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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24
MERELY PIECE OF POOLING
Course Taken by Germany Resembles
Closely Neat Trick That Is
Credited to Sheridan.

"The Germans, by fooling us with
German bolshevism, hoped to escape
the payment of war indemnities," said
congressman.
ut reminds me of story about
Sheridan, the spendthrift playwright.
Counter, the confectioner, left his
statement with Sheridan one morning,
and few hours later Hanson, the
ironmonger, called.
Hanson was very pressing on the
subject of his account. He harangued
and he harangued. Sheridan. broke,
as usual. paced the floor in despair.
'But suddenly an idea struck the
spendthrift and he said:
"'You know Gunter?
"'One of the safest men in Lon
don,' Hanson replied.
"Then you will be satisfied If
give you his bill for the amountY
"'Certainly.'
SHERIDAN thereupon handed the
ironmonger Gunter's neatly folded &C
count, snatched up his hat and rushed
forth"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24
LOOKED LIKE LABOR WASTED
Boards Visit Over, Small Boy Couldn't
See Further Necessity for So
Much Soap antd Water.

He was new little boy at the or
phanage and was much impressed by
all the scrubbing and cleaning he saw
done there, more so because he had
come from a home In which disorder
and dirt had held sway. He could
not understand it; more than that,
it irritated him, and when he got the
job of scrubbing The dlning-roOm steps
he was almost req dy to leave.
But just then .ame new excite
ment to the h0,ne. The board was
coming to make It's annual tour OF in.
spection, and TIE cleaning was dou-
bled. Get read, for the board" was
the home watch,sord, 1t seemed, and
he. being very human. decided to stay
until that big event was over.
The day of visiting came and passed
The next morning the new youngster
sought the matron. SNOW that them
boards has been here. / don't see no
use of scrubbing them steps so often
do your he asked.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24
LOATH TO GIVE UP ARMOR
Mobiles Wore II ~ Gala Costume Long
After II Was Of Any Value
~ Protection.

Until the sixteenth century armor de-
veloped In logical way; its forms
were governed by the necessities OF
war. changes In 1t were the result OF
practical experience and actual expert
ment on the battlefield-not decided
upon In the ONCE of the minister Of
war.
After the sixteenth century It be-
came fantastic and meaningless. a gala
costume rather than q harness; the
greatest captains opposed its use, but
the mobiles chung to 1t as mark Of
distinction.
After 1t was made bulletproof 1t be-
came so enormously heavy that at the
end of the sixteenth century Lanone
complained that gentlemen of thirty
were already deformed by the weight
Of their armor.
In spite of the huge armors of Henry
VIII, Of Anthony Of Burgundy and OF
some others, the average size Of the
modern man Is greater than that Of the
soldier of the middle ages and the re-
naissance. II we can judge from the
armors preserved in the museums Of
England and the Continent, which are
with few exceptions, small and mar.
row, especially In the leg and thigh
niAcAn
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24
Rock That Floats.

James E. Grieve of Prospect, jack
son county. Ore, has a formation Of
rock on his property which will float.
Mr.. Grieve claims that floating, rock
Is not uncommon In his vicinity, the
supposition being that It is the rock
from the eruption when Crater lake
was formed. that body Of water being
about 80 miles from his property. The
rock resembles pumice stone and
pieces of It can be seen floating around
on the ponds. Regarding this strange
rock Mr.. Grieve says:
ITO appreciate this enormous erup-
tion one should visit Crater Lake
park and the surrounding country.
which is being made more accessible
and attractive every year by extern
sive road and trail work under direc-
ton of the war department"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24

all be sleeping out there. When you
think of 'em, you'll only remember the
years when they offered themselves to
d great big, good cause and you'll for
get the faults they had"
The boys face clouded with thought.
IF l come over early In the morn
ing" he asked, will you let me have
the flowers you've always carried up
there yourself? I'll see that they get
to flag-marked grave"
you bet WILL" smiled the old man.
"Tll cut 'em for you in the morning.
They bloom this way just for Decora-
ton day. You can't tell me that they
don't know that they're for soldier
graves"
Lilacs and snowballs and peonies
nodded between the sagging gate and
the dilapidated porch. On the porch
sat an old man leaning on his cane,
and at the gate approached buoyant
youth In belted coat, tight-fitting
trousers and long-peaked cap.
"Good morning!"
The old man strained his eyes.
Good morning. Tommy. was look
ing for you."
you've got out the old flag on the
porch" the youth smiled. you haven't
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24

In few days now the flag would
flutter from the porch. The sky would
seem a bluer blue, the birds sing with
peculiar sweetness. Heaven would
seem pretty close to earth. 1t would
be Decoration day!
The morning breeze would catch the
folds of the flag on the porch and
cause the red, white, and blue to spar
kle anew in the sunshine.
The music of the band would grow
fainter. Every year it had been the
same. The robins chirping in the
evergreens and the insects setting up
a chorus In the close-cut blue grass Of
the cemetery with its quiet suddenly
invaded by the town. The voices of
the quartet carried off over the prairie
by the breeze. The address. The
school children heaping their blood
roots and violets and honeysuckles
above the flag-marked graves.
Ed Howse had limped In at the sag
ging gate and was making his way as
best he could up the path to the porch.
Ed pushed back his SLOUGH felt hat and
with an effort seated himself below
the old man leaning on his cane.
swell, it'll be Decoration day in a
few days." he painted. I'm going to
try to make the march once MORE"
The old man on the porch nodded.
my hearin's gettin pretty bad.
don't suppose I'll be able to hear much
that the speaker says" Ed went on.
II won't know whether he's talkin'
about the way we held our ground al
Gettysburg or that fight around
Amiens to hold back Hindenburg
Oh those Huns, do they think they
can spoil all US old fellows fought
fOr?"
The old flag never touched the
ground" answered the old man.
IF was fifty years younger
quavered Ed.
We've got 'em fifty years younget
don't worry" nodded the old man grim
ly. '"The. old flag'll never touch the
ground"
Never saw your llacs look finer '
Ed remarked. "'Pears an if they looked
nicer than | ever see EN-"
The man leaning on the cane cleared
his throat. He glanced toward the
gate-the gate where
"They amt going To be cut this
year." he said finally. "They know
he'll never come after 'em again
Those liacs and snowballs and PEG
MES have got to carry their fragranc,
a long way on Decoration day thi.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24

forgotten that it's Decoration day. but
guess I'll have to cut the flowers my
self this morning"
The old man shook his head.
Nope, I'll cut 'em for you," he in
sisted. I've done ii these ten years
that you've come along. l was just
waiting for little-a little breath.
You're getting to be big fellow, Tom
N.Y."
The youth began to help the old man
down the path.
you were wrong about wars being
are pretty lively in the old country"
Yes, yes. over there" admitted the
aid man.. II don't know where our
muzzle leaders would come in with
those machine guns and airplanes and
gas But we're clear on this side of
The water. They'll be mighty careful
not to tread on our rights. The old
flag never touched the ground and
the Germans know it. They'll be care
full not TO rile Uncle Sam
81 guess you're right the youth re-
sponded with frightened lips. "They
know the old flag'll never touch the
ground. or they better know It. You sit
down now and take it easy. The pro-
cession's almost here. I'll just follow
along I'm out of school now. but III
see that the flowers get where they be-
long"
Lilacs and snowbails and pennies
nodded In the yard between the sag
ging gate and the dilapidated porch.
On the porch sat an old man leaning
on his cane.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24
FORCING GROWTH OF PLANTS
intelligence Of Man 10 Enabling Him
to Become Master Of Nature and
tho Seasons.

BY degrees man is becoming mas
ter of the seasons. Light and cleo
tricity are being pressed into his serv-
ice, and he can already force on plant
growth so rapidly that he can beat
the ordinary process of Nature by
many weeks.
One method Is to treat seed. be-
fore planting It, with small doses Of
high-tension electricity. In 1910 trial
was made of this method near Burn
ham-on Crouch, in Essex. England.
Spring wheat is usually sown in March
or April. On this occasion the wheat
of which the seed had been treated
by this special process, was not sown
until July 10. 1t was up in five days.
and on September 10 was in ear. 1t
was reaped IL weeks from the time II
was sown. whereas the ordinary time
for wheat to mature in that country
is IS weeks.
Another method Of forcing crops is
to run q current of electricity through
overhead wires. In this way the yield
Of oats and beans has been nearly dou-
bled. Experiments tried last year at
Lincluden Mains farm in Dumfries-
shire, were practically successful. A
third method Is to use artificial light,
either electric or, better still, acety-
lene. Plants are thus made to grow
by night as we'll as by day. Cabbages
and lettuce are easily forced In this
way, but ether plants such as carrots,
seem to resent 1t. Flowers bloom ear
Her under artificial light. and are more
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24
catarrh Cannot Be Cured

by LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease.
Catarrh is a local disease, greatly nfiu-
enced by constitutional conditions. HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE will cure catarrh.
II is taken Internally and acts through
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the
system. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
is composed of some of the best tonics
known, combined with some OF the best
blood purifiers The perfect combination
of the ingredients In HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE Is what produces such won
derful results in catarrhal conditions.
Druggists TIC. Testimonials free
F. j. Cheney & Co., Props. Toledo, o.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24

MES nodded In the yard between
the sagging gate and the d.
lapidated porch. On the porch
sat an old man leaning on his cane.
Past the gate swept boy on roller
skates.
With an acrobatie twirl, the boy
swung away from the walk, whisked
through the gate and came to a stop
In front of the old man on the porch.
you'll be picking the flowers In the
morning." the boy greeted with en-
thusiasm. you always do. And you'll
be hanging your flag out on the porch.
Tomorrow"
Yes, tomorrow is Decoration day."
unused the old man.
II don't know whether mother1l let
me march or not" went on the boy.
"She hates to have me stand out in the
hot so long"
He balanced himself on the skates
and glanced over his shoulder toward
the big house across the street.
standing in the hot sun wouldn't
stop me-" the old man answered as If
speaking to some one far off, ''but
these legs of mine said last year
it was my last. l was all played out
before we got to the cemetery"
The boy looked at the old man. his
hands on his hips, his elbows crooked
~ think III march anyhow" he con-
cluded suddenly. II think 1t must
have been great to have been soldier
were in and how you marched behind
the flag. You can remember what you
did for your country"
The old man smiled.
"We're old timers now. Tommy
worn out old timers with nothing much
but those memories. And the weaker
we get in the flesh and bones the
stronger those old memories CONS
back. Ed Howse, he's worthless oil
crab In way, but he wears the little
bronze button on the lapel of his coat
! and-well, just can't tell you how
feel toward him. He was with regi
ment way off in another part of the
country from me, but know he Went
through IL, too, or he wouldn't be
wearing the little bronze button. To
morrow he'll be marching up to the
cemetery back of the band with the
look in his eyes that deties the worlo
TO say he amt boy again. He will
be boy again. He'll be back again as
he was when he fought for the tiag'
The boy seated himself on the porch
steps.
Rye studied about 1t all in school,
he puzzled. but II all seems so long
ago. don't suppose there'll be any
more wars
mo" agreed the old man. "Wher
we fought to save the Union | guess II
finished up things pretty well so far
as this country is concerned. And
the old fellows are dropping off Sc
fast there won't be any of 'em to
march out to the cemetery soon. They'll
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24
Value of Canadian Farm Land.

In the annual report of the Cana
dian bureau of statistics, recently is
sued, it appears that the average value
of farm land in the dominion includ-
ing improved and unimproved lantE
buildings, was $46 an acre in 1918.
The average was $44 in 1917, SAL i'll
1916 $40 in 1915, and $3S in 1914
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24
PITY the Manjcurjst.

OF course you have your little war
ries and moments of vexation while
going about your daily tasks, but sup
pose you had to listen to all the
nubdub and mushy talk manicurist
has to listen to while she goes about
hers Macon Telegraph.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24
Appropriate.

Outside Brussels is large monu-
rnent of German general. When tho
allies started to advance last year,
some wit placed a handbag with the
words ITO Berlin" printed on, in the
outstretched hand of the monument.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24
What Esau Sold.

Bobby was entertaining the air pilot
who was waiting to see his sister.
"Fancy," said Bobby, flying ma
chimes are mentioned in the Bible
Are they really?" asked the inter-
ested sub.
"Well, in his sermon this morning
the vicar said that Esau sold his heir
ship to his brother Jacob" replied
Bobby.-Stray Stories.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24
cuticura for Sore Hands.

Soak hands on retiring in the hot suds
Of Cuticura Soap, dry and rub In Gu
ticura Ointment. Remove surplus
Ointment with tissue paper. This Is
only one of the things Cuticura will do
If Soap, Ointment and Talcum are used
for all toilet purposes.-Adv.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24
Remember Ones Limitations.

In the moral world there Is nothing
impossible. II we put thorough will
to It. Man can do everything with
himself; but he must not attempt to
do too much with others.-Humboldt
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24

Pain? No, not one bit! Just drop
a little Freezone on that touchy corn
instantly it stops aching, then you HI
that bothersome corn right off. Yes,
magic! Costs only few cents.
Try Freezone Your druggist sells
tiny bottle. sufficient to rid your feet OF
every hard corn, soft corn, or corn
between the toes, and calluses, without
one particle of pain, soreness or lrrl-
tation. Freezone is the mysterious
ether discovery of Cincinnati genius.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24

year. They know what they've bloomed
for every May. They know this year
better than ever. The breeze that mods
'em is going to do its part. There's
nothing going to stop their fragrance
being carried clear across the land we
love, across the ocean we're going to
keep free. over to his grave some
where 10 France Chicago Tribune.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24
Very Likely.

"What killed your case In cOurt"
II guess it was the fact Of its be-
ing a short circuit court"
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24
QId-Eashioned.

.They are old-fashioned children"
"That so?"
"Yes. They even obey their par
ents."
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1919-05-24
Ominous.

II don't notice anything of a music
rack about here" "Just wait until
you hear Sallie begin to play"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-12-19

father, land if you will get me glass
OF hot milk will be very grateful
Pm ashamed not to have Thought
OF that myself" he told her rernorse
fully as he hurried to obey. When he
returned she tried to dispatch him to
get himself something to eat.
I'D rather not" he assured her; 81
do not think I could eat. only want
to make you understand how much ]
appreciate what you have done for me
and Tommy-Trot. Wen be your de.
voted slaves from now on and Tom.
nly's father will run him a close race,
Miss WOODBURY.
1T was mighty fortunate that re-
nembered that had promised to stop
for him." she said quietly. "But think
now that you had better get your din.
ner at once and then will run home
for mine when you return" Her tone
brocked no argument, although Mr.
Birney much preferred to look at the
picture of her holding his sleeping
child than to eat.
Shortly after Miss WOODBURY. had
her dinner Mr.. Birney, in distress, tele.
phoned that Tommy had awakened
and was crying Historically for her
Would she come and stay a little while
and get him to take one more dose OF
medicine? Hastily putting on hei
wraps, Miss WOODBURY. started for the
Birneys, taking with her an old nurse
who she knew would stay with Tommy
Tor the night.
"You pwomised mel" he walled.
"You shan't go back to Peter; Til
fwash him!"
Abashed, but smiling, Miss Wood
burn soothed the child, who chung to
her till she assured him over and over
again that she would return in the
morning, and Mrs. Brown would stay
till she came back. WheE Tommy-Trot
was finally quieted for the night. Mr..
Rirney insisted on taking Miss Wood
burn home, and it seems that most of
the time was spent in telling her about
his family and his prospects, as though
he felt it necessary that she should be
thoroughly acquainted with his biog-
raphy. Next day he made the ac-
quaintance of her father and repeated
the story and much more about him.
self and Tommy-Trot. And as Tommy
soon learned the way TO the Wood
burns also the nelghbors are wonder
ing whose courtship Is the most
ardent, Mr.. Blrney's or Tommy-Trot's.
But certain it is that Miss Grace
woodburn is to be the New Year lady
in the Birney home.
! Copyright, 1918, by Mcclure Newspaper
syndicatel
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-12-19

out his hand to her; deftly she
smoothed his pillow, asking quick
questions as to doctors orders and
showing the bewildered father how 70
follow them, all the time talking IN
soothing. comforting little sentences
to the child. "We're good pals. aren't
we, Tommy? And we're going to have
some awfully good times together,
aren't we? And will you make bar
gain with me? When my little Peter
kins was sick he did just what I want
ed him to do. VIII you do that, dar-
ling? If you will you may call me
Aunt Grace. just as he does. VIII you,
dearest?"
"Ravver call you muvver," whis-
pered the child hoarsely.
The color flooded Miss Woodburn's
face, but with a little life hanging in
the balance there was no time to hest
tate. "All right. little man, It's bar
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-12-19

bon-bon cases; these may be saved
from time to time, saving the buying
The candy thermometer is Of the
greatest convenience; it is made Of
wood and copper or brass and regis
tiers 800 degrees.
When, boiling sugar the steam Of
kettles and pans should be avoided. A
clear bright day is best. When strip
Is cooked to high degree Of heat 1t
Is apt to sugar. Cream Of tartar and
glucose or a few grains Of citric acid
added to the mixture will keep 1t from
granting. A. tablespoonful Of glucose,
quarter Of teaspoonful of cream Of
tartar will be. enough for pound Of
sugar. sssMs ,Bfs ssi
The making of fondant is the most
important step in candy making. It is
used in many ways, both as a covering
and also as filling.
It Is far wiser If one has no Their
mOmeter to make the fondant In small
quantities. To four cupfuls Of sugar
add half cupful of water and table
spoonful (heaping) Of corn strip or
glucose, or a bit of cream of tartar.
Let it BOIL washing down the sides
with swab to keep, the grains from
forming, until when drop is added
to cold water it makes q ball which
can just be handled. Pour it carefully
not scraping the dish, into buttered
platter and let it cool until it can be
handled. Stir with wooden spoon
from the edges to the center until it is
all creamy and smooth. Then pack in
a bowl, cover with buttered paper
and set away for day or two. 1t Is
now ready for any Of the flavors, col
ors or kinds one wishes to make of 1t.
The softer the fondant the more de-
licious it is for the filling Of chocolate
creams. Chill the fondant and mold
in balls; chill again and dip quickly
In melted chocolate.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-12-19
Brew THIS TEA
FOR BILI0USMESS
Costs next to nothing, yet Keeps
bowels In fine order and
ends constipation.

The head OF every family that values
its health should always have In the
house package Of DR.. Carriers K. and
B. Tea.
Then when any member Of the family
needs something for sluggish liver,
sick headache, or to promptly regulate
the bowels, simply brew cup and drink
it just before bedtime.
It's an old remedy, Is DR.. Carriers x.
and B. Tea, and has been used for years
by thousands of families, who get such
good results from its use that they have
no desire to take anything else.
Give it to the children freely-they like
1t and it will do them good.
8. G. Wells & Co., LIE Roy, N. 2.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1919-12-19
Engaged in Printing Something.

Engaged in Printing Something.
Is 1t, old man, to get us lady for our
homer" He somehow could not say
the word mother lightly, though it had
been five long years since Tommy's
mother died. 'It would be nice. Have
you found any one, spoken to any one
yeti"
I'D like to have the lady wiv the
shiny eyes that takes me to school
mornings" admitted Tommy. II asked
her once was she a muvver. and she
said no. just only a little boys aunt.
I spect she's so busy being a aunt that
she wouldn't have any time to be a
muvver," and the child sighed defect
edly. 81 wisht you'd ask her daddy.
Won't you?"
"Why. don't know Miss WOODBURY..
old man." The father smiled little
ruefully as he remembered that he had
thought to strike up an acquaintance
through the child, but Miss WOODBURY.
had coldly repulsed him. though she
had long been fast friend of Tom
my's, stopping for him to slip his hand
into hers as she hurried to her school
room, which was in the same building
as the kindergarten. 81 think we have
pretty good times together, after all.
Shall daddy be the bear tonight?"
I'm most afraid I'm sick, daddy"
murmured the boy; II spect I'd better
60 to bed"
Mr.. Birney gathered Tommy-Trot up
solicitously and prepared him for bed.
II wisht your lap fitted me better,
daddy. I'm going to get the New Year
iady's lap to fit like Benny Jones
muvver's does" complained the child,
drowsily.
The next morning Miss Grace Wood
burn slackened her pace, expecting
Tommy to come running as usual, then
she retraced her steps. walking slowly
! past the house. The door swung open
and Mr.. Birney, coatless, an apron
| tied about his neck, frantically ex'
planned that Tommy-Trot was very
sick with the Group, that the doctor
was trying to get nurse, but he
feared the child would die before they
could get help, as the woman who kept
their cottage was away.
Fortunately Miss WOODBURY. had
taken first-aid course; also, in hel
strenuous business of being an aunt
she had helped to take little Nephew
Peter through very 3cwere attack Of
Group. She Knew that every minute
was precious. She began drawing of
her gloves and unfastening her wraps
as she nastened after Mr.. Birney. Sh'
telephoned her assistant TO take he
place till further orders, then reached
out her hand for the apron. Loving,
sns bent over Tommy-Trot, who hell