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The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1919-09-18
.RAYAGE OF FLU
AGAIN THREATENS
U. S. Health Officers and People
of All America Disturbed Over
Probable Return of the
Dread Disease

All America is now disturbed
over the probable return of the
deadly malady, the flu. The fol-
lowing is a dispatch from Wash
ington, d. c.:
Washington, Sept. 1S.-"Will
the flu come back this year,"
This question, being asked by
thousands of scientists and mil
lions of laymen throughout the
world, is discussed by Surgeon
General Blue of the Public
Health Service in an official bull
letin in which it is said that the
plague will probably reappear,
but not as severe as last win
ter.
Probably, but by no means
certainly, there will be a recur-
renee of the influenza epidemic
this year." says General Blue.
Indications are that should
it occur, it will not be SO severe
as the pandemic of the previous
winter. City officials, state and
city boards of health, should be
prepared in the event of a re-
currence. The fact that a pre-
vious attack brings immunity
in a certain percentage of cases
should allay fear on the part of
those afflicted in the previous
epidemic.
Influenza is spread by direct
and indirect contact. 1t is not
yet certain that the germ has
been isolated Or discovered, and
as a consequence there is yet no
positive preventative, except
the enforcement of rigid rules of
sanitation and the avoidance of
personal contact"
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1919-09-18
Monroe County Nursing School
Opened by Red Cross

If the flu epidemic does strike
this section again as it very
probably, will do, the Monroe
County people will be far better
prepared for it, in as much as
the nursing department of the
Monroe County Red Cross Chap
ter is this week taking up the
work of beginning schools in
nursing and home hygiene
throughout the county.
Miss Smelling, a professional
Red Cross Nurse and Instruct
or, who has seen important SER
vice in, France and who has re-
turned from her overseas duties
arrived on Monday and is now
engaged in the preliminary work
at Clarendon and Holly Grove,
and will probably be in Brinkley
the week end, to arrange with
the Brinkley ladies who are to
take up the work.
Miss Smelling is a most cap
able worker and the Monroe Co.
Chapter women are most for
tunate in securing her for the
work.
This work is FREE of all cost
to those who wish to take 1t,
as it is being paid for out of
the Red Cross funds and ladies
who fail to avail themselves OF
the opportunity in home nurs-
ing and hygiene are missing one
of the most valuable helps ever
given in this section.
Glass rooms have been secur-
ed and are to be fitted up in
Clarendon, Holly Grove and
Brinkley. If the ladies of the
various farming communities of
the county care to take up this
work they may have the bene-
fit of Miss Smelling if they will
take it up with the County Nurs-
inc Chairman, Mrs. VIM. B. Fol-
som, Brinkley, or the Secretary,
Miss Glover James, Clarendon.
Continued on Page ~
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1919-09-18
A Georgia Philosopher.

Artemus Simms says the worst thing
aoout being a fool is that others find it
out before you do.-DaltOn Citizen.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
YOUNG MEXICAN
K|ONAPS GIRL

Emulating his antedeluvian ances-
tors, who procured their wives by
brute force, a young Mexican whose
name is withheld by officials, a day
or two ago kidnapped and carried off
the girl of his choice, Miss Marie
Godenez of the Calexico district, ac-
cording to word received here to-
day.
Through the intervention of ne
gro woman, whom he is alleged to
have hired, the young Romeo obtained
possession of the girl, loaded her in
buggy and was safe across the
Mexican border before her parents
sounded the alarm.
At the request of the girls moth
er, who has made several trips to
Governor Cantus offices, to secure
the return of her daughter, the man
in the case has been arrested and is
being held in MeXicali awaiting the
filing of formal charge.
Intimations have been given the
officials that the girl was the victim
of a gang of white slavers, for whom
the Young Mexican acted as an agent
The girl, however, has not been
found and the Mexican refuses to
make her hiding place known.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
MRS. GLEASON,
NEW EPW0RTH
LEAGUE HEAD

The County Epworth League met
last evening at the Calexico High
School and report most delightful
and Interesting meeting. Those at
tending from Ell Centre met at the
Masonic Temple early in the even
ing and motored to the Border City,
where they enjoyed picnic lunch in
the High School cafeteria.
A business meeting followed in the
High School auditorium, the follow
ing officers being elected from the
various towns of the Valley: Presi-
dent, Earl Gleason; first vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Leslie Lyall of Brawley;
second vice president, Frances john
son; third vice president, l.. H. Web
ber of CaleXico; fourth vice presi-
dent, Mrs. P. A. Murry of Ho1tville;
secretary, Pauline Adair; treasurer,
Cleo Harris of Imperial Mrs. H. A.
Hastain was elected superintendent
of the Junior League.
The program following the meet
ing consisted mostly of musical num-
bers and stunts.
1t is the intention of the County
Epworth League to construct a ST.
900 Mexican tabernacle at Calexico,
the sum of 5000 having already been
raised. One of the features of the
entertainment last evening aided in
the raising of more funds for this
purpose, as an admission fee was
charged Of l cent for each year of
their age of each person admitted.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
GOES TO MEET HUSBAND.

Mrs Forrest f. Kutz of this city
left last evening for San Francisco,
where she intends to meet her hus-
band, First Lieutenant Forrest f.
Kutz. Lieutenant Kutz has just re-
turned with other casuals from over
seas and Mrs. Kutz is awaiting his
discharge at Camp Fremont within
the next few days. Lieutenant Kutz
has been with the Dental Corps OF
the Thirty fifth division, being with
this division in the Argonne Forest
After spending a few DAYS in Sar
Francisco, they will return to Ell Cen
tro, after spending short time il
Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
COMPLETE PLANS
FOR ANNUAL B.
P. 0. T. PICNIC

Arrangements for the Elks' big
frolic next Sunday at Jacumba Hot
Springs are rapidly nearing compile
tlOn
Chef Collins is preparing menu
that will delight the heart of all epi-
cureans, and states that any Bill who
brings anything besides his wife and
family, together with an empty stom-
ach, will be heavily fined.
The entertainment committee are
planning many surprises, notable
feature of which will be the tight
rope walk by c. w. Curphey. This
feature is positively no fake and will
take place just as scheduled. Mr.. Cur
phey was for forty years or more
associated with the Barnum & Bal
ley circus and will turn two complete
flipflops on the wire without ever
losing his balance.
This is only one of the many and
unusually interesting numbers that
have been prepared. The publisher
of The Press can prove that the
above is absolutely true, for the above
facts were stated, in the presence of
witnesses by Charles Collins.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
Boosting In
Press Letters

The following are two of the many
good letters received this week by the
Contest Manager:
when you buy Singer Sewing
machine you are sure you have one
that will stand the wear of many
years use, as it is made of the best
materials, not put together from the
junk heap, and you are never ashamed
of it.
"To compare Singer to other ma
chimes is like comparing the diamond
to other gems.
"My mother used Singer in Can
ada, when she was young woman,
and she says opinion then was the
same as it is today: "The Singer is
the best" Why, she used hers for
six years without ever changing the
needle, and it was used for hem
ming the heavy linen blinds, the dain-
ty little garments and warm over
coat for sonny boy-and all with
perfect work.
"She sold hers when she came to
California in '93, but bought another
when she got here. When you want
thte best, get it at the "Original Sing
al Sewing Machine Store"
"AGNES f. NORRISH,
BOX 406, Holtville."
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
CALL VALLEY
CONFERENCES
FOR WORK 0F
AMER|CAN|SM
State Commission Sends
Representatives Here to
Launch an Americaniza-
ton Move.

The State Commission on Immi-
grafton and Housing has sent two
representatives to Imperial county to
introduce the Americanization idea
here.
Says DR.. Johnson, farm adviser,
who is assisting the state officials:
characterization is the work of
making good American citizens of
che foreigners in our midst. 1t is
education of the aliens in the Unit
ted States in true patriotism.
1t appeals to every one of rs. This
war has revealed lot of people
among US who were not true Amer
leans. To prevent such condition
in the future we must begin now.
California's immigration and hous-
ing commission believe this can be
done and meetings will be held on
Saturday, March IL, at the Tulane
theatre, Ell Centre, to introduce this
to our citizens"
At 10 a. m Madeline Veverka, who
was sonfe years ago herself a Bo.
hemian immigrant and later, after
Americanization, an expert in the
education Of non-English speaking
children, will present results of her
observation and work. Several I'm
perial Valley teachers with local as
we'll as state experience, will speak.
The program for the Saturday
morning session of the conference
will be. ~
Subject: "Americanination and the
lSchooi"
7 Presiding: Mrs. Will S. Fawcett
(a) Report from Imperial Valley
schools: Brawley East Side School,
Mrs. V. B. McGinness; Calexico.
Frances M. $ sMcWilliams; Ell Centro,
Lena V. Baber; Compulsory Attend
ance," Mrs. Effie Swanson.
(b) "The Notwithstanding
Child in the Primary School," Made
line Veverka, supervisor of primary
education, Los Angeles schools.
Education Of the Adult Immi
grant" Ethel Richardson. State
Commission Of immigration and
Housing.
(d) Discussion; leaders, Mrs. w.
w. Apple and Mrs. Adah Jones,
In the afternoon at 2 o'clock all
ranchers and farmers in the Valley
will have Z chance to hear Frank
Palon,ares, former labor agent for
the. State Immigration Commission.
He viii endeavor to present ideas to-
ward the solution Of some of our
difficult labor questions here.
Following him will be several lead
ing Valley ranchers. who have tried
out various plans and who will dis
cuss plans. A.44
A general discussion will follow.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
"Y' EMPLOYS
To
AID RETURNED
SERVICE MEN.
Four H u ndred Veterans
Have Returned to Impe-
rial Valley, According to
Lists.

The Imperial County Y. M. C. A.
secretary has employed another sec
retary to assist the present county
secretary. He is N. S. McClurkan,
acting as replacement secretary, and
his work is entirely with the returned
men.
Mr.. McClurkan comes to Imperial
after spending several months in
France and is we'll qualified for this
kind of work. He is interviewing the
men and finding out if the Assoc
alton can be Of service to them in
any way in helping to find employ
ment for them and assisting the men
who have not received their $50 bo-
nus. Arranging for fellowship gath
erings where the men can get to-
gether and get acquainted-orga
themselves into the Allied Veterans
Association if they like, and in any
other way cooperating with them in
their activities.
Mr.. McClurkan is working with all
of the employment agencies and com
mittees in the county who are try
ing to locate work for the men.
More than four hundred men are
on the "returned list" as we have
now, and within week we hope to
hope this complete list of every man
who have returned to the valley.
When this list is completed it will be
available for the use of any organi-
zation in the county which may de-
sire to use it.
$3.50. The Imperial County Y. NJ. c. A. is
located in Rooms l.. 2 and 3, eeterson
building, Phone SOL. Imperial, Calf.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
Value of Pea
Crop $259,000

This years green pea crop-one of
the principal items in the vegetable
production-will add considerably
more than a quarter of a million dol
lars to the bank accounts of Valley
farmers, according to report on
shipments made public today by |.
T. Sparks, commercial agent for the
Southern Pacific railroad.
Thirty-five cars of peas have been
moved out to eastern markets and
25 cars to western points. Each car
consisted of $40 drums of vegetables,
each drum bring an average price
of $40 or total of $1,000 a car.
The total value of the crop, as
shown by the shipments, was $685.
900.
The crop was raised on about 600
acres of land. which means an aver
age production value per acre of
more than S400.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
ARREST HUNDRED
RACE DEVOTEES
AT LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, April 9.--With dy-
manic suddenness District Attorney
W'oolwine yesterday deereed a raid
upon the flourishing tribe of hand
book makers in Los Angeles. The re-
suits were astonishing.
Before the day was over these
things had Happened:
Nearly one hundred devotees Of
the racing game, including "bookies"
and their patrons-in common par
lance the "suckers"--had been ar
rested.
Last night the grand jury held
special session to hear the testimony
Of the principal "fish" caught in this
immense dragnet.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
SENATE HITS AT
IMMIGRATION

Sacramento, April 9.-The Senate
Yesterday adopted, 80 to l, resolu-
ton by Senator Inman, urging Amer
lean delegates at the Peace Confer
ence to oppose request OF certain
at the Peace Confer
ence" for free immigration.
TIL resolution was adopted without
debate, after it had been amended on
motion by Senator Breed to eilmi-
nate all reference to Japan. In ns
original form the resolution sald
Japanese representatives mad re-
ouested covenant for free immigra-
ton
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
LUKENS FUNERAL FRIDAY

James F. Lukens, aged IS years,
and for eight years resident of
this city, passed away this morning
at the family residence, ia He'll ave
nue., after lingering illness of five
months.
Mr.. Lukens was matchmaker by
trade and while here he was associ-
ated with the jewelry business of
Kyle McBratney, now owned by
Smith & Bishop, after which he en-
gagged in business for himself.
Mr.. Lukens was a native of Ten
nessee, having lived for forty years
at Union City, in that state, before
coming to California.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day afternoon at o'clock from the
funeral chapel of f. j. Mulligan.
Aside from the widow, Mrs. j. F.
Lukens, there is no immediate fam
lily.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
REVENUE AGENTS
TO ENFORCE LAW
ON PROHIBITION
(By Associated Press)

Washington, April 9---Three thou
sand internal revenue agents, work
ing in specially-arranged zones
throughout the United States will en-
force prohibition after July l, ac-
cordng to plans announced today by
the Revenue Bureau.
Nearly 800 inspectors will be trained
to the work and will be added to the
force of 2283 revenue agents already
available. 4
Police regulations and machinery
for enforcement will be in working
order before the date when absolute
prohibition becomes effective.
This force of special agents will
be distributed among districts where
law violation is threatened to the
largest extent.
Special attention will be paid to
cities where revenue officers expect
that most persistent efforts will be
made to make whisky illegally.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
u. S. Attorney
Visits V alley

United States District Attorney
Robert O'Connor of Los Angeles ar
rived in FL Centre this morning on
government legal business While he
declined to be quoted, it was said that
his visit was occasioned by the Utah
Land and Water Company case soon
to be heard by the federal court.
While here he will gather evidence
for the prosecution of the cases and
may b into conference with District
Attorney E. r.. Simon of this coun-
ty on the operations of the Utah syn
dicate here.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
"MOORE'S BAKERY.

"Don't spoil your pleasure by stand
ing in a hot kitchen all day when
you are planning your picnics and
fishing trips. Let Moore's Bakery
fill your basket with good fresh
eats They carry at all times full
line of high class bread, cakes and
pastries, made fresh every hour.
"For individual lunches, let
Moore's serve you. They change
them daily.
machine you are sure you have one
s. "Ask theem about your Sunday din
ner.
"You will appreciate their courtesy,
promptness and efficiency"
CLYDE M. BLACK.
"Holtville, Calf"
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
UNIONS REJECT
AGREEMENT.

(By Associated Press
San Francisco-Rejection by
the San Francisco Iron Trades
Council of the new working
agreement for Pacific coast ship
yards drawn up by the recent
Washington conference was an
nounced here today.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
ITALIAN LABOR
CALLS STRIKE.

(By Associated Press)
Rome-The Rome Council of
the General Federation of Labor
has decided upon general strike
to last "a hours. The strike Is
set to begin Thursday morning
at 6 o'clock. No recent news has
come out of Italy to indicate a
reason for the strike demonstra-
tion.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
16OTH REGIMENT
AT kEARNEY FRIDAY.
(By Associated Press)

IbV ASSOC1ated PreSSI
San Observation-Disclosures
staff and the greater part of the
160th regiment of the Fortieth
division, recently from france,
left Camp Mills Sunday, accord
ing to advices received here to-
day. The troops are due at Camp
Kearney Thursday or Friday.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
(Bv Associated Press)

Copenhagen, April st is Off
cially announced in Munich that Rit-
ter Won Pruger, Bavarian envoy to
Berlin has been recalled
The commissary for foreign affairs
in an explanation declares that the
new German constitution never be-
came binding upon Bavaria, as Ba-
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
WESTERN AVIATOR
KILLED B FALL.
(BV Associated Pres

(By Associated Press)
Hamton, Va.-Lieutenant John
Neely of Seattle was instantly
killed and Sergeant J. Richard
son was seriously injured at
Langley Field when an airplane
Nicely was driving fell from
height of $50 feet.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
WHITE-CARTER
BILL APPROVED.
(By AsSOciated Press)

(By Associated Press)
Systematically vote of "a
to 10 the Assembly today direct
ed the Efficiency and Economy
committee to report to the floor
of the House the White Carter
bill, embodying the plan of the
Taxpayers Association of Cali
fornaia for reorganization of the
state government.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
(Bv Associated Press)

Berlin, April 9.--The shortage of
coal, owing to strikes, is given Off
cially as the reason for Germany's
inability to continue payments to the
Entente for food supplies now arriv-
ing, since coal was chiefly relied up
on as means of settling the in
debtedness,
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
(Bv Associated Press)

Copenhagen, April 8.-The Ger
man national government will not
recognize the new Soviet republic of
Bavaria, a semi-official press bureau
message from Berlin declares. 1t
holds that the Soviet organization
has not conformed with the provis-
ional constitution for Germany, which
provides that representatives Of the
state council be chosen at a general
election and enjoy the confidence of
the people.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
nv A AsSociateu PresS)

Paris, April "a dispatch Tuesday
said Moscow wireless message re-
ported the capture of Odessa by
Ukranian Society troops Sunday.
The Paris Matin sad evacuation
of Odessa by the Allies was immi-
nent, as Bolsheviki pressure was in
creasing.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
BANK ROBBERS
GET $4,000.

(By Associated Press)
Minneapolis-SiX men held up
the Peoples Bank at Seven Cor
ners, a busy Minneapolis bust
ness district, this morning, and
escaped with $4,000 in cash and
$4,000 in Liberty Bonds. Cash
ier Okolsted was locked in the
vault.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
(By Associated Press)

Munich, April 9.-With another "a
hours behind it, the Bavarian council
government appears less able to i'm
pose itself upon the country and the
general political situation has be-
come more threatening.
Not only has support of the old
government taken concrete form in
North Bavaria, but the breach among
the Social Democrats Of South Ba-
ria has widened.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
(By Associated Press)

Paris, April 8.-Views of President
Wilson's attitude on French claims
before the Peace, Conference put
forth by certain American circles, "
are declared by the Matin to be zen
tirely fantastic"
President Wilson, the Matin says,
is conscientiously studying final de-
tails of the preliminary peace.
The Petit Parisien comments in
much the same vein, emphatical!y de-
nying that there are differences be-
tween the French and American dele
cations, especially regarding finan-
cial questions, as probably will be
declared
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
MT. LASSEN is
BUSY AGAIN.

(By Associated Press)
Redding, Cal-After lying dor
mant about year, Mt. Lassen,
in the Sierra Nevada range near
here, resumed volcanic eruption
today. A steady stream of white
sulphurous smoke is issuing from
the peaks crater.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
HEAVY LOSS OF
LIFE BY STORMS
IN SOUTHLAND

Mineola, Tex, April 9.--Thirteen
persons have been killed in the vicin-
ity of Mineola by'a windstorm, ac-
cording to information received here
this afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
STRENGTH OF L. S.
FORCES GIVEN.

IBy ASSOCIATED PressD
Washington-On April l the
War Department announced, to-
day, the aggregate strength of
the American army was $685.
900, excluding 1900 marines
with the Evolutionary forces.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
(By Associated Press

London, April 9.-Disorders on the
Murmansk front in Russia were
planned by Finnish troops and Boil
sheviki Firms, according to a War
Office statement today. which states
it is not considered of political sig
nficance.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
6 SIAN s
4 NARD|NG.
CONCESSION
To CAPITAL.
English War Office Appeals
for Volunteers for the
Northern Russia Expedi-
ton.
(BY Associated Pressl

Stockholm, April 9.-The French
minister here today announced he
had learned the Russian Bolshevik
government had approved concessions
to foreign capitalists, including
Swedes, for railroads and other pub
lie works.
The minister notified the Swedish
government that the French govern
ment reissues to recognize such con-
cessiOns.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
(By Associated Press)

Londcn, April 9.-The War Office
has issued an urgent appeal for vol
unteers for relief force for North
Russia, for period of enlistment
of one year, or such shorter period as
may be required.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
.------O--
(Bv Associated PreSS)

Archangel, April GA delegation
of American and British officer, un
der flag of truce, penetrated the
Bolshevik lines today to negotiate
an exchange Of prisoners.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
(Bv Associated Press)

I
Basle, April 9.-Storage sheds of
the American Red Cross were among
the food depots pillaged by armed
crowds in Nuremburg, Tuesday, ac-
cording to dispatches received here.
Goods valued at 100000 marks are
said to have been taken from vari-
Gus food depots.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
JAA SENT
TO AREA.
I&EA.
(By Associated Press)

(bV ASSOclateu PreSSD
Honolulu-Six battalions of
Japanese troops are being sent
to Korea to suppress disturban-
ces, which are spreading, accord
ing to Nippu Jipi cablegram
from Toxic received here today.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09

MATED ACTOR
is DEAD.
(By Associated Press)
New York--Sidney Drew, an
actor on the stage and for motion.
pictures, died today.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
Last Minute
Bulletins
BAD BLIZZARD
IN WEST
' Associated Press)

(By Associated Press
Denver-Blizzards in Kansas,
Nebraska and the Panhandle of
Texas have practicall-- cut off
wire communication between this
section of the West and all points
east.
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09
INDEMNITY BILL
OF GERMANY IS.
FIVE BILLIONS.

varia's special rights had been sur
rendered in the drawing of that docu-
Imperial Valley press., 1919-04-09

Paris, April 9.-Ignace Padeyewsli
the Polish premier, has Aa sud
mcned ty the Council of to
present the claims of Pola
The r"emier will urge tha |anzig
must be given to Poland and that
Poland must have the coal fields of
Tcschen, ,Silesia, upon which. it is
said, Polish industry depends.