Nineteenth Amendment Signed by Colby Proclaiming Vote Rights
Washington announces that the nineteenth amendment was ratified and made part of the constitution by Secretary Colby. Tennessee's ratification arrived early, and Colby signed at his home in the presence of suffrage workers led by Alice Paul and Abbie Scott Baker. The crowd cheered, but the ceremony was not repeated publicly.
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Washington
Colby
Tennessee
Alice Paul
National Women's Party
Abbie Scott Baker
Dance Tonight at Eureka Theatre by Eureka Base Ball Club
A Eureka Theatre event tonight features a dance hosted by the Eureka Base Ball Club with admission at 1.00 and doors opening at 8 o clock. An advertisement promotes Winchester Arms Company flashlights sold at Eureka Cash Store, claiming lasting merit.
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Eureka Base Ball Club
Eureka Theatre
New Winchester Arms Company
Eureka
Advt
Nevada News Highlights And Stock Train Wrecks
Mrs Frank Horn of Tuscarora wins the Oldsmobile prize with over 14 million votes in the Elko Inde contest Others place Muriel Little second and Mrs R F Haines third Cattlemen hear that the Southern Pacific reinstated a fare refund rule for caretakers returning with stock shipments A Healdsburg death in an auto crash is linked to Elko kin Twelve cars of Western Pacific freight derailed near Kiko destroying 12 autos valued at 100000 disrupting intercontinental traffic Death Valley mining trip yields heat scares and promising ore samples from the Corcoran mine valued at 42 to 146 per ton with potential takeovers eyed by W J Loring and Edward A Clark The closing remark notes that brevity is key.
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Frank Horn
Tuscarora
Elko
Mise Muriel Littlefell
Eiko
R. F. Haine
Palisade
Southern Pacific Company
Railroad Administration
Josephine Betts
Healdsburg
California
Felix Luttrell
Elko County
Kiko
Harry C. Stimler
Southern Nevada
William Corcoran
Corcoran
Death Valley
Stimler
San Francisco
Edward A. Clark
Boston
Four room house for sale with outbuildings and large lot
Classifieds advertise a partially furnished four room house newly papered and painted with a large lot and outbuildings. Apply Mrs Jennie Leighton. Also an ad seeking a farm for sale from an owner or good land owner priced well. Write L Jones Box 551 Olney.
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Jennie Leighton
L. Jones
Olney
United States Dominate Seventh Olympiad Track Events
Antwerp August closing day sees United States win 212 points, nine firsts, twelve seconds, and three world records out of four. Finland follows with 105 points, Sweden tops in thirds, while the U S leads in fourths and fifths, with the lone non world Olympic record going to the United States.
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United States
France
Italy
Chameoes
Antwerp
Europe
Finland
Iternatonal Athletic Federation
Sweden
Scribes on fashion and a mint tale in Las Vegas Age
The Las Vegas Age editor comments on late women’s dress styles in Los Angeles noting skirts that reveal and car steps with fashion displays. He mocks street crowds and public display while confirming a new mint act. the U S mints have bought over 11 million ounces of silver at one dollar per ounce.
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Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Bareneas
United States
Comerford Resigns as Nevada Deputy Superintendent
James V. Comerford resigns from the post of deputy superintendent of public instruction of Nevada. He has served with headquarters at Ely for several years. The State Board of Education regrets the departure and plans for his future remain unannounced.
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James Comerford
Carson News
James V. Comerford
As rich as Croesus king of Lydia origin
From Croesus, king of Lydia in Asia Minor, we derive the expression as rich as Croesus noting his famed wealth.
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Croesus
Lydia
Asia Minor
If You Don’t Want Rail Rates Buy Fan Automobile
A cheeky note argues you can dodge a 20 percent rail fare hike by buying a fan car or even a buggy wagon as a cheaper alternative to shoes. It adds a snappy reminder not to fret over neighbors’ mistakes, but to mind your own.
Notice of Primary Election Septemb er 7 1920
Notice is hereby given that on the first Tuesday the 7th day of September next party primaries of the Republican and Democratic parties will be held for nomination of party candidates for Three Presidential Electors One United States Senator One Representative in Congress. Polls open at 8 am and stay open until 6 pm. RB McCharles County Clerk Eureka Nevada August 23 1920.
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United States
Congress
RB. McCharles
Fureka
Nevada
Notice to Contractors Sealed Proposals for Highway Work
Sealed proposals will be received until 2 PM September 13 1920 for constructing a portion of the State Highway System in Eureka County from Hay Ranch to Eureka. Work includes grading and gravel surface. Plans and specs at the undersigned office and County Clerk Eureka. Cash deposit 15 for plans refunded on return in good condition. Bid on Highway Department form with 5 percent certified check. Right to reject any bids reserved. C Cottrell State Highway Engineer Carson City Nevada.
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Eus Reka
Hay Ranch
Eureka
Highway Department
Lamb Meat for Sale at Main Street Market Eureka
John Landa Company announces four months old lambs for sale at 25 cents per pound in four pound or larger cuts, cash. Lambs raised on alfalfa, slaughtered twice weekly. whole carcasses 22 1/2 cents per pound, selling from the Main street market starting Wednesday August 11.
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F. J. Ropetto
South Main Street
Eureka
Main Street
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America
U. S
Squires
Tia Juana
Editor of Age
Angel City
George L. Kaeding
Cons
Cortes Silver Mines Co
Corter
Ernment
Tasker L. Oddie
Nye County
Nevad
Elko Paint Shop CO
J.D. Lewis
Prop
P. O. Box
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Grant Miller
Summerfield
Adama
Oddie
Henderson
United States Senate
A. Grant Miller
C. Cottrell
Carson City
John Landa Company
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