This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1917
Page
3
Practical guidance urges storing fuel in underground steel tanks, using wheeler tanks with measuring pumps, preventing leaks, avoiding air exposure, and using kerosene for cleaning. It covers engine adjustments, carburetor servicing, spark timing, preheating air, radiator care, and driving habits to improve fuel economy and support the war effort.
New York reports show 60 percent of those called for army service rejected as physically unfit. National Tuberculosis Association promotes December 6 as National Medical Examination Day to encourage yearly exams for all, highlighting Framingham findings and the preventive value of early TB detection.
The nomination of D S Dickerson for explosive inspector for Nevada was made in December on the Interior Secretary’s recommendation. He will assume duties once credentials arrive and was backed by Senators Pittman and Newlands with no strings attached, enabling him to act freely beyond politics while pursuing unlawful arms or powder suppliers.
Notices list Mary B. Lamb of Elko filing for final three year proof on land in Section 16 Township 33 North Range 57 East Mount Diablo Meridian with witnesses including Merrill Rand James Meyers James Byers and Perry. plus Charles B. Woodward of Mountain City filing Desert Land Application for multiple parcels in Section 16 and 15 Township 45 North Range 45 East with witnesses Jacob Reed James Dove Frank Sellers and Kinkead Reed. both notices show publication dates November 1917 and December 1917 and are recorded by U S Land Office Elko Nevada.
Notice given that Ferdinand T Schnackenberg of Lee Nevada holder of desert land application 06722, Elko No 0652, seeks final proof to establish claim to E% NEY and NEY SE% of Sec 10 Township 56 North Range 55 East Mount Diablo Meridian before the register and receiver on December 14 1917. Witnesses: Joseph C Walther Fred Walther Edgar A Hylton Herman J Sadler all of Elko Nevada. First publication November 10 1917. Last publication December 10 1917.
State of Nevada State Engineer in Carson City announces a hearing process to determine relative rights to Humboldt River waters across Humboldt Lander Elko and Eureka counties. Claimants may file maps plats surveys and evidence within sixty days of January 5 1918 and submit objections or additions to earlier materials.
On November eighth, 1917 three horses were found on the Weiland Ranch on Pie Creek north of Elko. Two light grey mares about three years old weigh about 1000 pounds and bear a left thigh brand Box over L connected. One dark grey mare also about three years old weighs about 1000 pounds and bears the same left thigh brand. The finder claims them as allowed and in accordance with section 2274 of the Revised Laws of Nevada, owners must appear to prove ownership and cover costs. Dated November 17, 1917.
Elko Nevada Land Office on November 15 1917 announces Charles W Mitchell of Elko Nevada filed an application to enter 40.32 acres described as Lot Three Section Fifteen Township 27 North Range 56 East Mount Diablo Meridian under the 2306 2307 Revised Statutes. Adverse claimants or objectors may respond regarding mineral character or other objections.
Notice requires filing objections to protests in this office by December 20 1917 with first publication November 16 1917 and last publication December 19 1917.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.