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Imperial Valley press., 1921-11-19

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matters which may influence the
prices set forth in their proposals.
Attention is hereby called to the
Willie Plastic Composition agree
ment of the California Willie Road
Construction Company on file in the
office Of the County Clerk of Imperial
County.
The foregoing quantities are ap-
proXimatc only, being given as basis
for the comparison of bids, and the
Enoineer does not expressly or by I'M
plication agree that the actual amount
of work win correspond herewith, but
reserves the right to increase or de-
crease ..,' amount of any class or por-
ton OF the work, as may be deemed
necessary or eXpedlenJ by the High
Wav Commission.
I Plans, profiles and cross sections
may be examined, and blank forms of
specifications and contracts may be
obtained at the office of the County
Clerk of Imperial County.
( The right is reserved to reject any
and all proposals. or to accept the
Imperial Valley press., 1921-11-19
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ATTORNEYS
".,a 9+Lre-tlAAl. rSI Aih

FOR SALE-A chance Of a lifetime!
Here is an opportunity to buy 20,
40 or 80 acre tracts close to Braw-
ley on highway soon to be paved,
without any cash payment down.
This property for years has been
planted to alfalfa, lettuce and can
taloupes, and most of it is good
grape and grapefruit land. Price
$500 per acre; terms, no cash, pay
ment for 3 years except 7 per cent
interest payable annually, then
cash payments to be agreed upon
at time of sale and to extend over
period of years; purchaser to
agree to plant certain acreage to
grapes and grapefruit each year.
For further particulars call, phone
or write Best, De Bois & Coving-
ton, Brawley, Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-11-19

1000 soft. pavement;
Item 3. S4,4o9 so. ft. Portland
Cement Concrete Pavement.
a. Paving that portion of the
IBrawley- Holtville Highway, from Sta
ton 1852 to Station 927-G0.
All bids are to be compared on the
bass of the Highway Engineers Es-
innate of work to be done, as follows:
Item ]. 100 GU. yds. excavation
and embankment;
Item 2. Placing reinforccments IN
5000 SO: fit. pavement;
Item 3. 337,728 SCI. #. Portland
Cpment Pavement;
Item i. (Alternate for Item 81
3"7,728 So. it. Willie Pavement.
5. Paving that portion Of the
Holville- Bonds Corner Highway.
from Station 600 to Station $3.50.
Ali bids are to be compared on the
basis of the Highway Engineers Es-
innate of work to be done, as follows:
Item 1. Excavation and embank-
ment 100 Gu. yds.;
Item 2. Placing reinforcement in
1000 So. it, pavement;
Item 8. 84,480 So. #. Portland Ce-
ment Concrete Pavement;
Item 4. ALTERNATE for Item 81
S4.4S0 SO. ft. Willie Pavement.
All proposals must be made upon
blank forms to be obtained from the
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Said proposals must give the prices
proposed, both in writing and in fig
ures, and must be signed by the bid
Ger with his address.
4 Each bid is to be presented under
II soo1oI oovax oyJ nI,o11 bo oooo,,, ,o oJ
Tby a certified check made payable to
.'upOn a bank doing business in Imper-
ial County for an amount equal to, or
in excess of ten per cent of the
amount of said bid land no bid shall
be considered unless such check is in
closed Herewith. Should the success
/ full bidder to whom the contract is
awarded fail to execute the same,
such check shall be forfeited to the
County of Imperial and the same shall
be the property of said County. All
other certified checks will be returned
to the unsuccessful bidders who sub
mitted the same.
A common law bond will be required
for the faithful performance of the
contract in such sum as shall be fixed
by the Board Of Supervisors Of the
County, after the bids are opened;
said sum shall be one-fourth the esti-
mated total amount Of the contrac'
and a further and additional bono
mus Uc furnished rs required by tn
terms of an act entitled: can act to
secure the payment of the claims Of
persons employed by contractors upon
public works, etc." approved May 10
1919.
The Contractor to whom the con,
tract may be awarded will be reGUiret
to appear at the office of the Board
of Supervisors, with the surety bonds
offered by him, which must be ap-
proved by the Chairman of the Boaro
of Supervisors, and execute the cor
tract, within ten davs (not including
Sunday from the date 0f his notifiea-
ton of such award in case Of fall
ure or neglect 80 ID da ho viii be con
s.dorcd as harjae abandoned 1T al.
said forfeiture Of said check VIII op
crate.
p...ec. lsa ssa'F themselves a
20 ,ao 'ssal, vf ,a. plans, p,oltes
Imperial Valley press., 1921-11-19
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Separate sealed proposals, address,
ed to the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Imperial, State of Califor-
MIA, for the following work, will be
received by the said Board at it's of
flee in FL Centro, until o'clock, p. M,
on the 9Th day of December, 1921, and
at that time and place will be publicly
opened and read:
/. Paving portion of the Braw-
ley -Holtville Highway, from Station
51-55 to Station 154-89.
Ali bids are to be compared on the
basis of the Highway Engineers Es-
innate of work to be done, as follows:
Item /. 100 Gu. yds. excavation
and embankment;
Item 2. Placing reinforcement in
5000 so. ft. of pavement.
Item 3. 165,344 so. It. Portland
Cement Concrete Pavement;
Item 4. ALTERNATE for Item 81
1G5,344 SO. it. Willie Pavement.
2. Paving portion Of the Tmpcr-
ial-Holtville Highway, from Station
I89-03.5 to Station 84.35.
All bids are to De compared on the
basis Of the Highway Engineers Is
innate Of work to be done, as follows
Item l.. 100 Gu, yds. excavation
! and embankment;
Item 2. Placing reinforcement in
5000 So. ft. pavement;
Item 3. 152,504 SO. #. of Portland
Cement Concrete Pavement.
8. Paving a portion Of the Imper-
ial venue-Thompson's Crossing
Highway, from Station $3.50 to Sta
tion 149- 146.
J All bids are to be compared on The
basis of the Highway Engineers Is
innate Of work 10 be done, as follows
tom /. 100 eu. srs. excavation aas
e-h.u.nen+:
Imperial Valley press., 1921-11-19

Classified advertisements accepted
according to the following rates ana
rules:
RATES-The rate for inserting Pre-
paid Classified or Liner ADVERTISE
nients in The Imperial Valley Press is
/ cent per word each insertion, if paid
in advance. Minimum charge rs cents.
Classified advertising CHARGED
TO ACCOUNTS will be at the rate of
11a cents per word, with minimum
charge of 25c.
The Imperial Valley Press cannot
guarantee the accuracy, or assume re-
sponsbility for more than one incor-
rect insertion Of any advertisement
ordered for more than one time.
Errors not the fault of the adver-
tiser, which clearly lessen the value Of
the advertisement, will be rectitied
only by republication without extra
charge on presentation Of claim within
five days after insertion. No allow
ance will be made when the error does
not materially effect the sense or pur-
pose of the advertisement.
Classified ads. run till forbidden
cannot be killed by phone.
Lcgals, SOC and 35c.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-11-19
lTENTlON, DAIRYMEN! - 40

ATTENTION, DAlRYMEN! - 40
acres 1-year-old alfalfa, fine shape,
miles northeast of CaleXico: we'll
fenced; large ranch house; ready
for dairying. Must be sold to close
estate. Leased subject to sale.
Cash or terms. See w. H. Morri-
son, administrator, Box 307 CaleX-
leo, or r e. Utley, Security Bank
Bldg, Ell Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-11-19
ISfrtjiA. NOTICES.

YOUNG, registered Jersey bull, of
Noble Of Oaklands breeding. w. II.
Eckhart. From Acacia School, one
mile east, three-quartcr mile south
and one quarter mile east.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-11-19

FOR SALE OR. ExCHANGE-Dodge
commercial touring car. 692 Ham,
ilton.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-11-19

Classified advertisements accepted
according to the following rates ano
rules:
Imperial Valley press., 1921-11-19
FOR SALE-MlSCELJAANEOUS

FOR SALE-1917 Dodge; looks good,
runs good, is good. Will sacrifice
for 1886 cash. "T.," Press office.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-11-19

WANTED--By first class mechanic,
position driving truck or tractor.
p. o. Box S24 Ell Centre, Calf.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-11-19

Classified ads. run till forbiddel
cannot be killed by phone.
Lcgals, SOC and 35c.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-11-19

mNMHuHuMuNUM1MWMER1M1%u MuMuHm mM1 NuMuN1N uMun
Imperial Valley press., 1921-11-19
WANTED MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED--Alfalfa hay, 20 tons.
See H. Bishen Singh, 2h miles
northwest Geo. Rude Ranch.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-11-19

Notwithstanding large flat
topped trunk. 222 Orange street. 2t
Imperial Valley press., 1921-11-19

WANTED--Loan $500 on fifty acres
half mile west Of Imperial. J. Du-
gan, Imperial Hotel, Imperial.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-11-19
POULTRY
FOR EXCHANGE

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The Lake County times., 1921-10-26
Cat Mothers Fox Pups.

An Ontario reader writes that her
cat fostered three fox pups since they
were two weeks old. The pups were
taken from the mother because it was
feared they might chill. The cat had
five kittens which were disposed Of,
and the foxes were promptly adopted
In their place. The foxes are now
over three months old and although
larger than their foster mother. are
still fond of her. They are kept now
in wire pen and kitty is quite con-
tent TO remain with them all day long,
enjoying an occasional frolic.
The Lake County times., 1921-10-26

ripped apart before dyeIng. Innings
and trimmings should be removed.
also all folds. tucks, and hens. Ma
erials must be weighed, then washed
we'll In soap and water for grease
and dust spots are not covered up by
dyeing. Rinse wen. Use lukewar1n
water for wool or silk. Dissolve the
dyestuff thoroughly IN clean
enamelsd basin, mixing frst with only
q small amount of hot water and grad
ually adding mora water. Strain part
of the dye through two thicknesses Of
cheesecloth into clean dye kettle of
enamel or agate, II possible. contain
ing three gallons of cold water for
every pound OF material. Add more
I'VE gradually. Be careful not to start
With too strong a dye bath, as II is
difficult to Tighten the color when once
fixed.
For cotton material add salt equal
IN weight to one-f1fth of the weight Of
the material to be dyed. For wool
Or silk dye add the same proportion OF
salt and also at least two tablespoon
fuls of strained vinegar for every
round OF material. The acid breaks
up the dye so that IL penetrates more
readily into the material Stir con
stsntly Test the shade of the dye
on a Sample of the same material be-
fore putting It all In. Remember
that 1t viii oe darker when wet.
To Dye Evenly.
Before .Cmersins the material 81
the colo dye bath thoroughly and We
the goods, otherwise it will dye vi
evenly. Keep the material In motto,
In the dye bath to prevent spots
streaks and heat wrinkles. which can
not be pressed out. Gradually hea
the kettle to the boiling point. ant
boil the material at least one-half hour
Boiling deepens the shade. Dye per
etrates more quickly inte soft mat,
rials than into those made of hare
twisted threads If the material is a.
lowed to cool IN the dye kettle tn
shade will b& deeper and the dyt
more fast.
Rinse thoroughly In cold water u
til the water remains clear. This pr,
vents crocking. Use two old broom
sticks with rounded ends to press out
the dye from the pieces. Use a wiring
or (Which should be washed thorough
ly afterwards) for larger garments
Shake the material until nearly dry
and hang Il In tha shade. Press care
fully.
The Lake County times., 1921-10-26

sF .e0se. aissd States Department
IS alture.l
3Ts lone st home so
s 1ss has been made
esrF - r8e wcrk for boys and
ssrss as4 las United States
1aE lsrre, co-operat
~ asricultural col
ReE = Of material and
well as the color
&. be dyed. Dyes in
y use with wool or silk ma
not prodnce satisfactory re-
til cotton. Dyes intended for
i materials may be used In dye
silk. wool or linen. For materials
cls are mixtures Of cotton and any
fbe other materials. or materials
itched with cotton, d cotton dye
savdlG be used.
Il ia easy 10 dye white material any
oo.er Or ra-dye any material the same
s1K1s 4 darker shade, or black. More
ssil! ts required to dye the material an
ersMeiy different color. 1t LIS inpos-
gih'e to dye any material lighter
cot~F than IL vss originally unless the
~ -'rer rhsde can be bleached out be-
I = ateing Thtz saidoln Fays for
tse lasor inveiVed.
How 10 Combine Primary Coiers.
Good shades and cclors may often
Be obtained by combining different
colcrs. In dyeing this can be done in
swo ways. The original color may be
combined with dye of different
color, rs when blue material Is dipped
IN : yellow dye 10 get green: or the
iHH :eriai may DO dyed first one color
anc t&es1 another, as when it is drst
dyed blue. dried. and then dipped In
yellow dye to get green.
Red, blue and yellow are the pri-
mary coierA Combining these pri-
sasry eeiorB In different proportions
wtn produces many different coiors and
shades. Red and blue produce violet
Red and yellow produce orange Yei-
low and blue produce green.
Instead ef softening one color with
the other two primary coiors. It can
sometimes be softened by using its
Complementary color, that In, the color
produced by combining the other two
rrimary colorA rt Is necessary to
hare patisnce I'm testing samples of
goods snta O successful effect is OBJ
tained.
Prepzratgea es Material.
II Possible, garments should be
The Lake County times., 1921-10-26
"bAT" MASTERSON.
GUN FIGHTER AND
SPORT, 'COESOUT"

NEW YORK. Oct 26.-William Bar
stay Masterson. nationally known
western character and for the last ff-
teen years sporting editor of the New
York Telegraph. died suddenly OF heart
disease at noon yesterday at his edi-
eortai desk He was Sc years old, but
lad been sctivs up To the last. dying
''wsta his boots on."
IN the earlier days of his life. Mas
6srson war a famous gunhghter on the
ssSe OF law and order. He was sheriff
Of dodge City, Kas.. when Dodge City
was a cow town with the reputation
Tor free and easy notions as TO the
value OF human Afe. as ever were en-
Soyed by Miles City Mont Mr.. Mas
serson was in Deadwood in days of
Seth Bullock and Wild Bill" Hickock
and Calamity Jane.
The Lake County times., 1921-10-26

Beware of palmistryi When n rir
starts looking for your life line sh,
may be throwing out the wife line.
The Lake County times., 1921-10-26
chlnese Condemns Rrihe.

There is q famous oriental saying
eondemning bribery. 1t is said that
an ancient Chinese sage who lived
In the Second century was offered a
bribe His silence being accepted as
hesitation. he was assured that he was
perfectly safe, as no one knew it. He
replied Heaven knows 1t. Earth
knows 1t. You know it. I know It..
How can you say that no one knows
it?
The Lake County times., 1921-10-26
CARDINALS WIN.

The Hammond Cardinals defeated
the South Side Wildcats to the tune
of 1877. The game was featured by
the line plunging of Schultz and end
running Of Schreiner and Eberle.
Touchdowns, Schultz, Hartnen and
Lucky.
For games call 1850 and ask for Ed.
The Lake County times., 1921-10-26
Ruth Has Infection on
His Hand from Bug Bite

NEW YORK. Oct 26.-Babe Ruth is
enjoying another mild infection neces-
stating a slight operation on his right
hand. Ruth was bitten by some in
sect during or since his transforming
tour and the site of the "bit'' became
poisoned. Tho doctor cut Babes hand
today and the trouble is expected to
be cured shortly.
The Lake County times., 1921-10-26

Joe Burman, local bantamweig ght
who recently received decision over
Midget Smith Of New York, has started
training at the Arcade for pending
match with Johnny Buff. king of the
lis Founders. According TO Burnlan
If the match is closed it will be held
late next month.
The Lake County times., 1921-10-26
A Calico War.

One OF the first Indian wars in the
history of early Kansas is said to
have originated because an agent sold
some Indians a piece of calico with
the stripes running the wrong way.
The Lake County times., 1921-10-26

Wall street. New York, derives it's
name from the old wall that extended
along 1t in the old Dutch days, and
marked the northern boundary Of the
town of New Amsterdam.
The Lake County times., 1921-10-26

fers which he expects 10 close in few
days. Boston, Denver Ell Paso, Tex.
and New York want his services. Tex
Rickard wants to use White with
Rock Kansas for some time next
month at the Garden. White is train
ing at Ferrettrs gymnasium.
The Lake County times., 1921-10-26

Semf-finaIs OF the city-wide amateur
boxing tourney will be held in the
Coliseum tomorrow night instead of
at the Broadway armory The change
was made necessary because the
armory had been rented for another
purpose tomorrow. Boxers are re-
auested to be on hand at O'Clock to
be weighed in. and the first contest will
be staged one hour later.
The Lake County times., 1921-10-26
Pal Moore. ohlcago's popular Dant-

FaI Moore, NhIcagO'S popular bant-
amweight, will leave today for Hous-
with frankie Jumrnati on Friday night.
Moore viii return to Chicago after the
contest to resume training for his ten
round contest with Earl Pur-year
aboard the L. S. S. Commodore on No
vember 4.
The Lake County times., 1921-10-26

Eddie Stanton, manager of Willis
Green, who broke into boxing proml
nence at Great Lakes during the war,
IS seeking matches for his feather
weight. Stanton is willing TO match
Green with frankie Schaeffer. Mike
Dundee. Joe Wagner. or any other 10
cal 12S FOUNDER
The Lake County times., 1921-10-26

Bob Roper. local light heavyweight.
Will leave today for Buffalo. where he
is scheduled to meet Frank Moran In
a ten round contest on Friday night.
The Lake County times., 1921-10-26
NEWS OF THE
PUGILISTS

Charley White, local lightweight.
who a few months ago started on a
campaign which he hopes viii land a
The Lake County times., 1921-10-26

return match with Benny Leonard.
champion. has several Of
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1921-02-18
VESSELS To CARRY
FAMINE AID SOUGHT

Washington. d. C.-Congress will be
asked to enact special legislation au-
thorizing the shipping board to en-
ploy vessels to haul to China grain
donated by American farmers for the
relief of the starving there and giving
the navy department permission to
pay expenses OF volunteer naval re-
serves to form crews. 1t was an
nounced after a conference between
Secretary Daniels and Chairman Ben
ton of the shipping board.
The decision was reached after a
committee, headed by Carl Vrooman,
ex-assisrant secretary of agriculture.
lad said grain already had been given
by farmers in the west and that mem
bers of the railroad brotherhoods stood
ready to haul to the coast without
charge for their services.
Chairman Benson agreed to ascer.
tain what ships are available on the
Pacific coast.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1921-02-18
SECRETARY IS SILENT
ON JAPANESE TREATY

Washington.--The letter OF Score
tary Colby declining to transmit In
formation on the negotiations conduct
ed with the view to treaty action with
Japan was received without comment
by the senate foreign relations CON-
mittee. The letter was in reply to
communication OF the committee. for
warded at the instance of Senator
johnson Of California, requesting In
formation on the subject.
Secretary Colby said In his letter
that the record OF the negotiations
was practically that Of q preliminary
comparison OF views. coupled with
recommendations still the subject Of
examination"
Substantial progress has been made
toward an ultimate agreement" Mr..
Colby added. through informal con-
versations conducted by Roland 3.
Morris. ambassador to Japan. and Bar
on shidehara, Japanese ambassador"
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1921-02-18
BILLIONS IN WAR
CLAIMS EXPECTED
Attorney-GeneraI Says Suits
to Collect From United
States Increasing.

Washington. d. C.-Millions Of dol
lsrs-and promises of billions-are
represented in the great tide of law.
suits which Is beginning to pour into
the United States court OF claims as
one of the results OF the world war.
The court was expressly created to de.
termine legal controversies between
private citizens and the government.
The attorney-general says that the
amount OF war claims is enormous and
that indications are the influx of cases
has only begun. Actions upon claims
Involving approximately $4,000. 900
have already been filed. The ultimate
aggregate of claims, II is estimated
will reach between two and three bill.
lions of dollars.
These war claims are brought into
the court by plaintiffs having claims
against all departments OF the govern.
ment. The war department has claims
Involving approximately s., 900. OOO. 900.
The bureau of internal revenue now
has pending claims for refunds and
rebates aggregating $3.50. 200. 900. The
shipping board has cancellations of
contracts involving more than $780,
100000. Claims for patent infringe.
ment are estimated by the attorney
general at s1OO.OOO,OO0. The railroad
administration has differences with
the railroads amounting to approx.
mately S750,OOO,OOO
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1921-02-18

soula, Mont. Mr.. Fullaway will
be in charge of wood products
work in the district office.
Liberty bonds to the tune of
$3.50 pledged to the Grangeville
Savings and Trust Co., by DR.. K.
j. Alcorn, will be sold at public
auction at 10 o'clock on the 18th
day of February. There are five
500 bonds and one of the $50
denomination. The sale will take
place at the bank building.
Robert Riley, for a number OF
years connected with the Pacific
Telephone company at this place,
is recovering from recent opera
ton the nature of which was
not learned. While he is now
able to get about the streets at
Lewiston, he is still unable to re-
sumo his employment.
Ben Long, who resides west OF
town was a visitor in the city
Saturday. Mr.. Long has practlc-
ally recovered from injuries he
incurred last November when he
was kicked in the abdomen by a
horse. Mr.. Long believes he will
be able to get into the regular
spring work on the ranch.
Joe Brockman of Opportunity,
Wash, and formerly a rancher
in the Ferdinand country was in
Grangeville the first of the week
Mr.. Brockman recently returned
from two months stay in the
Texas oil fields, and expressed
himself as not pleased with the
outlook there for small invest
ors. Mr.. Brockman had bought
oil stock and went to Texas to
investigate conditions.
Grangeville Commercial club
at its regular meeting Wednes-
day noon, unanimously opposed
any measure which tends to de-
prive Idaho county of a part of
her territory and annex the ter
ritory to Lewis county. A COM
mittee comprising A. F. Parker,
Frank McGrane and J. c. Safely
was appointed to draft resolu-
tons to be forwarded to Senator
Seth Jones and Representative
Lloyd A Fem, of Idaho county,
voicing opposition to the bill.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1921-02-18
Individuality.

A philosopher once said: The man
of spirit rebels against this universal
attempt OF society to make all men
look and act alike. Wild animals are
alike, and with them there Is no pro-
erosion. You cannot tell one wild
pigeon from another, and In jackrab-
bits all personality Is completely
ironed out. This is what society 10
constantly trying to do for her men,
bers-make them revert to a typs."
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1921-02-18
POPULATION CENTER MOVES
Growth Of Coastal Communities Held
Principal Cause of Change.

Washington.-The center of popula'
ton as disclosed by the 1920 census
is located in the extreme southeast
corner OF owen county, Indiana, S.S
miles southeast OF the town OF Spencer
the census bureau announced recently,
During the last decade the center
of population continued to move west
ward. advancing SO miles in that direc.
tion and about one-fifth of mile north
Of Bloomington, Ind, where 1t was
located by the census of 1910.
The bureau attributed the westward
movement in the last decade "prin
cipally to the increase of more than
one million in the population of the
state of California"