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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1916-08-26

Mosquitoes like to get little nibbles of
People, just as you two Children like
to get nibbles of peanuts and candy
and popcorn.
THE Mosquitoes were wandering
around when they saw the Crickets
posting their invitations in blades of
grass in the Lawn right at the side Of
the Piazza where they were going that
evening. They knew something was
up. And when the Crickets had gone
off again, didn't those inquisitive little
Mosquitoes go right to the Lawn Post
Office and look at the invitations
which the Crickets had left.
1.-THE Mosquitoes were just as mad
as they could be. They called the
Crickets horrid snobs, for they have
very mean dispositions.
Then one very cross and snappy
little Mosquito said:
LETS go to the Concert, whether
we are invited or not, and show those
C-+ekets that we don't think their
Concert is so fine that we have to be
E.vitsd to it. We will pretend that we
think it is free concert
"And when they got there, they
didn't act so the Crickets would feel
sorry that they hadn't invited them,
for they were so rude and so cranky
that they went around biting and twig-
ging at the, ears and legs of all the lit
tie Creatures at the concert. OF course
they completely spoiled everything and
the Crickets were beginning to feel
very sad when along came the Fairy
Queen.
"She waved her wand in the air and
what should appear but lots and lots
of big Spider Policemen, all dressed up
In fine blue suits and gray suits. Get
to work. she called out to the Spider
Policemen, and didn't they go around
biting those bad little Mosquitoes un-
til they rushed away from the Concert
as fast as they could go!
ut taught them a good lesson, for
they never again went to a Concert
where they were not invited that was
given by the Crickets. For they soon
found out that the Fairy Queen is a
real Friend of the Crickets.
"And the Concert went on after the
Mosquitoes had left, and the Spider
Policeman sang a very fine marching
song, while some of them sang a song
called Weaving the Web So the con-
cert ended even better than they had
hoped for in the very first place"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1916-08-26
EnaIand,s First Scientist.

The first great English scientist was
Roger Bacon, who died 621 years ago.
The exact date of his birth is I'M
known, but 1t is believed that this
year marks the Tooth anniversary. He
was prosecuted and condemned and
much of his work destroyed, so that
the extent OF his discoveries cannot
be definitely known. 1t is certain
that he was centuries ahead of his
ignorant and credulous times in chem
istry, mathematics and mechanics
Branded as a magician, he was thrown
into prison. From 1877 until short
time before his death Bacon was i'm
INJURED in a filthy cell. He is said to
have invented the camera obscura,
the air pump and the diving bell, and
he was acquainted with the uses Of
optical lenses and the nature of gun
powder, although the projectile power
Of gunpowder appears not to have
been discovered until the following
century. It is said that during war
Bacon set fire to the chief buildings
In town by using burning lenses.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1916-08-26
FIGHTING THE WHITE PLAGUE
Discovery of tuberculosis Germ by
Doctor Koch 80 Years Ago In
augurated a Campaign.

The germ of tuberculosis was dis
covered 80 years ago by Dr.. Robert
Koch OF Germany, who spent two
years in laboratory work In search of
It. The discovery changed the whole
worlds attitude toward tuberculosis.
Since the days of the ancient Assy-
rians the destroying germ has ravaged
humanity, and In all the successive
generations at least every sixth hui
BY its presence in the blood. Less
chan half century ago the disease
was regarded as fatal and hopeless"
Some people looked on 1t as divine
affection of the human race, and an
indication OF mankind's degeneration.
Thirty years ago Europe was report
ing 100000 deaths every year from
tuberculosis and the United States
was reporting at the rate of 400 every
day.
Today the civilized nations of the
world are conducting general war
against the tubercle bacillus. In the
United States more than $20,000,000
10 DclHB CApcuuSu ANNUALLY lnio
purpose. The death rate in 20 years
has fallen from a ratio of 245.4 to 1853
to the 100000.
Physicians have long known that
the bacilli Turk in eyeryone's system
" waiting for the vitality to sink to
low ebb when they can begin their
fearful scourge. Consequently, the
universal campaign is to make every
one strong enough to resist the de-
stroyers. The world has thrown open
its windows to let In sunlight and
fresh air, knowing that these are
fatal to the bacilli. The old fear of
night air" has given way to the prac-
tice of living, sleeping and working
out of doors where the bacilli cannot
follow and live.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1916-08-26
DADDY'SEVENING
uEAIR TALED
LMARY GRAHAM BONNER
SPIDER POLICEMEN SAVE CON-
CERT.

"The night before last" said Daddy,
the Crickets thought it was time for
them to give Concert So, several
hours beforehand, they sent around
notices TO the Brooks, the Trees, the
Woods and the Lawns-all of which
places have Post Offices for the Ami
mails, that the Concert would begin
promptly at half after seven o'clock"
They were very fine the way they
named their hour, weren't they, Dad
dy?" asked Nancy.
Eyes," chimed in Nick, II don't see
why they didn't just say half-past
seven, and be done with it,
THAT isn't the Crickets' way, you
see," said Daddy. Anyhow, the Ami
mails and all the little Creatures knew
just what it meant and they were right
on time.
"The only place where there was
Post Office and where they had not
sent any invitations was the Swamp
nearby. You see, a large colony of
Mosquitoes had moved to this Swamp
for the Spring and Summer months.
Now the Mosquitoes were not very
popular and they kept pretty much to
themselves. Sometimes they would
wander forth at night to the Piazzas
where the big Folks were, and then
they would have real feast. For the
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1916-08-26
The Revival Of shIpbuIIdino.

Prosperity for the American ship
building industry is assured during a
period of several years to come, what
ever may be the future of the mer-
chant marine under the American flag
and regardless even of the new sea-
mems act. For ships may be built In
this country for owners who prefer to
place them under foreign registry on
account of American laws; in any
event, the demand for new vessels
from the neutral countries OF Europe.
which have hitherto placed their or
ders in British yards. Is sure to be
heavy, while the belligerent countries
themselves, overtaxed in the construc-
ton and reconstruction of warships.
must fill the gaps in their merchant
shipping to degree by placing orders
in America
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1916-08-26

Dress goods made from wood Is an
invention in England. In appearance
the cloth is said to closely resemble
silk and to be inexpensive.
The fabric is made by cutting wood
into thin sheets and treating 1t chem
ically so that it is converted into a
thick fluid. When this is passed
through a series of heated pipes the
moisture is evaporated rapidly and
the product changed into solid
which passes through fine-mesh
screen In the form of thread.
A chemical bath is then given the
hair-like strings, they are thoroughly
dried and woven into fabrics.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1916-08-26
QUITE CLEVER AT FIGURING
Little Marjorie Tells Fond Father
How Many Flies Would Be Left
After One Was Killed.

Little Marjorie was telling about
her number work at the family dinner
table and papa wanted to test her
mildly.
Can you add small sums, girlie?"
Eyes, papa"
And can you subtract, too?"
Take one number from another?
Yes, Papa"
That's nice, dear. Now let me hear
you do it. Supposing there were four
hies on table and / killed one, how
many would be left?"
"One," was the proud and sparkling
answer. 1.-THE dead one"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1916-08-26
Can't Keep a Good Man Down.

Ever hear anything from Joe Cad
ger these days?"
Nothing directly, but he seems to
be making good where he is"
I'm glad to hear that. Been pro-
NOTED YETI"
mo, but l understand the warden
is going to make him a trusty next
week"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1916-08-26
A Ticklish Problem.

TITS hard to think up something to
write on post card"
why not dash If a little pleasantly
and let it go at that?''
But l can't afford to be faoetious.
I'm writing to my wife and she'll think
I'm having a good time"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1916-08-26
Accurate Information.

I'VE had about the centurion In our
Bible class today. What's centu-
rion, pop?"
"A centurion, my son, is man
who has lived to be hundred years
old. I'm glad you take after me and
like to know things"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-09
UNsoLVED MYSTERIES

They say there's reason fl
everything. Just because they al
the right size for mice, is that Il
reason knOtholes were inYented2
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-09

BY BETTY BROWN
Not all winter brides will wear
their wedding wells cap-fashion,
though these quaint head dresses are
seen at many smart weddings. New
er than the cap" is the helmet, |"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-09

which I saw for the first time at a
fashionable wedding in Chicago.
AS the picture shows, the tulle is
shirTed into helmet" shaped pieces
at either side of the head, and gath
cred at the back into deep pleats Of
irregular length. The whole is held
firmly in place by a band of tulle
beaded with pearls that encircles the
head Greek fashion. The tuIle falls
in soft folds to the edge of the train.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-23
COPYRIGHT By kALEM COMPANY

popular and caller in all tho best homes of
town"
Mona smiled graphically.
Doesn't your description tally exactly with
the idea you gave me of the mysterious informant
of The Tattler in Society? All but the financial
standing of Mr.. Wentworth-and perhaps his in
come may be largely bluff"
Mrs Burton frowned obviously. "Of course,
you may be right" she conceded. after the
revelation of Minis treachery, 1 could believe
anything" She turned on the maid angrily. IF
it were not for Miss Davenport's promise of pro-
lection / would be tempted to turn you over to
the police, myself"
You forget that you would have to tell them
about-the letters !" retorted Mimi. sullenly.
Mrs Burton stiffened. ooh. what shall do2"
she moaned again, as the realization of her stu
alton broke upon her. Even If Mimi has told you
what she did with my correspondence, how does
it help us? How are we to get back the letters?
And, remember, unless they can be returned to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-23
Mimi tossed her head.

Mimi tossed her head.
And what does that matter to you?"
Mona compressed her lips, and picked up her
purse Nothing perhaps" she said, and walked
down the stairs thoughtfuly. In the lower hall,
she faced Mrs, Burton decidedly.
That maid IF yours knows more about this
nffatr than she has told us she said with your
permission, / would Like 10 question her again"
y am certain You mistaken" said Mrs.
burton dubously, but II Won to help me,
suppose YOU must have your way"
Again Mimi summoned, and again she
faced Mona swiftly varied puestions--this time
meeting her interrogation with more assurance,
as though realizing that she had her mistress
confidence to support her In the end Mona was
obliged, as before 10 herself defeated With
a fhrng she watched til girl leave the room. A
moment afterward the Girls left the house.
Mona instructed the driver to stop at drug
store and few minutes later she returned to
the machine with packet of peculiar black
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-23

to the eternal grindstone to provide the where's
withal' Now, if our Young friend, Dick, comes
up 70 speclhcations think we can consider the
cast satisfactorily filled !"
Dick Carlton as the girls had confidently ex-
pected, entered into the spirit of their plans with
relish. and when Mona sketched the part he was
TO play-that of secretary to the husband and
more than slightly in love with her-he accepted
the role with aiacritys particularly the latter
portion.
The next afternoof. Mona, as Mrs. Douglas
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-23

fingered in his good byes. and forced her to con-
sent to dine with him the next evening.
She drew long breath as the car finally
rolled away, Wentworth waving to her from the
rear seat. She felt that she had conquered With
sparkling eyes she hurried to their apartment in
the Roanoake. and excitedly poured out the de-
tails OF the afternoon to the impatiently waiting
Mona.
Three weeks passed-three weeks of VARYING
incidents Mona's Irritation with Carlton. or
young Daniels. as their new friends knew him. was
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-23

intact, without their contents becoming
known, am ruined-ruined"
Mona patted her encoura gingly on the shout
der. Mimi is going to redeem herself by helping
me to make the acquaintance OF Messrs. Runkle
and NEWFOUNDLAND unless ! more mistaken
than ever was before, thin<I can promise you
a gratifying report in the very near future! To
she is going to enter mine for the time being"
She scrubbed card and gave it to the hesitating
maid. Il am trusting You absolutely! You will
report to this afternoon. If you much
try to warn either RunkJe Wentworth of what
has happened l shall give you 70 the poce--no
matter what the results may be to Mrs Burton ~
For moment she and Mimi stared into each
others eyes-Mona codly determined, and Mimi
fuctuating between a sullen defiance and fear.
In the end Mona's superior viii WOE, and Mimi
moved to the door.
You will hear from me in the afternoon"
she said.
And now, Mrs. Burton cried Mona, as the
door closed behind the other, you must do exactly
as l tell you, If you expect to be of any
sistance TO you, In the first place you must plead
with the man, RunkIe, for time. Tell him
anything you please-that YOU have to borrow the
money or pawn your jeweLs-anything to gain
time until l have q chance to act. Do you
derstand?"
Perfectly" agreed Mrs. Burton.
Mona spent the remainder of the day In
silent, speculative studv, from which Mary did not
arouse her even when Mimi put in an appearance,
faithful to her appointment. 1t not until the
two girls were preparing retire for the night
that Mona unboeomed herself, and before she
had spoken dozen words Mary realized that her
frienfs quick wit was beginning to see a solution
Of their problem.
Dick Carlton is dining with us tomorrow,
~ ~ -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-23

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-23

You mean we are dining
with him." corrected Mary.
"I admit the error"
smiled Mona. swell, Dick is
to enter our service for the
time being. You are TO be
my confidential secretarv and
companion. and r am to he a
rather Tightly young married
woman, with a rich husband
IN Seattle, and a generous
allowance TO spend as long
as I behave myself Do you
begin to catch my drift"
And I am, of course. TO
sell information against you
to Runkle for a story in The
Tattler :" cried Mary,
Not exactly. Wen de-
termine that point later.
Help me to choose a name for
myself. Whose wife am I to
be-"
"You want a name that
sounds like money and re-
spectability," said Mary re-
fiectively. "Smith is too com
mon. So is Jones. How about
Douglass"
Splendid. Mrs. Douglas,
of Seattle, on an excursion
here to see the sights. and
have general good time,
while Hubby Is sticking close
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1916-12-04
GOVERNMENT RAILROADS

The recent rumor that the Chicago
G. Alton Railroad had broken up its
combination with the Wabash and
was expecting to join its lines to the
Katy at Mokane, thus putting Colum-
bia on its main line, calls attention
to the growing tendency of the rail-
roads of the country to make advan-
tageous combinations. This realiza-
tion of the efficiency of cooperation
in transportation has had a slow
growth in the United States, but it is
all the more significant at the present
time when the Government is consid-
ering the possibility of centralized
ownership of the railroads.
A committee, with Senator New
lands as chairman, has been appoint
ed to investigate the question of Gov
ernment ownership of public utilities,
and this committee is expected to re-
port fully to Congress at the ap-
preaching session concerning the ex-
pediency of taking over the railroads
of the country. While this step is |
not probable for some time, it seems |
to be inevitable.
European countries saw the dangers !
of private ownership of public utili- !
ties from the first, and there has never
been any question across the waters
as to the right and wrong of such ac-
tion. While this Government owner
ship of railroads in Europe has not
worked out in some cases SO well as
might be expected, there has never
been any thought of turning to the |
other system. There is little doubt
but that the centralized control plan
has resulted in efficiency and econo-
nv
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1916-12-04
THE NEW BOOKS
GTbe War for the World,

"The War for the World"
; Il know that maxim-it was mad
in hell,
This wealth of ships and guns in
flames the vulgar
And makes the very war 1t guard.
against.
How often, as the Master said, th'
sight
OF means to do i'll deeds makes Ill
deeds DONE"
"Under the slogan of Preparedness
America is now seething with incip-
lent Prussianism and announcing with
the first fine careless rapture of dis
cOvery that to insure peace you must
prepare for war. Para bellum, for
sooth. Para cerebellum! So this fall
lacy, like the confidence trick, IS per-
ennial, needing only a constant renew
al of fools"
These words may run counter to
your pet beliefs. There are other pas
sages in Israel Zangwill's new book,
"The War for the World. which are
disturbing the cherished beliefs Of
many other persons. With prose and
poetry and poetical prose, the analyt-
ical writer is fearlessly probing for
"the facts behind the case" in the
problems of the war. Though his
country is enve,oped in an atmosphere
of intense hatred, Zangwill remains
comparatively free from hate.
The book begins with an 'apologia
for not being pro-German" and dis
cusses the evils of Prussianism. The
author points out the "Prussianism"
taking root in England and assails the
'checker-board diplomacy" OF the AL
lies. "The War and the Drama" "The
War and the Women" The War and
he Jews" The Gods of German" and |
many other topics are strongly |
One of the evil results of the pres
mt European conflict is the tremen-
lous output of mediocre literature on
he war. Mr.. Zangwill's book is a well
'ome relief from some of the insipid
waddle written. 1t will probably take
permanent place in the ranks of
,ood literature.
(Macmillan Company, New York;
So pages, cloth; $1.5O.)
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1916-12-04
MEN AND FRILLS

No longer can men look in ridicule
upon the gaily bedecked maidens
Stern glances may follow them, too
While the more conservative women
are advocating standardized dress for
their sex, an equally appropriate cam
paign might be started among con-
servative men to bring reform to their
own circles.
Women's fashions have decided to
follow the straight lines, but mems
go in curves. Here comes MIR. Up-to-
date. His suit fits snugly; the trous-
ers seem to be glued on. The coat is
belted to form a rufle at the bottom,
giving an effect resembling the wom-
ans styles of 10. The brighter the
shirt, the better the style. The newly
colored cuffs must protrude from the
short coat-s.eeves. Handkerchiefs
must match the cuff. Vests are plaid,
and socks are checked. The shoes
may be almost anything, just so the
point is there. Extreme are color,
line and fit. Well may the fair Adonis
be envied by his ill-shaped brothers.
The women should get one consola-
tion from these advanced styles for
men. Time was when men wore only
subdued tones-conservative blacks
and grays. The women then did the
"dolling." Colors are now distributed
equally. Whatever revolution is to
come must place equal censorship up
on Mr.. and Miss Up-to-date, for neith-
er can be said to out-do the other.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1916-12-04
s. NJ. Jordan Returns From Institut

S. NJ. Jordan, farmers institute lee
turer, returned Saturday morning
from CarrolltOn, Richmond and Car
thage. At Carrollton Mr.. Jordan at
tended a county roundup, at Rich
mond farmers institute and at Car
thage a corn and wheat show. Mr..
Jordan reports fine wheat prospects
for this year and says the wheat in
the southeastern part of the state is
practically free from the dreaded Hes
sian fly.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1916-12-04
COOPERATION TO BE THEME

@Help the Farmer" Is Cry at Market
ing Conference In Chicago.
By United Press
CHICAGO, Dec. 4.-Co-operation
will be the theme and help the far
mer and you will help the ultimate
consumer" will be the cry at the ses-
sions of the National Conference on
Market ing and Farm Crops, which
begins here Monday. Representatives
of banks. cooperative associations,
government and state officials will
tell the farmers how to raise more
crops, get better prices, eliminate
the middle man and get money to i'm
prove the farm.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1916-12-04

Flash Lights at Newman's. A
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1916-12-04

We carry a complete line of Com
munity Silyer-Newman's. Adv.
Shaving Mirrors at Newman's. Adv.
Flash Lights at Newman's. Adv.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1916-12-04

Mothers Club Raises ss5 by Supper.
The Mothers Club of the Jefferson
School gave an oyster supper Friday
night to raise money for charity. The
receipts were SIS. The food was Civ
en- by Columbia merchants and pre-
pared by members of the club.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1916-12-04
III. w. Bell nm Editor.

Herman w. Bell, a sophomore in the
College of Arts and Science last year,
has assumed the editorship of the
Monroe City Democrat, a newspaper
issued three timees a week.