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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-05-17

perience has shown to be it's relative
market Importance. The standard
from which conclusions are now
drawn is the average price level of
1914. The present price level rela-
tive to 1914 is about 161. The legis-
lation referred to and now pending in
Congress contemplates starting with
the general price level at the time
when the proposed legislation be-
comes law and afterward maintain
approximately that price level by
means which I will indicate in a few
moments. In the meantime I want
to make it perfectly clear, of course,
that there is no attempt in this leg
islation to control the price level of
Individual commodities. They will
is to keep the average the same, so
supply and demand, but the purpose
| sto keep the average the same, so
that the value of money in an aggre-
gate of the general commodities
which it will buy will not appreciably
change. In other words, while -four
and eggs and butter and chickens and
meat and sugar and coffee will indi-
vidually vary in price, the filled mar
ket basket made up of these different
commodities can always be purchased
with the same amount of money.
And right here let me say that when
general price level is kept constant,
when there is an automatic restraint
against imitation and it's consequent
deflation and collapse, the tendency
Of individual prices to change will be
mmeasurably reduced, because the
unhealthy economic conditions the
result of these abnormal periods, is
the chief cause of the sudden rise and
collapse of the price of any given
commodity.
Continued next weekly
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-05-17
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS

is often caused by an inflamed condition
OF the mucous lining Of the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube is infiamed you
have rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing. Unless the Inflammation can
be reduced. your hearing may be de-
stroyed forever.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
do what we claim for it-rid your system
OF Catarrh or Deafness caused by
Catarrh. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
has been successful in the treatment Of
Catarrh for over Forty Years.
Sold by all druggists.
+. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. O.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-05-17
ssDo Rats Talk to Each Other?,s
Asks MIR. M. Batty, r. /.

ST got five cakes of Rat-Snap and threw pieces
around feed store Got about half dozen dead rats
day flor two solid weeks. Suddenly they got fewer.
Now we haven't any. Who told them about Rat
Snap" Rats dry up and leave no smell. Three
sizes: 35c, Csc. $1.2S.
Sold and guaranteed by
w. III. Clarke & Co.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-05-17
Why Mr.. N. Windsor (R. ~ Put Up
with Rats for Yearse

''Years ago got some rat poison. which nearly
until friend told me about Rat-Snap. 1t surely
kills rats though house pets won't touch it." Rats
dry up and leave NO smell. Prices. 3Sc. Csc. $1.2S.
Sold and guaranteed by
w. III. Clarke & Co.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-11-06
ACHIEVEMENT DAY

The following members of Boys
and Girls clubs or Benton county,
have successfully completed their
wears work and will receive their
pins at the annual achievement meet
ing on Saturday, November 8, at /
o'clock:
Hover-Georgia Cantwell, Gwend-
olyn Cantwell, Delphia Franklin, Lula
Hughes, Mable Hughes, Anna Thorn
as, Helen Toothaker, Lydia Toothak-
er, Marjorie Weir. Membership: nine;
Completed: 100 per cent.
Finley:-Margaret Piert, Helen
Richards, Dudley Beall, George Lea,
Elmer Schneider, Jimmie Stone, Ed
ward Zindel, Robert Zindel, Jesse
Lande, Loren .Boies, Albert Piert,
Raymond Schneider, Louisa CARAT,
Elsie Deakins, Marie Gerards, Della
Jones, Marie Lande, Ora May Lyons,
Vera Lyons, Elenora Moe, Genevieve
Piert, Eleanore Richards, Margaret
Schaffner, Iimogene Rorick, Imogene
Zindel, Pauline Day, Muriel Beall,
Geraldine Atkinson. Membership: so;
Completed: &c per cent.
Hedges:-Nellie Lane, Alta Sand
berg, Clara Sandberg, Jennie Schula,
Gladys Sellick, Rosie Schula, Eunice
Volland. Membership: q; Completed:
100 per cent.
Kennewick: - Kathleen Flesher,
Marjorie McGahey, Bernice Brown,
Margaret Crawford, Maxine Craw-
ford, Mildred Crawford, Bonnie Hill
lier, Margaret Moulton, Edna Jacot,
Glee Miller, Geneva Broughton, Dor
othy Duffy, Esther Moulton, Elsa
Brogunier, Edith Liebel, Helen Lum,
Elsie Gleason, Katherine Hawkins,
Harriet Matchbox, Francis Mills,
Lauren Tweedt, John Wooden, Robert
Williams, Audie Hembree, Joseph
Ely, Lambert Hess, John Whitney.
Membership: 46; Completed: rs per
cent.
Prosser:-Lucille Crawford, Irva
Jewell, Eula Kenneth, Monica Gress,
Mary C. Knoll, Emma Kuklenski, vi
ola La Fleur, Lucie Leauthier, Mar
garet Miller, Marjorie Meyers, Mary
Margaret Wunderlich, Helene Kuk-
lenski, Albert Goulet. Membership:
Sc; Completed: "a per cent.
White Bluffs Flora Montgomery,
Virginia Kincaid. Membership: S;
Completed: 25 per cent.
The meeting will be held in the
basement of the Christian church in
stead of at the Valley club house as
previously stated. A fine program
and cool time is promised to every
body. All members whether completed
or not should be present. All parents
and friends of club members, are cor
daily invited to be present.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-11-06

well attended and highly appreciated
by those who were fortunate 70 NJ
tend. The able manner in which Rev
Wolfe handled the service, interspers.
ing the music with talks made tbe
service very impressive.
Mary F. Tyake and M. Roy Jone.
We're married at Pasco, October Or
by Rev. Shaw at the congregational
parsonage. The bride is the youngest
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Tv-
acke of Finley and the groom is the
only son of Mr.. and Mrs. o. M. Jones
Both the young people have spent tbe
last few years at Finley where thew
have a host Of friends who wish them
bright and happy future.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-11-06
FINLEY NEWS


Miss Clara Schaffner spent Sunday
with home folks.
Regular Grange meeting Friday
night and a good attendance is ex-
pected.
M. w. Jindel has leased the o. M.
Jones baler and is baling the E.
Sheppard hay at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Beavers came ov-
er from Seattle Sunday and will re-
main until after election.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. M. Jones and Mrs.
Shinn visited at the John Cochran
home at Hover last Sunday.
There will be special prayer meet
ings at the church Tuesday and Fri
day evenings to which all are invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hardin and
son Jesse spent Saturday at the horne
of Mrs. Hardin's brother Burdette
Bo es.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Cooper received
word of the arrival of their first
grandson at the home of their son
w. Cooper of Spokane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Sturm wht
have made their home here for the
past two years are leaving this week
for Walla Walla where they expect
to reside permanently.
A reception was rendered at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. o. M. Jones
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. M. Roy
Jones at which many of their friends
joined in best wishes and congratu-
lations for the newly weds.
Jesse Lande had the misfortune
to get his knee cap broken while play
ing football at school and has been
confined to his bed for the past week.
He is just able to sit up and we hope
he will be able to return to school
soon.
A series of revival meetings will
be held at the church at Finley be-
ginning next Sunday and extending
over an indefinite period. All who are
interested in this Christian work are
invited to attend and help with their
presence.
Although it was a rather stormy
night, there was good crowd who
attended the republican speaking at
the hall Friday night and the speak
ers, Mr.. Moulton and Mr.. Gardner
delivered speeches highly appreciat-
ed by the audience.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-11-06

Robert and Edward Zindel and
Francis Mills constituted the judg-
ing team of their club and accom-
panied Miss Gage to Portland last
Saturday where they will enter the
judging contest on hogs, sheep, dairy
and beef cattle at the Interstate
Stock show.
Halloween night witnessed the us
ual activities in this neighborhood,
but outside of disabling every car at
the hall during the meeting and dec
Grating the roof of our school house
with an old buggy, no permenant
damage was done.
The Community Song Service SUM-
day evening at the church was quite
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-11-06
ONE DAY ONLY
Office Hours: 9 a. m. to 8 p. m.
No Charge for Consultation

NO Vnar8e IOf NOubultStlOn
The doctor in charge is gradu-
ate in medicine and surgery, and
is licensed by the state Of Wash
ington. He visits professionally the
more important towns and cities
and offers to all who call on this
trip, consultation free except the ex-
pense of treatment when desired.
According to his method of treat
ment he does not operate for chronic
appendicitis, gall stones, ulcers of
the stomach, tonsils or adenoids.
He has to his credit many wonder
full results in diseases of the stom-
ach, liver, bowels, blood, skin, nerves,
heart, kidney, bladder, bed wetting,
catarrh weak lungs, bed wetting,
sciatica, leg ulcers and rectal all
ments.
If you have been i'll for any length
of time and do not get better, do not
fail to call, as improper measures
rather than disease are often the
cause Of your long standing trouble.
REMEMBER above date, that con-
sultation on this trip will be free. and
that his treatment is different.
Address: 1856 Boston Block, Min,
neapolis, MINI. 1884.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-11-06
DO NOT USE SURGERY

VIII be at
Pasco Hotel, Tuesday, November Is
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-11-06
ALoDeE BROTHER

Mrs. Newgilt-Oh yes, we've come
mp lot. We're real members Of the
hon ton.
Mrs. Plainsmith-The Bong Tong,
ehl My laundryman belongs to the
Ii Lung Tong Perhaps you know him.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-11-06
GOOD SIGNS
What profess

W0at PROBES.
sion do you
think your boy
W Ill choosef
a 3 k Q d MT.
Jones.
Law, replied
White. Because
he can talk
louder an long
er when he's got
the wrong side
OF an argument
than anybody I
ever heard.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1924-11-06
A FEW THOUGHTS
BY Buck Campbell.


BY Buck Campbell.
4, Many man has to die to
have bouquets thrown at him.
The fish that gets away al
ways looks larger than the ones
4 that you land
BOOSTERS will never replace
!. alarm clocks. You can't reach
out and turn of a rooster and
go back to sleep.
Factionalism is not alone con-
fined to political parties; they
!. have It In the church and school
and town affairs as well.
The busy man doesn't figure
much in the police court news.
bAnspit ball Is said to be nm
| sanitary because 1t knocks the
|, batter out.
Majorities. may not always do
] right, but they get the benefit
4 OF the doubt.
''sa1 The quickest and surest way
h to make an enemy Of some men
is to Guido them In anything.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-03-07
TRAFFIC. TRANSMISSION
on DISPLAY At HELBERGS

In the show room of the Helberg
Motor Sales CO.. is on exhibition a cut
away traffic transmission, exposing
all the working parts of the famous
transmission with which the 1924
Chandler automobiles are regularly
equipped. BY examining the display
traffic transmission, you can readily
see and understand why there is no
possible way TO miss the shift or to
clash gears and why II absolutely
eliminates all the evils of gear shift
ing. either up or down. This, together
with the Pixies Peak Motor and Chan
dler rugged rear axle makes Chandler
the undisputed performance champion.
and the price is low considering the
quality for what you get. Remember
no other automobile has either a
Pixies Peak Motor or traffic trans
mission. None excel the Chandler in
performance and few rival II in ap-
pearance. but when all is said and
done, to ride in and drive a Chandler
for yourself is the only test. Inciden-
TALLY, this is also a good way to learn
about the feather-touch Chandler
steering
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-03-07
HENRY CORDES
TAKEN BY DEATH

Henry Cordes, Sr., well known
farmer of Carson Valley passed away
at his home near Centerviile last Fri
day following a brief illness. For the
past number of years he had been
affiliated with rheumatism and was
unable to leave his home. However
at no time was his condition consid-
cred serious. Two weeks ago he was
stricken with illness and heart conf
plication developed which caused hii
death.
Deceased was born in Hanover
Germany, January 30, 1851. He came
to the United States at an early age
and was a pioneer resident of Carson
Valley. For many years he was ac-
lively engaged in farming. turning
over his ranch to his son. Henry some
years ago.
Mr.. Cordes was held in the highest
esteem by wide circle of friends in
this valley and his passing is deeply
regretted by them.
Besides his sorrowing widow, he is
survived by one son, Henry Cordes,
Jr, and one brother. Fritz Cordes of
Centeryille
Funeral services were held from the
Lutheran church Monday afternoon,
Rev. Felten officiating, and were
largely attended Interment took place
In the Garden cemetery.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-03-07

ARE DEFINED

With the completion of the new map
of Douglas county by the Carson VAL
ley Title and Abstract company, of
which Judge Price is the head. the
County Commissioners Tuesday spent
some time definitely establishing the
boundaries of the various school dis
tricts of Douglas county. During the
past there has been only imaginary
school boundaries In this county, defi-
mite subdivisions having never been
made on map that could be taken
as definite guide. Henceforth there
Will be no question as to the bounda-
ris and when 1t becomes necessary to
levy special taxes in any school dis
trict. il will be easy for the officials
to levy assessments.
Under the old system. whenever, a
change OF administration In county
affairs was made. the new officers
were at sea as to definite school boun-
daries but with the completion of
the new map and the establishment
thereon of lines indicating the school
boundaries an absolute record will
be available at all times.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-03-07
SHORTAGE OF
WATER FEARED

Unless the storm god deposits a
goodly amount Of snow in the mount
tains during the next month, the far
mers will face one crop season and
possibly an abnormally short grain
crop. A number of farmers in Carson
Valley have not started to plow their
fields owing to the discouraging out
look for water to mature crops during
the coming season. One we'll known
farmer stated this week that he would
plant barley on ground that he had
intended seeding to wheat This de-
cision was made because barley re-
quires less water than wheat and the
chances of harvesting a crop under
present conditions, is infinitely bet
ter.
The Carson river at this time is ex-
tremely low and unless rains come, It
will probably be necessary to engage
the service of water commissioners
at the very beginning of the irrigating
season which will shortly commence.
Many believed that February would
make up the definciency in snowfall,
but such was not the case. Last Sat
urday when the storm started 1t was
hoped that 1t would last for many
days. During Saturday and Sunday
light fall OF snow occurred in the
higher elevations but was not of any
material benefit. Many contend that
there is still plenty of time for heavy
SHOWS and cite the fact that in 1887
a heavy fall of snow occurred on the
18th of March. which was the time of
the big snow slide at Genoa 1t takes
considerable optimism to bank on big
storm in March, but that is what many
Carson Valley farmers are doing and
everybody is praying that they are
right.
From Fallon comes the report that
the Lahontan dam is filled to capacity
and no shortage of water will be felt
there except on the bench land near
Fernley. which is irrigated from the
Truckee river. To overcome short
age of water in that district, It is be-
ing urged that pumps be placed at
Lahontan dam to pump water into the
canal which can be backed up to the
bench land where a shortage seems
certain.
The farmers of Smith and Mason
Valley seem certain that there will be
sufficient water stored in Topaz lake
for needs in those sections. Although
there has been no run-off from the
Walker river water sheds, the flow
has been steady and 1t is predicted
that Topaz lake will be filled before
the irrigation season starts.
Robert T. Wilkerson, for many years
a resident Of Carson Valley. died at
Los Angeles last Friday from cancer
of the stomach. with which he had
been afflicted for several years. He
went from his home In Lodi to Los
Angeles several months ago to seek
medical aid. but his condition was
such that death was inevitable.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-03-07
She Never Worked

There is a big fat squaw in Gardner
vile.
Who has never worked and she never
will.
Her health is good and her appetite
right
And she can play poker day and
night;
When she was girl, so the story's
She was 1.-THE of limb, and fair and
bold,
Was loved by the swains of the
Washoe race
And courted sometimes by fool pale
face,
She was quick to learn and in learn
ing wise
She would let others work while
she'd supervise.
Now her children support her by the
sweat OF their brow,
And she loafs around and tells them
how,
As she never worked In her child
hoods day
1t is too late to start when she is
old and grey.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-03-07
SELL
SPRING CLIP

Several large wool sales were made
In Carson Valley during the past week,
the II. F. Dangberg Land and Live
Stock Company, w. f. Dressler, w. d.
Park. F. c. Springmeyer and others
disposing of their spring clip at a
price said to be in advance of 40 cents
per pound. George Hussman, another
large wool producer, has not sold, but
stated yesterday that he expected to
dispose OF his clip within the next
few days.
Lambing in Carson Valley is pro-
ceeding under the most favorable con-
ditions, the mild weather being ex-
tremely suitable and a large percent
age of lambs are being raised, accord
Ing to sheepmen.
While many conditions are favorable
to sheepmen. the Industry Is facing
rather gloomy outlook as regards
range conditions during the coming
summer. Unless more snow falls In
the higher regions during the next
month, 1t is predicted that feed on
the summer ranges will be extremely
poor during the coming season. Aside
from this one predicted drawback, the
sheep men have much to be thankful
for. Wool is demanding a high price,
as is lambs and as a whole the in
dustry is one of the most profitable
In the livestock branch of farming.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-03-07
MARCH Will Be
DRY MONTH

The storm period In March, one of
them on st. Patricks Day, are fore
seen by Father Jerome Ricard In his
"sun spot" forecast of weather for this
month.
The first of these, the Padre of the
Rains" predicted from his observatory
at Santa Clara University, should ar
rive within few days.
Father Ricard's weather predictions
for March, made from his Santa Clara
observatory, are:
March 8-Somewhat disturbed yet,
but becoming cloudless In the after
noon.
March s-Fair all along the imme-
diate coast.
March 10-A small disturber getting
in over the regions of the upper north
west; hardly any effect In California.
March IL, 12, 13, 14-Fair through
out. except Washington and southern
Alaska. where new depression will
bring cloudliness and light rain. The
same depression will be kept out of
California by surging high pressures
March Is, 16--Nearly fair every
where along the coast and far inland
March ia disturbance of more
than usual extension and depth will
run freely along the coast, calling for
high winds over land and sea and
yielding badly NEEDED precipitation.
March 1S-Generally stormy from
Alaska down.
March 19-Signs of clearing.
March 20. 21-Rather clear. An in
significant depression entering via the
North, causing some clou iiness ami
sprinkles up there.
March %, 23-Generally fair.
March 24-A stern atmospheric dis
turber making an early appearance
over Alaska and Washington, waking
up the south and southwest winds and
yielding a measure OF rain.
March 25-Breaking away.
March 26. 27-Fair.
March 2S. 29-Another severe low
pressure area landing by way of Van
couver and causing rain over the
North pacific States. High pressure
arriving at the same time make the
rain doubtful in these parts.
March 30-Clear, partly cloudy;
cloudy and threatening as we advance
from the South to the North.
March 31-Fair throughout. Begin
ming of April stormy.
The Record-courier. [volume] (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1904-current, 1924-03-07
R. T. WILKERSON
PASSES AWAY

Robert Wilkerson was born in How
ard County. Missouri, in 1857, and was
therefore sc years of age. He came
west at an early age and settled in
Carson Valley. In partnership with
M. e. Fay he bought the Harrison
Berry ranch and ranges, comprising
what is now known as the Scheele
ranch. the Mapes ranch as we'll as
the ranges in Charity Valley and at
Wolf Creek. The family resided at
the VIM. Scheele ranch and for many
many years Mr.. Wilkerson was one
of the leading farmers Of Carson VAL
ley, taking active part In all progress
sive work for the benefit of this Sec
tion and was man of broad vision
and keen business judgment.
Some twenty-five years ago he rep
resented Douglas county In the Me-
vada legislature as assemblyman and
in that position made an enviable rep
utation as a law-mker and better still
as a man of integrity. When Mr..
Wilkerson served in the Nevada legis-
lature as assemblyman from Douglas
county he was brought to face a con-
dition that many men could not have
done and came out with a clean repu-
States Senators were elected by the
state legislature. To change his vote
he was offered $4,000. but he did not
hesitate one moment in turning the
tempting offer down. Had we men
in leading official life during the past
few years there would have been no
Teapot Dome scandal. no Forbes case
or no wartime profiteers. Mr.. Wilk-
erson's fidelity to his trust and his
absolute honest in his legislative deal
ing have never been paraded and as
matter of fact the few that he told
of the occurrence, were pledged to
secrecy.
About twenty years ago, Mr.. Wilker-
son sold his holdings in Carson Valley
and moved to Reno Residing there
about ten years he moved to Lodi, Cal,
where he purchased a ranch and has
resided there In recent years.
Thirty-seven years ago Mr.. Wilker-
son Joined the Odd Fellows lodge in
Genoa and held his membership In
that order until the day of his death.
Funeral services were conducted at
the Congregational church at Lodi.
Rev. Stephens officiating. The Lodi
lodge of Odd Fellows having charge
ot the services at the cemetery.
Deceased is survived by a widow,
Mrs. Charlotte Wilkerson. one daugh-
ter Mrs. w. p. Merrill, one son, Harry
Wilkerson of Los Angeles, four broth
es. Lee Wilkerson of Smith Valley
Lawrence. Patrick and William all of
Howard County. Missouri, and one
sister Mrs. John Dodson of Kansas