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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1917

Page

3

Camouflage Styles Change With Seasons

Paris dispatch notes French camouflage camps racing to prepare winter materials as colors shift with season, from green and blue in spring to brown gray in late fall and white for snow. Mention of American camouflage students, front sectors, Verdun battle impact, and anti aircraft/deck gun concealment. Red Cross war fund officials address a mass meeting.

Henry G. Wales Paris France United States Army Fie Front Montparnasse Vosges Champagne Verdun Meuse New York

Join the Red Cross Today Drive Urges Community Support

A local plea urges immediate Red Cross contributions and membership. Booths at the Commercial and Mayer hotels will issue receipts and pins for one dollar, with an option to donate more or join for next year. The appeal highlights support for the troops and warns against delaying action.

Red Cross Ehe Commercial Mayer

Davison Details Red Cross Fund Use in War Council

Pittsburg report shows Henry P. Davison, chair of the War Council of the American Red Cross, explaining how donor funds are allocated and spent to support relief efforts during the war. Other officials also referenced in the briefing.

Red Cross National Organization Focal Red Cross Davison Red Cross Ivy Lee Pittsburg Henry P. Davison War Council American Red Cross

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Nevada Probate Case 427

In the Nephi Jessen estate, Maggie Jerez, Administratrix, will sell at private sale for cash with gold coin on January 7 1918 at noon in Elko Nevada. The property is the south half of the northeast quarter of Section 31 Township 33 North Range 58 East Mount Diablo Base and Meridian containing 80 acres with water rights and improvements. Deed to purchaser's expense. Sale subject to district court confirmation. First publication December 15 1917. Last publication January 6 1918.

District Court of the Fourth Newada Ses Nephi v. Jessen District Court of Fourth Judicial District Nevada Elko Nephi J. Jessen United States Charles B. Henderson Nephi J Jessen Nephi J, Jessen County of State of Mount Diablo Meridian United States of America Maggie JE Adminis Rix

Notice of dissolution of Howard and Borges partnership

The copartnership of Howard and Borges dissolved by mutual consent on October 31 1917. All members declare no further contracting rights. Any bills before November 1 1917 to be presented to L. B. Carvalho Elko Nevada. Publication window December 4 1917 to January 4 1918.

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

Notice of Publication in Elko County Nevada Horses

Walter Glaser publishes notice in Elko County Nevada that three horses named and described were found on the Glaser ranch near Halleck. Owners must appear prove ownership and pay costs. first publication Nov 24 1917. last publication Jan 30 1918.

State of Nevada Nevada Walter Glaser

Probate Notice No. 489 in Fourth District Court

In the Fourth District Court for Elke County a probate notice concerns the estate of John George Hunter also known as George Hunter. Ida Hunter is named as administratrix of the estate seeking lawful settlement and court action.

Fourth Judicial District State of Nevada Elke John George Hunter George Hunter Ida Hunter

Estate hearing set for John G Hunter estate distribution

In Elko Nevada a court has fixed a hearing for December 22 1917 at ten o’clock in the forenoon to review the first and final account of the estate of John George Hunter deceased and to consider the petition for final distribution to Hunter Banks Company and related matters. The notice asks all interested persons to appear and show cause why the account should not be settled and the distribution approved. Also listed is the surviving partner George D Banks report and partnership accounts. The notice is dated November 1 1917 and published through December 23 1917.

John George Hunter Elko County of Elko Nevada Hunter & Banks Hunter Banks Company George D. Banks Robert B. Hunter Mae McNamara

Estray Notice for Weiland Staneh Mares Near Elko

A notice from November 8 1917 states two light grey mares about three years old and weighing around 1000 pounds were found on Pie Creek premises north of Elko. The owner is urged to prove ownership and claim the animals. The description includes light grey color and approximate age.

Pie Creek Elko Nevada

Notice for Publication Elko Nevada 1917 Final Proof

Elko Nevada December 17 1917 notice from the U S Land Office announces Ei Mund Helth of Lamoille Nevada filing final proof for the W 1/2 of Section 22 Township 33 North Range 56 East Mount Diablo Meridian. Witnesses Chauncey W Griswold John Henderson Charles F DeArmond Joseph Morris. First publication December 19 1917 last publication January 19 1918.

Elko Carson City Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Nevada Chauncey W. Griswold John Henderson Charles F. DeArmond Joseph Morris Lamoille Joan E. Robbins Register

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Elko County Reinhart Company Hart-Schaffner & Marx Clothing Hotel Mayer W. R. Mayer Jukes Elko W. M. Doyle Verdi Lumber CO Elko, Nevada Lnes THE U.S. Food Administration Food Administration U. S. Food Administration Geo. Russell Co Weiland Kodaks Eastman Rexall Store Lowell Grain & Milling CO
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