The Belligerents And The Food Problem
British and German food policies and shortages shape the war. Britain regulates diet as it relies on sea lanes and imports. Germany, self supplied yet rationed, manages stores to avoid famine. Russia and France face similar import pressures. war drives costs and fuels calls for peace plans. Various officials, including Secretary Lane, are discussed as cabinet stability and 1920 nominations loom.
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Europe
Germany
Britain
Great Britain
France
Russia
Mediterranean
Tonopah
Senator Works Plans Capitol Land Purchase For State Buildings
California Senator Worka proposes a plan to secure funds for buying land along major Washington avenues near the Capitol. The aim is to construct a monumental building housing the permanent exhibition of state products and resources. The plan envisions a state showcase representing California and other states.
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Senator Works
Washington
Dec
Worka
California
Capitol
Ree Ae
Gav
Is Now Warden Henrich Replaces Hendricks at Prison
Rufe B Hendricks, newly named warden of the state prison, arrived in Carson this afternoon and at once proceeded to assume charge. The title on the notice indicates a change to Warder Henrich from Commissioner Hendrich as reported by the Appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufe B. Hendricks
State Prison
Carson
Henrich
Hendrich
Tonopah Railroad Solves Coal Shortage by Sending Empty Cars
The Tonopah Railroad Company dispatched a train of freight empty ore cars to Wyoming to be loaded with fuel, aiming to ease a coal shortage in southern counties. Authorities say another fifteen cars will follow soon.
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Tonopah
Wyoming
Notice of Application to Appropriate Public Waters
Application filed October 18, 1916 by J. B. Williams and F. A. Travis of Lee Elko County Nevada to appropriate public waters from South Fork Humboldt River Three Lakes Canyon. Dam and 3.2 cfs conveyed to Sec 22 T31N R56E for irrigation and domestic use May to October, water not returned to stream. State Engineer W M Kearney. first publication December 7 1916. last publication January 7 1916.
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State of
Nevada
J. B. Williams
F. A. Travis
Lee
County of Elko
State Engineer of
Humboldt River
Three Lakes Canyon
W. M. Kearney
J. E. Williams
FL A. Travis
State of Nevada
North Ranch
South Fork
Elko County seeks bids for high school bonds and dormitory bonds
The notice announces sealed proposals for the sale of $100,000 in county high school bonds dated 1917, bearing 6 percent interest, redeemable from 1918 to 1937, payable in gold coin with a 10 percent certified check required. Also invites bids for $55,000 six percent high school dormitory bonds. Bids due December 28, 1916, at 10 A.M., Elko County Courthouse.
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Elko
State OF
Nevada
of Elko
State of Nevada
Robert B. Hunter
Board of County Commissioners
County of Elko
Bond Issuance for Elko County Nevada Auction Notice
The County of Elko Nevada invites sealed bids for 110 bonds of five hundred dollars each dated January 1 1917. Bonds mature July first each year 1917 to 1935 with final 15 in 1936. Interest six percent payable annually beginning July 1917. Bids must be in gold coin with a ten percent certified check. Proposals opened December 28 1916 in the County Courthouse Elko. Bonds payable at the County Treasurer. Board may reject any bids.
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Vonda
Elko
Nevada
Robert B Hunter
County of
United States of America
Eald
Sald
Elke County
State of Nevada
Hike
Board of County Commissioners
Elke
State of
Robert B. Wintet
Ald Board
A. D
Elliott
County Commissioners
Robert B. Hunter
Summons in Nevada Fourth Judicial District Elko County
The Nevada Fourth Judicial District Court in Elko County issues a summons to Jennie D Meyer and related plaintiffs and to several defendants including Mary L D Flood and James Dunphy. The action seeks to empower the plaintiff trustee to borrow up to 100000 and to secure the promissory note by mortgages on Trusten's Subdivision lands in Eureka, Alka, and Lander Counties with provisions for interest and attorney fees. First publication December 4, 1916. last publication January 16, 1917.
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Fourth Judicial District Court
State of Nevada
Elko County
Jennie
D. Meyer
Jennie C.D. Meyer
X. Rodwell Meyer
PlainUlfis
Mary LD. Flood
James
Dunphy
Viola Carrie Caren
Percy Burnett
William Wesley Burnout
Willian
Wesley Burnett
District Cour
Fourth Judicial District
State of
Nevada
Elko
Trusten
William Dunphy
Alka
Eureka
Lander
Application for Water Permit Notice of 1916 Nevada filing
Notice of application by WM. W. ELS NERY of Mountain City Nevada for appropriation of waters from Teall Creek and tributaries for irrigation. Details include point of diversion coordinates and canal works with 16 cubic feet per second, using April to August annually. State Engineer W. M. Kearney signs, first published November 16 1916, last December 16 1916.
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Nevada
WM. W. Elsnery
Mountain City
Hika
Teall Creek
MDB
M.D B. & Man
W. M. Kearney
Notice for Publication lands in Elko Nevada 1916
Joel L Blackburn of Reno filed in Elko office an application to enter 80 acres described as the west half of the southeast quarter of section 23 township 44 north range 55 east M D B and M within the Elko Nevada land district. Adverse claimants or objectors must file affidavits of protest by January 1 1917. Joan E Robbins Register. First publication November 17 1916. Last publication December 20 1916.
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Elko
Nevada
Lena
Joel L Blackburn
Reno
Washoe
State of
United States
Elko, Nevada
Joan E. Robbins
Register
Application to Appropriate Public Waters in Nevada 1916
Public water appropriation filing by Ben Brundridge of Reno Washoe County Nevada for 3.2 cfs from Brundridge Creek to irrigate land in sections 16 21 20 township 41 north range 52 east. Water to be diverted March through September with no return flow. State Engineer W M Kearney oversees filings with notices from November 6 to December 8 1916.
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State of
Nevada
Ben Brundridge
Reno
Atream
W. M. Kearney
State Engineer
Notice for Public Publication Nevada 1916 Land Claim
Department of the Interior Elko Nevada November 1 1916 announces Joseph H Person of Lamoille Nevada filed a homestead claim for a parcel in section 10 township 34 north range 68 east Mount Diablo meridian. He seeks final three year proof with witnesses Ted Pollard Paul Winters John Castor and Nick Castor all of Lamoille. Register Joan B Rollins notes last publication December 8 1916.
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Elko
Carson City
Department of the Interior
Nevada
Joseph H. Person
Lamoiille
Carson City Lomestead
Lip
Range
Mountstable Meridian
Srviver
Ted Pollard
Lamoille
Paul Winters
John Castor
Lamoille Nevada
Nick Castor
Joan B
Rollins
Regtater
Nevada Bankers Hill Mining seeks water right in Elko County
Application 4216 filed with the State Engineer by Nevada Bankers Hill Mining Company of Elko seeks permission to appropriate public waters from three springs within 200 feet in section 4 township 31 north range 63 east. Water to be conveyed by pipeline at 0.5 cubic feet per second to a location in section 34 for domestic and mining use and returned after use. First publication November 24 1916 last publication December 26 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Nevada Banker Hill Mining Company
Elko
County of Elko
Ofvada
M.D. B
W. M. Kearney
State Engineer
Notice for Public Land Claim in Nevada
Notice published by Banta Pacific Railroad Company through attorney John B. Winter. Lands described include portions of sections in Township 34 North Range 52 East MDM in Nye County, Nevada. Protests based on mineral character or other reasons must be filed in the land office by December 29, 1916. Registrar John B. Robbins announces first publication November 1916 and last publication December 1916.
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Elke
Nevada
Banta PH Pacific Railroad Company
John
Winter
Whiterock
Bection
Becton
Kenge
Mod
D & Bb
Kiko
John B. Robbins
Regiator
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Leading Jewelers
Meredith
Charles B. Handerson
Professional Directory
J. R. Eby
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F. Curler
Edwin E. Caine
Heason
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Carville Co
A. Cantwell
E. P. Carvitis
Blko
Leo
Morley Griswold
C. B. Henderson
Milton B. Badt
Attorney-At-Law Pioneer Building
Harold P. Hale
Al.Law
Nevads
Charles 8. Henderson
Drs. Hood
weaTavert
John & Worden
Or, H. CG. Mentz
DR. C. Alexander
Dentigt
Elko Drug Store
F. Dearmond
McBride County Surveyor
U. B. Mineral Surveyor Surveying and Engineering
Otto T. Williame
Doughty
Bee
Glko Lopar
Castle Hall
R. KE. Hockwell
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Elko Lodge
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W . J. W. Triplett
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