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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
4
Bart McDermott from Lamoille and others register in town while A B Gray is named receiver of public moneys at Carson City. Reports cover local visits, court actions, wartime preparations, a fatal train fall, and community events amid a sunny Elko June day.
The Boy's and Girls clubs in Nevada are organized by the agricultural division to run practical farm and home projects. Five club types cover home economics animal husbandry gardening canning and handi crafts. This summer emphasis is on food production and conservation with a aim to can 10 000 jars in Clark County. Demonstration teams will train and county fairs will crown champions before the state fair with teams advancing to regional contests.
Elko county enrollment tops four hundred as organizers urge firms groups and individuals to finance county exhibit day prizes. First prize includes a Reno trip for best club member in each line of club work. Winners from counties to attend a three day University meeting with an instructive program.
Classified ads note Hamiltonian and Shire saddle and work horses aged one to eight years for inquiry to Gibson Gully Afton Nevada.
A partial register lists individuals associated with Mayer Co including D Terwilliger of Verdi A C Smith R T Curtiss Reno Oscar Miller Tuscarora M T Saunders Portola Cal B C Mantush Reno Mr and Mrs W Armstrong Concord W T Campbell Concord Mr and Mrs W M Wiley Metropolis Mrs Matt McFall Shoshone Ida Mrs A Franklin Shoshone Ida Miss Le ona McFall Shoshone Ida J W Lundin Shoshone Ida Eugene Hildbrand Los Angeles J E New-
Fragmentary note suggests concern over money or funding tied to a title or position. Lacks clear names or dates. Further readable details needed to confirm individuals, organizations, or specific sums.
In Salt Lake references a chain of names including Rebecca Falls City Neb J M Perry Seattle Mrs Woodward and HL Fr Rorick appear in a record of local figures connected to an unspecified event. The brief item notes multiple individuals across cities without detailing actions or outcomes.
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