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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-03-18
FORTNIGHTLY CLUB

Meetings of the Fortnightly Club
are to be discontinued until afterr
Easter.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-03-18

Having trouble with your Gillette
Blades? Go to Stephenson's and get
one of those Gillette Shoppers. You
will get a smooth shave then.-[Advt.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-03-18

We have a Camera for you. Come
in and see it. Stephenson's, on the
Corner-IAdYertise
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-03-18
ANOTHER NEVADA BOY

Another Nevada name appears on
the official casualty list, that of Ser
geant George L. Mccall of Fallon;
died of disease.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1919-03-18

Try The Silver State for month-S5c
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Continued on Page Four.)
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INFORMATION GIVEN
ABOUT EARTH WORMS
Common impression Is That
They Are injurious to Lawns.
Where They Become an Annoyance
Application Of Kerosene Will Prove
Beneficiai-common White
Grub Also Nuisance.
prepared by the United States Depart
rnanf of A e.rIcIlltllra l

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
The small boy who is preparing to
60 fishing has friendly feeling for
earthworms-known by juvenile
anglers as "fishin' worms"-but his ia
Their, with particular pride in a we'll
kept lawn, may regard them as enc
mics. The common impression is that
earthworms are injurious to lawns, but
the United States department of agri-
culture, through its bureau Of ento-
mology, says that the damage is prob
ably very light. In fact, it is believed
that instead Of being injurious these
worms are really beneficial in increas-
ing the fertility of the soil by bringing
to the surface soil from a lower depth,
and in this way keeping up a very
slight but continual top dressing.
Under some circumstances it is bet
ter that the worms be exterminated,
though they are not Objectionable on
house lawns. When they become nu-
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merous on putting green's Of golf links
their little earthen pellets are source
of annoyance. In such cases 1t is rec
commended by the department ento
mologists that the soil be drenched
with kerosene emulsion. This treat.
ment gives good results against the
common white grub, which is also an
enemy to lawns. Saturating the oil
with a solution of corrosive sublimate
is also recommended, but it should be
remembered that this preparation is
deadly poison, and the greatest care
should be used in its preparation and
use. Three ounces of this substance
should be dissolved in two quarts OF
water in some glass or glazed vessel
which will not absorb the poison. The
stock mixture of this preparation is
sufficient for 80 gallons of water, OF
practically the capacity of the ordi-
nary oil barrel. This diluted mixture
should be applied TO the lawn at the
rate Of from 1h to gallons to each
square yard, in case the lawn is young
or newly established. A stronger APP
plication, not to exceed three gallons
can be used on older sod.
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WHEAT DISEASES
UNDER CONTROL
Precautions Taken to Prevent
Spread Of Two Dreaded For
eign Foes of Plant.
STRAW and STUBDLE BURNED
Experts Realize Possibility That Some
Infested Spots May Have Escaped
Observation - Quarantine
Is Avoided.
prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Apriculture1

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Indications are that the two dreaded
foreign foes Of wheat, flag smut and
take-all, will not become widespread
In the United States. The United
States department of agriculture an
nounces that the two states where
these diseases appeared, Indiana and
Illinois, have taken steps that will pre-
vent the spread Of the diseases from
the infected fields and that should
wipe out in few years the infection
In fields where it exists.
Indiana officials came to the recent
hearing in Washington with adequate
safeguards already placed. Shortly
after the hearing, Illinois established
similar safeguards. All the infected
wheat in both states is under control
and will be disinfected before any use
whatever is made of it. All straw and
stubble are to be burned, threshing
machines are to be thoroughly disin-
fected and no wheat is to be grown in
infected areas for several years.
But Fight Is Not Over.
Under these conditions full conf
dence is felt that neither of the dis
eases will spread from the diseased
areas in Illinois and Indiana. That
does not mean, however, that the fight
against flag smut and take-all is over.
1t is possible that one or both of the
diseases exist this year in places where
they have not been recognized. There
is, however, no great probability that
this is true. The department Of agri-
culture and its cooperating agencies
have been diligently on the lookout for
these two diseases all summer and
have found no evidences of them ex-
cept in the two areas. Both flag smut
and take-all occur in Illinois and only
take-all in Indiana. The experts, how
ever, realize the possibility that some
infested spots may have escaped OBJ
servation and it would not be surpris-
ing if diseased fields are found else
where next spring.
In the meantime there will be no letup
in the work of preventing either of the
diseases from getting a real foothold
anywhere in the United States. The
federal department is working with
the authorities Of Illinois and Indiana,
giving them every possible aid. Its
pathologists are energetically studying
the disease and it's representative are
searching the country over to make
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LTII al

uncle, Charles Bonnet. De Saussure, filled with
passionate love for the high Alps, the outline Of
which he gazed at every day, went exploring
climbing Mont Blanc, writing his Voyages dams
les Alpes" Q779-1786). His daughter who be-
came Madame Necker de Saussure, grew up in this
delightful atmosphere Charles Bonnet continued
to carry out his study of nature, and when he lost
his sight gave DIP his time to philosophical prob
lens, strengthening his scholars belief in an after
life. Halter used to come from Berne to work with
him. Learned men and scholars came from all
parts of Europe to visit them.
In this way the small circle of Genthod passion
lately interested in scientific culture and Christian
Y philosophy, became European center In direct
opposition to the one at Ferney where Voltaire
derided tlfe austereness Of Geneva and tried his
best to destroy 1t.
After the death Of Charles Bonnet his property
returned to the de Rive family, which was connect
ed with Madame de Stael (1776-1S17). Her house
is near Genthod and Corrinne came often on fine
summer days to sit on the terrace of the philoso-
pher and writer.
The de Pourtales house was built about 1850 by
Jean Louis Saladin, a diplomat of Geneva attached
to the court of Louis XIV who as a mark Of appre-
citation gave him his full-length portrait In oils
The de Saladn house Is on a. height and commands
wide view of the lake. 1t is to be seen In the
center of two broad avenues with Its simple gray
front its semicircuar outbuildings, all magnificent
ly located. Beyond the fieldstha slope gently are
the trees of the Creux de Genthod, the rare spe-
cies that Ami Lullin had collected at great cost,
chestnuts that We're brought from Lyons In carts,
immense yistas of foliage wonderful tree archi-
lecture Unfolding the old French garden.
Along the walks where the two scholars medi-
tated, around that house of pure lines, the meet
ing place Of so many distinguished men, breath
Of European thought seems to float In this Genevan
atmosphere, say the enthusiasts. An intimate COM
munion seems to unite all these grand and simple
homes to the grand old trees. the gentle distant
slopes behind which appear the Alps, the long,
clear stretch of lake. To all this VISTA at the
time so big and so complete that 1t would seem
impossible to destroy this incompatible harmony
certainly these homes and historical grounds
will remain as they are and the new buildings viii
be erected inland on the plateau.
Geneva Is an old, old city. Its origin Is lost In
antiquity. but 1t was CT sufficient Importance In
Caesars time to be mentioned In his Com
mentares" 1t was early the seat of bishopric
It was one Of the capitals Of the Burgundans In
the sixth century 1t passed to the Franks. In the
eleventh century It became incorporated with the
German empire. About that time the temporal
was added to the spiritual power Of the bishops
The dukes OF Savoy began to sncFoach on the
temporal pow and nt the same time the burghers
took hand ia affairs. The struggles between the
dukes az sayol and the citizens ended Ia favor Of
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VALUE OF BARNARD MANURE
Protection Necessary to Preserve Its
Fertility Is Not Recognized by
All Farmers.

The value of barnyard manure has
always been recognized, but the protec-
ton necessary to preserve the fertility
Of the manure has not been recognized.
The value of manure on different soils
is illustrated by experiments in differ
ent parts Of the state by the Missouri
college Of agriculture. AS an average
OF all experiments on outlying fields
barnyard manure has brought a return
OF $1.9O ton, although on some of the
fields the return has exceeded IS a
ton. On one experimental field the re.
turn has been at the rate OF $40 s
ton. These experiments show that the
farmer who is not caring for his ma,
nure is overlooking most important
source Of revenue.
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FERTILE SOILS FOR ALFALFI
Crop Does Not Thrive on Land Del
Client In Llme-Turn Under
Sweet Glover In Fall.

Alfalfa will not thrive on poor land
or that which is deficient In lime. Ever
soils that are moderately fertile ant
produce good average grain crops win
not produce profitable crops of alfalfs
unless first lined and then planted III
sweet clover, which should be turned
under while It is green and juicy In
he fall or late summer.
Farmers are learning that it IL
cheaper for them to lime their land
than it is for the western grower ia
irrigate his fields. OF course. the
growing Of alfalfa must BE- learned
just the same as any other crop with
which one is not familiar.
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certain whether or not there are other
infested areas and to see that effective
measures Of control are available II
any such areas are discovered.
Prompt State Action Prevents Guar.
antine.
The cooperation of state authorities
is essential in order to prevent hard
ship If further infestations should be
discovered. Only the prompt action of
Indiana and Illinois prevented the
placing Of quarantine against all the
wheat in those states, a measure
which would have meant hardship, not
only to all the wheat growers in the
two. states, but to dealers, millers and
consumers. Even prompter state action
will be desirable If either Of the dis
eases is found later to exist in any
other state.
Neither Of these diseases is likely to
find Its way into the country again
from outside sources. The department
Of agriculture has established quaran-
tine regulations against all the rest Of
the world in which either Of the dis
eases exists. No small grain can come
in for any purpose unless 1t has been
thoroughly steriliEed with steam heat.
It is the purpose of the department,
say Its officials, to make the cleanup
Of these plant plaques as thorough and
as prompt as 1t did the footand-mouth
disease of animals few years ago.
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followed. When 1t became part of the German
(Holy Roman) empire in the eleventh century 1t
was a hodge-podge of petty states ruled by dukes,
counts, bishops and abbots, together with little
city-states The beginning of the confederation of
cantons was in the thirteenth century.
In 1916 Rudolph of Hapsburg, Holy Roman en-
peror, secured control Of the duchy of Austria
and threatened the liberties of the Swiss. To re-
sis its aggressions the three forest cantons of Ur
Schwyz and Unterwalden in 1901 entered into a
league. In the fourteenth century five other can
tons joined. The house of Hapsburg found the
mountaineers invncible At the close of the midi
die ages the connection of Switzerland with the
German empire came virtually to an end. The
confederation was enlarged by fresh accessions.
In the sixteenth century, as stated, Geneva shook
off the authority of the dukes of Savoy and of
the bishops. After the reformation in the peace of
Westphalia (1648) Switzerland was formally de-
clared independent of the German empire. In
1893 the French occupied the country and 'estab-
lished the Hevetic republic. In 1903 Napoleon re-
stored the cantonal confederation and new caa-
tons were added. The congress of Vienna In 1915
decreed the perpetual neutrality of Switzerland.
Geneva, of course, at once suggests noted men and
famous events-John Calvin, Rousseau and others !;
the Geneva convention the Alabama claims, etc.
Modern Geneva is an exceedingly attractive CITY,
1t is beautifully situated at the southwest end of
Lake Geneva, which here narrows and pours out
into the Rhone, which is shortly joined by the
Arve. The Rhone is crossed by nine fine bridges
which join the old town on the left bank with the
principal residence quarter Of the foreign colony
on the right bank. There are many fine structures
of interest. The College de St. Antoine founded
by Calvin, has nearly 1900 students, over half of
whom are foreigners Geneva is noted as an edu-
catiOna center. The Cathedral Of st. Peter Is
Byzantine in character and is said to have been
built in 1124. The botanical gardens are interest
ing. There are several museums, including the
Musee Ratin; the Fol museum, with collections OF
Greek, Roman and Etruscan antiquities; the
Atheneum, devoted to the fine arts, and the Mu-
scum of Natural History, containing de Saussure's
geological collection. The lie Jean Jauques Rous-
seau attracts many visitors. Tourists are shown
the house OF Calvin, on whom the possibly chief
historical fame of the city rests.
Lake Geneva Is one of the beauty spots OF the
world. 1t Is about 40 miles long and is eight miles
wide at Its place Of greatest width. Its northern
and western shores afford striking Views Of Mount
Blanc and Its chain. The lake Is very deep and d
beautiful dark blue.
New bouleyards encircle Geneva, they are laid
out along the lines OF the old Qualifications which
were demolished In 1851. Handsome villas crown
the surrounding heights Altogether the tourist
seldom visits 4 more attractive city and one mors
interesting Historically.
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CLOVER SEED AND HAY CROP
Pennsylvania Farmer Does llls Cut
ting When Most Of Heads Are
Filled and Brown.

a crop Of seed and of hay can Sc
made from the second crop Of clover
just - keil as only one crop. accord.
ing e the experience Of Pennsyl-
vania farmer. In his practice the cfon
Is cut when most Of the heads arc
filled and brown. It Is then cured ii
the usual way for hay and VIXEN good
and dry the hullers win est out iii
the seed as wen as If the stalks were
dead and wealth fbeaten. The result.
ing hay, while pot of the best quality.
Is very good and the cattle viii az
Il even e lie last hik.
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neprecIatIon 81 Mschlnerv,

Did You ever think Of the relation Of
the farmers bank account to the tool
shadi Machinery depreciates faster in
the weather than It does Ii use. The
lime saved By having q rust-free Inn
element VIII soon pay Tor the shed.
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ENEVA, Switzerland, is to be capital
of the League of Nations-if there
is a league of nations. 1t seems
rather an appropriate selection.
The city is cosmopolitan and has
historical, literary and philosophical
traditions in keeping with the pur-
pose Of the league. Switzerland
has preserved its neutrality In a
way to be above suspicion. And
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the latter in the early days
of the sixteenth century.
Geneva is the capital of the
canton of Geneva. 1t contains
possibly $4,000 people-a little
over 100000 with its suburbs
and the canton has a popula-
ton of about $4,000 There
are % cantons, with a total
population of about $3.50, 1000.
The Romans made themselves
masters of the country In the
first century, B. G. Their do
minion lasted about four GEN.
tytriac A SuconSSiOn Of ma Stnrs
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-09
CROCERs MUST MARK ACTUAL
WEIGHT ON PACKAGES SOLD

The department of weights and
measures rules that all grocers who
put up packages of sugar and other
commodities In order to forestall a
rush must mark thereon the net
weight OF the contents of the sacks.
The same rule applies to those
stores which package their goods IN
order to save clerk hire and who per
init customers 10 serve themselves.
This is reversal of former rule
by the department which was found
not to work very well.
The local Inspector at San Antonio
found twenty-three short weight
packages out Of total Of ninety
four which were re-weighed, most of
these being butter.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-09
Crops Badly Damaged by Had Near
Abilene.

Abilene, Texas, Oct. 6.-The heav-
lest rain in the history Of Taylor
County fell this morning at Ovalo. in
the southern part Of the county,
where twelve inches Of precipitation
was recorded, il being accompanied
by hail, which seriously damaged
crops.
The Abilene g. Southern Railway
lost a portion Of its tracks near the
village Of Coates. fifteen miles south
of Abilene. The rainfall here was
three quarters Of an inch.
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MUCH LOSS REPORTED
FROM HAIL AND RAIN

Big Spring. Texas. Oct 6.-Rain
varying from ga inches at the
Government farm 10 an estimated
fall Of z inches on the W p Edwards
ranch, south Of Big Spring, fell in
this county last night and today.
Hail fell IN the northern part Of
the county, and in the southwest sec
ton much damage was done 10 crops.
Sheep were killed on the Edwards
ranch. and the horns Of cattle knock
ed off
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-09

San Angelo, Texas. Oct. 6.-Rain
that fell at intervals Sunday and
Sunday night throughout this section
totaled at one place. seven inches.
All the rivers here are on big rises.
and the Orient railroad bridge over
North Oak Greek. in Nolan County.
has been washed out. Hail damage
in some parts Of Coke county was
serious. and the cotton crops Of sew
eral farms are reported as entirely
lost
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-09

andefine" cools, clean
The feVerish, Itch,
pliable; then this slim,
penctrates TO the fam,
'is, rcyilallzing and la
ey hair In the head,
hnlrffalllng out, or
ny or fading.
" applications ~ Dan
seldom find a fallen hair
~ dandruff. besides
now new llfe, vlror.
l'ofs soler and th|ckness'
y. GUYS . bottle ~ 40.
a. any drug or
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-09
Rain Causes Heavy Damage at
Childress.

Childress, Texas, Oct. 6.-Consid1
cradle damage was caused IN Chill
dress by the torrential rains that
flooded the streets Saturday night
and Sunday morning. II was learn
ed today that the Scott elevator lost
about 1000 bushels Of wheat when
its pits were filled with water.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs H. G. Scott returned
Sunday from Plainyiew where Mr..
Scott had been visiting friends and
relatives for the past week
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-09

nesds 10 clean NJ. repair
~ . 10 81 feni houses
|, h1nisn could BE- -
ven s.fsnl heu,s 10 iks
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-09

Music, souvenirs and refreshments
at Rix's, Saturday, October 18th.
You are invited. l5-l
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-09

Saturday. October 18th Is the day
Of Rix's opening. Come and bring
your friends 1851
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1919-10-09

city regardless Of size and shane II
houses were fixed up a bit.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-10
o.,ort of the Condition of NAN HANK OF PRESCOTT

~ Nevada Co.,, Ark., at the
 |sof'I Of bIusiness June 3Oth, 1919. Vi RESOURCES
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-10
FEELING BLUE?
 LIVER LAZY?
 TAKE ACALOTAB
wonderful How Young and En. ergetlc You Feel After Tax ing This Nausealess CaIomel Tablet.

If you have not tried Calotabs vo,, have delightful surprise awaiting you. The wonderful liver-cleansino and system-purifying properties of calomel may now be enjoyed without the slightest unpleasantness. A Calo- tab at bedtime with a swallow of water-that's all No taste. no salts nor the slightest unpleasant effects You wake up in the morning feeling so good that you want to laugh about 1t. Your liver is clean, your system IS purified, your appetite hearty. Eat what you wish-no danger. The next time you feel lazy, mean, nervous, blue or discouraged give your liver a thorough cleansing with a Calotab. They are so perfect that your drug gist is authorized to refund the price as guarantee that you will be de. lighted.
 Calotabs are sold only in original. sealed packages. Price thirty-five cents. At all drug stores.-(adv.)
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-10
MESDAMES STONE AND
 ELGIN ENTERTAIN

Mrs. w. J. Stone and Mrs. Theodore Elgin entertained for their Sunday school classes last evening at the home of Mrs. Lula Brooks. The large lawn was beautifully lighted with Japanese lanterns. The guests were served with punch as they arrived. A very enjoyable time was had, musical selections, readings and games as- sisted in making the occasion suc- cess. At an appropriate hour dainty refreshments were served by the hos tesses.
 The guests were: Misses Esther Stainton, Julia Woodul, Marie Reeder, Mildred Pool, Mae Duke, Selma Her ring, Hazel Litton, Jamie Mae Woodul, Marguerite Jones, Lillian McKelvy, Lillian Lavender (Murfreesboro), Bell Walters (Little Rock), Joe w. Daw- son, Ruth Piercy (McCrory), Minnie Taggart, Frances Thrasher, Messrs. Roy Cummins, Watson Huskey, Owen J. Duke, Billy Bob Thrasher, Quitman Steed, Josh Moore, Scott Haltom, Brice Cummins, Allen Gee, Carl Hit, Elam Atkins, Clyde Hit, Jewel Wick, Fred Fuller, Mark Blakely, Floyd P. Powell, J. Vernon Fore and c. P. Walters.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-10
IVER DIDN'T ACT !
 DIGESTION WAS BAD
" ss Old Kentucky Lady, Who Tells How She Was Relieved
 After Few Doses of Black-Draught.

meadorsville. Ky.-Mrs. Cynthia 'ssinbotham. of this town, says: At
 " age, which is 65, the liver does " act So we'll as when young. A few 'afs ago, my stomach was all out of r. was constipated, my liver (|unt act. My digestion was bad. and so0k 30 little to upset me. My ap-
 a'e was gone. I was very weak. oecided would give Black ('ausnt thorough trial as I knew it |~ highly recommended for this .u0'e' I began taking it. I felt '''sf after a few doses. My appetite
 .D'0ved and became stronger. My
 "sls acted naturally and the least
 Ple was soon righted with . few
The Prescott daily news., 1919-07-10
,ses of Black -Draught."

doses of Black -Draught."
 Seventy years of successful use has made Thedford's Black-Draught a standard, household remedy. Every member, of every family, at times' need the help that Black-Draught can give in cleansing the system and re- lieving the troubles that come rom constipation, indigestion. lazy liver' etc. You cannot keep well unless your stomach, liver and bowels are in good working order. Keep them that way' Try BIack-Draught. It acts promptly gently and in a natural way. If you feel sluggish, take a dose tonight You will feel fresh tomorrow. Price 25c. package-one cent dose All druggists.