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The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-09-03
1924 Will Be Record Season
For Melon Production On Project
Over 20 Cars Have Been Shipped by Weaver
Company; Height of Season On. New
Melon May Take Its Place Here

cracking and thus rendering a con.
siderable portion of the melons unfit
for export. Several melons are being
experimental with in the hopes oi
finding something Just as good from
a sugar content and flavor and which
would do away with the cracking.
Charley Heizer has this year
shown samples of melon that has
withstood the test, both in sugar con.
tent and also in the avoidance OF
cracking. This melon should receive
more attention as 1t is just as deli
cious a table melon as the Heart OF
Gold and carries a far richer color
Weaver Experimenting
The Weaver company this year In
troduced at the Swingle ranch Hale's
Best cantaloupe. The planting has SO
far given better than 200 crates to
the acre and will possibly reach 350
crates per acre. This is an exception
al yield and the melon proved one OF
the most prolific In Imperial Valley
It's introduction here has shown thai
it is practically free from cracks, has
a high sugar content and ripens even
earlier than the Heart of Gold.
The Weaver people will another
year expand the planting of this mel
on, not as a boost to any one variety
but as a safer melon from a CONNER.
eial standpoint. The company is in
the business OF commissioning fruits
and melons and is naturally seeking
the best that can he found in the
market.
The results of shipments of this
melon from Imperial Valley to the
east were entirely satisfactory and
the small acreage planted here this
year is showing that II is a superior
melon In many respects.
This shipping concern is endeav.
oring along with the melon produe
ers to get the best that the world
affords and IL this melon or the one
that Charley Glazier or Mr.. Vanno,
is raising is a better product thar
the famed Heart of Gold then L
should be more extensively cult
waited.
With this seasons melon produc
tion at Its height and good marke
reports the Isahontaa valley win b,
in position another year to double 1t
production, as melon culture is
certain success as has been demon
strated year In and year out.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-09-03
Jones and Ferrell Successful
In Primary Election Results
Richards Leads Sullivan In Every Precinct;
Hesson Pratt Fight Close In County
and State; Fair Vote is Cast

Election day in this county passed
off very quietly and there was not
complete vote out for the primary.
The surprise of the day was that 90
many did vote under the circum-
stances.
The local contest between Judge
Jones and Capt. Clarke for the office
of Justice of the peace was one OF
the incentives that brought out
votes, while the contest between
Fred Branch and DR.. Ferrell for
long term commissioner on the dem
ocratic ticket rallied a considerable
vote for the Bourbons This together
with the Democratic interest IN
Charley Richards and Maurice Sulli-
van for the Democratic nomination
for congress made 1t quite day.
The regent contest is close, az
while Pratt has heretofore been on
the board Hesson is one of the most
popular men in central Nevada. This
vote, being non-partisan, brought out
the strength OF the voters.
Clarke and Branch Beat
The early snaps on the ballots
showed that Capt. Clarke for justice
and Fred Branch for long term com
missioner have gone down to defeat.
As Branch had made no personal
canvass of the county his defeat was
accounted for, as his opponent, DR.
Ferrell, while not actively camapign-
ing, his calling took him pretty well
over the entire county during the
PAST few weeks.
The defeat of Sullivan for con
gresslonal nomination on the Demo-
cratic ticket is decisive In this coun
ty, as Richards leads safely three to
one. II is evident that the Demo
oratisc voters believe that Mr.. Sui
livan is best off as lieutenant gov
ernor and that Charley Richards is
entitled to a return to HIS work in
congress.
The following is the return from
ten OF the twelve precincts in this
county and gives sufficient leads II
all instances to prevent any disputes;
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-09-03

The present season Is record on
cantaloupe growing and shipping.
The Lahontan valley and bench sec
ton will this year practically double
any output that has heretofore been
attempted In melon growing.
The Weaver company handling at
least 75 per cent of the crop, reports
good sales so far and an excellent
quality of melons being supplied the
eastern market.
10th Car Goes Out
On September l the 10th car of
Grated melons left in refrigerator
cars for eastern distribution. On
September 2 twelve cars were being
loaded at the depot and the company
expects that this record will be main
tained for the next few days. Next
week will undoubtedly commence to
show signs of decrease as the pick of
the pack will have been gone over
This is a record for the project and
with the express orders and postal
delivery it is safe to state that 100
cars of melons have So far left this
section.
Season Well Advanced
Records at the Weaver company
office in this city show that the first
carload of melons exported last year
left this city on the 9th of Septem.
Der. The first car to leave here this
year was on the 18th OF August, n
full three weeks In advance of last
seasons shipments. This was owing
TO favorable weather conditions, a
better knowledge of culture and ear
lier planting. II is believed that the
results of this season will have a
decided effect on future business
with melons and greater acreage.
Many Small Acres
The Weaver people while taking
melons from any and all patches are
of the opinion that a better service
could be maintained all around by
larger acreage being devoted to mel
on planting. II would result in more
experts being on the ground, a bet
ter production and make picking and
selection easier. This advise Is being
given those who grew small patches
this season.
Try New Melons
II has been found that while the
Heart OF Gold melon is one of excel
lent quality that il is also subject to
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-09-03
TWIN BOYS

The twin percentage was raised
another notch on the End day of Sep
tember when the wife of V. Fulker-
son presented him with sons. Both
the mother and the sons are doing
nicely, is the report.
This is the fourth set OF twins born
In this city since the first of the
year, which is certainly a population
record. Congratulations are being
received by the Fulkerson family.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-09-03
CARD OF THANKS

We take this means of thanking
the many friends who gave us so
much of their time. assistance and
sympathy during the illness and
death Of our little daughter Mildred.
We wish especially to thank the
neighbors and members of the East
ern Star.
FRED F. KIRN anS FAMILY
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-09-03
THTMBLE CLUE CHANGE

Out OF the Difference to the expect
ed visit OF the community nurse, it
has been suggested that each mem
Der of the Thimble club respond to
the roll call with a quotation on
health at their next meeting, which
win be held on Thursday, septem-
ber 11th.
The program on Whittier has beer
postponed until the following meet
ing.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-09-03
Hazen Precinct
West Side Precinct

III IHe UlAIe valley pfeclnct There
was one vote cast with Clarke and
Hesson as the choice.
The nomination of Judge Jones In
this precinct gives him the election
as there can be no further contest.
Late Election Returns
Word from Reno at 10 o'clock las,
night was to the effect that Richards
was leading Sullivan over the state
and that the Hesson-Pratt fight was
close Richards at that time had
1409 to Sulliyan's 90S.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-09-03
HAS A DAUGHTER

The many friends of Andrew
Drumm, Jr., are congratulating him
and his wife over the arrival of a
daughter at their home on the 31st
of this month.
The Fallon standard. (Fallon, Nev.) 1920-1958, 1924-09-03

For ladies and school girls, McLain
has nice line of Snort or Ready-to-
Wear Hats. See them before you
buy.
Evening star., 1924-01-25
Ex-GRAND DUCHESS
OF LUxEMBURG DIES
Blocked Germans With Her Own
Motor Car on Their Way
to France.
By the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
MUNICH, Bavaria, January 25-For-
mer Grand Duchess Marie Of Luxem-
burg died yesterday In Hohenburg
Castle. at Lenggries. Bavaria. She
was the reiRnine
Evening star., 1924-01-25
FORMER HELEN GOULD
ADMITS LAW STUDY
Took Course to Better Understand
Duties as Trustee Of $685.
100000 Estate.

BY ths Associated Press.
NEW YORK, January 26.-Mrs. Fin
lay J. Shepard. the former Helen
Gould. bashfulIy admitted. while tes-
tifying in the referees investigation
OF the trustees accounting OF Jay
Goulds 3B6.000.000 estate. that she
took an extension course in law at
Columbia University and was given
q certificate.
She decided to take the. course, he
said, when. rs q trustee of her fathers
estate. she learned that better
knowledge OF tho law would help her
to be an Intelligent aid in the admin
istration OF the vast holdings.
Mrs. Shepard identified many let
ters ~ those she had written to her
Oldest brother. George. suggesting
improvements to the railroad proper
ties she had visited, and under ex-
animation by attorneys she revealed
that she was we'll acquainted with
the operations Of the estate and Of
many Of the legal questions raised
in connection with them.
She was particularly quizzed about
q release from service as guardian
of her sister Anna that she had OBJ
tanned when Anna, now the Duchess
de Talleyrand. was married to Count
Boni de Castellane.
was 1t because of objections your
law. the count. raised to
investments you made for Anna that
you insisted on obtaining q release?"
she was asked.
Il was only interested that my
sister should have her property in her
own name"
Evening star., 1924-01-25
MEXICANS ARE SILENT
ABOUT DEAL FOR SHIPS
Delegation in Philadelphia Said to
Be Seeking Craft to Use
Against Rebels.

By the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, January 15-Thc
delegation OF eight Mexicans repre-
senting tho Obregon government
were still in Philadelphia today and
maintained their silence regarding
their mission. The members OF the
party. at least four OF whom are
ofi1cers of the Mexican navy. have
been holding conferences with the
Mexican consul here.
"They are here on strictly private
business for the Mexican government" +"
said the consul. ships? I have
received no information from my
government about the purchase OF
ships" he replied to a question.
Tho delegation is headed by Capt.
H Hernandez The Mexicans said
they did not know how long they
would remain here. we may 20 to
New York for q few days" said one.
1t was reported that the Mexican
government Is looking for several
light draft war vessels. preferably
smaller sized destroyerk
Evening star., 1924-01-25
EMBASSY RKPoRTs VICTORY.
Communication .Bestorsd With
Ciudad Victoria By Fedsrals.

Communications with Ciudad VIC
torta. capital Of the stats of TAmaui. :.
fpaS. has been restored and there is
NO obstruction to federal forces ad-
vancing along this rail line to con.
tinue the offensive against the rebels
in the portions Of the Tampico oil
fields they occupy. tho Mexican EN-
bassy announced today.
"On the Jalisco front tho fedsrals
continue their advance against the
broken up elements Of Gen Estrada 8
rebel army" tho statement added.
THE advance on the Vera Cruz
front continues.
ION the Goth. rebel forces aided by
the gunboat Progreso. attaclkflsd the
port Of Salina Crux. The federal
forces were compelled to temporarily
withdraw until the arrival of rein
forcements under Gen. Bravo IsQui-
erdo. After q battle lasting thirty
hours he recaptured the port. Rebels
who could not find shelter on the
gunboat were dispersed and are being
pursued.
'The Progreso. without fuel. is help
less and lying At anchorage outside
the port"
Evening star., 1924-01-25
EXPERTS OPEN PROBE
OF GERMANY'S ROADS
British and French Railway Au-
thorities Are First to Give
Testimony.
BERLIN Halls GOLD BANK
Demand Made for Adjustment Of
Reparations and Occupation.

BY the Associa ted Press.
PARIS, January 25.--The first COM
mittee of reparation experts began
today an investigation of the condi-
tion of Germany's railway system.
The members heard William M. Ac-
worth. the British railway authority,
and NJ. Lefevre. general secretary of
the Union of European Railways.
Both Testified as to traffic conditions
in the reich.
Mr. Acworth occupied the time of
the committee the entire morning ses-
sion and had not finished when it ad-
journed at l o'clock. He went over
the whole question of how the Ger
man railroads might be put on pay
ing basis and serve as a guarantee
for foreign aid in putting a new foun-
dation under German finances.
NEW GOLD BANK HAILED.
Evening star., 1924-01-25

Neither she nor the government Of
Luxembourg, however. attempted to
mans quietly occupied Luxemburg.
which was regarded by some of the
allies as Germany's willing auxiliary.
Grand Duchess Marie abdicated in
favor of her sister Charlotte. the
1919. and took the veil In September,
1920. Since then she had been a nun
In q carmelite convent.
Evening star., 1924-01-25
FEDERALS CAPTURE
OIL DISTRICT TOWNS
Points in Tampico Region Taken
With Loss of Twenty Killed to
Mexican Rebels.
HUERTA FORCE GAINS sILAot
Railway Junction Is Within Is
Miles Of Celaya.

By tho Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY. January 25 (By radio
via Fort Worth Star-Telegram).-Cap-
ture Of Cerroperro and Zacamixtle. I'm
portant points In the Tampico region.
by federal forces under Gems. Macfas
and Lara was reported yesterday by
the war department.. which added that
tho rebels lost twenty killed and dfty
wounded.
The federal offensive against Vera
Cruz Is proceeding according to tho pro-
gram. it was announced.
Evening star., 1924-01-25
new SHRINE OFFICERS.
Mecca Temple Installation Con-
Quoted by Retiring Potentate.

Officers of Mecca Temple. No. 10.
Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine (colored).
were installed at the regular session
last night at ceremonies Conducted by
e. ]. Norris, the retiring potentate.
The officers are: Crawford Jones.
illustrious potentate; Cicero A. Lee,
chief rabban: Joseph w. Hankerson,
assistant rabban: Thomas w. Parks
high priest and prophet; Frederic w.
Alston, oriental guide: Herbert Lam
caster. treasurer; Author J. Smith.
recorder; Robert Hayden. assistant
recorder: Stephen Bluitt, first cere-
monial master; Rafe A. Easter, sec
ond ceremonial master; Lawrence
Brown. captain Of the guard; Robert
W. Williams, marshal: Joseph o.
Huggtns and Harry Mckenzie, standard
bearers: U. G. B. Martin. lecturer;
John r: Ashton, Iron Boyd and Adam
NJ. Taylor, the fountain OF ablution,
and Fran o. Cozzins. outer guard.
Potentate Jones, Cicero A. Lee and
J. H. HankerSon will represent the
temple at the Imperial Council meet
ing. which will be Held in Pittsburgh
In August. Special delegates are E.G
Hubert and John W. Eighmie.
An electric train which supplies its
own power has been invented by a
frto
Evening star., 1924-01-25

was SitS IciStliHS
duchess Of Luxem-
burg at the out
break Of the war,
and when the Ger
mans dem a n d g d
passage Of their
armies t hro ug h
Luxembourg, on the
way to attack
France, the grand
duchess demurred,
and in way of a
formal protest drew
her motor ar
across the street
through which the
&c r m q n columns
vnrA q hCryt roc,
Evening star., 1924-01-25

Silk lost In tho Japanese earth
quake IL estimated at $4,000 bales.
Evening star., 1924-01-25
The Latest Creation.

From the Boston Transcript.
Caller-So the angels have brought
you q new baby sister.
Little Elsie (disgustedly)-To see
the fuss nurse makes over her, you'd
think she came from Paris.
Evening star., 1924-01-25
REBELS OCCUPY SILAo.
Railway Town Is TWENTY-FIVE
Miles Northwest Of Celaya.

By the Associated Press
VERA CRUZ. January 25 (By radio
vim the Dallas News).-Rebel forces
commanded by Gen. Salvador Alvarado
have taken possession of Silao, q rail-
way town about twenty-five miles
northwest Of Celaya. in the state OF
Guanajuato. and have also occupied
railroad stations at San Francisco and
Pedrito, state OF Jlisco, says q rebel
communique issued here.
In the action at Silao the insurgents
ton. rines. and also took prisoners.
At Pedrito they derailed a north.
bound train, putting to flight the
military escort. The armored cars
guarding the train fell into the hands
statement
The U. S. S. Omaha and six de.
stroyers anchored off Vera Cruz yes
terday obtained permission to enter
the bay.
The warships." continues the
communique. expect to remain here
for ono or two days and then resume
their trip. which began at the Pana-
ma Canal Zone"
Denies Celayn In Lost.
By the Associated Press
NOGALES. Sonora. January e.
reports that Celaya, an important
railroad center. was captured today
by the rebel army under Estrada.
were denied tonight in message
from President Obregon to Gov.
Alejo Bay OF Sonora. The president
sent the message from Celaya, &C
cording to Gov. Bay.
G1sdalaJara Captured.
By the Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY. January "a (via
Laredo Junction).-Ciuada1 has
been occupied by federal forces under
Gems. ]. Ferrtera and Herribert Casas,
who mobilized from Excinalon and
Nayarta without finding a single
Evening star., 1924-01-25
BUCKLEY'S HISTORY

OF the Great Reunion Of the North and South
Zee History Wreath in National Museum.
Reviewed By Lsaders Of Church and State.
On Sale at All Book Stores. &2.60.
VIM. Buckley Central Y. NJ c. A. or
By Mail From Mr.. VIM. Buckley,
Staunton, Va.
Evening star., 1924-01-25
THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON,
rebel in the city, according TO Minis
ter OF the Interior Colenguina,
: CavalEy Co1centraAas.

BROWNSVILLE, Tex, January Is.
OF cavalry from Rey-
nosa and other nearby border points
night and. It fs said, will be used in
operations against rebel bands re-
ported mobilizing In the vicinity OF
san Fernando. dfty miles south Of
MatamoroS.
Evening star., 1924-01-25

An electric train which supplies its
own power has been invented by a
South African railway engineer
Evening star., 1924-01-25
His Wife's Job.
From Everybody's Magazine.

s'o~A S'eisoouy 1dBaZlne-
shiftless specimen of humanity
came came downtown one morning, and,
9uinihS group on a corner, announced
that he was going to leave town
said he could not live in it any longer
some one asked him what was the
matter. 'Ao
We'll" he said. "the town is all
the world for woman to get work
in. eeS "oih
Evening star., 1924-01-25
Rebuked.
From the Boston Globe.

bIou th6 Boston Globe.
Auntie-Run along and get ready
for bed and I'll be up in a minute
and hear you say your prayers.
Little Elsie-You may come IL you
wish. but don't think it's polite to
listen while I'm talking to some one
else.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-23

PARADE HAS
100 VEHICLES
Cars Of 1898 and 1902,
With White Bearded
Drivers, Participate.
A COVERED WAGON
Also a Stage Coach Of
1882 Placed Among
Newest Model Cars.

Exactly $50 vehicles took part in
the automobile parade Tuesday after
noon here. OF this number ten were
drawn by horses, three were drawn
by men and the other 1857 were driven
by motor. One of the features of
the automobile or evolution parade, "
which attracted great attention, was
the old 1898 model one-cylinder Odds
mobile. which is still in operation
after 26 years of service. Another
object of interest was an old 1902
model Cadillac with two cylinders.
There were three other two-cylinder
automobiles in the parade. a 1904
model Buick, a 1907 Buick and, n
Maxwell of 1908.
Another interesting feature was the
Flint touring car, running on three
wheels, carrying bathing" beauty
and a man on the top. and three
more bathing beauties" inside. Al
though this car had the right front
wheel removed, it still moved along
easily enough. and had only a slight
sag in the body. To all appearances,
however, there seemed to be nothing
unusual about the car until one no.
ticed the absence of one front wheel.
Stage Coach of 1882.
The parade was led, as usual, by
a squadron of motorcycle police. fol-
lowed by the official police car and
a government car carrying army of
ficers. Next came the officials of
the Fiesta and the officials of this
particular parade. William p. Kremp-
kau, president of the Old Trail Driv'
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-23

"one-lunger" 1898 model was driven
by H. G. Musser who was equipped
with long white hair and beard.
Someone in the crowd watching the
parade remarked that he was probably
trying to look as old as the car he
was driving.
The 1902 two-cylinder Cadillac was
driven by Il. J. Goad, president of the
Goad Motor company, who was also
dressed for the occasion. Mr.. Go6d
had a white beard of the type general
ly seen on musical comedy farmers,
and wore one of the long linen buster
coats worn by motorists in the carly
days of the automobile. There were
Cadillacs Of 1913, 1914 and 1917,
with three of the 1924 models. Then
came the Cadillac touring car that
was equipped with balloon tires by
II. c. s. Smith.
"Thc Covered Wagon"
The 1908 Ford created quite a lot
of interest. 1t was followed by 1905,
1911. 1917 and 1924 models. After
the Fords were six of the newest Lin
coins.
There were eight new Moons which
were followed by four Jcwetts and
two Rollins. TfAn there was a 1913
Packard and the 1917 model that is
used by the Citizens Auto company
for a shop car. Following these two
were two new "Single Skies" and
two straight Fights"
There was the covered Wagon" a
float built to represent the old COW
cred wagon of the gold rush days,
mounted on an automobile. This was
followed by one Of the latest model
covered wagons" the new Fageol
BUSES operated by the San Antonio
Public Service company.
Next was the fire department sec
ton which was led by the new Lin
coin that the city provides for the
fire chief. Following this was the
bucket brigade of 1850 and a man.
drawn hose cart, and man-drawn
hook and ladder truck. Next came
horse steam pump. the old Bryan
Callashan" bought in 1890 and Bah
cock aerial truck, also of 1890.
Then there was the 1910 model
Locomobilc which was the first auto
mobile purchased by the city for the
fire chief, followed by 1910 model
motor truck and another hose truck
which is the latest addition to the
equipment of the fire department.