THE PROFITEERING SPIRIT AND THE DRAFT DISCUSSION
The piece argues for strict action against profiteering in war work and endorses fair pricing by producers serving the government. It reflects on the new draft, noting waves of Elko soldiers departing, mixed emotions, and hope for safe returns, while praising soldiers who will shape the nation’s future. It also assesses the future of airplane mail, comparing early aviation risks to automobiles and stressing the challenges of reliable aircraft operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional Military Affairs Committee
Register of Names From Various Cities Listed
A long register lists multiple individuals and spouses with origins in Nevada California Utah Idaho Arizona and Ohio. Names include Helen Smith Packard Nev L F Hatch Metropolis B B Richards Reno and others across Reno Eureka Ogden Salt Lake City Cincinnati Tuscon Globe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Mitchell
S. P
Ketcham
Helen Smith
Packard
Nev
L. F
Hatch
Metropolis
B. B. Richards
Reno
B. Reynolds
S. F
H. Williams
Eureka
Y. Smiley
Deeth
J. M. Kellogg
Lee Canyon
Mrs. H. Carter
Lee
Carter Boys
N. H. Cohen
Cincinnati
Ohio
Earl Leaven
O. W. Watkins
Salt Lake
W. J. Warner
Ogden
Edward 8. Culbert
Ralph A. Crown
Lyman Smith
P. C. Connelly
Oakland
J. E. Newman
C. W. Hustace
Union Mines
Gordon Crown
T. T. Fairchild, Jr
L. G. Fairchild
Tuscarora
Ed White
Eric
B. L. Hooper
Bert Si
Reno man earns flyer commission in aviation corps
Vernon Summerfield is reported to have received a second lieutenant's commission in the aviation corps yesterday. He trained at Kelly Field No 2 after completing ground work at Berkeley and is the son of Sardis Summerfield and brother of Reno City Attorney. He studied at Reno High School and the university before enlisting last fall, with movements from Berkeley to San Diego then Texas. It is unclear if he will stay at Kelly Field as an instructor or be sent to France for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Summerfield
Aviation Corps
Kellyfield No. 2
Summerfield
Sardis Summerield
Reno
University
Berkeley
San Diego
Texas
Kelly ‘Eld
France
Gazette
Carlin Nevada Dog Tax and Heat Rule Ordinance Adopted
The Carlin town board in Elko County Nevada adopted an ordinance in May 1918 imposing an annual dog tax of 3.00 dollars for unspayed females and 2.00 dollars for all other dogs, with penalties for nonpayment and for running at large especially during heat. Owners must pay to the Elko County Sheriff by July 1 and January 1 each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlin
Board of County Commission
Elko
Nevada
County of Elko
State of
Cartin
County of
Shail
Carlin adopts dog license system with collars and plates
Elko County commissioners approve Carlin Town ordinance requiring dog registration, collars, and metallic plates issued by the Sheriff. Impounded dogs must be housed at town expense. unredeemed dogs may be killed after five days. Violations carry fines up to 100 dollars or 60 days in jail. Public notices dated May and June 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko County
Carlin
Carlin Township
Elko
Bee
Elko Independent
Nevada
Ike Perio
Board of County Commissioners
M. J. Keith
Notice for Publication Frank in Elko Land Office
Notice is hereby given by the Department of the Interior Land Office at Elko Nevada on May 27 1919 that Frank appears in filings requiring further proof and publication action. Readers are advised to monitor the proceeding and respond to official notices as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S, Land Office
Elka
Nevada
Frank
Riffe Files 40 Acre Land Claim in Elko Nevada
Oliver Riffe of North Fork Elko County Nevada has filed to enter 40 acres described as the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 27 township 43 north range 56 east M D B & M under sections 2306 2307 Revised Statutes. Protest affidavits against the mineral character or other reasons for objection must be filed by June 15 1918. First published May 13 1918 last publication June 13 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
Nevada
Oliver Riffe
North Fork
of Elko
United States
John E. Robbins
Register
Oliver Kiffe
Joan E. Robbins
County of Elko
Range
Land Entry Protest Deadline for 40.06 Acre Lot
No 03401 Julie of North Park Elko County files to enter Lot 3 NE% of NW' Section 4 Township 42 North Range 66 East M D B M containing 40.06 acres. Protest affidavits must be filed in this office on or before June 16 1918 per publication May 13 1918 by Joan E Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
Nevada
Oliver Julie
North Park
Notice to Creditors in Hay Estate Filed in Elko Nevada
In the Fourth Judicial District of Nevada Elko County a notice to creditors pertains to the estate of Alexander Leslie Hay deceased. The district court order directs creditors to present claims by a specified deadline and follow applicable probate rules. The notice outlines filing requirements, contact details for the court, and steps to assert legitimate debts against the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Fourth Judicial District
State of
Nevada
Administratrix Appointed in Hay Estate of Elko Nevada
Pourth Judicial District of the State of Nevada in Elko County appoints Mrs Margaret Hay as Administratrix of Alexander Leslie Hay estate dated May 27 1918. Creditors must file claims with vouchers and affidavit within three months from first publication or be barred. Attorney Chester French Elko Nevada acts for Administratrix. Publication date June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pourth
Nevada
Elko
Alexander Leslie Hay
Margaret Hay
Chester French
Application No 4949 Notice to appropriate public waters Nevada
Notice is given that on March 1918 Al Barton of Mountain City Nevada applied to the State Engineer for permission to appropriate public waters from Merrit Creek about 450 feet southeast of Corner Stake 7 in H B S 64 and about a mile NW of U S L M 242. A dam will divert two cubic feet per second to irrigation in Sec 17 T47N R54E M D B M unsurveyed from April to October yearly with water not returned to the stream. First published May 17 1918 last published June 17 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nevada
al Barton
Mountain City
County of Elko
State of Nevada
H B.S. No
New NE
Jed
IL B
Seymour Case
Notice to Protest Affidavits for Desert Lands in Elko County
No 03404 Kiffe of North Fork Elko County files protest affidavits under 2306 and 2407 revised statutes for lands in the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter section 21 township 43 north range 66 east M D B L & M. Protests must be filed by June 16 1918. First publication May 12 1918.
Provisions of US Revised Statutes Noted in Land Description
No 03405 1918 references sections 2306 and 2307 of the Revised Statutes of the United States. It specifies a land description in the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of a section in range 66 east, M.D. B. and M. B. The entry reads as a legal land record noting statutory provisions and the location by township and range.
Nevada water appropriation notice filed for Dwyer's Springs
George Arthur of Carlin Nevada applied May 1 1918 for permission to appropriate public waters from Dwyer's Springs. The plan uses four tenths cfs conveyed to NE quarter of Sec 33 T33N R52E for irrigation from April 16 to September 15 annually. Water not returned to stream. State Engineer Seymour Case signs. First pub May 7 1918 last pub June 7 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
George Arthur
Carlin
Seymour Case
Hunting and fishing banned on Marys river ranches
Union Land and Cattle Co Death Division warns that hunting fishing and shooting are strictly prohibited on all Marys river ranches and Seventy One ranches trespassers will be prosecuted under the law as enforced by the company authority and divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary‘s River
Union Land & Cattle Co
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Daily Independent
Elko, Nevada
Bubeck
Elke
Associated Press
Focal News
New York
Washington
THE
MAYER
Rickey
Secon 1
Mount Diablo
Jake Reed
Clarence Luce
Richard L. Gruwell
Austin Tubbs
Elko, Nevada Land Office
W. A. Stinson
Mgr. Prone
Eiko
Elko Commission House
Silver Street
Western Pacific Railroad
Ed Carville
EBLKO
First National Bank
J. A. Sewell
Pr Cc
F. Williama
A. E. Kimball
E. E. Ennor
Room
Taber
Edwin E, Caine
Heason
Milton B, Badt
Harold P
Hale Telephone
DRS. Hood & West Physicians and Surgeons
J.C. Scoles
U. S
Mineral Surveyor Contact
Covey Apta
Salt Lake City
C.F. Dearmond County Surveyor Civil and Mining
V. Moore
Pioneer
Elko Transfer Company
W. L. Paul, Mgr
American Express
B. BF
W. S. Dayton
Cox Dray Ice
Commercial
B.J. Bangs
Rament
Elko Milling Co
Elko Lumber Co
Professional Directory
G. M. Durkee
Alex Hay
Elko Hotel
Clases Restaurant
A. Puccinelli & CO
A. F. McGinty
J. ©. Doughty
Lodge NO. 15
W. R. Comibh
Fe Triplett
Elko Lopae NO
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Erncy
Chas. Ganon K of Rm
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