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, 1921-12-22
Accident With Gas Lamp.

William Miser, who resides on the
Dahl ranch below town, suffered ser
ious burns On his hands and face last
Monday evening. due to an accident
with n gasoline pressure lamp. The
upper part of the lamp mechanism had
been bent, and he and Mr.. Dahl were
attempting TO straighten 1t with
wrenches, working by the light Of IA
kerosene lamp. The stem OF the lamp
, 1921-12-22

Mr.. and Mrs, Arthur G. Huntington
of Greeley. Colo, spent IA couple of days
this week in Saratoga. They were
called here by the death of Mrs. Hunt
ington's father, G. ID. Buchanan. Who
passed away last Saturday. Mr.. Hunt
lngton is in charge of the manual
training department of the Greeley
schools.
, 1921-12-22

Have you read the want ads7
, 1921-12-22
CHRISTMAS
SHOP EARLY
Four Good Reasons Why

Choice of Selection Better serviee-No Disappointments-No
Last Minute Worries.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

about by centuries of sacrifice, is
not sinking, but saved. A new era
is dawning.
There is a disgust for war that
extends to the uttermost parts of
the earth, for wherever the call was
made upon men for service in the
world war new impressions have
gone out, and familiarity with wars
debasement, its utter brutality and
impossibility, if civilization issto en-
dure, are understood by thinking
minds. Indeed, the most elemental
thinker has a new premise for his
conclusions and he knows that the
gilded, gold-braided veneer that
covers wars preparation during So
called peace times is nothing more
or less than a shroud from under
which the cold, clammy hand of
wholesale death reaches for the
flower of our young manhood at
the whim of the dominant ruling
diplomacy.
President Harding has disclosed to
the world mind that counts prac-
ticality in the broadcast sense of the
term. He is assisted by sympathetic
and able minds, and the group of
American statesmen now dealing
with the armament situation at
Washington command the respect
and attention of the entire world. !.
Success has already crowned their
efforts in tremendous measure and
when the final announcements are
made of the results of the efforts of
the administration at Washington,
message will be carried to the moth
erhood of the world that will glad
den hearts and allay apprehension.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

the bitter feeling exhibited toward
England by Americans of Irish de-
scent. The overtures being made
by Chile to Peru to end by peace
full means the 38-year old stalemate
known as the Tacna-Arica dispute
is another example. The text of
Chile's recent note proposes that
the long delayed plebiscite in that
territory be expedited so as to do
away with the necessity for mainte-
nance of excessive military estab-
lishments.
Turning to economic questions
it will be found that almost every
where there is change for the bet
ter, marked in some countries,
slower in others, but perceptible
generally. The Washington confer
ence is creating worldwide return
of confidence. The nations of the
earth are encouraged by the be-
lief that the vast sums of money
heretofore devoted to the upkeep
of non-productive ornaments and
men, are, in goodly portion, at least
to be turned to productive account
for the benefit Of humanity. This
is a glorious season. Not since the
birth of Him whose nativity we eel
citrate on December 25th, could the
world have said with such fervor,
and faith as we now possess: Peace
on Earth, Good Will Toward Men,"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

If there are those hereabouts
who have cracked lips they had bet
ter not read the Elko papers and
their lurid accounts of "oil" II they
do not wish to suffer physical dis
comfiture. For instance, and this
is from the ultra-conservative In
dependent: "Driller Ambrose stated
this morning that he expected his
bit to smash through the Gaping
at any moment" A lot Of Nevada
folks have been BADLY bit as they
backed the driller's bit to penetrate
"the Gaping" Editor Hale has
abandoned his former project Of de-
veloping a candle mine and is now
argufying for real oil. What is the
subtlety that brought about his
change of ambition7
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22
unknown MINERAL
FOUND NEAR AUSTIN

]. L. Barney and H. A. Wade
have located several claims about
FIVE miles from Austin which con-
tain unlimited quantities Of what
appears to be n very high grade
of infusorial earth or electro-silicon
although no one who has examined
the earth has been able to identify
it. There is no doubt, says the
Austin Rcveille, but what the soil
carries wonderful polishing quail
ties.
Messrs. Barney and Wade brought
in a generous supply of the earth
to the Reveille office and proceed
ed to demonstrate in the mechanical
department its powers Of polish
and they polished almost every
thing in the shop, even to the
handle Of the door. Some Of the
ink rollers which hadn't been wash
ed in ages came out in all Of their
pristine loneliness.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

Surviving relatives of two French
iieutenants who were summary exc
cuted without trial proceedings OF
any kind, following a disaster at
verdun, have been compensated in
money and given apologies by the
French government for the griev-
Gus errors. But the 'loots', now
heroized, continue to sleep meath
the lilies In Flanders. II one needs
evidence Of national decadence in
the case Of France it Is contained
in the willingness Of its citizens to
accept money compensations for the
unjust deaths Of sons.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22
THE DAWN OF A
NEW DAY.

The world already knows that the
armament conference is not "fore-
gone futility," not an inevitable re-
treat to chaos and failure, not the
staged creation Of diplomatic fenc-
ers, not the actual paralysis and ne
CATION of the worlds. aspirations for
peace through disarmament.
The Harding-Hughes proposal
mote the compromising of names Of
great men who share honors) has
put to rout at once the DIRECTORS,
the dreamers, the visionaries, the
evangels of pessimism, the prophets
of an impossible millennium, the
peddlers of International piffle, the
babblers about world declarations.
It is more than a proposal; it is
a militant demand for action,
couched in irresistible phrase, as
note the replies that have been
made to oriental and occidental
pleadings for armament privilege
it is responsive to the best thought
of a world wearied and nearly
ruined by war, supported by the
moral power and coercion Of an en-
lightened, aroused and chastened
world.
It is idle to talk now Of the OBJ
stacles to limitation of armament.
They do not exist; they never did
exist as against a bold and de-
termined purpose to overcome them.
What are they now? Where are
those who say that great forward
step has not been made toward the
actually Of more peaceful world
through abandoment-even partial
abandonment-of the provocative
instruments of warfare?
It is day and time Of realities,
not visions; courage, not timidity;
Of outright diplomacy, not Of secret
intrigue.
The worlds progress, brought
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22
Serial Nos. 01237l-012372
NOTICE ron ntlQt tHArtnA


Department OF the Interior, u. 3. Land
Office at Carson City. Nevada, Decem-
Der 10, 1921.
Notice Is hereby given that Afford N.
Stanley. one Of the heirs, administrator.
and brother OF Lem H. Stanley, de.
ceased: Of WA. Nevada. who. on July
70, 1920, made Original and Additional
homestead applications Acts i2-2s-'ie
and e-6-'1D. Nos. 012g7l, O1237a for
ssWHNwA,. Sec. Is; sINEE, SET
NWA. swH. Sec. is: and NWxsEn
SS az Sec Is; MASSEY. sw fsEH,
Township 40 North. Range rs East
"a; y, Meridian, has filed notice Of in,
LEMON csa,r 10 make final proof, to establish
fore Edward J. Sharp. u. s. Comma
sioner at WA, Nevada. on the ist dav
Claimant names as witnesses: I,v,.
aa.e ay. Charles RusGw, Dan Devanev'
~"ey fasT 1y az OF WA, Nevada.
FIRST publication, Dec. i5, 1921 ''e''
Last publication. Jan. II, 1922. Tn
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22
THE COUNTRY SCRIBE
AND HIS PROBLEMS

Every business carries a glamol
to the unsophisticated, but if you
think the country publisher is tossed
a bushel of bay wreathes for his
earthly efforts, try his game. 1t is
one thing to sit back SNUG and COM
placent and read his effort, praise
him for his sycophancy and condemn
him for his blatency. 1t is quite
another thing for the country scribe
to walk the streets of the town day
after day and meet up with assinine
negative head shakes when he asks
for a bit of news to make your
paper readable.
You give him a nod Of approval
when he prints his glowing lies
about your manly or womanly at
tributes and turn over into the belli-
cose category when he varies from
yarns as a matter Of refreshing di-
version to tell you a few truths.
You call him venal when he de-
mands a fair reward for splendid
service and fail to thank him for
gratuitous service, evidently believ-
ing that the newspaper service that
is free isn't worth a thankyou,
while that charged for comes from
the bottom of a sordidly selfish
heart.
1t is wide of the mark to say
that you do not want newspapers
for you know as a practical person
that newspapers are as vitality need
ed in the aspiring community of
parts as the doctor, or the school
teacher, or any other functionary
within the present-day scheme. But
somehow or other you want your
publisher to typify and exemplify
the things you stand for personally
and you are not willing to admit
that he must be broad, composite
type, Of general understanding and
counting powers of expression that
make for readable papers, which, in
the final analysis, are the only pa
pers worth a tinker's darn to you
and your town.
The newspaper man comes to love
his vocation in exact ratio with the
actual good he can do. His love
for his game isn't promised upon
sordid, greedy desire, but if he is
the type worth while it comes from
the single wholesome impulse to do
good for the sake of doing good
and with an unmistakable conscious
ness that his reward will come to
him in the next world.
In the meantime both editorial
and news subjects are scarce today.
The Reno Journal eulogized the
states blanket of snow, Harold Hale
is all "oiled" up and rarin' to go
over in Elko county; Las Vegas is
coming into its editorial own, anent |
the Boulder Canyon project, Fall
Ion is over irrigated, and others
generalize, so we fall into the evil
way Of doing things editorial byl
preachment.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22
RABIES VACCINE
TAKEN At Home

With the increasing numbers Of
cases reported in local papers in
the state of people being attacked
by rabid coyotes and since within
the last year there has been a
change in the plans for treatment
Of suspected rabies cases, it seems
advisable to acquaint the ranchers
and public generally with the pres
ent situation regarding treatment
for those endangered by the dis
ease, says the Nevada Stockgrower.
Secretary Metcalf recently called
upon DIR. A. L. Thompson, acting
director of the state hygienic lab
oratory at Reno, and was advised as
follows:
Commencing the first of the year
the federal laboratory discontinued
furnishing the various state labora-
tories with the vaccine for the Pas
teur treatment, probably because
of reduction in appropriations.
Previously it had been possible for
the states to give this treatment
free Of charge only because the
vaccine was furnished free by the
government. Discontinuance Of the
supply of free vaccine necessitated
discontinuance of free treatments
by the state hygienic laboratory be-
cause of the cost involved and lack
of state funds. Since the govern
ment ceased furnishing this vaccine
several of the leading commercial
laboratories of the country have
been manufacturing the vaccine un-
der government supervision; the
product being required to meet
government tests.
In case treatment is necessary,
the doctor advises that patients seek
the nearest physician and that the
physician can get the vaccine by
wiring any of the agencies Of the
leading commercial laboratories,
either Cutters, Lilly's or Parke-
Davis, for instance. She advises
further that for the eastern part
of the state, Salt Lake or Ogden
should be called upon while for the
western portions of Nevada San
Francisco is the nearest source OF
supply. It is impractical for phys
icians to keep supply on hand
since 1t soon loses its effectiveness
except when stored under particular
conditions.
DIR. Thompson says the treatment
is simple; that the vaccine being
turned out by the laboratories Is
very good and that with the inn
provements made in it, treatment
is now completed in around Ia days
rather than more than twenty days
as previously. She also states that
the vaccine itself costs about $3.50
and that in view of the small
amount Of work incident to its use
costs of treatment by private phys
icians should not be excessive.
One of the main reasons for this
article at this time is in order to
prevent SO far as possible the un-
necessary expense and loss Of time
involved in coming from outlying
sections to Reno to receive treat
ment under the idea that free ser
vices are still rendered here.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22
THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM
APPROACHES ITS ZENITH

Christmas cheer is dispensed by
the Republican publicity associa-
ton, through its president, Hon.
Jonathan Bourne, in the following
article:
Peace hath her victories no less
renowned than war; quoth Milton
more than three centuries ago.
Mclaughlin, in his History of the
American Nation speaking Of the
period immediately following the
war of 1912, says: When the war
was over, America turned her at
tention to the tasks of progress and
Of peace
american historians of the pres
ent day find many parallels in the
periods of 1914-1920 and 1905 to
1916. Wilson, like jefferson,
preached democracy and practiced
autocracy. Wilson, like Jefferson,
was confronted with a situation
where an American ship might re-
fuse to be searched and in conse-
quence be blown put Of the water
Efforts were made in 1906 to bring
England to terms by some means
short of war, and Monroe and Pink
ney negotiated a treaty in London
which jefferson refused to accept
as satisfactory. He ought either
to have accepted it or to have pre-
pared seriously for war. He did
neither A similar situation con-
fronted Wilson with respect to Ger
many, and he followed Jefferson's
example. Wilson, like Madison, at
length, 'timidly and reluctantly
Yielded and thus there fell upon
his shoulders the unwelcome, ILL
fitting task of leading in war; In
1916 James Monroe was chosen
president by an overwhelming vote
and four years was reelected with
only one electoral vote against him
and the eight years Of Monroe's ad-
ministration were commonly called
the EZRA Of good feeling
1.-The EZRA of good feeling from
1916 to 1924 was national. An
era Of good feeling from 1921 to
1929, under Harding, bids fair to
become international. The confer
ences at Washington are achieving
results looking toward peace far
beyond the dreams of the president
who initiated it and Of the able and
far-seeing American delegates who
were appointed to participate in it.
1t was truly predicted that the con-
ference would center on Pacific
problems and their solution. If
there is any outside Of war, it is
to be found in the proposed four
power treaty, the basis of which is
understanding, while the basis Of the
league covenant was force.
Certainly, it can be said that
the reflexes of the 'get-together
attitude of the delegates to the
Washington conference are already
displaying themselves in other por-
tons Of the globe. The Anglo-Hi-
bernian treaty which gives promise
Of eliminating in the Irish Free
State is case in point. II the
English and the Irish are able to
harmonic their difficulties there
will no longer be good reason for
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22
EX-s[RV|CE MEN
ENTITLED TO AID

Lack of information on the part
of ex-service men and their depen-
dents, regarding the benefits ac-
cruing to them under the soldier
relief legislation, are the principal
causes of the criticism of the vet
erans' relief, as conducted by the
government, according to Col. Chas.
R. Forbes.
"Some persons have condemned
government aid on the basis of
few isolated cases which have new
err come to the attention of the
Veterans Bureau" the colonel
says: 1.-THE cleanup campaign un-
earthed thousands of cases through
out the country showing that SER
vice men were unaware Of the ben
efits to which this legislation en-
titles them. The cleanup squads
have handled 69,125 cases, and of
that number 1926 remain pending
at the central office. The remain
der have been adjudicated and not
ices of settlement have been for
warded to the claimants. The total
number, 69,125 cases includes those
forwarded to the original offices,
since decentralization went into eff
feet. A total of loo, 900 ex-service
men have been interviewed individ-
ually, and thousands of others have
been addressed collectively in
American Legion Posts, Red Cross
Chapters, and in the meetings of
other veterans organizations.
AS typical example, Col. Forbes
calls attention to case in Newark,
Nj, where the wife Of shell
shock victim had been soliciting aid
from various charitable institutions
unaware of the rights her husband
has. She had two young children
to support. Although entitled to
compensation, this man and his wife
had never filed a claim. The Vet
erans' Bureau, without his applica-
ton, was powerless to act on the
case.
ave had another case" said Col.
Forbes, "who through the misun-
Outstanding Of the meaning Of the
relief legislation had failed to file
claim, although suffering from
major disability. and unable to do
manual work.
Another case was that of an ex-
service man who was brought up in
a cult which disbelieves in medical
doctors and whose parents persuad-
ed him not to submit to treatment
for a turbercular condition. New
ertheless, a friend brought him be-
fore the cleanup squad. He had
suffered severe hemorrhages and
was subject to a high temperature.
This man was Immediately hospit-
allied and the squad is hopeful of
his recovery.
"These are only typical cases of
the thousands of deserving ones
discovered by the cleanup squad.
There are few maligners who hope
to be supported by the government
who claim the government is rob-
bling them of their rights, but these
cases are soon discovered and are
summarily dealt with.
There are other veterans suff-
ering from disabilities Of service
origin who think that they have for
feited all right to compensation be-
cause their war risk insurance has
lapsed. This is obviously incorrect
but it Is a misconception which per-
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

The storm brought snow and snow
in turn brought coasting in Winnie
mucca. Parents here may rest easy
in mind as their youngsters coast
down hills of easy gradients. Here
the kids get all of the thrills of the
snow glide with none of the dan
gers to life and limb that attend
where coasting is carried on down
precipitous hills.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

The vox populi idea runs strong
in the school student bodies in this
city and petitions from scholars to
faculty are not infrequent. The
young men and women of the high
school are mentioning today and to-
morrow as a result of asking en-
masse for the rights to abandon
books and romp.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

The meanest thief in all the world
is the one who steals Christmas
trees. Winnemucca has one and
he stole a little boys happiness
when he took the humble fir as it
lay on the front porch of the home.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

Pennsylvania leads the Union in
passenger automobiles, having $751;
765. California is only 500 behind
while Nevada has the fewest number
with a registration Of 1888.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

The man who processes to think
that the great western frontier has
passed should come to Winnemucca
and take note of the doings Of the
cowboys and ranch hands who trade
here from over an area as big as a
principality.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

The age of miracles isn't past.
The gospel tells about how water
was once turned into wine, but the
modern prohibition agent goes that
one better by turning contraband
booze into the sewer.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

The SUMS sweep is coming north
ward again and commencing with
today daylight increases. Somehow
winter seems fairly over in Hum
boldt county when the days begin
to lengthen.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

After all, this is the one time of
the year of all times when the say
ing, money is only good for the
happiness that it brings" is espe-
cially appropos.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

Fatty Arbuckle is to have another
trial soon in the San Francisco court
and from the advance notices being
published in coast papers it gives
promise of being quite a society
event.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

The governments weather bureau
Is having a deuce of time fore
casting the weather during late
days. Some weather disturbances
are almost as whimsical as women.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

After all, the year 1920 will be
generally cherished as a period that
dealt kindly with most people.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

Scenes like turkey for Christmas
is as much. of problem as the one
we had for Thanksgiving.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

Perhaps the big meat packers will
cut the price of cured hams when
the wage cuts are all adjusted.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

Elko's high school basket quintets
will be with US tomorrow night to
furnish entertainment and accept
defeat in a gracious way.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

How has the Christmas period hit
your purse? And is there anything
left?
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

Two more days until Christmas,
after which we will have week In
which to make resolutions for the
new year.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-12-22

The next great step toward peace
after Mr.. Hughes and his co-workers
scrap the worlds battleships, is to
abolish gold braid.