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The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1921-02-23

with drilling plans on what may be termed
a mere subsistence plan. These are fight
ing hard and creditable fight and more
honor will be their due when the promised
success perches upon their banners.
In this analysis of the Fallon field let
us consider the following pertinent tru-
isms:
(By A. E. WHey)
81 find upon my arrival here several of
the heavy type of standard oil drilling rigs
that are capable of drilling to a depth of
5000 or even 5000 feet under ordinary
conditions. | also take note of a large.
number of the lighter drilling rigs that
would be capable of reaching a sufficient
depth to tap the big oil stratum for shall
low wells are to be expected in this field;
that is, mean to say, depth that would
be considered shallow by the average Cali
fornia operator in his native field may
reasonably be expected to return oil in
paying quantities here. | am more or less
amazed that account is not being made of
the arrivals of oil we'll machinery at the
Fallon railroad yards. On my first day in
this city / casually made my way to the
station and there saw great model H
Okell rig being unloaded. | also saw
brand new boiler being placed on a truck
to be hauled into the southern part of the
field for one of the leading companies and
other appurtenants were also in sight. On
my arrival up town | asked one of the pio-
neer operators of the field ito whom are
the several outfits of machinery now in the
railroad yards consigned?" You can imag-
inc my amazement when he replied, 81
don't know" 1t seems to me that Fallon
people are losing touch with a situation
that is rapidly getting away from them
and right under their very noses as the
saying goes.
81 do not believe that any oil expert
could make more logical or seemly distri-
button of oil drills over the Fallon field
than has been effected by individuals who
have not always worked in consonance or
with understanding of the aims of the
other. Yet there the rigs stand over wide
area in the most favorable locations and in
the great majority of instances the drills
have spudded in. There could be no safer
assurance of proving up the big areas of
the Fallon field than in the elaborate plans
that have been so nicely laid.
"In California we hear almost every
week of some good we'll being brought in, ac-
companied with the statement from the
owners that such well was put down as
purely speculative undertaking. Every OBJ
server and party in interest seem sur
prised that oil can be found in so many
places and in direct contravention to the
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1921-02-23

expressed opinion of so-called experts who
base their conclusions on outcrops.
''In the Fallon field each and every drill
er with whom have talked seems to have
superabundance of enthusiasm for the
field and for his own enterprise. These
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-01
sIRElpUTT A 1TTON'' Novezed
 Version of Edwna Levin's Novel

was Gossman. Jimmy all her friends. But between her and them stood an averaging fury who turned
 in frenzy from the dead body,
 crying with the light of madness in
 her eyes,
 Now, it's your turn--you liar; you ] cheat" as she leveled the revolver
 at the terror stricken girl. ! The pounding on the door in-
 creased She could hear Jimmy wildly imploring her to tell him
 what had happened, Gossman's voice ordering the stage hands to break in
 other followed in rapid succession.
 Then there was cry of "policer p
 and the voice of the law command
 ing her to open.
 The mad woman, for the once great Figlan was now little more. I seemed torn between her desire to end her job quickly and the thought
 that a sweeter revenge was hers for the taking. But her mind was
 quickly made up and her face lit
 with evil triumph. Backing quickly away from Pauline and menacing her with the revolver, she stepped out through the window and climbed with lightning speed down the fire escape. Sne kept the Birl coVeTeu until jyst before she disappeared, when with an evil smile she tossed the weapon back into the room At that moment the door gave way, and the crowd burst in, headed
 by policeman, Jimmy and Gossman. Pauline stood by the side of the corpse, looking up at them with dazed eyes. Jimmy went straight to her side and took her in his arms "Oh, my darling, tell me what has happened" he cried almost beside himself.
 The officer was bending over the dead man. His examination only lasted a moment. Going uD to Pauline he placed his hand on her shoulder and said:
 q arrest you for the murder of this man."
 (To Be Continued Tomorrow.)
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The time is drafing near when nine young boys, members of the Alabama national guard, will be leaving for Hamilton, where they will be tried in the courts for the most unfortunate climax of the ter rible strike. Nine splendid youths who have stood their months of con- finement with cheerfulness and cour. age. They each speak i appreciative terms of the kindness extended them by the citizens of Alabama, and es- pecially Jefferson and Marion coun- ties, where they have been able to come in personal contact with many of these good people.
 They have employed these dragging months well, reading, exercising and making close study of prison life.
 A personal interview with them or rather many heart to -heartsf assures one of their earnestness of purpose and the teachings of good home influences.
 They are all good pals and re- markable to tell that in these months. although confined in close quarters they have not had "a family quarrel but each one has done his part to make the stay pleasant, and toward Ightening the burdens of others. confined in the prison walls, they s.Ave been able to see the great op-
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GRADUATE AT BENNING
Alabama Men Among the 5SS Re
 ceiving Diplomas Yesterday

Camp Benning, Ga, June 30.- tSpeciaD Major James c. Williams, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Captain Earl 0. Sandin of Alexander City. Ala, and Lieutenants, Jefferson D. Box of Vernon. Ala. Charles W. Moi fett of Birmingham, Ala Davis G. Barr of Manafala. Ala, were among the 5ss officers who gradu- ated at the infantry school here to- day. The presentation of the diplo- mas was made before a distinguished assembly consisting of the Assist ant Secretary of War. J. Mayhew Wainwright Maj. Gen. Chas s. Farms worth, chief of infantry. Mai Gen. w. J. Snow chief of field artiallery. Brig. Gen. w. H. Gordon and Col. Paul E. Malone, commandant and assistant commandant, respectively. of the in- fantry school. The students varied in grade from colonel to lieutenant. These officers have been students at the infantry school since last Novem- Der where they have pursued a scien- tific course of military art including all phases of modern warfare.
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at or upon street. avenue or alley intersections shall be assessed against the lots or parcels of land abuttin6 on said highway so inter sectlng for one-half block In each direction.
 (b) That the cost of sidewalk inn provementS on street and avenue corners shall be assessed against the let's abutting on or nearest to said improvements, and the cost of side walk Improvements at the intersec- ton of any alley with a street or avenue or other highway shall be assessed In fair proportion against the respective lots or parcels of land abutting or cornering on the alley at such intersections.
 (c) That no assessment shall ex- ceed the cost of such Improvements or the increased value of such prop orty by reason of the special benefits derived from such Improvements.
 Section {. That the estimated cost of said Improvements is st,126, and that the commission of the City of Birmingham will meet on the 12th day of July. 1921, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of Bir- mingham, at o'clock D. m. to hear any objections, remonstrances or protests that may be made against said Improvements, the manner of making the same or the character of material to be used.
 Approved Juns 2l. 1921
 N A BARRETT
 President of the Commission.
 A trde copy;
 + S. RYALL, City Clerk.
 Age Herald, June 24-July l. 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-01
CHAPTER XI
A First Page story

FIrst rage StOTy There was a dead silence among the members of the company. They looked at each other in consterna- = ton.
 Gcssman, who had moved to place his hand over Pauline's mouth, patted her shoulders in a a'-fatherly fashion. She started to protest wildly, but he would not give her the chance to say a word. solicitously.s he felt of her pulse and half led, half car ried her to her dressing room, where he left her to the care of her maid.
 Meanwhile, at the stage entrace of the theatre. a man had presented his card to the doorman. That individ- ual, whose nerves had suffered more reactions that evening than his sal ary warranted, was inclined to be insulting until he happened to take the trouble of reading the card, when his whole manner underwent de- cided change Without another word of comment. he dispatched it by a call boy to the stars dressing room. Paaline's eyes widened in astonish- ment and alarm as She read. Daniel Crawford, IS Hampshire Court Road, London, E. c. Managing Laura Figlan
 Dismissing her maid. Pauline or dered the boy to show him in,
 If She had known who had sneaked back through the empty front of the house and now crouched hidden in her closet she would have felt less brave.
 As the boy ushered Crawford into Pauline's room, Gossman caught a glimpse of him.
 That's funny" he exclaimed to Jimmy. See that msn over there !? That's Crawford-Figlan's latest sweetie in London"
 Big Dan entered the stars dressing room and Pauline faced him with he- head held high.
 Why. Laura. dearest. how good it l is to see you again." he laughed. From the interior of the closet there was a sudden movement Laura had recognized his voice, but the man and the girl were too absorbed to notice the slight sound.
 What brings you here?" sine whispered hoarsely.
 With an air of mock grievance. Crawford answered her: Why, I'm your loving sweetheart have you forgotten so soon?" He moved closer, but as she backed away he smiled with evil meaning. Have you come to expose me?'' she asked him bravely.
 He gave a shrug of his shoulders. Expose you?" he repeated. Why, say as an actress-and as a woman you're worth dozen Figlan's. Without me she can prove nothing. If she turns up again we can take her in tow and keep her hoped up-- she's never know
 He broke off abruptly, his gaze fixed on the closet door. Pauline, astounded. followed the direction of his glance. The door opened slowly under their mortified gaze and Laura stepped out with revolver leveled in her outstretched hand.
 Before either of them could move or cry out there was the sound of a shot.
 Pauline drew her hands from her face only to see Crawford lying dead at her feet.
 Cries and knocks sounded from outside against her locked door. It
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-01

cramp. even the worst ot-our unfor- tunates.
 only tbe opportunity of a new building S needed here in Birming- ham-the full corps of those m charge have at heart the welfare of their de partment and are rendering, even under the most adverse condi- tons. splendid service. Every man shut in with bars knows what it Is 10 have a friend in those who guard their safety.
 Strange so few people know what it means to visit the jails-llnow the bleaSness of anxiety-the anguisl, of thinking behind the bars. When one goes. and goes again, and sees the gladness in every face, to re aeive word from the outside world, we lose the horror at the thought of gloom-and return that you may carry a message from those who 60 not know how to visit the prison and to clasp the trembling hand Of the real down and out"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-01

Standing with the Tuscaloosa boys in the group is the warden of the Bessemer jail, Felix NJ. Parsons and chief Deputy W. T. Kemp. who are real home makers for their un- fortunate family.
 The jail occupies the fourth floor of the court house, and is we'll ven tilated; built with modern plumbing and open porch on all four sides. where sunshine reaches each domin- tory at some hour during the day with these comforts. the soldie : boys have been kept in good physi cal condition. and wonderful goo cheer. We have asked them what they intended to plan for themselves after the ordeal is passed, and each one has home first and then to follow "one thing and but one" ana in that to put forth their best. One of the boys said, T do not wish to follow any vocation which does not consider the other fellows interests" and this thought found sympathet-
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ic response from each of the others.
 These young fellows go back to Hamilton for vindication they are boys who have high ideals. and are loyal soldiers-ready for any duty which America demands, and with q full determination to be a credit lN Alabama citizenship
 The turn of duty. let two word contain co may they graven in thy heart remalnD Be humble and be just"
 Since writing the above we learn that Clarence Richardson has had q summons to the death bed of his gfandfather near Greensboro Ala bsna and deputy Jesse Cole escorted him to the old home within seven miles of that place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-01

synopsis: Pauline Stevens, a tal- ented young actress starving for war of job, has profited by T strik ing resemblance to pass herself off as the great English star, Laura Fig Ian, when the latter. who was down and out through drugs, failed to ar rive in America. Gossman, the man aGer, and Jimmy, the press agent, greet her as Laura. On the opening night, Laura in rags, bursts pn the stage and denounces Pauline just as the latter has made a wonderful suc- cess
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-01
sroNEwALL CLUD OFFICERS

Meridian, Miss. June 30.--The Stonewall club here. one of the city's most fashionable organizations. has reelected all the old officers and di- rectors as follows: l. w. Richardson, reelected president; C. l.. Gray vice president, and C. R. Coers. secretary treasurer. The directors are: J. G. Daily, c. M Lawrence, A. D. Wedding ton. F. J. O'Keefe, c. s. Marshall, C. l. Hughes and A. w. Weems.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-01
EVERETT YOUNG DIES

Florence, June 0.--(Special. )--Ey- erett Young, the only son of Mrs. J. A. Young, died shortly after noon Tuesday after an illness of more than year. The funeral was held Wednesday at Stony Point. seven miles north of Florence. The de- ceased was telegraph operator and was hiEh1v resnectAd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-01
- Improvement Ordinance
 No. 116-D

improvements on Otn PioC0s TOTS
 merly Lawn street, from the
 north property line of 1lth ave-
 nue, formerly Kirkland avenue,
 to the south property line of 18th
 avenue, formerly Cove avenue.
 Be it ordained by the Commission of the City of Birmingham, as foi- lows:
 tween the gutter lines on Fifth Place from the north property line of Elev- enth avenue. to the south property line of Twelfth avenue shall be paved with portland cement con- crete paving six inches thick.
 Section 2. That said improve ments shall be made in accordance with the established grades on file in the office of the City Engineer for said portions of said highways. and according to full details. draw ings. plans, specifications and sur veys of said work and estimates. which shall be prepared by the City Engineer as early as practicable. and placed by him on file in his office in the City Hall not later than two weeks prior to the date named in Section of this ordinance, where property owners who may be af- fccted by said improvements may see and examine the same.
 Section 3. That the cost of con- structin9 said Improvements shall be assessed against the property abut- ting on the portions of the high ways so improved, provided:
 fa> That the cost of improvements
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-01
CHECKING UP SANITARY WORK

Montgomery, June 30,-(Special)- Dr. J. A. I.aPrince, senior sanitary engineer of the United States public health service. will spend the remain der of this week in Alabama check ing up the work of E. B. Johnson, sanitary engineer, who is carrying on the malaria-control work in the counties of Talladega, Tuscaloosa. Sumter and Morgan. according to in formation made public by the state health department yesterday. During the tour of Alabama Dr. LaPrince also will overlook the malaria control work being done by the state board of health at Duncans rifle. on the Coosa river, where the Alabama Pow CT company will at once begin the construction of another unit of its hydro electric plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-01

portunity to help and have pledged themselves to bear in mind that the burdens of the other fellows heart
 can be lessened by the love of his fellow man. They cannot say too much in praise of the kindly atten- tion of the attendants of the jail in both Birmingham and Bessemer. They were removed from Birmingham to Bessemer on account of the crow ded conditions in this jail, and it is to be hoped Birmingham will be given a better place to coufine her prisoners than at both the county and city jail We had rather have these safe and sanitary than fine houses of worship. Here is where lives. already poisoned with crime. weakened with remorse. and bodies depleted by the routine monotony of confinement, are almost worn out in the slow grind of the courts. and it is inhuman to let decayed and dingy shut-in walls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-01
For Good of
 the Community
EIRST Citizen: Well, what's doing today?"

T today?"
 Second Citizen: ''Nothin' doin' except the sum- which is working overtime"
 They passed on, each hopping his brow.
 But there was something doing be- sides the sun. There always is. Restless man, made so by the Creator, is never idle The spirit of manhood is forward, onward, upward. The pioneer is in all.
 America was peace-loving nation; is a peace-loving people. But the fighting capacity is greatest where there is some thing worth fighting for. The Dutch re- public arose out of the resistance of fat burghers to the mightiest military power of the age These fat burghers were rich before England had emerged from bar barism.
 The fat burghers put up the money that kept heart in stadtholder William. The Duke of Ava was routed by small na- tion of merchants, shippers, men who had something to fight for.
 So, Birmingham builds while the sun shines hot, because Birmingham has that on which to build and visions the future of plenty as she realizes the present of slower pace. Birmingham is preparing Keep an eye on he who is making himself ready.
 The purchasing agents of the city, county and the large industrial concerns have organized themselves into an ad- junct of the Chamber of Commerce as the Birmingham Purchasing Agents associa- tion. These are the men who do the big buying. They will wield mighty in fluence in their combined capacity
 This association stands for Buy in Bir- mingham." In this case the slogan means something Buying in Birmingham by purchasing agents of the municipality and it's largest industrial concerns will clinch that practice. It will be a lead that others will follow
 First fruits will be the transfer to Bir- mingEam of agencies and distributing warehouses by those who wish to sell m Birmingham. They will wish to be asso- ciated with Birmingham. That will eventuate in more industries.
 The city let contract for the excavation work on the Central High school site. This is the beginning of the work on this $1, 000,000 project for the children of Bir- mingham.
 ln0 blrHllngHdIH 1fdIIlc Bureau re- ceived an influx of eight new members, among them being the two latest concerns seeking to do business in Birmingham Merchant members of this organization appreciate the service it performs in pro- tecting their freight and express bills and in making economical routings for theif incoming and outgoing goods.
 The Alabama Coal Operators associa- tion broadened it's organization by di- vision of it's chief offices between coal operators strictly speaking and the gem eral industrial interests of the district 1t has extended it's vision. Jefferson county has let contract for the twelfth unit of it's senior county high school system. The boys and girls in the most strictly rural settlements are to have the same schooling that is accorded the girls and boys in the heart of the city. We are making our city and county folk homogeneous.
 The Southern Freight Rate committee has extended the through rate on cotton at congresses until close of the year Holders of cotton can hold another six
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-01
Improvement Ordinance
 No, 117-D

An ordinance to provide for certain improvements On 3lst street, from the north property line of 18th avenue, to a point 500 feet north of the north property line of 18th avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-01
Improvement Ordinance
 No. 119-D

An ordinance to provide for certain improvements on Woodland ave nue, southwest, formerly 4th ave- nue, from the west curb line of l1th street, southwest, former ly Pearl street, to a point 300 feet west of the west property line of 14th street, southwest, formerly Poplar street.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1921-07-27
ROCK LAKE-HoWELL

There was q lawn social given at
'Brumbaugh school Saturday, by the
Ladies' Nonpartisan club Of Virginia
township. Ice cream and cake were
served and q baseball game between
the "giants" and "haymakers."
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Gust John
son, July 10, a boy.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Booth,
a girl.
Mr.. Smith, the minister at Rock
Lake, was a caller in this community
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Schwandt and
family and Rueben Leonard were Wis
itors at the Moens' Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs: B. v. Mailer and lit
tie daughter, Bernice Dorothy, visited
at Ingvald Larson's Wednesday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanton Nelson and
children spent Sunday q L. J. Berg's,
Elsie ,Potratz is assisting with
homework at s. F. Booths.
Mi. and Mrs. Larson and family
motored to Bisbees Saturday evening
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1921-07-27
HARDING TOWNSHIP

Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Schneider
jaun, who had been employed by Otto
.Garske since last fall, are now work
ing for Gus Bergstrom.
Among those from here who were
in Devils Lake last Thursday were
John A. G. Dahlen, Miss Anna and
Master Carl Dahlen, the Misses Mae
Hermanson and Mabel Kleven, Mrs.
T. J. Considine, Roy s. Darlington
Rnd Mr.. and Mrs. r. P. Vida and
Mr.. and Mrs H J Gruenwald
Lawrence Marshall, who had been
employed by VIM. Jordan last fall,
came in from Drake recently and is
back at his old job.
Mrs. ]. P. Rance and children were
in Devils Lake Friday.
Thomas Il. Maloney, Edwin Mandt.
John Zettler and r. P. Vida were
in Devils Lake Friday trying to hire
men.
The writer had occasion to drive
to Starkweather Friday evening, and
can say that the roads in Bergen
township would easily win a prize for
the worst roads in the county and this
is the Sunshine Trail" too.
r. J. Laird Of Minot, an engineer
On the Great Northern, said a short
visi to his parental home last week.
R. B. Laird was seen in Starkweath-
er Friday night, having gone to that
place for the dance.
! VIM, Jordan was a caller in Devils
Lake Saturday.
The picnic and ice cream social CIV
en- under the auspices Of the Scan
dinavian church at the Paulson grove
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1920-1982, 1921-07-27
OVERLAND TOWNSHIP

HgGT:zS F.sE-H hh. -.e-TEP
The majority Of the farmers in this
vicinity are nearly through haying
and some have started cutting rye
and barley.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Miner Lawer,
July 10, a daughter.
A number Of ladies from this vicin-
|ity attended. the Ladies' aid Of the
Norwegian Church at the Wastad's
home near Lawton July 20.
Mrs. Dean and Brother James o.
fLeary have been on. the sick list but
are getting along nicely now.
Pete Beohmer and wife were re-
tcent callers at Devils Lake.
Born,to MI. and Mrs. Tom TONNE,
July Is, q daughter.
MI. and Mrs. Mike Coughin Of