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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-02-03
BELGIUM SKETCHES
"Reminiscences of
\ a Belgian Baby
BY Katharine E~goIeston Roberts.
Copyright. 1870. Western per Unionp
sy katharine EooIeston Roberts.

Copyright. 1870. Western Newspaper Union)
Whee-ee-eei Zingi Bangi There |
was right In the middle Of II. ! thought
the whole world was like that and I'm
free to confess the first impression was
anything but favorable. Those Yep
pellns and their bombs were awfully
annoying; they made me Fur
thermore, a cellar Is no place In which
20 be born. II gives one such q wrong
idea Of home. OF course, l know now
II was the best place for safety, but
then ] didn't have my present view
point. That was about FIVE years ago
Yes, my entrance was quite dramatic
You see, ! came just at the wrong time
They were expecting the roof to fall in
at any minute and the atmosphere was
rather strained. 1t wasn't at all the
sort Of welcome q new member Of q
family expects.
But, after all. I hadn't much reason
to complain. AZ soon as the Germans
took U town they stopped destroying
houses. because they wanted to keep
the city In good condition to live In
after they had won the war. Il sup
pose they are sorry now.) Even at that
they weren't pleasant people to have
around. ! was asleep when they first
came to our house. I'd heard a bang
ing outside. but didn't think anything
Of It and went on sleeping. All of a sud
den some one picked me up and he was
anything but gentle. l didn't like 1t
and ] didn't like him. and ! said so In
very plain and forceful language. My
lungs and vocal cords were simply
worn out afterward. l surely was re-
lieved when my sister took me away
from him-and l guess he was. too.
But that was just the beginning
When | saw another man In one Of
those ~rat-colored costumes pull the
mattress OF my crib and take out its
wool stufing ! was mad clear through.
And then I looked around and saw
they were doing the same thing to my
mothers bed. They tool most OF the
blankets, too. But what could we dor
Ny father wasn't there. because he had
g, e somewhere else to fight and /
was the only man In the house. | had
tried kicking that German when he
6rst picked me up and ! realized he
was too big for me to handle.
We hoped that one raid would be
the end OF II. bat IT wasn't. Well. to
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-02-03

we were practically strangers. The
sensation was very queer. / think he
felt 1t too. for he looked at me curl
ously. We got through the meeting
somehow. Since then we've become
better acquainted. You know, l don't
see how we got along without him
How are things now? Well. We
have more to eat and we haven't the
Germans around all the time. l surely
vas glad when they stopped their
weekly visits. But. Of course. you've
noticed we haven't any d~oorknobs.
Everything that was taken has to be
replenished. l heard the family talking
when was supposed to be asleep. They
said something about bills that had
been run during the war. Father said
he was glad his credit had been good.
but he didn't know whether II would
he five years from now. ! don't know
exactly what he meant. Mother told
him that the clothes we'd made from
the blankets were SO worn that they
wouldn't do for either clothes or blank
cts this winter. But my sister had been
downtown pricing things and II seems
you can't buy wool clothes now for
less than a fortune. Father said he
didn't see how they were going to get
enough new machinery in place Of
that the Germans took from his fac
tory to make the necessary fortune
Mother and my sister can't go out at
the same time any more. because Of
the coat question. Fathers things are
none too good. And just look at these
trousers I'm wearing! Aren't they q
sight? They're too tight. too. II don't
get a new pair pretty soon. I'll just
be desperate.
Take II fyom me. I'm never going
to be born again during a war; III
wait till it's all over and settled. All
| could do was take up room and food
and clothing. And. anyhow. it's no iii
introduction to life. Why. at first.
Shen we began 10 get more to eat. !
n actually foodsshy. I'm not fat
enough yet, but. If ! have TO weai
hese clothes much longer. ] guess
IS a good thing. Then. as | said be
~ II has knocked my disposition all
.aiasll and now I'll have to take
tanning jump to make good
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-02-03

amounts of $1,000. on the first Mon
day in July in each of the years 1920
to 1949. both years inclusive. bearing
interest at the rate of six (6et) per
centum per annum, payable annually
on the first Monday in July, COM
mencing in the year 1920, both princi-
pal and interest payable in gold coin
Of the United States of America at the
ONCE of City Treasurer of said city, in
the National Bank Of Commerce in the
city and state Of New York.
Said bonds will be sold for cash to
the highest bidder and sealed bids for
the purchase Of said bonds will be
received at the Office of the under
signed City Clerk at any time until the
hour of 2 o'clock PM. on Monday. to-
wit: the 9th day of February. A. d.
1929, at which time the Mayor and
City Council will meet for tile purpose
Of opening and considering the bids
received. No bids under par will be
received or considered and the Council
reserves the right to accept a bid for
the whole or any portion of said bonds
and to reject any and all bids. All
bids must be accompanied by an un-
conditional certified check, payable to
the order of the City Treasurer. for
the sum of $40, 900.
> Dated this 10th day of January
AID. 1920.
FANNY HARP, City Clerk.
First publication, January 10, 1920.
Last publication, February 3, 1920.
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Application No. 1927.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
PERMISSION TO APPROPRIATE
THE PUBLIC WATERS OF THE
STATE OF NEVADA.

Notice is hereby given that on the
goth day of December, 1919, in accord
ance with Section So, Chapter 140. of
the Statutes of 1913, Thomas Dufer-
rena and Grace Duferrena,, of DEMO,
gon, made application to the State
appropriate the public waters of the
State of Nevada. Such appropriation
is to be made from Thousand Greek,
at q point in the SEA, NWA, Sec. %,
T. As N, r. 81 E., M. .. B. G. NJ. by
means of a reservoir, and 1900 acre
feet or 500 cubic feet per second is to
be conveyed to SWA, NWA, SWA
SEA, SEC. rs, Sk. Sh, N.Y., Sec. rs,
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make q long story short. they came
another time and took all the pretty
shiny copper and our doorknobs. They
and even the little hinges from the
piano. We tried to hide some things.
but they found all except a few door
knobs and a couple of candlesticks.
Then they came again and took the
linen. Finally they made a search for
potatoes. After that. they visited us
a c a week and seized whatever they
had missed before. Honestly, I con-
eluded. they we're going to take the
whole house and were moving II on the
installment plan. But they left the
house itself and whatever they didn't
want In 1t.
Ny mother was awfully sad because
we didn't hear from father. or course
We didn't have much to live on either.
The Germans wouldn't let anyone
have more than a little bit OF bread
q week and everything else was just
~ scarce l vas always hungry and
said 80 till ! noticed mother was
giving me part Of her share. | didn't
make 20 much fuss after that. As to
clothes-well. as l grew. | had to have
new ones and we couldn't buy them
because we didn't have money and
materials were terribly high priced.
The rest of the family had worn out
al the things they had In the begin
ming. My sister dyed some blankets
We had hidden whenever the Germans
called and we made coats and other
clothes Of them. Then at night we
put them over us to keep warm. Be
lieve me there were some queer cos
tunes here during the q
As soon rs ] learned to talk. ! began
getting into trouble. One day ] saw
that German officer who had yanked
me mi Of bed when I was just new.
thought maybe he hadn't understood
my former remarks and 60 ! made a
few more. He reached for me and
ran. At FIRST he started to chase me.
but II Jostled his dignity too much, and
] was safe. l got into n scrape after
another and. sometimes when | was
hungry. l couldn't run fast enough
Those men certainly knew how to use
their swagser-sticks. I guess they mus
hare Srsedce6 ~ hsOa
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-02-03
TEN YEARS AGO

The Western Pacific Company is
erecting a large Oil tank near their
roundhouse, across the river.
II. X. Davis has purchased an in
terest in Vans saloon, in Bridge
street.
j. A. Dickey and T. NJ. Hammond
Of Yerington were arrivals here to-
day. They r completing prepare
tons for the incorporation of the
Mason Valley Oil Company, which
will operate in the Sulphur field.
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shNh, Nh.sh, sEAsEA. Sec. ~,
ShNEk. NhSEA, Sec. %. T. As NJ,
r. q E., NJ. d. B. q NJ, by means OF
bitches, and there used for irrigation,
stock. and domestic purposes. from
April 15t to September LIST of each
year. Water not to be returned to
stream.
(Signed) ]. G.. SCRUGHAM,
State Engineer.
First publication. Jan. IL. 1920.
Lest publication. Feb. IA. 1920. Sa
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-02-03
NOTICE OF SALE OF CITY OF
WINNEMUCCA SEWERAGE BONDS

Pursuant to the provisions of chap
ter 153, Session Laws of Nevada of
1919, and a resolution duly adopted by
the City Council Of the city of Winnie
mucca. Nevada. on 10th day of Janu-
airy, A. d. 1920, notice is hereby given
that said city offers for sale the fol-
lowing bonds of the city, to-wit:
City Of Winnemucca Sewerage
Bonds in the principal sum of $4,000.
consisting of sixty (60) bonds. num-
bered c~onsecutively from l to 60. both
numbers inclusive, of the denomina-
ton of $500. dated July 1. AID. 1919.
absolutely due and payable serially in
numerical order in equal annual
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-02-03
Winnemucca
In Years Gone By
TAKEN FROM THE FILES
OF THE SILVER STATE
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

A force of men are grading a site
in Cottonwood Canyon for the new
smelter to handle the ore from the
National Nickel Mining Company.
Cattle are being fed at Lovelock
for $500 per head, which is about
the lowest rate on the coast and
should make Lovelock one Of the
largest wintering quarters in the
West.
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NOTICE FOR BIDS

In accordance with an order passed
by the Board of County Commissioners
at a regular monthly meeting held on
the 9th day Of January, 1920. sealed
bids will be received by said Board up
to the hour of 10 o'clock am. Febru-
airy s. 1920. for a gravel loader at q
price not to exceed $4,000. the bids re-
ceived to be opened on that date. The
right to reject any and all bids is re-
served.
BY order Of the Board Of County
Commissioners of Humboldt county.
Nevada.
Dated. win-enucca, Nevada, Janu-
airy Z, 1920.
]. w. DAVEY,
County Clerk and ~ex-oficio Clerk of
the Board.
Date of first publication. Jan. Z. 1920.
Date of last publication. Feb. 4. 1920.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1920-02-03

Catarrh u q local disease greatly infu.
enced by constitutional conditions. II
mont. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
10 taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces Of the 0ys-
5sm. y. AZ y MED,CaNa
gives the patient strength by improving
the general health and assists nature u
doing its work. 10000 for any case OF
MEDICINE falls to cure.
Druggists &c. Testimonials free.
+. j. Cheney & Co, Toledo, Ohio.
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laugh and cry again. OF course. | had
never seen him and. at first. | couldn't
believe that the tall, thin man with
hollow cheeks was my father. To tell
the truth. l felt rather out OF place
and embarrassed. So l hung around
the edge of the crowd till someone
remembered me and l was presented
to father. Frankly. l didn't just know
the proper way to greet him. OF
course he vas nv father but. after all.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-15

We unable to give complete list of all goods
sale, but making the same big reduction
entire stock of Womens Misses and Children's
White Canvas Shoes Pumps and oxfords, Misses and
Childrens Leather Pumps, 0xfords and Play Shoes,
Mems, Boys Youths, women's, Misses and Chill
dren's Tennis Shoes
Leather Rubber, Tennis and Canvas Goods are
costing more than for the coming season. Now
the time TO anticipate your needs
Look for the Yellow Banner
This stores well-known guarantee Of absolute
satisfaction goes with every purchase.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-15
Rubber Boots
Lumbermen's Overs

Mems Lace Hurons, value Sa5o, Move On at SIos
Mems a-buckle Jacks, value s3zs, Move On at saes
Mems Lace Pacs value $500, Move On at -. S3os
Mems Leather Tops, and inch value $3.50,
Move On at Observation-Disclosures. S44o
Boys Lace Hurons, value sz.oo Move On at sI6e
Boys Leather Tops value $3.50, Move On at s2oo
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-15
Cloth Overshoes

Mems 4-buckle Arctics Move On at $40 and s3.os
Mems I-buckle Arctics Move On at SI-4e and Sr.ss
Mems Storm Alaskas Move On at ..,......... Sr.7e
Women's 4-buckle Arctics, Move On at ...... S3zo
Misses s-buckle Arctics, Move On at SIes and S26o
Childs 3-buckle Arctics, Move On at .....,...sar9
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-15
Misses Shoes

Sizes ma to
Misses Black Lace, value $780, Move On at s27e
Misses Black Lace value 5000, Move On at S3Io
Misses Black Lace, value $3.50 Move On at $3.50
Misses HghCut Black, vaule $780, Move On at s3es
Misses High Cut Chocolate and Black value $500,
Move On at S4.2o
Misses High Cut Chocolate and Black value $3.50,
Move On at Observation-Disclosures. S4.7o
Misses Black Lace, value 5000, Move On at SAC
Misses Mahogany High Cut, value 5000, Move On
at S4.oS
Misses Mahogany and Black High Cut, value $500,
Move On at .Ss-4o
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-15

Mems Dress Rubbers, Move On at ........... STAG
Mems Red Sole Rubbers, Move On at ......... SI4o
Mems Red Tap Rubbers, Move On at .......... SIos
Mems Red Sole Leather Heel Rubbrs, Move On at S2Io
Mems Heavy Rolled Edge Rubbers, Move On at SI.4o
Women's Dress Rubbers Move On at ............ csc
Women's Dress Red Sole Rubbers Move On at SI.1o
lot Misses Rubbers, Move On at ............ .6oc
lot Misses RubberS, Move On at .............7 oc
lot Misses Rubbers, Move On at .............o CSC
lot Chd's Rubbers, Move On at ..............5 oc
lot Childs Rubbers Move On at ............osc
lot Child's Rubbers, Move On at .....,.......7oc
1 lot Boys Rubbers Move On at .............. csc
I lot Boys Rubbers, Move On at ............ SIIo
lot Boys Rubbers Move On at ..............SI.7o
lot Youths Rubbers, Move On at ............ zoe
lot Youths Rubbers, Move On at ........... csc
lot Youths Rubbers Move On at ........... SI.IS
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-15
Boys Shoes

Boys Black Shoes Lace, value $780, Move On at SIos
Boys Never Rip Shoes, value $50, Move On at SAP
Boys cslf Shoes, value $3.50, Move On at s1.os
Boys Solid Shoes, value s4.oo, Move On at $50
Boys Cali Lace She's, value S. 90, Move On at $3.50
Boys Be- Calf Lace Shoes value $500, Move On
at s3y9s
On at .-...... Sac
Boys Mahogany Lace Shoes, value $3.50, Move Or
at Observation-Disclosures. .-..-........... S4so
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-15
Leggings, Socks, etc.

Mems Wool Socks, value sI.zs, Move On at e. csc
Mems Wool LegginS, value sI.7s, Move On at STAG
Mems Wool Leggings, value S7.oo Move On at SI6o
Mems Sheepskn Footings value S., Move On at SI3o
Youths Wool Leggings value sI.as, Move On at csc
Boys Leggings value SI.oo, Move On at ...... ACC
Ladies' Caters, value sIzs, Move On at ...... CSC
Ladies' Caters, value SI.oo, Move On at .... 3oc
Little Tots Wool Snuglets val szas, Move On at STAG
Arch Supporters value szso to $500 Move On at Sis
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-15
Women's Comfort Shoes
and Oxfords

Women's Comfort Lace Shoes value $3.50, Move On
at S3eS
Women's Comfort Lace Shoes, value 5000, Move On
at S44o
Women's Comfort Lace Shoes, value $3.50, Move On
at S5oS
Women's Comfort Lace Shoes value $3.50, Move On
at .G............. S64o
Women's Comfort Lace Shoes, value $1,000, Move On
at Ss4o
Women's Comfort Low Shoes value $500 Move On
at S2.os
Womens Comfort Slippers and oxfords, value $500,
Move On at ........ S3.2o
Womens Comfort Low Shoes, value $3.50, Move On
at 1879
Womens Comfort Low Shoes, value $500, Move On
Aat 1895
lWomen's Comfort Low Shoes, value $3.50, Move On
at $40
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-15
Mems Work Shoes

Mems Heavy Solid Russell Lace, value $500, Move
On at 1898
Mems Heavy Solid Russell Lace, value $500, Move
On at .............. ......... SAG
Mems H..vy Solid Russell Lace, value 5000, Move
On at ............ s4.os
Mems Heavy Solid Russell Lace, value $500, Move
On at ................ s64o
Mems Heavy Solid Russet Lace value 5000 Move
On at ............ s7.4o
! lot Work Shoes, sizes 8 and 10, Move On at STAG
I lot High Cut Balls value $500, Move On at ss.eS
/ lot High Cut Balls value $500. Move On at $500
lot Elk Scout Shoes, Move On at ......... s2.os
Mems Canvas Work ShOe-Rub5er Soles value $3.50,
Move On lat S2.So
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-15
Child's Shoes

Sizes ga TO II
child's Black Lace and Button, value $500, Move
On at ............ S2.4o
Chld's Black Lace, value $3.50, Move On at s7so
Child's Black Lace value s4.oo, Move On at s34e
Child's High Cut Mahogany, value $3.50, Move On
at ....... ................. .............. S37o
Child's High Cut Lace Welt, value $3.50, Move On
at ........... S44o
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-15
Moccasins

Mems Oil Tan Tap Sole and Heel, value $3.50, Move
On at S5.oS
wOnen's oil Tan Tap Sole and Heel, value $500,
Move On at ......... 500
Mems OIL Tan High Cut value $500, Move On at s6.4o
women's Oil Tan High Cut, val. 50, Move On at s4.oS
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-03-15
Youths Shoes

Youths Black Lace Shoes, value Sa.so, Move On
at OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, SIes
Youths Black Lace Shoes, value $500, Move On
at ,....-.t.t.. S229
Youths Never Rip Shoes, value So, Move On at sag
Youths Black Calf Shoes, value ss.a5, Move On
at s2oo
Youths Mahogany and Black Shoes, value $3.50,
Move On at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Says
Youths Mahogany and Black Shoes, value $500,
Youths Mahogany Shoes value $3.50 Move On at 1919
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Women's Oxfords

! lot Lace and Button Low Shoes, value sa.so, Move
On at ......... ............. csc
lot Pumps and oxfords value 5000 Move On at si4o
lot Pumps and oxiords value sa.so Move On at 500
lot Pumps and oxfOrds value 5000 Move On at $3.50
lot Pumps and oxfords value ss.oo Move On at SaIo
lot Pumps value $500, Move On at ......... sz.os
let 0zfoTis, value $500, Move On at Sc -
lot Pumps, value 5000. Move On at ........ s4os
lot Gun Metal 0xiords. value 500. Move On S4ss
lot Chocolate and Black 0xfOrds value $500, Move
On at ....-..... $50
lot Mahogany Calf Pumps, value 5000, Move On
al .-..-....... ............ S5es
lot Mahogany and Black oxfords, value siooo,
Move On at ......-...-........ s7.ss
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-15
KNoTvry PROBLEM.

President s. X. Smith of the board
called attention to the fact that ia tho
second communication a broader scope
was made than in the first letter, in which
candy stores, ice cream and cigar stores
were affected Mr.. Smith explained that 1t
was difficult To determine where the line
was 10 be drawn. DIR. Watt declared that
If compelled TO do SO, the Ministerial
Union would sec that the spirit of the law
was carried out.
Commissioner Megcar suggested petit
ton being circulated among the stores
which keep open on Sunday, but DIR. Watt
declared thaf this is merely pleading with
the people to observe the law. DIR. Watt
at this point eaid that there seemed to be
no recourse but to simply proceed against
the law violators and get out warrants.
He added that if they go after them (the
violators- they would do II right. He
said he deplored doing this and would not
care 10 be forced 10 do it. In reply TO a
question of President Smith, DIR. Watt
said that conditions In the city are becom-
ing worse The chief took exception TO
this and said that he has been making
inspections on Sundays and that he dis
agreed with DR.. Watt and his informant
Mayor Taylor, who DIR. Watt said, hac
told him that there was an increase in Law
violations. The chief declared that hs
thought there were less violations.
General Wickersham, one OF the oom
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-15
WANT STREET OPENED.
ST. Johns Church Asks That Tatnall be
Cut Through

The opening of Tatnall street from
Concord avenue to Twentieth street, at
the request of the vestry of st. John s
Church, was taken under advisement by
the directors of the Street and Sewer
Department at their meeting yesterday.
4 communication from A. Felix du
Pont, secretary of the vestry, cited that
the erection of the new rectory, with
new sidewalks, had been completed on
this unopened street.
As the bed of this section Of the street
is not owned by the city, the board order
ed the, secretary TO inform the vcstry
through Mr.. du Pont, that the matter
would receive their immediate attention
and be taken under advisement.
Permission was granted the Gas Go.
to open Twenty-second street between
Van buren, and the Boulevard to repair a
leak.
4 communication from the Central
Labor Union. relative to labor conditions,
was ordered listed 1t is first necessary for
City Council and the Levy Court TO act
upon the communication.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-15
SAFETY CAMPAIGN
AMONG CHILDREN
Educational Committee of Della
ware Council Reports on What
is Being Done.

vt meeting of the educational COM
mittee of the Delaware Safety Council,
held in Josiah Marvel's office, in the du
Pont Building, yesterday afternoon, and
presided over by Chairman a. T. Van
Geldsr, reports were presented showing the
results Of the educational campaign tha
IS under way in the public, private al d
parochial schools of the city. In the cam
psign, so far, about Is GOO children have
been reached. Pamphlets and booklets
were widely distributed throughout the
schools visited by the committee.
The speaking committee il ciudes Frank
&. Hughes, j. l.. Kerr, Lewis a. DeBlois
f. L. Hurlbutt, S. H. Kershaw, Mis-.
j. Edgar Rhoads, ". G. Corey, Stuart
Bready, A. T. Van Gelder, 7. A. Horty
and Traffic Sergeant Devenish.
4 number of instances telling how ac-
cidents happen to children we've portray
ed, such as falling from ladders, getting
IN the way OF passing automobiles, etc.
An interesting report was gwen OF a
traffic game, which Is IN progress at NO.
Is school. al Third and Harrison streets.
Some children take the role of pedes-
trians. others traffic policemen, and Others
automobiles, and in this way great
deal is taught the children in the way of
preventing accidents.