October 2, 1931 (6 pages)

f THE NEVADA CITY NUGGET, CALIFORNIA a ‘THE NEVADA CITY NUGGET Published weekly on Friday morning at Nevada City, Calif:, and entered as mail matter of the second class in the postoffiee at Nevada City, under Act of Congress, March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year, any address in California, in advance $2.00 Outside California, in U. S. 2.50 Three Months . .60 One Month ao A Legal Newspaper of General Circulation for Nevada City and Nevada County, as defined by legal statute. Printed and published at Nevada City. Elsie P. Willoughby. Edna A. Martine Thomas Bessler Editor and Publisher Associate Editor )... Manager ack You amd I CHARLES S: KINNISON SMALL TOWN LIFE In a big, dynamic city There’s. a fascination—true! There is much that’s fine and pretty, There is Life, of every hue! There’s a certain charm about it That imparts to Life a zest— And the small towns are without it— Still, I like the small town best. There is not the chance-for riches ILLEGAL PASSENGER CARRIERS BE INVESTIGATED At a conference called by the railroad commission recently, four departments of the state government the railroad commission, state board of equalization, California highway patrol and labor commission, agreed that some co-ordinated effort should be made to rigidly enforce all laws relating to the tse of the highway by €arriers operating for compensation. The conference was limited to the discussion of ‘‘wild cat’’ passenger service. It was called because of recent amendments to state laws. CHOKED TANK CAP CAUSE OF MUCH LEAKAHCE When a motor balks the cause may Sometimes be traced to an old gas tank, according to the free emergency road service of the California State Automobile association. The tap has a vent to allow air to reach the tank. After years of service the vent may become choked with rust or dirt, causing the car to stall or ' buck, particularly on a long pull. Dan Stewart, local manager of the P. G. & E. made a trip Thursday to the Twin Sister mine at North Bloomfield. From this point they cut across country to the Spanish mine at Washington.He was accompanied on his rough trip by Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Geom Shirkey. James Woods, foreman of the Sixteen to One mine motored to Nevada City Friday evening and_ returned with his wife and son, Clyde Renfrew. Mr. and Mrs. Woods have purchased a nice home on Pine street near the high school. Charles Cottrell of Marysville { j } NEGLECTED CARS LOSE 50 PERCENT EFFICIENCY (Many cars are operating at an efficiency of about 50 per cent normal when an occasional trip to a service station or repair shop would save money for the owner and add to the pleasure of driving, declares the free emergency road service of the California State Automobile association. Various inexpensive pieces of work, such as replacing the leaky ignition wires, grinding valves ,and adjusting carburetor, add to efficiency and reduce wear and tear. HER OWN LOOKOUT A nervous old lady was buying a portable radio set. “Now, do you definitely assure me,” ; She asked, looking anxiously at the instrument, “that I gshan’t get a shock?” : “Madam,” said the assistant impressively. “I do definitely assure you that you won’t get a shock—until you hear some of the programs.” Groping “A number of constituents are waiting to see you,” said the able and discreet secretary. “What do they say?” asked Senator Sorghum. : “That something is wrong.” “What do they want me to do about it?” “They don’t know. That’s what they want you to tell them.” Needle in Haystack She (after spending an hour in the draper’s)—Thanks for showing me all Spent several days here this week. . these silks, but I’m not buying any Mr. Cottrell is the man who was sent to South America a year ago by the . } . ; Myself; I was just looking for a friend. Assistant—Do you think she could Sacramento Regional Council in the’ be in that one bale of mauve that I interest of the Reciprocal Trade Con-. ference. 0 : BULLETIN ON FORAGE PLANTS ISSUED BY FOREST SERVICE The economic value, distribution and requirements of more than 500 of the more important browse plants on western range lands are described in a new booklet just published ’ by the forest service. This handbook, “Important Western Browse Plants,” amiscellaneous pubifcation No. 101M, Will be useful to stockmen, as well as to scientists, says the forest servdice. It may be secured from the U. S. department of agriculture. Wash‘ington, D. C. 0 SPARE TIRES NEED SOME OCCASIONAL HARD USAGE Spare tires should be used occasionally to avoid rapid deterioration, advises the free emergency road Service of the California State Automobije association. This is particularly important since present day tires often remain in service for many months without a puncture. 0 : ; Memorable Blizzard The storm of March, 1888, is gener‘ally known as the New York blizzard, and was one of the most severe ever ) experienced on the Atlantic coast, It lwas characterized by the rapidity , with which its energy was developed ‘and by the extreme precipitation, prin-cipally snow, which fell. The storm ‘extended from Cape Hatteras to southern Massachusetts, obtaining its greatest violence in New Jersey, southwest_ ern New York, Block island, southern ‘iNew England. The snow which fell was estimated at about 40 inches, Railroads were blockaded and tele‘graph and telephone communication stopped. New York was entirely cut off from all communication with the ‘apeeaicrua of the Atlantic cable, ' far, included the long, transparent chemise, . haven't shown you? Daring “In 1800, a fashionable yvroman’s costume weighed no more than eight ounces,” says a writer fn Harper’s Ba“Greek looking garments which Sliic open to as high as the hip, were worn over flesh tights, all underwear having been discarded. The result of such folly was what doctors of the period described as muslin diseases, otherwise catarrhal complaints, “A reeord exists stating that during the winter of 1803 alone 60,000 women suffered from what was nething else but consumption.” outhern FOR:EACHIOOMILES LEAVE Oct.9,10, 11 ” BE BACK BY MIDNIGHT OCT.Ig In a little town—I know— But I’m not the kind that itches For a life of pomp and show. i'd exchange my chance for treasure That a city might extend, : For the small-town kind of pleasure, FRIDAY, OCT. 2, 1931 a Our large and growing volume of business enables us to offer you a large variety of choice meats ata small margin of profit. SOME OF OUR SPECIALS ~ Small rib steaks, tender and juicy. Fine Tenderloin and Sirloin cuts. Roasts of all kinds. Weinies and superfine Kraut. MMM Meeomnieiion AMIN With my neighbor as my friend. . eas s: . Ancient Roman Racketeer Dr. William Stearns Davis, the late historian, dug up from the records of ancient Rome a man whose ideas were dozeus of centuries ahead of his time, He was Crassus, a wealthy real estate operator. His racket was this: He drilled a score or so of ‘his slaves as fire fighters. Then, picking out a handsome villa, he would have one of his mob set fire to it. As the flames mounted Crassus would appear and make a small offer for what looked like a total loss. At the owner’s word “Sold,” Crassus’ visiting firemen would rush out of the shrubbery and save the property—New York Herald Tribune, FOR SALE—Pine wood, 16-inch stove wood, $3.25 a tier delivered, Phone 326, CHAS. ALFORD. YEAR AROUND JOB. GOOD Wages and board. Local Chance to share profits in growing business. Investment about $400. Call personally mornings only. Room 5, Commercial Bldg., Grass Valley. R. A. FRASER j Mining Engineer Mine sampling, examination and reports. Underground, surface and’ geological surveys. Design and installation of plant construction. Direction and supervision of development and operation. 101 Pine Street Propowition, CHECK FUEL PUMP TO AVOID SERIOUS TROUBLE The fuel pump should be checked by a dependable service station every 10,000 miles, advises the free emergency road service of the California State Automobile association. The diaphragm, a vital part of the pump, ‘deteriorates and may be the cause of a long roadside delay if not replaced. 0 Miss Vaughnie. Renfrew, music teacher of Maxwell, Colusa county, spent the week-end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Woods. ! We'll broadcast here next Friday over station M-I-L-K 3 FOR : BRET HARTE GUERNSEY : DAIRY om NEVADA CITY CALIF. ‘Phone 363 . HOME OF : That CREAMY Milk i Phone 77 } . . i y st Yestiste ste ste Mestestish toate oth Se aest Seteetoges Meher Rt iferferfertentiofestentertertentet eee slerferterterte Rainbow COAL A Newmont Mining Company Product -Order Your Winter . Supply Now haste stestes’ ta sheath om egerertertoh fetefertete se tertetintetstestertot ate Q ALPHA HARDWARE & SUPPLY CO § KEYSTONE MARKET © CALAHAN & RICHARDS For the Relief of A well balanced medicine distress gas, bloa Two-Time Tested Remedies DICKERMAN COLD CAPSULES 50c Box DICKERMAN GAS TABLETS . Anti-Acid ting and fullness of stomach Price 60c Box DICKERMAN DRUG STORE D Common Colds for the relief of stomach 4 ; 3 ¥ 4 % OF ALL 3000 ft. 2x6, No. 3 grade, and frames, nails of all ki all colors, $2.25 per gal. n for insulation. Shingles, R Composition Roofing in THE DIAMO Grass Valley 1x4 to 1x12 Boards, Surfaced . side, 2x4—2x6, Surfaced 1 side, 1x4 Flooring, Ceiling, Rustic; low, mining wedges, survey stakes, doors, windows Sheet Rock Wall Board, Ce LUMBER BUILDING MATERIALS KINDS Special for Two Weeks per M..$22.50 1 edge, per M..$22.50 Per Mo $16.50 any pattern, priced ds. Ben Hentus paints in Schunite Plaster Board lotex Brand and Fir-Tex ed Cedar in all grades all designs and colors. ND MATCH CO. none 42 California SINS AR AR AR RAR AR AR RT Ee D 6 i ee i le eR a a ke ae aa a aS teteot . Miss Elizabeth Modern Equipment RAR AR ARAB? OTA ENS Moshe steste teste o% te ihe ty. TR TAS MAS Tae tae tes ee ae <2 RAR AR ARR ORO "ee OO eeiieieigs NEVADA CITY SANITARIUM McD. Watson Equipped to handle Obstetrical, Surgical, Medicinal and X-Ray Cases Nevada City % ee edertententerertortenteogerertendesteterfeofentertertonteofesteofeestenteotofertesteofeoferteofeoeeateafenteoteteatesteopeteafesgeogeg —=>S . NEVADA CITY ASSAY E. J. N. Ott, ets and values of tailings. Assays made for gold, silver, 1 panies. Automobile insurance. Practical mining tests from 25 to 1000 pounds, giving the free gold percentage of sulphurets, value of sulphurets, value of sulphurwork promptly attended to. Agent for New York-California Underwriters, Westchester and Capital of California Fire Insurance come & REFINING OFFICE Proprietor ead and copper. Mail order check * = J. M. HOFF Mines and Mining Reports, examinations and listings on principal operating and open properties in . the Grass Valley and Nevada City District. Correspondence Invited 101 Pine Street Nevada City H.J.ROGERS . Attorney 1 101 Pine Street Phone 363 THE ROSE LEE BEAUTY SHOPPE Hair Dressing and Beauty . Work. Famous Adele Miller Toilet Articles. LOUISE MARTIN

f THE NEVADA CITY NUGGET, CALIFORNIA a ‘THE NEVADA CITY NUGGET Published weekly on Friday morning at Nevada City, Calif:, and entered as mail matter of the second class in the postoffiee at Nevada City, under Act of Congress, March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One Year, any address in California, in advance $2.00 Outside California, in U. S. 2.50 Three Months . .60 One Month ao A Legal Newspaper of General Circulation for Nevada City and Nevada County, as defined by legal statute. Printed and published at Nevada City. Elsie P. Willoughby.. Edna A. Martine Thomas Bessler Editor and Publisher Associate Editor )..... Manager ack You amd I CHARLES S: KINNISON SMALL TOWN LIFE In a big, dynamic city There’s. a fascination—true! There is much that’s fine and pretty, There is Life, of every hue! There’s a certain charm about it That imparts to Life a zest— And the small towns are without it— Still, I like the small town best. There is not the chance-for riches ILLEGAL PASSENGER CARRIERS BE INVESTIGATED At a conference called by the railroad commission recently, four departments of the state government the railroad commission, state board of equalization, California highway patrol and labor commission, agreed that some co-ordinated effort should be made to rigidly enforce all laws relating to the tse of the highway by €arriers operating for compensation. The conference was limited to the discussion of ‘‘wild cat’’ passenger service. It was called because of recent amendments to state laws. CHOKED TANK CAP CAUSE OF MUCH LEAKAHCE When a motor balks the cause may Sometimes be traced to an old gas tank, according to the free emergency road service of the California State Automobile association. The tap has a vent to allow air to reach the tank. After years of service the vent may become choked with rust or dirt, causing the car to stall or ' buck, particularly on a long pull. Dan Stewart, local manager of the P. G. & E. made a trip Thursday to the Twin Sister mine at North Bloomfield. From this point they cut across country to the Spanish mine at Washington.He was accompanied on his rough trip by Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Geom Shirkey. James Woods, foreman of the Sixteen to One mine motored to Nevada City Friday evening and_ returned with his wife and son, Clyde Renfrew. Mr. and Mrs. Woods have purchased a nice home on Pine street near the high school. Charles Cottrell of Marysville { j } NEGLECTED CARS LOSE 50 PERCENT EFFICIENCY (Many cars are operating at an efficiency of about 50 per cent normal when an occasional trip to a service station or repair shop would save money for the owner and add to the pleasure of driving, declares the free emergency road service of the California State Automobile association. Various inexpensive pieces of work, such as replacing the leaky ignition wires, grinding valves ,and adjusting carburetor, add to efficiency and reduce wear and tear. HER OWN LOOKOUT A nervous old lady was buying a portable radio set. “Now, do you definitely assure me,” ; She asked, looking anxiously at the instrument, “that I gshan’t get a shock?” : “Madam,” said the assistant impressively. “I do definitely assure you that you won’t get a shock—until you hear some of the programs.” Groping “A number of constituents are waiting to see you,” said the able and discreet secretary. “What do they say?” asked Senator Sorghum. : “That something is wrong.” “What do they want me to do about it?” “They don’t know. That’s what they want you to tell them.” Needle in Haystack She (after spending an hour in the draper’s)—Thanks for showing me all Spent several days here this week. . these silks, but I’m not buying any Mr. Cottrell is the man who was sent to South America a year ago by the . } . ; Myself; I was just looking for a friend. Assistant—Do you think she could Sacramento Regional Council in the’ be in that one bale of mauve that I interest of the Reciprocal Trade Con-. ference. 0 : BULLETIN ON FORAGE PLANTS ISSUED BY FOREST SERVICE The economic value, distribution and requirements of more than 500 of the more important browse plants on western range lands are described in a new booklet just published ’ by the forest service. This handbook, “Important Western Browse Plants,” amiscellaneous pubifcation No. 101M, Will be useful to stockmen, as well as to scientists, says the forest servdice. It may be secured from the U. S. department of agriculture. Wash‘ington, D. C. 0 SPARE TIRES NEED SOME OCCASIONAL HARD USAGE Spare tires should be used occasionally to avoid rapid deterioration, advises the free emergency road Service of the California State Automobije association. This is particularly important since present day tires often remain in service for many months without a puncture. 0 : ; Memorable Blizzard The storm of March, 1888, is gener‘ally known as the New York blizzard, and was one of the most severe ever ) experienced on the Atlantic coast, It lwas characterized by the rapidity , with which its energy was developed ‘and by the extreme precipitation, prin-cipally snow, which fell. The storm ‘extended from Cape Hatteras to southern Massachusetts, obtaining its greatest violence in New Jersey, southwest_ ern New York, Block island, southern ‘iNew England. The snow which fell was estimated at about 40 inches, Railroads were blockaded and tele‘graph and telephone communication stopped. New York was entirely cut off from all communication with the ‘apeeaicrua of the Atlantic cable, ' far, included the long, transparent chemise, . haven't shown you? Daring “In 1800, a fashionable yvroman’s costume weighed no more than eight ounces,” says a writer fn Harper’s Ba“Greek looking garments which Sliic open to as high as the hip, were worn over flesh tights, all underwear having been discarded. The result of such folly was what doctors of the period described as muslin diseases, otherwise catarrhal complaints, “A reeord exists stating that during the winter of 1803 alone 60,000 women suffered from what was nething else but consumption.” outhern FOR:EACHIOOMILES LEAVE Oct.9,10, 11 ” BE BACK BY MIDNIGHT OCT.Ig In a little town—I know— But I’m not the kind that itches For a life of pomp and show. i'd exchange my chance for treasure That a city might extend, : For the small-town kind of pleasure, FRIDAY, OCT. 2, 1931 a Our large and growing volume of business enables us to offer you a large variety of choice meats ata small margin of profit. SOME OF OUR SPECIALS

~ Small rib steaks, tender and juicy. Fine Tenderloin and Sirloin cuts. Roasts of all kinds. Weinies and superfine Kraut. MMM Meeomnieiion AMIN With my neighbor as my friend. . eas s: . Ancient Roman Racketeer Dr. William Stearns Davis, the late historian, dug up from the records of ancient Rome a man whose ideas were dozeus of centuries ahead of his time, He was Crassus, a wealthy real estate operator. His racket was this: He drilled a score or so of ‘his slaves as fire fighters. Then, picking out a handsome villa, he would have one of his mob set fire to it. As the flames mounted Crassus would appear and make a small offer for what looked like a total loss. At the owner’s word “Sold,” Crassus’ visiting firemen would rush out of the shrubbery and save the property—New York Herald Tribune, FOR SALE—Pine wood, 16-inch stove wood, $3.25 a tier delivered, Phone 326, CHAS. ALFORD. YEAR AROUND JOB. GOOD Wages and board. Local Chance to share profits in growing business. Investment about $400. Call personally mornings only. Room 5, Commercial Bldg., Grass Valley. R. A. FRASER j Mining Engineer Mine sampling, examination and reports. Underground, surface and’ geological surveys. Design and installation of plant construction. Direction and supervision of development and operation. 101 Pine Street Propowition, CHECK FUEL PUMP TO AVOID SERIOUS TROUBLE The fuel pump should be checked by a dependable service station every 10,000 miles, advises the free emergency road service of the California State Automobile association. The diaphragm, a vital part of the pump, ‘deteriorates and may be the cause of a long roadside delay if not replaced. 0 Miss Vaughnie. Renfrew, music teacher of Maxwell, Colusa county, spent the week-end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Woods. ! We'll broadcast here next Friday over station M-I-L-K 3 FOR : BRET HARTE GUERNSEY : DAIRY om NEVADA CITY CALIF. ‘Phone 363 . HOME OF : That CREAMY Milk i Phone 77 } . . i y st Yestiste ste ste Mestestish toate oth Se aest Seteetoges Meher Rt iferferfertentiofestentertertentet eee slerferterterte Rainbow COAL A Newmont Mining Company Product -Order Your Winter . Supply Now haste stestes’ ta sheath om egerertertoh fetefertete se tertetintetstestertot ate Q ALPHA HARDWARE & SUPPLY CO § KEYSTONE MARKET © CALAHAN & RICHARDS For the Relief of A well balanced medicine distress gas, bloa Two-Time Tested Remedies DICKERMAN COLD CAPSULES 50c Box DICKERMAN GAS TABLETS . Anti-Acid ting and fullness of stomach Price 60c Box DICKERMAN DRUG STORE D Common Colds for the relief of stomach 4 ; 3 ¥ 4 % OF ALL 3000 ft. 2x6, No. 3 grade, and frames, nails of all ki all colors, $2.25 per gal. n for insulation. Shingles, R Composition Roofing in THE DIAMO Grass Valley 1x4 to 1x12 Boards, Surfaced . side, 2x4—2x6, Surfaced 1 side, 1x4 Flooring, Ceiling, Rustic; low, mining wedges, survey stakes, doors, windows Sheet Rock Wall Board, Ce LUMBER BUILDING MATERIALS KINDS Special for Two Weeks per M...$22.50 1 edge, per M...$22.50 Per Mo $16.50 any pattern, priced ds. Ben Hentus paints in Schunite Plaster Board lotex Brand and Fir-Tex ed Cedar in all grades all designs and colors. ND MATCH CO. none 42 California SINS AR AR AR RAR AR AR RT Ee D 6 i ee i le eR a a ke ae aa a aS teteot . Miss Elizabeth Modern Equipment RAR AR ARAB? OTA ENS Moshe steste teste o% te ihe ty. TR TAS MAS Tae tae tes ee ae <2 RAR AR ARR ORO "ee OO eeiieieigs NEVADA CITY SANITARIUM McD. Watson Equipped to handle Obstetrical, Surgical, Medicinal and X-Ray Cases Nevada City % ee edertententerertortenteogerertendesteterfeofentertertonteofesteofeestenteotofertesteofeoferteofeoeeateafenteoteteatesteopeteafesgeogeg —=>S . NEVADA CITY ASSAY E. J. N. Ott, ets and values of tailings. Assays made for gold, silver, 1 panies. Automobile insurance. Practical mining tests from 25 to 1000 pounds, giving the free gold percentage of sulphurets, value of sulphurets, value of sulphurwork promptly attended to. Agent for New York-California Underwriters, Westchester and Capital of California Fire Insurance come & REFINING OFFICE Proprietor ead and copper. Mail order check * = J. M. HOFF Mines and Mining Reports, examinations and listings on principal operating and open properties in . the Grass Valley and Nevada City District. Correspondence Invited 101 Pine Street Nevada City H.J.ROGERS . Attorney 1 101 Pine Street Phone 363 THE ROSE LEE BEAUTY SHOPPE Hair Dressing and Beauty . Work. Famous Adele Miller Toilet Articles. LOUISE MARTIN