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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26
SURVEY TERMS ELKO SHALE
PLANT AS EXPERIMENTAL

During days gone by there has
been more or less discussion in the
press of Nevada concerning oil
shale and its "commercial" possibili-
ties. Particularly has this been true
as between The Silver State and the
Elko Independent, the Independent
claiming that the Elko shale plant
is a commercially successful VEN
ture. The Silver State made the
broad assertion, not referring par
ticularly to the Elko plant that the
production of oil from shale has
not yet been made a commercially
successful proposition, and that ex-
travagant claims for the shale in
dustry have only furnished material
with which stock-selling sharpers
have been enabled to fleece the
trusting public.
A memorandum for the press, is
sued by the United States Depart
ment of the Interior, Geological
Survey, released for publication to-
day, says:
"In the vicinity of Elko, Nevada,
on the Southern Pacific Railroad
there are several small deposits of
oil shale of Miocene age. These de-
posits have been sshdied in consider.
able detail, and a number of beds
of oil shale ranging in thickness
from two to six feet or more and
yielding from so to 10 gallons to
the ton have been recognized. These
beds are not only faulted and in
places inclined to 80 degrees from
the horizontal, but they also show
great lateral variations in richness.
Oil shale from these deposits is be-
ing mined and retorted, and the
product is being refined, but as yet
the plant is operating only on an
experimental basis"
Complete information concerning
the subject may be secured by writ
ing to the director of the Geological
Survey, Washington, D. c., and ask
ing for bulletin 729, just issued.
It's your turn, Mr.. Independent
editor.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26
MILK SUPPLY IS
CAUSE OF TYPHOID
State Food and Drug Officer Found
One Dairy Not Observing the
Rule of Sterilization; Dam
ger Thought at End

81 have definitely determined that
milk from one dairy was the cause
of the spread of typhoid in this
city during recent weeks" said S.
C. Dinsmore, state food and drug
inspector, after he had completed
his survey of local conditions last
Tuesday. 81 found that in this one
dairy the bottles were not properly
sterilized after being utilized by
typhoid patients, but in that a
sterilizer of approved type has now
been installed this source of in
fection has been removed. l have
investigated everything that has
been called to my attention as a
possible source of the disease, and
also everything that myself can
think of, and found nothing, aside
from this one dairy, that might lead
to the spread of typhoid"
Prof. Dinsmore gave the city wa
ter supply clean bill of health,
as he also did the city's chief
dairy, the Hirzel dairy. He said.
however, that the watershed should
be better protected from the con-
tamination incident to camping
parties and livestock. He has a
number of Improvements which he
hopes will be adopted by the city
and plans to return here soon in an
endeavor to put them into effect, in
cluding the passage of adequate
dairy control ordinance. He said
that the disease which has been pre-
valent here has been a "mixed in
fection," rathern than "para-ty.
phoid."
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26
NORTHERN TOWN PLANNING
CELEBRATION OF FOURTH

Andrews, Oregon, small COM
munity north of the Nevada bound
airy line, will be the scene of a
two-day celebration of the Fourth
of July, this year, Posters to ad.
vertise the occasion, now being
printed in this office, show that the
celebration will be held on the 3rd
and 4th, with dances both nights
Steer riding, broncho riding, auto.
mobile race, pony race for boys
free-for-all horse race, burro race
foot races and other usual con.
tests, together with a tug of wal
and prize waltzing contest, go to
make up the list of events, for all
of which liberal purses have been
provided. The committee in charge
of the affair is composed of George
A. Smyth of Fields, Oregon, Nolan
Currey of Andrews, Oregon, and
Cecil Dixon of Alberson, Oregon.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26
STATE TO SUPERVISE
PARADISE IRRIGATION


State Engineer Robert A. Allen
has appointed D. H. Updike, well
known engineer of Reno to act as
Tatermaster in Paradise Valley
throughout the year. In order
that a fair distribution of scant
water supply in the valley be
made, water users of that section
made an appeal for trained assist
ance and Mr.. Updike will assume
his position in Paradise Valley on
May l.
In addition to apportioning the
water supply, Mr.. Updike will en-
gage in the necessary survey work
essential to bringing water adjudica-
ton to a finish, claims and proofs
of water rights having been sub
mitted to the state engineer by
various water users of that section.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26
McSHEE HURT
BY FLYING SLEDGE HAMMER

A. McShee, of the contracting
firm of Anderson & McShee, suf-
fered painful injuries last Saturday
morning at the site of the new
st. PauPs Catholic church in this
city, when a heavy sledge, which
was being employed by one of the
workmen, left the handle and struck
Mr.. McShee in the region of the
stomach. He was removed to the
parish house where medical aid was
rendered and where he was cared
for until it was deemed advisable
to move him to his home on East
Fourth street. While still feeling
the effects of the accident, Mr.. Nc
Shee is now able to be about town
and no permanent i'll effects are an
ticipated from the injury.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26
BANK AND NEWSPAPER TO
MOVE DURING COMING WEEK

Present plans contemplate the re-
moval of bank headquarters of
the First National Bank to the new
hotel building during this weekend,
the bank to open at the new loca-
ton next Monday morning, April
80. At the same time work of
moving printing and other equip
ment of this newspaper to- the build
ing now occupied by the bank will
be started, but because of the
heavy nature of the task and the
intervening of publication it is prob
able that the work will not be COM
pleted for matter of ten days or
two weeks.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26
Can Fish Sunday

Can Fish Sunday
County Fish and Game Warden
]. A. Kirwin has announced that
next Sunday, April 20, will mark the
opening of the fishing season and
that this sport may be INDUCED in
in all Humboldt county streams un-
til the close of the season. While
May l is the date set by statute,
Mr.. Kirwin makes the above an
iouncement that the working people
nay have an opportunity to par
icipate in the first-of-the-season
catch.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26

Upon going into the kitchen last
Sunday. morning to prepare break.
fast, Mrs. E. H. Gilman discovered
that the house had been entered
and the entire stock of groceries
and provisions had been appropri
ated by an early-morning intruder
Nothing of an edible nature hac
been spared but a can of Cocoa
and small quantity of uncookeo
beans, but seemingly the pilferel
was bent solely upon appeasing his
appetite as nothing else on the
premises had been disturbed.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26
Had Tonsils Removed

VIM. Buchard, Standard Oil Com
pany employe of this city, who sub
mitted to a tonsillar operation at
the hands of DR.. M. H. Crocker
in this city, last Sunday, has COM
pletely recovered and has resumed
his duties at the local plant.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26
Card of Thanks

Card of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere
appreciation to all friends who so
kindly assisted us, or offered as
sistance, during the illness of our
dear boy; and also,, as far as words
can, our great gratitude to the
people of Winnemucca for their
genuine sympathy during our ter
rible bereavement.
A26t1 Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Henley.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26

will not be responsible for any
debts contracted by Mrs. H. f.
Walworth (or Gladys l.. Walworth)
(Signed) H. e WALWORTH.
Winnemucca, Nevada April ~,
1928. adv. to.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26
Church Work Progressing-

Excavation at the site of the new
st. Paul's Catholic church in this
city has been completed and con-
crete work will soon be under way.
Various needed materials, including
a carload of steel and one of ce-
ment, have been received and pre-
liminary work is advancing without
any delay.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26
Tick Fever Victim

Tick Fever Victim
Tom Doyle, Winnemucca Water
& Light Company employe, was
placed in the local hospital Satur-
day, suffering from spotted fever.
This is the first case to be reported
in this section during the present
season.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26
1000 More Chicks

1000 More Chicks
M. c. Eastman, conducting one
of the largest poultry farms in this
section, situated near this city, is
recently in receipt of 1000 day-old
chicks from Petaluma, California,
hatchery, making a substantial ad-
dition to his extensive stock.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26

BASEBALL Practice
Baseball practice will again be
held at Scott field next Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock, in hope that
team to represent Winnemucca
this year may be developed. Every
one who has ever played the game
is requested to come ont for prac-
tice, if for no other purpose than
to provide sufficient men for two
scrub teams.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26

DR.. Taylor, Optometrist, will be
in Winnemucca at the Overland
Hotel, April 2Sth, 29th and 3Oth.
Three days only. Eyes examined.
Glasses fitted. Good glasses prop
erly fitted will help you to enjoy
the full benefit of your eyesight. I'll
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26
Now Convalescent-

Now Convalescent-
Relatives of Miss Lorene Devine
in this city have received favorable
reports of her condition following a
surgical operation in San Fran
cisco hospital, recently.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26

Regular meeting of Silver State
Chapter No. 6, o. E. S., Thursday,
April 26th. Visitors cordially in
vited. Cards. By order of w. M.
MARY COSBY, Secy.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26

Notice
The Central Market will be closed
one month, or possibly six weeks,
after which we will open and hope
to meet all old customers and as
many new ones as may wish to deal
with us.
All customers owing accounts
will please remit direct to the First
National Bank. All payments will
be duly credited on our books.
w Z. HENLEY
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26

Four-line wantads-I0c for . issuss
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26

It was promised that
The Silver State would
be made bigger and bet
ter. Observant folk will
recognize fulfillment.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-04-26

Commercial Printing
New machinery, type
and equipment put The
Silver State in an envi-
able position to take care
of your printing needs.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-05-12
CAMPH0R N. E. CHURCH
PAYING PROPERTY DEBT
Half of Church Debt Wiped Out
in Two Years, Report
Shows.

Trustees of Camphor M. E. church
at their last regular meeting adopted
their annual report to be submitted
to the first quartely conference show
ing for the year ending April Is,
1928 monies received for church
property $2,0S3.24, leaving a bal
ance owed to tie Norwegian NJ. E.
church of $6,787.15.
After the adoption of this report
the trustee board was reorganized,
A. Mcfarland succeeded himself as
chairman; George C. Shannon, was
elected secretary; J. R. Hagan was
elected treasurer. The trustees wish
to thank the members of the church
for their sacrifices and the friends
of the church for their generous sup
port during the past year.
Camphor church . is planning a
larger year of activity than ever
before with the acquisition of Rev.
David M. Jordan as pastor. Sunday
there will be special music and SER
mon for mothers day.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-05-12
GARY ADVISED TO.
USE COLQRED men
IN LABOR CRISIS
Emmett Scott Tells Head Of u.
S. Steel to Hire Black
-. LabOrers.
100000 IN SOUTH
Immigration Bars Need Not Halt
: Industry of Nation, Tele-
gram Says.

Washington, D. c., May 11.-Dr.
Emmett J. Scott, of Howard Uni
versity, sent the following telegram to
the Honorable Ebert H. Gary, chair
man of the Board of Directors of the
United States Steel Corporations:
Hon. Elbert H. Gary,
Chairman Board of Directors, -
United States Steel Corporation,
Hoboken, N. j. e..--.-
l have read with interest your
statement reported in the Associated
Press Dispatches this morning de-
ploring alleged shortages of labor
"due principally to present immigra-
tion laws" You are reported to
have said that there is a great abun-
dance of labor on the other side Of the
world that would be glad to come
here and develop our American re-
soures." May I venture to say that
there are in this country today twelve
million colored people. Eight mil
lion of these 100000 are in the
South. They are tied to a one
crop system and oppressed by econo-
mic that hinder and prevent their
fullest development and the enjoyment
of the fullest American citizenship
They posses strong bodies and have a
real patriotic attachment to American
institutions. They are in position to
supply the labor shortage to which you
refer if plans are undertaken on a
large and important scale to transfer
them to centers where their services
are needed. It seems unnecessary to
look to foreign shores to supply any
labor shortage that may exist in
American industries when there is this
large and sympathetic group within
reach. These Colored Americans are
not Aliens, they have never sought to
disrupt the Government nor do they
harbor Bo]shevistic or Anarchistic
ideals. They are ready and willing
to help develop the resources of their
country. Will it not be possible for
one circumstanced as you are to lend
the weight of your great influence in
opening larger economic opportunities
for this group who are struggling un-
der adverse conditions in the rural
districts of the far South where
lynching and peonage are practiced
upon them with impunity.
Your support of such a movement
will be greatly appreciated.
Signed, Emmet j. Scott.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-05-12
More Veterans, Bureau News

On February Ia, 1923, the National
Retail Bakers Association awarded
the aWard Medal for scientific
bakers to Kurt Koehler because of his
merits, efficiency, capability, and per-
sonality, as demonstrated while pursu-
ing the bakers course at Dunwoody
Industrial Institute under the auspices
of the u. S. Veterans Bureau.
Clyde F. Murphy, vocational law
student, and Grover C. Johnson, vo-
cational Journalism student, both at
the University of Montana, compose
the affirmative side, of the four man
debating team of the University.
Murphy already has established a
reputation as debator, but johnson
is a new man. He is the only new
man accepted for the team winning
honors over 35 contenders for the
place. The team will shortly take a
trip to the coast to participate in
several debates.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-05-12

Sentenced To Six
Months Probation
For Chute Jump
Colored 'tDare-deyiY Guilty of
Trick Flying Within
s,s-. City Limits.

New York, May e.-tK. N. K.
Service) Hubert Juli4n, noted colored
parachute jumper, sho Sunday be-
fore last, leaped fram an aeroplane
5000 feet in the afr and was i'm
mediately arrested for the violation
of a city ordinance which prohibits
trick flying within the city limits,
was placed on probation for six
months, following his plea of guilty
before a magistrate, last week.
Julian landed on roof in West
140th street. So eager were his
admirers to reach HIM, windows of
several stores We're smashed and an
iron around the College Post Office
Station was torn down. r..
Julian's ankle was wrenched in
some way by the crowd and for this
reason he was unable to appear in
court when his case was called last
Monday evening. He had friend ap-
pear and plead guilty. for him. The
case was then adjourned until Fri
day.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-05-12
Thoughts OF Eats
Keep Morale High
On Boy Scout Hike
Troop IS Takes Adultsson Jaunt
to Round Lake Sunday
=-.s.s5ssy-s.zsssM Morning. -3 g.,

Broiled weiners, fried pork chops,
bacon and ham; boiled, fried, roasted
and scrambled eggs -broiled steak;
tea, coffee, milk, cake and peaches
were some of the reasons why boy
scout troop 55 did not mind the hike
out to Round Lake, on the Rice street
road last Sunday morning.
Any boy who was there will tell
you that it's the end Of the road that
counts, not the hike to get there.
The trooprtoo it's first big hike with
the scout master, Odell D. Smith, and
the troop committee, Thomas Neal,
j. Wesley Kelly and Roy Wilkins.
Before breakfast the boys held short
Sunday school worship service led by
Committeeman Roy Wilkins, who is
superintendent of ST. James A. M. E..
church school. Plans We're made
for a three day camp this summer
out from the cities under the supervi-
sion of the committee. The troop,
which was organized in January,
second class scouts: George Sears,
Henry Erwin, Huron Shelton and Har-
old Carr.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-05-12
COLORED WOMAN HEADS :
FILM PRODUCING FIRM

Kansas City, No., May IL (Paci-
fic News Bureau) Kansas City is
Glaiming the honor bf having the
first colored woman film producer in
the person of Mrs. Maria P. Will
hams. As Secretary and Treasurer
of the Western Film Producing Co.,
a corporation of Kansas City, Mo-;
Mrs. Williams has just completed
"The Flames of WRATH" a five reel
mystery drama, written, acted and
produced entirely by colored people.
Headed by Roxie Mankins and John
Burton the cast includes Chas. Pear
son, Anna Kelso, John johnson and
Frank Colbert. Samuel Ellison Of
Kansas City, Kansas is the author.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-05-12
ANTI-KLAN BILL is
PASSED IN NEW YORK

Albany, N. Y.-By a vote of 46 to
4 the Senate of the State of New
York, on April "a, passed the Walker
Bill, requiring all secret and fraternal
organizations to file lists of their
members, their constitutions and
oaths with the Secretary of State
The bill is intended to put an end to
the secrecy without which the opera
tion of the Klan becomes impossible
and makes violation of the law 9
misdemeanor, punishable by fine Of
from one to ten thousand dollars.
The Director Of Publicity of the NJ
A. A. C. p. appeared at the hearings
in Albany, the state capital: before
the Senate Committee on the Judici,
ary, to urge enactment of the nea.
sure.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-05-12
To Restore War Insurance

It will be news to many World
War veterans to learn that the U. S.
Veterans Bureau has inaugurated a
reinstatement campaign for the be-
nefit of those who, either through
misunderstanding or inability to meet
premium payments, have permitted
their term (war tine) insurance to
lapse. r.
It is announced that no matter how
long time, has passed since the last
premium was paid, an ex-service
man may easily renew his term (war
time) insurance contract If he is in
good health, or If he is disabled,
provided the disability from which he
is suffering is due to service and is
mot of total and permanent nature.
Veterans will be particularly interest
ed in learning that they may rein
state $1,000 or any higher amount, in
surance they carried while in the
the public to know that over 500, 900
of the men who applied for insurance
during the war have continued their
policies in force and that these ex-
service men and women are carrying
insurance protection amounting to
the enormous sum of over $1,000
000, 900. .z1-z5
The reinstatement requirements
have been made most liberal; in fact,
if an ex- soldier is in good health it is
only necessary for him to furnish
medical proof of that fact, and pay
two monthly premiums on the amount
of term insurance to be reinstated.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-05-12
ST. PAUL BAPTIST CHURCH

Services were well attended last
Sunday. Interest in the rally is IN
creasing. The pastor married Lloyd
Hogan and Katherine Jackson on
Tuesday. There win be no forum to-
morrow. II is hoped that building
will be resumed soon. Rev. e. Z. Full
Ter preached Wednesday night and
Zion Baptist church choir sang and
added $3.50 to the offering. They
are good friends. Sunday school at
$50, preaching at IL q. m and 8 p.
m. B. Y. p. u. at $50 p. m. All
welcome.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1923-05-12
BANKER MITCHELL
Gets THREE YEARS
IN PENITENTIARY
President of Mechanics Bank in
Richmond Convicted of
.~4ls. False Entry -
IRREGULARITIES CHARGED
Prisoner One of Country's Prom
inent Men; Files Notice
of Appeal.

Richmond, Va, May 1.-THE jury
in the case of John j. Mitchell, Jr.,
charged with false entry, which re-
suited in the failure of the Mechanics
Savings bank, returned a verdict of
three years in the penitentiary.
p The taking Of evidence was con-
cluded Saturday, and the jury re-
cessed at midnight after several
hours of deliberation. 1t resumed it's
session Monday morning, and at
o'clock announced the verdict. The
court room was crowded.
Arrested a Year Ago.
Affairs Of the Mechanics Savings
bank, now in the hands of receivers,
took an unexpected turn when two of
it's officers and three clerks were
arrested almost a year ago, charged
with either stealing the funds of the
bank or with irregularities in hand
ling the accounts of certain deposit
ors. Mitchell, as president, and AL
bert v. Norrell, Jr, cashier, were
taken into custody ON a joint war
rant, charging the theft of $4,000,
said to have been on deposit to the
credit of two fraternal organizations,
one of which was the Knights Of
Pythias, =s~. .~,-- = ,7>77->----~@, - -
Mitchell was also served with a
warrant charging that he drew two
checks, both to the order of the bank,
one for $4,000 and the other for
$4,000. It was alleged that the
checks were drawn with the intent
to conceal the true state of certain
accounts, or to defraud the bank.
Two warrants were served on Nor
rell. One charges that he made a
false sworn statement of the con-
dition of the bank to Chief State
Bank Examiner Richardson. The
other charges that he made certain
entries with the intention to defraud.
His case is scheduled to be heard
shortly. -. .......
Mitchell Prominent. e.,
For many years Mr.. Mitchell has
borne the reputation of being one
of the leading bankers of the coun-
try. He was for long time the only
member Of his race associated with
the American Bankers association.
He founded the bank, of which he
was head, and is also editor of the
Richmond Planet. He is at present
a fellow Of the Royal Society Of Arts
(London), member of the National
Geographical society, and of the
American Society for the Advance
ment of Science. He was at one time
grand chancellor Of the Knights Of
Pythias of Virginia, but recent
court injunction dethroned him in
favor Of the national body. = =