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Newark post., 1919-11-12
PROVISIONS FOR
FIRE PREVENTION
ESSENTIAL NOW
Danger From Conhagration
Increases With Coming of
Winter

This IS the tive cf year when dam
ger from fire Is greater tlan at any
other time. With the coming of colder
days, quick fires are started in stoves
and furnaces that are in need of re-
pair or that open into fues which have
become clogged. Matches are used In
greater numbers and that increases
the chance of accidental fires. kero-
sene is used in greater quantities for
starting fires and for filling lamps.
Gasoline has become a menace
through careless handling. 1t is
highly important that every precau-
ton be taken to store the gasoline in
properly constructed reservoirs and
that those curious to learn how much
remains in the tank refrain from seek
ing that information with the aid of
lighted match and unprotected can
die.
Every householder should provide
some fire-ighting equipment, even if
the fire company is prompt and eff
cient. Of course, pail of water is
the oldest, simplest and cheapest of
fire-extinguishers. There is no rea-
son why every household should not be
provided with such equipment for use
in such emergencies. The buckets
should be painted special color, pre-
ferably red or labeled conspicuously
to prevent use for other purposes and
to insure perpetual preparedness.
The chemical extinguisher has come
into quite general use on automobiles
and in many private homes and has
many advantages over the water
bucket. 1t can be employed, for ex-
ample, among oils where water is of
no value. When an extinguisher is
not available in such fires, sand is ef-
fective where the fire is on the floor
or in the shallow container. Sawdust,
strange as it may seem, is always ef-
fective if scattered quickly over the
entire surface of burning liquid in
a container, so as to smother the
flames. Salt is also effective in small
fires and is nearly always available.
Newark post., 1919-11-12
STATE BOARD OF ACRl-
CULTURE BOOSTS EGG
PRODUCTION
Offers Prizes For Best Manag-
ed Flocks Of Farm
Poultry

Much interest has been aroused by
the offer made by the State Board OF
Agriculture of prizes for the best
manager fiocks of farm poultry. The
farmers appreciate the fact that they
call 90 on with their poultry keeping
lust as usual, using eggs and fowls
fer their table and keeping account OF
them and receiving the same credit for
the eggs used as for eggs sold. A
careful account must be kept OF all
operations and at the end Of the per-
iod affidavits will be made as to the
accuracy of the records. At the end
of six months the prizes for six
months records will be awarded and
at the end of the year prizes for the
yearly records will be awarded.
Inspectors will be sent around from
time to time to make careful note Of
the appearance of the birds, the gen.
eral conditions of the flock and the
management Attention is called tt
the fact that fresh, clean eggs gather
ed twice day enjoy highly profit
able market and command a premium
above the current prices. The prize:
are offered to induce poultrymen t.
practice the best methods as well a:
to keep the best breeds of hens
Blanks will be furnished to applicant:
for keeping daily records.
Newark post., 1919-11-12
Country Boys and Girls No
Longer Wholly Dependent

The DAYS OF penury for the boy OF
girl who lives in the country is
thing of the past. No more is Johnnie
Jones a reuriless young man, depeni-
ent IN his fathers generosity Tor
snending money and with seldom
cent in his pocket. Wide-awake john
,is belongs today to club organized
by The Department of Agriculture ana
the State college and is young man
OF iinsncial standing who owns prop
ertv and has money in the bank.
The amout of money which boy or
girl vet in school can make through
club work is surprising to those un-
acquainted with the results. At the
Eastern States Exposition at Spring
field, Mass, in September, was club
camp to which came 222 boys and
girls. These youngsters were the
champions in the ten Eastern States
and the trip to Springfield was one OF
the awards they had won by superior
work n their local clubs.
/ At the camp were 50 who had been
/ in the club for a year, 81 for two
wears, IA for three years, 80 for four
years, 10 for five years, 5 for 6 years
/ for seven years, and l for nine
years. Eighty-nine of the group ow'
ned s9,350 worth of Liberty bonds
War savings stamps to the amount OF
1926 were in the possession of IT.
Of the boys and girls. m saving;
banks 1877 have accounss which have
a total valuation of S13,736.54. TIT
average amount of money invested ant
deposited by the club members wa!
S132.21.
Seven of these young business mel
owned 10 colts, 81 owned 81 pigs, 81
calves, owned "a sheep, and Al own
ed cows or baby beeves. Poultry is
favorite project, SO members ownin,
3,400 birds. One young lad owned
town lot and six others owned farr
Newark post., 1919-11-12
The Toast

Now here's a toast to woman
As high we lift the cup,
In every national crisis
'Tis she who measured up"
When Mars his bugle sounded
The call from overseas,
Twas she responded promptly
Defending Liberty.
She gave of service freely,
Her money and her sons,
Then took the Office desk and shop
Her "boys" had swapped for guns.
Twas she who fought for suffrage.
And won in many State,
When next came Prohibition
Her zeal did not abate,
Now here's toast for Woman
And what be her reward
Who proved herself as great as he
Who bore the gun and sword?
A worlds acclaim shall be her NEED
And loud her praise We sing,
Her prize? (Oh, just the same old
thing),
A narrow wedding ring'
Florence 7. Osmun.
Newark post., 1919-11-12

sharply press the tube into the center
of the disk and lift it quickly from it.
This will form quaint little figure,
resembling a Tudor rose. When a
number of these little roses have been
forced, place the pan containing them
at the top of very hot oven or under
the fame of the gas broiler, until they
take on a delicate brown tint. Lift
them from the pan with spatula or
pancake turner and decorate the meat
or fish together with spray of pars-
lev or watercress.
Newark post., 1919-11-12

land valued at s7,110. Ten owned S567
worth of furniture or kitchen euuip.
ment and four owned automobiles
valued at S1,SlO.
That club work makes for more and
better school work is testified by the
educational record of the 222 at Camp
Vail. Fifty-two are in grammar
school, 144 in high school, 6 are in col.
lege, and only 20 are not in any school.
Figures bear out the fact that club
work develops the earning power
through self-help in boy or girl and
encourages business ability, thrift, and
love of farm life.
Newark post., 1919-11-12
Potatoes and Spinach.

When a small quantity of these veg
etables remains from dinner, try this
very good "left-over" dish for lunch
con. Mix equal quantities of cold
mashed potatoes and spinach to a
paste and add tablespoonful of
melted butter, with paprika, pepper
and salt to taste. Spread on butter
ed pie tin and sprinkle with fine bread
crumbs. Dot with butter and bake a
light brown. Cut in pie-shaped pieces
when serving.
Newark post., 1919-11-12
Potatoes With Cream.

Small potatoes commonly known as
seconds" may be served like new po-
tatoes and make very attractive win
ter dish when one tires of mashed
potatoes. Pare the potatoes, drop into
boiling water and boil briskly until
done, but no longer. In a saucepan
have ready some butter and cream,
hot, but not boiling, little chopped
parsley, pepper and salt. Drain the
potatoes, add the mixture, put over
the fire for a minute or two, shaking
Slightly and serve.
Newark post., 1919-11-12
To Mend Buttenholes


neckbands of shirts, stitch pieces
of tape fiat along each edge Of the
buttonhole, bringing them togeth-
er at it's ends. The tape on each
side should be just wide enough
to extend to the edge Of the neck
band, where it should also be
stitched. This new buttonhole will
outlast the rest of the shirt.
HELPFUL HINTS.
A tablecloth is not the simplest
thing in the world to iron and yet if
it is not we'll ironed, it detracts from
the appearance of the table, however
perfectly appointed the table may be
in its several details. Here are some
hints on this ironing day task that
may prove helpful when the table
linen needs ones attention.
Tablecloths are ironed on the right
side only They should be folded down
the center, with the right side out,
then each selvedge turned back toward
the center fold on either side. The
cloth should be pulled by two persons
till the ends meet evenly, and then, if
! possible, mangled.
To iron a tablecloth, lay it fiat on
the table in its fold, and iron IN this
way, taking care to iron between each
fold, and passing with the ron over
each side of the cloth. This must be
continued until the cloth is quite dry
When a tablecloth is taken off a table
after use, it SHOULD always be folded
into the same folds.
If tray cloths have fringes shake the
fringe out against the edge of the
table before ironing, and then comb il
out. Iron the linen center on both
sides until it is dry and then dry the
fringe with the iron.
Always fill a milk bottle with water
the moment it is emptied; it is mucr
easier to wash afterward.
Hard-noiled eggs are good served
sliced with ROLLED Goldfish. A little dry
mustard may be sprinkled on the fish
If you are growing bulbs for winter
bloomiLn, remember that they mus
have FIVE to eight weeks to get theil
roots well started.
WI Ycu rip an old garment, frs
cut a few stitches with the scissors
then pinthe material to your knee AM
rip with a razor.
Newark post., 1919-11-12
}ip gentle to the senators.

Do not annoy them by poking them
With Parisian umbrellas.
Do rot feed them with foreign sub
stances or South American nuts.
Remember that too close confine-
ment in patriotic air has made them
peevish. They are not used to the
freedom of the seas or that larger,
more cosmopolitan idea of making the
word safe for hypocrisy.
Pat them gently on the back and
rub their fur the right way. Take
them out for little run occasionally.
And keep away from their hind legs.
Life.
Newark post., 1919-11-12
Baked Potatoes With Bacon.

Choose long, smooth potatoes, wash
carefully and split lengthwise. On
the cut portions place strips of salt
pork or bacon, place in shallow pan
and bake in quick oven for about a
half hour.
Newark post., 1919-11-12
For The
Homemaker's Eve

The humble potato which inevitably
forms a part of nearly every dinner,
suffers much at the hands Of inexpert
enced cooks.
To cook potato properly one must
understand something of its compost
ton. Starch is the chief property Of
this vegetable, and each little starchy
particle is encased in wall of cellu-
lose. To break this cellulose or woody
wall quickly the potato must be plac-
ed in boiling water, which will burst
the covering of the starch particles
and cause the starch itself to COOK so
rapidly that it will become roury ano
white. If allowed to soak in cold or
even hot water. the cellulose becomes
filled with water and the starch soggy
and heavy. 1t is much the same when
potatoes are baked; they should be
placed in a very hot oven always.
Again, never add salt to potatoes
while they are boiling; wait until you
have drained the water from them,
then Sprinkle with salt, and Stake the
kettle we'll for a moment. Salt has a
tendency to draw the minerals from
the vegetable, and it is our purpose
t. retain in the potato every good
quality which it possesses.
Scrub the potatoes before cooking
them till the skins are nearly white
cook in rapidly boiling water till ten
der, drain and sprinkle with salt
Shake over the fire for a moment OF
two to make them foury, then cut g
cross in the side of each potato, raise
the skin slightly and place a piece Of
butter in the opening. Serve on
folded napkin in a hot dish.
Baked Potatoes With Cheese.
Scrub the potatoes, which should b'
large, and rub them over with LITTLE
lard or dripping, place IN very no
oven and bake till tender. Then Gu
away JHe LOpS anu SCOOp ouI Vic pO
tato pulp, mash this with butter, pep
per, salt, paprika and a little milk
and add a teaspoonful of grated chees
for each potato. Refill the skins Wit
the mixture; place in the oven agail
to heat. Then serve on folded nap
kin in hot dish.
Potato Roses.
These are very pretty for garnfsh
ing and make delicious eating as vel
Boil and mash the potatoes as usua
adding salt, pepper and butter t
taste with hot milk to moisten wei
To each pint of potato add the yolk
one egg and whip well, then fold i
the stiffly beaten white of the egg an
turn the mixture into a pastry bag /
which a star or rose tube has been fr
serted. Holding the bag in a vertfcs
position over a creased pan, force
little of the potato mixture throug
the tube until a disk about one Inch
diameter has been formed. The
Newark post., 1919-11-12

1t is the small man with small
mind who loves to hate and continual
ly quarrels and fights.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26
NOTICE OF HEARING. OF PETE
TION FOR PROBATE OF WILL.

In the Superior Court of the State
f California, in and for the County
# Imperial,
In the matter Of the Estate of ].
'oseph, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that the pc
ition Of Ray Edgar for the probate
or the issuance of letters of admin
5tration thereon to Ray Edgar, will
e heard at 2 o'clock p. m. on the
18th day Of February, 1919, at the
ourtroom Of said Superior Court, at
q Centre, Imperial county, Califor-
ia, when and where any person in
crested may appear and contest the
anne.
Dated February 18th. 1919.
NJ S. COOK, Clerk.
- BY L. j. KELSEY,
Deputy Clerk.
JAS. w. GLASSFORD,
Attorney for Petitioner.
Feb17-2S
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26
insurance
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
NO, MATTER WHAT
Sargent will insure it."
562 Main Street

Estate of Edna A. Tucker, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given by the I'M
dersigned, Cover c. Tucker, execu-
tor of the Estate of Edna A. Tuck
e., deceased, to the creditors of and
all pet0ons having claims against the
said deceased, to exhibit the same
with the necessary vouchers, within
tour months after the first publica-
ton of this notice, to the said Grover
c. Tucker, at Room 108, in the First
National Bank building, City of El
Centre, California, the place OF
transacting business of said estate,
OF present them with the necessary
vouchers to the Clerk of the Supe-
rior Court in the City of FL Centre.
Dated January 81, 1919.
GROVER C. TUCKER,
Executor.
JAS. W. GLASSFORD,
Attorney for Executor.
Teb5-12-19-26
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26
NOTICE OF SALE TO SATISFY
LIEN FOR STORAGE.

Notice is hereby given by the I'M
lersigned Jones Investment Com
3any that they will sell the herein
after described property at public
auction, to the highest bidder for
ash to satisfy charges for storage
upon said property, attorneys fees
and costs of advertising and sale;
that said sale will take place in
'ront Of the office of the Valley
Lumber Company at 1875 South
Fourth street, on Monday the 3rd
lay Of March, 1919, at 10 o'clock in
he forenoon of said day; that said
property so to be sold is described
rs follows, to wit:
Five electric fans.
One electric chain fixture.
Two glass showcases.
One hat rack.
Tw9nty-one tables.
Fifty chairs.
Two ice boxes.
One cigar case.
One working bench.
One 10-foot working bench.
One bench.
Five cans.
One National cash register.
One coffee urn.
Forty-eight service trays.
One gasoline stove.
One oil-burning range.
Two boxes of assorted dishes and
itchen utensils.
JONES INVESTMENT COMPANY.
By j. S. JONES,
Manager. Feb19toMar1inc
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26
WANTED

w ANTED-Good Christian homes,
Protestant, Catholic or Jewish, for
homeless boys between 5 and IL
years. May be adopted if desired.
We have Booth, aged 9, fair COM
plexion, bright, manly; Roy, 8
small, attractive, brown hair and
eyes; Stanley, 6, .loveable, sturdy
curly hair, freckles; Delmar, 7
full of life, freckled; Morris, 7
Japanese-American; Owen, 10
red hair, blue eyes, lots of freck
les, bright as a dollar; Korona, 8
Austrian, fair, lovable, extra good
boy; James, 5, sturdy. All Ameri.
cans except two. Apply Children:
Home Society, 2414 Griffith Ave.
Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26
SITUATIONS WANTED

COMPETENT cost accountant, 27,
now in Ell Centre, capable of TAX
ing complete charge, is looking for
permanent position either in office
or on ranch. Speaks Spanish. Last
position with government. Willing
to go any place. Address Box 285,
Press office.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

Errors not the fault of the adver-
tiser, which clearly lessen the value of
the advertisement, will be rectifed
only by republication without extra
charge on presentation of claim with
in five days after insertion. No allow
ance will be made when the error
does not materially affect the sense
or purpose of the advertisement.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26
CLASSTFTE
WANT ADS.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING,
Accepted According to the Following
Rates and Rules

Rates-The rate for inserting Pre-
paid Classified or Liner Advertise
ments in The Imperial Valley Press is
1c per word each insertion, if paid in
advance. Minimum charge, 25c.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

The Imperial Valley Press cannot
guarantee the accuracy or assume re-
sponsibility for more than one incor-
rect insertion Of any advertisement
ordered for more than one time.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26
Auto Repairs

CONSOLE BROS, FORD REPAIR
Shop. Ford engines overhauled for
$50. All work guaranteed. Money
refunded if not satisfactory. 51l
Broadway.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26
Miscellaneous

MAKE a 1k-ton truck with your
Ford; a Giant attachment; Timken
bearings and chrome vanadium
steel throughout. Price $500 at
tached and ready for use. Impe-
rial Valley Motor Co., southwest
. corner State and Sixth. Phone 60.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26
FUR SALE

FOR SALE-7one 1920 Titan tractor;
one q or '3-bottom Moline plow;
. one 8-ton wagon; one 1-12x36 In
diana silo; one | H c ensilage cut
ter. F. II. Vanderpoel, / mile
south u mile west McCabe church.
Telephone 97F13.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

WANTED-Thoroughly experienced
bookkeeper; prefer one who has
had experience in furniture store
and who can meet public. State
former experience and salary want
ed in first letter. Address Box
10, Press office. ,
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26
Drugless 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
ITALIA GUARANTEED.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

WANTED-Young woman for per-
manent position; pleasant work.;
easy hours. Preferably one who
has some theoretical or practical
knowledge of journalism or news
paper work. Inquire Box 30A,
Press.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

WORK WANTED on ranch; cooking
for Two to six men; wages $50 to
$40 Address Miss Bonnie Arm
strong, 1913 West f ST., San Diego.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26
Auto Electricians

AUTO ELECTRIC AND BATTERY
Shop, 1876 South Fifth. If It's cleo
irical, we have it.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

, Classified Advertising CHARGED
TO ACCOUNTS will be at the rate of
11ac per word, with minimum charge
of 26c.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

WANTED--Tractor blowing. Will.
liam Griset, r. F. D. l, Ell Centre
Calf.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26
HELP WANTED

WANTED-Neat, capable woman for
general houseworh; family of four
TIP South Fifth. Phone 354M.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

WANTED-Woman or girl for
homework. Call 722 Commercial
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

FOR SALE-Bargain, 40 acres, SIPS
per acre, cash or terms; NWA Tract
131, Section 20, T. Is S., r. - T..
Go see. None but prospective buy
ers need answer. II. w. Fleming.
Box 100, Blythe, Cal.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

FOR SALE-Fine piano in good con-
dition and sectional bookcase; also
collection Of good boogs and ORR
entail rugs. Going east, so will
sell cheap. D. p Peer, Route l.,
two miles north of Meloland store.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

FOR SALE for cash or on terms: rs
head of good fresh horses and
mules; number of excellent
brood mares among them. This
stock will bein corrals of Howard
& Pitzer, corner Main and New
streets, on Thursday, Feb. 27.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26
Auto Supplies

BARGAINS IN TIRES. Ell Cenir
Cut Rate Tire Co., 653 Main St
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

FOR SALE-Cheap for cash, two in
cubators and one brooder, in good
condition, or will exchange for
what have you. Box X, Press Of
flee.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

FOR gSALE-"75" Holt caterpillar in
first class condition. VIII demon
strate. Apply at Hogue-K Kellogg
Co., Beaumont.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

FOR SALE-WAite Leghorn baby
chicks, $500 per 100. Prices on
other kinds on application. Rates
per 1000. Telephone 97F2. Frank
M. Moore, Box Is, Star Route, Ell
Centric
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26
FOR SALE
FORD touring car in excellent condi-

Kerosene oil stove, nearly new
Cheap for cash. Ray Rice, 7R
miles southwest. Two miles south
Of McCabe church.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

FOR SALE-8O acres in alfalfa, close
to Holtville; artesian water and
silo; sheep fenced. c. II. Eckert.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

WANTED-Hay and srain hauiinS.
G. w. Curphey. Residence phone
o9-.J office phone 30.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

FOR SALE-Forty acres alfalfa,
soft land; house, garage, trees,
fenced and cross-fenced. 1lh miles
from Cantaloupe station, GU miles
southwest of Galipatria. Price
$l75 per acre. Terms. S. c. Mil
ligan. Calipatria.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

TIiIETY-slX head DAIRY cows; can
feed 100 head top feed; Ga stan
chion barn to milk in. l.. ID. Dun
agan, on IL. M. Mccall ranch, one
vale north, one-half mile east
Imperial. 1917
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26
Physicians
Planning Mills

Ell CENTRIC planning MILLS, 315
East Main. Cabinet work. We re
pair anything within reason. Head
quarters for union carpenters.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26
Wanted

Ninety or less shares
No. / water stock. Give price. A.
j. Harvey, General Delivery, E
Centre.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

Bring your wives and babies to
the Farm Assembly. Someone will
be there to help care for the babies.
ADV.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

FOR SALE-Sx pure bred Hamp.
shire Down blackface rams. See
them on the Jerome Bucr ranch.
Il mile south and miles east of
Hcber. Phone !CaleXico 240Fl2. L.
Is. Holt.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

FOR SALE-Alfalfa hay. G. G. Hus-
sey, Seeley.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

See the largest assortment of mat
tresses in Imperial Valley at Nc
Cune's; $3.50 to $35.00.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

LOST-One brown mare, about
years old; one bay mare colt, {
years old; one bay horse colt,
years old. If found, put up anc
notify me ana receive reward. J
&. Delozie2, $50 Main ST., Ell Cen
tro, Calf.
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1919-02-26

LOST-Patent leather pin seal purse
with j. d. Johnson calling card en-
closed. Return to Press office.