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Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-08
new FAR MIERS
BADLY NEEDED
RENF REV SAYS
Rotary Club Hears Good
Talk and Transacts
Business

The most important problem
confronting this valley at the pre-
sent time is selling the country TO
ourselves and then to the outside
world so that bonafide homeseek-
ers will come here to till the land,
about half of which is now owned
by non-residents and cultivated by
tenants, o. j. Renfrew declared at
the noon luncheon of the Rotary
club at Hotel Barbara Worth to-
day. -.
AS the principal speaker of the
day, Mr.. Renfrew quoted a long
list of figures showing the increase
in acreage devoted to the various
products, and spoke optimistieally
of the future of agriculture and
business.
Great applause followed the read
ing of letter from the district
headquarters of the club, commend
ing the local organization upon its
high percentage Of attendance
during February, which was 99.36
per cent.
iCitCl w S lCdu Urging
large attendance from the val
ley at the first annual conference
of the Second District, to be held
at Pasadena April S, 6 and 7.
Back Up Program
The club went on record as fav-
oring efforts to abolish the prac-
tice of school children going over
to Mexicali and visiting question
able resorts. The secretary was
instructed to communicate with
the secretary of state offering co.
operation.
A lot of merry making preceded
the regular program, engineered by
Charles Pitzer, and while the vic
tins of the numerous jokes de-
posted fines the more fortunate
enjoyed the occasion immensely.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-08
England Won't
Rescind Charge
by United Press

LONDON, March S.-Undersecre-
tary Mcneil stated in the House of
Parliament today that Great Britain
cannot aecede to the United States
request that they withdraw charges
against former American consul and
vice-consul at Newcastle. However,
he admitted that the British charges
were unsubstantiated.
The charges claimed that the two
officials were trying to induce
prospective English immigrants to
the United States to sail in Ameri-
can vessels in preference to those
sailing the British flag.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-08
RUSSIANS. POLES
ARE MODELLING,
HOLY WAR LOOMS
Millions of Arms Ordered
to Put Down New
Rebellion
EUROPE A CAULDRON
Great Britain is Anxious
as Everything Points
to Conflict

LONDON, March S.-According
to reports from Copenhagen, Der
mark, and He.singfors, Finland,
Russia has ordered millions of arms,
including rifles, machine guns and
airplanes, from Sweden Czecho Slo
vakia and Germany, to suppress a
rebellion of the Cossacks which is
rapidly gaining ground near Kiev
and threatens to topple the Soviet
government.
All of Europe seems to be prepar-
ing for a new war, which will sur
pass the World War in number of
men and nations engaged. The
French are rushing reinforcements
to Syria and a confirmed report
from Warsaw states that Poland is
mobilizing men and preparing for
possible war on three fronts.
Mohammedans to Colors
The situation in the Near East is
acute. y call was issued yesterday
for every Mohammedan between the
ages of % and 80 to report to the
cOlors. This is feared to be the pre-
liminary move to holy war, as not
only Turkish subjects were included
in the call but "all' MOhamme.
dams. Great pressure has been
brought to bear recently by the ex.
tremists favoring a religious wal
against Great Britain. If it consum-
mated it will no doubt be one Of the
most diabolical and bloody wars vet
engaged in.
Great Britain Anxious
With the shadow of a holy wal
lowering over the Near East, Great
Britain is anXiously watching devel-
opments between France and Ger.
many in the Ruhr district. Bavar.
ia, Jugo-Savia. Bulgaria, Italy
Lithuania, Russia, and Greece are
all involved in guerrilla warfare OF
anticipate resumption of conflicts
when warm weatherscomes.
Europe is pictured as seething
cauldron, ready to boil over at a
moment s notice, involving all the
nations in the most dreadful war in
the world's history.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-08
NEW ENGLANDERS
REVEL IN VALLEY

From Plymouth, the landing place
of the Mayflower, to Ell Centre, I'M
perial County is long ways, but
Mrs. B. f. Mellor has made the trip
with delightful anticipation and is
seeing the country of which she has
read for the first time. From the
rock ribbed shores of New England
to the gray level of the desert, and
with all kinds of scenery between
is an interesting journey and it is
being made often in these days of
quick transit.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-08
WHAT'S DOING

Music Section Ten Thousand
Club today at clubhouse 8 p. m.
Magnolia-Mulberry home cen
tiers today.
Brawley project leaders in
school tomorrow with Miss Deck
er, specialist ir, charge.
Scottish Rite Club tonight at
Masonic hall, Holtville.
Rotary Club today at Barbara
Worth.
Elks lodge No. 1925, Elks hall
tonight.
Pythian Sisters tonight at X.
P. hall.
Parent Teachers Association at
Mckinley school p. IN. tomor-
row.
Executive board luncheon Boyce
Aten Post, American Legion, at
Oregon hotel tomorrow.
Knox lecture on Personal Eff
cheney at State Street Christian
church tonight.
1.-THE Strangers Banquet" to-
night at Palace theater.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-08
DIR. Jordan to
Visit Valley

Announcement was made az the
luncheon of the Rotary Club today
that David Starr Jordan, former
president of Stanford University
and one of the leading educators Of
the country, will be the speaker at
a special banquet of the Rotary
Clubs of I'll Centre, Brawley aud
Calexico at the Barbara Worth hotel
on Thursday evening, March -. DR..
Jordan is to talk on problems Of the
Far East, a subject with which he
is entirely familiar and in pursuance
of which he made a trip TO the ORR.
ent last fall. While in the valley,
DR.. Jordan will be the guest Of j. G.
Allison of Calexico, who made the
trip to the Far East with him.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-08
Alberta Released
on Habeas Corpus

Judge Franklin ]. Cole today
granted the application of Don c.
Bitter, for writ of habeas corpus
for Alberta Williams and another
for her three alleged children, in
structing Sheriff Charles l.. Gil
lett to produce them in the super
ior court Saturday morning at 10
o clock for Il hearing.
Alberta was taken into custody
Tuesday, on complaint from Dali
las, Texas, stating that she is charg-
ed with kidnapping the three child
rem from people in that city. a
deputy sheriff from Texas is ex-
pected to arrive here tomorrow
with warrant for her arrest.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-08
new OCCUPATION
LICENSE PASSES,
in FORCE APRIL 9
Amount of Taxes Paid
to City Vary from
81 to 500

Ordinance No. 2j5, passed the
last reading of the city countil at
last nights meeting and will be-
come a law on April 9. The ordi-
nance amends ordinance No. &c, pro
viding for payment of an occupa-
ton license by persons engaging in
business in the city of FL Centre,
by extending the provisions of the
previous ordinance.
The amount of occupation tax to
be paid ranges from 81 to 500.
There are mighty few in the latter
class, it being aimed chiefly as a
means of keeping undesirable bust
ness from the city. Included in the
list of those paving 800 are medi-
ums, fortune tellers, palmists, seers,
and phrenologists. Circuses also
pay 800, though they are not to
be considered as undesirable, 800
being the usual charge for circuses
in most cities, and III some ne rate
is even higher.
Penalty for Rubbish
Ordinance No. $50 passed the
first reading of the council. This
ordinance provides penalty for
property owners who permit rub
bish and garbage to accumulate on
their property after being warned
by the city health officials.
Informal discussion of the tree
situation, caused by the installa-
ton of new eurbing by the city
took place, and though no action
was taken at this time, it WIS the
sense of the city trustees that any
dissatisfaction which may be caused
by the removal of trees, will be
reetified by planting new trees.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-08
JUNGLE JOE" HATES
TO GO BACK HOME
by United Press

WASHINGTON. March S.-"Un-
Gle Joe" Cannon, former speaker of
the House of Representatives, who is
voluntarily retiring to private life
after 46 years spent in service i'll
the House, used heavy snow
storm AS an excuse for cancelling
train reservations and spent anoth-
er day making round OF old
friends, saying good bye to them.
"Uncle Joe" vigorously denied that
he had "cold feet. -
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-08
Dry Navy Takes
Rum Laden Ship

SAN FRANCISCO, March S.
The first skirmish here in the war
on rum smugglers by the dry navy
resulted in the capture by coast
guard cutter of the American
steamer Fearless, after chase
through the Golden Gate to the
Sausalito anchorage. Three men
were arrested and several others
escaped The Farless is reported as
carrying thousands of dollars worth
of liquor.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-08
SENATE PASSES
SIX NEW BILLS

SACRAMENTO, March Silk
bills were passed by the senate in
session today. The Mcdonald bill,
providing that felons on parole,
who do not violate parole conditions
over a period of 10 years, shall be
liberated from parole restrictions,
drew the only debate, but was fin
ally passed. One bill passed gives
superintendent of state hospitals
authority to cxpend when necessary,
the personal funds of patients, for
the benefit of patients. The other
measures passed only clarity civil
code amendments.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-08
Try 2 Women for
Killing Husbands
By United Press

CHICAGO, March S.-Mrs. Title
Klimek and Mrs. Nellie Koulik, al
legged 'bluebardesses, were grant
ed separate trials on charges of muir
dering several husbands. Mrs. Xii
mex was Immediately placed on trial
for poisoning her third husband,
Frank Kupozyk, who died in 1921
from dose of arsenic.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-08
CHARGE ATTEMPT
TO Get CONTROL
OF WATER POWER
C.. of C.. Directors OppOs-
ed to Greedy Plans of
Los Angeles
WOULD HIT VALLEY
Slogan to Depict Sunny
Climate Wanted for
Advertising

In a resolution passed unanimous
ly by the board Of directors at last
nights meeting, the FL Centre
Chamber of Commerce went on rec
ord as opposed to Senate Bill No.
sos, or the Lyon bill, which gives
to municipalities the power of con-
demning private property for NUM-
cipal public utilities. The resolu-
ton follows:
Whereas, certain interests are
agair seeking in Senate Bill sos, to
secure supreme control over the
water and power resources of the
state, including those now dedicat-
ed to the service of Imperial and
other interior counties,
Invidious Measure
''Be it resolved, that we are op-
posed to the enactment of Senate
Bill sos into law, as unfair, invid-
ious and detrimental to the develop
ment of the agricultural and indus
trial resources of Imperial County,
and be it further resolved that the
secretary of the organization be in
structed to forward q copy of this
resolution to representatives of this
district III the state senate and as
sembly.''
The directors went on record as
endorsing the movement sponsored
by the Federated Women s Clubs of
! Imperial County to prevent minors
crossing the international line into
| Mexicali after 6 p. m, and also APP
proved the additions to the Califor-
MIA Standardization act so as to in
clude proper standard for let
tuce and cantaloupe.
Endorse Fletcher
Colonel Ed Fletcher of San Diego
received the endorsement of the Ell
Centre Chamber as director for the
United States Chamber of Commerce
| from this district. The district in
which the Ell Centre Chamber is in
Guided is composed of Washington,
Oregon and California and is en-
titled to two directors. The term of
one, j. H. Bloedel of Seattle, Wash
ington, expires this month, and Col
onel Fletcher is receiving the sup
port of practically every commercial
body in California for the director
ship.
Good Slogan Wanted
The subject of suitable slogan,
setting forth the advantages of Inn
perial Valleys winter climate, to
be used in publicity campaign to
attract tourists here. was discussed
at length by the directors and sug-
gestions for such a slogan will he
welcomed from the public. A suit
able prize will be given by the
chamber to the person suggesting
the slogan adopted. Two were off
cred last night as follows; "Sun-
shine every day in Imperial Val
ley and "'Spend your winter in
Imperial Valleys continuous sun
shine
The proposal of curfew for Ell
Centre was discussed at length, and
finally tabled for action at later
meeting.
Elect New Members
New. members elected were DIR.
Sem Bacon, optometrist, and DIR. G.
>. Marsden, eye, nose and throat
specialist.
Due to the illness of President G.
X. Cooper, Vice President George f.
Bowles presided at the meeting. Di-
rectors present were George W.
Bowles, G. C. Corwin, Ray Edgar,
James r. Ford, Ross T. Hiekeox, +.
w. Judy, A. H. Keller, r. p. Moore,
{. W. Runge and o. G. Horne.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-08
lOtal IL
SHIPMENTS BY STATIONS:

SHIPMENTS BY STATIONS:
FL Centre 40, Brawley As, Heber
%, Calexico II, Imperial II, Holt
vile 3, Calipatria 5; total for I'M
perial Valley March 18th, 154.
Cars ordered for today 100.
Total valley shipments to date
4,972.
OF yesterdays Ell Centre billings
Is originated ON the II. i. in the
Meloland district.
CHICAGO PASSINGS: New York
10, Detroit 3, Baltimore 3, Philadel-
phia, 2; Pittsburg ., Montreal l.,
Bay City |, Logansport l, Cleveland
!, Columbus |, Buffalo |, Albany |.
PRIMARY DESTINATIONS of
shipments for the dates shown with
additions and deductions of diver
sions as reported daily by the Draw
ley and Los Angeles offices of the
p. +. Z. Adjoining cities are includ-
ed Example, Oakland is included
i'm San Francisco.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-08
ALL EUROPE ON BRINK OF GREAT WAR
They Grow
This Way
in /. Y.

What is believed to be the larg-
est cluster of grapefruit raised
in Imperial Valley, is on exhibit
ton in Johnson's Model Market,
612 Main street. The cluster
contains 18 wonderful specimens
of Imperial Valley grapefruit,
weighing "a pounds. The fruit
was raised ON the ranch Of G. A.
Hagerty, in the McCabe district,
and has been the cause of many
congratulations to Mr.. Hagerty.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-08
The Carl sargents Leave.-M,

The Carl Sargents Leave.--Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Sargent and children
left this week for Los Angeles and
will make their home in that Wei
nifty hereafter They have lived in
the valley for 10 years and their
removal will be regretted bv their
many friends. Mr.. Sargent has
been with the Milk Producers As.
ISOLATION for several years.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-08

Bank Clearings
$97,112.60
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-08

Continued on Page 2
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-08

United Press
News Service
Imperial Valley press., 1923-03-08
COTTON MARKET
TOday's Lettuce Market
BY BUREAU OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
w II Hall

CARLOT SHIPMENTS for the De
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
Report Of River Falls Cow Testing Association

the River Falls Cow Testing association for
the rty-day period ending Novearbe Is, 1928.
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CHARLES V. BJORK

Charles V. Bjork was born in
Narke, Sweden, July 5, 1871, and came
to the United States in 1898, arriv-
ing here April IA.
He famed in Mann Valley until
in October 1919, when he moved to
this city, where he had resided ever
since. For the past five years he
had been in poor health, and the past
four months had been confined to his
bed. He passed away peacefully
Friday morning, Nov. so, 1923, at the
age of 50 years, 5 months and 25
days.
Funeral services were held at the
home here at 1:30 last Sunday after
noon, and at 2:30 at the Mission
Church in Mann Valley. Mr.. Bjork
had been an active member of the
Mann Valley church, and served as
its treasurer. The building was filled
to capacity Sunday with relatives and
friends who came to pay their last
respects. Interment was made in the
Mann Valley cemetery.
Among those from out of town who
were here to attend the funeral were
Ms. E. Olson and Mrs. A. F. Nelson
and son Raymond, Balaton, MINI,
Frank Engdahl and family and Mike
Nicholson, Hudson; G. T. Anderson
and family, Minneapolis, and Chas
Dahl and family and Mrs. K. Brown
Saltwater.
Mr.. Bjork was know for his splen-
did Christian character, and he will
be sadly missed by large circle OF
friends, WHO join in sympathy for his
bereaved wife.
MI. Bjork is survived by his widow
and two brothers. The brothers re.
side in Sweden.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06

her brothers, James, of River Falls
Chas. of Clifton, Tom, of Deering
N, D., Robert, of Egeland, N. D.; also
twenty-three grandchildren.
Interment was made in Greenwood
cemetery Nov. %.
AT the time of her death Mrs. Rays
age was so years, IL months.
ga precious one from us is gone,
A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
God in his wisdom has recalled
The boon his love has giver,
And though her body molders here
The soul is safe in heaven.
'Tis hard to break the tender cord
When love has bound the heart;
IT'S hard, so hard, to speak the
words
"We must forever part"
Yet again we hope to meet thee
When the day of life is fled;
And in Heaven with joy to greet
Where no farewell tears are she'd
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The final result of the class basket
ball tournament was somewhat of a
surprise to TIE school in general.
The Juniors, v no expected to walk off
with the trophy without any com
petition, were sadly disappointed
last Thursday evening when the final
whistle was blown and the sophomore
score was larger by IL points. TIE
score was 16 to 5. The sophmores
Won over the freshman and the jun
iors. The juniors won from the
seniors and the seniors did win over
the freshman. The members of the
sophmore team are as follows. Harold
Segerstrom, captain-right forward,
Franklin Standish, left forward,
Gerald Manion, center, Raymond
Bliss, guard, Warren Knowles, Jr.,
left guard Substitutes Leroy Lu-
berg for Manion and Segerstrom,
Jensen for Knowles, Bill Hunt for
StanGish.
Basketball season will be started
by playing Spring Valley here Dec
ID.
The following arc the new rules
and regulations passed by the Wiscon-
sin Interscolastic Athletic Associa-
ton in the November session.
l. No pupil be considered an Sth
grader until all work required below
the 9th grade is completed.
2. No ninth semester pupil may
take part in high school atheletics.
BY 18th semester pupil is meant
pupil who has attended eight or
more semesters in one or more
schools.
Enrolment in high school for two
months or more shall count as at
tendance for half year.
8. The following to be known as
section 26: There shall be 40 at
tempt to determine the State High
School football championship and no
tenn shall schedule games in order
to determine the state championship.
4. Section 26 to become effective
Immediately.
5. Revised Rules and Regulations
to become effective December l, 1928.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06

ing a heavey burden of responsibility
in the care of their family.
In 1909 Mrs. Ray moved to River
Falls where she made her home until
her death.
It always appeared a joy to her to
be able to attend divine service, She
was a member of the Congregational
church here, and retained an active
interest in the affairs of that organ
ization.
Mrs. Ray is survived by six child
rem; William, Mary, Robert, Mrs,
VIM. Hendrickson, all of River Falls,
James, of Opheim, Mont, Mrs. }. F.
Alternately, Lansford, N. D., and
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Use the classified, column.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
CLASSIFIED ADS.
FOUND

Found-Key ring with A keys at.
tached. Owner may claim same at
The Journal office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
MRS. NANCY RAY

Nancy Boles was born Dec. 20,
1912, in Cullabecl1y county, Antrim,
Ireland. She came to America with
her brother Thomas. landing at
Prescott Nov, Is, 1868. They made
their home with their brother James
at Big River.
She was united i'll marriage with
Mr.. Charles Ray of Cullabecky. They
both worked for M. T. Dill of Pres
colt until they bought their hcme in
Oak Grove, where they lived and
raised their family.
Mr. Ray died April 10, 1895, leay'
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CARD OF THANKS

l wish to express my sincere
thanks for the kindness and sympathy
shown by neighbors and other friends
at the time of my recent bereavement,
and to also express my deep apprec
alton of the beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Chas. Bjork.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06

on with renewed zeal it's Christmas
Seal campaign to raise funds for the
campaign against the White Plague.
For what has been accomplished in the
past is evidence of what can be done
in the future, leaders state. and the ex-
tent of the work possible is limited
only by lack of funds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06

When in need of anything in the
line of printed work, remember we
can satisfy you.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
Seals Saue Lines.

Over 1000 lives
saved in 1927 This
is what the tuber-
culosis death rate
statistics for Wis
consin show and
this is one reason
the Wisconsin Anti
tuberculosis Assoc
citation is carving
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06

producing than 10 lbs of buea the
period will be published
E. p.
members the the City Hall
of
talks, dev
alfalfa
mercial fertilizers
dairy purposes;
Is dairy been by different members
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
LOST
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

For Sale-A few Full B.codel Pc
land China Bears, all eligible to reg
lister. Will sell cheap if taken al
once. C. Walter. phone lisp, River
Falls, WIS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06

DIR. M. S. Hosmer of Ashland one OF
Wisconsin's pioneer Christmas Seal
campaign managers, having directed
every sale in Ashland since 1870, is a
firm believer in the educational value
of the Christmas Seal. Each year as
a part of the Christmas Seal campaign
and as special incentive to the school
children to learn more about tubercu-
losis, DR.. Hosmer offers prizes for the
best essays on tuberculosis written by
school pupils.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-01-11

We are equipped to do. your
job printing at the right pricss.
Call and see samples. Our type
is Of the latest design and the
printing ID up-to-date.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1923-01-11
PINE co. MUTUAL
HAS GOOD YEAR
More Insurance in Force De.
eide Not to Allow Dances
in Barns.

The annual meeting Of the
Pine County Mutual Fire Insur1
ance Company held at Askov
Saturday afternoon was attended
by the largest number Of mem
bers that has attended the an
nual meetings for several years.
The secretary's and treasurer's
annual reports were read which
showed that the company had
paid out $7,671 so in losses dur
ing 1922.
The insurance in force on Dec.
81. 1922, was s2,721, 5000 as
compared to $2,632, 2,O84.OO a year
ago. The company had cash
balance Of s2,36656 on Dec. 81
with s2.362.71 yet to come i,
from assessments levied on Nov.
4th.