Nevada set to have small draft quota next call
Carson City December 14. Nevada will get credit for all men who enlisted between June 30 and December 15, shrinking the forthcoming draft quota. Some counties may not be required to furnish any men. First draft counted enlistments April 2 to June 30. Inductions for postal workers are deferred until after January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson City
Nevada
Adjt
Sullivan
Adjutant-General
War Department
Army
Postal Service
Nevada officers named in military commissions
Notice reports Harry J. Clark of Battle Mountain appointed first lieutenant in the dental reserve corps and Albert M. Jackson of Reno commissioned captain and transferred to an Atlantic coast post. Jackson formerly led the cadet battalion at the state university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Clark
Battle Mountain
Sullivan
Albert M. Jackson
Renody
Athintic Coast
Jackson
The
State University
Why Germans Fought So Hard at Cambrai
A London cable to New York explains the German effort at Cambrai stemmed from motives tied to Byng’s surprise advance, preventing British reinforcements to Italy, proving Russian collapse strengthened German reserves, boosting morale, countering submarine losses, and protecting the Hindenburg Line. Authorities warn the battle is not over as Germans pursue forced gains before admitting setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Cambrai
Byng
Italy
Hindenberg
British Strengthen Position at Cambrai Amid German Losses
Description of the Cambrai salient as narrow and vulnerable yet being reinforced by the British. The article notes the British confidence in repelling attacks and highlights that German losses are enormous, offsetting the brutal fighting underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambrai Salient
Ex-German Countess Seeks Army Surgeon's Role
Mrs. W. C. Wood of Denver, former Countess Stoeffel, a Vienna graduate and Austrian noble by birth, seeks admission as a military surgeon or Red Cross nurse. She offers six cars and drivers, vows loyalty to the United States, and has ties to Stoeffel silk mills, Lago di Maggiore property, and Colorado hunting estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
W. C. Wood
Wood
Countess Stoeffel
School of Medicine
University of Vienna
War For Humanity
War Department
Army
Navy
Count Stoeffel
Lago di Magelore Et Tessin
Switzerland
United States
Antarctic
Arctic Circle
Africa
Australia
Alaska
Congo
Notice for Publication George W Frey Gold CreekNevada
Notice is hereby given that George W Frey of Gold Creek Nevada, who on June 16 1916 made patent application may proceed with entry as provided by law. The case file remains open and subject to legal requirements.
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Department of the Interior
U. S
Elko
Nevada
George W. Frey
Gold Creek
Homestead Claim Filed for Section 28 Township 44N
The SEXY NW NEY SWiK SWE NE and NW SE of Section 28 in Township 44 North Range 55 East Mount Diablo Meridian show a notice of Intention to make final proof to establish claim. Witnesses listed include Jesse F. Baker Frank Baker Thomas E. Ivory and Joel L. Blackburn. Register John E Robbins notes first publication November 19 1917 and last publication December 19 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swene
Range
Mount Diablo
Jessey F. Baker
Gold
Kreek
Nevada
Prank Baker
Gold Creek
Thomas E. Ivory
Joel L. Blackburn
Reno
John E. Robbins
Register
Elko
Carson City
Department of the Interior
U. 3
Mary L Lamr
Range 67
Meritt J. Rand
Lamoille
Ios Meyers
James Byers
James C. Perry
Elko Nevada Land Office Notice of Land Entry Application
Charles B Henderson of Elko Nevada filed to enter 80.24 acres in sec 5 T40N R52E M D B and M under sections 2306 2307 Revised Statutes. Protest affidavits due December 19 1917. Robbins Register notes first publication November 15 1917 and last December 17 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
Nevada
Charles B. Henderson
of Elko
United States
Elko, Nevada
Notice of dissolution of Howard and Borges partnership
We the undersigned members of the copartnership Howard and Borges dissolved the firm on October 31 1917. No contracts or bills after that date. any outstanding obligations must be presented to L. B. Cavallo in Elko Nevada. The signatories include M. Howard and L. C. Borges known as G B Cavallo. First publication December 4 1917. Last publication January 4 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Cavallo
Elko
Nevada
A. D
Co. M. Howard
L. C. Borges
Notice of Publication and Estate Hearing Elko Nevada
Public notice lists Walter Glaser claiming three horses on the Glaser Ranch near Halleck Elko County Nevada with brands O over backward L and directs owners to appear buy prove ownership and pay costs. Also filed is a district court notice for the estate of John George Hunter called George Hunter with a hearing set for December 22 1917 to consider Ida Meter as administrator and distribution of assets with all interested appearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John George Hunter
George Hunter
Ida Meter
Elke
Elko
Nevada
Final settlement notice and land claim in Nevada
The document records estate distribution for Hunter Banks Company to Hunter, Banks and reports surviving partner George D. Banks. It also includes a land office notice for Mary L Lamr of Elko Nevada declaring intent to prove up a land claim with witnesses listed and filing dates in 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter & Banks
Hunter. Banks Company
George D. Banks
Eiko
Nevada
Robert B. Hunter
Mae McNamara
Estray Notice Lists Welland Ranch on November Eighth
An estray notice describes a ranch and premises known as the Welland being claimed on the eighth day of November. The notice seeks rightful ownership or identification of the cattle located there.
Horses described in Nevada notice of ownership
Lanch and Pie Creek area near Elko Nevada described two light grey mares about three years old and weight around 1000 pounds, plus one dark grey mare about three years old branded on the left thigh with a Box over L. Owners must appear and prove ownership and pay costs. Dated November 17, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Pie Creek
Elko
Elko Nevada Land Disposition Notice by Charles W Mitchell
Charles W Mitchell of Elko seeks to acquire Lot Three of Section Fifteen Town ship 27 North Range 56 East Mount Diablo Base and Meridian containing 10.32 acres in the Elko Nevada Land District under 2306 2307 Revised Statutes. Any protests due by December 20 1917 must be filed with affidavits in the registering office. John E Robbins Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko, Nevada
Charles W. Mitchell
Elko County
Elko
State of Nevada
United States
North Range
East Mount Diablo Base
Meridian
Elko, Nevada Land District
John E. Robbins
Register
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U. S. Food Administration
Food Administration
U.S. Food Administration
Geo. Russell Co
Walter Glaser
District Court
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Weiland
Dupont Pharmacy
Rexall Store
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