The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-11-15

for instance, reveals that the school boys and iris are taking a comprehen-
sve view of the necessity of an airplane landing field, correctly prepared
if this old town is to keep up with the parade of progress. Some readers
may also notice that The Humboldt" reveals in a guarded manner that
Professor Joe. Scott has given the boys n awful lacking up" o the evils
If cigarette smokfng-but that's another story.
More keenly than their seniors. the youngsters realize the shortcomings
u 'e poncy Oh oong mngs In thu good old way" Doubtless they have
a rather clear perception of the fact. too. that a landing field prepared by
workmen in a desert town. who perhaps had never see a n arplane, would
NJ. De AZ Z" ne' ne requirements OF real aviation Going through the
motions is not what the High School student body wants. 1t demands in
telhgent action. results.
Last week THE Humboldt had mt rather pointed remarks about a
sidewalk leading to the school house. 1.-The Humboldt might well have
expressed wonderment that citizens of the town would not demand such a.
Improvement for the sake offs saving shoeleather alone. if fr no other rea-
son. 1t is a poor argument for public servants tom make, as IN evidence of
careful use of the peoples money, that they have saved a few hundred
dollars by non-construcion of a needed sidewalk, when figures would prob
IDLY now a losso OF thousands to citizens collectively in cost of shoes.
But THE Humboldt has occasion to thank it's readers-the people of
Winnemucca-for the best attendance " known at a High School basket
oh gam A financial success is announced. This is as it should be; and
it proves. to a certain extent that a little outspoken talk is all that is neces-
sry to awaken citizens to their duty as citizens.
Even a communication in another column. regarding scbool-ma funt
ture for the Humboldt county court house is, even if not practical. at least
the populace in affairs of the town would correct many things which are
perhaps evis-or omission if lot of commission.
This week there is great visible evidence of al improved water system
fol te town. The work is actually being done-not talked about A great
trench-dggng machine is at work, and mains of ample size and strength
soon will be in place Two nw semi-Desel engines fol the new power plant
during the week. They will insure o ONLY better am sumci s
fire protection. but steadier and more disable electric voltage.
Rev. westervelt has returned from a Methodist conference with some
fine ideas concerning a public hall for wnnemucca. where. perhaps, the
nucleus for a public library also nay be secured. Better, he expects con-
siderable financial support for his project from the Methodist organization
He VIII tai the people noh his confidence as his plan progresses. and talk
with them about it through the newspapers. This will be a distinct step
forward in community thought Public expression of opinion is of utmost
Without community spirit nothing worth while "a be accomplished
no"auays. community spirit means a understanding of the absolute truth
th tn welfare of one is the oncer of ALL Cooperation in its highest
sense. nt competition in its lowest sense, is what brings prosperity Self
ishness and the forwarding of petty personal ideas "a bing but small and
temporary profit to tn n who INDUCES it, Helping n anotherp PAWS far
better in the long rum And working as one man fol the public good in all
matters municipal always brings astonishingy fine results.
Nearly all State exchanges have contained a statement recentlv that
tn chairman Of the Republican natonal committee will address the meainpl
to De held n Reno about the middle of January. Ray" BENJAMIN the chair
mans representative o the Coast, made it exceedingly clear when he was
in winnemucca. that he had no authority for such a statement He said
speakers of national prominence would be secured for the meeting and that
he hoped the national chairman might come.
The legal profession" has surely been nrouec in most
OF introducing testimony. However. smelling of the evidence dos seem to
be a method not much heard of until this "a
Aircraft supplies. including o IL and gasoline, will be furnished to civilian
aviators who happen to land at army aviation poNs.u under the terms :, hin
introduced by Congressman Kahn of California.