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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-14
ARMY MULE At VERA CRUZ.
Mover Any Real Campaign Until He
Arrives.

You may have noticed that the army
mule has arrived at Vera Cruz, The
correspondents say he kicked up his
heels when he walked off the boat. II
was the mules way of expressing his
delight at reaching "the front
1.ircoln's comment that while he had
no difficulty in creating hrigadier-
generals he couldn't make army mules
had II In II book full Of wisdom
Wherever there Is war there Is 4
mule.
A naval battle without ships would
he no stranger sight than an American
army on the move without it's mule
The mule carries the load He feeds
the army. He helps drag the big guns
He brings up the ammunition. He
hauls the tents. He carries away the
wounded.
The mule Is sure footed as a fly. He
rivals the camel in ability to endure
without water. He is a Mrs. Pank-
hurst when IL comes to fasting.
Julius Caesar knew the mule, but he
never saw such as are bred In Champ
Clark's houn dawk state, Missouri
mules helped the English lick the
Beers. they went with the allied arm
les to Picking they followed our flag
to the land Of the savage Moros and If
need hA he will be one of the first tc
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-14
Dauohter Goose,

II all the world was The Dansants,
And all the prices cheap:
And all the homes were carbarets,
Where would we go to sleep?
I had a little husband.
His hair was dappled gray.
lent him to a lady
To step the latest way:
She pushed him. she pulled him,
She showed him till he tired:
I would not lend my husband now
Whatever lady hired.
Humpty Dumpty hired a hall.
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall:
But all Of the Castles and all Of the
Couldn't teach Humpty to wiggle his
shins.
Hey diddle diddle!
The drum and the fiddle.
Have fastened us under a spell:
The most Of us laugh to see the sport,
But wish we could do 1t as we'll.
Solomon Grundy
Hesitated Monday
One stepped Tuesday
Tangoed Wednesday
Lame-ducked Thursday
Marked Friday
Half-and -halfed Saturday.
And as there was nothing left to
learn except La Furlana, which isn't
popular yet,
Rested on Sunday
This is the end
ns S"lern-, n'-sndy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-14
One Of Americas Necessities.

If should be asked what is most
essential for the successful carrying on
of business In America would say ad-
vert!s!ng. A business man in America
who intends TO succeed must advertise
in the daily. weekly and monthly pa
pcrs. and also have big posters in the
streets. do not believe any up-to date
merchant in America fails to do this
WI Ting-fang. in his new book on
America Thru the SpectacIes of an
Oriental DIPLOMAT"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-14
Doubling His Talents.

The Sunday school teacher was pos
scsscd OF the Draiscworthy desire to
promote thrift among the class of lads.
He had given Joe and Johnny sixpence
each for doing some work for him.
II hope to hear. when we meet again.
he said. that you have used the mon
ey to advanta &C."
The next time they met Joe pro-
duccd two siXperces.
well done. my lad" said the de-
lighted teacher; II am pleased to see
my lessons are having their fruit. But
what of your sixpence. Johnny" said
he to the other hopeful.
please. sir. lost it tossin' wi joel
Chicago News
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-14
''veu Must Play The Game, 4stty."

SYou must Pay the Game, 0oSty.
7 wouldn't Gay that. Les. II l were
in your place"
1T n . rather prisgish thing to soy.
isn't it1''
Rather"
You see, I'm the only one who
really took sides with Sara. forget
myself sometimes. She was such q
brick, all those years."
Booth was silent for . moment, not.
ing the reflective look in bis compan.
IONS eyes.
Il suppose tho police haven't given
up the hope that sooner or later the
er-the woman will do something to
give herself away" said he.
"They don't take any stock In my
theory that she made way with herself
the same night. I was talking with
the chief yesterday. He says that
anyone who had wit to cover up her
tracks as she did, is not the kind TO
make way with herself. Perhaps he's
right It sounds reasonable. Cad,
felt sorry for tho poor girl they had
ny A00S q ~ AA8s 0A0 "OAS SAAOu6A S0C
third degree. II ever anyone did, but.
by Jove. she came out of It all right.
The Ashley girl. you remember. I've
dreamed about that girl. Brandy, and
what they put her through. It's sort
Of nightmare to me, even when I'm
awake. Oh. they've questioned others
a. we'll. but she was the only ono to
have the screws twisted in just that
way"
where is she now?"
She's comfortable enough now.
When wrote to Sara about what
she'd been through, she settled q neat
bit Of money on her, and she'll never
want for anything. She's out west
somewhere. With her mother and sis.
tiers. I tell you. Sara's q wonder. She's
got q heart Of GOLD"
II look forward to meeting her,
old man"
Il was with her for Q few weeks
this winter. In Nice, you know. Wv.
ian stayed on for q week. but mother
had to get to the baths Cad, I be.
Neve she hated to 90. 9ara's got q
most adorable girl staying with her.
A daughter Of Colonel Castleton. and
she's connected In some way with the
MurSatroyds-old Lord Murgatroyd
you know. ! think her mother was q
niece Of the old boy. Anyhow. mother
and Vivian have taken . great fancy
to her. That's proof Of the pudding. y
Il think Vivian msat3onsd . com
penion Of some SORT"
"You wouldn't e1ooky can her q
companion" said LeolSo. SHES got
money to burn, I take II. Quite keeps
up wttA Sara In naaAtng It ~. and that's
saying . good deal Tor her resources
think Ne . pose On her part. TIKI
calling hsrss6 . companion. An Eng
lish Joke, eAf A. . matter OF tact
sheS IN old friend q eara's AID my
brothers too. Knew them In England
Most delightful girl. Oh. I cay. old
man, she's the one for; you 70 paint
Leslie waxed enthusiastic. "A type, Z
positive Up>. Never saw sseh eyes In
IN my life. Dammit, hoy hasn't you.
You dream about EN-"
you ssom to BE- hard hit" said
Booth indiRsrently. He was watching
the man in The "slicksr" through
moody eyes.
''Oh, nothing IKE that," disoiaamsd
Leslie with unasceosazy pronptaess.
But II wore given to that sort Of
thing. ID b bowlsd ovsr IN . minute.
Positively aaorablo hDoe. Il I tAouSht
y0u had n n Won h ralns q Hhlns A
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-14

set foot on tho wide thoroughfares OF
Mexico City.
Hamlet might remain out of the play
but the mule can't stay away from war.
-"Girnrd" In Philadelphia Ledger.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-14

Great interest conferred around the
waterworks just outside Of Vera cruz,
Mexico. United States marines and
soldiers were posted there to guard il
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-14
IL That What We'r. Coming To?

- sVAS VvU0S Woo NOmIVQ uO6
imagine the feminist home rather
as a large block Of flats in a garden
over common restaurant; the staff
Is directed by an elected manageress
and her deputy competent
kitchen stan, under a we'll paid chef,
prepares table d'hote meals for the
lazy and q lengthy Ia carte bill for
the fastidious. Everything
that can be done to throw the business
Of the household upon salaried staff
10 done.-W L. George.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-14
TTFIPE IN VERA CRUZ 7
| z. JACK TAPS on. DECK
Of MICHIGAN"
/ osei4 oy ArtyStcAr psESs asS,><kA;N~

| Vera truz-The American forces are
| preserving perfect order here and bus
! iness Is now going on without inter
| ruption, since street fighting and snip
| ing" by Mcxicans have ceased. The IL
| lustration shows the Jack tars OF the
T. S. s. Michigan In action and fire
caused by the exploding OF a shell from
| one OF Uncle Sans warships.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-14

The vogue for the Greek effect u 49,
illustrated In the chic French model ~
shown here. This gown Is OF WhSs4
mousseline de sole. 1t has the grApos
full Greek draperies, and It's only ornA.
ment is a floral girdle. The coinure.
with its dainty bands, is also pArticQ-
larly charming with ats classic 49,
gestion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-14
A4= MARINES GUANQl2G yeKA cry Ruz . yVATeRWoRkS ~

from the NJ xiCan federnls. 1t was
feared that the federals would attempt
To capture the waterworks and thus
cut off the supply Of water from the
city. The picture shows a numocr OF
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
EGGS Demand
Fancy Price

From the present outlook. the farm
er who has good lot of laying hens
Is in line to reap a rich harvest dur
ing the next few months Eggs are
now selling for 10 cents dozen and
ii is predicted that the price wi |
reach - cents before Christmas
time. The supply in this state does
not equal the demand and eggs are
being shipped from California to
many of Nevada's principal towns, a
condition that should not exist.
In California eggs are soaring sky
high and the Sacramento Bee predicts
that they will reach $1.00 a dozen be-
fore springtime. Ii will surely pay
to give little extra care to chickens
from now on since the increased pro-
fits will amply repay for the trouble.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
assessment Work Not Waived

Mining claim holders should take
notice that ,he efforts TO suspend the
las recurring annual assessment
work Tor the year 1911 lave failed.
titus making II necessary that such
work be done prior 10 the end of the
year in order 10 maintain title. Con-
eressman Raker of California intro
daeod n bill in congress. providing
for waving the requirement this
year owing To the prevailing close
times. bnt il did not meet the ap-
proyal Of the interior department
and owing to the end OF the session
being c 'ose and the congestion o.
other legislative matters ii d.1 not
progress far oward passaget. il
no@ certain that the bill vii III he
come a law.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

The Germans have taken Pilsner,
and are now surrounding Delicatessen,
where the wurst is expected The
Belgian Hares have had falling out
with the Welsh Rarebits. aud the
Swiss Cheese is shot full of holes
This will make the Irish stew and the
English mustard hot, and If the Rus
sian Caviar sees the French Pastry.
II may start Swiss movement
watch TIE Spanish Onions are
strong for a mixup, and if the Home
Preserves are called out and spread
over the German Noodles, they may
ketchup with the Navy Beans, there
by causing an uprising of the Brussels
Sprouts.-Mein COtt.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
Thanksgiving
Proclamation

President Wilson has issued the
all lal Thanksgiving proclamation,
seslm9 1rsday. November 2Gth as
the day OF "tb4assgiying AM prayer,
The prociamatiol CLOVIS.
II has long been the honored GUS
tom Of our people in the fruitful.
aatam of year in praise and thankss-
giving 10 Almighty God for His many
blessings and mercies To MS as a
nation The year that is now draw
Ing to close since We last observed
our day OF national Thanksgiving has
been-while year OF discipline be-
cansc OF the mighty forces OF war
and OF changes which have disturbed
the wofld-also a year OF special
Blessing TO Us.
III has been vonchsafod for us to
remain at peace with honor. and in
some part to suceor the suffering and
supply the needs of those who are In
want We have been privileged by
our own peace and self-control in
some degree To steady the counsel
aHd shape the hopes and purposes Of
the day OF fear and distress. Our peo-
pie have looked on their own life as
u nation with "A deeper comprehension
a deeper realization of their respon-
sibility as well as their blessings
and Il keener sense of the moral and
practical significance of what their
part among the nations of the world
may come To.
Our crops viii feed all who need
food, the sell-possession OF our peo-
pie amid the most serious anxicties
aud difficulties aud the steadiness
and rcsonrcefnlness of our business
men will serve other nations as well
as our own.
The business of the country has
lecn supplied with new instrumen-
talities and the commerce of the
world with new channels To trade in
tereourse The Panama canal has
been opened To the commerce Of the
nations.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
Mrs. Ed Donovan
Called by Death

Mrs. 4. A. Donovan died at the
Mountain House Saturday morning
after an illness of sevral weeks. Two
weeks ago her condition grew alarm
insly worse and she was taken to Car
son for medical treatment She did
not improve however and realizing
that death was near, asked to be taken
home where she nigh die in her own
home. Friday she was taken to the
Mountain House and the next morn
ing she passed away.
Deceased was quite well known In
Gardneryille where she often visited
and two years ago wintered her that
her young son might attend the pub
lie school. She leaves husband and
one son and step-sOn TO mourn her
demise.
The funeral was held at Coleville
Monday afternoon. Rev. Menzel of the
Lutheran Church officiating. She
was laid to rest by the side of her
father in to Co.asille cemetery.
Deceased was a native of Oregon
and was 46 years of age.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
fredericksburg
Couple Wed

Wednesday afternoon at the home of
the brides parents at Fredericksbure.
Miss Mary Heimsoth became the wife
OF William Gansberg. Rev. Fl. +.
Menzel of the Lutheran Church. Of
ficiating at the ceremony. The bride
was attended by Miss Minnie Cans
berg, sister of the groom, while John
Heimsoth, brother of the bride, acted
as best man. The wedding was at
tended only by immediate relatives of
the contracting parties. Soon after
their marriage, the happy couple left
Tor California on wedding trip
Upon their return they will make
their home near Sheridan where the
groom owns "a farm.
The bride Is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. ID. Heimsoth. pioneer resi-
dents of this section, and is held In
the highest esteem by a wide circle
OF friends in this Valley The groom
is well and favorably known here. be-
ing prosperous farmer of this Val
ley.
The Record-Courier Joins with
their many friends in wishing them
long and happy married life.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
Annual Dance Of
{. Y. |. {. Nov. n

The Carson Valley Improvement
eiuD announces that their annual
dance Is to be held at Minden on Fri
day evening, November 9TH. To-
gether with this the announcement is
made that on the same evening a de-
iicious turkey supper will be served
in the clubs dining room.
The annual dance of the Carson
Valley Improvement Club needs very
little boosting, more than to announce
the date. These dances have been
such we'll managed, and largely al
tended anairs that every person in
this section knows what to expect
when the club members get behind
a dance.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13

As matter of fact, however, the
Republicans will have 27 votes with
which TO organize the lower house.
All the non-partisan members were
elected from Humboldt county. Two
are Republicans and a third a Demo-
crat They are S. X. Young, Rep: w.
{. Pitt, Dem, and c. G.. Smith. Rep.
The Socialist member is c. A. Steel of
Lyon county
Leo. Springmeyer of Douglas, elect
ed as independent. is Republican.
James Kane of Douglas is an indie
pendent Democrat.
Three old-line Democratic stale
senators We're defeated this year. w.
j. Bell. for years the recognized DEM
ocratic leader in the state senate and
and present Democratic national com
mitteeman, was defeated by Bradshaw
running as on-partsan Tom Dolf
was defeated by W. A. Keddie as state
senator from Churchill county, and
Joe Miller, without doubt the most
familiar and characteristic figure "a
bout the state capitol during the
legislative sessions for many years.
lost to Louis Lemaire of Battle Noun
tain.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
Legislature is
Republican

Results of last Tuesdays election
indicate that the Republicans will
have control of the senate of the next
legislature and the Republicans. with
the aid of the bipartisan members
from Humboldt county. will organize
and control the lower house.
The senate will contain 10 members
elected on straight Republican
ticket and these. with Louis Lamire
of Lander, whose political affiliations
is Republican. but who was elected on
an Independent ticket, and James
Gault OF Washoe. who is a Republican
but was elected as an independent.
will hold the balance of power.
There will be nine Democratic SEN
ators and one Socialist, Scanlan of
Nye county. who is a hodover. OF
the nine classed as Democrats. one.
bradshaw of Humboldt, was elected
as non-partisan. At the outset of
the campaign the retiring senators
were equally divided among Demo-
Gratis and Republicans, but the resig-
nation of Senator Horsey. Democrat.
of Lincoln county, gave the Republi-
cans an edge of one. Horseys seat
was filled by the election of NJ. l..
Lee, Republican, of Phoebe.
The assembly has the following
complexion, on the face of the re-
turns:
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
ARTESItN WELL FLOWS 100
GALLONS PER MINUTE

red gallons per minute was struck at
Harris Bro. S ranch this week by the
Beers well drilling machine. The
256 feet. When the artesian belt was
tapped the water flowed over the top
of the pipe which stood at a heighth
of % feet above the ground. The
water contains no minerals and is one
of the best wells yet struck in that
part of the Valley Naturally. o. c.
Harris is much elated over the new
we'll
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
FORMER CARSON Roy TO
BE HANGED IN ARIZON A
Walter kermeen Will Pay the Death
Penalty for CowarGly Murder
Of His Friend.

by the result of the election In Ari-
zona. Walter Kermeen, formerly of
hanged for his cowardly murder of
his friend some months ago. The
question of the abolishment of capi-
tai punishment came up for vote at
this election and the execution of
criminals was sustained by a large
vote. Kermeen and fourteen others
were In the state prison awaiting the
outcome of the law and all will be
executed within short time.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
EDUCATIONAL MEETING TO
BE HELD HERE NOVEMBER 2I
President Hendricks of the Iniycrsnt,
al Nevada viii be the PRINCIPAL
Speaker

Next Saturday evening. November
2lst, an educational meeting will be
held at Valhalla Hall under the aus
picies of the Parcnt-Teachers as-
sociation. President Hendricks of ihr
University of Nevada, together with
Prof. Levers, Turner. Wilson aud
knight will be among the speakers.
The subjects To be discussed vii be
Of particular interest TO the people OF
this section. The University GUAR
tette viii accompany the party To
GardnerYille and take part in the pro-
gram.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
WALTER THORNBURG &C.
CIDENTLY SHOOTS HIMSEl.F +

Wednesday Afternoon Walter Thorn
Markleeville, watchman at Blue La kes
reservoir. accidently shot himself il
the leg with % rifle. The bullet
passed though box of matches In his
pocket and logded in his left leg Just
below the groin. He was brought to
Gardneryille Wednesday evening fo..
treatment While the wound was
quite painful, no i'll results are looi,-
ed for and the young man returned
to Markleeville Wednesday night.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES

Next Sunday morning at 1890 o.
clock regular German services will be
he d at the Lutheran Church. The
pastor of the church will base his
mornings DISCOURSE on the gospel OF
the day. Everybody is heartily in
vited to attend this worship.
The Lutheran Sunday School will
meet for instruction at 80 a. m.
The Genoa Lutheran Sunday School
meet at Genoa. Sunday at 3 .. m.
In the English services last Sun
day the infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence NJ. Jacobsen was baptized.
The child at this occasion received
the name Chester Ludwig. Otto
Heitman and Jennie Jacobsen actel
as sponsors.
Next week Rev. Mcneil will again
make missionary tour through
Mason and Smith Valley and TO
Sweetwa:er. Services will be con-
Quoted in Smith Valley and at Sweet
water.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
An EXT0RTION SOCIAL

An eXtortion social will be held at
the Methodist Church Friday evening,
November 10Th, for the purpose of
raising money to buy new organ for
the church. The price of admission
vii be > cents. provided you arrive
between 7:15 and 30. If you ar
rive between 7:30 and Ia the price
will be 6 cents. For every additional
fifteen minutes which You are late,
you will be fined | cent. BE sure and
bring IA good supply of pennies for
YOU may need them before you get
out If YOU have no pennies. bring
dimes and we will exchange for pen
MES. The peace officers will be on
hand and any one violating and of
the rules will be fined one or two
cents. according to the seriousness of
the oifense.
short program will be rendered
by members of the Christian Endea-
vor Society and if any one should
interrupt by laughing, they will be
subject to a fine of one cent Among
the numbers of the program will be
1.-THE following: THE Census Taker,
Arkansas Pete's Adventure" and
Vice Versa, or My Wife Can Vote
| Watch Me Get Nine"
Everybody, young and old, is cor.
daily invited to attend. Come anC
see what you might have missed Il
you had not come.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
Grateful For Support
Of His Home People
Reno, November 9th. 1914

Reno November 9th. 1914.
To the people of Douglas county:
| sincerely thank the people OF
Douglas county for the support they
gave me at the election just past
am particularly grateful because of
the adverse conditions and the bitter
ness of the contest lwould rather
have this expression OF approval from
the beop'e among whom grow to
manhood than to be successful in the
electin. And | hope that someday |
may have the opportunity to recipro-
cate to my people" collectively and
individually
GEORGE SPRINGMEYER.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
roll. OF HONOR

Glowing is the Roll of Honor of
school for the month
just ended: Eighth Grade-Clara
Scheele. Dora Neddenriep. Sixth
Grade-Alyina Gansberg. Frieda Ned
denreip, Willie Dreyer. Cora Bruins
Fourth Grade-Earnhar Bassman,
Rose Patterson. Elmer Bruins. Second
Grade-lIenry I}assman. Billie Cham
bers. First Grade-Caroline Tolke.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
FORD CARS ARE STILL. IN
DEMAND IN THIS SECTION

in town Tuesday and took the deiv-
cry of Ford touring car from the
agent. A. w II. II. Helberg Arthur
Wise of Antelope Valley has also
placed an order for Ford roadster.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
EOt' Al FRANCHISE SOCIETY
THAMES VOTERS OF COUNTY

The Equal Franchise Society here
with extends its thanks tc the press
for its loyal support and to every
good man IN Douglas county who yot-
ed for the amendment and gave the
momen of this county such splend-
id ma iorits.
Signed. COMMITTEE
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
RAISE FUNDS FOR RELIEF OF
ORPHANS AND WIDOWS

The sum of $313.50 was sent from
here this week 10 the German
Consul General for the relief of the
widows, orphans and wounded in
Germany. This money was contribut-
ed by the residents of this Valley and
turned over to committee consist
ing of William Danbgerg, II. VIM.
Starke and Dick Alden who forwarded
IL to the proper officials.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1914-11-13
NENLtNDS LEADS PLATT
WITH TlIiRTY.ONE VOTES

According to the figures in yester-
dag's Reao Journal. compiled from the
official count in twelve counties and
unofficial from the others, Ne@ .ands
leads Plat with - votes