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Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-30
~ UROPEAN currencies are near
n, ing a stage at which it will be

~ UROPEAN currencies are near
IL ing a stage at which it will be
| impossible to use them as media
'of exchange. There is no well.
! defined line at the crossing of which
a currency becomes worthless, but
evidently it cannot continue to de.
preciate without reaching in time the
point where the public will refuse to
give anything for it.
In Russia, the old unit, the rouble
formerly worth about 81 cents, now
has value so small that the old de-
nominations have long since passed
entirely out of use. Even a thou
sand rouble note of the new issues
will not buy anything. AS the de-
tpreciation has progressed the denom-
nations have risen, 10000, $4,000 and
100000 rouble notes becoming the
common change in use.
The Polish mark, nominally worth
23.S cents in money of the United
States, is quoted at .03 OF cent; the
Austrian crown. formerly 20 cents, is
only slightly higher; the crown of
iugo- Slavia, which corresponds to
the Austrian unit, is worth little
more, about 80 OF cent; the crown
lof Hungary. of the same crown fam
lily, is worth about one-tenth of a
cent, and the lei of Rumania, for
;merly 1913 cents, is worth 10 of a
cent These currencies are very near
distinction, and live on only because
there is nothing to take their places.
I - h,tS
be carried on with them, and par
iticularly how any agreements for
, future performance can be entered
into in terms of them.
Currency Situation in Germany
Consider, for example, the situa,
ton in Germany, where six months
ago the mari; was worth ~ cents,
. and even three months ago was
worth more than cent, against a
lpresent value of about IS hundredths
iof cent.
1t is true that the mark has not de-
clined as rapidly in purchasing power
within Germany as in the foreign ex-
changes. The relationship between
! internal prices and foreign exchange
is indirect, but it is close enough to
cause steady decline in the value of
the currency for internal use, result
! ing in strikes and wage-advances
constantly. The most effective in.
, huence for bringing the internal
! value of the mark into line with its
value in the exchanges is the cost Of
food. Germany is obliged to import
grain, meats, cotton, wool and other
necessaries entering into common
consumption, and these imports must
be paid for at the current rates of
exchange. Since trade IN these COM
modities is now free, the portions i'm
ported fix TIE prices for the home
grown supplies, as well, and the de-
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-30

Congress, and Thirteenth National
Good Roads Exposition to he held at
the Coliseum in Chicago. January Is
to 20 next. under the auspices Of the
American Road Builders Association.
The exhibit. which will be in charge
of several bureau officials. will cover
1000 square feet of floor-space, and
will consist of actual demonstrations
in the conduct # the impact tests
that the bureau has been using to de-
termine the ability OF different soils to
sustain roads and to measure the
amount Of wear and tear on road
pavements by heavy traffic.
Owing to the fact that moisture in
the underlying soil is the principal
cause of road failures. the actual sub
grade tests and investigations, which
will show how the movement OF water
In different soils can be controlled
and road failures reduced, will be an
instructive feature.
The demonstrations will also include
tests Of all kinds Of material, show
ing their suitability for different types
.or construction, proper methods Of
ihnding suitable locations for new
roads under widely different condi-
tions. as well as drainage and bridge
and culvert construction
To Extend Construction Time
Lieutenant Colonel II. I. Bowlby.
7 Chief OF the War Materials Division.
United States Bureau Of Public
Roads. recently elected president Of
the American Road Builders Associa-
tion, will open the sessions Of the
Congress. and Thomas II. Mcdonald.
chief Of the bureau, viii have & prom
inent place on the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-30

Discriminating Travellers Prefer
the Palatial Liners YALE and HAIR
WARD from Los Angeles to San Fran
cisco.
Round trip excursion rates now in
effect.
For full information apply
LOS ANGELES STEAMSHIP co.
517 S. Spring St. Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-30

The raising of mushrooms in beer
watts is becoming such an important
industry that growers are calling for
tariff protection.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-30

Kindling Wood cheap. Valley
Lumber Co.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-30
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
CANTALOUPE SEED

ancy colorado Hand-cut SalmOn-tlnt
Cantaloupe Seed
VAIL & REX COMMERCIAL
PACKING co.
State Street
YUMA COUNTY FARM BUREAU L
has made arrangements with the
following dealers to handle their
GUARANTEED Hairy Peruvian AL
falfa Seed: P. Z. Cook, Calexico;
Rath & Marshall, Ed Centro; NJ. H.
Gavin, Heber; Imperial Valley
Milling Co., Holtville; Geo. L.
Campbell, Seeley, Lincoln's, I'M
perial; Warner Seed Co., Brawley;
Nice Griffith Co., Calipatria.
They grow their own seed and clean
it in their own warehouse, where
every bag is sealed and certified
and absolutely warranted true to
variety. No other seed house does
this, so the Farm Bureau dealer is
good man 10 know. Prices will be
regulated by the Farm Bureau and
each dealer has agreed to sell on a
very nominal fee.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-30
EPISCOPAL

The Rev. ThOs. 3. McCIement, rec
tor.
Sunday school at 9:45.
Evening prayer and sermon at 1870
A cordial invitation is extended to
all.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-30

Tirst-class laundry at 276 Hamilton
avenue.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-30

Mr.. Todd's Music Studios
Are at GA Olive. Phone 466-W.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-30

X. p. Watch Party Saturday night
at X. P Hall for X. P.'s, Pythian Sis
ters and families. Be there.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-30
POULTRY
Poultry Wanted

Poultry Wanted
Always in the market to buy poul-
try, hens, fryers, roasters, broilers,
turkeys, and old boys.
Top market prices paid for
healthy stock. We can guarantee
weights and good service.
Try US. We want your business
call ways"
RATH & MARSHALL
1876 So. 9Th st. Fl Centre Phone 35
Discriminating Travellers Prefer
the Palatial Liners YALE and HAIR
WARD from Los Angeles to San Fran
cisco.
Round trip excursion rates now in
effect.
For full information apply
LOS ANGELES STEAMSHIP co.
SIT S. Spring ST., Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-30

Ways and means OF extending the
season for road building through the
IAN and winter months by letting
road contracts in the fall Of the year
rather than in the spring so as to
enable the railroads to deliver road
materials in time for early spring con-
struction, constitutes one Of the many
important subjects TO be discussed at
the Congress.
The movement to let contracts in
the fall of the year originated with
Secretary Of Commerce Hoover as a
means Of unemployment relief. but
public officials, engineers. contractors
and railroad officials now see in it
means whereby the freight congestion.
that exists from July to October each
year, may be relieved, employment
afforded to labor in slack months.
and a more continuous production Of
materials and earlier completion OF
highway projects. The subject is now
enGrossing the attention Of the entire
road building industry,
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-30
Roads by Federal Aid

Highway improvement, with tbs
passage Of the new Federal aiI law.
stands al the dawn Of the greatest
era of expansion in American history.
More than $1,000, O00, 900 is now avail
able for good roads.
Twenty-Five thousand and thirty
miles ot new Federal aid roads have
been built at a total cost Of 1851, ,946.-
SG8 since July, 1916. More than two
thirds Of these are earth, sand-clay
or gravel. These have cost less than
one-third Of the total amount ex-
pended as compared with nearly so
per cent Of The estimated cost applied
10 Americas 1880 miles of hard sur
faced roads.
There are now 2,273.131 miles of
public roads, all told, in the United
States EEhty-fve per cent are yet
10 be improved.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-30

For Pure Distilled Water, call 7S-W,
Coca Cola Bottling Works, 126 S. 3rd
street, half block south from Main
street toward Standard and Union
Oil Station.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-30

X. P. Watch Party Saturday night
at X. P. Hall for X. P's, Pythian Sis
ters ard families. Be there.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-30
aasMioaz7hNn.

A style message from the first
Spring hats now being shown, are
the new Circe and Bagatelle satins, in
gold and silver cloth models of new
est designs. All Winter hats are re-
duced one half. Mrs. c. A. Bly,.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-30

Table d'Hote Dinner 81 per
cover-Hotel Barbara Worth.
Special T-Bone Steak Dinner
90c
Imperial Valley press., 1921-12-30

VIOLIN STUDIO-Miss Marie Jen-
kins, instructor Cor. 9th and Olive.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-12
DRAKE Mill Loss TO Be NEAR $40, 600
c. R. GREEN, WEILKNOWN BANKER
OF CAVALIER, NAMED MANAGER
OF THE BANK OF NORTH DAKOTA
(HeraM Special service.)


Bismarck N D., Dec &c. R. Green Of Cavalier N D.,
has been appointed manager the Bank North Dakota
state industrial commission will Tuesday
UP his duties, it is expected.
His salary will be S. 600 per year according resolution
fixing salaries passed by the commission few days ago.
Mr.. Green in Bismarck last week making the final
rangenents with the commission and has
to arrange his business affairs there.
+
q
ability, public spirited
said had
expected to his duties Wednesday,"
r.. Cavalier,
distance telephone .,.z
arrive
tonight.
appointment" said not
able formulate definite plans for conduct
banking
of O
fort
=, ~
president Of the North Dakota
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-12

AGAINST new
TOWlNLEY PLAN
Throws Down Gauntlet in
Call For Precinct Meet
r ings. Of League. !,

4. After throwing down the; gauntlet
to a. c.. Townleys, A. A.. Lederbach.
chairman OF the state executive COM
mittee Of the Nonpartisan league, has
left for California, according to word
received 9here.
The length, Of his probable stay in
that sunny cline has not been an
bounced. 81 E
Liederbach goes to- the mat with
sTownley in his call for, precinct meet
ingS Of the Nonpartisan league 10 be
held February %. which was pub
.lished in the Sunday issue of the
Fargo Courier-News: He does this by y
Power idea which the league organ
has ascribed to Mr.. Townley.
''Step Backward"
Mr. Liederbach deals with this
question in the following language in
nls call for the meetings.:
"Momentous issues are involved In
these precinct meetings and conven-
have to be made. Enemy newspapers
in Minnesota have spread the report
that youn, organization is about to
abandon its former practice of NAM
ing and indorsing a. state ticket ana
will content itself, with indorsng the
least Objectionable Of the candidates.
which appear in the ranks of the old
pdTIlOS. Ills 10 - 90
Power the league being used to
throw it's weight to those candidates a., oe.
friendly to the farmers program.
'1t is unnecessary to say that this Is
is a serious matter. involving as It
does the abandonment OF system
used since the league began: It
should have the earnest thought. botn
as to it's effect upon th,. organization
and as to its effect upon the realiza-
ton Of the program: Ss1,a While u at ,ittle the
known or heard of in North Da kota,
it is likely to be brought forward TOR TOR
your decision and discussion OF tne
matter should be had this winter. and
YOUR desires strongly impressed upon
the delegates to the county ana s.a.e M
conventions. Either we, must go Tor.
ward or step backward. We cannot
stand still. Either .S1n we must ahe"t 1econ,s nd
used as ballast for some old party
candidate, cr we must continue nue. to be be
active, alert and ready to hgnt OUT
own battles under our own chosen d
men, You will say which it shall pe.'
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-12
JAPAN GIVEN CONTROL OVER
ISLAND OF YAP in AGREEMENT
OF THE FOUR GREAT POWERS
SEVERAL REASONS
FOR FAILURE OF
FLAX INDUSTRY

Washington. Dec. 12.--Divergent
views as to the reason for thc fail
ure of the fax growing industry in
this country were given today to the
senate finance committee at hearing
on the tariff bill. Senator Ladd OF
North Dakota. said the real reason
that there had never been any pro-
lection and encouragement for the in
dustrv: while Robert Barbour of Pat
erson, n. j., representing the linen
thread manufacturers. said the reason
was that the labor in this country
would not perform the very distasteful
kind of work necessary to gather the
flax crop. .4., ~
IF we want to- encourage the flax
industry" Senator Ladd said, 1--WE
must put on a tariff to protect the
grower. Unfortunately emergency
tariffs works disastrously to the in
dustry. In 1912 we were growing
more fax in North Dakota than we
are growing there today"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-12
H. CLAY EVANS
DIED EARLY TODAY
IN CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec. 12.-H.
Clay Evans. former United States
commissioners pensions and Consul
General at London in 1902-1s05, died
suddenly at his home early today. He
was 78 years old.
Mr.. Evans served in the 51st con-
gress as member from the Third Ten
nessee district. In the state elections
Of 1894 he was returned as governor,
on the face of..the returns, but after a
recount by the legislature. the result
was overturned. He was delegate ut
large to all Republican national con-
ventions between 1892 and 1916.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-12
Many Specializing.
(Ry The Associated Press

London. Dec. 12.-In the absence Of
any new move and awaiting important
developments of the coming week,
the press and public are engaged in
estimating the chances in the pending
struggle for and against the new
Irish treaty. Those best informed see
no reason to modify their view that
the treaty will be accepted by the
Irish people, but are inclined to take
a less sanguine view of it's changes in
Wednesdays Dahl Eireann meeting.
Expect Stiff Fight.
1t is believed that Eamonn de Va
lera and his supporters will be able
to put up stiff fight. He will have
powerful aid from Charles Burgess,
the minister Of defence. who is elo-
quept and persuasive, while the brunt
OF the defence of the treaty is likely
to fall on Michael Collins, who, in the
self greatly . Handicapped by ALL the
complim entary things the British
press has been saying about him since
the settlement was reached. Present
Indications favor a narrow majority
for, the treaty and probable reference
to d plebiscite 81 the Irish people! In
the English parliament ratification is
tonsidered quite safe. It is admitted
that Andrew BoIfar Law. even If not
dppGUS1l6 ali llle: ClduSSS Oh lIIc treaty
has decided to accept it, in principle,
or at least, not to offer substantial
opposition. his view being, that Ulster
is sufficient protected by the privilege
of contracting out.
The small body of "Die-Hards" in
the house OF commons, numbering
about fifty, had counted on Mr.. Bonar
Law. and their opposition to the
treaty is s,likely to evaporate measure
ably. wanting this aid. s.
Premier Lloyd George has been
utilizing the weekend at Chequers
Court In preparation Of his speech for
delivery Wednesday in the house of
commons He is expected to make a
powerful plea for the treaty.
Sir James Craig. the Ulster pre-
mier. who has been comforting with
the prime minister in London, return
cd to Belfast last night, but no definite
expression of listers attitude is look
ed for until the fate of the treaty In
the hands of the Dahl Eireann is
known. s o..
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-12
Exports For Month
- OF November Lowest

ing November were the lowest for any
month this year while imports were
higher than at any time during the
past six months. according to month
~ foreign trade reports issued today
by the commerce department.
During November exports tota.lled
S2S5. SOC, 900 as compared with $343,-
100000 in October and $676, 500, 900
in November. 1920. while imports ag-,
gregated $211.300,000 as compared
with $lSS,0O0.o00 IN October and
1921, 100000 in Novembe year ago.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-12
Jail Break Believed By Police
Officials To Have Been
Frameup With Jail Heads;
Three Other Men Make
Getaway With Notorious
Bandit.

Chicago. Dec. 12.-Thc chief of
police OF Detroit. Mich, 1cic-
graphcd Chicago police today
that one of thcce men ;secn fec
ing in q stolen automobile there
answered OConnor description.
Chicago. Dec. 12-:.Luci1y Tom
my O'Connor. gunman and killer.
was to have been led today to the
dcath cell In the Cook county
jail. there to await his hanging
Thursday morning for the kill
ing OF policeman. but instead
nc was leading q combined force
of 5000 police and deputies Il
merry chase, after sensational
escape from the jail. Four jail
guards were ,overpowercd by
.O'COnnor and four other prison.
crs, bat OConnor's reputation us
n killer suffered when he failed
to use revolver. which had
been smugSlcd to him.
Ordered to Shoot.
Charles Fitzn norris chief of police
liceman who tries to capture O'Con-
nor alive and promised promotion to
the man who brings him in dead
He will never surrender as long as
he can shoot" the chief said "and
don't want my men to- take any
chances"
Fitzmorr:s was bitter in his denun-
citation of conditions at the Jail. He
charged O'Connor was literally "shov-
ed out" Of the jai, by some official
inside.
Somebody ip authority at the Jail
let him so tree" the chief said. 1T
a fc Thnv
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-12
To ProIong Sentence.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-The question CT
O'Connor's legal status if he remains
at liberty past the hour set for his
hanging Thursday was cleared up to-
day by the announcements of Assist
ant States Attorney Lloyd Heath THAT
he would appear before Judge Kick
ham Scanlon. Thursday. to ask that
O'Connor's sentence be prolonged. He
said this would he done at each ~
of court until OConnor is captured,
obviating the necessity for new ulai.
Want Him Dead or Alive.
The Jail break was characterized by
Chief of Police Fitzmorris as frame
up between OConncr and the Jail
officials and the chief ordered his
men TO bring in O'Connor dead pr
alive. Searching Inquiries were also
started by States Attorney Robert
Grove and Sheriff Charles Peters. The
sheriff suspended three guards and
also offered Il reward of $500 tor
O'Conor's apprehc nsion.
Jail Guard David Srraus. darling
Dave" OConnor and several prisoners
We're to be questioned again today.
Straus was qu.zzesl at length bat fall
ed TO satisfy the prosecutors and was
removed to an outlying police station.
All Jail rules were Violated in ham
ding the prisoners. according to
member of the states attorneys office.
t1unOreQS OIL reports nave DeeQ re.
ccived by the police of O'Connor's
hiding place, but no direct trace OF
the fugitive or his 1.-TWO companions.
Edwin Darrow, his cell mate AMI
James LaPorte. convicted robber, has
been obtained.
Picked His Men.
O'Connor picked three able con-
federateS. Darrow, awaiting trial for
a $4,000 robbery. knew the interior
of the Jail; LaPorte, convicted Of q
$4,000 robbery, was aware Of the po-
ations OF the guards, and Sponagel.
a convicted tea store" bandit, was
picked because of his massive ffam0
and strength. IS
The most generally accepted theory
to explain O'Connor's posseas3on OF
the revolver is that at the last MIN
ute. he obtained It from some other
prisoner In the bull pen" whe would
be less carefully watched. The prise
oners had just been released from
4 their individual cells to take part In
/ the morning exercise period when tha
/ rush Tor liberty WAS started.
I Guarll BOuAd nnd GagEcd.
h O.Connor whipped out q gun nNd
/ showed it into 'Guard Etrauss ribs Dar~
row took the key from Stratus hand.
: The guard WAS carried indde, bound
:, and gagged. O'ConSaor forcing the
prisoners to the end Of The ceIi In the
meantime. 4, n
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-12
SIX ROBBERS GET
AWAY WITH BIG
SUM In ILLINOIS

Greenville, I'll, Dec. 12.-Six rob-
bers enter.d Panama. near here, to-
day, and took between $25,000 and
100000 from the Bank of Panama,
held up seven men in a pool room
next to the bank. and wounded an
automobilist whom the bandits ap-
parentN thought was pursuing them.
and escaped.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-12
BODY CREMATED.

q Minneapolis, Dec. IL. The body OF
Prof. Edwin Turner Eddy, dean
emeritus OF the University Of Minne-5
sofa. who died yesterday. was to be-
.cremated at Lakewood chapel. Min
,,eapolis, late today. The cremation
was to follow funeral services at the
family residence.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-12
RAILROAD GRADE
SLIDES; FIVE ARE
REPORTED KILLED

Aberdeen. Wash. Dec: 1.-TWO
men. a woman and baby are DEAD
and two men are injured, one perhaps
fatally, as q result Of two slides on
the Clemons Logging companys ran.
road. about 16 miles south and east
Of Aberl cen last night.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-12
Rene Vivian |,
Preparing To Sail
For Home Wednesday

washington, Dec. 12.-l BY the As
sociated Press )--Rene VIVIAN. tne
Of his nations allegation at the, arma-
fnent conference since the departure
of Premier Briand. made plans today
to sail for home Wednesday on the
steamship Paris, together with NINE:
Viyiani and several other members OF
3tha French delega ton. u Si N
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-12
Continued on Page 1s)
tCont1nued on 1PHge I5J " -I-17.
BILL RATIFYING
PEACE TREATY is Il
SIGNED in BUDAPEST

Budapest, Hungary, Dec. 12.-( BY
the Associated Press. The bill
ratifying the peace treaty between
Hungard and the United States passed
its first reading by unanimous vote
In the national assembly today. 55 s
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-12
OR OHANGE PLEAS.

New York, Dec. 12.Seven corpor-.
atoms and one individual engaged In
manufacturing terra COTS and indtct-
ed by the government on chargss OF
violating the Sherman antitrust laws
today. changed their tentative pleas OF
not guilty when they app cared before
Judge Learned Hand
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-12-12
NOTRE DAME TO.
PLAY CENTRE
DECEMBER 26

South Bend. Ind, Dec. 12.--Notre
Dame will play Centre college football
team on December 26 in San Diego.
Cal Definite announcement to this
eject was made this afternoon. The
game has been declared on and off
several times dv, q, ,.,n ET!.iei5 lt5 ~