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The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-14
Repairs to Lahontan Dam
Under Contract Decree
Penstock, Gate Valves and Other I'M
provements Started by Bureau

ible, which capacity is understood to
be approximately 900 h. p. for each
turbine with an effective head of
80 feet. The United States shall DUR
ing the term of this agreement main
tain in good repair and operating
condition the penstock from the Tru-
ekee canal and the new penstock
from the Lahontan dam up to but not
including the 30-inch gate valves at
the turbines. The poles of the trans
mission line from Lahontan to Fall
lon and the wooden chute from the
Truckee canal to the Carson river
are in a deprecated condition. In
consideration of a sum of $1,000 the
Company agrees to stub or reset as
directed by and subject to the ap-
proval of the Chief Engineer of the
Reclamation Service, all the defee-
and to renew or repair said wooden
chute from the Truckee canal to the
Carson river before the expiration of
the contract, and to maintain said
transmission line and flume in good
repair and operating condition
throughout the term of this agree
ment The said sum of $4,000 will be
paid to the Company by remitting
ten per centum of each monthly bill
for power until the whole sun has
in this manner been paid. The Com
pany shall, at its own expense, main
tain all parts of the plant in good
repair and operating condition, ex-
cepting only the two penstocks which
are to be maintained by the United
States as hereinbefore provided" +"
1t is understood that the power
company will within a short time
start repairs to the pole line and
transmission under the contract
which should before the summer
passes render the plant in better
condition than in it history. 1t also
means the expenditure of consid-
erable sum of money, rendering a
payday both at the power plant and
on the transmission service.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-14
ENTERTAINMENT PROVES
PRONOUNCED SUCCESS

The entertainment given by the
Sunday school of the Methodist
church on Tuesday evening, March
9Th, was a splendid success. A large
group of children represented the
different nations. They we're beau
tifully gowned and in clever acting
brought to the audience the customs
and peeuliarities of different nation
alities. The singing by Mrs Beatty
and others was heartily received. Mr..
Leslie Lowe represented Uncle Sam
and Miss Faye Graves was the charm
ing Queen of Liberty. There were
three hundred people present to see
this wonderful entertainment and the
Sunday school received deserving
CONGRATULATIONS for a most delight
full evening of real enjoyment. Mr.
Geo. w. Rabjohns was one of the
chief promoters and Mrs. Hudson
gave valuable assistance. To see the
many different nations being melted
into true Americanism was a sight
worth beholding
The Joy" class sold homemade
candy and the ladies of the church
were on the job with delicious re-
freshments. About $40 we're count
ed as the proceeds of the evening.
Prof j. j. Beatty was in charge of the
program. Bright games and real fun
for old and young was the happy con-
clusion of this pleasant evening.
The Sunday school is considering
beautiful May-Day entertainment.
Come with your suggestions and
thereby help in the work of the Mas
ter. To the large number of children
we desire to bring a hearty thanks.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-14
CHAMBER FILES PROTEST

The proposal to sell the University
farm that the expense of the univer-
sity might be trimmed down has met
strenuous opposition by the farm bu-
reau heads over the state, they main
tanning that an experimental farm
is just as necessary to farm student
as is a school OF mines to the mining
class.
In order to emphasize opposition
practically all of the chamber of COM
merce heads of the state have frown-
ed on the proposition. The members
of the Churchill chamber have filed
tell graphic protest against the sale
of the farm. The Reno chamber I'm
special session held last Friday
filed protest, II being set up that by
such action 1t would seriously inter
fere with development of farm know
ledge throughout the state.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-14
Farmers Build Road
In Island District

In order to cut corners and short
en- the distance to the Island district
the farmers of that and the Lone
Tree district Joined forces and with
teams and mutual work have seraped
and turnpiked approximately a mile
of excellent road leading almost due
south from the experiment farm.
The work not only wipes out lot
of kinks but puts the road onto high
er and better drained ground and at
the same time eliminates several
sharp angle turns.
Bob Douglas furnished the lumber
that went into the several bridges
and drains while the farmers along
the highway turned in teams and
muscle, the result being that they
have the making of real road i'm
proyement 1t is anticipated that
the county will this fall surface the
road bed with gravel which will
make it one of the best highways In
the county.
A feature of this road building is
the total absence of engineers, as
good eyesight of several of the farm
ers have been used and from all ap-
pearances they have hit the mark.
This piece of road building through
community activity has not cost the
county a cent.
Among those who have devoted
time and energy to this county and
civic improvement are ii. r. Smith,
Ben Holmes, Charlie Noble, George
Miller ard others. The road will be
ready for travel this week, as 1t is
getting down to the final dragging
process.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-14
Carson Boys Win
State Championship

A feature of the basketball tour
nament was the defeat of the Reno
team by the Carson boys, in fact the
Fallon boys and girls took almost as
keen interest in this game as they
did In their own play, while Carson
rooted to such an extent during the
Fallon-Reno game that when their
own contest came up they were al
most out of the hollering.
The result of the boys champion
ship game was a score of % to Is.
While 1t was a hard fought game
the Carson team at no time was in
danger.
Spectators packed the university
gym beyond its capacity and many
we're unable to see the game on ac-
count of the lack of accomodations.
1t is estimated that 1900 people
were at the closing game Saturday
evening and as many more wanted to
attend.
Following the victory of the Car
son team that town put on a eele-
bration, while a dance, parade and
free show was given the team Mon.
day evening.
In commenting upon the game the
Appeal states:
A disagreeable feature of the oeca-
sion was the throwing of eggs by
Reno high school students at the
Cai sonites after the games had been
played.
Reno school authorities this after
noon sent regrets at the behavior OF
some of the students and made the
announcement that attempts are be-
ing made to bring the guilty ones
TO account.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-14
Senate DesiQnates
Lincoln Highway

The senate went on record last
week as endorsing the Lincoln High
way as the primary route across No
vada. This was accomplished only
after long debate. The Gazette of
March 9Th has the following relative
to this measured:
The only bill that was the subject
of debate or on which there was a
marked difference of opinion on roll
call was s. B. 14S, the bill introduced
by Meder Thursday for designation
of the Lincoln Highway as the pri-
mary route of Nevada.
A telegram from the Lincoln High
way Association indorsing the bill.
giving the opinion that the bills pas
sage would be great aid in getting
recognition for the route from Utah
and offering further financial aid in
highway construction in both Utah
and Nevada, was read.
Scott called for information about
the designation of highway routes In
this state.
Senator Meder advocated passage
of the bill, telling of the Utah sit
uation and maintaining that the Lin
coin Highway serves the greatest
portion of the state.
Senator Scott did not consider that
his question was answered. He held
that the designation of routes is a
matter for the highway department
that the legislature has no right
to interfere.
Senator Sprague said few words
in favor of the bill.
On the roll call the following sem
ators voted aye" Burner, Chaplin.
Dressler, Fitzgerald, Fletcher, Meder.
Miller, Penrose, Sprague and Vencil
10.
Those who voted mo" we're
Cowles, Getchell, Scott, Sheehan,
Smith and Uniacke-6.
Fairchild was absent. /
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-14
Fallon Girls Bring Home
Championship Cup
Boys Make Hard Fight Teams Met
With Band and Parade Follows

The Tonopah girls we're eliminated
by the Fallon girls Wednesday, the
score being 46 to IL. The basket
shooting of Mills and Davis was the
feature of the game, Mills making
and Davis making II. Substitutes
Brown, Jones and Fofthouse played
part of the time.
The Fallon boys game with Love-
lock Thursday, was from start TO fin
ish a game without a moments let
up In speed good team work and ac-
eurate basket shooting. Substitute
Ellison played part of the time. Final
score 27 to 10.
On the same day the Fallon girls
easily defeated Loveloek with a score
of 81 to IL. All three subs were
used.
Friday saw the Fallon boys elimin-
at as eontenders for the boys
championship trophy with a score OF
13 to 22 In favor of Reno. Although
outscored six baskets to three by the
light and speedy Reno team, the
Fallon boys went down the floor at
top speed, time after tine, only to
have plays broken into and shots
hurried by the Reno defense. Bailey
featured for the local team by scor-
ing nine points the only sub used
was Ellison.
The Fallon girls, using but one
sub, Jones. in their game with Yer
ington Friday. were victorious with
a score of 23 to 19. Yerington held
the champions down during the first
half, but could not compete with the
Fallon forwards unerring basket
shooting during the second half.
Mills and Davis starred as forwards.
Saturday saw the final bout for
the girls championship when Fallon
met Reno. Reno led in the first half
with ten points to Fallon's s, but the
star work of Travis, Davis and Mills
soon brought the Fallon team to the
front.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-14
BOYS CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS

The Boys Club held a well attend
ed meeting last night at the Epworth
Hall. After an hour OF delightful
play the boys proceeded to elect offic-
ers for the ensuing year. The contest
was rather spirited but with manly
resignation to the will of the major
ity. The following were elected:
President, Bud Powell; vice presi-
dent, Clarence Byrd; second vice
president, Clifford Martin; secretary
Harry Yetter; treasurer, Nee More
house; doorkeeper, Frank Hill;
directors, Billy Keiser, Robert Mar
can, Francis Headley. Riley Howell
and Ernest Elliott. Meetings are
held every Tuesday evening from 6
to 1880 and from 10 to IL. Saturday
mornings. All meetigs held Mt the
Epworth hall.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-14
Agricultural Credit Law
Receives Extended Revision
Last Day of Congress is Devoted to
Benefits to Farm Situation
Statement by the Secretary .

Statement by the Secretary of
Agriculture, Henry c. Wallace)
On the last day it was in session
Congress enacted the Agricultural
Credits Act. This act is designed to
give the farmer the sort of credit he
needs to produce efficiently and mar
ket in an orderly way the products of
the farm. 1t is an effort by Congress
to meet a need which has been felt
for at least fifty years. The act may
not be perfect. Quite possibly exper-
ience will show the need of amend
ments from time to time. But it fur
nishes the basis for a system of In
termidiate credit adapted to farm
conditions and farm needs. Also
it should bring about a reduction in
the interest which farmers must pay
for money borrowed.
The act is divided into two parts.
In the first part, it provides govern
ment agencies for handling agrieul-
tural loans. In the second it author
ICES the organization of private agen-
cies under government supervision
for making loans on livestock secur-
ity and on farm commodities on the
way to market.
The government loan activities
will be carried on in connection with
the Federal land banks. At the pres
ent time the country is divided into
twelve districts, and In each of these
"A CT rfa fhare iu cd l.,
which makes land mortgage loans,
these twelve banks being directed by
central Federal Farm Loan Bureau
in Washington. In connection with
each of these land banks there is to
be established an intermediate credit
bank, located in the same city with
the land bank and under the super
vision of the officers and directors of
the land bank. The Federal govern
ment supplies each of these inter-
mediate credit banks with a capital
of not to exceed $5.000,000 These
intermediate credit banks are author
lied to discount farmers notes which
have been taken by banks and other
| financial institutions, and then can
carry such notes for a term of from
six months to three years. The banks
may also loan direct TO farmers co.
operative associations under condi-
tions set forth in the act.
These intermediate credit banks
may issue debentures which will
have back of them the farmers notes
which the banks have taken. The
idea is that these debentures may be
sold to people who wish safe invest
ment. They are exempt from taxa
tion, just as the bonds issued by the
Federal land banks are exempt. The
interest charged by the intermediate
credit banks may not exceed by more
than one per cent the interest paid
on the debentures issued, and the
farmer who borrows must not be
! charged an interest rate of more
than one ano one-half per cent above
the interest charged by the interme-
diate credit bank.
No doubt some time will be re-
quired to get the machinery in
smooth working order. 1t will be
just like building up new business.
1t should not be very long, however,
until the benefits will be apparent
and the farmer will find that he can
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-14
CANNING PLANT PLANS
ARE In THE MAKING

During the past week A. j. Reed
county agent, who has been among
those advocating a canning plant has
received estimates on casts and sim
plified experimental plans from
several concerns.
The Red Lands Company of Grand
Junction, Colorado, has submitted a
community plant together with es-
Inmates and results of that section.
A small plant capable of handling
from 500 to 1000 cans per day can
be erected and operated on an exper-
mental basis at minimum cost.
Fuller details OF this operation will be
at hand shortly when they will be
brought before the chamber of COM
merce for action. Under this plan
large buildings are eliminated and
expenses cut to the bone.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-14

With band playing, sirens blowing
and people cheering, reception
committee arranged by the American
Legion boys met the two basketball
teams at the evening motor last sun
day evening and after parading the
main streets for half an hour, es-
corted such as we're not provided
with cars to their respective homes.
Fallon is proud of both of its bas-
ketball teams, and while only one
cup was brought home, and that for
a third nseeutive time, every one Is
satisfied that both teams put forth
their efforts in the most ereditable
manner as to teamwork, speed and
good sportsmanship.
There is not a player on either
team but deserves special mention,
and the coaches, Helen Fuss and
Noble Waite are TO be especially COM
nended for the excellent results OF
their drilling and planning, mani
tested at the test.
Following are the records made by
the Falion teams.
Wednesday
Boys: Fallon 80, Metropolis 16.
Girls. Fallon &C, Tonopah IL.
Thursday
Boys: Fallon 81, LoYeloek l9
Girls. Fallon 81. Loyeloek IL.
Friday
Boys Fallon 13, Reno 22.
Girls. Fallon 20, Yerington 13.
Saturday
Girls. Fallon 81. Reno 10.
The Fallon boys playing Metrop-
oils opened the tournament last week
Wednesday, Bailey and Allen star
ring. Fallon led IA to 5 in the first
half, increasing the lead in the sec
ond. Coach Waite allowed substi-
tutes Ellison, Lagasa and Malcomson
to play part of the time. Final score
80 to 16.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-14

There will be no delay in carrying
out the provisions of the contract
recently signed by Secretary Fall, as
preparations are now under way to
make the improvements at the La
hontan dam.
Detailed surveys of the remodel
ing of the penstock and the other
improvements called for In the con-
tract have been made and this week
a crew has been installed at the dam
for active work while material has
been ordered and will be placed as
the work progresses.
Under the terms of the contract
the spillway and turbines should be
in better condition than in the his
tory of the power plant, while the
doubel use of water will become a
fact, making it possible to use the
storage water for both irrigation and
power. This item in the plans Is
probably the most important factor,
as 1t will assure power should there
be a short esason on the Truckee or
the Carson rivers.
The following terms in the con-
tract are to be carried out, they be-
ing embraced in the contract as 1t
was signed:
Construction and Repairs
within ten months after the ex-
ecution of this contract the United
States shall at its own expense con-
struct a penstock, having an inside
diameter of not less than rs inches,
connecting one of the cylinder gate
outlets of the Lahotnan dam with the
turbines in the Lahontan power plant
and install three gate valves in said
penstock. As soon as the power load
of the Company, or the condition OF
the present turbine runners shall re-
quire, the United States shall at Its
own expense install new turbine run
ners, wicket gates and other parts
which may be necessary to increase
the capacity of the present turbines
to the maximum capacity which the
makers of the turbines consider feas-
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-14

| borrow needed capital for a period
up to three years without having to
pay an unduly high rate of interest,
without having to renew his notes
every ninety days or six months, and
without being in danger of having to
sacrifice his crops or live stock be-
cause of sudden financial furry.
The second division of the act au-
thorizes the organization, under a
Federal charter, of national agricul-
tuarl credit corporation, these to be
organized by private capital. They
will be under the supervision of the
Comptroller Of the Currency, Just as
are other national banking institu-
tions. They must have capital
stock of at least s25O,o00 They
may issue collateral trust debentures
up to ten times their capital and sur
plus. Such corporations will prob
ably be organized in the western
states where the livestock industry
is important and where now cattle
loan companies are in operation.
In addition to the provisions of the
act designed to furnish the farmer
much needed intermediate credit,
certain changes have been made in
the law under which the Federal
land banks operate and in the Fed
eral Reserve Act. Provision for the
establishment of the so-called per-
manent organization of the twelve
Federal land banks is made by pro-
viding that three out of the seven
directors for each bank are to be
elected by the borrowers from the
bank and three are to be appointed
by the Federal Farm Loan Bureau
The seventh director, who will be
the president of the board, will be
chosen from three persons who have
received the highest nomination vote
for this position by the borrowers or
stockholders in the bank.
Heretofore the maximum amount
which might be loaned to any indiv-
idual by the Federal land bank has
been $4,000. This has been in
creased to $4,000. Also the purpose
for which mortgage loans may be
/. made has been broadened to include
the repayment of any existing In
| debtedness.
The Federal Reserve Act is amend
| ed by broadening the definition of
what is called agricultural paper,
making it include the grading and
processing of agricultural products
by cooperative marketing associa-
tions. Heretofore the Federal Re-
serve Banks have not been permitted
to discount agricultural paper for a
longer period than six months. This
period has been increased to nine
months.
A large number of state banks are
not now members of the Federal Re-
serve System, some of them because
their capital is not large enough to
meet the requirements of the law.
An amendment to the Federal Re-
serve Act is carried in this bill de-
signed to encourage small banks to
join the system. A bank which has
capital equal only to sixty per cent
of the capital required of national
banks may now be admitted, IL with
in reasonable time the capital will
be increased to correspond with the
capital required of national banks.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-14
LOCAL FALLON FIRM
EXPANDS ITS BUSINESS

The Nevada Commission Company,
a Fallon business house which was
created by Harry P. Davis and Ell
wood Luce. has found that larger
field offers opportunity along with
the home plant. They recently pur-
chased the Reno Live Poultry Mar
ket, at 221 Lake Street, Reno, and
have taken II over.
This move by the local boys will
offer even larger market for Fallon
products. Since last fall the firm has
been busy supplying poultry and pro-
ducts of this valley to other sections
east and west With the establish
ment of a Reno market much that
has been forwarded to the coast will
go direct to Reno for distribution.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-14
To LOCATE IN FALLON

Fred Wood and family. who have
been living in Elko county have ar
rived in this city and will settle on
farm that they have in view.
For some time Mr.. Wood has had
his eye on this valley, in fact was
here last fall and looked for place.
He expects to take over farm on
which he holds an option and will
bring in a number of high grade
Jersey cattle as a starter for dairy.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-14
sWEETEN UP THE WORLD

Saturday a car load of extract
honey left Fallon for San Francisco,
the consignment being sent out by
the Nevada Commission Company OF
this city.
The boys could not wait on the
governor for a honey day proelama-
ton, so taking time by the foreloek
they decided to help sweeten up this
old world by sending a car load to
San Francisco.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-14
DIR. w. c. LUCAS RESUMES
PRACTICE IN FALbON

DR.. w. c. Lucas announces his re-
turn to Fallon and resumption OF
his practice He will do general
medicine, surgery and obstetrics with
special attention given to diseases of
the eys. ears, nose and throat. Oiiice
and residence n E. Williams Ave.
(the Mrs. Nora Kinney residencel
Phone lat. lSt4
Tonopah - Mines throughout dis
trict again operating normal
Phoebe - Work resumed at Nir-
ginia Louise property.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-14
CHICKEN PIE DINNER

Those who are acquainted with the
quality and quantity of the dinners
prepared by the ladies of the Meth
odist church will avail themselves of
the opportunity of enjoying the
chicken-pie dinner to be served In
the new gymnasium tomorrow
Thursday night beginning at s
O'Clock and continuing until Z. This
soc dinner promises to be most
delicious affair. Music and a pro-
gram of bright games will be enjoyed
All are cordially invited.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-14
REMODELING BUILDING
FOR NEW AUTO BUSINESS

Work of remode'ing the Williams
Estate building at the corner of Main
street and Williams avenue has been
started. This property Is to be occu-
pied by C. L. Benadum where he will
display the new Star car and Durant
products.
The building occupied is one of the
choice sites. for such sales room,
Mr.. Benadum also intends to carry
accessories of all kinds and main
tain a twenty-four hour service sta
tion for autoists.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-14
SCHOOL TRUSTEES MEETING

At a session of the school trustees
held last evening much routine work
was conducted and at the same time
the selection of the faculty for the
ensuing term was taken up.
The board has advised the mem
bers of the faculty that the positions
as heretofore filled are open to those
who are now serving. They are
granted until April 10th, at which
time a determination must be given
the school board.