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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-14

Establishment of fixed day for
Easter is favored in a resolution
passed in Paris by the International
Chambers of Commerce. They have
taken similar action at numerous pre-
vious meetings and the proposed
change has been agitated for centuries
IN one country or another. but signs
are multiplying that the proponents
OF the plan have united to push 1t to
success by concerted religious and gov
ernmental approval. If this plan
succeed the next move should be reg
ulation of the weather on that day
To the average ceIebrant of Easter the
weather is of greater importance than
the day of the month.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-14

running as a Democrat in a Repubii-
can district beat Mr.. Smith hands
down when the latter came up for re-
election
After the surprise and amazement OF
the onlookers had. in a measure. SUD
sided, one curious to know sought the
Hon. Mr. Smiths explanation OF the
upset Its easy enough" explained
the Hon. Mr.. Smith. who always
sparkled in contact 'Shouse corrupt-
cd the electorate. He sent to Ken
tucky and bought 81 whisky for the
voters 1 used the same old $3.50
brand I'd always used and Shouse
swept the district. 1t isn't the loss or
the election that deplore. but Shouss
has made it impossible for any poor
man to run for office in this district
A good many of US are concerned
as to the enforcement ofthe prohibi-
ton law and we sympathize with Mr..
! Shouse, but we doubt that the Hon.
Frederick Dumont Smith of Hutchin-
/ son is worrying
] OF course. you read Governor Cox $
/ speech? Neither did We; neither did
we.
who are these Smith brothers ?''
asks p. c. c. They are the gentlemen
vaudeville actors make jokes about.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-14

It'll reported in the press dispatches
that Senator Harding plans to inject
the tariff issue into the campaign
The best advice that could be given the
senator is embodied in the one word.
don't. Every time the Republicans
have fought a campaign on the tariff
issue they have lost
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-14

terrible if the photograph comes out
and your bathing suit looks negative.
my word. 1 never thought OF tnat.
1 must be more careful in the future
in regard to exposures, using the woro
my dear-strictly in a snapshotush
sense, Adieu! Home, James. 1 must
sweep out the ballroom before din
ner."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-14

boat was Joseph Francis He was voted a
gold medal by congress for his invention
This medal, valued at $1,000. and said ta
be the largest ever given by the government
to an Individual, was presented to Francis
at the White House by President Benjamin
Harrison
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-14

The allies are staging quarrel
among themselves over Russia, proba-
bly, as a further aid in Sinking re-
sbons.bility for the Russo-Polish situa-
ton. England lets it be known that
she distinctly disepproves of Frances
course in recognizing the alleged gov
eminent OF General WranseL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-14

The main issue in this years presi-
'front.' porch against the rear platform.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-14

OF course. you read Governor Cox
speech? Neither did We; neither did
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-08-14

who are these Smith brothers ?''
asks p. C. C. They are the gentlemen
vaudeville actors make jokes about.
, 1920-09-18
Bargairnl!! Bargain!
Competition Is The Life Of Trade.

Factory Table Sugar PC. per ID, Raw
Sugar zoe. per ID. 5 lbs. for 90c., Meal
8 and 7c. per H., W, Flour l0c per h.,
Rice IS and Ice. per H., Black Eyes 15c.
per h., W. Beans he. per b.. Red Beans
l8c. per ID, Green Peas lac per 10,
Spanish Peas 18c. per h., Lard 38c. per
h., Cheese 60c. per To-, Saruines q IS,
20 and lOc. per tin, Tomatoes 30c. per
tin, Salmon 26c, per tin, Asparagus Tips
45c. per tin, Table Salt Sc. per PIX, Large
Potatoes &c. per ID, Small Potatoes &c.
per h., Oats 25, Is and SC. per PIX,
Onions 1Oc. per ID. Soda Biscuits BIC.
per h., Uneeda Biscuits 18c. per pix,
Pollock. Fish Zoe. per ID, Cod Fish 24c.
per h., Hake Fish ice. per h.,
BEEF CUTTINGS 22c. per h.,
PORK CUTTINGS 24c. per h..
Pigs Tail 24c. per ID
Oats Retail at lac. per H.,
SALT BEEF SALT BEEF Csc pr. ID.
Clear Pork 40c, per ID.
Poast Toasties 25c. per pix,
LARD 5 ID. tins s.. 90,
COOKING BUTTER 5 h tins 81. 80.
AT THE
DANlSH-AMERICAN GROCERY.
, 1920-09-18
NOTICE.

parties who placed watches for re-
pair with my deceased husband
JOSEPH NILES, are kindly requested
to make cl i'm for their return within
the expiration of the present month af-
ter which all unclaimed watches will be
offered fer sale at public auction.
Christiansted, St. Croix, V |. Septem-
Der LIST 1890!
ALICE NILES.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-15

approved in amount and scope of
work by the Imperial Mutual Water
companies advisory board and by the
representative of the Colorado River
Land company and the Imperial De-
velopment company, the said compa-
nies will pay the adustedj rate for wa
ter as contemplated in the resolution
above quoted. 1t must be clearly un-
derstood that in the event such future
budget Of the Imperial Irrigation Dis
trict be not so approved, said compa-
nies also will be automatically releas-
ed from understanding based upon
their present acceptance Of the plan
outlined in the resolution above re-
ferred to.
"The foregoing proposal is made
contingent only upon the pledge of
the board of directors of the Imper-
ial Irrigation District to adhere rigid
ly to policy of retrenchment, to the
end that the moneys accumulated by
the collection Of the tax rate heretofore
levied and of the collection of increas-
ed revenues in Mexico, approximating
81 100000 reduction in budget, plus
the additional revenues fro mthe sale
of water in Mexico under the increas-
ed rate, will be carried as surplus
fund in the hands of the district to be
used primarily in reducing the rate
of taxation and the Mexican water
rate for the next fiscal year."
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-15

900 in capital improvements for the
purpose of lowering the cost of main
tanning the system and for the pur-
pose of increasing the water supply
they increased the supply 17.6 per
cent less than the receiver and pyra-
mided the operating expense until at
the present time it exceeds the re-
ceiver's operating cost by 1927 per
cent per month.
Water Revenues
Water revenues collected by the re-
ceiver for the year were S507 600.
Water revenues collected by the dis
trict for 1919 were 100000, an in
crease of % per cent.
The Mexican revenues collected by
The receiver, n%hing.
Mexican revenues collected by the
district for the year 1919 only (fol
the year 1920 this Mexican revenue is
per month. From the above. it is
per month";. From the above it is
seen that the money collected from
the sale of water by the district ir
Mexico alone is equivalent to the en-
tire running expense for operating
and maintaining the irrigation dis
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-15

present rates, to make up for the ex-
cess tax rate charged to the American
user, will amount to $370,0O0, which
moneys must also be retained by the
district as surplus. The combination
of the additional Mexican revenue
with the surplus from the American
revenue will net a surplus of $1,312,-
712 at the end of the year, 1921, or an
amount sufficient to eliminate entire
ly the irrigation tax for the year
1929, and at the same time return the
water charge to its present rate. To
accommodate the financial requires
ments of the mutual water companies
during the period of 1921, which will
be by far the most serious financial
period Imperial Valley has ever seen,
the surplus accumulated by the dis
trict should be loaned to the water
companies to allow them a reduction
of assessments to the water users dur
ing the coming critical period.
The outstanding facts in the analy-
sis of the financial and physical con-
, dition of the district indicate that the
expense of operating the system can
be double that of the receiver, and yet
the district will average approximate
ly $4,000 net earnings per year, or
sum sufficient to pay the outstand-
ing irrigation district bonds, thus
eliminating the necessity of any irri-
cation district tax, and yet retaining
the present water rate to the user.
If this is done, taken together with a
reduction in county taxes, the valley
will again be placed on sound finan-
cial basis.
Expenditures recommended to ,be
made by the district total $2,109,298.
Estimated revenues for the year 1921
are S3,060,000, besides additional wa
ter revenues in Mexico of $37O,000,
these figures showing a total surplus
at the end of 1921 of $1,31S,712.
A proposition was submitted by Mr..
Allison that if revised budget for
1920-1921 expenditures is now adopt
cd. @h!ch will eliminate all proposed
optratlnons except only those essen
TALLY necessary for the maintenance
of the canal and levee system, which
will sho wa prospective saving of
81 ,0OO, 900, the proposal made by the
advisory board will be conformed to
in the following respects:
"The Colorado River Land company
and the Imperial Development COM
pany, effective Jan. /, 1921, will con-
sent for the term of one year to an
increase of water rates below the line
to $1.66 per acre foot of water deliv
cred.
IF. the next annual budget of the
Imperial Irrigation District shall be
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-15
trict on both sides of the line by the
receivership within $4,000.
Departmental Expenses

receivership within $4,000.
Departmental Expenses
Some of the departmental eXpens-
! es, wherein the auditors have used
! the same items of expense for both
receivership and district, are as fol-
! lows:
! Distribution of water department,
includes superintendent, distribu-
ton, measurement of water, tele-
| phone expense, etc.
Expense under the receivership for
the year 1915, $23 ,999.S3.
Expense to the district for the
year 1919, $77,519.15, an increase of
223 per cent.
Automobile expense, includes re-
pairs, general overhauling, renewing
and requirements (but not gas and
oil, which is charged to the job ORC T.
lnal purchase price, which is charged
to capitaD.
Cost of the receiver for the year
1915 was $7,785.S1.
! Cost to the district for the year
1919 was $26,91S.47, an increase of
274.6 per cent
Cost for Delivering Watera
Cost to receiver on account of main
tenance, operation, taxes and interest
on receivers certificates for each
acre foot of water sold equals 81
cents. Cost Of water to the district
for the same items, including interest
6n bonded Indebtedness, S1.67, or an
increase of 3513 per cent.
! Due to the tremendous increase of
expense and the constant increase of
water charges and taxation to the wa
ter user, careful analysis of the 1921
budget of expenses as used for the
basis of the 1921 tax levy has been
made. Field examinations have been
going on for the past three months.
The auditors have been working on
the respective accounts for approx
mately the same period of time, all
wit hthe following results:
Without disturbing the organiza-
tion of the district, or its methods of
operation, a decrease in the expenses
of the district can be made so as to
create a surplus at the end of the
1921 period of $942,712. Were it not
for the fact, unfortunately, that the
tax of $3.50 had been levied by the
district and is no wa lega obligation,
the tax itself should be reduced. How
ever, since the rate is now levied it
only remains that the district must
create a surplus at the end of the
year in the above sum-.
The rate for water to be charged to
the Mexican user, in addition to the
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-15
MARINE MAJOR
WELL SATISFIED

Recruiting in the United States
Marine Corps has increased over 100
percent within the last month, Major
J. C. Fegan, commandant of the
Southern California ~end Arizona re-
cruiting stations, with headquarters
in Los Angeles, who is in Ell Centro
today, inspecting the local office,
says.
Yesterday we shipped five men
to Mare Island, making total of
nearly SO for the month";" said Major
Fegan. Last month we sent $50 to
the island, the majority of them were
ex-service men.
Between 20 and 2? men apply for
enlistment every day." he continued,
"many of them are discharged men
from every branch of the service"
The new, advance base of the west
ern division at San Diego was opened
today, announced the major and will
be known as as the finest military
barracks in the world. Tiled floors,
elaborate reading rooms, and modern
equipment of every description has
been included in the plans of the
structure. Every officer in the serv-
ice has expressed his desire for a
transfer to the new base, it was said.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-15
COAL INDUSTRY
BROUGHT TO TASK
WASHINGTON, Dec. Is. =

WASHINGTON, Dec. Is. - Sharp
(By Associated Press)
CRITICS mof the national coal indus
try with implied threats of drastic
legislation by congress to meet the al
legged evils Of profiteering and specu-
lation accompanied the partial report
of the Senate committee on produc-
tion and reconstruction submitted to-
day.
Goal speculation has been permit
ted to monopolize the transportation
facilities of the country" the report
continued. sour investigation has
convinced us the private interests are
actually unable to prevent the con-
tinuance or repetition of the present
deplorable situation. 1t is the duty
of the government to take such rea-
sonable practical steps as it may de-
wise to remedy the evil"
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-15
NOTRE DAME STAR
DIES AT SOUTH BEND
(By Associated Press)

SOUTH BEND, Dec. 15.-George
Gipp, Notre Dame football player,
died today from throat disease. He
had been i'll since the game of Nov.
20. His splendid playing had won
hi mnation- wide recognit cn ard has
made him the choice for position on
the All-American eleven. He had also
been offered contract bv the Chi
cago National baseball club. His
baseball playing is on par with his
football. it was said.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-15
ALLISON LETTER
IS DEAD ISSUE
Continued from page u
system in 1915 under the receivershi
The summary:
Increase in Acreage

The increase in acreage for the six
and one-half years of receivership
was 1909 acres for 1916, an in
crease of 77.6 per cent. The increase
in acreage during the irrigation dis
trict period was from 387 ,809 acres
in 1916 to 619,890 acres for 1920. an
increase of so per cent; in other
words, the irrigation system was en-
larged during the six an done-half
years of receivership 17.6 per cent
greater than during the five years of
the irrigation district control, and the
capital improvements financed by the
receiver were sufficient to meet this
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-15
THREE ARE KILLED
(By Associated Press

NBN ASSOCIdteU PreSSD
LONDON, Dec. 15.-A large pas
senger airplane, leaving for Paris to-
day, fouled, burst into flames and
crashed to the ground. The pilot,
two passengers and mechanic were
killed.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-12-15

enlargement without water stortage
except for short periods during three
years, the same period of shortage as
experienced by the irrigation district.
Capital Expenditures
The capital expense Tin addition to
the original purchase price of the
system) of the Imperial Irrigation
District to the year 1920 was $500, !
06514
The capital expense for the receiv-
ership was s672,155.
The increase of capital expense for
the district over the receivership for
approximately the same period of
time was S3,156,010.1 IA, or 469.7 per
cent.
The list of capital improvements Of
the receiver as compared with that of
the district about parallels one with
the other.
Maintenance and Operating
Average cost per month during the
receivership, S24, $50; average cost
per month for the same items by the
district for the year 1919 is S109.20S.
The above shows that although the
irrigation district expended S3,829,-
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1920-01-30
Card Of Thanks.

AS l want to thank each one,
white and colored, who came to my
assistance at tl.c time of the destruc-
ton of my hon2 and household effects
and later in rendering substantial aid
bv cash contributions and otherwise,
I take this method of reaching them
collectively as it is not possible to
thank every one individually at the
proper time. am deeply grateful
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1920-01-30

musical farce is called "Puck and
Judge and the Bathing Girls" and will
be seen for the first time at the
opera house Monday, February 2nd.
1t is said to be the final word IN mel
ody. song. laughter. screams, JOY,
mirth and happiness. In this particu-
lar offering two fat men cause lot OF
trouble because of their resemblance
to each other. They are twins, who
look alike, but absolutely different
in temperament and disposition. One
is the soul of coed humor and the
other is grouchy. What the good
natured one does to the crouch is
left for the imagination of the reader.
Of course, there is love story, in
fact there are number of love
stories involving young couples who
encounter numerous obstacles IN their
path of amours. From all accounts
we are justified in stating that PUCK
and Judge and the Girls" Will be one
of the funniest and merriest shows
seen here this season. 1t has a gen
uine plot, a corking good story, in
Vulnerable situations, and deals with
regular human beings, their foibles,
idiosyncracies and mistakes. The
book is by Frank Kennedy, and the
lyrics and music by E. S. Huntington,
both we'll known in musical comedy
circles. The management promises
a splendid company Of we'll known
musical comedy players and a zlppy
chorus of exquisite girls. Among the
big song hits are: Grandma Days
"Candy Girl" mission Bells" 'The
Girl on the Magazine Cover" "Teach
Me How to Love" "The Dance When
/ Danced When / Was Twenty One"
Moving Picture Mary" and Father
Wanted Me to Learn a Trade" Also
the present seasons craze. The eight
bathing girls who wear just some
stunning Paris costumes.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1920-01-30
A Valentine Party.

The Young Peoples Missionary So
ciety of St. Matthews church will
have a Valentine party on Saturday
night, February IA, at the home of
Mr.. John W. kinard. Begins at 6:3O
O'Clock. Everybody invited to come
and bring addressed Valentines. An
offering will be taken at the door
for Armenian relief.
W. j. Suber,
Frank Stuck,
Miss Louise Wicker,
Miss Ollie Folk,
Committee.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1920-01-30
AT THE OPERA HOUSE
"The Eyes of the World"
9 (. . (. y = Z. q (: y 4.

ne Eyes OF tne "oFid
Clune's big new cinema production.
The Eyes of the World" which has
it's local showing at the oper;. house
Thursday and Friday, is one Of the
truly great film achievements of the
times, and it met with most enthus-
iastic reception from large and de-
lighted audience.
''The Eyes of the World" is in
nine sections, consuming about two
hours in it's showing. 1t evidently
cost large fortune, and there is rea-
son to believe the claim that 1t was
in process of making for nearly eight
months.
That very large public was await
ing the Clune production was made
certain by the fact that Harold Bell
Wright's celebrated story of modern
life in California has had sale of
over 100000 copies. AS a picture
it is replete with the stuff Of which
thrilling motion pictures are COM
posed. Among its we'll remembered
incidents are the escape of the con-
vict and his wanderings in the San
Bernardino mountains, the kidnap-
ping of Sybil Andres, the flight of the
girl into the hills and the search Of
the forest rangers for her, the tragic
death of Taine at the banquet table
and the fight of the lovers on the
high mountain cliffs, which results
in the death of one Of the air.
The "big scene" in the Clune pro-
duction is this combat of the lovers.
The scene was filmed on one Of the
loftiest cliffs in all California and is
so realistic that you hold your breath.
All in all, it is a most extraordinary
picture and worth both your time and
money to see it.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1920-01-30

for every attention paid me and shall
never forget the kindness and
thougntfulness of the people of New
berry as so nobly exhibited in the
actions cf those to whom my heartfelt
thanks are especially due.
Very respectfully,
A. J. Moon.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1920-01-30

Puck and Judge and The Bathing
Girls.
Once in a blue moon, Or in de-
cade or two to be more exact, an
entertainment is offered to the public
which the critics, press and every
body in general is of one opinion
excruciatingly funny. And when
this opinion is endorsed by enthusias-
tic audiences over all of the country,
it is quite evident that the piece must
be a success. This new innovation in
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1920-01-30

The dolphin is believed to be the
fastest swimmer in the seas.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-02
MEETING
FOR MOOSE ON TUESDAY

Tuesday night is to be big night
in the Moose Lodge accordiong to re-
ports given out by the committee in
charge Of, the arrangements. The
Irregular business session will be held
first and will be concluded at nine
O'Clock or as near that time as pos
sible.
The meeting will be then thrown
open to the Legfonaires and a full
report will be given by the entertain
nent committee of the activities it
has to recommend for the considera-
ton Of the lodge for the fall and win
ter season. This part of the meet
ing will be in the nature Of social
session. Refreshments will be serv-
ed at the close of the meeting. Every
Moose will be sure to find the lodge
room an interesting place to be on
Tuesday night.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-10-02
FIRE CAUSES HEAVY
DAMAGE TO BUILDING

Fire at the R. R. Weekly home,
522 Ninth street, yesterday OTTER
noon at four o'clock caused approx
mately $500 damage.
Mr.. Weekly came home at noon
and made a small fire to cook his
own dinner it is said, his wife be-
ing at the hospital attending her son
who had just undergone an operation
for tonsilitis. He left home leaving
the fire burning in the stove. The
fire soon proved too hot and caught
on the wall just behind the stove on
the east end of the house.
Mrs. Weekly was just coming home
from the hospital when she saw the
fire department running into her
home. Neighbors had sent in the
call that brought the department to
the scene. When the firemen arriv-
ed flames were seen at the east end
of the house. The hose was applied
and soon the fire was under the con-
troll of the firemen. 1t is estimated
that the damages are about $500.
Although the building was not
burned much from the outside, the
men had to chop large holes in the
side of the house to completely de-
stroy all the fire.
| The house was not insured In any
lway. No furniture was destroyed II
any room except the kitchen.