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Tombstone epitaph., 1916-04-09
When They Were Younc.

To be able to say of world which died 8 years ago. T remember it, is sure entrance to the love and rev. erence of the young.
 It is a privilege of the old which cannot be annulled by poverty, nor by bodily weakness. nor by monotony of days. It shows them forth not as mere specimens of longevity, but as reliQuaries. or treasuries, guarding within themselves what is more pre-. cious than themselves.
 There is a vile and slipshod phrase used Of old folk-they are called "a link with the past" Whose past are they a link with? Not ours, for VIC were not there. Not their own, for nobody can be a link with his own past.
 They are not links, they are lives. and the older they are the more rare and the more delightful they are, if only they will tell us of the world as it was when they were children.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-04-09
POINTERS FOR OWNERS
SUGGESTIONS AS TO EFFICIENCY
 OF IGNITION SYSTEM.
Minor Things the Autoist May Rem edy, but He Should Avoid Too
 Much Ta->pering.

In order to realize the maximum amount of efficiency from your igni ton system it $ well to bear in mind the following suggestions:
 Spark Plug-LeadiEg in importance is the proper condition ot the spark plugs. because the spark gap oi the plug constitutes the business end Of the entire ignition system In many cars the spark plugs are situated above the intake valves and as their points are constantly swept by the inrushing fresh charge, little or no trouble should be experienced from sooting of the plugs. Too much oil, or oil of an inferior quality, will in the course ot time cause soot to accu. mulate and create a short circuit of the sparkling points. However, should this occur. you can easily remedy the condition by thoroughly cleaning the points. An old toothbrush and lit tie gasoline will answer this purpose admirably.
 Spark Plug Adjustment-Re sure that you have the spark gap ex. actly right. Under a light load if the motor misses, widen the spark gap: and reverse this action bringing the points nearer each ether, should the motor miss under a heavy load, and running at low speed.
 Should your ignition system fail to perform it's proper duties, this condi- ticn may have been caused by broken wire. or. by wearing of ot the insulation. The easiest manner to discover a short circuit is to start your motor in a very dark place. A blue flicker will show you the location of the short circuit.
 Magneto-DO not tamper with the nagnetO trying 10 locate real or imag- mary troubles. Unless absolutely nee essary. it should not be disconnected.
 Should you take Of the wires lead ing from the magaeto to the cylinders be sure to get them back in their right places.
 Do not pull out the carbon brushes in the distributor because you think there is not enough tension on the small brass springs.
 Try to keep your garage as free from dampness as possible. because dampness causes the magneto to sweat. which is very detrimental to the efficiency Of your ignition sys- ten
 Again, don't take the magneto apart. Should anything go wrong, consult an expert, or send ir to the makers.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-04-09
DRIVER MADE BIG MISTAKE
Probatly in the Future He Win Cor sider Before He Prods Poor
 Mule in the Ribs.

Elmer KersLaw has bad opinion of the roads in the western section O. the Old Dominion, according to the following tale. Mir. kershaw writes the following:
 "Of all the muddy roads in this coun try, that part Of the earth west of Clifton, Va, is the worst. We had been travelling through red clay ruts all day, and finally got stuck. We were in a very lonesome spot. without a sign of habitation in sight. All of the passengers in the cars lifted their voices in loud 'hello!' It happened that a darky was coming along the road driving a white mule, and volun- teered to help us out He hooked the mule on to the front of the automobile, but when it cane time to 5tart the animal. it refused to bpSge. Thinking to help matters .iong. ] got a long pole and started to punch the mule in the ribs. The poor old man hol lered for me to quit, but did not hear him in time. As soon as the pole touched the mules side he got into action, and by the time he finished there was not enough of the front of that automobile left to collect insur- ance. Star.
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Wounds Caused by Dirt.

Wounds caused by earth are the by- effects of the action Of projectiies. Ex- ploding bullets and shells drive small particles of dirt into the skin. The neck, face and other exposed portions of the body are usually affected. The mildest form is "tat:ooed skin. which appears as if covered with dirt. which cannot be removed either with soap or benzine. as the smallest particles of dirt have been driven into the skin. With the second form. abrasions with cyanosis and swelling, deep necrosis may occur. The third variety is the formation of real wounds with irregu- lar edges and subcutaneous hemor- rhages; the wound is full of pieces of earth, stone or dirt. In one case one and a half pounds of dirt was found in the wound.
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pitted with wormholes? If so, you were tempted to cal! it a poor apple. and yet. generally, investigation would have shown somewhere that it was pit ted with wormholes where the worms crawled in.
 Almost without exception the tire having loose tread and rotting fabric ,s no more at fault than the apple into which the worm bored it's way.
 As the tire reyolyes a suction is pro duced, which draws particles Of dirt into the cut. Gradually these par ticles work under the rubber, grind ing and cutting it from the fabric. Ii neglected. this grinding process will work around the tire and separate the whole tread from the fabric. The fab ric under the tread soaks up some Ot the moisture, which causes it to weak en. and a blowout soon follows.
 A tire cut is the most common and most destructive ot all tire troubles and yet is the easiest to remedy ii taken in time. It is a good plan to look over your tires every few days. It will pay you to repair any cuts, how ever insignificant they may appear.
 You can do this quickly by cleaning out with gasoline and filling in with quick-repair gum. A can of this is in expensive and may save many dollars worth of tires and lots Of trouble. Rapid deterioration invariably follows a neglected cUt.-Exchange.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-04-09
REPAIR TIRE CUTS
When Quickly Attended To It Means a Big Cut in Ex-
 1ense Bills.
SMALL THINGS WORK HARM
Any Abrasion That Succeeds in Pene- trating the Rubber Tread Starts TroubIe-Not Always Fair to Assert That Tire Was
 Defective.

By repairing your cuts you cut your tire bills.
 A little glass cut a nail hole. or any abrasion that penetrates the rub Der tread to the fabric of the tire opens a way for dirt and moisture to creep in. In many an apparently perfect tire. when removed from the wheel and defated, is found a loose tread, under which are dirt and moisture, rotting the fabric.
 If you have ever found tire in this condition. you know you have had a strong temptation to call it defective. Did you ever select a nice, rosy apple. apparently a perfect specimen. and discover after the first bite that it was
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-04-09
SPORTING NEWS

The Denver city police won the second annual tug-o,war pull with the firemen
 The mJst interested spectator of the first showing of the pictures of the Willard-Moran fight in New York was Frank Moran.
 For the first time in the forty-one years of the Kentucky Derby, Clar- ence II. Mackay, noted turfman. has made nominations for the Slj,0gp stake
 Eleven races for a total purse of s23,OO0 will comprise the program for the annual grand circuit races at Charter Oak Park. at Hartford, Conn. Sept to 9.
 Noah Young, Jr., Of Glenrock, Wyo.. brother of Bull Young, who was killed by Jess Willard in fight at Los An geles several years ago. has entered the wrestling game under the direc- ton of Frank Gotch, the heavyweight champion. and hopes to become Gotch's successor.
 Revised figures of receipts of the Willard, Moran fight made public in New York by Manager Jimmy John son of the show corporation increase the percentage accruing to the state Of New York to s1l.3Gi13. The total receipts Of the bout, according to the revised figures, were s15l.524.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-04-09
Keen Cylinders Clean.

The carbon that forms in the cylin- ders O, -n:orobiles is the residue left from burning gas and lubricating oil. The hard deposit'is formed from lubri eating oil. Do not keep too much oil in the crank case. In old motors use heavy oil. The carbon should be re- moved either by scraping or burning with an oxygen flame.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-04-09
Had Nothing on Him.

An aneuic elderly woman, who looked as if she might have as much maternal affection as an incubator, sized up a broad-shouldered cockney who was idly looking into a window or the Strand. and in a rasping voice said to him:
 My good man. why aren't you in the trenches? Aren't you willing to do anything for your country?"
 Turning around slowly. he looked at her second and replied contemptu- ously: Move on, you stacker! Where's your war baby,"-Exchange.
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used with success. A plank floor is sometimes used. and is built with slight slope to the back of the stall. piece and can be removed when nee essary. This type is very cheap and many farmers prefer 1t to any ether.
 Cork brick has also given very good results for the floors of horse stalls. They are made of very finely grant, lated cork which is mixed with re- fined asphalt ana heated and then nodded into bric's shape under pres sure. Under tests they have shown
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-04-09
IEEERAL

Walter Cook, noted consulting ar. chitect. died at his home in New York. aged 70 years.
 Thirty were killed and forty wound cd in triple wreck on the New York Central at Amherst, Ohio.
 Exports Of domestic merchandise valued at s220,2i6.021, shipped through the port of New York during February. established a new record in exports for a single month from any American port.
 At Media, Pa, William P. Pasco, a teamster, applied for . raise in pay from his employers. He gave as his reason the birth of quadruplets at his home. Three girls and a boy were born during the night and all are do ing well Twin boys were born to Mrs. Pasco eighteen months ago.
 Statements indicating he believed he was possessed of a dual personal ity, the wicked one or whica impelled him to murder John E. Peck of Grand Rapids. his wealthy fatherin- law, and Mrs. Peck. were made by Dr. Arthur Warren Waite to District Attorney Edward Swann and a de tective in New York.
 Ruling that labor was not a com mOdIty and therefore did not fall un- der the provisions of the Valentine antitrust act, Common Pleas Judge w. S Anderson at Youngstown, Ohio, quashed the indictments against Judge Fiber. H. Gary, the United States Steel Corporation and five other steel companies.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-04-09
FOREIGN

M Nelldoff. Russian ambassador to the Vatican. has been appointed minister to Belgium.
 Peons in the district through which Villa has passed recently say that his men, ravenously hungry, are starving
 Alberto Rodriguez, the Carranzista mayor of Ojinaga, across the river from Presidio, Tex. was assassinated.
 Sinking of the British steamship Empress of Midland is reported in Reuter- dispatch from Amsterdam. The steamship Cromer from London arrived at Maasluis. Holland, with the crew ol the Empress of Midland.
 An agreement has been reached by the reichstag main committee that "GCrmany's sea warfare should be carried through by all means most instrumental in securing. successful issue Of the war" according to | wireless dispatch from Berlin.
 Nenustiano Carranza, de faCto presi- dent of Mexico. has notified Gen. F. Elias Gales. military governor Of So nora, of his approval of a decree pro mulgated several weeks ago by Gales. d!sfranchisinS all enemies of the government according to Consul Ives G. Lelevier at Douglas, Ariz
 The war has so far cost Holland l clear sli0,0U0.0O0. Further, reckoning the demands Of the intervening period at SS,oOo,00O a month the new minis ter of finance, Dr. Anton van Gym. estimates that by Aug. next sum of SlS0.000,0OO will have been spent or the mobiliZed land and sea forces.
 or 30.00O Serbian refugees who, fol lowing the invasion of their country by the Teutonic allies, headed south ward. only 5000 succeeded in reach ing Saloniki, all the others having perishei of cold and hunger on the way. according to a report received from Mile Comtc Of Geneva repre- sentative at Saloniki of the Swiss Rel Cross.
 The aeroplane squadron, which ac, oomPanied Brig. Gen. J. J. Pershing $ expedition, has made good thus fas in the dangerous work assigned to it. Flying conditions among the Mexican T curtains, where Villa is being sorght. have presented unusual diff culties. and in surmounting them some of the men have had thrilling . experiences
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-04-09

On many farms there are enough horses so that a separate barn for them is needed. If a farmer has dozen or so horses that are being used most of the time, il is a good plan to nave a separate barn. as horses and c.s:;iS 1o nut sei along very well. Tn combination barns it is necessary to blid a solid partition between the two parts Of the stable. and it is often a better plan to have two barns.
 Concrete is used for the foundation and floors of the barn shown here The foundation walls are extended up to the floor of the haymow. which as sists materially in keeping the barn warm during the cold weather and cool in hot weather. IL also makes 1t possible to keep the barn clean with the minimum of labor and trouble. The floor of the stable is made of con crete. but in the stalls another floor Is often laid over it.
 This floor may be made in several different ways-all of which have been
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WASHINGTON

Without waiting for formal compet- tive bidding, Secretary of War Ba ker ordered several aeroplanes for the army in Mexico.
 By a vote of 373 to 1 the House passed the army deficiency bill. car rying ss,C00.0O0 to cover the cost of the Mexican expedition.
 An investigation by the attorney general to determine whether a crim- inal conspiracy is back of the rise in the price of gasoline is directed in a resolution introduced by Senator Mar tine and adopted by the Senate
 The United States government is using every means at it's command to obtain conclusive proof regarding the disasters which have overtaken the Sussex and other unarmed mer- chant ships, all carrying American citizens.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-04-09
Flowers of the Sea.

Like the land. the sea has its flow CTS. but the most brilliant of the ma
 rine flowers bloom not upon plants but upon animals. The living coraIs of tropica seas present a display oi floral beauty that in richness and viv. sf form rivals the spiendor of a gar den Of flowers. The resemblance to blossoms is so complete that some per. sors fpd it difficult to believe that the brilifam display contains no eis mant ~s plant life. but is wholly ani
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-04-09
SeouIatino C.tj Level

After the proper level for the oil supply in the crank case has been de termined, it Is a simple and not ex' pensiye operation to install drain cocks in all compartments. by which the op- orator is enable to keep bis oil at just the right level
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-04-09
Protect Maonetos.

Magnetos should be protected from lust as well as moisture. The unpro- tected magneto will accumulate dust from the air currents of the fan. and this adhering dust will retain moisture where a short circuit may seriously interfere with the ignition. The time is coming when all magnetos viii be tnclosed
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-04-09
Gummed Pistons.

When the crank shaft turns over with steady and unusual resistance. 1t means that there is gummy material under the piston rings that should be removed. This may be done by put ting an ounce or two of kerosene through the spark plug hole of one cylinder at time. and running the en- zine ~ ~ith the spark wire disconnected to that cylinder a few minutes.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-04-09

Some Of the feed is fed very often from the second floor directly to the managers, either by means of chutes or by openings in the floor.
 Plenty of windows are provided so that the barn will be light and sani- tary
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Rules for Pedestrians.

Pedestrians in Atlanta, Ga. as well .s vehicles, are provided with rules in the new traffic ordinance which is now going through the city councils mill One Of the rules laid down for pedestrians is that pedestrians must avoid interference with vehicular traffic and shall not step from sidewalk to street without taking careful notice If what is approaching"
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that they are remarkably nonabsorb- ent and make a floor that is very easy under foot and warm in cold weather. Cork bricks which have been sub merged under water for three days have absorbed less than 2 per cent by weight
 The bricks are placed in half-inch bed of cement mortar made of one part of portland cement and two parts of sand. The bricks are not crowded close together, but a space is left so that grout can be used to fill the 5oints. The -rout for the joints is maSs of two parts of portland cement
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lal in it's organization.

nal in its organization.
 Among the sea animals that bloom as if they were plants are included. De sides corals. the sea anemone and the sea cucumber. it has been remarked that the birds and butterflies of the upper world are replaced by fishes O, curious forms and flashing coiors which dart about among the anims' flowers.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-04-09
4 BRIEF RECORD OF PASSING EVENTS IN THIS AND FOR
 elGN COUNTRIES.
IN LATE DISPATCHES
OOiNGS AND HAPPENINGS THAT MARK THE PROGRESS
 OF THE AGE.
Western Nev.pap.r Union New. Ser, ABOUT THE WAR

Turks attack Russians in Caucasus but are repulsed.
 Austrians and Italians engage in heavy battle at GOrizia.
 Berlin reports assert Russians have lost so.000 men in drive
 Germans repulsed in counter attack in Ayocourt wood al Nerdun.
 Russians make gains from Germans near Lake Narocz and cn Oginski canal
 Berlin asserts Russian offensive in regions Of Postavy and Lake Narocz has ceased
 Five more snIps attacked by Ger man U-boats and United States plans decisive action.
 Germans gain additional ground north ot Malancourt, before Nerdun and have penetrated part Of village
 Water and gasoline stations are be- ing established between Columbus, x Nj. and the fartherest outpo!nt, be lieyed 70 be about 25O miles
 The Germans are making stubborn resistance 10 the Russians between DVinsk and Wilma, but have lost two lines of trenches near Postavy.
 Fighting between British and Ger mans near St. EIoi continues Brit ish repulse Germans at Boesinghe and TeutoHs gain mine crater al $. EIOi.
 A Berlin news agency gives out Italian dispatches stating that Greek batteries shel!ed British ships which attempted to remove vessels at Pi. Taeus.
 The British eNpcditionary force ampaigning against German East Africa is making further progress Il its aggressive operations. according to an official statement at London.
 4 dispatch to the Exchange Tele graph Company from Corenhageu says the German armed trawlers sunk by the British outside Sylf hsrbor were named Braunschweig Ind Otto Rudolf.
 The British have blown up about loo yards of German trench in the region of St Eloi They have also captured 600 yards of first and sec ond line German trenches in bayo- net charge
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-04-09
WARN OF DANGEROUS TURNS
Signs on Some Colorado Mountain Passes Greatly Lessen the Pos
 s;bility Of Accidents.

To lessen rhe possibility of acci- dent on some of the mountain passes of Colorado, signs which givs warning
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-04-09
Much Better Than a Comb.na- tion Barn Can Be in Ma
 iority of Cases.
CONCRETE IS THE MATERIAL
In the Stalls Another Floor Is Laid Over This, Which May Be of Plank or Cork Srick-Well- Lighted With Small Win
 dows High Up.
By WILLIAM A. RApFoRo.

Mfr William A Radford will answer questions and give advice FREE OF COST on all subjects pertaining to the subject of building work on the farm, for the readers of this paper. On account of his wide experience as Editor. Author and Manufacturer. he is, without doubt the highest authority on all these subiects. Address all inquiries to William A. Rad ford No. lNS7 Prairie avenue. ChiCaPo. III. and only inclose twO-cent stamp for reply.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-04-09
WESTERN

Fifty persons were injured in two street car head-on collisions in Chi cago.
 Three men were killed and twenty injured by an explosion in the mine Of the King Coal and Coke Company al Kimball. W. Va.
 The Puget sound navy yard has been informed that all large war yes sels will carry aeroplanes and equip ment for launching th~m.
 A Deadwood. s. D.. dispatch Of the &0th says three feet Of snow fell in the Black hills in the last thirty-siA hours. Railroad traffic was seriously crippled
 Robert Meldrum arrived at Rawlins and surrendered to the sheriff for a third trial on charges of murder in connection with the killing of Chick Bowen at Bags, Wyo.
 American troops have been using the Mexican Northwestern railway for a distance of about l40 miles be tween Casas Grandes and Madera daily for about ten days to transport troops and supplies, says Walter Warren. a negro trooper in Troop A, Tenth cavalry. who reached Colum- bus, N. M. on the 30th ult.
Tombstone epitaph., 1916-04-09

For each agreeable thing you hear of others you xill hear forty seven dis agreeable oI,s.
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A Diagram Of the Curve Ahead Is She wn by These Road Signs Which Have Been Erected on Some of the Mountain Drives h Colorado.

of dangerous turns and also indicate their character, have been erected in various places along several Of the drives. A chauffeur upon approaching a sharp curve, or letter "S," can tell at a glance the nature of the road he is about to encounter, by reading the diagram carried on the board. The signs appear at one side ot the road and are sufficiently large to be seen for several hundred feet.-Popular Mechanics Magazine.
Evening star., 1916-10-03

Colombia is greatly Increasing her
purchases from the United States
They amounted to approximately tl2.-
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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-07-05
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior
Serial No. 09223

U. S. Land Office at Carson City,
Nevada, May 10. 1910.
Notice is hereby given that Ansel-
mo J. Pedroli, whose postoffice ad-
dress is Carson City, Nevada, did, on
the 10th day Of August, 1915, file in
this office sworn statement and ap-
plication, No. O9223, to purchase the
Wa Of lot 2 of the NWA 1882
acres), section /, township IA north,
range 1o east, Mount Diablo merid-
ian, and the stone thereon, under the
provisions of the act of June 3, 1873,
and acts amendatory, known as the
Timber and Stone Law" at such
value as might be fixed by appraise-
ment, and that, pursuant to such ap-
plication, the land and stone thereon
have been appraised, the stone es-
timated at 1000 cubic feet at SOO5
per cubic feet and the land $5o.S2
minimum price, fixed by law. $3.50
per acre; that said applicant will Of
fer final proof in support Of his ap~
plication and sworn statement on
the 18th day OF July, 1916, before the
Re gister and Receiver OF the United
States land office, at Carson City,
Nevada.
Any person is at liberty to protest
this purchase before entry, or inlti-
ate a contest at any time before pat