o. b. Seeley. Irving Jaquay,
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-14
Auto Service Stations

ADAMS SERVICE STATION, Sew
enth and Main. Savage Tires and
Tubes. Vulcanizing, Accessories Of
all kinds.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-14

FOR SALE-1OO tons alfalfa and al
falfa and barley hay; Il mile west
of High School. Inquire w. R.
Carey, 683 Broadway.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-14
Wanted

WANTED-Your old auto tires;
will pay highest price. Harry
Hart, $50 Main st.
WANTED--Kay ana grain haulin-.
c. w. Cufphey. Residence phone
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Imperial Valley press., 1919-01-14

WANTED-Competent woman to
care for 2h -year-old boy during
daytime at her own home; good
pay; must be close in. Address Box
72, Press office.