University of Nevada studies alfalfa crop feeding values
Professor C A Jacobsen leads chemical tests to compare food value of first second and third alfalfa cuttings from diverse Nevada soils. Samples from Fallon Inlet Carson Valley Washoe and Mason valleys gathered as feeding trials elsewhere are referenced. Results to guide farmers and align with extension division tests over several months.
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Nevada
C. A. Jacobsen
Department of Agriculture
University of Nevada
Jacobsen
University
A. Norcross
V. E. Scott
Fallondis Inlet
Carson Valley
Washoe Valley
Mason Valley
Lester
Utah Experiment Station
Germany Tries to Keep Peace Amid Ancona Crisis
Geneva dispatch says Austrian foreign minister Burian and German foreign minister von Jagow have been in constant telephonic contact over the Ancona affair. Jagow urges Austria to avoid a break with the United States at all hazards.
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Geneva
Burian
von Jagow
Ancona
United States
Protest Arises On Carranza Fiscal Methods
Washington dispatches report that several countries via their embassies protest to Lansing over Carranza financial practices. They accuse him of depositing paper currency in Mexico City banks while demanding payment in gold.
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Washington
Lansing
Carranza
Mexico City
Pleasant meeting of Draper Club honors Wilson day
The Elko Draper Club met at Miss Lou Dewar’s Idaho Street home with Mrs. William Dent Mason presiding. Members heard papers on Woodrow Wilson, discussed American peace policies, and enjoyed instrumental pieces and refreshments. Guests included Mrs. Isabel Dewar and others as a guest day coincided with the president’s wedding anniversary.
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Elko Draper Club
Lou Dewar
Idaho Street
William Dent Mason
Woodrow Wilson
President Wilson
Isabel Dewar
W. W. Booher
Wheeler
Tlonny McBride
A. D
Government Buys Training Vessel in Chicago
The government purchased the large liner Pastland for 46000 dollars to convert it into a training ship. The decision was announced in Chicago on December 20 and marks a significant investment toward naval training capabilities.
Many Bullion Leasers Shipping in Nevada Mining District
In the Bullion mining district in eastern Nevada seven leasers on the Nevada Bunker Hill property are shipping ore. Firms include Grant, Key, Burke, Sky Blue, Dunn, Storm King, and Elk leases with over nine carloads on dumps awaiting hauling to the railroad. Shipments are routed via Elko after a recent snow storm to Pine Valley. Additional ore moves come from the Sweepstakes and Copper Bell properties. Representatives from Western Ore Purchasing of Reno and United States Smelter of Salt Lake City are on hand. The Elko county mining outlook appears brighter than in years past, drawing attention of miners and smelter men.
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Bullion
Nevada
Nevada Bunker Hill
Grant Lease
Key
Burke
Sky Blue
Dunn
Storm King
Elk Lease
Elko
Pine Valley
American officer detained as spy
The War Department was unofficially advised that Lieutenant Edward Dyer of the coast artillery, on three months leave from the Philippines, has been seized in Singapore on a German spy inquiry and is detained there. He neglected to obtain a passport when leaving his post.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Washington
War Department
Edward Dyer
Coast Artillery
Philippines
Singapore
Villa ends long struggle and seeks refuge in U S
General Villa has given up the fight and will enter the United States if permitted to do so. He plans to live with his wife and infant in Los Angeles and has not seen the child for months. Talks with Carranza leaders led to surrender terms, amnesty for followers, and immunity for Villa. Officials expect peace terms to finalize by Wednesday night.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
EL Paso
Texas
Villa
United States
Dafso
Los Angeles
Carranza
Garcia
Chihuahua
Lansing
War Department
France
Juarez
Mexico
Four Bandits Rob Washington Bank
Four bandits robbed the Duvall State Bank in broad daylight and fled after jumping into the Snoqualamie river. A posse shot one bandit midstream. the body was not recovered. The others escaped and are believed headed toward Seattle as bloodhounds trail the getaway.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Duvall
Washington
Duvall State Bank
Snoqualamie
Seattle
President and Bride Honeymoon at Hot Springs Virginia
The president and his bride spent the second day of their honeymoon at Homestead Hotel Hot Springs Virginia. They stayed in their rooms to avoid prying eyes and planned an automobile ride as their sole diversion for the day.
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Homestead Hotel
Hot Springs
Dee
Bomb plotter Metzler confesses in Welland canal case
Frederick Metzler has given a full confession naming associates and forwarding money used to carry out their plans. He implicates Koenig as directing 25 New York agents reporting to Von Papen, with links to foreign financiers and possible ties to the Minn Hah a fire and other plots.
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New York
Frederick Metzler
Welland Canal
Tinited States
Canada
Geo. Fuchs
Fuchs
Koenig
Ladies Invited to Edit the Independent for a Week
An invitation is extended to Elko's Woman's Civic League and Elko Draper Club to edit the Independent for one week each. Clubs discuss public concerns. articles may be signed or unsigned. A special department will be set aside for their contributions and folded pieces will run in that space.
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Independent
Elko
Woman's Civic League
Elko Draper Club
Correspondence study courses offered by University of Nevada
The University of Nevada lists twelve correspondence courses for teachers including Ed ta on elementary teaching Ed Ib on school management and law Ed 5 on elementary psychology Ed 26a methods of teaching in high schools Ed 22 history of education Ed 24 high school organization and Ed 26 school administration Each course consists of 24 lessons with a $6 registration fee and credits toward teaching certificates Texts from Thorndike Bagley Angell and others are specified Students may enroll by registration with the department of education Carson City and payment due at registration.
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Department of Education
University of Nevada
C. S
Thorndike
A. G. Seller
Jame
Henry Holt & Co
Bagley
MacMillan
State Printing Office
Carson City
Angell
James
Parker
Ginn & Company
Graves
United States
Monroe
Dutton and
Snedden
Senator Pittman Urges Nevada to Aid Naval Academy Applicants
A December 13 1915 letter from Senator Key Pittman to University of Nevada President Hendrick calls for Nevada to help prepare and select candidates for two Naval Academy slots and one Military Academy slot. He urges competitive exams at the university before February 1 1916 and notes the need to train young men for future military service amid changing world conditions. He emphasizes pride in Nevada’s quota and asks the university to notify and organize the examinations.
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Pittman
Hendrick
University of Nevada
A. W. Hendrick
Reno
Nevada
Dr. Hendrick
Army
Navy
Naval Academy
Military Academy
German Gannon Repels Invaders At West Ends
Berlin reports that German coast batteries repelled warships that attacked the West Ends fortifications yesterday, authorities announced. The clash occurred as tensions remained high along the coast with naval forces engaged near Berlin.
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Berlin
Westends
British casualties in Balkan campaign total 1278
In the House of Commons today the British casualties in the Balkan campaign were announced as 1,278. The figures were provided by Pac and Int'l News Service, describing a relatively small loss count.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Pac. and
London
House of Commons
Ay Pac
Bulgarian Losses Reported in Serbia Campaign
Athens dispatches quote official sources stating Bulgarian losses in the brief Serbian campaign reached 130,000. Many casualties occurred as Bulgars followed Allied retreat to Salonika, while Allied forces inflicted heavy punishment and withdrew with columns well protected by artillery.
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London
Athens
Serbia
Salonika
Naval battle being fought near Rotterdam reported
Rotterdam Dec 20 heavy cannonading heard westward of Hock Holland, with several ships believed engaged. No official report yet, but both sides appear to be firing steadily as the rumble of heavier guns is audible in the town.
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Rotterdam
Hock
Holland
Twelve Americans aboard the Ancona reported saved
Washington Pec 20 The state department received Ambassador Page report that there were twelve Americans aboard the Ancona and that only three of the dozen were saved.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Washington
Pec
State Department
Ambassador Page
Ancona
Greece votes on war stance as Venizelos backs neutrality
On December 20 in Athens voters faced a choice on joining the Allies or staying neutral. Venizelos led the pro Allies but urged followers to abstain due to government bias. Soldiers in combat could not vote, and initial counts indicated a light turnout with neutrality favored.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Athens
Greece
Venizelos
Elges Sells Carson Valley Ranch to Son in Gardnerville Area
The Carson valley farm of H C Elges near Gardnerville was sold this week to his son H J W Elges. The quarter section land is highly cultivated with productive soil and barns. The sale price was not disclosed, with estimates ranging from forty to fifty thousand dollars. James Byers, a pioneer Lamoille rancher, visited Elko yesterday.
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Carson Valley
H. C. Elges
Nevada
Mr. Elges
H. J. W. Elges
Gardnerville
Elgen
Elges
Record-Courier
James Byers
Lamoille
Elko
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Virginia
Univ. OF Nevada
United States Senate
Washington, D. C
Key Pittman
T. F. Brennen
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Chester
Brennen
Charles Clayton
Albert Hankins
Lee
George F. James
University of Nevada, Reno
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