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The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-09-18
AMERICANS DRIVING
ON TOWARD
METZ

Paris, Sept. f7.---The Allies
struck this morning along the Mo-
selle and in the laon sector, advanc-
ing irresistably at both points. The
drive from st Miiiel salient designed
70 outfiank the Hindenburg line and
Isolate Metz is progressing satisfae-
orily. The French are delivering a
smashing offensive against the Ger
man defenses around LaFere and to-
ward the citadel at Laon. The war
office announces that this offensive
is progressing satisfactorily. The
battle is flaming along greatly
lengthened front with the Germans
unable to hold the Allied plunge.
The British are attacking ON the
Ypres-Comines line.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-09-18

Paris, Sept. 1.-THE Germans are
burning the towns along the Moselle,
back of the Hindenburg line and are
preparing to retreat from Lorraine.
The enemy is seeking to entrench be-
hind their positions. American
guns are now engaging Metz. The
British are attacking heavily I'm the
Ypres sector. Men i'm roads are clos
ing in on 81 Quentin from the north
west. The French are driving south
of st. Goblin forest against heights
desperately held by the enemy. The
German defense Is strengthening on
the entire front and the Allied ad-
sance Is injecting with desperate re-
sistance. Allied. progress slows
down, but Is steady.H al
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-09-18
Strenuous pays in Camp

! Harold Beliinger has written
etter to the standard and details
most minutefy' his experiences on ar
fiyaT. al Fort Rileg.. his physical .axs
animation and incubation, it's eff
fects and the strenuous exercises Inn
Inediately upon arrival.
: II is not to be wondered at that
our boys are fit for the trenches fill
loving the army course of discipline
md training. Incidentally Harold l.
in the way of having cheyrons AT.
Etached to his coat sleeve.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-09-18
GRATIFYING SUCCESS OF
war FUND ENTERTAINMENTS
Crowded Houses Testify Approval of
the Many Excellent Pro-
grams of Week

Before an audience that teste ]
tine capacity of the tIigh Schoo
Auditorium the Community Carni
val made its initial bow last Wed.
nesday night and from the opening
10 the closing number the PROMISE
of the past weeks for a high Gas
entertainment, were more than full.
filed.
The raising of the curtain brougl
to view far tastically garbed min.
streis and min8tre,ees, the la te.
designation being In explanation
the fact that in the group wer.
truly lady artists of this class of
tertainers.
And that background of pret
girls in costumes that for originate
of design and color combinatio
would have done credit to a Belasco
was scene so strikingly attractiy
as to call forth spontaneous a.
plause.
To attempt a detailed descriptio
of the program is a feat too dariaf
and delicate for one whose iongi1.
is to live in peace in the community
but ore may safely indulge in a few
references without being charged
with making invidious distinctions
In the character of Lie Miss Cla-
rita Fortune established her claim
TO rank with many a black faced
commedienne in the professional
ranks now drawing a well filled
weekly pay envelope. Her makeup
was excellent and her portrayal OF
the part down to the twirling of her
fingers, which was not the least OF
the striking features of her acting
was natural in the extreme.
And as Dinah the black faced
Nanny, Miss Veronica Dickey pre-
sented picture of the typical mann
my of the south. her acting through
out being uniformly In keeping witt
the character.
Mrs. ]. f. Richardson rendered
solo In her usual acceptable ane
pleasing manner and Mrs. j. W
Flood who had given generously oi
her services and stage experience IL
the setting CT the program. gave al
exhibition of most graceful dancing
in her fascinating costume thai
brought its approval in demand
for an encore.
AS Interlocutor Percy Kinney su
tanned fully his previously wei
earned reputation in similar parts
The end men composed of Marie
Woodson whose stories very dis
tinctly localized we're the hit of tho
evening, Teddie Blackwood. Harr.
Clinton, Dan Williams and our owl
Professor Nutten did themselves
proud and frequently brought down
the house by the sharpness of then
wit and the pointedness of their sal
lies.
The chorus numbers were excel
lent and confirmed all that has beer
said of the possibilities of Fallon foi
assembling musical talent of hig
order.
During the overture the Reno
orchestra rendered several selection
in a style that gave assurance of fu-
turn musical treats.
Thursday night. saw another
crowded house an entire ehange~of
program, having, been arranged and
had the aniiniodancement that d Chin
ese operetta would be presented no.
already been made the charming
oriental scene that met the eye
would have proolaimedTthe fset.{IfH
The stage was carefully and ap-
propriately set and II there was miss
ing in these effects. aad in the gorge
ously beautifully costumes any brill
liant Ina -known TO Nature. none in
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The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-09-18
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NEWSPAPER SUBSCRIBERS
MUST PAY IN ADVANCE

Further orders regulating
publication of newspapers have
been issued by the war indus
tries board, the most radical
of which is to the effect that
no paper may be sent to a sub
scriber after his term of sub
scription has expired This
provision for the order is made
effective October 1, 1918, and
will be strictly enforced by the
board.
The order repeats and makes
more explicit existing orders
which makes it unlawful to
give away copies of any news
paper, maintain free exchang-
es with other newspapers, send
copies of papers to anyone but
an actual subscriber, send out
sample copies, allow returns to
agents or newsdealers or give
papers to advertisers except
actual checking copies.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-09-18

World War" by Henry Warren Poor
Il Slide department of Underwood
and Underwood, Photographic head
quarters for TIE American news
papers. In addition to his own pic
lures secured during two recent Yis-
its to Europe, he brings TO Chauts-
qua the latest and best photos Sc
cured by the expert photographers
in the war ozne. This great Illus
trated lecture is new and up-to-the
minute, full of thrilling incidents
and of intense interest. ae GOT.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-09-18

Mrs. II. w. Allison and Miss Lii
lian Hursh proved tofbe OF great as
sistance to the, ladies last week in
aiding them In the. selection of their
costumes for the Carnival ball, a
services forel which theyo generously
volunteered.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-09-18
Foster Wins Shotgun

n George A. I'os,er8 whose. fame
WITH gun and pistol. reaches across
the. State was the winner of the
Handsome pump shot gun put up as
a prize in the Green Head booth on
the Midway for the best score, his
being 145, out of a possible $50.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-09-18
HOUSEWIVES olsFERRD0FRRE
I ADVICE oNeHoME PROBLEMS
alta Vo--A .


MrsA Katherine Smith, Home Dem
onstrator. for Churchill CO.. is now
ready to meet the women of the
county, and to form CLASSES in sew
Ing, cookipg7g textiles, EVOLUTION of
Home Feeding and -Gare Of Children,
In fact any problem that pertains to
the home she will fSeig gald to help
win. D.Ni iENIHq aQ,L
various womsnss clubs OF the county
and VIII VISIT them and take up any
kind of work With them where they
desire her servicess~SsesA
she will give lcookings demonstra-
tions at any time ofesplace. Will
form COOKING Or sewing. Glasses to
suit the cqpsehlenSs Of lie Somsn'
Mrs. Smith is college womar~a and
has had many years 4exper4ence as a
successful Domestic Science teacher.
: There is no charge whatever for
her services, as her sexpenses are
paid by the government She is
here for the sole benefit of the
women of this county. All you need
to do Is to let your wants and needs
be known to her.
Her Office ds WITH Miss Black the
County Club Leader over the Bank
Of Fallon. ofiice hours from 10 to
~ daily. Phone 101.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-09-18

The men who are helping to
thresh wheat and the men who are
helping to thrash Germany are equal
ly useful to their country. 9aA
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-09-18

Smoke Fl Troplco Cigars.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-09-18

Smoke Ell Tropico Cigars. B
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-09-18

Smoke El Tropico Cigars.
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-09-18

All representative men and
women, in fact all or any who have
this work at heart are asked to be
present a
The Churchill county standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1908-1920, 1918-09-18

II was In this department that the
lack Of interest was the most notice
able, the entrants being less than
half That of previous years. How
ever. the quality Of the showings was
fully up to standard. The splendid
herd OF IIolstefus owned by II: Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
Iron Is Greatest of AH Strength
 Builders, Says Doctor Secret of the Great Endurance Powers of Athletes

ly increase their strength and endur- ance simply by taking iron. in the proper form and this after they had in some cases been doctoring for months without obtaining any benefit But don't take the old forms of reduced iron, iron acetate or tincture nf iron simply to save a few cents You must take ron in a form that can be easily apsorned and assimilated. like nuxated iron, if you want it to do you any good, otherwise it may prove worse than use less. Many an athlete or prize fighter mas won the day simply because he knew the secret of great strength and endurance which comes from having plenty of iron in the blood, while many another has gone down to inglorious defeet simply for the lack Of iron.
 NOTE--Nuxated Iron. which is pre- scrjhed and recommended above by Dr. F. Sauer and other physicians, is not n secret remedy, but one which is well known to druggists severywhere' I'm like the older inorganic iron products it is easily assimilated, does not in jnre the teeth. make them black nor upset the stomach. The manufacturers successful and entirely saf- lsfactcry results to every purchaser or they will refund your money. It is flis- pensed bv Collier Drug CQ and all other druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
MANY BANKS ARE NOT RESPONDING ID
 TREASURY NEEDS
McAdoo Says Offer of Ger. icatesSucceeded Because Financial Centers Took
 More Than Share

Washington, February 20.-Future issues of treasury certificates of in debtedness planned in preparation for the third liberty loan, will bear an interest rate of Az per cent, or n half per cent more than issues of the iin- mediate past.
 This announcement was made to- night by Secretary McAdoo, together with the statement that the $500, ,oOo,- 000 block of certificates closed last week was subscribed in full only be- cause banks in New York and other big financial centers took more than their share and offset the scanty sub scriptions from the rest of the coun- try.
 About $2,5o0, 100000 in certificates remain to be issued at the higher rate before the third loan campaign, prob- ably in April, and the rate for all will be Az per cent.
 MAY AFFECT LOAN
 This increase in the rate offers an indication of the treasury's perspect- i've on money market conditions which may affect the next liberty loan. The second liberty loan, issued at per cent, was preceded by several issues of certificates at 31z per cent, but this rate was increased to 4 per cent for the last blocks before the second loan.
 similar situation preceded the first loan, which was at 31a per cent. In both cases the interest rate of the loan was the same as the rate on the last issues of certificates preceding. x Announcement of another issue of eItlficates, part of the $3, 900, ,O0O, 900 certificate programme, in which banks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21

mans game, and exceptionally popu lar on auto row, where he has sold newspaper space and written copy for the Ledger automobile page for many moons. He has had a successful ca- reer in the advertising field, and be- lieves that he will like the new work even better than he did newspaper work. His friends, and they are le- zion, predict for him a great success as an automobile salesman, for out side of his wonderful personality and ability to make and hold friends. he has a splendid knowledge of automo- piles.
 T think I have picked the best car rolling on rubber wheels said MT. Watkins last night, and I know I am going to increase the number of these cars in Birmingham. hate to leave the boys of the press, and don't think l will ever get away from the good fellows of the game. I don't want to ever give them up, and I am going to try to bat 1000 in this new league, so that can stick around and see them often."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21

have been asked to participate by ap- propriating 1 per cent of their total resources weekly for purchase of the certificates, is expected within an- otl,er week. The last block was an nounced two weeks ago and it was said then that others would be offered every two weeks
 BIG BALANCES
 Receipts from the last issue had welled the net balance in the treas ury to s916.321, GOO today and disburse- ments recently have been about $40,- 000,000 a day.
 Although the number of banks sub- cribing to the last issue of certificates was twice that for the preceding block, Secretary McAdoo said ",he amount of subscriptions from the country at large was distinctly disappointing" The subscription of the .entire amount offered, said the secretary, was cue to the patriotic action of the larger banks in financial centers, notably New York, in taking more than their share of this issue, and making up the deficiency which arose from the failure of other banks to respond to the request made of them.''
 Only the New York and Kansas City federal reserve districts exceeded their allotments The Minneapolis district tQQdllSQ It's dllOlf0eDt.
 It was disclosed by the secretary's an- nouncement that some banks failed to respond to the secretary's appeal two weeks ago to lay aside at least one per cent of their resources weekly for 10 weeks, to invest in certificates Another telegram is being sent to each of these banks, and the request will be followed up by the treasury and through the fed eral reserve bank organizations.
 M'ADOO EXPLAINS
 Secretary McAdoo suggested that the failure of many banks to subscribe for the last issue to the extent requested may have been because of the short time they had to prepare, or because they failed to understand thats-one per cent of their resources was sought weekly. making two per cent to be invested in each of the bi-weekly issues The secretary added that the programme of setting one per cent week is the mini mum requested, and many banks are expected to do better.
 Holders of 3Ia per cent bonds of the first liberty loan may convert them into any future issue at a higher rate of interest and the four per cent bonds of the second loan, or converted 31a per cent may be exchanged for bonds of the third loan, unless Congress provides oth- erwise
 Secretary MeAdoo already has congress sional authority to issue $3,666, ,O00, 900 more liberty bonds, at rate to be prescribed by him. It will be necessary for him to obtain legislation for additional is- sues if that amount is to be exceeded for the third loan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21

Nope-this is not Sandow, the boy with great garbs of brawn and mus cle; it is "Hustling' (alias Hunter) Watkins, the boy with wallop that is going to land him in the big tops among gas buggy peddlers on auto mobile row.
 See that bunch of travelling com fort he is holding in his hand-well, that is one of those Apperson pleas- ure cars that will cause the butter to come quick, the doors to shut easy and bar all domestic troubles from any family that gets bill of sale for one of them and goes autoing.
 But that is not all of it. Hunter Watkins, officially speaking, is today rearing to go with the Phelps Apper- son Motor company's highly charged sales aggregation, and you will see him buzzing around just like a bee, and watch him grab off the honey in his new business venture.
 MT. Watkins is sage in the sales
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
.BLACKHAND LETTERS.
 SENT 10 MERCHANT.
Three Men Lodged in Coun- ty Jail on Charge of At
 tempted Blackmail

The three Italians accused of black mail in Bessemer, Tony Raia, Nathanie. Raia and Sam Moleno. were lodged In the county jail yesterday. They were not docketed, as from the evidence now in the hands of the authorities it is not vet known whether they will be federal or county prisoners.
 The men are alleged to have sent or caused to be sent. to Tony Marc, an Italian merchant of Besse- mer. blaclhand letters demanding S2s00 and threatening his life. They weer finally located by the authori- ties by the use of fake telegrams and brought to this city. It is alleged that the letters were mailed in Bes- semer and Birmingham.
 It is stated that the Italians of Bes- somer, most of them being from prov inces in southern Italy, are thrown almost into panic by the thought thai the Mafia may again spring into existence and that it is hard to ob- tain any information in connection with the case. Government secret serv- ice men are working on the case in connection with the sheriff's office and the police force and additional evidence is expected to be brought to light any minute.
 The letters received by Tony Marc translated) are as follows:
 FIRST LETTER
 Dear. MT. Tony Nara: We writing you asking you to give us the sum of S2S00, Bring same at the bridge between Ensley and Pratt City at the hour of il to 12 o'clock, midnight. Understand, we are young men of crime and we sell our lives in order to accomplish our de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
Kaiser Replies to Birthday
 Message From CarranZa

Mexico City. February 2O.-Emperor Williams reply to President Carranza'y birthday message to him of January 27 was given out officially here to- day. It reads:
 T ain very grateful to you for your amiahle telegram of felicitation on the occasion of my birthday. send to you, Mir. President. my sincere thanks together with my best wishes for yourself and for the prosperity of the Mexican people.
 WILHELM, Emperor and King
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
England Will Not Give Recognition to Any
 Berlin Peace in East

London. February 20.-The British gov ernment has instructed it's agent at Kiev to make the declaration that Great Britain will not recognize any peace in the east which involves Poland. without previous consultation with Poland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21

sire, if you do not want to come your self, you can sent one of your friends, as we will wait for him. and note that there will be four or five of us there. Use the word Bessemer, and be at the above mentioned place on 18th of Janu- ary. 1t is no use to confer with officers, we do not want officers; we want money or your life. Yours truly, Signature of skull and crossbones)
 "P. s. Do as we request you- otherwise We will take your life
 SECOND LETTER
 Dear friend: After writing you several times and you have not responded, it makes us believe that you think that we are joking which we are not. Probably you would rather for us to use our crime treatment. We do not want to say much as we have real crime feelings, and watch your life, Take our advise or some friend of yours but not your brother. We are waiting for you at the same place, the same hour, Saturday night. Think well and de not blame any future result Yours truly. FRIENDS"
 THIRD LETTER
 After three, you fail to respond. 1t is not intentions to worry you with so many letters. Understand we want sat isfaction. Bring the money, or prepare to die. We are not afraid of a regiment of soldiers back of your door Any way, your life is end, Understand that brute. we have come from the north to straight you. Confer with some of your friends, as it will be best. Come Monday night, the same place, and the same hour; you will find parties to give you satisfaction at any hour. Do your duty, otherwise we will make you. Good-by of course you don't deserve it."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-02-21
THE PRESENT DANGER

Politically the state was torn to pieces. Then followed the election of Governor Henderson, local option ist and a prohibition legislature. This legislature, unmindfuf of the inatten
 tion which previous legislatures had bestowed upon constructive policies, proceeded, under the guidance of a 'dry" lobby, to undo what the O'Neal legislature had done.
 The, chances are, Tn the opinion of Governor Harding and others in Wash ington who have studied the situation. that if the next legislature Is elected solely on account of it's leaning to- wards the amendment or against the amendment, it will be a single-barreled organization incapable of wisely legis- lating for the best interest of tho state; whereas. were the legislature chosen on account of the constructive worth of it's integral parts, the state, and not the political boss, would be the chief beneficiary.
 With three of the candidates for governor urging submission to the people, and the fourth, without desire to dodge responsibility, not unwilling that the amendment be submitted, 1t cannot be understood in Washington why the executive committee displays hesitation to act. if not a determina- tion not to act favorably on this sug. gestion.
 POWER OF LAWRENCE
 If the position of Governor Harding is typical of the amendist in Wash ington, the position of Senator Under wood is typical of the anti-ame endist. Senator Underwood is of the opinion that the amendment should be submit ted but he does not believe the ex- ecutive committee. composed of pro- hibitionists, will do other than obey the instructions of the Rev. Brooks Lawrence.
 It is the contention of the anti amendists that the Rev Lawrence is more confident of his power to sway legislature than to sway the people of the state. He has controlled one ar more legislatures, but he has never scored success before the people. With the executive committee, his word is law. and for that reason Senator Unccr- wood and others do not believe that the amendment will be submited--and that, as result. because of a single barreled legislature. the state must continue to suffer.
 The prohibitionists, through their spokesman in the last legislature, de- clared that the peole could not be trusted to act wisely or to resist at- tempts at debauchery. That their trust in the morale of the people has not become more pronounced, Is the belief of the anti -amendists who live in Washington.