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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-04-05
NOT WISE ABOUT 0STRIcHES
Grave Difficulties Seem to Surround
Scheme Devised by a Soldier Who
Wants a Mascot.

The machine-gun sergeant at Doug
las who wants an ostrich for a mas
cot and is willing to hatch 1t himself
if somebody will provide him with an
egg, does not know much about os-
triches or the task In which he pro-
poses to enlist, in the opinion of the
Arizona Republican. If he gets the
might as well be mustered out of the
service. The Germans will be at peace
so far as he is concerned.
He has perhaps been misled by
stories he has heard of the careless,
irresponsible way in which the ostrich
race is perpetuated, by the laying of
the egg In the sand, where 1t is left to
its own devices until it becomes an
ostrich. That may happen In Africa,
where there. is plenty of sand and heat,
but it will not work in the climate Of
Douglas. where, though there is no
lack of sand the sun cannot be count
ed upon to assist in the business Of
incubation. The sergeant would have
to go to setting.
Moreover, the ostrich Is a bird Of
slow growth. 1t would be a long
time before n coming forth from
the egg could become a potent influence
In the struggle between autocracy and
democracy. By the time 1t would be
in readiness to be taken to Berlin the
war would be over and only historians
would yet be talking about 1t.
We would recommend some other
kind Of mascot. one of quicker though
even Of less sturdy and magnificent
growth.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-04-05

uoodsprings-Forty IONS of 40 per
cent zinc ore recently shipped from
Dawn property.
Iohopah - Syndicate of New York
capitalists purchases Belcher O
on Gold Mountain.
sparks Two substantial business
ouiidihgs. and a possible third. are
Planned for erection during summer.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-04-05
Old Trees Bearing.

A good deal is heard about the tenn
porary nature of fruit trees. and 1t has
been a large factor In preventing
planting In this region. says an Ellens-
burg. Ore, dispatch. There seems to be
an impression that In a dozen years or
no apple and pear trees are down and
out.
To those who hold such an Idea a
visit to the orchard of John Catlin, on
the west side Of the river, will be an
eye opener. These trees are carrying a
phenomenal load Of fruit this year
and look as though they Nay be pro-
ducers for years to come, yet they
Wore planted In 1S78-forty years ago.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-04-05

"oodsprings Output from yellow
rihe district for month of February,
81 cars.
Reno-C. p. Terwillieer ~nounc
TIMBER cutting to be started about
April 10.
Carson City - T~wenty-elght rife
consisting OF HOO members,
organized IN State.
The Monticellonian., 1919-04-25
TREE PUZZLE TO FORESTERS
Peculiar Formation Of Spruce Has Caused Speculation Among Men
 Learned in That Lore.

cross section af q gre,i old spruce tree from Alaska tells the story of q tree which executed spin like huI. Iet dancer. This cross section shows most peculiar spiral structure which has caused a great deal of speculation among the various foresters through out the country and a very interesting explanation ts advanced in American Forestry.
 II k known that a tree growing at II stant forms on The lower side of fhe trunk q dense reddish wood known nS "rofholz' This spiral in this case is of such sort and IS il is continuous tormaticn. winding from the center 10 within half an inch from the circum. ference. it is surmised that II was growing in HI inclined position on 'he edge If q glacier where ny selne shifting il WAS eaHSed 10 rotate. so thnt all sides of the tree were success Siveiy an the downward side. Thus ns the tree grew. and it's rotation con. tinued slowly the "rothoiz" developed into a spiral.
The Monticellonian., 1919-04-25
THE ARMADILLO AS 4 DIGGEF
In a Tug e-of.War With a Boy the Ami nal Won Out in Quite
 Easy Manner.

One daY WIS standing on mound enrth and running to the very spot where l was standing began vigorously ' digging To escape by burylng himself in the soil.
 Neither men nor dogs had secn him and a' once determined to capture him unaided by anyone and imagined II would prove a very easy task.
 Accordingly laid hold of lis black hone-eased tHil with both hundS and began lugging to get him off the ground. but couldn't move him. lie went on digging furiously getting soon found that instead of me pull ing him out he was pulling me in af Ter hin.
 Ii tulrl nH small boN pride ta think hat an atnta no bigger lhan a cal 1s> 2un4 to hant nr in Il irial of slron.,h lnd thl~ nlade mp haid an more u.p@,iou5fN lh5n ever and uue and sfran uorp violently Hntil nnt to lose him l had to 70 flat an the ground Huf il was nll for nothing t'ir>t my Mnds then my aching nrms were carried down into the earth and ras forced to release my hata yhd tet tp to rid myself of the mound b. had been throwing Hp into mv face and ail over my head neck and Sh0ui- tiers.-Fram "fnr Away and Long Ago" by N. II. IIodSan.
The Monticellonian., 1919-04-25

back every cent in q short while. even if he had to borrow it of some one else. Anyway, in few weeks the panicky conditions would be over and business would return to the normal He knew. he wrote. that "Old Reliable Kip could perform his usual miracle and gel blood from some of those Cleveland turnips
 He was so sure of his father that he ended his letter with m advance pay ment of thanks. This was the first payment he had made in advance for a long time
 He sealed the letter, put a special delivery stamp on it, and took it 10 the branch post office so that it would reach Cleveland without fail the next morning
 When he got back to the house there was telegram from home.
 Leaving beaver due tomorrow a. m. don't meet me but be home must see you important mamma well love.
 FATHER.
 The next morning Bayard rose be times to meet his father at tue train And Daphne went to the Grand Cen trad station with him. She ran tG her father and tlHns her arInS ahoui him, and BaNard htlsged him and car ried his suitcase for him. Ii was no tune to he tipping q porter. Nor to be making Use of taXicabs with the iit- ney subway at hand. Bayard ussod his fathers suitcase along Fifty ninth street. The hall boy, who had not been tipped for some days, observed a strict neutrality He was feeling the pinch, too.
 When breakfast was ended Wesley noted that Leila herself carried the dishes away, with Daphne's help When the table was clear she closed the door on the two men and said:
 Well leave you two alone 10 talk business"
 The two men regarded each eiher askance, as uneasiIy as two wreStlers circing for hold. Wesley was the first to speak. He said:
 Well, my boy?"
 "I wrote you long letter last night, dad" Bayard said.
 You did? What about?'
The Monticellonian., 1919-04-25
REFUSED TO ACCEPT FAVOR
Wounded British Officer Insisted on Waiting for His Turn to Have
 Hospital Attention.

The British officer whatever his pro fessional qualifications. always has courage, solicitude for his men and Il strict sense of justice
 l have wondered, snys Mr. Charles W. Whitehair in his recently published book, Out There al the great love md sympathy that seem To exist be tween the British officer and his men. have seen it in India before the war have seen il i'll all parts of the Brit. iSh empire. 1 know the reason now. | have yet to see q British officer among he walking wounded who goes ahead # his men to have his wounds dressed
 Outside of one dressing station sat yonng colonel with bad wound. one of the secretaries noticed him and said: "You had better get into the dressing statien at once"
 'lt k not my turn. will not go out 1f turn.
 Some four hours later. the secretary, passing out food and drink. again no- ticed the colonel.
 Here Why haven't you had your .ounds dressedt" he exclaimed
 T am waiting for my turn"
 But il was your turn long ago"
 Are you >ureT
 of course 1 am. Come let me help you."
 Into the dressing roe, he staggered He had no idea that he had done Il heroic thing.
The Monticellonian., 1919-04-25
CHAPTER XVI.

Daphne had watched Leila's little scene with as much confusion as the other two Nps She felt normal amount of jealousy, of course, as wom= an to woman. but no more than Il healthy amount for she liked Leila and she was grateful to Leila for he ing able to rescue her father and for being willing to. It was q fine thing fer Leila to strip herself of her tast splendor te help an old fatherin-laW pay the interest on a mortgage on Il house in another town. Daphne gave Leila full need of applause for that.
 What embitter ! Daphne was that il had to be Leila and not herself that saved her father, and that Leila had to do the deed by spending things she had net paid for herself-ornaments gewgaWs, gifts.
 Leila had collected from life perhaps three thousand dollars worth of jew. els and Daphne had collected Il fifty dollar check. framed-and that check wns in lieu of work. As soon as she remembered that check she ran ID to her room and took 1t down from the wall. ripped off the back of the frame and removed the cheek from the mat
 She studied il and thought, "The first money and the last. Then T vigor and determination clenched all her muscles in Il kind of lockjaw She came cut of the spasm i'll tremor of hysterical faith. She spoke her thought aloud iii fury Tt shan, be the last, it sha mt, it sha mt. by golly = The feebleneSS of the eNpletiNe dis gusted her She tried to be powerful by way of powerful language. Before she knew il she ripped out resound- ing oath that would have pleased good Queen Bess. By G., Hi pay my way ]! honestly like man "
 All her powder exploded in that one detonation.
 She fell over into q chair in horror. The blasphemy seemed to rattle about the little room II terrified her. Mrs. Chivvis ran Gown the hall, carrying her everlasting sewing, and tapped on the door and asked:
 Did you call me, my dear? Are you ill?"
 "No. thank you. I'm all right. I didn't say anything"
 That was doubly false. She had said something. In the slang of the hour she had said something" She had "said an earful," also heartful.
 Mrs. Chiyvis supposed that what she had heard was some voice from the street. and went back along the hall stitching as she walked.
 Daphne took the check and went down to Bayard's apartment. Bayard WIS on his way to the pawnbroker's. Leila was in his room. old Wesley sat in q chair facing a wall. He seem ed to see through it. Daphne went to him and put the check ill his hand, ex- plaining what it was.
 Its all ever earned, daddy. and 1 want you to have il"
 He looked at il and smiled and tears fairly shot out of his eyes. He patted her hand between his and said
 "Why, honey, I couldn't take your poor little earnings Not for anything in this world.
 Please, daddy; it would make me ever so happy r'
 But it would kill me- You don't want to do that. do you? You must spend it on yourself. Buy yourself something nice With it..
The Monticellonian., 1919-04-25
Canadian Money Orders.

Canadian money orders are issued op blanks If various denominations, each with tae amount of money for which the order k issued printed on tt. A lady living in Ontario sending q SInch of Recent money orders to make up remittance to Boston firm. apologizes thus: T apologize for all these post office orders. Ii seems that the local postmaster got in stock six rearS ago. and the 30-cent orders were the slowest to sell. He has no others 0n hand now"
The Monticellonian., 1919-04-25
Makina Preparatlons.

Little Godfrey had been very dis appointed at Christmas time. He had asked Santa Claus for drum and whistle. but his father had couniermanded the order, as he had no wish to be driven mad with noise.
 But things changed later.
 My mother is coming to stay with us said Geoffrey's mother.
 "oh, Is she?' said Geoffrey's fa- ther.
 Then. turning to the child. he said:
 Look here, sonny you wanted a drum and q whistle. didn't your You shall have it tomorrow"
The Monticellonian., 1919-04-25

lump of moaey. The pawnbroKer apologfzed for lending him less than half the value of the gems. so many people were looking to the uawuhrok- CTS for salvation he said that he could not fnd cash enough for all=f Times were aard indeed when The pawHbr0k- erT were overWorked.
 Bayard went home and surrendered to Leila her funds. She passed them over to her father-in-law Poor Wcs. ley peeled off the minimum that would serve as sop 10 his creditors and said he would take the afternoon train home.
The Monticellonian., 1919-04-25

only people who get sued are the poor little duhs that pay cash most of the lime and then ask to be trusted when they're hard up.a
 Bayard had rebuked Leila for spending money on clothes and on amusemcnts. But she had had the fun: she still had the clothes; and where were the fruits of his years of self-denial? Where were his hoarded earnings? His few bonds were ire deemably in pawn. And on the roads of Belgiun and East Prussia mFriads of Wretches who had kept thrift and builded them houses were staggering along in hungry penurY, fugitive from shattered homes and wondering about the next days bread.
The Monticellonian., 1919-04-25
lona.Lost Rinn Restored

\ Goodstone tSurreyl lady has just recovered her wedding ring, which dis appeared five or six years ngo while she was feeding a calf.
 IL WAS thought fhe animal had swal- lowed the ring and as il could not be found the calf became known as the golden COW.
 A few days ago the COW was pur- chased and killed hy m Oxford butch CT, who, being informed of the lost ring, made n search and discovered the ring embedded in an internal organ. The ring has been restored to the oWner=Lonaon Mail.
The Monticellonian., 1919-04-25
Household Work Savers.

Use plenty of newspapers about he kitchen. spreading them on tEe floor when anything is likely to spat. Ter. Ii is easier to gather them up than to clean up. If there is kitchen runge not in use in the summer time II is well to prevent dampness and rust. If the kitchen has but gas range. then a good-sized waste basket should he kept and the papers dis posed of in whatever way is best
The Monticellonian., 1919-04-25
SHOT FIRED IN PARKWAY SERBIA BRINGS SUDDEN Dls-
 ASTER TO BAYARD

Synopss-CIay Wimbun a to
 h meets pretty Daphne Kip whose 'iS Ill wan sfeet Alter WhrlWnd allhe goes 10 New York with ahe brother ayard has Europe with his ode Leila 1aphne and paPe meiS rom Duane manabouttoWn 'eed ef' ifIhe accidentally k except TOT ms salary fayard PeeeuS. inc three women set 3us buy expensive gowns having "o iulous over the expense
 oet"le he Will her lheh "l '"S Through Neoeh Iheaea ilel hS rehearsal is es h another chance Sudden illness sNS her chance but Soea pN loE Duane Daphne ie' put ioohS day ls cut Ill hti and they are forced their
The Monticellonian., 1919-04-25
CHAPTER XV.

Bayard tried Leilas recipe for q time, but there were expenses that he could not charge, and even the wad of money she had smuggied out of New port did not last long. Other people were no more willing to pay bills than lie. Moneys that were owed to him he could not collect. He could not re spond to the multitudinous appeals for charity. This WIS real shame in times of such frantic needs He could not dc any of the honorable, pleasant things that one can do with money. He had to do many of the dishonor- able, loathsome things one without money must do
 In his desperation Bayards thoughts reverted to his original reScuer, his father. He never appealed to the old man in vain. Bayard had often prom ised himself the delight of sending home q big check as subtraction from his venerable debt. But it was a promise easy to defer, in the face of all the other temptations and oppor- tHnities. His father never pressed him, never expected return of the money he had been investing in the boy. For q child is q piece of furni- ture bought on the instalment plan to go into somebody's else house as soon as it is paid for
 Bayafd put off the appeal to his fa- ther as long as he dared. but at last sat down to the hateful letter.
 He hated to trouble his poor old dad at such time Che wrote with truth, but his very life depended on raising some immediate money He was young and husay and he would be on his feet in iffy. He would pay
The Monticellonian., 1919-04-25
The First priuate Garane

The first private garage constructed in New York city was built in the spring of 1900 by a prominent New York automobile enthusiast. who at that lime owned fhree motor vehicles.
The Monticellonian., 1919-04-25
Great and Small Minds

If you would stand well with a grea, mind leave him with a favorable i'm. pression of yourself; if with n little mind. leave him with a favorable opin. ion of Coleridge.
The Monticellonian., 1919-04-25

Keep clean inside ns well ss outside by taking . gentle laxative al least once week. such Doctor Pierces Pleasant Pellets. Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1919-04-25

Groves Tastefess chill Tonic restores vitality and energy by purifying and en- nching the blood. Ton can soon feel it's Strength enng, Inyigorating Affect Price 6yc.
The diamond drill., 1919-01-25

On Wednesday the pupils OF S-A
entertained all members OF the assem-
bly, room and the department teachers
at an informal party. The fore part
OF the evening was spent in playing
games in the gymnasium. Lunch was
then served In the Forest Park lunch
room. The committee in charge Of
arrangements consisted Of Elna Lith-
en- and Helen Kinsman. The guests
were served by Evalen Medler, Hid
ur Skur, Lefe Waite. Isabel Harrison,
Oscar Hasselstrom, Phyllis Kinsman,
and Marguerite McCrae.
The guests left feeling very CRATE
full TO the SAs for the pleasant even
ing.
Tn domestic science class OF S-A
girls have had for their special as
signment during the past week the
problem of planning and preparing
breakfasts. On Friday the girls APP
piled their knowledge by serving s
Of the department teachers and Mr..
and Mrs. Tiegs. The menu of the
breakfast served was planned by Lii
lian Schorber and Isabel Harrison and
consisted OF the following items:
Stewed Prunes
Oatmeal Mullins Omelets
Coffee
The cost OF the breakfast averaged
about ten cents per person.
The supervision OF the work I'm the
dining room and kitchen was In charge
OF Telia Mackie and Lillian Shober.
Eyalen Medler acted as head waitress
Miss Packard has been absent m
school for two days of the past week
because OF illness.
The S-As are working hard In prep-
aration for the final examinations
FOR those who pass these examina-
tions there Will be put few more
school days at the Forest Park.
Miss Erickson's 5-B pupils Of For
The diamond drill., 1919-01-25
%erso,lals

Il Manager Bregger Of the Gem treater
has an advertisement on the Alpl a
page OF this issue.
4 Mrs, VIM. yinton OF the Tobin loca-
tion submitted to an operation this
i week at the Darling hospital.
Il Mrs. William Piper came from Ne
gaunee Thursday evening and is stay
ing at the b. C. Neely home
Mrs. Nester Bruse OF Balsam, un-
derwent a successful operation at the
Darling hospital one day this week.
/ Mrs. A. Tobin and son returned
Monday to their home at Ironwood
after a visit here at the Lester Can
non home.
Richard Clark of the Kimball loca-
ton was at the Darling hospital few
days this weeks. having sustained
broken leg.
Mrs. Adolph Sutter, who submitted
to very serious operation two weeks
ago at the Darling hospital. is getting
along nicely.
Mrs. Emil Anderson has sufficiently
recovered from her operation to en-
able her TO leave the Darling hospital |
in a few days.
Mrs. Henry Grim entertained the |
Sunday school teachers of the Guard
ian Angels church at dinner party
Tuesday evening
Pie. II. II. Fredericksen OF the state
constabulary, who was transferred to
Palatka the first OF the year, was
visitor here this week
Mr. Long, county agent, and Miss
Bennett, home economies worker, at
tended the Jarvis district community
meeting Friday evening.
The social given by the ladies OF tn,
Guardian Angels church at Millers
hall Thursday evening was very wei
attended and about $50 cleared.
The Mystic Workers are requested
TO be present Monday evening for ini-
tion, and installation OF officers. A
supper will be served after the meet
ing.
The Belagamba case, which was
given a hearing at the Federal court
at Sault Ste Marie this week, was ad-
journed to the May term which will
be held at Marquette.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Varney re- ,
turned Thursday evening to their
home at Evansville, Ind. after a visit
here with home folks. They prolong-
ed their stay because Of the serious J
illness OF the formers brother.
There was great rejoicing at the 4
,ity hall Wednesday over the return h
1f City Atty. Dwyer after a months {
absence during which time he visited &
Jhicago, Texas, Detroit and other Il
'laces too numerous to mention.
John +. Mason, county commission q
r OF schools, j. @ Odgers, county Y /
u c. A. secretary, and Supt. George "
,. Bishop of Alpha left Tuesday for @
amp Custer where they will take X
pecial instructions as to activities for G
eturning soldier boys The course b.
being conducted from the 22nd to al
he 9th, inclusive. al
The Cossette family is displaying
et OF unique vases sent to Miss Elean- p'
re by friend who is In France. u
hey are made OF German shells pick k'
up on the battle fronts OF Verdun ~
nd Chateau Thiery. The vases are ie
fteen inches high, four inches in di- da
meter and appear TO be made OF CT
ammered brass. Miss Cossette has al
cen offered $25 for them. but would de
OF sell them at any price. le
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The diamond drill., 1919-01-25

est Park school are the proud owners
OF beautifully framed pictures !,
President Woodrow Wilson and CO,
John Per~hing. In order to get ths.I
pictures the pupils sold two gross 4
lead pencils. Gladys Erickson az
George Gaffney were the winners -
fountain pens earned by selling n.
most pencils.
Some time ago they bought o..
their room beautiful 5'xS' Americas
flag Several other things have tbsv
done to beautify their room.
The diamond drill., 1919-01-25

Miss Gertrude Cassidy went to tnL
cago Saturday to meet her brotbe,
John. who was enroute home from
Southers Field. Americus, Ga, wber.
he was released from service. lie has
received his commission as second
lieutenant. They returned home Wed
nesday morning.