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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
2
The Daily Independent editorial analyzes President Wilson's diplomacy amid renewed war-end talk, arguing his cautious leadership restrained U.S. entry. It surveys Kaiser Wilhelm's tactic, Norwegian wartime wealth surge, and price inflation in Christiania, noting goulash barons and luxury excess amid global conflict.
University figures show women averaging 84.82 percent in scholarship versus men at 77.9 percent. Sixty eight percent of sorority women outpace non sorority peers by about 0.9 points, while fraternities lead fraternity men by 19 of a percent. Dean J C Watson notes hours studied weekly for women average 16.1, men 17.0, with women totaling 136 scholars compared to 165 men.
Washington Dec 22 Henry Needhouse of the Aero Club of America urged every city in the United States to plan as a port for aircraft and to provide defense against aerial attack. He said air liners will soon operate between cities and terminals for passenger service must be provided by municipalities. He added engineers and capitalists are developing a scheme for the first aerial passenger line.
Diplomatic and government figures along with wealthy residents hire private detectives to guard valuables as a surge of robberies sweeps Washington. Unprecedented break-ins have struck homes and stores, with seven street hold ups reported and a new pattern of robbing United States mall boxes.
Alfred MN once a Los Angeles barn clerk launches the first itinerant garage on a mobile truck. He travels major highways offering on the spot repairs and services, stopping whenever he spots a car by the roadside.
A Washington dispatch reports France will introduce a sugar permit system requiring individuals to obtain ruger cards from authorities. The plan would allocate each person a fixed sugar allotment, regulating consumption, mirroring bread controls used in Germany.
A committee of Washington citizens asks California Oregon and Washington governors to support a permanent national exhibit in Washington. Senator Works of California has proposed a Senate bill to authorize land purchase for state exhibition buildings on the federal site.
A consular report from Mombasa in East Africa notes wrist watches from Fifth Avenue and Paris have found favor in Darkest Africa. The piece states wrist watches have entered the region and are meeting favorable reception.
Washington December 22 The attempt by elements in the House to abolish the San Francisco subtreasury and other subtreasuries nationwide has failed. A provision in the appropriation bill preserving the subtreasuries is expected to carry.
The Southern Commercial Congress advances a nationwide appeal to erect a monumental bell in Washington. The plan envisions a massive bell funded by popular subscription to symbolize peace and unity.
Plaintiffs E E Lutts and Edith S Lutts sue Eugene H Mangus John Doe and Richard Roe in the Fourth Judicial District Elko County Nevada to quiet title to 160 acres described as NE quarter of SW quarter, S half of SW quarter and SW quarter of SE quarter in Section 36 Township 32 North Range 59 East M D B M. Defendants are summoned to appear within 10 to 40 days depending on service.
In the name of Eugene H. Mangus the plaintiffs allege they purchased from ae pi o and have held actual exclusive and adverse possession for over fifteen years prior to filing. They claim to have fenced, improved, paid taxes, and expended large sums, with a verified complaint on file, and served summons. The case was filed December 4 1916 and published through January 16 1917.
Sealed proposals for sale of 100000 in six percent County High School bonds of Elko County Nevada will be received by County Clerk Robert Lo Hunter at the courthouse in Elko until 10 A M December 28 1916. Bonds dated January 15 1917 mature 1937 bear 6 percent interest payable semiannually and may be bought at par with a 10 percent certified check. bids opened publicly in the county commissioners room. board reserves right to reject all bids.
Sealed proposals for the sale of 55000 in six percent high school dormitory bonds of Elko County Nevada will be received by County Clerk Robert B. Hunter at the courthouse in Elko until 10 AM Thursday December 28 1916. Bonds dated January 1 1917 run to 1936 in 600 denomination, interest paid annually on the first Monday of July, redeemable beginning 1917, par value, sale at par, payment in gold coin, with a 10 percent certified check as good faith.
Notice details bonds bid acceptance timing and forfeiture clause. Summons in Fourth Judicial District Court for Elko County to Jennie C. D. Meyer Trustee and others. Action seeks authority to borrow up to 100000 dollars secured by mortgages on William Dunphy Cate Ranch lands and cattle. First pub Dec 4 1916 last pub Jan 15 1917.
Notice details a 1916 application by J E Williams and F A Travis of Lee County to the State Engineer for permission to divert water from the South Fork Humboldt River in Three Lakes Canyon. The plan includes a dam and 2.2 cubic feet per second to irrigate and supply domestic use May through October, with water not returned to stream. State Engineer W M Kearney announces publication dates December 7, 1916 and final publication January 7, 1916.
Notice of Application for Permission by Nevada Bunker Hill Mining Company to appropriate public water from three springs within 200 feet for domestic and mining use. Pipe line conveyance to Bey BW area. water not returned to stream. W M Kearney State Engineer. First publication Nov 4 1916. Last publication Dec 96 1916.
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