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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-14
PERILS OF, MINING SHOWN
Three of 58S Coal Workers Injured in
january Dead.

Peril in Indiana coal mining was
shown today in the monthly report
of the State Industrial board, issued
by Mrs. Lowell Jones, stadstician.
Three of 5SS injured miners died in
January.
Iron and steel industry followed,
with 203 accidents, for which compen-
sation was asked. One hundred and
eighty workers were injured in the
automobile industry.
Accident total for the month was
4046.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-14
Alexander Booked at
Lyric All Next Week

as have done. Here it is. Now tell
me how I do it. You have eyes for
yourself; well, then, draw your own
conclusions"
Some attribute clairvoyant powers
to the mystic in spite of his denials,
and some credit him with the ability
to read the minds of others. This lat
ter he most emphatically declares is
not so and very logically explains why
he does not believe that there is any
such thing as what is commonly re-
ferred to as mind reading"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-14
DOUBLE HEADLINE BILL
ON VIEW AT THE PALACE

bohemian Life, an offering that
pictures in a romantic style the gypsy
life, their songs and dances, is under
scored at the Palace the last half of
this week, starting today. It is pre-
sented by a cast of six musicians,
singers and dancers.
AS a special attraction Ryose Ma
kae, the official instructor of the New
York police department in the art of
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-14
S. A. E. TO HEAR ENGINEER
q. p. Grimes of Syracuse, N. Y, to
Address Indiana Society.

C. P. Grimes of Syracuse, N. Y, re-
search engineer of the H. H. Franklin
Manufacturing Company, tonight will
address the Indiana section of the So
ciety of Automotive Engineers at the
SEVERN. Dean A. A Potter of the
engineering department of Purdue,
will speak.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-14
ENGINEER ASKS DIVORCE
I. A. G. Consultant Alleges Incom-
patibility in Request for Decree.

William c. Starkey, Indianapolis
Athletic Club consulting engineer, has
filed suit in Superior Court, Room /,
for divorce from Mrs. Anna NJ Star
key, 81, Mansfield, Ohio. Starkey al
leges incompatibility.
He says they were married in 1906
and separated Jan. 1, 1922, at which
time a property settlement was made
and care Of the four children provided.
Charges were denied on behalf of the
defendant.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-14

barb, 80 cents; pineapples. 25 to 40
cents; Florida new potatoes, two
pounds for 25 cents; Jersey sweet po-
tatoes, two pounds for 20 cents; head
lettuce, 10 to 20 cents; green beans,
80 cents.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-14
EYANoc)N

all employees who wish to take advan-
tage of this convenience.
When the summer comes with its
attendant increase in the demand for
Ice, the Polar company will be In bet
ter. condition to meet the requirements
Of it's customers than ever before. The
company has new machinery in it's
south side plant and its other proper
ties have been improved so that the
company will be able to increase pro-
duction.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-14
Plaintiff Alleges Beating

Alleging Alonzo B. Curry "struck
and beat plaintiff, and frequently got
home at a. m" Mrs. Roxanna Curry,
1876 e. Thirty Sixth St, has filed suit
in Superior Court for divorce.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-14
Ex-GOVERNoRS TO SPEAK
William L. Harding of Iowa to Ad-
dress q. O. p. at Terre Haute.

William L. Harding, former Cover
nor of Iowa, will address a Republican
meeting at Terre Haute the afternoon
of Feb. % The meeting viii be under
the auspices of the Fifth District Re
publican organization. Mrs. q. c.
Rumpler of Indianapolis and Fred
erick E. Schortemeier, secretary Of
the Republican State committee, will
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-14
Young q, q, p. to Meet

Young Peoples Republican Club
will meet tonight at the Marion Club
to discuss organization plans. Mrs.
Rosalind English Parsons, vice presi-
dent, will preside.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-02-14
Kiwanis Club Gives Dance

over 200 members of the Kiwanis
Club, their wives and friends, attended
a Valentine dance Wednesday night at
the Spink-Arms.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-02-01
SURVEYING
new HIGHWAY

The state highway department has
an engineer and five assistants at
work relocating the road leading from
the Mountain House to Wellington and
in the course of time a new highway
will be constructed between these
points. 1t Is understood that the route
through what Is known as telephone
canyon is to be used.
The present road through Hoye can
yon is about the most dangerous
stretch of highway in this section.
Some years ago when the Saroni COM
pany constructed a new canal, above
the road, the highway was crowded to
the very edge of the river in many
places and made so narrow that in
stormy weather it is exceedingly dang
erous. The Saroni company agreed
to rebuild the road In as good con-
dition as the old one, but this was
never done.
The fact that the state highway de-
partment intends to eliminate the
present road through Hoye canyon
and build a new highway, connecting
with the project now under construc-
tion between the Mountain House and
Carriers station, will be joyfully re-
ceived by the residents of both Smith
and Carson Valleys.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-02-01
This IS IDEAL
DAIRY CENTER

A dairyman, quite familiar with con-
ditions of the Eastern and middle
west sections, declares the butter fat
can be produced in Carson Valley at
about half the cost that rules in many
of the sections that he has visited.
In many of the eastern sections that
he visited hay has a value of close
to $50 per ton as against $12 to SIS
in this valley. In some of the Eastern
states a law makes 1t necessary to con-
duct dairies under strict regulations
nearly doubling the labor cost of pro-
ducing butter-fat
On many of the dairy farms in
vestigated by him pasture is not avail
able and ii is necessary to feed hay
or silage the year round. In Carson
Valley dairy stock on most farms is
pastured nearly eight months of the
year, greatly reducing the labor cost
and care of dairy heards that other
wise tend to cut down profits
Conditions for dairying in Carson
Valley are ideal and with the present
price of butter-fat those engaged in
the industry are realizing profitable
returns.
1t is reported among farmers that
many who gave up dairying some
years ago. are now considering re-
engaging in the busines just as soon
as they can purchase suitable dairy
herds.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-02-01
FAMOUS ARTISTS
AT CARSON CITY

The better class of photo-play
theaters throughout the country real
ize that picture fans" occasionally
would appreciate an entertainment of
common to those days. Salt Lake City
of pictures. Many houses have SYM
phony orchestras, others have pro-
logues and most of them are present.
ing well known stars of the stage and
concernt platform to entertain their
patrons.
Collins and Harlan internationally
famous phonograph artists were among
the first who were approached ON the
subject. The proposition appealed to
them for the reason that by appear
ing before picture theatre patrons
would reach more people than II
would be possible through any other
channel
In order to present a varied pro-
gram, Miss Ellen Hoskins, soprano,
and Einar Holt, piano-accordion and
accompanist were engaged and the
routine arranged in a manner that
would please not only those who en-
JOY the popular music, but numbers
OF the higher order for those who
want the better class. Their pro-
gram is in IA units and includes solos,
duets, trios and quartettes as we'll as
instrumental music. A feature being
the making of real records which are
in turn played before the audience.
The entire program being presented
in two hours.
The efforts of manager Crowley
speaks well for the efforts that are
being made to give patrons of the
Grand theatre the best possible en-
tertainment.
During the Collins and Harlan en-
gagement the prices will be 81 for the
orchestra and 80 cents for the bal
cony.
The high cost of this attraction
should attract capacity while in this
city. If the experiment meets with the
patronage that 1t justly deserves
other prominent artists and stars will
be secured from time to time for the
entertainment of Carson City patrons.
This attraction plays at the Grand
two nights, Monday and Tuesday Feb
ruary 4th and 5th.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-02-01
REDUCTION IN
FREIGHT RATES

Through the activity of the Minden
Commercial Club the carload rat,
on cattle from Minden to Los Angeles,
Cal, has been reduced from $1S8 to
$154 per carload. This gives Carson
Valley formers another outlet for their
steers as Los Angels has not been buy
ing in this vicinity for quite some
time on account of the excessive
freight rates
Meeting success in securing a re-
duction in freight rates on steers, the
Minden Commercial Club Is now work
Ing to secure a reduction in rates be-
tween Minden and Los Angeles on
sheep and expect to have $40 reduc-
tion per carload before lambs are
ready for market this summer. Pack
ers in Los Angeles has advised the
club that reduction of this amount
Will be satisfactory to them.
Stockmen of this section, who have
already learned of the reduction in
freight rates secured on cattle by the
Minden Commercial Club are highly
pleased with the work done in their
behalf. The opening up of additional
markets for Carson Valley products
means much to the industry and the
Minden Commercial Club is to be
commended for thes plendid work
that has alreay been accomplished
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-02-01
TO INCREASE
POULTRY OUTPUT

Last year Mrs. Henry WehTman
launched quite extensively into the
poultry business, starting with fifteen
hundred baby chicks secured from the
hatchery Of Enoch Crews, of Seabright,
Cal. Later in the season Mr.. Crews
paid visit to the poultry farm es-
tablished by Mrs. Wehrman and gave
her valuable information as to the
care of poultry and the proper hous-
ing and feeding. She has met with
such splendid success in the venture
that this year she plans to raise about
twenty-five hundred young chickens,
having had poultry houses built to
accommodate this number.
There is splendid market for both
egs and poultry in this section and
those engaged in the business are sure
to meet success. If poultry is properly
handled. 1t is authoratively stated
that thousands of cases of eggs are
imported into Nevada from California
every year, condition that should
not exist, when conditions here offer
such splendid opportunity for poultry
raising.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-02-01
fire DESTROYS
FERNLEY STORE

The general merchandise store al
Fernley. Nevada, owned by Jesse
Christensen. was totally destroyed by
fire of unkonwn origin late Sunday
afternoon, entailing.a loss of approxi-
mately $4,000.
Mr. Christensen and his family left
their Fernley home Sunday morning
TO visit friends at Reno, and the news
that their property was being de-
stroyed by fire was telephoned TO
them The loss is a severe one for
Mr.. Christensen, the insurance car
ried not being sufficient to cover only
a small portion of the loss.
Mr. Christensen is well known in
Carson Valley. having at one time
been employed in the Arendt Jensen
store at this place. Leaving here
he went to Beatty in the southern
part OF the state and engaged in
business or a number of years. Dis
posing of his interests there he To-
Gated at Fernley and was doing a
splendid business in that prosperous
community.
His two brothers, Earl and Pete
Christensen of this place went to
Fernley Sunday afternoon and state
that the building and its contents was
a total loss Mr.. Christensen had not
then decided as to his future. but will
undoubtedly re-estabish himself in
business at Fernley.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-02-01
HUGH PARK
PASSES AWAY

The death of Hugh Park at his home
in Oakland, Calf, January 9th and
his interment at Mottsville cemetery
near his old ranch home caused this
community to pause and take notice
of the rapid passing of our pioneer
citizens. Although Mr.. Park for rea-
sons Of health had resided at Oakland
since 1910, his heart and loyalty re-
mained wholly in Carson Valley,
which he had first seen as youth in
1862. Born of Scotch parentage near
Plynton, Canada, February 23, 1s44,
the family in 1S47 was on its way to
Utah by OK team, and delay of Two
years occurred at Western on the
Missouri river on account of the loss
OF an OK. The spring of 1850 found
the family of ten outfitted with two
wagons, eight oxen and three cows
headed for Utah in a wagon train
In Oakland, Calf, January oath and
being reached the family farmed near
that city and Weber. Utah, until 1862,
when the family took the wagon rail-
for California. They were compelled
to spend the winter at Dayton, Ne
vada. The deceased and his brother
David, proceeding by horseback to
French Camp near Stockton, Calf,
where they cut wood for a season re-
turning to Dayton in the spring of
1868 and assisted the family to Carson
Valley where 100 acres was purchas-
ed from the Motifs for $1,000; which
place is now known to us as the
Hickey place.
Deceased purchased from Jack How
ard in 1872 the farm upon which he
lived continuously until 1910.
In 1873 he was married to Rebecca
Cook to which union four children
were born, Us. William Dressler
David ]. Park and Mrs William Han
sen of this locality and Mrs. Louis
Sutton of Maxwell, Calf. Besides his
wife deceased is survived by two
brothers. Joseph Park of this place
and William Park of Oregon and one
sister, Mrs. Ellen Hill of Fresno, Calf.
The trials and hardships of our
western country that are woven into
the life of pioneer such as Mr.. Park
should cause us at this time to mark
our progress toward ease and COM
fort.
The covered wagon, the Indian per-
lis. the early hardships and privations
of Utah-their strifes and cricket
scourges, the pulse and beat of the
Comstock and Virginia City mining
days and the early development OF
irrigation in this valley are all q
part of this mans life.
Mr.. Park was sterling citizen hav-
ing found time to serve Douglas Coun
ty as commissioner from the West Sid,
for several terms He lived a long
and useful life and it was known that
his word was his bond.
1t is fitting that his body should b.
laid to rest at the foot of the monu
mental mountain peaks which he love.
SO we'll.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-02-01
DOUGLAS wins
FROM VIRGINIA

The boys and girls basketball
teams of the Virginia City high school
met decisive defeat at the hands Of the
Douglas teams in games played here
last Friday evening. A preliminary
game played between the freshmen of
the Douglas high school and the vir-
ginia City grammar school also re-
suited In victory for the local play
ers.
The Douglas girls played an unus-
ually fast game and had no roublet in
keeping a big lead over the visitors.
The final score was "a to 13 in favor
Of the home team.
The boys game lacked real excite
ment or thrills. although numerous
good plays were put over by both
teams. Gardnerville rooters for the
first time this year had sufficient oc-
casion, however, to yell themselves
hoarse. The final score was "a to
IS in favor of Douglas.
One of the Virginia City players was
quite badly injured during the game.
The injury. however, was not as seri-
Gus as first thought, and the lad quick
ly recovered.
The players on both Virginia teams
were game to the core and won the
respect of both the local teams as
we'll as the encouragement of the spec
tators.
Following the game a dance was
given in honor of the visiting team.
The Douglas teams will play return
game with Virginia City at the latter
place tonight.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-02-01
MASQUE BALL
AT WELLINGTON

The Smith Valley Civic Club will
give masquerade in the new High
School building at Wellington, Friday
night, February 7th.
The people of Smith Valley are very
proud of their new high school build
ing. recently completed at Wellington
and the dance will give the people of
this section an opportunity, not only
to mingle with the progressive resi-
dents OF Smith Valley, but to inspect
the splendid new school building.
AS an indication to the future needs
of an adequate high school building
in that section. 1t is pointed out that
the grade schools there show a con-
stantly increasing attendance and next
fall when school opens approximately
40 children will enter the receiving
grades of the primary school.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-02-01
WATER SHORTAGE Is
FEARED AT THE LAKE

w. A. Simmonds, In charge of water
distribution over the Newlands pro-
ject states that the water level at
Tahoe is low, In fact. 1t is being used
as fast as accumulated for power
purposes and that unless there is con-
siderable more snow fall that the
Tahoe end of the supply will be ex-
cedingly limited, the Fallon Standard
says.
The Lahontan reservoir. which sup
plies this end of the Newlands project
is being gradually filled. At the pres
ent time 1t lacks but feet of being
full and that the reservoir will be at
capacity by spring there seems to be
little doubt. There will be no shortage
on this end of the project, it is stated
at the reclamation office. the Bench
and Fernley stations may be short
unless there is a better supply at the
Tahoe end of the project, as the Bench
section depends solely ON the runoff
from Tahoe and Truckee river. 1t
will be possible, it is believed to put
water over the Lahontan dam this
spring even with the present snow in
sight.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-02-01
MONO LAKE SALTS
IN BIG DEMAND

Mono Lake salts appear to be in
great demand at this time, and at this
writing more orders for the same are
being received daily, since this indus
try started.
Chris Mattly, who recently returned
from Los Angeles. came home with
more orders than he can possibly fill
this winter; even though he but re-
Gently enlarged the capacity of his
plan to considerable degree.
w. d. Mcpherson, who also has
plant on Paoho Island. intends in
creasing the capacity of the same in
the near future. on account of the in
creasing demand for this commodity.
Mono Lake salts, in their raw state
as they come from the watts are worth
in the neighborhood of $500. The
cost of production under the present
method of extraction is about $780,
Bridgeport Chronicle.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-02-01
INCOME TAX
EXEMPTIONS

Not infrequently taxpayers include
In their income tax returns items that
are specifically exempt from taxation.
Among these are the following:
Proceeds of life insurance policies
paid upon the death of the insured
The value of property acquired by
gift, bequest devise or descent. The
income from such property, however.
is taxable.
Returns of premiums on life in
surance, endowment, or annuity con-
tracts. Amounts received through ac-
cident or health insurance, or under
workmen's compensation acts for per-
sonal injuries or sickness, plus the
amount Of damages received, whether
such injuries or sickness.
Pensions from the United States for
the services of the beneficiary or an
other in the military or naval service
| in time of war. A bonus paid by
State to its residents who served in
the military or naval services during
| the war with Germany.
Allowances, whether paid by the
Government or person to one who
performed no duties, as, for example,
to widow in recognition of TIC SER
vices rendered by her husband, are
considered gratuities. or gifts. and are
not taxable. The rental value of
dwelling and appurtenances thereof
furnished a minister of the gospel as
part of his compensation IS exempt
| from taxation.
Dividends or interest, not in excess
of 5000 received by individuals during
the years 1922 to 1926. inclusive, from
domestic building and loan assoeia-
tions, operated exclusively for the pur
pose of making loans 10 ITS members.
are exempt from tax.
Salaries paid by State to its offic-
ers or employees.
Tax free income need not be in
cluded in gross income, nor need it
be mentioned in an income tax re-
turn.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-02-01
FIRE INSURANCE
RATE IS CUT

AS a result of the improved fire
fighting equipment purchased for this
town, the fire underwriters have re,
Gently revised insurance rates and
made reductions in premiums all the
way from two to twenty-three per
cent The new rates are now efec-
tive and many policy holders instead
of taking advantage of the saving Of
fered are taking out more insurance.
Very few property holders carry fire
insurance Il within fifty per cent OF
the actual valuation of their holdings.
This condition has been the result OF
rather high insurance rate because
of fire hazards heretofore existing In
Gardnerville. The underwriters did
not recognize the old fire-hghting
equipment and made 1t known that no
reductions in premiums could be ex-
pected until adequate protection
through improved equipment was pro-
vided.
The purchase of the motor pump,
1000 feet of double jacket 1-2 inch
hose and a large chemical engine by
the Gardnerville fire department is
responsible for the substantial re-
ductions recently put into effect by
the fire insurance companies.
few months ago a representative
of the fire underwriters visited Gard
nerville and spent several days here
testing the motor pump and other
apparatus now owned by the local fire
department. AS a result of his in
yestigations the reductions were made.
The new apparatus is now housed
in a modern brick building on Main
street, and while there is no paid de-
partment. the apparatus is being kept
IN the best of order by volunteer work.
ers and is ready at all times for in
slant use.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-02-01
new INDUSTRY
FOR THIS TOWN

The raising of fur-bearing rabbits,
on a large scale is another new i'm
dustry that has begun to function here.
According to J. f. Hooten, who is
sponsor of the new venture, climatic
conditions in Carson Valley are ideal
for this business. Furthermore, he
claims that the alfalfa from this dis
trict is so far superior to the Cali
fornia product, as rabbit feed, that he
will be enabled to show the growers
at the rabbit shows a thinf or two this
fall.
Hooten's Perfected American Blues
is strain that has beenb red up to
taken practically all of the prizes in
the American Blue class where shown.
and they have been exhibited in COM
petition with the best in America.
The rabbit is the most prolific ami
NAL known. One doe will raise four
litters of young rabits (averaging five
to the litter) in one year. Think of 1t,
Twenty young rabbits a year, about
one hundred pounds of meat from one
doe.
But the meat feature is only a side
issue. The pelts on this breed are the
big item. Mr.. Hooten has been show
ing few tanned rabbit hides around
town this week and they have attract
ed more than ordinary attention.
Usually we think of rabbit fur as was
at one time used by the Washoe In
dians of this section for blankets.
However, the fur from the American
blue is more like mole skin and the
hide is as heavy as buckskin.