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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-18
Browning in Sparks

DR.. J. A. Browning, chiropractor,
who has had offices in the Rahbeck
Hotel for the past several months,
has removed to Sparks, where he
will permanently locate.-Gardner-
vile Record Courier.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-18
Would Sue State

Would Sue State
The highway department has re-
ceived a bill for damages from a
motorist who drove his car into q
guard rail of a culvert located upon
the Fallon-Leetville road, claiming
that the rail was an obstruction to
travel. The department, after in
vestigating, says the roadway, where
the accident occurred, was twenty
four feet wide, and that it will not
only refuse the claim but will prob
ably present a counter bill for dam
ages to state property.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-18

Silo Successful at Lovelock--
v. E. Scott, dairy specialist from
the farm bureau extension depart
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-18

w. P. Issues New Blonde
Plans of the Western Pacific Rail-
road Company to issue $500, 900
in per cent first mortgage bonds
were approved by the interstate
commerce commission recently.
The bond issue is to be used for
the purpose of restocking the roads
motive and carrying equipment, it
is stated. A portion of the issue
may also be used in making repairs
to the railroads road bed in this
section of the country, it is averred.
Long MINDED
The change in the temperature
from day to night during January
thaw has its disadvantages as will
be noted from the experience of a
well known young man who calls on
his sweetheart every evening and
spends considerable time standing
at the gate to say good night.
Last night the weather was balmy
when he took up his position at the
front gate, standing in about two
inches of soft mud. He fingered
over his nightly farewell SO long
that he did not notice the drop in
the temperature and when he finally
decided to wend his way homeward
he discovered that his shoes were
frozen fast in the CONCEALED mud.
1t was necessary for the young
ladv IN nrocura kettle of hot
water and thaw him out before he
could again take up his homeward
journey.-Ely Times.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-18
Road Assn. for Gas Tax


The directors of the Nevada High
way Association at a called meeting
held recently went on record favor
ing two-cent tax on gasoline,
limiting loads on trucks using state
highways and requiring trucks and
auto stage lines competing with rail-
roads to give bond to insure con-
tinuous service.
A recommendation was also made
by the directors that the automobile
license law be so amended that the
amount of excess license fees, above
the amount needed for highway
bonds heretofore issued, be used to
defray highway construction costs.
Reno Gazette.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-18
Bank Receiver May Quit

Bank Receiver May Quit
The resignation of Frank l..
Wildes as receiver for the defunct
State Bank & Trust Company is
forecast as one Of the sequels of
the defeat of Judge Frank P. Lam
gan for reelection. At a recent con-
ference participated in by Judge G.
A. Ballard, who was elected in
November to the bench in the first
judicial district, M. A. Diskin, at
torney general, and Mack & Green,
attorneys for Wildes, the matter of
compensation for the receiver from
April, 1921, was discussed and at
the request of the attorney general
it was put over until after the ses-
sion of the Legislature.
In written decision handed
down about a year ago by Judge
Langan, fee aggregating 100000
covering the period of the receiver
ship up to April, 1921, were allowed
the receiver. This was contested
vigorously by the attorney general.
Now that the matter has been re-
vived the report is current that
Wildes will hand in his resignation
and it will be incumbent upon Judge
Ballard to appoint new receiver.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-18
Nevada Cattle Win

A steer owned by H. F. Dang
berg Land & Live Stock Company
Of Minden, won first prize at the
grand champion steer contest at
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-18
Another Dream

Another Dream
Wonder what happened to the
plans for that new $4,000 theatre
that was to have been erected here
Immediately. last fall?-Elko In
dependent.
The mirror., 1923-08-02
Saltwater, Minnesota, Thursday August 2, 1923.

Miss Jane Wall sat upon the veranda
of the Deaconess Home. The building,
once the dwelling of lumberman, was
large and roomy; almost manor house; |;
with spacious rooms, folding doors, open
freplaces, broad staircase and crystal
chandeliers, while long and deep ver-
anda with its clinging vines completed
the picture.
Now and then the demure little woman,
clad in simple black with white lace ruff
fes at cuffs and collar, would pause at
her task of crocheting, and, leaning over
the railing, gaze expectantly down the
street.
ooh, here they come! I wonder what
news they bring? My! I do hope it is
good!" she unused to herself.
The big open car rolled up and stopped,
and Miss Foster, superintendent of the
home, Miss True, and Mrs. Eva Dens-
more alighted and joined her upon the
veranda.
"My! But didn't we have some ex-
perience thought" sighed Miss Foster,
and then added 'I rather believe that we
shall really get some action taken this
time"
"I hope sol" eyes indeed" returned
Miss True and Mrs. Densmore.
ooh, tell me all about it, please"
begged Miss Wall.
"Well,-to begin with, we got chased
from pillar to post,-almost like playing
"pussy wants corner" laughed Miss
Foster. "First, we called upon Chief Gil
roy. Justice advised him of conditions as
she saw them at the Alamo, and Mrs.
Densmore related the story of her own
visit there, which substantiated Miss True's
version. Gilroy seemed deeply interested
and much surprised and asked us to see
the Mayor, so we recited the facts to him
also. He thanked US for calling his at
tention to the matter, and then phoned
Chairman Mann of the Council license
committee and arranged an immediate in
terview. That gentleman received us
cordially and heard our story. He was
much put out about such conditions pre-
vailing- at public place, and promised
to aid in getting action if we would take
the matter up at once with City Attorney
Patrick Dunno. So we called upon him
and he had our statements taken down,
and then gave us a note to Chief Gilroy
asking him to take action. With this wea-
pom, we again descended upon the Chief,
who complained that, "they, the others,
were side-stepping and trying to make
his Office the goat!"
"Well-who is the proper person to give
the order then," inquired.
"Why, either one of them, usually the
Mayor" he informed us with some show
of feeling.
"Come with us to the Mayors Office
then," requested Mrs. Densmore.
"All right" said he.
Our second entry at the Mayors Office
caused something of commotion, and
after a little dialogue between the Chief,
His Honor, and ourselves, Mayor Sones
got rather petulant, Redeemed up, and
clustered "Well! Chief, you get busy and
clean up that whole district,-tonight!"
Then he turned to his secretary and COM
manded, "Make out an order to that ef-
feet, and I'll sign it right now!"
So it looks like we had stirred things up
at last!" concluded Miss Foster.
The mirror., 1923-08-02

wv by the walls that surrounds US,
we have little world in which
events occur, calamities, pleasant and un-
pleasant surprises, together with monotony
and other little by-plays of torture which
human flesh is heir to, take place in
measure at least the same as in the great
world without us. "Without US" in more
sense than one, but we may be confident
it misses US not one iota as much as we
miss it.
1t is the happiness of the habitual reader
to sit back and view from time to time,
the various personalities that are born over
night and grow to bloom all may see in
the limelight the world dispenses with no
regard as to who, what or when claims its
benevolent illumination as long as it inter-
ests that invisible monster, Public Opinion.
So, in our little world we behold from
time to time,the blooming forth of various
journalistic aspirants whose efforts are
expended in making the columns of The
MIRROR what they are. They come forth
meekly with the first contribution and if
it is received with even slight approval, the
star is born. But time is highty and man
with his pen is mortal. While the soul Of
the former gives soul to the latter we can
but admit that pens decay regardless of
the spirit that moves them.
The heavens are filled with stars and
beholding, we see them fall from their
and we must be convinced they do not
actually fall but rather change their pos
ition in space and shine none the less
brightly in one place as in another. Invis-
ible to our eyes but perhaps visible to
others. So is the sea filled with fish and
one man in a life time can draw many
therefrom but it is hopeless for mortal be-
ing to aspire to removing them all.
So then, it is with writers. They may
be likened to stars in one instance and
fish in another. 1t is as we are disposed
to consider them-stars or fish. The
supply is limitess and by far exceeds the
demand. For every one that glides via
the graceful exit to oblivion, there is an
other to come forth and so it will be to
the end of time.
Shakspere has said that if it were as
easy to do as to know what to do, every
beggars hut would be princes palace
or words to that effect. 1t is not so much
to know when or what to write but rather
to know when not to, which is the true
indication of foresight if not wisdom, on
the part of one that aspires to write. But
there are times when one lays aside the
counsels of discretion to take a pen in
hand to shower all within reach with
what he has regardless of how it may be
received. These are auspicious moments
for often indecision is the fall of individ-
uals no less than of nations.
The peculiar insect that produces those
queer symptoms known as journalistic as
pirations, is by no means dangerous nor
has its repeated onslaughts on the human
torso ever proven fatal. Nevertheless, it
is persistent and never particular as to its
victim. l may indeed say with the be-
loved poet who, perceiving the nearness
of his most important voyage said:
"May there be no moaning at the bar
When I nut out to sea-"
The mirror., 1923-08-02

her first name so familiarly Gerald,
-, and as for Mrs. Densmore, I-well
Il am afraid that she is deceived in Miss
True. And when lady of Mrs. Dens-
more's social standing makes of one like
Miss True that renders her even more
dangerous, should she prove to be
schemer."
"Tut, tut! What grounds have we to
suspicion that kind-hearted little lady,"
argued DePomp.
"Now Gerald; you know that you men
folks are not very discerning when a
sweet-voiced woman with a charming
face and figure comes along from no
where,-no where say,-with some love-
ly little tale of soliciting for some un-
known Charity wards. + happen to know
that both of my former husbands were
several times duped for various sums in
a somewhat similar manner"
DePomp had often before been reminded
of his wife's former husbands and wish
ing to avoid further references to this
painful and embarrassing subject, he
smiled blandly, and, shifting triAe un-
easily, replied, "But dearie; Miss True is
not asking for money at all,-just job
for some poor woman"
t"You seem to forget, Gerald, that this
True woman hob-nobs about the slums
perhaps even in the underworld
that very often late at night! Why, it
was midnight when she first put in her
appearance, and you know that she has
never even suggested from whence she
came! She has been clever enough to
battle even the police! Do you recall her
story about that dancehall visit? And
the tale about being protected by vulgar
young woman and her rowdy pal against
contemplated holdup by ruhians and
thieves that same night? Now be sensi-
BILE, Gerald, and answer me,-would any
respectable woman 60, alone, to such
place as that dancehall? And why should
this, pair of human vultures be interested
in her if she were not one of their gang?"
Mrs. DePomp paused moment and
looked defiant, as if sure that she had
clinched her argument. Her husband bit
his lips and shook his head. "Perhaps,"
said he. "But I am loathe to believe that
Miss True is of questionable character
why, it just can't bel"
"You are just like Mrs. Denmore-
you will not be convinced until something
happens"
"Have you said these things to Mrs.
Densmore, dearie?"
"No! Of course not! That would
never do. She would perhaps resent my
statements as a possible dictation to her,
and I could not afford to offend her, but
have limited to her that we ought to be
very careful, of course"
"Well,-and what did she say?"
ooh, she just laughed and said, "God
bless you Mrs. DePomp, am sure that
Justice True is pure gold!"
Here the argument was brought to a
close by the entrance of Miss Watson
who announced that the car was waiting,
and Mrs. DePomp arose, kissed her hus-
band, and Aoated grandly out of the
The mirror., 1923-08-02

dispersed.
After dinner that evening" Metropolis
was stirred, and the Deacenesses as well
as Mrs. 'Densmore surprised, as they read
the evening edition of "The Daily Blot
ter" for across its front page, in large
type apeared the startling announcement
Mayor Hugo Sones orders cleanup of
East Side resorts!" Then followed the
information that "Mrs Evangeline Dens-
more, society leader, and several social
workers connected with the Deaconess
Home, had secured the backing of the
Mayor and the Police chief; and that the
latter's forces would, that night, raid
every suspected resort upon the East
Side!"
"Great Ceasar's Ghost!" roared Dens-
more, after reading the article to his wife
as they sat in their library.
"a public warning!" cried Mrs. Dens-
more, and she sobbed aloud.
"There, there, dearie. Don't cry about
it," comforted the husband. OTIS politics
And not only politics either, for there are
said to be several ties of interest reach
ing out from "Porky" McGovern's range
of influence beside his ability to deliver
the East Side vote!"
"But that place is awful! It's hideous!
It's sinful !" responded his wife.
"Sin is creature of such frightful
~ mien;
That to be hated, needs but to be seen;
Yet seen too off,
Men first endure,-then pity,-then en-
BRACE" quoted Densmore.
The following morning. Justice, sitting
with Mrs. Densmore at her home, ex-
claimed "Wel what do you think of
that" as she unfolded the "Morning
Blotter" and read the account of the nights
activities upon the East Side. The story
ran,-"Alamo visited by vice squad Fa-
nous dancehall found orderly as usual
Officers report no minors present, and little
drunkeness! Only two habitual old to-
pers intoxicated, and asleep, and therefore
harmless McGovern, the proprietor, in
terviewed BY "Blotter" reporters, says
"that he is always glad to have his place
visited and investigated, for it aids him.
self and staff to keep undesirables away
and maintain a good, moral, and whole
some recreation resort for the benefit of
tired working people!" "a poor mans
club,-the rich have their's,-surely a la
boring man needs social recreation as
well! !" ended the article.
"Well I'll be switched!" responded Mrs.
Densmore.
"What can we do?" asked Justice.
"Nothing" returned Mrs. Densmore.
Patrick Feegan, in company with Tim
Murphy, plain-clothesman from head
quarters, stood before downtwon cigar
shop, idly putting pair of cigars that
a passing policeman had extracted from
under his cap and given them but few
moments previously. Feegan was in citi-
zen dress, as it was now afternoon and
he did not "go on" until 8 p. m. He was
one of the "dog watch" so-called because
he walked his beat from 8 p. m. till 4 a.
m. Many persons were passing, and the
pair said but little, watching, rather than
talking. Suddenly Murphy, page 4, Dol. y
The mirror., 1923-08-02

All expressed satisfaction, and after
few moments of conversation the company
dispersed.
The mirror., 1923-08-02
THE FIGURE IN BRONZE
By Mr.. H. ".

I do wish that you would not speak
her~6rs name so familiarly Gerald,
The mirror., 1923-08-02
AN INTRODUCTION
By DeHha Snraha

Xz1ITHIN the small space described
" by the walls that surrounds us,
we have q little world in which
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the upstairs tenement of Irwin
Nichols house on Spear hill.
Miss Irma Smell left the last of
the week for North Monmouth
where she will pass a few weeks
with her sister, Mrs. Vona Weather
bee.
Lawrence Gage of Brownville
Junction, who has been visiting his
friend, Raymond Billings, returned to
his home Thursday.
Aldrick York moved his family
from the tenement over the Billings
and Nichols Garage to East MILL
nocket, where he will reside in the
future. He made the trip by auto
mobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Chapman,
who have been, visiting their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Clifford Bearon. have gone
to Arson Valley where they will
visit with Mrs. Hannah Tarr for 4
few weeks.
William Tranten has moved his
family into the upper tenement of
Walter Handley's house.
Raymond Billings has gone to
Brownville Junction to pass a few
days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Andy Billings.
Mrs. Mae Randall is working In
Mark Spears print shop for few
days during his absence. 4
Lawrence Veedar, better known as
Larry" left Thursday for Crescent,
New York, for few days vacation.
The Foundation company Is remov-
ing the old sluice way below 1.-THE
dam.
"Reddy'' Carrigan has, moved his
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family into the upper tenement of
Billings and Nichols garage re-
Gently vacated by Aldrick York.
H. B. Lee of Lincoln moved his
family into the Carroll Sterry house
on Upper Main street.
Maurice Merrill has gone to Mis-
cry where he is employed as cook
in lumber camp for Fleetwood
Pride.
William Clothy was business
visitor in town Thursday.
Crane A. Morrison left Friday for
Bangor to visit Mr.. Morrison's par
ents few days, after which he will
return to Boston where he has been
employed for the past season. 49,
Several from this town attended
school house Wednesday night.
Mrs. Alice Rand was a business
visitor in North Arson Thursday.
The sixth grade of Garfield gram
mar school enjoyed a Halloween
social at the close Of the afternoon
session Wednesday.
H. N. Hapworth, who fractured his
ribs few weeks ago is slowly gain
ing at his home on Riverview street,
Mrs. Mary Hilton has entered the
Kennebec Valley hospital, Skowhe-
gan, for training.
Miss Pearl Habworth. who has
been attending the Maine School of
Commerce, Auburn, for the past few
months, has returned to her home to
pass the winter with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. H. N. Hapworth.
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MADISON
We. I. U. Holds Annual Meet.
mg-Madison High Defeats
Skow h e gan - Halloween
Night At Madison

1ae annual business meeting Of
=, Madison W. c. T. U. was held
thursday afternoon at the residence
:, MRS. Geo. w. F. Merrill on Head
ueet Following the officers reports
w the past year came the election
sn,n inc following officers for the en-
E;rs year: president, Mrs. Angie
co.s. on; secretary, Mrs. Carrie Wes-
tion,, wee president for Congrega-
MIA: i church. Mrs. Willis Viles; vice
NJ, rs'dent for Free Baptist church,
NJ Ne z. B. Tetley; vice president for
nras; =: church, Mrs. Ella Merrill; vice
Hes,oent for Arson side, Mrs. H. N.
recp,morth. Two new members were
o. tehssed. Following the adjournment
wer sae business session refreshments
NJ. served by the hostess.
ha1 oison high school second foot
schoss Team defeated Skowhegan high
Oh o9, second team in a game on the
afte,rolnt avenue grounds Thursday
ea na by score of / to 0. The
olast was played in ten minute
s'ers with the exception OF the
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last quarter when the Skowhegan
team in protest to decision by the
referee quit the game with four min
utes more to play.
Notices have been issued for the
annual business meeting of the Som
erset Agricultural society to be held
in Grange hall on the forenoon of
Nov. 7th.
Mrs. Asher Hilton, who has been
visiting relatives in Augusta for the
past ten days. returned Thursday
night to her home in Arson.
Charles Miller returned Thursday
night from Manchester, where he
has been spending few days with
his parents.
The Royal Neighbors Of America
will hold a fair in the Knights of
'Pythias hall next Monday afternoon.
Madison youngsters made a lively
time Halloween night and numerous
pranks were played on residents In
various parts of the village. The
Methodist church bell was rung for
a few minutes by the means of a
long line attached from the outside.
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British Yacht Clubs Invited
To Compete For Italian Cup

Genoa, Oct. IA "a. p. by MaiD-
The Reggie Yatch Club of Italy has
invited the British yatch clubs and
owners to compete for the cup called
the Coppa Del Mediterraneo here
next February.
The race will be open to yachts Of
the siX-meter international class
built in 1920 or later. belonging to
members of yacht clubs of nations
affiliated to the International Yacht
Racing Union. Each country will be
represented by three yachts which
will sail four races. the cup going to
the country obtaining most points as
in the case of the British and Ameri-
ca Cup, the rules of which will be
followed as far as possible.
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Housewives Purchase Food
BY Galleries Instead of Pounds

Washington, Nov. IA. PHO
show what 100 calories looks like, the
bureau of home economics Of the De-
partment Of Agriculture has prepared
an illustrated chart showing in a Sc
ries of 20 pictures just how q portion
Of food containing 100 calories looks
on plate when compared with other
familiar foods commonly appearing on
the American table. The chart Is in
tended to furnish aid in the economi-
cal and correct selection of food for the
Housewives today are learn
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ANSON

Gilbert Young of Damariscotta.
who has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Lakeman, left for Boston the
last of the week.
Mrs. Arthur Hilton returned nome
Thursday after visiting her cousin,
Mrs. Fred Little, of Augusta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Adams have
moved from the Greenier house to
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Mill Worker Struck BY Engine

Louis Lucier, a Biddeford mill
worker, who lived at 20 Pike street,
Biddeford, was struck by an engine
on the Boston and Maine Railroad at
Alton, N. H.. Wednesday afternoon
and instantly killed, his body being
badly mutilated, according to a tele-
phone message received from the Sc
lectmen Of Alton at the police sta
ton, Thursday noon.
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you want $4,000 the
first year. write now. Strong line for
retail stores. Nationally advertised.
Established concern. Has unusual OPP
portunity i'll Maine. Liberal weekly
advances to producer The Continen-
tai Co., 1920 Euclid Ave-, Cleveland,
o. Dent 1874
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by Beck

ing to choose. think of. and purchase
their foods In terms of calories or food
value. rather than by pounds or quar-
tiers, the bureau declares.
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SALESMAN-To sell our high grade
garden and field seeds direct to plant
ers. A good position with big in
come. Experience unnecessary. Cobb
Co.. Franklin, Mass.
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tORD-1923. All tools, side curtains,
motor meter, pedal pads. running
board pads. Mass. tail light. oil gauge,
extension handles, etc. Will sell for
1855 or best offer. Miss Roseltha NJ.
coleman, r. Is, Box 25, Gardiner.
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AGENTS-90c an hour. Sell Parker
Guaranteed Hosiery. Wear six
months. or new hose free. Dunlap
made $2S first day. Burton. Gray.
King and others making big money.
Guaranteed line. Sample free plan.
Parker Mfg Co sos Hose DAYTON O