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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-12-13
TN SOME farm operations, in many

TN SOME farm operations, in many
manufacturing lines, and, more
particularly, in refining and dstri-
button of petroleum products, large
scale operations are essential to insure
maximum economy and service.
The production of crude oil varies but
little on account Of seasonal changes,
and the refining processes are contin-
uous operations.
The consumption of petroleum pro-
ducts, however, varies widely with the
season. In summer, consumption far
outstrips production, while during the
winter months the reverse is true.
To prepare himself for the summer
rush, the oil refiner, who is ambitious
to render maximum service, must
operate his refineries at full capacity
throughout the year, and must provide
adequate storage to take care Of his
surplus output during the winter
months, and store it against a day of
maximum demand when the country
roads and city boulevards are crowded
with machines, and the farmer has his
tractor in the field.
To perform this service requires the
investment of huge sums of money,
and the maintenance of complete or
ganization at all times.
The Standard Oil Company Ondiana)
is ambitious to be leader in the pc
troleum industry. 1t is ambitious to
render to the people of the Middle
West as near perfect service as care,
thought, and adequate resources can
devise.
In carrying on its business, the Com.
pany has invested more than 1875 mil .
lion dollars; it operates four large re-
fineries in which it manufactures the
many varieties of petroleum products
needed by the consuming public.
1t operates 3215 bulk stations, more
than 1000 filling stations, and fleet
of nearly 1000 tank delivery trucks.
Its permanent organization consists of
about $4,000 efficient, loyal men and
women, working under one head, to
render service which makes it pos
sible for you to get gallon of gaso-
line, or quart of oil, or a pound of
grease, when you want it, and wher-
ever you may be.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
Contract Let
For Decorations

At the meeting Of the Auto Dealers
association of Imperial county, held
last evening, the contract for decorat-
ing the auto show to be held in this
city next week was awarded to the
Swanfelt Tent & Awning Co., of Los
Angeles, four other bids were received.
An outline was given of the manner
ln which the scheme is to be carried
out and according to Manager Otto
Jeancon, flags, bunting and palms are
to be used, the later imported from the
coast for the OCCASION
The music, under the direction of
"Curley' Brumbly, will be handled by
the Tully Sisters and the Jim Johnson
Jazz Band. According to "Curley"
strains of melody will be in the air
all the time. The last note by one or
chestra will be the cue for the other
to start. Dancing will be one of the
features of the show.
Of the six bids submitted for the
printing of the program, two local,
two San Diego and two Los Angeles
firms entering bids, the lowest price
was offered by local company and
they were awarded the contract. The
price was not made public.
According to Mr.. Jeancon the rail
strike, now confronting the country,
will not seriously hamper the plans
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
CITIZENS TICKET
ELECTED; |.|:! J. !; AL |. BOND B | D
ISSUES ARE VOTED
D. II. Ohmstede, Chas. Pitzer
and J. L. TraUers Are NeU
Members of City Council;
Water Bond Issue GiUen o.
X.

Otto Ohmstede, Chas. Pitzer and J.
l.. Travers, composing the citizens
ticket, were elected to the city board
of trustees at yesterdays election.
All bond issues, the $194 900 connec-
ton with New River, $4,000 for con-
creting the present city basins and
$4,000 for a new fire alarm system,
were given the approval of the voters,
the $4,000 issue just barely being car
ried by a margin of IL votes. The
New River connection was given a
margin of 60 more than the necessary
two-thirds.
Early in the day the election settled
down to a race between Jasper Ira
vers and VIM. Egerer, Independent can
didate, running for reelection. When
the final count was made Mr.. Travers
was 81 votes in the lead. Mr.. Ohm
stede and Mr.. Pitzer had merry lit
tie race all to themselves to see which
would poll the greatest number Of
votes. Mr.. Ohmstede finally won out
by votes, TIC to 708.
The popularity of the fire bond is
sue was but an indication of the desire
of citizens for better protective sys-
tenn.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
JOHNSON CAMPAIGN
FINANCIAL PLANS ARE
OUTLINED TO VOTERS

SAN FRANCISCO, April 13.-The
johnson for President" finance COM
mittee, John H. Rosseter, chairman,
has completed plans for financing the
Hiram Johnson campaign by small
and popular subscription.
The following statement and appeal
is being sent throughout the western
states:
Funds for Hiram w. Johnson's
campaign must come from the people
and not from the vested political IN
terests. There is no johnson cam
paign chest except that which comes
from the people. Other candidates
are backed by millions.
Throughout his public career Hiram
Johnson has battled i'm the public
cause. He stands, as always, for
America first.
"Of all Americans he is today clos
est to most Americans.
"Hiram w. Johnson is your candi-
date. Support him.
contributions, however small, and
given in patriotic spirit, will be re-
ceived at johnson for President head
quarters, 665 Market street, San Fran
CISCO"
Rosseter declared that the money
collected here is to be used to finance
the national campaign, principally ir
eastern states, where the johnson or,
ganizations are made up as they are
in California, of volunteer workers.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
CHAUTAUQUA
OPENS WITH
EXCELLENT
PROGRAM
Big Brown Tent Reaches
City Late This Afternoon
and All Will be in Readi-
ness for Opening Program
Tomorrow.

Ell CentrO's 1920 chautauqua will
open tomorrow. This is the first
city in the United States to enjoy
the program on the Premier circuit,
the largest chautauqua circuit in the
United States which covers the en-.
tire west and is in operation for $50
days.
The big brown tent was to have
arrived in the city this morning but
was delayed for some reason at inland
SO a big truck was Immediately sent
out and the tent will be erected late
this afternoon.
Chairman Ohmstede reports an en-
couraging sale of tickets and warns
all to get their tickets before the chau-
tauqua opens as the price will increase
from $2.75 to $3.50 then.
Many of the entertainers or "talent"
as they are known in the profession,
have already reached the city and a
reunion is being held here today and
tomorrow. This will be the only time
they will have to be together during
the coming six months and advantage
is being taken of the chance to become
acquainted again. There are approx
imAtely IS entertainers and officials
of the chautauqua.
OF special interest to the kiddies
will be the junior chautauqua this year
Continued on page 81
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
No Shortage OF
<R eefers Says
S. P. Storage Head

According to C. J. Mcdonald, gen.
eral agent of the refrigerator service
of the Southern Pacific Railway sys-
tenn. who is in the valley arranging
for the shipment Of cantaloupe this
year, the shortage Of cars this COM
ing season depends entirely upon the
outcome of the present strike. He said,
at is little too early to state the
exact figures but from indications,
other than the strike, believe that
the situation could be handled without
much difficulty. With the strike con-
fronting the railroads of the country
today, however, it is hard to say"
Mr.. Mcdonald arrived in this city
from San Francisco this morning and
will be here for number of days. He
will be located in the office of l. T..
Sparks during his stay in the valley
and stated that he will be glad to
meet the distributors there any time
to discuss their problems.
This afternoon in company with Mr..
Sparks he visited at Holtville.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
STRIKE GROWS IN EAST
Morphine Toe
Is Nelu One On
Federal Sleuths

All sorts of schemes to beat the Har-
rison narcotic law have been tried, but
the plan of Joe Wise, who some time
ago was captured in the vicinity of
Calexico, charged with smuggling,
stands at the head Of the list for down.
right cleverness, according to Federal
operatives.
Wise, some years ago. had the mis-
fortune to lose the big toe of his left
foot, and he used the absence of the
member to bring morphine across the
line, they declare.
According to the Federal operatives
he had made small tin cylinder about
the length Of the toe that he had in
geniously fitted upon the part of the
foot where the toe ought to be. This
was filled with narcotic, and with a
pair of socks slipped over the con-
trivance it looked for all the world
like foot and big toe.
1t is said by the Federal authorities
that he was able to transport about
$40 worth of the drug on each trip.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
SISTER SUES TO
BREAK BROTHERS
WILL TO CHURCH
Third of Johnson Estate Left
AdUentists Causes Trouble;
= Ester Moline Brings Suit to
Break viii.

Suit of Ester Elizabeth Moline to
break the will Of her brother, Frank
o. johnson, was on trial before Su-
perior Court Judge Phil D. Swing to-
day.
In her complaint the sister alleges
that the brother was of unsound mind
when he made his will, leaving two
thirds to the brothers and sisters in
the family and one-third to the Seven
Day Adventist church.
On the stand this morning Mrs. Mo-
line testified that he had been Sin
fluenced" in making his last testament
and reiterated her first story.
The estate consists Of valuable prop
erty.
The suit is attracting large amount
of attention and battery of attorneys
on each side are prosecuting and de-
Tending the suit.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13

The season this year will be fully
a week earlier than that of last year.
Conservative estimates place the first
carload at between May 10 and May
Ia and if this proves to be the case.
it will be the earliest carload of
Imperial Valley cantaloupes has ever
left for market. One prominent dis
tributor this week made his guess at
May IL and co-partner who was
standing nearby, replied, "Oh, why
not make it the 10th, the car will roll
by then"
FIRST CANTALOUPES SOON
The first cantaloupes to leave the
valley will undoubtedly go out during
the latter' part of this month, if all
predictions come true. The first
crate or two usually sell for between
$75 and 500 in an eastern market
and are rushed by fast express from
the valley to the selected market.
Last year it is recorded that the
Alexandria hotel, one of the finest in
Los Angeles, early in the season Sc
cured one cantaloupe. This was ad-
vertised on the menu, Imperial
Valley cantaloupe, $3.50 a hall
portion" On reading this one of the
best known men in Los Angeles or
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
SEC0ND,,CHARCE
AGAINST N 'CLURE

George E. Mcclure, who was re-
leased from the county Jail on $500
bond pending trial before the city
courts, charged with registering with
Mrs. RuhytJkruse in a local rooming
house as man and wife, on March 81,
was again arrested and placed in Gus
tody onsa warrant issued by the San
Diego officials charging hinS with
stealing ans automobile from a San
Diego concern.
1t is alleged that Mcclure purchased
the car from the San Diego firm and
failed to pay for it, coming to the I'm
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13

for the show, as most of the exhibitors
have protected themselves in having
their cars in close reach, most of them
being in San Diego. Los Angeles,
however, is at a great disadvantage,
and if the strike continues they will
be forced to drive their machines to
the valley from the coast.
Between 80 and S5 cars have been
entered, swelling the valuation to over
$250,00O and more than so trucks. Mr..
Jeancon stated that no room remains
for entry in the pleasure car show and
very little space in the truck and ac-
cessory division is open.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
MUST STAY HOME

COBLENZ, April 13.-American
forces in Germany have been notified
by the war department that Brigadier
General William Harts, chief of staff
of the army of occupation will not re-
turn from the United States to re-
sumo that post.
He left for the United States to tes-
tify before the house committee in
vestigating charges of brutality to
prisoners in the Paris district while
he was commander there.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
GATEWAY TO SOUTH SHUT

WASHlNGION, April ID. - Inc
gateway to the south through Wash
ington was closed to freight traffic
today as the result of the switchmen's
strike. Passenger service is cur
tailed
An embargo on all incoming and
outgoing freight was placed today by
the railroads entering Washington. 1t
is estimated that there are perishable
foodstuffs to last about a week and
coal to last ten days.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
CANTAL0UPES IN THREE WEEKS IS
PROMISE OF ANXIOUS GROWERS
Car Shortage Menace LO0s but Southern Pacific is Tnkng
Every Precau0n to Fill Demand Cants AIlvaus Brin0
High Prices; Commissioner f. w. Waite Promises Strict
Inspection; Inspectors Doubled.

BRAWLEY April 13-Wh the of harvest of mperial
Valleys greatest canaoupe harvest but few weeks
preparations earnest to handle tho
immense estimated harvest of acres
That this will be the greatest in the history the Imperial
Valley from tonnage shipped there be 10 doubt
unless some unforeseen event happens Certain that the
valley this will have the cantaoupes although the three
important factors of box Shocks house the
of labor to pick them and ship remain to be
settled.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
SITUATION IN
WEST MUCH
. BET I En-,
REP0R 7
Some Passenger Trains
Cancelled in East; Wash
ingtOn Isolated from
Freight; Steel Workers
= Thrown Out of Work.
(Ry ASSOciated PreSSl


CHICAGO, April 13.-The main
strength of the striking railroad
workers today was exerted in
sections east of Pittsburg and in
the Pacific northwest with cOndi-
tiOns in the remainder of the
country pointing to a return to
normal.
Around New York passenger
service was hard hit and in the Penn
sylvania steel and iron region!
thousands of workers were threaten.
ed with enforced idleness. Arounc
Jersey City armed soldiers with motor
trucks handled the mails.
Epitomized the entire situation
was:
West, vastly better.
Chicago, much improved.
East. vastly worse, especially
around New York.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13

1ered a half portion and enquired of
that waiter, "Why not make it can
taloupes' ?" The waiter replied that
they had only one. "Well," said the
diner, ''better bring me the other
half, ALSO" His cantaloupe cost him
SIS.
Other instances of where the can
taloupes have cost high prices have
been recorded. For instance one of
the early crates sold at auction in
New York last year at $50. This
was approximately So for each canta-
soupe. There is always rush to get
the first cants on the market.
Insofar as the box shook for the
cantaloupes is concerned, it is expect
ed that there will be an ample supply
on hand. Cars are rolling towards
che valley at the present time and a
large number of the distributors al
ready have what they consider
supply sufficient to carry them
through.
LABOR PROBLEMATICAL
In regard to the labor supply. This
is causing some of the distributors
some uneasiness at this time, yet the
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Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
RETTER ON COAST

SAN FRANCISCO, April 10
Three transcontinental railroads
terminating here reported the strike
situation as improvin ggradually,
The Southern Pacific said that rs
switchmen had reported at Oakland
and the Santa Fe and Western Pa
cifc reported improvement.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
SEEK RAIL HEADS

WASHINGTON, April 13. = The
Pennsylvania and New York Central
railroads have been asked by the de-
partment of justice to send the names
of all striking employees and to indi-
cate which men are the leaders of
the walkout. Officials flatly refused
to discuss the meaning of the mess
ages or to indicate whether similar
requests had gone to other railroads.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
SITUATION WORSE IN L. A.

LOS ANGELES, ApT1I Io.-WI IC1
trainmen refusing to man trains
made up by those replacing the
strikers or enginemen refusing to
work with the new employees, the
situation here looked serious today.
No freights are moving. The men
are not going out in unison but are
refusing to report or are avoiding
calls.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
MORE SERIOUS

PHILADELPHIA, April 13.-The
railroad strike situation throughout
the Philadelphia district appeared
more serious today than at any time
since the men began to leave work
Saturday. Freight and passenger
traffic are virtually at a standstill.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13

perial Valley over month ago with
the machine.
The complaint did not state whether
Mrs. Kruse knew of the stolen ma
chine or not. The woman has returned
to her former home in Delano, Cal,
awaiting him on his return, it is said.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
VOTE NOT TO STRIKE

PITTSBURG, April 13.-Members
of the railway trainmen of the Penn
sylvania railways east and west OF
Pittsburg voted today against joining
the strike of the yard men.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13

Outside Ell Ceno five Imperial Valley cities held elections
yesterday These Calexco, Imperial Brawley Capara
and Holtvlle.
In Caexico bond issue of $15OOOO for the grammar
schools carried by overwhelming voe 88 for and against
This will be used to improve Caexicos school system
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
CUTS CARRANZA'S TAXES


Ell PASO, Tex, April 13.-The with
drawal of Sonora from the Carranza
government of Mexico takes one of
the largest tax paying states from the
central states. American and Mexican
officials said today
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
MORE Join STRIKE

TRENTON, N. j., April 13.-More
than 1000 additional employees of
the Pennsylvania railroad today
joined the 1900 switchmen who quit
yesterday. Only a few clerks and
operators now remain at work. The
city is facing a food and fuel
famine.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13

by the selection of Miss Mae Juvenal
as city clerk over her three male op-
ponents. Miss Juvenal has been city
clerk and was running for reelection.
The total vote cast was 761.
City trustees, first three elected
j. C. Allen, E. w. Cuff, Earl Mercy
nolds, Louis Dively, G. l.. March, Thos.
j. McNerney. OF the first three
Messrs. Allen and Cuff are new men
and Mr. McReynolds hold-over.
City clerk-Miss Mae Juvenal, elect
ed. Messrs. l.. A. Andrews, Jay Black
and Adolph Lairaine unsuccessful can
didates.
Treasurer. Clayton Lee, no op-
position.
CALIPATRIA
In Calipatria there was warm
contest on for the various offices.
o. X. Thomas and w. r. Harper
led the Calipatria election for trus.
tees and were elected for long terms
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
b0LSHEVIk|
ROUTED BY
FIGH TING
POLES
Machine Guns and Much
Booty Captured by the
VictOrs; Condition of
Austrian Empress Re-
ported Very Grave.
(Ry Associated press,

WARSAW, April 13.-A pronounced
victory for the Poles over the Boil
sheviki on the southeastern front is
reported by the general staff. t
After several days fighting more
than score of machine guns and much
booty were captured by the Poles.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
Strike Leads
Wood ToGiue Up
Speaking Tour
(By Associated Press)

BOSTON, April 13.-Major General
Wood today cancelled his leave of alb
sence which he obtained to campaign
for the presidential nomination and
said he would leave later in the day
for Chicago to resume his duties as
commanding general of the central de-
partment. He stated his action was
due to railroad strike conditions.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
CAMPAIGN TO CONTINUE

CHICAGO. April 13.-Major Cen
eral Leonard Woods campaign man
ayers said that his return to duty
would not affect his campaign. He
will make such short trips as possible
without interfering with his work.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
DEATH EXPECTED

7 BERLIN, April 13.-The Deutsche
Zeitung says it has learned from re-
liable sources that the condition of the
former Empress Auguste Victoria has
become so grave that an announcement
of her death may be expected at any
time.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
NEW bOARO To
PROBE RAIL
QUESTIONS
At ONCE
President Calls First Cabi-
net Meeting in Months to
Consider Railroad Crisis;
Identify New Organiza;
ton Leaders.

w WASHINGIUN, April I3.-Ihe
railroad labor board was appointed
today by President Wilson.
Members representing the public
are: George w. Hangar, Washington;
Henry Mutt, Cincinnati; R. M. Barton.
Tennessee.
Railroads: Horace Baker, ]. H. FL
lott and William l.. Park.
Employees: Albert Phillips, A. O.
Wharton and James G.. Forester.
The railroad board will be author
lied to meet in Washington at once
to take up the grievances of the rail
road employees now on strike.
The nominations were sent to the
senate at noon today and prompt ac-
tion by that body was expected.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13

The Imperial Irrigation district
board met in regular session today.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
CALLS MEETING

WASHINGTON, April 13.-Presi-
dent Wilson today called a cabinet
meeting for tomorrow to "discuss the
general situation" White house Of
ficials would not say that the unau-
thorized railroad strike had prompted
the call but it was understood this
would be discussed. This is the first
call by the president since last Sep
tember.
Department agents at Chicago ad-
vised that John Gruman had been de-
posed as head of the Chicago yard
mems association which is the strikers
organization. Efforts are being made
to identify the new officers, who, re-
ports said, were affiliated with the In
dustrial Workers of the World.
There are now 13 republics in Eu-
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13

All the old members of the board
of trustees and other officers were
elected. The outcome of the election
in Calexico means that the marshall
will remain the same and other city
offices will not be changed. 1t is ex-
pected that Casey Abbott will remain
as mayor by being chairman Of the
board.
Following are the CaleXico results:
$150,000 Bond issue
NO
City Trustees, high three qualifying
f. G. Burdick 49,. $40
C. c. Cockley .................. 493
N. L. Bartells .................. 487
II. Fl. Howard 304
j. A. Smith ............... go. 296
Treasurer
Geo. F. Ramsey ................ 387
Ben A. Hill ................. 301
City clerk
Paul B. Steindorf .............. 62C
BRAWLEY
In Brawley the election was featured
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
-CALEx|C0, BRAWLEY, CAL|PATR|A
AND IMPERIAL HOLD ELECTIONS

CaIexcO Votes $15OOOO in Bonds improvements; Only Girl
Clerk Bravey GUen Big VOte Defeating Three Male
Opponens Calpara Experiences Nice Little Election
Fight.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13
WEATHER REPORT

Arizona and Imperial Valley-Fail
and warmer. Wednesday cloudy.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13

There are now 13 republics in Eu-
rope, where a few months ago there
was but one.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13

e. s5ed no penu!4uoO)
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-13

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