Nevada Population Boom Adds Thousands Amid Land Rush
The 1918 census credits Nevada with 114000 residents, a 40 percent rise since 1910's 81200. Analysts expect further gains in coming years due to Land Office entries and rising mining interest, with Tonopah Divide cited as a likely catalyst. In Hamilton, snowbound roads hinder travel, as county official Louis Lani notes record falls in 39 years.
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Nevada
Land Office
United States Land Office
Tonopah
Hamilton
Ely
John Weber
Louis Lani
Lani
Hereford bull tops Nevada markets at $10000 in Elko County
J H Carter and Son of Elko County added Beau Blanchard 76th a $10000 Hereford bull purchased from Jesse Engles and Son Missouri. L C Arnoldson of Ely arrived in Reno for Pasteur treatment after a rabid coyote attack that left facial wounds and hand lacerations. Blackie Graham an Elko County horse thief paroled to the State Industrial School escaped from the home. He and a companion claimed to be under 18 and took horses as a prank.
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Beau Blanchard
J. H. Carter
L. C. Arnoldson
Ely
Reno
Pasteur
Mr. Arnoldson
University
Blackie’ Graham
Elko County
the Board of Pardons
State Industrial School
Graham
Pardon Board
Giant Powder Price Cut Hits Miners and Prospects
Wartime powder costs soared to 425 a ton, then fell after armistice. Prices moved down 26 per ton postwar, later dropping 60 more, yielding an 80 cut overall since the war ended. Prewar powder sold at 210 per ton, with current price at 345 per ton remaining high.
Decision In Clifford Case At Tonopah
Judge Mark R Averill issues ruling in the Clifford heirs dispute. J W Clifford and Mary W Clifford gain one third interest in the Silver Bow group of Kawich range claims. Court finds no debt due from James W Clifford or Edward Clifford Sr under sale options and agreements.
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Clifford
Tonopah
Mark R. Averill
J. W. Clifford
Mary W. Clifford
Thomas B
John P. Clifford
Edward Clifford, Sr
Silver Bow
Kawich Range
James W. Clifford
Clifford Group of Claims
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Kelley & Rebaleati
Eureka, Nevada
Tony PolLaRi
Epward Herrera
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Europa Hotel
Eureka
Pollaruas Herrera
Main and
Clark Streets
Venezia
Leon Aguirre
First National Bank
Nevada Capital
United States Federal Reserve Bank
J. A. Swell
A. B. Enmatt
F. Williams
E. E. Ewxor
Henderson Banking Company
Elko, Nevada
Washoe County Bank
OLD Pioneer Banking House
F. E Humphrey
F. M. Rowland
J.r.van Nagell
G. H. Taylor
Rudolph Herz
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