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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1917
Page
2
On Monday Congress opened the session and moved to national matters. Tuesday President Wilson spoke to a joint session, delivering a strong war message. He cites two aims: crush Germany and establish a just end to the conflict. He pledges to pay any price for enduring peace based on impartial justice for all nations.
J G Serugham state engineer and former Nevada University dean receives a commission as Major of heavy artillery and will resign to join the army. He may pick four staff from university alumni. Denver S Dickerson, ex governor, named Inspector of Explosives with a $2400 salary and travel expenses under the new license law.
At Palisade Fureka County Nevada November 29 1917 Mr John A Siri and Mise Mary Katherine Merialdo wed in a small ceremony. The couple's nuptials were recorded in local society columns with customary announcements. Families of the parties attended the new union celebrated with modest church rites and salutes.
California now produces one third of the country’s petroleum yet also yields about four thirds of the men who sell oil well prospects with no oil. The remark frames a curious imbalance in regional energy activity and hype.
Eureka Nevada December 8 1917. Statement by N P Morgan defending actions around the failed bond application for R McCharles as Clerk and Treasurer. He describes contacting the National Surety Company, the bond process, and the county commission’s vacancy actions, denying impugned plots, insisting laws required bonds and noting no crime in commissioners' appointment. He asserts he seeks truth, charges critics, and emphasizes adherence to law over partisanship. The letter defends method and urges fair hearing of both sides.
The United States issues Thrift Stamps and War Savings Certificates to fund the war effort. Thrift Stamps cost 25 cents, with Thrift Cards for 16 stamps. after filling, plus 12 cents and a monthly increment after February 1, 1918, a War Savings Stamp valued at $5 is issued, maturing January 1, 1923. War Savings Stamps earn 4 percent interest, compounded quarterly, and fit into War Savings Certificates up to $100. No one may buy more than $100 in one day, nor hold more than $1000 in certificates. Backed by the United States government, these instruments resemble Liberty Bonds and aim to broaden public participation in funding the war. The program mirrors England’s success with war-savings schemes reaching millions of members and widespread associations.
Fred L. White, Postmaster of Reno, is appointed State Director of War Savings for Nevada. Information on stamps and certificates is available from White, the State Council of Defense, or any postmaster or bank. A consignment of the cards and stamps is on sale at the Eureka post office.
The county commissioners approve payments to named individuals as listed. Amounts shown include the specified sums of money to each person, authorizing disbursement from the county funds.
After December 10, 1917, all dogs running at large without muzzles will be killed to prevent bites. A dog examined by Nevada University this week was pronounced rabid. James Mackey, Sheriff of Eureka County, Nevada, issues the notice from Eureka.
The piece argues for a prolonged war, asserting the government and military leaders foresee years of conflict. It dismisses optimists who expect quick victory, urging universal preparation for at least two more years of war effort with Manpower, food, and money. It condemns false hope and urges following the White House stance over uncertain individuals.
A cooperative agreement between the State Engineer's office and the U S Bureau of Irrigation Investigation advances a major Humboldt River irrigation project. It includes channel straightening and reservoir sites with $4000 each from parties for surveys and preliminary estimates. Work awaits peacetime declaration and postwar federal programs to employ soldiers.
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