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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
9ponaea.

Nothing Is known Of the food Of
Bponges. It Ia taken I'm through the
canal syBtem and in a finely divided
state, but Of what 1t consists is an IN.
answered question. Sponges are said
to have few natural enemies. The
rate Of growth under natural. undIs.
turbed conditions ia also a matter of
uncertainty, but 1t ls estimated that
the average six inch sponge Is proba.
Uiy four years old
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
A Kitchen Ranae Hint.

6atiron stand will be found useful
on the range to keep the contents of a
saucepan warm without danger Of
burning. 1t In also useful when ono
desires food 30 simmer. There In then
no fear Of sticking or burning ON 4
hot stoVa
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
Mount ADO.

The highest mountain in the Philip
pines is Mount Apo, on the island of
Mindanao, according to a statement by
the United States geological survey
The height Of this mountain above sea
level Is given In the Encyclopedia Bri.
tannca AZ 1892 feet.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
Gan pomingo's Showers.
San Domingo has an average rain
fall Of 109 inches.
Tho EkauE.da.lIa-

Almost every country has its national
flower. It was not till the reign Of
Henry VI. however, that England's
came to be the rose. France is the
only European country upon whose
arms flower appears. The deur-de-lis
Ia really three lilies.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
O7eO1
Notice for Publication
Carson City Land once.


May Q. 1918.
NOTICE Is hereby given that Charles
Dressi. sof Elko, County Of Elko. State
Of Nevada has filed in this ofice his
application TO. under the provisions of 23Oe
r. 8. u. S. the following described land. viz:
The Southwest quarter OF the Northwest
quarter (SWH Of NwiO Of Section 49, TIP. "a
N. X. 81 T.. M. ID. NJ. containing forty acres and
situate in Elko County. Nevada.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
lands described, or desiring to object because
Of the mineral character Of the land or for any
other reason. to the disposal 10 applicant
should file their affidavits Of protest in this
of'ice. on or before the 9Th day Of July 1919
LOUIS J. CoHN.
Register.
First Publication May 10. 1ei3.-D
Last Publication June 49, 1sf3.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23

The cultivation Of lilies Of the val
ley Is ono Of the oldest branches of
commercial horticulture In Germany,
and since about 1850 shipments Of the
crowns, or "pips' az they are called,
have been made to the United States
In Increasing quantities.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
GIoWNorna.

Glowworms, like ants, are very sen.
sitive to vibration, and when approach
ing them I'm the grass one must not
tread heavily or they will extinguish
their light and thus be lost to view.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
The Elgin Dairy

The Elgin Dairy is prepared to
deliver % to 40 per cent cream in
any quantity. All cream pasturized
and delivered daily. Stop the
wagon or phone 486. Advt.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
Gold and Silver Weddings,
From Germany we get the custom Of
gold and silver weddings.
Piduin EnoIiah

Pussy he belong housey," In pidgln
English means cat PUSSY he be-
long BUSH hare. servant trying
to explain pins and needles" in his
legs described 1t this way, THAT leg
belongy me he all same make like soda
water"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
9lam'o Potroloum.

Petroleum Is obtained from the earth
In Siam by the natives digging pits
about sixty feet deep and dipping It
ont with pals
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
The Ole auimmin, iIoIa-

The 'ole swimmin' hole" immortal.
ized by James whltcomb Riley, was in
Hancock county, Ind, particular part
Of Brandywine creek. 49,.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
Straw Men of Korea,

On the last day Of each year the
Korean throws out Of the house a
straw image OF q man, which is said
TO carry Gins and bad luck with II.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
A Wall L.inhfad Atans

The stage lights Of the Metropolitan
Opera House IN New York number
over 2,6o0. There are TOO white lights
and &8S each Of blue, red and amber.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
Tho EirnA HiIk-

The first silk was made 260o B. @. by
the wife Of Chinese emperor. Aris.
totle In $50 first mentions silk among
the Greeks.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
S. P. NEW TIME TABLE

WEST BOUND
No. 10 arrives i.22 p. m.
No. 3 i.s2 p. m.
No. ttoyerland Limited, $3.50 p. m.
No. 5 arrives 12.i2 a. m.
NO. 9(mail only SOB p. m.
EAST BOUND
No. 20 arrives SAB am.
No. 2 Overland Limited) $50 a. nj.
No. 6 arrives S.i3 p. m. ..
No. baggage and express) 9.o3 D. m.
No 10 arrives 1888 p. m.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23
Western Pacific Time Caro-

No Westbound ar. 40 pm. Departs $50 pm.
No. Westbound ar. 200 am. Departs ITO u, m.
No. 2 Eastbound ar 7.45 am. Departs rs am
No. Eastbound or. s.45 pm. Departs s.55 pm.
F. M. GRADY Agen;
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23

What is life without-The Independ.
ent2
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-05-23

Entered at the Elko postofie for transmission
through the mails as second.class matter.
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30
A pu.y., Lsns vsy.ss.

On gept. 10, 1911. there was picked
up ON the beach ut Cullivoe. Papastour.
In the north Of Scotland. q life buoy.
battered and stained. bearing the In
scription. Passed by J. Guthrie. San
Francisco. Cal. June I. 1905"
The vessel Stanley Dollar was wreck
ed OF the west coast Of japan In Au-
gust. 1905. and the buoy. whose history
Ia bound up with that Of the ship. must
have been floating in the ocean cur
rents for sig years until 1t landed In
Scotland Whether It went around tho
Horn or through the northwest passage
or down BY Australasia and around
the Cape Of Good Hope Into tho Allan
tic will. Of course. always remain q
matter Of doubt and conjecture. This
buoy il said to bold the worlds record
for drifting the longest distance. II
was six years on the way from the Pa
cific ocean to the Atlantic and must
have been washed into many . strange
port before 1t was picked mp on the
Scotch sland.-HarpeFs Weekly.
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30

Almost every day illustrations are
afforded Of the marvellous ingenuity Of
the modern thief. Recently couple
of roRues nearly succeeded In extract
ing = valuable tie pin from the cravat
of a man sitting between them In q
music hall BY means Of an almost In
visible horsehair stretching from the
right hand Of one thief to the left hand
of his accomplice. Tho thieves BY ID
multaneously raising their hands nm
der the pretense Of putting their pipes
or cigarettes into their mouths tried.
BY pulling the horsehair taut. gradual
" to lift the victims de pin from III
place. In this particular instance the
trick was DOT successful but II n
often worked with advantage. II the
pin fails to the ground unnoticsd the
thieves take the earliest opportunity
OF seixins It. or BY 4 skilifuI manipu-
lation Of the. horsebair the article may
b. made to slide down the almost in
visible line right into the hand Of one
Of the thieves.-London Tit-Bits.
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30
Fair GaMela.

Mr. folIett and little Edward wsrs
sitting meekly In the corner whers
they had been placed BY Arh Follstt.
well out Of the way Of her evenings
work. Little Edward was reading the
History Of the Town Of Derby" to his
grandfather. He had reached q genoa
logical labyrinth.
whist does 'patefnai grandmother
mean. grandpay b inquired. pausing
for breath
You look up patefnal In the diction-
airy. sonny" aid Mr.. Foilett. And be
showed the book toward his grandson
1T means .fathefly.' like father "
read the boy. Il don't undsfstand that,
grandpa"
well. now. zee here" SAID Mr.. Fol-
lett hastily ~ his wife left the room
for q moment, ''it's like this. reckon.
The father's the head O. the house %
called and the same with srandfa-
Their. but sometimes they're married 10
kind Of q masterful-well. guess
your grandma's. Whist they'd call pa
ternai grandmother" Mr.. Follett has
tily finished NJ he heard brisk footsteps
along the hall. "You get right on with
your reading. boy."-Youth's Compan-
ton
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30

It used to BE- seamen. Now Il =
steammen. The change suits to T."
The osd time sailor has nearly vapAsb-
I'd. Steam has put him out Of the ms
ming. II new Sir Joseph Porter wsss
to core from the iuaginatipn Of sone
new librettist be would no longer BE-
told of gifted sailors who could I'M
die. reef and steer or ship selvasselr
There will be NO present day Aliing-
ham to chant the 9iories Of TIN wet
sheet and the lowing sea and tie
wind that follows fast to bend the vii
lowy mast" for there are no longer
sheets and masts enough to inspire hi
muse For the matter Of that the -
tire song has gone out Of 50 Me
When men .'tripped anchors" and ia
1t BY manning . capstan and bsuding
their backs rhythmicaliy to the Job. ~
the mate sang chanties to them, nu-
SIC counted a. an exhilarant. but now
steam wincbes lift the anchors and
what would be the sense Of singing 10
. mass OF iron and steel7-CisveiaDd
Leader.
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30
First Recorded Alimsny.

An Egyptian mummy now ON exhdhd-
ton In London was wrapped In papy-
rus which scholars have found to b.
covered with inscriptions. Among 9TH
err N one which indicates that at least
one Indy Of the phnraonic period fRiled
to agree with her life partner. Ths
document Is petition to the proper
authorities for Justice against a spend.
thrift and abusive husband. when
married Heracleldes." writes the peti-
TONER. Il brought 200 drachmas ~ .
dowry. Besides this. my husband,
when be lost his property. found q
home In the house Of my parents. In
spite Of this. Heracleides. after b. had
run through my dowry, cursed me, bsat
me. deprived me Of tho necessaries ~
life. wickedly deserted me and LETT me-
In misery. I pray you to forcs hin "
APPEAR before you and 10 cause hia =
return to mo the dover gave him ~
creased by haIf."-New YORK Amsrf
can.
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30
Euph.misms For ps.th.

"Decense" ia now a regular form Of
word for death. But 1t began a. q
gentle euphemism. "decessus" ,depar-
ture' seeming much less harsh to the
Romans than ''mors." All languages
abound In euphemisms Of the kind.
which go back to superstitous re-
luctance to mention death plainly that
gradually passed into kindly desire
to soften the idea. Passed away"
departed" gone" expire" breathe
Quit. no more" demise" and even
''the late" are expressions Of this ma
ture. Most striking of all is the Ro-
man euphemism for "be Is dead" ''vix-
It" the has lived,.
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30
Tree. and Lishsci.s.

The relation Of trees to lightning. -
shown by . bulletin Of the Unitsd
States forest service. does not wholly
accord with popular beliefs. 1t p
found that trees are the objecn mast
often struck because they are the most
numerous of all prominent objects.
they offer short course to the ground.
and their spreading branches In the
air and roots in the soil present an
ideal conductor to the ground. Any
kind Of tree may be chosen b. tbs
lightning. the greatest number In any
locality being found among the domi-
nant species. The likelihood Of any
tree being struck il increased II Il r.
taller than surrounding trees. b isolst-
ed. IL on high land, IL deeply rooted
and II its condition-as when wst-
makes It the best electrical conductce
Of the vicinity at the time Of the flash.
Lightning may set forest fire b 4.
hitting the tree or-what Is much, more
likely to be the case-the humus about
the base.
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30

AUNT Penelope Virgins" a. every
body called her. was visited one sum
n,er by q niece. vassar college grad
uate. Aunt Penelope was one OF the
most hospitable souls alive. but she
was not greatly impressed BY the su-
perior learning Of her young relative.
and one day she freed her mind about
her thus:
talk to me about what 4 college
education does for a girl! What do
you suppose Matilda said to me the
llrst day she came? She said: I'm 20
glad to meet you. aunty! You accent
your name on the Aunty Penultimate.
don't your Did You ever bear such
nonsense? had to tell her my name
wasn't Aunty Penultimate. but Aunty
Penelope. and thought she would die
a-laughingw
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30
Generous,


Weldon Grossmith. who il known n
an artist as well as an actor, was once
assailed by a fair autograph hunter in
London. who thust her album under
bis nose. "Please give me your name,
Mr.. Grossmith." she gushed. .Tf you
will leave the book at the stage door
with your address and ninepencs for
the Actors Benevolent fund.-" replied
the actor. n shall do 10 tomorrow with
pleasure" The girl objected. An &C
trsss. she declared. who was far bet.
ter known than he. had signed her
book for sixpence." She pouted at Mr..
Grossmith's obduracy. But suddenly
she frightened. II known she ex-
claimed. You shall have the nine
pence II you'll do me 4 picture -
well."-Nev York Sun.
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30
The MisHt Aeeev.rsmsnt.

A recently appointed second lieuten-
ant In the army on his nrst public ap-
pearance Mt one of the presidents re-
captions had some difiiculty with his
sword and tripped over It several times
while he WINS In line. says an exchange.
II got between bis legs and dangied
nbout in most perpiexing way.
Young man." said military oficial In
n most kindly manner, that thing you
are wearing is sword. not a hurdle"
Denver Republican.
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30
Turks rIrst BANNED T.baeee.


Tobacco was 6rst carried into Tur.
key by English sailors. and its use
was quickly prohibited. Ar In Rus
sia. a tradition was discovered pro-
hibiting It's use BY the faithful. Mo
BANNED. 1t was said. had prophesied
That in future ages some of his fol-
lowers would smoke herb called to-
bacco. but these would be unbelievers.
Sultan Amurath Nv. strictly prohibited
Its use. Search was made for sm0k-
ers. Tobacco pipes were driven
through their cheeks. and rolls Of to-
bacco hung as collars around their
necks. Thus arrayed they were mount
ed on asses. facing the tail. and driven
through the streets as warning to
lusters after tobacco to be banged
New York Sun.
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30

Hub latter a night out,-l feel like
the two spot | wish you'd telephone
to the Office that TIN in bed with the
grip. Wife-That would he lie. Hub
How particular you women are!
Fetch over that grip and lay 1t on the
bed near my feet There. Now will
you telephone?- Boston Transcript.
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30

First Doctor-Had u couple of rather
odd patients this morning. Second
Differentiated! Who were they1
First Doctor-Oue of them was a bee
keeper with the hives and the other q
grass widow with the hay fever.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30

-Does your husband do any work
around the houseT'
Nothing except split a few infni-
tives."-Indianapolis News.
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30

To be happy at home Is the ultimate
result Of all ambition. the end to which
every enterprise and labor tends and
Of which every desire prompts the
prosecution.-Dr. Samuel johnson.
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30

Life 10 made up Of little things. Il h
but once in an age that occasion IL
offered for doing great deed. True
greatness consists in being great In
little things.-George Macdonald.
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30
Iust ahoppina.

Tired Clerk cover piled up counter,-
Can show you anything else. madam!
Customer-Yes: the nearest way out
Boston Transcript.
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30
.cautieus judo,

Cautious Judge.
Judge. why did you adjourn court
for Eve minutes Just now?"
Il felt that had to sneeze."
"Yesf"
'And feared IL ] sneezed on the
bench the lawyers would make that
the basis Of demand for a new trial"
Louisville Courier-Jourual.
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30

II say. Uncle Jack. dreamed you
gave me half crown last night
ibid you. me boyf Well, you can
keep it"-I1ondon Taller.
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30

You cannot retrsce crooked steps.
The path Of reform ts straight.
The Meeker herald., 1913-08-30


to the emnncipated slaves.
"No. no, Marie Kunnel; we come ter
say 'Howdy' all over agin! Huccome
dem nigRers stopped heah. but Noah
m me we couldn't 20 away an leabe
yoh an Miss Catherine!'
"Dis am all de home we got in de
worr Dere won't any place eber look
jes' LAX dis yere one" sobbed Noah.
sinking to his knees beside Hessa and
laying the bag Of gold at the coionel's
feet.
II guess dat Marse Abe Linkum didn't
mean us niggers to break our hearts
goin' mort. 10 guess he won't care
SOS ives happy. Noah. yoh lazy ole
Niger. yoh mend de nah an make
blaze in de bedchamber while I gifts
mob candles an makes a milk punch.
I declare ef 1t amt tomorrer mornin'
alreadyr' Hessa scolded everybody
back into smiles once more.
As they went to their cabin after BE-
loved master and mistress were abed
and sleeping Noah pinched his wife's
fat arm.
"Oie woman. yoh's free! Does yoh
feel any dife'nt?" he demanded doubt
fully. His own face beamed content
ment.
Hessa shook her arm free. .'Oh. 90
erions. do. Noah! whut time l rot 10
Be- t'inkin' erbout foolishness when I
dunno Of dere's any eggs 70 waflss In
De mohnin'r ~
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1913-05-02

averaging of the months milk on this
basis and at the close of the milking
period a total of the monthly results.
Testing Of samples of the cows milk
should be done with sufficient frequen-
cy to determine the percentage Of but
ter fat contained therein. The cream
station operator or the creamery will
be glad to do this testing. There is
absolutely no way Of knowing the rel
alive merits of the several cows in the
herd except plan along this line be
followed. Progress and increased prof
it in dairying cannot be had without
the adoption Of some such scheme as
this. The results will determine the
cows to be kept in the herd and milk
ed and will also determine the prob
able value of the heifer calves which
are to enlarge the herd or take the
place of improbable mixers.
The fact is that profitable dairying
is absolutely out of the question unless
those things be known which the test
and the scales only will reveal. These
implements. together with a record of
the performance Of the individual
cows. are absolutely inseparable from
profitable dairying both in so far as
the practice on the farm is concerned,
and in so far as the dairy writer and
teacher are concerned. There would be
little for the writer or teacher Of dairy
ing to say-in fact, we would have
learned little about the dairy cow and
her methods-except for the use Of the
scales and test.
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1913-05-02
LEGAL PUBLICATIONS
NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF
REAL ESTATE
Cause Mo. 1857.


Cause Mo. 1857.
In the Superior Court of the State of
Washington, for Benton County.
The Edinburg- Lombard Investment
Company, Limited, a corporation,
Plaintiff, VS..
James F. Irwin and Anna E. Irwin,
his wife; Eva Irwin; the unknown heirs
of Ella A. Irwin, deceased; Bert Win
ter; Boise State Bank, Limited, cor
poration, ct al, Defendants.
Under and by virtue of an execution
under foreclosure, issued out of and un-
der the Seal of the above entitled Court.
holding terms at Prosser in and for
said county, on the 10th day of April,
A. D. 1913, upon judgment rendered
in said Court on the 10Th day of April.
A. D. 1913, in favor of The Edinburg-
Lombard Investment Company, Limited,
corporation, and against James F.
Irwin, for the sum of $1417.93 fourteen
Hundred Seventeen & 93-1OO Dollars),
together with attorneys fees, interest,
costs and increased costs, and to me
directed and delivered, commanding me
to sell the following described property
situate, lying and being in Benton
County, State of Washington, or so
much thereof as may be necessary to
satisfy said judgment, attorneys fees,
interest. costs and increased costs,
to-wit:-
The Southwest Quarter (SW4) of
Section Twenty-Six (26), Township
Seven, (0 North. Range Twenty-Five,
(29, E. w. M.
Now therefore, notice is hereby given
that on Saturday, the Oath day of May,
A. D. 1918, at 10 o'clock in the fore
noon of said day, l will sell the above
described property or so much thereof
as may be necessary to satisfy said
judgment, attorneys fees, interest,
costs and increased costs, in all amount
ing to the sum of $1616.53 Sixteen
Hundred Sixteen & $500 Dollars to-
gether with accruing interest and costs
of sale.
Said sale will take place at the front
door of the Court House at Prosser in
said County and State and will be at
public auction, for cash in hand, to the
highest and best bidder.
Dated at Prosser, WASH, this 23rd
day of April, A. D. 1913.
w. B. MAHAN, Sheriff.
By HUGH FORSYTH, Deputy.
4:25-5:23
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1913-05-02
TESTING COWS FOR
FAT PRODUCTION

The persistent milker-the cow which
keeps continually at it's the cow
which almost without exception will
produce the largest quantity of butter
fat per year and so be the most profita-
BILE, says the Kansas Farmer. 1t is not
unusual to find cows, particularly those
not of special dairy breeding, which
give a good flow Of milk two or three
months after freshening; then the flow
decreases rapidly. and the COW milks
possibly only five or six months Of the
year. This is condition characteris-
tic of cows not of dairy breeding.
AS rule, the dairy bred cow will
milk steadily through the year, de-
pending, of course. upon the condition
of feed and care The COW first named
is almost without exception created on
the plan Of milking only during a short
season regardless Of the feed and care.
It Is the persistent mixer that makes
the money. The only way to compare
cows Is to know with a reasonable de-
gree Of accuracy the amount of milk
produced during the milking period.
This can be known only by keeping
some sort of record 1t is not abso-
lutely essential that this be a daily
record. However. it cannot well be
other than a monthly record-that is.
the weighing Of four or six milkings
of the same days each month and the
The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1913-05-02
HOGS DO PAY

AS an instance of the profits in
the hog business in the Kennewick
Valley we would call your attention
to the record kept by Will Anon.
Threesears ago he boughton SOW.
From the increase on that one hog
he has sold over eight hundred dol
lars worth of pork, besides what was
used on the place in the three years,
including the foods which were con-
sumed during the harvest periods.
This meat was valued, he roughly
figures, at least two hundred dollars.
Besides this he still has over hall a
hundred pigs left, counting his
original purchase.
When asked what cash outlay
these sales meant he replied that he
really couldn't count anything ex-
cept the original cost of the SOW and
the cost of breeding her. The feed
was found over his wheat ranch,
except during harvest time; and
the feed during this period was more
than paid for by the fertilization of
his fields.
Now this is one real, practical
demonstration, vouched for by a
man who has made good and who
says that he never has had to take
back a statement he has yet made.
It seems to us that every farmer,
no matter how large or small his
place may be, should keep a sufficient
number of hogs to allow nothing of
food value to go to waste.