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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
Somewhat Mercenary.

Bob was to have birthday party.
His best friend, Dick, met him In town
the day before. Say, KID" he asked,
what do you want me to bring your"
Bob, who was saving for a bicycle. re-
piled: IF It's all the same to you.
Dick, I'd rather you'd give me the
money" The following day as Bob's
mother received the little guests. Dick
presented 25 cents, saying: "Mrs. G..
Bob said he'd rather have the money
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
Ships That Carry ,s-ineh Gun.

We have ten battleshlps under con-
struction which will carry the 1e-Inch
gun. OF these, four, the Colorado, the
Maryland. the Washington and the
West Virginia, will mount eight 16-
inch guns, and the Indiana. the Iowa,
the Massachusetts,. the Montana. the
North Carolina and the South Dakota
viii each mount twelve l6-inch guns
Scientific American.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
Quality That Counts.

It Is no great matter to associate
with the good and gentle; for this IL
naturally pleasing to all, and every
one willing enjoyeth peace, and Low.
eth those best that agree with him.
But to be able to live peaceably with
hard and perverse persons, or with
the disorderly, or with such as 60
contrary to us, IL a great grace, and
most commendable and manly thing.
Thomas Kempis.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
MENTION Of PEOPLE
WHO COME AND CO

George H. Miller of San Francisco
is an arrival here.
DR.. w. e. Taylor of Reno is In town
on professional visit.
L. E. Vance came In from Quinn
River Crossing yesterday.
@
Mrs. C. Mccormick of the u. C.
ranch arrived here from San Fran
cisco yesterday.
T. H. Guyon of Ogden, Utah, Is in
town looking after his property in
terest in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ford Thompson of Nc
Dermitt arrived here yesterday. Mrs.
Thompson is receiving treatment at
the local hospital.
Charles Nofsinger returned to his
home here yesterday from San Fran
cisco, where he has been for some
time because of i'll health.
DR.. M. E. Morrison returned yes
terday from San Francisco, where he
attended a dental convention. Mrs.
Morrison and their son Bobby will re-
main in Sacramento, visiting rela.
tives, for time.
Ed Christensen is in town today
from Sulphur o
George E. Kember, mining man of
Leadville, Is in town on a business
mission. o
w. H. Gordon, w. A. Duncan and
E. d. Trout are all arrivals from Salt
Lake City. o
Mrs. J. R. Tullis, Mrs. Joe Chapel
and Mrs. P. o. Maraskey, all of Inlay,
were in this city on a shopping tour
today. @
Word has been received here that
both Mrs. John Petrinovich and Miss
Gene Langwith, who are receiving
medical treatment at Reno, are, doing
nicely. o
Mrs. ]. P. Howlan and children OF |
Platora arrived here yesterday on
their way home from Sacramento |
where they have been visiting for |
some time. o
c. L. Tobin, cashier of the First |
National Bank, has gone to San Fran
cisco, where he will spend two weeks.
he will bring Mrs. Tobin
and children home with him. They
have been in California for some time /
visiting relatives.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
Had Elephants Break Step.

II Is tradition among newspaper
men-anc one that may be founded on
faet--that In the old days when Bar
NUNS elephants were marched across
the Brooklyn bridge, in the quiet
hours before daybreak. the keepers
were instructed to prevent the huge
animals from keeping step lest the su-
proposition of strong vibrations might
injure the structure.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
Some Excluded.

Little Joe was visiting at grand
mas house. Usually he paid very lit
tie attention to his youngest auntie.
but this day he followed her about
continually. Finally they were alone
and he began on a new line of con-
versation. my daddy says l can't take
any more money from grandpa and
grandma" he said rather dejectedly.
You can'tf" auntie sympathized. and
Joe noticed that note Of sympathy
In her voice.
His voice frightened. "But he didn't
say anything about not taking 1t from
yOu and Aunt Grace" he added.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
NEWS NOTES FROM
0ROvADA DISTRICT
fsrEcrAL coRKEspoNpENcEl

OROVADA, April 16-On Tuesday
evening the home Of DR.. Harlan was
the scene of a very pleasant affair.
The occasion was his daughter Ger
trude's sixteenth birthday. A very
enjoyable evening was spent playing
progressive whist. For the highest
score a box of homemade candy was
given as a prize, the prize being
awarded to Myron Swanager. At
twelve o'clock refreshments were
served of salad. sandwiches, cake and
coffee. Those present were Miss Har-
Ian, Mrs. Vandenberg, Mrs. Phillips,
Mrs. Eichwaldt, Mrs. Bassett, Messrs.
kellogg, Arthur Hughes, Charlie and
George Baccus, AL Shawl. Chump
Swanager and DR.. Harlan.
Buckaroos are riding the Santa
Rosa range above Platora for stray
cattle belong to the Ellison Ranching
Company.
Mrs. Loest, Betty Loest and Jessie
Backus returned from Paradise VAL
ley Monday, where they went on bust
ness.
The job of strengthening on Lean
drew Oroz' ranch, which was stopped
by the recent storm. is in full swing
once more.
Virgil Gray visited 1. A. Henry last
Wednesday.
J. P. Ellison made a trip to Winnie
mucca Saturday
Bill Bow of Winnemucca passed
through this valley Friday with
band of sheep on their way to the
desert.
John Crawford made another trip
to McDermitt Saturday
Frank Gabica started shearing last
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maxwell and SONS,
Messrs. H. Voight, F. Lamb, Otto DAN
glemaire. Bruno Erqua gia, and ].
Campbell of Winnemucca; N. E. Mel
son, C. w. Creel and E. C. Riddell,
visited Rebel Creek last Saturday.
Roy Hanson had quite jar when a
broncho on the end of his lariat made
a quick run, which turned the saddle
horse over. throwing Roy and falling
on his leg. He received no serious in
jury. but for few days suffered from
a sprained shoulder
Misses Elsie Johnson. Edith and
May Clutches. Betty Loest. Jessie
Mrs. Loest and Messrs. Chas
Smith, E. Springer, ]. and F. Backus
and I. A. Henry, called at the Maxwell
ranch recently. u
John Lowry made a business trip
to Winnemucca this week. as'
DR.. Harlan, Gertrude Harlan and
Mrs. Eichwaldt visited Mr.. ard Mrs
Bob Scott Sunday.
E. Springer Is working for T. Scott
at present.
H. Weight, Mrs. and Virgil Gray, Mr..
and Mrs. Walworth and Mrs. Grabfi
are recent callers at Eldorado Farm
General work is going forward rap
idly at the new Scott ranch on Willow
Creek. Flowing, narrowing and level
ing. getting ready for a new lawn and
gardens.
Supplies have been move into the
new store at Rebel Creek. Cloud
burst rubbish and rocks have been
removed, walks mended and repairs
in general are taking place, preparing
for the coming of Mrs. Ellison, who
has been visiting in Utah.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
Never Too Old 70 Learn.

1t has often been said that a man
cannot learn new trade after he Is
forty. but this statement has frequent
ly been disproved. Peter 8. Du Pom
ceau was eighty when he wrote his
valuable treatise on the Cochin
Chinese language. and had only then
recently taken up the study; and the
late John Bigelow was still an author
turning out a book when he passed
his ninety-fifth birthday.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
Encouraging Prickly Pear Growth.

The Department Of Agriculture is
promoting the distribution of the best
varieties Of prickly pears. and is aid
Ing farmers In starting a plantation of
them throughout regions of the South
west, adapted to the growth of the
plant. The crop is seeded by blowing
under slabs Of the cactus. cultivatlng
the crop, which Is harvested and usu-
ally hauled to the feeding lots. AS
eight times as much tonnage can be OBJ
tained under cultivation as where
grown on pastures uncultivated. the In
tensive method is preferred.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19

sections, one for each day Of the week.
this enabling the city truck to attend
to all the hauling without extra help
being hired.
Sections were designated as fol-
lows: Monday, district one, across
the river; Tuesday, east of Bridge
street from the river to the Southern
Pacific tracks; Wednesday, west of
Bridge street from Second street to
the river; Thursday. west of Bridge.
from Second to Fourth streets; Fri
day. west of Bridge from Fourth to
the Southern Pacific tracks; Saturday.
all of the territory above the Southern
Pacific tracks.
This work Is to be commenced on
Monday. May 2. and will be completed
before the Boosters Special" from
Salt Lake City arrives here. Mayor
Brandon will issue a proclamation
setting aside that week as cleanup
week.
Would Run Taxi
An incident which was productive
Of merriment occurred when a license
to operate taxi and service stand
was requested by Mr.. English and
the same was promised him. The ap-
plicant introduced himself as Mr..
English, but stated that SO far as he
could learn he was mo relation to
Arthur English OF hootch fame" In
this city. When told that 1t wasn't
necessary to come to the council for
mere business proposition of this
character. he stated that he had not
wanted to incur the wrath Of the city
fathers in any way.
Water Hydrant Rental
The long-standing fire hydrant
, rental issue was again gone over and
1t was agreed that City Clerk Fanny
Harp and E. II. Gilman. superintend-
ent of the Water & Light Company.
should cooperate with Mayor Bran
don In drafting joint letter to the
Public Service Commission In regard
to fixing the rate Of hydrant rental
according to plans suggested at
meeting held short time ago.
Curfew to Ring
The meeting closed with the grant
Ing of a request by Sheriff Brady that
the curfew should again be adopted
in this city. The old fire bell is TO be
rung each night at O'Clock. This
request was result of several SINH
lar requests made to Brady by parents
recently
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
WANTS, SALE, Etc.

JOBES AND MALAN-Wallpaper and
tinted walls cleaned; all work guar
anteed. Leave orders at Stephen
son Drug Co. Phone 81. A19t3p
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FOR SALE-Ford tourning car; ex-
cellent condition; snap, $325.00 Pc.
Box 76, Winnemucca A19t3c
.eec~~>>~->e>~~~>~~~
FOR RENT-One room for house.
keeping, suitable for one or two
persons. $40 West Sixth street.
A5t3p
--~~~-~--.--~~-~~~~>s~~
WANTED-Leather covered, Unfold
or Duofold Davenport in good con-
dition; also large mirror about 8
feet by 6 feet or more in good con-
dition. Phone Vicar. 734, or call
Episcopal church rectory.
BABY CHIX-T-A-N-C-R-E-D-S 300
egg: White Leghorns, Buff and
Brown Leghorns. Anconas, Black
Minorcas. Buff Orpingtons, r. L
Reds. Barred and White Rocks.
ENOCH CREWS. Seabright. Catf
F1etf
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
Always Sure to Please.

Jud Tunkins says campaign speak
er is always sure of applause because
most Of his audience is already on his
side of the argument.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19

The Silver State will hereafter be
on sale at the Eagle Drug Store news
stand.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
CITY COUNC|LMEN
MET LAST EVENING
CONTINUED from Page One)

stated that he wanted to be on the
board that made the purchase
After a discussion of ways and
means of paying for the truck, 1t was
agreed to take the same, the payments
being arranged so that the heaviest
part will come after the next budget
is made up. The sale price of the old
truck will be enough to cover the first
big payment. Arrangements were
made for Immediately delivery.
Cleanup Week May 2
Another matter which has been
talked of for some time among Civic
Club members and others. the matter
of cleanup day for the city. was
brought to the attention of the coun-
ell by a committee from the club, with
Mrs. Z. H. Gilman as spokesman. She
advised contest among school chill
dren with the idea of giving a prize
for the one who should do the greatest
amount toward cleaning up yards, va
cant lots and other places needing
attention. Also she recommended
having different speakers to address
the club on these matters and asked
that the council consider cleanup
day for the whole community. pledg-
ing the assistance of the club in every
way possible.
Mayor Brandon thought this an ex-
cellent idea. The expense of SINH
lar campaign last year was taken into
consideration, being between $500 and
s400s and to advoid this expense 1t
was decided to split the town into six
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19

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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-09-09

This country needs more hands and
fewer feet with corns on them.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-09-09
IMPROVEMENTS
in BIG FALLS
Good Roads and Many New
Homes Mark Transition
From Wilderness

One who has not been through the
town of Big Falls for two or three
years will note many Improvements
if he should make the trip. A repre-
sentative of the NewS-Budget was up
through that town last Friday and
derful transition from a wilderness
to farming community the settlers
there are making of the town.
You will know when you strike the
Big Falls line by the improved condi-
ton of the roads. Nearly II miles OF
road have recently been graded and
new roads are being opened The
grading was done under the direct
supervision of the town chairman,
Harry Baxter, who was also the prime
mover in getting the work done. Two
miles of the work was on the Big
Falls-Dewey town line, but Big Falls
did the work without assistance from
its neighbOr.
Many new settlers have been placed
in the town during the past two years
DN lIlC -NdlIOIldl lLdllNi NOiOliiAAAAS1 NoAAi
pany. who put up the houses for the
settlers. Neat, new houses dot che
rOadsides along all the roads, and
there is plenty Of evidence that the
newcomers have been busy the past
summer. New clearings. burning
brush piles and log piles and fine gar
dens attest eathe industry OF the set
tiers. They are sociable lot, those
new settlers. who hail from various
states Of the Union. They have inter-
esting community meetings at the
schOolhouse at Dairy Center and are
neighborly and helpful to each other.
Morris Belknap conducts the store
at Dairy Center and this store has
proven to be a great convenience 70
the farmers up there, for they are q
long way from a trading center.
The latest to buy land for homes in
Big Falls are Rudolph Pretzner, from
Albert Lea, Mimi, who purchased the
north half of the southeast quarter
of section 30: J. d. Otis, ST. Paul, the
south half of the southeast quarter
Of section is: J. Alvord. st. Paul. 12O
acres in the south half OF section ID :;
G.. F. Becker. Dixon, ILL.,, east half
southwest 30: c. f. Wager, Harris. ILL.,,
south half southeast 80; G. w. Hatch
err. Iowa. northeast quarter of north
east quarter 30: Earl Knight, Scran-
ton, Ia. east. half southwest 20; Chas,
DuSpll. south half southeast quarter
%: Mr.. Raymond. south half south
west quarter IS.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-09-09
AUTO THIEVES NEW STUNT

Auto thieves worked a new one On
a Prentice garage man this week. Sim
ply put car in for storage over night
with three chauffeurs covered up in the
back of the car. Night falls the
garage man safe in bed, the local
sleuth in the land Of dreams, the
garage doors are opened from the in
side and three autos, including the one
left for storage, are driven out and
now, somewhere under changed tags
are wheeling off the miles perhaps
even regardless of the speed limit
Rhinelander News.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-09-09

Barron county had 1873 head of pure
bred cattle entered at its fair las
week
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-09-09


ferences were held with district attor-
news of several counties to talk over
matters of enforcement. All or those
interviewed were interested IN secur-
ing strict enforcement OF the measure,
Mr. Smith said.
A fire, believed to be the most serl-
Gus in the rural districts OF ManltoWoc
in years, destroyed a large barn, q
shed a silo. the seasons crops, ma
chinerv. and equipment, and burned to
death four Holstein calves on the
James Conway farm, near Osman. The
loss. which will reach $4,000, is par
tally covered by insurance. MI. ana
Mrs. Conway succeeded in removing
all horses and cattle from the burning
barn. only to have four calves dasn
hack into the flames. Mr.. ConWayS
modern barn was one which was al
WAYS pointed out to visitors
The Ozaukee county fair, which
will be held at Cedarburg, Sept. Ia to
IT, will be equal to any county falr IN
the state. officials say. The Elks' band
of Milwaukee will play on the night OF
Sept. 16. The Port Washington and
Grafton bands will also play. About
1900 is offered in purses for the horse
races.
It now appears tina. nothing can pre-
vent heavy yield of corn in Wlscon-
sin. the crop reporting service an
nounces in it's weekly bulletin. Favor
able weather has practically assured a
crop almost UP to bumper proportions
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-09-09
THE BAXTER FARM

The Harry Baxter family has been
spending much of the time this sum
mer on the Baxter 160-acre farm IN
the western part of the town Of Big
Falls. The Baxter farm is one Of
the best in the town and has pro-
duced good crops the past summer.
The soil of this farm is very pro
ductive and. can always be depend
ed on to yield heavily. New land is
being broken up to add to the hay
production. The farm garden is prob
ably one Of the best in the county A
large bed of ever-bearing Strawberries
was set out In the spring and the
plants are looking healthy and strong.
The plants are now loaded with ripe
and green fruit.
Bulk cocoa, Zoe per POUND at Dit
manson & Nelson's.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-09-09
COMING WEEK AT THE
UNIQUE

Friday, Sept. 4-Thos, Meighan il
"The Prince Chap"
Saturday, Sept. 10-"The Fighting
Chance"
Sunday, Sept. 11-Mr and Mrs. Car
ter DeHaven in The Girl in the
Taxi"
Monday and Tuesday. Sept u and
13-"Black Beauty" Matinee at 10
p. IN. Monday.
Wednesday, Sept, IA Madge Ken
nedy III Dollars and Sense"
Thursday Sept. t5-Tom Mix in
4 10 p. m.
Friday, Sept. William Russell
in Colorado Pluck"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-09-09
H1c6%hnaj'
E6eM~
THE STRUGGLE OF GENIUS


long have harbored the intention, to give the world
great invention; felt that should be power in bright
enng the passing hour,-that might be big promoter,
instead of being thrd-rate voter. Few ac-
Guire the needed riches to keep themselves in tailored
brecches--too many men, content with clerking, might
prosper if their brains working Full many
a gem works in the sewer that might invent patent
skewer and line his nest with softes Elder and soak his
pet with orange cider.
And so monkeyed with science, to give the need
self reliance and studied watts and multi pexes and
from here to Texas hung around the soda fOun
tains and ggered how I'd conquer mountains and turn
em into cyclone cellars, and rent em out fell
ers.
turned my thoughts to pests an dangers, to which
the multitude strangers an labOred to produce pro-
lection which didn't have no imperfectOn. thousand
badly needed fxures-a million hopeful helpful mixtures,
all helped to keep my thinker added till all my dreams of
wealth skedadded, and left in bad condition,
stock of dead ambition.
Thrice happy he, and most contented, the chap who
has invented and if he tries he's to it,
other fool will beat him to it.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-09-09

RUSK AND NEIGHBORS

Price county has new county
nurse.
The pickle tanks at Tony were near
ly all filled week ago.
Barron county had 1873 head of pure
bred cattle entered at its fair last
week.
Jack Pritchard, for two years man
ager of the Bruce baseball team. has
been ousted and Vincent Walker
chosen to take his place,
A young farmer over in Barron
county stole an automobile and hid it
in a haymOw, after removing most Of
the parts. He was captured in St
Paul.
Don, the two-year-Old son Of Mr.
and Mrs. Roscoe Smith, residing south
of Cornell, was so badly lacerated by
a vicious rooster, that he was taken
to an Eau Claire hospital for treat
ment.
The settlers picnic. given by the
Farmers Club of Holcombe, recently
was a big affair A report presented
showed that 1877 contestants in the
land clearing campaign had already
brushed SIS acres, with 619 logged
416 stumped, and $50 broken under
the pillow.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-09-09
BOYS AND GIRLS
POTATO CLUB AT FAIR

The members of the Rusk County
Boys and Girls Potato Club will each
have an exhibit of potatoes at the
county fair this year. bushel OF
treated pure bred Rural New Workers
were sent to each member last spring.
\ The exhibits will consist OF one peek
of choice potatoes. These should be
of medium size, each potato as much
like another as possible and all OF
them free from disease or blemishes.
Reports would indicate that these
young farmers have done well and will
have some real potatoes to show at the
fair. By another year each OF these
boys and girls will have a good start
on pure bred Rurals.
LEO l.. SCHOEPF. -
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-09-09

with which to finance it's work will be
held from Oct "a to 81 this year. Rusk
county's quota is $500, which is less
than the amount raised last year,
$934.49. although it is more than last
years quota, which was $500
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-09-09
GETS TWENTY YEARS
FOR TRIPLE CRIME

MEDFORD, Wis.-Mrs. John Kc-
seielny. who confessed to burning her
own child and two step-children in a
barn on their farm in the town of Lub-
lin. was sentenced to 20 years in
prison, when tried before Judge Ris-
jord at Ashland, Saturday.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-09-09
NEW SETTLERS FOR WALRATH

O. j. Olson Chicago. has purchased
the east half of the southwest quar-
ter of 1894, and Theo. Peterson and
VIM. Peterson, Hager City, Wis.
have each purchased eighty acres a
mile and a half southwest. of Walrath
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-09-09
SALVATION ARMY
DRIVE NEXT MONTH

The local council of the Salvation
Army has been notified that the Sal
walton Army's annual drive for funds
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-09-09
LOCAL VETERINARY
GETS APPOINTMENT

Dr. j. McDermid has been notified
by L. s. Dept. of Agriculture, and the
state of Wisconsin, that he will have
charge of all the fully accredited herds
Of cattle in this district; also, APP
pointed to do tuberculin testing for
interstate shipments Of cattle.
Mems carriers at pre-war prices. A
good one for Csc at Ditmans0n & Mel
sons,