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The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-02-20
Serious Water Shortage
Threatens Western Nevada
Bench Land Farmers and Fernley District Will
Suffer Unless More Moisture Comes;
Falon Safe With Lahontan Dam

On the west end of the state there
is possibly the most serious water
shortage threat that has occurred in
many years Up to within the past
ten days hopes have been entertained
that storm would relieve the situa-
tion. and while there Is yet time for
some accumulation IL is almost GER
tainty that there will be less water
for agricultural purposes than in
many seasons.
Farmers Irrigating
In many instances in Carson and
Eagle valley farmers are taking ad-
vantage of what water Is available
and irrigation is under way. The
lack of winter storms has left the
ground almost as dry as last fall and
unless there Is a generous spread of
moisture from the heavens within
the next few weeks a great deal Of
farm land will not be turned over for
crops on the west end of the state.
The Sierras, the water shed of the
Carson and Truekee, carries the ap-
pearanee of June, as the snow line
is well toward the summit and in
many instances no snow is stored in
the canyons that usually are leveled
out at this season of the year. The
Kings Canyon summit is practically
free from snow and automobiles are
making trips to Lake Tahoe via Car
son City.
Tahoe Holds No Storage
At the present time there is prae-
tically no storage in Lake Tahoe.
The lake according to readings fur
nished the reclamation office in this
city shows a rs per cent deficiency,
or as expressed at the office. the lake
is 90. 900 acre-feet short Of water at
this time The drain on the lake
during the winter has allowed no
storage and Tahoe is showing less
water reservoired than at any like
period of the year.
The power companies are 10 be
furnished 500 feet daily for power
from March 1st to October LIST.
Should such O demand be made at
this time Il could not be delivered,
80 states Mr.. simmonds. in charge
of the water distribution for the rec
lamation project. He is of the belief
that there is yet chance for storms
that would assist in water supply for
the summer demand. but it must be
within the next few weeks
Bench Threatened
The bench lands and Fernley are
threatened with a serious water
shortage. is admitted at the reciama-
tion office The district above La
hontan. dam IS supplied from the
Truckee canal and unless there Is
more storage at Tahoe and along the
headwaters of the Truekee undoubt-
edly there will be a serious shortage
of water to carry on irrigation in the
highlands above this valley. Some
farmers on the bench and Fernley
section are hesitating In the planting
of new crops fearing that their eff
forts will result in failure from water
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-02-20

have read the article in the last
issue of the Fallon Standard, signed
by /. H. Kent and others. with great
care. The Importance of the subject
matter to the settlers on this project,
as well as the high standing of the
signers in this community, makes the
article of more than passing inter-
est. I do not believe that single
objection will be found to the ex
pressed purpose of developing this
project to the fullest possible ex-
tent and for the benefit of the set
tiers of the project.
Our only difference appears to be
in the methods to be employed. As
! was one of those who approved of
the lease of the power plant at La
hontan in order to clear the way for
the Spanish Springs storage develop
ment, wish to say that If the parties
who signed that article will present
to our district board the proof of the
facts which they assume as a basis
for their arguments and opinions,
will not hesitate to change my atti-
tude on that question. 1t is not to be
supposed that men of their ability
would be so positive in their state
ments unless they have the proofs to
back them up. And as we have an
organized district and board that
has shown itself both capable and
earnest in its efforts to support the
interests of the water users of the
district, it does not seem fair to the
board nor just to the water users
that they have not already presented
those proofs and allowed the board
to protect our interests in so impor-
tant a matter.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-02-20
STEWART INDIAN SCHOOL
is TO GET ESTATE

Distribution of the estate of the
lato Lettie r. corwin was ordered
Monday by Judge Moran at Reno
The property is to go to Lake Avenue
Memorial Baptist church of Roches-
ter. New York, to be by that church
doled out for missionary work at the
Stewart Indian school.
Miss Corwin for many years was
a missionary at the Stewart school
having given the institution many
years of her life and a large part of
her fortune. The estate has an ap-
proximate value of $4,000.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-02-20

r shortage. Inquiries are coming to
the reclamation office relative to the
prospects for water and the officials
are free in their statement that the
conditions are serious at this time.
Reservoir Filling
There will be water enough in the
Lahontan dam to furnish this valley.
is the statement of w. A. Simmonds,
water master of the project. At the
present time water is within eight
feet of the spillway and will Ibe
raised considerably before a call Is
made on water service. There are
203 900 acre feet now being held
behind the dam, which according to
Mr.. Simmonds. is more than will be
required for an irrigation season in
this valley. 1t is not anticipated that
much water will be available from
the Truckee canal and that most of
the water will come from the Carson
river At the present time the Carson
river Is below normal in flow and
there is little prospect of. much run
off from this source owing to slack
suoW utDObitn at tht hcdu " dtti ..
Crops Promise Well
The assurance of water in this end
of the project promises enlarged
acreage for the season. Efforts are
being made on a number of the
farms for breaking additional ground
for grain and alfalfa, which undoubt-
edly will be In demand owing to crop
shortage both in California and west
ern Nevada. Winter wheat planted
in this valley last fall is in excellent
condition, as the heavy snow of jan
uary was a material benefit to this
crop. Ii is figured at the farm bu-
rean that there is more winter wheat
acreage in this valley this season
than since the project opened.
Spring wheat is to be literally
sown over the valley on account of
the assurance of water for the farm
ers below the dam. Inquiries have
been received from several sources
asking for crop prospects in this sec
ton.
California Hard Hit
California all agree that that sec
tion of the coast has been hard hit
by the drouth that has existed over
the coast The recent rains that
helped central and northern Califor-
MIA did not extend down the coast
Cattle and Sheep are reported in bad
condition in several sections while
fodder and grass in some instances
is almost failure.
The Newlands project aside from
the bench section will be among the
few districts In this state that will
not feel the general drouth condi-
tions that threaten the entire coast.
II is true that there is yet a chance
for relief. but IL must be within the
next few weeks at the utmost and
there viii be a shortage of stored
snow at the headwaters of both the
Truckee and Carson under any event.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-02-20
SHIPS FINE STOCK

Last Thursday Tom Dolf shipped
from his feeding corrals seven car
loads of as fine beef steers as has
left Nevada in many days. The ship
ment went to Sacramento and a rep
resentative buyer pronounced them
the finest lot that has left this sec
ton in many days.
Others who are feeding will shir
and Mr.. Dolf will have another con-
sgnment ready within a short time
Mr.. Dolf was among the few in this
valley who took chance of feeders
this winter which has resulted in a
neat profit.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-02-20
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

EXAMINATIONS for position of stem
ographer-typist. typist and forest
and field clerk will be held In this
city on March 1. April and May 10.
Applicants must be citizens of the
United States. IS years of age or
over on the date of the examination
For application blanks and further
information relative to this examina-
tion address: Local Secretary. Board
of U. S. Civil Service Examiners,
Fallon, Nevada.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-02-20
BORN

Bawden--In Fallon, Nevada, Sun
day, February II, 1924, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Bawden, a daughter.
Sullivan--In Fallon, Nevada. on
Tuesday, February 10. 1924, to Mr.
and Mrs. M. j. Sullivan, a daughter
Groth-In Fresno, Calf, Febru-
airy 8, 1924, to Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin
Groth, son.
Mills-Near Fallon, Nevada, Feb
ruary l3, 1924, to Mr.. and Mrs
Percy Mills, a son.
Lee-Near Fallon, Nevada. Febru-
ary IA, 1924, to Mr.. and Mrs. Cassius
II. Lee, an eight-pound daughter.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-02-20
A PROCLAMATION
BY THE GOVERNOR

BY virtue of the authority vested
In me, / do hereby designate and
proclaim Friday. April IL. 1924, as
Arbor Day in conformity with the
law providing for the observance OF
said day and requiring that it be OBJ
served as a holiday by the public
schools of the state.
II do hereby designate and pro-
claim the same date as a time for
the observance of Bird Day in accord
ance with the custom established in
Nevada.
For a proper observance of Arbor
Day by the people l recommend the
promotion of forest growth and cul-
ture by planting trees. shrubs. and
vines to adorn public and private
grounds, as we'll as such exercises as
may be in harmony with the spirit
OF the day.
Birds protect plant-life and save
large sums annually. Their protec-
tion from wanton slaughter should
appeal to ell. Manifestations OF
cruelty and destructiveness ought to
be checked in the young as part OF
education, and recommend that ap-
propriate exercises be held in public
schools and other places for the OBJ
seryance of Bird Day
ut shall be lawful for boards OF
county commissioners. school trus
tees and other municipal Officers in
their respective districts. in that sec
ton of Nevada south of the Mount
Diablo base-line, to provide for the
observance of Arbor Day and Bird
Day earlier than the date above des.
iynated.
at Il cODrfNIrA Govo....,
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-02-20
FOR LAWYER TAXATION

wide fight for Just taxation on mo-
tor cars. wnleh :. is claimed ars r"w
being assessed In Nevada at rate
fixed four or five years ago duriua
war peak prices, were taken at Reao
this week by the Reno Motor Cai
Dealers Association.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-02-20
HAS ACQUIRED WATER
SYSTEM AT DAYTON

G. A. Bailey of Dayton purchased
the Dayton water works from Amer
leo Gianni last week the latter hav-
ing acquired title to them from ]. M.
Damon during October last. II is Mr.
Bailey's intention to greatly improve
the system md he promises better
service than the town of Dayton haa
had in many years, says the Journal
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-02-20
RAPID .sHRfNEAGE

When Il ceased showing on tie
summit of the Sierra last Friday
there was cover of nearly so inches
and when measurement was taken
Saturday morning it had settled to
"A inches with a heavy water con-
tent.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-02-20
CAUGHT .RdasBING MAIL

Caught in the act of looting a mail
pouch in a Southern Pacific mail car
at the Reno depot. a young man Civ
ing the name of Lee Rishman con-
fessed at the police station that re
ripped open the pouch with his pock
ct knife and searched the contents
for money
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-02-20
LENT STARTS MARCH 81;
EASTER SUNDAY APRIL &c

Lent starts this year on March 5,
Ash, Wednesday, and Faster Sunday
on April 20.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-02-20
DIR. @. E. McCAFFERTY
DENTIST

Crown, Plate, and Bridge Werk a
Speciality. Office over Fallon Msrcan-
tile Co. Hours Q to Ia a. m; to
.. m. Sundays by appointment.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-02-20

Reno-Yuba Gold Dredging Com
pany, capitalized at 100000, to
engage in prospecting, leasing and
general mining activities.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-02-20

Use little more yeast when handl-
ing Lahontan Flour. WHY? Because
II 10 made OF nearly all hard wheat
ALL GROCERs.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-02-20

Eleanor Ahelrs. Reno, 1.50; Claire
Williams, Fallon. 150.
Fred Feutsch. Tonopah, 1.52: Dor
othy Crandall, Oakland, Calf, 1.55;
Edward Min. Korea, 157; Lucille
Blake, Virginia City. 157; Basil
Crowley, Oakland. Calf. 1.5S; Lloyd
Smith. Reno, 1.5s; David Finch. Sac
ramento, 100; Gregory Chekalin,
Russia, l.60 Marie Hunter, Carson
City, 1.61; Frances Harrison, Fallon,
1.61; Raymond EIDE, Loyalton, Calf,
161
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-02-20
Legion Members
Ask Attention

The American Legion, realizing
tliat there has been considerable
written in the press of the country
in opposition to the proposed pas
sage of a compensation bill for all
ex-service men, has starated a nation
wide campaign to bring before thc
public the ex-soldiers side of tbs
question.
To obtain this end in this 1ocalit,
the local Legion post has mailed
some 500 copies of the state Legion
paper, to citizens of this community
An article appearing in this issue
written by Aaron Sapiro, the coop
erative marketing expert OF the farm
bureau organization, was taken from
the Nation Legion Weekly of Febru-
airy l, 1924. The executive commit
tee of Churchill Post of the Legion
is responsible for obtaining the print
ing of this article in the state paper.
thinking that Mr.. Sapiro had set
forth the service mems side of the
question in a clear and concise man.
ner. 1t is hoped that each person
receiving. a copy of the paper will
devote little time to reading not
only the forementioner article, but
also other articles appearing in the
same issue. Copies were somewhat
limited. therefore, it is hoped that
people receiving them will be able
to pass them around
In few days a committee repre-
senting the Legion will call on the
citizens of this community with 6
petition for their signature. On tht
petition there will be a place for
each person to sign. either favorine
or opposing the proposed compensa-
tiontion bill. The Legion boys wan,
il understood that his vote shall rep.
resent an unbiased opinion of the
majority of the people of Fallon
Each voter shall not feel under any
obligation to vote other than he
really thinks he should
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-02
COBURN NOTES

Margaret Kinnear, class of 1924. Wis
tied school yesterday. She is attend
ing Mason Institute in Springvale
this year.
Mrs. Written returned to school yes
terday and received hearty welcome
from all of her associates att the
school. Mrs. Written has been i'll for
the past month and everyone was glad
to. see her back at her desk.
Mary Thayer. '24, who is attending
Bradford Academy this year, was a
visitor at school yesterday.
Mr.. .Harthorn announced at chapel
yesterday that he had noticed two
names Of former Coburn students who
we've on the deans honor list at the
University of Maine. The two men are
Russell Snow, '22. Of Northwest Garry,
and Ralph Parkman, '22, of Hartland.
The date for Coburn Night has been
postponed from next Friday evening
until after the Christmas vacation.
This move was made because of the
fact that all of the churcnes in Water
willie are holding fairs at that time
and many of the Coburn alumni would
not be able to attend the reunion.
The annual masquerade social will
he held on the first Saturday after
Christmas.
Mr.. Harthorn stated in chapel yes
terday that all students will be obliged
to take the term examinations this
year. In other years if a student had
attained a grade OF ,excellency
throughout the term he was exempt
from an examination In the subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-02
Martin L. Goodhus

MARTIN Luther Goodhue died at his
home in Sidney. Sunday evening at
ter an attack OF pneumonia, lasting
several days. He is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Eveyn D. Goodhue, six
children, Henry. Alvah. Erland. Car
oline. David and Dorothy; a brother,
Clinton III. Goodhue of Waterville,
and three sisters, Mrs. E. H. Wort,
Mrs. Evan III. Bragg and Mrs. Z.
Orman Davis, all of Stlneyy
Mr.. Goodhue was Al years of age,
born in Sidney. August Is, 1888, the
son of David H. and Ann (yilton)
Goodhue. He attended the public
schools in town and devoted his en- :
tire life to farming. in which he was
engaged extensively. He was a men,
Der 81 the Methodist church.
Funeral services will be held from
the home this afternoon at 1 o'clock.
Rev. Weston p. Holman of Oakland
officiating. Interment will be in the
family lot at the Sawtelle Cemetery
in Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-02
DIR. HI. J. Toward
Talks of Dentistry
At KiWanis Meeting

DR.. II. J. Toward spoke at the reg
ular meeting of the Waterville XII
wants club last evening on his clas-
sification. that of dentist, in part as
follows:
ST wish to call your attention to
the changes that have taken place in
the field of dentistry in Waterville
since I located here nearly "a years
ago. At that time We boosted of
only five dentists, Jones, Hutchins.
Kidder and Fales The last two are
still residents of the city but I under
stand that DIR. Kidder Is the only one
engaged in active practice and he for
only part OF the year.
At that time the practice Of dem
tistry consisted mostly of filling with
gold. silver and cement. and the ex-
traction of the teeth and replacing
the same with artificial substitutes:
With the advancement Of the times
and of the profession of dentistry.
we now have IA or Is dentists and
one dental laboratory. all of the same
conduct. welt equipped and up to
date offices, and render to the in
creased population Of the city and
surrounding country the most up-to-
date and scientific services
1.-THE public does not yet realize
that periodic mouth examinations
are a. necessary and important part
of keeping the mouth healthy and
the teeth in condition to perform
their intended functions.
I'm closing let me say that each Of
us should select dentist and sub
init to q thorough examination OF the
mouth and teeth at least every six
months, and We should work with
him to keep our mouth and teeth
clean always, realizing that the
mouth is the opening through which
all food we consume passes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-02
Audett Committed
To Serve Sentence
On Liquor Charge

Omer Audett, 90 Water street
pleaded guilty to a charge OF illegal
possession of Intoxicating liquor be-
fore Judge Charles w. Atchley in
the Waterville municipal court yes
terday afternoon and was sentenced
to pay n fine of 800 and costs and to
serve 60 days in Jail. Audett did not
appeal and went down last night to
serve hts sentence.
Judge Atchley remarked that 1t
was the second time In the four years
that he had been I'm o;bce that a res
pondent has accepted his sentence
without appeal.
AS tho sentence was the lowest ev-
er doled out by Judge Atchley on
such a charge he wanted it to be
made known that the reason for his
giving such q mild sentence was the
fact that young Audett has a wife
and two months old baby who need
his support. Audett. who Is only 20
years of age assured the judge that
1t was the last time that he would
engage in such business.
Last Saturday night deputy sher-
IFS Cole. Pinkham and Lessor raided
Audetts house and brought back q
quantity OF beer and mash and four
cases OF empty bottles. Audett gave
bonds for his appearance in court
Yesterday afternoon. The beer was
analysiZed and tested 42S percent ac-
cording to Judge Atchley. In case
the fine of 800 Is not paid Audett
will have to serve four months extra
In iail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-02
HARRINGTON

There was an unusually interesting
service at the Old South Congrega-
tional church last Sunday. there b.
ing. special music. furnished by a
flute, four violins. a cello and Il piano
and organ. Two selections were
played by this group and were much
enjoyed. Next Sunday Is Golden
Rule Sunday, upon which day every
member is asked to eat for lis dim
ner-only what a refugee of the Near
East would have for his, and to give
the difference between the cost Of
this dinner and their regular dinner
10 The Near East Relief fund.
Captain William Blake Of this town
with his daughter, Mrs. Wade Bridg-
ham of Westbrook.
The first real snow of tue year fell
here Saturday night. amounting to
about six to ten inches. This Is con-
siderably earlier than last yeac as on
that year there was n small fall Dec.
/, which soon went off, none coming
until January.
The engagement of Louis J Belan-
ger formerly of this town and now
conducting a clothing store in Lis
bon, to Miss Flora I. Roy of Lewis-
ton.
The office of DIR. NJ. 3. Cox, oSteo-
path. will be closed for <his week as
he has departed for Quincy, Mass,
for short vacation with his parents
there.
There will be no more movie balls
at the New Music Hall theatre this
year because Marbles orchestra can
no longer come.
The third and fourth degrees were
conferred upon candidates at spec
ial meeting of the Pennington grange
held last Saturday evening. At the
regular meeting to be held next Sat
urday the election of officers will
take place.
Mrs. Mary Stackpole of this town
is passing a short time in Portland,
staying at the Congress Square hotel.
The Epworth League of the Meth
odist church will entertain the New
Sharon grange at the Methodist ves-
try next Friday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-02
Trial List for
Waterville Court
December Term

aae trial list OF the Waterville mu.
s@ follows:
THURSDAY. DEC. 4
M A. NJ, Jolly V. Quincy: Andrews,
ts0h 4 Gardiner-Clarke.
W." W, NJ. Sisters of Charity V. Ivers
sv@, Smith-Clarke.
a,A A. NJ, Dickinson V. Gosseline:
@an-Hunton.
-. ~ NJ. Decker V. Estes: Pea
W--coclidge.
~ NJ Powell & futile "a Saw
s*' Peacock-Boyie.
FRIDAY. DEC. 5
>nSM NJ, Hill V. Wood: Blackington
49,, A. NJ. Nadeau V. Morneau and
l,eS Ny NATIONAL Bank, Trustee: Du-
aatthieu for principal DIT.
Ia a A.. Leclair V. knight: Le-
r NJ. Witham V. Rowe: Phil
Plumstead.
In. Az, A. Giroux V. vasil. alias Va
Iatshieu-Blackington.
s,a n; Vashon v. Thurber: Mat
Ia SATURDAY. DEC. 6
rsMs Waterville Furniture Co.
,a"aeee: Levine-GaIlert.
kros ~. Murphy V. Jones; Black
Mpa-Plumstead.
lsel,s A.. Mathews v. Field:
spS0n--Field prose.
Asc,n. Murphy V. Delaware alias
Observation-Disclosures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-12-02

Thanksgiving recess with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. i. l. Jones.
The Oak Grove pupils who arc
residents of this village were at
home from Vassalboro over the
Thanksgiving vacation.
Bryan Bruce and wife. who came
to South China over the weekend.
were obliged, after a futile endeavor
OH Sunday. to leave their car and
return to Augusta by trolley.
A gentleman and family from
Rath visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Verne
Denico were Obliged to have the
help of a span of horses to reach
South China and from there they
proceeded with their car.
The Ladies' Aid fair will be held
on Tuesday afternoon and evening
as scheduled. the condition. OF the
roads permitting.
A baby clinic will be held at the
library. South China, on Thursday.
The mothers of all babies of two
years OF age and under are request
cd to attend with their babies that
they may receive the benefits de-
rived from this source. Please be
on hand promptly at 1.30 +. NJ.