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The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-03
ENROLMENT STARTS FOR
BOYS WORKING RESERVE
Fifty Boys Each Month VIII BE Civ
en- Special Course ut University
of Nevada

All Nevada boys between the ages
of Is 10 81 are to be given an OPP
portunity to help in war work. with
Government recognition, at the same
time earning excellent pay and learn
ing useful trades, according to plans
Just formulated by the Boys Work
ing Reserve of the Department OF
Labor, of which Rev. Brewster Ad-
ans of Reno is Federal State Direc-
tor for Nevada.
All high school principals and
enrolment agents of the Public Ser
vice Reserve have been enlisted as
enrolment officers in this fine move
ment." said Mr.. Adams, ''in an at
tempt to reach every patriotic boy in
the State. One months intensive
course In agriculture, gas engine and
tractor operation will be given at the
University of Nevada commencing
April /. and running until July l,
fifty boys being handled each month.
For this course there is no eSpense
whatever other than board and
room at Lincoln Hall. for which 4
special rate of $50 for the month
las been arranged.
These boys will he doing real
war work, just as surely as their big
brothers in the trenches. Victory
for our Allies depends not on arms
clone. but equally on the products
of our farms. Members of the Boys
Working Reserve receive full Gov
ernment recognition, in the form of
certificates and badges of enroll
ment, with service bars added on
completion of farm work through
specified periods.
THE movement opens very aus
piciously. The State Board of Edu-
cation has instructed each principal
that full credit shall be allowed the
boys while they are at the Universe
ty. Closest cooperation exists be-
tween the Reserve and the State
Council OF Defense. and the Public
Service Reserve.
Parents of Nevada boys, you
must do this little added bit" You
must find this s25 to send your boys
to the University of Nevada. where
they will receive In one month a
course more valuable perhaps than a
year of schoolinR and whore they
may serve their country in its grave
need. Their moral welfare will be
looked after as carefully as at home.
Nevada boys. enroll--it makes no
difference whether you are a High
School student or not This oppor-
tunity is offered TO ell, and the ap-
peal comes direct from your Govern
ment"
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-03
STATE FAIR BOARD HOLDS
| FIRST MEETING Of YEAR
Date of State Fair for 1913 Set For
Week beginning September
Ninth

The Executive Committee Of the
Nevada State Agricultural Society
held its first meeting of the year last
Saturday evening. at which the cate
for the next State Fair was set foI
the week beginning Monday. Sep.
tember 9Th and ending Saturday
September 14th.
The Board has been advised that
the California State Fair will open
the last week in August and end on
September 7th and, following a GUS
tom which has prevailed for many
years. the Nevada State Fair will
follow Immediately.
President Keddie informed the
Committee that the deed for the
grounds is now In escrow at the
Churchill County Bank and will be
turned over as soon as the payment
of the $500 stipulated in the agree
ment Is made. 1t will be remember
ed that three years ago the Williams
Estate donated the original tract of
something over two acres for Fair
purposes giving q promise of a deed
as soon as the affairs of the estate
were settled. Later an addition of
obout two acres was bargained for
and 1t is this tract for which the
$500 Is to be paid.
The city is desirous of establish
ing an auxiliary pumping plant at
the fair grounds to augment the
present city supply; which the
growth of the city has rendered In
adequate. A committee from the
Board was appointed to make neces-
sary arrangements with the city
council with full power to act.
A committee was also appointed
to make whatever changes may be
necessary in previous premium
books as may be dictated by the ex-
periences of the past and to arrange
for the printing of the premium list
at the earliest possible date.
The secretary was instructed to
call the attention Of the Governor to
the fact that there are vacancies on
the Board due to the expiration of
the terms of I. H. Kent, Robert Co.
van and Alex Dromiac. and also one
caused by the death Of Henry Stew
ems of Reno.
The resignation of F. J. McDer-
mott will also be rendered to the
Governor this week. making FIVE va
cancies in all to be filed. It is ex-
pected that these appointments will
be announced in time for a full
Board to be represented at the an.
nual meeting which it is proposed
will be held on the last Saturday In
April.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-03
NO RESTRICTIONS PLACED
ON SALE OF SEED WHEAT
No Permission From Any Source Re-
quired Nor Any Price He May
Pay or Obtain

The Standard Is in receipt of the
following letter from Senator Hend-
erson that should set at rest all
doubt as TO the right of farmers to
buy and sell wheat for seed pur-
poses:
Editor Standard:
Inquiry has been made as to the
right of farmers to sell seed wheat.
with the statement that 1t was re-
ported permission must be obtained
in each instance from some authori-
ty in Washington.
This may either be the result of
Misunderstanding or of deliberate
German propaganda, and l have
therefore asked the Department of
Agriculture for an authoritative rul-
ing on the matter.
! enclose herewith copy of the rul-
ing in the form of letter from DR..
| Taylor. Chief OF the Bureau of Plant
Industry. which should set at rest all
rumors as to the right of farmers to
sell seed grains of any kind
Washington, D. G, Mar. 13, 1918
Hon. Charles b. Henderson. Unit
ed States Senate:
Replying TO your favor | would
say that there is no restriction on the
purchase or sale of seed by farmers.
One farmer can sell seed grain to
another at such price as may be mu-
tually agreed upon. No permission
from any source is necessary. In
the same way, one farmer can pur-
chase seed from another without re-
striction upon the quantity he OBJ
tains or the price which he mag pay
for same.
Seed firms also are permitted to
sell farm seeds to farmers or others
without license or other restriction,
except that care is exercised to see
that no undue profiteering occurs.
Warehouse men and elevator men
can sell seed wheat only under IL
eense and with the permission of the
y. s. Food Administration. This
applies also to seed firms which do
an elevator business.
Trusting that this makes clear the
situation, | am,
Very truly yours,
(Signed) w. A. TAYLOR,
Chief of Bureau.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-03
'DRILIS INTO MISSED HOLE
AND IS INSTANTLY KILLED
w. T. Wolverton Mangled Beyond
Recognition While Fellow Work.
man Escapes With Slight Injury

w. T. Wolverton, a miner was in
stantly killed last Saturday night
about eight O'Clock, just two hours
after going on shift, through drill
ing into missed hole.
He was mangled beyond recogni-
tion by the explosion which nearly
claimed another victim, as fellow
workman named Holman short
distance away escaped with no fur
ther injuries than a bruised arm.
which was treated by the company
physician.
Judge T. A. McNeill summoned
jury whose verdict was accidental
death.
1t is stated that one of the men of
the opposite shift reported two miss
ed holes and 1t was presumed that
he was working with all due caution.
State Mine Inspector Andrew J.
Stinson arrived on the scene Sunday
for an investigation.
The deceased was 25 years of age
and was the son of w. E. Wolverton
the we'll known mining man and was
we'll liked by workmen and officials
He was married a year ago in
Oakland and is survived by his Wild
ow and a father and mother who re-
side in Oakland. The remains were
brought to Hazen by Roe G. Kaiser
and were taken to Oakland for In
terment his father and widow ac-
companying them.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-03

The Standard has received from
Washington a quantity of seeds for
free distribution.
No one having garden space how
ever small should fail to contribute
his share toward the relief of the
food question by planting at once q
garden. particularly as the govern.
ment has generously provided an
abundance and variety of seeds.
The Food Administrator of this
county requests that these seeds bs
called for and planted Immediately
stating that this Is a patriotic act oi
vital importance.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-03
GRAY, REID 81 co. ENTER
UPON NEW TINE SCHEDULE

Our store adjusted itself to the
new time last Monday morning with
out the least confusion and the
many departments entered upon
their duties as orderly as though a
change had not occurred. according
to Mr. B. c. Archer. Manager of
Gray. Reid 6 Co. The clerks gener-
ally approve the change and already
realize the benefits to them In the
longer evenings which the new law
affords them.
Shoppers have readily conformed
TO the rev time many of them ad-
hitting that already they realize its
advantages in the added hours of
daylight.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-03
Third LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE
TO Open next SATURDAY


The big Liberty Bond drive in
Churchill county starts Saturday,
April 9th, the anniversary of the en-
try of the United States into the war.
At a meeting of the Council of De-
Tense Saturday night c. w. Foote
was elected Director of the Liberty
Bond drive campaign in this county.
Mr.. Foote will have full charge and
full authority to appoint as many as
sistants as he may decide is neces-
sary.
1t is planned to organize the IS
school districts of the county be-
tween now and Saturday and start
the big drive Saturday morning and
with a big celebration In the even
ing at the new county high school
building. There will be speeches
recitations. music and other forms Of
entertainment.
Every one must do his or her bit
towards making this drive a big sue
cess. Every man with a drop OF
American red blood in his veins will
do his part and do 1t willingly and
gladly. Don't wait for someone to
come around and ask you to buy a
bond, go to one of the banks and
sign an application for bond, or
several of them, without being
asked. You are going to buy bond,
why wait? One week should be all
the time needed TO "go over the top
with this bond drive.
We are going to win this war, but
you must help.
Talk Is cheap---ths time has come
foF patriotism n sctioP,
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-03
HERBERT MORTON SUFFERS
FROM BROKEN ARM

Herbert Morton suffered a broken
arm and severely bruised shoulder
last Saturday afternoon.
In attempting to reach the step
of his wagon his foot slipped and
he was thrown under the front
wheel, the noise of the fall frighten-
ing his team when they started and
front and rear wheels ran over his
arm breaking ii between the elbow
and shoulder.
He was brought to town and DIR.
Dempsey was called and administer
ed treatment.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-03

The deputy state superintendent
Of schools Is planning to leave Thurs
day of this week on a tour of inspec-
tion among the schools of Humboldt
county. Mr.. Smith expects to be
gone about a month. The trip is to
cover a thousand miles and carry
him to the Oregon border. Commun-
ications from trustees and teachers
should be addressed to Fallon as
formerly and will be promptly for
warded and answered as quickly as
the conditions of travel will permit.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-03

NJ. l.. Wildes. sheriff and assessor
has commenced making the annua
assessment OF property for the veal
1918, and from now on the assess
or's Office will be open TO receive as
sessments.
NJ l.. WILDES, Assessor.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-03
Smoke Ell Tropico Cigars.

quire written statement to the ef-
feet that a purchase of such supply
for sixty days is absolutely necessary
and the reasons should be stated.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-03

LONDON, April @The German
attacks on the line from Moreuil to
Lassigny continues, but everywhere
the French are holding firmly. Brit
ish and French are carrying on small
counter attacks at several points for
purpose of improving position and
are generally successful. The allies
gather mighty army near Amiens,
anticipating greatest effort of war by
Germans to break lines at this point.
Fierce artillery battle raging along
line.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-03

Patronize the Grocerteria at The
l. II. Kent Co, and save 10 to 10
per cent on your groceries.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-03
GERMANS GATHERING FORCES
FOR TREMENDOUS DRIVE
ON AM!ENS


Special TO the Standard:
PARIS, April 2-Germans renew
fighting in Albert and Moreuil reg.
ions, sending troops In mass forma.
ton against allied lines. Enemy at.
tempting to get astride Paris
3miens railroad, five miles from
Moreuil. Germans brining up heavy
artillery, but are delayed by heavy
rains. French destroy bridges nc.
cess Disc and guard fords with ar.
tillery.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-03

LONDON, April british are
making counter attacks in neighbor-
hood of Hangard and Moreuil. Ger
mans elected from the wood at
Moreuil, and are digging In north of
Montdidier, evidently expecting an
allied counter attack. Germans
using smoke screens TO conceal at
tacks. Germans gather immense
force and artillery at Albert, and are
expected to start another desperate
drive for Amiens, down the Ancre
valley. Americans are now taking
over important sections of the battle
line.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-03

PARIS. April desperate Ger
man attacks ON Hangard. Moreuil
and Grivesnes are repulsed with
heavy loss to the enemy. Germans
massing troops and artillery above
Albert. 1t is estimated by allied
leaders that the Germans have 154
divisions, or 100000 men in re-
serves and ready for a titanic drive.
1t is announced officially that Amer
lean troops are taking over import-
ant parts of the main battle line
along the Somme.
Infantry attacks along the front
have temporarily ceased. A fierce
artillery bombardment is progressing
The Germans appear preparing for
vicious thrust at Albert and Moreuil
sections, but have been pressed back
from Amiens sector.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-03

Smoke El Tropfco Cigars.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-03
sheepmen's Requirements

County Food Administrators
should not authorize sales to sheep
men at this season of year of more
than their sixty days requirements
as the lambing season will be over
by the expiration Of that time and
the roads will be good. The msr-
chant making suot sale shsul4 ~.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-03

One-third Substitutes

All wheat cakes served must con
tain at least thirty-three and one
third per cent of substitutes. Fur
ther, one is not allowed to serve
more than two crackers with q bow
of soup, when said bowl OF soup Il
part of meal. II q bowl of sour
or chill con carne is served as Q
meal one is allowed to use two ouno
es Of crackers with the same.
Rye and graham bread are moi
substitutes.
Boarding houses are classed al
restaurants and should exercise ev'
cry care to see that no violation ol
these rulings occurs. 1t is suggest.
ed that the boarding houses discon.
tinue the practice of general service
of bread and serve individual por.
tions to their patrons.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-04-03

Mondays and Wednesdays, wheat
less days all day. Each breakfast
from six a. m. to eleven a. m. every
day, also wheatless. Tuesdays, all
day. porkless. This means pork In
any form whatsoever.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
BEAR
 NOT EXTINCT

JUNEAU, May 15.-Contrary to a belief popular among big game hunt CTS that the blue glacier bear oi Alaska is of distinct species, Al Hasselborg, who, with Dr. Harry s. Worth curator of mammals at the University of California, has made d special study Of these animals, asserts that the great, morOse haunt CT of the ice rivers is no more than color phase of the common black bear. MT. Hasselborg, who has been studying Alaskan bear for nearly twenty years, is regarded a: one of the best posted men in the territory on that animal.
 Other men, taking exception to MT. Hasselborg's statement. point out that the blue glacier bear is more "rangy' in build than the black. They are likewise more vicious, it is asserted, and have been known to attack a man on sight, and keep coming so long as the breath of life remains in them.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03

 ARE COMING IN

In the last mail was received a billing from Elkhart. Indiana, in which it was stated that the new in struments ordered by the Fairbanks : band had been shipped. Four new clarionets comprise the. shipment, 3 B-hats and an A-fat The amount of the bill stated comes to $500, and it will be up to the members of the band to raise the money for them
 The instruments were reported as being on the way from Chitina and should arrive here any day. The band is in sore need of this new material and will in the near future give a concert, the proceeds of which will go to the fund entirely The members of the band gave up the date set for their concert in behalf of the Red Cross, and it will now be incumbent on the public to give them the strongest support possible in or der that the new instruments may be had for the music on the Fourth.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
OLIVES RAISED
 SUM FOR FUND

The committee having the Red Cross drive in charge reports that the sum of $1O363 was raised by the residents of Olnes for the fund. Olnes is small place as to number of inhabitants, but when it comes to making good for the cause it is large, the amount being very large per capita.
 Locally there was turned in $8.75 from St. Matthew's church, which was the offering of the congregation at the service held Sunday evening. The fund has grown everp day from donations made from unsolicited sources, and when the final total is at hand it will be found that the quota assigned to this district will be over the top. Many places. such as Hot Springs, Nenana. Tanana and other outlying sections. are still to be heard from.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
FAIRBANKSANS
 NOW SEND NEWS

In the last mail was received a letter from the Outside in which mention is made of two Fairbanks boys who left for the Outside to enlist. The two in question are Fred Johnston and Sumner Waite The boys are at present at the Navy Aero Field. which is near San Di- ego, and in the machinists' school Both of them are in good health and are doing well in their studies.
 Johnston mentions seeing Howard Logan and Gilbert Ellis, both of whom are in the cavalry on the Mexican border. They stated that they would soon be at liberty for a few days and would go to the home of the Heacock's and have a dinner It is not known whether they would be sent overseas until after they had graduated from the school, but are hoping to be sent to the front.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03

 CONVEYED BY
 CLAIMS MADE

Much information of former Fair banksans is conveyed by the claims made for exemption from the draft received by the local board. From Nevada it is learned that Harry Stacer and Barbara Boerner were married in Reno. Nevada. Both were we'll known in Fairbanks, having been residents of the town for some time.
 Among the information received is that of the birth of son to Mir. and Mrs. L. J. Heacock. The claim for exemption was put in on these grounds. Mrs. Heacock was former ly Mrs. Minnie Kettleson, and for several years conducted the Little Grill here. Shortly after her mar riage she went Outside. Heacock was associated with his brother in the transportation business here. ope rating the Doman line of launches
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
CALIFORNIA COWS REFUSE TO
 OBEY DAYLIGHT SAVING LAW

SACRAMENTO. Cal, May 15.--Be- cause the family COW has refused to obey the daylight saving law, but in stead adheres strictly to sun time and by so doing delays the milking and causes school children, especial ly those in the country districts to be late for class, the state board of education, according to Will c. Wood, commissioner of secondary education, is considering a readjust- ment of school hours. A flexible rule permitting schools in the coun- try districts to adjust their hours to the requirements of farm life is be- ing considered as solution to the problem, Commissioner Wood an nounced.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
WOOL BIDDING;
 FAIRBANKS HIGH

The bidding for the Presidents half pound of wool which was allot- ted to the Fourth division from the shearing Of the White House sheep, closed at o'clock yesterday after noon. While the bidding was not heavy or spirited. it counted up when the ten per cent deposits and the amount of the successful bidder were taken into consideration
 The bid of Wrangell in the first division received boost Of $50 from Ketchikan, which place bid S1,050 The focal bidders were not strong the highest offer up to late hour yesterday afternoon being slO0 This bid was raised s70 by the federal employees (whose names will be pub lished tomorrow if they are awarded the wooD, who bid s17O. Ncnana had not been heard from up to a late hour last night, nor had Ruby. It is possible that the bids from the out. lying districts will be telegraphed in today, at which time the high bid. der will be announced.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
OF
 GAS MEN ASKED

In letter received from Franci. (Skipper) Rotch, who is now sta tioned at Fort Monroe, Va, he states that there is a good opportunity for men who are familiar with gas en- zines and piloting to enlist for ser vice in France. A company is now being raised by Major George Mayo for this purpose. Major Mayo will be remembered by Fairbanksans a. being employed by the Engineering commission during the first years work here, and is a son of Admiral Mayo.
 Rotch, who is now lieutenant, particularly requests that all ot the local men who were engaged in the local gas engine transportation lines communicate with either Major Geo. Mayo or himself at Camp Laurel, Maryland, 57th Engineers. The ages stated as eligible for enlistment range between IS and 40 years. This is a good opportunity for those who are familiar with gas engines to enter service and receive the ranking of sergeant to start with.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
SEA-CULL KNOWS
 THE NAVY BLUE

SEATTLE, May 15.-That the sea gull is one of the most intelligent of birds, is asserted by Ensign H. NJ. Delanty, of the naval training sta tion here. The officer says that while on recruiting duty in an auto mobile recently. he and his party found, far inland. lone sea gull sitting on a fence post, apparently registering despair. having flown so far inland that it had seemingly lost its way back to salt water. if such were possible. On seeing the machine filled with blue clad men, o,-warsmen, the gull, with a weird cry that might have expressed recog. milton of the familiar uniform. flap ped off the post and followed the car, which was headed in a westerly direction toward the sea. When the party stopped at a small town for dinner. the gull continued his flight toward the general direction of the nearest arm of the ocean.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-03
GOOD WORK OF
 CLEANUP CREW

In response to the call for yolun- teers to go to the cemetery Sunday and engage in cleanup movement, many responded. The entire fore noon was put in in raking up the grass, filling in holows and other work which added materially to the appearance of the graveyard. The long dead grass was fired and the unused ground made more present able by the removal of all debris that could be found A pump was also put in. and now it will be an easy matter to water the flowers and growing shrubbery.
 With the newly fenced graves and the neat appearance of the cemetery Fairbanks can take pride now as having respected the memory of those who have passed, and to those who engaged in the movement should be given credit for possessing civic pride.