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Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-23
81 NOMINATED
AS DIRECTORS
FOR {. OF {.


At last nights Chamber of Com
merce board meeting the nominating
committee elected week ago, con-
sisting Of Judge Phil D. Swing, Geo.
Varney, c. E. Pitzer, Leroy Holt and
Ray edgar, reported the following "a
nominations, II Of whom will be elect
ed at the annual election to be held
Jan. Z:
(Black face type Indicates those
who are directors at presently
J. D. Adams, C. E. Anderson, Geo.
w. Anderson, Geo. E. Bcwles, Chas.
L. Childers, T. l.. Barnes, Clifford
Coggins, c. X. Cooper, J. L. Cunning
ham, o. l.. Davis, S. w. Dunaway,
Will S. Fawcett, F. B. Fuller, Ross T..
Hickcox, Verne Hollingsworth, o. G..
Horne, L. A. Jackson, Otto Jaencon,
J. S. Jones, E. w. Judy, A. H. Keller,
w. H. Layayea, B. ii. Lien, r. P.
Moore, c. w. Runge, C. E. Paris, w.
G. Russell, l.. P. Sargent, H. G. Shat
er, E. N. Smith, John c. Tate, Otis B.
Tout, j. l.. Travers, D. l.. Zinn.
The meeting was attended by Mrs.
kepley, representing the Y. w. G.. A.;
Mrs. Burritt S. Allen, representing the
College Woman's Club; Mrs. Vaughan
Francis, representing the Ten Thou
sand Club, and Mrs. George Phelph,
chairman of the civcs committee Of
the Ten Thousand Club. The ladies'
desired the chamber to cooperate
in establishing rest room for ladies'
in the business district of Ell Centre.
The directors were a unit in agreeing
that the improvement was sadly need
ed, and instructed the civic committee,
Of which Ross T. Hickcox is chairman,
to cooperate with the club women in
the establishment of such a room.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-23
100000 CHILDREN
FACING STARVATION
Vast Relief Effort Launched by
Eight Leading American Organ
izations to Avert Tragedy.

The most spontaneous as well as the
largest consolidation of effort in the
history Of American relief and charita.
BILE organizations has grown out of the
disaster which threatens 100000
European children this winter. To the
headquarters Of every agency that dis
penses American mercy overseas has
come one steady cry for months past;
the children, most helpless and blame
less sufferers in the track Of war. will
perish by the thousands before next
harvest unless America saves them
When DR.. Livingston Farrand, chair
man Of the Central Committee Of the
American Red Cross, returned from q
recent trip abroad, his report throbbed
with the need Of the children. From
the feeding stations of the American
Relief Administration throughout east
ern and central Europe came letters,
cables, pleas Of every sort. The Pro,
testant churches sent Investigators
into after-war conditions aud every
report breathed the impending tragedy
Of starving and diseased children.
Protestant, Catholic and Jewish, the
child life of Europe Is threatened with
heartrending misery.
The European Relief Council, with
Herbert Hoover es chairman and the
whole power Of American charitable
thought and effort behind 1t, has been
formed. 1t consists of Edgar Rick
ard, representing the American Relief
Administration; DR.. Livingston Far
rand. representing the American Red
Cross; Felix Warburg, representing
the Jewish Joint Distribution Commit
tee; Wilbur X. Thomas, representing
the American Friends Service Com
mittee; James A. Flaherty, represent
ing the knights Of Columbus; DR.. C.
V. Hibbard, representing the Young
Mems Christian Association; Miss
Sarah S. Lyon, representing the Young
Women's Christian Association; DR..
Arthur Brown, representing the Fed
eral Council Of Churches.
1t is the purpose Of the Council to
raise $33,000000, in an appeal center
ing at the Christmas holidays, to the
end that the situation regarding child
life may be met. In every town and
community Of the nation, It Is hoped
local committees, representing all The
cooperating agencies will be formed
to secure the vitally necessary funds
OF the amount sought. j$23,0OO,0O0 will
be used for basic food. For every one
of these American dollars the local
governments and communities aided
will furnish two dollars, in the form
Of transportation. labor, guards. cleri-
cal help, cash contributions and such
food supplies as are locally obtainable.
No children receive the free food ex-
cept after medical tests showing them
to be seriously under-nOurlshed. The
remaining $1OOOO,00O Of the fund is
just as urgently needed for medical
service to the children.
The European Relief Council will do
much more than effect economies In
the raising Of the childsaving fund.
1t will, with the inspecting forces Of
eight great agencies, keep a constant
eye on the administration Of America s
mercful gift, In order that there shall
be no wastage and NO tendency toward
pauperization.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-23
GOODYEAR MEN
VISIT VALLEY

Among recent visitors in the I'm.
perial Valley were c. c. Slusser anC
S. A. Steers, superintendent respec-
lively of the tire factory and the tex
tile mill of the Goodyear Tire & Rub
ber company of California, Los An
geles.
The two men inspected the roller
gins and the Pima cotton fields of the
valley. Both expressed great salts
faction with the length of staple OF
the Imperial Valley cotton, declaring
that it is fully up to the high stand
ard in vogue at the company's fac.
tory. AS part of the Imperial Val
ley crop will be used in the manufac-
ture of California Goodyear tires, this
expression is indeed pleasing to the
cotton growers of this section.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-23
COUNCIL ACTION
TO Be PR0BED
BY COMMITTEE

With insinuations that it looks as
if the price or the gas plant bond
issue was raised from $4,000 to
Sl25,000 for the purpose of defeat
ing the issue, several local citizens
appeared before the chamber of COM
merce last evening and asked for an
investigation. A committee consist
ing of o. G. Horne, c. X. Cooper and
L. A. Jackson to look into the exact
reasons for the city council increas-
ing the original estimate from $50 900
to $l25,000. The report will be
given next week and may be with
held January Il for the $l25,OO0O gas
bond issue.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-23
MRS. HARLEY'S BODY
SHIPPED TO MISSOURI

The body of Mrs. E. Harley of See
ley, wife of DR.. Harley of Seeley, who
died at her home last Tuesday of
heart failure, was shipped to Liberal
Missouri, this afternoon for burial.
Mrs. Harley had been very promi-
nent in social and church life in See
ley during the past six years of her
residence there and her loss will be
greatly felt by the community.
She is survived by the husband and
one child.
DR.. Harley will accompany the
body east.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-23
ROAD REPORT

Following is the San Diego to I'M
perial Valley road report:
Go out Fifth street to University
avenue, then follow pavement to La
Mesa; this is better than the road via
Encanto, which is under construction
From La Mesa use route via Potrerc
grade to Campo. Few miles of pave.
ment open on Jacumba flats. Noun.
tain Springs grade in good shape
paved from the foot Of the grade into
Ell Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-23
AMT 1T TRUE,
HOW is 1T DONE?
(By United Press)

OAKLAND, Cal, Dec. 23.-"Speak-
ing of idlers," said prominent at
torney of this city as he waved his
hand expressvely at the audience
sitting in a certain murder trial at
tracing much attention Of late.
81 have noticed" he continued
"that IS per cent of the persons COM
prising the audience are the same
day after day, and so per cent OF
these are men.
They can't all be night watchmen
because they have to sleep some time
They certainly don't look like retired
business men or capitalists sons, and
they don't look hungry. The trial has
been going on for seven weeks-how
do they do it," sighed the attorney.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-23
ALAMITOS FARM
CENTER MEETING
(By Miss ALMA ERHLER)

(By Miss ALMA ERHLER)
Meeting of Alamitos Farm Center
Wednesday, Dec. %.
Attendance 20.
c. A. Williams presiding.
Farm Advisor Garthwaite spoke on
the work done by the Farm Bureau
during the past year.
Mrs. Carlton brought up the point
of hot lunches
H. X. Starmer, w. J. Carlton, Mrs.
0. G. Carlton and w. l., Wilson were
appointed as committee to help car
ry on the membership drive.
K. X. Preece, Holtville, Rt. 8, Box
45; W. j. Carlton, Holtville, were APP
pointed to form "meat ring" for
Alamitos.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-23
WARDELL QUITS
fBy Associated Fress)

fBy Associated Fress)
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 23.-Jus-
tbs B. Wardell, collector Of internal
revenue here, confirmed the reports
today that he is resigning from the
position, resignation effective Janu-
ary u. He will engage in business
here.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-23
MANHATTAN is
BURNED, ALL BUT p. 0,
lBY AssOCiated PresSl

TONOPAH, New. Dec. %. - Fire
destroyed most of the town of Man.
haitian, 80 miles north of here. The
flames, starting in garadge build
ing before dawn, burned 15 buildings
with an estimated loss of 100000. The
postoffice was unscratched
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-23

California is among the first states
IN the production of onions with a
record of 1000 carloads out of the
state and a record of 100000 sacks an
nually.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-23

Tracts which have been growing
cereals for years are giving way to
orchards and vineyards near Clovis.
a grain growers club has been or.
ganlzed from the membership of
Stamslaus county farm bureau.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-23

Humboldt county has a newly or
ganized milk goat association, The
association has purchased necessary
machinery and negotiated for a cheese
maker from Switzerland.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-23

Vegetable and produce growers of
the state, are being organized into
cooperative marketing association by
the state market commission.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-23

The United States department of
agriculture will use the wireless tele-
graph in its market news reporting
service,
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-23

Hundreds of rice field workers have
lost their jobs and left for cities be-
cause Of recent storm damage.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-23

Livingston, Merced county, is talk
ing of development of rice growing
section.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-23

At the national beverage exposition
held in Cincinnati in November more
than 10000 sampled the grape juice
sent by the California Grape Grow
ers' Exchange, the entire supply be-
ING, quickly exhausted
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-23
u. S. GOVERNMENT
LINKED IN IRISH
MUDDLE BY WOMAN
(By Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Dec. %. - Mrs
A. R. Robinson of Manchester, Eng
land, secretary of the British branch
of the woman's international league
declared before the commission Of the
committee of one hundred Investigate
ing conditions in Ireland that Ameri-
can Consul Wells, at Manchester, at
tempted to prevent her coming to
America to testify before the commit
tee by refusing to wise her passport
of December 6. "We are not encour-
aging inquiry in America into the
state affairs in Ireland" Mrs. Robin
son said she was told by the consul.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-29
MONDAY. NOVEMBER Is, 1920

Board called to order at 1920 a. At.
by chairman. Invocation by Rev
Supplee. Roll cali shows all members
present except, Broadhead. Minutes
of last session read and approved.
Petition Of Mr.. Sands read and re
ferred to committee on roads and
bridges.
Two petitions Of Mr.. Bolstad read
and referred to committee on roads
and bridges.
Three petitions Of Mr.. Healy read
and referred to committee on roads
and bridges.
Petition Of Mr.. Gross read and re-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-29
ID. I. BUCHANAN
NJ. HEIDENRICH
JOHN n. DOPNER

A telegram from the Highway Com
mission read and referred to commit
tee on roads and bridges.
On motion Of Mr.. Lepke the board
adjourned till 1890 Monday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-29
Respectfully submitted,
VIM. D0LEN
VIM. HEALY
c. w. MOORE

Therefore, be it resolved, that the
county agricultural agent system be
continued for period Of two years
beginning July l, 1921.
The Board of Supervisors do ordain:
That there be and hereby is levied
upon all taxable property of Vernon
County, except such as is otherwise
exempt, the sum of $4,000 to carry
on the county agricultural agent sys-
tenn for the ensuing year.
VIM. DOLEN chairman
The board then adjourned until 10
A. M. Saturday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-29

37to letters have been written and II al the
items are summed up. il shows that it cost
Vernon county about twenty cents for each
individual item.
The County Agent has submitted this report
70 you and hopes you viii approve of It How
ever. he is always ready for suggestions and
asks everyone to help direct him in the bic
job of county agent work. Write him or call
on him at any time he is here to serve you.
Mr.. Campion spoke to the board
briefly in regard to the work of the
county agent and the Agricultural
committee.
Report of committee on Agriculture
read by Supt. George Sanford and
adopted upon motion of Mr.. Bailey.
Upon motion of Mr.. Thorson the res
olusion recommended by this commit
tee was adopted and the ordinance
was passed all voting in the affirmative
except Messrs Zietlow, Heidenrich and
Earl.
Gentlemen:-We, the Vernon Co.
NIT for your consideration our second
annual report.
The County Agricultural Agent, as
sisted by the United States Department
of Agriculture and the University Ex-
tension Department of the state of
Wisconsin, co-operates with the farm
ers in establishing; new but tried and
successfully proven systems of farm
management; in improving the fertil-
ity of the soil; in outlining crop re-
actions; in establishing new crops;
in securing farm labor; in securing the
sale or purchase of livestock or farm
produce of any kind; in locating and
distributing necessary farm seeds; in
collecting and distributing informa-
tion about the best and most practical
farm implements now in use; in pro-
noting in connection, with the schools
of the county, Boys and Girls clubs
of various kinds; in testing soils; in
holding rural agricultural meetings
at schools and other convenient places.
The County Agricultural Agent acts
as a clearage agency of information
for the farmers and other citizens of
this county.
Financial report.
Expenditures for year 1919-1920
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-29
T i THoRsoN

Com. on Finance.
Report of committee on finance read
and adopted.
We, your committee on finance, have
audited the books of the County Clerk,
together with marriage license fees
No. 4230 to 1859. Total PA licenses
Compared same with county treasurer
receipts and find same correct.
l. M. THOMPSON, chairman
Report of committee on ways and
means read and adopted and the or
.4dinanee passed all voting in the AFR
NATIVE.
Your committee en- ways and means
have had under consideration the needs
of the County Insane Asylum, and re-
commend an appropriation of $4,000
for the permanent improvements, and
that the County Treasurer be author
ized to pay all bills for the Asylum
out Of the general fund when neces-
ssary, up to an amount equal to that
received from the State and county
FOR the care of the insane.
AD0LPH C. BRYE
ANDREW URNESS
]. H. SMITH
l. S. HAMILTON
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-29

INaCMCfs- fNsIftuIe
ten day institute was held during AUGUST
at which 1856 teachers enrolled. Practical work
was taken up to aid the teachers in their class
room work. This was most profitable ln-
stitute. The conductors were President John
+. Sims of Str-ens Point, Principal Iellmer
and Miss Dinadale Of our own training school.
SCHOOL BOARD CONVENTIONS
The school board conventions have been held
already this year In the three conventions at
VirOqua, LaFarge and Hiilsboro q total Of S2S
attended. 1902 OF whom were school board mem
bers, 147 teachers and "a visitors. Rural In
gave two splendid talks at each meeting.
Prin Zellmer and supervising teacher Mss
Jackson also appeared on the program at each
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-29

The board recommends that the coun-
ty agricultural agent system be con-
tinued for two years from July l,
1921 and submit the following
Estimate for 1921-1922
Salary (county's share). ;. S 10000
Stenographic clerk ........ 10000
Office Expense. ............. 100000
Total ................. 100000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-12-29

". u. " ANAtDlLl4
Committee.
Report Of committee on miseellan-
eous business read and adopted.
Resolved, that the chairman and
members of the county board of sup
ervisors of the county of Vernon are
hereby authorized to attend the annual
meeting of the Wisconsin county
boards association to be held at Madi-
son in February, 1921, and that they
be paid their regular per diem and
necessary expenses while attending
the meeting, and be it further,
Resolved, that there be and hereby
is appropriated OFT Of the general
funds Of the county treasury the sum
of Five Dollars to pay the annual dues
of this county in the Wisconsin county
board association, and that the county
clerk is hereby instructed to draw an
order for that amount and forward
it to the secretary-treasurer Of said
association, Immediately upon the pas
sage of this resolution.
Your committee to whom the above
was referred recommend its adoption,
o. ]. HOLMAN, Chairman.
Report of committee on miscellan
eous business read and adopted.
Gentlemen:-You committee to
WHOM vas referred the annexed COM
muricati0l Of the county clerk have
lad the same under consideration and
hereby report the same back and re-
commend that hereafter all blind per-
sons in the county who qualify as pro-
yided by law shall receive if they have
an income Of $50, but less than $3.50,
the sum Of $l00 per annum and if
said persons have an income of less
than $50, they be allowed $500, and
if said persons should qualify as pro
vided BY law and be both blind and
deaf they shall receive respectively
5000, in the first instance and $400 in
the second.
We further recommend that all per-
sons who received aid during the past
year be allowed the sum of $50 adj
ditional for last year since the passage
of the new law and that it be paid to
them as recommended by the county
clerk in the annexed communication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-29
INVENTIVE GENIUS
 MAKES CAL0MEL
 ] DELIH t IF U 1
Calomel, the Most Valuable of Drugs, Now Purified From Its Nausea and Danger "Calotabs" the New Name.

The medicinal virtues of calomel are in nc way connected with it's nauseating and dan gerous qualities, as is proven by the fact that the new calomel tablet. called Calo- tabs. is free from objec tionable effects yet retains all of the liver-cleansing and sys- tem-purifying qualities of the old-style calo- mel. For biliousness, headaches, constipa- tion and indigestion. and wherever calomel is essential, the new de-nauseated calomel tablet is practically perfect laxative
 To inspire public confidence in this new discovery the manufacturers have author ized druggists everywhere to refund the price if the customer is not perfectly de- lighted" with Calotabs. Sold only in orig inal packages, sealed. Price thirty-five cents One tablet at bedtime, with a swallow of water No taste, no nausea, griping, no salts. You wake up in the morning with clean liver. feeling fine, and hearty ap- petite for breakfast Eat what you please no danger.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-29
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 BUYS WEBSTER HOME

Washington. July 8.-fSpeciaI) )--The Chamber of Commerce of the United States announced today that final pay ment has just been made on the Daniel Webster property in this city, upon which site the national home for business is Ito be erected. The site, which is ideally situated across Lafayett eSquare from
 rue White House, was purchased for S750, 900
 Work on the building is to be begun as soon as the s2.000.000 necessary for the project are paid in. Harry A. Wheeler of Chicago, first president of the nationa. chamber, is in charge of the building fund campaign. and he reports that busi- ness men in all sections of the country arc responding enthusiastically. Many communities have already subscribed their allotments. while a number of cities have overbalanced their quotas The work of collecting in the subscription is being vigorously rQlshed by Mir Wheeler. in order that the construction of the building may be undertaken at the ear- Hest possible time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-07-29
FARMERS HAVE BREAK
 WITH LABOR UNIONS

Washington July 2S-(Specal. )-The affinity which was made to appear as existing between the labor unions and the American farmers, exists no more. James S. Mccarthy. speaking for the railroad
 UT ions, assals the farmers as the real profiteers. ard J. R. Howard. president Of the American Farm Bureau Associa- tion. curtly answers McCarthv. In the entire controversy, the capitalist escapes. The incident is epochal, it is
 judeed, for that singular fact
 "The charges heaped upon the farmer by McCarthy." says Howard, reflect the usual superficial view of the entire food production problem. and are what might be expected from an organization smart ing under the stnig of merted rebuke
 "The sooner labor gets down to facts as a result of unselRsh study. the sooner will agriculture be accorded the encour- agement it must have in order to man- tain an adequate food supply McCarthy's references to the price of wheat we forced the government to fix is amusing to those who saw the price pulled down from nearly g to the governments figure. g 26 and who later saw the price shoot up to about B.
 When one desires to assai the farm CTS war record, let him look up the facts in the war department. Agriculture furnished it's full quota of the men who went IoFtn to Hsnt. II was the old ana the young, working fourteen hours day, who maintained production durne war.
 And farmers have not forgotten yet how. when their wives and children were working in the fields long hours every day, labor held the watch on Congress, and by threat of strike. demaryfed radical establishments which are today one of the real basic causes of the railroad tangle
 "As for the charge of profiteering, need only state that hundreds of thou sands of farmers have given up the struggle against high production costs, uncertain crop prices. and lack of labor. and have either cut down their opera tions to the amount they can handle alone, or have gone to the cities to accept the high wages there offered"
 MT. Howard proceeds to give figures of the census bureau to sustain his con tention that there is grave need to fear a food shortage with resultant higher prices He concludes with this advice to Ia bor:
 There is no mistaking the fact that we must all get down to hard work if we are to maintain the standard of living to which we have become accustomed" He urges labor to increase efficiency and refrain from strikes.