War Don'ts and Poems From The Era
A mixed page includes Dr. Prenton W Slosson's list of war Donts criticizing vague phrases and pro Allies rhetoric, followed by poems titled A Mother's Faith and His Middle Name praising cheerful aid and giving boosts during wartime. The items reflect early 20th century perspectives and moral appeals in a newspaper column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow
Prenton’ W. Slosson
History Department
Columbia University
Wall Street
Northcliffe
Great Britain
France
Brazil friendship with United States emphasized by explorer
New York reports Dr. Alexander Hamilton Rice returning from the northwest Amazon basin says Brazil remains strongly pro American and that German influence threatens Colombia and Venezuela. He cites the Bogota minister and a German led military school shaping youth, urging study of German aims and American education as counter.
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New York
Brazil
United States
Alexander Hamilton Rice
Amazon Basin
Rice
Venezuela
Colombia
Dr. Rice
Bogota
Chilibag
Ita
Columbia
Cornell University
Northwestern University
Washington
Vene
German influence in Suelan country noted by resident
A Suelan government official, a man who has resided in the United States, states that German influence has spread more than expected in his country and is easy to gauge its depth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mdada'tl
Boost
Suelan
United States
Mike
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Bernardo Altube
In the Fourth Judicial District of Nevada Elko County executor Julius John Altube announces appointment and urges all creditors to file their claims with vouchers within three months from the 61st publication date. Last publication July 12, 1917. First publication June 7, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fourth Judicial District
State of
Nevada
County of
Elko
Bernardo Altube
Julius John Altube
James Squier
John Henderson
Robert B. Hunter
Notice of public land claim by Clarence R. Kleckner in Nevada
Department of the Interior notice states Clarence R. Kleckner of Lee Nevada filed intention to prove up a homestead claim No 02942 for E% SW lots 3 and 4 section 15 township 31 north range 57 east Mt Diablo base and meridian. The three year proof will be made before the U S Land Office at Elko on July 12 1917 with witnesses Charles H Kleckner Burton Stoddart Hansford Bolton and Charles Sims all of Lee Nevada. John E Robbins registers. First publication June 6 1917. Last publication July 6 1917.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Elko
Nevada
Clarence R. Kleckner
Lee
Elko, County
Mt. Diablo Base
Meridian
Register
U.S. Land Office
Charles H. Kleckner
Burton Stoddart
Hansford Bolton
Charles Sims
John E. Robbins
Louis G. Wells
Mountain City
Carson Ity
Elko No
Cor. No
Idaho-Nevada State Line
Beara N
General Land Office
Surveyor General
Mount Diablo
Dave Kunz
Dave Hess
Burton Jarvis
Joan BE. Robbins
Carson City
U. S
Samuel T. Wines
Ruby Valley
Township 30
Range 59
Mount Diablo Meridian
James
Will Reinkin
Ire Wines
Blaine L. Wines
Isabel Wines
Rafael Figueras
Rowland
Carson City Homestead
Range
Mar
J. Clark Hagenbuch
Newland
Casimiro C. Pena
Henry J. Jones
Rea L Hugerbuch
Joane, Robbins
Land Office Notice of Claude L. Womack Claim in Nevada
The Elko district records reveal Claude L. Womack of Mountain City Nevada has filed final three year proof intentions for land described as H EB Survey 91 in Township 45 North Range 65 East Mount Diablo Meridian. Witnesses listed include Louis G. Wells Dave Kunz Jr Jesse Womack. Registered publication May 21 1917 final June 20 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Elko
Nevada
Claude L. Womack
Mountain City
Carson City
General Land Office
Surveyor General
Mount Diablo
Louis G. Wells
Dave Kunz, Jr
Dave Kunz
Jesse Womack
Mountain
Notice of Application to Appropriate Nevada Public Waters
Application No 4442 filed May 11 1917 under Statutes 1913 seeking permission to appropriate public waters from the Bruneau River. Dam construction planned at a point in section 20 township 42 north range 63 east M D B & M with capacity measured in feet per second for water supply.
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Nevada
Charleston
Biko
Porintanhun
Neva
Bruneau River
State of
Fred I. Tyler
Vaimy
Humboldt
Mullgans Creek
Burner
Len
County of Elko
Nvada
Star Engineer of
Chimney Creek
Fncana
Irrigation and Probate Notices in Nevada Public Ledger
Public notices involve irrigation rights conveyance to a ditch used April 15 to October 15 and nonreturn to stream, plus a probate notice for James Squier estate with hearing June 18, 1917. Also land filing notices for Dave Kunz Sr in Mountain City with detailed survey description and witnesses.
Notice for Publication of Mountain City Homestead Claim
Public notice from the U S Land Office Elko Nevada lists JIL Kunz of Mountain City as holder of Carson City homestead application 8221 now Elko 01164 under the 1906 act. The land covers 169.71 acres in unsurveyed sections 8 17 and 16 township 47 north range 4 east, with final three year proof due July 17 1917.
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Bang
Carson City
Department of the Interior
U. S
Elko
Nevada
Dave Kunz
Jil
Mountain City
Cor
0. S
N. OL
Mount Diablo
John E. Robbins
Reglater
Notice Summary of Age Driving Law and Estate Notices
Notice outlines 16 age driving ban enforceable by peace officers and penalty details. It includes an estate distribution order for Christine Huber with Elko County court hearing on June 20 1917 and publication in Independent. Additional land and water rights notices list Louis G Wells Mountain City and Fred I Tyler Humboldt County with hearings and filings.
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Fourth Judicial District
State of
Nevada
County of
Elko
Christine Henrietta Huber
Lizzie Pearl Smith
State of Nevada
Elko County
O'Elock
Independent
Elke
Dove
Public water rights and land notices in Nevada from 1917
Notices announce water appropriation for irrigation and domestic use on Chimney Creek and other streams in Elko and surrounding areas. Filings list claimants Samuel T. Wines Rafael Figueras and Baugham as state engineer, with final proof dates in June 1917 and details of land descriptions and witness names.
Notice of Homestead Final Proof for Landon Nevada
Frank J. Landon of Lee Elko County Nevada filed final three month proof for homestead No 01336 on March 18 1914 southwest quarter section 4 township 31 north range 66 east Mt Diablo meridian with Witnoases Crown White Griswold Clayton Robbing as witnesses. First publication May 22 1917 last publication June 2 1917. Nevada Land and Livestock Co reports restrictions on ranches Marys River Goth Seventy One and enforcement by treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elko
Department of the Interior
U. B. Land Ofice
Nevada
Frank J. Landon
Lee
Elko County
Range
Mt Diablo Base
Meridian
Register
U. S. Land
Biko
Witnoases
Charles C. Crown
John H. White
Scott Griswold
Lee Nevada
George H. Clayton
John TB. Robbing
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baily
Keith
George B. Russel
E. D. Gibbs
Inn
Wilhelm
Germany
Peat
Oliver Maing
Chili
Elko Junk Company
Elko Hide & Junk Company
Sutton
Add's
Sey
J. G. Scrugham
Ada
Idaho-Nevada
Hugo A. Schlag
Ady
J. C. Harris
IL. Taber
J. G. Bcaugham
Ronting
Mary's River
Goth
Treasoasnors
Nevada Land & Livestock Co
THOS
E. Agre
Edwin E. Caine
Hessen
Morley Griswold
Henderson Elko
Milton B. Badt
Attorney-Atlaw Pioneer
Harold P. Hale
Chas.e. Henderson
Elko, Nevada
DRS
John E. Worden
Staira
Pioneer Bldg
Nev
DR. C. Alexander
Dearmond & McBride
iMeral Surveyor
N. P. Nelson
Third Street
J.D. Lewis
Bigns Pricea
Bez Elko, Nevada
W. S. Dayton
A. Byler
MH. P. J
Doughty, Bao
A. F
A. M
Maeter Masons
Edgar Reinhart
W. M
F. Triplet
Seo
Elko Lodge
Ks OF P
Calle’ Hall
C. M, Miller
C, C
Chas, Gardner
Kathak
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