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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1921
Page
2
A column notes a lunch meeting of five businessmen and a larger group discussion on weekly associations, local competition, and mail order effects. It urges weekly one hour gatherings, praises community duty, and contrasts Georges Carpentier and Jack Dempsey before a July 2 title fight.
A Nevada letter from Elko dated June 6 1921 laments fogbound city life and praises desert air while advocating muzzling a noisy fire alarm after a late weekend wakeful blast. An irritated citizen asks the Independent editor to print the complaint as a public nuisance note.
The Independent notes Joe Henry arriving from Mound Valley and Navajo arrivals from Tuscarora. George Cassidy, Nevada’s future Congressman, to arrive June 20 for the election. Lumber shipments to Tuscarora, demand for teams, and photographers set up on Mrs. Lowe’s property. Wool freight to Boston or Philadelphia cut from 20 to 2 cents per pound. Wiseman of Rico rumored to have gone to Mexico. Local discussion mocks political parties using Herbert Spencer’s view on evolution. Elko County hymenial mill delayed by lack of clerk, some couples seeking temporary permits. Elko Fire Department acquires a new engine and plans a cautious test run, hoping not to be called to a real fire.
Carson City News warns agitation for two more national holidays could cost the American people a half billion dollars in lost production. It argues slackening hours and more holidays lower living standards, urging lessons not to be forgotten. Virginia Chronicle endorses a Virginia City commercial club as beneficial for civic progress and community growth on the Comstock.
Carter City Daily Appeal argues western Nevada counties including Douglas and Humboldt need federal aid to build impounding reservoirs for spring floods. The paper urges Congress to authorize surveys and funding, noting border areas of Idaho and Nevada could benefit from dam projects to absorb floodwaters.
Seasheme notes that shorter skirts cut falls for women boarding street cars and trains. A statistician Hurraht quotes safety gains as the trend continues, while a digressive aside interrupts the line. Notice to creditors in Elko Nevada estate of Ellen T. McDermott issued by the Fourth Judicial District Court withOswald P. McDermott as administrator. creditors must file claims within ninety days from May 27, 1921.
In the District Court of the Fourth vada in Elko County the matter concerns the estate of Dan G Willey Deceased Hayden Henderson is appointed administrator and must file required documents with the Clerk of the Court by dates listed 1921 notice year and dates 7 14 and 21 shown in the fragment.
Catlin Nevada April 4 1921 notice to ED ROGERS that $1500 in labor and improvements were expended on the Black Bird Lode Mining claim in Lynn District Eureka County Nevada during 1914 1917. Includes shaft 60 feet deep and tunnel 110 feet, with other work. If co owners do not contribute within 90 days the interest may transfer.
The Elko County Board invites proposals for furnishing equipment with plans on file at the County Clerk’s office. Bids require a ten percent certified check and may be submitted for part or all items with several dates noted for opening and contract conditions. The board reserves right to reject any bid and requires bonds for faithful performance.
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