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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-12-01
TEACH SMALL BOY TO READ
Practical instruction Given Through
an Old Typewriter, With Good
Results.

In the Woman's Home Companion
a mother, writing under the title, BE
fore He Went to School," tells about
her experiences teaching her small
son at home.
Like most boys" she says, ours
was always interested In anything
that would CO. and he hailed with de-
light the announcement that he might
play with an old typewriter. He did
not know that our reason for granting
the privilege was that he might I'M
consciously learn to read and write.
| wrote on the machine: John Is a
good boy using the capital letters be-
cause he was most familiar with them,
and allowed him to copy the sentence
until he asked for another. Then fol-
lowed such simple statements as:
He has some ice,' I like her cat ard
so forth. Before long l found that the
child was not using the copy at all;
he explained that he did not have to
because he could spell the words him
self.
THE next thing was to explain how
to write those same sentences as we
did, to place a capital letter at the be-
ginning and a period at the end. We
we're surprised to see how short a
time It was before he was ready to
learn to write.
John had some playmates who
went to school and had learned to
read. and he begged me to teach him.
Not thinking he was quite ready but
unwilling to discourage him in his ann
bition. we bought a ten-cent copy OF
Mother Goose with a few of his ia
vorite rhymes in 1t. He was shown
where the words were to be found
telling of the adventure of Jack and
his sister Jill. Pointing to each word
in turn, he read the marvellous story
to his companions, then RECALLED them
with the yarn about the piper's son
and that Of Old Mother Hubbard He
thought he was reading, and the first
thing VIZ knew he really was"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-12-01
LITTLE STORY OF cREosorE.

You have seen a stream that is
bordered by a gas plant, its shores
b!ackeued with coal tar, its waters
polluted with wastes. That stream
is ugly and repulsive and ill-smelling
and barren of life because the gas
plant throws away what 1t should save.
Germany, instead of treating coal tar
as a nuisance and a thing to get rid
of, even at the cost of polluting the
streams, saves 1T carefully and from
&c obtains a thousand useful products.
Among them is creosote, 500, 600, 900
gallons of which she sells to the
United States as a timber preserva-
tive. The country which wastes its
resources is the eager customer of
the n which conserves its
From Texas comes the cry that plants
which treat bridge timbers and cross
lies with creosote will have to shut
down because of the lack of the pre-
serving material. The wal is a wall
between the thrifty German manufac-
turers and their market in the coun-
try of unthrift. The gas makers and
the coke makers can go on wasting a
useful by-product and the wood pre-
serving plants can stay closed. Or
the coal tar can be saved and distilled
and the demand for creosote met.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-12-01
NOT THE ONLY ONE
There Are Other Winnemucca People
Similarly Situated.

Can there be any stronger proof of
fered than the evidence of Winnemuc-
ca residentsf After you have read
the following, quietly answer the
question.
Mrs. w. Knight, Winnemucca, says:
I"I had an attack of kidney trouble
which got so bad that I was in mis-
cry. Ny kidneys gave me no end of
annoyance. My back panied me a lot
and I had spells of dizziness and
black spots often appeared before my
eyes. l had been reading a recommen-
dation for Doan's Kidney Pills in the
papers, given by a friend, and ! de-
cided to try them myself. After using
Doan's Kidney Pills, / felt so much
better that I haven't needed any more
kidney medicine. Two boxes of
Doan's Kidney Pills cured me. l am
only too glad to speak a good word
for them when / have an opportun-
|ity."
Price soc, at all druggists. Dom
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Deans Kidney Pills-the same as
Mrs. Knight had. Fester-Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-12-01
Every Man to His Trade.

Mark Thistlewaite, private secretary
to Vice-president Marshall. ran across
a 30-page hand-written letter from a
crank in the official mail one morn
ins. After reading three pages of it
he decided. with a grin, to brighten
his chiefr day by letting him wade
through the document. and accordingly
laid 1t On top of the pile of letters
on his private desk.
vice-president Marshall came in
with a CHEEKY greeting and passed
into his private Office. There was ST.
lence of almost a minute, then the
buzzer sounded. Mark" he ex-
claimed. as the secretary appeared.
when l keep a dog. do you suppose
I'm going to do my W barking"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-12-01
Application No. 1851.
Notice Of Application for Permission
to Appropriate the Public Waters
of the State of Nevada.

Notice is hereby given that on the
9th day of November, 1914, in accord
ance with Section SO, Chapter 140, of
the Statutes Of 1913, one Frederick G..
Hummel, of Jungo, County of Hum
boldt, and State of Nevada, made ap-
plication to the State Engineer Of Me-
vada for permission to appropriate the
public waters of the State of Nevada.
Such appropriation is to be made from
Trout creek, at a point at the north
west corner of SEA of SEA of section
II, township 3s north, range 80 east,
M. D. B. and NJ, by means of a ditch,
and 1.6 cubic feet per second it to be
conveyed to the SEA of SEA section
~, SWH of SWH section 16, NEA of
NEA of section 20, and NWA of
|NWA of section 81, township 3S
north, range 80 east, M. D. B. and NJ,
by means of bitches, and there used
for irrigation, stock and domestic
purposes. Water not to be returned
to stream.
Signed: w. M. KEARNEY,
State Engineer.
First publication, Nov. 10, 1914.
Last publication, Dec. 10, 1914.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-12-01

1t was an English chemist who first
achieved the discovery that made the
deadly gas. turpinite. possible. A gen.
Grafton ago he told the British ASSOC
citation how he had produced an ar
senious gas so fatal in its effects that
the liberation of an ininitesimal por-
ton OF 1t meant instant death to the
person who inhaled 1t. M. Turpin has
converted 1t. after years of expert
ment. into the most terrible engine Of
war known to scianes. u = said
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-12-01

The September fire loss in the
United States and Canada aggregated
1883, $50, which was three millions
and a half lower than for the CORE
spending month of last year. The
total for the first nine months of 1914
was $176, FOG. ESQ, compared with $17S.-
ass, $50 for the corresponding period
of 1918 and SIT. 1921 $50 for the first
nine months of 1912. The falling off
is too slight to afford any guarantee
of a substantial diminution on the to-
tai for the year.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-12-01

The kaiser, according to a news
agency, carries constantly with him
a pressed four-leaved clover, which
brought his grandfather victory at
Sedan. Now some adherents of the
other side ought to lose no time in
sending General Jofre the left hind
foot of a rabbit shot in a graveyard
at midnight to balance the luck.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-12-01

Harvard football players are pro-
vided with individual paper drinking
cups for use on the field. The fact
that these brawny young men are
thus protected should be a lesson to a
lot of less rugged people who are not
afraid of disease germs because they
never saw one.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-12-01
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given and all per
IONS are hereby warned against re-
moving any bridge timbers, ties or
other material from the ~right-of-way
OF the Golconda and Adelaide rail
road
1 hold . bill of sale in writing for
said property, signed by the Nevada
Short Line Railroad.
II. WARREN.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-12-01

They have found the mosquito re-
sponsible for malaria in Manila. 1t
is to be hoped that they will keep their
discovery at home. Nobody else COW
cts the glory of it.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-12-01

What has become of the old-fash.
toned aunty who used to knit wooden
mittens Out Of real wool for the chill
dren?
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-12-01

The secretary Of the Austrian en-
bassy says Przemysl is pronounced
"S-h-in-e-a-s-el.' What did he think,
we have been calling it?
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-12-01

by local applications, . they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the . r
There is only one way to cure deaf
ness, and that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by m
inflamed condition of the mucous lin
ing of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube is inflamed you have . rum
bling sound or impartial hearing, and
when it is entirely closed, Deafness
is the result, and unless the inflamma-
ton can be taken put and this tube
restored to its normal condition, hear
ing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by
Catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous sur
faces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu-
ars, free.
F. ]. CHENEY 4 CO.,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-12-01

Petrograd announces that Marggra-
bowa has fallen. Sounds more as If
1t had growled.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-12-01
Good Advice,

When there is a ghost of a chance,
never give up until you give up the
ghost.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-12-01

California has produced a new kind
Of peanut. Thank goodness. 1t isn't
political
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-12-01

FOR SALE-A forty horsepower gas
tractor, cheap. For particulars sd-
dres G.. w. Lifts, Manhattan, Neva-
da.-Advertisement, If.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-12-01

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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-26
DUBOIS GHERRETT
Wedding Tuesday = Visiting in
Grand Rapids This Week

A very quiet and pretty wedding
took place Tuesday at p. m, at the
home of Mrs. E. Du Bois, las Grafton
avenue.
Her son Charles and Miss Mary
Gherrett, both of Shepherd, were unit
ed in marriage. Rev. Meese of st.
Louis officiated. The bride was dress
ed in becoming suit of blue and car
ried large bouquet of pink and white
carnations. The groom was dressed
in the conventional black. After the
ceremony bountiful three-course din
ner was served. The table decorations
were green and white. The happy cou-
pie departed for Grand Rapids on a
short wedding tour. Mr.. Du Bois and
bride are well and favorably known in
this section. They will make their fu-
ture home in Shepherd where Mr..
Dubois is located in business.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-26

A beautiful service was held in the
Presbyterian church Sunday evening.
An orchestra of ten pieces, choir of
thirty-one voices and an excellent SER
mon by the pastor, Rev. Mason were
the features of the service. The or
chestra was lead by Mr.. Cyril Davis
and included several of the best play
-ers of instruments in the city.
Arnold Robinson and Alger Wood
refereed the football game in Fenton
Saturday. Ionia was Fenton's oppo-
nent and was beaten 40 to 8. Alma
people will remember with pride that
Fenton was recently defeated by Alma
10 to 0.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-26
Miss Laura Weese Becomes
the Bride A. r. Gra-
bowsky
CEREMONY, N. {. PARSONAGE
Bridal Party Is Served Elegant Din
ner in St. Louis at the
Park House

Miss Laura Helen Weese was mar
ried Saturday evening at six o'clock
to A. Robert Grabowsky. They were
married at the Methodist parsonage by
Rev. Thomas Brownlow. Their only
attendants were Mrs. F. M. Spencer,
sister of the bride, and Elmer Hanna,
friend of the groom. The ring cere-
mony was used. The bridal party was
taken from the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. H. Weese,
to the parsonage by Frank F. Smith
in his automobile. After the cere-
mony Mr.. Smith drove with the party
to st. Louis, where a fine fve-course
dinner was awaiting them at the Park
House. After dinner an hour was
spent in riding about, and then the
party were taken to the Wright House,
where the car was released.
The bride was prettily gowned in
peacock blue crepe de chine, trimmed
with cream lace collar and cuffs. She
carried brides roses. The bridesmaid
wore light blue chiffon trimmed with
maribo, and carried white carnations.
The groom and attendant were dress
ed in dark blue.
Mrs. Grabowsky has lived in Alma
for three years, coming here with her
parents from Saginaw. She finished
her High School education in Saginaw,
and was vocal student in Alma Col
lege last year. She has always been
one of society's most popular members
because of her beauty, talent and
pleasing personality.
Mr.. Grabowsky held the position of
operator in the Grand Trunk depot at
Bay City before coming to Alma a
little more than year ago. He was
sent here as general manager of the
local Western Union Telegraph office.
He started in that line of work seven
years ago as messenger boy, and
has worked his way up to his present
position.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grabowsky are living
at 1T Downie and will be pleased to
meet their friends there at any time.
A surprise party was given the newly
weds at their home Monday evening
by the "Griffin Crowd" Mr.. Grabow-
sky formerly roomed at Griffin's and
was extremely popular there.
The ,newly-wed couple were recipi-
ents of many pretty and expensive
presents. Cut glass, dishes, hand
painted china, linen, fancy work, pic
lures, table cloths, napkins, and novel
ties besides presents and money from
their parents.
An extensive bridal tour is being
planned for next summer as Mr.. Gra-
bowsky cannot leave his work at this
time Of the year.
The Record joins with the friends,
both in Alma and in their old homes
of Bay City and Saginaw, in wishing
them the success in life which is their
due
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-26
ALMA TO SEE LOUISE DUNBAR.
In Her New Play "The Forbidden
Way"-Opera House, Dec. 2.

"The Forbidden Way" as a drama is
unique in many respects. 1t is play
that can be seen by both old and young
to advantage. The story can be fol-
lowed by the most humble because it
is so natural, so like occurrences we
daily see or read about. 1t is bound
to react for the betterment of every
one who sees it, man or woman, be-
cause it only demands for woman
hood that which she has been promised
at the alter. In fact there is no wo-
man or man in any walk of life that
will not inwardly feel better for hav-
ing seen this play. And still "The
Forbidden Way" is not dull preach
ment as some might imagine. On the
contrary it is full of life and action.
One situation fairly crowds another in
sustaining the interest this drama
maintains from beginning TO end.
And to bring about the above results
it is hardly necessary to state that an
excellent company is absolutely re-
quired. And you may be assured that
it is a good company with which Miss
Dunbar has surrounded herself. Her
manager has not deprived her of the
slightest whim in making this produc-
tion perfection itself. Each one in her
company has been compelled to de-
monstrate that he or she is particu-
larly suited to the character to be por-
trayed.
And certainly Miss Dunbar and her
manager were justified in their exac-
tion in selecting the caste for "The
Forbidden Way" for both feel that
this is not only the best play she has
ever appeared in, but probably bet
ter play than she will again be so for
tunate as to obtain in years to come.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-26

Guy Gongwer, former Alma resi-
dent, who has been engaged in the
drug business in Jackson, was in
Alma the latter part of last week. Mr..
Gongwer has accepted position in
the A. S. Mcintyre drug store in st.
Louis while Mr.. Mcintyre is in Florida
for the winter. Mr.. Gongwer is a
former employee of Fred Grover, and
also of George Sharrer. Mr.. Mcintyre
leaves on his winter trip soon. He will
be accompanied by his family. Mr..
Gongwer started to work in st.
Louis Monday.
w. S. Duvall, Pere Marquette agent
at Fenville, spent Friday as the guest
of his old friend and co-worker, p.
f. Conley, at the Masonic Home. Mr..
Duvall brought Mr.. Conley two suit
cases full of nice apples and preserved
fruit. Mr.. Dnvall is one of the oldest
employees in the station service of the
p. M. r. r. He has been engaged for
the past thirty-one years. According
to Mr.. Duvall, the future prospects for
the p. M. r. r. under the present
management are of the brightest.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-26
STATE BOARD OF HEALTH

The following was taken in part from
letter written to us by John l.. Buck
art, M. D., Secretary and Executive Off
Ger of the State Board of Health:
"In compliance with the request of the
Health officer of Alma and an official of
the Alma College, sent DIR. r. A. John
son, District Medical Inspector, State
Board of Health. to Alma to investigate
the alleged presence of Diphtheria in the
College and his report to this Office, dat
ed November IA, from which 1 quote,
reads as follows: after visiting Alma
as you requested. offer the following re-
port:-- There was only one case of
Diphtheria. in the person of young girl,
who was taken i'll at the dormitory and
treated by DR.. e. t. Lamb. could not
aid anything TO the precautions taken
and advised. through the doctor, the
treatment. quarantine and isolation of
all patients connected with the outbreak.
Regarding the use Of the dormitory for
entertainment purposes, etc. under
stood that you had already advised them
that this must not be premitted I inter-
viewed several members OF the faculty
and they all agreed TO cooperate in
every way possible. In regard TO the
students returning home at request Of
their parents, ! advised that this would
not be permissible,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-26
HAS DONE FINE WORK
Coach Crisp And High School Foot
ball Team to be Congratulated

One Of the most remarkable things
about Alma Highs wonderful 1914
football eleven is that local fans did
not fully appreciate its ability and
the proud record which it made. Coach
Crisp, Captain Handley and every
member Of the team are to be con-
graduated for the great victories
which have been won for the honor of
Alma High.
When the best teams from cities the
size of Saginaw and Lansing are met
and decisively defeated, when the big
gest teams in Michigan high school
football barely defeat Alma the citi-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-26

fense should have been guard, but be-
ing unable to find better man he re-
mained at tackle.
Stevens at the right end, was the
best receiver of passes on the team.
He, with the aid of Smith and Hand
ley, were able to do great work here.
Boyd, another "a" man, was utility
for the line. He improved wonderfully
and was valuable man to the team.
Kress, Eckmert and Walker all de-
serve much credit, although none were
heavy or aggressive enough for the
team.
The outlook for next year is opti-
mistic and with "a" men back good
team can be had by more support from
the high school students.
PROF. CRISP.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-26
BOY SCOUT DAY
Alma Made Cleaner by Scout Indus
triousness

Alma Boy Scouts, thirty-five strong,
went through the city like whirlwind
last Saturday, and before they had fin
ished their self-appointed task Alma S
alleys and streets were given the most
practical and thorough "tidying up"
that they have had in some time.
Directed by Mr.. Charley Murphy,
Chief Scout Master and head of the
organization in this city, and led by
their individual patrol captains, they
removed all unsightly rubbish from
alleys, notices of every kind from the
telephone, telegraph poles, ETC., and
all bills and signs which do not belong
in public places. The Scouts did a
thorough job of it, and as direct re-
suits of their efforts in civic improve
ment the appearance of the city's
thoroughfares is greatly improved. In
addition to work in public places they
gave the rooms occupied by the Free
Reading Room painstaking cleaning.
Each Scout was given three credits
for each hour which he worked, and
if he worked seven hours he was given
in addition, four other credits; thus
several of the scouts earned twenty
five credits for the day. Credits are
given for good work, proper conduct
extra work, ETC., and to the one secur-
ing the greatest number before Janu-
airy 1st, 1915, beautiful gold medal
will be given. Naturally, there is a
keen rivalry. for possession of this
valuable prize.
At present there are sixty-three
Boy Scouts and seven Mascots. There
are eight patrols elected by the boys
themselves, and three assistants to
Mr.. Murphy. The assistants are
Dick Rockwell, John Konertzer, and
Herbert Fryckholm. Messrs. Charles
Rhodes, Hira Moore and Ollie Hayes
are the Troop Committee.
To the Chief Scout Master, Mr.
Charles Murphy the highest credit is
due ffo~s the fine work which is being
done by the young men of the organ
ization. Under his guidance they are
learning practical lessons Of right con-
duct and industry, which will stand
them in good stead in later life.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-26

Dennis H. Grady, who gained many
friends in Alma during his two years
stay, recently passed the entrance ex-
animation, and is now a full-fledged
member of the bar. Mr.. Grady coach
ed the Alma College teams during the
years Of 1910 and 1911. He was very
popular both at the college and in the
city. He is now connected with the
firm of Knapp and Campbell in Chi
cago, one of the most influential firms
in the city. They handle the legal
work for the Illinois Steel Corpora
ton. Robt. w. Campbell is at the
head of the "Safety First" movement,
which was first taken up by the Him
ois Steel Corporation, and since is
being used by railroad and other
large concerns. The report has also
reached Alma that Coach Grady is
planning on joining his fortunes with
those of one of the fairer sex. The
Record and his many friends wish him
happy choice and continued success
in his business.
Tom Mayes is building a two
story house on his lot adjoining his
present home on the corner of Park
Avenue and Centre street. The new
residence is on Centre street between
his home and the residence of f. II.
Weese. The house is modern in every
way, two story with basement, fur
mace and electric lights. The wiring is
being done by the Beshgetoor boys,
and they say that it will be one of the
best lighted homes in the city. Mr..
Mayes expects to have the building
complete by the middle of December.
The High school authorities have
given permission to the college basket
ball players to use the Alma High
gymnasium on certain afternoons.
This will be a great boon to the sport
at the college as the gymnasium on
the hill is hardly big enough for that
game,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-26

zens may feel that their boys are
somewhat better football players than
the usual run of high school men.
When Alpena and Mason defeated
Alma by a single touchdown apiece
they turned the biggest tricks of their
football careers.
The whole backfield and part of the
line will be lost by graduation but the
team of 1914 will go down in Alma
High athletic history as the greatest
eleven of them all.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1914-11-26
BUSINESS CHANGE

V. A. Miner has sold his interest in
the College Barber Shop 32S State st.
to Chas Button. Mr.. Button will con.
tinue the business in the same place.
He has re-engaged the services of Harry
Willard. Mr.. Miner has assumed full
charge of his restaurant business and
will ,devote all his time to it Each
one wishes TO meet his old friends at his
new place of business.