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The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-07-04
EIGHTEEN WOMEN At WORK
II II. r. SHOPS At SPARKS

Eighteen women are employed at
the railroad shops at Sparks. From
a statement issued by Paul Jones, as
sstant manager. the women are Civ
ing the best satisfaction. Should
the scarcity of men continue, more
women will be added to the force as
last as they can be taught the duties
that are asked of them.
Under the present wage rate the
women are earning 40 cents per hour.
nfder the new uling of Secretary
McAdoo the wages will be raised to
approximately $95 per month.
lhe women wear jumper and over
ilis and are not afraid of the work or
the fact that they get dirt and CRIME
on their hands and face. According
10 statements the women show a
quality of refinement in work that Is
seldom found In the men. Several
university and high school girls are
round among those serving In the
shops.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-07-04
WHY NEVADA MEN
WERE SENT To
ARIZONA

Many inquiries have been made dur
ing the past few days why the 1O3
men of Nevada were sent to Arizona
for special training instead of at the
University. The following explains:
Lack of men in Arizona of the re-
quired qualifications to take the
course at the university of that state
resulted in 1913 Nevada men being
sent to Tuscon for training, according
to letter sent to William M. Gardin-
er. president of the Reno Commercial
Club by Senator Charles B. Hender-
son, Senator Henderson conferred
with the provost marshal general re-
lative to the matter and was assured
that no reflection was intended on
Neyada's ability to take care of the
unit. The provost marshal general
also assured the senator that probab-
ly there will be additional units train
ed in Nevada soon. Senator Hender-
sons letter to Gardiner says:
Upon receipt of your telegram re-
garding the assignment of Nevada
men to training at the University of
Arizona, | took the matter up with
the provost marshal general. The
general assured me there was no re-
fiection intended on Nevadas ability
to take care of this unit, but that
there were no men of the required
qualifications remaining in Arizona,
and the call was therefore equally
divided between the states of Nevada
and Utah
THE general further stated that in
filing acquisitions for men of this
qualification. wherever possible, the
calls are placed on the state whore
the school is located. but In this par
ticular instance Arizona could not
supply the men.
General Crowder also assures me
that there is every probability that
further contracts will be entered into
in the near future. and when this is
done they will be placed on the state
of Nevada so long as me nof the re-
quired qualifications are available
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-07-04
INDIAN BOY
A "BIRDMAN''

As far as is known Roman James.
OF this county, and educated at the
stewart school, is the only Indian of
Nevada TO become one of Uncle
Sans flying men. The youny man is
stationed at Riverside, Cal, and his
father rceeiyedsa a letter Tuesday in
which the young man stated that he
had had a narrow escape from injury
when the machine carrying him and
his instructor fell three hundred feet.
They had attained a height of 5000
fet when wire control snapped.
making the machine unmanagable.
Young James crawled out and held
the broken part in position and all
went well on their descent until about
800 feet from the earth, when II went
into nose spin. The Instructor
had both legs broken when the ma
chine landed in grain field, but
James was more fortunate, escaping
with but few minor bruises. He
Is undaunted end his tumble from the
SKY has only made him more eager
to master. the mechanical fighting
birds and states that he will be ready
to take up flying again within two
weeks.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-07-04

At meeting of the Douglas County
Council CT Defense held Monday
night, the labor question in this To-
cality was taken up and discussed
from many angles with the final re-
suit of passing the following resolu-
resolutions.
1t was brought to the attention of
the council that farmers were hiring
men away from each other by Offering
VA higher wage, such action working
to a dctriment to both farmer and
harvest men. To prevent such act
ion, the council passed a resolution
fixing wage scale of $500 per day
which does not include stackers.
Notice have been sent to all farmers
in Douglas county of this action and
informed that they must comply with
said rule or answer to the council.
Another important step to relieve
the labor shortage is a notice to
saloon mon Of the county to allow
no persons who have no essential
occupation to remain on their prem
ises or in their place of business for
any period in excess of three days.
This is in accord with the "work or
fight" law and will be strictly enforc-
ed.
The order issued to saloon men will
so into effect on the 10th of July and
the resolution regulating the wages
of harvest hands becomes effective on
July 5th.
At meeting held Monday night the
Douglas County Council of Defense,
adopted the following resolutions.
Whereas, War Emergency exists
and it is the bounden duty of every
loyal American to do his or her pari
of the great struggle.
And Whereas. the harvesting of the
crops is as essential to winning of the
war as Is the sending of thousands of
men into foreign lands.
And Whereas, men are loafing
around saloons and public places, re-
fusing to accept employment at a fair
wage and in SO doing handicap the
harvesting of the crops and the win
ming of the war.
Therefore be 1t Resolved, that the
saloons and all other places in Doug
las County, where liquors are sold
be required:
First To refuse to allow any per-
sons who have no essential occupa-
tnon to remain on their premises or
in their place of business for any
period in excess of three adys.
Second; The Government having
established an employment bureau
in the County of Douglas, 1t will be
considered breach of faith and duty
for any person whosotver to usurp tht
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-07-04
W.S.S. DRIVE
ENDS TODAY

With quota of $4,000 for Douglas
county, but $4,000 worth OF War
Savings Stamps have been taken by
the people here and 1t seems to be the
general opinion, that the quota set
not only for this county, but other
Nevada counties as well, is too high.
Committees in charge of the sale
of War Savings Stamps in this coun-
ty have worked diligently with the
idea in view OF reaching the quota
of $4,000 but after thourough can
vass of the community, fell certain
that the amount cannot be raised.
The campaign for the sale OF War
savings Stamps closes tonight and
it is possible that the total sales will
reach about $4,000.
Many citizens have strcined a point
to buy to the limit" in their desire
to act as suggested by the government,
while others, we are sorry to say,
have not loaned the government the
amount expected of them.
Very few counties in Nevada have
been able to raise their quota.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-07-04

SENATOR'S MRANGLE OVER
PRICE OF WHEAT

Washington, July 2.-Senators
from wheat producing states yester-
day made another determined effort
to increase the governments mitiimum
guarantee for wheat to $3.50 per
bushel.
Discussing the resolution of Major
ity Lader Martin proposing that the
senate yield to house objections to a
price increase, representatives of the
wheat growing states declared that
even with new price increase pro-
vided recently by the food admins
trations grain corporation, to meet
increased freight charges, the present
guarantee is hot sufficient to give
farmers lair profit or to stimulate
production.
compromise of $2.35 per bushel
was postponed by Senator Norris of
Nebraska. He offered substitute
for the Martin resolution providing
the $2.35 minimum based on No.
wheat at principal interior markets.
That deal of price increase is
worse than crime," was declared
by Senator McCumbers of North Da-
kota, who said that wheat growers
are singled OUT for discrimination.
That direct vote might be taken
upon the proposal to fix the price of
wheat at $3.50 a bushel, Senator Nor
ris later withdrew his substitutes.
Senator Sterling CT South Dakota
Gronna of North Dakota, Borah of
Idaho, Curtis of Kansas and Ried of
Missouri, opposed the senate reced-
ing from its pocition. Senator Gronna
said Food Administrator Hoover, ap-
pearing before the senate agricultural
committee, opposed the fixing of
minimum price for wheat.
THE farmers would be perfectly
satisfied to take their position along
side of other industries and have the
food control law repealed" Senator
Borah said. "The farmers ere not
asking for any exception to the rule"
Senator Kink of Utah, interrupted to
say that he thought halt should be
called in raising pric IS and wages.
Senator Borah agreed but said what
the farmer protests agains. now is
being given different treatment than
io accorded other lines OF industry.
He added:
IL think 1920 bushel for wheat Is
high enough if you deal with other
subjects on tho same besis."
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-07-04
MRS. /. MARTIN
PASSES AWAY
EaEEs

Word was received yesterday by
Mrs. c. w. Friend, announcing the
death of Mrs. John Henry Martin at
Santa Ana, Cal on the 9th inst.
The deceased suffered stroke of
paralysis on the 23rd, from which she
never recovered.
Mrs. Martin, the wife of Henry
(Hank) Martin, was for many years a
resident of Carson, and also Carson
Valley, where she and her husband
were regarded as general favorites
with the older set. They established
their home here and one daughter,
Mrs. Ruebell Day, survives, also two
grand children, says the News.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-07-04
DEFEAT
LOCAL TEAM

If the Elks ball team harbored any
fear that the Gardnerville team would
spoil their defeatless record, that
apprehension was quickly dispelled
after the game started last Saturday
on the local diamond. A big crowd
turned out to witness the game and
in the first inning the Elks trotted
around the bases at their own Sweet
will. To be real candid, the Gardner
will team was slightly outclassed, and
what's more the home team knew
they could not beat the Elks with
club. However, the Elks could not
play without an opposing team and
the local team were good sports and
took them on. At the end of the
ninth inning the score stood IA to 1
favor OF the visitors.
While the game was in progress.
Elks, who did not play ball, sold
War Savings Stamps and materially
added to the Douglas county quota.
A neat little sum was also raised for
the local Red Cross.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-07-04
SING SOON DEALS IN YEN SHEE

Sing Soon, a Gardnerville chink,
was before United States Commits
sioner p. B. Ellis Tuesday morning on
a charge of having opium in his pos
session in violation of the Harrison
durg act, and after a brief examina-
tion was hello to answer before the
Federal grand jury IN bonds of $500
which will probably be given.
Sing was arrested at Gardnerville
Friday by ]. H. Anderson, special
agent and investigator for the govern
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-07-04
new METHOD
IN HAY FIELD

II is said that necessity is the
mother of invention, and a shortage of
labor has brought about many new
methods of handling hay crops in
Carson Valley. The mechanical hay
loader is finding general use in this
Valley, and farmers who in former
years would not consider its use. are
now using this method. The side
delivery rake has come into general
use, and the much despised foot
burner" or revolving rake, as well
as the Butner rake, is doing the work
OF many men. Hay that was formerly
punched by hand. is now being shock
ed with rakes, and one man can do as
much work in a day as twelve or
fifteen did by the old method. II Is
claimed that the rakes do as good
work, especially in the hands of an
experienced operator. and means the
conserving OF much labor. Also II
lessons the cost of putting up hay
which fact appeals to the farmer h
this day and age when the high wage
scale and ehortage of men is con sid
cred.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-07-04
MRS. Y. PHILLIPS
OUT FOROFF|CE

Mrs. Vida Phillips has authorized
the Record-Courier to announce that
she will be a candidate for the Re-
publication nomination at the COM
ing primaries for the office of County
Recorder and Auditor, and in so do
ing is the first candidate in this
county to make formal announcement
Women are holding positions OF
trust in many Of the Nevada counties
and are making excellent officials
Mrs. Phillips is we'll qualified for the
position which she seeks and this
paper has no hesitancy in recommend
ing her candidacy to the people OF
Douglas county.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-07-04

Whereas, a War Emergency exists
and it is imperative for the winning
of the war that every effort be made
in the harvesting Of the crops.
Whereas, there is a scarcity of farm
labor occasioned by the calling of
thousands of men into army service
and that to secure labor to harvest
their crops, farmers are now, and
have been for some time, Offering a
wage higher than that adopted by the
State Council of Defense in Reno
during the month of May; farmers are
enticing men from the employment of
others by offering higher wages, and
by so doing are sowing seeds of dis
satisfaction among the employees and
are handicapping the proper harvest
ing of the crops.
Whereas the Douglas County Coun-
ell of Defense looks with disfavor up
on the cutthroat methods now being
pursued by certain farmers of the
district, and feels that If this be con-
tinued troubles will arise which will
materially hanhieap the harvesting OF
the crops and work to the injury Of
all.
Therefore be it Resolved, that the
following rules be adopted:
/. The maximum wage scale for
harvest hands shall be $500 per day
(this not includind stackers).
(this not including stackers). y
of the rules of the Council of Defense
for one employer to hire from
another any employee by a promise
o higher wages or shorter hours.
3. Any employer now paying a
wage in excess of $500 per day for
harvest hands (save and except stack
ers) is hereby requested to reduce the
said wage to the maximum herein
adopted.
4. Any emloyer failing to comply
with the above rules will be consider
ed "disloyal in emergency" and will
be subject to penalty imposed by this
Council.
5. This order being In effect Oh
and after the 9Th day Of July. 1918,
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-07-04
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TWO NEVADA MEN APPEAR
IN AMERICAN CASUALTY LIST

Two Nevada men appear in the
American casualty list from Gen
perhsing's list Tuesday. George o.
Mel. whose address is given as Reno
In case of the Utah Construction
Company, is among the killed and La
Vern Nhipple of Sunnyside. Nye
county, is reported seriously wounded
Whipple. the records of the district
board show, owns a farm at Lund.
He was certified to the district board
for service on September ID. 1917, and
went with the first contingent to
lamp Lewis.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-07-04
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kEV. COLLINS son JOINS
COLORS ON COAST

Dr l.. W. Collins of Pasc dena, Cal,
eidest son of Rev. j. l.. Collins. has
volunteered for service and has been
accepted for the coast artillery. He
reports for service this Friday at Fort
"inneld Scott In San Francisco where
ne will probably remain for three
months military training, after which
ne VIII most likely be sent to an Of
ncer's training school.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-07-04

Mass will be celebrated in |. o. o.
f. Hall in Sunday next, July 7th, at
1913 a. m.
Sunday School will be held i'm
mediately after Mass.
A business meeting will be held
after the services and all members
of the Church are. requested to be in
attendance.
Everybody is cordially welcome to
attend the services.
THOS. e. HORGAN, Pastor
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-07-04
Council of Defense
Adopts Wage Scale

duties of the said employment agent
BE 1t further Resolved, that the
County Commissioners and the Coun-
ty Liquor Board be requested to CO
operate with this Council CT Defense
in the enforcement of the above regu-
lations by the passing of suitable
resolutions and ordinances govern
ing the matter and the enforcing oi
the same.
Resolved further that this order &c
into effect on the 10th day Of July
1918.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-07-04
CATHOLIC CHURCH NOTICE

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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-08

The Nautical School

The progress being made toward the establishment of a nauti-
cal school at Perth Amboy is a matter of satisfaction to those inter
ested in the development of an American merchant marine as well
as the development Of the port Of Perth Amboy. 1t also speaks vel.
for the enterprise of the Board of Trade that has taken hold Of this
project and is putting it through in such a successful manner.
The primary object of a nautical school is to train young men in
seamanship and prepare the graduates for position a S officers on
merchant ships, just as Annapolis trains young men to be officers in
the navy. The rapid manner in which the United States is now turn
ing out vessels for the merchant marine is evidence enough of the
demand that there will be, and is even now, for officers to command
these vessels.
Once a nautical school is established there is every reason to be-
Ieye that government aid viii be secured to make it a permanent
institution. There are two such nautical schools in existence, one
conducted under the jurisdiction of the state of Massachusetts, and
the other by the state of New York. The Massachusetts, school has
a twoyear course and the New York school is for but one year. Both
schools have large vessels devoted to the use of the students and long
cruises are taken during which the youngsters have a turn at the
wheel, learn navigation and otherwise get all the training that a man
needs to take command of a vessel.
Many Of the graduates of these Massachusetts and New York
schools secure positions on transAtlani liners as officers at once
and their advancement is rapid.
The government is more and more approaching the value of
these schools and sooner or later the federal authorities will make
provision for boys from the inland states to take the course, thus
bringing the home port of these schools into the limefight throughout
the country.
Perth AmbOy can well afford to do everything possible to make
the school here a success. 1t is not only a real patriotic move, but 1T
is talking Perth Amboy in real pacemaking style.
In fathering the establishment of these schools the National
Marine League is doing a work that will count big in future years.
When the war is over there is going to be great rivalry among the
nations for the trade of the world. The United States will have
built up a merchant marine second to none and there will be great
temptations to sell the vessels to other nations at enormous profits.
No doubt there will be those among us, even in congress, who will
favor dispoIng of these ships and using the money to help pay the
nations debt. This should never be. Never again should the United
States be without the means of carrying its own products in its
own bottoms.
With a large number of trained men capable of handling these
ships there will be less temptation than otherwise to dispose of them.
Let us train our young men, therefore, to be ready to handle these
ships not only during the war, but afterward as well.
Perth Amboy is in a position to render a great service in this
nne and help herself at the same time. The nautical school deserves
10 succeed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-08
BaStiLLe Dav

The people of France with deep feeling observed Americas natal
day, and on the Fourth of July came nearer to the hearts of Ameri-
cans here and American soldiers lover there than ever before. The
Stars and Stripes waved over French homes that day and heartfelt
French cheers resounded throughout all France.
On the Fourteenth of July France celebrates her Independence
Day. There they call it Bastille Day, the anniversary of the birth of
liberty and human freedom in France, when the Bastille fell and the
people reached GU. for the reins of government.
No finer tribute to France could be paid, no other honor we can
bestow upon French people will be half as well appreciated as our
men and women of Paris who on July IA, 1889, stormed the Bashle
and swept that lOathsome prison of oppression and handiwork of
cruel despots from off the face of the earth.
Americans in France, and that includes the million Of our fight
SEsemen, will help France celebrate her sacred day Of liberty. But
that ism t enough. Even as France observed our independence Day
80 we in the United States should observe her Bastlle Day.
Former President Taft is at the head of the movement here, and
many other Americans are just as interested in spreading the Bashle
Day celebration movement all over the United States. Will YOU
helpf Will YOU display a French flag at your home and place of
business on the Fourteenth Will YOU do your bit toward making
France feel that America loves her and her citizens who are fighting
with us against the treachery and brutality of the HUNSf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-08
Today We Celebrate
Passports are Valuable Possessions
Today

Passports are Valuable Possessions
Today
This is the birthday OF the United
States passport system, the first of
Uncle Sans credentials for travellers
in foreign lands having been issued
122 years & today, July 8. 1796.
Before the war few Americans trav-
cling abroad bothered about securing
passports. and the system of grant
ing permits TO pass the port" of an
other country was gradually becom-
ing obsolete.
Getting a passport from Uncle
Sam was formerly a very simple mat
ter. but since the war began. and
more especially since the United
States entered tho conflict, IL is al
most impossible to obtain one OF
these valuable documents. The trav-
eler today must show absolute neces-
sity and his character and standing
must be known to the government
before he viii be granted one. This
restriction has been placed on pass
ports not alone because overy bit Of
space is needed aboard every ship,
but because German spies have found
United States passports a great as
~sistance In carrying on their opera
lions In England and France.
The passport, in its modern form,
is merely a certificate of identihca-
ton. The first American passport
was merely a printed letter sheet, but
this la gradually evolved into an
elaborate example of the engraveris
art, on q large sheet of bond linen.
bearing the watermarked seal of the
Department Of State. and engraved
with the o of arms. A photograph
OF the possessor Is attached to the
document. The passport sets forth
the name. address, age, stature, and
particulars regarding the eyes. nose,
mouth, forehead, chin. complexion,
face. hair OF b applicant. who Is re-
CURED TO swear allegiance to the
United States.
Passports also play q part In the
declaration of a war, for IN such
cases the ambassador or minister of
the country which Is about to be-
come an enemy state Is given his
passports"
In the United States passports may
be issued and granted only by the
Secretary of State. The credentials
are o issued by diplomats or oon-
Bular officers IN other countries ex-
oept In cases OF emergency. such as
a war. The life OF a United States
passport is two years from the date
OF issuance, when it must be renewed
II the holder has further use for II.