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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09

Der l, when they will be resumed and knitting and other work for the soldiers and sailors will be taken up.
 With the state convention only a few weeks off, Mrs. T. H. Spencer, treasurer, desiring her report to be up to the stand ard, or better, perhaps has, is sending out the following appeal to the members of the Central union:
 Dear Comrade
 come to you at this time asking that. you will send me your dues to central union, Woman's s Christian Temperance now and September 15 Will you not also make as liberal contribution as possible for the maintaining of our work and help ing to meet our state pledge for $100?
 Hoping thus to raise all needed funds without going before the public with en- tertainments etc, most cordially,
 MRS. T. II. SPENCER,
 Treasurer. Mrs. Myatt, secretary at headquarters. says. Tt is wonderful how the tea room is growing in popularity, adding Thursday was her banner day, the crowd being so large that some lunched in the auditorium. Yet, to the visitor, who sees the tempting lunches served from deliciously home cooked food in sani- tary kitchen, and the kindly, gracious welcome extended to every visitor by the very charming secretary, who makes them feel she has real personal inter- est in them, there is nothing wonderful about the marvellous increase in business, for girls like to have a friend, they like to clasp the hand of the woman who really cares for them. while they are earning their bread and butter
 Mrs. Charles Donahoo, president of the Francis Willard union has returned from Memphis, and announces the Francis Willard will pursue aggressively the work planned for the autumn. Mrs. Hill of the Bessemer union an- nounces the ladies of her union will pre- sent each of the 5S7 men-enlsted men who leave Bessemer with a comfort bag and Testament.
 The Bessemer union will postpone its patriotic day membership meeting until next Sunday evening" when it will be held at one of the churches, and gold medal contest will be featute of the meeting.
 Members of the Woodlawn union met in the Woodlawn library Friday after noon, the meeting was well attended and plans made for membership day, Wednes- day, September F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09
A Free Prescription You Can Have
 Filled and Use at Home

Filled and Use at Home
 Philadelphia Pa. Do you wear glasses? Are you victimlof eye strain or other eye weakness? If so, you will be glad to know that according to pr. Lewis there is real hope for you. Many whose ayes were failing say they have had their eyes restored through the principle of this wonderful free prescription. One man says. after trying it: I was almost blind; could not see to read at all Now can read everything without any glasses and my eyes do not water any more. At night they would pain dreadful lxS now they feel fine all the time. It was like a miracle to me" A lady who used it says The atmosphere seemed hay with or without glasses but after using this prescription for fifteen days everything seems clear. I can even read fine print without gla ssess" It is believed that thousands who wear glasses can now dis card them in a reasonable time and null titudes more vii, be able to strengthen their eyes so as to be spared the trouble and expense of ever getting glasses. Eye troubles of many descriptions may be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-09
:;'I'lI Show You How
 Corns Peel Off!'
Ever Peel a Banana skin7 That's It!

q should worry about those cornG --Isjust put some Gets It on." Corns . used to poster the world into frenzy 4enduing pain, digging, slicing toes, gtinkerng with plasters and tape, try
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23
LEGAL LIGHTS NOW HAVE
A CHANCE TO DO THEIR BIT

Voluntary service on the part Of
lawyers in carrying out the provis-
ions of the selective service act under
the new regulations is not to be lln,-
tied to the three lawyer-melnbers CT
the proposed legal advisory board for
each county according to adyices re-
ceived at the governors Office from
the provost marshal general yes.er-
day. This misapprehersion was
pointed out In the message and the
point made clear that the advisory
committee is to be in charge of or to
q degree responsible for the work
assigned to 1t but that the services Of
other lawyer-volunteers are to be
used In every way possible 1t is
thought that there will be a chance
for all members of the bar to do a
bit in helping the registrants who
were not called for the first draft to
fill out their observation-disclosures
News
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23
PloCht-Modcna Highway
Now Under Construction

The Eagle and Rose valley resi-
dents who recently made a proposi-
tion to the county commissioners to
construct a good highway between
Phoebe and the Nevada Utah state
line near Fay, they to contribute in
labor $1,000, againt 81, 900 paid out
in cash by the coutny. have begun
work and according to advices re-
ceived in Phoebe yesterday, about
nine or ten miles of this important
piece Of highway has been finished
west from the state line.
This road is to be known as the
che-Modena highway and when
completed will furnishe new route
for autoists coming from and going
to Utah points. Before the work was
undertaken an understanding was
had with the Iron county, Utah, au-
thorities that they would cooperate
by maintaining a good highway be-
tween Modena and the state line.
For the present the route will be
via Eagle Valley. which makes 1t
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23

figure in most Of the mining camps of
the state during the halcyon boom
days. OF late years he is said to have
rolled up good-sized bank roll by
farming mill tailings from the big
mines of Tonopah.
'Luce's announcement Is likely to
have the effect of bringing other
prominent Democrats who have beer
considering running on a liberal"
and wet ticket, but who have as yet
made no definite announcement, In
to the open. II the vets have not
already agreed upon him as their
candidate to beat Gov. Boyle for
the nomination, Luce's announce
ment is likely to bring considerable
CONSERVATION to their camp for the
reasons that the prospect Of beating
the governor in the primary election
will be very greatly lessened with
more than one liberal candidate In
the field.
Special session talk has been the
principal subject Of discussion about
the capital during the last ten days.
The general impression seems to pre-
vail that the special session will be
called and but very few believe that
the soldiers vote will be the deep
down reason for holding 1t. Those
who have given the matter much
thought venture the assertion that
while this probably will be the os-
tensible purpose for calling the law
makers together for short powwow
sometime in January or February,
Is In reality subterfuge to get them
together to enact legislation to pro-
vide funds for various departments
OF the state government that are now
facing deficit"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23
Entertained In Honor
Of Miss isabelle NcSbitt

sembled in a large room and there
the hostess introduced and led the
bride-elect to a table heavily loaded
with dainty white packages.
Miss Nesbitt then open the pres
ents and laid them on a table In
the middle of the room where they
could be viewed by the guests.
Many useful kitchen utensils were
given. also several pieces OF beauti-
ful cut glass, linen. china, silver.
sofa cushions and dainty personal
effects
The guests departed wishing Miss
Nesbitt much happiness.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23
Speaker Ben Luce
CoVetS Gov. B0y|t'S Job

According to Lou Spellier in the
Reno Gazette, the Democratic wet"
forces In Nevada are training a man
for the gubernatorial nomination
next year against Gov. Boyle who
has changed his position very
materially in the past year by COM
Ing out in favor Of dry" Nevada.
The man picked to oppose him
is Ben D. Luce, of Tonopah. who was
speaker Of the lower house of the
Nevada legislature during the last
session. Here is what Spellier has
to say:
Luce has officially announced his
candidacy for the Democratic nomi-
nation. In tossing his paraphernalia
into the fray, Luce lays particular
stress on his family tree, calling spec
ial attention to the fact that there
is n considerable strain of seafaring
al 4 fighting blood in his veins. Luce
evidently anticipates that it will take
somewhat of battler to come thru
the lines with the Democratic endorse
ment intact next year. Luce first
sprang into prominence ON the polit-
ical horizon last year when he made
a silent campaign to land the speak
ership of the legislative assembly
and came out victorious after one OF
the stormiest caucuses ever held ar
the state capital. He was sent to
the legislature from Nye county. His
legislative record shows that he was
q very radical liberal" He also in
troduced the primary election bill
and the measure finally passed con-
tains most Of the features contained
In his measure. By profession Luce
is mining man and was q familiar
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23

CALIENTE. Nov, 20-Lincoln
County Chapter of American Red
Cross. last Saturday. sent to head
quarters shipment of six hundred
and four surgical garments which
we're prepared by members in Phoebe,
Panaca and Caliente. This included
pajamas. bed shirts. operating socks,
splint pillows. nightengales. bed
socks. hot water bottle covers, wash
cloths, towels, napkins and handker-
chiefs.
A shipment Of knitted goods will
be made Tuesday. The ladies of Pi-
oche sent fine lot of sweaters, muf-
fers, ETC.; while generous supply
came from Panaca. In the latter
shipment we're sixteen pairs of socks.
Fifty more Christmas packages
will be sent to France Nov. 26. max
Ing a total of one hundred from
Lincoln county.
Geo. X Riding got busy the other
morning and solicited a ton and a
half Of coal to be used at Ped Cross
headquarters With good warm
building to work in, great deal
ought to be accomplished during the
winter
Mrs Margaret Stewart awarded
i've dollars in prizes to the school
children who should save the most
tin foil in a month. Rill Pace won
the first prize, $2.5o; Edith Dula. the
second, $3.50; and Isabelle Olsen,
the third, 800.
A number of friends Of Lille
Throckmorton surprised her on her
birthday Thursday night. and spent
an enjoyable evening playing ganes
and enjoying delicious refreir m"ats
served by Mrs. Throckmorton. Re-
sides the guest Of honor and ter moth
or, there were present Eva Norris,
Thelma Norris, Carmen Amante, Beth
Himstreet, Katie Denton, Lucille
Reed. Millie Wilkes. Mrs. E. N
Mitchell, Lucille Ryan. Sarah ImOb'
ersteg, Carl Throckmorton and W. G
Coombs.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23

few miles longer than If a cutoff
were made in the lower end OF Rose
valley, where a good sized bridge is
required to make the way feasible,
However, it is claimed, that even
this way the distance between Phoebe
and Modena will not be to exceed 45
miles.
1t is understood that residents OF
Fay and Deer Lodge are lending their
assistance and propose to do consider
able work at their own expense to
connect up the respective camps with
the main highwty. The citizens who
are donating their services for the
sake of good road are certainly
deserving OF much commentator for
their enterprise. They have assured
an outlet to Utah and when the
new road is built in the southern
end of the county to connect up with
Moapa and Las Vegas there should
be a very noticeable Increase in traf-
fic through the county.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23
ROAD GANG PUSHING
ON TOWARDS GEYSER

Road Supervisor Joe Ronnow was
IN town yesterday and reported good
progress being made with the Phoebe
-Geyser highway. The camp was NOV
ed wednesday to a point about three
miles north Of Eeight Mile.
If the present good weather con.
tinues, Mr.. Ronnow says, the road
will soon be finished to Dutch John
mountain. in which vicinity new
road is decided necessity.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23
RAPID PROGRESS AT
THE VIRGINIA-LOUISE

Good headway is being made with
the construction :: the new mine
buildings at the Virginia-Louise
mine. The bunk house and office
are finished and the cement found
alton for the new hoisting plant is
being put in.
The activity noted indicates that
the management will soon have ar
rangements completed for the begin
ming of ore production
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23
Bounteous Harvest Reaped In
Rich Pahranagat Valley
Special to the Record

special to the Record
PAHRANAGAT VALLEY, Nov, Ia
Busy days for the Pahranagat
farmers are now almost at an end
The crops have been harvested with
splendid results; showing that this
years production of grain, potatoes
and beans greatly excels that Of pre-.
vious yers. The Gardner ranch alone
produced this year 10000 bushels
OF grain; the A. w. Geer ranch over
thousand bushels of corn; while
the Schofield ranch yielded over five
tons of beans. Immense crops of po-
tatoes were raised by Warren Cutler,
John Richard and David Brinkerhoff
the later's crop being estimated at
5000 bushels.
In mentioning the above. 1t simply
gives an example of what was pro-
duced on the larger ranches of the
valley, However, many of the small
er farms have yielded excellent crops
in small grain, corn. potatoes and
beans, also.
Urban Stewart of Alamo is seri-
ously Ill. His daughter, Eta Cas-
tie Of Hike. is staying with him dur
ing his illness
John A. Adams of Cedar City, Ut,
Is an Alamo visitor.
Word was received last Monday
to the effect that Mrs. Bessie Bruce,
OF Tonopah, is seriously ill., Her faith
er. Mr., Riggs, and Mrs. Joseph Fore
master. her sister, departed for Ton
opah Immediately after receiving the
telegram.
Excitement over springs and rang
es has not abated in the least In
stead more sheepmen are coming in
every day. Automobiles carrying ex-
ploring parties are constantly on the
road; while William Thorne. the
surveyor, can truly be called the
busiest man in all Pahranagat. One
Of the old-time settlers of the valley
keenly compared this spring excite
ment to that of the discovery Of a
rich mine. THE only difference" he
explained. sis that they whisk about
in their automobiles, while we had
only pack buro."
Many duck hunters are In the val
ley, taking advantage Of the good
weather.
Mr.. Saxon, OF Carson City, repre-
senting the state engineer, is now
employed at Alamo. Mrs. Saxon is
with him.
Mrs. William Thorne has been Ill
with a severe cold the past week.
Mrs. Carrie Castle of Hike, was
pleasantly surprised one evening last
week by a few OF her friends from
Alamo. During the course OF the
evening the merrymakers enjoyed
dancing and games. A most delicious
luncheon was served.
Geo. W. Richard, Of Richardviile'
paid q short visit to Caliente last
week.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23
Governor
Calls Silver
Producers

AT the call OF Gov. Boyle, q meet
ing of the silver producers was held
at Reno yesterday to protest aeaint
the proposal of the government to
fix maximum price for silver.
In an interview given ont few
days ago, the governor said
According to dispatches coming
from Washington, APPARENT given
out by persons in authority. it is pro
posed to establish a maximum of less
than eighty cents per ounce" said
Gov Boyle, ut is a serious question
whether silver can be proftaoly pro-
duced in Nevada for such price in
view of the unparalleled increases
which have taken place in the cost
OF mining operations. The effect of
limiting the market for silver is also
a serious matter for Nevada tc con-
slider.
Nevada should particularly pro-
test against what appears to be an
effort of the government to make
money out of the silver mines.
This morning sent wire to Ray
7, Baker, director OF the mint,
asking him for definite statement
in regard to the entire matter and if
his reply confirms the dispa.., hos
which have been given out by the
press, call will be issued to all
silver producers of NeyIGa to hold
a meeting Immediately. 1t Is proba-
Bile that steps will also he taken to
awaken the other silver producing
states to the importance of the sit
uation."
Commenting on the report from
Washington, the Reno Gazette says:
silver mine operators Of Na1ada,
who have been watching with con
siderable anxiety the movements of
the government with relation to sill
yer, received another shock today
when the announcement came from
Washington that the government is
now proposing to establish maxi
mum price for silver and Vt the same
time tighten the embargo upon sill
yer expectations to foreign countries.
Ever since the government Jump
ed into the market a few weeks ago
and bought million ounces at $1.O7
making the purchase from brokers
and paying them a premium of six
cents an ounce, and later nesotiat,
ing with Mexico for six million ounc-
eS of foreign silver in orGcr to break
tho domestic market, western sill
yer producers have been nervously
awaiting further developments. The
announcement most recent tnat
firmer embargo and price limit
seem imperative awakened them to-
day to the seriousness of the situa-
ton and today wires are carrying
messages through the state ~ or
der to sound out sentiment and pos
sibly secure conference of all pro-
ducerS"
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23
PRINCE CON PERMITS
MENDHA ORES TO MOVE

The embargo placed upon the ship
ment Of ores over the Prince Consol-
dated road. affecting shippers along
the line. was partially raised this
week and the Mendha company 10
loading two Of the eight cars Of ore
recently delivered At the Mendha
switch
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23
ROPE ARRIVES FOR
UVADA COPPER TRAMWAf

The wire cable for the Bristol
Jack Rabbit tramway has arrived az
ter four months OF waiting. The
rope is being Installed, so 1t will be
a matter OF only few days until the
Bristol mines will be producing again
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23
PACKAGES
FOR OUR OWN SOLDIER BOYS

Next Tuesday afternoon. at the
l. o. o. F. hall. the ladies Of Miriam
Rebekah Lodge will meet for the
purpose of making up a lot OF Xmas
packages for the soldier boys who
have gone from Lincoln county.
1t is uderstood that II there are
any ladies In the city who are not
members of the Rebekah order wish
to Join In this worthy undertaking
they are welcome to come and do
their bit towards making the boys
happy at Christmas time.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23
METAL MARKET

Wednesdays settlements were has
ed on the following Salt Lake quo
tations:
Silver, S5
Copper tcathodes) 23.425.
Lead, 625
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23
DRY VALLEY DUMP
MOVING TO BULLIONVHLE

About a car load Of tailings from
Dry Valley dump is being moved
daily to the Bullionville mill of the
Prince Consolidated company The
loading operations are in charge of
ID. i. Sullivan.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23
BRODIGAN READY TO
ISSUE LICENSE TAGS

Secretary OF State Geo. Brodigan
IL ready to distribute the 1913 auto
mobile license tags and local auto
owners have been in receipt OF blue
application cards within the past few
days
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23

Miss Mammie Orr entertained at a
miscellaneous shower Wednesday af-
ternoon in honor of Miss Isabelle
Nesbitt, bride-elect of December.
About fifty guests were present.
The national colors and flowers were
used as decorations.
Whist was the entertainment Of
ing high score; and Mrs. Walter NJ.
Christian. low. After the prizes were
awarded. a dainty luncheon was serv-
ed.
Just before leaving the guests as-
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23
WEEKS ORE SHIPMENTS

The total ore shipments from Pi-
oche this week amounted to eighty
car loads, all of which were from the
Prince Consolidated mine.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23

Mrs. NJ l.. Lee and children left
last Monday for Pennington, Utah,
whittier they had been summoned on
account of the death of Mrs. Lees
mother.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23
Splendid Work: Of
Lincoln Co. Red Cross

The 1918 tag will be OF the same
size and design as the 1917 tag, but
the letters and figures will be black
set in q back ground Of yellow.
The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1917-11-23
- - -

Mrs ] w. Christian left last Sat
urday for Tacoma where she will
be near her husband who is now at
Camp Lewis
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Funeral services for Senator New lands were held in Washington. President Wilson headed a distinguish ed gathering which attended.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

his final consideration. A sharp re- duction of high salaries now paid rail road presidents may help in a small way to provide funds for wage in creases.
 If congress follows President Will sons recommendation concerning the guarantee of the average pre-war earnings, it will obhgate the govern ment to the extent of S918, ,424, ,8S5, the
 average earnings of all roads for the
 three years ending June 30 last. Fig
 ures compiled by the bureau of rail
 way economies, an agency of the com panies, show net operating income for
 the year ending June 30. 1915, as
 $695, 5,931 ,861: for 1916. t,0O5, 182, 794 and
 for 1917, $1, ,054, ,1O0, ,7G0.
 Congress might establish this basis
 of compensation, virtually the lease
 rate for the period of government Op-
 eration, but it could not compel anE-
 road to accept the terms. and com
 pany would have recourse to the courts
 if it considered the rate too law. This
 course is not looked for rom many
 roads. however.
 Dividend Payments Subject to Super ese.-s, ''--s -- vision.
 Under the bill which officials have
 drawn for presentation to congress. it ! would be provided that earnings ex-
 ceeding this basis would revert to the government, for general expendi- ture or. as a special fund for railroad Improvements. Dividend payments would be subject to supervision and approval of the Interstate Commerce Commission
 Roads would make their own inn provements under the plan, and pro : vide for their own bond issues, but i both would be under government su- ! pervision. The size and interest rate ] on securities issues would be subject l to the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion's approval, and the rate by law ] would be limited to a minimum of per cent and a maximum or 1-2 per ceHt The president would be author | ized to. buy on government account any l or all future railroad bond issues, most of winch would be to provide ad- ditional equipment or improvements. and thus the necessary legal means l would be provided for government if ! nancing of improvements. Such a plan | would automatically give the govern l ment powar to regulate improvements, l and to prevent Ntraordinary and un- l necessary expenditures for such pur- 1 poses.
 On the other hand 1t is understood l to- -be-AIr.- McAdoo's intention to resort l to construction of new, lines or addi- | tional tracks on trunk lines if this i proves desirable to relieve congestion I t-Tha administration policies along this | line are expected to be vigorous In I extending lines wherever needed TOT | efficient prosecution of the economic | forces. behind the war.
 Reports stvere circulated today that | thala1u tarstate Commerce Commission 1 might decide to postpone indefinitely l decision of the fifteen per cent rate Lease, and other important rate ques- Etfons. until it can be ascertaa.ined
 whether government operation will re- Esult+- in ma terially lowering Of oper- atioii costs through elimination Of l competitive waste