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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1918
Page
2
The column argues Central Powers face imminent failure as German and Austrian offensives falter. It praises Allied resilience, notes American forces arriving in France, and predicts militarism will be soundly defeated with fresh American troops joining the fight.
A brutal murder occurred this morning, sparked by uncontrolled anger. The column warns of the lust to kill arising from temper, noting its destructive potential and the victim’s fragile mentality, which can turn passion into deadly violence.
The article argues for scientific, standardized production across industries. It cites past reliance on tradition and guesswork, notes shortages of technical schools and research, and urges teaching technical methods to produce reliable shoes steel or potatoes. It stresses understanding raw materials, variability, and defects for improved outcomes.
The text emphasizes patient indefatigable pursuit of complete information about processes and materials as essential to national efficiency. It notes that today’s successful people are those who embrace rigorous, intensive study of all information sources related to their work.
Mineral Claim No 03431 notices Lynn Big Six Mining Company applies for patent on 1500 feet of Big Six No 3 Lode in Lynn Mining District Eureka County Nevada. Survey details include bearings distances and a 20 059 acre area with base and meridian reference Mount Diablo. First publication May 1 1918.
On June 6 1914 a desert land entry was filed for parts of sections 1 and 6 within townships 42 north range 49 east and 50 east Mount Diablo Meridian. The claimant seeks final proof before the Register and Receiver on July 5 1918 and names witnesses Jake Reed Clarence Luce Richard L Gruwell and Austin Tubbs all from Tuscarora Nevada. First publication May 29 1918. Last publication June 29 1918.
Public notice announces sealed bids due August 6 1918 at 10 a.m. for furnishing materials and labor to finish the basement room formerly occupied by the Manual Training Class. Bid deposits equal to 10 percent guarantee contract.
Ray S. Frazer of Reno Nevada filed intent to make final proof on Desert Land Patent for sections 14 15 23 in township 41 north range 52 east Mt Diablo Meridian. Witnesses from Tuscarora Nevada include Jacob Reed Charles Miller James Wallace and George H Calligan. First published June 6 1918 last July 6 1918.
Wal ter F Vane of Elko Nevada filed to enter 40 acres in Sec 2 T 43N R 65E M D B M. Protests due by June 29 1918. Also Union Land Care Company Reno sought to appropriate public waters from Jack Creek by dam at NW NW Sec 14 T 41N R 52E M D B M with thirty cubic feet per second to Sec 15 NEY SW 8%
Public bid call by Elko County Nevada for one portable gravel loading machine to load trailers hauled by tractor. Bids due July 6 1918 at 2 PM and must include a full plan and sketch with a 10 percent certified check. Board may reject any bid. Ceremony by Clerk EB Carville. First June 7 1918. Publication dates June 7 to July 6 1918.
Seymour Case state engineer records irrigation rights in listed sections of townships and ranges. Water may be used from April 1 to September 1 each year and must not be returned to the stream. First publication June 10 1918, last publication July 10 1918.
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