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The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-11-22
Storage Reservoirs
Need of Farmers

From the fact that the farmers Of
Carson Valley have faced two sue
cessive seasons OF water shortage. the
anticipation OF the coming season Is
Of greatest concern. A heavy winter
Is badly needed by tho farmers. es-
pecially heavy snowfall In the
mountains. Many believe that we are
due for heavy winter and 1t is hop
ed they are right. A weather fore
coster of national prominence, who
has been successful in his predictions
for many years, declares that heavy
storm are due the latter part Of No
vember and from that time until
March 18th storms will be light. with
periods of unusual cold weather.
Should his predictions prove right.
and another season Of water shortage
be faced by the farmers of Carson VAL
ley, It is thought that the farmers will
be awakened to storage system so
badly needed here.
The prospects for a government
reclamation project for Carson Valley
is exceedingly bright. but the move
.ment probably lacks the united sup
port that should be given It. For
months past government engineers
have been testing foundations for
storage reservoirs on the Carson
river. This alone indicates but one
thing. The government has its eyes
on Carson Valley. While the ieclama-
tion apartment Of the federal govern
ment is looking with favor upon this
project, it would be timely for united
encouragement on tho part of the
farmers. 1t would at least convey to
the government that we are In favor
of the project.
Without considering the thousan ds
of acres of land that would be brought
under cultivation by the proposed pro-
ject, the benefit to the farms already
under cultivation, would be blessing
to the farmers of Carson Valley.
Last summer when hay and grain
crops were burning up in this Valley,
the farmers on the Truckee-Carson
project had no worry about water.
The storage system assured the farll-
ers of that district that they would
experience no short tage of water.
Carson Valley is still in the MAX
ing, and its future greatness depends
entirely upon storage system.
Thousands of acres await cultivation.
but storage system must come first.
AS soon as that day arrives hundreds
of new homes and farms will dot
the sage flats. II L. does not come
Carson Valley can drift along In the
same old way as it has for years past.
The possibilities for new Carson
Valley are wonderful. No other Sec
tion in Nevada can equal 1t. A popula-
ton of 10000 in FIVE years is not I'M
possible. A storage system is the first
step in that direction.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-11-22

ican soldier fighting for justice and
freedom of the world His life was
not given in vain and the world will
honor the hero dead of the Allies un-
til time shall be no more.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-11-22

and its happy termination. 1t can not
be denied that our couptry's entrance
into the war has tipped the scale to
the favorable side. We have a reason
to rejoice In the fact that we have had
a president who with remarkable
wisdom, tactfulness and diplomacy
has handled our country's task in the
war. Our soldiers at the battle front
and otherwise have been giving a
truly admirable account of themselves
The energy which our whole country
has manifested in the successful
prosecution of the war has demanded
the respect and commendation of the
world. Under these existing condi-
tions there Is truly danger that We pat
ourselves on our shoulder and give
all or too much credit to ourselves,
and forget God, who ordaineth. God
has embued our president with the re-
quired wisdom to conduct wisely the
business of our land in this war. God
has filled our soldiers with courage
and strength to fulfill their difficult
tasks. God has filled every one in our
land with proper spirit to tax them
selves to the very limit of their re-
sources to prccs the war to rapid
conclusion. Therefore: SOIL DEO
GLORIA, i. e. God alone be all honor
Thankfulness is not plant native
to our heart. The seed must be sown
by the Holy Spirit. When Christ had
healed the ten lepers only one of them
returned thanks. Christ mornfuly
asked: Were thee not ten cleansed
where are the nine? Luke II, II.
May none of us belong unto the class
of the unthankful nine We conclude
"All praise and tharks to God
The Father now be given;
The Son, and Him who rcigns
With them in highest heaven:
The one Eternal God,
Whom earth and heaven adore;
Tor thus 1t Was, is now,
And shall be evermore!"
FREDERICK Fl. MENZEL,
Pastor Lutheran Church.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-11-22
II. A. Lennon Chosen
For Hoouer's Staff

II. A. Lennon, food administrator
for Nevada and director of the state
council of defense, has been appointed
member of Herbert Hoover's staff
and will leave for Europe on January
1st, according to present plans, says
the Gazette.
Hoover will head the world relief
organization and will probably estab-
lish headquarters in France and other
European countries. The work will
be carried on for year or two and
Mr.. Lennon expects to spend at least
a year in Europe
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-11-22

District Attorney Brockliss and
Knox Johnson left by auto this morn
ing for Placervilla where they are
called on business matters.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-11-22

When the Germans begged for
peace and the armstice was signed on
November 18th, the parents of sons
fighting in France, offered up a
fegerent prayer because God had
granted the will of Allies and the
boys Of Douglas county would all re-
turn to their home. But is was not tc
be. In the dying days of the gigantic
struggle, Hun bullet struck Earl
Jepsen as he charged into battle, and
his lile's blood flowed out onto the
soil OF France. that we at home might
continue to enjoy the freedom of this
great republic. He made the supreme
sacrifice as has thousands of other
American lads, giving his life freely
and nobly. 1t fell to Earl Jepsen 70
be the only Douglas county boy to die
on the field OF battle in the great war.
Reviewing the life of this young
man, 1t seems strange that he was
destined to be the enc boy of this
county to pay the full price. OF re-
serve disposition. 9uiet yet determin-
ed; "a boz who never entered disputes
and was as fair and square as die
Being the eldest SOL OF the family and
with no sisters near his age, he early
Ia life became great help to his
mother, whom he idolized His first
ard last thought was always OF her
aud few sens have gave them same
consideration to their mothers as did
Esrl Jepsen.
when the United states entered the
war his patriotism reached high
point lie wanted to help win the
war; not by staying at home Ind as
sisting In some essential occupation,
but from the firing. step-of a trench.
While other boys were fighting to
dodge the draft. he was fighting even
with more energy TO get into it. A
FIRST he failed TO pass the physical ex-
animation, and he was deeply disap-
pointed Later he passed and be was
made happy When his time to go to
q training camp arrived, he bio
ite frigels, everybody in this COM
munity was his friend) goodbye.
From the trsining camps he wrote
cheerful letters to his parents. With
ia few months he arrived in France
Then came the grim business of war.
lie went into battle, probably several
battles, before he fell fighting that
You, kind reader, might continue t.
enjoy The liberty and prosperity Of
this great nation.
Ho was an active member of the
Cardneryille l. o. o. f. lodge and also
Carson Valley Rebekah lodge. In the
latter he acted as drill master for sew
eTal terms and materially assisted in
building up the new lodge.
The Record-Courier joins with the
community In wishing his parents
Mr.. and Mrs II. c. jensen, and other
relatives, sympathy in their hour OF
sadness. Above the shadow of sad
ness, there arises = glorious consola-
ton. Earl Jepsen died as IN Amer
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The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-11-22

Ccvote pelts are bringing the price
of from sS to- SIS according to their
grade. according to fur buyers ono
tations.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-11-22
Earl Jepsen Killed
In Action Nov. 5th
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Last Saturday. II. &. Jensen

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Cent, Clerk and member of ~
the ioca' Board of Douglas ~
County received the following p
telegram from Adintant Gen.
eral Harris, Washington, ID. C..
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The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-11-22
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING

The seventh annual meeting of the
stockholders OF re United Farmers
Tel. and Tel Co.. will be he'd in Odd
Fellows Hall, Gardnerville, New, on
Saturday December seventh at |
O'Clock D. m. for the purpose of elect
ing officers for the ensuing year and
the transaction CT such other business
as may come beorc the meeting.
Il. ]. PHILLIPS, Secretary.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31
GERMAN FLOOD SOON TO BE DAMNED

Paris May 31-An offical note this morning says that the German flood will soon be damned regards the situation between Rheims and SoissonS As reserves come nto the paythe balance will be restored. The German march onward has been sackened by the arrival of the first reserves.
 Violent attacks early yesterday on the Aiette river forced the Allied flank back SoSSons and further eouth The German advance slightly north of the Mame The French attacked and recapred the town of Thllois west of Rheims but failed in the Ailee region. The French retired to the north of BerancOut and Epag n.y. seven miles northwest of SOissOnS.
 The local newspapers today say that Lecharmel, two miles north of the Marne is the extreme point of the Ger man advance The German continued the rush SOuthward but neither Chateau Thierry Doman has yet fallen
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31
BOB GUEST Is
 SELECTED TOR
 lHL FIRE GRIEF

The members of the Seward Nolun- tcer Fire Department held a roussng meeting last night, partook of a big buffet luncheon provided by Eddie Wild. of the Seward Grill, presented retimag officers with gifts, and elected Bob Guest as fife chief, subject to con fiqnation by the city council
 Tonight Joe Suejc ends his term or office as Fire Chef and the boys pre- sentcd him with cigar case. John Sullivan. past secretary, was present. G with a handsome cigarette case. F.. L.. Scnft, former treasurer e~,4 gc"- eral booster for the Department, was presented with a splendid pair of cuff links. The links will be sent to Mir. Senft who is now in Seattle. M. A. Homer, in well chosen words, spoke of the esteem the boys held Mr. Senft
 Bob Guest, Chief of Police, was un- animously recommended for fire chief, succeeding Joe St.ejc, resigned effect i've tomorrow.
 It was midnight when the last good part of thc get-together meeting was pulled off and the boys went home.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31
MISSING BOAT OF WEAVER AND
 SWEEzY FOUND

The boat used by Bill Weaver and Ben Sweczy. on their fatefuI trip Ias' November, has been found and is to- day on the beach, having been brought back from near Bear glacier by apa't! of hunters. Tom Jepson, l.. C. Bate. and Jack Mathison.
 The boat identified as the one De- longing to the missing old timers, to- glthcr with other articles, was founu bottom up on the beach about BOG yards south of Bear glacier last Tues lay by Jepson. Others of the hunting party tool; up the search and found one pair ol oars, and a gunny sack cortaini,S rubber hose, coiied up, and and one of the missing oarIocks. A aluminium cup was found in the creek near the glacier and this has been i'd entitled as belonging to the missing.
 The hunters returned here yesterday ard brought the boat found on the beach. The boat shows the results of being buffcted about by the wind and waves.
 It is possible that searching party vill be organized, go to the district lcar the glacier and make through search for the bodies of the missing m
 Sweezy and Wever left here last November for a cruise down the coast When they failed to return two differ ,ut searching parties were sent out out returned with no information. A grub basket, belonging to the me vas found on the beach and returned here. The finding of this started the searching parties out.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31
ID PLAY BALL SUNDAY--ENDS
 FIRST SER!ES

Next Sunday afternoon at 2:&C o'clock the last game of the first series of baseball between the Sewa q bunch ard the Soldiers will be played. The game will be played provided the Seward players. shake off their leth- argy and turn out and display their latent powers. There arc about five of 1he young men in Seward who can bc depended upon to show up on the dia- nond for practice or playing in re- gular game. Five cannot compete against the Soldiers, as the latter aI- ways have nine players with the oth- CTS, off duty, ready to jump into the field.
 Tomorrow light u ere will bc a pra- ctice at 7:30 o'clock and local players are requested to report. It it IS .os- sible the local men should get togeht- CT and elect a captain. such men as Reed, I.u as Hagstrom, Sullivan Math ison, McPhail, Lien, Rothfus, Allen, NoTi., Dowl;n, ShellhNIn, Johnson and at least fifteen others could ,m- pose among themselves a nine that ;:ould make it i'te 'e>tine fn the s"l- diers. The soldiers are in the game for the sport of it and would not care If they lost every game but they would rake the losing mighty interestinr at that.
 The game Sunday afternoon Is the yLbber of the first series, both r,nes having a game each, s to 0.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31
HUNS ATTEMPTING
 TO WIDEN GAP OF RTD7e, o
 VARIOUS SECTORS

NEW YORK, May 31 - Summary by Associated Press)- Slowly but surely the plunge of the German Crown Princes armies is being halted While the German momentum is not spenta notable stacking during yester- day and last night noticed The chief efforts ot the Germans is now devoted to widening the gap torn in po- stions between Pnon and Brimont The French have fall en back from the limits of Soisson which they evacuated yesterday The fighting has taken on the familiar aspect or the invasion of France in 1914 after breaking the British and French defensive positions but not the AL ed line The Germans are again moving forces out into fanshaped figures The situation while extremely serious has not assumed the critical aspect of the fighting in March.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31
DEAD HEROES OF PAST
 WARS ARE KONORED

in times past have given their lives tpon the battlefields of our country ror freedom, justice and liberty, and grant that we may have the courage and conviction in our hearts to give our utmost to uphold those principles before the whole world to-day.
 Give us q desire to pray for Thy blessings upon the souls of our noble soldiers who are fighting somewhere m France" for the peace and freedom Of all mankind. Help us to bear in mind that our Superior Officer, the Honored President of this Land Of ,he Free, and Home of the Brave, has called upon each of us to observe this Memorial Day in fasting and prayer and many Thou, Oh. God, grant that each one of us before we go to bed to- night may kneel on our knees and pray as President Wilson has asked us that our Armies may be successful ir upholding the principles of UniversaI Democracy. Grant, Oh, God, that WIG may be worthy of the sacrifice which is beiog made "Over There, by our courageous young men and make u. to feel that we must help in some mar eer here at home, and the least thai
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The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31

Under the auspices Of the United Spanish War Veterans, most approp- riate memorial day exercises were held at the A. B. Hall yesterday afternoon. The exercises were short, varied, full of meaning, patriotic. Soldie~s of tfe detachment, of 14th Infantry who were off, duty attended the services and there was an excellent showing of local residents.
 Sharp at 2:3O o'clock, C'mmonder R. R. Byran of J. K. Thompson Post, No. 20 U. s. w. V. rapped for order introduced Rev, G. J. Finn who made the following invocation:
 Almighty God, We humbly besoech Thy divine blessing upon this assem- bly here gathered to pay sacred hom' age to the memory of the dear ones who have left us for the life beyond Help us tohold respect and reverrc' in our minds and thoughts toward those lives while upon this earth were near and dear to us, and grant that the good examples of the departed may create in us a desire for the best that life may have to give us. HelV U, to think nobly of tho b~Othsrs Th'
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31
HOSPITAL IS HIT
 BY SHELLS-MANY
 KILLEO.- BURNED

WITH THE BRITISH, MHy Il - German aimen bomaed another large hospital euly today and many medical workers were killed or wounded. The hospital caught fire agtcr lagrc sec ton of the building Tad been den oI'h- ed by bombs. Few women were amCnl the slain. The bodies Of all killed, and a,so many of those woupdei uut were hospital caught fire after q large sec ihe result Of the fire.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31
ALSAKA DUE IN CORONA

Steamer Alaska is due to arrive in Cordova around about } o'clock this afternoon, according to radio advices' As a rule steamers of the Alaska Steamship Company are in the neigh borhood of Cordova at least 24 hours. The Alaska is expected to arrive here late Sunday or Monday, /but nothing definite will be known until she req ches Valdez.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31
GASSED

LONDON, May 31 - A dispatch .jays that the Germans, in reprisals against the peasant disorders in Uk- rajne, drenched several villages with gas and asphyxiated the entire com munities.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31
AMERICANS ARE A STONE WALL

WITH THE BRITISH, May 31- Another strong Ger man attack was made Memorial day against the Amer jeans in the Cantigny sector It seems to have com petey failed The Americans have been subjected almost to continuous attack since they captured Cantgny In every case the German waves were broken by the stone wall resistance of the American forces.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31
AMERICAN REPULSE HUNS

WASHINGTON May, 31- Commander Pershing ill official advise says the Germans have been completely re- pulsed in all attacks upon the American positions i'll Cantngy Fighting continues Cantngy and in the Lorraine.
 Last Wedesday evening a rading party of 50 men were repused with loss of ten dead and four wounded The Americans casrqItieS were light
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31
CLAIM MANY MEN CAPTURED

Berlin, May 31- Official J. To the south of Feres Enterdenois the Germans are fighting their way to the Mane The suburbs of Grecyaumount Justigny and Cuff fies all on the Soissons have been captured by the Ger mans Official reports that the number of prisoners have been increased to 35,000.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31
PLUNGE OF GERMAN ARMIES IS
 BEING HALTED BY THE ALLIES
AMERICANS BEAT BACK HUN TANKS;
 CAN'T BUDGE 'EM

WITH THE AMERICANS, MaN31- The Germans used tanks in counter attacks against the Amercas Ill Cantgny last night The American artillery opened lire when tbe German infantry showed mp on the scene The German tanks and infantry were driven back in disorder The Americans have not been budged since they cap tured Canugny.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31
EIGHTY DIVISIONS IN OR READY TO FIGHT

LONDON, May 31- Forty German divisions are in the Asne battle and forty are in reserve according to Reuters dispatch It is reported that the city of Sossons burning.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31
ENEMY STOPPED NEAR sOIssONs.

Paris May 31- The French this afternoon have pre- vented the German progress in the western outskirts of Sossons to the south The French sody holding the left bank of the Crise river The Germans multiplying their efforts in the direction of Viller Tardenois The battle is continuing with undmnished violence along the whole front on the right and the northwest of Rheims Nineteen German aeropanes have been destroyed and g downed
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31

Louis Missions, from Mile 23 came in yesterday and registered at the Hotel Seward. MT. Nissons will remain here until Sunday Worning.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31

John Hirschey, of Hope is registered at the Sexton. MT. Hirschey says that it is quiet at Hope there being no labor obtainable.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31

The weather forecast for tonight and tomorrow is fair and cooler,
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31
THOUSANDS WILL BE
 CALLED--NEW DRAFT

men will be called Co the draft in June The call will designate June 21 as in; late for concenteratiOn.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31

- Paris May 3I- PTemlef CIemenceau, had the naTrOW
 lest possible escape from falling into the German hands yesterday He left point on the front only few min utes before patrol party of forty Uhans arrived.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-31

WASHINGTON, May 3I - It was officially announced today that 2SO,0Oc
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-12

treating women proved as success ful as the business system.
 For several days during the talk ing of a scene embodied in "Ameri- can Methods" Jewel Carmen, who acts opposite William Farnum in the production, had quiet, restful time In one part of ithe picture Miss Carmen is supposed to be ill; so all she had to do for three days was to lie in bed and be comfort able, while other players acted scenes around her, and the camera ground merrily away.
 Miss Carmen said she would like to act the part of sick woman quite often. It was so restful.
 When William Fox arrived in Cal ifornia, soon after Director Frank Lloyd had started American Meth ods' he cast his quick eye over the script of the big production and immediately gave orders that no ex- pense be spared in making the pie ture Mar Fox realized that the making of so stupendous a work as American Methods required the exercise of free hand in matters of cost. The result is one of the most lavish productions ever put on the screen.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-03-12
THEAT TIRE ATTRA ACTIONS
 General News of Local Theatres Screen Stars and Features


told him that too many political plays had already been shown to make "Fhe Velvet Paw" a money maker With his usual tactical man ner, MT. Brady injected in this production woman lobbyist of un- usual tenor, one who was literally and physically charming. The question put up to Congress dealt with the child labor problems, and before the production was finished, Congress was dealing with that very problem. Wherever shown, there fore, "The Velvet Paw has drawn great audiences. The subject was talked about for many weeks, wis given great prominence in the newspapers, and here came a Brady Made picture with film story built around it. Local photoplay fans" will have the opportunity of witnessing this splendid World Picture when it is shown at the Coliseum theatre tonight.
 In addition another episode of "The Great Secret,' the novel serial which is being run at that theatre will be shown.