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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
EYES GROW KEENER IN DARK
Why the Sight Then 10 More Sensitive
Than In the Light, Explained
by Scientists.

On entering a dark room after q
stay In the outside daylight the eye at
once begins to increase In sensltivity.
At first this Increase appears to be
slow. but after five minutes the In.
crease Is quite rapid. the eye acquiring
q sensitivity several hundred times It's
initial value. says q writer In the
Journal Of General Physiology.
After so minutes sojourn in the
dark the sensitivity still increases. but
more slowly than before. and after As
minutes or an hour the maximum sen
sitivity Is reached. The final sensitiv-
ity varies slightly with different peo-
pie. but In fully adapted condition the
eye Is easily 5000 or 10000 times more
sensitive than 1t was at the beginning.
These facts are obtained from Q
study Of the sensitiveness of the eye
In the dark made BY Selig Hecht Of
Creighton university. Omaha. Mr..
Hecht's study goes to show that the
increased sensitiveness In due to a re-
versible photo-chemical reaction with
In the retina, involving photosensitlve
substance and Its two products of de-
composition.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
Retaining. Waste Places.

Twenty years ago news story from
Washington says land In the Louisiana
parish Of Tangipahoa was worth 90
cents an acre and human life was
worth scarcely anything at all. 1t was
4 case of cause and effect.
Then the immigrants came. They
were chiefly Italians and Hungarians.
They had lived at home on land that
was poorer than the Tangipahoa. They
practiced intensive cultivation. Today
their parish Is one of the greatest
strawberry farming districts In the
United States.
land fllqt sold for so cents is now
worth SiW an acre. And the school
authorities have pracuced Intensive
cultivation on the human products Of
that land Anericanixation has made
life worth more there than Il ever was
oofere. NeWA
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
WAGE WAR ON ALFALFA PESTS
Parasites Will Be imported to Fight
Destructive Work OF Weevil
In Many Statea

Within the last DOZEN years q de-
structive insect called the alfalfa wee
vii has appeared nuInerously In north
ern Utah and parts of Idaho, Wyoming
and Colorado. j Is small beetle. and
does a lot Of damage to one Of the
most important forage crops.
The United States bureau Of ento-
mology has heen called upon to fight
this beetle, and In addition to devising
means for destroying 1t has gone so
far as to import from Europe twhence
the insect camel fly parasites that
prey upon 1t over there. The parasites
are Matched and bred in little wire
cages covered with cheesecloth. which
are scattered thickly over the alfalfa
fields.
What Is most desired Is to prevent
the spread of the beetle into other re-
gions. By adopting the control meas
ures already worked out the farmer
can prevent injury to his alfalfa at a
cost Of only 81 an acre per annum-
q cheap rate.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19

One Of the things most admired IN
France by the doughboy Entrusted with
the delivery of important messages, or
truck loads Of ammunition. was the
sign posts telling him precisely how
far he was from his destination. But
they were antiquated in some In
stances, and so small that they could
not be read at a distance. Just be-
fore the outbreak of the war France
was planning to have them replaced
by larger ones arranged on iiore
scientific basis. Then came the war.
1t now costs 135 francs to set up one
sign post, and France needs $4,000 Of
them.
The French government, being un-
willing to finance the scheme at the
present high cost of Iron, concrete and
paint, Andre Michelin. president Of
the Aero club Of France. has under
taken to supply the republic with the
necessary guides.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
WHY
II IA Better to Wear q Smile
Than q Frown.

A big stockman has said that you
cannot do as much work with q mean
horse as you can with one that IL
easily managed, and that 1t takes more
time to milk an excitable kicking cow
than 1t does to milk one that Is quiet
and gentle. A mean temper, he claims
In most cases is the result of improper
handling. And the habits farm AMI
mails have are generally the result OF
their training. Patience and gentle
ness are the prime requisites to the
proper training Of farm animals.
II II pays In time and trouble to
give the young animals the right care.
how much more essential Ii II to use
patience, tact and gentleness In the
training and care of children. Many
a boy and girl has gone to the bad.
made q wreck Of life, simply because
those who had the care Of them did
not understand them. Instead Of tact
full kindness they were harsh and Sc
vere There are few. very few. who
are Mt heart vicious. Under the sur
face Of what seems to be a mean. ugly
boy or girl, may be poor, lonely
heart that Is breaking for a sympa-
thetic smile, word of encouragement
chance to be a friend to friend.
That Is why folks should always wear
a smile. real genuine heart smile
Then they never miss giving cheer and
a boost to the good to all they meet,
and II they have the responsibility OF
a child. ii should have the benefit OF
all the love and patience at their COM
mand.-Thrift Magazine.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
A TREASURE.

YES" said Mr.. Newrox complacent-
~. II reckon got as fine collection
of books as you'd likely come across.
And every volume autographed"
'Some Of the autographs were rath-
er difficult to obtain. were they not7'
"Oh. SO, so! You can get most any
thing II you are willin' to pay for II.
Now here's one that cost something
agent | had to have It. and he finally
found 1t for me. BOswell's Life Of
Johnson with Doctor Johnson's own
autograph on the flyleaf l"-Exchange.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
Why Loafsrs Should Be Banned.

Loafers used to hang out In livery
stables In the days when the horse
was king; now the tribe Of sun
dodgers Is inclined to transfer its love
and affection to the garage, observes
a writer In the current issue of Ameri-
can Motorist Especially Is this true
OF the small town or suburban estab.
lishment. The man who knows the
nrst elements Of successful business
management will promptly forbid this
from the very start. He need not
waste any pollteness In lmpressing
upon the do-nothings that It Is THEN
absence only which Is desired. All Of
this was laconically recognized and
guarded against by a sign seen In an
up-to-date garage on the road to the
White mountains. The sign read: "If
you have nothing to do, don't come
here TO do It."
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
How to us. Old Auto Cushions.

Cushions that helped make your car
an easy-riding one In Its day should
not be junked when the car Is given
up ~ lost by automobile doctors. Keep
them; II necessary. recover them. then
place them In front Of an open fire.
place.
II you wish to toast marshmallows
or roast popcorn. You win have an ex-
cellent seat By resting your elbows
on your knees you keep your arms
from growing tired while the roasting
or toasting goes on.
Any housewife could think Of
dozen uses for old cushions, and for
once the man Of the house will agree
that shat old Junk" makes q welcome
addition to a fireside seat In his smok-
Ing room.-PopuIar Science Monthly.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
Why Chimes. Hold Autumn r..,,v.

The Chinese owe their id-autumn
festival to the Emperor Tung Ming
huang and his magician In chief. II
Is reported that one evening this emil.
nent couple adjourned to the palace
yard to view the full moon and the
magician. casting his rod. converted
1t into a bridge and babe the emper-
or cross, and so transported him to
the moon. Like a good tourist, he
made haste to visit all places Of In.
terest and In due course arrived at
the palace Of the moon. Here there
was an entertainment In progress and
the royal visitor gave himself up to
song and dance. Returning to the
earth he composed poem In praise
Of the moon. The fame Of his visit
spread. and to this day. the emperor's
nocturnal trip Is an annual occasion
for rejoicing In China.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
Econemio Nexslties.

Economic novelties continue to be
the order Of the day In international
trade, says the Nations Business.
American ship plates are now being
used In British yards for steamers
that will fly the union jack. Not to
be behind the times, South Africa has
come forward as textile manufac-
turer, and has actually shipped WOOL
en- goods to London. thus committing
an economic feat that excels shipping
coal to Newcastle.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19

"I'm glad" said Farmer Corntossel.
'that the Dancing Masters associa-
ton has decided to 60 back to the old
steps,"
"What difference does 1t make to
your
more than you think. The shake
some of the summer boarders would
put into the poetry Of motion was CIV
In this locality a terrible reputation
for malaria"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
villa Now Good Citizen.

Revolutionary to ranchmen 0perat.
Ing In a big way Is the transition
through which Francisco villa is now
passing, says the Nations Business.
The ranch given him by the Mexican
government measures up In area to
the requirements Of patriarchal es-
tate. as II runs into the thousands
of acres. Work Is to be on a
corresponding scale. The initial equip
ment In tractors. motortrucks, plows.
harness, picks, shovels and all other
old and new mechanical aids to agri-
culture Is to cost about $150,000.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19

President Harding's address to the
Congress Is commended ON all sides
as masterful effort; and Nevada folk
surely will receive with qualification
what he said about the necessity of an
immediate reduction in railroad rates.
It was enough, seems like. to make an
ardent Republican of Commissioner
Shaughnessy.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19

Walter Pulitzer met lady at a con-
cert who proudly Informed him that
no less than six Of her children were
vocal students. Our home" she
wound up. lis veritable nest of sing.
ing BIRDS"
mo doubt" said Mr.. Pulitzer,
the neighbors wish some cruel per-
son had stolen the egEs."-Nsw Ysrk
Pest.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
carruIous Spouse.

Its q good rule to think twice be-
fore you speak"
"Ha, hal"
what are you laughing att"
ITO think how much thinking my
wife would have to do"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19

suitins the Word to the Action.
willie. didn't you hear me tell you
to stop your noiser
Eyes. mother, but I'm horse an
you should have said, Whoa -
Brownings Magazine.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
EAGLE MEETING DATES

Regular meetings Of Winnemucca
Aerie No. 487. Fraternal Order of
Eagles, are held on second and fourth
Monday evenings OF each month In
Winneva hall. Visiting Eagles are
cordially invited to attend all Sos
sions. w. II. AYRES, W-R.
c. r. SMITH, 0scy. Adv.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19

MUST HAVE HAD 1T ALL
n understand you have had Q
slight operatlonw
"That's what thought had, but
! got the bill for II yesterday and
I'm inclined to think now that while
was under the ether the surgeon
gave me everything he had In stock"
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
WASHINGTON NEWS
Of STATE INTEREST
CONTINUED from Page One)

Continued from Page One)
Welliver. who certainly Is q fine
looking man.
"Oh, who Is the perfectly splendid
looking man with the First Lady and
Mrs. McLean?" queried the secretary
apparently addressing her remark to
the gallery In general.
That" said demure little lady be-
side the Nevada party. "is my hns-
band"
"Oh," said the p.s. again, nothing
sdaunted (she prefaced most of her
remarks with "Oh"). "Oh, who Is he?"
His name is Welliver," said the
quiet lady.
"Oh; where does he liver"
I'VE live In Iowa"
"Oh: what is he doing here"
well. he is spending a consider
able part Of his time at the White
House," said the quiet lady. beginning
to show some embarrassment. or ir-
ritation.
what IL he doing at the White
House," persisted the one who knew
all about Washington-or thought she
had a right to know It.
II don't know. I presume he is
talking with the President" said
Iowa, now Enthusiastically assuming
dignity.
what is he talking with the Presi-
dent about?"
II don't know"
well, II my husband came in with
two such ladies as that I'll bet I'd find
out what he was talking about" an
nounced the professional secretary.
And It never seemed to occur to her
that she was being anything but po-
litely wise!
Mrs. Oddie of Nevada sat in the
Senator'S gallery. directly across
from the Members gallery of the
House. 1t was remarked that she and
the wife of the vice-President, Mrs. |
Calvin Coolidge. looked enough alike
to be twin sisters; and they were
dressed much alike. The Republican
Senator from Nevada was not able to
be present, although he is reported as
gaining in health.
At the conclusion of the session the
Nevada ladies attempted to reach the
subway leading to the House office |
building. but we're caught in the crush /
and forced to the rear entrance of the
House wing. where they were held
while carriages Of the various am
bassadors present were called and
took on their passengers. The ladies
were interested in the closeup in
spection of foreign dignitaries which
was thus made possible. They men
toned the wives Of two South Ameri-
can ambassadors as stunningly beau
tisul women.
DrootHoxt Ea rdfp 0so addroco IN tho
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19

Because when the Romans were In
England they used to shave their
heads a. a sign Of mourning. and a.
woman could not let herself b seen
with . bald head she made herself q
pretty cap. Though the necssslty Tor
= - ieng slncs paass1 away. II en-
0e0 r00alna.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
Not Guilty,

Colonel Southerland-Well, Rastus,
lid the Judge find you guilty Of steal.
Ing chickensf as
Rastus-No, sub. colonel; I was re-
leased on s'picion.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
Choice Of Abodes.

Il gotta have place to live"
II understand" said the real estate
man. land maybe can fix you up.
Now, which would you prefer. a port.
able shed or a tentr'
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
Cunning.

Cunning.
Friend-Was Miss Filmite angry
when she found you had forgotten to
turn the crank?
Camera Man-NOt after had said
that ! became so engrossed In her act
ing that forgot to turn.-Film Fun.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19

''That new singer has quite Q few
liquid notes in his voice" ~
Gets them from the nusic hasa I
suppose. "-Boston TranscripG
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-04-19
The Way Of II

Mary had a little lamb.
Her escort thought would please;
But when they served II Mary said,
This orders mostly peas"
New Britain herald., 1921-07-25

(Continued on Ninth Page.)
New Britain herald., 1921-07-25

spending a vacation at New Canaan.
 The usual mid-week prayer meet ing of the Epworth league of the Ken sington Methodist church will be held Tuesday evening.
 George Schultz, of East Berlin, has moved into his new home in Kensing- ton.
 Plans are rapidly progressing for the Chautauqua to be held in Berlin from August 50 to September 2. This will not be the same Chautauqua which is being advertised to play in New Britain.
 A meeting of the American Legion will be held at the T. A. B. hall Thursday evening.
 Eas: Berlin Items.
 Tonight is ladies' night at the local bowling alleys
 John l.. Hubbard, of New Britain, has been visiting relatives in town MT. Hubbard will leave next Saturday for Bermuda where he will enjoy his vacation.
 Miss Mabel Carlson. of Middletown, has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank Potts
 s. Marvin HazelWood has returned from his vacation spent in New York state.
 Mrs. Charles Northrup had the misfortune to fall ana break her hip while visiting her daughter in New Britain. She was removed to the New Britain General hospital. Miss Elsie Benson and Arthur Ben son spent the weekend with friends | in Madison. George Schultz and family have l purchased residence in Kensington. l MT. and Mrs. Wallace Kelsey of l New Britain, have been the guests of MT. Kelsey's mother, Mrs. Wilhelm ina Kelsey, on Main street. Miss Edith Northrup has returned from her vacation spent at Norfolk Jarvis Dowd, who is employed in Trenton, N. J., spent Sunday with his parents. MT. and Mrs. Harry Dowd. r. Mrs. Marjorie Bailey and son, Les | lie, and Misses Dorothy and Virginia | Sugenhime are spending a weeks va cation at Momauguin.
 The choir rehearsal at St. Gabriel ] church will be held Tuesday evenin | of this week instead of Thursday ev | ming.
 Harold Clark spent the week-er | with his family at Hotchkiss Grov Indian Neck. Deputy Grand Chancellor H. K. | Young and staff, of Meriden, will in stall the newly elected officers of Knights of Pythias society next Tues l day evening" All members are re- quested to attend
New Britain herald., 1921-07-25

the suspicion of the local authorities. When questioned the men claimed that they could not sleep because of the heat. They said that they went down to the side of a nearby pond where they found their nights rest Because of lack of evidence the men were allowed to go this morn ing. They have been in town only one week
 Frensh Air Fund Note.
 The list of invitations to the Tribune Fresh Air children from New York city has been sent to headquar- ters and the party is scheduled to arrive in Berlin a week from We'd nesday. Fifteen youngsters ranging from six to ten years are to be en- tertained in hospitable Berlin and Kensington homes for two weeks, children who would have absolutely no chance of a country vacation with out the kindness and generosity of these members of this community. The laurels still remain with Ken sington, as they have the majority to care for. Unfortunately, the pre- valence of whooping cough in East Berlin made it seem wiser not to bring any children there at this time. The committee hopes to have some general gathering or picnic for these little guests, and would be glad of of fers for auto rides for the different groups. Mrs. George Green is chair man for Kensington, Mrs. William Shepard and Miss Helen Rohm for Berlin.
 State Police Active.
 The state police were active again in Berlin last evening and worked along the Berlin turnpike until an early hour this morning. Several ar rests are reported and it is expected that a court session will be held in the Berlin town court at the usual time this evening.
 Berlin Bits. Miss Agnes Trehy and Miss Cecile German, of Kensington, have return ed from a two weeks vacation trip to Ocean Beach.
 There will be no services at the kensington Methodist church next Sunday as services will be held at the Camp grounds. On next week Monday the mems class of this church will hold a meeting in the form of a social and entertainment. Automobile traffic on the Berlin turnpike yesterday was reported to be the heaviest of the year. Cars from Massachusetts, Maine, Florida, Vermont, New York, Delaware and Michigan were seen to pass through the town.
 Mrs. c. B. Garter and Miss Helen Garter spent the week end at the Car ter cottage in Mantle.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard Ventres are
New Britain herald., 1921-07-25

000 the surplus and undivided pro- fits aggregates $8O0,00O while the deposits are considerably over s8OO,- OOO
 A few months ago the bank was reorganized and officers chosen as follows: President, J. H. Trumbull; vice-president A. H. Condell; secre- tary and treasurer, A. A. Mcleod, and assistant treasurer, T. P. Prior. F. T. Wheeler is second assistant treasurer The board of directors consists of the officers and Henry Trumbull, c. H. Calor, c. w. Hird and Edwin H. Hills.
 Baseball Results
 The Plainville town team journeyed to Manchester on Saturday afternoon where they were forced to bow to the fast aggregation in the Silk Town The score was 5 to 2. The locals bat tery comprised Griffith, Maynard and Cafferty. Yesterday afternoon the locals pounded the Liberty Nine in Southington into the nearby woods, hitting everything they offered The score, moderated, was 2 to B. The local battery was Baynard, Phelps and Cafferty.
 The Tigers defeated the West Ends on Saturday by the score of Is to IT. The game went II innings and was won by a scratch infield hit .. The. Aces played in Avon yesterday afternoon where they returned victors by the close score of 2 to o, It was the fastest game the local team has play ed. The battery for Plainville: Olson and Conklin; for Avon: Healey and Edgertan. The local friends of Walter Haines, the snappy shortstop, were glad to see him return to the game after an absence caused by a strained ligament in his right thigh. The man agement of the team is arranging a series of games to be played with the Plainvilel team, if the alter acuuies- ces. Brief Items
 Tomorrow at the Plainville Camp Meeting will be Woman's Home Mis- sion day and the speakers will be Rev. William B. West D. D. and Rev. John L. Davis.
 Mrs. Ann Glynn and son Vincent of Pierce street are spending the week at Momauguin.
 Dog Warden Philip Morino has a black and tan dog in pound. The anil
 anal shows good breeding and wears an expensive collar from which the tag appears to have been ripped off. Priscilla and George Warf1eld of New Britain are the guests of their grandmother Mrs. Laura Warf1e1d of Park street. Mrs. Warfield will spend the balance of the week in Southing-
 ton with Mrs. William Francis Mrs. Fred Callen of East street spent the weekend at Momaugu.n with relatives.
New Britain herald., 1921-07-25

Mrs. Jackson Mckee of Park street entertained Harry Hitchcock of Hart ford over Sunday.
 Mrs. A. D. Cady is recovering from a severe attack of poisoning.
 Charles Andrews of Canal street IS having extensive repairs made to his house, which was formerly the old Newton house.
 Joe Pope of New York is the guest of S. Pestillo of Whiting street.
 The Sessions Clock Company fac tory in Forestville reopened this morning after three weeks vacation.
 The trial of a Greek fellow who assaulted a youthful Italian yesterday