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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
2
The article analyzes royal lineages and the divine right of kings, interwoven with reflections on history and politics, followed by a report on bonded indebtedness in Clark County Nevada. It cites comparisons to Washoe Elko and other counties and lists totals and divisions for school and road bonds.
Former Governor Tasker L. Oddie wed Daisy MackKelgan of Los Angeles at the Norcross residence in Reno. Justice Northvan officiated with George T. Mills as best man, and a small party traveled by auto for a Reno to California honeymoon before settling in Carson or Reno.
Dr N W Shefferman told the Association of Origless Physicians that blondes may mimic polar bears with cold baths while brunettes should beware. He argued early humans were darker due to tropical adaptation and nomadic instincts shaped by roam.
Fragmentary transcription describes early humans adapting to cold climates by moving northward, developing tougher skins, and sustaining active hunting and shelter building. The text mentions physiological changes and repeated exposure to icy conditions shaping endurance and resilience.
Dr Schefferman notes phistogoomies should habitually eat pickles and order ume and lemon drinks as a regular practice.
Joel L Blackburn of Reno Washoe County Nevada seeks to enter under sections 2206 2307 Revised Statutes the west half of the southeast quarter section 23 township 44 north range 55 east M D B and M Elko Nevada land district containing acres. Protests or affidavits of opposition must be filed by January 1 1917 with John E Robbins Register. First publication November 17 1916.
WM W ELSBERRY of Mountain City Nevada applies for permission to appropriate water from Trail Creek and tributaries via dam and ditches for irrigation from April to August. The plan diverts 15 cubic feet per second to Secs 2 and 2 T4N R5E MDB and unsurveyed land, water returned to stream. State Engineer W M Kearney handles filings. first Nov 15 1916 last Dec 16 1916.
Application 4206 by Theodore Parks A J Lund and D B Parks seeks permission to appropriate 2.0 cfs of water from Tennessee Creek for mining and domestic use. Water would be diverted by a dam near section 6, township 45 north range 66 east and returned half a mile below the diversion. First published November 1 1916. last publication December 2 1916.
In the Fourth Judicial District Elko Nevada the estate of John Krenka deceased is to have final distribution hearing. Albert Krenka filed the petition and the court sets the hearing for Thursday December Tth 1916 at ten o'clock in the forenoon in the Elko Nevada courthouse all interested parties must appear to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Dated November 6 1916. Seals ROBERT B HUNTER Clerk Deputy H C Sproule Nov $-Dec 6.
Ben Brund Ridge of Reno applied to the Nevada State Engineer for permission to appropriate public waters from Un manned Creek also known as Brundridge Creek. The plan calls for 3.2 cubic feet per second to be conveyed by ditch to land in sections 16 21 20 township 41 north range 52 east and water returned to the stream after irrigation from March to September. First publication November 6 1916 last publication December 8 1916.
Department of the Interior notice states Joseph H. Person of Lamoille Nevada filed intent to make final three year proof to establish a homestead claim on the Wt NW and NW SW of section 10 township 34 north range 68 east Mount Diablo Meridian Elko district. Proof to be made before the Register and Receiver December 15 1916. Witnesses Ted Pollardloan Winters John Castor and Nick Castor all of Lamoille Nevada.
Application 4216 filed on November 11 1916 by Nevada Bunker Hill Mining Company of Elko Nevada requests appropriation of water from three springs within 200 feet for domestic and mining use. Water not returned to stream. conveyed by piping to parcels in section 34 township 31 north range 63 east M D B and M. First publication November 24 1916 last publication December 26 1916.
Elko Nevada November 10 1916 Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company through attorney John B Winter filed to enter land under the 1897 act describing sections five eight township forty four north range fifty two east M D R and M in Elko County Nevada. Protests or objections based on mineral character or other reasons must be filed in the Land Office by December 29 1916. First publication November 20 1916 last publication December 1 1916.
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