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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07

stock. Furthermore, track is placed
behind the stalls for a litter carrier
There are two of these extending from
one end of the barn, along each side
to the other end and on out to the
dump. There is no reason why this
barn cannot be kept clean and sanitary
at all times and the saving in labor
made possible by these track carriers
for the manure, and also those for the
feed, will pay the cost of the equipment
in very short time.
The construction of this barn is diff.
ferent from that of most barns in that
the foundation wall extends up four
feet above the ground line. The wall
is of concrete started two and one-half
feet below grade with wide footings to
ensure against settling or cracking.
In fact, it might be said that the whole
substructure of this barn is made
in one large piece, since the con-
crete floor and foundation wall are
poured together. This method of con-
struction is very practical for it not
only furnishes an exceptionally solid
base upon which to set the wooden
superstructure, but it assists in reduc
ing the labor of cleaning the barn due
to the smooth, hard floor surface.
The framework of the building is
plank frame construction starting from
the top of the wall. Plank frame truss
work extends from the top of the wall
to the peak of the roof. This frame is
solid, allows clear NOW space with
out projecting cross-tile members, and
when set upon the concrete wall and
secured with anchor bolts viii consti-
tute skeleton for the barn which will
insure long life and low depreciation
The ventilating system consists of
four foul-air shafts, which reach from
near the floor to the metal ventilators
on the peak. These four-air shafts are
protected by the corners of the build
ing next to the stable doors. There
are three ventilators on the roof, the
two end ventilators being used espe-
| cially to take care of the foul air from
the shafts, and the ventilator at the
center is for the hay NOW only. In
take pipes are provided in the walls
in such q way as to take the air in
from just above the concrete wall and
deliver it into the stable near the cell
ing. This gentilating system is partic-
ularly efficient and forms further i'm
portant device for maintaining sani-
tary conditions in the barn.
A modern barn structure of the type
discussed in the previous paragraphs
Is an Investment which no owner of a
moderate sized farm will regret. 1t
will yield him long service with little
or no expense of repairs and in its life
time will more than pay for itself in
the labor saved in the prevention of
sickness among the live stock made
possible by the ideal conditions under
which they may be placed.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
ELEVEN SIDELIGHTS
ON DISEASE OF HOGS
Cleanliness Is Given as Best Pre-
ventive of Cholera-USe
DisinfectantS Freely.

1. An ounce of prevention is worth
several cars of cures.
2. There has never been cure that
worked worth while.
3. Cleanliness is the most effective
preventive. A hog will keep himself
clean if you give him a chance.
4. A hog should have room, range,
light, grass and grain, as well as pure
water.
5. Dust is more dangerous to hog
than mud, but filth is breeder of dis
ease to any animal. The hog is pow
erless to dodge disease when confined
in small pens.
6. Change quarters occasionally. Do
not allow hogs to stay in contami-
mated places.
z. Use disinfectants-dips, white
wash and I've. Clean up now and then.
s. Clean and disinfect troughs, slop
barrels, pals, ETC., as well as yards
and buildings.
8. Quarantine all new stock that is
brought onto the place, at least three
weeks. Vaccinated hogs may give
cholera to others.
10. Vaccinate your hogs if you know
how, but get a veterinarian if not.
Treat the pigs-it is much cheaper
! and better than to wait. The bigger
the hog, the more it costs to vaccinate
him.
| IL. The hog seeks shade and mud
in his natural state, especially during
summer. Give him place to wallow,
cannot get around comfortably.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07

herd are that, first, plenty of good light
and sunshine is furnished, and, second,
that a generous supply of clean, fresh
air is always caused to circulate
through the stalls.
In barn used to house all the live
stock on the farm there is a very i'm
portant requirement which must be
met in order to facilitate maintenance
of the animals without undue expense.
This is that special provision must be
made for feeding and for cleaning out
the litter.
Since this building is no doubt the
only one in which feed may be stored,
1t is necessary that the capacity be as
large as possible, and in order to meet
this prerequisite the roof must be care
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
PLACE TO STORE ROOT CROPS
Mangels, Beets, Carrots, Turnips and
Rutabagas Are Excellent for
Stock in Winter.

Every farmer should have a good cell
lar or cave and raise a few roots, man.
gels, beets, carrots, turnips and ,ruta-
bagas. They are of the, best of feeds
for stock during the winter when they
can get nothing green to eat.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
Such a Building Is a Valuable
Part of Most Farms of
Moderate Size.
LIGHT AND AIR ESSENTIAL
Special Provision Must Be Made for
Feeding and for Cleaning Out the
Litter and Storage Capacity
Should Be Large.
BY WILLIAM a. RADFoRD.

Mr. 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 subjects.
Address all inquiries to william A. Rad
ford, No 1927 Prairie avenue Chicago,
Ill.,. and only inclose two-cent stamp for
reply.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07

Sow in pots or boxes and water fire.
quently, but not too often.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-10

If the Silver Chain Remedies don't do what We claim for them, we will refund your money. Buchanan's Drug Store.
 Get acquainted with what your nickels and dimes can do. A nickel or a dime can buy more now than ever before. Do yourself the favor of letting us prove it to you. Webb Variety 5, 10 and 25 Store D2
 M. B. Segler was in the city yester- day evening, having come here from TeXarkana where he had been visiting his brother, M. c. Segler who recently underwent an operation in one of the Sanitariums there. Mir. Segler stated that his brothers condition was fla vorable for an early recovery. He re- turned to his home at Emmet last night.
 Neat, Hobby and Fitting-the new spring line of gents clothing at E. L. Cox & Companys. Call there and see them.
 If you wish to test the buying power of your nickels, dimes and quarters. and lower the high cost of living. trade with Webb Variety, 3, 10 and 25c Store. D2
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-10

Superintendent Taylor. of the Wa ter x Light Plant, with his linemen, IS placing new wires on the line on East Elm Street today. This work is to be done in all sections of the city where the insulation has fallen off.
 We are candidates for your busi- ness-If its in the drug store line we have it.-Hesterly Drug Store.
 You take no chance in buying the Silver Chain Remedies, as We guar antee each one. Buchanan's Drug Store.
 Beginning tomorrow, Prescott cit izens will get the Arkansas Gazette on Iron Mountain train No. 28 due here from the south in the morning at 9;05 o'clock, They will be sent from Little Rock to TeXarkana on No. 1, the Sunshine Special, and will be sent from that place to Prescott on 29 When train No. 1 is B minutes late out of Little Rock the papers will ar rive here as Lsual on nuinaer nv>.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-10

The Prescott Concert Band is mak- ing preparations to give another of their highly enjoyable concerts some time the later part of this month. Regular lessons are being given semi weekly by Prof. Dwight Blake of Hope and they have a number of new pieces of music this week.
 The News was not asked to bid on the publication of the City Commis- sioner, required under Act. No. 8. This Act says that city commission CTS shall print statement of the city affairs in the months of January and July. If this commissioners state ment was made in January. we have not heard of it.
 Hon. and Mrs. Thos. c. McRae will leave this evening for Mineral Wells, Texas, where they go to spend some time for Fir. McRae's health. Mr. M ecentiy had quite a severe at
 grippe and has not yet com
 e recovered from it. We trust
 distinguished citizen will re-
 n his home here in his usual ex, lic health.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-10

Hon. Farrar Newberry, of Arka. delphia, was among the distinguished visitors to Prescott this afternoon. MT. Newberry is a candidate for re. nomination to the lower house of rep. resentatives and there are five others in the race. Clark county has two representatives in the legislature.
 We wish to thank the people of this city and community for the very liberal trade you have given us since We opened the 5, 10 and 25c store. We want everybody, men women and children to feel that our store is Lib erty Hall," and we cordially invite you to rush" us as much and as often as you please and not feel that you are under any obligations to buy be- cause We have taken the pleasure to show you our goods and make prices. Come just as early and late and as often as you will anc it will be our pleasure to serve you whether you buy or not. Very respectfully,
 D2 Webb Variety 5, 10 and 25c Store.
 Still cutting hair and shaving at the West Side Barber Shop.-you are next.-Cragan X Cummins Advt.
 We take subscriptions for Maga. zines
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-10

WANTED-A wage hand. Buss McGough, Laneburg, Arkansas. d3-w
 Feed your stock Silver Chain Con- dition Powders. We guarantee it. Buchanan's Drug Store.
 For Sale at Bargain-One good one horse delivery hack.-War Sale Store.
 A few days weather like this and blowing in all sections will be begun. All kinds of farm work has been re- tarded on account of the recent rainy weather.
 For Sale at | Bargain-One good one horse delivery hack.-War Sale Store.
 Anuric, the new Kidney and Blad- der Remedy, soc at Hesterly Drug Store.
 The Dynamo" is the name of new paper to be published in Prescott and its initial number will appear next week. It is the work of students of the High School and will be published bi-monthly.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-10
Local News.

Suits pressed today 25c-Daniel & Oliphint. dtf. Duane Ashcraft, of Wyoming, is here visiting his parents and friends.
 Let us have your order for candid ates cards. We have a good supply.
 New kewpie Tally and Place Cards at Hesterly Drug Store.
 Send us your orders for commer- cial printing.-We do first class work.
 True Fruit Flavoring Extracts All favors, 25c at Hesterly Drug Store.
 w. E. Began was among the busi- ness visitors to Prescott this after noon.
 For Sale-Fertilizer-$1.OO per ton. $1.50 per ton delivered.-W. A. Huff. Phone 261. Cd.
 We guarantee Silver Chain Spring Sarsaparilla to purify your blood. Buchanan's Drug Store.
 Douglas Broks is attending to bus- ness matters in Philadelphia this af- ternoon.
 Colgates LuxoriOus Toilet Soaps 1Oc per cake, 3 for 25c. Hesterly Drug Store.
 For that torpid liver use Silver Chain Pills. We guarantee them. Buchanan's Drug Store.
 J, |. Sampson, of Laneburg, was attending to business matters in Pres colt this afternoon.
 A. J. Allston, one of Blevins' mer- chants, spent last night in Prescott attending to business matters.
 We guarantee Silver Chain Chill Tonic to rid you of chills. Buchan- ans Drug Store.
 For Sale at q Bargain-One good one-horse delivery hack-War Sale Store.
 The Wednesday Club has issued in- vitations to a reception to be given at the home of Miss Norma McMillian Monday evening, February 14.
 Miss Georgia DeLaughter will be hostess to the w. l. T. r. Club on Sat urday morning. The guests will leave Prescott on 28 and return at noon.
 We sell filtered gasoline in any quantity, filling station in front Hesterly Drug Store.
 North bound passenger train No. 1, on the Iron Mountain did not arrive here today until 12:30. It is due at 5:20 in the morning.
 We have secured the agency for the Silver Chain Remedies and guar antee every preparation made by them. Buchanan's Drug Store
 If it is a job of printing you want done, let us have it. We will please you.
 Squire B. F. Shell, Emm.t route number two, came in yestee1a- and spent this morning here attending to business matters.
 The prettiest line of Spring clothing in Prescott has just been opened at our store. They are we'll made, new patterns and attractive. Come in and see them.-E. L. Cox & Company.
 You can find all of the family rem edies in the Silver Chain line. We guarantee them. Buchanan's Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-10
WEATHER REPORT

Thursday fair; Friday partly cloudy warmer.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-02-10

"I believe the navy of the United States should be unconquerable-tt e greatest in the world. ."-President Amiiscn.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1916-11-22
PROCEEDINGS IN JUDGE
HART'S COURT ON monday

Several cases were considered be-
fore Judge Hart In the District
court on Monday and the calendar
moved forward expeditiously.
In the suit of the /. II. Kent Co,
vs. Paris T. Maxwell, the order for
examination of the insolyent defend
ant was, by request of counsel dis
missed.
In the estate of Samuel l.. Gillian.
Robert j. Martin was appointed ad
ministrator, on November 18th, un-
der bond of $500. c. A. Morriss,
Wiley Vaughn and w Hursh were
appointed appraisers.
In the case of the Nevada Dixie
Gold Mining Co. VS.. Satin ct al. the
defendant was granted twenty days
in which to file brief in answer to
the complainant.
In the case of the State of Nevada
VS.. Frank Butts, charged with horse
stealing the court appointed George
J. Kenny attorney for defendant.
After consultation with his client
Mr.. Kenny asked for time to enter
plea, and the date was set for No
vember 25 at 10 o'clock a. m.
In the matter of the guardianship
of Addie NJ. Williams the guardian 5
second report was approved and con-
firmed.
In the matter of the guardianship
of Betsy Abbie Danielson the guard
ian's second report was submitted
and considered.
In the case of F. A. Hebbard VS..
Fairview Golden Boulder Mining Co.,
the action was set for trial Thursday
December IA, 1916.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1916-11-22
old LANDMARK DESTROYED
BY FIRE TUESDAY MORNING

The old home on the Brown ranch
west of the city limits, a relic of
pioneer days in this valley, was to-
tally destroyed by fire about 10
o'clock Tuesday morning, together
with all the outbuildings. So rapid
was the spread of the flames that the
inmates were unable to reach the
telephone to send in an alarm The
flames were seen by a number of
people but at first it was supposed
to be a brush or grass fire. Finally
the real situation was realized, a
siren alarm sounded and the fire ap-
paratus rushed at once to the scene,
too late to be of any assistance.
The buildings were outside the
city limits and no water available so
that the buildings we're doomed from
the start. The ranch house was a
frame structure, built about thirty
years ago and burned like tinder
The premises were occupied by c.
A. Morriss and family and Willis and
Percy Brown. As the fire occurred
in broad daylight there was no dan
ger to the members of the household
Very little was saved of the house
hold effects 1t is said that there
was no insurance on either build
ings or contents.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1916-11-22
YOUNG LADIES' PATRIOTIC
HOLD-UP YIELDS SIl,000
Decorate Automobiles With Flags of
National COlors at One Dollar
Per Each.

Practically every motorist that
passed over the Foothill boulevard
November IL was taxed one dollar,
for which his machine was decorated
with a flag of broad stripes of red,
white and blue upon which was the
slogan: Il helped to build the road
over the Fallon sink
1t was impossible to get away from
paying the dollar Pretty girls by
the score swarmed the road and
climbed on the running boards of the
machines with flags; it was hardly
possible that the driver would say
No." and the only other way to get
away from the girls was to buy a
nag
The difficulties of navigating the
F'allon sink were illustrated by a
dugout filed with soft soap and
closely affiliated with dirt An auto
mobile in which two motorists rode
attempted to cross this spot and had
10 Call lot HeIp 10 De eAtriCdleu iToiI
their dilemma.
This little comedy of Sinking in
the Fallon Sink" was produced by
the Lincoln Highway Association for
the purpose of showing every motor
ist that contributed dollar toward
the fund which was being ised to
pave the road over L e Fallon sink
that he was doing a favor TO himself
if he ever intended to cross tie state
line at that point. There are As
miles to be made shipshape for mot
or travel.
The amount raised by this unique
"holdup" was $11, 1,000.-Examiner.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1916-11-22
INTERESTING RELIC OF THE
EARLY DAYS OF TELECRAPHY
Insulator From Transcontinentai
Line Built In 1860 Is Well
Preserved.

Improvement and progress in the
development of electrical equipment
as applied to telegraphy are illustrat-
ed by an exhibit in the Office window
of the Standard brought in by Uric
Johnson, lineman of the Churchill
County Telephone Co.
The evolution in insulator pat
terms is shown by three models. The
first is a wooden block, oak, treated
with oil in some manner, in which is
two pronged hook through which
the wire was passed The insulation
was accomplished by gutta percha
cylinder by which the hook is cupped
The block was fastened to the poles
with long cut nails. This form was
used in construction of the Trans
tal-Alaska-Siberia line to
Russia which was built in 1860. The
line crossed Nevada through Austin
and where Fallon now is via Salt
Wells. Some of the poles are stand
ing today in a perfect state of pres
ervation; others have been cut down
by the action of sand and weather
A few of these insulators were found
affixed to the poles.
The line never fulfilled its origi-
nal destiny for the Atlantic cable was
laid before completion of the over
land carrier of the juice.
The second pattern is of glass, the
Chester" model that was fastened
% to wooden pegs on the crossbars
with rags, pitch or anything that
would help them stay put.
Then came a tramp one day who
watched lineman "wedging" one of
these Chesters in place. "Pity that
glass couldn't be screwed on to the
peg" he said. The lineman thought
So too; hence model No. 8, the
"Brookfield' which is of glass,
threaded to screw on the wooden
peg that was also threaded to match.
The latest model varies from the
Brookfield, a still greater improve
ment and one of these will be added
to the collection in the Standard
window to bring 1t up to date.
The insulator is just one item, one
element in wire line construction and
everything else in connection with
spark transmission has moved for
ward as rapidly as the perfection of
insulators.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1916-11-22
EXODUS OF SOLONS TO
WASHINGTON LAST WEEK

Senator Newlands left for Wash
ington last week TO attend important
sessions of special committees on
which he is to serve, and for a gem
eral conference with the leaders of
the administration.
Senator Pittman has gone to San
Francisco prior to reparture for the
Capital where he will be over
whelmed by the congratulations of
his confreres on account of his tri-
umph at the recent election. Key is
mighty popular with his fellow legis-
lators.
Congressman Roberts departed
last week for Sacramento and from
there will go direct to Washington
to be present at the opening session
of the House on December 4. All OF
Nevadas representatives expect to be
frequently catechised as to what
done it"
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1916-11-22
THE FALLON SPUD
A CANDIDATE
FOR FAME
SOUTHERN PACIFIC DINERS USE
ONLY NEVADA SPUDS OF THE
HIGHEST GRADE.

The Southern Pacific is going to
advertise itself by advertising Ne
yada spuds. This decision was
reached recently at conference of
dining car superintendents with the
management. The reason is obvious
when 1t is understood that Nevada
potatoes command premium where
ever they are introduced. The din
ing car demand will absorb n large
proportion of the Nevada selected
stock. for the men entrusted with
catering to the whims OF rich travel
ers will not have anything but the
best. This best stock must be Sc
lected and standardized. The spuds
must not weigh over ten or eleven
ounces each, be of uniform size and
shape and present no unsightly
ridges or gulches. In other words
the spud must have the marks Of
aristocracy, for 1t must De soft
skinned, transparent, starehy and
moulded In the glass of fashion.
This announcement was made by
+. T. Batturs, general passenger
agent of the Southern Pacific com
pahy a few days ago.
Last year the Southern Paeiiit
handled 1000 cars of potatoes and
We expect to double this quantity
ty next fall. We have Mr.. c. f
Drown, travelling freight and passen
ger agent, visiting every section OF
the state with a view TO promoting
this industry and interesting farm
ers In developing what may become
one of the chief Industries of Nevada.
IN the past year the exports inereas-
ed nearly so per cent and nothing
less than 100 per cent gain will sat
lsfy us next year. The best potatoes
come from Yerington. but the farm
ers of Minden, FALLON and around
Reno are waking up to the oppor-
tunlty and will plant crops next
year"
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1916-11-22
Hay Buyers Eager

The I. H. Kent Co., is shipping
three or four cars Of baled alfalfa
hay per diem-when they can get
the cars.
1t is reported that the hay buyer
for Gray, Reid & Co., is in the mar
ket for 100 cars at about $13 ton
on car
Outside buyers are now inyesti-
eating the crop in this vicinity and
making attractive spot cash offers.
An offer was made of sS in the stack
for a large holding near Saltwater,
which is equivalent to $13 loaded in
Fallon. There is every indication of
even higher prices later on and
holders are not pressing sales except
where the haulage is short and they
can net s1f to s12 per ton at soing
rates.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1916-11-22
YOUTHFUL PICKpOCKET IS
NABBED BY CITY MARSHAL

One of the ladies of the Players
Club from Yerington was the victim
of young pickpocket at the Pavilion
Saturday night. She give a meshbag
gentleman of the party who placed it
In his overcoat pocket. Later he de-
cided to join the dancers and laid
his coat on a bench or counter in the
hall. A young lad, who seems to be
trying hard to break into the reform
atory evidently. saw the transfer of
the treasure and its subsequent ne
glect and, feigning to lay his own
oyercoat on top of the first mention
ed deftly opened the meshbag and
abstracted the money which was in
bills.
Suspicion was directed toward the
youth and Marshal Smitten took him
to the court house where, after con-
siderable argument finally admitted
that he took the money and told how
he did it, but insisted that he got
only $25, two tens and a FIVE. He
spent most of the $5 and gave the
Marshal $40. The loser was appar-
emily glad to recover that sum and
refused to prosecute, SO he was al
lowed to depart with a wholesome
lecture on what would befall him if
he again courted fate.
It's no use lads: you can't get
away with it. Every Fallon boy who
has tried this path finds it leads
straight to the reform school or the
Carson penitentiary.