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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1921
Page
4
The notice lists one year rate and partial rates including a monthly copy price. It specifies single copies at ten cents and a price of 3.00 with 1.50 noted for Saturday edition dated Saturday August 13, 1921. The tone mirrors a small-town newspaper announcement.
Henry Ford argues prices can be cut across industries including railroads with little public protest yet the Interstate Commerce Commission resists drastic rate reductions. The Detroit and Ironton railroad backs modest saving plans while critics say such moves favor private gain over public welfare, echoing a New York World critique.
The author argues that guaranteed prices for farm products and fixed wages failed in wartime reconstruction, stifling productivity and efficiency. Competition, not protection, drives progress, and attempts at socialism or guaranteed outcomes undermine God's plan and long term growth. The piece cites railroads and agriculture as examples of stagnation from price and wage guarantees.
Elko Free Press reports wholesale gasoline fell two cents per gallon. The Auld's price is listed at 23 cents in San Francisco and Carson City, 37 cents in Reno. Retail prices in Elko range from 30 to 33 cents.
Independent Republican Rep. Keller of St. Paul denounces party rule in tax and tariff handling. He accuses a Wall Street aligned minority of stifling debate, warns of an explosion splitting the Republican Party from Maine to California, and urges lower rates, removal of the transportation tax, and efficient railroad operation. His statement notes support from farmers groups and cites President’s expansion of power and secret conferences shaping bills.
Washington reports outline reforms to expand the postal savings system. Proposed changes include raising interest from 2 to 3 percent for balances under a year, paying compensation to fourth class postmasters, placing funds in local banks, and easing depository bank qualifications. Officials say past treatment of depositors amounted to profiteering, with $161 million on deposit from 508,000 people last year and government profits about $1.72 million due to redepositing funds. The number of post offices accepting postal savings has fallen from 12,823 in 1912 to 6,314 in 1920, a trend blamed on war loan campaigns and poor depositor treatment. reform aims to rehabilitate the system.
Water costs 30 cents a gallon at Argentite the new mining camp near Silver Peak. A weekly supply of 40 gallons serves three men at work on the Argentite property. Water is hauled to the camp weekly by two pack horses carrying five gallon cans each. The price stands as the highest ever paid for water in Nevada. Subscribe for the Sentinel three dollars per year.
The Federal Reserve Board findings show farm product values 15 percent above prewar levels, with far higher prices for bread, clothes, fuel, and building materials. Farmers sell directly to open markets, avoiding artificial inflation, and while many suffer, the nation’s growers still have jobs and food. The piece argues farmers are first down but also first to adapt, urging the town to follow their example.
In Eiko Nevada on August 10 Frank Winters cites a Jarbidge Indian who appeared in the northern Eiko County mining camp with three tacks of gold ore said to assay from 200 to 400 dollars per ton. He refuses to reveal the source, despite offers of money and silver treatment. Prospector interest grows as efforts to locate the lode continue.
Jon Cranmer, a convict at the State prison farm, rode a dapple gray horse toward the hills Friday noon after being sent to the barn for a hay team. Officers pursued along the trail, but Cranmer remained uncaptured as the warden confirmed the escape. He was received at the prison last September and is serving a burglary sentence of one to fifteen years from Churchill County.
Pilot Blanchfield of the air mail service escaped death by leaping from a burning airplane at Elko field last Saturday afternoon. He landed at Reno, stating the engine back-fired and started the fire. Mail bags were saved. The plane, built at the Reno field, had just been completed ten days earlier and had completed two record trips between Elko and Reno.
Carlin edged Elko 11 to 10 in a thrilling season opener at Carlin. Bowling pitched for Carlin, Manning for Elko, with Carlin taking the lead late after a disputed pitcher’s box distance and late errors by Elko. a return game is planned in about two weeks at Elko.
Monroe Michigan Aug 11 Dr George T Harding seventy six father of President Harding wed Miss Alice Severna fifty two in a Monroe Presbyterian church ceremony conducted by Rev Frank Knowles. The couple traveled by auto to the home of Rev Knowles then departed for their new residence.
An order from the Supreme Court denied bail pending James Neven’s appeal. The court had granted a writ of probable cause earlier, leaving confinement decisions to Washoe County officials and Neven’s attorneys. If removal from the penitentiary occurs, the defendant would forfeit credit upon eventual ruling in the manslaughter appeal.
The article estimates Caruso was heard by about 5.5 million Americans across 3000 opera performances in eighteen years. It notes 690 Metropolitan appearances, 890 total U.S. performances, roughly 1000 shows, and annual income near 500000 dollars plus 300000 from record sales. It mentions special Havana, Mexico City and Buenos Aires engagements at 10000 dollars each. Wisconsin women can wear pants and seek equality when husbands can legally raid pockets.
At the August 5 1921 meeting the county authorized payments to numerous individuals for salaries mileage roadwork and supplies including W H Brennen 226.00 W E Taylor 30.00 T A Burdick 150.00 W J Shuktes 95.00 Eureka Sentinel 172.90 F A Fulkerson 36.00 Bather Flavin repairs Mary J Laird hosp matron Lucy Gates stamps and many road workers and suppliers with totals shown such as 472.60 for D Nostrosa and 264.75 for C Boston. Indigent allowances were also approved for listed persons including M Geronimo Mrs William Quick Chas Lundgreen Indian Jake Squaw Peg and others. The document is signed by R Mochanues, Clerk.
In Tonopah Nevada the minors strike ended after 96 miners voted to return to work and 4 to continue. The action ends a stoppage that began April 16 affecting all mines and mills in the district. Electricians and blacksmiths also voted to resume, with mine engineers first to break the strike. Workers will accept a 12 percent wage reduction.
George Wingfield plans a Virginia City bank opening around September 10 in the old Bank of California building. He bought the building Monday and aims to have it ready within a month. The bank, likely named Virginia City Bank, will have $26,000 capital, reviving local banking after years without a full bank.
Three hundred men argue in the rejuvenated mines near Reno City as hopes rise for a return of the old prosperity. W T Oliver of United Comatary boarding house cites evidence that new operators aim to realize properties fully, with expectations of soon pounding out a trillion. Former assembly member Cyan Reno Journal notes details from the scene.
Virginia City Chronicle reports a seven foot wingspread eagle attacked near a home in Sixmile Canyon on Sunday. Bart Berry faced the bird as it hovered over a sleeping baby. a shot from a rifle killed the eagle, averting a potential fatality.
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