Rise of Successful Leaders Through Exceeding Duty
A historical reflection profiles Charles Schwab, Bedford, Tom Wilson, Henry Davison, and Harry B. Thayer. It chronicles how early diligence, proactive initiative, and going beyond pay levels propelled individuals into top roles at Standard Oil, Morrie & Co, Morgan & Co, and Bell System leadership. The piece argues rewarded effort shapes leadership across eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Davison
J. P. Morgan & Co
Ameason
Davison
Hisself
New York
J. P. Morgan
House of
Path to success through work and rewards
A fragment notes that men found a path to success through exact effort and results based pay. It claims widespread opportunities for advancement now, while cynics doubt the fairness of pay tied to outcomes and emphasize collective effort as stakeholders.
Italy sends surplus labor to America in 1920 migration surge
Rome reports Italian immigration for 1920 rose to about 365 000, led by arrivals to the United States and Argentina. The prewar peak was 872 598 in 1913, with 1919 at 56 598. Pending foreign restrictions, officials expect a return to prewar levels as emigrants send funds home to aid foreign exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Italy
United States
Argentine
Nevada Wonder Cave to be explored for auto road tours
Lehman's cave in White Pine County, a Native American and rancher find, will be explored and marked to attract auto road tourists. Salt Lake City reports plans to bring the cave closer to the public, with trails blazed for five hour tours and rustic accommodations for visitors.
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Lehman
Millard County
Utah
Ilko
Ford undermines censorship boosts paper sales
The Dearborn Independent faced suppression but Ford’s stance backfired, turning the paper into the nation’s most advertised. Street sales were halted in several cities yet readers sought the article calling for action, with prohibition of Ford’s weekly driving demand up to 300,000.
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Newspapers of America
Dearborn
Ford
America
Washington politics vs business skill in government
The Kansan City Star argues that high living costs push people to rely on Government, criticizing political appointments for federal posts. It contends efficiency suffers when politics decide who runs services, not business merit, and cites government as ineffective compared with industry. The piece notes reductions in Southern Pacific menu prices as examples of policy shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansan
Sam
Washington
Harding
Europa Cafe Taken Over By Mrs. K Morse
The Europa Cafe is now under the management of Mrs. K Morse with a new policy promising first class meals. Nevada
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europa Cafe
K. Morse
Annual Stockholders Meeting Ruby Hill Tunnel and Mining Co
The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Ruby Hill Tunnel and Mining Company will be held at the office of the company at B. C. Hill's Furniture Store in Eureka Nevada on Saturday April 16 1921 at 2 o clock p m for the purpose of electing a Board of Trustees for the ensuing year and for other business as may come before the meeting C H HIUL Secretary Eureka Nevada March 26 1921
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruby Hill Tunnel and Mining Company
B. C. Hill
Eureka
Nevada
C, H, Hiul
Bakery and Confectionery Ad in Eureka Nevada
French and Royal Bread re ceived twice weekly fresh home made bread ice cream fresh cakes cookies doughnuts and snails from Elko every Saturday candy cigars cigarettes and soft drinks Mrs Kate Tognoni proprietor Main Street Eureka Nevada.
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Elko
Kate Tognoni
Main Street
Eureka, Nevada
Southern Pacific Offers Prizes for Fuel Economy Among Staff
The Southern Pacific Company launches a fuel oil efficiency drive rewarding engineers and firemen who cut fuel use. Top divisional performers win a banner and the best engineer and fireman receive an expenses paid trip to Chicago for the Interational Railway Peel Association convention. Food prices listed: eggs 30-25c, ham and eggs 70-65c, grapefruit 30-25c, fruit 35-30c, steak 1.50-1.25, chops 45-40c, sweet potatoes 20-15c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Company
Tte
Unis
Chicago
Interatinual Railway Peel Association
Nevada Transportation Company Eyes Daily Eureka Train Plan
J E Sexton urges residents to support keeping a six day service by ending Parcels Post use. He notes pay drops from about $7000 yearly to under $100 monthly and warns that if parcels post continues the line may revert to tri weekly and fight the Post Office Depart ment to restore stage line service.
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Nevada Transportation Company
Eureka
Post Office Department
Nevada Transportaton Company
J. E. Sexton
Nevada Transportation Bulletin on Freight Charge Rule
Nevada Transportation Bulletin No. 4, The Railroad Act, approved February 29 1920, requires starting July 1 1920 that no carrier by rail shall deliver freight until all tariff charges are paid. Rail agents must heed the mandate or face prosecution. the company will ensure enforcement. D E Sexton General Manager.
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D. E. Sexton
Notice of Petition for Probate of Will in Estate
Notice announces petition for probate of a will in the estate of Cesar deceased. The hearing to prove the will and issue letters testamentary is set for Monday April 11, 1921 at 10 a.m. in the courtroom of Clerk R McCharles. First publication March 26, 1921. Last publication April 9, 1921.
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Cacear
R. McCharles
Notice to Creditors in Herbert Davis Estate
In the Third Judicial District Court Buraka County Nevada the administrator for Herbert Davis deceased was appointed March 26 1921 and filed qualified as administrator March 6 1921. Creditors must file claims with vouchers and statutory affidavit with the court clerk within 40 days from the 61st publication or be barred. First publication March 26 1921 last publication April 16 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Davis
Andersiggod
Decenand
Pirot
Desert Land Entry Final Proof Notice for Mary Cox
Department of the Interior announces Mary Cox formerly Mary Morrison of Bu Nevada filed to prove final claim to Desert Land Entry No 0876 for NEYNE Section 31 Township 17 N Range 50 E, M D Meridian. Proof before R McCharles Eureka Nevada on April 29, 1921 with witnesses Blair Hay Ranch Morrison and Elizabeth meeted statuty.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Biko
Nevada
Mary Cox
Mary Morrison
Bu- Nevada
Neyne
Range
BE. M. D. Meridian
R. McCharles
Eureka
John Blair
Antelope Valley
Nerae Elizabeth
James 8
Avece
Hay Ranch
Dan Morrison
John E. Robbins
Register
Water Notice of Application to Appropriate Nevada Waters
Notice is given that on February 25, 1921 Mrs. M. M. High of Cortez Lander County Nevada filed with the State Engineer an application to appropriate public waters from Potato Canyon and tributaries. The draft is to be conveyed at unspecified cubic feet per second to a tract in Section 9 Township 23 North Range 48 East M D B M by ditches for irrigation and domestic use from April 16 to October 15 each year. Water not to be returned to stream. J G Scrugham State Engineer. First publication March 5 1931. Last publication April 2 1921.
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M. M. High
Cortez
County of Lander
State of
Nevada
Potato Canyon
M. D
J. G. Scrugham
Notice to Peddlers and Meat Dealers in Eureka County
Notice to peddlers and meat dealers states it is unlawful for slaughterhouse keepers or cattle slaughterers to buy cattle for slaughter or slaughtered bovine animals without exhibiting the animal’s hide to record brand marks buyer name and date. Peddlers not keepers must carry and show the hide on request. Violations carry a fine of 50 to 600 dollars or imprisonment up to two years. Sheriff M. Mahoney.
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Tmbia
Notice of demurrage charge by Nevada Transportation Company
The Nevada Transportation Company gives notice that beginning January 1, 1920 demurrage of all cars held over free time will be charged. I. B. Sexton.
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Nevada Transportation Company
Advt
I. B. Sexton
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Ise
Forbes
Philadelphia Ledger
Wwe
Wang Lu
Ipo
Charles Schwab
le Jorstory
Omega
Schwab
Carnegie
Gews
Bedford
Sandard O11
Betford
Tom Wilson Beame
Lompany
Morrie & Co
Wilson & Company
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
Harry B. Thayer
Western Electric Co
Europe
Thayer
Bell Telephone
Wall
Telephone Company
Vail
Eureka Gash
Express
J. B. Biale
Giant Powder Co
Itc
Verdi Lumber Company
Elko, Nevada
Wonder
The
Sentinel Office
Pogue's Station
Soda
Butte Springs
Bidart & Florio
Uncle Sam
Southern Pacific
Europa Hotel
Annual Stockholders’ Meeting
Eureka Mining District
Eureka Brokerage
Elko Light Machinery
Adolph Biancani
P. O
Elko Paint Shop CO
J. D. Lewis
P. D. Box
R. H. Officer & CO
West Temple
Salt Lake City
Julius Minoletti
Porch Brothers
Eureka Garage
Marco Fenturino
Evi
Tall North Main
Castle Hion
Mie
Will J. Bwick
D. E. Nostrosa
Eureka County
Western Electric Power and Light Outfits
W, H. Supp
Eureka, Lander, Elko, White Pine
Lincoln Counties
Wells
Ss. P
Stockgrowers and Ranchers’ Bank OF Reno, Nevada
Palisade
San Francisco
A. BE. Sexton
Nevada Transportation Gonnotice
Third Judicial District Court of the Stain of
County of
Burnes
Third Judicial District Court
Buraka
State
M. Mahoney
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