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The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-08-09
NO CONTESTS
IN PRIMARIES
Independents Are Out
With Petitions, and
More to Come

Although there is not a contest for
Office in Douglas county at the pri-
mary election to be held In September,
1t does not signify that this will be
the case In the general election in
November. Independent Candidates
are already In the field with petitions
and rumors have it that many more
are to come.
Mrs. Vida Phillips filed as the Re-
publican candidate for Auditor and
Recorder and 1t Is rumored that Miss
Julia Klotz will be an independent
candidate tor that Office.
1t loks as though II. c. Jepsen will
nave clear sailing Tor the cierkship,
while for Sheriff and Assessor, Chris
Nielsen, the incumbent, who will be
an Independent candidate for re-
election, will have one il not possibly
three opponents. Henry Elges is
out with petition, and rumor has il
that frineds OF +. l.. Wyatt as well
as VIM. Park, are urging them to en-
ter the race.
F. K. Brockliss. incumbent will be
an Independent candidate for re-
election to the office OF District At
torney and has as his opponent d. W.
Virgin. who filed as a Republican
candidate.
So far VIM. Dressler has no opposi-
tion for State Senator, but it is learn
ed that the friends OF Leo Spring
meyer. former county commissioner
and also assemblyman, are strongly
urging him to enter the race.
1t was said yesterday that two
candidates were considering to run
independent for assemblyman, which
whould make three cornered fight,
Louis Stodieck being q Democratic
candidate Tor the Office.
M. Hansen will undoubtedly be a
candidate for reelection to the board
OF county commissioners but has not
yet announced himself.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-08-09
Big Celebration Held In
Gardnerville Monday Night

In order to give vent toetheir en-
thusiasm over the splendid success
OF Americas fighting forces In
france, together with advances of our
Allies. the people of this community
decided 1t was time to. hold cele-
bration and Monday afternoon plans
were put in motion for a Dublic
demonstration for that evening.
Al eight o'clock the fire siren was
sounded and in few moments the
streets were crowded with people
from the surrounding country. The
news was carried to Genoa, Sheridan
and Fredericksburg ond people from
those towns rushed to Gardnerville to
JOIN In the celebration. From the
Longfellow mine, eighteen miles in
the mountains, came truck load OF
miners. Everybody was imbued with
the great American spirit and did
their best to make the affair a sue
cess.
Special Edition Printed
Learning that a celebration was to
be held, and late war news would be
appreciated by the crowd, the Record
Courier made hasty arrangements
with news agency at San Francisco
for wire service. At four o'clock the
news began to arrive and as the FIRE
siren sounded at eight O'Clock a four
page extra was on the streets carry
ing the latest press dispatches. Sew
eral hundred copies were distributed
the entire cost being stood by the
publisher.
Big Parade
Headed by the new chemical engine
an auto parade formed and wended
its way to Minden. Despite the fact
that but few hours notice had been
given, several novel floats appeared In
the parade. Fred Brenzel built a
tank on his car, from wich a cannon
belched forth fire and fierce explos-
ions. Automobile were gaily decorat-
eo patrlotlc appearance. The parade
ed patriotic appearance. The parade
was mile long. hundred of macines
falling in line.
Celebration Starts
Returning to Gardnerville, the
parade disbanded on Main street and
in few moments the street was
SO connected with people that auto
traffic stopped. From the seat of
the fire engine Geo. Mcntrose address,
ed the great crowd and delivered a
stirring speech. His remarks were
impromptu and time and time again
he was forced to pause while the
crowd cheered He was followed by
Rev. Menzel, who also paid a glowing
tribute to American manhood, that is
now showing the world that we are a
nation Of fighters when the sacred
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-08-09
D. w. VIRGIN OUT
FOR DIST. ATTY

In this issue will be found the
political announcement OF d. w. Virgin
who seeks the Office OF District At
torney on the Republican ticket. Mr..
Virgin served in that capacity a great
many years and during his intenture
proved most capable and efficient
officer. Mr.. Virgin is known tv every
person in the county, and he requires
no recommendations at our hands.
Suffice it is to say that he seeks the
office and solicits your support.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-08-09
WATER STORAGE
CRYING NEED
Present Shortage of
Water Brings Home
Facts

WtnOut considering the vast tom
mage of grain and other farm products
produced In this county, It is estimat-
ed that $2.00O.O00.O0 worth of beef is
shipped from this locality yearly.
Favored as 1t is by ideal mountain
ranges. Carson Valley has great op-
portunity as food producing COM
munity, fact that should not be lost
signt of at this time when the whole
world Is on short rations. No farm
ing community In the west offers
as great possibilities for quick ex-
pansion and increased production OF
food products as found In Carson Val
ley. But one great need Is evident,
and that Is an adequate water supply.
Never before inthe history of Car
son Valley, has this fact been so
clearly demonstrated as this season.
when great shortage of water Is
evident. Late hay crops are now
burning up. not only in Carson VAL
ley but all farming sections In Ne
vada, with one exception, which is
che Truckee-Carson project, which is
supplied by q great government stor-
age system. There the farmers have
an adequate water supply for all ie-
Quirements and crops are not suffer-
ing
At this time corps of Government
Reclamation engineers are drilling for
bed rock foundation on the Carson
river above Gardnerville. and no
doubt great storage system will
ultimately be built. How soon, no
one knows; 1t may be next year and
1t may be twenty. With the crying
need of this nation for greater food
prodcution, and the large tract of
rich land lying idle in this Valley, that
but awaits the magic touch of water
to make it productive, as we'll az the
increased production OF farms already
under cultivation, with dependable
water system, 1t seems that the gov
ernment should take immediate steps
in the construction of a storage sys-
tenn for Carson Valley. Think of it,
the beef production OF Carson Valley
for one year would pay for a $1,000
900 reclamation system. to say moth
ing OF the other food products.
Nevada's senators anG representa-
tive in congress should exert every
effort at their command to make this
fact known in Washington; they
should keep after the Reclamation
Service officials and convince them of
the great possibilities lying dormant
in the Carson Valley. Then too, the
farmers of Carson Valley should
wake up and go after the needed gov
ernment assistance. Find out what
or who is blocking the proposed pro-
ject, II such be the case, and remove
the obstacles. The Carson Valley
project has every merit required and
it should be boosted every day in some
way The nation needs more food
and Carson Valley can held supply it
throug the installation of an irrigation
project
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-08-09
WOMAN is OUT
FOR STATE OFFICE
Governorship Attracts
Many Candidates
This Year

The last of the candidates for state
OFFICES filed their nomination papers
with Secretary of State Brodigan Sat
urday, the last date fixed by statute
on which such filings could be made. =
On the Democratic side there will be
primary election contests for the Of
fices or representative in congress,
governor, state controller, attorney
general and surveyor general. There
will be no Republican candidates for
state controller, state printer or clerk
OF the supreme court All the other
state offices of partisan character
have Republican candidates but there
will be primary election contests only
for United States senator and gov
ernor.
There will be no primary election
contests for non-partisan nominations.
Only two candidates for justice of the
supreme court, two for superintendent
OF public instruction and three for
university regents filed nomination
papers,.
The candidates for the various Of
fees are:
United States senator-E. E. Roberts
and Walter Lamb, Republican; Chas
B. Henderson of Elko. Democrat; Miss
Anne Martin of Reno, Independent;
Martin J. Scanlan Of Reno, Socialist
Representative in congress-Syl-
vester S. Downer of Reno Republi-
can; c. r. Evans of Goldfield, James
ID. Finch Of Reno and II. F. Bartine
of Carson, Democrats; w. H. Cordill
of Reno. Socialist.
Governor-Tasker l.. Oddie of Reno
and William M. Kearney of Reno, Re-
publicans; George B. Thatcher of Car
son, Emmett ID. Boyle of Carson, Sam
Pickett of Reno and Ben d. Luce of
Tonopah, Democrats.
Lieutenant governor-August ].
Tilden of Reno, Republican; Maurice
J. Sullivan of Goldficld, Democrat.
Justice of supreme court (non-par-
tisan)- Patrick A. McCarran of Reno
and Edward A. Quicker of Winnie
mucca.
Secretary of state-Louise Spences
Ellis of Carson, Republican; George
Brodigan of Goldfeld. Democrat.
State william e. Pruett
of Reno. Republican; Ed. Malley of
Tonopah, Democrat
State controller-George A. Cole of
Carson and Grace M. Wildes of Fallon.
Democrats.
Surveyor general-T. p. Liddell of
Reno. Republican; Charles l.. Deady
OF Carson and John H. Dunn of Gold
field, Democrats.
Attorney general-George S. Green
OF Reno, Republican; William Nc
knight of Carson and Leonard B. Fow-
ler of Reno, Democrat
Superintendent or state prining-
Joe Farnsworth of Virginia City,
Democrat.
Superintendent of public instruct
icn (non- partisan )--Walter J. Hunt
ing Of Carson and John Edwards Bray
of Reno.
Clerk of the supreme court--William
K,nnett of Elko, Democrat.
Inspector of mines-Andy ]. Stinson
of Reno, Republican,; William A.
Burns of Reno, Democrat.
University regents (non-p:rtisan)-
Miles K. North of Reno, ten year
term. Eunice +. Wood of Reno, eight
year term; Kalter S. Pratt OF Gold
field, six year term.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-08-09

! This paper has called attention in
the past two issues to the fact that
$4,000 women are wanted to enroll in
the United States Student Nurse Re-
serve. The government urges all ell
ible women to enlist as the call must
be filled in order to give our boys the
care they must have overseas. For
any information on the subject or
blanks inquire of Mrs. H. G. Marsh al
the Minden Post Office
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-08-09

principles Of democracy are tramplet
In the dust.
National Anthems Sung
From q clear soprano voice came
the first notes of the "Star Spangled
Banner" and second later a thous-
and people had joined and like a
mighty organ, the voices blended and
that beautiful and expressive anthem
was sung In manner the like oi
which was never heard In this COM
munity before. Miss Margaret Peter
sen and Mrs, A. P. Nelson sang sew
eral anthems and were joined in the
chorus by the crowd Later several
Frenchmen sang anthems of their
native land. and we're heartily ap-
plauded
Fireworks Light Up Heavens
M. Harris had large stock Of fire-
works on hand. and informed the
committee that he would donate the
entire stock to the celebration. II 9
permit could be obtained from the
explosive inspector. Permission wal
quickly secured from D. s. Dickersor
at Carson, who told the committee t.
"shoot op the town" Sky rockets ant
all kinds Of fireworks were soor
Illuminating the heavens and added
greatly to the effectiveness of the
celebration, thanks to the generosity
of Mr. Harris.
Dance Given
At about eleven o'clock the Baker
orchestra sarted playing for dance
at Valhalla hall and a big crowd en-
joyed dancing for a few hours. Dur
ing the course Of the dance, Miss
Evelyn Walker recited a beautiful
tribute to Old Glory and was greeted
with loud applause.
This celebration was not given with
any wild thought that the war has
been won by the American boys. Far
from 1t. However, during the past
few weeks the American boys have
in actual battle proved themselves to
be the equals If not the superiors of
the best Prussian guards. The latter
have fought like demons to hold
their ground, but have been slowly
beaten back by our boys. Ye Gods,
men and women of American, why
shouldn't we celebrate? When you
read Of the valor. bravery and dash
of American troops, don't it make
you feel like climbing on the house
top and yelling? That's what the
people Of Carson Valley did Monday
night They gave vent to their. pat
riotic feeling and obeyed that i'm
pluse to let of steam. What is more
Carson Valley people are going to
celebrate again, and when they do
we'll, just wait and see!
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-08-09
MISCREANTS DESTROY GARDENS

We are informed that some mis-
creant has busted himself in damaging
the gardens of the grammar grade
pupils at the Douglas High School
grounds. This should be stopped at
once and the children encouraged to
care for the gardens SO we'll planned
under the supervision of Miss Leah
Barker.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-08-09
F. E. RICKEY FAMILY HERE

Mr.. and Mrs. F. e. Hickey passed
through town yesterday on their way
to Topaz, to visit with Mrs. Rickey's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Pitts.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-08-09

Mrs. Pauline Drendcl was granted a
divorce from J. e. Drendel by Judge
Langan in the District Court Tuesday.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-08-09

Mr.. and Mrs. James Currie have
purchased the confectionery store
from Martha Heitman, and took pos
session of the same Wednesday.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-08-09

Herman Thran, former resident
of this valley was hero this week from
Santa Rosa, California.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1918-08-09
COMMISSIONERS
HOLD SESSION

held regular monthly meeting
at Minden Monday and transacted the
following business:
Minutes of previous meeting were
read and approved.
Report of fees of officers for the
month of July was examined and ound
as follows:
Fred klotz, Recorder ----$7O.7 70
II. c. Jepsen, Clerk------ 51.65
Chris Nielsen, Sherig 5000
c. M. Krummes, Justice------3 1925
A. w. Ramsay, Constable 400
Claims of file were examined and
allowed as appearing elsewhere in
this issue.
The following officers of election
for the. primary election to be held
September 3rd, 1918 were appointed
by the board;
East Fork Precinct-Peter Jacob
sen, George Swanton and Ed. Godecke
inspectors; James E. Hickey, e. G.
Howard, clerks.
Genoa Precinct-Henry Walker,
Herman Erbst and Louis Finnegan,
inspectors; Miss Mae Campbell, Mrs.
lone Fettic, clerks.
Jacks Valley Precinct-Joe Schnei-
der, Fred Cook, Mrs. Chas. l.. Fulstone
inspectors; Fred Heitman and Mrs.
+. Cross, clerks.
Mottsville Precinct-F. E. Dressler,
j. H.. Park, II. l. Jones, inspectors; !;
b. r. Russell and Geo. Fay, clerks.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-24
Feed Is Promised
For Bull If Kept
For Red Cross Sale

When the black bull given by Tom
puunill j, aucuoucd for the Red Cros,
at the Lee Huckin, hotel tomorrow
night at 7.D, it is hoped that the pro-
cccds will 90 over $hUOO. the price
paid for the famous Mu.togcc Boy A
parade headed by the animal will leave
the stock yard, tomorrow afternoon
and will march through lhc principal
business streets
! W. s. Hutchiu, wilt be m charge
ol the auction tomorrow night and w
h Marllneau viii auction the calf
George Elder and Walter lyhraud wlll
be cashier, and Ray Clarke viii bc
manager Of the clerks for the vale
Arthur + King manager Of the
Southwestern on company and county
chairman ol the Red Cross, has prom
i,cd 4O worth of cot'ou,ccd meal ro
iced 'hc bull ii the man vho hus mm
promise, Io turn the animal os,r tp the
Fcd Cro, when the nest drive Is made
Sci, Darling will be ono Of the speak
,r, ot the evening and band concert
he, also becu planned
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-24
NJ 'ADOO CONTROL
IS EXTENDED TO
SLEEPING CARS
Carrier Business Of Pullman
Co, Under u, S, Direction,

CHICAGO, May a The carrier
business Of tine Pullman company ha,
been taken over by the government and
will become a part OF the railway ,ys-
tenn, according 10 announcement today
by Cline RunnelS, vice president OF the
Company The government It is stated.
will pay the Pullman company rental
for its carrier industry based on the
three-year average earnings prior 20
June 50. 1917 II is understood the
government viii not interfere with the
manufacture part Of the company Just
when the contract will be drawn and
what its terms will be is not stated.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-24
Governor Endorses
Matching Draft BOYS

J.. L. Phillips and his staff Of cant
raign workers managing the state war
fund campaign for the Red Cross today
ccntered their effort, on putting over
the new propaganda of having persons
Financially able 10 do It. give $50
Liberty bond 10 match every dollar the
Oklahoma soldier boys who were travel
ing toward Camp Jackson, New Or
leans, contributed to a collection taken
up on the train.
Phillips figures this newly launched
campaign parallels the famous Match
the Presidents bond" campaign which
started when President Wilson bought
another bond publicly while attending
vaudeville show in Washington.
Governor Buys Bond.
Governor Villa ans this morning cK-
pressed his Satisfaction to Phillips that
Z. this new scheme is to be launched. say
ing he believed the least he could dc
.gas governor oi the state was 10 lmme
*diascly set his people a good example
and said he would Immediately buy a
Liberty bofi ard turn Il over to the Red
Gross war fund organization 70 match
he soldier boys dollars, Governor
Williams also stated that 80 supple
ment wha. publicity VAS already been
given on this particular phase OF the
campaign this afternoon he would IS
sue a proclamation from the executive
office al the capitol calling the attention
ol the citizens Of Oklahoma to what the
boys bound south had done in taking up
The collection and calling their attcn-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-24
Movie Bills Today

Liberty Theatsr. I p. NJ. 70 10 30
y liberty screen Telegram ana
vaudeville
Lyuo rheater, ! p. NJ 70 $50 3.
NJ and 6,t5 p. N. 20 II p, N.--"Ths
seal OF Silence" pathe News and
vaudeville.
Palace Theatsr. 7;30 r. NJ 20 70
p. M.-scrsen telegram and stock
company
Empress Theater, n Noon 20 u
p. M--Mary PiCkford In ~ Lln,
and boy Scouts 60 the Rescue.
hllestio Theater, 10 a, m. 20 -
p. M-Edith storey In "FsVenge, %
and Chaplin comedy
Drelmland Thsater, 10 A ~ 90 ~
p N. Annette kelierman IN "b
Daughter ~ tho Gods" the House
Of Hate" and Mutt and Jen com
sdy.
Strand Theater 10 A. N. 20 n
p. M Walter Whltsside ana Valen.
tine Grant IN The Belgian"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-24
RED CROSS FUND
TEAMS CANVASS
RURAL DISTRICTS
Ccortlnued From Page -

Mrs Prrntss Price before 10 a m,
with good prospect that the total for
today would reach 8SO1
Mrs Price this morning said she be
lieyed fully as many women were at
work campaigning today as on pre-
Vious days. Their tasks narrows down
now for only about 25 percent OF the
women's territory remains unCanyassed
Mrs Price says campaigning will be
.sntinued to closing time Monday The
Women count somewhat on the auction.
ing Of Mu'kogee Boys half brother a
bloodcd cali. at the Lee HuckIni hotel
tomorrow night 70 help out their CAM
paign somewhat.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-24
Timely Drama on the Screen.
Strand Theater
SATURDAY,
May 2Sth, 26th, 9th 18Th
FRANCIS FORD
BERLIN Via AMERICA"
Sequel to "The Beast of Berlin"

With the ewes Of the world centered
upon the great events which arc trans
pirinp across the watcr-the stories
that come back Of the boys going "oyer
the top" and the unilinching herolNm
with which each one IS doing his BIT
the events that are viyidly shown in
Francis lord's stirring screen story,
BERLIN Via AMERICA" hit close
10 the heart. For who among us has
not sent a son, husband, a sweetheart
or a brother on into the great adyen-
ture with a smile and a hidden tear.
II is the story of an American boy
one Just like your own--who even al
the sacrifice of his good name, works
for the cause which is dear 10 him.
Francis Ford directed the production
and cnacts the leading role Opposite
him plays Edna Emerson and a no.
table cast including Jack Newton VIII
liam Garfield, Lois Scott Dell Coyne
and Emma Warren.
Francis Ford directed the mastery
production and plays the part of Phil
Kelly Supporting him is Edna En-
erson as an American girl doing her
bit" The story is from the pen OF Elsie
Van Name
Rsvsges Of the Huns Are PicturiSed.
The spot where their little home
stood is a mass Of RUNS nothing but a
lone stone wall to mark IT, The beast
! " Hun sees the little French family
/ and brutally assaults those who COM to
worship at the shrine which once was
home. But Phil Kelly sees and the
punishment he metes out is swift and
Just This touching episode is ore OF
the many in Francis Ford'' swiftly
moving drama of today, BERLIN Via
AMERICA"
This stupendous production will he
shown at the Strand Thcatet, Will
have augmented orchestra, and radio
lights. Same \attention to details as
the record-breakng Beast of Berlin
(AdvJ
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-05-24
Coming.

A dag will greet ~ by and by
I'VE won't complain a particle)
When ,ubslitntes become so high
wen eat the rear article
Mashington Star.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-31
OREGON VALLEY
HAS MYSTERY
Aged Homesteader, With
Gold Lined Belt, Disap-
pears in Wilderness.


SALEM, oct. 3O.-The siletz valley
has a mystery involving the disap-
pearance of an aged omesteader, a
belt lined with gold coins and the
possibility OF murder being the only
solution. Ed Frazier who conducts
the store at Orton In the Siletz coun-
try, was in salem yesterday and re-
ported the disappearance of j. /
Warner. 65 years OF age, who lives in
a lonely part of the valley.
Warner. Frazier said, has been ac-
customed to carrying his money
strapped in a belt about his waist,
Warner, he said, also had a decided
aversion to banks and was in the ma
hit OF picking up gold coins when
ever possible, often coming to the
store and asking Frazier to keep gold
pieces SO he could secure them in
place of loose change.
Warner came from pennsylvania,
few years ago and has lived the life
of a hermit In a solitary little clear
ing in the mountain country far from
civilization.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-10-31
l'IlM<
rs

Frank Sailing is home from bust
ness trip to Granite, Grant county,
q, w. Perley Of the u. p. system. is
IN the city today.
&. 4. Hales IS here for the day from
Waitshurg. Wash.
6. +. Juvenal is Pendleton visitor
today on business from Echo.
=. Burnett, who was in Pendletbn
curing the session of supreme court
aett today for his home in Portland.
J, NJ. Marlatt is here TODAY iron,
4 lae pnner STOPPING at the Hotel ST.
Mrs. M. Z. Paldwin has returned
trom a trip to Portland and Seattle.
Roy Bishop left yesterday for Rort.
pr Tom Bailey returned last night
from months vacation spent in
portland and Hillsboro.
Mr. and Mrs. w. o. sutherland are
IN Pendleton today from Hermiston,
quests at the Hotel st. George.
Zoe Houser returned TO his farm
home at Echo this morning after q
BUSINESS visit in Pendleton.
Mrs. J. |. Hennings of Portland. Is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. j. T. Rich
ardson of this city
Mrs. +. L. Farsnworth left recently
for Seattle to join her husband Lieu,
tenant r. e. Farnsworth, who is sta
toned at Bremerton in the dental
service Of the medical corps.
Miss Vera Temple. who has been
here FOR the past few days from Eu-
gene visiting her mother, Mrs. Al
SlusheF, expects to return tomorrow
to continue her studies at the Uni-
versity Of Oregon.