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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1920
Page
3
The San Francisco Chronicle notes a push to develop grape jelly from vinifera in California, claiming it boosts morale and industry as war bonds impact tax policy. It reports a $150,000 county hospital project at Elko with 30 beds and scalable design, amid broader grape production optimism.
Washington inquiry shows it costs the government about two cents to produce a dollar bill including worn bill depreciation. Larger denominations last longer, with $5 to $10 bills circulating longer than $1 and $2. Since the war began, $1 and $2 bills have surged 115 percent in circulation. Copper prices push penny costs to about 12 cents per hundred, and counterfeiting remains unprofitable due to the large volume needed.
The United States land office at Carson City designated 102 003 acres as stock raising homesteads subject to entry after a long pending process since January 1917. Several original applicants died since filing. Pete Mori sold a 320 acre ranch near Fallon to F M Wightman for 62000 dollars according to the buyers and sellers.
Alfred chartz recalls three Virginia City youths Eddie Willie and Aleck who joined rival gangs Hale Norcross Ophir and later branches. Willie becomes Hearst executive, Eddie rises in American Express, Aleck becomes a Jesuit priest. Alford McCarthy once guided Willie in typemaking at Walker Lake Bulletin.
Reports show March maintenance costs for the Nevada penitentiary at five thousand five hundred fifty-seven dollars and a shift in staff wages at Ely. Virginia City appoints Senator John J. Kenney as supervisor of Reno’s mental hospital after the death of R. J. Longergan. A Carson City bust leads to seven barrels of raisin mash found at the Tuscany Hotel. Nye County treasurer Gilbert dies at 63 after long service. a Nevada industrial commission pension aids Mrs. A. L. St. Clair and child, while a writ petitions to fund county farm bureaus faces constitutional questions. Ida May Innes released from Macon prison farm, re-arrested for mail fraud. Sugar and potatoes jump in price, with local stores selling sugar at 17–20 cents and potatoes at 8–11 cents per pound.
Virginia City pulses with revival news as a California tank building site on Taylor streets is bought by miner Alex Wise, linked to Humphrey interests. Plans reportedly include modernization and a bank service within sixty days, plus a 1 million dollar mill at Gold Hill to mill 200 to 400 men’s ore and yield about $8 per ton.
Classified ad notes a Steinway piano for sale in excellent condition and good order. Includes contact via Sentinel office Bu-Teka Nevada with price reasonabl. Also mentions a Cadillac car for sale in first class condition, inquire at Sentinel office.
James Hunter of Bureks Nevada offers milk from cows that have passed the tuberculin test. Price is fifteen cents per quart. Location noted as Is Spring street.
Xew Joring Hove sold the entire holdings of the Kiko Commission Company including lots and concrete buildings for about 25000 dollars. Hoyt-Pox Company formed to run a robbing business in Elks supplying merchants across Elko White Pine Eureka and Lander Counties. E P Carville and A R Carville joined the new firm while Ed Carville retires from active business but remains in Elko.
Pailsade Nevada announces a new schedule effective March 8 1920 trains will leave Palisade on Wednesdays as on Mondays and Fridays at 800 am Eureka trains will no longer wait for Southern Pacific to make Eastbound connections J E Sexton General Manager
All stockmen in need of pure blood 2 year old Hereford bulls can purchase those that have passed the tuberculine test in any quantity. Apply to Tony Romano Box 83 Eureka Nevada for details and availability.
A local notice describes a monthly service arrangement labeled Piret clase service and Good Batali Board at a rate of 45 dollars, plus meals at 75 cents, offering special services for ball parties and banquets in the dining room.
Each account receives careful attention and customers are invited to move all banking business. Four percent annual on savings deposits with rules available. Safety deposit boxes for rent at $3.00 per year and up, with the customer holding the key. Drafts sold for world cities at low rates. Fire and life insurance through strong companies. Travelers checks sold, steamship tickets on Cunard Line.
District budget for Reka County whoa district covers school year July 1 1920 to June 30 1921 shows cash on hand 122.67 state and county apportioned receipts 4 465 and other receipts 972241 total budget requirements 91144 90 board of school trustees John Eccles president and Edgar Sadler clerk dated Romano Nevada April 9 1920
Notice by W J Hooper Eureka County Assessor that taxes on mine proceeds for the quarter ending March 31 1920 are due and payable at the assessor's Eureka Nevada office and will be strictly enforced under state law.
Prospect School District No 8 Eureka County presents estimated receipts and expenditures for the 1920 1921 school year under Chapter 149 1917 Nevada statutes. Estimated receipts include cash on hand at July 1 1920 and other sources totaling 1 200 with state and county apportionments. Estimated expenditures cover school maintenance and teachers salaries resulting in a surplus desired.
The text shows a budget snippet dated April 6 1920 with total 816.16 dollars and line items 16 66000 and Surplue Desired. Nick Modarelli president and Maria Modarelli clerk are named.
The Eureka County budget for 1920 shows actual and estimated figures across administration expense indigent fund roads and bridges common schools and high school bond interest and redemption and state highway fund totals and the final tax rate. It lists tax value required and allocations for Eureka fire fund and Palisade School No. 5 bond payments among other line items with figures like 31 data for 1920 and 7,098.25 totals.
Estimated expenditures for Beowawe School District for the year July 1, 1920 to June 30, 1921 per Section 149 of Nevada statutes. Teachers salaries listed with a 1125 surplus desired. Maintenance and total budget requirements amount to 1,285. Clerk George W. Madden, Beowawe Board of School Trustees, dated February 29, 1980.
Road work for Newerk Ressmatt to be received by the Board of La Commeserie Eureka Comm Nevada until May 6 1920 at 10 o clock a m at the Clerk office. Specifications on file. Work to be completed by July 6 1820. First publication April 28 1920.
The Board of County Commissioners invites bids to construct a sidewalk in the courthouse area. Bids, seen at the Clerk of the Board during office hours, must be received by May 15 and work completed by June 10 1930. payment after acceptance on July 5 1930. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Notice from Nevada Transportation Co under The Railroad Act approved February 29 1920. From July 1 1920 no carrier shall deliver or relinquish possession of shipped freight until all tariff charges are paid. Railroads must enforce this mandate or face prosecution. the company will pursue remedies.
Bids due by May 4 1920 for the present passenger depot at Eureka Nevada Railway Eureka. Company may reject all bids and if a bid is accepted the building must be removed within forty days of acceptance. Mail bids to Eureka Nevada Railway Palisade Nevada. First publication April 3 last publication May 1 1920.
Public notice indicates publication starting 20 1820 and final on May 8 1920 with preliminary line blurred. reads like a legal or public record notice requiring attention by readers and potential claimants.
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