Paper costs gouging prompt federal remedy demand
The federal trade commission warns that paper prices rise while manufacturing costs fall, pressing for action to stop gouging by paper makers. The report notes middle and small newspapers pay 5.6 to 7.50 per hundred pounds, far above mills costs, and urges government relief. The piece also covers pensions for Civil War and Mexican War veterans, listing totals and declines, and a critique of presidential war powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Trade Commission
Carson
Lane
Dictatorship in War Debate Across Nations
A 1916 commentary argues Lloyd George does not establish a dictatorship in Britain. It compares British and American war powers, noting the US president leads a centralized but accountable war effort, with cabinet members answerable to him and only impeachment as removal. It contends Britain lacks such centralized power, while praise or critiques of executive authority in wartime are weighed.
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United States
New York World
Iluigter
Great Britain
Mr. Lloyd George
Asquith
Council of Five
House of Commons
France
Germany
Russia
Getting Even Does Not Pay
An exhortation against the "get even" spirit urges kindness and peace with others. It warns revenge harms the pursuer more than the target and calls for inner prayer to replace hostility with love and humility.
Carrie Nation's Hatchet in Memphis Liquor Raid Tale
A Memphis visit featured Carrie Nation presenting Police Captain John M. Couch with a hatchet as a souvenir. The weapon, used in many barroom raids, was later stored in a locker and used to batter doors during a blind tiger raid. The tale portrays Memphis as legally dry but still lively in prohibition-era activity.
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Memphis
Tenn
John M. Couch
Captain Couch
Prohibition
Carrie
Nation
Cartie
Two Brothers Fill Pulpit 120 Years in South Georgia
In Thomasville Georgia on December 18 after serving 57 years Rev E H McGehee has asked the South Georgia Conference Methodist Church South for a pension. He and his brother Rev J B McGehee have given 120 years of unbroken church service.
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Thomasville
E. H. McGehee
South Georgia Conference
Methodist Church South
J. B. McGehee
Cotton prices blamed for marital tensions in Jackson
Chancellor J. W. Ross in Jackson notes thirty six divorce cases on his docket and believes high cotton prices contribute to strained marriages. He says this is often the first year the couples have money enough to wed or separate, affecting relations.
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Jackson
Miss
J. W. Ross
Unfaithfulness and Money Strain Lead to Divorce Suit
The text notes that a desire for a more attractive wife or money prompting extramarital entertainment by the husband can trigger a divorce suit based on unfaithfulness.
Quiet Title Suit Against Mangus Lands in Elko County
Nevada district summons directs Eugene Mangus and others to answer within 20 to 40 days. Plaintiffs claim ownership by adverse possession over 160 acres in Section 36, Township 32 North, Range 59 East, M D B M and seek court relief to quiet title.
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District Court
Fourth Judicial District
State of Nevada
Elko
Lutts
Edith S. Lutts
Eugene H. Mangus
John Doe
Richard Roe
Enc Ucted
Saldacon
Elko County High School Bond Bid Invitation
Sealed proposals for the sale of one hundred thousand dollars in six percent County High School bonds for Elko County Nevada will be received by County Clerk Robert B. Hunter at the Elko County Courthouse until 10 A M on December 28 1916. Bonds dated January 16 1917 will be numbered 1 to 1000 with a 1000 dollar denomination.
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Elko
Nevada
Robert B. Hunter
Board of County Commissionera
Elko County
A. D
Elko County to sell bonds for high school dormitory project
The Elko County Board of Commissioners announces the sale of fifteen th ousand five hundred dollar high school dormitory bonds bearing six percent interest payable annually. Bids must be in gold coin with a ten percent certified check and bids open December 28 1916 at 10 A M in Elko Nevada. The county reserves the right to reject all bids.
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County of Elko
Nevada
United States of America
Elko
Elko County
State of
Board of County Commissioners
Robert B. Hunter
Nevada Fourth Judicial District Court Action in Elko
In Elko County Nevada Jennie C D Meyer as Trustee with co plaintiffs sue to empower the plaintiff trustee to borrow up to 100000 and execute promissory notes to secure the loan. defendants named include Mary D Flood James C Dunphy Viola Carrie Car men Piercy Burnett and others. summons issued with response deadlines per Nevada rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Judicial District Court
State of Nevada
Elko County
Jennie C. D. Meyer
Jennie G. D. Meyer
X. Rodwell Meyer
Mary D. Flood
James C. Dunphy
Viola Carrie Carmen Piercy Burnett
William Wesley Barnett
William Wesley Burnett
Fourth Judicial District
State of
Nevada
Ward
Wald County
Mortgage Descriptions on William Dunphy Cattle Lands
Notice describes promissory notes and mortgages on lands in Elko Eureka and Lander Counties totaling 10 353 85 acres and cattle interests. Interest rate over seven percent per year, due within three years, with standard foreclosure provisions and plaintiff’s counsel fees. Dated December 4 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dunphy
Elko
Eureka
Lander
Robert B. Hunter
Public Land and Water Notices from Nevada 1916
Public notices announce Joel L Blackburns land entry in Elko District for 80 acres. Also state officials advertise water appropriation requests by J E Williams F A Travis and Nevada Bunker Hill Mining Co for Humboldt River Three Lakes Canyon and springs near Elko. Public bids open until January 1917 and December 1916 respectively.
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State of
Nevada
J. E. Williams
F. A. Travis
Lee
Ike
South
Humboldt River
Three Lakes Canyon
M. Kearney
Public Notice of Santa Fe Pacific Land Claim 1916
Notice records Santa Fe Pacific Railroad Company through attorney John B. Winter filing under the 1897 act to enter certain lands in Elko County Nevada. It specifies legal descriptions in Township Forty four North Range Fifty two East and invites objections or protests by December 9, 1916. First published May 9 1916 and last published December 1 1916.
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Elko
Nevada
John E. Robbins
Register
Santa FE Pacific Railroad Company
John 8. Winter
Whiterock
M.D
Alteate
Kiko
Abel
John B. Robbing
Regiatér
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M. H. Cooper
Said Court
C. B. Henderson
Morley Griswold
M. Clain
Board of “County Commissioners
County of
Land Office
Joel L. Blackburn
Reno
Washoe
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Bey
M. D
W. M. Kearney
State Engineer
Elke
Farrington Building
SB. F. Curler
T. Title G. & T
Edwin & Caine
Cantwell & Carville
C. A. Cantwell
E&p. Carvitts Attorneyeat Law At - Nevada
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Eeea
Neveas
Milton
Neveus
Charl B. Henderson Attorney
John & Worden
Amice
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Elko, Nor
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DR C. Alekander
Gurgeon Ocentibt
Eiko Drug Store
Aleo
C. F. Dsarmond
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Gres Ram
Otto T. Williams
J.C. Doughty
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R. B Rockwell
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Elko Lodge
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