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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-07-23
CONTROL PESTS OF POULTRY
Vitality Of Fowls Frequently Slapped
by Mites and Lice, and Egg Pro-
duction Decreased.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
Mites and lice frequently sap the
vitality of the fowl ant. prevent growth
or lessen the egg production. A thor
ough cleaning of the house, regular
applications Of dislnfectants to. the
roosts and nests, and a frequent dust
ing Of the fowls will control these
pests. --. -,s.....----.-..--, ,.----- - g.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-07-23
Good Roads Are Prerequisite.

Good roads are prerequisite to sue
cessful motortruck operation. 1t is be-
lieved that few motortruck operators
realize the increased expense which re-
salts from travel on poor roads.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-07-23
George AIDE on Good Roads.

George AIDE says. Good roads cost
money, but show me a Community
which has invested In hard roads such
as can be used at all times Of the year
and which now would be willing to go
back to the mudholes for q cash con-
sideratiOn.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-07-23
GRASSHOPPER ARMY
CHECKED BY POISON
How New Jersey Farmer Stopped
InfeStation of Insects.
busted Line Across Field in Advance
of Pests With Mixture of Air
SIaked Lime and Paris Green
Alfalfa Is Attacked.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Millions of grasshOppers infested the
fields of Morris county, N. J., last Au-
gust.
George Fisk of Morristown had a
fine second crop of clover and, adjoin-
ing it, field recently seeded to alfal-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-07-23

bodybuilding projects to those abso-
lutely essential to winning the war.
Thus the road program was held back
for more than year at a time when
demands for improved roads increased
more rapidly than in any previous
period. State and federal forces alike
are working to get highway construc-
ton under way as rapidly as con-
tracts can be let and as soon as road
building forces, somewhat disorgan-
lied during the war period, can again
be placed on an efficient working
basis.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-07-23
Beautiful to See.

what part of the scenery around
here seems to attract the most atten-
tiOn?"
We'll" said Farmer CorntOssel,
"I'Ve studied the boarders pretty close.
/ should say it's ham and eggs on the
breakfast table"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-07-23
Sure Enouqh,

1--WE noticed this about bad umpir-
ing in baseball"
"What?"
at never seems to keep a COCA team
from winning ball games
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-07-23
a Definition.

"What is intuition, .pa?'
Guessing the right time" -Balti-
more American.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-07-23

Every time a mans neighbors kick
it makes him sore.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-07-23

If you do not expect to win you
will be an easy loser.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1919-07-23

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20
LOCAL AND
 PERSONAL 1 MENTION

L. D. Oats left on a launch today for Valdez, where he will serve as a juror in the district court
 The hard times" ball at Eagle hall last night was largely attended, and a very enjoyable time resulted
 MT. and Mrs. John Day, who have been on a visit to the States, are re, turning passengers on the boat which left Seattle today.
 The results of yesterdays games in the billiard tournament were as fol lows: Walker 106, Game 100 Bloed- horn 90, Downing 49.
 Mrs. George A. Greenlee and baby are passengers for Cordova on the steamship Northwestern, which left Seattle this morning.
 "Two-Bit Seats" will be shown at the Empress theater tonight for the last time Tomorrow night Margery Wilson will be shown in Mountain Dew" and Keystone comedy, Uncle Dudley"
 The steamship Admiral Watson is due here from Anchorage tomorrow morning at o'clock and is bringing one hundred tons of Matanuska coal for local consumption. She will stop at Yakutat south bound.
 Mrs E. L. HarWOOd, who has spent several months with friends in Mon- tana, and also underwent an opera ton at Mayo Bros institute at Rochester, Minn., left Seattle today on her return to Cordova.
 T. J. Donohoe, Democratic national committeeman, today received a wire from Delegate Grigsby in which he stated that the evidence in the dele gateship contest for Alaska had not all reached Washington, and the con test can not be heard before April. Grigsby added that he had no fear of the results.
 MT. and Mrs. s. N. Laurie, MT. and Mrs. Grant Reed, R. H. l.. Marshall, Al Doze and H. H. Mitchell of Mo Carthy and MT and Mrs. William Cameron and William Tibbs of Chitina
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20
NORTHWESTERN SAILED TODAY
 FORCORDOVA

SEATTLE, Nov 20 (by Associated Press) 1.-The steamship Northwestern sailed for Alaska ports at 9 o'clock this morning, carrying seventy-five passengers. Passengers for Cordova were:
 Mrs. I. B. Wayman, MT. and Mrs. John Day, Mrs. E. L. Harwood, Miss L. Diven, Stella M. Murphy Harry L. Davis, G. A. Slickney, Mrs. G. A. Green lee and baby, and twelve steerage.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20
INADEQUATE TRAINING OF AVIATORS CAUSE
 OF MANY ACCIDENTS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (by Asso- ciated Press) Lieutenant Maynard, winner of the recent transcontinental air derby, told a committee of the house of representatives yesterday that lack of adequate training was re- responsibilities for some of the many fatalities which occurred during the progress of the race.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20
AUSTRALIAN MINERS
 DEMAND MORE WAGES

SIDNEY, Australia, Nov 20 (by As sociated Press) s).-Labor union circles here have predicted a strike of the Australian coal miners unless the award of the conciliation board is changed. The men have demanded 10 per cent increase in wages.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20
OMAHA RIOTS DUE
 TO CRIMES AGAINST
 WOMEN AND OFFICERS

OMAHA Neb., Nov. 20 (by Associ- ated Press) The grand jury which has been probing the court house riots has reported many indictments. The report asserts that the riots were caused by crimes against women and undue criticism of public officials.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20
SPOKANE THREATENS TO USE ARMORED CAR
 AGAINST RADICALS

SPOKANE, Nov. 20 (by Associated Press) The department of public safety is said to be planning to con vert a city patrol car into an armored car for possible service against the reds"
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20
LABOR CONFERENCE IN FAVOR OF MINIMUM
 AGE OF EMPLOYMENT

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (by Asso- ciated Press) The international la Dor conference now in session here has approved plan for the submis- sion to all governments an agreement fixing the minimum age of employ ment to IA years, except in Japan and India
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20
GREAT JOY IN
 LONDON OVER
 FLOW 0FBOOzE

LONDON, Nov. 20 (by Associated Press) One hundred and fifteen mil lion gallons of whisky in bond was re- leased from war restrictions yester- day The announcement of this fact in the house of commons last night was greeted by cheering.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20
ALLEGED CHRISTMAS BOMB PLOTS ARE NOT
 GIVEN ANY CREDENCE

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (by Asso- ciated Press). The department of justice announced today that it was without information as to the alleged Christmas bomb plots.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20
COAL AND OIL LAND
 LEASING BILL GOES
 OVER TO NEXT MONTH

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (by Asso- ciated Press) The oil coal and gas land leasing bill will remain ill con ference until next session of congress.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20

We always have supply of pasteurized sweet milk and cream on hand. Also buttermilk and Bulgarian buttermilk. City Dairy. Phone 187.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20
MASONIC MEETING

Stated communication on Thursday evening, November 20, at 8 o'clock Third degree. Visitors welcome.
 EDWARD F. MEDLEY, w. M. A. McN. FIELD, Sec.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20

left on the launch Myrtle H. at noon today for Valdez, where the men folks will do jury duty.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20
FIFTEEN THOUSAND AMERICANS DECORATED
 FOR WAR SERVICES

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (by Asso- ciated Press). Fifteen thousand, three hundred and eighty-four Ameri- can officers and men were decorated for war service by foreign powers. France distributed eleven thousand Croix de Guerre to Americans.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20
MITCHELL WINS OUT
 IN TEN-ROUND BOUT

DETROIT, Nov. 20 (by Associated Press) ).-Ritchie Mitchell outpointed Irish" Patsy Cline last night in hard-fOught ten-round bout here.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20

FOR RENT-Three-ro apartment, now vacant. Apply at Hegg's. 2S-tf
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20

FOR RENT-Single room, Hegg's
 building. Apply at store. 1S-tf
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20

FOR RENT-Cabins. Apply to Chas.
 Cerney Phone 10S-3 rings. 6-tf
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20

FOR RENT-FurnIshed cabins. See
 Dooley.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20

FOR SALE-A piano; must be sold
 this week. Apply John Nelson. 1855
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20

GOOD board and room at Lakeview HOUSE FOR RENT-Three rooms
 Apply The Blum-O'Neill Go.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-11-20
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

FOR SALE-A Florence automatic coal oil range, three holes. Apply
 to Frank Cunningham. 17-tf
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-23
0. c. PEACOCK OF LUNO
DIES FROM INJURIES

While returning from hauling sup
plies to the well-drilling outfit at
Preston lasf Tuesday. ] Il. Somers.
driving the county truck, saw man
wing beside the road in what ap-
peared 10 he dying condition. Mr.
somers went 10 the mans assistance
aud saw nj once that he VAS fatally
injured \ short distance up tie
road team was standing with a
heavy load OF hay and the injured
man explained that he had fallen
from the wagon seat and the wheels
Of the heavily loaded Wagon had
passed over his body. The man
proved 10 be o. c. Peacock, we'll
known raneher OF Lnnd. While rem
dering what first aid he could TO MI.
Peacock, Mrs. Alice Birch OF DUCK
water came along in a Ford and Mr..
Somers carried the man to the car
and the party started for Ely aud
medical assistance. The supply oi
gasoline ran short before reaching
the summit and considerable delay
vas encountered before Mr.. Peacock
was brought to the county hospital
where the doctors examination de-
termined the injury TO De beyond
surgical aid Mr.. Peacock passed
away about 4 o'clock the next morn
ing.
Deceased was 80 years old and one
of tho best known and most highly
respected residents of White pine
county. lie is survived by woo"
and fye children and an aged moth
er who lives in Utah. Funeral ser
vices will be held at noon toaas
fom the church al Lund,
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-23

The pittman Reclamation Act is
receiving considerable attention from
ranchers throughout the state. but
few realize the great possibilities this
act offers for the development of the
state in the agricultural field. Al
though little prospecting for artesan
water has been undertaken, govern
ment experiments have demonstrat
ed that artesian water exists in al
most every valley IN the state The
Pittman act in connection with the
state law that provides for the pay
ment of a bounty en- prospecting for
flowing water offers the greatest pos
sibilties for the future agricultural
development of the state
Under the Pittman act the Seere-
tary Of Interior Is authorized to-
grant to any citizen or association of
citizens permit, which shall give
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-23
CHANGES IN LAW FIRMS
OF TONoPAH AND CARSON

William Mcknight and family will
remove to Tonopah at the end of this
month to make their future home in
hat city. The change follows the
establishment of a law partnership
between Mr.. Mcknight and Judge
William Forman. n veteran practi-
toner in the southern Nevada courts.
and there is every indication that the
new firm will occupy prominent
place in the litigation arising both
in the mining districts of the south
and in The state generally.
Carson residents will miss the Nc
Knight family which has been DOM
iciled here for many years. Mr.. Nc
Knight came to the capitol from
White Pine county and took a PROM
inent place In capitol and democratic
activities, becoming deputy attorney
general and secretary of the demo-
cratic state central committee. At
the beginning of this year he retired
to private practice of the law and has
been uniformly successful.
Judge Forman. With whom ne has
joined, has been a prominent lawyer
during the entire history of Tono-
pah. and has been engaged IN ex-
tensive mining litigation as we'll as
being financially interested in sew
cral mining properties. lie has rep.
resented Nye county in the legisla-
ture and has taken an active part
in democratic politics
Homer Mooney has arranged to
maintain his office in the quar-; ers
formerly occupied hy Mr.. Mcknight
and will enter into more active prac-
tiee of the Law. keeping efflee hours
during limited hours of the morning
and evening when he Is not occupied
With official luties as private seere-
tary of Governor Boyle.-Carson City
News
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-23
INcoNI TAN TINT COMING.

Collector of Internal Revenue
1ustus :. Nardell announced today
that plans for the issuance early in
December of forms for filing income
and excess profits tax returns are be
ing made By the Bureau of Internal
Revenue. Taxpayers will thus be
given the opportunity of making ont
their returns Immediately upon the
closing of their books for the year
1918. when accurate knowledge of
their accounts is fresh in their minds
As a convenience To themselves
and as a means of expediting the
work of the government, taxpayers
are urged oy the bureau to avail
themselves of this opportunity. The
period for filing Is from January 1
to March Is. 1920.
If the tax is paid in quarterly in
stallments. one-fourth of the amount
must accompany the filing of the re-
turn.
Form i040-A will oe used for
fling individual income AK returns
of $4,000 and less. and 1910 for fil-
ing returns of income in excess of
that amount.
The normal rate of tax for 1918.
provided for in the Revenue Act OF
1918. is 4 per cent on the first $4,000
above the exemptions and per cent
on the remaining net income. The
tax for 1918 was and Il per cent
respectively. The surtax rates are
the same as for the year 1918. The
exemptions of $1,000. single, iand
$4,000. married. remain unchanged.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-23
.RANCHER BRINGS SUIT
FOR WATER TITLE

Gentle Georgctta OF Eight Mile
ranch in the eastern part of the coun.
ty mas filed suit against John Thorn
as To determine the right to the use
ef the waters OF Mud Springs
The complaint iileJ declares the
plaintiff. Georgetta, to hold a title
10 the waters of Mud Springs for the
purpose of stock watering. 1t also
sets forth that improvements in the
nature OF a reservoir and pipe line
have been put in for the purpose of
utilizing the waters of the. spring
for the watering of sheep owned by
plaintiff. Defendant John Thomas
is accused of preventing the sheep
from watering and also of threaten
ing to shoot the herders and kill the
sheep If an attempt is made to use
the water.
Plaintiff asks for damages in the
sum of $4,000 and the exclusive
right to the use of the water.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-23
FORMER WHITE PINE
COUNTY SENATOR DEAD

Former State Senator Charles
Green. from White Pine county, died
in Berkeley, California. November
14th. at the age OF 30 years. Senator
Green was an uncle of Patrick Green
and Mrs. Jane Zubiri of Cherry
Creek. Funeral services were held
at Reno where the body of the pio-
neer was laid to rest.
For many years Senator Green
was well-known figure In Cherry
Creek and Ely. where he frequently
visited with his many friends after
removing his residence to Reno.
Charley" Green. as he WAS IA
miliarly known. was elected To the
assembly IN 1896 when the late II.
A. Comins was state senator. In
1900 MIR. Green ran against Senator
romins and defeated him by a small
majority for seat in the state SEN
ate.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-23
HON TO ASSURE DELIVERY
OF CHRISTMAS BONES ABROAD

The Rel Cross viii undertake to
forward Christmas hoxes TO Red
Cross personnel in Europe from rela
tives and friends III the United tates
under tie following conditions
The boxes are 10 be six inches
square and eighteen inches long in
their outside measurements. They
should be made of heavy cardboard,
corrugated board or other material
insnring receipt of the box in New
York in perfect condition. The
maximum weight should be ffty
pounds All liquids, poisons, ey-
plosives. inflammable, fragile. or
rerishable articles are excluded; also
all articles which might spoil other
contents. Glass containers are pro-
hibitod. The boxes must be prepaid
and bear the full address of the con-
signee and the sender. All boxes
should be sent parcel post, special
delivery or express, and they should
be submitted to local postoffice au-
thorities for acceptance through the
mails. Pack so as TO allow easy in
spection Ii it is necessary. the boxes
may be addressed to the consignee
in care of the American Red Cross
warehouse, p Bush Terminals,
Brooklyn. New York. Boxes should
bear this inscription. CHRISTMAS
BON and should reach Brooklyn by
November 9th. Two boxes of the
size mentioned may be sent to each
consignee. The Red Cross will do
lis utmost TO get the boxes to their
destination and will furnish courier
service from Brooklyn TO the desti-
nation. but will ASSUME NJ responsl
bility for the loss Of boxes or deliY.
cry.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-23
Preparing to Drill for
Oil in Illipah Basin

II Rowley. an expert we'll drill
er, received Telegram this week
from the lllipah Basin Gas and Oil
company to get drill in condition
and prepare to move out 10 the prop
erty leased by the company This
property is located on Illipah creek
near the Norman ranch Consider
able interest has oentered around
this location in the Illipa II basin. as
a promising looking oil field. Sey-
eral biologists have declared the
field to be better locking ground than
that near Fallon. while others have
found favor with the formation south
of the basin. 1t is likely that active
development work will be started in
the near future
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-23
Improvements at Athens store.

Jim Dematrakapoulos, manager of
the Athens Mercantile Co. has been
making many changes and improve
ments in the store since his return
from Salt Lake City, whsre he has
spent some time for the benefit of
his health The latest addition is a
coffee stand where hot coffee will be
served at all hours of the business
day With any of the choice bakery
products a person may select from
his stock. Rolls, doughnuts. pie or
cake etc. ith hot coffee are served
at very moderate prices. II makes a
neat appearance in the large east
room and a convenient arrangement
for quick light lunch.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-23
AMERICAN LEGION A VITAL FACTOR
N PROMOTING TRUE CITIZENSHIP
AND LOYALTY TO UNITED STATES

and the people know. the country
stands sorely in need of.
The convention took a sold stand
on definite provisions for the relief
of service men suffering under nan
dieaps as q result of wounds or dis.
ease. A bonus of SIS per month was
asked for men suffering from tuber-
eulosis contracted IN the army and a
bonus Of $50 per month for men dis.
abled BY WOUNDS
The election of officers Of the le.
gion resulted in the following. Com.
mander. Franklin D'Olier lpro.
nonnced Doh-lee-air). Pennsylvania !:
treasurer. L. l.. Eolles. Washington
Yiee-commandefs. A. I. Turkey. Ne
brasha. from the army. ]. s. Lewis,
Minnesota. marine corps. James
o Brien. California. navy. A. r.
Chambers. Massachusetts, navy. W.
b. Toilette. Oregon. army; chaplain
Rev. Francis A. Kelley. Five stand
ing committees will be appointed by
the commander. as follows: finance
committee. members, committee 10
combat anti-Ameriean sentiment, Is
members. land development and
home aid. ; members; u. S. military
policy. members: and six other
special committees.
Although thirty songs We're sub
mitted at the convention. the Star
Spangled Banner was selected as the
official song for the legion
Permanent national headquarters
have been established at Indianapo-
lis. Indiana.
Delegates from Nevada were ae-
tive participants in the convention.
Chairman Bennett served on five dif-
ferent committees rules of the con.
yention. auxiliaries. aost activities
aud memorials. military policy and
committee On resolutions.
The neNt convention Of the legion
vii be held at Cleveland. Ohio. on
the 3rd oi september, 1a2o
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-23
EARTH TREMOR SHAKES
COUNTY COURT HOUSE

Last Wednesday at tt.25 a. m.
Ely experienced an earthquake shock
which lasted for about three seconds
and was recorded throughout the
city by the rafting Of dishes ana the
swioging of doors.
The tremor was very decided on
the second floor of the court house
The swinging doors of the court room
were set in rapid motion and the
creaking of the building could be
distinctly heard.
Several residents of the city re-
ported having noticed the shock
plainly by the rattling of dishes and
pans The general direction of the
tremor appeared to be from south
west to northeast.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-23
LAD ON BICYCLE INJURED
BY COLLIDISG WITH AUTO

Edwin Painter. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Painter Of East Ely. was
painfully injured Wednesday after.
noon, when his bicycle ON which he
was riding collided with Fred Ban
nard's automobile. The accident oc-
Cured at the sharp turn In the street
opposite the power station in Ely.
as the boy was on his way home
from school. 1t was showing at the
time and according to reports neither
the bicyclist nor the driver of the
car saw each other in time to pre-
vent meeting at the turn which is al
beet a risky ono.
Young Painter was thrown from
his wheel. and was rendered uncon-
scious BY the impact. fiis hurts
were principally on his head and
face, and at the Ely Surgical hospital.
where he was removed Doctor Buck
ell had to take seven stitches to close
the wound. The bicycle was badly
wrecked.
Friends of the lad and of his par
ents will be glad to learn he is com
ing along nicely and Is out again,
though bearing plenty of-XiA
proof Of the unfortunate incidey Y
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1919-11-23
NOTICE..

BY agreement between the Shift
Men of the Nevada Consolidated
Copper Company and the School
Board, effective Monday. November
24th. 1919, Mines Suburban Trains
No. AZ and IS will be operated on
following schedule: Leave East Ely,
3.10: Ely depot, 3:1s. Mnrry street,
500: Arrive Ruth. 400; Kimberly.
4.2O p. m: returning leave kimber-
" 4.40: Ruth, 4.45; arrive Murry
street. 5.25; Ely depot, 5:2si
East Ely, 5:35 p. M, ten minutes
earlier than present schedule
Nevada Northern Railway Co.