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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1917

Page

3

Meatless days urged by South Carolina governor and a bread waste warning

The weekly bulletin urges South Carolina residents to observe meatless Thursday while Nevada reports no similar pressure and Nevada food chief Henry Hoyt asks Food Administration members to display cards. The issue warns farmers to protect machinery, and France’s sugar crop shortfall and German cattle seizure are noted alongside a graphic thrift appeal comparing bread waste to submarines in the German navy.

South Caroline Nevada France Henry H. Hoyt Food Administration State Board of War Germany United States Food Administration

Woelfert calls German sympathizers to leave country

T W A Woelfert born in Hamburg and a former German government agent in West Africa issues an open letter to slackers and German sympathizers urging them to leave the United States. He says the stance reflects Royal Americans of birth and notes the letter voices a widespread sentiment among many born in Germany. A local paper quotes the appeal amid wartime tensions.

Billings Mont Hamburg Germany West Africa T. W. A. Woelfert United States W. W Ife Woelfert

Frey Notice of Public Land Claim at Gold Creek

Notice records that GEORGE W. FREY of Gold Creek Nevada filed a land claim on June 16 1916 with the U S Land Office at Elko Nevada dated November 17 1917 and announces publication of the public action regarding the claim.

Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Elko Nevada George W. Frey Gold Creek

Notice of mining claim filings and protests in Nevada

Two land office notices from Elko Nevada dated November 12 1917 announce Somestead and Charles Henderson filings to enter lands under the mining and public land laws. Names witnesses and potential protest rights noted with deadlines December 19 1917 and December 17 1917 respectively.

Howard & Borges Dissolve Copartnership Notice

We, the undersigned members of the Howard and Borges copartnership, dissolve by mutual consent on October 31, 1917. All members acknowledge, no one may contract for the firm thereafter. Outstanding bills before October 31 should be presented to L. B. Cavalho in Elko Nevada. The firm disclaims liability for any post October 31 contracts. Witnessed November 1, 1917 with signatories M Howard L C Borges and G B Cavalho alias. First publication December 4, 1917. Last publication January 4, 1918.

Howard & Borges L. B. Cavalho Elko Nevada A. D M. Howard L. C. Borges G. B. Cavalho

Notice of Publication Elko County Nevada Horses and Estate Hearing

On or about November 11, 1917 three horses found on the Glaser Ranch Elburz Elko Nevada are described as two bald faced mares and one bay mare, each about three to four years old and 1100 pounds branded O over backward L. Owners must appear prove ownership and pay costs. Also notice of administration hearing for the estate of John George Hunter known as George Hunter set for December 22 1917 in Elko Nevada.

State of Nevada County of Elko Nevada John George Hunter George Hunter Ida Hunter Sald Elko State of Panett Sia Fisae Eiko Vads

Estate settlement and land claim notices from Nevada

The record notes final distribution of Hunter & Banks estate lands and personal property to Hunter, Banks Company, with George D. Banks report. It also lists Mary E. Lamb’s final three year proof for a Nevada homestead near Elko, plus notices to owners of two grey mares to prove ownership under Nevada law.

Hunter & Banks Hunter, Banks Company George D. Banks Elko Nevada

Estray Notice from Welland District on November Eighth

An estray notice records a missing animal event on the eighth day of November at premises known as Welland. The notice identifies the property location and potential animal description in a concise public register entry.

Land entry notice for Charles W. Mitchell in Nevada

Charles W. Mitchell of Elko appears under sections 2306 2307 to enter 10.32 acres in Elko Nevada Land District. Anyone objecting for mineral reasons must file objections by December 20, 1917. Joan E. Robbins, Register. First publication November 16, 1917.

Elko Nevada Charles B. Henderson of Elko United States Elko, Nevada Charles W. Mitchell State of North Range East Mount Diablo Base Meridien Elko, Nevada Land District Joan E. Robbins Register

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Elko County Reinhart Company Hart-Schaffner & Marx Clothing Hotel Mayer W. R. Mayer W. M. Doyle Verdi Lumber CO Commercial American Red Cross Red Cross Wilson Woodrow Wilson Bulletin OF Food Administration Harper's Tea Five Eugene DY Bell G. Fields Spiro Vivian Milos Famous Jazz Orchestra Reno Priges Somestead Range Mount Diablo Jessey F. Baker Frank Baker Thomas EB. Ivory Joel L. Blackburn John E. Robbins Walter Glaser District Court of the Fourth Judicial District The Robert B. Hunter Mae McNamara Carson City U. Ss Notce Mary E. Lamb Township Range 57 Meridian Merritt J. Rand Lamoille James Meyers James Byers James C. Perry TIAC Dupont Pharmacy Rexall Store Lowell Grain & Milling CO
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