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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1920
Page
4
The piece urges residents to seize a new boom, question outsiders profiting from primines and mining stocks, and demand wealth stay local after past gains for Eureka when the era of prosperity returns. It warns of outsiders taking cream and milk and holes left by previous booms.
The Sentinel notes R. E. Til den as a mineral surveyor, a new barber shop on Main Street run by G. Dapper in the Pacon building, and postmaster Gates distributing mail and papers. Eureka welcomes Walter B. Farmer and H. C. McTerney visiting for mining interests while Western Pacific cuts staff and trims operations amid a railway strike.
A compilation lists multiple location certificates for Eureka district mines including Silver Prince Lexing ton Panama Victory Monte Cristo Last Chance Morning Glory Eclipse and Murray mines with recording dates April 12 14 15 and 16. Deeds and land patents involve Morning Glory Eclipse Map and Genevieve Lode with payments and transfers to individuals and companies. Also notices the honorable discharge of Joseph Ciolina from the US Army and a map of Palisade townsite by Central Pacific Railway Co.
Investigations by the Bureau of Crop Estimates show plow land values per acre increasing markedly from 1916 to 1920. The 1920 average rose 64% from 1916 and 21% from 1919, with the strongest gains from 1919 to 1920. States like Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Indiana, and California report high acre values aided by irrigation. An advertisement for Delco-Light by H A Talley of Elko Nevada accompanies.
The American Telephone Company president Theodore N. Vail has died in Baltimore at age 76. The report appears in a late edition of The Chronicle.
The Freshmen invite the High School to a May first "Hard Times" party at Odd Fellows Hall with casual dress. Seniors cancel their planned play due to setting changes and plan a different entertainment for commencement. The school thanks the Seniors for funding a new flag. Monthly exams make this a busy week.
Eureka County Nevada invites sealed bids for grading and constructing 2200 feet of Newark Summit Road from the Narrows east to canyon north side. Bids due by 10 a.m. May 5, 1920, at Eureka County Clerk's office. Work must meet specifications and be completed by July 5, 1920. The county may reject any or all bids.
Eureka County Nevada invites sealed bids for constructing a first-class concrete sidewalk in front of the Eureka Court House. Bids due May 6 1920 at 10 am at the Clerk of the Board office, Eureka Town. Specifications available for review. project to be completed and accepted by July 5 1920. board reserves right to reject any bid.
Elko residents vote 225 to 99 to adopt Ordinance No. 18 and defeat No. 19, signaling approval of current city governance over gambling control, per the Elko Free Press. Ely attorney Anthony Jurich visits Washington to discuss a possible special assistant post to the Attorney General. Senator Henderson travels from Washington to Elko for a bank company meeting before returning to the capital. The Tonopah Divide Mining stockholders’ adjourned meeting draws 736,000 shares represented and re-elects the entire board amid anticipated mine development disclosures.
A February 25 1929 bank examiner’s release assesses Nevada financial institutions amid a call for oversight on the health of banks and related institutions with details drawn from the state office files.
April snows have dominated Eureka with two or three clear days amid constant storm. Miners face bad roads and blocked hills while sheep owners fear delays ahead of shearing. The thermometer fell to 14 degrees as cold wind and lingering snow chill residents. A rising barometer suggests warmer weather by Monday.
Henderson Banking Co officials including Senator Charles Henderson Lou Henderson and Joe Henderson met with President John Henderson to discuss erecting a new bank building. Early 1921 is likely after material costs delayed initial plans. Legal blanks for sale at the Sun-Union office.
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