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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
POLITICS sIcKENINc-

It's rather amusing thing to be in possession of all
the newspapers published in Nevada and calmly read
the editorial and news comment matters political
The latest instance in connection with the ines
sage" of Governor Scrugham Republican newspapers
were quick to find fault and Democratic newspapers
were equally quick to praise. Where a Republican
newspaper picked the governors expression to pieces
Democratic paper was ready to pull the fault finder
editorial into an equal number of pieces, with little
more vitrio attached in effort to teach the fault
Under better next time. So it goes and all
base their actions rather writings political be-
hef' Politics, apparently, have degenerated to the
point that anyone who is the Democrats side all
rigt, while the same is true of Republicans.
The Silver State forced to reluctantly admit that
we have been equally guilty with the rest of the state
newspaper men, so of course this is written in the
spirit of analysis rather than criticism We are per-
fecty willing to admit that political belief may Justify
staunch support of party men, right or wrong, but
we've often wondered recently il such solid support
a newspaper man does not make himself at least
slightly ludicrous in the opinion of thinking readers
There are some newspapers that very apparently
contain matter which the writer's being intelligent men,
cannot possibly believe. This matter is always written
Tor purpose" and the purpose must be endeavor
to make readers believe something that is not based
upon fact We have also been wondering lately if
such writings are justified from any viewpoint.
Some of the largest newspapers in the country are the
worst offenders in this respect.
For ourselves, we can where the governors mes
sage is just of words, sdesteppng anything of
importance TO the people, with the constant idea upper
most of playing politics. At the same time we can
realize that the opinion may be warped by political
belief, and that boiled down the governors message
may contain half column of words of real import
ance to the welfare of the people of this state.
newspaper, we believe, has greater function in
this world than to merely make money for its owner
We believe that its first duty to its readers and
the fellow who uses newspaper merely for the purpose
of playing the game" is deliberately betrayine the
confidence of those readersin the long run to their
positive detrment.
Party newspapers to be necessary. Inde-
pendent newspapers fine if they be kept really
independent, which is not accomplished in in
thousand because of the human nature element that
enters into most things But we've also been thinking
that an independent party newspaper capable of back
ing its party in all things that the editor believes to
right, but at the time ready to say that some
things some party men may do wrong, would be
justly entitled to greater place in readers respect
and it is exactly that for which will strive in future
regardless of how susceptible may believe the public
to be to a little bunk.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
HOW 1T WORKS

This week one more subscriber
has stopped his paper. He gives as
a reason that he does mot care for
it any more" This makes two. Both
have lacked the courage to come to
the office and make their request
and have sent word through the
postoffice.
During this time we have added
to our list the names of four sub
scribers unsolicited. We do not
therefore feel the loss of the two to
any great extent nor the loss of the
$3.50 in advertising one of them
refused to pay. 1t is well worth
these few dollars to find out their
sentiment in regard to law enforce
ment.
Any business, any part of which
is Legitimate, can prosper only SO
long as it can hide from the light of
day, and the few dollars thus OBJ
tanned adds only to the burden of
those who collect it, for some day it
goes to pay for his. wrong doing
and along with it his peace of mind,
his reputation, his friends and his
ability to ever again make a start
in the world as a successful opera
tor.
This assertion is not based on
theory, nor is it the biased opinion
of any individual; but is as old as
time and is backed by history of
both people and nations.
And long after the law breakers
of this little village are reaping their
reward or spending their ill gotten
dollars trying to buy immunity from
law or sentence behind bars, a
newspaper that has for its object
the upbuilding Of a community on
the theory that laws for the punish
ment of all offenders without regard
to race or previous immunity were
made to be enforced, will be found
doing business here.-Jordan Valley
Express.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
BADGER FIGHTS ARE CRUEL

Down in Carson City the people are going to en-
Joy of those horrd badger fights that have to
be regular event of each legislative session Over in
Ely the other day the whole town turned out to witness
abadger fight which took place right the main
street of the town. with all public dgnitaries looking
on 1t is said in newspaper reports that the sheriff
there and all other peace officers contributed in every
way possible to the of the occasion, and even
made enormous wagers the outcome of the tussle.
4 lady legislator introduced bill in Carson few
years ago that would forever prohibit badger fighting
in this state, following reports she had heard Of
dandy that had taken place few days before. We
don't know but what we agree with her. Think of
the heartrendng agony at the time the heroic badger
keeper pulls the pesky thing from the tub barrel.
Think of the anguish and the shame that he must for
endure for being hard hearted that he
to be the starting agent Of incident which must
surely follow him to the grave. And think of the
cruelty of the men who incite the fight to fill their
craving for that which is than murder. Truly
they heartess wretches
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
HUMAN sKuNks DID IT

What is to blame for the disgrace and death of
Waly Reid. his own weakness the system that per-
mts Of that weakness? Some will say he the
ter of his destnies and brought his death upon
himself while others will contend that with proper
forcement of existing laws and a desire on the part
of his fellow man to do unto others they would be
done by his downfall and death would have been i'm
possible Perhaps Wally entirely to blame for
having contracted the horrible drug habit perhaps
he got the reward that he personally invited But be is
not the big loser in the matter for he leaves wife
child who have been made to suffer by the greed Of
men and women who would sell the sou-destroyng
drugs for the paltry profit obainable in gold Society
does debt to humanity and portion Of that debt
is protection from prevents who put the dollar above
human life and happiness, Waly didn't realize until
too late.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
cOUEISM AN ANTIDOTE-

When Emile Coue visited the American Museum Of
Natural History the other day Mr.. Henry. Fairfield
Osborne the curator Of the museum, remarked that
Coueism was good antidote for the high-speed ex-
istence of America 70 r
M. Coue has been widely heraded by the press and
has aroused vast amount of interest by his trip to
America. Throngs Of patients have been flock
ing to his clinics, and number Of cures are said to
have been effected
Opinions may differ radically concerning M. Coue
and his method, but Mr. Osbornes comment deserves
consideration. It cannot be doubted that Americans
generally, especially since the war; have been reckessly
travelling that threatens to unbalance the lives
Of good il not seriously to effect the life Of the
nation. Something must be done to restore them to
harmony and lives before the strain becomes
great. If Coueism will help, then by all let it
be taken for what It is worth.
M. Coue insists that he himself can work no cure
each patient must do it for himself. That Is OBJ
viously true far speed-mad Amercans--or any
other people in the world, for that matter-are con-
cerned. The difficulty is in convincing them that they
can, and this N. Coue seems able to do.
But it pity that man had, to come
clear the Atlantic to tell Americana that
they could cure themselves.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
NYEARS CONE BY
(From The Silver State Filed
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO

No section of the Union is in q
more prosperous condition at the
present time than Humboldt county.
Chas. Kemlar was in town yester-
day from Paradise.
The Lovelock farmers expect to
harvest one of the finest crops of
alfalfa ever harvested by them in
previous years, on account of the
abundancy of water, which no doubt
we will be supplied with next sum-
mer.
The steamer Excelsior. sailed for
Alaska from San Francisco yester-
day with every stateroom crowded
with gold seekers and loaded to the
guards with supplies. Her depar-
ture from Main street wharf was
witnessed by a large crowd of peo-
pie and the scene was a revival of
last years excitement when the
same steamer carried away the first
crowd of special writer's and artists
to the new FL Dorado.
Nearly every young man that you
happen to speak to is seriously
thinking of going to Klondike in
the spring. Winnemucca will be left
like the manless island, but don't ge.
uneasy girls, the mosquitoes and
gnats will send them all back in
the summer when the mercury regis
ters 1876 degrees above zero.
Carpenter Wolf has done some
artistic cabinet work for The Silver
State.
Quite a number Of persons were
out sleigh riding yesterday.
The mercury registered ten de-
grees above zero this morning.
The firing of bombs and fire.
crackers in Chinatown late last night
made noise such as only Mongol
knows how to make.
Over two thousand students
started a demonstration at Paris
yesterday. They tried to cross the
River Seine but the police prevented
them. About sixty students were
arrested.
Quite large number of white
people visited Chinatown last even
ing and they were royalty treated
with cigars and candy. Music was
scarce as some Of the musicians
were busily engaged hitting the
pipe. while others gambled. (Chin-
csc New Year,
As a result Of extensive and judi
cious advertising in the local papers
of Carson by the home merchants
the practice of sending to San Fran
cisco for goods has practically stop
ped. People find to their surprise
that the merchant at home can do
better by them than they can do by
sending away.
Frank Northway and B. J. Riley
who arrived last night from Ken
nedy, brought the news of the death
of Mark Virgins at that place Sat
urday afternoon. Mr.. Virgins died
quite suddenly, having been sick in
bed only about thirty-six hours. The
immediate cause is supposed to
have been heart failure.
D. Pascal left here last night for
San Froncisco.
C. w. Muller is said to be down
with pneumonia at Golconda. DR.
Hood was called from Battle Noun.
tain and Mr.. Muller's wife was sent
for, leaving for Golconda on No. 8
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25

The Silver State is making far-away guess that
one Judge Taber is going to be candidate for
judge against our own beloved Chief Justice Quicker
two years from now. and we're also making another
ong-shot guess that that was the reason a certain
editor has gone to much pains to secure favorable
press comment for his candidate early in the game
Not that it isn't all right for Judge Taber to be
candidate and start his campaign early as he wants to-
and not that it isn't all right for said editor to attempt
to prepare the public mind though 1t is done in
rather, an of-handedr manner. And probably it will
also be all right for The Silver State to guess what is
going on and it that the state may know. And
later, maybe it's going to be lots Of fun to tell said
editor ~ told you so".
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
TEN YEARS AGO

The legislature convened at Car
son City yesterday, when botl
Houses were organized by the
Democrats, in accordance with eau
cuses held the preceding day.
The report that Senator Bell wa.
candidate for president pro ten
was in error and bis failure to be 6
candidate let T. A. Brandon in fol
Speaker Of the House.
Included in the appointments Of
the upper House were Miss Jo
Staunton as engrossing clerk anc
Mrs. E. M. Wightman as assistan,
enrolling clerk.
At $3.50 o'clock yesterday after
noon Governor Oddie submitted his
message to the legislature. The
document consisted Of approx.
mately 5000 words, the following
being a brief synopsis:
The fundamental need today is
the revision of the system Of tax
alton.
Next in Importance comes the per-
lection of the governmental system
in the interests of economy and
efficiency. Retrenchment should be
applied to city and county govern
ment as much as to the state gov
eminent for waste in city and coun-
ty affects the individual taxpayer
Ave times as much as in the state.
Steps looking toward a convention
for the revision of the constitution
of Nevada four years hence are
advised;
An amendment ratifying the
amendment for equal suffrage origi-
mating in the last session is strongly
urged;
An Interpretation of the election
law is urged requiring the counting
Of every ballot cast where the in
tent of the voter is clear.
Special tax Of five cents per 500
for 1918 and 1914 is advised to
create a 100000 fund for an ex-
hibit at the San Francisco Panama
Pacific Exposition.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Blattner
Of Paradise Valley brought their
daughter Irma to Winnemucca for
medical treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerhard Miller, ac-
companied by their son, George Mil
Ter, after visiting with Winnemucca
friends for several days, returned
to their Willow Point home yester-
day.
A new paper, called the Rocheter
Miner, has made its initial appear
ance in the camp. It is published
by the Review-Miner of Lovelock.
Yesterday the woman's suffrage
bill was reported from the COM
mittee and passed by the assembly
with but three dissenting votes.
Yesterday the new Ell Dorado
Hotel, which has been in course of
for the past several
was opened to the public.
It will be under the personal super
vision Of Phil Blume with A. Mac
Farlane as chief clerk.
The special meeting called to con-
vene' at the rooms of the Chamber
Of Commerce for the purpose Of dis
cussing the incorporation, of WIN
rs a city was so we'll at
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25

tended that it was necessary to ad-
journ to the courthouse, where there
was more room. ]. Sheehan, chair
man, being absent, the chair was
filled by George Summerfeld. M.
Reinhart, Dave Staunton and C. E.
Haviland were among those who
voiced their sentiments in favor of
incorporation and a vote was then
called, the majority being in its IA
vor. A committee of three, E. Rein
hart, Dave Staunton and Judge
Langwith were then appointed to
prepare bill to be submitted to the
legislature and secure the necessary
funds for engrossing it.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
"FREEDoM OF THE PRESS

Director Burns of the Federal Bureau of Investga-
ton says that s5s radical publications have sprung
up in the United States in the past year, and that
there GIL in circulation throughout the country
Schools for the teaching of radicalsm have been
Gated in Seattle and Boston and being organized
in other parts of the country The Reds are making
special efforts to get young of their persuasion into
the army and 1t is apparent that the Red
far from imaginary, and demands constant vigilance
If it is to be successfully met.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25

The Silver State acknowledges with thanks an invita-
tion to the inaugural ball to be held in Carson City
tonight and also complimentary ticket that would
admit the editor and ladies' worth $5 and fifty cents
war tax. But in that were on the wrong side Of
the political fence and openly advocated the defeat
Of present state officers, large extent it is per-
haps better that permit friends the enemies to
enjoy citation that may to victors without the
added pleasure Of making say he glad they were
elected, when they. know darn well he isn't.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25

manner in which some fools, some
criminals, take lives of Their. fellow
men on the slightest proyocationss
The legislature should not lessen
the punishment, but II anything,
should make it more certain
Sparks Tribune.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
ANOTHER EDITOR GONE

The editor is not always RESPONSE
BILE for mistakes which creep into
his paper. He hates to lay them all
on to the "Devil." For that reason
gaunt Kansas editor Is now hiding
in the hollows Of the gambage. The
spinsters Of the local church gave
notice Of a Spider Web Social"
The Devil made it read spindle
Leg Social" and SO he is patiently
waiting till the clouds roll by
Reese River Riveille.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25

hearts of the people the resistance
to radical propaganda, because they
are actually akin to the tenets Of
radicalism. The campaign against
radicalism is dictate of the law
of self preservation. Society must
wage implacable war against this
cancerous disease. But society must
not only have in mind the unkempt
radical. There is his brother of
neat appearance and in scientific
garb, who, though. less shocking in
utterance and less startling in his
methods, is in reality a far greater
menace.-Tonopah Times.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25
PUNISHMENT NECESSARY

Inc news rnaI comes from Car
son to the effect that many of the
legislators favor the abolition of
capital punishment should be given
serious consideration at this time.
The story goes that one of the men,
bers will introduce a bill to repeal
the lethal gas act on the grounds
that the state should not be forced
to a great expense on q matter that
is purely experimental, and that
when the suggestion was made that
the expression was forthcoming that
such q bill should repeal all capital
punishment.
At the present time, with the
present disregard for law, and the
crime wave that is sweeping the
country, to repeal the law exacting
the death penalty would be de-
cided step in the wrong direction.
One of the troubles at the pres
ent time is the laxity with which
the law is enforced, and the appar-
ent ease with which men and women
are able to escape the just penalty
of the law.
Instead of making the punish
ments for the graver offenses lighter,
they should be made heavier. Con-
finement should be more exacting,
and the taking of human life should
be, paid for with life.
England just punished a man and
woman within three months after
they had taken a life. Swift and
sure punishment of this nature will
cause halt in the present reckless
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25

Wonder what has become Of all the politicians back
at Washington who were anxious during last election
time to let the world know that without them in their
official places the end Of everything was near.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-01-25

If the gossps will only leave the young alone,
the Prince Of Wales will do his picking himself
Evening star., 1923-08-15
ONE DIES AS TRAIN HITS AUTO

NASHVILLE. Tenn, August 10
One man was killed, another was in
jured, perhaps seriously, when an
automobile and a Nashville, Chatta-
nooga .& ST. Louis railway train
crashed together four miles from
here II. H. Brown, a baker. was kill
ed and F. c. Moore. a painter. was
internally injured and bruised. A
small colored boy, also an occupant Of
the car. escaped uninjured by leaping
Evening star., 1923-08-15
Smart and Glossy
Fiber Sweaters
Special, $7.95

There just 100 of them go this low price and
they would have cost several dollars few weeks
ago These are all the tuxedo model that goes
we'll with any of fall skirt and their silky
sheen gives them a very dressy air Fancy stripe and
block weave patterns with pockets and braided grdes
You may choose from black navy orchid silver buff and
indo Sizes So to 46.
SECOND FLOOR 1ANsBuaeH BROTHER
Evening star., 1923-08-15
a Day Deuoted to the !,
Toilet Needs of Men

We have made his shopping easy
here tomorrow by featuring
number of the small but necessary
accessories to his daily toilet, or
we'll equipped vacation. And the
prices will bear the most rigid COM
parison.
Military Hairbrushes, superior quality
bristles for this low prios ....:. $3.50
Rotary whisk Brooms, easy to handle, and
they brush clean. 300
Pullman Hairbrush. neat style and finish;
Dressing Combs. an interesting assert.
Bath Brushes. for an e1hil.ratins rub.
detachable curved handle. ....... .e6o
Shaving Brushes, many styles and
roosssr:he: guaranteed quality S0o 70 $50 $50
Hand Scrubs. indispensable after work or
Bath Sprays. Of coed rcd rubber, with
simpiihsd faucet connection. ........ .7so
Clothes Brushes. q travelling and vacation
Gem or Evsr-Resdy Razors. .7sc
Ever-Ready Razor Blades, dozen. -. .7ec
Nail Clippers .......: .:........... ESQ
NAL Scissors ..'......-......-.... sgo
Pocket knife ...................... ..7ec
Pocket file ..................... Sec
Antissptic Tablstts Crystal for after
s.Ia :Ihavins s:, sc
shaving Cream .....s....s.......... ... 3eo
Shaving Stick .....................
P.4k Z Tiiford's witch Hasei. ....... .ass
Msnnsn's Tais for Men. ....ai .aio
Evening star., 1923-08-15
Skirts for Late Summer
and Early Fall

Many of the skirts all white, for white C.
will be favorite for long time to @O
Then the light grays and sand color that be- ord
long to every season, and many of the darker dA4N
tones that look forward to several months to GO zE
%>sS ~
Silks and wool crepes, including fancy roshanaras, che
Mile patterns sport sans crnled crepes and many
wool paids and other effects. Most of the skirts
pleated while others lean the tailored styles
few have attached bodices
&
Evening star., 1923-08-15

this wide of styles advance feature Heavy
crepe de chine all the coors, including faow gray,
rose, Nile, rosewood black and white. Jacquette,
blouse and sde-te models.
SECOND FLOOR, LANsBuReH &
Evening star., 1923-08-15
Final Clearance of
Boys Palm Beach Suits, $2.95

great the reduction these suits of genuine Palm
will be we'll repaid to let her finish the
dark patterns. Just u suits in sizes as follows;
7 suits, size
suits size 6 Is
10 SUITS size suit, size 16
8 years.
Evening star., 1923-08-15
Bows Palm, Beach Knickers, $3.50

Regulation full cut knickers of genuine Palm
Beach cloth in wide assortment of patterns.
Strongly taped seams and sturdy pockets. Sizes
Z to II years.
FOURTH FLOOR, L
Evening star., 1923-08-15
AdUance Styles-l
Sale of New
BlOuSeS
S.

Silk Blouses, as new and de-
lightful as October itself might
bring, yet at such a concession
from the price at which they
should sell regularly, even the
woman who has not yet
thought of fall cannot resist
their appeal.
Most of the blouses were
made to sell at about double
this figure, but we are offering
This ,Irido accnrfff1efnf Of StNlaS q
Evening star., 1923-08-15
All Our SI.OO Sport BIouses, 70c

Blouses from the best washable fabrics, in
cluding white oxford, tan pongee khaki, high
count percales and madras. All perfect Re-
duced to this special price for one day. Sizes
to 10 years
JRGH & BROTHER