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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1920
Page
3
The article advises using a valve cap or tea cup as an improvised dipper to lift gasoline from the fuel tank for priming an engine during cold starts. It suggests soaking cloth or cotton waste to create priming cups if needed, illustrating a practical hack born of necessity.
The San Francisco Bulletin reports a booming rabbit skin and trap trade as Australia’s pest is hunted in millions of traps. A shipment of 50 000 rabbit traps to Australia is followed by 200 000 traps for New York State and news that 1 000 000 rabbit skins pass through Vancouver monthly en route to eastern cities. Prices have surged since 1915 and six million skins sold in bundles at high prices. Melbourne's M M Haverson notes 18 000 000 skins waiting for shipment and 6 000 000 frozen carcasses.
In Nevada the Attorney General Leonard Fowler pursues action over a high profile divorce and marriage legality. The paper urges Fowler to publicize findings from the Moore decree case to demonstrate the state’s stance on divorce and morality.
The Battle Mountain Scout reports a major real estate deal as Mrs. Elvira MacDonald transfers two hundred town lots and the main tract in Battle Mountain to George M. Southward. He plans a fall home for his mother and sisters from England and next year multiple furnished rental cottages.
Farmers announced a community breeders association to elevate stock through scientific breeding. Pure bred bulls will be bought and shared by blocks of dairy farmers, with three initial blocks of 30 to 50 cows each. Bulls will rotate every two years to improve butter fat production.
Fallon land owners approve a drainage bond of 700000 by 444 to 87 vote. Federal government will spend 700000 on main drains. owners repay in forty equal semiannual installments with no interest. Payments begin in the second year after project completion to maintain the drainage system.
District budget for Diamond School District Eureka County Nevada lists estimated receipts 972 24 including cash on hand 122 67 and apportionments and other receipts total receipts 972 24 Expenditures show school maintenance 144 90 teachers salaries 1000 00 surplus desired total budget 1144 90 Trustees John Eccles president Edgar Sadler clerk dated Romano Nevada April 9 1920
A Nevada school district report lists cash on hand at July 1 1920 and total receipts for the 1920 21 school year under Nevada statutes. It notes county apportionment figures and categorizes receipts and expenditures for Prospect School District No 8 Eureka County.
Board of School Trustees led by Nick Modarelli and Maria Modarelli announces total receipts and budget requirements for t he period July 1, 1920 to June 30, 1921. Details include maintenance costs school salaries and a surplus target totaling 816.16 dollars. Dated Alpha Nevada April 5 1920.
Beowawe Nevada district school budget for year July 1 1920 to June 30 1921 lists maintenance costs teachers salaries surplus and total budget requirements. George W Madden clerk of the board dated February 29 1920 Beowawe Nevada.
The United States Weather Bureau reports 87 earthquakes in 1919, with the Mississippi Valley and Pacific coast regions most affected. Southern Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee saw twenty quakes, while isolated shocks occurred in Missouri, Kansas, and Washington, D.C., many detected only by seismographs.
Elko County stockmen fear cattle at Lovelock and Fallon will run out of hay as railroad disruption halts feed movement. Cattle shipped last fall and wintered on contracted hay now face shortage unless rail service resumes, forcing movement back to Elko or loss of feed for thousands of cattle.
Steinway piano for sale in excellent order. Address Box F Sentinel office Eu reka Nevada. Cadillac car for sale first class condition. Inquire Sentinel office. Fur and Specialty Farming Co buys and sells fur bearing rabbits and other fur bearing animals. List items and lowest prices for large lots. 515-517 N P Ave Fargo ND.
A brief item notes monthly charges for a service labeled Piest class and a Good Bats Board meals plan. The report lists monthly totals, outlines billed items, and indicates due dates and payment methods for subscribers.
The listing promotes ice cream along with soft drinks and a selection of the popular specials. It emphasizes the shop's core offerings and curb appeal for customers seeking classic, familiar treats.
Palisade announces a new local schedule effective March 8 1920 trains depart Wednesdays Mondays and Fridays at 5 00 a m Eureka trains will not wait for Southern Pacific trains 5 or 20 to maintain eastbound connections J E Sexton general manager announces the change.
Bulletin No 3 of the Railroad Act effective July 1 1934 requires rail carriers to deliver freight only after tariff charges are paid and warns of prosecution for violations. J E Sexton general manager notes the company's interest in enforcing the law.
For sale ride will be received up to and including May 4 1920 for the present passenger depot of the Eureka Nevada Railway located at Eureka Palisade Nevada. The company may reject any or all bids and if one is accepted the building must be removed within forty days of bid acceptance. Address bids to Eureka Nevada Railway Palisade Nevada First publication April 3 1920 Last publication May 1 1920.
Eureka County Nevada will auction at the courthouse steps on April 19 1920 at 1 p m all right title and interest of Eureka County in and to described Patented Lode Mining Claims in Eureka Mining District plus certain personal property including a Remington Typewriter. The sale follows an order by the Board of County Commissioners dated March 8 1920 and is conducted by R McCharles Treasurer. First publication March 13 1920 last publication April 17 1920.
Pure Blood Hereford 2-year-old bulls for sale by Tony Romano Box 83 Eureka Nevada. All stock have passed tuberculine test and are available in any quantity upon application.
Albert Kimball of Biko Nevada has filed to enter locate Lot 5 Section 19 Township 23 North Range 52 West BM under 2306 Soweeh Stainton Ube U S. Objections by those claiming mineral rights or interests must be filed. First published April 15 1920 with final publication May 8 1926.
The Nevada Transportation Company warns that starting January 1, 1990 it will charge demurrage on all freight held beyond free time. Advertisement by J. C. Sexton.
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