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The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-01-09
SPEEDY MOTORISTS MEET
With SERIOUS ACCIDENT
Ruby and Shirley figure in Accident
When Car Capsizes I'm Turning
Corner

An automobile accident, in which
Ralph Ruby and Abe Shirley figured
prominently. occurred last Saturday
night, the scene being on Center
Street near the home of DR.. Hascall.
A dance in the Harmon district
held forth allurements so tempting
to Ruby that after inducing Abe TO
accompany him his impatience was
so keenly alive and fearing that
others would absorb all the joys of
the occasion, he started in the racer
so well known to all mtorists and
proceeded to burn up gas and the
roads.
Reports vary as to the speed at
tanned in the brief journey of these
charioteers as the Ingersolls in the
hands of the numerous clockers were
adjusted to time speed not to exceed
so miles an hour. and to this figure
the pointers made quick time and
we must depend upon the testimony
of one who insists that in attempt
ing to make the turn at the DR.. Has
call corner the car was tearing
through space at the rate of 65 miles
an hour.
This kind of action was too much
for the best of tire fabric and a
puncture ensued. the car capsized,
throwing Abe to the roadside and
burying Ruby under it.
DR.. Dempsey was prompt in rend-
ering first aid and both occupants
may claim to have been miraculous
ly saved from death.
Shirley escaped with slight facial
bruises, and Ruby with the loss of a
couple of teeth. bruised Jaw and
three broken ribs.
The latter was taken to the home
of Dr. Dempsey where he will be
forced to remain for time although
late reports are to the effect that he
is making rapid improvement.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-01-09
j. B. MURPHY, TRAPPER
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT IN FOOT

Jennings B. Murphy employed by
the government as trapper met
with an accident last week while
looking after traps at Salt Wells.
In alighting from his horse his
gun was accidentally discharged the
bullet entering his instep inflicting
a wound that will incapacitate him
from duty for some time.
In response to a call DR.. Gardner
brought ths injured man to town
and gave him immediate treatment.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-01-09
NJ. T.. Church Services

Sermons by the pastor at II a.
m. and 7:30 p. m. Sunday school
at 10 a. m, League at 6:3O p. m.
The music under the direction of
w. X Davis is always of a high
order Choir practice every Thurs
day evening. Lovers of music are
invited to join the choir and help a
good cause while you improve your
talent.
WACHOR Pastor
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-01-09

ed In marriage to Miss Ethel 3
Smith, the daughter of one of Elko
county's most prominent and influ-
entail citizens. Two promising sons,
Wellington and Charles b., Jr, have
blessed the union. Mr.. Henderson
has always taken much interest in
political and civic matters. He has
represented Elko county in the legis
lature and from 1906 until January
l, 1917, was a regent of the State
University.
When the Spanish war broke out
he was commissioned lloute3ant of
Troop M of the Second Regiment of
United States Volunteer Cavalry and
was one of those who nearly sue
cumbed to typhoid fever in Florida
and was inyalided home.
In addition to his professional
work, Mr. Henderson has been ae-
lively engaged in business and has
varied and substantial business in
terests He is largely interested in
the Henderson Banking Company
and the Elko Water and Light Cor
poration. He has also large hold
ings in some of the largest ranching
and stock raising corporations in the
west, namely the Union Land and
Live Stock company, the Palo Alto
Land and Live Stock company, and
the Antelope Valley Land and Cattle
Company.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-01-09

BEN SHECKLER-The Boot and
Shoe Man, one door south of Fall
lon Realty Co.'S office, will repair
your leather footwear and make
II as good as new. AL work
guaranteed.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-01-09

The Reno Commercial College
teaches complete courses in short
hand, typewriting and bookkeeping
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-01-09

WANTED-Number of gallon milk
customers. Telephone 377 or not
ify Standard.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-01-09

Stenographic and secretarial
courses taught thoroughly, Reno
Commercial College.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
SCHOOL TEACHERS
SALARIES Held lip
Payrolls Delayed by Half Month S
Christmas Money Plan.

The pay of more than $500 employees
of the school system was held up yes
terday on account of the congested
condition of the office of Disbursing
Clerk of the District Lusby at the
District Building. Members of the
office force Of the disburslng CLERK are
working night and day to catch up.
IL was stated that the paying of half
months salary for the Christmas
holidays threw the work back, and
the payrolls of the school employees
are yet In the hands of the auditor.
Supervising principals of the schools
expect to receive the money to pay Off
their forces today, and the money
this month will not go through the CT
fee of the superintendent of schools.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
Queer Quirhs In the News.

Alienaed love of
In suit for $500 against
Apns New York
Wells
Girl brickayers out Dunbar because
of shortage Of
First alderman
Kennedy has been
election.
American
company from erecting pole there ..f
Il married widow with children
ready to the front"
Prize hen with
f.
shirts clothing
planned
Three
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03

wounded man or some object Indi-
eating the unit to which he be-
longed. Other dogs. differently
trained, call ambulances to the
wounded by means of prearranged
cries. All these dogs carry a lit
tie wallet containing a flask and
various rough dressings for first
aid. They are accustomed to cover
all sorts of country to clear all OBJ
stacles and to have no fear Of can
non or shell fire. They have prov
ed themselves valuable since the
declaration of war and for three
years, they have carried out their
laborious and perilous work with
the ambulances to which they are
attached in the most heavily bonn
barded districts.
Dogs, as a rule. show great distress
when shells burst near them and howl
piteously. On the other hand. they
have been known to dash along the
top of a trench during infantry fire.
barking at the smoking muzzles,
sharply examining puffs of dirt
thrown up by enemy bullets and ap-
parently enjoying the noise. Evidently
there is some chemical exuded by ex-
ploding shells that peculiarly affects
4 dog.
Reglmental mascots appear to have
the best time. for they stay in bill
let's, live on the fat Of the land and
are made much of by the local fnhabi-
tants. The pampered terrier of a GER
tain famous regiment of foot guards
sat on the top of a transport wagon
at the tail of the battalion and barked
at all the civilian dogs he passed.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
G. w. u. STUDENTS
RETURN TO BOOKS

Students I'm all nine departments O.
George Washington University viii
return to their books today. follow.
ing the Christmas holiday recess
Nearly all of the students who left
the city TO spend the holidays else
where have returned and are read,
TO re-enter their classes. Most Of the
students remained In the city during
the holiday period. in view Of the faci
that many Of them are employed ia
the Federal departments and could
not get leave Of absence from Their
work
Students will begin the final lap OF
the frst semester work The first
semester will come TO a close at the
end OF this month. and examinations
will start within several weeks. Tho
second semester will begin February
!. Several hundred students are ex-
pected to register at the beginning OF
the new semester. Enrolment for
classes beginning then will commence
within a week or two,
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
"My Blood Supply Is My Very
Life; Must Keep 1t Pure"

dermined by an accumuls ton Of i'm
purities. you will fall an easy victim
e one Of the many ailments which
assail your health every DAY. while
those who keep their blood pure and
clean will enjoy almost perfect health.
You can be sure that your blood will
be kept in perfect condition by the
use OF a few bottles Of that mstchless
blood purifier. S. S S. This wonderful
remedy is purely vegetable and has
been used with unvsrying success for
more than fifty years. s. s. S. is sold
by druggists everywhere. Don't ac-
oept a substitute. A valuable book
and free medical advice about your
blood supply can be obtained by writ
ing to Swift Specific Co. 34-E. Swift
Laboratory. Atlanta, Ga.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
Uncle Sans Vast Larder
Being Closely Explored
Bureau of Markets of Department of Agricul-
ture Seeking Answers to Series of Vital
Questions Affecting War Needs.

How much food has Uncle Sam
in his national larder with which
to start the New Year?
How adequately can he feed un-
til harvest time his many millions
Of civilians and soldiers?
VIII it be necessary during the
coming twelve months for his citi-
zens TO eat war bread?
Can he furnish the share which
he ought OF the daily ration need
ed by the lighting men OF the
allies2
And can he supplement some
what. perhaps. the meager fare of
the friendly neutrals to whom the
war has brought the pinch of
hunger?
These are vital questions which
the Bureau of Markets, Department
of Agriculture. is seeking to answer
by carrying out the war emergency
food survey provided for by the
last Congress.
All over the country today first
steps are being taken to answer
these questions. Hundreds Of thou
sands of persons in control OF food
supplies. large and small, are I'LL
ing out schedules for the big year
end food inventory. These sched-
ules will show the quantities of
more than one hundred different
foods on hand December 81. 1917.
quantities on hand December 81,
1916, for comparison, and the guam
titles shipped out by freight or ex-
press that have not been delivered
to the consignee.
To the totals of these figures will
be added quantities held by retail
food dealers in certain counties
where store-to-store canvasses are
being made. The latter intensive
surveys will be made in order that
the figures for the entire country
can be checked.
In addition. about 10000 selected
families will report on special
schedules regarding the stocks of
food on hand. and the ways in
which they utilize certain food
products. These figures will be
used as a basis upon which to es-
innate the amount of food in the
more than 2O.OOO.O 600 homes of the
country.
When all this information has
been tabulated, Uncle Sam will have
available, for the first time, sorely
needed data upon which to formu-
late plans for efficient production
and wise use of the munition which
is of the greatest Importance in
winning the war-food.
The trail of the country's food
supply is a winding and many
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
OF WAR ). I
SPIRIT HURTS
HIPPROGRAM
Meyer Bloomfield Tells the
Committee More Co
operation Is Needed.

The chief reason for lack OF specs
In the shipbuilding program. MeyeI
Bloomfield. Of New York, told ths
Senate Commerce Committee yester
day. is lack OF a unanimous war spir-f
I'm the country. Every item in ths
war program will suffer. be declared
unless every man. woman and chiis,
In the country takes a personal in.
terest IN Il.
U. =. Needs Everybody.
1T is not enough TO have a ma.
jority Of the people with U.S." he said
The government has got TO SELF thii
war TO every man. woman and chik
In the country Each must feel tina
this is his war
Mr.. Bloomfield added that the fins
OF communication between this coun.
Try and the troops in France can no
oe made a strong one. until there wal
. complete unity Of purpose through
out the United States. He appeared
before the committee 10 testify re.
garoing housing conditions at ship
yards on which problem be 10 worlCins
for the Shipping Board.
Hard 20 borrow.
Admiral Bowles. on the stand aRain
declared that inability OF contractors
to borrow money at the banks waf
holding back the ship program.
Not only small companies. but wei
established concerns have been EN-.
oarrassed by their inability 70 ge'
funds" said Admiral Bowles. '.Th,
complaint that banks would not Iene
TO shipbuilders is not confined 20 an,
one part Of the country. Il is gen.
eral."
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03

ly fitted for this work take their place
at the top of the trench alongsit-e
the gun. barrel of their master and
detect every patrol or every individual
soldier that attempts passage of the
barbed-wira entanglements ahead.
Dogs are still trained and used to
carry aid 10 the wounded. One vet
eran-Dick-who has been officially
decorated with the War Cross for
bravery at Verdun, where his master
was killed and the dog himself seri-
ously wounded. has just gone back
into active service, attached to a
section of what was formerly the
American Ambulance.
The dogs undergo. first OF ALL an ex-
animation before a special jury before
being accepted. The dogs, when ac-
cepted. are placed in centers of instrue-
ton. preparation and training. There
they are entrusted to experienced
trainers, who makesthem familiar with
their position as soldiers and courage.
discipline. sangfroid. prudence ana
dispatch are taught them. 1t is only
after a fairly long course in these
schools that the dogs are sent to the
front and start their service.
In the Vosges. in Lorraine and in Az
SAGE the dogs often work with trans
port and carriages of provisions har~
messed TO vehicles specially construct.
ed for the purpose. The dogs like this
work, which they carry out with
rapidity and energy.
The dogs attached as guards 10
depots of arms and munitions are per-
feet and trustworthy guides, swift In
attack and defense. As to rat CATCH
ers, these, like the sentinels, are the
best friends of the poilu, living with
him. faithful, intelligent. affectionat,
companions. the soldiers true friend.
Their watchfulness enables his ss
sleep.
Ambulance dogs are required to
discover the wounded and to go
and find the ambulances. The dogs
carry to the latter the can of the
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03

Paris, Jan. 2.-The dog pounds of
France are contributing an element to
the deadly trench warfare that is old
as conflict and, at the same time. mod
ern in its conception and achievement.
Every dog pound in the republic is
contributing every canine it picks up.
and numerous breeding societies are
furnishing regular quotas. but still
dogs are NEEDED to I'LL a very great and
growing need.
So many diverse duties have been
developed for dogs in this war that
practically every canine. provided he
is intelligent enough to be trained, can
be utilized.
A dog kennel large enough for train
ing hundreds of dogs Is a regular part
Of the equipment of every French army
now. II turns out trained animals for
front service.
Originally dogs were used for just
two purposes-carrytng aid to the
wounded and accompanying patrols to
scent OUT the enemy. The Belgians
have always had a third duty-that of
training dogs to draw machine guns.
But the highly specialized art of war
today has resulted in amplification Of
these duties. Two of the most impor-
tant roles now played by canines-"Iiai-
son" work and sentinel service-can be
said to have attained supreme impor-
taLce.
'Liaison' dogs have the most dan
gerous and the most useful parts to
play. They carry messages between
attacking troops and batteries to the
rear. which shield the troops by bar
rage fire. The intensity of enemy coun-
ter barrages to prevent this kills hun
dreds of dogs, but still many trained
animals slip through. For every dog
who dies on the field of honor France
considers it has saved the life of the
soldier messenger. who otherwise
would have to do the work
Many dogs who fail to show apti-
tude for ''liaison' work develop into
excellent sentinels. Those particular
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
Y. NJ. c. A. BOYS Hold
EXHIBITION GAMES
Indoor Championships Awarded at
Annual Indoor Contests.

The New Years gymnasium exhi-
bition in the boys department OF
the Y. NJ. c. A. was featured by
a calisthenic drill. led by w. J. B.
Doyle. followed by apparent work
and pyramids by the Leaders Club,
after which relay races were held
and games played.
The exhibition basketball game be-
tween the National Defense boys and
the Junior Y. NJ c. A. team was
won by the latter. with a score of
30 to Z.
The Y. N. c. A. boys team also
defeated a team from the mems de-
partment. by a score of 25 to p.
During the afternoon and evening
games were played in which the fol-
lowing championships were decided
Ping-pong Junior championship
Won by Runyon TindeIl.
Ping-pong senior championship
Won by Theodore Cannon.
Checkers Junior champfonship-won
by Harold Zirkin. Senior champion
ship won by Theodore Cannon.
Back bolo junior championship
Won by Harold Zirkin. Senior cham
pionship won by Macdonald Bur
leigh.
Cue rogue Junior championship
Won by George Gray.
Junior pool championship-won by
Runyon Tinden
Junior shuffleboard championship
Won by Robert Hartshorn. Senior
won by Theodore Cannon.
At the semi-annual election Of off,
GERS Of the Hero Club" the fol-
lowing were chosen for the term be-
ginning Jan. l and ending April L:
President. Louis Jacobson: vice presi-
dent, De Witt Tisdelle: secretary
Charles Meany. Four new members
were initiated into the organization.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03

branched one. the Bureau Of Mar
kets has found.
A surprising variety of dealers
and holders" go to make up the
vast army OF individuals and con-
Germs that have in their hands the
potential breakfasts. dinners. and
suppers OF the nation. Among the
most important custodians of this
vast food supply are owners Of
grain elevators. common and cold
storage concerns. meat packers.
carriers, exporters, wholesale and
retail grocers, bakers, confection-
ers. butchers, and other dealers.
Congress put teeth in the act au-
thorizing the making of a food
survey by providing that persons
willfully falling to make returns
when called upon. or willfully max
ing Incorrect returns. will be sub
jected to a fne Of not more than
$1,000, or Imprisonment for not
more than one year.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
u. S. SOLDIERS
HEALTHIEST
IN THE WORLD
Correspondent Tellsof Visit
to Pershing Camp
in France.
By C. c. LYON.
,washinston HeraId's correspondent
with Americas Expeditien-

" 4amlnkA0n
with Americas Expeditfon-
ary Forces.
with Gen. Pershings Army In
France. Jan. z.-Gen. Pershing's army
in France Il the healthiest army In
the world.
I II WIN encourage parents and wives
and sweethearts back home" to
know that the men of our fighting
force over here will be less liable TO
sickness this winter than they would
be were they following civil pursuits
In America
The chief medical officer OF a
brigade had a letter the other day
from the mother of one of the en-
listed men in his organization.
I'm worried all the time that
nv boy Will get SICK" she wrote.
ale had typhoid fever about a year
ago. He Joined the army before he
got his strength back. I thought"
IT Just want you to see this wo-
mans boy" said the army surgeon.
We walked TO the outskirts OF q
tiny French village. where an army
blacksmith shop was in full swing.
1t was mule day" and red
blooded, American boys were. with
amazing skill. putting shoes on
Missouri mules that were full of
original sin.
In one group four boys had rop-
ting on him while the fifth boz
nailed the shoes in place.
Smallpox Stamped Out.
There's that mothers boy" said
the surgeon, indicating the fifth
boy. did you ever in your life
see a healthier specimen at 20? He
hasn't had a sick day since he came
TO France and he's i5 pounds
heavier than when he sailed last
summer"
Medical science Is making II
mighty hard for the American SOL
dier to get sick.
Whereas, during the Spanish-Ameri-
can war about one man in every ten
contracted typhoid fever, records over
here show that only one out OF every
l5.ooo has or is going to die from the
disease!
Smallpox has been stamped out en-
tirely. A boy at home. working in a
stuffy' ONCE or factory. has about FIVE
times the chances to contract penu-
monia or tuberculosis as one OF these
healthy young colts who spend about
fifteen hours a day out of doors.
Every boy. before he came over
here was inoculatcd against typhoid.
vaccinated against smallpox and
given a blood test
Venereal diseases now affect less
than per cent of the American army.
as compared to about 10 per cent 10
years ago.
I'm fact" said the regimental
surgeon. ''the most Respondent people
in the American army zone today are
the doctors and nurses who haven't
enough patients to keep them busy"
Setting aside disea Jes and consider
ing wounds. the American soldier
again has a better chance than the
soldiers of even three years ago in
the other armies.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
OVERCOME BY GAS.

John Louder. So years old, Of 1872
Wisconsin avenue northwest was
found overcome from escaping gas
in a room at 2326 NJ street north
west. by Louis Schroeder, late yes
terday afternoon.
He was removed to GEORGETOWN
University Hospital in a passing
automobile. Physicians said last
night that his condition was not
serious.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
ARTS CLUB PROGRAM
REFLECT WAR SPIRIT

possession of the Arts Club and nearly
every number on the January pro-
gram of entertainments bears on the
great conflict.
Art in War" will be the subject
of discussion at the dinner tonight.
with Mrs. B. Armstrong, of Paris and
New York. as the principal speaker.
There will be an exhibition of French
war posters and reception this aft
ernoon in honor of Mrs. Armstrong.
Mrs. John Jay White will preside at
the dinner, with Mrs. Allender and
Miss Clara Hill as hostesses.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
If You Can't Help "Over THERE"
You Can at Least Help "Over HERE"

Ii America has classes loyal ctzensthose who
OVer THERE and those who Over HERE Hundreds of
flower of WashngonS manhood fighting
Over Therehe Washngton loyal citizens Over
Hereeve by Immediately T. War and L.
s. Thrift Stamps Thousands have already started avng have
RIGHT NOW the had
bank authorized the these
places information will be gladly given.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
Another Wife Reason
For Seeking Divorce

Suit for absolute divorce was filed
yesterday in the District Supreme
Court by Katherine E. Kendall
against Lester Kendall.
Through Attorney Andrew Wilson.
the wife charges that her husband
confessed to her that while marrieu
to her he had gone to Ashland. KY.
and married another woman. whom,
she names as correspondent.
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03
The slightest Impurfty Must b
Promptly Eliminated.


Keeping your blood free from all
impurities means that. you will enjoy
a robust, strong and sturdy system to
resist the numerous ailments that are
constantly assailing 1t, and 10 which
so many people succumb
Practically everyone Is subject to
the same attacks from the numberless
enemies OF good health which lurk in
the air we breathe and the water we
drink. Why do some so easily throw
OF the attack. while others fall a VIC
tim to disease?
1t is almost entirely due TO the con-
dition of the blood. II your blood is
thin and impure. and your strength
and vitality have been gradually un-
The Washington herald., 1918-01-03

The Quicker You Get q Free Trial
Of Pyramid Pile Treatment the Bet
ter. II Is What You Are Looking
For.
Don't talk operation. If You can't
wait for a free trial of Pyramid
flie treatment get a ooc box at any
not near a store send coupon for
free trial package in plain wrapper
and get rid OF itching, bleeding and
protruding piles. hemorrhoids and
such rectal troubles. Take no substftufe