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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
Within Che Nur.ery DOOR.


The best covering for children'S
playroom is cocoa mating, which can
easily be taken up and shaken twice
a week.
Barley and lime water given to .
baby strengthens 1t and helps to
make bone. 1t also renders the milk
readily digestible.
1t is an excellent plan to put piece
of white oilcloth under a child's plate.
1t can be wiped after every meal and
saves the tablecloth.
Hair pillows are nice for baby's
cribs or carriages. They can be
washed in the hottest of water and
dried by artificial means and no dam
age Is done them.
To make baby's hair curl brush 1t
upward and twist it round the fingers
latter damping the hair). Brushing
downward makes the hair grow
straight and smooth.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
Newspaper Errora.

Newspaper readers are sometimes
aStonished by mistakes on the part
OF reporters. Consider, for instance,
the surprise Of the readers Of a Ger.
tain staid daily some years ago when
they learned that a public man had
the night before solemnly announced
that "All reforms in this country have
been brought about by Prussia" The
word the great man had really used
was pressure" not Prussia" So, too,
considerable establishment was caused
when "curates" instead Of pew rates.
were reported to be the greatest en-.
emies of the church"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
Brittany's Hair Harvest.

1t is at Easter time that the curious
hair harvest" of Brittany Is ''reaped"
by the travelling merchants. who go
from village to village buying the beau.
tiful hair for which the Breton bellies
are famous. This is later destined to
be made up into transformations, "
"fringes" and other mysterious ar
engagements with which ladies' less
abundantly endowed by nature make
up their shortcomings in the matter of
"woman's browning glory" The eli.
ents Of the hair buyers are chiefly
country lasses in the remoter districts.
who are only too pleased to sell their
tresses in order to obtain q little money
to spend at the Easter fairs. The char
vest" however, Is said not to be go
good rs formerly. as with the spread
Of education and the love Of display
many girls prefer to keep their hair
Wide World Magazine
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
That ocossIonaI Chord.

There are chords In the human
heart, strange, varying things, which
are only struck by accident; which
will remain mute and senseless to ap-
peals the most passionate and earnest,
and respond at last to the slightest
casual touch. In the most insensible
or childish minds there is some train
OF reflection which art can seldom
lead. or skill assist, but which will re-
veal itself, as great truths have done,
by chance and when the discoverer
has the plainest and simplest end In
y1eW!-Charles Dickeons.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01

Postal Telegraph Cable Company.
Fastest = the world. Day mess
ages and night letters everywhere.
Money telegraphed to ali the world.
Cables to all foreign countries. .
All the latest magazines and per-
iodicals on sale at News stand in
Postal Telegraph Office. A new line
of popular books just received, also
an artistic line of Thanksgiving
Post cards. Salt Lake Tribune, San
+ rancis' oBulletin and Reno Ga.
zette TN sale daily.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
plfferent rhlna Entlreiy.

This story Is being told on Kan
sas lawyer. The lawyer was arguing
\ case before a Judge and. desiring to
illustrate by supposing a'case, he did
so. as follows: I'VE will suppose,
your honor" he said, "that your hon
or we're to steal horse."-"No! Mol
MOI" interrupted the Judge. mot at
all, not at all. sir. 'Tain't a suppos-
able case, sir" Very well, begging
your honor's pardon" said the eager
lawyer with more zeal than prudence.
very well. then; supposing that 1
should steal horse."-"Ah, yes, yes, I"
said the Judge. that is q different
thing, very different. Mr.. x. Pro-
coed. sir" ~. 49,. .....
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
Henry Ward Beechers Memory

Henry Ward Beecher, the centenary
OF whose birth is being celebrated.
had poor verbal memory, says the
British Weekly. On one occasion he
gave notice in his church thus:
in addition to the notices Just read,
desire to say that shall be absent
next Sabbath. and that this pulpit will
be occupied by-ah-by-ah-th
Rev. Che became much flushed and
confused). will not be here next Sab
bath, and, as l was trying to say, the
preacher will be-ah-why, 1 know
him-you all know him-know-'Sa
will preach next Sabbath. Let us
praise God by singing the-the hymn"
He had no difficulty in remembering
the family name, SAM" but Rev. Sam
0al Scoy1lle was TOO much far hi--
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
WHIRL NF The TORNADO.
Beside 1t the Rush of the Cyclone "a
Comparatively Harmless,


An uphill light for accurate English
Is being wugcd year after year by sci.
entfic authorities on the weather who
object TO having tie tornadoes which
rip through towns now and then or
carry away isolated farmhouses, call
ed cyclones" The distinction made
by the experts In meteorology is plain.
but the public is welded to the icy.
clone"
The word has gained wide accept
snce In describing the furious local
storms which rush forward along a
more or less direct path while they
whirl with far greater velocity on a
center which may be only few feet In
diameter. If boys top is spun on
one end of board and the board Is
tilted so that the top slides quickly
along it, all the while revolving at
high speed on Its point, the onward
sweep of the tornado is closely lmi.
tated.
1t Is the spinning motion which is
swiftest and most destructive The ad.
vance of the storm may not be as rapid
as that of many-a comparatively harm.
less gale. The twisting motion is est.
mated ut not less than 200 miles ap
hour I'm the worst tornadoes.
The true cyclone of the West Indies
the China sea and other parts of the
tropics Is entirely different It's force
Is spent in furious wind that seems
to blow almost straight ahead. while
the storm revolyes, more or less fully.
around circle the circumference OF
which may be many hundred miles
tornado wreabs its fury on n strip OF
land usually only mile or less In
width. The cyclone sweeps scores or
hundreds Of miles Of sea or shore
But "cyclone" is intrcnched In poPu
lar usage as the name of the typical
'twister" Of this country. and lorna
do" has. poor chance. Cleveland
Leader.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
HORSES LOVE THE SMITHY
sndearing Terms Used Led Messs.
ohusetts Animals to Run Alvey
To 10 5hod.

6cituate has q blacksmith who In %
polite to animals that they 70 to him
OF their own accord. Julian sneed n
this village smith. '
Scituate people accustomed 20 the
whoa there" and cit your tan outer
the way" method of some other
smiths, stood around and marveieA
when Mr.. Smeed assumed his duties
at the local smithy. Smeed may be
heard almost any day after this fash
ion:
Now, DEAR" In the softest Of
tones, now, sweetheart, let's have
your foot. Raise up now, please,
dearies."
Whatever the passerby might think
OF this method, the horses undoubted.
~ approve of IT,
Two horses, Lady Jane. and Lady
Mary, belonging to Henry T. Cole, the
owner Of the local livery, recently or
capped from the stable. They walked
TO the blacksmith shop, entered, hur.
ried MP to the hitching ropes by the
side OF the work bench and held ND
their feet TO be manioured, desiring
to hear sweet nothinEB.
The story IL true and goes to provs
that endearing conversation can be
combined with chiropody to good e.
feet as well in a blacksmith shop a.
IN any other place in the world.--Bos-
tn Journal.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
BE A MAN OF ACTION.
Don't Fall Into tho "i'l Do It Some
Day" Habit.

Don't Fall Into tho "l'll Do It Some
Day" Habit.
Some day" Is the one day Of the
865 that has no place in the calendar
and Is still the most popular day for
making disagreeable engagements. Il
Is the day that every idle dreamer
chooses to begin the monumental work
that 1t Is to make his fame and for.
tune.
Today is always huddled. crowded.
too hot or too cold, too wet or too dry.
Today Is out OF the question. But
some day" lies in the far golden haze
Of the future that seems to have in It
the infinite leisure of eternity. And so
we defer till the more convenient sea-
son that never comes what ought to
be done instanter. without taking heed
Of our own feelings, our plausible oh.
jections. and permitting the creeping
paralysis Of overmuch debate that
keeps the arm from striking while the
iron is hot
These prophecies that begin with
''some day" and a good resolution are
rarely converted into the past tense
The man Of action makes his plans so
berly and takes the facts where he
can get them that will help him to de
eide what to do But when his mind
is once made up he goes ahead without
telling you much about it He does not
boast. He is too conscious Of his own
fallibility to be cocksure Of brilliant
and secure results.-Philadelphi Led
ger
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
Not Him.

"Has my husband been In here?' in
quired woman of the bartender
Hes tall, red faced man. no over
coat. soft hat"
"a man answering that description
got bottle OF whisky here about ten
minutes ago" - '.-
How big bother
Half pint. ma'Rm."
'Some other man." said the woman
st. Louis Post Dispatch.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
Smalled a CRATER.

a Boston c!ubman recently return
"a from a visit to New York City.
ID discussing his trip one Of his
ftends asked him whether he had q
policeman in his pocket. The club
nan hesitated Tor a moment, serious
3 questioning his friends sanity,
Rhen the latter sdded: Il didn't know
whether you could be there a week
without some CRATER or other get
dag into your pocket"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
Eer,ian French.

LEARN TO speak French. Ther
things won't cost 30 much In Paris"
"Oh, yea can't make 'em think VOC
are q, Frenchmsn."
No, but sometimes you can make
EN- think you are Russian or q Span.
ard - Washington Herald
Looked Like q.
The small but observant son Of .
New York travelling salesman noticed
when his father came home that he
had had front tooth filled with gold
while he was away.
"Pop." said the boy. you've got
your tooth buttoned on with a collar
button. haven't youT-New York Sun
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
New Women Of PersIa.

Persian women are essentially fem
mime. They want our dress, our eIiu.
cation, our freedom, our happiness.
Dress, It will be observed, comes
nrst In the catalogue Of ferninims
wants, but a change OF droBs or cots
fure seems essential to all revoiutioa-
airy movements.
In Teheran, in place of the face VEN
OF white cloth, the Persian new won.
an now wears q small square OF black
net or woven horse hair; her shoes
have high heels: q European skfFs
has taken tho place OF the short skirt
and narrow trousers; the head NeEs
chief is being abandoned. One LADY
tried to introduce an outfit 70 Il
the place OF tho "chuddur," leavfsss
the face heavily veiled; but Il wap
too revolutionary even for Tehernu.
and, after being mistaken for the Atzs
Shah in disguise, the wearer revert
cd In disgust 10 moro ortho6om
clothes. In her home the nsw wosnaa
ofrers cigarettes instead Of the wntsR
pipe-Moslem World.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01

essaries of life is sad comment
airy upon our use of the opportun-
tiles beautifully bestowed upon US.
We had better frankly face the fact
that we are relatively inefficient,
take stock of our shortcomings and
earnestly seek the remedy.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
Proved HIS Contenfjon.

"Mother," complained Johnny,
not 80 pleased as might have been
with the results of unselfisb mater
naI tailoring, "these. trousers are
too tight. They're tighter'n my
own skin"
"Now, my son." said mother, in
quiet repfoof, don't e1aggerate.
How can they he tighter than your
skin 2"
"They are, too, mother; they
must be. can sit down in my skin,
but can't sit down in these trou-
sers." -Exchange.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
BetfX,s Gift

A Lancashire vicar was asked by
the choir to call upon old Betty, who
was deaf, but who insisted in join
ing in the solo of the anthem, and
to ask her only to sing in the hymns.
He shouted into her ear, Betty,
I've been requested to speak to you
about your singing" At last she
caught the word Singing" and re-
piled: az to nc he the praise, sir.
It's gift. Pail Mall Gazette.
Improved :ncanuescsnr Lamp.
Incandescent lamps III which the al
aments are III the form Of an inverted
cone have been found to give one-fifth
more light than those OF the same size
in which ,f'laments form cylinders.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
EDITORIALS
SECRETARY HOUSTON'S
WARNING

Before the forty-seventh annual
session IF the National Grange o.
Patrons of Husbandry at Manchest
er, N. H., on November ID, David
F. Houston, secretary of agricul
ture, delivered an address on 'The
Organization of American Agricul-
ture." In his introduction the Sec
rotary stated that it was about
time that all intelligent people put
their heads together to consider
rural conditions which presented
not class problem but u national
problem affecting city and rural
popr lation alike. In one way Sec
Rotary Houston's address was a
note of warning to the American
people. Among other things he
said:
A question frequently asked in
Washington of those connected
with agriculture is whether we
have reached the limit of our sup
ply of the necessaries of life and
whether or not anything can be
done to decrease the cost of living.
have Systematically refused to
deal offhand, with this vastly i'm
pUrtent problem, as so many of the
interviewers expect. 1t is one of
vast Importance and perplexity.
There are many avenues of ap-
proach to it; many controlling fac
tors and no simple remedy. But
am not one of the pessimists.. ]
do not entertain the thought fol a
second that We have Apr oximated
the limit of our output from the
SOIL. AS matter of fact, we have
just begun to attack the problem.
We have not even reached the end
OF the pioneering stage and have
only in few localities developed
conditions where maximum returns
may be secured. But we have I'M
mistakably reached the period
where we must think and plan
and work. We can no longer rely
on the bounty of nature. There
are evidences that Providence is
ceasing its protective supervision
of fools and Americans. Conditions
are emerging which if not funda-
mentally dealt with will lead us in
to serious embarrassments. 1t is
well for us to face the facts and
p get our bearings.
With population of less than
ninety-fige millions of people living
on more than three millions of
square miles, it is ridiculous to
speak as il our territory had more
than pioneered. The population
per square mile in the Union does
not exceed thirty-one and ranges
from seven-tenths of one percent
in Nevada to FIVE hundred and
eight in Rhode Island.
According to the best statistics
available it appears that the total
arabic land in the Union is approx
imately 935 million acres; that only
about 400 millions of this is includ-
ed in farms and improved; that
over 100 millions is unimproved
and not included in farms; and the
remainder is unimproVed lands in
cluded in farms. According to the
best guesses | can secure it appears
that less than forty per cent of the
land is reasonably well cultivated,
and less than twelve per cent of it
yielding maximum returns.
That we have practically reached
the stage where we have ceased to
be an exporting nation of food pro-
ducts and are becoming dependent
on foreign nations for the nee
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
Improved :ncanuescenr Lamp.
Others Could Tell Him

Have you any object in piling up
Wealth. Perhaps you have an ambi.
don to crafty. Is there anything you
want to dor" There ia. When I am
fixed financially I propose to see II
there is really any money in the chick.
en- ness."-Louisville Courier
Journal.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
Made Thorn Laugh.

"My friends" said a politician the
other day. with burst Of ingenious
eloquence. 81 will be honest
The terrific outburst Of applause
which followed this remark entirely
upset the point which the orator WINS
about to Introduce. London Telegraph
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
aITence.
Classified.

! "My precious lamb" said the new
parson to tho little girl, II fear me
your father is one OF those hayward
sheep, long strayed from the fold"
SDad's not sheep" smiled the little
girl. Hes q Bull Boosel"--Judge.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
Cynical.

THE measure of q man." in the
modern girls opinion. iB merely O
matter Of the breadth Of his shoulders,
the length Of his nose, and the sna-
bonpoint OF his pocketbook.--The Tat
Ter.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01

Considering the kind OF language
some men use over telephone, it is
safe bet that not all the shocks
telephone operator gets are or the
switch board.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
Mr.. Meekton's Mean Idea,

"Why did you insist on having your
wife join the Suffragette Club?" "Be-
cause" replied Mr.. Meekton grimly,
Il want to see that Suftragette Club
get all the trouble that's coming to
It."
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01

Though the modern college graduate
knows all about everything, he is dis.
Greet enough to conceal the fact from
the crude person to whom he applies
for q Job.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
His Limit.

And before We were married you
said you would be willing to die for
me-" ,..-.
81 know t."
"And yet you refuse to beat the
rugs" ..a-
sure! Dying is my limit Hous
ton Post
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
sax Difference.

A man often needs new hat when
he doesn't want 1t, but there are no
women like that.--Atchison Globe.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
Demand. for Goat Meat.

The high price of beef and mutton
has sent to New York markets large
quantities Of goat meat. It gives gen.
eral satisfaction and the price Ia
from FIVE to seven cents per pound
lower than mutton.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
Spoiled.

His popularity is spelling him"
whats the matter now?"
Hes got 80 that he can't enjoy o
banquet unless he's at the speakers
table Detroit Free Press.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
What wouId Newspapors Dor

II It were not for our mistakes.
afe would be pretty monotonous.---
ludge.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
unoIe PennYwIse saYc.

A politician is always ready to dis
ouBB questions, but he seldom has an
answer for any of our troubles.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
Tho Trouble.

Disseminated Twin = Pretty rotten
luck on me! shouldn't 30 much mind
having n face like mine II 1t wasn't 20
beastly like yonrs.-LOndon Punch
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01

It waB miX,u party. and when the
lights were lowered for the old-fash.
Toned "snapdrag"n" young BlinkS
managed to edge closer to the golden.
haired maiden H. adored.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01

- AVp ANVA
TpIo N mnIppI VNAo1 eASq o. smtvrp
&ozsoJo1d k1IsJeAIuu uuUplI nv
'mnlpuh 10 eeSnos MeM
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
hnnd Job,

1t is going to be difficult to get
women to quit Judging other women
by the furs they wear.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
CausfIo-

What lot of style tue Browns are
putting onl" Eyes; and what lot OF
creditors they are putting ofEi"-rit
Bits.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
New EnaIahd,s ADVANTAGE.

Here is how the spirits of the wise
sit In the clouds and mock us. Even
at the risk Of arousing western preju.
dice, I maintain that New England
and all broken, billy, rocky countries
have a decided advantage over re.
gtons of great fertility, in that human
stupidity and mole-eyed greed can
never wholly divest them Of forests
that their sterile crags and steep 70
clivities must mainly be left to wood
6orever."-Boraee Greeley.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
Fiard to see Undor water.

There is no scientific instrument Of
The scope" character which enables
one to see down to 30 or 90 feet under
water. When the sun shines vertical.
" over water, q box br-bucket with a
glass bottom In often used to look
Into the water. A cloth covering TO
exclude light from the box or bucket
Is sometimes employed. But without
electric or some other light In the We.
ter these deyioeB- are not very salts
factory.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
Birds Fatal Mlutake

While the guests OF the Central
hotel were enjoying their breakfast
the other morning they were sur
prised to hear a crash against the
plate glass window. Thinking that it
was a stone from q blast they ran to
the door, to discover on the sidewalk
q great big blue grouse, which, mis-
taking the green foliage OF the hang
ing plants and flowers in the window
for the forests. had killed itself b
trying to fly through the window
Vancouver Sun
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
Thinks woman,a Work l. HIM.

One of the leaders OF the wonar
suffrage movement in Germany is
strongly opposed to the tendency OF
women to leave home and seek work
outside. I'm many cases." she says,
this is unfortunately necessary, but
to make It a duty or a virtue wiz
never do"
aITence.
A habit Of silence In conversation 10
pleasing and wins applause when 1t
La known that the silent one could
talk and talk TO the purpose IL he
chose.-Leopardl.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-01
BIble Was Put Into Rhyme,

INVESTIGATIONS, not only OF the
Psalms but Of the other books of the
Bible, we're numerous In tho sixteenth
century. One OF the most prolific
yersifiers was William Hunnis, who,
under such fanciful titles as Seven
sobs of a Sorrowful Soul for SIM"
"a Handful of Honeysuckles," "A
HiVeful OF Honey ETC., published a
number Of rhyming versions Of Gene
sis and Job, which ARE now worth
their weight in gold to the biblio-
maniac.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1913-05-08

.
The relations that existed between
General Washington and his younger
friend. -LightHorse Harry Lee-the
father Of Gen. Robert Z. Lee-were
exceedingly close and tender II is an
authentic tradition ia the Lee family
-hat Washington regarded the brilliant
soung cavalry officer almost ID The
light OF a son.
Lee was inclined TO be a spendthrift.
ard his lavish use of money often
brought On him the paternal reproof
Of his older and more discreet friend
aud the rsproof was often followed BY
aifectionate assistance in extricating
him from his embarrassments.
Mrs Washington was almost equal
" fond Of the young officer who often
made long visits at Mount Vernon.
During one Of his so50urns there lIar-
y Lee remarked TO his host at the
breskfasi table.
General. ! had a singular dream
last night which I must ten you
actually dreamed that you made me
present Of your westmorelAnd
place
The next day. at the dinner table.
Harry Lee found under his plate a
docEReHS-Aothing less than a deed
70 him o. the westmoreland estate.
For some moments. da2ed with aston
ishment. he stared al his friend
Now. Harry SAID Washington.
calmly. take good care not to dream
Mosat Vernon away from mel
Youths Companion.