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Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17
CALIFORNIA WINS
ANNUAL BOAT. RACE
(By Associated Press)

(By Associated PreSS)
OAKLAND, April 1.-THE Califor-
MIA University won the annual boat
race with Stanford on the Oakland
Estuary by three lengths today. The
time for the three mile course was Is
minutes, 25 2-5 seconds. The Califor-
MIA second varsity also won the two
mile race.
California also won the freshman
crew race by boat length. Announce
ment of the time will be held for
checking.
Reports of the California-Stanford
track meet will be read this evening
at the banquet and dance Of former
California and Stanford students at
the Barbara Worth hotel.
The track meet will take place this
evening. Several score Imperial
Valleyites are planning to attend.
The California Stanford alma mater
spirit is strong among the students
of the two universities and it is ex-
pected that this will be heightened as
the returns from the track meet are
read.
The California students, due to the
two wins this afternoon, will start off
the evening with a slight lead on the
Stanford students and graduates.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17
WIRELESS TO MARS
NEXT WEEK is PLAN

DAYTON, Ohio, April 17.-E. Wes-
ton, local manufacturer has offered
to finance the experiment to communi-
cate with Mars, should. the govern
ment refuse the use of airships at
Fort Omaha, Neb. Professor David
Todd of Amherst University, plans to
make an attempt next Friday to COM
municate with the planet by wireless,
from the airship. if federal consent is
given.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17
Continued on mage 81
D'ANNUNZIO'S BALD
HEAD SETS FASHION

FIUME, April 17.-Gabriele DAN
nunzio's bald head has set the fashion
for the officers Of his little army.
many of whom have shaved their
craniums and are endeavoring to
grow miniature Vandyke boards as
copies of the poets chin adornment.
The Fiume aviators have adopted
the craze with greater zeal thar
other branches and call themselves
Iron Heads" Youthful officers i'm
their teens and early twenties have
shaved their heads and are wearing
little pointed boards in an effort to
look as much like the poet as they
can.
Mixed uniforms Of French horizon
blue and Italian green are
worn BY d'Annunzio's ncn with
great pride.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17
MEN ADVISED
BY CHICAGO
OFFICIALS
TO RETURN
Throughout the East a More
Hopeful Outlook Prevails;
New Union Will Continue
to Exist, 'Tis Said.

Speedy termination of the trans
p0rtation tieup wrought by the
unauthorized strikes throughout the
country seemed assured today. The
switchmen, yardmen and other en-
pl0yees of the Philadelphia district
were returning under orders from
the strike leaders. They were as
sured they would retain their SEN
iority and would be'-free from dis
elimination. The strikers at Balti-
mere were also returning today.
New York district railroad Off
Gals declared the men were return
ing rapidly.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17
WORLD WIRE, SYSTEM
SILENT IN TRIBUTE

NEW YORK, April 17,-Thirty- six
million miles of wires will suspend
service at II o'clock tomorrow for one
minute in respect to Theodore Vail,
late president of the Western Union.
The local office, Manager Car
michael announced this afternoon, will
join in respect to the late president
All work will be suspended at IL
o'clock for one minute.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17
TO INVESTIGATE
STORAGE PLAN

Representatives of various water
companies met in Imperial today to
talk over the proposed storage plans
for Volcano lake and the Laguna
Salada.
After much discussion a resOlu-
ton was passed asking for an in
vestigation of the proposed plans,
their feasibility and cost. The cost
of a dam across the lower end of
the Laguna Salada is also desired.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17
NO DECISION AS TOU.
S. REPRESENTATION

SAN RENO, Italy, April IL
Whether the United States will be
represented in the conference of the
allied nations, called to meet in San
Rmo, Italy, is a question which can
not be answered here. The powers
have been called to meet in this city
for a session which begins Monday,
and the conference will determine the
future of the Turkish Empire, besides
framing the Hungarian peace treaty.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17
SACRAMENTO JOINS
OVERALL MOVEMENT

SACRAMENTO, April 17.-Mayor
John @. Brown said he would issue a
proclamation asking the men of Sacra-
mento to wear overalls commencing
Wednesday as means Of reducing the
high cost of living. The Rotary club
of this city, the city commissioners,
the state board of control and others
promised to join the movement. Wom-
en- plan to wear the simplest and the
cheapest gingham aprons.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17
RAIL STRIKE CONTINUES
(By Associated Press)


CHICAGO, April 17-HOpe for settlement of the
unauthorized strike of railroad men was definitely
lost late this afternoon when the grand lodge officers
directors and trustees of the outlaw union reterat
ed their original demands and added new to the
list
The switchmen will stay out. After the meeting
John Grunau issuel statement saying the original
demands stood, "alsO as far as the switchmen and
switchtenders are concerned we must be recognized
as governing body. Also there shall be discrim-
ination and the must be restored to their former
seniority"
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17
OPERATORS OF ELE-
VATORS STRIKE
IN NEW WORK CITY

NEW YORK, April 1.-THE revival
of the lost art of walking up stairs
was forced upon thousands Of reluctant
persons in New York today by the
strike of the union elevator operators.
Union officials claim the membership
exceeds $1,000, with 90 per cent of the
men taking part in the walkout.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17
CHARGEL[0YO
GEORGE
MURDER
(By Associated Press)

CORK, Ireland, April IL
Charges of wilful murder against
Premier Lloyd George were brought
in verdict of a jury today at the
inquest over the death of Mayor
MacCurtain of this city who was
assinated last month and which
was rendered today. S
The verdict also charges
ViscOunt French, lord lieutenant of
Ireland and Ian MACPHERSON,
former chief secretary and several
police inspectors with murder.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17

WASHINGTON, April 17.-Severa inquiries reached the
Japanese embassy from financial ceners this country regard
ing the reported heavy failures of commercial institutions
Japan The embassy had of such failures
state department been informed according announcement
made from the ambassadors office.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17
HoltviHe Well
Douun 800 Feet

The .Holtville well has reached a
depth of 800 feet, according to the
information given out by officers of
the company this morning. A r.
inch drill has been in operation for
a number of days, and the progress
has been reported above the expec-
tations of the most hopeful stock
holders.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17

EAST ENTERPRISE, Wash.-The
buttercups are unusually backward
this year around these parts. Silas
Martin, a we'll known student of ma
ture here, says he hasn't seen such a
shortage since 1892.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17
j. s. REFUSES
PLEA To MOVE.
MEX. TROOPS
THRU. us.
Sonora Troops Prepare for
Battle by Building New
Trenches, Fortifyihg Old
Ones; General Gales Ex-
pected.
(By Associated Press)

10Y AsSUCIdttu FTESSJ
WASHINGTON, April 17.-Sen-
ator Knox, republican, told the SEN
ate today he was informed the state
department had refused the request
CT Mexican officers for permission
to transport troops through Ameri-
can trritOry to move against anti
CarranZa forces in Sonora.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17
WOMEN TO WEAR OVERALLS

BAKERSFIELD, April ia hundred and en-
poyed in the division superintendent office of the
Pacgc have formed club and have agreed beginning
nesday to overals visible protest against the high
cost of clothing.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17
ALL AMERICANS SAFE

CONSTANTINOPLE, April 1.-THE nationalist government
at Anglers reports that all American workers Asa
with the exception of the three cities which the
been unable to reach by wire, safe.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17
AMERICAN IN JAIL
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, April 17.-John Reed American writer,
who reported to have been Finland in Jail
Abo Finland charged with smuggling the department
has been informed.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17
Last Minute News
D'ANNUNZIO IGNORED
(By Associated Press)

F1UME, April 17-Gabree DAnnunzio has been ignored by
the Fume National Council in formulating the demands
the settlement of the future status of the city, Direct negot
ations will be started with the Italian
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17

SAN FRANCISC April 1Eleven members Of the Univers-
y of Chicago baseball sailed for Japan today The
is scheduled to play the Japanese universities.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-04-17
RAIL STRIKE IS CALLED OFF?
Weather

Imperial Valley
c on tinu ed fair,
slight rise in tenn
perature predicted
for tom orr o W.
Gradual cessation
,f prevailing winds.
Rain in mountains.
ArizOna-Fain in
mOunatins wit h
some snow. Fair in
so nth. ClOud d y.
Warmer Monday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-01-21
Thomas ia Florida.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Thomas
writes the Villas County News
from Eau Gailie, Florida, where
they are now spending the win
ter. According to Mr.. Thomas,
there are no better places than
Wisconsin with all her draw
backs, hodags and muskv fish
ing" He has had his fill already
OF duck hunting, and is now pur-
suing the festive gator in his ma
tural element. So far he and Mr..
Alligator have not crossed each
others path. Evidently either
Louie or Mr.. Gator are doing
the "ducking" act.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-01-21
Phelps News.

The dance at Phelps Thursday was
a great success. Schoeffer's orchestra
of Amigo furnished exceptionally fine
music, which Kept the large crowd,
ION other peoples toes, until thee
O'Clock in the morning. The dance
was given by the Lucky Dozen club"
a new organization, with the Phelps
band boys as guests. I'm spite of the
fact that this eliminated number of
those who usually help pay, the boys
came out on top, just clearing all ex-
penses which was rather unexpected
All report good time and it is hoped
these dances will be regular events.
Miss Jones, missionary was here ov-
er Sunday calling on old friends.
c. NJ Christensen who has been
attending the annual meeting of the
H. P. b. Co, at Grand Rapids, Michi-
gan, returned home the first of the
week
Willard Curtis of State Line, was in
town over Sunday.
Oliver Brinwall of Phelps was an
Eagle River caller Monday.
Will Henderson, who has been with
his brother jeff, for some time left
Monday morning for Madison, where
he expects to work.
Jack Benson reformed from Wausau
Saturday where he consulted phv-
sician.
Miss Mary Anderson was at Eagle
River Monday having dental work
performed.
Miss Lucille Leppla has had consid-
cradle trouble during the past week
with an liberated tooth.
DIR. II. M. Weed reports an increase
of four in population of Upper PENN
sula this past week in and around
Watersmeet.
Mrs. L. Mccormick left Monday for
Ashland to visit with her daughter
who is reported ILL.,
L. Il. Weed made a business trip to
Chicago this past week.
Phil Nyberg left Monday for Mil
waukee for few days.
Tom McGregor Sr. was home at
Eagle River over Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Mack were at
Eagle River last week.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-01-21
Up to Banks to Advertise.

W. R. Morehouse, president OF
the Financial Advertisers Assoc
lation, points out in a recent is
sue of the Bankers Magazine
that it is very much up to the
banks to gather in the harvest o!
savers sown by war conditions
and government activities 1t
will take financial advertising to
win these war savers to banks.
How much each bank will gath
er in will depend upon its atti-
tude towards financial advertis-
ing and the use made of it. Ask
the hanks using advertising free
~ if it pays to advertise. They
will answer yes.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-01-21
Desire for Friends Universal.

Whether we confess it or not, we
all desire to be loved; however ve
may scott at friendship, we secretly
long for friends. But like every 9TH
er good thing on earth, being liked by
others must in some way be earned {;
1t has its price, and must be bought.
He who will take no trouble to make
himself worthy of the liking and re-
gard of his fellows must in the end
find himself lonely.-Exchange
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-01-21
Crandon Friday Night.

The local high school basket
ball team will go to Crandon
Friday where they will play a re-
turn game with the team of that
little city. Crandon lost to
Eagle River in the last game be-
tween these two teams, score Is
to 10.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-01-21
Thermos Bottle.

If you use a thermOs bottle, you
will notice, after using the first time,
that the cork may smell musty or
have the odor of coffee on it. To do
away with this entirely, dip the cork
in hot paraffin until all the pores are
closed. Repeat whenever the paraftin
e w..n off--GOod Housekeeping.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-01-21
Gudegast Captured Wolf.

John Gudegast collected state
and county bounty upon a wolf
he captured last week. On top
of that Dan Burns tells a tale
OF woe concerning two wolves
ne lost, both walking away with
two of his traps. Forty bucks
gone blooev.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-01-21
Story of the Artfchoke.

The artichoke, which originally
came from Barbary, is not botanical
species, but variety of the thistle,
which grows spontaneously all along
the African coast of the Mediter-
ranean from Morocco to Palestine.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-01-21
New and Old Books,

In science, read, by preference, the
newest works; in literature, the old
est. The classic literature is always
modern. New books revive and re-
decorate old ideas; old books suggest
and invigorate new ideas.-Bulwer
Lytton.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-01-21
Source of Happiness.

The world contains moi one single
object that might not he n source Of
happiness. Sorrow springs from this,
that man outdoes himself in misuSine
everything. lie turns against his own
body or his own spirit alI sorts Of
things that seem we'll made for his
joy Georges Duhamel In the Century
Magazine.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-01-21
I'm FAIR SCALE
,,to Be Scaled I'M
;,,ts Inspection.

,,ts Inspection
|. Bentley. supervisor OF OF
: 5. ealing. hands out t the the
r. ~ ',st the benefit of the
15s !. puIp"Ood:
4glIaus of 1919 81, pro-
Il whenever Il a car lot or
.@,,ISorood is delivered to
W at any other place H
y, u the purchaser shall al
~. |. ,,ns scaled by an 9th
"a "a appointed by such
En- '- s. Such official scale rs
s ,,S,.,.,ted from persons IN
|..ssrrofpurchasers OF pulp
n ,5aIl be licensed by
, J, but shall receive
.a. ,.sy for their SER
y f5e state. Said super
|..,r revoke the license OF
| ssIu at any time.
J n,b official scaler shall !
' n, reports OF
Unit and condition OF the
d sold and delivered,
|tone such report to the
[1r one to the purchaser,
| 4, seller, and preserve
.-,, nee The DerSOn
,r.b puIpwood shall pay
ryi,or ten cents for each
which sum the super
| aal pay to the state
r
/ allowing companies hand
/ rood are now comply
n the law, and parties
|-aIpgood can be assured
us
] Upper & Pulp Co., Crivitz.
i Er;re.: Pulp Co., Merrill.
. sih7 Fall. Co., Merrill.
By Paper & Pulp Co, Green
&faP,per Mills Co., Roth
Paper Mills, Green Bay.
llisr Paper Co., Rhinelander
aPoint Pulp & Paper Co,
2alL
aFs Pulp & Paper Co., Tom
81 S1Iphile Fibre & Paper
81 NlsHee.
Paper Mills Co., Brokaw.
lra Paper & Fibre Company,
Manufacturing Company,
al.
Pulp Co., Kaukauna.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-01-21

A bullet, travelling straight for the
heart of Toledo policeman hit the
officers badge, shattered it, ripped MS
coat and went off at an angle without
touching his body.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-01-21
Uncle Eben,

"a man dat keeps talkin' bout his.
SELF" said Uncle Eben, sometimes
surprises you by de way he manages to
make purity good speech on mighty
slim subject"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-01-21
-mrenslty of Oceans.

80 vast are The coritlltS OF inp
oceans that u would take .OOOWu
years for nil the sell wafer in the
world to f;0-. uvcr E,as".u
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-01-21
Harnessina the Torrents.

In Switzerland almost every noun
tain torrent has it's electric plant, the
current often being carried for many
miles for lighting and power pur-
poses,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-01-21
,aded Davies Funeral.

|7O. Davies of Chicago
alti Rev. and Mrs. W.
Sion that city Monday
FsiaFn from Tucson, Ar
NIB the body of their
/, Mt. Davies will spend
alsn this section of the
'2'ds visiting his brother
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-01-21
a.ltL. Iananesa Plant

govS in Japan which fur
Ilt Of vegetable leather. 1t
shrub called the mitsumata,
-EOafk after going through
Presses, is converted into a
Is tough as French kid, so
I'll that one can almost see
md as pliable and soft as
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-01-21
Natural Pillows

Ply Tree provides the natives
| noldIraS with splendid
w pillows and mattresses.
w sort wood growth. with
'SaaNed fruit. which has
! '''asIng 10 almost black
'.' containing d short
W. aa1 or silk fiber.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1920-01-21
lodse Reid Ill

/, l. NJ A. H. Reid has
\. Ill at Milwaukee the
|r j s1S5s he has been pre-
''aPIeton trial. 1t
@5aat be is very much
,,.'. r.st being thought
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-10-09
A QUICK RESPONSE

Announcement was made yes
terday that employees OF the
Santa Fe Railroad Comany had
made up a purse suiiicien, TO pur-
chase through the Salvation
Army a wheel chair for the To-
year-old boy who has never
walked. This statement follows
an appeal made in both the news
and editorial columns OF this pa
per for the necessary funds and
but goes 20 prove the theory We
have always held that there live
nowhere people more generous
than those who reside in Nina
rillo.
The raising OF this money does
every person credit who coniri-
buied 10 the sum. The boy i, one
Of large family and all Of his
life his only way OF moving IRON
place g. p lace has been in the
tired arms OF his carc-wo:n and
over-worked mother. Now be-
will be able 20 move himself. He
vii be able to sit ont IN the yard
in the sunshine and hear the
,ongs OF the birds He will be
able "a wheel himself from shady
spot 20 shady 'po, and be viii b.
able 20 g. from room 10 room
without assistance.
The acquisition OF thi, wheel
chair in this little fellow, lie
marks the beginning OF a ueW err
OF genuine happiness, For tho,.
who have little. a little added !, q
great ioy
This arm chair is Of as much
Importance in the lie Of the little
cripple as is the making OF an ex-
ira million BY 4 wealthy husines
mainland il will probably b. az
more useful to him.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-10-09
PAY YOUR POLL TAX.

Have YOU paid your poll tax?
Are YOU qualified To- vote IN
the November election
All women. who have lived a
year in the state and six months
in the county, may pay the pol
tax within the neN, few day and
vote in the general election.
Every man who was eligible as
q voter in February. but vino.
through some oversight, failed 20
pay his p Il tax, may now rcctiiy
this error, pay the required sum
TO the County Tax Collector. and
cast his ballot for the candidates
OF hic hoicc. both state ard ma
iional, in November.
There no doubt that the lead
ers OF the Republicans and 6i the
American party in Texas are go.
ing TO see to il that all Of their
political faith shall take aiyan-
tage OF the emergency suffrage
law passed by the special session
of the Legislature. hundreds oil
votes will be added Tor these par
ties through the avenue which
has been opened. II is, therefore.
important that the members oil
the Democratic party should not
feel too coniiden, oi overwhclm-
ing success, but should make sure
that all available qualify them
selves 10 exercise their franchise.
While there is no real danger
Of either a Republican or an
American party victory IN the
general election. so far aS Texas
is concerned. there is \ very real
danger that an increase in
strength may be shown by these
parties-an increase sufficient to
hearten the followers OF Ne
Gregor and Culbcr,son and en-
courage them To- make I harder
and a harder tight. a the years
go on. with the possibility OF a
gain in strength that may. ulti-
mately. become a danger 70 the
Democratic party in Texas.
Therefore. LEI every Democrat
pay his poll tax within the next
few days.
The more qualified voters there
are in the various senatorial dis
tricts OF the state. remember. the
more senatorial districts must be
made when the legislature comes
TO work out 4 general redi,,ric,-
ing measure.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-10-09
Is CHIEF ISSUE.

The League OF Nations D, EN-
rhatically the chief issue IN the
present national campaign.
Those who vote Tor Cox vote
i0r America, participation in the
l.cague OF Nations. and those
who vote Tor Harding will vote
against membership IN thi, body.
The League OF Nations was
conceived by an American mind
and contaminated hy the prc>i-
dent OF the United States, save
only insofar as Americas partici-
patton in the body j. concerned
Ii was conceived in unsclii,h-
ness and with the strong desire
70 the heart OF it, creator -
unueiit all humanity. Then came
jealousy and httlcncSS and parti-
san politics. all combining 60 de
i,at the great purpose oi Wood
row Wilson. who fought ,o vail
autly with the first diplomats %
the foremost coun,ric, OF the
earth. losing his health in the sue
,csSiul struggle 10 con,ummatc a
an which he believed would for
ever make wars impossible.
After So magnificent an accom-
rlishmcnt. Woodrow Wilson re-
turned To- Washington 90 be met
b. the little jealousic, AMI hate
mi insinuaiionS OF small men, TOO
lutte themselves To understand
.rcatucs, in others.
We arc glad that the issue in
this campaign is now clearly de-
med. We are glad that Cover.
rpr Cos has unreScrvcdly en-
',rscd the League OF Nations,
We are glad that The great
rasScs ~ the American people
will have an opportunity 20 show
90 the world that they endorse
NE actions Of President Wilson
and repudiate that little. jealous
band OF regulators in Washing
ton who have sought 90 mas
qucradc as the Interpreters ~
american though, and desires.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1920-10-09

lana dj not iurr sh ala tn Poland De-.
.ar'" % large bols uf her people uppos
I'd IT, g. f.r or' would lpnk with no
distraction upon similar action by my
.Huutryia'u I We were party tu the
hague, II W. promise. W. must k.,r
Tho faith
"Tb" cas-, az Poland may De- repeated
many iiW.F finder this provision we
shall uu luuIrr De- iry, tu cause those
who WAY 10" worthy Of our krightlv
services "" shall b" pledged 90 the
territory ~ tho dcspDt ls well us % tn
W"ah ana sore l,h.-' our young m,p
may De- DiJlvd upon tu die In unwilling
Justification ~ ~" rape uf Shlntuu..
Ny assisting Japan 90 rcpcl a Chinese
invasion
"Nur ls raging IN Europe now I
d. not th.nk anyone would favor on :
pffir'i1IH" 900 That Wayi1r, Sur,lr
% iH equally important not a. bind tho
American '"uulU 90 % compact which
uny Hhl.r" them GOO plr,.. .pltc In Ca.
tlir wars which 90, American con.
f i'nt" mIy ur may not approve"