Copper Curtailment Strikes Utah Mines Amid 1951 Shortfall
The curtailment of topper production announced in Utah and neighboring states cuts about 48 percent ofUS copper output. Unsold stocks near 1.5 billion pounds, with US yearly production just under 2 billion pounds. Domestic surplus suggests only drastic world changes can resume operations soon. Lead and silver coproduction suffer as lead costs exceed production, threatening profits and smelted silver ore use. Utah producers plan a vigorous campaign for anti dumping and import relief before Congress to shield domestic mines.
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Utah
Montana
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
United States
Saya
Salt Lake Tribune
Congress
Railroads Move to Raise Rates Across Nevada
A. C. Sawyer, Deputy U S Marshal, arrived in Eureka to serve a subpoena on W A Reynolds in Southern Pacific Co etc vs Public Service Commission of Nevada. Railroads filed a federal complaint in Carson City seeking a temporary injunction to block enforcement of criminal rate statutes, set to take effect April 21 without PSC consent. District Attorneys are named as defendants due to duty to uphold criminal statutes.
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A. C. Sawyer
United States
Eureka
W. A. Reynolds
Southern Pacific Co
Public Service Commission of Nevada
Southern Pacific Company
Nevada
Federal District Court
Carson City
Public Service Commission
Potato shipment boosts Nevada Island potato prospects
Several carloads of Mason Valley potatoes have been shipped to Honolulu and there is demand for more. It is believed that with proper grading another year could yield considerable market for Nevada potatoes in the islands, Gerecribe for the Bennet per.
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Mason Valley
Honodude
Nevada
Tslands
Australia deported Japanese colony from Anson Bay
Captain Hill reports Australia ordered the rapid removal of 606 Japanese settlers from Anson Bay after protests over language schools, Buddhism, and fishing activities. The entire colony was loaded onto a cruiser, taken to a point on the Japanese coast, and left in the care of Japan with no diplomatic protest from Tokyo.
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Australia
Japan
T. &. Hill
San Francisco
Hill
Anson Bay
Root
New Zealand
Hal
Governor signs eight measures as Nevada legislature closes
Carson City March 28 All bills passed by the thirtieth Nevada Legislature have been signed or vetoed by Governor Boyle. Today eight measures were approved including Senate bills 66 121 and 12 and assemblies 65 273 220 232 and 84. The Nevada Town advance sheets will total 273 chapters.
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Carson City
Nevada
Boyle
Senate
State Game and Fish Warden
Assembly
Union Township
Humboldt County
Inez
Hoover's cost saving shifts shake old Washington order
A Philadelphia Public Ledger letter argues that Herbert Hoover's insistence on efficiency and merit in government disrupts the traditional spoils and patronage system. It says replacing multiple low paid workers with one capable person saves money and mirrors private sector standards, urging honesty and diligence across federal offices.
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Washington
Anderlings
Herbert Hoover
Hughes
Hoover
Extermination of Pocket Gophers Cuts Irrigation Losses
Pocket gophers in the Elephant Butte area of Dona Ana County New Mexico caused an estimated $60,000 yearly seepage damage. A USDA Biological Survey project used traps and poison baits in September. By spring 95 percent of gophers were eliminated, reducing losses with a total farmer cost around $3,500. The Elephant Irrigation Co president calls the effort the best work for the district.
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Elephant Butte
Dona Ann
New Mexico
United States Department of Agriculture Department Biological Survey
The
Biological Survey
Elephant Irrigation Co
Price drops in lumber hit April first
Aayices sent to local lumber dealers report a decided drop in lumber prices, with some grades down thirty percent and others fifty percent. The reduction takes effect April first and will be welcome to those planning building projects.
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Elko Free Press
Gets Stiff Sentence for Horse Stealing in Elko Court
Earl Johanson was convicted in Elko court of horse stealing and sentenced to a term of from one to fourteen years in the State penitentiary.
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Earl Johanson
Elko
State
Elko County Undertakes Ground Squirrel War on March Farm Lands
Farmers in Elko County and districts such as Lamatite, South Fork, Starr, Ruby, North Park and Clover Valleys will begin a spring campaign against destructive ground squirrels. The plan mirrors last year’s successful method using poisoned grain on range land outside cultivated fields. A four cent per acre assessment last year funded grain and labor. this year the government donates grain, reducing the assessment to two and a half cents per acre.
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Elko Frea Pree
Lamatite
South Fork
Starr
Ruby
North Park
Clover Valleys
Lamole
Hotel managers test dehydrated soup mixture
Letters from hotel managers nationwide praise the United States Department of Agriculture's dehydrated vegetable soup mix. Three thousand quarter pound packets were sent to hotels for testing with requests for reports on merits. Chefs generally approve, noting cost savings and parity with fresh vegetables after minor proportion adjustments.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Te-“Ang
Nevada State Banks In Good Condition
Carson City reports on Nevada's 24 state banks show healthy condition at Feb 21 close of business. Total resources and liabilities declined from 23,867,936.30 to 22,454,831.95, a drop of 1,409,103.35 since Dec 29, 1920, considered normal for early year periods. Some estimate tax payments may have pulled over 500,000 from the state recently.
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Carson City
Nevada
Gilbert C. Ross
Cattle All Sold on Newlands Project Sale
The Fallen Standard reports all beef cattle on the Newlands project were disposed of. Most stock was contracted at a top price. Cudahy Packing Company of Los Angeles took the majority. Monogrammed knees are announced for late spring and summer with colors expected to be fast.
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Newlands
Cudahy Packing Company
Angeles
Major copper mines suspend operations nationwide
New York reports a broad mining shutdown led by the Anaconda Copper Mining Company and joined by Utah Copper Ray Consolidated China Copper and Nevada Copper. Officials cite weak demand and high stocks, with hopes of a temporary halt. In Butte 5500 to 6000 miners face layoffs plus hundreds more at ore plants and rail links. Other mines in Utah Michigan Arizona also announce closures with April dates.
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New York
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
United States
John D. Ryan
Anaconda
Utah Copper
Ray Consolidated
China Copper
Nevada
Offic
Ryan
Anaconda Company
Hayden
Butte
Montana
Anaconda Copper Company
Great Falle
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railroad
Salt Lake City
Utah Copper Company
Bingham
Utah
Arthur
For Sale Wind Mill With Tank Pump Near Sacramento
Classified ad offers a new wind mill with a 1500 gallon tank pump for sale on easy terms. Apply to Box D Eureka Sentinel office California Farms near Sacramento. Include note to EBR. Waite Whawnes Oklahoma.
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Eureka Sentinel Office
California
Sacramento
Waite
Whawnes
Oklahoma
Knocker tirade and huge hogs headline in Ely Record
A fragmentary poem mocks the Knocker with sharp moral lines and references to hell and virtue. The Ely Record reports two enormous hogs from the Henderson brothers in White River valley, estimated live weights over 900 pounds each based on 30 percent dressing out.
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White River Ely
Lund
Hendrix Brothers
White River Valley
Notice of Will Probate Hearing in Eureka County
In Eureka Nevada the Third Judicial District Court hears Agnes Morrison estate probate. James Morrison filed for letters testamentary and the court sets April 18, 1921 at 10 p.m. for proof of the will and petition for letters. Interested parties must appear and show cause at Eureka court.
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Third Judicial District Court
State of
Nevada
Eureka
Agnes Morrison
James Morrison
Notice for Publication Desert Land Claim 1921 Hussey
U S Land Office at Beowawe Nevada announces Ethel D Hussey of Beowawe Nevada filed intent to make final proof to establish desert land claim for SE NW4 Section 28 Township 28 North Range 48 East M D Meridian. Hearing before Register and Receiver Elko Nevada on May 10 1921 with witnesses Flora Dean Hobart San Mateo California and Isabel M Chase Burlingame California.
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U. S. Land Office
Biko
Nevada
Ethel D. Hussey
Beowawe
Range
M. D. Meridian
Register and
United States Land Office
Elko
Flora Dean Hobart
San Mateo
California
Isabel M. Chase
Burtingame
Retail Price Decline Broad But Consumer Costs Lag
New York Journal of Data notes a 4.4 percent February drop in wholesale costs since July 1920, with consumer prices still high. Wages fall only partially. cost of living declines uneven, food and clothing leading the downward trend while shelter and fuel remain above last year's level. Rent rising slightly, wholesale and retail prices not yet in alignment. full relief may take time.
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New York Journal of Data
Hwan
Farm seeks exchange for livestock offer in Imperial Valley
Carl Nelson of Route A Box X Brawley California offers a 947 acre irrigated farm with 20000 equity in Imperial Valley California. Located miles from a major shipping point on good concrete roads the farm grows barley and alfalfa. Nelson seeks a medium sized livestock trade preferably sheep or cattle with secure range. Wants a good price for the equity exchange.
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Imperial Valley
California
Shipping Point
Carl Nelson
Box X
Brawley
For Sale Five Room House and Farm Buildings
Five room brick and frame residence fully furnished with stable chicken house and corral. Inquiries to J B Fine Eureka Nevada.
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Jota
J. B. Fine
Eureka
Nevada
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