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The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07
Fallon Gets State Fair
By Legislative Enactment
Preparations Under Way to Make 1t
Best Show Ever Held In Nevada

Monday evening the chamber of
commerce held a meeting at which
there was a well representative mum
Der of people as the main talk was
on the State Fair. The passage of
the bill at Carson and the approval
of the same by the governor, melted
more than ordinary interest, as Fail
lon ls called on this year to do the
real thing in fair and exhibits. This
Is not a mere local proposition but
one that must be of such nature that
the entire state can be asked to lend
assistance and enjoy a week in the
Lahontan Valley.
1t was the general eoncensus of
opinion that heretofore the fairs.
both local and state, have been held
at too late a date to give the best
possible exhibits and gain results.
1t was pointed out that afterthe 18th
of September there was every possi-
bility of killing frost, and in order
to avoid any such contingency 1t is
proposed to hold the big show in
Fallon during the first week in Sep
tember.
The county as well as the state will
be called upon for financial assis-
tance, as the affair must be a credit
able one from every angle of view.
Those who were present at the meet
Ing all agreed that IL was a chance
for widespread advertising and that
IL should not be confined to this one
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07
Chalk Mountain Mine
Promising Property

Mr.. e. NJ. DAVIS, who is in charge
of the Chalk Mountain Silver-Lead
mining company, situated about 45
miles east of this city, is spending a
few days here gathering up supplies
and miners, as a double shift is being
put on development work.
The company took over the pro
perty last year and active develop
ment has followed brining out ore
bodies that warrant extensive devel-
opment A shipment is TO go for
ward within a short time and ma
chinery and other Improvements will
follow, SO states Mr.. DAVIS.
The building of bunk houses and
quarters has taken up considerable
time, but with this nearing compile
ton the rapid development of the
property is to follow.
The company, which is financed by
eastern men, sent out word to pros
ecute work after receiving the report
of two mining engineers who main
tain that the property warrants the
work under the belief that there is a
real mine in the making.
II is such work as is being carried
on by Mr. DAVIS that is destined to
help Fallon and the district over the
hump. The supplies for the property
come from Fallon and with the cam
paign that is planned 1t will mean
much to this center. Mr.. DAVIS is
convinced that he has the making of
a silver-lead property that will make
a record.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07
POWER CONTRACT SIGNED
BY SECRETARY OF INTERIOR
Controversy Over Amendments Ends Through
Last Act of Retiring Cabinet Member

to furnish water either through the
Truckee canal or Lahontan reservoir
there will be remitted to the COM
pany that portion of it's guaranteed
payment which would otherwise ac-
crue to the United States for the de-
livery of water Such remittals shall
be made only when shut-downs are
one hour or more of continuous TAIL
ure. Irrigation shall at all times
take precedence over power use, ard
should failure to deliver water for
period of more than thirty days
occur the company shall have the
right to terminate this lease
The company shall maintain me-
ters to record watt-hours for .he
measurement of all energy delivered
which shall be measured at the dam.
Both parties to read meters at the
termination of each thirty days. The
company is to keep a record of all
business transacted and shall make
full returns to the government each
month.
~ COMPANY 10 W Opti atC TIC
plant in a careful and efficient mar
ner. At the termination of this CON
tract the company Is to turn over 10
the government the property leased
in as good order as 1t shall be On
December l, 1924, or shall be by
reason of repairs or contemplated
improvements.
Payment to the United States
The company agrees to pay to the
United States for all power gener
dted at the plant during the months
of April, May, June, July, August
and September, at the rate of three
tenths of a cent per kilowatt hour
and during the months of October
November, December, January, Feb
ruaIy and March at the rate of -four
tenths of a cent per kilowatt hour
Payments to be made on or before
the 18th of each month"; The min
imum payments from April to Sep
tember shall be $1,000 In case D.
delinquency the company shall pay
on deferred payments interest at the
rate of 10 per eentum per annum
Conveyance of Rights
AS a consideration for this agree
meni the company is to convey to tie
United States all right, title and in
terest in the Truckee river, includ
ing its permit No 1929 together with
all lands, right of way, and ease
ments acquired, owned and held by
the Nevada Valleys Power Company
together with water right, and same
shall be delivered Simultaneous.
with the execution and delivery of
tins instrument. The company with
in thirty days may remove its equip
mont and cottages from this pro-
perty.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07

"I am not advocating any one line
of culture to the people. but do con-
tend that the future of the project 10
as bright II not the brightest know
of. That ! have faith In the district
and its future have staked two out
fits now operating farms on the pro-
ject. The boys have had some hard
luck, but instead of quitting I have
helped them over the troubles and
have every confidence that they will
make good and will make money for
themselves as well as return my in
vestment. l don't expect that 1t will
be done In one season or two, but /
do believe that eventually they will
pull out on the right side of the
ledger.
When people ask me where to 90
to establish a home and a farm I
direct them to the project. 1t IL the
only open field that know of In Me-
vada where there Is a guarantee Of
land and water. You have a better
railroad service than any section on
of the main line, the state Ia improv-
ing the highways and there has been
established market for your cream
and dairy products Poultry from
Fallon brings fancy prices, especially
turkeys, as I paid SO cents a pound
last Christmas for bird produced In
the valley, and it was worth it.
1T is my contention that with the
play knocked out of the people all
over the state, and the realization
that they must get back to work, that
the whole state will move ahead az IL
should, and the Newlands Project
will be in better shape In another
year than it has In its history.
''The financial people of Reno
realize that prosperity in any farm
ing center helps the larger city. and
with this in mind the Reno business
men are not opposing forward move
ments by Fallon or Fernley or any
farm center district. On the con-
trary we keep pretty close tab on
such places.
"The people on the project have
passed the pioneering stage. as they
huOW Wudt CfOps hic ouI q anu pIohit-
able. 1t Is better to direct the stran-
ger seeking homes to q proven sec
ton than a doubtful one. That is
one reason why l stated that land Is
cheaper in Fallon than elsewhere in
Nevada, as aside from the project
land, there is a tendency to cut up
big holdings. Several such concerns
have talked it over with Reno finan-
cial concerns and it Is my opinion
that most of the big farms will. In
side of ten years, be trimmed down
or cut up and occupied by families.
II is the same story over tho entire
west. and it is coming to Churchill
county.
There is one thing more that
should be kept in mind. that no bank
wants to foreclose on any farm.
They would sooner see land worked
than carry on law suits, and there
will be few foreclosures IL the people
get back into harness"
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07

district but would include the re-
sources of the whole state, or as
much as would come in and show the
world what Nevada really has to oyer
the home-seeking and investing pub
lie.
The several committees that have
been appointed by the chamber In the
near future will meet and map
out a program. At the same time
the state will be represented through
the recently appointed board named
by Governor Scrugham in which are
included Assemblyman Long and Mr..
Hardy.
Discussion relative to award of
exhibits were taken up and undoubt-
edly this matter will be given full
consideration. 1t was maintained
that a mere blue ribbon daes not
satisfy people who strive for the
best, but that something material
Will be part of the reward.
The early meeting of the chamber
to take this up and formulate ideas
and plans shows the spirit that is
necessary to make the show a sue
cess. Those present were all of the
belief that this fall Fallon and the
project will be abe to present more
concrete evidence of the resources
than since the project was started.
II is probable that special meetings
of the different committees will be
called to round up details for early
work for the state fair.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07
Reno Banker Reviews
Future of Lahontan Section
Backs His Opinion by Stalking Two
Units in This Valley

Recently a Reno banker, who has
state all his life, reviewed the situ-
alton in the Lahontan Valley, and
from his point of view the future has
an assurance of prosperity second to
none in the state. In talking il over
in cold blooded business way he
outlined the plan about as follows:
THE people of the Lahontan have
been doing just what the rest of the
state has, playing. For several years,
or since the war inflated prices, the
people, far and wide, forgot that a
day of reckoning must come, and
while they received fancy prices for
products and working half time they
spent as fast as they made, and in
many instances faster. The result is
what one finds over the entire west,
hard times, with money tight and
only few who saw the troubles
ahead are going easy. This hap
pened in the project section as well
as on the Truckee Meadows, Carson
Valley and other points. = 1t is gen.
eral knowledge of the banking people
that the situation had to come and
the conservative corporations have
been prepared and are now using
precautions to tide over without in
jury to the people or to their own
business.
Those who really mean business
in the Lahontan Valley are going to
work out all right. l have noticed
the gradual but sure increase of
daily stock. This is bringing in real
money. 1t is going to be the COW
and animal industry that will save
your people and the rest of the sec
tions where cream can be produced.
Unfortunately many who owned cows
sold them when hay was high, believ-
ing they were making more money
on hay than the cows. 1t is now real
lied that the mistake was made h,:t
the condition is rapidly being
brought back to normal.
Where the dairy is established pigs
follow. There must be something to
take up the skim milk and it is the
pigs that do 1t. l have kept tab on
your section and find that pork ship.
ments are going out pretty regularly
and that is money-eash that is nee
essary to meet the bills and keep the
wheels rolling. If l was directing
affairs l would suggest that every
farm in the district carry from TWEEN
ty-five to one hundred sheep. 1t is
double crop scheme, wool and
lambs, and the old ewes always find
market.
while there has been complaint on
water charge it is small compared to
anything in California, and over here
in the Washoe district it costs 50 per
acre per year to do the same thing
that your people get for So. Lands
in other sections are double the vaule
they are in the Lahontan section.
and they do not produce as much In
hay or diversified crops. 1t is prac-
tically the only corn section In the
western end of the state and the mel
ons have become famous.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07
Home Art Glasses
Under Formation

Making work easier In the kitchen
and the home is the objective of
home extension work as illustrated
in talk by Miss Stillwell. assistant
director of the work at the uniyer-
sity. Her address, to the women of
Fallon last Tuesday at the chamber
of commerce building was not only
what can be done by application Of
modern methods In the home and
particularly in the kitchen. The
meeting was attended by two MEM
bers from each of the farm bureau
clubs. II is expected that a meeting
a month will follow.
III plans carry as anticipated three
demonstration kitchens will be es-
tablished, which will be distributed
over the project and be in charge of
the women selected who will demon
strate from the selected points
Those chosen at the recent meeting
to attend the meetings and urge
complete organization are:
Union-Mrs. Drumm, Mrs. Dunn.
Mrs. Latin.
Sheckler-Mrs. Robinson. Mrs.
Pflum
Harmon-Mrs. wainscott, Mrs
Buerer.
Island-Mrs. Noble, Mrs. Norcutt,
Mrs. Crew. Miss Johnson, Mrs. Con-
ner.
Northam-Mrs. Halloek.
Old Riyer-Mrs Moody.
Soda Lake-Mrs Davenport, Mrs.
Heizer
Artemisia and Lone Tree-Mrs.
Dunn, Mrs. Moore.
1t is the intention to hold demon
stration by Miss Hazel Zimmerman,
the Washoe county demonstrator,
while Miss Stillwell will visit at least
four times during the year. c. w.
Creel is urging the empoyment OF
regular demonstrator. who could he
employed in Churchill, Pershing and
Lyon counties, who could put In
about ten days in each county per
month. The matter is under consid-
GRAFTON by the women who wish to
get a general consensus OF opinion
before urging this action.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07
FIGURING ON RADIO
FOR WILDES DISTRICT

Wildes district is to have COM
munity radio. as the sum of $175 has
been collected for that purpose and
the installation of plant will follow.
The people who have engineered
this community plant are expecting
demonstrations from several agents
WHO are asking for the chance to In
siail the plant. The best results
from the demonstration will get the
contract.
Undoubtedly the Wildes station
will result in others going in for this
sort of work and pleasure as once
such a station is established the peo
pie wonder how they can get along
without 1t.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07
MAY CONSOLIDATE ON
FARM AGENT APPOINTEF

II is possible that Pershing and
Churchill counties will consolidate
on the farm agent, as this was talked
over at the meeting held in Fallon
Saturday by the local board. In such
a case AL Reed will devote half his
time between the two counties.
The same action may be taken In
regard to the woman demonstrator
the difference being that she will di-
We'd her time between three coun-
ties; Churchill, Pershing and Lyon.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07
RUMOR STARTS GUESSING
AMONG THE BOYS

A rumor to the effect that nearly
score OF information indictments
have been filed against certain Fall
lonites for infractions of the federal
dry act. has started lot of guessing.
1t was stated on the street last Sat-
urday that parties coming from Car
son had learned that two men Of the
dry squad had secured evidence
against the Fallonites, and that the
secret indictments have followed.
which will mean they have to face Q
Carson jury.
Following the unpleasant news a
lot of the lads have figured just what
they have done to step into the mesh
es. A lot have confessed to them
selves and close friends that they
have felt the kick of the mule. but
they all contend they have not even
sold or given away any from hip or
shelf. Developments are awaited
on many an anxious seat.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07
WINTER WHEAT ACREAGE
IN FINE CONDITION

The farmers who planted winter
wheat agree that IL is in excellent
condition this spring, this is espec-
tally true in the Saltwater district.
At the E. G. Norton place $50
acres planted last fall gives every
promise of a fancy crop. The wheat
has grown during the winter and is
further advanced than usual. the
warm early portion of winter was
unusually favorable.
At other points in the valley win
ter wheat is looking exceptionally
well and II is believed that more
wheat will be cut this season than
formerly.
Demand is coming for better seed
each year and the local flour mill
and others dealing in this speciality
are handling some excellent seed
There is promise of more wheat and
grain acreage than heretofore, IL be-
Ing realized that grain crops have
brought ready money as soon as
threshed.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07
MAKE LAST PAYMENT

The Golden Eagle Mining Com
pany of Virginia City has made the
final poyment for the old Oest pro-
perry at Silver City. This ground
has produced several fortunes OF
high grade ore but will be mined as
d milling proposition by the new
owners.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07
THANKS

For their generous assistance and
in helping make the recent dance a
social and financial success, the men,
bers of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
wish to thank the ladies of the Red
Cross.
This is especially emphatic in their
donation of the basket luncheons,
which was feature of the evening
The assistance of the ladies is GER
tainly appreciated.
C. Nj. WAY, Adiutant.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07
SENDING OUT COOKIES

Another lot of cookies left Tues
day for the Letterman hospital at
San Francisco. The shipment was
brought to the chamber of commerce
building where the ladies had to
keep careful watch on AL Reed to
prevent him sampling each batch.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07

Don't fail to attend tho st. Pat
ricks dance to be given by the ladies
of the Catholic church at the Paw
ilion, Saturday, March 18th. 1StS
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07
McLAIN'S FOURTH
ANNIVERSARY SALE

Bargains this week are Dishes,
Household Hardware all kinds, Wash
Tubs, Boilers, Boards and Brooms
Dress Goods. We have lot of i'm
ported French Gingham. The finest
made, soc yard while it lasts. We
invite you to look over our store
]. e. McLAIN.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07

AL Reed and a party OF friends
autoed to Virginia City Sunday. They
report the roads in very good condi-
tion.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07

Tonopah -- Bullion valued $780,
900 shipped from district for first
half of February.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07

Bellehelen Berlehelen Me
orders machinery for new mill
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07

Tonopah-Alto Divide Mining Co.
to sink shaft additional 200 feet
Goldfield - Florence mine ores
sampling $35 TO $50 a ton.
Come in or phone us about
Surprise Valley Alfalfa Seed; !;
Recieaned Seed Barley. Con-
so!idated Warehouse Co. Phone
I4II.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07

Virginia City Complete new
nap of Comstock mining district an
nounced.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07

Montezuma - Rich ore uncovered
On 200 level of Harmill property.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1923-03-07
Water Supply

The government agrees to furnish
the company at the plant a contiu-
GUS flow of yater to operate the
plant to capacity of 1875 kilowatts
barring the acts of God and unfor-
seen conditions In case of failure
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-20
BOY SCOUTS
Scholarship and Scouting

That Boy Scouts stand high in
their school work is once more DEM
onstrated as Commencement Day
slips round with its record of the
years achievements. The Presidents
of the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
and Senior classes in the Pasadena
High school are all scouts. Three of
these class presidents are Eagle
Scouts, the other n is a First-class
Scout. The four lads have records
of efficient and active participation
in all school activities, and have
been outstanding members on ath-
letic teams, in dramaties, and in
school management executiveships.
The school Democracy" of Pub
lie School 126, Brooklyn, N. Y, fur
nishes an example of the demands
that are made upon Scouts because
of their training IN group response
bility. The way in which the Scouts
have carried out their duties in
school management has won the
praise of the organizer of the system,
Mrs. Bridget Pexiotto, the principal
of the school, who say &st the plan,
would not have worked out so sue
cessfully had it not been for the ex-
istence of the schools scout troop.
In this unique. self-government plan
members of the Scout troop in adj
dition to several other pupils act as
officers. Scouting has helped us re-
markedly in the performance of our
various duties" said Mrs. Pexiotto
recently. I'VE find that by making
the Scout Oath and Laws the ideals
to be attained by the student body,
the work is carried on in a far more
efficient manner than it would be
ordinarily. 1 believe that all school
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-20
PLAN PROGRAM
FOR MATAWAN
Closing Exercises for Gram
mar and Primary Schools
to be Held Tomorrow

MATAWAN, June 20-The closing
exercises of the grammar and pri-
mary schools will e held in the high
school auditorium. tomorrow after
noon at 2 o'clock. The auditorium
has been beautifully decorated for
the occasio.. and many invitations
have been i--ued , friends and rel
atives of the various scholars.
The program for the entertain
ment follows:
Miss Disbrow's room-"The Flag
of the u. S. A." Clifford Tice.
6B girls.
Miss Fountains room Songs,
1.-THE Sweet Pea Ladies'" Butter
cups"
Grade "a and 2B-solo, 1.-THE Tel
ephone," by William Fabian.
Grade Ia and 1B-Songs. "Daffy-
Dawn Dilly," "Dandelions," May"
Grade 5B-Song, Flag Salute.
Grades "a and 3B Songs, "Dai-
sies," "Poppies," "-.-utumn Lullaby"
Grade 4A-"Sweeping and busting
Song"
Grade 6A-"Buttercups," Poppy"
"Forget-Me-Not," IF"
Grade 6B-Wand drill.
Grade S-Essay, "A Thought for
a New Term" Ethel Eggleston.
Two-minute talk-"Why We
Should Go to High School," Law
renee Lemaire.
Presentation of county certificates.