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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1921
Page
2
The Elko Independent recounts Nevada prison politics and calls for a full, public investigation into mismanagement. It blames political patronage for steady appointments at the Nevada State Penitentiary and condemns sensational press coverage of criminals' families.
A letter criticizes ministers and politicians for playing golf on Sundays arguing recreation can be clean and church and leisure coexist. The writer defends Christ’s possible openness to golf, questions the president and Harding’s motives, and cautions against Sunday golf as a national cost, urging separation of faith and politics.
A compilation from June 18 1888 notes varied items: an undertaker advertisement oddity, William Mitchell’s wool from 6000 sheep, visits from M Bath and H H Coryell, and mosquito advice. It mentions Sam Davis’s Nevada Assembly bid, Hewitt’s cattle dispute, Grand Lodge officers’ Reno trip, and a County Commissioners vacancy with no meeting. A tariff debate questions who benefits from duties.
Notice records that Gorpigned was appointed administratrix of the estate of Christian Baumbach also known as Chris Baumbach. She has qualified and letters of administration issued. Creditors must file claims with the clerk within three months from first publication or be barred. Dated May 1, 1931. Administratrix Hva C Baumbach. Attorney June 2,9,16,23.
Reno Evening Gazette reports Volstead law predictions on home brew waning and reduced raisin wine demand. Hops market overstocked and home alcohol supply loosens enforcement as public compliance rises. Caesar believed in this, urging readiness with ships and a strong belly over vast armies.
Tomorrow, June 16, the government stands to pay 16,291,690.50 in cash as interest on the First Liberty Bonds and Victory Liberty Loan Notes in the Twelfth Federal Reserve district. Uncashed bonds represent money soon redeemable. holders should clip and present them to receive proceeds and reinvest in savings securities such as War Savings Stamps and Treasury securities.
Notice calls for bids on equipment and supplies for Elko County Nevada with specifications filed and unit prices required. A ten percent bid check is required, refundable if bids are rejected or deliveries not made, and bids must meet board satisfaction with final award reserved by the Board of County Commissioners. The notice lists dates for posting and deadlines. Public notice dated 1921 in Elko County .
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