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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1921

Page

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Nevada Road Race Draws Enthusiasm and Entries

Harold Harris oversees the Nevada road race starting June 2 as organizers from the Nevada Highway Association report rising interest. Entries from Tonopah, Virginia City, and California cars appear, with possible participants from Elko and Rend seeking permits. Route spans Rens to Pullen, Lovelock, Hiko, Ely, Tonopah and back. first prize is $1000. Interested entrants should contact Harold Harris at Harris Electric Service Station next to the Commercial Hotel.

Harold. Harris Nevada Harris Harris Electric Carmen J. Wilkie The Nevada Highway Association Virginia City Misa Dallas Highway Association Rocal Harry Duke Elko Motor Sales Company Olds Dické Rens Pullen Lovelock Hike Ely Tonopah Rend Harold Harris

World’s Largest Deposit of Rock Salt Unearthed

Vast quantities of rock salt lie nearly half a mile beneath the earth in the United States spanning New York to New Mexico. The U S Geological Survey describes a Permian silt deposit covering about 100000 square miles with a northeast to southwest extent of 650 miles and widths of 60 to 150 miles. Thickness varies from 60 to 700 feet, averaging around 200 feet, yielding an immense potential supply far beyond annual U S needs.

United States New York Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania West Virginia States Kansas Oklahoma Panhandle Texas New Mexico U. S. Geological Survey Department of the Interior

Wudge 9 6 Doughty in back at the bank

Doughty returns from a Ropo trip to find Wudge 9 6 at the bank. The Si ptaten da broke even on the races.

Wudge Ropo Si Ptatenda

Elko Men Aid Tahoe Lake Rescue Amid Storm

Kim Ghees and Jack Furlong, recent arrivals from Elko, report camping near Fallen Leaf Lake at Lake Tahoe. They witnessed dynamiting aimed at recovering boat-people believed drowned after a capsized craft. One body recovered. search continues as rough journeys and snow hinder progress. They enjoy use of a bungalow and a fast launch despite conditions.

Kim Ghees Jack Furlong Lake Tahoe Fallen Deaf Lodge Tahoe Elko Fallen Leaf Lake Abandanon Gheen Furlong

Long Credits Urged to Get Trade Abroad

The June 16 dispatch from San Francisco reports W. H. Koelsch, president of the National Association of Credit Men, urging expansion of long term foreign credits to restore American trade. He notes the need to invest abroad, buy as well as sell, and shift from a debtor to creditor nation to avoid undermining future prosperity.

San Francisco H. Koelsch National Association of Credit Men United States America Long Credita

American Federation Faces Giant Labor Problems

The American Federation of Labor opened its annual convention amid urgent issues. Leaders must confront the American plan to push the open shop, unemployment estimated at 4.9 million, a wage-cutting trend, and graft exposed among business agents in Chicago and New York, in a historic internal struggle. The federation vows to fight back against attacks on labor.

American Federation of Labor United States Chicago New York Victoriaun

Griffin couple visiting Carlin for trade at Commercial Center

Mr and Mrs Thos Griffin of Carlin were arrivals at the Commercial Center yesterday and are transacting business there today seeking local arrangements and market contacts.

Mee Thos, Griffin Carlin

Rumor claims local couple to marry today in town

Gossip spreads that Miss Alice Hylton and Gerald Clinton may wed this afternoon or evening in town. The report cites a rumor origin near the families, with no formal confirmation yet.

Josh Alice Hylton Gerald Clinton H. C. Clinton

Legion Convention at Lake Tahoe draws members and public

The American Legion Nevada department announces its third annual convention near Lakeside, Lake Tahoe, July 25 to 31, with the first Women’s Auxiliary meeting. Activities include fishing swimming boating dancing and excursions. Nonmembers invited. living costs estimated under 25 dollars per person with meals on site and tenting options nearby.

American Legion Department of Nevada Carson City Women's Auxiliary Lakeside Lake Tahoe Legion Aux Mary H. M. Payne Winnemucca

U S Still Receives Wines From France

Washington dispatches report France shipped large quantities of champagne to the United States amid the dry period. French government figures show a surge in exports, with American buyers receiving substantial volumes. American officials note the rise in wine movement, including prestige bottles, despite local restrictions.

Washington United States Phitokae Paris Commerce Department Armeorionnp

Eureka Residents Urge All Year Road Link With Elko

A Eureka County letter from a local resident appeals for a year round road between Eureka and Elko to relieve freight rates from the Pureka Palisade line and to boost Eureka business. Highway Board members say they will aid in construction and maintenance, with a formal plan likely soon.

Eureka Eiko Pureka-Palisade Elko County Thin County Carlin Belmont Ping” Valley Highway ‘Board Hike County Highway Board Sion Eureka County Eiko County

Manask Sues For Divorce From Sutton

Elko man and son of Rockwell Sutton files a divorce complaint against Louise Sutton of San Francisco. Grounds cited include extreme cruelty. Plaintiff alleges she refuses to live with him despite health concerns and previously contributed 4800 to her support. They have a one year old son, Stanley.

Louise’ Sutton San Fran Fendant Stanley Elko Rockwell Sutton

California forest service requires camp fire permits starting June 1

An official order from the California district forest service announces that starting June 1 campers and tourists in at least ten California national forests including Lake Tahoe must obtain written camp fire permits before building any fires. Permits are free and available at forest offices and via local fire agents. all fires must be completely extinguished before leaving.

Nevada California California District Forest Service San Francisco National Forests of California Lake Tahoe Natonal Angeles Cleveland Eldorado Klammath Lassen Plumas Santa Barbara Shasta Tshoo Trinity National Forests Mefobanta Naional Forests

State doctors visit for medical meeting and hospital tour

A group of doctors and surgeons from the state, led by Dr Bowdle, will meet next Friday at the courtroom to organize and hear papers. They will tour the county hospital, attend a banquet at Lamoille, and conduct clinics and X Ray demonstrations at Shaw Hospital with visiting surgeons and local physicians.

Pett Bio Bowdle Ely Btate Medical Society New County Hospital Ticheon 20Th Century Club Lamoille Shaw Hospital Easaya Lamplife

Credit Men Rally to Defend Federal Reserve System

June 16 report to the National Association of Credit Men praises the Federal Reserve System for preventing a panic and resisting political meddling. It commends the system’s administration as nonpartisan and notes defense of the par collection system as an obligation of the association.

San Francisco Federal Reserve System Committee On Banking and Currency Today National Association of Credit Men Federal Reserve Banks

Such Liquors for Medicinal or Other Fises Enumerated

A fragment notes that certain liquors may be allowed for medicinal use or other listed purposes under the dry statute. It references specific fises and regulatory allowances without detailing the full list or procedures. The text preserves the legal framework while avoiding sensational wording.

Woodmen meeting and social session at Mayer hotel

The note reports guests Ford Bush from Tuscarora and A E Raleigh arriving at the Mayer and Tenabo, with the Woodmen holding their second monthly meeting Monday night at eight, inviting full attendance and a social session after the business portion. William B Barney of Lynn notes another sale of his properties at camp to Spirit Porphyry Gold Mining Company, while Big Bix Beepls plan a project.

William &. Barney Lynn Spirit Porphyry Gold Mining Company

Town Talk Notes Local Residents in City Visit

R B Plarce of Carlin 1¢ is tinis ii today. Paul Parsons of Deeth thm this city today on a business mishkion. Frank Harmer of Lamotlle register. tored at the Commercial last evening.

R. B. Plarce Carlin Tinis Paul Parsons Deeth Thm Frank Harmer Lamotlle Register

ELA County Killers Lead May Coyote Extermination Listing

Eiko county coyote trappers in government employ head the May extermination list per a report by E. R. Bang of the U S Biological Survey. George Vanney of Park Station topped with 22 adult coyotes killed. A B Harsough of Montello had 28, tying for third with 28 pelts alongside Wy Meée of Calnera and H J Ivester of Bedwano. The report notes many batters and lower catches, mentions past month totals, and outlines instructions for fur bearing and nonpredatory animals.

Eiko County E.R. Bang Ie U. S. Diological Survey Nevada Babies” Commission George’ Vanney Park Station A. B. Harsough Montello Calnera Washoo H.J. Ivester Bedwano Teka Sans Vancoy Rimmin Set Huntera Humboldt

Cold Wave Hits Tonopah With Sudden Temperature Drop

Tonopah endured a sharp 41 degree fall and winds up to 45 miles per hour as residents rushed to shed heavy clothing. The overnight drop triggered frost warnings, with officials noting a notably chilly wind chill and comfort away from the main warmth.

Tims

Mine Sanday Report Ironed Out By Welook

Pedestrian note unclear text from page fragment. Readable items indicate a local event or agency presence involving Welook and a date near Sunday. Strong entities not fully legible. summary reflects fragmentary nature of the source.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Harris Awoles Cross Dountry Lake Baptist GHURE Bermen Oholr F. Mitchell Presbyterian Church Gunday Services Arthur C. Bowe Ban Franglacs Shuroh J. M. Gwander Legion Convention American ‘Legion U. S France Icoest Apne Mauet Barney Horn Ayr Barney Bull Run Oil & Gan Company Hull Run Elka County Elka Oil Development & Improvement Co Kitz Jack Dempsey Vno Pawhuske Jack Dompesy Los Angeles Dempsey Georges Carpentier Wolf Ford Bush Tusca- Tora A. E. Raleigh Mayer Lander County Tenabo Nevada Johnson Biirolin Vinit Mayer Orchestra Mound Valley Ela County George Vanney Sweeteners Roll of Government Aie Fitzgerald Opent Pater Weisel
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