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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-09-20
SHEEHAN IN CHARGE FEDERAL
LOANS TO NEVADA STOCK MEN

appointed ]. Sheehan a member of
the San Francisco committee to rep
resent the State of Nevada to re-
ceive and pass upon applications of
banks for advances made for agri-
cultural and livestock purposes. Mr..
Sheehan says If farmers and live
stock growers will make application
to their bankers for loans and re-
ceive the endorsement of their banks
plication and put it through and at
tend to all details. Mr.. Sheehan
says if the bankers of the state will
give the matter their immediate at
tention from three TO five millions
of dollars or more IL necessary, can
be put into circulation at once and
by so doing stimulate the market for
cattle, sheep and hay.
While in San Francisco Mr.. Shee-
han attended meeting of represen-
tative bankers of California and Ne
yada, which meeting was addressed
by Eugene Meyer. Jr.. managing di-
rector of the war finance corpora
ton, with his subject as the financ-
ing of California and Nevada indus
tries. The Nevtda delegation con-
sisted of J. Sheehan of this city,
Vernon Metcalf of Reno, secretary of
the Nevada Livestock Association,
and NJ. ID. Fairchilds of Reno.
According to the plans mapped out
by Mr.. Meyer at this meeting, Ne
vada livestock and agricultural in
terests will be cared for with loans
from the war finance corporation TO
any extent that security is available.
even though the amount required
amounts to several million dollars.
The banks are TO pass judgment on
the security offered for loans and If
found suitable, the byanks are TO be
forwarded to Mr.. Sheehan who was
appointed a member of the San Fran
cisco committee to represent Nevada.
Mr.. Sheehan will then forward the
blanks to the California-Nevada head
quarters, who in turn will place them
with the war finance corporation at
Washington. The application blanks
for loans will be available to farm
ers and all banks throughout the
state. The money is to be
available TO farmers and stockmen at
once. and will be loaned for period
of one year with the privilege of re-
newing the loan for a period OF
three years on either land, livestock
or agricultural products as security.
The rate of interest Is not to exceed
eight per cent and may probably be
less. However, the rate has not yet
been definitely fixed. excepting that
it cannot be more than one and one
half per cent greater than the inter
est charged on federal reserve paper.
Mr.. Sheehan states that 1t Is his
belief that If the bankers of the state
will give this matter their immediate
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-09-20
e. N. Gramm of the Silver s

+. W. Gramm of the Silver State
Chemical Company is expected home
from Paradise Valley today. having
spent several days in that vicinity
on a combined business trip and
deer hunt. In a message received al
the Office yesterday. he states that
he was fortunate enough to get his
buck
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-09-20

curing a great loss to themselves
depicting their foundation stock. so
that in course of a few years they
would be almost ruined
No compensation is being received
by Mr. Sheehan for his time and
efforts In securing these loans for
stockmen and agriculturalists. and
he Is putting forth these efforts
merely as a public duty.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-09-20
MEAT SALES DAY

The Winnemucca Meat Market an
nounees that hereafter Wednesday
and Saturday will be Meat Sales
Day" This Wednesday we will
specialize on Pot Roasts. Boiling
Beef. Hamburger. etc. All cuts from
choice young steers. Try our sales
cuts; they are the best
Sent. 20tf
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-10-14
Babcock Bring Promise of ST.
! 100000 Federal Highway
| Aid for Winter.
MEANS JOBS FOR MANY
Announcement of Minnesota Highway
Commission, Back From Washing
ton Conference, insures Much
Relief for Unemployed.

st. Paul-The first direct result In
employment conference is to be the
early appropriation Of more than
100000 In federal aid for winter
road work
Charles NJ Babcock, state highway
commissioner, announced that the
money probably will be available
within 10 days, and that the state is in
q position to apply an equal amount
or to meet any federal aid which may
be voted.
Eabcock Sees Conferees.
The statement was made on Mr.
Babcocks return from Washington,
where he served on the Harding unem.
ployment conference, winning its in.
dorsement for the more work-better
roads" proposal, and then with other
representatives of the America Asso-
citation Of State Highway Officials
presented the plan and recommends
tions to the Congressional conference
committee on highway legislation.
John H. Mullen, assistant commits
sioner and chief engineer, who is sec
rotary of the national association, was
active in the movement at Washington
and returned with Commissioner Bah
cock
Many Jobs Provided.
1.-THE Minnesota highway depart
ment probably will have available
about October Is more than $2,00000O
and perhaps as much as $2,840,OOO OF
federal aid to be applied with like
amount Of state funds on the 1921
highway development program" said
Commissioner Babcock. THAT will
mean the continuance of state trunk
highwater work on large scale
through the winter and much relief for
the unemployed.
Action at Washington means fur
Their that Minnesota Will receive near
ly $5,000,000 and perhaps $5,680,000 of
federal aid for 1921 and 1922, instead
of merely $2,100,000 as recently pro-
posed, unless present signs fail.
After President Harding's unemploy
ment council endorsed the more
work-better roads" plan as presented
by Commissioner Babcock, it's commit
tee, with those of the national organ
ization of highway officials, took it up
with the Senate and House conferees
On highway legislation and urged the
increased appropriation. Commits
siOner Babcock remained in Washing
ton until assured that prompt and
favorable action will be taken. He said
1t was expected that new highway
aid bill is to be introduced early this
week to make $75,000000 available i'm
mediately upon enactment, or about
October is, and providing a sum not
less than SITS, 100000, and perhaps as
great as $300,000,000 for the biennium
Many Contracts Possible.
This appropriation will enable the
State department to let many con-
tracts late this month and carry on
much other road work this winter
Until definite action is taken, however,
it will be difficult to give any estimate
on proposed work, but the department
will push plans and attempt to be in
readiness for action when the funds
are available"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-10-14
$500. 900 Wine Stock Stolen.

Washington Washington police
were cooperating with Virginia au-
thorities and private detectives In an
effort to trace wines and liquors said
to be worth 100000 which were stolen
from the country home near here or
Joseph Letter, fnancier.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-10-14
WOOD SEES JAP-U. S. PACT
No Reason Why Nations Should Not
Reach Aureemnt He SAYS.

Toky0-Talk of trouble between the
United States and Japan was depre
Gated by Leonard Wood, governor gen
eral OF the Philippines, in an address
before the Acknowledgements society
here.
He insisted there was no reason
why Japan and America should be un-
able to arrive at N understanding on
all points and declared there were no
Misunderstanding between the two
countries.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-10-14
IS MISSING AS SHIP SINKS
Steamer Rammed Off Scotland Is Sunk
BY Craft Speeding to Rescue.

Belfast Damaged by one vessel, the
American steamer West Camak, in a
dense fog off the southwest coast OF
Scotland, and then sunk by another
coming to its aid was the fate of the
Laird line steamer Rowan, plying be-
tween Glasgow and Dublin.
Thirteen of the Rowan's crew and
three passengers are missing. Two
passengers died after being rescued by
vessels which responded to the wire
less s. O. S. call
The Rowan carried SO persons, in
Guiding the crew, u OF whom are ac-
counted for.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-10-14
Rrantina Cabinet urued.

Stockholm--King Gustav has re-
quested former Premier HJalmar
Branting to form new cabinet to sue
coed that of Oscar Won Sidow, which
resigned recently.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
COL. MARSTON TALKED
ON CUBA YESTERDAY
Meeting of the WOman's Club in Ii
brary Parlors Directed by Mrs. Mol
lie Greenway

The Skowhegan Woman's Club held
a regular meeting yesterday after
noon n Library Parlors with Col.
Roy L. Marston as the speaker. Col.
Marston has lately returned from a
trip to Havannah, Cuba and his talk
was based upon Cuba, He spoke par
ticularly on the sugar industry, the
method of raising that crop, and the
fact that Cuba raises sugar at less
price per pound than any other coun-
try as cultivation is not necessary.
He also spoke of the influence of the
sugar industry on politics stating
that the Cubans worked 120 days in
a year on sugar and spent the rest
of the time on politics. He belived
that it was difficult to know when a
people are fitted for absolute liber-
ty as there has been only one cleo
ton there without a revolution. He
applied the same condition to the
PHILIPPINES, Hayti and San Domingo,
showing from his observations that
none of the countries of that class of
people are capable of having govern
ment based on the same principals as
the United States.
The meeting was directed by Mrs.
Molly M. Greenway and music feau-
lures included piano numbers by Mrs.
Dora T. Nye and songs by Ethel M.
Christensen. The hostesses were
Mrs. r. A. Derbyshire and Mrs. George
L. Fl Smith
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
Memorial Services for Harriet Jack.
son Yesterday

Memorial services for Mrs. Harriet
(Sutten) Jackson were held yesterday
from the family home on the River
road, Rev. George Merriam OF the Be-
thany Baptist church officiating. Mrs
Jackson had been In failing health
for the past four years and since the
18th of October last had been confined
to her bed. Her malady was of a
cancerous nature. The remains were
placed in the southside receiving vault
10 await interment n the Spring.
Mrs. Jackson was the widow of
Levi Jackson, who died the oath of
April, the widow succumbing on her
husbands birthday. She was a native
on England and came to America in
October 1893. with three of her five
children, Mr.. Jackson having come TO
this country the April previous. In
England Mr.. Jackson had been en-
gagged in coal-mining but in Pittsburg
he worked in manufacturing esta-
blishment. The family came to SHOW
hegan about ten years ago and have
since lived on a farm on the River
road. The deceased was the mother
of five children four of whom survive
her. They are Mrs. Annie Wagner of
Good Will, Harry Jackson in the West,
Joseph Jackson and Mrs. Edith Burton
who I've at home. Mrs. Jackson would
have been 65 years old the 25th of this
month.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10

very prettiest girl in town will des-
cend upon the citizenry next week
with sheaves of tickets. A jewelled
bracelet Will be the prize to the young
ladys who sells the most tickets. Le-
gion shows, like all amateur shows in
Skowhegan, are always generously
patronized in this town. In the first
place you always get your moneys
worth, and in the second place you
have the very real satisfaction that
the price of your ticket has benefited
a worthy cause. You. always feel a
little better about it though if you
know that the cause gets hundred
cents out Of every dollar. This win
ter the Legion will get 1t all. There
will be no out of town professional
coach to take away half of the net re-
ceipts. And the Legion boys certain
ly need it. We don't think they would
object, if we stated that their sole in
come is $3.50 a year from dues, and
that their absolutely necessary expen-
ses are over $500. So Mr.. Reader, you
will have the double satisfaction when
you buy your ticket of helping out the
Legion and of getting two dollar
show for dollar. And besides all
that, you will help your favorite
young lady to win jewelled bracelet.
You remember in the old circus day
how there used to be a very magni-
ficent man ride ahead of the parade
shouting Hold your horses for the
elephants are coming" Well, If some
moonlight night when stars are shin
ing in the heavens overhead you think
you hear the angels singing and above
them all the clear clarion call Of Cab
riel's trumpet, fear not gentle reader,
'tis not the Day of Judgment, It's only
Walter Lessard, carolling above the
chorus of the Military Minstrels, at
rehearsals.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
SEVEN HUNDRED
MORE VOTERS
Skowhegan's Town
Meeting Next Monday

Skowhegan's Annual town meet
ing will be held next Monday at the
Municipal building, nine o'clock being
the accustomed opening hour The
warrant which is published elsewhere
in this issue contains 73 articles of
about the usual Importance. 1t is
understood that Clyde H. Smith will
be a candidate for reelection on the
board of selectmen and that Sheldon
H. Bradbury of Malbon's Mills will be
a candidate in place of L. G. Trafton,
who does not wish to serve further, as
second on the board. The vacancy
on the school board will doubtless be
filled by a woman and the name of
Miss Gertrude S. Weston has been
frequently mentioned in connection
with this official position. Joseph
Butler is candidate for reelection
on the board of selectmen. While none
of the articles of the warrant are
strikingly unusual, the meeting will be
unique, inasmuch as it is the first one
in which the women will participate
in voting rights with the men. The
privileges of the franchise have ac-
cordingly increased Skowhegan's list
by 700 votes.
AS previously stated the construction
of a state highway by way of North
avenue thru Cornville past North
Cornville to Athens village and thence
by way of Coles Corner and Lords
Hill to the Harmony Town Line and
the method of looking after the newly
rebuilt streets will doubtless create
as much interest and discussion as
anything in the warrant. Another
article which is being noted with some
interest Is one relating to the employ
ment of an expert accountant or audit
or for the purpose of introducing
modern system OF municipal account
ing for the town that shall be adopted
by the town officers at the earliest
date practicable and the making of
sufficient appropriation therefor The
matter of changing the name of Ken
nebec street so-called to Burrill Lane
Is occasioned by the fact that the late
Hiram Burrill owned several houses
on that street which are still owned
by his daughter Mrs. Clara Burrll
Moore. This charming little section of
the town would have most appro-
pirate cognomen If the voters decided
to make the change.
~ The handling of the 73 articles next
Monday would indicate that the citi-
sens had big days work ahead of
them. Last year the amount raised
was about $152, 900. without doubt the
largest in the towns history The
warrant contained sixty-one articles.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
SKOWHEGAN WOMEN ALERT
Miss Mary Stewart Addresses Local
Ladies

Miss Mary Stewart who spoke at
Lakewood last fall with Col Roose-
welt and who Is now with the Ma
tional Republican Congressional COM
mittee at Washington, addressed a
good audience of Skowhegan women
Tuesday evening in Nun cipal court
room. She was introduced by W. H.
Cummings. She spoke of the work of
the Republican women in the cam
paign, their interest in social and civic
question through party organ cations
and of the new element they will
bring in politics. She said that women
were more interested in immediate
welfare measures and that there
would be a constant campaign for i'm
provement in these conditions. Mss
Stewart said to the Reporter yester-
day that the women of Skowhegan
were particularly alert" and compli-
mented Somerset County on its splen-
did organization. Miss Stewart is
speaking in various localities in Maine
and left here to speak in Augusta last
evening. Miss Stewart was a guest
of Mr. and Mrs. w II. Cummings
while in Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
Ladies' Night This Evening

The program will be carried out as
planned this evening at the Ladies
Night Observance of De Molay Com
mandery. A large attendance is ex-
pected and a thoroughly enjoyable
occasion is being anticipated. After
the program the Knights and their
aides will be served refreshments in
the banquet hall which is arranged
in Japanese effects by means of special
lighting arrangements, electric bulbs
being hidden in Japanese laterns Re
freshment booths are in the corner
while the serving table at the back
of the room is flanked with huge
fans and Japanese umbrellas with
plenty of lantern light. The fol-
lowing young ladies will be charm
ing in Chinese gowns: Mrs. Arthur
McQuillan, Miss Margaret M. Chase
Miss Mildred A. Beale, Miss Dorothy
Day, Miss Marie G. Fletcher, and
will serve during the refreshment
hour ices, waters, candies, mints and
nuts and punch.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
OMERSET POMONA MEETS WITH KEN.
NEbEC VALLEY GRANGE At MADISON
Largely Attended Meeting of Patrons of Hus-
bandry---Big Delegation from Skowhegan

The Pomona was in session with
Kennebec Valley Grange, Madison, all
day Tuesday, March s. Dark clouds
and occasional rain were on through
out the day, but the attendance was
up to high standard and fine pro-
gram well carried out. Forty eight
went up on the electrics from Show
hegan Grange and nearly all the Of
ficers of the Pomona were present,
f. P. McCallor, supplying the Office OF
Overseer and j. II. Savage that of
steward. Committee on applications
e. H. Athearn, l.. G. Stevens and w.
b. Whittier.
The morning session was occupied
in the opening ceremonies reading
the secretary's report of the last
meeting and comforting the fifth or
Pomona degree. Under the auspices
of the members of kennebec Valley
Grange a bountiful Pomona dinner
was served and a social hour enjoyed
by 130 patrons.
AT the opening of the afternoon
session it was voted to send the lee
turer, Mrs. Lizzie Watson to the Lee
turer's Conference at Bangor, March
1928. 1t was also voted to accept
an invitation from North Franklin Po-
mona to hold joint session at New
Vineyard, Aug. is, the officers of
Somerset Pomona TO occupy the chairs
E. II. Athearn, master of kennebec
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10

Valley Grange, gave a fraternal vel
come to the Pomona and Kate c. Hill
lecturer of Skowhegan Grange res
ponded to the welcome. at this
point A. S. Burke, of Bingham in be-
half of Somerset Pomona presented
Eugene Danforth who for four years
has served so faithfully as master,
past masters jewel. Mr.. Dan
forth feelingly expressing his sincere
thanks for the same. Mrs. Danforth
who had served the same time as Po-
mona. also was presented with gift.
There were solos by Ethel Holway
and Ethel Luce. Paper on An Ideal
Farm" by Anpeline Hilton; reading:
subject. Our Flag" by Emma W.
Goodrich, also select reading by }.
H. Savage. Hattie Blackwell, fannle
Clark and Emma Locke. Remarks
and pleasing stories by c. W. Day, An
geline Hilton. A S. Burke and 5. +.
Emerson. Topic for discussion What
form of improvement on a farm can
the farmer afford to make" was con-
sidered by A. S. Burke and l.. q. Ste
ward: singing America by the Au-
d.ence closed the exercises.
A vote of thanks was rendered the
members of kennebec Valley Grange
for so Loyalty entertaining the Pomo-
ma and the meeting closed to meet
again with Arson Grange Tuesday,
May 10.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
'SKOWHEGAN'S MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS DIS
CUSSEO BY BOARD Of SELECTMEN
Ready 10 Explain Every Transaction On Town
Meeting Day And Meet Criticisms Offered

The burdens Of the late war have
not only been extra heavy dur ng the
past year for every working man, all
business men, but for Towns and
Cities as well. Big expense hard
times. receding prices have been the
problems in the business world, ex-
cessiye tax rates. large expenditures,
special town meetings have been the
fnev table with municipalities through
out Maine. Skowhegan could not hope
to wholly escape these trials and bur
dens. The overdrafts hereafter made
the subject of comment tell only too
plainly, 1T has not
For instance the School Department
is oyerdrawn $4,000 The expend ture
was absolutely necessary in order 70
secure teachers to continue the
schools. Our duty toward the children
and the laws of the State would not
allow any other alternative. Teachers
must be paid fair wages in order to
maintain the standard of education.
The deficit of nearly $4,000 in the
Road Department IS due TO the unusual
amount of snow during winter of 1919
and 1920. One Statutes compel towns
to keep all highways open to the
Public. This money had to be ex-
pended.
Through failure by this town to
raise funds to provide for increase in
salaries as authorized by vote made
a shortage in this account of nearly
$4,000.
Business depression, closing of mills
H.
appropriation for the poor. Those
worthy must be cared for, irrespective
of expense. The amount of assistance
thus rendered may appear large un-
less We fully take into consideration
inflated prices and lack OF employment.
About $4,000 has been expended in ad-
dition to the amount raised for this
purpose.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10

The Gentlemen's Night of the First
Philathea Class was greatly enjoyed
Wednesday evening March S At 6 80
delic Gus supper was served in the
parlors of the Federated church where
the affair was held, The menu was
most appetizing and the tables were
beaut fully decorated with cut flowers.
Mrs. Leon Witham was chairman of
the supper arrangements and mem
bers of the Junior Philathea served
as mattresses. The following program
was presented. Music by the Federated
orchestra vocal selection by male
quartette composed OF Dr. r. \. Der
byshire. Dr. Maurice +. Lord. Arthur
Plummer, and John II. Jenkins; vocal
solo. Who Knows Raymond La
Casce: reading Ii" and encore. Mrs.
Frank Oddly; piano solo. John Oddly:
reading Irish monologue," and en-
core, Mother of Nine" Miss Doris
Carpenter of the White Lyceum Blu
reau of Boston; address Bread and
Butter" Mrs. E. L. Marsh of Proyi-
dence, r. l.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
CITIZENS, ATTENTION!
"C0mmittee Of Twenty" to Meet
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENINGS
The Warrant Contains Seventy three
Articles and big Days Work Ahead

The Committee of Twenty" will be
called to order promptly at 1870
o'clock tomorrow and Saturday eve
ming, when each and every article OF
the town warrant will be taken UP
for discussion. Every citizen who is
Interested in or responsible for the
insertion of any article is especially
requested to be present and give the
committee the benefit of his or her
views.
The establishment of this Committee
has been very helpful in town affairs
and can be made more so If a larger
number of our people will appear be-
fore 1t giving it the benefit of data
and suggestions.
Following is a copy of letter being
sent out by the Chairman.
Dear Sir or Madam -
The Committee of Twenty of which
you are one, mill meet at the Municipal
Building Thursday afternoon, March
10, at three O'Clock for organization
and informal discussion.
Promptly at 7.30 o'clock Friday and
Saturday evenings the committee will
be in session for its usual course of
business.
Please make yourself familiar with
the town warrant, copy of which is
enclosed herewith"