Proclamation on Beer and Alcohol Limits 1917 1918
President Woodrow Wilson issues a national proclamation restricting malt liquor production and alcohol content starting January 1 1918. The decree caps raw materials for malt liquor and requires licenses for production and importation, with enforcement by the Treasury. The document also notes aid efforts following a munitions ship explosion and Christian Science relief actions to Halifax.
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Congress
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
United State
United States
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Division of Custome
Treasury Department
District of Columbia
Christiffm Science Monitor
Christian Science Board of Directors
Boston & Maine Railroad
Scientists Quick to Halifax Relief
The Christian Science organization in Boston acted promptly to provide relief for Halifax, moving swiftly to organize aid and support for affected residents.
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Meher
Jennie B. Stevens
Christian Scientists
Halifax
The
Christian Science Organization
Boston
Baker Opposes Xmas Furloughs
A wartime editorial argues against Christmas furloughs for troops. It says only lofty aims could justify sending hundreds of thousands from home, but what matters is the outcome and the peace that will follow, hoping history will honor the nation’s sacrifice.
Public Land Notice for George W Frey in Nevada
Department of the Interior notice from Elko Nevada dated November 47 1917 states George W Frey of Gold Creek Nevada filed homestead in 1916 for Section 28 Township 44 North Range 55 East Mount Diablo Meridian and has not filed final proof. Witnesses Jessey F Baker Frank Baker Thomas Ivory Joel L Blackbur listed. Register John Be Robbins announces first publication November 19 1917 and last December 19 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Elko
Nevada
George W. Frey
Gold Creek
Range 55
Mount Diablo Meridian
Jessey F. Baker
Gold
Kreek
Frank Baker
Thomas E. Ivory
Joel L. Blackbur
Reno
John BE. Robbins
Register
Howard and Borges dissolve co partnership notice
Notice dissolves the Howard and Borges co partnership on October 3 1917 by mutual consent. It warns no one may contract for or on behalf of the firm and directs all outstanding bills before November 1 1917 to L B Cavalho at Elke Nevada. Public notices run from December 4 1917 to January 4 1918.
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Howard & Borges
L. B. Cavalho
Elke
Nevada
A. D
Co. M. Howard
L. C. Borges
Notice of publication and horse claim at Glaser Ranch Elko
State of Nevada notice records three stray horses found on the Glaser Ranch at Elburz near Halleck Elko with brands O over backward on two bald facing mares and a bay gelding. Owner must appear prove ownership and cover costs. Probate notice follows for the estate of John George Hunter with Ida Hunter as administrator.
Hearing set on final account of John G Hunter estate
In Elko Nevada the estate of John George Hunter deceased files a first and final account and petition for distribution. The court fixes a hearing for December 22, 1917 at ten in the forenoon in the Elko courthouse to settle the account and grant final distribution. The estate includes lands water rights and Hunter Banks Company property. The surviving partner George D Banks reports on partnership accounts. Published November 30 to December 2, 1917.
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John George Hunter
Elko
County of Elko
Nevada
Robert B. Hunter
Mae McNamara
Estray Notice for Two Gray Mares at Weiland Ranch
On the eighth day of November at Pie Creek north of Elko in Nevada two gelded grey mares about three years old and weighing around 1000 pounds are described as branded on the left thigh.
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Weiland
Pie Creek
Elko
Nevada
Brand on Box over L mare horse identified in Nevada filing
The brand on the left thigh of a dark grey mare weighing about 1,000 pounds and aged about three years is given as Box over L connected. The undersigned has taken up the horse under section 3974 of the Revised Statutes of Nevada. Owners must appear to prove ownership and pay costs. Dated November 17, 1917.
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State of Nevada
Jon
Nevada
Land entry notice for Charles W. Mitchell in Elko NV
Elko Nevada Land Office notes Charles W. Mitchell of Elko County has filed to enter Lot Three, Section Fifteen, Township 27 North Range 56 East Mount Diablo Meridian containing 40.32 acres. Objections or protests citing mineral character or other reasons must be filed by December 20, 1917. Register John Be Robbins announces first publication November 16, 1917.
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 BE. Robbins
Register
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Reinhart Company
Hart-Schaffner & Marx Clothing
Hotel Mayer
W. R. Mayer
Jukes Elko
W. M. Doyle
Verdi Lumber CO
OFIGE
Esidence
Comforts Forwarding Committee
Ralph EB. Parker
Mia
Edith W. Parker
Charles H. Welch
William Bradford Turner
R. Howard Cooley
Frank ©. Colby
Red Cross
Nurges
Christian Science
U. S. Food Administration
Food Administration
Geo. Russell Co
Baker
Walter Glaser
District Court
Fourth Judicial District
State of
Elio
George Hunter
Ida Hunter
C Kodaks
Eastman
Jupont Prarmagt
C. S. Weiland
Lowell Grain & Milling GO
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