davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-24
Cost of Wool in Texas.

San Angelo. May II, 1891
1T costs 10 to 20A cents a pound
to produce wool annually In the San
Angelo country. ]. W. Caruthers. ].
n. Lackey.
'eEldorado Tex. May u. 1911.
Believing that to know the real
cost Of the production of wool would
be worth something to congress in the
present tariff revision, we, the under
signed sheepmen, submit the follow
ing itemized statement showing the
actual cost Of the production: Pas
turage, per head, so cents; labor. per
head, so cents; interest at $3.50 per
head value of sheep, SO 1S cents; salt
per head. 5 cents; shearing. per head.
10 cents; total cost. per head, s1-6S 1-S.
No commission or freighting wool to
depot included in above statement.
The average sheep throughout our
country will shear 4 pounds per head
annually. making ii necessary for our
wool to bring not less than 20 cents
per pound in order for US to remain
in the business and earn living.
81. A. Whiten, state sheep inspector;
Thompson and Bates, and II other
sheepmen.
Statement.
1--WE take a flock Of 1900 ewes, for
example, as this is the average size
flocks in that state
One herder, $50 per month, II
months $4,000
Board for herder SO per mo-. 10000
One camp rustler at SIS per
month, u months ... 10000
Board for camp rustler at SO
per month .... 10000
Salt for flock for one year.. 5000
Cost OF shearing twice a year.
cents each time per head,
1900 head ............ 10000
Price for grazing said flock,
whether. land is owned or
leased, 5 cents per head per
month, II months. ..... 10000
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-05-24

that no one suffering from any Skin
Trouble can afford to ignore its bene-
fits. POSLAM is the most important
and dependable skin remedy ever de-
vised.
Two Sizes, so Cents and $500.
Sold By Kelly &(Pollard, KnobIauch
Drug Co., Peoples Drug Store and
All Druggists
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
Humor OF the Law.

The negro boy was up for the fifth
time on a charge of chicken stealing
This time the magistrate decided to
appeal 10 the boys father.
Nov. see here. Abe" said he 10
the negro. this boy of yours has
been up in court 50 many times for
stealing chickens that I'm tired of
seeing him here
All don't blame You sab" return
ed the father. Abs tired o seeing
him here. too"
Then why don't you teach him
how TO act? Show him the right
way and he won't be coming here. %
All has showed i'm de right way.
sab, declared the old MAI earnestly
"Ah has suttenly showed i'm de
right way. but he somehow keeps
getting caught comm way wild does
chickens!"-Central Law Journal.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
APPLICATION No. 1900.
Notice of Application for Permission
10 Appropriate The Public Waters
of the state of Nevada.

Notice is hereby given that on the
It'll day of December. 1910, in ac-
cordance with Section %, Chapter
XXxI, of the Statutes OF 1909, one
John Yelland. of Taft. County of White
Pine and State of Nevada. made APP
p~lication to the State Engineer of Ne
yada for permission to appropriate the
public waters of the State of Nevada
Such appropriation is TO be made from
Basin Springs. two miles south of eight
mile creek OF Snake Range, at points
from corners between sections rs and
SO on Range line between ranges 81
and IS East. TIP. is North Range East
10 degrees and 30 minutes south 4
miles and so chains to Springs, by means
of a dam, and ~one-fourth cubic feet PEI
second is to be conveyed to points of
use, by means of pipe line to wooden
troughs. and there used for stock
watering and domestic purposes.
Water not to be returned to stream
Signed. EMMETT ID. BOYLE,
State Engineer.
tDate of first publication Feb. 10, 1910
CDate of last publication Mar. 10, 1910
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF.

Department of the Interior. United
States Land Office at Carson City.
Nevada. January 26, 1911.
Notice is hereby given that Henry
Nj. Fulmer, OF East Ely. Nevada. who,
on July 16, 1906, made Homestead
Entry No. 1852, Serial No. 019s1, for
SEA NEA, Eh SEA Sec. IA. and NEh'
NEH Sec. %, Township 16 North.
Range SO East Mount Diablo Meridian
has filed notice of intention to make
Final Communication Proof. to establish
claim to the land above described, be-
fore the County Clerk of White Pine
County, Nevada, at Ely. Nevada, on
the 18th day of March, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses:
George w. Chase, George w. Lynch.
Ralph Roy Ives and Herbert NJ. Whar-
ton, all of East Ely, Nevada.
LOUIS J. COHN,
Register.
(First publication February 5, 1910
CAST publication March 5, 1910
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
Enlightening "a Candidate.

A politician who was making a
honse-to-house anvas came 10 a
farmhouse. when he observed an
elderly woman standing at the gate.
and the candidate gracefully lifted
his hat and politely asked mo
doubt. my dear madam, your hus-
band Is AT home.
Yes" responded the woman.
Might J have the pleasure of see
ing him?" inquired the politician.
Hes down in the pasture n bury
ing the dog was the reply from the
individual at the gate.
Il am very sorry Indeed TO learn
Of the death of your dog. came In
sympathizing one from the eandi-
date. what killed him."
He wore hisself out a barking at
the candidates" said the woman
Tit-Bits.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
4 Ready Soldier.

A private, new 10 sentry duty, felt
out of his element Is such an unfam-
iliar role. Soon he became both
hungry and tired. and a sympathetic
comrade handed him a sandwich,
which he at once began TO eat. The
major came upon the sentry while
he was regaling himself. but as the
officer was in multi. the private did
not recognize him. What's that"
demanded the officer. "A sandwich"
replied the sentry. Wont you have
a bite?" The major at once saw the
humorous possibilities of the situa-
tion. DO you know who | ann"
Don't know YOU from Adam Per
haps you are the majors coachey?"
No, I'm not. His groom. perhaps. .
Try again. Perhaps the old
chap himself?' Right this timer"
"Oh, goodness" exclaimed the
sentry. Hold this sandwich while
| present arms. '-Philadelphia En-
quirer.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
APPLICATION NO. 1915.
Notice of Application for PermiSsion
to appropriate the Public Waters
OF the State of Nevada.

Notice is hereby given that on the
sth DAY of February. 1911. in ac-
eordance with Section %. Chapter
George +. Morley. Sr.. of Preston. Coun-
~ of White Pine and State of Nevada
made application to the State Engineer
of Nevada for permission to APP
state of Nevada. Such appropriation
Is to be made from The Little Spring
at points in the NV 4 of NE Y of
Section ?, r. IL N, r. 81 E., NJ. D.. NJ
by means OF a dam. and two cubic feet
per second is to be conveyed to points
in the NV a and NE q of NEA of
Sec. ?. T.. Il N. r. 81 E.. NJ. d. M. by
means of bitches, and there used for
irrigation purposes. Water not TO be
returned to stream.
Signed: EMMETT ID. BOYLE.
State Engineer.
(Date of first publication Feb. 10. 1919
tDate of last publication Mar. 10, 1910
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05

are you not attending school today?
Some day when you grow up you will
regret all this wasted time"
well. III tell yer mister said
the chap, with a long drawn sigh.
Me mudder's sick, me brother
Jimmy he broke his arm yesterday,
and baby's cutting tee Ii. and my
oldest sisters getting married, and,
besides, there amt any school ter
day; it's teacher convention day, and
OATS the reason l amt at school ter
day."
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
A Postponed Tragedy.

A Postponed Tragedy.
You have appendicitis said the
doctor man to jim,
And / must operate at once, or else
your chance is SLIM
You shall not touch a knife to me"
was James first reply
Il have no operation, an | amt
a-goin to die"
UNLESS l cut" the doctor said,
You'll surely pass away;
You will be dead, believe me, sir, by
two o'clock today"
So Jim was scared and yielded. The
carving was a shock.
But Jim was very thankful that he
lived till two o'clock.
For doctors know their business, and
it's very plain to see
That this n saved Jim's life, for he
didn't die till three.
Boston Traveller.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
I True Artist.

II Is not always necessary to 30
TO a singing master 10 have the voice
placed. as the phase is. So II
would seem, at least. from a story
that an Atlanta man tells.
One cold. wet and windy night he
lance shiyering in the doorway of a
store. Wondering what the darby
could be doing standing on a cold,
wet night in such a drafty position
the Atlanta man said:
Jim, what are you doing there?"
'Seuse me. SIR" said Jim. but
I'm gwine To sing bass tomorrow
mornin' at church. an I'm trying 10
ketch a ld."-Lippincott's.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
4 Gentle Hint.


Young Paddy McShane, sure no lad
could be holder,
coaxed Biddy O'Shea TO be shar-
ing his lot,
And pat had a lively, young pig on
his shoulder,
While she on her head bore a big
iron pot.
From the town Just at nightfall as
home they were walking,
Through a dark, lonely thicket
their winding path lay.
Biddy set down the pot, stopped her
laughing and talking,
While Paddy turned around and
inquired the delay.
"Och," says she. Pm afraid you'll
be acting oncivil.
I'll not go alone through the
thieket wild you,
For Paddy. ayick. you're as wild as
the devil,
You'll be kissin' and squazin' me
that's what you'll do"
But, the pig" replied Pat, that
I've logged so securely,
IF loose. back to town like the
divil he'd trot."
"Och, Paddy" says she, as she look
ed up demurely,
FAX, couldn't We put him right
under the pot?"
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
Vegetable Fancy Work.

Little Mrs. Bride had almost
everything to learn about house
keeping, but she was so enthusiastic
in her interest that every one vas
glad to help her.
I lave some particularly fine as
paragus." the market-man told her
one day. and he displayed a bunch
for her admiration. picked not
three hours ago" he added.
Mrs. Bride looked at it with un-
affected amazement.
Does ii grow like that?" she ask
ed. I aways supposed the cook
braided the ends of it.'=Youth's
Companion.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
Rude Haste.

They were on their honeymoon.
He had bought a boat and had taken
her out, putting her to tend the
sheet.
A puff of wind came, and he shout
ed in no uncertain tone: Let go the
Sheet" No response. Then again:
Let go that sheet. quicki" Still no
movement. A few minutes after.
when both were clinging to the bot
tom of the overturned boat, he said
"Why didn't you let go the sheet
when l told you to, dear?"
Il would have" said the bride.
IF you had not been SO rough about
It. You ought to speak more kindly
tn your wife. london Opinion.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
Candid Advice.

He was a great bore, and was talk
ing to a crowd about the election. He
said:
"Bunco is a good man; he is cap
able. honest. fearless and conscien-
tious. He will make the very kind
of NJ. p, We need. He once saved
my life from drowning"
DO you really want to see Bunco
eleeted?" asked a solemn-faeed old
man.
4 do, indeed. I'd do anything to
see him elected, said the bore.
Then never let anybody know he
emn-faced man.-Tit-Bits.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT n
TO CREDITORS.

Notice is hereby given thai the I'M
dersigned, Maude Trumbo, was on
the 29th day of August. 1910.
duly appointed e%xecutrix of the es-
tate of Clair Henderson. deceased
by the Ninth judicial District
Court of the State of Nevada. n and
for White Pine County. and has qualifi-
ed as such executrix. All persons hay
ing claims against said deceased. must
within three months from the first pub
LEGATION of this notice. file the same
with the clerk of the aforesaid Court.
with the necessary vouchers. Any
claims not SO filed will be forever
barred.
MAUD TRUMBO,
Executrix of said estate.
j. NJ. Lockhart, attorney for Ex-
e~cutrix.
Dated at Ely. Ntvada, Feb. Is, 1911
Date of Posting February Is, 1911
tFirst publicantion Feb. 10, 1919
Cast publication Mar. Il, 1911
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05

William had just returned from
college. resplendent in peg top trous-
ers. silk hosiery, fancy waistcoat and
a tie that spoke for itself. He enter
ed the library where the father sat
reading. The old gentleman survey
ed his Sol
Son" he finally remarked. you
look the part of a fool"
Later the old major who lived
next door came in and greeted the
boy, William" he said, with undis-
guised admiration. You look ex-
actly like your father did thirty
years ago when he came back from
school"
Yes said William with a smile,
so father vas just telling me"
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
Good Reading for Sunday

Hardgrass, who told a questioner
that he was neither a regular nor a
volunteer colonel, but a colonel by
marriage, having welded the widow
of Colonel Harrison Pike of Pink
Creek. But ! came across the other
day a still better colonel than this.
He was rather seedy, and handing
me a soiled visiting card. he asked
me in a low voice If | could lend him
81.
Il glanced at his card. 1t was in
scribed Colonel William Melcher
Dana
You are, ] presume | said, a
colonel in the army?'
Yes, sir, said he.
Regular or Salvation?' | asked.
Neither sir he answered;
army of the unemployed. New
York Press.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
Stray Shots.

Horatio Parker has written more
or less church music. but that is no
reason why the Mount Vernon. Ia
H~awkeye should bill him as "Hor-
atorio" Parker.-Chieago Tribune.
Drowning men clutch at straws,
especially if they are drowning their
sorrows.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
John Bills fell out of his wagon
Thursday and fractured his collar
bone" writes a correspondent, and
adds, This is the third time the
limb has been broken. Newark
News.
Wow, then. men, cried the gal
liant captain, fight like heroes till
your powder is gone. then run for
your lives. Pm a little lame, so I'll
start Wasp.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
How He rScaDed,

q understand" says the special
correspondent of the long. lean,
lank, bewhiskered native of Amams
county. Ohio. that you are the only
man in your section who was not in
dicted for accepting a bride for his
vote at the last election
That's right, sir" replied the ma
tive.
Would you object to telling me
your reason for not taking a bribef
You see, you being the only man
who didn't sell his vote. anything
you have to say will be-
Il didn't know a thing about EN-
buyin' votes. ! was up in Logan
county visitin' my sick son an miss
ed the election. Chicago Post.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
Distinctly Tall,

You sse thin mountains" ex-
claimed the jaunting car driver. The
tourist admitted that he did see
them. Trims the highest noun
tains in Oirland."
You don't say So" said the
tourist. "Oi do, sir, indade. An
you see Thin mountains" went on
the driver, Ticking the whip to
another range. Trims the highest
in the wurruld,"
The tourist expressed his incredul-
ity.
Surely not" he protested.
"Shure, it's true retorted the
driver, bridling "%exceptin', av
coorse. thin in furrin parts"
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
Won the Bet.

1t was at a country tavern where
a newly arrived commercial traveller
was holding forth.
"I1l bet any one So" he said,
that I've got the hardest name of
any one in this room"
An old farmer in the background
shifted his feet to a warmer part of
the fender.
"Ye will, will ye?" he drawled
We'll I'll take ye on. I'll bet $40
against your 81 that my namell beat
yourn."
"Donei" cried the commercial
I've got the hardest name in the
country. II is Stone"
The old mai took a pull at his
beer. Mine" he said. lis Harder
=ldeas.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Notice is hereby given that bids will
be received by the Board of County
Commissioners, for moving the old
court house building in accordance
with plans INT specifications on file in
the office of o II. Watson. \ Ger
titled check for 10 per cent of the
Mount of the bid must accompany all
bids. Bids will be opened on March
p, 1911, at 2 o'clock. p. m, at the
court house in Ely. White Pine county.
Nevada. The right is reserved by the
Board to reject any or all bids.
+. II. OLDFIELD,
County Clerk.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
The Great

Grimly they struggle and strive,
Madly they scramble and seurry,
Darkly they scheme and conniye.
,Mirthless and heartless they hurry;
Daily their battles are fought;
All with n purpose, one thought,
Ever they watch and they worry.
Eagerly, early and late,
Each in the mad pursuit presses;
Daily petitioning Fate,
Fawning on those whom she
blesses.
Ever they a%nxiously strain,
Each with one purpose-to gain
The money some other possesses.
C. Il. Kiser, In Life.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
He Got on.

The MILDLY had been hauled up on
the quarterback to explain certain
acts which bordered closely on in
subordination.
We'll, my boy" said the captain,
what is this? The same old story
the fool of the family sent to sea,
chr"
The lads eyes twinkled. mo,
sir" he replied. Things have
changed since your times SIR"
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
He Knew.

The section foreman was labor
iously filling out a report covering
the killing of a COW by a second sec
ton of No. GA.
The fussy claim agent certainly
required an unreasonable amount of
information on the blank form;
Number of train?"
Number of engineer"
Name of CONDUCTOR"
Name of engineer"
Speed of train?"
Where was animal struck"
Etc"
Ole succeeded but indifferently
until he came to the final question
and here he experienced the inward
consciousness TO one qualified, when
he wrote in reply to:
Disposition of animal?"
"Ha ban one kind and yentle
COW. Chicago Reeord-Herald.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
The Latest Wrinkle.

In a shop recently a well known
actress, who is noted for her perren-
NAL youth. asked for a travelling bag
of alligator skin. The shopkeeper.
who had none of that particular sort
brought out instead some smooth
leather.
And you tell me this is alligator
skim" objected the actress. why.
where are all its wrinkles"
All. madam" replied the willy
dealer. who knew his customer,
wrinkles are out of vogue. The
correct alligator bag is made from
the skin of an alligator that has
been massaged."
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
Gouldn'f Resist Golf.

Two Schotchmen met and ex-
changed small talk appropriate TO
the hour. As they We're parting to
go supperward. Sandy said TO Jock:
Jock. mon, I'll go ye a roond ON the
links in the norm. The
NORM" Jock repeated doubtfully.
Aye. mon, the MORN, " said Sandy.
I'll go ye a roond on the links the
morn. " Aye. weel.' said Sandy,
IN go ye. But | had intended to
get marriet in the norm.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
Henson

\ negro near Nenia. Ohio, had
been arrested for chicken stealing
He had stolen so many that his crime
had become grand larceny.
He was tried. convicted and
brought in for sentence.
Have you any reason TO offer why
the judgment of the court should not
be passed upon your" he was asked
We'll, jedge," he replied. Il
CANT go to Jail now, nohow. I'm
buildin a shack out yonder an | JUS
CANT go till l git it done. You-all
sholy see dat"
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
APPLICATION No. 1901.
Notice of Application for Permission
TO Appropriate the Public Waters
of the State of Nevada.

Notice is hereby given that on the
eth day of December, 1910. in ac-
cordance with Section 25, Chapter
XXXI, of the Statutes of 1909, one
John Yelland. of Taft. County of White
Pine and State of Nevada, made APP
~plication to the State Engineer of Ne
yada for permission to appropriate the
public waters OF the State of Nevada.
such appropriation is to be made from
Cottonwood Springs. two miles nortI
of eight mile creek on the Snake
Range, at points at corners between
sections "a and % on Range line be-
tween Ranges 81 and 6S f. E.. TIP. IS
N. Range East 22 degrees North 4
miles and 81 chains to springs. by
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
Where To Send Brain Food.

A Kansas senator was in Philadel-
phia at shad time and his political
friends invited him to a monstrous
dinner down the Delaware. The SEN
ator had a beautiful time. But he
refused TO admit that Pennsylvania,
as a state. was superior to his loved
Kansas or that the products of the
east could surpass those of the west.
When the planked shad was served
the senator eyed ii in admiration
That's a beautiful fish," he said
HIM" murmured the Philadelphia
politician, who was his principal
host. Il guess you don't have fish
like that IN Kansas, do you?" The
senator shook his head. NO" he
admitted. mo, we don't need EN-.
The Lord knows where to send brain
food.-Argonaut.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05

her, but before passing sentence the
judge asked her if she had anything
to say
kin All ask yo honor a ques-
tion?" she replied.
Yes" replied the judge, go-ahead
"Well then, yo honah." she asked
with the air of giving him a poser,
''Ah'd like to ask yo' whether yo'
was ever the parent of a puffickly
wuthless culled' child?"
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
Jones Scores.

A schoolmaster had just finished
a lesson on Food" when a little boy
put up his hand. On being asked
what he wanted he replied:
please, sir, Jones said he knew
a baby that was brought up on ele-
plants milk, and it gained ten
pounds in weight every day.
Jones ought not to tell you such
rubbish said the master. Then,
addressing Jones he added, Tell me
whose baby was brought up on ele-
plants milk"
To which Jones hesitatingly re-
piled: PLEASE, sir. it vas the
elephants baby"
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
The Retorf Courteous.

This Is the sort OF conversation one
o%verhears between newly married
couples:
Him. "Oh, I'm tired OF hearing
about your brother Bob, Shut up
about him, One would think he had
all the manly virtues"
Her. We'll, he may not be such
an angel as all that. but he isn't such
a fool as you are
Him. you bet he isn't. He's a
baehelorln-Cleveland Plain DEALER
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
Always Busy.

And you are really settlement
workers." interrogated the house
wife as she handed each of the wand
erers a wedge of pie.
Yes, num-" responded the dusty
spokesman. with a low bow, I'VE
work every settlement We come to-"
Chicago News.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1911-03-05
Room nj the Rottnm.

A Frenchman was teaching in a
large school where he had a reputa-
ton among the pupils for making
some queer mistakes.
one hot day he was taking a class
which was rather disorderly. What
with the heat and the troublesome
boys he was very snappish.
Having punished several boys and
SEN m TO the bottom of the form,
he at last shouted out in a passion
'Ze whole class go TO ze bottcmi' d
-Tit-Bits.