Local news from Eureka and vicinity in April 1918
Reports detail visits and travel of residents from Palisade Alpha and Independence California. A Beowawe crew struck for higher pay from 12 1 2 to 16 cents per head. Presbyterians organize a War Savings Society with Christye MacGillivray president. Miss Allie Boomhower dies in San Jose. Charles Priest returns from Reno with food conservation updates. A soaking rain and a thunderstorm boost grass and grain. Eureka trustees election draws eight votes. Wood processing service begins next week. Mining men from US Mining & Smelting visit Eureka seeking dry silica ore for Kenpet plant. T. C. Hitchcock hospitalized with malarial fever en route to California.
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Beowawe
Charles Priest
Eureka
Reno
Opening of the Third Liberty Loan Drive in Eureka
On April 6 a bright clear day hosted a parade and Liberty Bond drive in Eureka led by W. H. Russell. The event featured a long procession with floats, a Red Cross display, and speeches urging subscriptions, culminating in Eureka County surpassing its quota with about 30,050 dollars raised by 7:30 p.m. and ongoing contributions into the night.
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Council of Defense
W. H. Russell
Frank McBride
Lyman Fulton
John Cardanelli
A. Moore
B. Mernaldo
Frank C. Lewis
Lobster Club
Eureka-Nevada
County Council of Defense
Red Cross
Fred Bartine
Little Billie Russell
Allen Moore
Charlotte Laird
Ruthie Tyler
United States
Little Effie Eather
Italy
Irene Rebaleati
France
Roth Morgan
Belgium
Goldie Hooper
England
Rescue Hose Company
Linda Nostrosa
Rescue Hose Company Boys
Nob Hill
N. P. Morgan
Eureka Council of Defense
Edna Covert Plummer
Teutons
Peter Breen
W. M., Wiley
Wells
Metropolis
America
Court House
John Romano Launches Drag Line Business With New Truck
John Romano has decided to start a new drag line and has purchased a new truck to carry on the business, signaling the expansion of his operations in Elko.
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Elko Free Press
John Romano
Commissioners Proceedings Report April 5 1918 Eureka County
The Eureka County Board of Commissioners met April 5 with Commissioners Sadler Reid and Raine, plus Clerk Auditor and District Attorney. They approved minutes and auditor’s balance, accepted a resignation of County Physician and Local Health Officer effective May 1 1918, awarded road work to Angelo Depaoli, and adjusted the 1918 tax levy across several funds. The County Liquor Board granted and denied multiple liquor licenses and received a letter from Western Pacific Railway about labor and liquor issues at Palisade Nevada.
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Board of County Commissioners
Edgar Sadler
R. J. Reid
W. 3. Raine
The
Sentinel
G. M. Roberts
Eureka Sentinel
C. A. Minoletti
J. D. McLaughlin
Ben Grigsby
T. F. Plummer
Angelo Depaoli
Railroad Canyon
Eureka
County High
County Liquor Board
Palisade
B. Siri
A. Meriz
Mabel Wilson
John Swan
Union
G. W. Snider
Ben Repetto
M. Aguirre
Diamond Palace
B. Mercaldo
D. Morrison
D. E. Nostrosa
Tony Polari
County Board urged saloons to halt liquor sales to railroad workers
A county commission inquiry urged saloons to close or restrict liquor sales to railroad employees. The request seeks to curb drunkenness and improve railway safety, reflecting concerns raised by local authorities and temperance advocates.
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Ible Board of County Commissioners
Eureka County Wins Liberty Loan Recognition
Eureka County Nevada was added to the Federal Liberty Loan list after J E Sexton, head of the Eureka Nevada Railway, confirmed a county quota of 25000 dollars. Precincts Palisade and Eureka already subscribed 33000 dollars, including Sexton’s 12000, prompting the bank in San Francisco to place the county on the list.
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Eureka
Morgan
State Council
W. J. Hooper
Edgar Eather
W. H. Russell
Elko
Palisade
J. E. Sexton
San Francisco
Sentinel
Eureka County
James K. Lynch
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Cal
Liberty Loan
Lynch
General Executive Board
Twelfth District
Eureka County Council of Defense
Nevada
Eureka- Nevada
Sexton
Federal Reserve Bank
Mr. Sexton
Bank
Reserve Bank
Sale of War Stamps in Eureka Schools
Weekly sale totals for War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps in Eureka Schools show highs in the High School and district departments. The High School raised 75 cents in Purple stamps and 15.05 in Green totaling 18.80 for the week, with cumulative 240.99 in Purple and 319.88 in Green reaching 558.82 overall. District School totals include 114.07 in Purple, 113.68 in Green, and 829.21 in Primary for a grand school-wide total of 555.41, with grand combined total 1114.23.
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Eureka
Homecoming Celebrations Tie Hickory County to California Bride
Wade Armstrong from Union came to Eureka for business. Frank Winzell and bride returned from California last Friday. A Garden Valley ranch party Saturday night honored them with serenades, dancing, and a late morning supper as neighbors offered congratulations. Dr G M Roberts resigns as Health Officer effective May 1 and will move to Owensboro Kentucky. Eureka seeks a new County Physician. board has not yet appointed a replacement.
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Wade Armstrong
Union
Eureka
Frank Winzell
California
Winzell
Garden Valley
G. M. Roberts
Board of County Commissioners
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