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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23
HALL-NOYES SCHOOL

TERM. CIVIL SERVICE. Prep. with
former I. s. examiner. Also graded and college
prep. work; rapid thorough. 221 81. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-23

ROCKVILLE. MD.-8-ROoM HOUSE; BATH
sewerage; lights; garage; large lot. terms easy
Apply Box IFS. Rockville. Md -.
BEAUTIFUL SHADE: TWO ACRES. 5 ROOMS,
bath; electric lights; drilled WELL excellent or
chard' fronts ear line and macadam road; not in
subdivision; located Bethesda. Nd
DEAN CoLDWELL. Wood bldg. NJ 1897.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1917-05-10

into Cash at'sone price
$500 worth of Patent Medi-
cines at Half Price
$500 worth of Chinaware,
Glassware and Crockery at
Sweeping Reductions
$500 worth of Ladies' and
Children's Cloaks, Rain Coats
Mems Straw Hats, Mems Boys
and Ladies' Underwear and
Notions must be sold, many
at about one-half of actual
cost. Buy for now and future
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-08-22
KELLY EHGEL fHIERTAIAS
WITH GIFTS Of MIhICRY

Kelly Engel was the center of an
animated discussion last Saturday
evening before a group of govern
ment officials, w. II. Reavis and
other business men of the town.
Kelly maintained that any one whose
mind had been suitably trained and
with proper inspiration could in an
emergency meet the requirements of
a vocation for which he had no prev
ious training He demonstrated the
possibility of his claim by a repro
duction of voice and personal char
acteristics of the party whose posi-
ton he assumed, with such accuracy
as to astound Leslie Brigham and
W. II. Reavis whose skepticism led
to their selection as judges. Kelly
was quite modest in his reception of
the compliments paid him declaring
that the achievement was possible to
any of those present if they had but
sufficient confidence in themselves to
attempt it.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-08-22
.FALLON TROOP BOY SCOUTS
IN fine DEMONSTRATION
Youngsters Show Remarkable Pro-
Iiciency in Work of the Organiza-
ton After Short Training

A large and interested crowd as
sembled at Oats Park School last
Friday evening at the entertainment
and demonstration of the work of
the Boy Scouts of America present
ed by Fallon Troop No. /.
The demonstration was preceded
by an enjoyable musical and literary
program to which Miss Elsie Cutting.
Mrs. c. E. Bingham and Messrs.
Brigham, Engle and Foote contrib
uted numbers.
After a brief introduction by DR..
f. e. Nichols explaining the objects
of the Boy Scouts organization, the
youngsters to the number of twenty
four were put through a series of
stunts exemplifying a few of the
varied accomplishments that are a
part of the training in athletics and
self dependence that lies at the
foundation of the organization.
The daily life of the Boy Scout
In camp was carried out from the
"reveille" in the morning to taps
at night, including the regular set
ting up exercises drill, salute to the
flag, review. etc.
The youngsters, although they
have been practieing but a few
weeks, showed remarkable profic-
iency in the manual of arms, squad
drill, pyramiding first aid to the in
tured and sending and receiving mes
sages by semaphore signaling.
Altogether it was a revelation to
those present and reflects great cred
II on Assistant Scoutmaster George
Keneippe, who has done the actual
work of instruction and to all 9TH
ers who have interested themselves
in this commendable movement of
training our lads to appreciate the
advantages that follow a clean, out
door life and the cultivation of those
faculties that tend to promote quick
thinking and a spirit of self reliance
and helpfulness without expectation
of reward other than that derived
from the consciousness of a deed
we'll done,
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-08-22
PATENT GRANTED TO FALLON
MAN FOR SAFETY APPLIANCE
Device to Prevent Automobiles from
Slipping Backward on Heavy
Mountain Grades.

Last Monday George Cirac re-
ceived notice that patent had been
issued by the Patent Office at Wash
ington to c. p Cirac on an attach
ment for automobiles, trucks and
other wheeled vehicles for the pur-
pose of preventing them from roll
ing backward on heavy grades in
the event that the engine becomes
stalled.
The device is attached to the rear
wheels and is automatic in its action,
being so constructed that 1t fits in
side the brake drums and operates
only when the movement of the
vehicle is reversed, when it auto
matically sets rigidly and prevents
the car from running backward. 1t
is provided with a release attached
to the reverse lever and becomes in
operative when it is necessary to
back the car.
The device is primarily designed
to prevent accidents on mountain
grades when from any cause the car
is stopped With this appliance it
is not necessary to set the brakes
and the car can be started at once
without the ever present danger of
killing the engine or the car becom-
ing uncomfortable through slipping
of the brakes.
Charley Cirac is now in San
Francisco arranging for the manu-
facture of the device and placing 1t
upon the market either through
houses handling auto accessories or
by some royalty arrangement with
auto manufacturers.
Since the appliance is absolutely
noiseless, automatic and dependable
there appears no valid reason why 1t
should not become a valuable safe
ty first" equipment on every car.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-08-22
RED CROSS TO MOBILIZE
AN ARMY OF KNITTERS

Receipts by the local Red Cross
to date amount to s1239.73 accord
ing to F. G. Hough, secretary of the
Churchill County Chapter. This
sum represents the gross amount
collected, including donations as
well as memberships, a large pro
portion of which goes to the Ma
tron Red Cross at Washington for
furthering the general work. A tidy
sum will remain for supplies for the
active work of the local chapter
soon to be organized.
The receipts to date are very
gratifying, especially in view of the
fact that the people of this COM
munity are too busily occupied with
the summers work and diversions to
be able to devote much attention to
Red Cross activities. With the COM
ing fall, actual work by the chapter
will be organized, and campaign
for membership will be waged
LHl OuShOul IHe county
There has been considerable delay
in obtaining supplies for the local
chapter, but the secretary has now
received receipt forms, membership
buttons and pins. and blanks for
authorizing the collection of men,
berships. Those who are willing to
assist in the membership campaign
may obtain the necessary blanks and
Red Cross pins from the secretary,
or from Mrs. c. II. Lehners, chair
man of the membership committee.
The local chapter has recently
been called upon for assistance in
filling an order for $1,500,000 knit.
ted sets consisting of sweater, muf
fer, wristlets and socks, to be dis
tributed among the soldiers and civil
population of the Allies in Europe
The Director of the Pacific Divis-
ion, Mr.. John L. Clymer, suggests
the appointment of a special knitting
committee to organize and conduct
this department of the work. AS
chairman of this committee G. J.
Kenny, chairman of the local chapter
has appointed Mrs. e. L. Bingham
who will name the members of the
committee, selecting ladies from the
different districts of the county. All
who understand knitting and are
willing to assist in this work are
urged to notify Mrs. Bingham at
once, stating how much time they
can give to the work.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-08-22
ACCIDENT TO BILL HOOVER
CAUSE FRACTIOUS MULF

William Hoover familiarly ad-
dressed as "Bill Hoover" met with
a painful accident last Thursday
night when a mixed" team which
he was driving became frightened by
the glare from headlights on car
driven by Harry Ferguson. The ac-
cident took place on the road near
the Dolf ranch, when the sudden
glare from the lights of the car as
it rounded a curve in the road
frightened the mixed" part of the
team known as a mule, and so wild
that none but Bill would drive him,
forced his mate to the side of the
narrow bridge which they had then
reached, throwing team, wagon and
Bill into the ditch.
The injuries 70 Bill were slight,
merely a broken collar bone, sprain-
ed wrist and minor body bruises.
He also sustained the loss of his
time book and his temper, the first
he recovered after dragging the
ditch, but the recovery OF the latter
was not so quickly accomplished.
The remarks of Bill Nye to the
heather Chinese detected with six
hearts in his deck, were mild in
comparison to the language Bill ad
dressed to that mule.
To those acquainted with Bill it
is sufficient to say that he was in his
most eloquent mood, which is equiv
alent to saying that the vivid hues
of the rainbow are but pale streaks
in comparison to his highly colored
outpourings of that evening.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-08-22
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION IN
RENO SEPTEMBER |, z & 8
Many Interesting Features Sched-
uled to Entertain Visitors; Horse
Racing and Speaking

That Reno's Labor Day celebra-
tion will be the largest labor cele-
bration that has ever occurred with
in the State of Nevada is now an as
sured fact. The business men of
Reno have almost to e man given
their hearty cooperation. The Bus
mess Mems Association has donated
the use of the racetrack to the Lab
or committee and firms of the city
will have floats in the monster pa
rade to be held Monday morning.
The celebration will last three
days, beginning Saturday September
l. with six horse races at the track.
The best horses in the West are now
at the track and training for the
matinee races.
Sunday afternoon at the Stadium
Mackay Field, University of Nevada,
a program of four hours duration
of sports for young and old has been
arranged There will be two tugs-of-
war, one for men of strength, and
one for boys under IA years old.
There are numerous other races and
games which will provide amuse-
ment for all. A band will play dur
ing the afternoon.
Sunday evening a band concert
and public speaking will be held in
the city park. Gov. Boyle will
speak as will also Chief Justice ?.
A. McCarren and other prominent
men of the state.
On Labor Day morning the parade
will take place, led by Gov. Boyle
and his staff. and other state. county
and city officials. Prize floats will be
entered by business men of the city.
Some unions will have floats also,
the carpenters entering a float of
which will be a miniature bungalow
completely finished. This float will
be auetioned off at the race track in
the afternoon for the benefit of the
Red Cross.
Six and possibly seven races will
be run at the track in the afternoon,
beginning about 2:15. George Wing
field has also furnished the grand
marshal of the parade with his FAM
Gus saddle horse.
In the evening a grand ball will
be held at which a grand prize of a
cabinet victrola and record, valued
at 500, will be given away. Prize
waltz and fox trot will also be
awarded.
Excursions will be run on all rail-
roads, one and third fare, round
trip, good until September 4.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-08-22
Prize Winners

We wish to announce Mrs. T. M.
Beatty and w. E. Conrad as win
ners of the prize contest for a name
for the publication issued monthly
by this store. The name decided up
on by the committee was 1.-The
Economizer Both Mr.. Conrad and
Mrs. Beatty sent in the same name
and therefore the $40 merchandise
order offered as a prize will be d.
vided equally between them. Thank
ing others for their enthusiasm in
entering the contest and wishing
them better success next time.
We remain respectfully,
GRAY, REID & COMPANY.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-08-22
ACCUMULATINC EVIDENCE
OF AN IMMINENT WEDDING
Mrs. Grundy Interprets Certain signs
and Omens Involving Well Known
And Popular Couple

Through these still summer days
there filters rumors of a prospective
wedding, and despite the fact that
no public announcement of an en-
gagement has reached expectant ears
yet during the lull when war news is
no longer discussed, the whisper is
heard that it is to be.
Some evidence to confirm this be-
lief lies in the fact that the Jeffrey
cottage has been rented.
With others of the intimate
friends of the couple we are bound
to secrecy as to their identity and
this obligation forbids any farther
statement than that the young man
is a prominent member of the AL
falfa Club and manager of the lum-
Der department of a large mercan-
tile firm whose location is on one of
the principal corners of our Maine
thoroughfare.
1t would be a pleasure to give to
the waiting public more definite in
formation but this we cannot do
without violating confidence, and un-
til the seal of secrecy is removed the
identity of this couple must remain
shrouded in its present mystery.
1t is expected that the engagement
will be announced Immediately fol-
lowing the wedding.
Boastful as has been the young
man of his recently acquired Saxon
circumstances oblige him to admit
that it cannot escape a Ford.
And this is as far as we dare
venture in the matter.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-08-22
FARi LOAN BANK is NOW
UNDER new MANAGEMENT
II. l.. Douglass Returns After Turn
ing Over Institution to New Of
ficials; Optimistic for Future

II. l.. Douglass returned last Mon
day from Berkeley where he had
been to attend a meeting of the
Farm Loan Bank settling up the al
fairs of the bank and turning over
the concern to the new officials.
Mr.. Douglass states that in his
opinion the new officials will make
good" and that in the future there
will be no more of the unfortunate
disagreements in the directorate that
hampered the operations of the
bank in its dealings with the farm
ers.
Heretofore the trouble has been
that farmers desiring loans were
compelled to accept a valuation on
their properties as security for loans
far below that which would be ac-
corded from private parties or COM
mercial banks and as a result there
was little indueement for the farm
ers to patronize It,
Although somewhere in the
neighborhood of twelve million dol
lars has been applied for in loans
only about 100000 has been aetu-
ally loaned by the bank, the loans
having been held up upon ali sorts Of
absurd pretexts of protecting" the
governments money and every po-
tential borrower was looked upon as
probable thief who was endeayor-
ing to liquidate at the expense of the
bank. While firmly of the opinion
that every loan should be scrutin
lied carefully, Mr.. Douglass, in com
mon with Messrs. Mead and Thomas,
believed that the whole policy of the
bank under President White was
calculated to throw every possible
obstacle in the way of the farmer,
rather than to expedite the making
of loans on an equitable basis. The
incident of the valuation of lands in
Nevada and on this project was but
case in point that has prevailed in
all sections of the district under the
Berkeley institution.
The new board of directors organ
lied by the appointment of W. II.
Joyce as president; A. c. Kuhn OF
San Jose. vice president; A. W. Hen
driek of Nevada, secretary; Willard
Ellis of Ogden. treasurer: and John
GULL of Chico. Cal. director.
Although sincerely regretting the
condition of affairs that has neees-
STATED this drastic action on the
part of the National board, Mr..
Douglass states that if it was all to
be done over again he would pursue
exactly the same course. II the
bank was ever to fulfill the objects
for which it was designed and ere
ated. namely. the assistance of the
farmers, it could never be accom-
plished under the direction of man
Of the mental caliber of Burrell G.
White. In his elimination and the
selection of a board of broadminded
and experienced men lies the saliva
tion and the continued usefulness Of
the institution as a help to the
farmers of the West
Incidentally it may be noted that
Judge Lobdell. who conducted the
investigation, opposed by his vote
the acceptance of the resignation of
Mr.. Douglass. The majority of the
board, however, believed that the
best interests of the bank would be
served by the appointment of an en-
tirely new set of men.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-08-22
WRETCHED ROAD CONDITIONS
ON OVERLAND TRAIL ROUTE
innocent Tourists Made Victims of
unwarranted Claims of Superiority
of Northern Route

The many complaints from tour
lists regarding the wretched condi-
tlon of the Overland Trail call fol
prompt and vigorous action on the
mart not only of this section but OF
the entire state whose interests and
good name are affected through the
encouragement of route that
should have barricades at either ap-
proach with warning signs conspicu-
ously placed reading who enters
here leaves hope behind"
Ernest Hursh, whose knowledge
of the roads of this state is the
equal of any, has Just returned from
a tour of eastern Nevada by way oi
the Overland trail and his descrip-
ton of the 200 and more miles east
from Lovelock point to conditions
which If not corrected will mean
the death knell to tourist travel
through Nevada.
This is what Mr.. Hursh found on
this trail that the present com
mission is trying to compel motorists
to adopt in place of the Lincoln
Highway that has already been ac-
knowledged by motorists to be a
natural thoroughfare. From Carlin
for distance of 23 miles the road
is thick with rocks and so badly
cut up that 1t required two hours
and ten minutes to cover the dis
tance Continuing the motorist must
tarvel through ten miles of soil that
Is simply ash which rises in a show
er the instant the wheels touch IL.
completely covering car and occu-
pants. Mr.. Hursh on this trip met
a distance of S3 miles in order to
avoid this road and another party
declared that were they ever again
obliged to travel through Nevada
they would ship their car rather
than suffer the discomforts of such a
journey. Another, a doctor and
Nlle Vi oah JOScs Nho suhoi1A eA1
tortures of this trip declared that 50
far as Nevada was concerned "never
again for them"
There is absolutely not one claim
that can be honestly made for this
Overland trail as against the Lincoln
Highway, as. in addition to the
many disadvantages mentioned. the
swarms of mosquitoes along the line
make travelling uncomfortable and
camping impossible. The trail is a
monument to the boosting profile
iency of Lovelock and other towns
along the railroad, but unless there
arises a protest powerful enough to
move our officials TO a sense of the
injustice to travellers the state of
Nevada will have earned a reputa-
ton for a careless handling of the
truth combined with impossible
highways that will far outweigh any
trifing financial return that will ac-
crue to the garages, hotels and
dealers along the line.
So long as the advocates of the
so-called Overland Trail, or nor
thern route across Nevada, confined
their efforts to the improvement of
another highway across the State,
we have been disposed to remain 81
lent when extravagant, and even un-
truthful. claims were made as to the
superiority of that route to the Lin
coin Highway. We believed, follow
ing the precept set down by the
originators of the lincoln Highway,
Continued on Page Three)
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-08-22
INJURY TO HARRY TEMPLE
KICKED BY HORSE

Harry, the ten year old son of c.
S. Temple was kicked by horse at
Eastgate last Sunday inflicting a bad
cut on the forehead and over the
right eye. He was brought to the
Cottage Hospital by Mr.. Salisbury
and Tom Bradshaw where DR.. Mich
OILS took several stitches in the
wound. No serious results are
looked for although the lad is con-
isdered to have had narrow escape
from more serious injury.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-08-22

Continued on Page Three)
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-08-22
NJ. Il. Church Services

At IL a. m. the pastor will preach
At s p. m. union service, sermon by
DR.. Colby. Sunday School at 10 a.
m. meeting of official and Sunday
School boards this Wednesday even
ing at o'clock. ]. A. Waohob, pas
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-08-22
Errors are Ancient History

Error proof f
bookkeeping is
just as neces-
sary for the
protection Of
your money on
deposit with us
as is a modern
burglar proof
safe.
The Burroughs
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-08-22

The fellow who had a vacant lot
and didn't cultivate it is now kick
ing himself every time he has to
buy a few wilted vegetables.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1917-08-22
Notice

DR. Harden has moved his Office
from Houser's Barn and will be call
ed by residence Phone 1876 only.
DIR. HARDEN.
The Coconino sun., 1917-10-05
THE LIBERTY LOAN.
By W. c. McAdoo, Secretary of
 of the Treasury.

By w. c. McAdoo, Secretary of
 of the Treasury.
 For the purpose of equipping with arms, clothing and food our gallant soldiers who have been called to the field;
 Maintaining our Navy and our val tent tars upon the high seas;
 Providing the necessary means to pay the wages of our soldiers and sailors and, if the bill now pending in Congress passes, the monthly all lowances for the support of their de- pendent families and to supply them with life insurance;
 Constructing a great fleet of mer- chant vessels to maintain the line of communication with our brave troops in France, and to keep our commerce afloat upon the high seas in defiance of the German Kaiser and his sub marines;
 Creating great fleet of aeroplanes, which will give complete supremacy in the air to the United States and the brave nations fighting with us against the German military menace; and for other necessary war purposes.
 Make application for these 49o bonds at your local bank today. Put every dollar you can into this loan, by so doing you are helping to shorten the war and relieve a vast amount of suffering.
The Coconino sun., 1917-10-05
Veterinary Department
PINK EYE OF HORSES.

Influenza, or Pink Eye, is an acute infectious disease effecting horses and mules. It is one of the oldest and most common diseases of horses. It is prevalent in all sections of the United States.
 The causitive agent is a bacteria or germ. The infection is found in all the fluids of the body but the com- mon method by which the disease is spread is by the contamination of feed boxes, watering troughs and sta bles by the nasal discharges. The symptoms are very characteris- tic. The first things we notice is a loss of appetite, depression and Ian. guor in movement. At this stage the temperature is elevated, sometimes as high as 108 fah. This may be deter mined by the uneyeness of the distri- button of the external heat, namely, cold ears or legs, or both.
 The patient at this stage hangs his head and has difficulty in walking. Later in the disease, the lining of the nose becomes red, hot and dry or just the reverse, covered with mucuos. The eyes are also effected in much the same manner. The under side of the lids become a very brilliant red. A watery discharge runs from the cor ners, often causing the hair to fall out. Light seems to aggravate the condition.
 Distemper is often associated with pink eye.
 Treatment-With careful treatment 959o of the cases will recover in from 6 to 10 days. Owing to the rapidity with which this disease spreads from one horse to another until whole sta bles and even communities are af- fected, the first thing to do is to sep arate the sick from the healthy. See that the infected animals do not drink from the same trough, as the other stock. Then, if the weather permits, tie the patient in the open air. First see that a piece of felt or burlap is tied to the halter in such way as to protect the eyes from the light. By wetting this felt with clean cold wa ter from time to time we can give the animal much relief and ward off that dangerous sequel-blindness.
 A pint of raw linseed oil, or miner al oil, in which ten drops of fluid ex- tract of digitalis given at one dose will usually be all the medication ne. cessary. However, if the patient