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Newspaper

Elko Independent

Location

Elko, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1921

Page

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Severe attack of epizootic hits Little Chas

The Wells Herald reports a severe epizootic affecting a child named Charlie Triplett Jr. The病 child’s condition is described as bellyache induced by baseball excitement. The column mocks local sports coverage and editorials while detailing a Wells versus Elko baseball game and gate receipts.

Little Chas Little Charlie Triplett the Wells Herald Little Charité Elko Wells Fotal Riko Manning Vines Harold Hale Eiko Elko Independent Charley the Independent Arbuckle Charlie Triplett Nevada State Herald Charlie Helfrich Helfrich Nevada Lydia Pinkhem Epson Tate Eiatates Bideball Harold Mike Scribe

Farm Bureau Plans Educational Film Meetings in Valley Towns

M D Collins of the State Extension Department arranged Farm Bureau meetings in the valleys for education through farm pictures. A portable movie outfit attached to a generator will be used, with meetings set for Me ttropolis Clover and Lamoille central in Starr and nearby areas. Local speakers include H A Castle who spoke in Salt Lake City, and a Starr Valley delegation is expected at Lamoille with invited reps from Lee and surrounding valleys.

M.D. Collins Hxktension Department He i Fk Mettropolis Lamoille Starr Riddell H. A. Castle Nevada Salt Lake Lee

Sparksman killed in yards by motor

Clyde Howland Sparks resident and switching foreman for the Pacific Company was instantly killed yesterday morning in Sparks yards. He signaled a switch engine and backed into an approaching motor car which could not avert the collision. Howland, a Mason and Knights of Pythias member, leaves a wife a daughter and both parents.

Clyde Howland Sparks Howland Pacific Company Masonic Order Knights of Pythias

Roy Gardner Credited With Palisade Robbery

The Eureka Sentinel reports postal officials in Palisade believe Roy Gardner the captured mail bandit led to the Palisade post office rob-bery in April. Gardner says he was in Carlin on the night, near the Palisade crime scene, and officials expect a tie to the case. An air field improvement appropriation of 7500 dollars is planned but tied to a ground lease and gravel haul by the city and local parties. completion depends on lease arrangements and site access.

Eureka Sentinel Palisade Roy Gardner Californicy Gardner Eureka Carlin Dob Barber Swift Bl’ Caine

We Had not of Brains Like Fatty Posvepeon and Another Get

A scrambled quotation laments lacking brains and imagines what could be done if another set existed. The speaker muses on hypothetical choices and the consequences of poor judgment, reflecting on intellect and decision making.

Mrs Will Orr Taken to Idaho for Severe Tropical Fever Fight

Mrs Will Orr of this city has been taken to the sanitarium of her brother Dr Dill in Pocatello Idaho in a final bid to save her life. Doctors diagnose Endamooba Dysinteria or tropical fever a virulent disease once common among soldiers in the Spanish American and German wars. The case follows failed treatment in San Francisco and possible infection from liver issues via salads at a Chinese restaurant. Friends here hope Idaho relocation aids her recovery.

United States Wil Mam Orr Dill Pocatello Idaho Germany Ben

Beach arrival and town gossip in the Philippine Islands

The mayor hosts visitors including William E. Barney and Dr. and Mrs. Smith in town while mining business and local social visits unfold. Reports mention Charlie Triplett’s team beating Carlin 23 to 15, Mrs. Tom Eager’s visit from Parks Station, fishing tales, and drilling updates at Bull Run Basin.

William E. Barney Chariie Triplett Carlin Attie Charlya East Gowsty Boys

Eiko drillers set Nevada water hole record

The Eiko Oil Development and Improvement Co drilling rig near the Smith Farm in Hikd county Nevada drilled 39 feet in one day using a 12 inch diameter hole with a 40 horsepower steam powered unit. The crew including Hickey and Rice kept steady progress with no delays and plan to deepen the bore to potentially 4000 feet with an eighty foot derrick. The project aims to find artesian water and could establish a new oil and water industry hub for the region.

Eiko Ol Development & Improvement Company Nevada Smith Farm Hikd Eiko County

Luncheon for business men grows in popularity

A weekly luncheon at one o clock for city merchants draws growing attendance led by Senator Henderson and Professor Dinsmore. Attendees show strong support for the social gathering and its potential benefits for local commerce.

S@erator Henderson Prof. Dinsmore Dinsmore Wotary Club

Local clergyman returns from eye operation in East Lake City

Reverend Convery of the Catholic church in this city has undergone a minor operation on his right eye at East Lake City. He has faced eye trouble for some time and was advised to seek treatment. The procedure has proven successful and he expects full recovery within a few days.

Wather H. J East Lake City Convery

Woodmen of the World hold meeting to recruit seventeen applicants

The Woodmen of the World held an enjoyable meeting last evening and arranged to take in seventeen applicants for membership. About twenty five members attended the meeting with the usual social session and support. Senator Henderson plans to remain in Wyko for several days and then depart.

Woodmen of the Ity

Carlin to Battle Mountain Road Out

Reports from neat state towns say the Carlin to Battle Mountain road washed out over the Overland Trail and is impassable. Pinsons bridge is in danger of going out and tourists are diverted via Pinsons or Midas. Some hope a mountain route through Hilltop might exist but reliability is unknown. BN Lear of Lamoille doubted, Winnemucca tourists await word on repair before proceeding.

Carlin Battle Mountain Pinsons Pinsons Bridge Midas BN. Lear Lamoille Winnemucen Winnemucca

Daily Radio Stock Report Highlights Weekly Market Movements

Digest of livestock receipts from Chicago Kansas City St Paul St Louis and other centers with prices at the close Openings in Chicago quoted 4.80 for cattle and higher cattle and calves receipts shown for Omaha and other markets including hogs and sheep Slaughter prices driven by demand with notable gains over yesterday's averages in several centers Details cover cattle calves hogs and sheep totals with quality notes and average costs per hundredweight.

United Stazeo Department of Agriculture Ita Messrs Fit. Paul St. Louis St. Joseph Slowx City Chicago Omaha Wales

Night Sprinkling Meets With Favor Citywide

Under Supervisor Al McGinty, the sprinkling apparatus is attached to the city track, irrigating the entire city during the evening. Sprinkling time is generally commended as water remains longer and dust from many cars is reduced, creating a cooler atmosphere. The program aims to extend beyond a few streets and involve all areas of the city.

al McGinty

Reverend Swander 18 Seriously Ill In Local Notice

Reverend J. M. Hwander, pastor of the Presbyterian church, is seriously ill with an abscessed ear. The illness is reported as widespread locally. Judge Taber has suffered illness for six weeks and resumed work recently. The piece notes a telegraphed claim regarding Quinn River water salt revived via contempt actions, with mention of other judges to be called.

J. M. Hwander Presbyterian Church Taber Hia Ala Bia Haverend Dawe Gan A Taber Haa Quinn River Sunes

Water mains test confirms city supply safety

Senator Charles B Evuderaun and Prof R C Dinsmore of the University of Nevada conducted thorough city water tests. Samples from Kittridge canyon taps and local residences showed the city supply pure, while water used by the Western Pacific company appeared impure due to a removed check valve. Results to be announced soon and residents near the Western Pacific depot urged to boil water before use.

Charles B Evuderaun R. C. Dinsmore University of Nevada Elko Senstor Henderson Dinsmore Henderson Kittridge Canyon Ida Hunter Will R. Eaglert Western Pacific Company Independent Bhil Western Pacific Railway Western Pacific

Velma Truett Named Maid of Honor in Reno Queen Plan

Velma Truett of this city will serve as a maid of honor to Miss Viola Dana, queen of the Reno. A contest for the position is noted, with a minimum vote condition set by Miss Truett, aiming to secure her spot. The event includes guarantee of expenses and hospitality for the trip and celebration accompanying the Reno festivities.

Velma Truett Viola Dana Reno Miss Truett Reto Dana

Behold My Wifes Appealing Northwest Picture

An appealing story to the Northwest is promised in Melford’s latest production Behold My Wifes at the Firnhay Theatre for two days, starting Wednesday. The film, adapted from Sir Gilbert Parker, follows an Indian girl and a drunken lover’s assault on his family, exploring their subsequent fate.

Melford Firndhey Gilbert Parker Alenrice Thom

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Grecht Farm Bureau For Rerog County Sparksman Will Orr Manila Dy. Amb Dirs J. W. Smith Caliente Med.lees Mrs. Smith Tom Eager Parks Station Misa Hannah Brown Yom Provo Utah Misa Grown Mre Wager Paris Station James Byers Lili Harry McCandiesn Lull Run Oi & Gas Company W. T. Smith Mottitt Union Land @ Cattle Company Tomer Tuscarora Wit Orr Ghoehone Trhco Mra Elmo Field Elko Oil Development Co. M Busin Ene Mrs. Hertha McBermott Froca Lee MAYER Battle Mountain Road Daily Radio Reverend Swander Senator Henderson Big Northwest
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