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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1921

Page

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Club Men Weigh Progressive Club Idea for Elko

Sparks Nevada June 10 1921 BO Mulcahy president Sparks Progressive Business Club urges Elko Nevada to join a Progressive Club modeled on Rotary but with two members per occupation. He cites Sparks and Reno branches and asks local citizens to consider forming a Nevada statewide network for business cooperation.

Rotary Club Nevada Independent BH .C. Mulcahy Sparks Progressive Business Club Sparks Tribune Progressive Club Rotary Mulcahy Sparks Nev Harold Hale Elko Sparks Progressive Club National Progressive PBC Reno J. B. O’brien Progresarion Sparkes Hiko Angelfish Service O’brien Nich & Light Eiko BO. Mulcahy

Popular Ruby Valley Girl Married in Salt Lake City

Mrs J W Smith of Ruby Valley and Salt Lake City united in marriage with Merdie Lynch Cannon son of Mrs Agnes Cannon Jr of Salt Lake City. The ceremony was at the bride's parents home 1622 So 9th East Street attended by about 100 relatives and friends. The bridal party wore satin and crepe gowns and pink flowers. The couple will reside in Salt Lake City after a honeymoon.

J. W. Smith Salt Lake City Ruby Valley Miardie Lynch Cannon Agnes Cannon, Jr 9Th East Street Nel Helen Smith Harold Cannon Harry Newman Thic Pmn City Miss Smith

Terrific storm upsets Denver bound Rockies train

A Colorado and Southern narrow gauge passenger train endured the worst blizzard of the year through the Rockies. Strong winds up to 70 miles per hour ripped telegraph holes from the rails and carried away smoke stacks. The crew pried away debris, and a minister led prayers as the train crawled to Pine Grove after 40 miles from Denver with snow drifts blocking progress.

Denver Rockies Colorado Southern Lendvillé Aide Pine Grove

A Perfect Credit Man Fired For Not Being Worth His Weight

A New York retailer praised a credit man for a flawless year with no bad accounts and no delinquent checks. Despite the perfect record the employer fired him for not being worth his weight in the business, ending his tenure after twelve months.

New York Credit

City moves to fill long time sump to end disease threat

City officials led by City Marshal George Cotant under Supervisor Al McGinty plan to fill a persistent sump of waste and stagnant water. A county tractor with plows will loosen trash and debris, followed by dirt covering to obliterate the menace and prevent germ initiation. The measure ends years of public pressure and aligns with the new administration’s agenda.

George Cotant al McGinty Independent Megers. McGinty and Cotant Iseune Reader Hesson Board of Supervisors

The Credit Man Fired for Conservatism and Faulty Judgment

An investigation showed that a strict credit man denied many solid accounts costing the firm thousands. He accepted only obvious cases, missing hundreds of good opportunities, while honest buyers spent about $250,000 elsewhere. Fred Kelley notes this misjudgment.

Fred Kelley

Catlin Company unit delayed by flood damage and transport problems

The Catlin Company plant near this city faces delays as high water and damaged transport hinder delivery of a new unit from Stert-Rogers Denver. Superintendent W L Schecler travels to speed shipment while Southern Pacific cooperates. Production awaits the new equipment and prolonged delay could cause severe losses.

Catlin Company Stert-Rogers Company Delver Igh W. L. Schecler Catlin Diant Denver Southern Pacific Company

Town Notes and Local Arrivals in Lamoille

Frank Harmer of Lamoille and Harry McCandless of Bull Run Oil & Gas visit for business. Misses Josephine Feeter and Rather Bjorn, Eu reka teachers, arrive at the Mayer. The Eiko Oll Development drill crew arrives and will set up today, with plans to drill in about two weeks. Chautauqua opens with Prof. Ford on electricity. crowd sizes grow as program continues.

Harry McCandless The Bull Run Oil & Gas Company Josephine Feeter Rather Bjorn Eureka Mayer Eiko Oll Development Company Chautauqua Ford

Lamoille Nevada to Celebrate Fourth With Weekend Festivities

Lamoille in Elko county Nevada will host forty eight hours of Fourth of July fun from July 4 to July 6. The Farm Bureau and Homemakers Clubs announce sports speeches dancing and races with baseball and fishing in a scenic cool setting famed for hospitality. Local business supporters are urged to donate to help make the celebration the best yet.

Lamoille Elko County Nevada Sunrive Farm Bureau Fred Voight Lemoile Lamoilie

Hoboes Target Gas Stations as Officers Track Group

Report describes a band of about ten tramps passing through town with two young women in soldiers uniforms. Police seek to locate the group after a theft of gas and oil from a Standard Oil station and an Easex car stolen from a Winnemucca garage. The younger girl, around fifteen, is being pursued for protection and possible return home.

Western Pacific Railway Winnemucca

Boys warned to keep bicycles off sidewalks citywide

Comstable George Cotant warns the public that bicycles on sidewalks will be prohibited and strictly enforced. He cites prior complaints and notes a pedestrian who was injured by a bike as justification. Offenders will face Judge Doughty at first offense and enforcement will continue.

George Cotant Indy Cotant Doughty

Shark Industry Takes Root Around Parker Island

June 9 Victoria reports a new industry harvesting Lecatchine sharks near Parker Island between Galiano and Mayag in the Gulf of Georgia. Nelson MacDonald says vast shark supplies will sustain operations, with uses from meat to fins, liver oil, glue, and hides. Selover replaces Editor Steninger at the Free Press during illness, arriving from Santa Barbara for about two months.

Victoria Parker Island Galiano Mayag Gulf of Georath Nelson MacDonald Alaska Mr. MacDonald Norway Seattle The Independent Selover Steninger Santa Barbara California

Governor Boyle pressuring Tonopah strike authorities

Nevada Governor Boyle expresses fatigue over Tonopah strike handling and warns Nye County officials that state police may intervene if a formal request is not received. The Tonopah camp votes to continue the strike as D. B. Renear and five officers depart.

Boyle Tonopah Reno Ganotte Fas Nye End Beard Gazette Boyie Thomas Gov. Boyle Nye Eety Orguion D. B. Renear Joout Bellevee Crisia Nyo Tonopal

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