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Newspaper
Elko Independent
Location
Elko, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
2
A Daily Independent column argues travelers should explore nearby sights within 50 miles to avoid rail travel. It urges locals to discover regional communities, save money, and ease railroad burdens while promoting thrift and government bonds safety. It also critiques graffiti like flood debris and hidden money fears in homes and banks.
A weary 22 year old trudges 15 miles toward enlistment on a hot alkali road. A passing car passes him by, while months later a motorist reads a list of torpedoed transports and buys a Liberty Bond in remorse for the boy he once ignored. Anne Martin will speak tonight.
The police chief warns against keeping large sums at home in trunks cupboards or stockings. Many city residents unaccustomed to handling money hide cash in knotholes walls and other unlikely places. Robberies increase as people keep 300 to 500 dollars or more unsecured at home.
Edwin E. Caine has withdrawn from the race for congress citing loyalty to friend Charles B. Henderson. The piece lauds his sacrifice, noting his prior electoral strength and public regard, and predicts future appreciation from Henderson supporters.
The piece argues government may draft star players for trench duty, noting their value in leadership and morale. It suggests teams reduce travel by more games in one city and using players under or over age to maintain competition. It warns attendance could drop if standards slip and predicts others will fill spots if war lasts longer.
In the Fourth Judicial District of Nevada Elko County the court appoints the administratrix of Alexander Leslie Hay deceased and she has qualified. All persons asserting claims against the decedent or estate must file with the Clerk within three months from first publication with vouchers and affidavit, or be barred. Dated May 27 1918.
Public notice from Elko Nevada calls for bids by 10 A M on August 6 1018 to furnish materials and labor for finishing the basement room at the Elko County Court House formerly used by the Manual Training Class of the High School. Bids require a certified check equal to 10 percent of the bid.
The Board of County Commissioners of Elko County Nevada reserves the right to reject all bids. A written contract and satisfactory bond are required to guarantee performance of ward contract. Clerk M J Keith notes first publication June 7 1918 and last publication July 8 1918.
Public land notices record two filings by Henry Hogar Sr at Cave Creek Elko and Jay St Cletamona Reno Nevada seeking to enter land under the revised statutes. Each notice requests protest affidavits by specified deadlines with details on land descriptions and serial numbers.
Notice published in Elko Nevada May 1918 reveals Walter F Van e of Elko filed to enter 40 acres in Section 2 Township 43 North Range 65 East M D B & M under Revised Statutes 2306 2307. Protest affidavits due by June 29, 1918. Also Union Land and Cattle Co filed March 26 1918 for public water appropriation from Jack Creek to convey 30 cubic feet per second to lands described in Sec 15 NEX SWK with dam.
Legal notice from State Engineer Seymour Case published June 10 1918 describing irrigation water appropriation across multiple sections in Town 41 N. The docket name includes various sections and quarter sections. Water may be used from April 1 to September 1 each year and not returned to the stream. First publication June 10 1918. last publication July 10 1918.
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