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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-04-27
SAVING THE BEET
SUGAR INDUSTRY

Agreement has been reached BY
farmers and Utah and Idaho sugar
companies on sugar beet contracts
for 1922.
The contract is based on the prin-
ciple of the sliding scale, under
which the farmers price for his
beets will depend upon the price
received by the manufacturers for
the sugar, division to be made on
a basis Of extraction in the ratio
of 46.5 per cent to the farmer and
53.5 per cent to the manufacturer.
Except as to the price, which
gives the farmer somewhat greater
return for his beets than did the
1921 contract, the bargain entered
is substantially the same. A mini
mum price of IS ton is provided
for on all beets havin a sugar con-
tent of less than 10 per cent.
This price ranges upward on the
sliding scale. With sugar selling
at $3.50 bag, the farmer would
get $9.43 a ton for beets with a
16 per cent content.
The success of the western beet
sugar industry will depend, how
ever, upon the passageo of a tariff
which will enable it to compete with
the Cuban product produced with
cheap labor.
A 2-cent tariff would save and
encourage the industry and would
not be noticed by any family. II
such a tariff is not established
thousands of families will notice
the destruction of our domestic
beet sugar industry and later feel
the costly effect of being Deepen
dent on foreign supplies.-Exchange.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-04-27

If fathers of boys could possess
the attributes which their sons en-.
dow them, how many supermer
there would be on the face of the
earth.
Judge Milne, in an address at
the L. d. S. church Sunday night,
said that boys, during the pre-adole-
scent age, looked upon their fathers
as the height of perfection, and at
tributed to them the highest physi-
cal powers, the greatest of mental
attainment, and the capacity for
making money that rivals that
of Morgan or a Rockefeller.
Judge Milne aptly described the
attitude of small boy, in confer
ring with another small boy regard
ing the respective fathers. The
father of a diminutive specimen
of manhood, arguing with the son
of the village blacksmith, will
threaten that 'he will have his
father lick the other fellows
fatherw
This peculiar attitude on the part
of youngsters is not uncommon.
It is fact that every boy believes
that his father represents all that
is desirable.
And the fathers-many Of them.
knowing how their sons feel, swell
their chests proudly, thinking with
their son that they amount to some
thing out of the ordinary. They
look rather condescendingly upon
their offspring, feeling highly salts
fled that their boy has sufficient
keenness to observe qualities with
which father has known for years
that he possessed.
This feeling may continue over
a period of years, until the grow
ing boy, as his powers Of observa-
ton develope, can see that there
are perhaps other lines than those
his father follows which might be
desirable. Then father ceases to be
the idol of the offspring's eye.
The wise father, as pointed out
by Judge Milne, will talk with"
and not Ito" and Eat" his boy. He
will enter into the child's life and
will try to talk the language Of the
child. If he can keep his boys con-
fidence and faith in him until the
boy has reached his maturity, he
can look upon his efforts as a
father as being highly successful.
Judge Milne said that fatal mis-
take often made by parents was
failure to realize that boys and girls
of eighteen and nineteen years of
age cannot be handled preperly by
thirteen year old" methods
Independent.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-04-27
EAGLE MEETING DATES

Regular meetings Of Winnemucea
Aeric No at, Eraternal Order Of
Eagles, are held on the second ana
fourth Monday evenings Of each
month. in Winneva hall. Visiting
Eagles are cordially invited 70 at
tend all sessions.
" A. A. WENDEA-., WP.
9. B. SMITH, Secrstary. ADV.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-04-27

Cudney road house. This evidence
was sufficiently strong to convince
Judge Callahan that such had been
done at each place, and If this
trained jurist was convinced then
the officers have nothing to do but
to issue warrants and arrest the
proprietors Of each of these places
and bring them to trial at the next
term of court. There are drunken
men to be seen about town every
day, and especially about certain
places which the officers could find
with but little trouble.
Let them do their duty.-Elko
Free Press.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-04-27
This viii Astonish
Wmnemucca PEOPLE

The QUICK action of simple cam
phor, hydrastis, witchhazel, etc., as
mixed in Lavoptik eye wash, will
surprise Winnemucca people. One
man was helped Immediately, after
suffering with sore and red eyes for
10 years. An elderly lady reports
Lavoptik strengthened her eyes SO
she can now read. One small bottle
usually helps ANY CASE weak,
strained or infamed eyes. ALUMNI
mum eye cup FREE. Eagle Drug
Co., Inc.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-04-27
LET THE OFFICERS
DO THEIR DUTY

When information comes to the
attention of the peace officers that
the law is being violated it becomes
their duty to arrest and prosecute.
At the hearing of the Cotant custer
case, witnesses were placed on the
stand who testified that whiskey was
sold at the Starr hotel, the Overland
hotel, the Ollie Day place and the
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-04-27
NOTICE ros PUBLICATION

Department Of the Interior. United
etates Land Office ct Carson City
Nevada. Apri! 18th. 1922.
rG Notice Is hereby gixsn that ANA
who ON November 10. i'll. made Des.
NWA. Section Is; WV sWK
sseSA N sw. sf ssns. Aso r0wP Ea.s
n. d. Meridian. has filed notice Of in.
tention to make final proof, to estab.
iish claim g the land above described
before J. w. Davey. County Clerk. a
Winnemuccs, Nevada, on the 3lst day
Claimant names a. Witnesses: Horace
Oniseme L. Lay, OF JunSo. Nevsdsi
William Kline, Of Jungo. Nevada; Oh.
yer N. Marsh, of Sulphur, Nevada
MINNIE L. BRAY, Register.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-04-27
or 20 inches annual precipitation

or 20 inches annual precipitation
without the aid Of irrigation. A
group Of springs serve as the source
Of irrigation-water supply for Green
land ranch. The water has . tenn
perature Of about 100 degrees fab
renheit and is only sufficient to ir-
rigate 10 acres. Four crops Of
alfalfa are gathered each year.
The principal product Of the ranch
is dressed meat, but experiments
are being made in raising poultry
and in growing vegetables, dates,
citrus, and deciduous fruits.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-04-27
SURVIVOR OF FIRST
CONVENTION DIES

w. H. Virden, whose death oc-
cured Sunday. was q member Of
the first constitutional convention
in Nevada and with his death the
last member of the historic body
that drafted Nevada's first consti-
tuition in November, 1858, is gone.
This constitution was overwhelming
ly defeated, largely because the con-
vention decided that the state Of
ficers should be elected at the same
time people voted on the constitu-
ton and then proceed to nominate
officers, says the Reno Journa.
Defeated candidates for nomina-
ton set out at once to beat the
constitution and as there was a
split in the Union part of Storey
county, which commanded practi-
cally as many votes as the remain
der Of the state, succeeded in their
plans. In every county the consti-
tuition was defeated, the vote in
Storey county alone being 1864
against and 576 for the measure.
Mr.. Virden, the official record OF
the convention shows, represented
Lyon county with Dayton as his
residence. He was unmarried and
had lived in the state since Febru-
airy 1851. His last place Of resi-
dence was given as California. He
was twenty-six years old and was q
miner by occupation, the record
discloses.
This was the convention which
first brougt Mark Twain into promi-
nence as humorist. He was re-
porter for the Territorial Enter
prise and wrote to his paper as
follows:
"The prayer was dispensed with
because no one listened to it any.
way"
He was elected president Of the
third house" and wrote at great
length Of the activities Of that body
which went into session at the
close of the convention.
The members of that histroit
body included: w. G. Alban, N
A. H. Ball, C. H. Bryan, S. A
Chaplin, ]. A. Collins, ]. c. Corey
Levi Hite, C. M. Bronsan, M. N
Mitchell, J. R. Plunket, w. n
Stewart, w. N. Gillespie, all Of
Storey county; F. K. Betchel, Henry
Conner, James Stark, L. o. Stems
Samuel Youngs, all of Esmeralds
county; Edward Dorsey, J. N. John.
son, George L. Gibson, ]. H. Kin
kead, w. WATSON, all of Ormsby
county; w. Epler, w. R. Harrison
A. W. Nightingale, all of Humboldt
county; ]. w. Haines, C. N. Note
ware, ]. w. Small, representing
Douglas county; w. B. Hickok, G
A. Hudson, F. H. Kennedy, J. B
Mcclure, w. H. Virden, represent.
ing Lyon county; M. d. Larrowe
J. H. Ralston, Of Lander county.
At a subsequent convention on
July 4, 1864, another constitution
was formally adopted.
Funeral services for Mr.. Virden
will be held at ]. o. o. F. hall under
the direction of the general relief
committee of the l. O. o. F. lodge.
Mr.. virden was president Of the
Society of Nevada Pioneers and all
members of that organization have
been asked by Col. H. B. Maxon,
first vice-president, who will sue
coed Mr.. Virden as president, to
attend the services.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1922-04-27

A lot Of American booze hounds
will learn with regret that the Irish
republican army recently destroyed
100000 gallons Of whiskey and wine
in Doublin.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-23

think about Fairmont. There 10 not doubt that
the advertising done by the merchants during the
past year has brought into the city this season
hundreds % additional shoppers who have been
buyins elsewhere, or peFhaps fetraining from
buying because OF high prices. These people read
about the bargains In Fairmont stores. They made
the effort 10 get to the city They found attractive
stores full OF attractive goods at attractive prices
They found courtesy and kind treatment They
found sales forces who were willing to take per.
sonal interest in the needs and wants OF the Gus
toner Finding all ths-they naturally came back
to Fairmont to do their Christmas shopping.
Trains. street cars and automobiles are live
testimony to the distance from which persons
have tourneyed to Fairmont. The patronage has
swamped the traction company Trains are crowd
ed to the doors. Mud-splashed cars have been en-.
glneered over bad roads. The people are deter.
mined to shop in this city.
Fairnont has had an enormous Christmas
trade. The city has had an enormous line Of ner.
chandlse to offer customers. From the simplest
present to the most elaborate and expensive some.
thing has been found to please all. 1t pays to
advertise. Fairmont merchants know this. and
the unprecedented Christmas trade has been con.
yincing proof of the wisdom Of their Judgment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-23
SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER %, 1922
MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR FAIRsIoNT

Il A1RMoNT is like measure pressed down
and running over with happiness The Christ
mas spirit Is in the air everywhere. 1t shines in
The faces of the shoppers, it is reflected in the
faces Of the business men, and it is rapturousy
evident in the faces Of the children.
Folks may be little weary at this closing per.
iod before Christmas eve, but though the body
be weary, the heart is light. and II the heart is
light all else is Of small moment.
There Is smell Of cedar in the air. Adam
street Is full of it. and the courthouse square is
60 thick with Christmas trees that walk past
there Is almost like trip through the green
wood. It's merry Christmas indeed, in the city,
and hearts are tender and glad, and joyous with
the inspiration Of it.
And why should not Fairmont have blessed
happy Christmas day? Where is there finer.
more prosperous, more contented city? Where can
be found Q truer more faithful feeling OF
fellowship than that existing among its people?
Fairmonts y built upon this spirit of understand
ing and cooperation, this heartfelt friendlness
and hepfa1ness, true reflection of that teaching
which the Babe Of Bethlehem brought with Him
into thesworid nearly two thousand years ago.
SO, underneath the shining Star, the city hangs
IFS wreathes Of holly and lights its Christmas tap
ers and spreads it's smiles like sunshine all about
ITS merry Christmas for Falrmont! How could 1t
be otherwise, here?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-23
BE CAREFUL

Nov is the time to be particularly careful
\ about fire. The custom Of leaving burning
candle in the window Christmas eve Is a beautiful
idea. The little flame burning clearly on the
window sill has touch Of feeling and Significance
that even the wreaths OF holly do not possess but
danger is ever present IL there are any drapertes
at all about the window. No matter how care.
fully the hangings may be drawn away from the
flame. there is always chance that some sud-
den draft, some unexpected current of air may
throw the inflammable stuff across the light, and
all the beauty of the shining candle be lost in ter
ror and tragedy.
The lighted Christmas tree, too. needs careful
watching. Since small candles have been largely
discarded for the tiny electric bulbs, the danger
about the Christmas tree is not SO great, but
wherever tiny flicker OF unguarded flame wayers
about cedar branches there is maximum OF
danger and there must ever be an unrelaxlng
watchfulness.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-23
PROGRAM WILL BE GIVEN
AT MOUNT ZION CHURCH

Tho Christmas program, to be
given in the Mount Zion Baptist
Church tomorrow, wifi be opened
with the chanting Of the selection
"All Hail the Power" This will be
followed by a sculpture reading
by the pastor, the Rev. &. P Tunie
Prayer will be offered previous %
the singing of the anthem, GLORY
TO God in the Highest" Mrs. Terra
Williams will sing a solo, "star
Of Bethlehem" which will be fol-
lowed by o vocal duet, "a Vision
OF Jesus" by Mrs. Mary Hawkins
and G. 3. Price. The choir viii
sing the anthem, "My Faith Looks
Up to Thee"
]. 3. West, C. 2. Price and w.
A. Moore will compose the trio
that will sing the selection, Coy
to the World" The anthem,
Christmas Brings Our Saviour
Near" will be sung and a sermon
by the Reverend Mr.. Tune will
follow. Mrs. A. Thornton and Mrs,
]. Michaels will give a vocal duet
and will sing the selection, IRE.
1oice." An instrumental duet will
be played by Mr. and Mrs. vii.
liams. Mr.. Smith will sing the
solo, Judgment Day" Miss Lo-
yetta McKinsey will serve as or
ganist while Robert H. Smith will
be employed in the capacity Of
chorister.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-23
MAKING GOOD WITH THE ruB11o.

SfsoRE shoppers in Fatrmont than ever before
Win the history of the CITY, is the estimation
oil Ealrmont merchants. "A greater trade than the
town has ever known at holiday time. Every sign
that would indicate the crest of prosperity for
township
Why has this been true? Several things have
doubtlessiy contributed-steady work in the fac
tories and shops about the city, the operation OF
theeoal mines in the region, the fact that the bus
mess and mercantile program of Falrmont has
been sound and satisfying throughout-all of
these have been large factors in producing such
remarkable holiday trade, but there is one thing
beside that has played emphatic part inst all,
aud that is. the advertising plan adopted by the
Business Mems Association.
Trade Expansion days have made the public
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-23
Tin MAID
oN THE COURTHOUSE

Friends, Romans, Fairmonters,
lend me o ear calculated the
Maid on the Courthouse uncon.
scious.like this morning.
III lend you a smack on the
ear, said the janitor, IF you get
off any 1noreso that stuff"
Beyond the Alps lies Italy"
said the Maid.
cover the hill Is moonshine
still is more up to date" said the
ianitor.
NY kingdom for a horse" ex.
claimed the Maid.
-Four dollars a pint Is the high.
est Itlg pay said the jar:tor.
"As ] live, continued t& Maid"
here comes Larry Cunningham I"
My word It's so," said the jani.
tor adjusting an imaginary mono
whats on your mlnd?" said
the Maid TO Larry.
"Nothing.n
Correct 90 to the head Of the
class =
so To
Merry Christmas" said the
Maid before he could finish.
sTh1nks," said Cunningham,
Don't thank me-" said the
Maid Z am saying that to eyry.
body
What the matter with your
Nothing only"
Only WHAT"
NE and the panitor fell into
Christmas tree and got all lit up
IT seems to have affected your
gfanmar,n said Cunningham.
sHaint got no grammar said
the Maid )" Get me one for Christ.
mas
u do that said Cunningham
and he went on up street.
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ization in Rlyesyille has entered
enthusiastically in planning for the
banquet. Among TIE fraternal or.
CARNATIONS which ala lending as.
sistance to assure the success Of
the banquet are the Junior Order
Of United American Mechanics.
Knights Of Pythias, United Mine
Workers OF America, Independent
Order Of Odd Fellows, Pythian Sis.
tiers, Ladies' Of Rebekah and Daugh.
ters of America.
Music will be furnished by the
Jubilee Orchestra, a musical 0,
ganization In which there are four
generations of the Thorn family.
The banquet will be served by
women Of the several Riyesyille
lodges.
Wyatt Program
An entire days program Of en-.
tertainment beginning at 1 o'clock
in the afternoon and continuing
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-23

Since Monday is Christmas day, and since even
newspaper likes chance to look in its stocking
on that occasion, the West yirginian will not come
into the homes Of It's readers to say Merry Christ
mas" along about four o'clock in the afternoon.
The next best thing is to wish everybody a merry
Christmas right now. The West yirgnian does
this heartily. 1t is the wish and hope Of this
newspaper that every home in the community may
have happy Christmas day, and that even to
those homes where sorrow may have laid It's shad-
owing influence, the day may bring its comfort and
its cheer in the remembrance Of this great Birth
day and its significance and promise.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-23

uiItE II O'Clock q night VIII b.
enjoyed by shs residents IN thn
Vicinity q Wyatt.
The Afternoon program win be
feature by addresses b ythe Rev.
erend Mr. Russell and the Reyer.
end Mr.. Hatfield. At 4 O'clock Ia
the afternoon Santa Claus viii an.
pear and distribute an old fashin.
cd treat to all present, There Will
DO music in the evening, followed
BY motion pictures and a secon,l
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with an enemy of his.


Making love Is often simple, be-
cause those who make 1t are.
Well, we want to wish. every
body a Merry Christmas. and
We hope nobody will get case
Of tonsolitis or any other bad
liquor.
II you can't use It for anything
else, put In the hash.
&c
An insurance man In Cleveland
Is missing1 Several that visit us
are also mtssins-upstairs.
The man who insured his fiddle
for $4,000 must be figuring 90
getting pretty well tuned up.
Hold Ter Newt!
In order that the stan OF the
Hampshire Review may enjoy A
HOLIDAY there won't DO any
paper next week, It is announced.
Must be going to have 4 real
party.
This is your last day to shop.
Do it late tonight:
Christmas comes on December
IS. The bills come January 1.
Amt we got fun?
80
The worst part OF Christmas to
US will be the thought that we
will have to pound this stuff out
Tuesday.
No doubt our readers have a
like feeling.
OIL Company Declares 66 Per
Cent Notwithstanding. Is that oil
on the waters. or water In the oil?
Like the fellow who hates to
see his name4in the paper, we are
growing cynical or developing a
weakness to knock. h
-
General Dawes scores-head.
line. We suppose he made tie
winning run.
H,
II was the night before Christ
mas and all through the house.
not q creature was stirring-ex.
espt father. He was giving the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-23

II christmas be green or II Christmas be white
II doesn't especially matter.
It's always day when orr spirits are light,
And hearts beat liyeler patter:
Afog or q blizzard, or sunshine Outside
We VIII not complain OF the weather;
For Christmas is Christmas whatever betide,
day when we're all pals together!
Here's one day at least when we're glowing with love
For comradeS for kin and for stranger,
one Gay waen We breathe the sweet charity Of
~. The Babe who was born in manger;
Or any old grpdge to remember,
Oh, It Is tender and glorious date
This twentytitth day OF December
II only each day in the year might effect
:, such Joy IN each child. man, or woman,
How life would improve! But We. cannot expect
TOO much Of ourselves, we are human!
But let US be grateful one day in the year
,, spreads love from the Poles to the Isthmus,
When all the world tnges with mlrth and good cheer
And all the world shouts, Merry, Chrismasl"
Copyright 1929
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-23
XMAS PROGRAMS
IN SMALL TOWNS
TO Feature DAY
Elaborate c Celebration Planned
at RivesvlIIe by FraternaI
Organizations

Santa Claus will visit every Ma.
rion County Mining town, and in
anticipation Of his coming the peo.
pie OF these small mining centers
are planning to give the grand old
gentleman a real welcome. More
than the usual number Of Christ.
mas programs, each with its Christ.
mas carol, hymn, pantomine, or
other acrostic Interpretation Of
Merry Christmas" are being pre-.
pared. Banquets and Christmas
dinners, with turkey, chicken, duck
and turtle soup as the chief attrac.
tons, will add delight to many OF
the carefully planned Christmas
festivities.
RIyesyille Banquet.
Probably the most elaborate
Christmas celebration in the coun.
ty will be the community banquet
to be given at the city hall in
Rivesville on Christmas Day. The
feasting will begin at 1880 O'Clock
and will continue until every man.
woman or child in the vicinity OF
Rtyesville has been fed.
After.dinner talks limited to ten
minutes each will be given by ex.
Senator Robert A. Pollock, City Al
torney Albert J. Kern Of this city,
the Rev. G. F. Thomas, pastor OF!
the Methodist Episcopal Church Oh
Rivesville, and the Reverend Mr..
Ash. also OF Rivesville. William
D. Hall will preside as postmaster,
Practically every fraternal organ.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-23

Christmas treat. rhose IN charge
Of the csiehrasion have arranged
with tlie traction Officials to have
street cars leave Wyatt for Bins
anon Junction. Fairmont and.
olarksburg at $3.50 and 1890 ps
m. A play entitled "Chrtstniaa
Eve Curiosity" was the outstSnti.
ing feature OF the Christmas pro.
gram given at the Pharoah,s Run
School last evening at 1855
O'clock. Another very we'll prepar
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-23

1t is reported that mistletoe is extremely scarce
in the city. This is by way of preparedness In
formation for young men. The absence Of mistle.
toe on the chandelier, is not to be taken as an at.
tack of marble heart on the part of the adored
one, the thing to do is just to ignore It's absence
and proceed as usual.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-23

Scientists and physhians In
New York City have used each
other by voluntary inhaitng dead.
y gases to the point Of asypyx.
tation In experiments to discover
improved resuscitation methods.
This research work ts expected to
result IN the saving Of hundreds OF
lives each year.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-12-23

ed presentation OF eSllcut Night"
q : papter,ino, proved exceedings
ly interesting
Reeifltions; Christmas sanss
and dialogues Furnished those At
tending with q prosfam Of much
vartety Following the pfptra,f
Santa Claus appeared and pre M
ed those present with smsll gifts
The Canadian Federation 81
University Women has 35S npini
bers.