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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1920
Page
3
Senator Smoot announced plans to introduce a bill after the Senate convenes to place an embargo on foreign wool for one year to protect American wool growers and relieve what he calls a critical industry situation.
Salt Lake City air news reports Air Mail Pilot John J. Eaton set a new nonstop record by flying from Reno Nevada to Salt Lake City in three hours and six minutes. The trip covered 437 miles at an average speed of 140 miles per hour, beating the previous record of three hours and 24 minutes set by Pilot Unger two weeks earlier.
A Belgian church deacon’s repainting of church artworks prompts a dispute as the artist’s detailed bill lists unusual touch ups from correcting the Ten Commandments to embellishing Pontius Pilate and angels. The exchange cites exacting costs for whimsical repairs, ending with a proverb about opportunity and loud critics.
The Nevada Transportation Company gives notice that beginning January 1 1920 demurrage on all cars held over free time will be charged. Advise J B Seeton.
Representatives from eighteen countries gathered in Chile for the four hundredth anniversary celebration of Magellan's discovery of the straits named for him. The piece recounts Portuguese navigators and explorers who opened sea routes to the Indies, the globe circling voyage of Magellan, and the historical significance of the voyage celebrated in Santiago and Punta Arenas. The narrative highlights Prince Henry the Navigator, Dias, Columbus, da Gama, Vespucci, Balboa, and Magellan, ending with the note that the straits were discovered in 1520 and Magellan’s voyage completed in Lisbon in 1522.
Edmonton reports the Phantom herd of the north has been located in the Mackenzie river basin after years of legend. F H Kitto says he saw about 1000 head, with Indians reporting another herd of similar size further north. Canada holds the continent’s only other large free buffalo herds in national parks and Yellowstone.
White Pine County reports hog cholera with Ely area outbreaks. Warren B. Earl of the State Veterinary Control Service is treating affected animals. Dr Records, director, notes this county is the only area with significant disease in the state.
The Europa Cafe comes under the management of Mrs. K Morse with a promise of first class meals. Single meals are priced at 75 cents, and a month’s total is 46 dollars.
J E Sexton urges Eureka residents to support a six day service by the Nevada Transportation Company. He notes a daily train plan except Sundays, contingent on ending Parcels Post usage, or else revert to tri weekly and pursue a different approach with the Post Office to compel a stage line. He cites pay cuts to under $100 monthly from about $7000 yearly per worker.
Nevada Transportation Co issues bulletin under the Railroad Act dated February 29 1920 stating that from July 1 1920 no rail carrier may deliver freight until all tariff charges are paid. Violations will be prosecuted, says General Manager E Sexton.
Capron agreed to convey by deed to plaintiffs as signees of C. and Batchelder the Un ve Sam Consolidated Lode in Eureka District Eureka County Nevada. First publication Oct 33 1930 last publication Dec 4 1820.
Notice to creditors in the Third Judicial District Court Eureka County Nevada appears in the estate of G W Turner deceased. C W Ruden administrator directs all claimants to file with proper proof and affidavit within forty days from first publication. Reynolds Eather attorneys for administrator. First publication Nov 18 1920. Last publication Dec 11 1920.
Notice states on November 18 1920 Frank Eureka of Eureka County Nevada applied under 1919 statute to divert 16 cubic feet per second of water from Tow Creek to irrigate and supply domestic use across sections SW NW SEQNW NWA NW YX within Buckhors Mining District. Diversion not to return water to stream with season April 1 to November 1. State Engineer's office date of first publication November 0 and last publication December 0.
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