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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1918

Page

2

Saving gas and noisy theatres dominate Elko editorial

The paper urges gasoline conservation amid high prices and fuel shortages. It also criticizes theater crowds of unaccompanied children, blaming parents and calling for police supervision or seating reforms to curb the disturbance. It argues for a public remedy and responsible behavior at cinemas.

Associated Press Omee Devil Soldiers the Kaiser Fatty Arbuckle Elko Pacific Coast Picture Theatre

Debate over liquor compromise and taxpayer buyouts

Editorial argues newspapers fear a law to confiscate saloon stocks, defends saloonmen as legal, humane actors, and questions motives of exchanges pushing taxation through state acquisition. It cautions against overreaching bills while urging live and let live, acknowledging societal harm from liquor but opposing punitive actions.

Nevada

Silent drama in Elko spares adults from crowd noise

The Elko scene shifts as weekend crowds unleash a noisy spectacle at the cinema. The piece quashes the notion of unruly youths, praising child loving values and the hope that parents instill in little ones toward future womanhood.

Trade At Home Club Builds Business Through Local Loyalty

A successful merchant credits the Trade-at-Home Club with shaping his approach of buying locally. He explains his practice of purchasing in town and supporting rivals, which earned the trust and goodwill of fellow merchants, clerks, and customers, fostering loyal support for his ventures.

Reno

Any Mail For Me

A plea to write letters to soldiers in the trenches prompts readers to remember the loneliness of no mail and to take up the nation’s duty by sending long letters home to cheer and support the fighters.

Mr. Man Man Smith Jack Marie Chum Billie Post Office

Doing Christian Service in France by American and Canadian C M C A

In wet communication trenches under fire in France, American and Canadian volunteers of the Christian service distribute clothing to freezing soldiers, aiding the army’s efforts. A notice to creditors appears in the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District of Nevada, Elko County, in the estate of Alox.

Cruich M.C. A Secretarieg France District Court The Fourth Judicial Mintriet State of Nevada County of Elko

Notice of Administratrix for Alexander Leslie Hay estate

Margaret Hay is named administratrix of the Alexander Leslie Hay estate by Nevada Fourth Judicial District Court order dated May 27 1918. Creditors must file claims with vouchers and affidavit within three months of first publication or be barred. Also notices a desert land entry by Frank E Rickey and final proof requirements with witnesses listed.

Ander Leslie Hay District Court of Fourth Judicial District State of Nevada County of Elko Alexander Leslie Hay Department of the Interior U. S. Land Office Frank E. Rickey Tuscarora Joan KE Rombins Register Laat

Property For Sale By Executor Notice

Estate of deceased owner invites purchase offers. Anyone wishing to buy may contact Frank E. Humphrey, Executor, in care of Henderson Bank, Elko County, or Washoe County Bank, Reno Nevada. Deadline July 7.

Frank E. Humphrey Henderson], Banking Company Elko, County Washoe County Bank Reno Nevada

Prohibition on Hunting Fishing Across Union Land Cattle Ranches

Union Land and Cattle Co imposes a strict no trespass policy on all Marys River ranches and both Seventy One ranches. Trespassers will be prosecuted according to law in this death division.

Mary’s River Union Land & Cattle Co

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