Kerensky 15 in Control at Petrograd
Reports from Stockholm and Copenhagen state Premier Kerensky entered Petrograd at the head of 200000 troops and the city garrison with the sailors joining him. Dispatches indicate control of Nevsky Prospect while Bolsheviks seek refuge, as Finnish papers declare Dolchewitz overthrown.
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Stockholm
Finland
Kerensky
Petrograd
Dolchewitz
London
Korniloft
Kerynsky
Korniloff
Nevada Forest Receipts From Federal Lands in 1917
Net receipts from national forests in Nevada in 1917 totaled 79000 dollars. Twenty five percent of this, about 19300 dollars, supported roads and schools within the forest counties. An additional ten percent, about 7900 dollars, was used for road and traffic construction and maintenance in-state.
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OGDEN
Navy
Nevada
Pardons Sought by Nevada Prisoners Amid Large Applications
Sixteen inmates have filed for pardons with the Nevada State Prison Pardon Board including Clyde Parkhurst. One hundred fifteen sought clemency, with thirty seven from Elko County named among them such as Lee Campbell Ray Allison Indian Andy Jack Armstrong Henry Best and many others. Most applicants faced charges by information and pleaded guilty through county officials avoiding trials.
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Nevada
LO Garsuch
JD. Higgins
Havey J. Howard
BE. P. Johnson
James T. King
A J. Kirby
Harry Martin
Pearh
Mickle
Dave Moore
Tobert Morgan
Thomas BR. Murphy
Telestore Pitare
Frank E. Proudfont
Santiago Rios
H. MW
Sullivan
PF Smith
F. Stith
Frank Termes
A. Thomas
Tomeky
Willan Whiting
Hhaw County
Mother Elko Soldier Boy Praises the Army Y M C A
A Milton Reinhart letter from Elko county shows a soldier at American Lake praising the Y M C A. It highlights nightly entertainments numbers and boxing and basketball, free stationery, English and other language schools, and the broad impact on soldiers.
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Mother Elko Soldier Boy
THE
ARMY
Y. MG. 1
Sheriff Harris Home Burglarized In Overnight Theft
A burglar entered by the back door of Sheriff Harris home and took a pair of pants containing cash dividends from the room where he slept. The intruder ate stew left from dinner before leaving through the kitchen. Mrs Harrie heard a noise but mistook it for a child. The next morning the missing pants and the open back door revealed the burglary with no clue to the intruder.
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Biko
Harrie
Jett
Home Guard for Elko to Be Organized
The county urges patriotism as democracy’s defense in world crisis. Elko corridor meeting set for Thursday at eight to organize a home guard and discuss forming an Elko band. A 16-signature petition backs forming the military guard unit.
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Elko
Surprise party honors seventieth birthday of J. L. Keyser
Iman J. J. Keyser receives a 70th birthday surprise at home from 32 friends and neighbors in Elko Nevada. He arrived in 1878 and, despite age, remains active and mentally sharp due to a temperate lifestyle. Mrs Keyser notable as an early Nevada State University graduate.
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Iman
J. J. Keyser
Mesdames Ash
Blair, Boyd
Casebear
Miller
Williams
Wright
Sctumidt
Yoo
Mead
Keyser
Elko
Eiko
Hines
Tuscarora
Miscouri
Mra. Keyser
Nevada State University
Wealth Salvage From Lost Ships Off British Waters
Irish coast fishermen report remarkable salvage wealth from torpedoed ships. Tales include a Lusitania diamond box returned for a $1000 reward, autos salvaged from wrecks, and vast profits from wheat flour coal and other cargo. Communities, salvage firms, and locals scoop floating riches as ships founder at sea.
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Lusitania
America
Remembering Mr Keyser at Seventy and Local Hospital Loss
The Independent proprietors recall an incident from over twenty years ago involving Mr Keyser during a Lektacking expedition on a moonlit night. They describe the chase, his speed, and their lasting respect. They congratulate him on his seventy years and commend his forty years of enterprising citizenship in Ricoe.
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Keyser
Riko’e
Thanksgiving Dinner for Our Troops Arrives in France
A large shipment of turkeys mincemeat cranberries nuts raisins oranges and sweet potatoes for American soldiers' Thanksgiving dinner has safely arrived in France.
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France
Associated Press
Wage War on Rats and Mice
The U S department of agriculture urged organized action to eradicate rats and mice amid war measures. It cites damage to food, housing, and crops, and promotes rat clubs, women’s leagues, and municipal efforts alongside state and city building codes and sanitation improvements. It notes success in Kent England and calls for widespread adoption by communities and organizations.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Bulletin
United States
Kent
England
Baltimore
Boston
Boards of Trade
Civic Societies
Citizens’ Associations
Marekta
Azores
Poisoned bran mash kills alfalfa cutworms in Arizona
Reports to the U S department of agriculture entomological service state that a bran mash bait costing about 1 per acre killed about 98 percent of alfalfa cutworms. The standard formula uses bran Paris green or arsenate of lead, molasses, and water to create a stiff dough that is broadcast over fields.
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Arizona
United States Department of Agri- House
Investigation of Train Wreck Begun in Pueblo
An inquiry into the Rio Grande wreck of a passenger train carrying 600 U S troops began in Rio Grande offices in Pueblo. All train crew members involved are present. Wedding bells will ring tomorrow for a popular Elko young lady. Citizens urged to help by killing rats and mice andDestroying them in other ways.
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Pueblo
Rio Grande
United States
Elko
Lloyd George Attacks War Council In Paris Speech
London reports show Premier Lloyd George criticizing Allied blunders and the new war council as Bonnar Law announces. Local papers mix praise and blame while pundits debate planned military strategy and potential top command changes amid Haig and Robertson retirement rumors.
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London
Lloyd-George
Paria
Allied War Council
Bonnar Law
Field Marshal
Haig
Robertson
Red Cross Class A in elementary hygiene and care of sick
The Red Cross offers a Class A in elementary hygiene and care of the sick to enroll on Monday November 20. Interested parties should notify Mrs. A D Taber promptly. Two daytime and one evening class will be held weekly with two hours per session. Instructors are Mrs C J Littlefield Margaret Weeks and Mrs A D Taber.
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A. D. Taber
C. J. Littlefield
Margaret Weeks
Auto driver George Moody to join army aviation
George Moody, a well known auto driver, intends to join the army aviation department soon and aspires to become a first rate birdman. Also mentioned is £. T. Ross who is set to report for duty next Thursday after enlisting in the quartermaster's department and passing his examinations. Herbert Sproule and Frank Smith sold a band of sheep today, making a nice profit.
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George Moody
Aviation Department of the Army
T. Ross
Quartermaster’s Department
Sproule
Frank Smith
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Kerensky 15
MCA
Milton Reinhart
American Lake 11
Y. M.C
Lfe
Theriff Harris
Robber
Stew
Sliver
World Film Corporation Presents
Alice Brady
J. L Keyser
U. S. Department of Agriculture
RED Cross
Swift
Sunset Grocery Company
Fifth Street
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