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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-02-04
DESCRIBES FIGHTS
and PRISON FARE

Arriving in Winnemucca unan-
nounced Sunday morning, through
some mistake of those who should
have advertised him, Captain F. r.
O'Leary of the (British) Royal Flying
Corps, gave an interesting address at
the American Theatre last Sunday
evening. Through announcement of
the event in the local Catholic church
and some energetic hustling on the
part of the American theatre man
ager in getting out advertising "dodg-
ers," the American was filled to ca
pacity. and all enjoyed the wounded
captains tales of his experiences in
the great war.
Captain OLeary was four years in
the fighting, was wounded several
times. has record of downing" six
teen enemy airplanes, and was deco
rated by the kings of England and
Italy. besides receiving the French
croix de guerre. The captain claims
Montgomery. Alabama. as his home,
but be enlisted with Canadian regi-
ment in 1914. After being wounded
he was transferred to the flying corps,
where, through promotion, he became
a captain. Three of his brothers we're
killed in the war.
Captain OLeary was eight months
in German prison. finallyy escaping
with half dozen others, only three of
whom lived to reach the Allied lines.
His description of fighting on land
and in the air, of wounds and death,
of prison cruelties and thrilling es-
capes, was both interesting and in
structive to the large audience. The
captain will visit several other Ne
vada towns on his itinerary.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-02-04
BRIEF LEGISLATIVE
NOTES OF INTEREST

Beginning its third week yesterday,
the Nevada legislature found itself
far ahead of previous sessions in the
matter of introduction of bills. A
busy session is presaged. A bill in
troduced in the Assembly by Stewart
Of Washoe (A.B.No. 80 is to amend
the present laws governing glove con-
tests SO as to allow boxing matches"
not to exceed twenty-five rounds, for
purses. The object of this bill, as is
well understood. is to permit the pro-
posed match for the worlds heavy
weight championship between Jess
Willard and Jack Dempsey. TEX"
Rickard, former Nevadan, has offered
purse of 100000 for a contest be-
tween Willard and Dempsey, and it is
proposed to hold the match in Nevada
next July if the Stewart bill secures
passage.
The Assembly committee of the
whole finally reported favorably the
State fair bill yesterday morning. "a.
B.No.16), appropriating $4,000 for re-
pairs to old buildings. Two amend
ments were proposed. but rejected.
S.B.No.5. appropriating $4,000 for
the purchase of medals fer soldiers
and sailors of Nevada, was killed in
committee of the whole of the Assem-
bly,.
The bill to confer additional powers
on the State Board of Health, intro
duced by Senator Friedman, is being
strongly opposed. One Of the argu-
ments urged against the bill is that it
is a red-light-abatement law in dis
guise. Christian Scientists also are
expressing their opposition to the at
tempted delegation of authority to
doctors. The bill was insti-
gated by the State Board of Health.
and is the measure recommended by
the Governor in his message.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-02-04
CANTffN COMFORT
TO WOUNDED men

About dozen Winnemucca women.
members of the canteen committee of
the local Red Cross chapter, met a
west-bound train on the Southern Pa
cific railroad yesterday afternoon. at
tached to which was a hospital car
filled with wounded soldiers from over
seas. The boys were en- route to their
California homes, They were permit
ted to get out and stretch" at Win
nemucca, for the first time in a long
while, they said. The Red Cross la
dies served the soldiers with hot cof-
fee, homemade cookies and dough-
nuts, cigarettes, and other dainties,
which were highly appreciated.
Some of the wounded boys who
could not feed themselves were as
sisted by their comrades. and eating
was a laughable event for all con-
cerned. in some case. The boys re-
fused to take their wounds as doleful
things. in majority of cases. When
parting time came one of the soldiers
took group photograph of the party
OF fighters and canteen workers, and
promised to send a print to Winnie
mucca as soon as one had been fin
ished.
The passage of returning and
wounded soldiers, it is anticipated,
will be more frequent from now on,
and the Red Cross ladies are prepar-
ing to be ready for every call that
comes to them to cheer the home-com-
ing heroes. 49,
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-02-04
THE GROUND HOG

Ray Fisher, local weather man, ad-
mits that he neglected to watch for
the ground hog last Sunday, but he
has since been studying the newspa-
pers to obtain information regarding
the movements of that animal on Can
dlemas day. AS the sign" worked
out, Mr.. Fisher says. the ground hog
saw his shadow in California but not
in Nevada. California will have six
weeks more of winter; Nevada will
have an early spring. The question
naturally suggested is, does the
ground hog know the line between
Nevada and California?
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-02-04

de Luxe Annie" played by Norma
Talmadge, at the American tonight,
is a crook play that is different; and
Harold Lloyd in the comedy why
Pick on Me?" will surely produce
laughter.-[ advertisement.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-02-04
SPECIAL In SALAD OH,

A special shipment of Primrose
Salad Oil has been received by the
Winnemucca Market. Half-gallon
cans will be sold for s1.15 each, while
they last This is class A salad oil,
sold far below market price.-[Advt
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-02-04
HOWARD Y.ROBINS
UNDOUBTfDLYDfAD

Without a word of explanation re-
garding the time or circumstances of
the young mans death, the father of
Sergeant Howard V. Robins, NC, re-
ceived letter from the Navy Depart
ment this morning, telling of the
soldiers financial standing with the
army. Among other things the state
ment showed a tidy sum which the
young man had paid on Liberty bonds.
Winnemucca relatives of Verne
Robins have never received any Off
cial notification of his condition. In
roundabout way they learned that he
had been wounded at Belleau Wood
about June 80, 1918. Since that time
numerous inquiries addressed to the
War Department have ELECTED no in
formation. Young Robins enlisted in
the. marines. and was with a Lewis
machine-gun corps. From such stories
and fragmentary information as has
come from different sources, it ap-
pears he must have been in the thick
of the fighting at Belleau Wood, Cha
teau Thierry and similar places.
That Sergeant Howard Verne Robins
is dead is not doubted by his relatives
here. The first word concerning his
wounding was received here in Sep
tember, stating that he was wounded
June 80, 1918. That he is not a pris-
oner. as had been hoped for so
long by his family, is apparently
a fact, as brought out by the state
ment of L. o. Lundy, printed in
another column.
Sergeant Robins was in a Lewis ma
chine gun company, United States
Marine Corps, more accurately the
134th company, 9Th regiment, 7th re-
placement battalion. He was born in
Winnemucca on April 5. 1893. Five
feet eleven inches tall, weighing 100
pounds, handsome and perfect ath-
lete, he will long be remembered by
MS W1nnemucca school chums, hav-
ing been educated here.
Robins enlisted at San Francisco
early in 1917. He was sent to Mare
Island. Cal, for preliminary training
later going to Utica, N. ", where he
underwent course of instruction at
the Savage Arms Company plant,
where the Lewis machine guns are
manufactured. Then he was sent to
Washington. d. c., and from Washing
ton to Portico, Virginia, sailing from
there to France the last of 1917.
Four sisters, a brother and his
father survive. as follows: Mrs. Lucia
B. Cohen. Mrs. Laura Florin, Miss.
Grace Robins and Miss Hazel Robins,
all of San Francisco; his brother,
Attorney C. E. Robins, and his father.
F. C. Robins, both of this city.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-02-04
NOTICE, AUTO OWNERS

Every day after 1880 pm. the Over
land Trail Garage manager will DEM
onstrate the new fool-proof Red Head
spark plugs, which will ignite in oil,
with broken porcelain or any other
way. Come in and see this wonderful
spark plug demonstrated. The Over
lands Trail Garage is the exclusive
agent in Winnemucca.-[Advt. $50
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-02-04
MRS. TROUSDALE'S SISTER

Word was received here yesterday
by Mrs. A. F. Trousdale. wife of
County Commissioner Trousdale, that
her sister. Mrs. z. T. Boyer, had
passed away at her home in Carmi
Illinois. Deceased was sc years OF
age and had visited in this city at diff
ferent times.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-02-04
CITffffHfRS in.
REGULAR MEETING

Suitable dumping grounds were de-
cided upon last night at the meeting
Of the City Council. The place is in
section "a, opposite the Western Pa
cific roundhouse, across the tracks,
according to Councilman Wilkinson,
who was appointed at the last meet
ing to settle the matter. The new
dumping ground Is on government
land, located about one mile west of
the Western Pacific depot. A sign is
to be erected on the ground and dump
ing anywhere else has been forbidden.
All the councilmen were present
last, as were also City Attorney Lang
with and Deputy City Clerk Case.
When bills were being allowed fur
ther data on the saving of electricity
for street lighting was brought out.
With ten additional lights burning.
800 was saved this month over the
same month last year; $213 was saved
this month over the corresponding
month in 1917. But as complaint had
been heard that the lights were being
turned out too early in the evening,
Constable Moore was instructed to
have the lights turned out in the resi-
Dental sections not earlier than mid
night on dark nights, and on moon
light nights not earlier than IL pm.
Bridge street lights are to burn all
night.
A reply had been receiy ed from the
board of fire underwriters concerning
their requirements as to chimneys.
1t was stated that a one-brick chin
ney would be sufficient provided 1t is
liEed with cement or terra Gotta. The
matter will again be taken up after in
vestigation Of certain patented fire.
proof chimney, which is manufactured
of fire clay and corrugated iron, it is
understood. In such a manner as to
make II satisfy the requirements of
the underwriters. After the details
are threshed out 1t is probable the fire
ordinance clauses relating to chimneys
will be amended. 1t was said the
amendment will not reduce the cost OF
erecting q chimney. but will allow a
reduction in the size.
Complaints were heard concerning
the blocking by certain persons of
alleys and also burning rubbish in
city streets. No definite action was
taken in these matters. Complaint
was also made that the property own
ers of West Second street. far out, are
not protected from fire because of
lack of hydrants. 1t was found that
in the section complained of water is
supplied through a two-inch main.
while on West Third street four-inch
main runs the entire length. 1t is
now under advisement as to whether
or not a hydrant far out on Third
street would not be more practicable.
Data has been received concerning
the most adaptable fire alarm system. |
The next step In this connection is to
secure figures as to the cost The
specifications will be forwarded to fire
alarm companies and action taken
upon receiving estimates.
Dogs again came under discussion.
but the councilmen have not been able |
to make satisfactory arrangements to
capture and impound those without
licenses.
Not being able to agree upon the
requested increase in salary for Joe
Rougon. superintendent of sewers, the
m ffar WAS aQain Laid nvor
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-02-04
LOINAz CHILDREN RECOVERING

Virginia and Lucretia Loinaz, aged
two and six years. respectively. who
have been seriously i'll for the past
two weeks, are now well on the way
to recovery.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-02-04

"De Luxe Annie" at the American
tonight, is Saturday Evening Post
story and was also a stage success in
New York. Norma Talmadge in the
title role advertisement.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-02-04

Try Hot Chocolate with Whipped
Cream at Stephenson Drug Co. The
Corner Drug Store.-tAdvertisement.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-02-04

Goldfield-Cracker Jack Company
operating three drills in leased ter
ritory.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-02-04
LUNDY and ROBINS
FOUGHT TOGETHER

Sergeant Verne Robins, story OF
whose probable death appears in an
other column of this issue, was among
the United States Marines brought up
as the first requirements" during the
terrific second battle of the Marne,
according to l.. o. Lundy, who re-
turned to his home here yesterday,
having been honorably discharged
from army service.
Lundy was with company F, End
division, End United States Engineers,
and it was his division Robins COM
pany was brought up to replace casu
alties. While Lundy did not see
Robins personally, he was told by one
man that Robins was wounded and
later by another that Robins was dead.
Lundy's explanation of the apparent
lack of official information concerning
Robins death is that Robins was prob
ably wounded and died on the way to
the hospital. This would explain the
official report that Robins was severe
ly wounded and also supply a reason
why Official word has never come of
his death. His name could have been
entered as severely wounded in the
trenches and IL he died on the way to
the hospital 1t is possible. because of
the terrific fighting and lack of time,
that the matter OF recording his death
was overlooked by the ambulance
drivers.
L. o. Lundy was discharged from
service recently at Fort Logan, Colo
He entered the army September 26,
1917, leaving his wife to attend to his
business here, the Winnemucca Steam
which she has done with
signal success.
With little over two months of train
ing Lundy was sent to France, trained
behind the firing lines for about a
months and was put In the trenches
y Jauudiy Sos 1910, "ACiS NC icihaHucu
until the armistice was signed. except
for time in rest billets and in hos
pitals.
Two gold stripes or chevrons on his
left arm stand for six months each of
overseas ervice. The gold stripe worn
on the right arm of his uniform sig
nifies he was wounded in action. A
red stripe on his right arm is for
honorable discharge.
Besides the second battle of the
already mentioned. Lundy
in General Foch's last
gigantic offensive Immediately preced-
ing the signing of the armistice. be-
sides holding the line" in numerous
places.
He was in Base Hospital No. IL at
Dion, France, for two and one-half
an American hospital con-
Quoted by the Harper Unit" of De-
troit. Michigan, known as one of the
best in France. His medical report
read that he was severely gassed and
Lundy says the ter
rife conclusions of the big shells were
what really got" him. Altogether he
was in five hospitals before he was
sent to the Harper unit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lundy accompanied
Mrs. Lundy's mother. Mrs. A. Bernard
to Golconda this afternoon. After
visiting relatives there Lundy will re-
turn here and "get into the harness"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-02-04

The City Bakery bakes delicious
Milk Bread every day. Try a loaf
Advertisement.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-02-04

Try loaf of the City Bakery's good
Milk Bread. Baked daily.-IAdvt.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-02-04

After the show tonight try Stephen
sons fountain. Something new all
the advertisement
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-02-04

Turkish Baths-Rear DR.. Hall's.-lAd.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-02-04

Turkish Baths. block from hotel-[Ad.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-26

ans of the civil war was magnificent!
built upon 10y the men of 9S and from
the sacrifices of the men OF these wars
and the heroes of the great world war;
the supreme message to us is to keep
faith with those who die AS the i'm
mortal Lincoln said in his Gettysburg
speech, we must follow worthily after
them.
In closing, the speaker pledged the
civil war veterans present that We,
also, will stand by and keep the faita.'
DIR. Jones' address was thoughtful
discussion of the lessons of history and
brilliant prophecy for the future OF
America and all other nations which
keep the faith" with those who have
died that the higher ideals of human
ity might prevail in the government OF
nations.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-26

Congress In Waterloo. The interest
shown BY especially the small breeders,
many Of whom will be out with herds,
indicates the recognition Of the show
ring as an efficient means of advertis-
ing. There is also revival of interest
among the larger breeders who have.
been compelled to discontinue showing
for several years; due to the shortage
of help and other adverse conditions re-
sulting from the war.
The 1919 Dairy Cattle Congress
which will be held September 22-2s
Immediately follows the important
state fairs and just precedes the Ma
tional Dairy show. This show which
for the past nine years has attracted
dairy cattle exhibitors from all parts
of the United States is preparing to
accommodate more cattle than ever be-
fore. The judging pavilion, the first
section of which was constructed last
year, will be completed with seating
capacity of $500 1t will have show
ring 1OOx2OO feet and will be one of
the largest pavilions Of its type in the
west. Additions and Improvements are
also being made to the barns and
grounds.
Substantial increases in the premium
lists for all breeds are to be offered and
a number of changes in classifications
will also appear in this years premium
list. The national breed associations
and clubs are offering liberal premiums
in recognition of the shows importance
as factor in the development OF the
dairy industry.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-26
Spray When Petals Fall.

Spray your apple trees as soon as
the petals have fallen from the BIOS
SONS. This is the most important
Spray for wormy apples. says the
spray expert at Iowa State college.
At this time the calyx cup OF the
apple is open. A spray Of poison,
most commonly lead arsenate, II ap-
piled while this cup is still open, Will
leave a deadly, meal in the cup when
it closes. A large majority of the first
brood of codling moths, the larvae OF
which is the common worm, enters
the apple by way Of this calyx cup. II
the spray has been put on at the right
time, there will be poison waiting Tor
the worm who tries to eat his way In.
These worms usually do not come
until a couple of weeks after the pet
ais have fallen, the time varying with
the season. In order to get any that
do not 20 in through the calyx cup, an
additional spray Of lead arsenate is
nut on, this time the object being 10
coat the whole outside Of the small
apple. Such application will in large
measure eliminate these destructive
.worms" from summer apples Winter
apples need another poison spray later
in the season, when a second brood OF
the same codling moth is Matched. Inc
calyx spray, applied just after the pet
ais of the blossoms have fallen, Is
most important, however. Beware,
though, of spraying while the trees are
in bloom. 1t may kill the blossoms ana
certainly will kill pollenating insects,
sucll as bees, which are essential to a
good set of fruit.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-26
harrisburg Affairs.

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Martin Of Wool
stock were visitors mt the Del Walrath
home Sunday.
Ralph Hnd and family of Williams
were Sunday visitors at the Robert
Lynch home
Guy Jaycox and family of Kamrar
visited with relatives here Sunday.
Misses Mary and Hannah Jibben
spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs.
Gallagher and Mrs. Clark before leav-
ing for Wisconsin, where they will
make their new home.
Miss Faith Fenton returned to her
home in Jewell Saturday. M
The Missionary society meeting was
held at the home of Mrs. John Fowler
Thursday afternoon.
Henry Gabrielson and daughter
Maurine were visitors here Monday.
Rev. Edward Lee of Canada, who is
visiting at Waverly, filled the pulpit
here Sunday, both morning and even
ing
Joe Davenport is slowly improving
from the burns he received in the hard
war store three weeks, ago.
Miss yesta Lynch is visiting her
grandmother, Mrs. r. J. Hurd, of VIII
liams.
A dance was held at the opera house
Thursday evening.
6 r % A
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-26
Hamilton County Sales Pa
vilion Company Starts
Drive for new Stock
holders.
S A BIG VENTURE
Plan is to Erect Buildings on
Old Fair Grounds
Site.

The members of the Hamilton Coun-
ty. Sales Pavilion company will start
a two days drive tomorrow FOR the
sale Of additional stock. 'Comnittees
have been appointed in nearly every
township Of the county and these are
expected to make thorough canvass
of their districts to sell additional stock.
It is essential that enough stock be
sold to erect a number Of buildings on
the old fair grounds this summer. This
must he done If sales pavilion is to be
ready for the fall sale season and it is.
also desired to get the buildings up iii
time for the fair in September. Shares
are being sold at 500 each. A sales
pavilion would mean great deal TO
the farmers and stock breeders OF Ham
ilton county and every effort will lie
made to give every farmer an oppor-
tunity to take at least one share. The
same opportunity is to be given the
business men of this city, for the bring
ing of practically all Hamilton county
stock sales here will be of immense ben
eft to Webster City and will bring
many people. here during the long sale
season each year.
The Committees.
The committees named in the various
townships are as follows
Blairsburg A. Stafford and VIM.
Oakland.
I Liberty Chas. Greiner.
Scott, Lincoln and Ellsworth
Sparboe.
Clear Lake and Marion-S. J: Cot
tington.
h Independence and Hamilton has.
Mitchell and f. A. Huddlestun.
Freedom and webster--J. a. Lach-
miller and B. r. Calkins.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-26
Onnprtunity of a Lifetime.

100 acres, highly improved, within
three miles of paving at Britt Iowa.
School house eighty rods from Ehc
buildings. Nine room nous, with
screened porches, awnings and splendid
basement. Barn, hog house, corn crib,
chicken house, garage, all COED, Nice
grove and some fruit. The soil is as
good as the best. A $500 saim at S275
pcr acre. Easy terms. Whitman s
Hamnton Land Co. oo:ld3f1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-26

Webster City-Julius Berma mn ana
Arch Foster.
+ CASH n Cheeyer and II. -. Saef-
-.
nieiiion. =. 4,eei'
Downs, Gus Aimmerlln ana FRANK >.
Webb.
Inc Stockholdefs.
The present list OF stockholders Iol-
lows:
Frank Bickford, webster Clty.
+. Il. Mason q Sons, WEBSTER Cl's.
& =. A. Morris, webster City.
II. o. Cutler, Webster City
H. d. Blue, Webster City!
w. H. Richardson, Webster CITY,
Irving Lasher, Webster City
NJ. J. Cleveland, Webster CITY.
Lloyd Bickford, Webster Guy.
w. +. Cole, WePster City.
J. p. Adams, webster CITY
Farmers National Bank, webster.
City.
Julius hermann, Webster CITY.
Chas. w. Marvel, Webster City.
Foster Furniture Co., Webster City.
Closz, Bros, Webster City.
Gus Zimmerlin, Webster City.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1919-05-26
Dairy Cattle Congress.

Breeders of dairy cattle throughout
the country are planning to have their
favorites well represented in the show
ring This year according to reports re-
ceived at the Office of the Dairy Cattle